Huron Shores public meetings in 2023

Special Meeting

The provided document for the Huron Shores special meeting on December 20, 2023, contains only software interface boilerplate and no specific agenda items or topics.

Regular Meeting

The Huron Shores Council approved several by-laws regarding municipal fees, signage, and waste disposal access. The meeting also included a presentation on the proposed 2024 Algoma Public Health municipal levy.

• Passed By-law #23-53 to amend Fees and Charges for Services effective January 1, 2024
• Approved land use agreement for municipal billboard signage at 22053 Hwy. 17
• Authorized ABKM Consulting to conduct a Community Risk Assessment
• Approved $2,500 pre-budget approval for a Fire Fighter Challenge in March 2024
• Passed By-law #23-54 regarding after-hours access to the municipal waste disposal site

Environmental Advisory Committee

The Environmental Advisory Committee will review minutes from the November 14, 2023 meeting. The committee is also reviewing a Notice of Study for the Highway 17 Culvert Rehabilitation Project by LEA Consulting.

• Highway 17 Culvert Rehabilitation Project Notice of Study (LEA Consulting)

Infrastructure Services Committee

The committee recommended authorizing negotiations with the Ministry of Transportation to purchase land. Members also discussed adding a sixth option to the Long-Term Waste Management Plan and reviewed updates on winter maintenance equipment.

• Recommended Council authorize land purchase negotiations with the Ministry of Transportation
• Addition of a sixth option to the Long-Term Waste Management Plan involving three transfer stations
• Installation of new height restriction signage at Dean Lake bridge
• Delivery of new Unit #4 Western Plow scheduled for January 2024
• Discussion regarding lease agreement and $1,500.00 utility fees for High Street Garage

Community Development Advisory Committee

The committee will hear from several snowmobile clubs and a district manager. The meeting includes an informational update regarding the economic impact of snowmobiling in Ontario.

• Guest presentation by Iron Bridge Night Hawks Snowmobile Club
• Guest presentation by Bruce Mines Sno Glyders Snowmobile Club
• Guest presentation by Todd Stencil, District Manager, Algoma Sno-Plan Affiliation
• Informational update on OFSC snowmobile trail economic impact

Infrastructure Services Committee

The committee reviewed building condition assessments for several municipal facilities and progress on Dean Lake Bridge repairs. Members also discussed the Long Term Waste Management Plan evaluation and a list of proposed 2024 road maintenance and surface treatment projects.

• Proposed 2024 road work including dig outs on Ansonia Road, Hopper Road, and Dean Lake Road
• Planned surface treatments for Red Rock Road, Station Road South, and Sherwood Road
• Upcoming Long Term Waste Management Plan Open House on December 6 at Sowerby Hall
• Scheduled steel repairs and core sampling for the Dean Lake Bridge
• Building condition assessments nearing completion for various municipal buildings

Environmental Advisory Committee

The committee will review previous minutes and hear from guest Daniel Featherstone of the Lake Huron North Collaborative. Discussion topics include the Thessalon River shoreline near River Road and an update on the Long Term Waste Management Plan.

• Guest presentation by Daniel Featherstone
• Debrief regarding recent guest speakers (MOE, MNRF, APH)
• Discussion of Thessalon River shoreline near River Road
• Information on Community Tree Grants
• Long Term Waste Management Plan update

Protective Services Committee

The provided text for the November 9, 2023, Huron Shores Protective Services Committee meeting contains only procedural software metadata and boilerplate information. No specific topics, reports, or decisions are documented in this record.

Special Public Meeting

The Council held a public meeting to hear comments regarding a consent application to sever a 3.3 acre parcel of land from a larger 22.1 acre property. The proposal includes a recommendation for a restrictive covenant to merge the lots on title and requires predevelopment approval from Algoma Public Health.

• Application for Consent File No. 2023-C-08 to sever a 3.3 acre parcel

Community Development Advisory Committee

The Economic Development Advisory Committee is reviewing the 2023 budget to assist with 2024 planning. The meeting includes discussions on the Business License By-law, PL-23-15, and potential enforcement costs. Members will also address a committee resignation and recruitment of new members.

• Business License By-law research report (PL-23-15)
• 2024 budget planning for Roe Park Boat Launch
• NOHFC Intern for Recreation and Building consideration
• Committee member resignation and recruitment

Infrastructure Services Committee

The committee recommended hiring a seasonal equipment operator to assist with upcoming winter maintenance. Members also authorized a 7-day traffic count on all municipally maintained roads for Spring 2024.

• Recommendation to hire a Seasonal/Back-up Equipment Operator
• Authorization of a 7-day traffic count by Traffic Survey Analysis Inc. in Spring 2024
• Investigation into height restriction signage for Dean Lake Bridge
• Plowing contracts placed on hold pending fleet updates

Regular Meeting

The Council will review staff recommendations regarding the Top Five Housing Affordability Task Force. The agenda includes several land consent applications for property severances and multiple site-specific zoning amendments.

• Consent to sever +/- 0.40ha from 35 Walker Lane to 2 Walker Lane
• Consent to sever 0.74-acre parcel from 201 Oak Ridge Trail
• By-law #23-44: Site Specific Zoning Amendment (File No. 2023-Z-03)
• By-law #23-45: Site Specific Zoning Amendment (File No. 2023-Z-04)
• By-law #23-46: Zoning Amendment (File No. 2023-Z-05)

Special Public Meeting

The municipality will conduct a public meeting regarding several planning applications. These include requests for land severances, property rezoning, and adjustments to lot coverage requirements.

