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Huron-Kinloss public meetings in 2024

43 substantive meetings from 2024, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.

Thu Dec 19, 2024 · 7:00 PM

Lucknow and District Fire Board

Board approves 2025 fire budget and recommends council endorsement

The Lucknow and District Fire Board adopted the September 19, 2024 minutes and received the year‑to‑date financial report for 2024. It approved the 2025 budget estimates and recommended that each municipal council approve the proposed budget. The board also held a closed session to consider personal matters involving fire chief wages and personnel, and discussed the 2025 meeting schedule.

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✓ Decided: Fire board approves 2025 budget, moves December meeting

The Lucknow and District Fire Board approved the proposed 2025 budget and recommended it to the respective councils. The board also amended its 2025 meeting schedule to hold the December meeting on December 19, 2025. No other substantive decisions were made; the meeting included adoption of prior minutes and receipt of financial and staff reports.

Lucknow, ON
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Mon Dec 16, 2024 · 7:00 PM

Council Meeting

Council approves water contract and passes multiple by-laws

The Huron-Kinloss Council approved the payment of $2.3 million in December accounts and ratified $1.1 million in November accounts. The body also approved a five-year agreement with the Ontario Clean Water Agency for water and wastewater services and passed several by-laws including a Community Support Policy and a Work From Home Policy.

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✓ Decided: Council approves $4.33M OCWA water/wastewater services agreement

Council approved a five-year agreement with the Ontario Clean Water Agency (OCWA) for water and wastewater operation and maintenance services at a cost of $4,331,276.13 (plus HST), pending legal review. Council also passed 13 by-laws, including the Community Support Policy, Ripley Medical Centre Occupancy Agreement, Parks and Trails Plan, and remuneration by-laws. A delegation from the Huron Shores ATV Club requested consideration for future trail expansion, including on the Apple Rail Trail. Council moved into closed session to discuss Westario Power, land acquisition, and legal matters, and provided direction on a proposed land acquisition.

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Mon Dec 9, 2024 · 7:00 PM

Council Meeting

No agenda items listed for the Dec 9 council meeting

The posted agenda for the Huron‑Kinloss Council meeting on 2024‑12‑09 contains no listed items or decisions. It appears to be a placeholder with only generic headings and no substantive business. No motions, contracts, or hearings are detailed.

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Mon Dec 2, 2024 · 7:00 PM

Committee of the Whole

Council to approve new 2025 building permit fee schedule

The Committee of the Whole will receive and approve a report amending the township's building permit fees for 2025 and authorize a public meeting on the changes. It will also adopt the final Parks and Trails Plan and the Community Support Policy by‑law. Additional items include approval of a Sutton municipal drain improvement and a presentation on the Bruce County Official Plan update.

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✓ Decided: Committee approves 2025 building fee increases and adopts Parks and Trails Plan

The Committee of the Whole approved amendments to building permit fees, adopted the Parks and Trails Plan in principle, and supported a 6-month work-from-home pilot program. It also directed the SVCA board representative to not support the draft 2025 budget as presented. Several reports were received for information, and a closed session was held for personnel and negotiation matters.

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Mon Nov 18, 2024 · 7:00 PM

Council Meeting

Council approves $4.33 million water and wastewater services contract with OCWA

The council will ratify October 2024 accounts for $1,500,406.55 and authorize payment of November accounts for $291,913.52. It will accept a five‑year water and wastewater operations and maintenance contract with the Ontario Clean Water Agency valued at $4,331,276.12, not including HST. The meeting includes the passage of several by‑laws, such as Development Charges By‑law No. 2024‑103, Municipal Tax Sale Administration Fee By‑law No. 2024‑104, and 2025 Consolidated Rates and Fees By‑law No. 2024‑105. Council also receives reports on staffing, civil marriage services, and a draft Conservation Areas Strategy from the MVCA.

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✓ Decided: Council approves 5-year water/wastewater contract with OCWA for $4.33M

Council accepted a proposal from Ontario Clean Water Agency (OCWA) for water and wastewater operation and maintenance services over five years, costing $4,331,276.12 (excluding HST), and directed staff to begin contract negotiations. Council also ratified October accounts of $1,500,406.55, authorized November accounts of $291,913.52, and passed multiple by-laws including development charges, rates and fees, and various agreements. All decisions were carried unanimously.

