Taken from the roll call in the town’s own minutes. The minutes record who was not there and almost never why.
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Councillor Cavanaghin the Closed Session
What was decided (11 motions)
11 carried, 0 recorded otherwise. Every motion below is printed as the minutes print it.
That the minutes of the Council meetings held on January 8, 2025 and January 13, 2025 be adopted as printed.
Moved by Beth Blackwell, seconded by Mike Hinchberger
Carried
That the Council of the Municipality of Kincardine receives the Comprehensive Zoning By-law – Consolidated DRAFT as information for review and public engagement; and Further, that a Public Meeting be held February 12, 2025, in accordance with Section 34(12)(a)(ii) of the Planning Act RSO 1990.
Moved by Stellina Williams, seconded by Andrea Clarke
Carried
That the Council of the Municipality of Kincardine repeal By-law 1999-32 and pass a By-law to enter into an Agreement for Planning Services (Memorandum of Understanding) between the Municipality of Kincardine and The County of Bruce.
Moved by Rory Cavanagh, seconded by Mike Hinchberger
Carried
That Council award the contract for professional facility management services at the W.E. Thompson Building to Weiler’s Cleaning & Restoration Ltd.in the amount of $442,500 over a 5-year term.
Moved by Mike Hinchberger, seconded by Bill Stewart
Carried
That Council review the Council appointments for committees and boards at the February 12, 2025, meeting.
Moved by Andrea Clarke, seconded by Mike Hinchberger
Carried
That the 2025 Community Improvement Plan (CIP) program and funding continue to support downtown beautification; and, That Council direct staff to work with Bruce County Economic Development staff to assist with the implementation and administration of the downtown beautification program through Spruce the Bruce; and Further that Council direct staff to utilize $20,000 from the 2025 CIP proposed budget to continue this program in collaboration with Bruce County’s “Spruce the Bruce” Program.
Moved by Rory Cavanagh, seconded by Beth Blackwell
Carried
That the “Fire Protection Grant By-law” be deemed to be read a first, second and third time, finally passed and numbered as By-law No. 2025 - 113.
Moved by Beth Blackwell, seconded by Mike Hinchberger
Carried
That Council approve the recommendations contained in the consent agenda dated January 22, 2025 and direct staff to proceed with all necessary administrative actions.
Moved by Rory Cavanagh, seconded by Andrea Clarke
Carried
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 January 8, 2025; 2) A position, plan, procedure, criteria or instruction to be applied to any negotiations
Moved by Rory Cavanagh, seconded by Jennifer Prenger
Carried
That the By-law to confirm the proceedings of the Council of The Corporation of the Municipality of Kincardine of January 22nd, 2025 be deemed to be read a first, second and third time, finally passed and numbered as By-law No. 2025 - 016.
Moved by Rory Cavanagh, seconded by Stellina Williams
Carried
That this Council Meeting adjourn at 7:32 p.m.
Moved by Mike Hinchberger, seconded by Andrea Clarke