• Consent File No. 2023-C-06: Two lot additions involving 2 Walker Lane and 35 Walker Lane
• Consent File No. 2023-C-07: Severance of a 0.74-acre parcel from 201 Oak Ridge Trail
• Zoning Amendment 2023-Z-03: Rezoning 0.74 acres at 201 Oak Ridge Trail from Rural to Waterfront Recreational
• Zoning Amendment 2023-Z-04: Increasing accessory building lot coverage from 2% to 3% at 404 Lake View Road
• Zoning Amendment 2023-Z-05: Amendment to include an Administration, Enforcement, and Interpretation clause

Environmental Advisory Committee

The Environmental Advisory Committee will meet to review previous minutes and host guests from the Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry. The ministry representatives will discuss their role in municipal planning, shoreline development, enforcement, and dam operations.

• Presentation by Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry regarding planning, shoreline development, enforcement, and dam operations

Regular Meeting

The Council will review various municipal matters including a land severance application for Dayton Road, new speed limit by-laws for Thompson Township, and infrastructure maintenance. Discussion items also include fire department staffing, vehicle purchases, and bridge repair options.

• Land severance application (File No: 2023-C-04) for 904 and 1030 Dayton Road
• By-law #23-42 to set speed limits on municipal roads in Thompson Township
• Winter maintenance agreement for Melwel Road
• Potomac Bridge replacement tender
• Repairs for the Dean Lake Bridge

Special Public Meeting

The Municipality of Huron Shores is holding a public meeting regarding Application for Consent File No. 2023-C-04. The application proposes to sever a 156.6 acre parcel of land from the property at 904 and 1030 Dayton Road.

• Application for Consent (File No. 2023-C-04) to sever 156.6 acres at 904 and 1030 Dayton Road

Infrastructure Services Committee

The Infrastructure Services Committee reviewed road maintenance, bridge repairs, and waste disposal operations. The committee recommended cancelling the Potomac Bridge replacement tender and authorizing immediate repairs to the Dean Lake Bridge. Members also discussed winter maintenance agreements for Melwel Road and seasonal vehicle purchases.

• Recommendation to cancel the Potomac Bridge Replacement Tender
• Authorization of Dean Lake Bridge repairs up to $200,000
• Purchase of a 3500 Highland Ford plow/sand unit and a 4x4 from Milltown Motors
• Winter maintenance agreement for Melwel Road and Dunn Farm Trail
• Placement of five garbage bins at the Ward 2 Waste Site

Special Meeting

The Huron Shores Council held a special meeting on September 13, 2023. No substantive business items were recorded in the open session of this meeting. The Council moved into a closed session to address matters regarding education and training.

• Council entered closed session for education and training purposes

Environmental Advisory Committee

The Environmental Advisory Committee will review expressions of interest for a committee vacancy. Jace Dominey from the Ministry of the Environment, Conservation and Parks will attend to discuss the MECP regulatory role within the municipality.

• Committee appointments and expressions of interest for a vacancy
• Discussion regarding the MECP regulatory role with guest Jace Dominey

The committee adopted the August 8, 2023 minutes. It recommended that municipal staff and council attend the BBLA/MNRF meeting on Sept. 20 at 2 p.m., which was carried. The committee appointed Larry Allcorn as a public member and noted Jason Naccarato would be added if a vacancy arises. The meeting adjourned at 4:04 p.m.

• Adopted August 8, 2023 Environmental Advisory Committee minutes (carried)
• Recommended staff and council attend BBLA/MNRF meeting on Sept. 20 at 2 p.m. (carried)
• Resolved to enter closed session at 3:37 p.m. (carried)
• Resolved to return to open session at 4:00 p.m. (carried)
• Recommended appointment of Larry Allcorn to the Environmental Advisory Committee (carried)
• Stated Jason Naccarato will be added if another vacancy occurs (carried)
• Adjourned the meeting at 4:04 p.m. (carried)

Protective Services Committee

The provided text for the Huron Shores, Ontario Protective Services Committee meeting on 2023-09-07 contains only procedural software interface elements and boilerplate information. There are no specific topics, decisions, or discussions recorded.

Community Development Advisory Committee

The Economic Development Advisory Committee is reviewing a strategic working document. Discussion includes follow-up items such as commercial property lists, business postcard invitations, and business license policy samples.

• Review of EDAC Strategy - Working Document
• Follow-up on list of commercial properties
• Follow-up on postcard invitation to local businesses
• Follow-up on business license policy samples

The Economic Development Advisory Committee adopted the August 3, 2023, meeting minutes. The committee recommended that staff research a business license by-law for January 1, 2024. Members also discussed the municipal property list and the upcoming Official Plan review.

• Adopted August 3, 2023, meeting minutes (Carried)
• Recommended staff research a business license by-law for January 1, 2024
• Adjourned meeting at 8:25 p.m.

Special Meeting

The Municipality of Huron Shores is meeting to review the Draft 2023 Official Plan. This version includes annotations reflecting changes made based on community feedback and council engagement.

• Review of Draft 2023 Official Plan (Annotated)

Council approved the release of the Draft 2023 Official Plan to engage stakeholders and solicit feedback. Staff were directed to schedule a public information session and conduct outreach before returning a second draft to Council for endorsement.

• Endorsed release of 'DRAFT 2023 Official Plan' for stakeholder engagement (Carried)
• Directed staff to schedule a community public information session and undertake outreach (Carried)
• Directed staff to update the plan after consultation and return a second draft to Council (Carried)

Special Meeting

The Municipality of Huron Shores will meet to review and consider awarding a tender for the Potomac Bridge replacement. The meeting also includes a closed session regarding labour relations or employee negotiations.

• Review and consideration of tender for Potomac Bridge replacement
• Closed session regarding labour relations or employee negotiations (CL-23-104)

Council deferred the award of the Potomac Bridge Replacement project after the lowest bid exceeded budget estimates. Council authorized Tulloch Engineering to negotiate with the lowest bidder to reach a project estimate of $2M.

