The Kincardine Record

Council Meeting

April 8, 2026

Who was there

Present (8): Beth Blackwell, Rory Cavanagh, Andrea Clarke, Kenneth Craig, Mike Hinchberger, Jennifer Prenger, Amanda Steinhoff-Gray, Bill Stewart

Absent (1): Stellina Williams

Taken from the roll call in the town’s own minutes. The minutes record who was not there and almost never why.

Declared interests

Councillor Blackwellin the closed session

What was decided (12 motions)

12 carried, 0 recorded otherwise. Every motion below is printed as the minutes print it.

That Council approve the following deletion from the agenda: 1. 6.1h - Surplus Lands
Moved by Rory Cavanagh, seconded by Bill Stewart
Carried
That Council authorize reserve and reserve fund transfers totaling $434,933 to address capital project cost overruns, as detailed in the 2025 Summary of Reserve and Reserve Fund Transfers.
Moved by Beth Blackwell, seconded by Andrea Clarke
Carried
That Council direct staff to update the current Seasonal Patio By-law (2025-119) and associated policy, permitting patios to be located within the sidewalk area provided AODA and OTC requirements are met.
Moved by Rory Cavanagh, seconded by Mike Hinchberger
Carried
That Council receive this report for information; and That Council defer consideration of the proposed permanent food service operation at this time, and that any future commercial opportunities at the airport be considered as part of a broader review of the Airport’s long-term role and land use.
Moved by Beth Blackwell, seconded by Andrea Clarke
Carried
That Council receives the report as presented for information purposes and directs staff with any recommendations or changes for future consideration.
Moved by Bill Stewart, seconded by Jennifer Prenger
Carried
That the Council of the Municipality of Kincardine pass a by-law to enter into an Encroachment Agreement for 4 Kuehner Drive.
Moved by Rory Cavanagh, seconded by Bill Stewart
Carried
That Council repeal Policy No. PD.1.9 and adopt Policy No. DEV.04 being the Wind Generation System Development Policy That Council pass a Bylaw to adopt Policy No. DEV.04 as presented.
Moved by Beth Blackwell, seconded by Andrea Clarke
Carried
That the “2026 Rates and Fee Amendment (3) By-law” be deemed to be read a first, second and third time, finally passed and numbered as By-law No. 2026 - 038.
Moved by Beth Blackwell, seconded by Bill Stewart
Carried
That the “2026 Taxation By-law” be deemed to be read a first, second and third time, finally passed and numbered as By-law No. 2026 - 039.
Moved by Andrea Clarke, seconded by Rory Cavanagh
Carried
That Council approve the recommendations contained in the consent agenda dated April 8, 2026 and direct staff to proceed with all necessary administrative actions.
Moved by Bill Stewart, 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 April 8, 2026 be deemed to be read a first, second and third time, finally passed and numbered as By-law No. 2026 - 042.
Moved by Bill Stewart, seconded by Jennifer Prenger
Carried
That this Regular Council Meeting adjourns at 8:22 p.m.
Moved by Andrea Clarke, seconded by Rory Cavanagh
Carried

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