The Corporation of the Township of Huron-Kinloss
Council Agenda

Monday, March 11, 2024

7:00 P.m. - 9:00 P.m.

Council Chambers

Members Present

• Don Murray, Mayor
• Jim Hanna, Deputy Mayor
• Larry Allison, Councillor
• Shari Flett, Councillor
• Scott Gibson, Councillor
• Ed McGugan, Councillor
• Carl Sloetjes, Councillor

Staff

• Jennifer White, Clerk
• Mary Rose Walden, Chief Administrative Officer
• Bill Klingenberg, Manager of Building & Planning Services
• Jodi MacArthur, Treasurer
• John Yungblut, Director of Public Works
• Heather Falconer, By-Law Enforcement Officer

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1.

Call to Order

The Meeting of the Council of The Corporation of the Township of Huron-Kinloss will be called to Order at 7:00 p.m. on March 11, 2024 in the Council Chambers.

2.

Disclosure of Pecuniary Interest

3.

Adoption of Minutes

• Motion

  THAT the minutes of the Committee of the Whole meeting of February 5, 2024, Council meeting of February 5, 2024, Budget meeting of February 16, 2024 and March 4, 2024 be adopted as presented.   

4.

Hearing under Section 105 of the Municipal Act and Section 10.5 of By-law No. 2017-116

The purpose of this hearing is to hear an appeal under section 10.5 of the Animal Control By-law No. 2017-116.  The Chair will explain the purpose and powers of Council during the Hearing and will outline the procedure to be followed.  

Council will listen to the evidence presented and then make a determination to confirm, modify or rescind the orders issued.  

4.1

Dangerous Dog Order Appeal - James Leonard

4.1.a

Order to Leash

Council will hear the By-law Enforcement Officer who will give evidence, documentation, etc. pertaining to the current appeal. The By-law Enforcement Officer may call witnesses to provide oral testimony. 

Council may ask questions of the Officer or the witness(es)

Appellant may ask questions related only to information presented by the Officer or witness(es).

4.1.b

Appeal

The Appellant and/or their Council may present their evidence, documents and other relevant information to their argument. 

Council may ask questions of the appellant and any witness. 

4.1.c

Closing Submissions

The Chair will provide the opportunity to the By-law Enforcement Officer and the appellant for a final submission.  

4.1.d

Direction from the Chair

The Committee will be given an opportunity to deliberate and make a decision to:

confirm, modify or rescind the dangerous dog order. 

4.1.e

Appeal Decision

The Council will issue a decision. The decision of Council regarding the appeal is final.

4.2

Dangerous Dog Order Appeal - Joel and Jayme Eadie

4.2.a

Order to Muzzle

Council will hear the By-law Enforcement Officer who will give evidence, documentation, etc. pertaining to the current appeal. The By-law Enforcement Officer may call witnesses to provide oral testimony. 

Council may ask questions of the Officer or the witness(es)

Appellant may ask questions related only to information presented by the Officer or witness(es).

4.2.b

Appeal

The Appellant and/or their Council may present their evidence, documents and other relevant information to their argument. 

Council may ask questions of the appellant or witness. 

4.2.c

Closing Submissions

The Chair will provide the opportunity to the By-law Enforcement Officer and the appellant for a final submission.  

4.2.d

Direction from the Chair

The Committee will be given an opportunity to deliberate and make a decision to:

confirm, modify or rescind the dangerous dog order. 

4.2.e

Appeal Decision

The Council will issue a decision. The decision of Council regarding the appeal is final.

5.

Delegations

5.1

B.M.Ross and Associates - Planning, Design and Construction of Municipal Infrastructure Assets

Lisa Courtney will provide training to Council on the Planning, Design and Construction of Municipal Infrastructure Assets and the role that B.M.Ross has been assigned by the Township.  

6.

Staff Report

6.1

Legislative Services

6.1.a

OPP Detachment Board Update March 2024, CLK-2024-03-9

• Motion

  THAT the Township of Huron-Kinloss Committee of the Whole hereby receive for information Report CLK-2024-03-9 prepared by Kelly Lush, Deputy Clerk;

  AND FURTHER THAT Council appoint Mayor Don Murray as the Township of Huron-Kinloss Council representative on the South Bruce OPP Detachment Board (SBODB);

  AND FURTHER approves the Terms of Reference for the South Bruce O.P.P. Detachment Board Community Appointee Advisory Committee;

  AND FURTHER authorizes Staff to begin the recruitment process for the community representatives for the SBODB;

  AND FURTHER authorizes the appropriate By-laws to be brought forward as matters arising.

7.

By-Laws and Agreements

7.1

Matters Arising

7.1.a

Consolidated Appointment By-Law Amendment (4)

• Motion

  THAT the "Consolidated Appointment Amendment (4) By-law " be deemed to be read a first, second, third time and finally passed and numbered as By-law No. 2024 - 16

7.1.b

Terms of Reference South Bruce O.P.P. Detachment Board Community Appointee Advisory Committee

• Motion

  THAT the "Terms of Reference South Bruce O.P.P Detachment Community Appointee Advisory Committee By-law " be deemed to be read a first, second, third time and finally passed and numbered as By-law No. 2024 - 15.

8.

New Business/ Council Reports

Council members have the opportunity to provide an update on Board and Committee meetings

9.

Confirming By-Law

• Motion

  THAT the "Confirmatory March" By-law be deemed to be read a first, second, third time and finally passed and numbered as By-law No. 2024- 17.

10.

Adjournment

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• Motion

  THAT this meeting adjourn at [TIME]