• Deferred Potomac Bridge Replacement award to September 20th meeting
• Directed staff to research funding supports for bridge repairs identified in the 2023 Bridge Inspection Report
• Directed Finance Committee to develop a plan to finance bridge repairs and replacements
• Authorized Tulloch Engineering to negotiate with lowest bidder (Sheppard Custom Building Limited) to achieve a $2M estimate

Regular Meeting

Council will decide on several motions, including applying to the Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation Housing Accelerator Program and awarding tenders for a heavy-duty truck with plow and a half-ton pickup. Other items include borrowing for tile drainage, appointing a fire cadet, and investigating operational changes at the Ward 2 waste site.

• Motion to authorize application to CMHC Housing Accelerator Program
• Tender award for 4500 Heavy Duty Truck with Plow and Sanding Unit
• Tender award for 4-Wheel Drive Half-Ton pickup
• By-law #23-39 Borrowing By-law for Tile Drainage Act
• Motion to investigate operational changes for Ward 2 Waste Site

Council authorized an application to the CMHC Housing Accelerator Program and approved a waste disposal site key agreement with Thessalon First Nations and Niigaaniin Services. Other actions included approving $447,313.67 in general accounts and purchasing a half-ton truck for $62,142.09.

• Approved $447,313.67 in general accounts for July 2023
• Passed By-law 23-39 regarding Tile Drainage Act borrowing
• Approved By-law 23-40 for Waste Disposal Site Key Agreement with Thessalon First Nations and Niigaaniin Services
• Authorized application to CMHC Housing Accelerator Program
• Accepted $62,142.09 tender from Algoma Chrysler for a 4-wheel drive half-ton truck
• Approved up to $6,000 plus HST to cost-share industrial washing machines for fire departments
• Authorized $720.00 insurance surcharge for cemetery caretaker
• Directed staff to discuss joint service delivery review with Town of Thessalon (6-1)

Environmental Advisory Committee

The agenda for the Huron Shores Environmental Advisory Committee meeting of August 8, 2023, consists entirely of procedural boilerplate and embedded content placeholders. No decisions, proposals, or discussions are listed.

The committee approved an amendment to its Terms of Reference to increase the number of public members from three to four. Members also reviewed a second draft of the Trailer License By-law and discussed glass recycling and septic inspections.

• Adopted June 13, 2023 meeting minutes
• Approved increasing public committee membership from three to four
• Forwarded feedback on Trailer License By-law draft to Infrastructure Committee

Community Development Advisory Committee

This agenda for the Huron Shores Community Development Advisory Committee meeting on August 3, 2023, contains only procedural boilerplate and no substantive items for discussion or decision.

Regular Meeting

Council will decide on two provisional consent applications to sever land at 21654 and 15669 Highway 17, a temporary zoning amendment for a farmer's market at 46 Collver Road, and several by-laws including amendments to surplus land sale and user fees. The agenda also includes a motion to authorize the treasurer to investigate financing and borrowing options for the Potomac Bridge replacement.

• Provisional consent to sever 18.14 acres and 13.43 acres at 21654 Highway 17 (File 2023-C-03)
• Provisional consent to sever 2.5 acres and 100 acres at 15669 Highway 17 (File 2023-C-05)
• By-law #23-37: temporary site-specific zoning amendment for farmer's market at 46 Collver Road (up to 3 years)
• By-law #23-33: amendment to User Fees By-law
• Motion to authorize treasurer to investigate financing and borrowing options for Potomac Bridge replacement (FN-23-49)

Council granted provisional consent for two land severance applications and passed a temporary zoning amendment to allow a farmers market at 46 Collver road for two years. The municipality also approved over $1.46M in general accounts and updated several by-laws regarding user fees, electronic signatures, and land maintenance.

• Approved payment of June 2023 General Accounts for $1,461,933.93
• Granted provisional consent to sever parcels at 21654 Highway 17 (File No. 2023-C-03)
• Granted provisional consent to sever parcels at 15669 Highway 17 (File No. 2023-C-05)
• Passed By-law #23-32 to amend Sale of Surplus Lands By-law
• Passed By-law #23-33 to amend User Fees By-law
• Passed By-law #23-34 to enter into Moneris Merchant Agreement for card acceptance
• Passed By-law #23-35 to authorize electronic signing of documents
• Passed By-law #23-37 for a 2-year temporary zoning amendment for a farmers market at 46 Collver road

Special Public Meeting

This is a special public meeting under the Planning Act where council will hear applications for two land severances and one temporary zoning amendment. The meeting is for public input and discussion; no final decisions are listed on the agenda.

• Consent application 2023-C-03 to sever 18.14 acres and 13.43 acres from 56.6 acres at 21654 Highway 17
• Consent application 2023-C-05 to sever 2.5 acres and 100 acres from 526 acres at 15669 Highway 17
• Zoning amendment 2023-Z-02 for temporary farmer's market use (up to 3 years) at 46 Collver Road

Council heard planning recommendations for two land severance applications and one temporary zoning amendment. No formal votes or decisions were recorded in the minutes; the meeting served as a public hearing for comments and staff recommendations.

• Application for Consent File No. 2023-C-03 (21654 Highway 17): Planning Consultant recommended approval of two new lots and a long term easement
• Application for Consent File No. 2023-C-05 (15669 Highway 17): Planning Consultant recommended approval subject to conditions including site plan control and demolition of secondary dwellings
• Application for Zoning Amendment File No. 2023-Z-02 (46 Collver Road): Planning Consultant recommended approval of a 3-year temporary use by-law for a farmer's market

Community Development Advisory Committee

This meeting agenda for the Huron Shores Community Development Advisory Committee on July 6, 2023, consists entirely of procedural boilerplate and embedded content placeholders. No specific decisions, discussions, or notable items are listed.

The committee adopted the minutes from the June 8, 2023 meeting. Members discussed industrial road reports, demographic data, and the refinement of the EDAC Strategy Working Document. No other formal votes or approvals were recorded.