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Mon Nov 11, 2024 · 7:00 PM

Council Meeting

Huron-Kinloss council meeting scheduled for Nov 11, 2024

The agenda for the Huron-Kinloss council meeting on November 11, 2024, is currently procedural and does not list specific decisions or items for discussion.

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Mon Nov 4, 2024 · 7:00 PM

Committee of the Whole

Huron-Kinloss to review 2025 rates, fees, and municipal agreements

The Committee of the Whole is reviewing proposed 2025 rates and fees and the 2023 audited financial statements. The body is also considering several lease and use agreements for the Point Clark Community Centre and Ripley Medical Centre.

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✓ Decided: Committee approves 2023 audited financial statements and 2025 rates and fees

The Committee of the Whole received numerous staff reports and approved several items, including the 2023 audited financial statements and the 2025 rates and fees, with by-laws to be brought forward. It also authorized agreements for the Point Clark Community Centre basement lease with Her Strength Studio, the Huron Lakeshore Friendship Club, the Ripley Medical Centre and Family Health Team, and a five-year snowmobile trail MOU with the Bluewater Town and Country Snowmobile Club. Staff were directed to investigate paving Vozka Dr. and Oak St., and an amendment to the water works rate payment agreement was authorized, extending the expiry date to March 16, 2035.

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Mon Oct 21, 2024 · 7:00 PM

Council Meeting

Council approves September 2024 accounts payment of $4.13 million

The council ratified the September 2024 accounts payment of $4,132,677.79 and authorized the October 2024 accounts payment of $747,613.08. It also approved the Brown Zoning By-law Amendment (Z-2024-053) and a grant application for the Point Clark Pickleball Court Facility. Additionally, the council extended the option to purchase the Beisel Contracting Inc. property to November 1 2025.

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✓ Decided: Council approves grant application for Point Clark pickleball courts

Council approved a staff report authorizing a grant application to the Community Sport and Recreation Infrastructure Fund for construction of a Point Clark Pickleball Court Facility. They also ratified September accounts ($4,132,677.79), authorized October accounts ($747,613.08), and passed three by-laws including a zoning amendment and a municipal drain by-law. The Stormwater Servicing Master Plan for Northern Point Clark was presented but not adopted; adoption will be considered at a later date.

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Wed Oct 16, 2024 · 7:00 PM

Council Meeting

Council to consider new Development Charges By‑law for the township

The council will receive a report on proposed development charges and authorize a by‑law to be introduced on November 18. It will also consider a zoning amendment (Z‑2024‑053) to allow an additional residential unit in the AG3 zone. Additional items include the resignation of the landfill operator, the appointment of a new chief building official, and the passage of two by‑laws concerning lot status and a confirmatory by‑law.

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Mon Oct 7, 2024 · 7:00 PM

Committee of the Whole

Council approves grant application for Ripley‑Huron Community Centre refurbishment

The Committee of the Whole will receive a series of staff reports on building statistics, by‑law enforcement, fire services, drainage, community services, public works and legislative services. It will approve the Deeming Plan for Lots 541 and 540 (Plan 145) and authorize staff to submit a grant application to the Community Sport and Recreation Infrastructure Fund for the Ripley‑Huron Community Centre refurbishment. Additional items include a Blue Box transition presentation and a report on the 2022 Investment in Local Services from Bruce County.

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✓ Decided: Huron-Kinloss approves grant application for community centre refurbishment

The Huron-Kinloss Committee of the Whole received presentations on the provincial blue box recycling transition and the County of Bruce's annual services report. The Committee approved a grant application for the Ripley-Huron Community Centre Refurbishment Project including Lucknow Community Centre roofing, supported Point Clark Boat Club dredging, and directed staff regarding a land sale and Chief Building Official appointment following a closed session.

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Thu Sep 19, 2024 · 7:00 PM

Lucknow and District Fire Board

Board adopts June 4, 2024 meeting minutes

The Lucknow and District Fire Board will adopt the minutes from its June 4, 2024 meeting. It will receive the August 2024 financial report and the April‑to‑July 2024 periodic activities report for information. The board also confirms the next regular meeting date of December 19, 2024.

