Council Meeting

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 Regular Meeting and Special Meeting Closed Session minutes dated November 26, 2025; 2) A position, plan, procedure, criteria, or instruction to be applied to any negotiations

WHEREAS: A. The Municipality of Kincardine, together with the Town of Saugeen Shores, Township of Huron-Kinloss, Municipality of South Bruce, Municipality of Brockton, Town of Hanover, Township of Minto, Township of North Huron, and FortisOntario Inc. (collectively with the Municipality, the “Shareholders”), hold all of the issued and outstanding shares (the “Shares”) in the capital of Westario Power Inc. (the “Corporation”); B. On August 28, 2024, the Municipality endorsed a recommendation of the Corporation to begin a process to sell all of the Shares (the “Bid Process”); C. Pursuant to the Bid Process and following receipt of bids from a number of proponents, on September 10, 2025, the Municipality approved the entry by the Corporation into a letter of intent (the “LOI”) with ERTH Corporation (the “Buyer”); D. Pursuant to the LOI, the board of directors of the Corporation has recommended that each of the Shareholders approve and enter into a share purchase agreement (the “Purchase Agreement”) with the Buyer, a draft of which having been either presented or described to the council of the Municipality, pursuant to which, among other things, the Shareholders will sell to the Buyer and the Buyer will purchase from the Sellers, the Shares (the “Transaction”); E. Pursuant to the terms of the Purchase Agreement or as otherwise contemplated in connection with the Transaction, the Municipality will be required to execute and deliver certain ancillary agreements, documents, deeds a

That Council approve the Chief Administrative Officer Job Description as amended by the CAO Hiring Committee.

That Council amend the proposed budget for the estimates contained in Staff Report Financial Services-2025-27.

That the current reserve fund contribution of $250,000 from the Contingency Reserve that is being directed to the Kincardine and Community Health Care Foundation to fund the hospital redevelopment and expansion be increased to the requested $600,000, with the additional $350,000 coming from the Bruce Telecom Legacy Fund’s 2026 interest earning payout. Yes (8) Andrea Clarke, Stellina Williams, Beth Blackwell, Kenneth Craig, Mike Hinchberger, Rory Cavanagh, Jennifer Prenger, and Amanda Steinhoff-Gray No (1) Bill Stewart

That Council amend the proposed 2026 Mayor’s Operating Budget by removing $250,000 for 'Additional Reserve Fund Contributions' from the tax-supported operating budget.

That the new staffing position Planning and Development Manager be removed from the 2026 operating budget.

That new Staffing Position Vactor Lead Hand/Outside Maintainer be removed from the 2026 operating budget.

That Council amend the proposed 2026 Mayor’s Operating Budget to install bike lanes, signage and 'sharrows' Russell St and Durham St, at a cost of $30,000 funded by the tax rate.

That Council amend the proposed 2026 Mayor’s Capital Budget by including $35,000 for a new Level 2 Type C crosswalk at the intersection of James St. and Broadway St, funded from the Community Benefits Reserve Fund.

That $25,000 be included in the operating budget accounting for the cost of operating the locum houses.

That Council amend the proposed 2026 Mayor’s Operating Budget by removing the $15,000 for CAO Recruitment and the $25,000 Grant for the Kincardine Reunion from the tax-supported Operating Fund and instead fund these expenses from the Contingency Reserve.

That Council amend the proposed 2026 Mayor’s Operating Budget to install signage and 'sharrows' on Queen St. between Durham Market South and Broadway at a cost of $10,000 funded by the tax rate.

That Council amend the proposed 2026 Mayor’s Operating Budget by waiving fees for the 2026 On-Street Patio program and funding the $6,500 costs from the tax rate.

That $150,000 of the 2026 BT Legacy Fund investment earnings be earmarked for future recreation centre renovations, and further that, staff be directed to bring back a report in 2026 regarding existing recreation focused reserve funds with recommendations on possible consolidation centred on the two key projects identified by the Recreation Ad-Hoc Committee (TSC/WCCC and the Davidson Centre/Pool).

That Council amend the proposed 2026 Mayor’s Operating Budget by removing the $230,000 $685,000 tax-funded Asset Management Levy from the Operating Budget; and That $230,000 be transferred either from the Contingency/Capital Reserve and/or the interest earned from the Bruce Telecom Legacy Fund. That Council amend the proposed Mayor's Operating Budget by funding 1% or $230,000 of the Asset Management Levy from the Contingency Reserve.

That Council amend the 2026 proposed Mayor’s Operating Budget by removing the revenues and expenses associated with the STRA licensing program ($80,000).

That Council remove $60,000 in consulting costs for the implementation of the MAT program ($25,000)

That Council remove the Tourism Strategy ($35,000).

That proposed addition of the Deputy Fire Chief be filled no sooner than Q3 2026.

That the automatic hour of adjournment be extended till the end of business.

That Council remove one of the parks and facility maintainer contract positions.

That Council remove the parks and facility lead hand position.

That Council remove $5,400,000 from the capital budget with reference to Capital Project #9542, Investigate Tiverton Water Supply Alternatives, until the council has reviewed the various funding options/sources to be submitted by the staff for approval by council.

That Council remove the shredder from the capital budget.

That Council shorten the amendment period till December 11, 2025.

That Council approve the recommendations contained in the consent agenda dated December 10, 2025 and direct staff to proceed with all necessary administrative actions.

That the By-law to confirm the proceedings of the Council of The Corporation of the Municipality of Kincardine of December 10, 2025 be deemed to be read a first, second and third time, finally passed and numbered as By-law No. 2025 - 160.

That this Regular Council Meeting adjourns at 9:55 p.m.