Kincardine public meetings in 2024

Accessibility Advisory Committee

The Accessibility Advisory Committee is meeting to discuss an enhanced SMART service proposal and provide an update on a washroom audit. The committee will also consider approving the 2025 meeting schedule.

• Enhanced SMART Service Proposal
• Washroom Audit Update
• Approval of 2025 Meeting Schedule

The Accessibility Advisory Committee adopted the November 28, 2024 minutes and approved the 2025 meeting schedule. The committee deferred comment on the enhanced SMART service proposal until after a test ride in a 9-passenger van, with a special meeting possible before the budget meeting. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Adopted November 28, 2024 minutes (carried)
• Approved 2025 meeting schedule (carried)
• Deferred decision on enhanced SMART service pending test ride

Heritage Kincardine

The Heritage Kincardine Committee will adopt the minutes from its November 19, 2024 meeting. It will approve the work‑plan goals for 2025 as presented in the Goals 2025 Worksheet. It will also adopt the draft calendar for Heritage Kincardine meetings in 2025.

• Adopt November 19, 2024 meeting minutes
• Approve 2025 work‑plan goals
• Approve 2025 Heritage Kincardine meeting calendar

The Heritage Kincardine Committee approved its 2025 workplan goals, adding a road name suggestion list, and adopted the 2025 meeting schedule (third Tuesday monthly, if agenda items exist). The January 21, 2025 meeting was cancelled. Minutes from November 19, 2024 were adopted.

• Adopted November 19, 2024 minutes (carried)
• Approved 2025 workplan goals, as amended with road name suggestion list (carried)
• Approved 2025 meeting schedule (carried)
• Cancelled January 21, 2025 meeting

Kincardine BIA

The Kincardine BIA Board will adopt the minutes from the November 19, 2024 meeting. It will accept the December 2024 financial accounts as presented. The Downtown Development Manager will give a brief update on BIA activities and the next meeting date will be set for January 21, 2025.

• Adopt November 19, 2024 meeting minutes
• Accept December 2024 financial accounts for payment
• Downtown Development Manager report on BIA activities
• Set schedule for next meeting on January 21, 2025
• Land acknowledgment statement by the Chair

The Kincardine BIA Board approved the November 19, 2024 meeting minutes and the December accounts for payment. The board discussed reviewing the Downtown Development Manager contract in January, and noted that the current chair will not run in 2025, with nominations to be called at the January meeting. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved November 19, 2024 meeting minutes (carried)
• Approved accounts for payment as presented (carried)

Council Meeting

The Kincardine Council will vote to pass the 2025 Rates and Fees Amendment by‑law and new by‑laws for dog control, community safety zones and traffic calming. Council will also consider two options for the Blue Box program, either ending curbside recycling for non‑eligible sources or investigating a new drop‑off service at the Armow Waste Management site. Staff will endorse proposed mapping adjustments to the Bruce County Official Plan. A property‑tax study on electricity industry properties will be presented for discussion.

• Adopt 2025 Rates and Fees Amendment (By‑law No. 2024)
• Pass Dog Control By‑law (2024)
• Approve Community Safety Zones Policy and Traffic Calming Implementation Policy (2024)
• Decide on Blue Box Transition Program options for non‑eligible properties
• Endorse proposed mapping changes to the Bruce County Official Plan

Council directed staff to send a letter to provincial officials requesting an immediate review of the property tax assessment model for nuclear generation facilities, citing fairness concerns. Council also approved new policies for community safety zones and traffic calming, a five-year concession lease at the Davidson Centre, and a dog control by-law with increased kennel fines. A decision on curbside recycling collection was deferred to February 2025.

• Directed staff to request provincial review of nuclear property tax assessment model (carried)
• Endorsed County Official Plan mapping changes, excluding items #22 and #23 (carried)
• Approved Community Safety Zones Policy and Traffic Calming Implementation Policy (carried)
• Approved 5-year Davidson Centre concession lease with Saba Umar (carried)
• Approved Dog Control By-law with kennel fines increased to $300 (carried)
• Deferred Blue Box curbside recycling decision to February 26, 2025 (carried)
• Passed 2025 Fees and Charges Amendment By-law 2024-157 (carried)
• Passed by-laws for concession services, dog control, and safety zone/traffic calming policies (2024-158 to 161) (carried)

Special Council Meeting

The Special Council meeting will review the 2025 Municipal Budget, including presentations and supporting documents. Council will consider a pre‑budget approval for capital project #K028 to buy a Vactor Truck for $800,000, funded from the Sewer Reserve Fund 67 ($200,000), Water Reserve Fund 68 ($200,000), and Lifecycle Reserve Fund 82 ($400,000). A confirmatory by‑law (No. 2024) will be read and passed to formalize the meeting’s proceedings. The meeting will also include a land acknowledgment statement by the mayor.

• 2025 Budget Presentation (PDF) and 2025 Budget Document (PDF)
• Letter to Kincardine – Enhanced Service (Nov 28 2024)
• Kincardine Bridge Master Plan – Campbell Bridge (2121) draft (PDF)
• Pre‑budget approval for Vactor Truck purchase: $800,000, funded by three reserve funds
• Confirmatory By‑law No. 2024 to record the meeting’s actions

Council reviewed the 2025 municipal budget and approved pre-budget funding for a Vactor truck. The truck purchase, capital project #K028, was approved at $800,000, funded from sewer, water, and lifecycle reserve funds. A confirmatory by-law was passed, and the meeting adjourned.

• Approved pre-budget approval for Vactor truck purchase, $800,000, funded from Sewer Reserve Fund 67 ($200,000), Water Reserve Fund 68 ($200,000), Lifecycle Reserve Fund 82 ($400,000) (carried)
• Passed By-law No. 2024-156 to confirm proceedings of December 10, 2024 council meeting (carried)

Special Council Meeting

The special council meeting on December 4, 2024 will review the Municipality of Kincardine Strategic Action Plan, including the executive summary and final report documents. Council will also consider a confirmatory by-law to deem the meeting’s proceedings read and passed as By-law No. 2024. No other agenda items are listed.

• Review of Kincardine Strategic Action Plan (Executive Summary – Revised Nov 13 2024, Final Report Nov 6 2024, Content V6 Nov 6 2024)
• Confirmatory By-law No. 2024 to approve the meeting’s proceedings
• Disclosure of Pecuniary Interest (link to form provided)

Council approved adding a strategic action item on diversity, equity, and inclusion (IDEA Action Plan) to the Strategic Action Plan, but defeated a separate motion to continue physician recruitment work. The meeting also passed a confirmatory by-law and adjourned.

• Approved inclusion of 2.2 d - Continue municipality's work on community diversity, equity, and inclusion by advancing the IDEA Action Plan (carried)
• Defeated inclusion of 2.2 e - Continue work on the Physician Recruitment (defeated)
• Passed By-law No. 2024-154 to confirm proceedings (carried)

Accessibility Advisory Committee

The Accessibility Advisory Committee will meet electronically to discuss the Municipality of Kincardine's SMART service. The body will also review a washroom audit schedule and the 2025 meeting calendar.

