The Huron-Kinloss Record

Council Meeting

February 18, 2026

Who was there

Present (6): Larry Allison, Shari Flett, Scott Gibson, Jim Hanna, Ed McGugan, Carl Sloetjes

Taken from the roll call in the town’s own minutes. The minutes record who was not there and almost never why.

What was decided (19 motions)

19 carried, 0 recorded otherwise. Every motion below is printed as the minutes print it.

THAT the minutes of the Council meeting of January 26, 2026 (Budget) and the Committee of the Whole and Council meeting minutes of February 2, 2026 be adopted as presented.
Moved by Larry Allison, seconded by Shari Flett
Carried
THAT the Township of Huron-Kinloss Council approve the planning application Z-2025 - 074 Murray; AND FURTHER THAT the Staff bring forward the appropriate by-law as matters arising at tonight's Council meeting.
Moved by Scott Gibson, seconded by Carl Sloetjes
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.
Moved by Ed McGugan, seconded by Jim Hanna
Carried
THAT the Township of Huron-Kinloss Council approve the planning application Z-2025 - 077 Krause c/o Funston; AND FURTHER THAT the Staff bring forward the appropriate by-law as matters arising at tonight's Council meeting.
Moved by Shari Flett, seconded by Ed McGugan
Carried
THAT the Township of Huron-Kinloss Council approve the planning applications L-2026-001 and Z-2026 - 005; AND FURTHER THAT the proposed by-law be amended to included a maximum 10 m restriction on outdoor storage; AND FURTHER THAT the Staff bring forward the appropriate by-laws as matters arising at tonight's Council meeting.
Moved by Carl Sloetjes, seconded by Scott Gibson
Carried
THAT the Township of Huron-Kinloss Council hereby ratifies and confirms payment of the January 2026 accounts in the amount of $1,641,120.91.
Moved by Jim Hanna, seconded by Larry Allison
Carried
THAT Township of Huron-Kinloss Council hereby reviews and receives the summary revenue and expenditure reports to January 31, 2026 prepared by Christine Heinisch, Treasurer.
Moved by Shari Flett, seconded by Scott Gibson
Carried
That the Township of Huron-Kinloss Council hereby authorizes payment of the February accounts in the amount of $503,804.25
Moved by Ed McGugan, seconded by Carl Sloetjes
Carried
THAT the Township of Huron-Kinloss Council receive Report DRA- 2026 – 05 prepared by Jennifer White, Manager of Legislative Services/Clerk and John Yungblut, Director of Public Works; AND FURTHER THAT a by-law be brought forward as a matters arising to authorize the Mutual Drain Agreement.
Moved by Carl Sloetjes, seconded by Jim Hanna
Carried
That the Township of Huron-Kinloss Council hereby receives Report Number CS-2026-07 prepared by Mike Fair, Director of Community Services; AND FURTHER authorizes a by-law be brought forward as a matters arising for CIMCO Refrigeration to supply and install the Ripley-Huron Community Centre ice plant for a total of $506 425 plus HST.
Moved by Scott Gibson, seconded by Ed McGugan
Carried
THAT the Township of Huron-Kinloss Council hereby receives for information Report CAO-2026-04 prepared by Jodi MacArthur, Chief Administrative Officer; AND FURTHER approves the recommendation of the Municipal Services Corporation Working Group to accept the proposal submitted by KPMG LLP in the amount of $111,813.27 plus tax, to prepare the required business case study to establish Bruce Area Solid Waste Recycling as a Municipal Services Corporation; AND FURTHER authorizes the Chief Administrative Officer to sign any necessary documents to execute this agreement.
Moved by Shari Flett, seconded by Larry Allison
Carried
THAT the "Ripley Medical Centre KFHT Agreement (Amendment 1) By- law" be considered to be read a first, second, third time and finally deemed passed and numbered as By-law No. 2026 - 10.
Moved by Ed McGugan, seconded by Shari Flett
Carried
THAT the "Zoning By-law Amendment Z-2025-074 Murray By-law" be considered to be read a first, second, third time and finally deemed passed and numbered as By-law No. 2026-11.
Moved by Larry Allison, seconded by Carl Sloetjes
Carried
THAT the "Zoning Amendment By-law Z-2025-069 Sauder co Martin By-law" be considered to be read a first, second, third time and finally deemed passed and numbered as By-law No. 2026-12.
Moved by Shari Flett, seconded by Jim Hanna
Carried
THAT the "Zoning Amendment By-law Z-2025-077 Krause co Funston By-law" be considered to be read a first, second, third time and finally deemed passed and numbered as By-law No. 2026-13.
Moved by Scott Gibson, seconded by Larry Allison
Carried
THAT the "Ripley Industrial Park Official Plan Amendment No. 6 L- 2026-001 By-law" be considered to be read a first, second, third time and finally deemed passed and numbered as By-law No. 2026-14.
Moved by Larry Allison, seconded by Ed McGugan
Carried
THAT the "Zoning Amendment By-law Z-2026-005 Ripley Industrial Park By-law" as amended be considered to be read a first, second, third time and finally deemed passed and numbered as By-law No. 2026-15.
Moved by Larry Allison, seconded by Jim Hanna
Carried
THAT the "Confirmatory February 2026 (2) " By-law be deemed to be read a first, second, third time and finally passed and numbered as By-law No. 2026-18.
Moved by Ed McGugan, seconded by Jim Hanna
Carried
THAT this meeting adjourn at 8:20 p.m.
Moved by Shari Flett, seconded by Scott Gibson
Carried

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