Huron-Kinloss public meetings in 2024

Lucknow and District Fire Board

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.

• Closed session to consider personal matters about fire chief wages and personnel
• Adoption of September 19, 2024 minutes
• Receipt of 2024 year‑to‑date financial report
• Approval of 2025 budget estimates and recommendation for council approval
• Discussion of 2025 quarterly meeting dates (Jan 23, May 22, Sep 26, Dec 26)

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.

• Approved 2025 budget estimates (LDFB-2024-12-09) and recommended approval by each council
• Amended 2025 meeting schedule to hold December meeting on December 19, 2025
• Adopted minutes of September 19, 2024 meeting as presented
• Received financial report year-to-date 2024 (LDFB-2024-12-07)
• Received periodic activities report (LDFB-2024-12-08)

Council Meeting

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.

• Water and Wastewater Operations 2025 Agreement with Ontario Clean Water Agency ($4,331,276.13)
• Payment of December 2024 accounts ($2,335,400.30)
• Passage of Community Support Policy By-law (No. 2024-118)
• Passage of Work From Home Policy By-law (No. 2024-121)
• Passage of Parks and Trails Plan By-law (No. 2024-120)

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.

• Approved $4,331,276.13 five-year water/wastewater agreement with OCWA (pending legal review)
• Authorized payment of December accounts totaling $2,335,400.30
• Ratified November accounts totaling $1,084,895.45
• Approved hiring of Jim Lefeuvre as Landfill Operator in Charge
• Passed By-law 2024-118 Community Support Policy
• Passed By-law 2024-119 Ripley Medical Centre Occupancy Agreement (Dr. Shyu)
• Passed By-law 2024-120 Adopt Parks and Trails Plan
• Passed By-law 2024-127 OCWA Water and Wastewater Services Agreement

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.

Committee of the Whole

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.

• Approve amendment to 2025 building permit fees (Report BLD-2024-12-25)
• Adopt Parks and Trails Plan and bring forward related by‑law (Report CS-2024-12-51)
• Approve Sutton Municipal Drain Improvement request and appoint Headway Engineering (Report DRA-2024-12-06)
• Adopt Community Support Policy and prepare supporting by‑law (Report TRE-2024-12-68)
• Presentation on Bruce County Official Plan update for Huron‑Kinloss (Delegation 3.1)

Council Meeting

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.

• Approve $4,331,276.12 five‑year water and wastewater operations contract with OCWA
• Ratify October 2024 accounts ($1,500,406.55) and authorize November accounts payment ($291,913.52)
• Pass Development Charges By‑law No. 2024‑103
• Pass Municipal Tax Sale Administration Fee By‑law No. 2024‑104
• Pass 2025 Consolidated Rates and Fees By‑law No. 2024‑105

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.

• Approved OCWA water/wastewater O&M contract, 5-year, $4,331,276.12 (carried)
• Ratified October 2024 accounts totaling $1,500,406.55 (carried)
• Authorized November 2024 accounts totaling $291,913.52 (carried)
• Passed Development Charges By-law 2024-103 (carried)
• Passed 2025 Consolidated Rates and Fees By-law 2024-105 (carried)
• Passed 2025 Water and Wastewater Fees By-law 2024-106 (carried)
• Appointed Cory Dulong as Manager of Environmental Services (By-law 2024-115) (carried)
• Passed Confirmatory November 2024 By-law 2024-117 (carried)

Council Meeting

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.

Committee of the Whole

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.

• Proposed 2025 Rates and Fees (TRE-2024-11-63)
• Approval of 2023 Audited Financial Statements
• Lease agreement with Her Strength Studio for Point Clark Community Centre basement
• Five-year MOU with Bluewater Town and Country Snowmobile Club for land use
• Investigation into paving Vozka Dr. and Oak St.

Council Meeting

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.