• Delegation from Ed McGugan regarding Saugeen Mobility and Regional Transit (SMART) service
• Review of Washroom Audit Schedule
• Adoption of October 24, 2024 meeting minutes
• Review of 2025 Meeting Schedule

Council Meeting

The Municipality of Kincardine Council will discuss funding for critical infrastructure and public safety measures. Key items include a pre-budget funding request for a facility generator and seasonal closures of the town piers.

• Proposed $600,000 for Davidson Centre Generator Replacement Project from the Lifecycle Reserve Fund
• Proposed annual closure of North and South Piers from November 1st to April 1st
• Appointment of Municipal Support Services Inc. as By-law Enforcement Officers
• Presentation on Community Safety and Wellbeing Planning by Alexis Cook, Jane Hartley, and Inspector Keegan Wilcox
• Closed session items including a Physician Recruitment Agreement and a lease for land adjacent to 177 Harbour Street

Special Council Meeting

The special council meeting will consider a motion to move into a closed session for the purpose of education and training with the Integrity Commissioner, as allowed under the Municipal Act. The council will also consider a confirmatory by‑law that formally records the proceedings of the November 25, 2024 meeting as By‑law No. 2024. The meeting will conclude with an adjournment motion.

• Motion to move into closed meeting for Integrity Commissioner training (Section 239(3.1) of the Municipal Act)
• Confirmatory By‑law No. 2024 to record the November 25, 2024 proceedings
• Adjournment motion

Kincardine BIA

The Kincardine BIA Board will review and approve a draft 2025 budget that includes a 2% levy increase. The Board will also discuss a 3-hour downtown parking limit on Queen Street and receive updates on downtown events and the proposed Quinn Plaza Parkette.

• Approval of 2025 BIA budget with 2% levy increase
• 3-hour downtown parking limit on Queen Street (April 1, 2025)
• Review of draft Comprehensive Zoning By-law
• Presentation by Kincardine Environment Action Network
• Update on Quinn Plaza Parkette

Heritage Kincardine

The Heritage Kincardine Committee will adopt the minutes from its October 15, 2024 meeting. It will hear a presentation on proposed window upgrades for the designated heritage building at 719‑723 Queen Street. The committee will also review 2025 goal setting, the heritage registry, a salt‑mine plaque update, and the Kincardine Lighthouse. New business includes discussion of MacPherson Park and 705 Princes Street (W.E. Thompson).

• Presentation on proposed window upgrades for 719‑723 Queen Street (heritage designation)
• Adoption of minutes from the October 15, 2024 Heritage Kincardine meeting
• 2025 goal‑setting worksheet review
• Discussion of the heritage registry
• New business: MacPherson Park

Council Meeting

The Council will receive public comments on the Comprehensive Zoning By‑law 2024 and decide on a 3‑hour parking limit on Queen Street, allocating $11,920 for signage and related costs. It will also vote on a motion to create a reference plan and rezone a 0.28‑hectare parcel at 705 Princes Street from Institutional to Residential Four to enable affordable housing development. In addition, the Council will approve the Strategic Action Plan and pass several routine by‑laws.

• Public meeting on Comprehensive Zoning By‑law 2024 – Development Services‑2024‑28
• Motion to approve a 3‑hour parking limit on Queen Street (Durham Market Square South to Durham Street) with $11,920 budget allocation
• Motion to rezoning 705 Princes Street (0.28 ha) from Institutional to Residential Four (R4) for affordable housing
• Approval of the Strategic Action Plan (Strategic Plan By‑law)
• Passage of Debenture By‑law and 2024 Budget Amendment (2) By‑law

Special Council Meeting

The Special Council Meeting is called to fill the vacant Ward 1 councillor seat. Council will review a slate of nine eligible candidates, hear brief statements, and conduct a vote to appoint one of them. The appointment will be formalized through a by‑law and the new councillor will take the oath of office.

• Presentation of the slate of nine eligible candidates for Ward 1 vacancy
• Each candidate may address Council for up to ten minutes
• Council call for nominations and adoption of the slate of nominees
• Vote to appoint a candidate according to the vacancy‑filling procedure
• Adoption of a by‑law to appoint the new councillor and oath of office

Accessibility Advisory Committee

The Accessibility Advisory Committee is meeting to discuss accessibility improvements and updates. The session includes a presentation on a proposed universal washroom design and updates on park redevelopment.

• Presentation by Mike DiGiovanni on a proposed universal washroom sketch for Tiverton Sports Centre
• Update on Victoria Park Redevelopment
• Update on Washroom Facility Audit
• Review of SMART Board Minutes from June 28, 2024

Council Meeting

The council will vote on several motions, including approval of tax reduction applications totaling $20,945.86 (municipal share $9,285.12). It will also receive a report on a community housing concept, adopt the Victoria Park design concept and direct its inclusion in the 2026 Capital Budget, and consider a draft Comprehensive Zoning By-law with plans for public meetings. Additional items include a $500 community grant to the Bruce County Classic Team (4‑H) and a submission to the Community Sport and Recreation Infrastructure Fund for repairs to the Tiverton Sports Centre arena.

• Approve $20,945.86 of S357/S358 tax reduction applications (municipal share $9,285.12)
• Approve $500 Community Investment Grant to the Bruce County Classic Team (4‑H)
• Approve submission to the Community Sport and Recreation Infrastructure Fund for Tiverton Sports Centre arena repairs
• Approve Victoria Park concept design and direct staff to include it in the 2026 Capital Budget
• Receive draft Comprehensive Zoning By‑law (over 10,000 changes) and schedule public open house Oct 29 and public meeting Nov 13

Heritage Kincardine

The Heritage Kincardine Committee will meet to receive an update on Victoria Park plans and discuss the Kincardine Lighthouse. The body will also address goal setting and an insurance update.

• Update on Victoria Park Redevelopment from Jayne Jagelewski
• Kincardine Lighthouse heritage designation by-law for 236 Harbour St
• Insurance update
• Goal setting discussion

Kincardine BIA

The Kincardine BIA Board of Management is meeting to review a draft of the 2025 budget and discuss feedback regarding Queen Street patio and sidewalk policies. The board will also discuss the municipality's update to the Comprehensive Zoning By-law, specifically the General Commercial (C-1) zone.

• Review of draft 2025 Budget
• Patio Policy Review for Queen Street
• Discussion on Comprehensive Zoning By-law updates for General Commercial (C-1) zone
• Annual General Meeting scheduled for November 5th
• Approval of accounts for payment

Council Meeting

The Municipality of Kincardine is reviewing the 2025 budget plan, including a proposed 2.5% economic wage increase and updated rates and fees. Council is also considering several infrastructure funding requests and a zoning amendment for a poultry farm.

