Council Meeting

THAT Council approve the following addition to the Agenda: i) 7.4 a. Motions – Motion regarding Bill 5, Protect Ontario by Unleashing our Economy Act, 2025.

That the minutes of the Council meetings held on April 23, 2025 be adopted as printed.

That Council move into the Committee of Adjustment Meeting and upon completion return to Council.

That having been found to have breached the Code of Conduct, the remuneration of Councillor Stewart be suspended for a period of one week (equivalent to half of a pay period).

That Council receive the Principles Integrity Report "Municipality of Kincardine Code of Conduct Compliant Against Councillor Bill Stewart Recommendation Report May 5, 2025" as written.

That Council defer the motion until we hear back from SMART Board

That the Council of the Municipality of Kincardine pass a by-law to enter into an Amending Agreement with Bradstones Development Inc.; and Further that the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to execute any documents and agreements on behalf of the Municipality.

That Council adopt the amendments included in the attached updated Procurement Policy FIN.08; and That Council repeal the former Purchasing and Procurement Policy GG.2.17.

Whereas the County of Bruce has established a Waste Management Sub-Committee which has been tasked with coordinating the exploration and possible introduction of a local source separated organics program; and Whereas source separated organics programs are a proven and effective method of diverting waste from landfills; now therefore be it Resolved that the Municipality of Kincardine formally endorse the leadership role undertaken by the County of Bruce to determine the feasibility of a local source separated organics program; and Further that Council request the Mayor to consider including funding in the 2026 budget to support the advancement of this initiative within the Municipality of Kincardine, if required.

Whereas the Ontario government has granted ‘strong mayor powers’ to 170 additional municipalities under this legislation with an intent to accelerate provincial priorities, streamline processes, and increase accountability and Whereas the Municipality of Kincardine recognizes the opportunity to address these outcomes without exercising ‘strong mayor powers’; and Whereas ‘strong mayor powers’ include anti-democratic principles that will result in the centralization of power, erosion of local democracy and democratic participation, reduced accountability, and the potential for the abuse of power as expressed by many other municipalities as well as political and administrative municipal associations in Ontario; and Whereas the expansion of ‘strong mayor powers’ undermines the collaborative nature of municipal governance and the decision-making processes, and diminishes the role of elected municipal councillors in representing the diverse interests of the ratepayers and broader community, if mayors are given the ability to bypass council decisions without adequate consultation or oversight; now therefore be it Resolved that the Council of the Municipality of Kincardine hereby opposes ‘strong mayor powers’; and That the Council formally expresses its opposition to the Ontario government’s decision to expand ‘strong mayor powers’ in favour of preserving local democracy, transparency, and accountability; and That the Council encourages advocacy for democratic principles and for muni

Whereas Section 217 (1) of the Municipal Act, 2001 authorizes a local municipality to change the composition of its council; and Whereas this reduction in Council size improves government efficiency, maintains the existing ward system for broader representation, and provides greater fiscal responsibility to the taxpayers; and Whereas the Municipality of Kincardine seeks to establish a council structure that best serves the specific needs of our community while maintaining local decision-making authority; now therefore be it Resolved that the Council of the Municipality of Kincardine direct Staff to make all necessary and required changes such that the 2026 elected Council of the Municipality of Kincardine will be made up of 5 members, consisting of: - a Mayor, to be elected at-large - two (2) Councillors, to be elected for Ward 1 - one (1) Councillor, to be elected for Ward 2 - one (1) Councillor, to be elected for Ward 3

That the “2025 Rates and Fee Amendment (2) By-law” be deemed to be read a first, second and third time, finally passed and numbered as By-law No. 2025 - 066.

That the following By-laws are hereby read a first, second and third time, and finally passed this 14th day of May, 2025: 1. Bradstones Amending Agreement By-law No. 2025 - 067; and 2. Procurement Policy By-law No. 2025 - 068 .

Whereas the Ontario government has fast-tracked Bill 5, Protect Ontario by Unleashing our Economy Act, 2025 (Bill 5), such that it was

That Council approve the recommendations contained in the consent agenda dated May 14, 2025 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 April 23, 2025; 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 May 14, 2025 be deemed to be read a first, second and third time, finally passed and numbered as By-law No. 2025 - 069.

That this Council Meeting adjourn at 7:44 p.m.