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 (15 motions)
12 carried, 3 recorded otherwise. Every motion below is printed as the minutes print it.
That Council support a change in scope of the proposed part-time Strategic Initiatives position to that of a Community Development Coordinator with an initial focus on affordable housing, creating a welcoming, inclusive and accessibility community through IDEA initiatives and to provide support as needed to the Manager of Strategic Initiatives for emerging Council Priorities.
Moved by Beth Blackwell, seconded by Andrea Clarke
Carried
That the affordable housing component of the position be removed.
Moved by Mike Hinchberger, seconded by Stellina Williams
Carried
That the motion to defer item I010 Broadway Street Multiuse Path until the 2026 budget be reconsidered.
Moved by Stellina Williams, seconded by Beth Blackwell
Defeated
That Council include $230,000 in the 2025 Capital Budget for the enhanced accessible transportation services in the Municipality of Kincardine, funded from the Community Benefits Reserve Fund; and Further, that there be quarterly updates in the Community Services Report of ridership.
Moved by Andrea Clarke, seconded by Mike Hinchberger
Deferred
That Council support allocating $100,000 from the Development Charges Parks and Recreation Fund, $300,000 for the Kincardine Lion's All Wheel Park with $200,000 from the Development Charges Parks and Recreation Fund and $100,000 from the Contingency Reserve Fund would be a loan with interest, that would be paid back to the Contingency Reserve Fund over a 3 year period.
Moved by Beth Blackwell, seconded by Mike Hinchberger
Carried
That Motion 01/27/25 - 03 be amended to remove $100,000 and replace with Council approve providing the Kincardine Lions Club $300,000 for the Kincardine Lion's All Wheel Park with $200,000 from the Development Charges Parks and Recreation Fund and $100,000 from the Contingency Reserve Fund would be a loan with interest, that would be paid back to the Contingency Reserve Fund over a 3 year period.
Moved by Bill Stewart, seconded by Andrea Clarke
Carried
That the $300,000 contribution for the Kincardine Lion's All Wheel Park be allocated from 2025 budget and project construction in 2026. Yes (6) Andrea Clarke, Stellina Williams, Beth Blackwell, Kenneth Craig, Mike Hinchberger, and Rory Cavanagh No (1) Bill Stewart
Moved by Beth Blackwell, seconded by Mike Hinchberger
Carried
That Council include $600,000 for the Kincardine Hospital Foundation for consideration in the 2025 Budget funded from the Contingency Reserve. Yes (4) Andrea Clarke, Stellina Williams, Mike Hinchberger, and Rory Cavanagh No (3) Bill Stewart, Beth Blackwell, and Kenneth Craig
Moved by Rory Cavanagh, seconded by Mike Hinchberger
Carried
That Council waive the fees for On Street Patios for 2025 and amend the draft Operating Budget to remove $6,500 in revenue.
Moved by Andrea Clarke, seconded by Mike Hinchberger
Carried
That the Project R134 FAC TSC Boards Replacement for the Tiverton Arena be delayed for the grant results.
Moved by Bill Stewart, seconded by Andrea Clarke
Defeated
That Project G104 KWTP Upgrades be fully funded from the Water Reserve Fund.
Moved by Bill Stewart, seconded by Mike Hinchberger
Carried
That the estimated $53,000 Westario Power dividends be used towards the Operating Budget for 2025.
Moved by Bill Stewart, seconded by Stellina Williams
Carried
That Council approve $11,000 for the position of Voter List Management Clerk funded through the Election Reserve Fund.
Moved by Beth Blackwell, seconded by Mike Hinchberger
Carried
That the By-law to confirm the proceedings of the Council of The Corporation of the Municipality of Kincardine of January 27, 2024 be deemed to be read a first, second and third time, finally passed and numbered as By-law No. 2025 - 017
Moved by Bill Stewart, seconded by Beth Blackwell
Carried
That this Special Council Meeting adjourns at 2:00 p.m.