• Zoning By-law Amendment Application Z-2024-051 for Brucelea Poultry Farm Ltd. at 728 North Line
• Conversion of a $2,626,000 floating rate loan to a debenture for Highway 9/21 Business Park servicing
• Budget amendment of $680,000 from the Sewer Reserve Fund for sludge removal at Kincardine and Tiverton lagoons
• Proposed $12,000 budget allocation for a consultant to review Council composition
• Application for provincial funding for the redevelopment of the Whitney Crawford Community Centre in Tiverton

Committee of Adjustment

The Committee will consider two minor variance applications. The first requests a reduction of the rear yard setback from 7.5 m to 5.5 m at 39 Institute Road for Dan and Yvonne Bieman. The second requests a reduction from 6 m to 2 m at 558 Huron Terrace for Alex Austman. The meeting will also adopt the minutes from the August 14, 2024 Committee of Adjustment meeting.

• Adopt minutes of the Committee of Adjustment meeting held on August 14, 2024
• Minor variance A-2024-012: reduce rear yard setback from 7.5 m to 5.5 m at 39 Institute Road (Dan & Yvonne Bieman)
• Minor variance A-2024-031: reduce rear yard setback from 6 m to 2 m at 558 Huron Terrace (Alex Austman)

Accessibility Advisory Committee

The Accessibility Advisory Committee will discuss a proposed Development Design Guideline, receive an update on washroom assessment training, and review the 312 Durham Market Square multi‑residential site plan. The committee will also adopt the minutes from the August 29, 2024 meeting and note upcoming events for International Day of Persons with Disabilities on Dec 3 and the Seniors Forum on Oct 1.

• Presentation of the proposed Development Design Guideline (Kincardine-Municipal Servicing Guidelines.pdf)
• Review of the 312 Durham Market Square multi‑residential site plan (Durham Mkt Square Architectural.pdf)
• Update on washroom assessment training (Julie Sawchuk)
• Adoption of August 29, 2024 meeting minutes
• Announcement of International Day of Persons with Disabilities (Dec 3) and Seniors Forum (Oct 1)

Council Meeting

The Municipality of Kincardine Council will review the 2025 Budget Plan Report and decide on a maximum property tax rate increase. The body is also considering several contracts and appointments, including a new external auditor and a fire prevention officer.

• Proposed 2.5% economic wage increase for the 2025 budget
• Award of a 3-year external audit contract to KPMG LLP for $165,180
• Application for $100,000 from the Great Lakes Local Action Fund for Station Beach boardwalk
• Three-year management agreement with Lisa Stacey for Bluewater Trailer Park
• Appointment of Zachary Nisbett as Fire Prevention Officer

Special Council Meeting

The Council of the Municipality of Kincardine is convening a special meeting on September 23, 2024 to conduct a strategic planning session. The session will be led by Kelly Linton of Linton Consulting and Andy Goldie of Goldie Consulting. The meeting will also consider a confirmatory by‑law (By‑law No. 2024) to record the proceedings. No other decisions are listed.

• Strategic Planning Session led by Kelly Linton (Linton Consulting) and Andy Goldie (Goldie Consulting)
• Confirmatory By‑law No. 2024 to deem the meeting’s proceedings read and passed
• Land Acknowledgment Statement by Deputy Mayor Clarke
• Disclosure of Pecuniary Interest (link to form)
• Adjournment motion

Kincardine BIA

The Kincardine BIA Board will adopt the minutes from the August 20, 2024 meeting. It will vote to allocate $850 from the 2024 budget to purchase mums for downtown planters. The board will consider the proposed BIA budget for 2025. A recommendation will be made to accept the September 2024 financial accounts.

• Adopt minutes of the August 20, 2024 BIA Board meeting
• Authorize $850 from the 2024 budget to purchase mums for downtown planters
• Review the BIA Budget Plan for 2025
• Accept the September 2024 financial accounts as presented
• Receive updates from Events, Quinn Parkette, and Future Queen Street Improvements sub‑committees

The Kincardine BIA Board approved the accounts for payment and authorized $850 from the 2024 budget for mums in downtown planters. They also accepted the August 20, 2024 minutes as amended, noting the marketing budget will be reviewed at future budget meetings. Discussions covered 2025 budget priorities, potential spring events, and the Market in the Park revenue, but no final decisions were made on those items.

• Approved accounts for payment as presented (carried)
• Authorized $850 for downtown planter mums (carried)
• Adopted August 20, 2024 minutes as amended (carried)
• Adjourned at 10:25 am (carried)

Council Meeting

The Kincardine Council will declare the Ward 1 councillor seat vacant after the death of Doug Kennedy and consider options to fill it. It will also vote on several by‑laws, including a zoning amendment for 644 Bruce Road, an updated Lakeside Radio Broadcasting agreement, and a mandatory water and sewer connection for 124 King Street and 30 Rae Street in Tiverton. Additional items include discussion of the Secord Monument and endorsement of the Bruce C nuclear project submission.

• Z‑2024‑007 zoning amendment for 644 Bruce Road (Voskamp application)
• Declaration of Ward 1 Councillor Doug Kennedy’s seat vacant and consideration of vacancy‑filling options
• Amendment to Lakeside Radio Broadcasting Corp. agreement (By‑law No. 2022‑010)
• Mandatory water and sewer connection by‑law for 124 King Street and 30 Rae Street, Tiverton
• Council endorsement of the municipality’s submission on the Bruce C nuclear project

Council declared the Ward 1 Councillor seat vacant following the passing of Councillor Doug Kennedy and directed staff to fill it by appointment (Option 2). Council also voted 7-1 to permanently remove and decommission the second Secord Monument from public display. Several by-laws were passed, including a zoning amendment for 644 Bruce Road 23, a Council Vacancy Policy, a Lakeside Radio agreement, and mandatory water/sewer connections for two Tiverton properties.

• Declared Ward 1 Councillor seat vacant after Councillor Kennedy's passing (carried)
• Approved removal and decommissioning of second Secord Monument (7-1)
• Directed staff to fill vacant Ward 1 seat via appointment (Option 2)
• Approved zoning by-law amendment for Henry and Lynn Voskamp at 644 Bruce Road 23
• Passed By-law 2024-124 adopting Council Vacancy Policy
• Passed By-law 2024-125 for updated Lakeside Radio Broadcasting Corp. agreement
• Passed By-law 2024-126 imposing mandatory water/sewer connection at 124 King St and 30 Rae St, Tiverton
• Endorsed submission to IAAC/CNSC on Bruce C New Nuclear Project Initial Project Description

Accessibility Advisory Committee

The Accessibility Advisory Committee will adopt the minutes from the July 25, 2024 meeting. It will receive a delegation from Scott McPherson who will present on accessible washrooms and AODA universal washroom standards. The committee will also review outstanding business, consider new business, and confirm dates for upcoming meetings.

