The Huron-Kinloss Record

Committee of the Whole

January 12, 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 (23 motions)

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

THAT the Township of Huron-Kinloss Committee of the Whole herby receives the information Report BLD-2026-01 prepared by Brett Pollock, Manager of Building and Planning/CBO.
Moved by Jim Hanna, seconded by Larry Allison
Carried
THAT the Township of Huron-Kinloss Committee of the Whole receives for information Report BLD-2026-02 prepared by Brett Pollock, Manager of Building and Planning/CBO.
Moved by Shari Flett, seconded by Scott Gibson
Carried
THAT Staff be directed to submit comments regarding the County Official Plan to advocate for language that provides flexibility for future planning application requirements, while recognizing the importance of performing archaeological studies.
Moved by Shari Flett, seconded by Larry Allison
Carried
THAT the Township of Huron-Kinloss Committee of the Whole hereby receives for information Report BLE-2026-01, as prepared by Heather Falconer, Municipal Law Enforcement Officer.
Moved by Larry Allison, seconded by Shari Flett
Carried
THAT the Township of Huron-Kinloss Committee of the Whole hereby receives for information Report DRA-2026-01 prepared by Landon Hunter, Drainage Superintendent.
Moved by Carl Sloetjes, seconded by Larry Allison
Carried
THAT the Township of Huron-Kinloss Committee of the Whole hereby receives for information Report CS-2026-02, as prepared by Mike Fair, Director of Community Services.
Moved by Jim Hanna, seconded by Shari Flett
Carried
THAT the Township of Huron-Kinloss Committee of the Whole hereby receives for information Report Number CS-2026-04 prepared by Matt McClinchey, Parks and Facilities Supervisor.
Moved by Shari Flett, seconded by Jim Hanna
Carried
THAT the Township of Huron-Kinloss Committee of the Whole hereby receives for information Report PW-2026-02 prepared by John Yungblut, Director of Public Works; AND FURTHER agrees enter into a three year contract with Circular Materials for the operation of an eligible source blue box depot at the Huron Landfill; AND FURTHER authorizes the appropriate by-law come forward at the next Council meeting; AND FURTHER authorizes Township staff to sign all applicable documents to execute the agreement.
Moved by Carl Sloetjes, seconded by Shari Flett
Carried
THAT the Township of Huron-Kinloss Committee of the Whole hereby receives for information Report PW-2026-03 prepared by John Yungblut, Director of Public Works.
Moved by Shari Flett, seconded by Jim Hanna
Carried
THAT the Township of Huron-Kinloss Committee of the Whole hereby receives for information Report CAO-2026-01 prepared by Leanne Scott, Human Resources Generalist.
Moved by Jim Hanna, seconded by Carl Sloetjes
Carried
THAT the Township of Huron-Kinloss Committee of the Whole hereby receives for information Report CLK-2026-02 prepared by Kelly Lush, Deputy Clerk.
Moved by Larry Allison, seconded by Jim Hanna
Carried
THAT the Township of Huron-Kinloss Committee of the Whole hereby receive Report CLK-2026-03 prepared by Kelly Lush, Deputy Clerk; AND FURTHER THAT the Committee of the Whole support the following resolutions: a, b, d and direct Staff to distribute as they see fit.
Moved by Scott Gibson, seconded by Larry Allison
Carried
THAT the Township of Huron-Kinloss Committee of the Whole hereby receives for information the correspondence listed in Section 5.2.; AND FURTHER provide direction to Staff to bring forward a By-law as matters arising on today's Council agenda.
Moved by Shari Flett, seconded by Larry Allison
Carried
THAT the Township of Huron-Kinloss Committee of the Whole hereby receives for information all items listed in Section 6.0.
Moved by Jim Hanna, seconded by Carl Sloetjes
Carried
THAT the Township of Huron-Kinloss Committee of the Whole hereby adjourn at 11:26 p.m.
Moved by Carl Sloetjes, seconded by Shari Flett
Carried
THAT the Township of Huron-Kinloss Committee of the Whole hereby receives for information Report BLD-2026-03 prepared by Brett Pollock Manager of Building and Planning/CBO; AND FURTHER that direction be provided to staff if required.
Moved by Ed McGugan, seconded by Carl Sloetjes
Carried
THAT Staff be directed to submit comments regarding the County Official Plan to advocate for the inclusion of additional lands to the settlement area of Ripley.
Moved by Jim Hanna, seconded by Ed McGugan
Carried
THAT Township of Huron-Kinloss Committee of the Whole hereby receives for information Report FIR-2026-01 prepared by Jeff Bradley, Fire Chief; AND FURTHER THAT a by-law be placed on the Council agenda to authorize the signing of an agreement to facilitate the Ontario Fire Protection Grant.
Moved by Scott Gibson, seconded by Ed McGugan
Carried
THAT the Township of Huron-Kinloss Committee of the Whole hereby receives for information Report CS-2026-01, as prepared by Mike Fair, Director of Community Services.
Moved by Ed McGugan, seconded by Carl Sloetjes
Carried
the Township of Huron-Kinloss Committee of the Whole hereby receives for information Report CS-2026-03 prepared by Mike Fair, Director of Community Services.
Moved by Ed McGugan, seconded by Larry Allison
Carried
THAT the Township of Huron-Kinloss Committee of the Whole hereby receives for information Report PW-2026-01 prepared by John Yungblut, Director of Public Works.
Moved by Scott Gibson, seconded by Ed McGugan
Carried
THAT the Township of Huron-Kinloss Committee of the Whole hereby receives for information Report CLK-2026-01 prepared by Kelly Lush, Deputy Clerk.
Moved by Ed McGugan, seconded by Scott Gibson
Carried
THAT the Township of Huron-Kinloss Committee of the Whole hereby receives for information the correspondence listed in Section 5.1.; AND FURTHER provide direction to Staff to send the response as drafted.
Moved by Ed McGugan, seconded by Carl Sloetjes
Carried

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