• Adopted June 8, 2023 meeting minutes

Infrastructure Services Committee

The Infrastructure Services Committee discussed the Dean Lake Bridge information session and recommended temporary measures, including height restrictions, a traffic counter, and limiting traffic to light passenger vehicles. They also reviewed ongoing projects, a road maintenance request from a resident, and the 2023 road work status. The committee will not meet in July or August, so staff will send monthly updates until September.

• Recommended height restriction bar, traffic counter, and light-passenger-only limit for Dean Lake Bridge
• Discussed contacting MTO for signage on Highway 17 and detour signs on Eley Road
• Reviewed request from Jim Hillis at 21422 Highway 17 for road maintenance on unassumed road
• Noted Potomac Bridge tender award may be postponed due to Bell line issue
• Building Condition Assessments site visits scheduled June 26-30, 2023

The Infrastructure Services Committee recommended several safety and monitoring measures for the Dean Lake Bridge to be authorized by Council. The committee also addressed road maintenance requests and established a monthly reporting schedule for road work status through August.

• Adopted May 18, 2023 meeting minutes (Carried)
• Recommended Council authorize height restriction bars and a one-week traffic counter at Dean Lake Bridge (Carried)
• Recommended Council limit Dean Lake Bridge to light passenger traffic only (Carried)
• Recommended Council contact Ministry of Transportation for Highway 17 signage (Carried)
• Recommended Council discuss weight restrictions with Tulloch Engineering (Carried)
• Recommended Public Works investigate detour signs on Eley Road (Carried)
• Recommended bringing a motion to Council on July 12 regarding road maintenance for 21422 Highway 17
• Decided no further action will be taken regarding a damaged vehicle compensation claim

Regular Meeting

Council passed several by-laws including the 2023 tax rates raising $4,000,649 through taxation, and approved a provisional consent to sever a 50-acre parcel at 1532 Dayton Road. They also adopted the 2022 financial statements showing a $486,187 surplus, accepted a $25,000 bid for surplus land, and appointed a new firefighter. A resident delegation requested road maintenance for safety and fire access.

• Approved 2023 tax rates raising $4,000,649 for municipal expenditures
• Granted provisional consent to sever 50 acres at 1532 Dayton Road, striking two standard conditions
• Accepted $25,000 bid from Karl Vahrmeyer for surplus land (Thessalon Lot 46)
• Passed by-law to amend the Fire Department Constitution and appointed Alexandra Hoek to the fire department
• Approved $445,704.68 in general accounts for May 2023

Council approved a land severance application for 1532 Dayton Road after voting to remove conditions regarding livestock and public health approvals. Several municipal by-laws were passed, including the appointment of a new Treasurer and updates to fire and burning regulations. General accounts for May 2023 were approved for payment.

• Approved provisional consent for 50-acre land severance at 1532 Dayton Road (4-1)
• Struck Condition #1 (Algoma Public Health Pre-Development approval) from severance motion (3-2)
• Struck Condition #3 (livestock) from severance motion (4-1)
• Approved $445,704.68 in General Accounts for May 2023
• Passed By-law #23-26 appointing Sara Leach as Treasurer
• Passed By-law #23-24 amending the Huron Shores Fire Department Constitution
• Passed By-law #23-25 to control Open Air Burning
• Passed By-law #23-23 for a data sharing agreement with Municipal Property Assessment Corporation

Special Public Meeting

This is a special public meeting under the Planning Act to hear comments on a proposed land severance at 1532 Dayton Road. The application, deferred from May 10, 2023, would sever a 50-acre parcel from a 114-acre retained property. The planning consultant recommended approval with three conditions, including septic approvals, a covenant for tile drain maintenance, and fencing to keep livestock away from water sources. No public comments or objections were recorded before adjournment.

• Application for Consent File No. 2023-C-02 to sever 50 acres from 114 acres at 1532 Dayton Road
• Planning consultant recommends approval with three conditions
• Condition: Algoma Public Health septic system approval required
• Condition: covenant to maintain tile drain outlet into Pickerel Creek
• Condition: fencing to keep livestock 3m from water sources

Council held a special public meeting to review a land severance application for 1532 Dayton Road. Planning Consultant Peter Tonazzo recommended approval subject to three conditions regarding septic systems, drainage, and livestock fencing. No final vote or decision was recorded in the minutes.

• Application for Consent File No. 2023-C-02 discussed; no final decision recorded

Environmental Advisory Committee

The agenda for this meeting contains only procedural boilerplate and no specific items for decision or discussion. No rezonings, contracts, public hearings, or other concrete matters are listed.

The Environmental Advisory Committee adopted the May 9, 2023 meeting minutes. Members agreed to research if reclaimed asphalt from the Highway 17 project can be stored on municipal land without leaching into Bright Lake. Staff will also invite representatives from MNRF, OMAFRA, and the MOE to future meetings.

• Adopted May 9, 2023 meeting minutes (Carried)
• Requested staff research viability of storing Highway 17 construction fill on municipal land
• Requested staff invite representatives from MNRF, OMAFRA, and MOE to future meetings

Community Development Advisory Committee

This meeting agenda for the Huron Shores Community Development Advisory Committee contains no actionable items, proposals, or discussions. The document is entirely procedural boilerplate with no substantive content to report.

The Economic Development Advisory Committee recommended that Council authorize a Temporary Use By-law to allow Twin Rivers Farm to sell products produced off-site. The committee also decided to distribute donated music festival tickets via social media and email.

• Adopted May 4th, 2023 meeting minutes
• Recommended Council authorize a Temporary Use By-law for Twin Rivers Farm and waive the application fee
• Decided to distribute 8 donated Music Fest tickets via email and social media on a first-come, first-served basis
• Decided to approach businesses for outreach and report back

Protective Services Committee

This meeting agenda for the Huron Shores Protective Services Committee on June 1, 2023, consists entirely of procedural boilerplate and embedded content placeholders. No decisions, discussions, or notable items are listed.