• Adopt July 25, 2024 meeting minutes
• Delegation by Scott McPherson on accessible washrooms (includes three PDFs)
• Review List of Priorities – Action Plan (outstanding business)
• Schedule upcoming meetings for Sep 19, Sep 26, and Oct 24, 2024

The Accessibility Advisory Committee approved a $2,500 contract with Sawchuk Accessible Solutions for washroom inspection training and an audit checklist, funded from its 2024 budget. The committee also heard a delegation from Scott McPherson on accessible washroom upgrades and wayfinding signage at the Davidson Centre, and adopted the July 25, 2024 minutes. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved $2,500 contract with Sawchuk Accessible Solutions for washroom audit training (carried)
• Adopted July 25, 2024 minutes (carried)
• Adjourned meeting at 5:05 p.m. (carried)

Council Meeting

The Kincardine Council will vote to approve an updated Video Surveillance Policy and to pass the corresponding Video Surveillance Policy By‑law No. 2024. It will also direct staff to work with the Community Foundation Grey Bruce on options to update the Community Fund agreement. A delegation from Neil Geoghegan will be heard on a request to develop a municipal flag. Routine consent‑agenda items will be approved together.

• Approve updated Video Surveillance Policy (Legislative Services‑2024‑22)
• Pass Video Surveillance Policy By‑law No. 2024
• Direct staff to explore updating the Community Fund agreement with Community Foundation Grey Bruce
• Hear delegation request from Neil Geoghegan for a municipal flag development
• Adopt consent‑agenda items as a routine matter

Kincardine BIA

The Kincardine BIA Board will adopt the July 16 minutes and accept the August financial statements. It will hear a report from the Downtown Development Manager and discuss the draft governance policy for the upcoming Annual General Meeting. The board will also receive an update on the municipal patio policy review, which involves local restaurant owners.

• Adopt July 16, 2024 meeting minutes (BIA_Jul16_2024 - English.pdf)
• Review Downtown Development Manager report (DDM Report August 2024.pdf)
• Discuss draft BIA governance policy for the Annual General Meeting
• Receive update on Municipal Patio Policy review from Darrel Perry
• Accept August 2024 financial report (Financials-August2024.pdf)

Committee of Adjustment

The Committee of Adjustment will consider two minor variance applications. The first, A-2024-016, seeks approval for an accessory structure in the front yard of 478 Concession 6, Bruce Township. The second, A-2024-025, proposes to reduce the required parking spaces for the Bluewater District School Board properties at 885 and 896 River Lane. The committee will vote on each motion after presentations.

• Minor variance A-2024-016 – Woodward – 478 Concession 6 – accessory structure in front yard
• Minor variance A-2024-025 – Bluewater District School Board – 885 and 896 River Lane – decrease required parking spaces
• Adoption of February 14, 2024 Committee of Adjustment minutes

Council Meeting

The Municipality of Kincardine is meeting to decide on several land-use agreements, a budget amendment for water infrastructure, and the appointment of a Fire Chief. Council will also hear presentations from health care organizations and consider a zoning amendment for a property on Concession 6.

• Proposed $300,000 budget amendment for KWTP Raw Water Intake Line repairs
• Zoning By-law Amendment Application Z-2024-023 for 232 Concession 6
• Encroachment Agreement for 53 Whippoorwill Lane
• Sign by-law exemption for an LED sign at 219 Lambton St (Royal Canadian Legion)
• Appointment of Guy Gallant as Fire Chief

Special Council Meeting

The Municipality of Kincardine is holding a special meeting to discuss the Strategic Plan. Kelly Linton from Linton Consulting and Andy Goldie from Goldie Consulting will lead the session.

• Strategic Planning Session (CAO General-2024-21)

Accessibility Advisory Committee

The Accessibility Advisory Committee will hear presentations on the Victoria Park redevelopment and the Davidson Centre track viewing area, and receive updates on accessible parking spaces and municipal crosswalk enhancements. It will consider the Spruce the Bruce Accessibility Funding grant to support barrier removal in commercial buildings. The committee will also adopt minutes from May 30 and June 17, 2024, and address outstanding business such as the All Welcome Event and sidewalk accessibility requirements.

• Victoria Park Redevelopment presentation
• Davidson Centre track viewing area plans (DC Ramp Plans)
• Spruce the Bruce Accessibility Funding grant
• Updating Accessible Parking Spaces Report
• Municipal Crosswalk Enhancement Considerations

Council Meeting

The Kincardine Council will consider several motions, including transferring the 2023 operating surplus of $743,683 into the Lifecyle RF82 fund and approving a by‑law for alternate internet and telephone voting in the 2026 municipal and school board elections. Staff will also present updates on the Secord Monument engagement, a proposed zoning amendment for a vendors market at 811 Durham Street, a sign‑bylaw exemption for 926 Queen St, and a lease renewal for Morson International Inc. The council will adopt minutes from the July 10 meeting and receive routine reports and announcements.

• Transfer $743,683 operating surplus into Lifecyle RF82 (motion deferred from earlier meetings)
• Proposed zoning amendment to create a "Vendors Market" use at 811 Durham Street
• Sign by‑law exemption request for two fascia signs at 926 Queen St
• By‑law to authorize internet and telephone voting for the 2026 elections
• Renewal of Morson International Inc. lease for office space at the Municipal Administration Office

Heritage Kincardine

The Heritage Kincardine Committee is meeting to review outstanding business and new items. The agenda includes a discussion on heritage tour booklets and a review of the financial report.

• Adoption of June 18, 2024 minutes
• Discussion on Heritage Tour Booklets
• Review of Financial Report
• Review of 'Heritage in the News' correspondence

Kincardine BIA

The Kincardine BIA Board will adopt the June 18 minutes, hear feedback on a new downtown speaker policy, receive updates on AODA sidewalk requirements, consider a sign exemption for BM Ross, and approve the July financial report.

• Adopt June 18, 2024 meeting minutes
• Provide feedback on policy for new outdoor speakers on Queen Street
• Update on AODA requirements for downtown sidewalks
• BM Ross request for exemption to place two signs at new office location
• Approve July 2024 financial report

Council Meeting

The meeting includes discussions on infrastructure funding, traffic management, and accessibility updates. Items include the $800,000 upgrade for the Russell Street and Highway 21 intersection and a new three-hour parking limit on Queen Street. Council will also address the transfer of the 2023 operating surplus to the Lifecycle RF82 fund.

• $800,000 for Russell Street and Highway 21 intersection improvements
• Implementation of a 3-hour parking limit on Queen Street from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
• Transfer of $743,683 operating surplus to the Lifecycle RF82 fund
• Permanent all-way stops at Broadway, Lambton, and St. Albert on Huron Terrace
• Approval of the 2023 Accessibility Annual Public Status Update

Council Meeting

The Council is reviewing several municipal updates, including a draft Community Risk Assessment for fire services. The meeting includes discussions on potential three-hour parking limits on Queen Street and a paid parking pilot at Station Beach. Additionally, the council will consider delegating taxi licensing authority to staff.

