The Huron-Kinloss Record

Ed McGugan

Councillor · seen 2020-09-09 to 2026-10-05 · served 2018–2022, 2022–2026

413substantive motions movedof 195 meetings the minutes record them at
24procedural motions movedcounted separately, and never added to the above
348substantive motions secondedseconding is often a seat convention, not agreement
10meetings recorded absentof 195 they were on the record for
—recorded votes, for–againstthis council recorded no vote they took part in

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Meetings the minutes record them as absent from (10)

Council MeetingMay 20, 2026
Committee of AdjustmentDecember 8, 2025
Council MeetingDecember 8, 2025
Council MeetingOctober 15, 2025
Committee of AdjustmentOctober 15, 2025
Council MeetingMay 21, 2025
Council (Planning)December 11, 2023
Council (Planning)May 8, 2023
Committee of AdjustmentMay 8, 2023
Council MeetingApril 20, 2022

Substantive motions moved (showing the 40 most recent of 413)

THAT the Township of Huron-Kinloss Committee of the Whole hereby receives for information Report BLD-2026-23 prepared by Brett Pollock, Manager of Building and Planning/CBO.
Committee of the Whole, September 9, 2026 · Carried
THAT the Township of Huron-Kinloss Committee of the Whole hereby receives for information Report FIR-2026-18 prepared by Jeff Bradley, Fire Chief.
Committee of the Whole, September 9, 2026 · Carried
THAT the Township of Huron-Kinloss Committee of the Whole hereby receives Report CLK-2026-30 prepared by Kelly Lush, Deputy Clerk; AND FURTHER that the Committee support the following resolutions; [a, b, c ] AND FURTHER direct Staff to distribute as they see fit.
Committee of the Whole, September 9, 2026 · Carried
THAT Township of Huron-Kinloss Council hereby reviews and receives the summary revenue and expenditure reports to July 31, 2026 prepared by Christine Heinisch, Treasurer.
Council Meeting, August 10, 2026 · Carried
THAT the "Appoint Integrity Commissioner (Charles Harnick) By-law" be considered to be read a first, second, third time and finally deemed passed and numbered as By-law No. 2026-74.
Council Meeting, August 10, 2026 · Carried
THAT the "Administrative Monetary Penalties Amendment (2) By-law" be considered to be read a first, second, third time and finally deemed passed and numbered as By-law No. 2026-79.
Council Meeting, August 10, 2026 · Carried
That the Township of Huron-Kinloss Council hereby authorizes payment of the July accounts in the amount of $1,421,383.16
Council Meeting, July 20, 2026 · Carried
THAT the "Appoint Jamie Mitchell as CEMC By-law" be considered to be read a first, second, third time and finally deemed passed and numbered as By-law No. 2026-67.
Council Meeting, July 20, 2026 · Carried
THAT the "Joint Compliance Audit Committee Appointment (2026-2030) By-law" be considered to be read a first, second, third time and finally deemed passed and numbered as By-law No. 2026-72.
Council Meeting, July 20, 2026 · Carried
THAT the Township of Huron-Kinloss Committee of the Whole hereby receives for information Report BLE-2026-06 as prepared by Heather Falconer, Municipal Law Enforcement Officer.
Committee of the Whole, July 6, 2026 · Carried
THAT the Township of Huron-Kinloss Committee of the Whole hereby receives for information Report PW-2026-35 prepared by John Yungblut, Director of Public Works.
Committee of the Whole, July 6, 2026 · Carried
THAT the Township of Huron-Kinloss Committee of the Whole hereby receives Report PW2026-38 prepared by John Yungblut, Director of Public Works; AND FURTHER directs Township staff to enter into discussions with the owners of CON 3 PT LOTS 15 & 16 Kinloss regarding the transfer of lands and replacement of trees removed by the landowner on Township property.
Committee of the Whole, July 6, 2026 · Carried
THAT the Township of Huron-Kinloss Committee of the Whole hereby receive Report CLK-2026-22, prepared by Jennifer White Manager of Legislative Services; AND FURTHER THAT Staff be directed to provide notice of termination as required by the terms of the agreement to the current appointed Integrity Commissioner and a by-law be brought forward to appoint Charles Harnick, Q.C. of ADR Chambers Inc. as
Committee of the Whole, July 6, 2026 · Carried
THAT the Township of Huron-Kinloss Committee of the Whole hereby receive Report CLK-2026-23, prepared by Jennifer White, Manager of Legislative Services/Clerk; AND FURTHER that Staff be directed to include the Council Chamber upgrades/Livestreaming project (Phase 1) as outlined in this report in the 2027 budget for consideration; AND FURTHER THAT Staff be directed to continue exploring funding opp
Committee of the Whole, July 6, 2026 · Carried
That the Township of Huron-Kinloss Council hereby authorizes payment of the June accounts in the amount of $602,676.93.
Council Meeting, June 15, 2026 · Carried
THAT the "2026 Budget Amendment By-law" be considered to be read a first, second, third time and finally deemed passed and numbered as By- law No. 2026-60.
Council Meeting, June 15, 2026 · Carried
THAT the "Stop up and Close Parts 1-13 Pl 3R-10912 By-law" be considered to be read a first, second, third time and finally deemed passed and numbered as By-law No. 2026-62.
Council Meeting, June 15, 2026 · Carried
THAT the Township of Huron-Kinloss Council hereby receives for information all items listed in Section 10.
Council Meeting, June 15, 2026 · Carried