Special Meeting

The agenda for the Huron Shores Special Meeting on 2023-05-31 consists entirely of procedural boilerplate with no substantive items for decision or discussion.

Infrastructure Services Committee

This agenda for the Huron Shores Infrastructure Services Committee meeting on 2023-05-18 contains only procedural boilerplate and no substantive agenda items. No decisions, discussions, or specific topics are listed for this meeting.

Special Meeting

Council held a special meeting to deliberate the 2023 municipal budget. They authorized a tax levy of $4,000,649, representing an estimated 6.06% increase, and directed the treasurer to adjust the budget accordingly. The adjusted budget will be presented for final approval at the June 14 regular meeting. Council also authorized obtaining a Letter of Opinion to determine market value of surplus land instead of a full appraisal.

• Tax levy set at $4,000,649 for 2023, a 6.06% increase
• Finance Committee recommended $4,000,000 levy, requiring $334,000 in cuts
• Removed $100,000 addition to reserves and reduced Fire Department Reserves by $234,000
• Authorized Letter of Opinion for market value of surplus land (Lot 46 Plan H790, Thessalon Township)
• Budget excludes Iron Bridge Recreation Centre roof repair, Dean Lake Bridge repairs, and other items

Council directed the Municipal Treasurer to adjust the 2023 budget to a total tax levy of $4,000,649, representing an estimated 6.06% increase. The adjusted budget will be presented for final approval on June 14, 2023. Council also authorized the use of Letters of Opinion to determine market value for surplus land.

• Set 2023 tax levy at $4,000,649 (Carried)
• Authorized staff to obtain a Letter of Opinion to determine market value for LOT 46 PLAN H790 (Carried)
• Authorized amendments to Sale of Real Property By-law #15-01 to allow Letters of Opinion for real property valuation (Carried)

Special Public Meeting

Council discussed a proposal to sever a 50 acre parcel of land from a larger property at 1532 Dayton Road. The meeting addressed concerns regarding livestock and creek buffers. This public meeting was deferred until June 14, 2023, to allow for further investigation.

• Application for Consent File No. 2023-C-02: Severance of a 50 acre parcel from 1532 Dayton Road

The Special Public Meeting regarding the consent application to sever a 50-acre parcel of land at 1532 Dayton Road was deferred. The meeting was rescheduled for June 14, 2023, to allow for further investigation into livestock and water buffer concerns.

• Deferred Special Public Meeting for File No. 2023-C-02 to June 14, 2023

Regular Meeting

Council approved payments of $342,247.03 in general accounts, accepted amalgamated tender bids totaling $308,616.26, and authorized a tender for 5,000 cu. yds. of gravel. A site-specific zoning amendment was passed to reduce the shoreline setback at 36B Weinsheimer Drive for a deck. Council also discussed a draft Trailer Licence by-law and heard a presentation on physician recruitment from the North Shore Health Network.

• Approved payment of $342,247.03 in general accounts for April 2023
• Accepted 2023 amalgamated tender bids totaling $308,616.26 for blades, culverts, calcium, and surface treatment
• Authorized tender for 5,000 cu. yds. of 5/8" Granular 'M' Gravel for road maintenance
• Passed site-specific zoning amendment (By-law #23-19) to reduce shoreline setback at 36B Weinsheimer Drive from 27m to 16m for a deck
• Approved By-law #23-20 amending the Open Air Burning By-law with updated penalty provisions

Council granted provisional consent for a 10.5-acre land severance and passed several by-laws regarding road maintenance, zoning, and open air burning. The board also approved $342,247.03 in general accounts for April 2023 and authorized research into a four-day work week for staff.

• Approved payment of April 2023 General Accounts for $342,247.03
• Granted provisional consent to sever a 10.5 acre parcel (File No. 2023-C-01)
• Passed By-law 23-16 to amend road maintenance for Lavigne Road
• Passed By-law 23-17 to execute Canada Summer Jobs funding agreement
• Passed By-law 23-18 appointing Public Works Superintendent as Municipal Weed Inspector
• Passed By-law 23-19 zoning amendment for deck construction at 36B Weinsheimer Drive
• Passed By-law 23-20 to amend the Open Air Burning By-law
• Passed By-law 23-21 for waste site key agreement with Melwel Lodge

Environmental Advisory Committee

This agenda for the Huron Shores Environmental Advisory Committee meeting on May 9, 2023, contains only procedural boilerplate and no substantive items for decision or discussion.

The committee received presentations on invasive species resources and the Green Municipal Fund's $1.6B infrastructure funding. Members discussed by-law enforcement, potential MNRF engagement regarding the Harris Creek dam, and the disposal of railway ties near a waterway.

• Adopted minutes of the April 11th, 2023 Economic Development Advisory Committee Meeting

Community Development Advisory Committee

The Economic Development Advisory Committee is meeting to receive an update from Tulloch Engineering on the Industrial Park Site Alternatives Study for a proposed industrial park by Green Lane. They will also discuss snowmobile trail planning for 2024 and follow up on fire training at the proposed industrial park site. The meeting includes routine items like agenda review and minutes approval.

• Update on Industrial Park Site Alternatives Study for proposed industrial park by Green Lane
• Discussion of snowmobile trail system intersections with municipal roads for 2024 season
• Follow-up on fire training site access within proposed industrial park

The committee agreed to treat the Industrial Park Site Alternatives Study as a 'shelf ready project' for future funding opportunities, rather than proceeding with development now. A resident opposed to the proposed fire training site voiced concerns. The committee also discussed snowmobile trail support and recommended that council members proactively reach out to local businesses.

• Industrial park study designated as 'shelf ready project' pending future funding
• Public Works to assess cost of main access point from Station Rd for fire training
• Ad Hoc Committee proposed to address snowmobile trail projects with ASPA, OFSC, Huron Shores, and Thessalon
• Committee recommended council members approach all businesses to ask 'how can we help?'
• Municipality awarded $2,500 Evolugen grant for Roe Park Boat Launch repairs

Protective Services Committee

This agenda for the Huron Shores Protective Services Committee meeting on 2023-05-04 contains only procedural boilerplate and embedded content placeholders. No decisions, discussions, or specific agenda items are listed in the provided text.