• Proposed 3-hour parking limits on Queen Street
• Transfer of $743,683 operating surplus to Lifecycle RF82
• Adoption of a draft Community Risk Assessment for fire services
• Paid parking pilot for Station Beach and MacPherson Park
• Delegation of taxi license authority to staff

Heritage Kincardine

The Heritage Kincardine Committee will discuss updated 2024 Terms of Reference and receive updates on the Salt Mine Plaque Unveiling. The meeting also includes discussions regarding a new Facebook site for the committee.

• Updated 2024 Terms of Reference
• Salt Mine Plaque Unveiling update
• Plaques and Monuments update
• Heritage Kincardine Facebook Site discussion
• Adoption of April 16, 2024 minutes

Kincardine BIA

The Board will review a draft letter of support to Council regarding reduced parking requirements for the C1 zone. Members will also discuss sidewalk by-law changes for Queen Street and consider a request to form a new subcommittee to develop a 2025 wishlist for Queen Street improvements.

• Review of letter supporting reduced C1 zone parking requirements
• Discussion on sidewalk by-law changes for Queen Street businesses
• Request for a new subcommittee to develop a Queen Street 2025 wishlist
• Updates on the Events Subcommittee and Quinn Parkette
• Approval of accounts for payment

Accessibility Advisory Committee

The Kincardine Accessibility Advisory Committee met to discuss the committee's priorities for 2024. The agenda also included a review of upcoming meeting dates in June and July.

• Discussion of 2024 Accessibility Committee Priorities
• Review of meeting schedule for June 27 and July 25, 2024

Council Meeting

Kincardine Council will review several infrastructure tenders and financial reports. The agenda includes approving 2023 audited financial statements and updates to development charge interest policies. Additionally, council will consider speed limit changes and new road dedications.

• Bruce Avenue Reconstruction contract award to Omega Contractors Inc. for $2,135,363.75
• Landfill compactor purchase from Marcel Equipment Limited for $555,609.60
• Speed limit reduction on Kincardine Avenue (South Line) from 80km/h to 60km/h
• Connaught Park Ball Diamond lighting upgrades contract award for $216,155.00
• Zoning By-law Amendment Z-2024-011 for 5031 Highway 9

Special Council Meeting

Council will participate in a bus tour of various municipal roads, facilities, and services for information gathering. Staff will also provide an update on the Housing Action Plan and current residential development projects. The meeting includes a closed session to discuss the Community Housing Project.

• Bus tour of municipal roads, facilities, and services
• Housing Action Plan progress update
• Update on current and planned residential development projects
• Closed session regarding the Community Housing Project

Accessibility Advisory Committee

The Kincardine Accessibility Advisory Committee meets to hear Director Jayne Jagelewski present proposed budget allocations, adopt minutes from April and May meetings, and review an updated terms of reference, the multi-year accessibility plan, and a catalogue of issues. The meeting is largely procedural, with no new business listed.

• Proposed budget allocations presented by Director Jayne Jagelewski
• Adoption of minutes from April 25, 2024 and May 16, 2024 meetings
• Review of updated 2024 Terms of Reference
• Review of 2023 Multi Year Accessibility Plan and Catalogue of Issues
• Correspondence: SMART Board minutes and annual letters

Council Meeting

Council will consider several staff reports and motions, including a sign bylaw exemption for a fundraising sign at 1199 Queen St., removal of a holding provision at 1427 Concession 9, construction of a women's washroom at Station 12, and appointments to the South Bruce OPP Detachment Board. They will also discuss funding for the Hospital Foundation and approve a $15,000 addition to the strategic planning budget. The agenda includes routine consent items and a closed session.

• Sign bylaw exemption for a 3.0m (10') fundraising sign at 1199 Queen St. for Kincardine and Community Health Care Foundation
• Holding 'H1' removal by-law for 1427 Concession 9 (zoning A1-H1)
• Approve construction of women's washroom at Kincardine Fire and Emergency Service Station 12
• Approve Joe Dietrich and Margaret Visser as Community Representatives on South Bruce O.P.P. Detachment Board
• Add $15,000 to Strategic Planning Budget for 2025 strategic plan

Kincardine BIA

The Board of Management is reviewing updates on downtown streetscape items, including planters, trees, and benches. Discussion includes upcoming grant opportunities for facade improvements, signage, and accessibility through a new Community Improvement Plan.

• Dedicated Bench Program presentation by Mike Di Giovanni
• Update on downtown streetscape items: planters, trees, baskets, garbage cans, benches, and speakers
• Update on municipal alleyway and parking lot improvements
• Community Improvement Plan grant opportunities for facade, signage, patios, and accessibility
• Discussion of Municipal Official Plan policies regarding commercial development

Accessibility Advisory Committee

The Kincardine Accessibility Advisory Committee is holding a special electronic meeting to review splash pad renderings, a bleachers update, and a Tiverton subdivision site plan for accessibility. The agenda also includes planning for the Always Welcome Event on June 1, 2024. No decisions are listed; items are for discussion and review.

• Splash Pad Renderings AAC.pdf
• Bleachers Update.pdf
• Always Welcome Event - June 1, 2024
• Tiverton Subdivision Site Plan Review (April 22 2024 documents)

The Municipal Tree Canopy and Natural Vegetation Ad-Hoc Committee

The Municipal Tree Canopy and Natural Vegetation Ad-Hoc Committee is meeting to review the Private Tree By-Law and Tree Canopy Policy adopted by Council on May 8, 2024. The agenda is otherwise procedural, with no other new business, correspondence, or outstanding items listed.

• Review of Private Tree By-Law adopted May 8, 2024
• Review of Tree Canopy Policy adopted May 8, 2024

Council Meeting

Council will consider several staff reports and by-laws, including a $1,723,500.72 contract for the Kincardine Avenue Servicing Extension, approval of the Ressor Mutual Agreement Drain, and setting 2024 Community Improvement Plan priorities. The meeting also includes a delegation on the 211 service, a closed session for negotiations, and routine consent agenda items.

• Direct staff to sign Kincardine Avenue Servicing Extension contract with Omega Contractors Inc. for $1,723,500.72
• Approve Ressor Mutual Agreement Drain under the Drainage Act
• Set 2024 CIP priorities: downtown Kincardine and Tiverton business support, and new investment attraction program
• Pass by-laws: Road Dedication (Upper Lorne Beach Road) Amendment, Tree Canopy Policy, Native Trees on Private Property, and appointment of Municipal Support Services Inc. as by-law enforcement
• Adopt Tiverton Design Guideline and Ressor Drain Agreement by-laws

Accessibility Advisory Committee

The Kincardine Accessibility Advisory Committee is meeting to discuss accessibility-related items, including a presentation on new bleachers for sports fields, a review of sidewalk patio plans for local businesses, and updates on the committee's terms of reference and Community Day. The agenda also includes routine items like adopting previous minutes and scheduling future meetings.