• Ratify payment of September 2024 accounts: $4,132,677.79
• Authorize payment of October 2024 accounts: $747,613.08
• Approve Z-2024-053 Brown Zoning By-law Amendment
• Approve grant application for Point Clark Pickleball Court Facility (Community Sport and Recreation Infrastructure Fund Stream 2)
• Extend option to purchase for Beisel Contracting Inc. property to Nov 1 2025

Council Meeting

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.

• Development Charges By‑law – report received and by‑law to be introduced Nov 18
• Zoning amendment Z‑2024‑053 (Brown) – permit general uses of AG3 zone and one extra unit
• Resignation of Lisa Kreller, Landfill Operator in Charge
• Appointment of Brett Pollock as Chief Building Official (By‑law No. 2024‑97)
• Deeming Lots 541 and 540 (Plan 145) not a lot on a registered subdivision (By‑law No. 2024‑98)

Committee of the Whole

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.

• Approve Deeming Plan 145 for Lots 541 and 540, authorizing them not to be lots in a registered plan
• Authorize staff to submit a grant application to the Community Sport and Recreation Infrastructure Fund Stream 1 for the Ripley‑Huron Community Centre refurbishment
• Blue Box transition presentation by Brad Whitelaw (Continuous Improvement Fund)
• Receive 2022 Investment in Local Services Annual Report presentation by Aaron Stauch (County of Bruce)
• Approve registration for the E‑File portal to submit appeals to the Ontario Land Tribunal

Lucknow and District Fire Board

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.

• Adopt minutes of June 4, 2024 meeting (Post-Meeting Minutes - LDFB_Jun04_2024)
• Receive August 2024 financial report (LDFB-2024-09-06)
• Receive Periodic Activities Report April‑July 2024 (LDFB-2024-09-05)
• Schedule next meeting for December 19, 2024 at 7:00 p.m.

Council Meeting

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.

• Proposed three-year contract with IRIS R&D Group Inc. for road patrol software totaling $115,526.60 plus HST
• Ratification of July 2024 accounts in the amount of $2,049,504.78
• Authorization of September 2024 accounts in the amount of $484,211.87
• Z-2024-035 Martin Zoning Amendment By-law
• Electric Vehicle Charging Station Memorandum of Understanding By-law

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.

• Approved 3-year road patrol software contract with IRIS R&D Group Inc. for $115,526.60 plus HST (carried)
• Passed L.W. Eadie Municipal Drain 2024 By-law No. 2024-81 (carried)
• Passed McEwan Municipal Drain 2024 By-law No. 2024-82 (carried)
• Passed Sutton Municipal Drain Branch B and Branch E By-laws No. 2024-83 and 2024-84 (carried)
• Passed Kincardine-Kinloss Municipal Drain 2024 By-law No. 2024-85 (carried)
• Passed Alternative Voting Methods By-law No. 2024-86 (carried)
• Passed Electric Vehicle Charging Station MOU By-law No. 2024-87 (carried)
• Approved addition of Manager of Environmental Services and directed recruitment (carried)

Council Meeting

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.

• Zoning By‑law Amendment (Z‑2023‑035) for one additional residential unit at Martin c/o Cobide
• Sign By‑law Exemption Request for a billboard in Ripley Industrial Park (CLK‑2024‑09‑37)
• Confirmatory By‑law No. 2024‑80 (Confirmatory September 2024) to be read and passed
• Great Lakes “Let’s Talk” webinar series information (Sept 18, 2024)
• Closed‑session topics: Westario Power shareholder presentation and CAO probationary period

Committee of the Whole

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.

• Amend By‑Law 2019‑133 to remove expiry date after Development Charges Background Study 2024
• Two‑year extension request to County of Bruce for Draft Plan of Subdivision, Lots 216‑218, Registered Plan 232 (Ripley)
• Approval of EV charger strategy and recommendation to bring forward a Memorandum of Understanding with IVY for Lucknow sports complex parking lot
• Noise By‑Law No. 2005‑101 exemption for live music and fireworks at Ripley Agricultural Society Fall Fair (Sept 27‑29, 2024)
• Authorization to submit a grant application to the Green Initiatives Building Program

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.