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✓ Decided: Fire Board drops lakeshore satellite station idea

The Lucknow and District Fire Board discussed a potential lakeshore satellite station but noted that Ashfield-Colborne-Wawanosh Council was not interested in pursuing it further. The Board also discussed response time issues, education efforts, and asked the Fire Chief to investigate easier distribution of fire blankets. No substantive decisions were made beyond routine approvals.

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Mon Sep 16, 2024 · 7:00 PM

Council Meeting

Council considers road patrol software contract and Bruce County Official Plan

The Huron-Kinloss Council will review a presentation on the Draft County of Bruce Official Plan and vote on several municipal drain and administrative by-laws. The body is also deciding on a new software contract for road patrols and approving monthly financial payments.

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✓ Decided: Council approves $115K road patrol software contract and 16 by-laws

Council approved a three-year contract with IRIS R&D Group Inc. for automated road patrol software and a pavement condition survey at a cost of $115,526.60 plus HST. They also passed 16 by-laws, including municipal drain by-laws, an alternative voting methods by-law, an EV charging station MOU by-law, and a development charges amendment. A closed session resulted in approval to add a Manager of Environmental Services position and begin recruitment. The County of Bruce presented its draft Official Plan, and Council received financial reports and ratified payments.

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Mon Sep 9, 2024 · 7:00 PM

Council Meeting

Council to consider zoning amendment for one extra residential unit at Martin c/o Cobide

The council will vote on a Planning Act application (Z‑2023‑035) to amend the zoning by‑law and allow one additional residential unit on the Martin c/o Cobide lot. A separate motion seeks an exemption to permit a billboard sign in the Ripley Industrial Park under By‑law No. 2019‑140. The council will also confirm By‑law No. 2024‑80, titled “Confirmatory September 2024,” as passed. Closed‑session items include a Westario Power shareholder presentation and a matter concerning the CAO’s probationary period.

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✓ Decided: Huron-Kinloss council approves zoning for an additional residential unit

Council approved a zoning amendment to permit an additional residential unit at the Martin property and granted a sign by-law exemption for a billboard in the Ripley Industrial Park. Members also received information items and held a closed session regarding Westario Power and the Chief Administrative Officer's probationary period.

Council Chambers
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Wed Sep 4, 2024 · 7:00 PM

Committee of the Whole

Committee approves Development Charges study and amends by‑law to remove expiry date

The Committee of the Whole received the Development Charges Background Study 2024 and instructed staff to schedule the statutory public meeting and bring forward a draft by‑law to amend By‑Law 2019‑133 to remove its expiry date. It also approved an extension of the draft plan of subdivision for Lots 216‑218 on Registered Plan 232 in the Village of Ripley. Several informational reports were accepted, including the EV charger strategy and a noise‑by‑law exemption for the Ripley Fall Fair.

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✓ Decided: Committee directs updated development charges by-law with no phase-in

The Committee of the Whole received the 2024 Development Charges Background Study and directed staff to schedule a public meeting and bring forward a draft by-law, with no phase-in for new charges and current exemptions kept. It also approved a one-year extension for a Ripley subdivision draft plan, recommended a location for an EV charging station, and supported the Bruce C nuclear project. A motion to direct staff to report on an urban chicken by-law was defeated.

Council Chambers
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Mon Aug 19, 2024 · 7:00 PM

Council Meeting

Council meeting agenda contains no listed items

The posted agenda for the Huron-Kinloss Council meeting on 2024-08-19 includes only template placeholders and no specific agenda items. No resolutions, contracts, or public hearings are identified. Therefore, the council has no disclosed matters to decide or discuss in this document.

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Wed Aug 14, 2024 · 2:00 PM

Property Standards Committee

Committee will decide on a demolition/repair order for 50 Queen Street

The Property Standards Committee will hear evidence from the Property Standards Officer regarding an order for 50 Queen Street. An appeal to that order, received on July 18, 2024, will be presented by the property owner. After closing submissions, the committee will vote to confirm, modify, rescind the demolition or repair order, or to extend the compliance deadline.

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Mon Aug 12, 2024 · 7:00 PM

Committee of Adjustment

Committee reviews two minor variance applications for residential properties

The Huron‑Kinloss Committee of Adjustment will adopt the minutes from its April 8, 2024 meeting. It will then consider two minor variance requests: one at 819 Wilson Ave to reduce interior side‑yard setbacks, and another at 899 Park Place to allow a second driveway for an accessory building. Public comments and agency input will be heard before any decision is made.

