Committee of the Whole

THAT the minutes of the C O W meeting held on May 9, 2022 be adopted as printed.

THAT Committee of the Whole recommend that Council receive the plans for use of funds proposed for the Fire Services Training Facility; ​ AND FURTHER THAT Council approve the project to proceed as outlined in Report Emergency Services-2022-02;​ AND FURTHER THAT this be considered as a Matters Arising.​

THAT Committee of the Whole recommend that Council at the June 6, 2022 meeting approve that the Kincardine Marina Launch Ramp usage be a “Pay to Use” system as a pilot program for 2022 as outlined in Report Parks & Facilities-2022-05

THAT Committee of the Whole recommend that $50.00 (+ HST) per season, or $10.00 (+HST) per day be the standard fee to use the launch ramp; ​ AND FURTHER THAT the Clerk put forward a By-law at the June 6, 2022, meeting to amend the Rates and Fees By-law 2021-165 to reflect these new fees. ​

THAT Committee of the Whole recommend the Clerk put forward a By-law at the June 6, 2022 meeting to amend the Kincardine Yacht Club Agreement By-law No. 2010-33, Schedule “B” to support a “Pay per Use” system.​

THAT Committee of the Whole recommend that Council at the June 6, 2022 meeting waive the Pay per Use Fees during the Fishing Derby, so that the launch remains free for all users during the Derby. ​

THAT Committee of the Whole recommend that Council put a motion on the June 6, 2022 meeting to allocate the revenue collected from the “Pay per Use” Launch Ramp usage fee to the Marina Budget. ​

THAT Committee of the Whole recommend that the Clerk put a By-law to enter into an agreement with the Lake Huron Fishing Club to operate the fishing docks on the Penetangore River on the June 6, 2022, meeting agenda as per Report Parks & Facilities-2022-07.​

THAT Committee of the Whole recommend that the Clerk put a motion on the June 6, 2022 meeting to compensate the Lake Huron Fishing Club due to the closure of Rotary Park as outlined in Report Parks & Facilities-2022-06; ​ AND FURTHER THAT the compensation be financed from the Municipal Sewer Reserve Fund 67. ​

THAT Committee of the Whole recommend that Council rescind resolution #10/04/21-10; ​ AND THAT Council grant approval of the encroachment agreements for 203 & 209 Birchwood Avenue and direct staff to prepare the relevant agreements; ​ AND FURTHER THAT Council authorize the Mayor and CAO to sign all related documentation; ​ AND FURTHER THAT this be considered as a Matters Arising. ​ Yes (8) Maureen Couture, Dave Cuyler, Gerry Glover, Laura Haight, Doug Kennedy, Randy Roppel, Dorne Fitzsimmons, and Andrea Clarke No (1) Bill Stewart

THAT Committee of the Whole recommend THAT Council approve the Gelato Shoppe as a Refreshment Vehicle for the 2022 season as per the application;​ AND FURTHER THAT any future applications by any applicant for a seacan/storage container to be used as a refreshment vehicle, including the Gelato Shoppe, be required to secure the seacan/storage container to an appropriate chassis for which the said seacan/container was intended and further that this be a requirement on a permanent basis to ensure alignment with the definition of a vehicle per the Refreshment Vehicle By-law No. 2019-008; ​ AND FURTHER THAT this be considered as a Matters Arising. ​ Yes (8) Maureen Couture, Dave Cuyler, Gerry Glover, Laura Haight, Doug Kennedy, Randy Roppel, Bill Stewart, and Andrea Clarke No (1) Dorne Fitzsimmons

THAT Committee of the Whole recommend that Council pass a bylaw to enter into a Development Agreement with Steven and Susan Otterman (Owners) PLAN 3R 10535; PART OF PARK LOT 1 NORTH OF JOHN STREET, PLAN OF INVERHURON (formerly 52 John St.) Township of Bruce, Municipality of Kincardine, County of Bruce; ​ AND FURTHER THAT Council authorize the Mayor and Chief Administrative Officer to execute all required documentation of behalf of the Municipality; ​ AND FURTHER THAT this be considered as a Matters Arising. ​

THAT Committee of the Whole recommend that Council approve the Right To Disconnect Policy as presented in Report Human Resources-2022-06; ​ AND FURTHER THAT this be considered as a Matters Arising . ​

THAT Committee of the Whole recommend that Council direct Staff to provide up to $10,000 financial support for a pilot project that will support the Kincardine Hospital emergency room by increasing the pool of available physicians to work shifts as outlined in Report Strategic Initiatives 2022-06;​ AND FURTHER THAT Council put a motion on the June 6, 2022 meeting to approve a budget amendment to add this program to the 2022 operating budget with funding from the Healthcare Reserve Fund #66.​

THAT this COW adjourn at 6:42 p.m.