The Huron-Kinloss Record

Committee of the Whole

September 7, 2022

Who was there

Present (3): 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 (43 motions)

40 carried, 3 recorded otherwise. Every motion below is printed as the minutes print it.

That the Township of Huron-Kinloss Committee of the Whole hereby receives for information Report Number BLDG2022-09-18 prepared by Matt Farrell, Building and Planning Manager/CBO
Moved by Carl Sloetjes, seconded by Jim Hanna
Carried
That the Township of Huron-Kinloss Committee of the Whole hereby receives for information Report Number BLE-2022-09-15 prepared by Heather Falconer, By-Law Enforcement Officer.
Moved by Jim Hanna, seconded by Carl Sloetjes
Carried
THAT the Township of Huron-Kinloss Committee of the Whole hereby approves Report No. BLE-2022-09-16 prepared by Heather Falconer, By-law Enforcement Officer AND authorizes the Policy for Public Access over Municipal One-foot Reserves.
Moved by Carl Sloetjes, seconded by Jim Hanna
Carried
That the Township of Huron-Kinloss Committee of the Whole hereby approves Report Number BLDG-2022-01-3 prepared by Matt Farrell, Manager of Building and Planning/CBO AND defers discussion on alternate methods of regulating trailers until the review of the Township’s planning documents AND FURTHER directs staff to research ways to strengthen the Property Standards By-law to address derelict or unsightly trailers being located on residential properties.
Moved by Jim Hanna, seconded by Carl Sloetjes
Carried
That the Township of Huron-Kinloss Committee of the Whole hereby receives for information Report Number FIRE-2022-09-26 prepared by Chris Cleave, Fire Chief / CEMC
Moved by Carl Sloetjes, seconded by Jim Hanna
Carried
That the Township of Huron-Kinloss Committee of the Whole hereby receives for information Report Number FIRE-2022-09-27, prepared by Mel Moulton, Emergency Services/ Health & Safety Coordinator.
Moved by Jim Hanna, seconded by Carl Sloetjes
Carried
That the Township of Huron-Kinloss Committee of the Whole hereby receives for information Report Number FIRE2022-09-28 prepared by Chris Cleave, Fire Chief / CEMC AND approves the amended Fire Prevention Program Policy AND FURTHER approves the appropriate By-law coming forward.
Moved by Carl Sloetjes, seconded by Jim Hanna
Carried
That the Township of Huron-Kinloss Committee of the Whole hereby approves Report No. FIRE-2022-09-29 prepared by Chris Cleave Fire Chief AND approves an amended Huron County Medical Tiered Response Agreement AND FURTHER approves the appropriate By-law coming forward.
Moved by Jim Hanna, seconded by Carl Sloetjes
Carried
That The Township of Huron-Kinloss Committee of the Whole hereby approves Report Number FIRE-2022-09-30, prepared by Mel Moulton, Emergency Services/ Health & Safety Coordinator AND approves quotes from Georgian Bay Fire & Safety Ltd. In the amount of $2,893.70 plus HST for annual inspection services of facility and vehicle fire and safety equipment.
Moved by Carl Sloetjes, seconded by Ed McGugan
Carried
THAT the Township of Huron-Kinloss Committee of the Whole hereby approves Report DRAIN 2022-09-15 prepared by Emily Dance, Clerk AND approves the Application for Tile Loan from Tim Van Sickle for approximately 30 acres of land to be drained at 1903 Concession 2 at a loan amount not exceeding $45,000 AND FURTHER approves the appropriate By-law coming forward.
Moved by Ed McGugan, seconded by Carl Sloetjes
Carried
That the Township of Huron-Kinloss Committee of the Whole hereby receives for information Report No. DRAIN-2022-09-16 prepared by Ken McCallum, Drainage Superintendent.
Moved by Carl Sloetjes, seconded by Ed McGugan
Carried
That the Township of Huron-Kinloss Committee of the Whole hereby receives for information Report DRAIN-2022-09-17 prepared by Ken McCallum, Drainage Superintendent.
Moved by Ed McGugan, seconded by Carl Sloetjes
Carried
That the Township of Huron-Kinloss Committee of the Whole hereby receives Report Number TR-2022-09-59 prepared by Jodi MacArthur, Treasurer and approves the 2021 audited financial statements as presented.
Moved by Carl Sloetjes, seconded by Ed McGugan
Carried
That the Township of Huron-Kinloss Committee of the Whole hereby approves Report Number TR-2022-09-60 prepared by Jodi MacArthur, Treasurer and accepts the proposal of Seebach & Company AND appoints the firm as municipal auditors for the fiscal years of 2022 to 2024, inclusive AND FURTHER authorizes the appropriate By-Law coming forward.
Moved by Ed McGugan, seconded by Carl Sloetjes
Carried
