Council Meeting

That the following be added to the agenda: 1 - 6.2 b. - Motion re: Saugeen Valley Conservation Authority Altering Fees

That the minutes of the Council meetings held on January 10, 2024 be adopted as printed.

That Council direct staff to hire an external consultant(s) to provide advice on the process and to assist in the facilitation of a public engagement process regarding equity, diversity and inclusion, to assist Council in its decision-making related to the Secord Monument; and That Council approve the budget for external support for this advice and assistance with the process for an amount not to exceed $15,000 from the contingency fund. Yes (8) Doug Kennedy, Andrea Clarke, Beth Blackwell, Kenneth Craig, Mike Hinchberger, Rory Cavanagh, Jennifer Prenger, and Amanda Steinhoff-Gray No (1) Bill Stewart

That Chief Administrative Officer Jillene Bellchamber-Glazier be appointed Acting Clerk, when it is necessary for the Clerk to leave the meeting, for the purpose of taking minutes for the January 24, 2024 closed and open meetings.

That Council instructs staff to write a letter to the Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry opposing the directive mandating conservation authorities to not alter fees related to planning, development and permitting for the 2024 calendar year; and Further, that a copy of this letter be forwarded to the MPP.

That the “Council Committee Appointment (2023) Amendment (3) By-law” be deemed to be read a first, second and third time, finally passed and numbered as By-law No. 2024 - 010.

That the “Award Tender No.CS-2023-18 Cleaning Contract By-law” be deemed to be read a first, second and third time, finally passed and numbered as By-law No. 2024 - 011.

That Council approve the recommendations contained in the consent agenda dated January 24, 2024 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 January 10, 2024; 2) Labour relations or employee negotiations (Review of Municipal Reorganization); 3) Advice that is subject to solicitor-client privilege, including communications necessary for that purpose (legal opinion); 4) Labour relations or employee negotiations (Negotiations with Firefighters); and Further, that Council return to Regular open meeting upon completion.

That the By-law to confirm the proceedings of the Council of The Corporation of the Municipality of Kincardine of January 24, 2024 be deemed to be read a first, second and third time, finally passed and numbered as By-law No. 2024 - 012.

That this Council Meeting adjourn at 7:31 p.m.