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✓ Decided: Committee grants two minor variances for decks and driveway

The Committee of Adjustment approved two minor variance applications. A-2024-20 Bailey was granted to allow reduced side yard setbacks for a deck and roof cover at 819 Wilson Ave. Z-2024-24 Brandon was granted to permit a second driveway at 899 Park Place. Both approvals include conditions and were carried unanimously.

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Mon Aug 12, 2024 · 7:00 PM

Council Meeting

Council to approve a 48‑unit townhouse development at 24 Park Street

The Council will consider three planning applications, including a 48‑unit townhouse project at 24 Park Street and two zoning amendments for holding provisions in high archaeological potential areas. It will ratify payment of the July 2024 accounts for $1,896,298.82 and authorize payment of the August 2024 accounts for $1,089,310.28. Several by‑laws will be passed, such as the RED Grant Ripley Revitalization Project By‑law and the Corporate Credit Card Policy Amendment. The Council will also adopt the Community Risk Assessment for fire protection services.

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✓ Decided: Council approves 48-unit townhouse development on Park Street

Council approved a zoning amendment for a 48-unit townhouse development at 24 Park Street, with a condition limiting the maximum number of units to 48. The council also approved two zoning amendments applying holding provisions for archaeological potential, ratified July and August accounts totaling over $2.9 million, and passed several by-laws including the Ripley Revitalization Project and a Community Risk Assessment.

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Wed Aug 7, 2024 · 7:00 PM

Committee of the Whole

Huron-Kinloss Committee of the Whole to review ice policy and noise exemptions

The Committee of the Whole is meeting to discuss community service policies, public works reports, and various delegations. Key actions include adopting a new ice allocation policy and granting specific noise by-law exemptions.

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✓ Decided: Committee directs staff to develop cost-sharing proposal for Sunset Pl ditch enclosure

The Committee of the Whole received a report on Sunset Pl remediation and directed staff to develop a cost-sharing proposal to enclose ditches along the road, to be included in 2025 budget deliberations. The committee also received numerous staff reports, granted noise exemptions for a wedding and fireworks, and supported several external resolutions. No final decisions were made; all items were received for information or directed for further action.

Council Chambers
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Mon Jul 15, 2024 · 7:00 PM

Council Meeting

Huron-Kinloss Council to review multi-million dollar accounts and asset planning

The Council is meeting to ratify June 2024 accounts and authorize July 2024 payments. Members will consider a non-competitive procurement exemption for a 2025 Asset Management Plan and vote on several new by-laws.

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✓ Decided: Huron-Kinloss council approves $4.8M in June accounts and $942K in July payments

Council ratified payment of the June 2024 accounts totaling $4,816,755.71 and authorized $942,301.30 in July accounts. Council approved an exemption from the township's purchasing by-law to allow non-competitive procurement for a 2025 Asset Management Plan, and passed several by-laws including a Canada Community-Building Fund agreement and a Cloudpermit agreement. A closed session on potential litigation was held for information only, with no direction given to staff.

Council Chambers
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Mon Jul 8, 2024 · 7:00 PM

Council Meeting

No substantive agenda items listed in the provided document

The provided text for the Huron-Kinloss Council Meeting on July 8, 2024, consists only of procedural boilerplate and software interface elements. No specific topics or decisions are recorded.

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Wed Jul 3, 2024 · 7:00 PM

Committee of the Whole

Committee considers hall fee waivers for the 2025 Ripley Reunion

The Committee of the Whole is reviewing a request to waive all future hall rental fees for the 2025 Ripley Reunion Committee. The meeting also addresses Cloudpermit renewal options and agreements related to the Canada Community-Building Fund. Additionally, the committee reviewed updates on tree preservation and support for local events.

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✓ Decided: Township waives hall rental fees for 2025 Ripley Reunion

The Committee of the Whole approved waiving future hall rental fees for the 2025 Ripley Reunion Committee and supported the 2024 Lucknow’s Music in the Fields event. The committee also affirmed the current tree preservation by-law and approved the 2024 Kincardine Drinking Water Quality Management System Huronville Operational Plan.