Infrastructure Services Committee

The Infrastructure Services Committee discussed and recommended several items for Council approval, including setting a June 21st public information session on the Dean Lake Bridge, hiring a certified tree marker to assess municipal property for logging, and preparing an illegal dumping bylaw. The committee also considered options for snow removal staffing and surplus equipment sales.

• Dean Lake Bridge Information Session recommended for June 21, 2023 at Iron Bridge Lions Hall, 6-8pm
• Committee recommends hiring certified tree marker to assess municipal property adjacent to Ward 2 Landfill for logging
• Committee recommends Council declare surplus four gas water pumps and hoses from landfill sites
• Committee recommends Council declare surplus 2005 tag-along float trailer (min. bid $12,000), loader blade (min. bid $8,500), and backhoe bucket (min. bid $1,000)
• Committee recommends Council direct staff to prepare an Illegal Dumping By-law following hazardous waste disposal complaint

The Infrastructure Services Committee recommended several actions for Council approval, including the creation of an illegal dumping by-law and the sale of surplus equipment. The committee also proposed a public information session for the Dean Lake Bridge and requested a legal opinion on unassumed road maintenance.

• Recommended Dean Lake Bridge Information Session for June 21, 2023, at Iron Bridge Lions Hall (Carried)
• Recommended Council authorize hiring a certified tree marker to assess municipal property for logging (Carried)
• Recommended Council authorize CAO/Clerk to seek legal opinion on Unassumed Road Maintenance Agreement (Carried)
• Recommended Council declare four gas water pumps and hoses as surplus for sale by sealed tender (Carried)
• Recommended Council declare 2005 tag-along float trailer, loader blade, and AMI 16" backhoe bucket as surplus (Carried)
• Recommended Council direct staff to prepare an Illegal Dumping By-law (Carried)
• Adopted March 16, 2023 meeting minutes (Carried)

Regular Meeting

Council approved general accounts totaling $1,089,792.72 for March 2023, passed several by-laws including a fire protection service agreement with Thessalon First Nation and a clean yards by-law, and authorized a request for proposals for a service delivery review. Council also declared a municipal property surplus for sale by tender and approved credit card payments for fees and taxes with a 2.4% surcharge.

• Approved payment of $1,089,792.72 in general accounts for March 2023
• Passed By-law 23-11 to provide fire protection service to Thessalon First Nation
• Declared property LOT 46 PLAN H790 in Thessalon Township as surplus land for sale by tender
• Authorized acceptance of Visa and MasterCard for municipal payments with up to 2.4% fee starting May 22, 2023
• Defeated motion to pay $1,297 + HST compensation to ratepayer for snowplow damage to vehicle

Council passed several new by-laws regarding land maintenance, fire protection, and waste site access. They also authorized a third-party service delivery review to evaluate operating effectiveness and financial sustainability.

• Approved $1,089,792.72 in General Accounts for March 2023
• Passed By-law 23-10 (Clean Yards By-law) and repealed By-law 08-60
• Passed By-law 23-11 to provide fire protection to Thessalon First Nation
• Passed By-law 23-12 for a dry hydrant land use agreement
• Passed By-law 23-13 for seasonal waste site key agreements with three campgrounds
• Passed By-law 23-14 for a by-law enforcement agreement with Town of Blind River
• Authorized RFP for a third-party comprehensive service delivery review
• Declared LOT 46 PLAN H790 as surplus land for public tender sale

Special Public Meeting

Council held a special meeting to hear comments on two planning applications. The items included a request to sever a 10.5 acre parcel of land and a site-specific zoning amendment for a deck construction.

• Application for Consent (File No. 2023-C-01) to sever a 10.5 acre parcel from a 13.47 acre property
• Zoning Amendment (File No. 2023-Z-01) for 36B WEINSHEIMER DR to reduce front yard setback from 27m to 16m

Council heard presentations regarding a proposed 10.5 acre land severance and a site-specific zoning amendment for a deck construction. The Planning Consultant recommended approval for both applications. No final votes or decisions were recorded in the minutes.

Environmental Advisory Committee

The Environmental Advisory Committee heard presentations on septic system oversight, a voluntary septic inspection study on Basswood Lake, and government-funded LED lighting programs. They also discussed budget limits, invasive species webinars, and waterway monitoring. The meeting was largely informational with no major decisions made.

• Presentation by Algoma Public Health on septic system enforcement authority up to 10,000 litres
• Big Basswood Lake septic study: 119 of 208 properties volunteered, project cost approx. $50,000
• Dixon Electric presented LED conversion programs and heat pump rebates
• Committee decided to limit spending to grant-funded environmental initiatives
• Next meeting set for May 9, 2023 at 1:30 p.m.

The committee decided to limit funding for environmental initiatives to money obtained through grant programs. Members received presentations on sewage system regulations, a past septic study at Basswood Lake, and LED lighting rebates.

• Adopted March 21, 2023 meeting minutes (Carried)
• Decided to limit environmental initiative spending to grant-funded monies
• Updated municipal website 'Environmental Initiatives' page with LED and heat pump program info
• Deferred discussion on MNRF working relationship to next meeting
• Adjusted next meeting time to 1:30 p.m.

Community Development Advisory Committee

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Mississagi River Monitoring Committee

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Protective Services Committee

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Environmental Advisory Committee

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Infrastructure Services Committee

The Infrastructure Services Committee met to discuss project updates, an asset management plan, an expression of interest for logging on municipal property, a public information session on Dean Lake Bridge, contracted snow removal, and fleet replacement for Public Works and Fire Department. Decisions were made on logging requirements and minutes were adopted. Other items were discussions for future consideration.

