THE CORPORATION OF THE MUNICIPALITY OF KINCARDINE

Council Minutes

Monday, August 14, 2023

5:00 P.m. - 6:00 P.m.

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

Council Absent

• Councillor Doug Kennedy

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
• Dwayne McNab, Manager of Development Services
• Adam Weishar, Director of Infrastructure and Development
• Nicole Bauman, Legislative Services Administrative Assistant

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1.

Call to Order

Mayor Kenneth Craig called to order the Planning/Corporate Services Meeting of the Council of The Corporation of the Municipality of Kincardine at 5:00 p.m. on August 14, 2023 in the Council Chambers at the Municipal Administration Centre.

1.1

Land Acknowledgment Statement

Councillor Hinchberger opened the meeting with the Land Acknowledgment Statement.

2.

Amendments. Additions or Deletions To/From the Agenda

None.

3.

Disclosure of Pecuniary Interest and the General Nature Thereof

None disclosed. 

4.

Public Meeting

• Resolution # 08/14/23 - 01
  Moved by: Andrea Clarke
  Seconded by: Rory Cavanagh

  That Council move into the Public Meeting and upon completion return to Council.

  Carried.

5.

Matters Arising from Public Meeting

5.1

Amendment Zoning By-law 2003-25, PLAN 10 PARK PT LOT 1, Municipality of Kincardine (Hunter) By-law

• Resolution # 08/14/23 - 02
  Moved by: Bill Stewart
  Seconded by: Jennifer Prenger

  That the “Amendment Zoning By-law 2003-25, PLAN 10 PARK PT LOT 1, Municipality of Kincardine (Hunter) By-law” be deemed to be read a first, second and third time, finally passed and numbered as By-law No. 2023 - 136.

  Carried.

5.2

Amendment to Zoning By-law 2003-25, Con 1 NDR Lot 11 To 12 [Stewart] By-law

• Resolution # 08/14/23 - 03
  Moved by: Mike Hinchberger
  Seconded by: Rory Cavanagh

  That the “Amendment to Zoning By-law 2003-25, Con 1 NDR Lot 11 To 12 (Stewart) By-law” be deemed to be read a first, second and third time, finally passed and numbered as By-law No. 2023 - 137.

  Carried.

6.

Consideration of Motions

6.1

Increase of Licensed Child Care Spaces Motion

• Resolution # 08/14/23 - 04
  Moved by: Jennifer Prenger
  Seconded by: Amanda Steinhoff-Gray

  That the Council of The Corporation of the Municipality of Kincardine support the resolution from the Council of the Town of Petrolia of June 26, 2023 recommending amendments to the current regulations for licensed homebased childcare operators to increase allowable spaces; and

  That a copy of this resolution be forwarded to Honourable Doug Ford, Premier of Ontario, Honourable Michael Parsa, Minister of Children, Community & Social Services, MPP Lisa Thompson, MP Ben Lobb, and the Municipalities of Ontario.

  Carried.

6.2

Call for Housing and Protection of Water Resources Motion

• Resolution # 08/14/23 - 05
  Moved by: Jennifer Prenger
  Seconded by: Beth Blackwell

  That the Council of The Corporation of the Municipality of Kincardine supports the Town of Parry Sound’s Resolution No. 2023-087 dated June 20, 2023, and the Township the Archipelago' s Resolution of June 2023 Responding to Ontario Bill 23 (More Homes Built Faster Act) – Protecting Our Natural Capital While Addressing the Housing Crisis submitted to the Great Lakes and St. Lawrence Cities Initiative.

  Carried.

6.3

The Right to Repair Movement Motion

• Resolution # 08/14/23 - 06
  Moved by: Jennifer Prenger
  Seconded by: Bill Stewart

  That the Council of The Corporation of the Municipality of Kincardine supports the Town of Bradford West Gwillimbury’s Resolution 2023-199  passed on June 6, 2023 endorsing the right-to-repair movement.

  Carried.

7.

Consideration of By-laws

7.1

Municipality of Kincardine Procedural By-law

• Resolution # 08/14/23 - 07
  Moved by: Mike Hinchberger
  Seconded by: Andrea Clarke

  That the “Municipality of Kincardine Procedural By-law” be deemed to be read a first, second and third time, finally passed and numbered as By-law No. 2023 - 138.

  Carried.

7.2

Sign By-law Amendment (8) By-law

• Resolution # 08/14/23 - 08
  Moved by: Amanda Steinhoff-Gray
  Seconded by: Beth Blackwell

  That the “Sign By-law Amendment (8) By-law” be deemed to be read a first, second and third time, finally passed and numbered as By-law No. 2023 - 139.

  Carried.

7.3

2023 Consolidated Rates and Fees Amendment (6) By-law

• Resolution # 08/14/23 - 09
  Moved by: Bill Stewart
  Seconded by: Jennifer Prenger

  That the “2023 Consolidated Rates and Fees Amendment (6) By-law” be deemed to be read a first, second and third time, finally passed and numbered as By-law No. 2023 - 140.

  Carried.

8.

Move into Committee of the Whole

• Resolution # 08/14/23 -10
  Moved by: Mike Hinchberger
  Seconded by: Andrea Clarke

  That Council move into Committee of the Whole and upon completion return to Council.

  Carried.

9.

