The Huron-Kinloss Record

Committee of the Whole

April 8, 2026

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.

What was decided (23 motions)

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

THAT the Township of Huron-Kinloss Committee of the Whole hereby approves Report BLD-2026-13 prepared by Michele Barr, Deputy CBO; AND FURTHER authorizes a by-law be brought forward on the April 13, 2026 Council agenda to dedicate Blocks J and K Plan 3M49 (Part 10 & 11 3R-10474) as public highway.
Moved by Jim Hanna, seconded by Larry Allison
Carried
THAT the Township of Huron-Kinloss Committee of the Whole receives for information Report BLD-2026-10 prepared by Brett Pollock, Manager of Building and Planning/CBO.
Moved by Shari Flett, seconded by Scott Gibson
Carried
THAT the Township of Huron-Kinloss Committee of the Whole hereby receives for information Report BLE-2026-04 as prepared by Heather Falconer, Municipal Law Enforcement Officer.
Moved by Larry Allison, seconded by Shari Flett
Carried
THAT Township of Huron-Kinloss Committee of the Whole hereby receives for information Report FIR-2026-04 prepared by Jeff Bradley, Fire Chief.
Moved by Carl Sloetjes, seconded by Jim Hanna
Carried
THAT the Township of Huron-Kinloss Committee of the Whole hereby receives for information Report CS-2026-09 prepared by Mike Fair, Director of Community Services.
Moved by Jim Hanna, seconded by Shari Flett
Carried
THAT the Township of Huron-Kinloss Committee of the Whole hereby approves Report CS-2026-10 prepared by Mike Fair, Director of Community Services; AND FURTHER authorizes the Rates and Fees By-Law No. 2025-113 be amended to reflect the changes to Schedule D Cemetery Fees; AND FURTHER that the changes in pricing are effective immediately on the passing of the By-law.
Moved by Carl Sloetjes, seconded by Scott Gibson
Carried
THAT the Township of Huron-Kinloss Committee of the Whole hereby receives for information Report CS-2026-11 prepared by Mike Fair, Director of Community Services.
Moved by Carl Sloetjes, seconded by Jim Hanna
Carried
THAT the Township of Huron-Kinloss Committee of the Whole hereby receives Report CS-2026-12 prepared by Mike Fair, Director of Community Services.
Moved by Scott Gibson, seconded by Carl Sloetjes
Carried
THAT the Township of Huron-Kinloss Committee of the Whole hereby receives for information Report PW-2026-17 prepared by Geoff Aitken, Manager of Environmental Services.
Moved by Larry Allison, seconded by Shari Flett
Carried
THAT the Township of Huron-Kinloss Committee of the Whole hereby receives for information Report PW-2026-18 prepared by Geoff Aitken, Manager of Environmental Services.
Moved by Shari Flett, seconded by Carl Sloetjes
Carried
THAT the Township of Huron-Kinloss Committee of the Whole hereby receives Report PW2026-20 prepared by John Yungblut, Director of Public Works; AND accepts the tender from Johnston Bros. (Bothwell) Ltd. in the amount of $304,000 plus HST for the supply, hauling and placing of Granular ‘A’ road maintenance gravel on Township roads; AND FURTHER that the appropriate by-law come forward.
Moved by Jim Hanna, seconded by Carl Sloetjes
Carried
THAT the Township of Huron-Kinloss Committee of the Whole hereby receives for information Report PW-2026-21 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 CAO-2026-06 prepared by Leanne Scott, Human Resources Generalist.
Moved by Shari Flett, seconded by Larry Allison
Carried
THAT the Township of Huron-Kinloss Committee of the Whole hereby receive Report CLK-2026-09 prepared by Kelly Lush, Deputy Clerk; AND FURTHER grant an exception to the Noise By-law No. 2005-101 to permit amplified music at a community BBQ and at the annual Music in the Fields festival as outlined in the report.
Moved by Carl Sloetjes, seconded by Larry Allison
Carried
THAT the Township of Huron-Kinloss Committee of the Whole hereby receive Report CLK-2026-10 prepared by Kelly Lush, Deputy Clerk; AND FURTHER that the Committee of the Whole support the following resolutions; a (both projects), b, c, e, g, and h; AND FURTHER direct Staff to distribute as they see fit.
Moved by Jim Hanna, seconded by Shari Flett
Carried
THAT the Township of Huron-Kinloss Committee of the Whole receive for information Report CLK-2026-11, prepared by Jennifer White, Manager of Legislative Services/Clerk.
Moved by Scott Gibson, seconded by Larry Allison
Carried
THAT the Township of Huron-Kinloss Committee of the Whole hereby adjourn at 8:55 p.m.
Moved by Larry Allison, seconded by Carl Sloetjes
Carried
THAT the Township of Huron-Kinloss Committee of the Whole hereby approves Report BLD-2026-14 prepared by Michele Barr, Deputy CBO; AND FURTHER authorizes a by-law be brought forward on the April 13, 2026 Council agenda to remove the holding zone from the property described as; 3365 Bruce Road 6- Con 7 Pt Lot 14 Plan 264 Lot ;278 to 282 Roll 410716000211200 86 William St- Plan 183 Lot 212 to 214; Queen S/S Roll 410716001106700 76 Park St- Huron Con 7 Pt Lot 14 Plan; 264 Pt Lots 285 to 288 RP;3R4476 Parts 1 2 RP 3R5774; Part 3 RP 3R10651 Parts 8 to 10;15 19 Pt Parts 11 12 Roll 410716000211100 Huron Con 7 Pt Lot 14 RP;3R 10651 Parts 13 and 14 Roll 410716000211102
Moved by Ed McGugan, seconded by Carl Sloetjes
Carried
THAT the Township of Huron-Kinloss Committee of the Whole hereby receives for information Report FIRE-2026-06 prepared by Mel Moulton, Emergency Services/ Health & Safety Coordinator- CEMC; AND FURTHER confirms the execution of the Community Emergency Preparedness Grant transfer payment agreement by the Chief Administrative Officer and Treasurer; AND FURTHER that the appropriate by-law come forward.
Moved by Scott Gibson, seconded by Ed McGugan
Carried
THAT the Township of Huron-Kinloss Committee of the Whole hereby receives Report CS-2026-13 prepared by Mike Fair, Director of Community Services.
Moved by Ed McGugan, seconded by Shari Flett
Carried
THAT the Township of Huron-Kinloss Committee of the Whole hereby receives Report PW2026-19 prepared by John Yungblut, Director of Public Works; AND FURTHER grants an exemption to the Purchasing and Procurement Policy as per Section 6.3.3 to permit non-competitive procurement; AND FURTHER accepts the quote from Lavis Contracting Co. Limited in the amount of $325,722.50 plus HST for the paving of hot mix asphalt on various streets in Point Clark and Lucknow; AND FURTHER that the appropriate by-law come forward.
Moved by Scott Gibson, seconded by Ed McGugan
Carried
THAT the Township of Huron-Kinloss Committee of the Whole hereby receives for information Report BED-2026-02, as prepared by Amy Irwin, Economic Development Officer.
Moved by Ed McGugan, seconded by Scott Gibson
Carried
THAT the Township of Huron-Kinloss Committee of the Whole hereby receives for information all items listed in Section 6.0; AND FURTHER THAT Staff be directed to write a letter of support to the Bluewater District School Board regarding the correspondence received from the Board (agenda item 6.2) requesting a review and formal consultation on the removal of trustees.
Moved by Ed McGugan, seconded by Jim Hanna
Carried

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