Committee of the Whole

THAT the Township of Huron-Kinloss Committee of the Whole hereby receives for information Report Number BLE-2023-09-19 prepared by Heather Falconer, By-Law Enforcement Officer.

WHEREAS there is uncertainty among council members and staff regarding the applicability of Part 3 of the zoning bylaw in relation to specific infractions (Commercial Business in A1 Zone) ; WHEREAS it is essential to ensure that the Township’s zoning regulations are enforced accurately and in accordance with legal requirements; NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Township of Huron-Kinloss Committee of the Whole hereby directs Staff to obtain a legal opinion to determine whether a Part 3 infraction can be properly laid under the existing zoning by-law, AND FURTHER THAT if the legal opinion is supportive of such, that the Township enforce the zoning by-law accurately and in accordance with legal requirements.

That the Township of Huron-Kinloss Committee of the Whole hereby receives for information Report Number DRAIN-2023-09-14 prepared by Ken McCallum, Drainage Superintendent.

That the Township of Huron-Kinloss Committee of the Whole hereby receives for information Report Number TR-2023-09-59 prepared by Jodi MacArthur, Treasurer.

That the Township of Huron-Kinloss Committee of the Whole hereby receives for information Report Number CS-2023-09-44 prepared by Matt McClinchey, Parks, and Facilities Supervisor.

THAT the Township of Huron-Kinloss Committee of the Whole hereby receives for information Report No. PW-2023-09-49, prepared by John Yungblut, Director of Public Works.

THAT the Township of Huron-Kinloss Committee of the Whole hereby receives for information Report Number BED-2023-09-35 prepared by Will LeGrand, Business Development Coordinator.

THAT the Township of Huron-Kinloss Committee of the Whole hereby receives for information Report Number BED-2023-09-36 prepared by Amy Irwin, Business and Economic Officer.

That the Township of Huron-Kinloss Committee of the Whole hereby receives for information Report Number CAO-2023-09-29 prepared by Leanne Scott, Human Resources Generalist; AND accepts with regrets the resignation of Chris Cleave, Fire Chief.

THAT the Township of Huron-Kinloss Committee of the Whole support the Township of Arran-Elderslie in their exploration of creating an Inclusion and Accessibility Committee that will examine the barriers, identify opportunities, and propose anti-hate policies and procedures that ensure safe and welcoming space for everyone; AND FURTHER direct staff to distribute as they see fit.

THAT the Township of Huron-Kinloss Committee of the Whole hereby receives for information Report CLK-2023-09-51 prepared by Kelly Lush, Deputy Clerk; AND grants an exemption to Noise By-Law No. 2005-101 to permit music at a wedding reception on September 16, 2023, from 9:00 p.m. to 1:00 a.m. on Sunday, September 17, 2023 at 23 Railway St., in Ripley; AND FURTHER grants an exemption to the Noise By-Law No. 2005-101 to permit music at a wedding reception on September 23, 2023 from 9:00 p.m. to 1:00 a.m. on Sunday, September 24, 2023 at 1648 County Rd 1, Holyrood.

THAT Committee of the Whole move into closed meeting at 8:46 p.m. for the purpose of considering personal matters about an identifiable individual, including municipal or local board employees (personnel); and litigation or potential litigation, including matters before administrative tribunals affecting the municipality or local board (legal matter), pursuant to Section 239(2) of the Municipal Act, 2001, as amended; AND FURTHER THAT Committee of the Whole return to regular open meeting upon completion.

THAT the Township of Huron-Kinloss Committee of the Whole receives for information Report BLDG-2023-09-22 prepared by Bill Klingenberg, Manager of Building and Planning, CBO.

THAT the Township of Huron-Kinloss Committee of the Whole hereby receives for information Report Number FIRE-2023-09-32, prepared by Mel Moulton, Emergency Services/ Health & Safety Coordinator-CEMC.

That the Township of Huron-Kinloss Committee of the Whole hereby receives for information Report Number CS-2023-09-42 prepared by Mike Fair, Director of Community Services; AND FURTHER authorizes the Director of Community Services to enter into a memorandum of understanding with the Ripley Lions for the placement of a book exchange at the Point Clark Community Centre.

THAT the Township of Huron-Kinloss Committee of the Whole hereby receives for information Report Number PW-2023-09-48 prepared by John Yungblut, Director of Public Works.

THAT the Township of Huron-Kinloss Committee of the Whole hereby receives for information Report Number BED-2023-09-34, prepared by Michelle Goetz, Manager of Strategic Initiatives.

That the Township of Huron-Kinloss Committee of the Whole hereby approves Report CAO-2023-09-27 prepared by Leanne Scott, Human Resources Generalist and authorizes and confirms the hiring of a Recreation Programmer, Co-op placement and Ripley Arena Attendants.

That the Township of Huron-Kinloss Committee of the Whole hereby receives for information Report Number CAO-2023-09-28, prepared by Mike Bartlett, Administrative Coordinator.

THAT the Township of Huron-Kinloss Committee of the Whole hereby receives for information Report Number CLK-2023-09-49 prepared by Kelly Lush, Deputy Clerk.

THAT the Township of Huron-Kinloss Committee of the Whole support the Township of Emo in their request the Provincial government to rescind the Ontario Black Ash Recovery Strategy where it concerns the Rainy River District and to complete a provincial study regarding the socio-economic impact on this part of Northwestern Ontario, AND FURTHER direct staff to distribute as they see fit.

THAT the Township of Huron-Kinloss Committee of the Whole hereby receives for information all items listed in Section 6.0.

THAT the Township of Huron-Kinloss Committee of the Whole hereby adjourn at 9:30 p.m.