• Presentation by Michel DiGiovanni on purchasing 8 new aluminum bleachers (5 rows high) for sports fields
• Review of sidewalk patio plans for Locals on Durham St and Queen St bistro tables
• Discussion of 2024 Terms of Reference for the committee
• Update on Community Day scheduled for June 1, 2024
• Adoption of minutes from March 28, 2024 meeting

Hearing Under Development Charges By-law

This is a hearing under the Development Charges By-law where Council will hear a complaint from Mike Ballantine regarding 770 Queen Street. The municipality's solicitor will respond, and Council will deliberate and make a decision. The agenda is otherwise procedural.

• Complaint by Mike Ballantine regarding 770 Queen Street
• Municipal respondent: David Woodward, Lerners, solicitor for Kincardine
• Council to deliberate and decide on the complaint

Council Meeting

Kincardine Council is deciding on several contracts and policy updates, including awarding the Tiverton Splash Pad contract to Diamond Head Sprinklers Inc. for $274,950 plus HST and the Davidson Centre roof replacement to Pollard Enterprises Ltd. for $601,329.35. They will also consider repealing the Recreation Financial Assistance Policy in favor of a County of Bruce partnership, updating the Strategic Asset Management Policy, adopting a Letter of Credit Policy, and approving a two-year agreement with the Kincardine Agricultural Society for Connaught Park Pavilion. The meeting includes a public hearing under the Development Charges By-law and a delegation from the Tiverton Lions Club.

• Award Tiverton Splash Pad contract to Diamond Head Sprinklers Inc. for $274,950 plus HST
• Award Davidson Centre roof replacement to Pollard Enterprises Ltd. for $601,329.35
• Repeal Recreation Financial Assistance Policy and enter partnership with County of Bruce for $5,000 annual program
• Approve tax write-offs totaling $6,159.07 (municipal share $3,514.50) under S357/358 of Municipal Act
• Approve two-year agreement with Kincardine Agricultural Society to manage Connaught Park Pavilion

Heritage Kincardine

The Heritage Kincardine committee is meeting to receive updates from Lorie Fioze on Remembrance Day banners, the Secord Monument, and relocating art gallery photos to the municipal office. They will also consider adopting January minutes, authorizing members to attend a heritage conference, and discuss a heritage workshop, work plan, and other business.

• Update on Remembrance Day banners by Lorie Fioze
• Update on Secord Monument and request for attendance at Community Conversation on April 18
• Discussion on relocating art gallery photos to municipal office
• Recommendation to authorize Jaris Edwards and Sylvia Leigh to attend 2024 Heritage Conference (June 13-15, Gravenhurst)
• Heritage workshop on May 7, 2024 with Bert Duclos presentation

Kincardine BIA

The Kincardine BIA Board of Management is meeting to discuss routine business, including adopting minutes, reviewing draft governance policies, and considering a radio ad proposal. A key item is a request to support revising downtown C-1 zone parking requirements, which the board may act on by directing a letter of support.

• Draft governance policies on finances, AGM, and blinky
• Shoreline Classics radio campaign proposal
• Letter from Rodger Crane seeking support to eliminate C-1 zone parking requirements for downtown commercial uses
• Accounts for payment accepted as presented
• OBIAA conference added to agenda

Special Council Meeting

This is a special council meeting called solely for Insurance and Risk Management Training. Council will move into a closed session under the Municipal Act for education/training purposes with Intact Insurance, then return to open meeting and adjourn. No decisions or public business are on the agenda.

• Closed session for education/training on insurance and risk management with Intact Insurance
• Meeting held at Council Chambers, Municipal Administration Centre, 3:00-5:00 PM

Council Meeting

Kincardine Council is meeting to award several infrastructure contracts, including watermain relining, water tower maintenance, hot mix paving, and a tandem plow truck, totaling over $2 million. They will also consider a request to Bruce Power for healthcare partnership funding, a housing-enabling water systems fund application, and a by-law to regulate native trees on private property.

• Award Highland Drive watermain relining to Fer-Pal Construction Ltd. for $488,880 (excl. HST)
• Award Kincardine and Tiverton water tower maintenance to MISCO Mulders Inspection Services for $171,771.60 (excl. HST)
• Award 2024 Hot Mix Paving (Concession 8) to E.C. King Contracting for $924,928.60 (incl. non-refundable HST)
• Award tandem plow truck to Viking Cives for $444,579.26 (incl. HST) with budget increase to $460,000
• Direct staff to apply for Housing Enabling Water Systems Fund for Tiverton water supply upgrades

Accessibility Advisory Committee

The Kincardine Accessibility Advisory Committee is meeting electronically to review site plans for two new residential developments, discuss accessibility in the 2024 budget, and hear updates on transit and a fire station washroom project. The committee will also consider adopting minutes from three prior meetings and a draft terms of reference.

• Review site plan for 7 Mount Forest Ave (94 units) with 5 accessible parking spaces and 14 accessible units
• Review site plan for 841-845-851 Queen Street (46 units)
• Update on women's washroom/shower facility at Station 12 (Kincardine)
• Update on Community Day, June 1, 2024
• Discussion of scooters on bike lanes update

Kincardine Police Services Board

The Kincardine Police Services Board is meeting to handle routine business, including adopting prior minutes and receiving updates. The main focus is transitioning outstanding items and action lists to the new South Bruce OPP Detachment Board, and an update on the School Resource Officer agreement.

• Adoption of March 7, 2024 meeting minutes
• Update on South Bruce OPP Detachment Board procedural by-law
• Discussion of outstanding items to transition to South Bruce Board
• Update on School Resource Officer agreement (DRAFT CSPA Sec 17 Proposal)

Property Standards Committee

The Property Standards Committee is meeting to hear an appeal of an order issued February 7, 2024, regarding the property at 689 MacYoung Drive. The agenda includes appointing a chair, a land acknowledgement, and disclosure of pecuniary interests. The committee will review evidence from the property standards officer and the appellant, take public comments, and deliberate before adjourning.

• Appeal of order issued February 7, 2024 re: 689 MacYoung Drive
• Appointment of committee chair
• Land acknowledgement statement
• Disclosure of pecuniary interest forms
• Public comments re appeal

Council Meeting

Kincardine Council will consider awarding several contracts, including a $431,880.24 marina fuel tank replacement, a $161,763.45 ice resurfacer, and a $241,656 water reservoir waterproofing. They will also discuss the Secord Monument public engagement and a draft Parks and Recreation Strategic Plan. A notice of motion calls on the province to double Ontario Works and ODSP rates.