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Mon Jun 17, 2024 · 7:00 PM

Council Meeting

Huron-Kinloss Council adopts several by-laws and reviews financial reports

The Council is reviewing May and June financial accounts totaling over $2.4 million. They are also passing multiple by-laws regarding drain repairs, fire service appointments, and police agreements. The agenda also includes receiving committee minutes and noting a leadership transition at Saugeen Valley Conservation Authority.

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✓ Decided: Huron-Kinloss council approves $1,987,702.11 in May accounts and $495,927.40 in June accounts

The Township of Huron-Kinloss council ratified payment of the May 2024 accounts at $1,987,702.11 and authorized payment of the June 2024 accounts at $495,927.40. Council passed eight by-laws, including the McEwan Municipal Drain Repair By-law, a Ripley Fire Hall use agreement with the Ontario Provincial Police, appointments of by-law enforcement relief officers and hearing/screening officers, a professional development expense policy amendment, and the appointment of Bushell as District Fire Chief for Lucknow. Council also received revenue and expenditure reports to May 31, 2024, and various committee and agency minutes for information. In new business, staff were directed to report on septic hauler discharge options, provide an update on the Bell Mobility Tower at Point Clark Community Centre, and document damage to newly paved Grey Ox Ave.

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Mon Jun 10, 2024 · 7:00 PM

Council Meeting

No substantive agenda items listed for June 10 meeting

The provided text contains only procedural software boilerplate and metadata. No specific decisions, proposals, or discussions are recorded in this document.

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Tue Jun 4, 2024 · 7:00 PM

Lucknow and District Fire Board

Lucknow and District Fire Board to elect new Chairperson

The Board will nominate and appoint a Chair from Huron-Kinloss for the 2024 term. Members will also receive reports on Q1 2024 finances and fire department activities from January to March 2024.

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✓ Decided: Lucknow and District Fire Board appoints Chair and requests new reports

The Board appointed Carl Sloetjes as Chair for 2024 and adopted minutes from the previous meeting. Members discussed the potential for a lakeshore satellite fire facility and the need for bunker gear decontamination equipment. Staff were directed to report back in September regarding response times in the lakeshore area and budget implications for decontamination measures.

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Mon Jun 3, 2024 · 7:00 PM

Committee of the Whole

Committee approves noise exemptions for local events and reviews tree preservation

The Committee reviewed a delegation regarding tree preservation in the Township. Members also approved several noise exemption requests for upcoming community events and festivals. Additionally, the committee received various staff reports on building statistics, by-law enforcement, and treasury updates.

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✓ Decided: Huron-Kinloss committee grants noise by-law exemptions for summer events

The Committee of the Whole received a delegation from residents seeking a by-law to protect trees on private lakeshore property in the Huron Fringe, and referred the matter to staff for a follow-up report. Most staff reports were received for information only, including building, fire, drainage, treasury, community services and public works updates. The committee approved a resolution authorizing the Clerk to sign service agreements for screening and hearing officers, and granted multiple noise by-law exemptions for fireworks, music and community events. A resolution supporting a correspondence item was defeated.

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Wed May 22, 2024 · 7:00 PM

Council Meeting

Council to approve $395K insurance, zoning change, and asphalt paving contracts

Council will vote on several by-laws including a $395,107 municipal insurance program with Intact Public Entities, a zoning amendment for Snobelen, and an asphalt paving contract for Lake Range Dr., Concession 2, and Grey Ox Ave. They will also consider a resident delegation about a farm tax change, confirm the hiring of a facility maintainer, and receive financial reports including $1.73M in April accounts.

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✓ Decided: Council approves 2024-2025 municipal insurance and cyber insurance

Council approved insurance contracts totaling $404,357 and delegated tax relief application authority to the Assessment Review Board. Several by-laws were passed regarding asphalt paving, algae harvesting, and zoning. Council also authorized the hiring of a new Facility Maintainer.

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Mon May 13, 2024 · 7:00 PM

Council Meeting

Council to vote on rezoning for surplus farm dwelling

Council will hold a public meeting and vote on a zoning by-law amendment (Z-2023-018 Snobelen) to rezone a portion of land for agricultural use, reduce lot area to about 34.8 hectares, reduce frontage to about 20 metres, prohibit residential use on the agricultural lands, and recognize existing buildings as compliant. A holding provision is proposed in areas of high archaeological potential. If approved, the amendment would allow a surplus farm dwelling. Council will also consider a resolution calling on the province to modernize the Municipal Elections Act before the 2026 elections.

