Council Meeting

That the minutes of the Council meeting held on April 9th, 2025 be adopted as printed.

That Council approve the Local Official Plan Amendment L-2025-005 (Kincardine ARU Housekeeping) and the necessary by-law be adopted by Council; and Further that the By-law be forwarded to Bruce County for approval.

That the Council of the Municipality of Kincardine repeals By-law 2003-25 and pass a by-law under Section 34(1) of the Planning Act R.S.O. 1990 to adopt the 2025 Comprehensive Zoning By-law for the Municipality of Kincardine being a by-law to regulate the use of lands and the character, location and use of buildings and structures in the Municipality of Kincardine; and Further that the Council of the Municipality of Kincardine declares by resolution that Section 34(10)(10.0.0.2) of the Planning Act R.S.O. 1990 with regards to the two-year period for any application to amend the Zoning By-law, from the date of adoption, does not apply.

That Staff Report Financial Services-2025-05 U.S. Tariffs Implication on Procurements dated April 23, 2025 be received; That Staff be directed to modify Purchasing and Procurement Policy GG.2.17 and current procurement practices to align procurement thresholds with OQCTA and CFTA thresholds for goods and services; That Staff be directed to promote Canadian purchasing where feasible and allowable within the amended Purchasing Policy through invitational procurement on goods and services up to $133,800; That staff continue to monitor any changes to the tariffs and/or direction from the Federal or Provincial government, and report to Council as necessary; and Further that staff be authorized and directed to do all things necessary to give effect to this Resolution.

That Council authorize the reserve and reserve fund transfers totaling $488,269 for capital cost overages, as summarized in the attached 2024 Summary of Reserve and Reserve Fund Transfers schedule.

That Council repeal By-law 2011-143; and Further that Council amend By-law 2003-136 as detailed within report Operations-2025-07 to ensure compliance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act.

That the Council of the Municipality of Kincardine grant an exemption request from Section 2.17 of Sign By-law 2003-136 for the placement of a backlit fascia sign for “Wild Wing Roadhouse” located at 755 Queen St. Kincardine.

That Council awards the contract for Project 9213 Replacement of Trackless Sidewalk Plow to Work Equipment for the bid price of $227,619.79, including non-refundable HST.

That Council awards the contract for Project 9565 Kincardine Columbarium Expansion to Origins Memorial Inc. in the amount of $117,800 (exclusive of HST).

That Council awards Phase Two of the Water Meter Replacement Program to KTI Utility Services in the amount of $847,842.87.

That Council awards the contract for the Davidson Centre Exterior Ramp Renovation project to Nusens Niche Contracting Services Inc in the amount of $150,496, exclusive of HST.

That Council awards the contract for the Davidson Centre Wall Repairs and Sealing project to Nusens Niche Contracting Services Inc in the amount of $185,494.00, exclusive of HST.

That Council award the contract for the removal of Ash Trees along the Red Trail to Tree Tech Tree and Property Maintenance Specialists Inc in the amount of $130,000 plus HST. Further, that Council funds the cost overage of $12,288 from the Contingency Reserve.

That Council considers approval of Delegation of Powers and Duties Policy ADMIN. 05 at its Wednesday, May 28, 2025, meeting, as drafted or with amendments.

Whereas S357 or S358 of the Municipal Act provides a process for property owners to apply for a cancellation, reduction and refund of taxes under specific circumstances including but not limited to a change in the use of a property, demolition or fire, the property being substantially unusable for a period of at least 3 months or a gross and manifest error in the preparation of the assessment roll; and Whereas in the opinion of staff, the 5 write-offs meet the criteria set out in the Municipal Act; and Whereas the total of the applications amount to $3,847.15, with the municipal share being $2,199.58; now therefore be it Resolved that Council approve the applications as provided.

That the “2025 Taxation By-law” be deemed to be read a first, second and third time, finally passed and numbered as By-law No. 2025 - 050.

That the following By-laws are hereby read a first, second and third time, and finally passed this 23rd day of April, 2025: 1. Comprehensive Zoning By-law 2025 - 052; 2. Repeal the Municipality of Kincardine Sidewalk By-law No. 2011-143 By-law 2025 - 053; 3. Sign By-law Amendment (9) By-law 2025 - 054; 4. Award Trackless Sidewalk Plow (Project 9213) By-law 2025 - 055; 5. Award the Phase Two Water Meter Replacement Program By-law 2025 - 056; 6. Award the Kincardine Columbarium Expansion Contract By-law 2025 - 057; 7. Award the Ball Diamond RFP (CS-2025-02) By-law 2025 - 058; 8. Award the Lighthouse Painting Contract By-law 2025 - 059; 9. Award the DC Exterior Ramp Contract By-law 2025 - 060; 10. Award the Davidson Centre Wall Repair Contract By-law 2025 - 061; 11. Award the Removal Ash Tree Tender By-law 2025 - 062; and 12. OPA #4 to the Municipality of Kincardine Official Plan 2021 (Housekeeping 2025) By-law 2025 - 063

That Council approve the recommendations contained in the consent agenda dated April 23, 2025 and direct staff to proceed with all necessary administrative actions.

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 April 9, 2025; 2) Purpose of considering a trade secret or scientific, technical, commercial, financial or labour relations information, supplied in confidence to the Municipality or Local Board, which if disclosed, could reasonably be expected to prejudice significantly the competitive position or interfere significantly with the contractual or other negotiations of a person, group of persons, or organization (Integrity Commissioner); and Further, that Council return to Regular open meeting upon completion.

That the “Integrity Commissioner Appointment (Aird & Berlis LLP) 2025 By-law” be deemed to be read a first, second and third time, finally passed and numbered as By-law No. 2025 - 064.

That the By-law to confirm the proceedings of the Council of The Corporation of the Municipality of Kincardine of April 23rd, 2025 be deemed to be read a first, second and third time, finally passed and numbered as By-law No. 2025 -

That this Council Meeting adjourn at 7:50 p.m.