Committee of the Whole

That the Township of Huron-Kinloss Committee of the Whole hereby approves Report Number BLE-2021-09-15 prepared by Heather Falconer, By-Law Enforcement Officer AND does not support a trap-neuter-return program for the Township at this time.

That the Township of Huron-Kinloss Committee of the Whole hereby receives for information Report Number FIRE2021-09-18 prepared by Chris Cleave, Fire Chief / CEMC AND FURTHER that staff bring back a report with options to allow for the purchase the capital items as included in the budget.

That the Township of Huron-Kinloss Committee of the Whole hereby approves Report Number DRAIN-2021-09-17 prepared by Grant Collins, Drainage Superintendent and approves the tender of A. G Hayter Contracting LTD. in the amount of $89,270.00 plus HST for the Robert MacDonald Municipal Drain 2021 AND FURTHER authorizes the appropriate By-law to come forward.

That the Township of Huron-Kinloss Committee of the Whole hereby receives Report Number TR-2021-09-61 prepared by Jodi MacArthur, Treasurer and approves the 2020 audited financial statements as presented.

That the Township of Huron-Kinloss Committee of the Whole hereby approves Report Number CS-2021-09-46 prepared by Mike Fair, Director of Community Services AND approves the excess lumber be declared surplus.

THAT the Township of Huron-Kinloss Committee of the Whole hereby approves Report Number PW-2021-08-64, prepared by John Yungblut, Director of Public Works AND accepts the tender from Royal Fence Ltd. in the amount of $61,700.00 plus HST for the replacement of guide rails on Township roadways AND FURTHER authorizes the appropriate by-law comes forward.

THAT the Township of Huron-Kinloss Committee of the Whole hereby receives for information Report PW-2021-09-67 prepared by John Yungblut, Director of Public Works.

THAT the Township of Huron-Kinloss Committee of the Whole hereby approves Report Number PW2021-09-69 prepared by John Yungblut, Director of Public Works AND approves the purchase of a used tandem plow truck at a maximum value of $50,000.00 AND FURTHER declares the 2005 Sterling Tandem Plow truck to be surplus.

THAT the Township of Huron-Kinloss Committee of the Whole hereby approves Report Number PW-2021-09-70, prepared by John Yungblut, Director of Public Works AND authorizes entering into a two year agreement for the removal of excess aggregate from Con. 7 PT Lot 26 Kinloss AND FURTHER authorizes the appropriate by-law comes forward

THAT the Township of Huron-Kinloss Committee of the Whole hereby receives for information, Report Number PW-2021-09-74, 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-2021-09 36 prepared by Taralyn Cronin, Business and Economic Officer.

That the Township of Huron-Kinloss Committee of the Whole hereby receives for information Report Number BED-2021-09-37 prepared by Lauren Eby, Business Development Coordinator.

That the Township of Huron-Kinloss Committee of the Whole hereby receives for information Report Number CAO-2021-09-24, prepared by Elyse Dewar, Project Coordinator.

That the Township of Huron-Kinloss Committee of the Whole hereby reviews and receives Report Number CAO-2021-09-25, prepared by Mary Rose Walden, CAO and Jodi MacArthur, Treasurer and accepts the recommendation that no amendment to By-Law No. 2019-133, being a By-law with respect to the imposition of development charges, be considered at this time.

THAT the Township of Huron-Kinloss Committee of the Whole hereby approves Report Number CLK-2021-09-104 prepared by Emily Dance, Clerk AND approves that all open session meetings of Council and Committees continue to be conducted virtually until then end of 2021 when it can be further evaluated.

That the Township of Huron-Kinloss Committee of the Whole hereby approves Report Number CLK2021-09-105 prepared by Kelly Lush, Deputy Clerk AND approves the refreshment vehicle application from Lauren White, Popcycle to be located at 100 Lake Range Drive, Point Clark, ON at the Rick Elliott Construction property for the 2021 season SUBJECT to adherence to all provincial and health recommendations due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

That the Township of Huron-Kinloss Council hereby receives for information Report Number CLK-2021-09-109 prepared by Kelly Lush, Deputy Clerk/Administrative Assistant.

THAT the Township of Huron-Kinloss Committee of the Whole hereby supports the County of Perth in their endorsement of Ontario’s expressed intention for a review, including a review of the accuracy and stability of property assessments and the strengthening of governance and accountability of Municipal Property Assessment Corporation (MPAC) AND directs staff to distribute as they see fit.

THAT the Township of Huron-Kinloss Committee of the Whole hereby supports Northumberland County and the City of Toronto in their plea to include in Bill 177 Stronger Fairer Ontario Act and take immediate action to streamline and modernize this section of the legislation by making it easier and more convenient for the public and prosecutors to engage in resolution discussions and by making it more effective and efficient to administer early resolution proceedings for Part I and Part II offences in the Provincial Offences Court AND directs staff to distribute as they see fit.

THAT the Township of Huron-Kinloss Committee of the Whole hereby supports the City of Toronto in their support for the Government of Canada’s announcement to invest in a Canada wide system of Early Learning and Child Care and Indigenous Early Learning and Child Care that builds on the City of Toronto policies and service plans and has adequate and ongoing operating and capital funding AND directs staff to distribute as they see fit.

That the Township of Huron-Kinloss Committee of the Whole hereby receives for information Report Number CLK-2021-09-112 prepared by Kelly Lush, Deputy Clerk.

That the Township of Huron-Kinloss Committee of the Whole hereby moves into a Closed Meeting pursuant to [s. 239(2)(f)] Advice that is subject to solicitor-client privilege, including communications necessary for that purpose – NWMO Terms of Reference AND 239(2)(b) Personal matters about an identifiable individual, including municipal employees AND FURTHER return to open session upon completion.

THAT Deputy Mayor Murray reported a closed session was held where advice that is subject to solicitor-client privilege regarding the NWMO Terms of Reference was discussed AND direction given to staff to bring forward a By-Law authorizing a Terms of Reference Agreement with the NWMO.