Council Meeting

THAT the minutes of the Committee of the Whole meeting of April 3, 2023 be adopted as presented.

That the Township of Huron-Kinloss Council hereby authorizes payment of the April accounts in the amount of $ 406,767.28.

That the Township of Huron-Kinloss Council hereby receives for information Report Number TR-2023-04-33 as prepared by Phyllis Hunter, Taxation Revenue Clerk.

That the Township of Huron-Kinloss Council hereby receives for information Report Number TR-2023-04-31 prepared by Jodi MacArthur, Treasurer.

THAT the Township of Huron-Kinloss Council hereby receives for information report number BED-2023-04-20, prepared by Michelle Goetz, Manager of Strategic Initiatives; AND FURTHER THAT members of Council that wish to attend the event please RSVP by April 21 st , 2023.

THAT the Township of Huron-Kinloss Council hereby approves Report Number CAO-2023-04-12 prepared by Leanne Scott, Human Resources Generalist; AND in so doing approves moving forward with an annual staff and council event and volunteer token of appreciation plan.

THAT the Township of Huron-Kinloss Council receive for information Report CLK-2023-04-25; AND FURTHER that the Fire Chief provide comments on this matter to Council. 6.4.3 Multi-Municipal Wind Turbine Working Group Terms of Reference Amendment Request, CLK-2023-04-26 1. Multi-Municipal Wind Turbine Working Group Terms of Reference Amendment Request - CLK-2023-04-26.pdf 2. Motion.pdf 3. DRAFT Terms of Reference Multi Municipal Energy Working Group.pdf 4. current terms of reference Wind Turbine Working Group .pdf Resolution No.: 04/17/23 - 14 Moved by: Ed McGugan Seconded by: Carl Sloetjes THAT the Township of Huron-Kinloss Council approve the annual membership fee of the Multi-Municipal Wind Turbine Working Group of $400 for 2023.

THAT Shari Flett be appointed to represent Council at the Bluewater District School Board - Annual community Planning and Partnership Meeting.

THAT the Township of Huron-Kinloss Council recommend to the County of Bruce Approval Authority that the Draft Plan of Subdivision request from the owners of the Property being Plan 36 Park Lot 46-50; Albert W/S, for an extension for a period of three (3) years as outlined in Report BLDG-2023-04-08, be approved.

THAT the "Tanglewood, Jardine and Ridgewood Reconstruction Tender Acceptance By-law" be deemed to be read a first, second, third time and finally passed and numbered as By-law No. 2023 - 40.

THAT the " Algae Harvesting 2023 Agreement By-law" be deemed to be read a first, second, third time and finally passed and numbered as By-law No. 2023 - 43.

THAT the Township of Huron-Kinloss Council hereby receives for information all items listed in Section 10.0.

THAT the Township of Huron-Kinloss Council hereby receives for information all items listed in Section 11.0

THAT the Chief Administrative Officer be authorized and directed to execute all such documents required to initiate the employment of Bill Klingenberg.

THAT the Township of Huron-Kinloss Council hereby adjourn at 9:09 p.m.

That the Township of Huron-Kinloss Council hereby ratifies and confirms payment of the March 2023 accounts in the amount of $4,597,228.56.

That the Township of Huron-Kinloss Council hereby reviews and receives the summary revenue and expenditure reports to March 31, 2023 prepared by Jodi MacArthur, Treasurer.

That the Township of Huron-Kinloss Council hereby receives for information Report Number CS-2023-04-27 prepared by Mike Fair, Director of Community Services.

That the Township of Huron-Kinloss hereby receives for information Report number TR-2023-04-34 as prepared by Phyllis Hunter, Taxation/Revenue Clerk.

That the Township of Huron-Kinloss Council hereby approves Report Number CAO2023-04-11 as prepared by Leanne Scott, Human Resources Generalist.

THAT the Township of Huron-Kinloss Council receive for information Report CLK-2023-04-24 on upcoming Council and Staff Training Opportunities; AND FURTHER THAT members of Council indicate their interest in participating in the sessions presented.

THAT the Township of Huron-Kinloss Council approve the annual membership fee of the Multi-Municipal Wind Turbine Working Group of $400 for 2023.

WHEREAS, Enbridge recently made an announcement of their intention to begin charging third-party contractors and other utilities $200 CAD (plus applicable taxes) for utility locates where a field locate is required; AND WHEREAS, third-party contractors include Ontario municipalities; AND WHEREAS, these locate requests are only required as Ontario municipalities have allowed utilities to use municipal right of ways at no charge to the utilities; AND WHEREAS, this announcement of new downloaded costs will negatively impact the budgets of Ontario municipalities which are already burdened; AND WHEREAS, if Enbridge is successful in implementing this new charge, a precedence is set for other utility companies to also begin charging for locates; NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Township of Huron- Kinloss Council strongly opposes these utility locate costs being downloaded to Ontario municipalities by Enbridge Gas or other utilities; AND FURTHER THAT the Province of Ontario’s Ministry of Public and Business Service Delivery make it clear that these costs must be borne by the utilities themselves; AND THAT this decision be forwarded as Staff see fit.

THAT the "2023 Dust Control (Da-Lee Dust Control Ltd.) Quote Acceptance By-law" be deemed to be read a first, second, third time and finally passed and numbered as By-law No. 2023 - 41.

THAT the "2023 Gravel Maintenance Tender Acceptance By-law" be deemed to be read a first, second, third time and finally passed and numbered as By-law No. 2023 - 42.

THAT the Township of Huron-Kinloss Council receive for information all items listed in Section 9.

THAT the Township of Huron-Kinloss Council move into closed meeting at 8:56 p.m. for the purpose of considering personal matters about an identifiable individual, including municipal or local board employees (personnel), pursuant to Section 239(2) of the Municipal Act, 2001, as amended; AND FURTHER THAT Council return to regular open meeting upon completion.

THAT the "Confirmatory April (2) 2023" By-law be deemed to be read a first, second, third time and finally passed and numbered as By-law No. 2023 - 44.