Committee of the Whole

THAT the Township of Huron-Kinloss Committee of the Whole hereby receives for information Report BLD-2026-19 prepared by Brett Pollock, Manager of Building and Planning/CBO.

THAT the Township of Huron-Kinloss Committee of the Whole hereby receives for information Report BLD-2026-20 prepared by Brett Pollock, Manager of Building and Planning/CBO.

THAT the Township of Huron-Kinloss Committee of the Whole hereby receives for information Report FIR-2026-13 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 FIR-2026-15 prepared by Jeff Bradley, Fire Chief.

THAT the Township of Huron-Kinloss Committee of the Whole hereby receives for information Report PW-2026-37 prepared by Geoff Aitken, Manager of Environmental Services. AND FURTHER that Committee of the Whole acknowledges receipt of the Stormwater Management Workplan-Huron Landfill Summary Report prepared by GEI Canada.

THAT the Township of Huron-Kinloss Committee of the Whole hereby receives for information Report PW-2026-36 prepared by John Yungblut, Director of Public Works.

THAT the Township of Huron-Kinloss Committee of the Whole hereby receives Report PW2026-39 prepared by John Yungblut, Director of Public Works; AND FURTHER accepts the tender from VanDriel Excavating Inc. in the amount of $405,400.07 plus HST for the rehabilitation of structures L5, L6, H32 and H51; AND FURTHER that the appropriate by-law come forward.

THAT the Township of Huron-Kinloss Committee of the Whole hereby receives for information Report CAO-2026-13 prepared by Steve Travale, Manager of Strategic Initiatives.

THAT the Township of Huron-Kinloss Committee of the Whole hereby receives for information Report CAO-2026-16 prepared by Steve Travale, Manager of Strategic Initiatives; AND FURTHER authorizes the appropriate By-law come forward.

THAT the Township of Huron-Kinloss Committee of the Whole receives Report CAO-2026-15 prepared by Jodi MacArthur, Chief Administrative Officer; AND FURTHER that a by-law be brought forward authorizing the Risk Management Official Service Agreement with the Ausable Bayfield Conservation Authority.

THAT the Township of Huron-Kinloss Committee of the Whole hereby receive Report CLK-2026-19 prepared by Kelly Lush, Deputy Clerk; AND FURTHER that the Committee support all the proposed resolutions outlined in the report; AND FURTHER direct Staff to distribute as they see fit.

THAT the Township of Huron-Kinloss Committee of the Whole hereby receive Report CLK-2026-20 prepared by Kelly Lush, Deputy Clerk; AND FURTHER grant an exemption to the Noise By-law No. 2005-101 to permit amplified noise and music at a bi-annual backyard gathering at 98 Cameron Lane, Kincardine on August 1, 2026 and for amplified noise and music at a wedding reception at 95 Huron St., Ripley on September 19, 2026.

THAT the Township of Huron-Kinloss Committee of the Whole hereby receives for information Report CLK-2026-21 prepared by Will LeGrand, Communications Coordinator.

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

THAT Committee of the Whole move into closed meeting at 8:47 p.m. for the purpose of considering: 1) personal matters about an identifiable individual, including municipal or local board employees (personnel matter) 2) personal matters about an identifiable individual, including municipal or local board employees (personnel matter) and 3) personal matters about an identifiable individual, including municipal or local board employees (local board appointments -Joint Compliance Audit Committee); 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 hereby adjourn at 9:05 p.m.

THAT the Township of Huron-Kinloss Committee of the Whole hereby receives for information Report BLE-2026-06 as prepared by Heather Falconer, Municipal Law Enforcement Officer.

THAT the Township of Huron-Kinloss Committee of the Whole hereby receives for information Report FIR-2026-14 prepared by Jeff Bradley, Fire Chief.

THAT the Township of Huron-Kinloss Committee of the Whole hereby receives for information Report PW-2026-40 prepared by Geoff Aitken, Manager of Environmental Services.

THAT the Township of Huron-Kinloss Committee of the Whole hereby receives for information Report PW-2026-35 prepared by John Yungblut, Director of Public Works.

THAT the Township of Huron-Kinloss Committee of the Whole hereby receives Report PW2026-38 prepared by John Yungblut, Director of Public Works; AND FURTHER directs Township staff to enter into discussions with the owners of CON 3 PT LOTS 15 & 16 Kinloss regarding the transfer of lands and replacement of trees removed by the landowner on Township property.

THAT the Township of Huron-Kinloss Committee of the Whole hereby receives Report CAO-2026-14, prepared by Steve Travale, Manager of Strategic Initiatives; AND FURTHER endorses the implementation of a Huron-Kinloss Volunteer Recognition Program as presented, subject to any additional feedback or recommendations; AND FURTHER directs Staff to provide a report in the Fall of 2026 seeking direction on appointing members of a review group and other details deemed necessary to advance the implementation of a Huron-Kinloss Volunteer Recognition Program.

THAT the Township of Huron-Kinloss Committee of the Whole hereby receive Report CLK-2026-22, prepared by Jennifer White Manager of Legislative Services; AND FURTHER THAT Staff be directed to provide notice of termination as required by the terms of the agreement to the current appointed Integrity Commissioner and a by-law be brought forward to appoint Charles Harnick, Q.C. of ADR Chambers Inc. as the Township’s Integrity Commissioner.

THAT the Township of Huron-Kinloss Committee of the Whole hereby receive Report CLK-2026-23, prepared by Jennifer White, Manager of Legislative Services/Clerk; AND FURTHER that Staff be directed to include the Council Chamber upgrades/Livestreaming project (Phase 1) as outlined in this report in the 2027 budget for consideration; AND FURTHER THAT Staff be directed to continue exploring funding opportunities for potential to expedite the project.