• Award $431,880.24 contract to Claybar Contracting Inc. for new fuel tanks at Kincardine Marina
• Award $161,763.45 contract to Zamboni Company for Davidson Centre ice resurfacer
• Award $241,656 contract to DJ Peat Roofing for water treatment reservoir waterproofing
• Repeal Recreation Financial Assistance Policy and partner with County of Bruce for CAAP
• Motion to urge province to double Ontario Works and ODSP rates

Special Council Meeting

This is a special council meeting called solely to discuss Bruce Telecom. Council will move into a closed meeting to receive advice subject to solicitor-client privilege, then return to open session to handle any matters arising and pass a confirmatory by-law. No public decisions or substantive agenda items are listed beyond the closed session and routine procedural motions.

• Closed meeting under Section 239(2) of the Municipal Act for solicitor-client privilege on Bruce Telecom
• Confirmatory by-law to be passed as By-law No. 2024-
• Land acknowledgment by Mayor Craig
• Meeting scheduled 5:00-6:00 p.m. in Council Chambers

Kincardine BIA

The Kincardine BIA Board of Management is meeting to consider recommendations on downtown parking limits and a paid beach parking pilot program, based on member feedback. The board will also hear a presentation on a June 1st tourism event and media plans, review draft governance policies, and accept the monthly financial report.

• Recommendation to implement 3-hour parking limit downtown daily 9am-5pm
• Recommendation to support paid parking pilot at Station Beach and McPherson Park
• Delegation from Lorie Fioze on 'It's Right Here - Sunrise to Sunset' event June 1st and 2024 tourism media plans
• Review of draft BIA governance policies
• Request from Penetangear to use blue BIA chairs for Canada Day event

Council Meeting

Council will consider several staff reports, including approving the conceptual design for the Station Beach Boardwalk and awarding a dredging contract for the Kincardina Marina. They will also discuss physician recruitment travel, a sign bylaw exemption for The Bruce restaurant, and changes to the OPP detachment board. The meeting includes routine items like minutes adoption and bylaw readings.

• Award dredging contract to Huron District Contracting Limited for $281,773.44
• Approve conceptual design for Station Beach Boardwalk
• Approve travel for physician recruitment expos in Rochester NY and New York
• Grant sign bylaw exemption for backlit signage at 754 Queen St.
• Form advisory committee for South Bruce OPP Detachment Board community appointees

Kincardine Police Services Board

The Kincardine Police Services Board is meeting to adopt prior minutes, receive the Detachment Commander's report for January-February 2024, and review financial reports. The board will also discuss the South Bruce OPP Detachment Board procedures and the Terms of Reference for its Community Appointee Advisory Committee, as well as OAPSB training for OPP Detachment Boards.

• Adoption of January 11, 2024 meeting minutes
• Detachment Commander's Report for Jan-Feb 2024
• Financial reports for Police Services Board and Policing
• Review of South Bruce OPP Detachment Board Procedures and Community Appointee Advisory Committee Terms of Reference
• OAPSB training for OPP Detachment Boards

Council Meeting

Kincardine Council is meeting to discuss and decide on several items, including a proposed Bruce Telecom Legacy Fund policy, a $92,000 budget amendment for pier safety improvements, and approval of the Station Beach boardwalk design. The council will also consider the 2024 budget by-law, a food truck agreement renewal, and several policy updates. The agenda includes routine items such as minutes adoption and consent agenda items.

• Bruce Telecom Legacy Fund Investment Policy - draft policy to manage sale proceeds in perpetuity
• Pier Safety Ad-hoc Committee recommendations - up to $92,000 for ladders, signs, lifesaving stations, funded from Lifecycle Reserve
• Station Beach Boardwalk - approval of conceptual design by GMBlueplan
• 2024 Budget By-law - final passage
• Cheesy Monkii Food Truck Agreement - renewal for 2 years at $17.21/day plus HST

Strategic Planning Ad-Hoc Working Group

This is the agenda for the Kincardine Strategic Planning Ad-Hoc Working Group meeting on March 4, 2024. The agenda contains only procedural boilerplate and embedded content placeholders; no specific items, decisions, or discussion topics are listed.

Accessibility Advisory Committee

The Accessibility Advisory Committee is meeting to elect a chair and vice chair for 2024, hear a presentation on the Queen Street landscaping concept, and discuss a website upgrade. The committee will also review outstanding items like the fire station washroom/change room and facility inspection issues, and plan for National AccessAbility Week and other events.

• Queen Street landscaping concept presentation by Sean Kelly of pl.ural
• Municipality website upgrade discussion with Communications Coordinator Nicole Griffin
• Fire station ladies change room and washroom update
• Facility inspections catalogue of issues
• National AccessAbility Week (May 28 - June 3, 2024) planning

Council Meeting

This agenda is only procedural boilerplate with no listed agenda items, decisions, or discussions. The document contains only interface text from the eSCRIBE software and no actual meeting content.

The Municipal Tree Canopy and Natural Vegetation Ad-Hoc Committee

The Municipal Tree Canopy and Natural Vegetation Ad-Hoc Committee will review the final draft of the private tree by-law and discuss legal comments to finalize it for presentation to Council. The meeting also includes adoption of the January 30, 2024 minutes and routine procedural items.

• Review final draft of the Private Tree By-Law
• Discuss legal comments and finalize the by-law
• Adopt minutes from January 30, 2024 meeting

Pier Safety Ad-Hoc Committee

The Pier Safety Ad-Hoc Committee is meeting to review Version 2 of its draft report and recommendations on pier safety. The agenda also includes adopting minutes from the January 25, 2024 meeting and routine procedural items. No decisions on the report are listed; it is under discussion.

• Review of Version 2 of draft report and recommendations on pier safety
• Adoption of minutes from January 25, 2024 meeting

Kincardine BIA

The Kincardine BIA Board of Management is meeting to discuss and decide on several items, including a deferred decision on a 2-hour parking limit downtown, a new BIA governance policy, and updates on Quinn Plaza Parkette and a March 5 breakfast meeting. The board will also accept minutes and financial reports.

• 2-hour parking limit downtown (deferred from January, seeking more business input)
• BIA Governance Policy (new policy submission)
• Quinn Plaza Parkette (discussion)
• BIA Breakfast Meeting on March 5
• Financial report and accounts for payment

Committee of Adjustment

The Committee of Adjustment will consider a minor variance application from E.S. Fox Ltd. The proposal involves expanding a warehouse in the rear yard of the property.

• Minor variance for E.S. Fox Ltd. at 5568 Highway 9 to permit a 1,486m2 warehouse expansion

Council Meeting

Council will hold public meetings on a new Community Improvement Plan (CIP) and a zoning by-law amendment for 1397 Concession 9, then consider adopting them. They will also discuss and decide on several operational items, including airport operations, traffic by-law changes, a water supply agreement with Bruce Energy Centre, and awarding a drain contract. The agenda includes many routine items like minutes, by-laws, and consent agenda reports.

