Council Meeting

THAT the minutes of the Council meetings held on February 26, 2021 (Special), March 1, 2021 and March 8, 2021 (Council and Public Meeting) be adopted as printed.

THAT the “2021 Taxation By-law” be deemed to be read a first, second and third time, finally passed and numbered as By-law No. 2021 - 037.

THAT the "791 Princes Street Heritage Designation Amendment By-law" be deemed to be read a first, second and third time, finally passed and numbered as By-law No. 2021 - 038.

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

THAT Council approve the recommendations contained in the consent agenda dated Monday, March 15, 2021 and direct staff to proceed with all necessary administrative actions.

That Council begin meetings of Council and Committees of Council with the following land acknowledgment statement Our Municipality is situated on lands deeply connected to Indigenous peoples who have historically lived, and who currently live, in this territory. As a public institution, we are committed to learning about the experiences of Indigenous peoples, and what impact the decisions of Council have on their wellbeing and way of life. AND FURTHER THAT Staff be directed to investigate the Canadian Council for Aboriginal Business’s Progressive Aboriginal Relations Program and their 15 Point Checklist to focus on the foundational framework building, awareness, corporate culture necessary to build relationships with communities of interest.

THAT the Council of the Municipality of Kincardine accept the survey results as presented in Economic Development- 2021-01; AND FURTHER THAT Council confirms the resolution made September 21, 2020 - Resolution #09/21/20 – 07 with the following amendment; THAT Queen Street be closed from North of Durham Market Street North to Durham Street, from Friday 5PM to Sunday 9PM, commencing June 25th weekly through September 5th, 2021; AND FURTHER THAT Council direct Staff to work with the Accessibility Advisory Committee to mitigate accessibility concerns and work with other stakeholders on mitigation items. Yes (6) Bill Stewart, Dorne Fitzsimmons, Gerry Glover, Maureen Couture, Randy Roppel, and Anne Eadie No (1) Dave Cuyler

THAT the “Maple Street Reconstruction (Omega Contractors Inc.) Tender Acceptance By-law” be deemed to be read a first, second and third time, finally passed and numbered as By-law No. 2021 - 041.

THAT Council move into closed meeting for the purpose of considering personal matters about an identifiable individual, including municipal or local board employees (Organizational Review), pursuant to Section 239 (2) of the Municipal Act, 2001 , as amended; 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 Monday, March 15, 2021 be deemed to be read a first, second and third time, finally passed and numbered as By-law No. 2021 - 042.

THAT this Council adjourn at 6:49 p.m.