• Received DC Background Study and directed draft by-law with no phase-in (carried)
• Approved one-year extension for Ripley subdivision draft plan (carried)
• Recommended Lucknow Sports Complex east parking lot for EV charging station (carried)
• Directed staff to submit comments supporting Bruce C Nuclear Project (carried)
• Granted noise exemptions for Ripley Fall Fair (carried)
• Authorized by-law for telephone/internet voting in 2026 election (carried)
• Accepted resignation of Manager of Strategic Initiatives (carried)
• Defeated motion to bring back report on urban chicken by-law (defeated)

Council Meeting

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.

Property Standards Committee

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.

• Review of the Property Standards Order for 50 Queen Street
• Appeal to the order received July 18, 2024
• Closing submissions from the officer and appellant
• Committee decision to confirm, modify, rescind the demolition/repair order or extend compliance time
• Post‑Meeting Minutes – PSC_Apr12_2022 (attachment)

Committee of Adjustment

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.

• Adopt minutes of the April 8, 2024 Committee of Adjustment meeting
• Minor variance A‑2024‑20 (Bailey) – interior side‑yard setback reduction at 819 Wilson Ave, Point Clark
• Minor variance Z‑2024‑24 (Brandon) – approval of a second driveway at 899 Park Place, Huron‑Kinloss Lakeshore Settlement Area

Council Meeting

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.

• Approve Z‑2024‑42 planning application for a 48‑unit townhouse at 24 Park Street
• Approve Z‑2024‑45 and Z‑2024‑40 zoning amendments to add holding provisions in high archaeological potential areas
• Ratify July 2024 accounts payment of $1,896,298.82 and authorize August 2024 accounts payment of $1,089,310.28
• Pass By‑law No. 2024‑72 (RED Grant Ripley Revitalization Project) and By‑law No. 2024‑73 (Corporate Credit Card Policy Amendment)
• Adopt Community Risk Assessment (FIR‑2024‑08‑20) for fire protection planning

Committee of the Whole

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.

• Proposed by-law to adopt the Ice Allocation Policy (CS-2024-08-31)
• Noise by-law exemptions for a wedding at 1604 Bruce Rd 1 and fireworks at 677 Lakeside Trail
• Direction for staff to develop a cost-sharing proposal to enclose ditches along Sunset Pl. for the 2025 budget
• Request from Point Clark Pickleball Club for dedicated courts in Point Clark
• Authorization of a by-law to confirm a Rural Economic Development Fund funding agreement

Council Meeting

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.

• Ratification of June 2024 accounts totaling $4,816,755.71
• Authorization of July 2024 accounts totaling $942,301.30
• Proposed non-competitive procurement for a 2025 O.Reg 588/17 compliant Asset Management Plan
• Hydro One Undertaking By-law for Lot 14 CON 7 Ripley Industrial Park
• Canada Community-Building Fund Agreement By-law (No. 2024-67)

Council Meeting

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.

Committee of the Whole

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.

• Request to waive all future hall rental fees for the 2025 Ripley Reunion Committee
• Cloudpermit renewal options for 2024–2027
• Approval of the 2024 Kincardine Drinking Water Quality Management System Huronville Operational Plan
• Support for the 2024 Lucknow’s Music in the Fields event
• Affirmation of the current Tree Preservation By-law with directed future reviews

Council Meeting

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.

• Ratification of May 2024 accounts totaling $1,987,702.11
• Authorization of June 2024 accounts totaling $495,927.40
• McEwan Municipal Drain Repair By-law (No. 2024-59)
• Ripley Fire Hall Use Memorandum of Understanding with Ontario Provincial Police
• Appointment of Bushell as District Fire Chief (By-law No. 2024-65)

Council Meeting

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Lucknow and District Fire Board

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.

