Taken from the roll call in the town’s own minutes. The minutes record who was not there and almost never why.
What was decided (18 motions)
17 carried, 1 recorded otherwise. Every motion below is printed as the minutes print it.
That the minutes of the Council meeting held on September 13, 2023 be adopted as printed.
Moved by Doug Kennedy, seconded by Bill Stewart
Carried
That Zoning By-law Amendment Z-2022-134 for lands described as 541 Concession 2, being CON 2 PT LOT 22 RP 3R535 PT; PART 1 Municipality of Kincardine (Bruce Township) to permit an Additional Dwelling Unit (ADU) within the existing main dwelling be approved; and That the detached additional dwelling unit (ADU) not be approved for the following reasons: 1) Does not meet the Minimum Distance Separation (MDS I) requirement, 2) Could potentially impact livestock operations on the adjacent farm property, and 3) Does not conform to the Bruce County Official Plan. And that the by-law be adopted.
Moved by Rory Cavanagh, seconded by Mike Hinchberger
Carried
That Council receive the 2024 Budget Plan Report for information; and Further that Council approve the 2024 wage increase using the 12-month July CPI of 3.3% as per Compensation & Benefits Policy HR.03 and the 2024 budget be drafted to incorporate this economic increase accordingly.
Moved by Bill Stewart, seconded by Beth Blackwell
Carried
That Council accept the recommendation to award a contract to UKG with a total value of $211,850.00 for a time and attendance and payroll system.
Moved by Doug Kennedy, seconded by Beth Blackwell
Carried
That Council adopts the draft Council Remuneration and Expense Policy as presented; and Further that once the new policy is adopted, Council repeals the former policy GG.1.9 Remuneration, Council & Others
Moved by Mike Hinchberger, seconded by Beth Blackwell
Carried
That Staff be directed to bring back a report and terms of reference for the Strategic Plan Ad-Hoc Committee.
Moved by Rory Cavanagh, seconded by Mike Hinchberger
Carried
That Council approve the Saugeen Valley Conservation Authority’s Draft Cost Apportioning Agreement with the Municipality of Kincardine for Category 3 programs and services as per Report CAO General-2023-21.
Moved by Jennifer Prenger, seconded by Bill Stewart
Carried
That the Council of the Municipality of Kincardine pass a by-law to adopt the 2023 Draft Municipality of Kincardine Emergency Response Plan as presented .
Moved by Rory Cavanagh, seconded by Andrea Clarke
Carried
Whereas S.357 and S.358 of the Municipal Act provides a process for property owners to apply for a cancellation, reduction and refund of taxes under specific circumstances including but not limited to a change in the use of a property, demolition or fire, the property being substantially unusable for a period of at least 3 months or a gross and manifest error in the preparation of the assessment roll; and Whereas in the opinion of staff, the 8 write-offs (Appeal No. 2023-01 to 2023-05, and 2023-07 to 2023-09) meet the criteria set out in the Municipal Act; and Whereas the total of the applications amount to $10,034.17, with the municipal share being $5,691.12; now therefore be it Resolved that Council approve the applications as provided.
Moved by Bill Stewart, seconded by Beth Blackwell
Carried
That the “By-law Enforcement (James Special Services Inc.) Amendment (1) By-law” be deemed to be read a first, second and third time, finally passed and numbered as By-law No. 2023 - 157.
Moved by Mike Hinchberger, seconded by Rory Cavanagh
Carried
That the “Merlin Simex Professional Counseling Associates Agreement (2023) By-law” be deemed to be read a first, second and third time, finally passed and numbered as By-law No. 2023 - 158.
Moved by Bill Stewart, seconded by Mike Hinchberger
Carried
That the following By-laws are hereby read a first, second and third time and finally passed this 27th day of September, 2023: 1. Award Tender #TF2023-01 By-law 2023 - 160. 2. Council Remuneration and Expense Policy By-law 2023 - 161. 3. Saugeen Valley Conservation Authority Agreement (2023) By-law 2023 - 162; and 4. Emergency Response Plan (2023) By-law 2023 - 163.
Moved by Jennifer Prenger, seconded by Andrea Clarke
Carried
That the “ Amendment to Zoning By-law 2003 25, [541 Concession 2, Bruce Township (Gamble)] By-law ” be deemed to be read a first, second and third time, finally passed and numbered as By-law No. 2023 - 159.
Moved by Jennifer Prenger, seconded by Andrea Clarke
Carried
That Council approve an amendment to the agenda to allow a delegation be added to speak to the Tessa Gerlin - Tidman Subdivision Correspondence.
Moved by Bill Stewart, seconded by Andrea Clarke
Defeated
That Council approve the recommendations contained in the consent agenda dated September 27, 2023 and direct staff to proceed with all necessary administrative actions.
Moved by Bill Stewart, seconded by Andrea Clarke
Carried
That Council move into closed meeting pursuant to Section 239 (2) of the Municipal Act, 2001 , as amended for: 1. Approve Closed Session Minutes dated August 14, 2023; and 2. The purpose of considering labour relations or employee negotiations (Fire Department Negotiations); and 3. The purpose of considering a position, plan, procedure, criteria or instruction to be applied to any negotiations
Moved by Rory Cavanagh, seconded by Bill Stewart
Carried
That the By-law to confirm the proceedings of the Council of The Corporation of the Municipality of Kincardine of September 27, 2023 be deemed to be read a first, second and third time, finally passed and numbered as By-law No. 2023 - 164.