• Approved minutes of February 23, 2023, as amended to include Treasurer Stenger's attendance
• Discussed entering a service contract with PSD Citywide for asset management software data correction
• Decided requirements for logging Expression of Interest: stumpage price quote, insurance with municipality as additional insured, logger to market wood, provincial standards and certified tree marker assessment
• Public Information Session on Dean Lake Bridge scheduled for June 21, 2023
• Discussed hybrid approach to contracted snow removal for 2023/24; fleet replacement options for Public Works and Fire Department to go to Council

The Infrastructure Services Committee established specific criteria for the Expression of Interest form regarding logging on municipal property. Other items including snow removal and fleet replacement were discussed for future consideration.

• Adopted February 23, 2023 meeting minutes as amended (Carried)
• Required logging quotes to include stumpage
• Required proof of insurance naming Municipality as additional insured
• Required loggers to market the wood
• Required logging to follow Provincial standards with certified tree marker assessment

Regular Meeting

Council approved several expenditures, including a new plow truck, bridge inspections, and donations, and received a presentation on the new Official Plan, scheduling public consultation for April. They also referred the contracted snow removal cost increase to committee and set a public session on the Dean Lake Bridge for June.

• Approved $361,949 + HST for a 2024 Western Star plow truck from TMS Truck Centre
• Approved $20,000 + HST for 2023 OSIM bridge inspections by Tulloch Engineering
• Set public consultation dates for the new Official Plan: April 4, 18, and 20
• Approved $800 donation to Iron Bridge Agricultural Society for Music Fest
• Appointed Henk VanDelft as Fire Chief, rescinding By-law 16-75

Council approved the purchase of a new plow truck and authorized several community donations and bursaries. The municipality also accepted a new background report for the Official Plan and scheduled public consultation dates. Additionally, a new Fire Chief was appointed and a public information session for the Dean Lake Bridge was set.

• Approved $361,949 + HST for 2024 Western Star plow truck
• Appointed Henk Van Delft as Fire Chief (By-law 23-08)
• Approved $20,000 + HST for 2023 Biennial Bridge Inspections
• Set public consultation dates for New Background Official Plan (April 4, 18, and 20)
• Approved $800 donation to Iron Bridge Agricultural Society and $500 to Central Algoma Freshwater Coalition
• Approved $200 bursaries each for Ecole Secondaire Catholique Jeunesse-Nord, W.C. Eaket, and Central Algoma Secondary School
• Set Dean Lake Bridge Public Information Session for June 21, 2023
• Approved $3,200 + HST for new heater at 3 High Street garage

Protective Services Committee

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Community Development Advisory Committee

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Infrastructure Services Committee

The Infrastructure Services Committee discussed updates on the Potomac Bridge project, asset management, building condition assessments, the Dean Lake Bridge public session, waste management, and floodplain mapping. They recommended amending the asset management policy to include examples of assets and authorized a land use agreement and RFP for logging on municipal property near the Ward 2 landfill.

• Recommended amending F.04 Asset Management Policy to add asset examples
• Contract signed with Accent Building Sciences for assessments of 19 buildings
• Proposed late May/early June public session on Dean Lake Bridge future
• Authorized land use agreement and RFP for timber cutting near Ward 2 landfill
• AECOM gathering data for long-term waste management plan

The Infrastructure Services Committee recommended that Council authorize a land use agreement for a bush road and issue an RFP for cutting marketable timber near the Ward 2 landfill. The committee also recommended amending the Asset Management Policy to include asset examples. Other items regarding bridge projects and waste management were discussed without formal decision.

• Adopted January 19, 2023 meeting minutes (Carried)
• Recommended Council amend F.04 Asset Management Policy section 5, 5.1 to include asset examples (Carried)
• Recommended Council authorize land use agreement for bush road adjacent to Ward 2 landfill for logging activities (Carried)
• Recommended issuing a Request for Proposal for select cutting of marketable timber on municipal property adjacent to Ward 2 landfill (Carried)

Environmental Advisory Committee

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Regular Meeting

The Huron Shores Council held its regular meeting on February 8, 2023, covering routine approvals and several significant decisions. Key actions included passing by-laws for floodplain mapping agreements, establishing interim 2023 tax rates, and approving a steel girder bridge replacement for Potomac Bridge. Council also received reports, appointed new fire department members, and directed staff on various operational matters.

• Approved General Accounts for January 2023 totaling $507,677.26
• Passed By-law #22-100 for flood hazard mapping with municipal share of $118,931.50 plus HST
• Passed By-law #23-03 establishing 2023 interim tax rates
• Approved Potomac Bridge replacement with steel girder design
• Awarded surplus 2011 Nissan Titan to Henk VanDelft for $700.00

Council approved a steel girder design for the Potomac Bridge replacement and appointed Henk VanDelft as interim Fire Chief. The board also passed interim 2023 tax rates and authorized a $507,677.26 payment for January general accounts.

• Approved $507,677.26 for January 2023 General Accounts
• Passed By-law #23-03 establishing 2023 interim tax rates
• Approved steel girder bridge with concrete deck for Potomac Bridge replacement
• Appointed Henk VanDelft as interim Fire Chief for 6 months
• Passed By-law #23-05 for site-specific zoning amendment at 953 Basswood Lake Road
• Approved $118,931.50 plus HST for floodplain mapping project (By-law #22-100)
• Authorized 6.5% wage rate increase for 2023
• Approved $700.00 sale of surplus 2011 Nissan Titan to Henk VanDelft

Special Meeting

Council held a special meeting to question Hatch Ltd. about municipal flood hazard studies related to the 2013 flood and the National Disaster Mitigation Program. They discussed the 100-year flood peak, Thessalon River data gaps, and flood plain mapping. Council also appointed Suzanne Trivers to the Algoma Public Health Board.

