Council Meeting

That the minutes of the Council meetings held on November 12, 2025 be adopted as printed.

That Kincardine Council holds a Public Meeting under Section 7(6) of the Building Code Act for the implementation of changes to the building rates and fees administered for the enforcement of the Ontario Building Code and Building Code Act.

That Council approve the building permit fees as presented, and an amendment to the Fees and Charges By-law will be presented at a future meeting.

That Council accept the Engineer’s Report as provided through RJ Burnside Associates in reference to Municipal Drain 22 and refers to the by-law section of the agenda and provisionally adopt the by-law to be read (first and second reading only); and That Mayor Craig, Councillor Steinhoff-Gray, and Councillor Hinchberger be appointed as members of the Court of Revision for Municipal Drain 22; and Further that Councillor Steinhoff-Gray be appointed as Chairperson of the Court of Revision for Municipal Drain 22.

That Council accepts the Petition for Drainage Works to provide legal Outlet for Lots 21-24 Concession 5,6,7 and 8 (former Township of Bruce) filed under Section 4 (1) of the Drainage Act, R.S.O 1990, c.D. 17 for a new municipal drain; and further That Council direct staff to proceed with the required notices under Section 5 of the Drainage Act; and further That Council appoint GEI Consultants to prepare a report for the construction of a new municipal drain based on the petitions received from the Owners.

That Council direct Staff to provide a Report that would outline the limitations in the year end forecast, and actions and costs that would be required to close those gaps.

That the Council of the Municipality of Kincardine direct staff to proceed with preparing the Encroachment Agreement for 169 B Lake Street and that the Agreement be considered at a future meeting of Council.

That for the purpose of obtaining a permit from the Saugeen Valley Conservation Authority, the Municipality of Kincardine provides written permission to property owners along Inverhuron Beach for proposed sand movement; and That, if sand is to be moved/spread onto municipal property, the municipality provides written permission for machinery/equipment site access.

That Council accepts the proposed revisions to the Memorandum of Understanding from the Nuclear Advisory Ad-hoc Committee; and Further that Council endorse the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between the County of Bruce, Town of Saugeen Shores and Municipality of Kincardine for the Bruce C project, as amended; and That Council authorize the Mayor and Clerk to sign the amended MOU on behalf of the Municipality.

That Council supports out of province travel, as per policy GG. 1.4., for the Director of Infrastructure to attend the Canadian Association of Road Safety Professionals (CARSP) 2026 Conference in Halifax, Nova Scotia from June 14-17, 2026.

That the “Municipal Drain #22 By-law” be deemed to be read a first and second time and numbered as By-law No. 2026 - 144

That the “Council Committee Appointment Amendment (10) By-law” be deemed to be read a first, second and third time, finally passed and numbered as By-law No. 2025 - 145.

That the “2026 Rates and Fee Amendment (1) By-law” be deemed to be read a first, second and third time, finally passed and numbered as By-law No. 2025 - 147.

That the “SMART Agreement By-law” be deemed to be read a first, second and third time, finally passed and numbered as By-law No. 2025 - 148.

That the “Kimberly Wingrove Interim CAO Appointment By-law” be deemed to be read a first, second and third time, finally passed and numbered as By-law No. 2026 - 149.

That the “456 Russel Street (Collins) Trail Agreement (2025)” be deemed to be read a first, second and third time, finally passed and numbered as By-law No. 2025 - 150.

That the “Bruce C Nuclear Project Memorandum of Understanding (2025) By-law” be deemed to be read a first, second and third time, finally passed and numbered as By-law No. 2025 - 151.

That Council of the Municipality of Kincardine support the Town of Kingsville's opposition to consolidation of Conservation Authorities.

That Council approve the recommendations contained in the consent agenda dated November 26, 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 November 12, 2025; 2) Advice that is subject to solicitor-client privilege, including communications necessary for that purpose (WE Thompson Lease); 3) Advice that is subject to solicitor-client privilege, including communications necessary for that purpose (Ontario Land Tribunal-25-000403); 4) A proposed or pending acquisition or disposition of land by the Municipality or Local Board (Bervie Street Property).; 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 November 26, 2025 be deemed to be read a first, second and third time, finally passed and numbered as By-law No. 2025 - 152.

That this Regular Council Meeting adjourns at 8:39 p.m.