✓ Decided: Council approves zoning amendment for Snobelen planning application

Council approved a zoning by-law amendment to rezone land for agricultural use and facilitate a surplus farm dwelling. The board also passed a resolution calling for the province to modernize the Municipal Elections Act and repealed a CBO by-law.

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Mon May 6, 2024 · 7:00 PM

Committee of the Whole

Committee to consider $790K paving contract and $376K water services deal

The Committee of the Whole will discuss a $790,185.75 paving contract with Lavis Contracting for Lake Range Dr., Con. 2, and Grey Ox Ave, and a six-month, $376,449.95 water/wastewater contract extension with Veolia Canada. They will also receive a delegation on the Healthy Lake Huron program and consider several staff reports, including the resignation of the Manager of Building & Planning.

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✓ Decided: Township approves $790K paving contract and $376K water services extension

The Committee of the Whole approved a paving contract for Lake Range Dr. and Grey Ox Ave and extended a water and wastewater services contract with Veolia Canada, Inc. The committee also granted noise exemptions for two wedding receptions and accepted the resignation of the Manager of Building & Planning Services.

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Fri Apr 19, 2024 · 9:00 AM

Special Meeting of Council

Council to tour township roads, facilities, and services

This is a special meeting called for an informational tour of township roads, facilities, and services. Council will travel outside the chambers to gather information; no decisions or substantive discussions are planned. The meeting is open to the public.

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✓ Decided: Council conducted an information tour of township roads and facilities

Council participated in a tour of municipal roads, facilities, and services for information gathering. No substantive decisions were made during the meeting.

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Mon Apr 15, 2024 · 7:00 PM

Council Meeting

✓ Decided: Huron-Kinloss council passes 10 by-laws, including Morrison zoning amendment

Huron-Kinloss council passed a series of by-laws on April 15, 2024, including a zoning amendment (Z-2024-010, Morrison), community improvement plan amendments, administrative monetary penalties rules, and quotation acceptances for road and gravel work. Council authorized payment of April accounts of $478,795.34 and ratified March 2023 accounts of $3,535,977.21. It also agreed to a Cleanfarms partnership to recycle bale wrap at the Huron Landfill and confirmed no concerns with the Pine River Boat Club's 2024-2025 dredging request. All resolutions carried; no votes were recorded as divided.

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Mon Apr 8, 2024 · 7:00 PM

Council Meeting

Council to consider zoning change for farm vacation cabins and nanobrewery

Council will hold a public meeting on a zoning amendment to permit up to three farm vacation cabins and a nanobrewery on a property east of Lucknow. A separate public meeting will consider a proposed 2024 Community Improvement Plan. Council will also adopt previous meeting minutes and receive informational updates from the Ministry of Agriculture and on conservation authority permitting changes.

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✓ Decided: Council approves zoning for farm cabins and nanobrewery

Council approved a planning application to allow three farm vacation cabins and a nanobrewery on a property east of Lucknow. The council also gave in-principle support for the 2024 Community Improvement Plan.

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Mon Apr 8, 2024 · 7:00 PM

Committee of Adjustment

Committee to vote on allowing taller accessory building at 160 Bruce Beach Rd

The Committee of Adjustment will hold a public meeting to consider a minor variance application for a property at 160 Bruce Beach Rd. The applicant seeks permission to build an accessory structure 6.5 meters high, exceeding the 5-meter limit in the zoning by-law. The committee will hear from the planner, the applicant, and the public before making a decision.

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✓ Decided: Committee approves height variance for accessory building on Bruce Beach Rd

The Committee of Adjustment granted a minor variance to allow an accessory building height of 6.5 meters at 160 Bruce Beach Rd, exceeding the permitted 5.0 meters. The approval is subject to conditions regarding future development and adherence to the approved site plan.

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Wed Apr 3, 2024 · 7:00 PM

Committee of the Whole

Committee to vote on $1.9M Wheeler and Outram St. reconstruction tender

The Committee of the Whole will consider accepting a $1.9M tender for reconstructing Wheeler and Outram Streets in Lucknow, and a $210,800 gravel resurfacing tender. They will also discuss creating an administrative monetary penalty system for by-law enforcement, approving new ATV trails, and granting noise exemptions for three wedding receptions.

