Planning Corporate Services Meeting

THAT Council move into Public Meeting to hear a proposed zoning amendment and to receive public input on the election process for the Deputy Mayor position of Council.

WHEREAS on July 5, 2021 Council passed resolution #07/05/21 - 16 approving a $10,000 fund to be utilized to purchase gift certificates to support Saugeen First Nation during their declared emergency; AND WHEREAS the Municipality has already provided $5,000 of this sum to the Saugeen First Nation; AND WHEREAS Councillor Stewart, prior to the passing of resolution #07/05/21-16 on July 3, 2021 purchased $1000 worth of gift cards and submitted same as an expense reimbursement; AND WHEREAS the Municipality of Kincardine’s policies do not permit a member of Council to make purchases on behalf of the Municipality excepting those outlined in GG.1.9 Council Remuneration Policy; AND WHEREAS the purchase did not meet the criteria established in Council’s policies; NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council provide an exemption to the Municipality’s Purchasing and Procurement Policy GG.2.17 Section 3.1 and to the Council Remuneration Policy Section C 5. to permit Councillor Stewart to be reimbursed for $1000 worth of assorted gift cards, leaving a balance of $4,000 remaining from the approved fund.

THAT the “O.P.P. Enforcement of By-laws Agreement By-law” be deemed to be read a first, second and third time, finally passed and numbered as By-law No. 2021 - 139.

THAT the “Municipality of Kincardine Tree By-law” be deemed to be read a first, second and third time, finally passed and numbered as By-law No. 2021 - 140.

THAT Council move into Committee of the Whole and upon completion return to Council.

THAT the Council of the Municipality of Kincardine hereby authorize an exemption to Section 3.0 of By-law No. 2003 - 136 to permit a ground sign at the entrance of the residential property located at 529 Gary Street as per Report Building 2021-05.

THAT the Council of the Municipality of Kincardine hereby authorize an exemption to Section 4.1 and 4.1(i) of By-law No. 2003-136 to permit 2 additional fascia signs at the property located at 898 Queen Street as per Report Building 2021 – 06.

THAT Council begin meetings of Council and Committees of Council with the revised Land Acknowledgement Statement: We would like to begin by acknowledging that we are meeting on the traditional lands and treaty territory of the Saugeen Ojibway Nation, which includes the Chippewas of Nawash Unceded First Nation and the Chippewas of Saugeen First Nation whose ancestors were the first to inhabit, care for and live on this land. We recognize and deeply appreciate the contributions that Indigenous Peoples have made, both in caring for this land and shaping and strengthening this community, our province, and our country. As a public service organization, we are dedicated to learning and acknowledging Indigenous history and culture and are committed to actions that move us towards a journey of truth, healing and reconciliation with the Saugeen Ojibway Nation (SON), the Métis Nation of Ontario (MNO) and the Historic Saugeen Métis (HSM). AND FURTHER THAT Staff, Council and Committees of Council attend training sessions on the history of the land from a First Nations, Métis and Inuit perspective.

THAT Council move into closed meeting for the purpose of considering personal matters about an identifiable individual, including municipal or local board employees (IDEA Committee) and a position, plan, procedure, criteria or instruction to be applied to any negotiations

THAT the “Consolidated Committee Appointment (2019) Amendment (13) By-law” be deemed to be read a first, second and third time, finally passed and numbered as By-law No. 2021 - 141.

THAT Councillor Andrea Clarke be appointed to the Inclusion, Diversity, Equity and Access Committee as the Council representative.

THAT the By-law to confirm the proceedings of the Council of The Corporation of the Municipality of Kincardine of Monday, August 9, 2021 be deemed to be read a first, second and third time, finally passed and numbered as By-law No. 2021 - 142.

THAT this Council adjourn at 8:59 p.m.