THAT the Township of Huron-Kinloss Committee of the Whole hereby receives for information Report CS-2026-18 prepared by Elyse Dewar, Administrative Assistant/Program Coordinator.
Committee of the Whole, June 1, 2026 · Carried
THAT the Township of Huron-Kinloss Committee of the Whole hereby receives for information all items listed in Section 5.0; AND direct Staff to respond to the correspondence.
Committee of the Whole, June 1, 2026 · Carried
THAT Township of Huron-Kinloss Committee of the Whole hereby receives for information Report FIR-2026-08 prepared by Jeff Bradley, Fire Chief.
Committee of the Whole, May 4, 2026 · Carried
THAT the Township of Huron-Kinloss Committee of the Whole hereby receives Report PW2026-23 prepared by John Yungblut, Director of Public Works; AND FURTHER approves amending the Township Vehicle Use Policy; AND FURTHER that the appropriate by-law come forward.
Committee of the Whole, May 4, 2026 · Carried
THAT Township of Huron-Kinloss Council hereby reviews and receives the summary revenue and expenditure reports to March 31, 2026 prepared by Christine Heinisch, Treasurer.
Council Meeting, April 20, 2026 · Carried
THAT the Township of Huron-Kinloss Council hereby receives for information Report TRE-2026-18 prepared by Phyllis Hunter, Taxation/Revenue Clerk.
Council Meeting, April 20, 2026 · Carried
THAT the "2026 Gravel Resurfacing (Johnson Bros. [Bothwell] Ltd. Tender Acceptance" By-law be deemed to be read a first, second, third time and finally passed and numbered as By-law No. 2026-35.
Council Meeting, April 20, 2026 · Carried
THAT the "Restricted Acts 2026 Election" By-law be deemed to be read a first, second, third time and finally passed and numbered as By-law No. 2026-39.
Council Meeting, April 20, 2026 · Carried
THAT the "Confirmatory April 2026 (2)" By-law be deemed to be read a first, second, third time and finally passed and numbered as By-law No. 2026-41.
Council Meeting, April 20, 2026 · Carried
THAT the Township of Huron-Kinloss Council hereby receives for information Report DRA-2026-06 prepared by Landon Hunter, Drainage Superintendent.
Council Meeting, April 13, 2026 · Carried
THAT the Township of Huron-Kinloss Committee of the Whole hereby approves Report BLD-2026-14 prepared by Michele Barr, Deputy CBO; AND FURTHER authorizes a by-law be brought forward on the April 13, 2026 Council agenda to remove the holding zone from the property described as; 3365 Bruce Road 6- Con 7 Pt Lot 14 Plan 264 Lot ;278 to 282 Roll 410716000211200 86 William St- Plan 183 Lot 212 to 214; Q
Committee of the Whole, April 8, 2026 · Carried
THAT the Township of Huron-Kinloss Committee of the Whole hereby receives Report CS-2026-13 prepared by Mike Fair, Director of Community Services.
Committee of the Whole, April 8, 2026 · Carried
THAT the Township of Huron-Kinloss Committee of the Whole hereby receives for information Report BED-2026-02, as prepared by Amy Irwin, Economic Development Officer.
Committee of the Whole, April 8, 2026 · Carried
THAT the Township of Huron-Kinloss Committee of the Whole hereby receives for information all items listed in Section 6.0; AND FURTHER THAT Staff be directed to write a letter of support to the Bluewater District School Board regarding the correspondence received from the Board (agenda item 6.2) requesting a review and formal consultation on the removal of trustees.
Committee of the Whole, April 8, 2026 · Carried
THAT Township of Huron-Kinloss Council hereby reviews and receives the summary revenue and expenditure reports to February 28, 2026 prepared by Christine Heinisch, Treasurer.
Council Meeting, March 16, 2026 · Carried
THAT the Township of Huron-Kinloss Council hereby receives for information Report PW-2026-16 prepared by Geoff Aitken, Manager of Environmental Services; AND FURTHER that Council acknowledges receipt of the 2025 Annual/Summary Reports for the Lakeshore, Lucknow, Ripley and Whitechurch Drinking Water Systems prepared by the Ontario Clean Water Agency.
Council Meeting, March 16, 2026 · Carried
THAT the "Ross Street Pumping Station Renovation 2026 (Domm Construction Ltd.)" By-law be deemed to be read a first, second, third time and finally passed and numbered as By-law No. 2026-22.
Council Meeting, March 16, 2026 · Carried
THAT the "Confirmatory March 2026 " By-law be deemed to be read a first, second, third time and finally passed and numbered as By-law No. 2026-25.
Council Meeting, March 16, 2026 · Carried
THAT the Township of Huron-Kinloss Committee of the Whole hereby receives for information Report Number CS-2026-08 prepared by Mike Fair, Director of Community Services.
Committee of the Whole, March 2, 2026 · Carried
THAT the Township of Huron-Kinloss Committee of the Whole hereby receives for information Report CAO-2026-03 prepared by Steve Travale, Manager of Strategic Initiatives.
Committee of the Whole, March 2, 2026 · Carried
THAT the Township of Huron-Kinloss Council approve the planning application Z-2025 - 069 Sauder c/o Martin; AND FURTHER THAT the Staff bring forward the appropriate by-law as matters arising at tonight's Council meeting.
Council Meeting, February 18, 2026 · Carried
That the Township of Huron-Kinloss Council hereby authorizes payment of the February accounts in the amount of $503,804.25
Council Meeting, February 18, 2026 · Carried

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0conflicts of interest declareda member saying they should not vote on a matter
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