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 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 the minutes of the Council meeting held on March 11, 2026 be adopted as printed.
Moved by Mike Hinchberger, seconded by Stellina Williams
Carried
That Staff Report Financial Services-2026-03 entitled Aerial Fire Truck Borrowing By-law be received; That authorization be given to obtain a $1,320,000 debenture from Ontario Infrastructure and Lands Corporation (“OILC”) for long-term financing with repayment terms of 10 years to finance the Aerial Fire Truck; That authorization be given to the Treasurer to sign any necessary and related documents; and Further that Council approves the attached Borrowing By-law.
Moved by Beth Blackwell, seconded by Andrea Clarke
Carried
That Council approve an update to the Special Event Policy – Section 5.1 pertaining to Road Closures; and That Council approve a budget amendment for the additional expenditure of $6,800 to purchase additional road closure signage and barricades, funded from the Contingency Reserve.
Moved by Rory Cavanagh, seconded by Beth Blackwell
Carried
That Council endorse the Drinking Water Quality Management System (DWQMS) Management Review and Action Plan 2026.
Moved by Mike Hinchberger, seconded by Rory Cavanagh
Carried
That Council approve the Ad Hoc Housing Committee Terms of Reference as drafted.
Moved by Beth Blackwell, seconded by Mike Hinchberger
Carried
That the “Committee Appointment Amendment (13) By-law” be deemed to be read a first, second and third time, finally passed and numbered as By-law No. 2026 - 031.
Moved by Stellina Williams, seconded by Rory Cavanagh
Carried
That the “Appoint Fire Prevention Officer By-law” be deemed to be read a first, second and third time, finally passed and numbered as By-law No. 2026 - 032.
Moved by Rory Cavanagh, seconded by Beth Blackwell
Carried
That the following By-laws are hereby read a first, second and third time, and finally passed this 25th day of March, 2026: 1. Aerial Truck Borrowing By-law 2026 - 033 2. Special Event Policy Amendment (1) By-law 2026 - 034 3. Housing Ad Hoc Committee Terms of Reference (2026) By-law 2026 - 035.
Moved by Beth Blackwell, seconded by Rory Cavanagh
Carried
That Council approve the recommendations contained in the consent agenda dated March 25, 2026 and direct staff to proceed with all necessary administrative actions.
Moved by Andrea Clarke, seconded by Mike Hinchberger
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 March 11, 2026; 2) Information explicitly supplied in confidence to the Municipality of Local Board by Canada, a province or territory or Crown agency of any of them; and a trade secret or scientific, technical, commercial, financial or labour relations information, supplied in confidence to the Municipality or Local Board, which if disclosed, could reasonably be expected to prejudice significantly the competitive position or interfere significantly with the contractual or other negotiations of a person, group of persons or organization; and a position, plan, procedure, criteria, or instruction to be applied to any negotiations
Moved by Beth Blackwell, 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 March 25, 2026 be deemed to be read a first, second and third time, finally passed and numbered as By-law No. 2026 - 036.
Moved by Bill Stewart, seconded by Mike Hinchberger
Carried
That this Regular Council Meeting adjourns at 5:40 p.m.
Moved by Rory Cavanagh, seconded by Stellina Williams