The Huron-Kinloss Record

Council Meeting

April 20, 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 (25 motions)

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

THAT the minutes of the Council meeting of March 16, 2026 and April 13, 2026 and the Committee of the Whole minutes of April 8, 2026 be adopted as presented.
Moved by Jim Hanna, seconded by Larry Allison
Carried
THAT the Township of Huron-Kinloss Council hereby ratifies and confirms payment of the March 2026 accounts in the amount of $4,232,202.68.
Moved by Shari Flett, seconded by Scott Gibson
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.
Moved by Ed McGugan, seconded by Carl Sloetjes
Carried
THAT the Township of Huron-Kinloss Council hereby receives for information Report TRE-2026-21 prepared by Christine Heinisch, Treasurer.
Moved by Larry Allison, seconded by Shari Flett
Carried
THAT the Township of Huron-Kinloss Council hereby approves Report BLD-2026-15 prepared by Brett Pollock, Manager of Building and Planning/CBO; AND THAT Council direct Staff to schedule and hold a statutory public meeting in accordance with Section 34 of the Planning Act to consider the proposed Zoning By‑ law housekeeping amendments; AND FURTHER THAT notice of the public meeting be given in accordance with the Planning Act.
Moved by Scott Gibson, seconded by Ed McGugan
Carried
THAT the Township of Huron-Kinloss Council hereby receives for information Report TRE-2026-17 as prepared by Phyllis Hunter; Taxation/Revenue Clerk; AND FURTHER THAT Council approve the applications as outlined in this report.
Moved by Carl Sloetjes, seconded by Jim Hanna
Carried
That the Township of Huron-Kinloss Council hereby authorizes payment of the April accounts in the amount of $761,827.68
Moved by Larry Allison, seconded by Carl Sloetjes
Carried
THAT the Township of Huron-Kinloss Council hereby receives for information Report TRE-2026-18 prepared by Phyllis Hunter, Taxation/Revenue Clerk.
Moved by Ed McGugan, seconded by Jim Hanna
Carried
THAT the Township of Huron-Kinloss Council hereby receives Report PW2026-22 prepared by John Yungblut, Director of Public Works; AND FURTHER accepts the tender from Lavis Contracting Company Ltd. in the amount of $1,358,339.95 plus HST for the construction of a watermain on Boiler Beach Road and Penetangore Row South; AND FURTHER that the appropriate by-law come forward on tonight’s agenda as matters arising.
Moved by Scott Gibson, seconded by Shari Flett
Carried
THAT the Township of Huron-Kinloss Council receive Report CLK- 2026- 12 prepared by Jennifer White, Manager of Legislative Services/Clerk; AND FURTHER that the appropriate by-laws be brought forward as a matters arising.
Moved by Carl Sloetjes, seconded by Larry Allison
Carried
THAT the Township of Huron-Kinloss Council receive Report CLK- 2026- 13 prepared by Jennifer White, Manager of Legislative Services/Clerk; AND FURTHER that the appropriate by-laws be brought forward as a matters arising.
Moved by Jim Hanna, seconded by Shari Flett
Carried
THAT the "Circular Materials" By-law be deemed to be read a first, second, third time and finally passed and numbered as By-law No. 2026- 31.
Moved by Scott Gibson, seconded by Ed McGugan
Carried
THAT the "Rates and Fees Amendment (2)" By-law be deemed to be read a first, second, third time and finally passed and numbered as By-law No. 2026-33.
Moved by Jim Hanna, seconded by Shari Flett
Carried
THAT the "2026 Asphalt Paving (Lavis Contracting Company Ltd.)" By-law be deemed to be read a first, second, third time and finally passed and numbered as By-law No. 2026-34.
Moved by Shari Flett, seconded by Ed McGugan
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.
Moved by Ed McGugan, seconded by Jim Hanna
Carried
THAT the "Boiler Beach and Penetangore Row South Watermain (Lavis Contracting Company Ltd.) Tender Acceptance " By-law be deemed to be read a first, second, third time and finally passed and numbered as By-law No. 2026-36.
Moved by Scott Gibson, seconded by Carl Sloetjes
Carried
THAT the "Sign Amendment" By-law be deemed to be read a first, second, third time and finally passed and numbered as By-law No. 2026- 37.
Moved by Larry Allison, seconded by Jim Hanna
Carried
THAT the "Election Sign" By-law be deemed to be read a first, second, third time and finally passed and numbered as By-law No. 2026-38.
Moved by Carl Sloetjes, seconded by Shari Flett
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.
Moved by Ed McGugan, seconded by Larry Allison
Carried
THAT the "Use of Corporate Resources" By-law be deemed to be read a first, second, third time and finally passed and numbered as By-law No. 2026-40.
Moved by Jim Hanna, seconded by Shari Flett
Carried
THAT the Township of Huron-Kinloss Council hereby receives for information all items listed in Section 10.
Moved by Carl Sloetjes, seconded by Scott Gibson
Carried
THAT the Township of Huron-Kinloss Council hereby receives for information all items listed in Section 12.
Moved by Shari Flett, seconded by Carl Sloetjes
Carried
THAT Staff be directed to draft a letter to the Province in coordination with the council representatives to the conservation authority requesting reconsideration of the Proposed Conservation Authority boundaries; AND FURTHER THAT the draft letter be circulated to the municipalities and conservation authorities within the proposed boundary requesting support.
Moved by Jim Hanna, seconded by Carl Sloetjes
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.
Moved by Ed McGugan, seconded by Scott Gibson
Carried
THAT this meeting adjourn at 9:00 p.m.
Moved by Larry Allison, seconded by Shari Flett
Carried

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