Council Meeting

THAT the minutes of the Council meetings of December 18, 2023 be adopted as presented.

THAT the Township of Huron-Kinloss Council hereby receives for information Report TR-2024-01-04 prepared by Sarah Phelan, Administrative Assistant/Finance; AND FURTHER authorizes payment of the January accounts in the amount of $602, 144.58.

THAT the Township of Huron-Kinloss Council hereby receives for information Report TR-2024-01-3 prepared by Jodi MacArthur, Treasurer; AND FURTHER ratifies and confirms payment of the December accounts in the amount of $5,262,999.54. 5. Staff Reports 5.1 Chief Administrative Officer 5.1.a Nuclear Waste Management Organization (NWMO) Funding 2024, CAO-2024-01-3 Resolution No.: 01/15/2024 - 04 Moved By Carl Sloetjes Seconded By Shari Flett THAT the Township of Huron-Kinloss Council hereby receives Report CAO-2024-01-03 prepared by Mary Rose Walden, Chief Administrative Officer; AND in so doing approves the 2024 Draft Work Plan presented to the NWMO; AND FURTHER authorizes the Chief Administrative Officer to execute any agreements in relation to the Resources to Support Engagement of Interested Communities & the Early Investment in Education Skills Program.

THAT the "2024 Borrowing By-Law" by-law be deemed to be read a first, second, third time and finally passed and numbered as By-law No. 2024 - 01.

THAT the "2024 Interim Taxation By-Law " by-law be deemed to be read a first, second, third time and finally passed and numbered as By-law No. 2024 - 02.

THAT the "Park Street Drainage Tender By-law" be deemed to be read a first, second, third time and finally passed and numbered as By-law No. 2024.03.

THAT the "Bruce Area Solid Waste Recycle Garbage Collection By-Law" be deemed to be read a first, second, third time and finally passed and numbered as By-law No. 2024 - 05.

THAT the "2023-2033 Strategic Plan: Blueprint for the Future By-Law" be deemed to be read a first, second, third time and finally passed and numbered as By-law No. 2024 - 06.

THAT the "Appointment of Treasurer (Christine Heinisch) By-law” be deemed to be read a first, second, third time and finally passed and numbered as By-law No. 2024 - 04

THAT the Township of Huron-Kinloss Council hereby receives for information all items listed in Section 8.

WHEREAS the Township of Huron-Kinloss Council passed By-law No. 2017-116 to regulate the licensing of Kennels in the Township of Huron- Kinloss; AND WHEREAS By-law No. 2017-116, as amended provides that every person who owns or operates a Kennel shall comply with the requirements set out in "A Code of Practice for Canadian Kennel Operations" published by the Canadian Veterinary Medical Association and dated May 2007, or any successor document thereto (the "Code"); AND WHEREAS the Township of Huron-Kinloss received report BLE- 2023-10-22 outlining changes to the Code effective 2024, which may disadvantage some local business owners who do not use electricity; AND WHEREAS the Township recognizes that the health and welfare of the animals cared for in a Kennel operation is of the utmost importance; AND WHEREAS the Township of Huron-Kinloss wishes to consider amendments that would update terminology within the by-law, and provide flexibility to businesses, while maintaining care standards; NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT Staff be directed to provide a report to Council with respect to possible amendments to the Animal Control/Kennel Licensing By-law No. 2017-116 which would provide flexibility to business owners while ensuring that puppies and dogs that reside within a kennel have adequate living conditions, and would additionally update terminology within the by-law to current standards.

THAT the "Confirmatory January 2024" By-law be deemed to be read a first, second, third time and finally passed and numbered as By-law No. 2024-07.

THAT this meeting adjourn at 3:32 p.m.