The Kincardine Record

Council Meeting

January 28, 2026

Who was there

Present (8): Beth Blackwell, Rory Cavanagh, Andrea Clarke, Kenneth Craig, Mike Hinchberger, Jennifer Prenger, Stellina Williams, Bill Stewart

Absent (1): Amanda Steinhoff-Gray

Taken from the roll call in the town’s own minutes. The minutes record who was not there and almost never why.

Declared interests

Councillor Williamsin the Closed Session

What was decided (15 motions)

15 carried, 0 recorded otherwise. Every motion below is printed as the minutes print it.

That the minutes of the Council meetings held on January 14, 2026 be adopted as printed.
Moved by Mike Hinchberger, seconded by Stellina Williams
Carried
That Draft Plan of Subdivision S-2025-003, Local Official Plan Amendment L-2025-008 and Zoning By-law Amendment Z-2025-020 by Bogdanovic Developments Inc. be received for information.
Moved by Mike Hinchberger, seconded by Beth Blackwell
Carried
That Council resolve that no further notice is necessary with respect to the minor change in the proposed Zoning By-law Amendment in accordance with the provisions of Section 34(17) of the Planning Act; and Further that Council approve Zoning By-law Amendment - Z-2024-028 by Bruce K Holdings and pass the by-law.
Moved by Bill Stewart, seconded by Beth Blackwell
Carried
That Council resolve that no further notice is necessary with respect to the minor change in the proposed Zoning By-law Amendment in accordance with the provisions of Section 34(17) of the Planning Act; and Further that Council approve Zoning By-law Amendment Z-2025-044 by Brad and Tessa Walden and the necessary by-law be passed by Council.
Moved by Mike Hinchberger, seconded by Stellina Williams
Carried
That Council approve the Amended and Restated Municipal Access Agreement between the Corporation of the Municipality of Kincardine and Bruce Power L.P., effective 2026, and authorize the Mayor and Clerk to execute the Agreement.
Moved by Rory Cavanagh, seconded by Bill Stewart
Carried
That Council approve the proposed 2026 Community Improvement Plan (CIP) program framework to support strategic reinvestment, business growth, and downtown and priority area improvements within the Municipality of Kincardine; and, That Council direct staff to work with Bruce County Economic Development to assist with the implementation and administration of the 2026 Spruce the Bruce program; and That Council direct staff to utilize $20,000 from the 2026 CIP budget to continue this program in collaboration with Bruce County’s “Spruce the Bruce” Program and, Further that Council direct staff to implement the following Community Improvement Plan programs for 2026 with the remaining $100,000 CIP, subject to program guidelines: Predevelopment Study and Design Program Surplus Land Program Building Improvement / Structural Program; and Start-up Leasehold Improvement Program
Moved by Rory Cavanagh, seconded by Andrea Clarke
Carried
That the “Bruce County Kipp Trail Agreement (2026) By-law” be deemed to be read a first, second and third time, finally passed and numbered as By-law No. 2026 - 008
Moved by Mike Hinchberger, seconded by Bill Stewart
Carried
That the following By-laws are hereby read a first, second and third time, and finally passed this 28th day of January, 2026: 1. Amend Zoning By-law 2025 - 052, 469 Gary Street By-law - 009; and 2. Amend Zoning By-law 2025 - 052, 308 Penetangore Row By-law - 010.
Moved by Andrea Clarke, seconded by Stellina Williams
Carried
That the "Bruce Power Municipal Access Agreement By-law" be deemed to be read a first, second and third time and finally passed as By-law No. 2026 - 011.
Moved by Bill Stewart, seconded by Mike Hinchberger
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 14, 2026; 2) a position, plan, procedure, criteria or instruction to be applied to any negotiations
Moved by Beth Blackwell, seconded by Bill Stewart
Carried
That the “Society of United Professionals MOU (2026) By-law” be deemed to be read a first, second and third time, finally passed and numbered as By-law No. 2026 - 012
Moved by Beth Blackwell, seconded by Mike Hinchberger
Carried
That the “Society of United Professionals Lease Agreement (2026) By-law” be deemed to be read a first, second and third time, finally passed and numbered as By-law No. 2026 - 013
Moved by Andrea Clarke, seconded by Bill Stewart
Carried
That the “Shore Road Allowance Boundaries Act Application By-law” be deemed to be read a first, second and third time, finally passed and numbered as By-law No. 2026 - 014
Moved by Rory Cavanagh, seconded by Beth Blackwell
Carried
That the By-law to confirm the proceedings of the Council of The Corporation of the Municipality of Kincardine of January 28, 2026 be deemed to be read a first, second and third time, finally passed and numbered as By-law No. 2026 - 015.
Moved by Mike Hinchberger, seconded by Rory Cavanagh
Carried
That this Regular Council Meeting adjourns at 8:39 p.m.
Moved by Bill Stewart, seconded by Beth Blackwell
Carried

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