Taken from the roll call in the town’s own minutes. The minutes record who was not there and almost never why.
What was decided (16 motions)
15 carried, 1 recorded otherwise. Every motion below is printed as the minutes print it.
That Council approve the following amendment to the agenda: 1. 9. Closed Session: Amend the resolution to include 5) A proposed or pending acquisition or disposition of land by the Municipality (Block 14 Birchwood Ave.). 2. Add in Closed Session Agenda Item 4.4 - Block 14 Birchwood Ave.
Moved by Beth Blackwell, seconded by Bill Stewart
Carried
That Council defer Zoning By-law Amendment Application Z-2024-044 by Brad and Tessa Walden to the December 3, 2025 planning meeting to receive additional information from SVCA.
Moved by Jennifer Prenger, seconded by Mike Hinchberger
Carried
That Council approve the Zoning By-law Amendment Applications Z-2025-048 and Z-2025-049 by John & Nancy Cruickshank and the necessary By-law be passed by Council.
Moved by Mike Hinchberger, seconded by Andrea Clarke
Carried
That the motion be referred to Staff to amend the draft by-law for the inclusion of at least a two tier system.
Moved by Mike Hinchberger, seconded by Beth Blackwell
Carried
That Council approve a 2025 budget amendment for the downtown speaker system in the amount of $29,205 to address the operational issues of the downtown speaker system; and That this project be funded from the Contingency Reserve.
Moved by Beth Blackwell, seconded by Stellina Williams
Carried
That Council approve the contract extension with Bruce Area Solid Waste Recycling commencing January 1st, 2026, with an expiration of December 31st, 2026.
Moved by Beth Blackwell, seconded by Mike Hinchberger
Carried
That Council of the Municipality of Kincardine direct staff to proceed with preparing and executing an Encroachment Agreement between the Municipality and the property owner of 129 Lake Street and 64 Victoria Street, Inverhuron.
Moved by Bill Stewart, seconded by Mike Hinchberger
Carried
That Council declare the unopened road allowance located at Craig Drive and Dawson Drive, Roll # 410821000412399 described on R-Plan 3R-4483, as surplus to the needs of the municipality for the purposes of disposal as per report CAO General-2025-21.
Moved by Mike Hinchberger, seconded by Beth Blackwell
Carried
That the properties on Inverhuron Lots 2, 3 & 4 Albert W, Roll # 410826000412102 be declared surplus to the needs to the municipality; and That Council direct Staff to commence the process of disposal per Policy ADMIN.03 “Sale and Disposition of Land Policy".
Moved by Mike Hinchberger, seconded by Stellina Williams
Defeated
That the “Appointment By-law Enforcement Officers (Municipal Support Services Inc.) 2025 By-law” be deemed to be read a first, second and third time, finally passed and numbered as By-law No. 2025 - 137.
Moved by Bill Stewart, seconded by Andrea Clarke
Carried
That the “CAO Hiring Committee Terms of Reference (2025) By-law” be deemed to be read a first, second and third time, finally passed and numbered as By-law No. 2025 - 138.
Moved by Bill Stewart, seconded by Mike Hinchberger
Carried
That the following By-laws are hereby read a first, second and third time, and finally passed this 12th day of November, 2025: 1. Amend Zoning By-law 2025 – 052 – 2558 Highway 21 (Cruickshank) By-law 2025 - 139; 2. BASWR Agreement Amendment (2) By-law 2025 - 140; and 3. Municipal Solicitor, Engineer and/or Consultants Contact Policy By-law 2025 - 141.
Moved by Bill Stewart, seconded by Mike Hinchberger
Carried
That Council approve the recommendations contained in the consent agenda dated November 12, 2025 and direct staff to proceed with all necessary administrative actions.
Moved by Beth Blackwell, seconded by Andrea Clarke
Carried
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 October 8, 2025, October 22, 2025 and November 5, 2025; 2) A position, plan, procedure, criteria or instruction to be applied to any negotiations
Moved by Jennifer Prenger, seconded by Bill Stewart
Carried
That the “Dr. Reeves Physician Agreement Amendment (1) By-law” be deemed to be read a first, second and third time, finally passed and numbered as By-law No. 2025 - 142.
Moved by Mike Hinchberger, seconded by Stellina Williams
Carried
That the By-law to confirm the proceedings of the Council of The Corporation of the Municipality of Kincardine of November 12, 2025 be deemed to be read a first, second and third time, finally passed and numbered as By-law No. 2025 - 143.
Moved by Mike Hinchberger, seconded by Stellina Williams