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✓ Decided: Huron-Kinloss accepts $1.87M tender for Wheeler and Outram St. reconstruction

The Committee of the Whole accepted a tender from Lavis Contracting Co. Limited for $1,872,340.45 plus HST to reconstruct Wheeler St. and Outram St. and rehabilitate structures L1 and L3 in Lucknow. It also accepted a $210,800 plus HST tender from Johnston Bros. (Bothwell) Ltd. for granular road maintenance gravel, and supported in principle creating an administrative monetary penalties system for by-law enforcement. Most other items were received for information, including building, fire, drainage, community services and economic development reports.

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Mon Mar 18, 2024 · 7:00 PM

Council Meeting

Council to adopt 2024 budget and tax rate by-laws

Council will vote on the 2024 Budget By-law and 2024 Tax Rate By-law, setting the year's spending and property tax rates. It will also consider 16 other by-laws, including appointments, drain repairs, a fire hall use agreement with OPP, and dissolving the Police Services Board. A delegation from Walker Construction will present on pavement preservation options for township roads.

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✓ Decided: Huron-Kinloss passes 2024 Budget and Tax Rate by-laws

Council passed the 2024 Budget By-law (2024-26) and the 2024 Tax Rate By-law (2024-27), along with a Health Care Reserve Fund By-law. It also ratified February 2024 accounts of $2,744,270.54 and authorized March 2024 accounts of $473,009.25. Council gave a statement of concurrence to Share Tower Inc for a 65-metre tower on Silver Lake Rd, and passed a by-law dissolving the Police Services Board. All items carried; no recorded votes or dollar figures for the budget itself appear in the minutes.

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Mon Mar 11, 2024 · 7:00 PM

Council Meeting

Council hears two dangerous dog order appeals

Council will hold hearings on two appeals of dangerous dog orders issued under the Animal Control By-law, one involving an order to leash and another involving an order to muzzle. Council will also receive a training presentation on municipal infrastructure assets, receive an update on the OPP Detachment Board, and consider several by-laws.

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✓ Decided: Council confirms dangerous dog order and appoints OPP board representative

Council upheld a dangerous dog order and requested school boards reconsider a bus stop location to avoid student interaction with the animal. The body also appointed Mayor Don Murray to the South Bruce OPP Detachment Board and passed three by-laws.

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Mon Mar 4, 2024 · 7:00 PM

Committee of the Whole

Committee approves $178,774 drain contract, dust control, and landfill engineering deal

The Huron-Kinloss Committee of the Whole is deciding on several contracts and budget items. Key decisions include awarding a $178,773.74 drainage works contract to JC Millwrights Inc., accepting a dust control quote from Da-Lee Dust Control Ltd. at $0.34 per litre, and approving a $194,500 five-year engineering services agreement with GM BluePlan Engineering Limited for the Huron and Kinloss landfills. The committee is also set to approve 2024 budget revisions and a hydro servicing expansion agreement for Lake Range Drive.

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✓ Decided: Huron-Kinloss committee approves 2024 budget revisions, awards $178,773.74 drain contract

The Committee of the Whole approved revisions to the 2024 Draft Budget and directed staff to give notice of intention to adopt the budget, with by-laws to come forward March 18, 2024. It accepted the 2024 septic inspection program budget, awarded the Van Diepenbeek Municipal Drain construction to JC Millwrights Inc. for $178,773.74 excluding taxes, and accepted a five-year landfill engineering services proposal from GM BluePlan Engineering Limited for $194,500 excluding HST. It also approved changes to the Special Event By-law and authorized a hydro servicing agreement with Hydro One Networks Inc. for Lake Range Drive.

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Fri Feb 16, 2024 · 9:00 AM

Council Meeting - Budget

Council to vote on $392,780 Ripley Medical Centre renovation contract

Council will consider approving a $392,780 contract with Domm Construction for renovations to the Ripley Medical Centre and Family Y Childcare Centre. They will also review the 2024 draft budget, including community engagement results and excluded expenses, and decide on support for the Kincardine and Community Health Care Foundation capital campaign.

