Committee of the Whole

THAT the Township of Huron-Kinloss Committee of the Whole hereby recommends that Council pass a motion recommending to the County of Bruce Approval Authority that the Draft Plan of Subdivision request for an extension for a period of three (3) years be approved.

That the Township of Huron-Kinloss Committee of the Whole hereby receives for information Report Number BLDG2023-04-09 prepared by Michele Barr, Manager of Building and Planning.

That the Township of Huron-Kinloss Committee of the Whole hereby receives for information Report Number BLE-2023-04-10 prepared by Heather Falconer, By-Law Enforcement Officer; AND FURTHER directs Staff to bring back a report on flexible by-law enforcement hours, including use of the Relief Officer, increasing visibility, and public education.

THAT the Township of Huron-Kinloss Committee of the Whole hereby receives for information Report Number FIRE-2023-04-16, 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 Number FIRE2023-04-17 prepared by Chris Cleave, Fire Chief.

That the Township of Huron-Kinloss Committee of the Whole hereby receives for information Report No. DRAIN-2023-04-06 prepared by Ken McCallum, Drainage Superintendent

That the Township of Huron-Kinloss Committee of the Whole hereby receives for information Report Number CS-2023-04-21 prepared by Mike Fair, Director of Community Services

THAT the Township of Huron-Kinloss Committee of the Whole hereby receives for information Report Number CS-2023-04-24 prepared by Elyse Dewar, Administrative Assistant/Program Coordinator.

That the Township of Huron-Kinloss Committee of the Whole hereby approves Report Number CS-2023-04-26 prepared by Mike Fair, Director of Community Services

That the Township of Huron-Kinloss Committee of the Whole hereby receives Report Number PW2023-04-21 prepared by John Yungblut, Director of Public Works AND accepts the tender from Johnston Bros. (Bothwell) Ltd. in the amount of $14.50 plus HST per tonne of granular ‘A’ maintenance gravel AND FURTHER authorizes the appropriate by-law coming forward.

That the Township of Huron-Kinloss Committee of the Whole hereby receives for information Report Number PW2023-04-22 prepared by John Yungblut, Director of Public Works, and accepting the quotation from Da-Lee Dust Control Ltd. in the amount of $0.33 per litre to supply, haul and apply dust suppressants on Township gravel roads in 2023 AND FURTHER that the appropriate by-law come forward.

THAT the Township of Huron-Kinloss Committee of the Whole hereby receives for information Report Number BED-2023-04-18 prepared by Lauren Eby, Business Development Coordinator.

THAT the Township of Huron-Kinloss Committee of the Whole hereby receives for information Report Number BED-2023-04-19 prepared by Amy Irwin, Business and Economic Officer.

THAT the Township of Huron-Kinloss Committee of the Whole hereby receives for information report number BED-2023-04-17, prepared by Michelle Goetz, Manager of Strategic Initiatives.

THAT the Township of Huron-Kinloss Committee of the Whole hereby support the Municipality of Chatham-Kent in their efforts to research for support improvements to municipal insurance in Ontario; AND FURTHER directs Staff to distribute as they see fit.

THAT the Township of Huron-Kinloss Committee of the Whole hereby support the City of Cambridge in promoting women in politics and gender equity in all areas of society. AND FURTHER directs Staff to distribute as they see fit.

THAT the Township of Huron-Kinloss Committee of the Whole hereby support the Municipality of North Perth in their request to the Province to require all school buses to have stop arm cameras for the start of the 2023-2024 school year, and underwrite the costs for implementation and on-going annual costs for administrative monetary penalties in small and rural municipalities; AND FURTHER directs Staff to distribute as they see fit.

THAT the Township of Huron-Kinloss Committee of the Whole hereby receives for information all items listed in Section 5.0.

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

THAT Council move into closed meeting at 9:12 p.m. for the purpose of considering litigation or potential litigation, including matters before administrative tribunals, affecting the municipality or local board (insurance claim) and considering personal matters about an identifiable individual, including municipal or local board employees; (HR Matter) , pursuant to Section 239(2) of the Municipal Act, 2001, as amended; AND FURTHER THAT Council return to regular open meeting upon completion.

THAT the Township of Huron-Kinloss Council hereby adjourn at 9:45 p.m.