Council Meeting

That the minutes of the Council meetings held on October 11, 2023 be adopted as printed.

That Council approve the attached IT Services Agreement with the County of Bruce; and Further that the Base Cost of $100,000 be included in the draft 2024 budget.

That the motion be deferred to the November 8, 2023 meeting.

That Council approve the attached Debenture By-law and authorize the Municipality of Kincardine to issue debentures in respect of the Queen Street Reconstruction project in the amount of $4,556,500 for a 20-year term.

That Council adopt the draft Accounts Receivable Policy as presented or with amendments; and That once the new Accounts Receivable Policy is adopted, Council repeals the former policy GG.2.20 Accounts Receivable; and Further that Council repeals policy GG.2.6 NSF Cheques.

That Council approve the proposed 2024 Consolidated Rates and Fees Schedule as outlined in Staff Report Financial Services-2023-32, effective January 1, 2024.

That Council approve the creation of the Bruce Telecom Legacy Fund to maintain the proceeds from the sale of Bruce Telecom Holdings Inc; and Further, that Council direct staff to prepare a Legacy Fund Investment Policy to provide for the framework for the Bruce Telecom Legacy Fund;

That the Council of the Municipality of Kincardine pass a by-law for the removal of the Holding ‘H’ provision from CON A PT LOT 26; RP 3R-9554 Parts 9 and 10, Municipality of Kincardine (geographic Township of Kincardine).

That the Council of the Municipality of Kincardine pass a by-law for the removal of the Holding ‘H’ provision from Part Lot 30, Concession 5, Municipality of Kincardine (geographic Township of Bruce)

That Council approve the Agreement between the Municipality of Kincardine and the Kincardine Bulldogs Club for the purposes of video streaming Junior C games at the Davidson Centre for the 2023/2024 season.

That Council of the Municipality of Kincardine, hereby appoint Rory Cavanagh to sit on the Pier Safety Ad-Hoc Committee.

That Council of the Municipality of Kincardine, hereby appoint Doug Kennedy to sit on the BASWR Board.

That the following By-laws are hereby read a first, second and third time, and finally passed this 25th day of October, 2023: 1. FA1819 Debenture Timeline By-law 2023 - 173; 2. Accounts Receivable Policy By-law 2023 - 174; 3. 2024 Rates and Fees By-law 2023 - 175; 4. Amendment to Zoning By-law No. 2003-25, Holding Removal (457 Sideroad 30) By-law 2023 - 176; 5. Amendment to Zoning By-law No. 2003-25, Holding Removal (12 Craig Drive) By-law 2023 - 177; 6. Council Committee Appointment (2023) Amendment By-law 2023 - 178.

That the “ Kincardine Bulldogs Video Agreement (2023) By-law ” be deemed to be read a first, second and third time, finally passed and numbered as By-law No. 2023 - 179.

That the “Dalton Lease Agreement (2023) By-law” be deemed to be read a first, second and third time, finally passed and numbered as By-law No. 2023 - 180.

That Council approve the recommendations contained in the consent agenda dated October 25, 2023 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 following purposes: 1) Approval of Closed Session Minutes dated October 11, 2023; 2) Personal matters about an identifiable individual, including municipal or Local Board employees, or potential appointees to a Local Board, Ad-Hoc Committee, or other municipally controlled organization (BIA Appointment); and 3) Personal matters about an identifiable individual, including municipal or Local Board employees, or potential appointees to a Local Board, Ad-Hoc Committee, or other municipally controlled organization (Pier Ad-Hoc Committee Appointment); and 4) Personal matters about an identifiable individual, including municipal or Local Board employees, or potential appointees to a Local Board, Ad-Hoc Committee, or other municipally controlled organization; and Labour relations or employee negotiations (Human Resources matter and Organizational Review); and 5) A proposed or pending acquisition or disposition of land by the Municipality or Local Board; and Further, that Council return to Regular open meeting upon completion.

That Council support the creation of a Full-Time Permanent Community Emergency Management Coordinator and a Part-Time Permanent Fire Prevention Officer.

That the By-law to confirm the proceedings of the Council of The Corporation of the Municipality of Kincardine of October 25, 2023 be deemed to be read a first, second and third time, finally passed and numbered as By-law No. 2023 - 182.

That this Council Meeting adjourn at 6:59 p.m.