Taken from the roll call in the town’s own minutes. The minutes record who was not there and almost never why.
What was decided (13 motions)
11 carried, 2 recorded otherwise. Every motion below is printed as the minutes print it.
That the minutes of the Council meetings held on July 23, 2025 be adopted as printed.
Moved by Beth Blackwell, seconded by Rory Cavanagh
Carried
That the Council of the Municipality of Kincardine pass a by-law for the removal of the Holding ‘H1’ provision from CON A PT LOTS 47 AND 48 RP;3R1377 PT PARTS 2 AND 3, Municipality of Kincardine (geographic Township of Kincardine).
Moved by Bill Stewart, seconded by Jennifer Prenger
Carried
That Council approve Parks By-law 2025.
Moved by Beth Blackwell, seconded by Bill Stewart
Deferred
That Council approve a 2025 Capital Budget Amendment for Parks project P068 Seashore Playground, in the amount of $100,000 to be funded through a developer contribution, for a total project cost of $210,000.
Moved by Beth Blackwell, seconded by Mike Hinchberger
Carried
That Council approves that Joint Recreation Cost Sharing Agreement with Huron Kinloss for 5 + 5 Years.
Moved by Beth Blackwell, seconded by Andrea Clarke
Carried
THAT Council declare the western portion of lands located at the municipal 543 Bervie Sideroad surplus to the needs of the Municipality and direct staff to proceed with the disposition of this land through a qualified realtor; and THAT a provision be included that any buyer will be responsible for the application for severance of the lands in this location. Yes (8) Andrea Clarke, Stellina Williams, Beth Blackwell, Kenneth Craig, Mike Hinchberger, Rory Cavanagh, Jennifer Prenger, and Amanda Steinhoff-Gray No (1) Bill Stewart
Moved by Beth Blackwell, seconded by Rory Cavanagh
Carried
That the properties on Inverhuron Lots 2, 3 & 4 Albert W, Roll # 410826000412102 be declared surplus to the needs to the municipality; and That Council direct Staff to commence the process of disposal per Policy ADMIN.03 “Sale and Disposition of Land Policy”.
Moved by Mike Hinchberger, seconded by Stellina Williams
Deferred
That the motion be deferred to the first meeting in September.
Moved by Beth Blackwell, seconded by Jennifer Prenger
Carried
That the "Huron-Kinloss Joint Recreation Cost Sharing Agreement (2025) By-law" be read a first, second and third time, and finally passed as By-law No. 2025 - 103.
Moved by Beth Blackwell, seconded by Andrea Clarke
Carried
That Council approve the recommendations contained in the consent agenda dated August 13, 2025 and direct staff to proceed with all necessary administrative actions.
Moved by Mike Hinchberger, seconded by Andrea Clarke
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 July 23, 2025; 2) A trade secret or scientific, technical, commercial or financial, or labour relations information, supplied in confidence to the Municipality, which if disclosed, could reasonably be expected to prejudice significantly the competitive position or interfere significantly with contractual or other negotiations of a person, group of persons, or organization (Regional Economic Development Competition); 3) A proposed or pending acquisition or disposition of land by the Municipality (Declared Surplus Lands Offer for Consideration Birchwood Ave - Block 14); and Further, that Council return to Regular open meeting upon completion.
Moved by Rory Cavanagh, seconded by Andrea Clarke
Carried
That the By-law to confirm the proceedings of the Council of The Corporation of the Municipality of Kincardine of August 13, 2025 be deemed to be read a first, second and third time, finally passed and numbered as By-law No. 2025 - 104.
Moved by Rory Cavanagh, seconded by Mike Hinchberger
Carried
That this Council Meeting adjourn at 8:29 p.m.
Moved by Mike Hinchberger, seconded by Andrea Clarke