Council Meeting

That the minutes of the Council meeting held on March 13, 2024 be adopted as printed.

That Council receive the 2024 Parks and Recreation Strategic Plan.

That Council repeal Policy PR.2.1 Recreation and Leisure Financial Assistance Program and enter into a Program Partnership Agreement with the County of Bruce which will allow Municipality of Kincardine residents to access the County of Bruce Child Activity Assistance Program in Q2 2024.

That this motion be deferred until the April 10th meeting.

That Council award the Davidson Centre Ice Resurfacer to the Zamboni Company for the bid price of $161,763.45 (inclusive of non-recoverable HST); and Further that the cost overage of $11,763.45 be funded, in part, from the sale of the surplus Olympia Ice Resurfacer at the Tiverton Arena with the remainder being funded from the Lifecycle Reserve Fund.

That Council award the contract for new fuel tanks at the Kincardine Marina to Claybar Contracting Inc. in the amount of $431,880.24 inclusive of non-recoverable HST; AND FURTHER THAT the 2024 Budget be amended to $497,411 to fund the additional project costs of $169,411 from the Lifecycle Reserve Fund, with the amount to be repaid from future Marina profits.

That council approves a deviation from the Facility Accessibility Design Standards for the Kincardine Library Washroom Renovation project to exempt the renovations from the 2500mm turning radius requirement to 2000mm.

THAT Council award contract OPS RFT 2023-01 to Finch Auto Group for their tendered amount of $110,685.37 (including the HST rebate).

That Council award the 2024 Granular ‘A’ Gravel Tender OPS RFT 2024-14 to Johnston Bros. (Bothwell) Ltd for the tendered amount of $368,625.60 (including non-recoverable HST).

That Council award the contract for waterproofing the Kincardine Water Treatment Reservoir to DJ Peat Roofing and Sheet Metal Ltd. for the bid price of $241,656.00 excluding the municipal share of HST; AND FURTHER THAT Council approve a budget amendment to increase the cost of this project by $60,000 to $310,000, funded from the Water Reserve Fund 68.

That Council approve the Community Investment Grant allocation as recommended by the Community Investment Grant Committee.

Whereas rising cost of living and rapid inflation is putting significant financial pressure on individuals and families, especially those living in poverty; and Whereas Ontario Works rates have been frozen since 2018 at $733 per month; and Whereas Ontario Disability Support Program rates were increased by 6.5% in July 2023 to $1308 but remains below the 2018 value of $1376 when adjusted for inflation; and Whereas individuals and families relying on OW and ODSP are legislated into poverty, living 40 to 60 percent under the official poverty line and below the deep poverty line; and Whereas decreasing poverty levels benefits individuals and their communities by reducing reliance on food banks, social services, health care, emergency services and other supports as well as improving quality of life and creating positive local economic impacts; and Whereas in 2021, Statistics Canada reported that 10.7% of residents and 12.4% of children in Bruce County were living in low-income households; and Whereas the County of Bruce, as a designated Service Manager, does not have the resources, capacity, or funding to provide the necessary income, housing, or health-related supports required to lift a growing percentage of resident out of chronic poverty; and Whereas leadership and urgent action is needed from the Provincial Government to immediately address the rising levels of poverty in Ontario with a particular focus on those receiving Ontario Works and Ontario Disability Support Programs;

That Council direct Staff to provide a report outlining the Council Composition and Ward Boundary Review process including timelines and an approximate budget.

That the “2024 Rates and Fees Amendment (2) By-law" be deemed to be read a first, second and third time, finally passed and numbered as By-law No. 2024 - 043.

That the “BMTS Legacy Fund Policy By-law” be deemed to be read a first, second and third time, finally passed and numbered as By-law No. 2024 - 044.

That the “Community Safety and Policing (CSP) Agreement (2024) By-law” be deemed to be read a first, second and third time, finally passed and numbered as By-law No. 2024 - 045. Yes (3) Doug Kennedy, Mike Hinchberger, and Rory Cavanagh No (5) Bill Stewart, Andrea Clarke, Beth Blackwell, Kenneth Craig, and Jennifer Prenger

That the following By-laws are hereby read a first, second and third time, and finally passed this 27 day of March, 2024: 1. Award Davidson Centre Ice Resurfacer Tender By-law 2024 - 046 2. Award Replacement of Kincardine Marina Fuel Dispensing Facilities Tender (#RFT ES 2024- 23247) By-law - 047 3. Award the Two Half Tonne Pickup Trucks Tender (OPS RFT 2024-01) By-law 2024 - 048 4. Award 2024 Granular ‘A’ Tender (#OPS RFT 2024-14) By-law 2024 - 049 5. Award Waterproofing the Kincardine Water Treatment Reservoir Tender By-law 2024 - 050

That Council approve the recommendations contained in the consent agenda dated March 27, 2024 and direct staff to proceed with all necessary administrative actions.

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 March 13, 2024; 2) A position, plan, procedure, criteria or instruction to be applied to any negotiations

That the “Committee Appointment (2024) Amendment (6) By-law” be deemed to be read a first, second and third time, finally passed and numbered as By-law No. 2024 - 051.

That the By-law to confirm the proceedings of the Council of The Corporation of the Municipality of Kincardine of March 27, 2024 be deemed to be read a first, second and third time, finally passed and numbered as By-law No. 2024 - 052.

That this Council Meeting adjourn at 7:15 p.m.