• Election of a Chairperson from Huron-Kinloss
• Review of Q1 2024 financial report
• Review of Jan–March 2024 periodic activities report
• Adoption of December 14, 2023 meeting minutes

Committee of the Whole

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.

• Noise exemptions for fireworks at Point Clark Lighthouse and various community BBQs
• Renewal of Cloudpermit services for 2024-2027
• Authorization to sign the Point Clark Beach Association Tourism Initiative MOU
• Hiring of two lighthouse tour guides, one tourism student, and one facility operator
• Authorization to sign an agreement for ArcGIS software renewal

Council Meeting

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.

• Approve 2024-2025 municipal insurance program with Intact Public Entities for $395,107 plus cyber insurance for $9,250
• Zoning amendment by-law Z-2024-018 for Snobelen property
• Asphalt paving by-law for Lake Range Dr., Concession 2, and Grey Ox Ave with Lavis Contracting Co.
• Confirm hiring of Mathew Johnson as Facility Maintainer effective May 27, 2024
• Ratify April 2024 accounts totaling $1,731,956.17

Council Meeting

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.

• Public meeting and vote on zoning amendment Z-2023-018 Snobelen for a surplus farm dwelling
• Resolution to urge province to update the Municipal Elections Act with AMCTO recommendations
• Repeal of the CBO By-law (By-law 2024-48)
• Adoption of minutes from April 15, April 19, and May 6, 2024 meetings
• Receipt of correspondence from Saugeen Mobility and Regional Transit (SMART) regarding hospice

Committee of the Whole

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.

• Accept tender from Lavis Contracting Co. Limited for $790,185.75 plus HST for asphalt paving on Lake Range Dr., Con. 2, and Grey Ox Ave
• Enter into a six-month contract with Veolia Canada Inc. for water/wastewater services at $376,449.95 plus HST, effective July 1, 2024
• Receive delegation from Ministry of Environment, Conservation and Parks on the Healthy Lake Huron program
• Accept resignation of Bill Klingenberg, Manager of Building & Planning Services/Chief Building Official
• Grant noise by-law exemptions for wedding receptions at 353 Lake Range Drive (July 6-7) and 701 Yosacha Place (September 7-8)

Special Meeting of Council

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.

• Council will tour township roads, facilities, and services for information gathering only
• No decisions or substantive discussions will occur during the tour
• Meeting is open to the public but council will be traveling outside chambers

Council Meeting

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.

• Public hearing on zoning application Z-2024-010 Morrison to allow three farm vacation cabins (max 56 m² each) and a nanobrewery on Bruce Road 86
• Public meeting on proposed 2024 Community Improvement Plan amendment (BED-2024-04-10)
• Adoption of minutes from March 18, 2024 council meeting
• Receipt of correspondence on legislative changes affecting conservation authority development permitting
• Passing of confirmatory by-law 2024-36

Committee of Adjustment

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.

• Minor variance application A-2024-008 Cowell for 160 Bruce Beach Rd
• Proposed accessory building height of 6.5 meters vs. permitted 5.0 meters
• Public hearing under the Planning Act with presentations from applicant and public

Committee of the Whole

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.

• Accept tender from Lavis Contracting Co. Limited for $1,900,000 plus HST to reconstruct Wheeler St. and Outram St. in Lucknow
• Accept tender from Johnston Bros. (Bothwell) Ltd. for $210,800 plus HST for gravel resurfacing on Township roads
• Support in principle creating an administrative monetary penalties system for by-law enforcement
• Approve Huron Shores ATV Club request to construct off-road vehicle trails on Con. 5 Part Lot 20 Kinloss
• Grant noise by-law exemptions for wedding receptions at 796 and 780 Lake Range Drive, Kincardine, and 61P Paradise Lake Street, Lucknow

Council Meeting

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.

