The Huron-Kinloss Record

Committee of the Whole

March 6, 2023

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 the letter attached to the Report, and the recommendation was separated to permit voting on the response to the letter as a separate item

What was decided (17 motions)

15 carried, 2 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 BLDG2023-03-06.
Moved by Carl Sloetjes, seconded by Larry Allison
Carried
THAT the Township of Huron-Kinloss Committee of the Whole hereby receives for information Report Number BLE-2023-03-7 prepared by Heather Falconer, By-Law Enforcement Officer.
Moved by Shari Flett, seconded by Scott Gibson
Carried
THAT the Township of Huron-Kinloss Committee of the Whole hereby receives for information Report Number FIRE2023-03-14 prepared by Chris Cleave, Fire Chief.
Moved by Larry Allison, seconded by Shari Flett
Carried
That the Township of Huron Kinloss Committee of the Whole hereby receives for information Report Number CS-2023-03-18 prepared by Matt McClinchey, Parks and Facilities Supervisor.
Moved by Carl Sloetjes, seconded by Larry Allison
Carried
That the Township of Huron-Kinloss Committee of the Whole hereby approves Report Number CS-2023-03-19 prepared by Mike Fair, Director of Community Services; AND FURTHER brings forward the lease agreement by-law with Dr. Shyu to March Council. 4.4.3 Community Services Programming Update – March 2023, CS-2023-03-20 1. Community Services Programming Update - March 2023 - CS-2023-03-20.pdf Committee of Whole inquired about the camp leaders and what the minimum age is for those employees. Committee inquired about registration numbers for summer sports. Committee discussed a petition being circulated in the community regarding OMHA and changes with respect to how and where playoffs are scheduled. Resolution No.: 03/06/23 - 09 Moved by: Ed McGugan Seconded by: Carl Sloetjes THAT the Township of Huron-Kinloss Committee of the Whole hereby receives for information Report Number CS-2023-03-20 prepared by Elyse Dewar, Administrative Assistant/Program Coordinator.
Moved by Shari Flett, seconded by Scott Gibson
Carried
THAT the Township of Huron-Kinloss Committee of the Whole hereby receives for information, Report Number PW-2023-03-14, prepared by John Yungblut, Director of Public Works.
Moved by Larry Allison, seconded by Shari Flett
Carried
THAT the Township of Huron-Kinloss Council directs Staff to send the draft response letter as presented in Report Number PW-2023-03-14.
Moved by Carl Sloetjes, seconded by Shari Flett
Carried
THAT the Township of Huron-Kinloss Committee of the Whole hereby receives for information, Report Number PW-2023-03-16, prepared by John Yungblut, Director of Public Works.
Moved by Carl Sloetjes, seconded by Larry Allison
Carried
THAT the Township of Huron-Kinloss Committee of the Whole hereby approves Report Number PW-2023-03-17, prepared by John Yungblut, Director of Public Works AND adopts the Kinloss Landfill Expansion Report provided by Dillon Consulting Limited in principle.
Moved by Shari Flett, seconded by Scott Gibson
Carried
THAT the Township of Huron-Kinloss Committee of the Whole hereby receives for information, Report Number PW-2023-03-18, prepared by John Yungblut, Director of Public Works.
Moved by Larry Allison, seconded by Shari Flett
Carried
THAT the Township of Huron-Kinloss Committee of the Whole hereby receives for information Report Number BED-2023-03-15 prepared by Amy Irwin, Business and Economic Officer.
Moved by Carl Sloetjes, seconded by Larry Allison
Carried
THAT the Township of Huron-Kinloss Committee of the Whole hereby receives for information report number BED-2023-03-16, prepared by Michelle Goetz, Manager of Strategic Initiatives.
Moved by Shari Flett, seconded by Scott Gibson
Carried
THAT the Township of Huron-Kinloss Committee of the Whole hereby support the Niagara Region in declaring homelessness, mental health and the opioid crisis as three separate declarations of emergency and in their request to the Federal Government to declare homelessness a humanitarian crisis; AND FURTHER directs Staff to distribute as they see fit.
Moved by Carl Sloetjes, seconded by Jim Hanna
Defeated
THAT the Township of Huron-Kinloss Committee of the Whole hereby support the City of Thunder Bay in their support of the passing of Bill 42 - Gender Affirming Health Care Act; AND FURTHER direct Staff to distribute as they see fit.
Moved by Shari Flett, seconded by Scott Gibson
Defeated
THAT the Township of Huron-Kinloss Committee of the Whole receives for information Report CLK-2023-03-15; AND FURTHER THAT Staff be directed to bring forward a by-law to enter into a licensing agreement with the Lucknow Kinsmen for use of the road allowance during specific events.
Moved by Larry Allison, seconded by Shari Flett
Carried
THAT the Township of Huron-Kinloss Committee of the Whole hereby receives for information all items listed in Section 6.0.
Moved by Carl Sloetjes, seconded by Larry Allison
Carried
THAT Council move into closed meeting at 9:10 p.m. for the purpose of considering proposed or pending acquisitions or dispositions of land by the municipality or local board (Ripley Industrial Park, proposed acquisition of land), and personal matters about an identifiable individual, including municipal or local board employees (personnel), pursuant to Section 239(2) of the Municipal Act, 2001, as amended; AND FURTHER THAT Council return to regular open Committee of the Whole meeting upon completion.
Moved by Shari Flett, seconded by Scott Gibson
Carried

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