Council Meeting

That the minutes of the Council meetings held on January 22, 2025 and January 27, 2025 be adopted as printed.

That Council direct Staff to work with Saugeen Mobility & Regional Transport (SMART) to draft an agreement for a trial of enhanced accessible transportation services in the Municipality of Kincardine as outlined in Option #1 of the proposal submitted by SMART on November 27th, 2024, for Council’s approval; and That Council allocate $200,000 in the 2025 Operating Budget to fund the trial, with $40,000 to fund operating costs through addition to the tax levy, and $160,000 to fund the purchase of the 9-passenger van to be funded via a contribution from the Equipment Replacement Reserve Fund into the Operating Budget; and That the agreement referenced above include the considerations outlined in the SMART proposal, as well as confirmation of ownership of the 9-passenger van with the Municipality of Kincardine, and reporting of trial statistics to assist Council in assessing effectiveness going forward.

That Council approve the draft 2025 capital budget as amended at the February 12, 2025 meeting. Yes (3) Andrea Clarke, Kenneth Craig, and Mike Hinchberger No (4) Bill Stewart, Rory Cavanagh, Jennifer Prenger, and Amanda Steinhoff-Gray

That the Council of the Municipality of Kincardine hold a Public Meeting in accordance with 34(12)(a)(ii) of the Planning Act RSO 1990 - Comprehensive Zoning Bylaw for the Municipality of Kincardine.

That Council discontinue the curbside collection of recyclable materials from ineligible sources through municipal funding effective January 1, 2026; and That Council endorse the investigation of a new municipal program to provide the option for non-eligible properties to drop off recycling at the arrangements at the Waste Management Site in Armow; and further That staff will collect information to bring forward to a future Council meeting for considerations related to licensing, costing, hours of service at the waste management site, dedicated recycling times, and any other findings brought forward from data collected through surveys and information sessions to best support all non-eligible properties; and further That staff be directed to communicate the changes as a result of Ontario’s Blue Box Program transitioning to a new Extended Producer Responsibility model in accordance with the provincial Blue Box Regulation. Yes (6) Andrea Clarke, Kenneth Craig, Mike Hinchberger, Rory Cavanagh, Jennifer Prenger, and Amanda Steinhoff-Gray No (1) Bill Stewart

That Council receive report Environmental Services-2025-06 and the presentation from Hemson Consultants pertaining to the updated Water and Wastewater Financial Plans for information; and further That Council consider passage of a By-law for acceptance of these plans at its regular meeting on March 12 th , 2025.

That Council endorse both the Municipality of Kincardine Drinking Water Quality Management System Operational Plan Revision 12 December 2024, and the Quality Management System Policy Revision 3 May 4, 2022.

That Council award the Sludge Removal project to the highest-ranking bidder conducted through a competitive Request for Proposals process to Bishop Water, in the amount of $535,922.77 for both the Kincardine and Tiverton Lagoon Sites.

That Council amend the Council Committee Appointment By-law appointing the following Council Members: Accessibility Advisory Committee – Andrea Clarke Kincardine BIA – Rory Cavanagh BASWR – Jennifer Prenger Community Investment Grant – Andrea Clarke, Rory Cavanagh, Amanda Steinhoff-Gray Community Safety and Well Being Committee – Beth Blackwell Heritage Kincardine – Beth Blackwell South Bruce OPP Detachment Board – Stellina Williams Legacy Fund – Kenneth Craig Property Standards – Kenneth Craig, Bill Stewart, Stellina Williams Saugeen Mobility and Regional Transit – Mike Hinchberger Saugeen Valley Conservation Authority – Jennifer Prenger, Bill Stewart Westario Power – Mike Hinchberger

That the “Enhanced Nuclear Emergency Preparedness Initiative for Kincardine (2025) By-law” be deemed to be read a first, second and third time, finally passed and numbered as By-law No. 2025 -

That the following By-laws are hereby read a first, second and third time, and finally passed this 12 day of February, 2025: 1. Award the Sludge Removal (ES 2025-01) By-law 2025 - 019 2. Council Committee Appointment (2023) Amendment (8) By-law 2025 - 020.

That Council approve the recommendations contained in the consent agenda dated February 12, 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 January 22, 2025; 2) Personal matters about an identifiable individual, including municipal or Local Board employees, or potential appointees to a Local Board, Ad-Hoc Committee, or other municipally controlled organization (Heritage Kincardine Member); 3) Personal matters about an identifiable individual, including municipal or Local Board employees, or potential appointees to a Local Board, Ad-Hoc Committee, or other municipally controlled organization (Physician Recruitment); 4) Personal matters about an identifiable individual, including municipal or Local Board employees, or potential appointees to a Local Board, Ad-Hoc Committee, or other municipally controlled organization (CAO Evaluation); and Further, that Council return to Regular open meeting upon completion.

That the By-law to confirm the proceedings of the Council of The Corporation of the Municipality of Kincardine of February 12, 2025 be deemed to be read a first, second and third time, finally passed and numbered as By-law No. 2025 - 021.

That this Council Meeting adjourn at 8:18 p.m.