Committee of the Whole

THAT the Township of Huron-Kinloss Committee of the Whole, hereby receives Report BLE-2026-07, prepared by Heather Falconer, Municipal Law Enforcement Officer; AND FURTHER pending approval in principle from the Ministry of Natural Resources, authorizes the Beach Management By-law No. 2021-37 be amended to reflect the changes outlined in the report; AND FURTHER THAT a by-law be brought forward to amend the Administrative Monetary Penalty (AMP) Systems By-law to incorporate a $1000.00 penalty for the offence of Continue Work After Cease Work Order on Beach and Fail to Meet Conditions of Restoration Order; AND FURTHER THAT a by-law be brought forward to amend the Consolidated Rates and Fees By-law Scheduled ‘N” to include a fee of $150.00, plus all actual costs incurred, for the removal of abandoned and non-permitted items, and a $150.00 re-inspection fee for inspections conducted by Staff.

THAT the Township of Huron-Kinloss Committee of the Whole hereby receives for information Report DRA-2026-10 prepared by Landon Hunter, Drainage Superintendent.

WHEREAS recent municipal infrastructure funding programs by the Government of Canada and Province of Ontario have tended to prioritize growth-related or housing-enabling infrastructure projects over infrastructure renewal needs; AND WHEREAS the Government of Ontario has regulated municipal infrastructure asset management through O. Reg 588/17 (Asset Management Planning for Municipal Infrastructure) under the Infrastructure for Jobs and Prosperity Act, 2015; AND WHEREAS municipal asset management plans and the Financial Accountability Office of Ontario have identified that municipalities have significant state-of-good-repair backlogs and renewal needs for infrastructure; AND WHEREAS the Government of Ontario doubled the Ontario Community Infrastructure Fund (OCIF) from $200M/year to $400M/year for 2021-2026 but has not publicly committed to maintaining this level of funding beyond 2026; AND WHEREAS the OCIF has become a vital and indispensable resource for municipalities, assisting them with improving their asset management programs and meeting community-preserving infrastructure renewal needs; AND WHEREAS increased geopolitical uncertainty is threatening the economic prosperity of Canada, Ontario, and every municipality; AND WHEREAS municipal infrastructure is a key enabler and preserver of economic prosperity; AND WHEREAS the Municipal Finance Officers’ Association of Ontario (MFOA) has heard from its members and their municipalities concerns regarding the potential erosion

THAT the Township of Huron-Kinloss Committee of the Whole hereby receives for information Report PW-2026-42 prepared by Geoff Aitken, Manager of Environmental Services.

THAT the Township of Huron-Kinloss Committee of the Whole hereby receives for information Report PW-2026-41 prepared by Geoff Aitken, Manager of Environmental Services. AND FURTHER THAT Committee of the Whole endorses the DWQMS for the Huronville DWS; and, the Mayor, CAO, Director of Public Works and/or the Manager of Environmental Services are authorized to sign any necessary documents on behalf the Township of Huron-Kinloss. AND FURTHER THAT Committee of the Whole acknowledge receipt of the Surveillance Audit prepared for the Huronville DWS by NSF International Strategic Registrations.

THAT the Township of Huron-Kinloss Committee of the Whole hereby receives for information Report PW-2026-45 prepared by John Yungblut, Director of Public Works.

THAT the Township of Huron-Kinloss Committee of the Whole hereby receives for information Report PW-2026-44 prepared by John Yungblut, Director of Public Works.

THAT the Township of Huron-Kinloss Committee of the Whole hereby receives Report CAO-2026-19 prepared by Jodi MacArthur, Chief Administrative Officer, AND FURTHER THAT a by-law be brought forward authorizing the Memorandum of Understanding with the Wingham & District Hospital, the Wingham & District Hospital Foundation, the Listowel-Wingham & Area Family Health Team, and municipal partners supporting Physician Recruitment and Retention.

THAT the Township of Huron-Kinloss Committee of the Whole hereby receives for information Report CAO-2026-20 prepared by Leanne Scott, Human Resources Generalist.

THAT the Township of Huron-Kinloss Committee of the Whole hereby receives Report CLK-2026-25 prepared by Jennifer White, Clerk; AND FURTHER THAT the Committee support the following resolutions; [ a,b,c,d] AND FURTHER direct Staff to distribute as they see fit.

THAT the Township of Huron-Kinloss Committee of the Whole hereby receives Report CLK-2026-26 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 wedding reception at 144 Huron Rd., Kincardine on August 28, 2026 from 11pm until 1am on August 29, 2026.

THAT the Township of Huron-Kinloss Committee of the Whole receives Report CLK-2026-27, prepared by Steve Travale, Manager of Strategic Initiatives; AND FURTHER THAT Staff be directed to review and execute Non-Disclosure Agreements with third-party vendors if required to receive critical information for the completion of Privacy Impact Assessments.

THAT the Township of Huron-Kinloss Committee of the Whole hereby adjourn at 8:38 p.m.