THE CORPORATION OF THE MUNICIPALITY OF KINCARDINE

Council Minutes

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Council Chambers, Municipal Administration Centre
Council Present
  • Mayor Kenneth Craig
  • Deputy Mayor Andrea Clarke
  • Councillor Beth Blackwell
  • Councillor Rory Cavanagh
  • Councillor Mike Hinchberger
  • Councillor Jennifer Prenger
  • Councillor Amanda Steinhoff-Gray
  • Councillor Bill Stewart
  • Councillor Stellina Williams
Staff Present
  • Jillene Bellchamber-Glazier, Chief Administrative Officer
  • Jennifer Lawrie, Manager of Legislative Services/Clerk
  • Lorie Fioze, Manager Strategic Initiatives
  • Leanne Gowing, Manager of Human Resources
  • Jayne Jagelewski, Director of Community Services
  • Mark O'Leary, Manager of Environmental Services
  • Nicole Bauman, Legislative Services Administrative Assistant

Mayor Craig called to order the Regular Meeting of the Council of The Corporation of the Municipality of Kincardine at 5:00 p.m. on January 8, 2025 in the Council Chambers at the Municipal Administration Centre.

Councillor Hinchberger opened the meeting with the Land Acknowledgment Statement.

  • Resolution #01/08/25 - 01
    Moved by:Stellina Williams
    Seconded by:Rory Cavanagh

    That the minutes of the Council meetings held on December 4, 2024, December 10, 2024 and December 11, 2024 be adopted as printed.

    Carried.

The Bruce County Planner, Coreena Smith, explained the report and recommendation. Any comments received from Agencies and the Public received by the time of writing the report are in the written report.

Councillor Steinhoff-Gray arrived at 5:07 p.m. after the presentation by the Planner.

Questions from Committee: None.

Applicant or agent present: Ron Davidson on behalf of the applicant.

Submission from applicant or agent: Ron Davidson spoke on behalf of the applicant.

Public in support of the application: No

Public with questions, concerns or objections to the application: No

Any written submission not included in the planning report: No

Discussions from Committee Members: No

  • Resolution #01/08/25 - 02
    Moved by:Beth Blackwell
    Seconded by:Bill Stewart

    That Council approve Zoning By-law Amendment Z-2024-046 by Lynn Campbell and the necessary by-law be passed.

    Carried.

Tyler Johnston made a presentation on behalf of the Huron Shores ATV Club about a request regarding sideroad 30. Staff will report back on this item.

Darrel Perry made a presentation on behalf of the Kincardine BIA regarding the Queen Street patios with three recommendations - reduce or remove the cost of renting jersey barriers; reduce the cost of the application process/renewal process; and Spruce the Bruce Grants for patios in 2026. 

  • Resolution #01/08/25 - 03
    Moved by:Kenneth Craig
    Seconded by:Mike Hinchberger

    That Council refer the financial discussion regarding the jersey barriers as part of the Budget meeting on January 13, 2025 and direct staff to bring a report back on the reason for the jersey barriers on February 12, 2025.

    Carried.

John McManus from Kincardine Lions Club and Josh Gordon made a presentation on Lions Park improvement plan specifically the new all wheel park.  

  • Resolution #01/08/25 - 04
    Moved by:Rory Cavanagh
    Seconded by:Amanda Steinhoff-Gray

    That Council accept the Kozak Mutual Agreement Drain report as provided and pass a By-law to authorize the execution of the agreement.

    Carried.
  • Resolution #01/08/25 - 05
    Moved by:Stellina Williams
    Seconded by:Andrea Clarke

    That Council pass a by-law to approve a 5-year Agreement between the Municipality of Kincardine and the Kincardine Bulldogs Club for the purposes of video streaming Junior C games at the Davidson Centre.