• Adoption of 2024 Budget By-law (No. 2024-26) and 2024 Tax Rate By-law (No. 2024-27)
• Dissolution of the Police Services Board by-law (No. 2024-34)
• Ripley Fire Hall Use Agreement with OPP (No. 2024-23) due to medical centre renovations
• Concurrence for a 65-metre telecommunication tower on Silver Lake Road
• Payment of February 2024 accounts totaling $2,744,270.54 and March accounts of $473,009.25

Council Meeting

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.

• Dangerous dog order appeal by James Leonard (order to leash)
• Dangerous dog order appeal by Joel and Jayme Eadie (order to muzzle)
• Training presentation by B.M. Ross and Associates on municipal infrastructure assets
• Appointment of Mayor Don Murray to South Bruce OPP Detachment Board and approval of its Community Appointee Advisory Committee Terms of Reference
• Passing of By-law 2024-16 (Consolidated Appointment Amendment) and By-law 2024-15 (Terms of Reference)

Committee of the Whole

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.

• Award of Van Diepenbeek Municipal Drain construction to JC Millwrights Inc. for $178,773.74
• Acceptance of Da-Lee Dust Control Ltd. quotation at $0.34 per litre for 2024 dust suppressant on gravel roads
• Approval of a $194,500 five-year engineering services contract with GM BluePlan Engineering Limited for Huron and Kinloss landfills
• Authorization of a hydro servicing expansion agreement with Hydro One Networks Inc. for Lake Range Drive, with 25% cost recovery from two property owners
• Approval of 2024 budget revisions and direction to bring forward adoption by-laws on March 18, 2024

Council Meeting - Budget

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.

• Approve $392,780 contract with Domm Construction for Ripley Medical Centre and Family Y Childcare Centre renovations
• Receive 2023 year-end projection and authorize transfer of surplus to Capital Asset Renewal and Replacement Reserve
• Receive 2024 Budget Community Engagement report and survey responses
• Approve exclusion of certain expenses from 2024 budget per Ontario Regulation 284/09
• Provide direction on Kincardine and Community Health Care Foundation Capital Campaign 2024 support

Committee of the Whole

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.

• Approval of Point Clark Boat Club dredging of Point Clark Harbour entrance
• Direction on Sunset Place remediation options with cost recovery from lot owners
• Adoption in principle of the Blueprint for our Future Integrated Master Plan
• Approval of Change Order #1 for Ripley-Huron Fire Department pumper truck replacement
• Appointment of South Bruce Fire Chief Guy Gallant as Acting Fire Chief

Council Meeting

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.

• Public meeting and vote on Z-2023-097 Crimson Oak Subdivision zoning amendment for wider driveways and parking
• Ratification of January 2024 accounts totaling $1,485,470.24
• Passing of Temporary Fire Services Memorandum of Understanding By-law 2024 with South Bruce
• Passing of Appointment of Acting Fire Chief (Guy Gallant) 2024 By-law
• Closed session for litigation update, tax sale, and Walpole Trail land acquisition

Lucknow and District Fire Board

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.

• No rezonings, contracts, fee changes, or public hearings are on the agenda
• Agenda is limited to procedural elements with no actionable items

Council Meeting

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.

• Approval of January 2024 accounts totaling $602,144.58
• Ratification of December 2023 accounts totaling $5,262,999.54
• Approval of 2024 NWMO work plan and authorization for CAO to sign agreements
• Final passage of 2024 Borrowing By-law (No. 2024-01) and Interim Taxation By-law (No. 2024-02)
• Direction to staff to report on possible amendments to kennel licensing by-law 2017-116

Committee of the Whole

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.

• Awarding Park Street Municipal Drain tender to TAS Excavating & Rentals Ltd. for $457,685.80
• Accepting Bruce Area Solid Waste Recycling proposal for garbage collection at $389,185.94
• Review of the 2023-2033 Strategic Plan: Blueprint for Our Future
• Antenna System Siting Review and site plan control for McTavish Crescent
• Point Clark Boat Club presentation regarding dredging issues