The Huron-Kinloss Record

Council Meeting

March 17, 2025

Who was there

Present (6): Larry Allison, Shari Flett, Scott Gibson, 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.

Declared interests

Mayor Murrayon this item and the Deputy Mayor was attending the meeting virtually; a Chair was appointed from those members present in the Council Chamber

What was decided (19 motions)

19 carried, 0 recorded otherwise. Every motion below is printed as the minutes print it.

That Deputy Mayor Hanna be permitted to participate in electronic meetings in excess of the limit of three meetings as set out in Item #4 of the Appendix D of the Township’s Procedural By-law No. 2019-155, as amended due to a temporary medical condition that prevents them from attending meetings in person; AND FURTHER THAT this exception will remain in effect for the duration of the member's condition, subject to further review by Council at the time of the member’s recovery.
Moved by Larry Allison, seconded by Shari Flett
Carried
THAT the minutes of the Committee of the Whole meeting of March 3, 2025 and the Council meeting of March 10, 2025 be adopted as presented.
Moved by Scott Gibson, seconded by Ed McGugan
Carried
THAT the Township of Huron-Kinloss Council hereby ratifies and confirms payment of the February 2025 accounts in the amount of $1,212,809.69.
Moved by Carl Sloetjes, seconded by Larry Allison
Carried
THAT Township of Huron-Kinloss Council hereby reviews and receives the summary revenue and expenditure reports to February 28, 2025 prepared by Christine Heinisch, Treasurer.
Moved by Shari Flett, seconded by Scott Gibson
Carried
THAT the Township of Huron-Kinloss Council hereby authorizes payment of the March accounts in the amount of $853,399.38.
Moved by Ed McGugan, seconded by Carl Sloetjes
Carried
THAT Township of Huron-Kinloss Council hereby receives for information Report TRE-2025-10 prepared by Christine Heinisch, Treasurer.
Moved by Larry Allison, seconded by Scott Gibson
Carried
THAT the Township of Huron-Kinloss Council hereby receives Report TRE-2025-13 prepared by Christine Heinisch, Treasurer. AND FURTHER authorizes that the 2024 surplus be transferred into the Capital Asset Renewal and Replacement Reserve and Tax Mitigation Reserve, divided equally.
Moved by Shari Flett, seconded by Ed McGugan
Carried
THAT the " 2025 Budget By-law" be deemed to be read a first, second, third time and finally passed and numbered as By-law No. 2025-27. For Against Conflict Don Murray X Jim Hanna X Larry Allison X Shari Flett X Scott Gibson X Ed McGugan X Carl Sloetjes X Results 7 0 0
Moved by Scott Gibson, seconded by Ed McGugan
Carried
THAT the " Gravel Pit Lease 2025 By-law" be deemed to be read a first, second, third time and finally passed and numbered as By-law No. 2025- 28.
Moved by Carl Sloetjes, seconded by Shari Flett
Carried
THAT the " Ripley Sidewalk Replacement By-law" be deemed to be read a first, second, third time and finally passed and numbered as By-law No. 2025-29.
Moved by Shari Flett, seconded by Carl Sloetjes
Carried
THAT the " Workplace Harassment and Violence Policy Amendment By- law" be deemed to be read a first, second, third time and finally passed and numbered as By-law No. 2025-30.
Moved by Ed McGugan, seconded by Larry Allison
Carried
THAT the " Zoning By-law Amendment By-law" be deemed to be read a first, second, third time and finally passed and numbered as By-law No. 2025-32.
Moved by Shari Flett, seconded by Scott Gibson
Carried
THAT the " Accept Quote 2026 Tandem Plow By-law" be deemed to be read a first, second, third time and finally passed and numbered as By-law No. 2025-33.
Moved by Ed McGugan, seconded by Larry Allison
Carried
THAT the Township of Huron-Kinloss Council hereby receives for information all items listed in Section 8.
Moved by Scott Gibson, seconded by Carl Sloetjes
Carried
THAT the Township of Huron-Kinloss Council hereby receives for information all items listed in Section 9.
Moved by Carl Sloetjes, seconded by Shari Flett
Carried
That Councillor Allison be permitted to participate in electronic meetings in excess of the limit of three meetings as set out in Item #4 of the Appendix D of the Township’s Procedural By-law No. 2019-155, as amended on an as needed basis through to May 30, 2025.
Moved by Carl Sloetjes, seconded by Ed McGugan
Carried
THAT the Township of Huron-Kinloss Council move into closed meeting at 7:43 p.m for the purpose of considering 1) a position, plan, procedure, criteria or instruction to be applied to any negotiations
Moved by Ed McGugan, seconded by Shari Flett
Carried
THAT the "Confirmatory March 2025 (2)" By-law be deemed to be read a first, second, third time and finally passed and numbered as By-law No. 2025-34.
Moved by Larry Allison, seconded by Carl Sloetjes
Carried
THAT this meeting adjourn at 8:09 p.m.
Moved by Carl Sloetjes, seconded by Ed McGugan
Carried

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