Matters Arising from Committee of the Whole

9.1

Mystic Cove Follow-Up

Councillor Blackwell was not present in the Council Chambers for the vote on Resolution 08/14/23-11

• Resolution # 08/14/23 -11
  Moved by: Mike Hinchberger
  Seconded by: Andrea Clarke

  That the “Road Dedication (Upper Lorne Beach Road) Amendment By-law” be deemed to be read a first, second and third time, finally passed and numbered as By-law No. 2023 - 141.

  Yes (6)	Andrea Clarke, Kenneth Craig, Mike Hinchberger, Rory Cavanagh, Jennifer Prenger, and Amanda Steinhoff-Gray
  No (1)	Bill Stewart

  Carried.
• Resolution # 08/14/23 - 12
  Moved by: Rory Cavanagh
  Seconded by: Amanda Steinhoff-Gray

  That Council repeal Resolution #01/25/17-04 re Policy TP 3.1 – Emergency Access to The Bruce Nuclear Power Development; and

  Further that Council direct staff to no longer provide maintenance on Bruce County Road 23 and let the existing agreement with Bruce County lapse.

  Carried.

9.2

Road Allowance Repair Policy By-law

• Resolution # 08/14/23 -13
  Moved by: Beth Blackwell
  Seconded by: Bill Stewart

  That the “Road Allowance Repair Policy By-law” be deemed to be read a first, second and third time, finally passed and numbered as By-law No. 2023 - 142.

  Carried.

9.3

Safety Measures Hwy 21 - KTTPS Update

• Resolution # 08/14/23 - 14
  Moved by: Mike Hinchberger
  Seconded by: Andrea Clarke

  That Council direct staff to pursue a traffic study in the area of Highway 21 and Kincardine Township-Tiverton Public School in 2023; and

  That the cost of the traffic study of approximately $5,000 be funded through the 2023 operating budget; and

  Further that Council direct staff to request a speed reduction on Highway 21 from south of Bruce Ave through to the North Line Ext. to the Ministry of Transportation and Members of Provincial Parliament.

  Carried.

9.4

Supply & Delivery Fuel Tender By-law

• Resolution # 08/14/23 - 15
  Moved by: Rory Cavanagh
  Seconded by: Amanda Steinhoff-Gray

  That the “Award Supply and Delivery of Various Fuels Tender By-law” be deemed to be read a first, second and third time, finally passed and numbered as By-law No. 2023 - 143.

  Carried.

9.5

Award RFP 02-9534 Water Meter Replacement By-law

• Resolution # 08/14/23 - 16
  Moved by: Beth Blackwell
  Seconded by: Bill Stewart

  That the “Award RFP 02-9534 Water Meter Replacement By-law” be deemed to be read a first, second and third time, finally passed and numbered as By-law No. 2023 - 144.

  Carried.

9.6

Amendment to Zoning By-law No. 2003-25, Holding Removal (Kelden) By-law

• Resolution # 08/14/23 - 17
  Moved by: Jennifer Prenger
  Seconded by: Andrea Clarke

  That the “Amendment to Zoning By-law No. 2003-25, Holding Removal (Kelden) By-law” be deemed to be read a first, second and third time, finally passed and numbered as By-law No. 2023 - 145.

  Carried.

9.7

Employment Policy By-law

• Resolution # 08/14/23 - 18
  Moved by: Rory Cavanagh
  Seconded by: Amanda Steinhoff-Gray

  That the “Employment Policy By-law” be deemed to be read a first, second and third time, finally passed and numbered as By-law No. 2023 - 146.

  Carried.

9.8

Compensation Benefits Policy By-law

• Resolution # 08/14/23 - 19
  Moved by: Beth Blackwell
  Seconded by: Bill Stewart

  That the “Compensation and Benefits Policy By-law” be deemed to be read a first, second and third time, finally passed and numbered as By-law No. 2023 - 147.

  Carried.

9.9

Community Safety Zone

• Resolution # 08/14/23 - 20
  Moved by: Rory Cavanagh
  Seconded by: Amanda Steinhoff-Gray

  That Staff be directed to apply for a Community Safety Zone for Highway 21 at Kincardine Township-Tiverton Public School in parallel with the traffic study.

  Carried.

10.

Members of Council General Announcements

11.

Chief Administrative Officer Announcements

12.

Closed Session if Required

• Resolution # 08/14/23 - 21
  Moved by: Jennifer Prenger
  Seconded by: Mike Hinchberger

  That Council move into closed meeting for the purpose of considering litigation or potential litigation, including matter before administrative tribunals (Legal Matter), pursuant to Section 239 (2) of the Municipal Act, 2001, as amended; and

  Further that Council return to regular open meeting upon completion.

  Carried.

13.

Matters Arising from Closed Session

Mayor Craig reported that a closed session was held for the purpose of considering litigation or potential litigation, including matter before administrative tribunals (Legal Matter), pursuant to Section 239 (2) of the Municipal Act, 2001, as amended. Direction was provided to Staff in the closed session regarding the legal matter. 

14.

Confirmatory By-law

• Resolution # 08/14/23 - 22
  Moved by: Mike Hinchberger
  Seconded by: Andrea Clarke

  That the By-law to confirm the proceedings of the Council of The Corporation of the Municipality of Kincardine of Monday, August 14, 2023 be deemed to be read a first, second and third time, finally passed and numbered as By-law No. 2023 - 148.

  Carried.

15.

Adjournment

• Resolution # 08/14/23 - 23
  Moved by: Rory Cavanagh
  Seconded by: Amanda Steinhoff-Gray

  That this Council adjourn at 7:34 p.m.

  Carried.