Taken from the roll call in the town’s own minutes. The minutes record who was not there and almost never why.
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Councillor Cavanaghin the Closed Session
What was decided (14 motions)
14 carried, 0 recorded otherwise. Every motion below is printed as the minutes print it.
That Council approve the following amendment to the agenda: 1. 5.1 b - Kincardine Hospital Foundation Delegation and cheque presentation.
Moved by Rory Cavanagh, seconded by Stellina Williams
Carried
That the minutes of the Council meetings held on June 24, 2026 be adopted as printed.
Moved by Jason Munro, seconded by Mike Hinchberger
Carried
That Council approve participation in the 2026 International Plowing Match and Rural Expo (IPM), taking place September 22–26, 2026, in Walkerton; and further That Council amend the 2026 Budget to authorize funding of up to $25,000 from the Tourism Reserve Fund 60 to support the design, production, and installation of a Municipality of Kincardine promotional exhibit and associated display materials.
Moved by Rory Cavanagh, seconded by Beth Blackwell
Carried
That the “Kincardine Klassics Gymnastics Club Agreement (2026) By-law” be deemed to be read a first, second and third time, finally passed and numbered as By-law No. 2026 - 077.
Moved by Bill Stewart, seconded by Rory Cavanagh
Carried
That the “Kincardine Agricultural Society Agreement (2026) By-law” be deemed to be read a first, second and third time, finally passed and numbered as By-law No. 2026 - 078.
Moved by Bill Stewart, seconded by Stellina Williams
Carried
That Council approve the recommendations contained in the consent agenda dated July 8, 2026 and direct staff to proceed with all necessary administrative actions.
Moved by Mike Hinchberger, seconded by Jennifer Prenger
Carried
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 June 24, 2026; 2) A position, plan, procedure, criteria, or instruction to be applied to any negotiations
Moved by Rory Cavanagh, seconded by Jason Munro
Carried
That Council approves, in principle, proceeding with a Municipal Services Corporation as the preferred governance and operating model for Bruce Area Solid Waste Recycling.
Moved by Beth Blackwell, seconded by Bill Stewart
Carried
That Council support the recommended governance model for the BASWR Municipal Services Corporation consisting of one municipal representative from each member municipality and two independent, skills-based voting directors.
Moved by Beth Blackwell, seconded by Bill Stewart
Carried
That Council support reserved shareholder powers for the BASWR Municipal Services Corporation to ensure that major matters remain subject to shareholder approval.
Moved by Beth Blackwell, seconded by Bill Stewart
Carried
That Council support the continuation of the existing BASWR Municipal Working Group and the Chief Administrative Officers as the Transition Committee through the implementation planning phase and with the Transition Committee providing recommendations to the member municipal Councils for final approval.
Moved by Beth Blackwell, seconded by Bill Stewart
Carried
That Council support ongoing consultation with the BASWR Board and that the Board have the opportunity to provide recommendations to Councils during the planning and implementation phases.
Moved by Jennifer Prenger, seconded by Beth Blackwell
Carried
That the By-law to confirm the proceedings of the Council of The Corporation of the Municipality of Kincardine of July 8, 2026 be deemed to be read a first, second and third time, finally passed and numbered as By-law No. 2026 - 080.
Moved by Mike Hinchberger, seconded by Rory Cavanagh
Carried
That this Regular Council Meeting adjourns at 7:26 p.m.
Moved by Stellina Williams, seconded by Beth Blackwell