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✓ Decided: Council directs 4.6% municipal tax rate increase for 2024 draft budget

Council reviewed the 2024 draft budget and directed staff to proceed with an estimated 4.6% tax rate increase. The board also approved funding for medical centre renovations and a contribution to a regional health care campaign.

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Mon Feb 5, 2024 · 10:00 AM

Committee of the Whole

Committee to consider Sunset Place road remediation and cost recovery

The Committee of the Whole is discussing and deciding on several items, including approving a dredging request for Point Clark Harbour, considering options for Sunset Place road remediation with cost recovery from property owners, and receiving updates on the Integrated Master Plan, fire services, and the OPP Detachment Board transition. A delegation from the Pine River Watershed Initiative Network is requesting funding support.

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✓ Decided: Huron-Kinloss committee backs conservation budgets, dredging, pumper change order

The Committee of the Whole received a series of staff reports for information and took several substantive steps. It directed its Maitland Valley Conservation Authority board representative to support that authority's proposed budget, approved the Point Clark Boat Club dredging the Point Clark Harbour entrance, and agreed to include $2,500 in the proposed 2024 Lakeshore Environmental budget for loading dredging material. It adopted the Integrated Master Plan in principle, directed staff to proceed with public engagement on Sunset Pl remediation options three and four with cost recovery from lot owners, and approved Change Order #1 for the Ripley-Huron pumper truck in principle while excluding the two-tone paint item if staff find it cosmetic only.

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Mon Feb 5, 2024 · 1:00 PM

Council Meeting

Council to vote on zoning amendment for Crimson Oak Subdivision driveways

Council will hold a public meeting and vote on a zoning by-law amendment for the Crimson Oak Subdivision to legally recognize existing driveways and allow wider driveways and increased parking. Council will also consider financial reports, a fire services MOU with South Bruce, and the appointment of an acting fire chief. A closed session is scheduled for litigation, a tax sale, and a land acquisition on Walpole Trail.

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✓ Decided: Council approves zoning amendment for Crimson Oak driveway widths

Council approved a zoning by-law amendment to allow increased driveway widths and parking at the Crimson Oak Subdivision. The meeting also included the appointment of an acting fire chief and the ratification of January accounts.

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Thu Jan 18, 2024 · 4:00 PM

Lucknow and District Fire Board

Lucknow and District Fire Board meeting agenda is procedural boilerplate only

The agenda for the January 18, 2024 meeting of the Lucknow and District Fire Board contains no substantive items. It consists entirely of procedural boilerplate and embedded content placeholders. No decisions, proposals, or discussions are listed.

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Mon Jan 15, 2024 · 1:00 PM

Council Meeting

Council to approve $602K in January accounts and NWMO work plan

Council will vote on routine financial approvals, including $602,144.58 in January accounts and ratification of $5,262,999.54 in December accounts. They will also consider approving the 2024 NWMO work plan and authorizing the CAO to sign related agreements. Several by-laws are up for final passage, including borrowing and interim taxation by-laws.

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✓ Decided: Council passes 2024 borrowing and interim taxation by-laws

Council approved several municipal by-laws including the 2024 Borrowing and Interim Taxation by-laws. The board authorized over $5.8 million in payments for January and December accounts and endorsed updates to the Maitland Valley Source Protection Plan.

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Mon Jan 15, 2024 · 10:00 AM

Committee of the Whole

Huron-Kinloss Committee discusses strategic plan and municipal contracts

The Committee of the Whole is reviewing several annual reports and strategic initiatives. Key discussions include the 2023-2033 Strategic Plan, garbage collection contracts, and drainage work tenders.

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✓ Decided: Committee approves 2023-2033 Strategic Plan and $457,685.80 Park Street drain contract

Huron-Kinloss Committee of the Whole received numerous staff reports for information and approved several items. It authorized a by-law to award construction of the Park Street Municipal Drain to TAS Excavating & Rentals Ltd. for $457,685.80 excluding taxes, and accepted a two-year curbside garbage collection proposal from Bruce Area Solid Waste Recycling for $389,185.94 excluding HST. The committee also authorized a by-law to approve the 2023-2033 Strategic Plan: Blueprint for Our Future, prepared by Deloitte and the Strategic Plan Steering Committee, and directed staff to revoke CRINS as the Township's representative for radiocommunications site consultation. All recorded resolutions carried; no vote tallies were recorded.

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