That the Township of Huron-Kinloss Committee of the Whole hereby receives for information Report Number CS-2022-09-51 prepared by Matt McClinchey, Parks and Facilities Supervisor.
Moved by Carl Sloetjes, seconded by Ed McGugan
Carried
That the Township of Huron-Kinloss Committee of the Whole hereby approves Report Number CS-2022-09-52 prepared by Mike Fair, Director of Community Services AND approves amending the easement across 9 Queen Street to include natural gas and utilities AND FURTHER approves the appropriate By-Law coming forward.
Moved by Ed McGugan, seconded by Carl Sloetjes
Carried
That the Township of Huron-Kinloss Committee of the Whole hereby approves Report Number CS-2022-09-53 prepared by Mike Fair, Director of Community Services.
Moved by Carl Sloetjes, seconded by Ed McGugan
Carried
That the Township of Huron-Kinloss Committee of the Whole hereby receives for information Report Number CS-2022-09-54 prepared by Elyse Dewar, Administrative Assistant/Program Coordinator.
Moved by Ed McGugan, seconded by Carl Sloetjes
Carried
THAT the Township of Huron-Kinloss Committee of the Whole hereby approves Report Number PW-2022-09-60, prepared by John Yungblut, Director of Public Works AND accepts the quotation from Lloyd Collins Construction Ltd. at the rate of $140.00 plus HST per hour with $100.00 plus HST per day standby for the 2022-2023 winter season and $150.00 plus HST per hour with $100.00 per day standby for the 2023-2024 winter season AND FURTHER authorizes the appropriate by-law coming forward.
Moved by Carl Sloetjes, seconded by Ed McGugan
Carried
THAT the Township of Huron-Kinloss Committee of the Whole hereby approves Report Number PW-2022-09-61, prepared by John Yungblut, Director of Public Works AND accepts the quotation from DRR Excavating for snow removal at the Township owned gravel parking lot south of Campbell St. in Lucknow at the rate of $120.00 plus HST per hour for the 2022-2023 winter season.
Moved by Ed McGugan, seconded by Carl Sloetjes
Carried
THAT the Township of Huron-Kinloss Committee of the Whole hereby receives for information, Report Number PW-2022-09-62, prepared by John Yungblut, Director of Public Works AND direct staff to research other options for reforestation including alternate areas for a living snow fence.
Moved by Carl Sloetjes, seconded by Ed McGugan
Carried
THAT the Township of Huron-Kinloss Committee of the Whole hereby receives for information, Report Number PW-2022-09-63, prepared by John Yungblut, Director of Public Works
Moved by Ed McGugan, seconded by Carl Sloetjes
Carried
THAT the Township of Huron-Kinloss Committee of the Whole hereby receives for information Report No. PW-2022-09-64, prepared by John Yungblut, Director of Public Works.
Moved by Ed McGugan, seconded by Jim Hanna
Carried
THAT the Township of Huron-Kinloss Committee of the Whole hereby approves Report Number PW-2022-09-65, prepared by John Yungblut, Director of Public Works AND directs staff to proceed with the rehabilitation project without the Huron-Kinloss logo.
Moved by Jim Hanna, seconded by Ed McGugan
Carried
That the Township of Huron-Kinloss Committee of the Whole hereby approves Report Number PW-2022-09-66 prepared by Mary Rose Walden, Chief Administrative Officer AND authorizes, ratifies and confirms replacement of the Murdoch Glen Well Pump and piping at a cost of $17,309.00 plus HST AND FURTHER authorizes the appropriate by-law coming forward.
Moved by Ed McGugan, seconded by Jim Hanna
Carried
That the Township of Huron-Kinloss Committee of the Whole hereby approves Report No. BED-2022-09-39 prepared by Amy Irwin, Business and Economic Officer AND authorizes the disposal of surplus items at the Point Clark Lighthouse Museum not relevant to the new design and exhibits AND FURTHER authorizes an exemption to the Surplus Equipment Policy to hold a public auction for the items with all proceeds going towards the Point Clark Lighthouse Museum Revitalization fundraising campaign.
Moved by Jim Hanna, seconded by Ed McGugan
Carried
That the Township of Huron-Kinloss Committee of the Whole hereby receives for information Report Number BED-2022-09-40 prepared by Lauren Eby, Business Development Coordinator.
Moved by Ed McGugan, seconded by Jim Hanna
Carried
THAT the Township of Huron-Kinloss Committee of the Whole hereby receives for information Report Number BED-2022-09-41 prepared by Amy Irwin, Business and Economic Officer.
Moved by Jim Hanna, seconded by Ed McGugan
Carried
THAT the Township of Huron-Kinloss Committee of the Whole hereby receives for information report number BED-2022-09-42, prepared by Michelle Goetz, Manager of Strategic Initiatives.
