THE CORPORATION OF THE MUNICIPALITY OF KINCARDINE

Council Minutes

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Council Chambers, Municipal Administration Centre
Council Present
  • Mayor Anne Eadie
  • Deputy Mayor Marie Wilson
  • Councillor Maureen Couture
  • Councillor Dave Cuyler
  • Councillor Gerry Glover (left the meeting at 5:22 p.m. during Committee of the Whole)
  • Councillor Laura Haight
  • Councillor Doug Kennedy (left the meeting at 6:40 p.m. during closed session)
  • Councillor Randy Roppel
  • Councillor Bill Stewart
Staff Present
  • Sharon Chambers, Chief Administrative Officer
  • Donna MacDougall, Clerk
  • Roxana Baumann, Treasurer/Director of Finance
  • Jenna Ujiye, Community Development Officer

​​​​​​​​​Mayor Anne Eadie called to order the Regular Meeting of the Council of The Corporation of the Municipality of Kincardine at 5:00 p.m. on Wednesday, February 19, 2020 in the Council Chambers at the Municipal Administration Centre.​

​​​​​​​​​Name: Laura Haight

Item of Business: 10. Matters Arising from Committee of the Whole - Paddy Walker Heritage Society

General Nature of Interest: Member of Board of DIrectors

Councillor Haight left the Council table when the indicated Item of Business was considered by Council.

There were no registrants for Public Forum.

  • Resolution #02/19/20 - 01
    Moved by:Gerry Glover
    Seconded by:Maureen Couture

    THAT the minutes of the Council meetings held on February 3, 2020 and February 10, 2020 (Council and Public Meeting) be adopted as printed.

    Carried.

Councillor Couture and Chair Sharon Woods, from the Accessibility Advisory Committee, presented the newly created accessibility awareness video. 

  • Resolution #02/19/20 - 02
    Moved by:Maureen Couture
    Seconded by:Doug Kennedy

    THAT the “Repeal By-law No. 2018 - 049 - Affordable Car and Truck Rentals Goderich Inc. (2018) Encroachment Agreement By-law” be deemed to be read a first, second and third time, finally passed and numbered as By-law No. 2020 - 021.

    Carried.
  • Resolution #02/19/20 - 03
    Moved by:Laura Haight
    Seconded by:Doug Kennedy

    THAT the “Sovie and Leitch (1769 Bruce Saugeen Townline) Site Plan Agreement By-law” be deemed to be read a first, second and third time, finally passed and numbered as By-law No. 2020 - 022.

    Carried.
  • Resolution #02/19/20 - 04
    Moved by:Gerry Glover
    Seconded by:Laura Haight

    THAT the “Consolidated Corporate Human Resources Policies” be deemed to be read a first, second and third time, finally passed and numbered as By-law No. 2020 - 023.

    Carried.
  • Resolution #02/19/20 - 05
    Moved by:Doug Kennedy
    Seconded by:Bill Stewart

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

    Carried.

Councillor Glover left the meeting at 5:22 p.m. during Committee of the Whole. 

  • Consent Agenda

    Resolution #02/19/20 - 06
    Moved by:Bill Stewart
    Seconded by:Marie Wilson

    THAT Council approve the recommendations contained in the consent agenda dated Wednesday, February 19, 2020 and direct staff to proceed with all necessary administrative actions.

    Carried.
  • Delegation of Powers and Duties (Tax Extension Agreements) By-law

    Resolution #02/19/20 - 07
    Moved by:Maureen Couture
    Seconded by:Randy Roppel

    THAT the “Delegation of Powers and Duties (Tax Extension Agreements) By-law” be deemed to be read a first, second and third time, finally passed and numbered as By-law No. 2020 - 024.

    Carried.
  • Compliance with Ontario Regulation 284/09

    Resolution #02/19/20 - 08
    Moved by:Bill Stewart
    Seconded by:Laura Haight

    THAT Council adopt the compliance report for expenses excluded from the 2020 budget outlined in report TRE 2020-28 as a requirement of Ontario Regulation 284/09 passed under the Municipal Act, 2001.

    Carried.
  • Paddy Walker Heritage Society

    Resolution #02/19/20 - 09
    Moved by:Bill Stewart
    Seconded by:Dave Cuyler

    WHEREAS the Paddy Walker Heritage Society is submitting an application for a Rural Economic Development Grant for an extensive rehabilitation of the siding and windows of the Walker House, as well as an upgrade to the heating/cooling system; 

    NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Council of the Corporation of the Municipality of Kincardine support the aforementioned grant application and provide a letter of support.

    Carried.
  • Resolution #02/19/20 - 10
    Moved by:Laura Haight
    Seconded by:Bill Stewart

    THAT Council move into closed meeting for the purpose of considering litigation or potential litigation, including matter before administrative tribunals (Appeal to Local Planning Appeal Tribunal re: By-law No. 2019 - 021), and personal matters about an identifiable individual, including municipal or local board employees (Fire Department), pursuant to Section 239 (2) of the Municipal Act, 2001, as amended;

    AND FURTHER THAT Council return to regular open meeting upon completion.

    Carried.

Councillor Kennedy left the meeting at 6:40 p.m. during closed session. 

Mayor Eadie reported that a closed meeting had been held with Appeal to Local Planning Appeal Tribunal re: By-law No. 2019 - 021 and Fire Department matter being considered.  There was no direction to Staff in closed on the Appeal to Local Planning Appeal Tribunal re: By-law No. 2019 - 021 matter.  Staff were directed to place a by-law before Council as Matters Arising from the Closed Meeting on the Fire Department matter.

  • Resolution #02/19/20 - 11
    Moved by:Marie Wilson
    Seconded by:Randy Roppel

    That the "Kevin McNeilly Fire Chief Appointment By-law" be deemed to be read a first, second and third time, finally passed and numbered as By-law No. 2020 - 025.

    Carried.
  • Resolution #02/19/20 - 12
    Moved by:Laura Haight
    Seconded by:Bill Stewart

    THAT the By-law to confirm the proceedings of the Council of The Corporation of the Municipality of Kincardine of Wednesday, February 19, 2020 be deemed to be read a first, second and third time, finally passed and numbered as By-law No. 2020 - 026.

    Carried.
  • Resolution #02/19/20 - 13
    Moved by:Bill Stewart
    Seconded by:Marie Wilson

    THAT this Council adjourn at 6:46 p.m.

    Carried.