Council Meeting

That the minutes of the Council meetings held on June 3, 2026 and June 10, 2026 be adopted as printed.

That Council approve Zoning By-law Amendment Z-2026-014 by Agnes and Gordon Brindley and the necessary by-law be forwarded to Council for adoption.

That Council approve Zoning By-law Amendment Z-2023-023 by Breymark Homes and the necessary by-law be forwarded to Council for adoption.

That Council request that the County of Bruce Approval Authority approve Draft Plan of Subdivision S-2025-003 by Bogdanovic Developments Inc. in accordance with the Draft Plan and Conditions of Draft Approval attached; That Council adopt Local Official Plan Amendment L-2025-008 and the necessary by-law be forwarded to Bruce County for approval; and That Council approve Zoning By-law Amendment Z-2025-020 as attached and the necessary by-law be forwarded to Council for adoption. Yes (4) Beth Blackwell, Kenneth Craig, Mike Hinchberger, and Rory Cavanagh No (4) Bill Stewart, Stellina Williams, Jennifer Prenger, and Amanda Steinhoff-Gray

That Council award Contract No. RFT ES 2026-9500-2 – Kincardine Water Treatment Plant Capacity Upgrades Project to Baseline Constructors Inc. in the amount of $11,768,544 inclusive of non-refundable HST, contingency and allowances; Further that Council approve a budget amendment for Project 9500 – Bruce Power Water Supply/Kincardine Water Treatment Plant Upgrades in the amount of $2,762,495 to fund the cost overage for the Municipality's share of project costs exceeding the approved Capital Budget; and Further that $2,079,539 of the overage be funded from the Water Reserve Fund 68, and $682,957 of the overage funded temporarily from the Buy-In Contribution. Yes (3) Kenneth Craig, Mike Hinchberger, and Rory Cavanagh No (1) Bill Stewart Conflict (4) Stellina Williams, Beth Blackwell, Jennifer Prenger, and Amanda Steinhoff-Gray

That Council award Contract No. ES-2026-9500-1 – In-Line Booster Pump Station and Watermain Extension to Birnam Excavating Ltd. in the amount of $4,646,619.12 including non-refundable HST; and Further that Council approve a budget amendment to Project 9500 (Bruce Power Water Supply Project) to include the In-Line Booster Pump Station and Watermain Extension Project in the amount of $4,646,619.12, fully funded by Bruce Power in accordance with the Bruce Power Water Services Agreement.

That Council amend the 2026 budget to include the purchase of a specialized loader bucket attachment in the amount of $48,000, funded from the Lifecycle Reserve Fund.

That Council direct staff to issue an Expression of Interest (EOI) seeking potential partnerships, operational support, management services, or volunteer involvement opportunities related to the Kincardine Municipal Airport; and Further that staff report back to Council with the results and recommendations for next steps.

That Council approve the conversion of Policy PR 3.1 – Municipal Tree Procedure into an internal administrative procedure; And that Policy PR 3.1 – Municipal Tree Procedure be repealed; And that the minor amendments to By-law No. 2024-071 (Tree Canopy and Natural Vegetation Policy), as outlined in Appendix A, be approved to enhance alignment with municipal operational practices.

That Resolution 06/24/26-10 be

That Council approve the 2026 Community Improvement Plan (CIP) Intake 1 funding allocations as outlined in Attachment A to Staff Report Economic Development 2026 04, including full funding of eligible requests under Intake 1 for Lake Huron Home in the amount of $17,500 and Huron Shores Orthodontics in the amount of $10,000, and Beefway Inc. in the amount of $35,000 based on strong alignment with program objectives, project readiness, and demonstrated community benefit; and Further that Council authorize staff to enter into funding agreements with the approved recipients in accordance with the Municipality of Kincardine Community Improvement Plan and all approved program requirements.

That Council supports the submission of the Canadian Association of Nuclear Host Communities (CANHC) on the Canada Getting Major Projects Built regulatory reform discussion paper; and Further that Council direct staff to submit the letter to the Government of Canada on behalf of the Municipality that endorses CANHC’s submission.

That Council direct staff to work with the purchaser and realtors to amend the Purchase and Sale Agreement for the surplus property at 543 Bervie Side Road, to extend the expiration of the Agreement from June 30, 2026 to a date agreeable to the purchaser but no later than September 30, 2026. That Staff bring back a by-law on a future agenda to create the block of land as a separate parcel enabling the purchase and sale to be executed, and a further report to amend the Purchase and Sale Agreement with the updated legal description once the Reference Plan has been assigned by the Land Registry Office.

Whereas amendments to the Ontario Heritage Act under the More Homes Built Faster Act, 2022 introduced timelines requiring municipalities to issue Notices of Intention to Designate for properties listed on municipal heritage registers as of December 31, 2022, originally requiring action by January 1, 2025; and Whereas the Province subsequently amended the legislation through the Homeowner Protection Act, 2024 to extend the deadline to January 1, 2027 in response to concerns raised by municipalities and heritage stakeholders; and Whereas the Municipality of Kincardine currently has 155 properties listed on the Municipal Heritage Register; and Whereas municipalities require sufficient time and resources to undertake research, documentation, consultation, and evaluation to determine whether listed properties warrant designation under the Ontario Heritage Act; and Whereas the removal of listed properties from municipal heritage registers if the prescribed timelines are not met may place cultural heritage resources at increased risk of demolition or irreversible alteration before municipalities have the opportunity to properly evaluate their cultural heritage value or interest; and Whereas many municipalities do not have dedicated heritage planning staff and must rely on volunteer Heritage Advisory Committee members or external heritage consultants to undertake property evaluations, which can result in additional financial and administrative pressures; and Whereas municipalities ac

That the following By-laws are hereby read a first, second and third time, and finally passed this 24th day of June, 2026: 1. Amend Zoning By-law (Brindley) By-law 2026 - 072 2. Amend Zoning By-law (Breymark Homes Ltd.) By-law 2026 - 073

That the following By-laws are hereby read a first, second and third time, and finally passed this 24th day of June, 2026: 1. Award the KWTP Upgrades Tender (ES-2026-9500-2) By-law 2026 - 074 2. Award In-Line Booster Pump Station and Watermain Extension Bruce Power Tender (ES-2026-9500-1) By-law 2026 - 075 Yes (3) Kenneth Craig, Mike Hinchberger, and Rory Cavanagh No (1) Bill Stewart Conflict (4) Stellina Williams, Beth Blackwell, Jennifer Prenger, and Amanda Steinhoff-Gray

That Council approve the recommendations contained in the consent agenda dated June 24, 2026 and direct staff to proceed with all necessary administrative actions.

That the automatic hour of adjournment be extended to 9:00 p.m.

That the By-law to confirm the proceedings of the Council of The Corporation of the Municipality of Kincardine of June 24th, 2026 be deemed to be read a first, second and third time, finally passed and numbered as By-law No. 2026 - 76.

That this Regular Council Meeting adjourns at 8:58 p.m.