• Adopt new Community Improvement Plan (CIP) with incentives for downtowns, housing, industrial, and agricultural sectors
• Zoning By-law Amendment Z-2023-058 for Don & Dianne MacArthur at 1397 Concession 9
• Award Kincardine-Kinloss Drain Tender to Dozlan Construction Corporation for $161,075.90
• Approve amendments to Traffic and Parking By-law to adjust speed limits on collector roads (50 km/h and 60 km/h)
• Direct staff to enter into agreements for Highway 21 at Russell Street improvements and sidewalk maintenance

Special Council Meeting

The Council is meeting to continue deliberations on the 2024 Municipal Budget. Discussions include a proposed capital budget amendment for a new generator and a proposal for enhanced accessible transportation services.

• 2024 Municipal Budget deliberations
• Capital Budget amendment to include $45,000 for Goderich St. Diesel Generator replacement
• SMART proposal for enhanced accessible transportation services

The Municipal Tree Canopy and Natural Vegetation Ad-Hoc Committee

The Municipal Tree Canopy and Natural Vegetation Ad-Hoc Committee is meeting to review the latest draft of the proposed Private Tree By-Law and discuss final modifications before presenting it to Council. The agenda also includes adopting minutes from the December 5, 2023 meeting and setting the next meeting date.

• Review of FINAL DRAFT_Trees on Private Property By-law_January 2024
• Discussion to finalize the Private Tree By-Law for Council approval
• Adoption of December 5, 2023 meeting minutes

Special Council Meeting

Council held a special meeting to conduct 2024 budget deliberations and review requests from community organizations. The session included numerous motions to add, remove, or increase specific line items within the capital and operating budgets. The final amended draft 2024 capital budget was approved.

• Increased Park MacPherson Playground Replacement capital budget to $400,000
• Increased Park Special Event Picnic Tables capital budget from $25,000 to $50,000
• Included $70,000 for Lake Street granular surface upgrades in Inverhuron
• Earmarked $50,000 for future pickleball courts in the Community Benefits Reserve Fund
• Included $73,000 for Tall Tree Program and Municipal Tree Purchases in the operating budget

Pier Safety Ad-Hoc Committee

The Pier Safety Ad-Hoc Committee is meeting to adopt prior minutes, hear a presentation from LifeLadder, and review a draft report with recommendations. They will also discuss signage strategy using Bruce County standards and the Blue Flag program criteria. No final decisions are listed on the agenda.

• Adoption of January 11, 2024 minutes
• Delegation from Michael Hebb, LifeLadder
• Review of Bruce County Signage Standards Manual
• Discussion of Blue Flag Program criteria
• Review of draft report and recommendations

Council Meeting

Council will consider hiring an external facilitator for public engagement on the future location of the Secord Monument, which was removed during the Queen St Reconstruction. They will also vote on awarding a 3-year cleaning services contract to Clean Crysta Services Inc. for $174,555. Several routine reports and committee minutes are on the consent agenda, and a closed session is scheduled for legal and labour matters.

• Direct staff to hire external consultant for Secord Monument public engagement process
• Award cleaning services contract to Clean Crysta Services Inc. for $174,555 over 3 years
• Appoint CAO Jillene Bellchamber-Glazier as Acting Clerk for the meeting
• Appoint Councillor Hinchberger to Heritage Kincardine committee
• Receive Q4 2023 procurement, corporate services, building, and community services reports

Heritage Kincardine

Heritage Kincardine is meeting electronically to handle routine business: adopting October 2023 minutes, receiving updates on the Downtown Planning Working Group, insurance, and terms of reference, and discussing a heritage designation amendment by-law for 217 Harbour Street. The committee will also note the 2024 Ontario Heritage Trust Conference in Gravenhurst and set its 2024 meeting schedule.

• 217 Harbour Street heritage designation amendment by-law
• 2024 Downtown Planning Working Group update
• Terms of Reference By-law update
• 2024 Ontario Heritage Trust Conference, Gravenhurst, June 13-15
• Adoption of October 30, 2023 minutes

Kincardine BIA

The Kincardine BIA Board of Management meets to appoint a chair and vice-chair, adopt minutes, and discuss a proposed 2-hour parking limit downtown, with follow-up information from the Clerk. They will also begin developing governance policies and hear the Downtown Development Manager's report. A public meeting on the Community Improvement Plan is noted for February 14, 2024.

• Appointment of Chair and Vice-Chair for 2024
• Discussion of 2-hour parking limit downtown with comparator information
• Governance policy development with facilitator John McManus
• Downtown Development Manager report on social media, vacancies, BIA bucks, events
• Notice of public meeting on Community Improvement Plan (CIP) on Feb 14, 2024

Pier Safety Ad-Hoc Committee

The Pier Safety Ad-Hoc Committee is meeting to discuss and review options for pier usage, including temporary or permanent closures, a draft boardwalk proposal, signage, beach access, and a possible beach patrol. They will also review public comments received in December and a report to Council from December 13, 2023. The meeting includes adoption of minutes from November 30, 2023.

• Review of 22 public comments received Dec 16-18
• Discussion of pier usage: temporary closures vs. permanent closures vs. status quo
• Review of draft boardwalk concept from Dec 19, 2023
• Discussion of beach patrol pros and cons
• Review of Blue Flag status and criteria

Accessibility Advisory Committee

The Accessibility Advisory Committee will receive an update regarding the waterfront boardwalk. Consultant Amanda Froese from GM BluePlan is scheduled to present the first draft of the plan.

• Waterfront Boardwalk Update: First draft plan presentation by Amanda Froese (GM BluePlan)

Kincardine Police Services Board

The Kincardine Police Services Board is meeting to handle routine business, including appointing a chair, adopting minutes, and receiving reports from the detachment commander and on finances. The board will also discuss proposed community safety zone and traffic calming policies, updates on provincial policing legislation, a grant application, and set its 2024 meeting schedule.

• Appointment of Chair for the upcoming year
• Discussion of proposed Community Safety Zones and Traffic Calming Implementation Policy
• Update on Bail Compliance and Warrant Apprehension Grant application
• Discussion of delegation to Council from January 10, 2024
• Determination of 2024 meeting dates

Council Meeting

Kincardine Council meets Jan. 10, 2024 to decide on engineering services contracts, a mutual agreement drain, Heritage Kincardine terms, and several by-laws including interim taxation and borrowing. Presentations cover cost-sharing, Bruce Energy Centre water supply, library update, and police services board.

• Award engineering contracts to BM Ross and Associates and GM BluePlan Engineering Ltd. (RFP OP-2024-01)
• 2024 Interim Taxation By-law to set property tax instalment dates
• Current Operating Borrowing By-law for 2024 temporary borrowing
• Vanderveeken Mutual Agreement Drain by-law authorization
• Heritage Kincardine terms of reference update with Council member added