Council Meeting

That Council approve the following addition to the agenda: 1. 9.0 Motion - additional reason to go into closed session - a position, plan, procedure, criteria or instruction to be applied to any negotiations

That the minutes of the Council meetings held on April 6, 2026 and April 8, 2026 be adopted as printed.

Whereas Andrea Clarke was elected as Deputy Mayor for the Municipality of Kincardine for the 2022-2026 term and was a dedicated and valuable member of Council and various committees; Whereas Deputy Mayor Clarke resigned her seat on April 13, 2026; Now therefore be it resolved that the Office of Deputy Mayor occupied by Andrea Clarke be declared vacant in accordance with section 262 (1) of the Municipal Act, 2001, S.O. 2001, c. 25.

That Council direct staff to proceed with accepting applications only from the following groups: • unsuccessful candidates from the 2022 Regular Municipal Election • Members of Council from the previous two terms of Council (2014–2018 and 2018–2022) • unsuccessful candidates from the 2024 Council vacancy process to fill the seat of Councillor Kennedy; and That Council will follow the process outlined in Appendix B of the Council Vacancy Policy.

That Mike Hinchberger be added to the Slate of Nominees for the Office of Deputy Mayor.

That Beth Blackwell be added to the Slate of Nominees for the Office of Deputy Mayor.

That the "Appoint Mike Hinchberger to fill the Vacancy in the Office of Deputy Mayor By-law" be deemed to be read a first, second and third time, finally passed and numbered as By-law No. 2026-043.

Whereas S.357 and S.358 of the Municipal Act provides a process for property owners to apply for a cancellation, reduction and refund of taxes under specific circumstances including but not limited to a change in the use of a property, demolition or fire, the property being substantially unusable for a period of at least 3 months or a gross and manifest error in the preparation of the assessment roll; and Whereas in the opinion of staff, the 3 write-offs (Appeal No. 2026-01 to 2026-03) meet the criteria set out in the Municipal Act; and Whereas the total of the applications amount to $1,170.25, with the municipal share being $679.45; now therefore be it Resolved that Council approve the applications as provided.

That the “Kincardine Reunion 2028 Loan Agreement (2026) By-law” be deemed to be read a first, second and third time, finally passed and numbered as By-law No. 2026 - 044.

That the “Bruce K Holdings Inc. 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 - 045.

That Council approve the recommendations contained in the consent agenda dated April 22, 2026 and direct staff to proceed with all necessary administrative actions. 8.2 Members of Council General Announcements 8.3 Chief Administrative Officer Announcements 9. Closed Session (If Required) Resolution # 04/22/26 - 20 Moved by: Mike Hinchberger Seconded by: Jennifer Prenger 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 April 6, 2026 and April 8, 2026; 2) A position, plan, procedure, criteria, or instruction to be applied to any negotiations

That the By-law to confirm the proceedings of the Council of The Corporation of the Municipality of Kincardine of April 22, 2026 be deemed to be read a first, second and third time, finally passed and numbered as By-law No. 2026 - 048.

That this Regular Council Meeting adjourns at 8:52 p.m.