• Q&A with Hatch Ltd. on flood hazard and identification studies (CL-23-86)
• Discussion of 2013 flood response areas and 100-year flood peak determination
• Appointment of Suzanne Trivers to Algoma Public Health Board (resolution 23-05-01)

Council approved the appointment of Suzanne Trivers to represent the Town of Thessalon and the Municipality of Huron Shores on the Algoma Public Health Board. The meeting also included a question-and-answer session with Hatch Ltd. regarding municipal flood hazard and identification studies.

• Approved appointment of Suzanne Trivers to the Algoma Public Health Board

Community Development Advisory Committee

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Protective Services Committee

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Special Meeting

Council held a special meeting with a delegation from MPAC on property assessment, authorized participation in the 2023 Ontario Ice Fishing Challenge, and received a council education and training presentation. Council members shared their goals and objectives, covering topics like waste management, road maintenance, and shared services. The meeting then moved into closed session for litigation and employee negotiations before adjourning.

• Authorized $1,000 plus tax sponsorship for 2023 Ontario Ice Fishing Challenge (Feb 1-28, 2023)
• MPAC delegation on property assessment, including vacant land with trailers
• Council education and training on departmental responsibilities and 2023 projects
• Councillor goals included waste management, road maintenance, and shared services
• Closed session for litigation and employee negotiations

Council approved a $1,000 plus tax sponsorship for the 2023 Ontario Ice Fishing Challenge and established annual registration for future years. Council also received orientations on municipal assessments, organizational reviews, and departmental priorities.

• Approved $1,000 plus tax to register as a sponsoring community for the 2023 Ontario Ice Fishing Challenge (Carried)
• Approved annual registration for the Ontario Ice Fishing Challenge unless sponsorship costs increase (Carried)
• Approved proceeding into Closed Session to discuss litigation and employee negotiations (Carried)
• Approved proceeding beyond the 10:00 p.m. curfew (Carried)

Infrastructure Services Committee

The Infrastructure Services Committee met and made recommendations to Council, including approving a Winter Control Policy with amendments and forwarding a Preliminary Design Report for the Potomac Bridge replacement to the February 8, 2023 Council meeting. The committee also approved its Terms of Reference, appointed Councillor Currie as Chair, and recommended updates to Public Works monthly reports to include more quantitative data.

• Approved Terms of Reference for the committee
• Appointed Councillor Currie as Committee Chair
• Recommended approval of Winter Control Policy with amendments (priorities, entrances, km of roads, areas under contract)
• Recommended Potomac Bridge Preliminary Design Report be considered by Council on February 8, 2023
• Recommended Public Works monthly reports include more quantitative data (maintenance, equipment hours, patrol activities)

The committee recommended approval of the Terms of Reference and a Winter Control Policy with specific amendments. It also recommended that the Potomac Bridge Replacement report be sent to Council and that Public Works monthly reports be updated with more quantitative data.

• Recommended approval of Terms of Reference (Carried)
• Appointed Councillor Currie as Committee Chair (Carried)
• Recommended approval of Winter Control Policy with amendments to sections 4.0, 6.0, and 7.2 (Carried)
• Recommended Potomac Bridge Replacement Preliminary Design Report be brought to Council on February 8, 2023 (Carried)
• Recommended Council direct Public Works Superintendent to include more quantitative data in monthly reports (Carried)

Special Public Meeting

This special public meeting was held to hear comments on a site-specific zoning amendment (File No. 2022-Z-04) that would reduce the rear yard setback from 7.5m to 4.82m to allow an addition to a dwelling in a Waterfront Residential Zone. The planning consultant recommended approval, and the public meeting was closed with no further comments. No decision was made at this meeting.

• Site-specific zoning amendment File No. 2022-Z-04 to reduce rear yard setback from 7.5m to 4.82m
• Addition to main use dwelling in Waterfront Residential Zone
• Planning consultant recommended approval
• Algoma Public Health consulted as part of application circulation

Council held a special public meeting to hear comments regarding a proposed zoning amendment to decrease a rear yard setback for a dwelling addition. The Planning Consultant recommended approval of the application. No final vote or decision was recorded in the minutes.

• Proposed zoning amendment 2022-Z-04 discussed; no vote recorded

Regular Meeting

Huron Shores Council held its regular meeting on January 11, 2023, covering routine approvals, reports, and several new resolutions. The most significant item was the deferral of two by-laws related to a floodplain mapping project, as Council wants more information from HATCH Ltd. before proceeding. Council also approved payments, accepted resignations, and authorized various administrative actions.

• Deferred By-law #22-100 (Transfer Payment Agreement for flood mapping, $118,931.50 plus HST) and By-law #22-101 (agreement with HATCH Ltd.) pending more details
• Approved General Accounts for December 2022: $479,519.53
• Approved Armstrong Enterprises Account: $1,695.00
• Declared surplus 2011 Nissan Crew Cab (Fire Department RAT 3) for sale by tender
• Authorized CAO/Clerk to negotiate by-law enforcement and animal control contract with Town of Blind River

Council approved several payments and updated the municipal Procedure By-law. The board deferred two by-laws regarding floodplain mapping and authorized negotiations for by-law enforcement services with the Town of Blind River.

• Approved General Accounts for December 2022 totaling $479,519.53
• Approved Armstrong Enterprises Account payment of $1,695.00
• Deferred By-law #22-100 and By-law #22-101 regarding floodplain mapping
• Passed By-law #23-01 to amend the Procedure By-law
• Authorized CAO/Clerk to negotiate by-law enforcement and animal control services with Town of Blind River
• Declared 2011 Nissan Crew Cab (Fire Department RAT 3) as surplus for public tender
• Authorized application for seven students via Canada Summer Jobs and Summer Experience Program
• Appointed Councillor Armstrong, Councillor MacKinnon, and Joanne Falk to the Ad-hoc Silver Jubilee Committee

Protective Services Committee

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Community Development Advisory Committee

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