Council Meeting

THAT the minutes of the Council meeting of June 15, 2026 and July 13, 2026 and the Committee of the Whole meeting of July 6, 2026 be adopted as presented.

THAT the Township of Huron-Kinloss Council hereby ratifies and confirms payment of the June 2026 accounts in the amount of $4,773,485.73.

THAT Township of Huron-Kinloss Council hereby reviews and receives the summary revenue and expenditure reports to June 30, 2026 prepared by Christine Heinisch, Treasurer.

That the Township of Huron-Kinloss Council hereby authorizes payment of the July accounts in the amount of $1,421,383.16

THAT the Township of Huron-Kinloss Council hereby receives and approves Report BLD-2026-21 prepared by Brett Pollock, Manager of Building and Planning/Chief Building Official; AND FURTHER THAT Council direct Staff to proceed with advancing further investigation of the preferred expansion area identified in this report for the Lakeshore Settlement Area.

THAT the Township of Huron-Kinloss Council hereby approves Report BLD-2026-22 prepared by Brett Pollock, Manager of Building and Planning/Chief Building Official; AND FURTHER THAT Council direct staff to investigate the potential disposition of the Montgomery Lane Road Allowance and report back with available options for working with the owner of PLAN 36 PARK LOT 46 TO 50; ALBERT W/S to support the efficient use of the land and maintain appropriate access opportunities for future development.

THAT the Township of Huron-Kinloss Council hereby receives for information Report TRE-2026-34 prepared by Christine Heinisch, Treasurer, in accordance with the requirements of Ontario Regulation 588/17.

THAT the Township of Huron-Kinloss Council hereby receives Report CAO-2026-17, prepared by Steve Travale, Manager of Strategic Initiatives; AND FURTHER directs Staff to submit applications to the Regional Municipal Readiness Assessment Fund for the following three projects:  Business Attraction Assessment & Strategy  Emergency Services Readiness Study  Urban Boundary Expansion Review

THAT Township of Huron-Kinloss Council hereby receives Report CAO-2026-18 prepared by Leanne Scott, Human Resources Generalist.

THAT the "Appoint Jamie Mitchell as CEMC By-law" be considered to be read a first, second, third time and finally deemed passed and numbered as By-law No. 2026-67.

THAT the "Amberley Park (MTO) Agreement By-law" be considered to be read a first, second, third time and finally deemed passed and numbered as By-law No. 2026-68.

THAT the "2026 Bridge Rehabilitation (VanDriel Excavating Inc.) Tender Acceptance By-law" be considered to be read a first, second, third time and finally deemed passed and numbered as By-law No. 2026-69.

THAT the "Adopt Cybersecurity Incident Policy By-law" be considered to be read a first, second, third time and finally deemed passed and numbered as By-law No. 2026 - 70.

THAT the "Ausable Bayfield Source Protection Plan Part IV Agreement (2027-2029) By-law" be considered to be read a first, second, third time and finally deemed passed and numbered as By-law No. 2026-71.

THAT the "Joint Compliance Audit Committee Appointment (2026-2030) By-law" be considered to be read a first, second, third time and finally deemed passed and numbered as By-law No. 2026-72.

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

THAT the Township of Huron-Kinloss Council hereby receives for information all items listed in Section 11.

THAT the Township of Huron-Kinloss Council move into closed meeting at 7:53 p.m. for the purpose of considering 1) a proposed or pending acquisition or disposition of land by the municipality or local board (potential acquisition of land - Lakeshore Water Storage); 2) advice that is subject to solicitor-client privilege, including communications necessary for that purpose (BASWR and Waste Management Master Services Agreement); pursuant to Section 239(2) of the Municipal Act, 2001, as amended; AND FURTHER THAT Council return to regular open meeting upon completion.