Council Meeting

That the minutes of the Council meetings held on April 22, 2026 be adopted as printed.

That Council direct the Mayor and Clerk to execute the Municipal Capacity Funding Agreement for the Regional Infrastructure & Community Readiness Assessment for the Bruce C Project; and Further that Council endorse the 2026/2027 Workplan for the Bruce C Capacity Funding and direct staff to submit the workplan to Bruce Power for final endorsement.

That Council direct Staff to draft a By-law to establish a new Recreation Redevelopment Reserve Fund for Council’s consideration at a future meeting; and Further that once the new Recreation Redevelopment Reserve Fund is established $150,000 in investment earnings from the BT Legacy Fund be transferred into the newly created Recreation Renovation Reserve Fund per Resolution #12/10/25-19.

That Council defer consideration of the following to a future date: Balances remaining in the existing discretionary recreation reserve funds historical recreation reserve funds as outlined in Report Financial Services 2026-10 be transferred to the newly created Recreation Renovation Reserve Fund; and The original By-laws that established the historical existing discretionary recreation reserve funds be repealed.

That Council receive this report for information regarding the implications of the Buy Ontario Act (Public Sector Procurement), 2025 and the associated impacts on the Municipality’s procurement practices; and Further that staff be directed to report back on required updates to Procurement Policy FIN.08 and associated resource requirements arising from the Municipal Buy Ontario Procurement Directive.

That Council repeal Policy GG.2.2 - Grant Applications Policy; and That Council repeal Policy GG.2.16 – Tax Collection Policy.

That Council direct the Mayor, Clerk and Chair of Heritage Kincardine to send a letter to the Minister of Citizenship and Multiculturalism regarding challenges related to insurance coverage for designated heritage properties, and to request that the Insurance Bureau of Canada adhere to the Ministry’s established guidelines for insuring heritage properties.

That Council amend the 2026 Capital Budget to bring forward project I093 – Bruce Ave/Penetangore Road Intersection Improvements, at a budget estimate of 70k$, funded from Life Cycle Reserve Fund.

That Council of the Municipality of Kincardine supports the correspondence and request from the Western Ontario Warden's Caucus to the Province, to request that any changes involving upper-tier municipalities: Maintain locally elected leadership as a cornerstone of municipal governance; Recognize the distinct roles and structures of counties, regions and municipalities; Reflect rural and regional realities, including geography and service delivery responsibilities; and Be developed in partnership with municipalities through meaningful consultation. Further, that the Municipality of Kincardine Council formally requests that the Province amend Bill 100 to allow Bruce County Council to retain the authority to appoint its own Warden/Chair; and Further that a copy of the resolution be forwarded to the Premier of Ontario, the Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing, the local Members of Provincial Parliament, Bruce County Council, and all lower-tier municipalities within Bruce County.

That the “Long Term Borrowing Debenture By-law” be deemed to be read a first, second and third time, finally passed and numbered as By-law No. 2026 - 049

That the “Bruce Power Water Supply Agreement Amendment (1) By-law” be deemed to be read a first, second and third time, finally passed and numbered as By-law No. 2026 - 050. Yes (3) Mike Hinchberger, Rory Cavanagh, and Kenneth Craig No (1) Bill Stewart Conflict (4) Amanda Steinhoff-Gray, Stellina Williams, Beth Blackwell, and Jennifer Prenger Councillor Blackwell, Councillor Prenger, and Councillor Steinhoff-Gray returned to the table. Mayor Craig left the table and Deputy Mayor Hinchberger assumed the Chair. c. Maintenance and Repair of Municipal Drain By-laws 1. Caldwell Municipal Drain - Main Drain - Maintenance By-law.pdf 2. Norman MacArthur Municipal Drain Maintenance By-law.pdf 3. Russell Municipal Drain - Main Drain - Cleanout By-law.pdf 4. Russell Municipal Drain - Main Drain - Waterway By-law.pdf 5. Russell Municipal Drain - Branch A - Cleanout By-law.pdf 6. Russell Municipal Drain - Branch A - Tile Repair By-law.pdf 7. Russell Municipal Drain - Branch F - Tile Repair By-law.pdf Kenneth Craig declared a conflict on this item. (One of their children is a land owner invoiced for a portion of the work. ;) Resolution # 05/13/26 - 15 Moved by: Beth Blackwell Seconded by: Bill Stewart That the following By-laws are hereby read a first, second and third time, and finally passed this 13th day of May, 2026: 1. Caldwell Municipal Drain Maintenance By-law 2026 - 051 2. Norman MacArthur Drain Maintenance By-law 2026 - 052 3. Russell Municipal Drain-Main Drain-Cleanout By-law 202

That the "Bruce Power Capacity Funding Agreement (2026) By-law" be hereby read a first, second and third time, and finally passed as By-law No. 2026 - 058.

That the "Council Committee Appointment Amendment (11) By-law" be hereby read a first, second and third time, and finally passed as By-law No. 2026 - 059.

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 22, 2026; 2) A proposed or pending acquisition or disposition of land by the Municipality or Local Board (Gary St. Development Update), 3) 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 13, 2026 be deemed to be read a first, second and third time, finally passed and numbered as By-law No. 2026 - 060.

That this Regular Council Meeting adjourns at 8:12 p.m.