Moved by Ed McGugan, seconded by Jim Hanna
Carried
That the Township of Huron-Kinloss Committee of the Whole hereby receives for information Report Number , prepared by Lindsay Small, Project Coordinator.
Moved by Jim Hanna, seconded by Ed McGugan
Carried
THAT the Township of Huron-Kinloss Committee of the Whole hereby approves Report CLK-2022-09-81 prepared by Emily Dance, Clerk AND recommends approval to the approval authority for the request of 1519201 Ontario Inc c/o David Brown for a Minor Revision (Red Line and Extension) for Draft Plan of Subdivision 41T-2009-02.
Moved by Ed McGugan, seconded by Jim Hanna
Carried
That the Township of Huron-Kinloss Committee of the Whole hereby approves Report CLK2022-09-92 prepared by Kelly Lush, Deputy Clerk AND grants an exemption to the Noise By-Law for 337 Lake Range Drive, Point Clark from 11:00 p.m. Saturday, September 24, 2022 to 1:00 a.m. on Sunday, September 25, 2022 for a private wedding ceremony and reception AND FURTHER approves and exemption to the Noise By-Law for17 Queen Street, Ripley on Saturday, September 24, 2022 for a fireworks display at dusk put on by the Ripley Agriculture Society for the Ripley Fall Fair SUBJECT to final approval from the Fire Chief.
Moved by Jim Hanna, seconded by Ed McGugan
Carried
That the Township of Huron-Kinloss Committee of the Whole hereby receives for information Report Number CLK-2022-09-83 prepared by Kelly Lush, Deputy Clerk
Moved by Ed McGugan, seconded by Jim Hanna
Carried
That the Township of Huron-Kinloss Committee of the Whole hereby approves Report Number CLK-2022-09-84 prepared by Emily Dance, Clerk AND authorizes PLAN 749 LOT 28 PALEO PLACE; S/S [505 PALEO PL] to not be a lot in a registered plan AND FURTHER authorizes the appropriate By-law coming forward.
Moved by Jim Hanna, seconded by Ed McGugan
Carried
THAT the Township of Huron-Kinloss Committee of the Whole hereby approves Report CLK-2022-09-85 prepared by Emily Dance, Clerk AND accepts the resignation of H.G. Elston as the Township of Huron-Kinloss Integrity Commissioner AND FURTHER appoints the Law Firm of Aird & Berlis LLP as Integrity Commissioner for the Township of Huron-Kinloss until December 31, 2023 AND FURTHER approves the appropriate By- Laws coming forward.
Moved by Ed McGugan, seconded by Jim Hanna
Carried
That the Township of Huron-Kinloss Committee of the Whole hereby receives for information Report Number CLK-2022-09-86 prepared by Kelly Lush, Deputy Clerk.
Moved by Jim Hanna, seconded by Ed McGugan
Carried
That the Township of Huron-Kinloss Committee of the Whole hereby receives for information Report Number CLK-2022-09-77 prepared by Emily Dance, Clerk
Moved by Ed McGugan, seconded by Jim Hanna
Carried
THAT the Township of Huron-Kinloss Committee of the Whole hereby receives for information Report CLK-2022-09-78 prepared by Emily Dance, Clerk AND directs staff to provide comments on the Federal Electoral Redistribution requesting the exiting framework remain.
Moved by Jim Hanna, seconded by Ed McGugan
Carried
THAT the Township of Huron-Kinloss Committee of the Whole hereby support the City of Owen Sound in their request for the Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing study the merits of allowing the recall of municipal councillors and facilitate strengthened orientation and training for councils, boards and committees AND directs staff to distribute as they see fit.
Moved by Ed McGugan, seconded by Jim Hanna
Defeated
THAT the Township of Huron-Kinloss Committee of the Whole hereby support the Town of Alymer in their request to the Federal and Provincial governments for increased funding for Health Units to develop uniform and comprehensive local responses to extreme heat and cold events.
Moved by Jim Hanna, seconded by Ed McGugan
Defeated
THAT the Township of Huron-Kinloss Committee of the Whole hereby support the City of Brantford in their request for the Province of Ontario to investigate regulatory action and to implement legislative changes to combat money laundering in the Ontario Real Estate Market.
Moved by Ed McGugan, seconded by Jim Hanna
Defeated
THAT the Township of Huron-Kinloss Committee of the Whole hereby receives for information all items listed in Section 6.
Moved by Jim Hanna, seconded by Ed McGugan
Carried
THAT the Township of Huron-Kinloss Committee of the Whole hereby adjourns at 8:45 pm
Moved by Ed McGugan, seconded by Jim Hanna
Carried

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