    Carried.
  • Resolution #01/08/25 - 06
    Moved by:Jennifer Prenger
    Seconded by:Amanda Steinhoff-Gray

    That Council review and approve the updated HR.04 Health & Safety Policy Statement; and

    That Council repeal GG 6.6 Harassment Prevention Policy and approve HR.05 Harassment Prevention in the Workplace Policy; and

    That Council repeal GG 6.7 Violence Prevention Policy and approve HR.06 Violence Prevention in the Workplace Policy; and

    That Council repeal GG 6.10 Substance Abuse (Drug & Alcohol) Policy, GG 6.11 Medical Marijuana Policy, GG 6.8 Progressive Discipline Policy, as these are replaced by Human Resources Procedures.

    Carried.
  • Resolution #01/08/25 - 07
    Moved by:Mike Hinchberger
    Seconded by:Rory Cavanagh

    That the “2025 Interim Taxation By-law” be deemed to be read a first, second and third time, finally passed and numbered as By-law No. 2025 - 001.

    Carried.
  • Resolution #01/08/25 - 08
    Moved by:Amanda Steinhoff-Gray
    Seconded by:Beth Blackwell

    That the “2025 Current Operating Borrowing By-law” be deemed to be read a first, second and third time, finally passed and numbered as By-law No. 2025 - 002.

    Carried.
  • Resolution #01/08/25 - 09
    Moved by:Mike Hinchberger
    Seconded by:Stellina Williams

    That the “Appoint Don Huston as Acting Deputy Fire Chief” be deemed to be read a first, second and third time, finally passed and numbered as By-law No. 2024 - 003

    Carried.
  • Resolution #01/08/25 - 10
    Moved by:Amanda Steinhoff-Gray
    Seconded by:Mike Hinchberger

    That the following By-laws are hereby read a first, second and third time, and finally passed this 8th day of January, 2025:

    1. Amendment Zoning By-law 2003-25, 517 Concession 7, Municipality of Kincardine (Kincardine Township) (Campbell)  By-law 2025 - 004;

    2. Kozak Mutual Agreement Drain (2025) By-law 2025 - 005;

    3. Kincardine Bulldogs Video Agreement (2025) By-law 2025 - 006;

    4. Health & Safety Policy Statement By-law 2025 - 007;

    5. Harassment Prevention in the Workplace Policy By-law 2025 - 008;

    6. Violence Prevention in the Workplace Policy By-law 2025 - 009.

    Carried.

Items listed under the Consent Agenda are considered routine and are enacted in one motion as a Matter Arising. The exception to this rule is that a Council member or the Chief Administrative Officer may request one or more items to be removed from the consent agenda for separate discussion and action.

  • Resolution #01/08/25 - 11
    Moved by:Bill Stewart
    Seconded by:Jennifer Prenger

    That Council direct Staff to write a letter of support for the Kincardine Twp Farm ONSAT program.

    Carried.
  • Resolution #01/08/25 - 12
    Moved by:Stellina Williams
    Seconded by:Mike Hinchberger

    That Council approve the recommendations contained in the consent agenda dated January 8th, 2025 and direct staff to proceed with all necessary administrative actions.

    Carried.
  • Resolution #01/08/25 - 13
    Moved by:Amanda Steinhoff-Gray
    Seconded by:Rory Cavanagh

    That Council move into closed session pursuant to Section 239 (2) of the Municipal Act, 2001, as amended for the purpose of considering:

    1) The Closed Session minutes dated December 11, 2024; 

    2) Labour Relations or employee negotiations and personal matters about an identifiable individual, including municipal or local board employees (Organizational Review); and

    Further, that Council return to Regular open meeting upon completion.

    Carried.

Mayor Craig reported that pursuant to Section 239 (2) of the Municipal Act, Council discussed the following items in Closed Session:
1)    The Closed Session minutes dated December 11, 2024 were approved; 

2)    The Organizational Review Update was for information only.

  • Resolution #01/08/25 - 14
    Moved by:Stellina Williams
    Seconded by:Amanda Steinhoff-Gray

    That the By-law to confirm the proceedings of the Council of The Corporation of the Municipality of Kincardine of January 8th, 2025 be deemed to be read a first, second and third time, finally passed and numbered as By-law No. 2025 - 010.

    Carried.
  • Resolution #01/08/25 - 15
    Moved by:Andrea Clarke
    Seconded by:Rory Cavanagh

    That this Council Meeting adjourn at 7:49 p.m.

    Carried.
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