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 (15 motions)
13 carried, 2 recorded otherwise. Every motion below is printed as the minutes print it.
That the minutes of the Council meetings held on November 26, 2025 Regular, November 26, 2025 Special, December 3, 2025 and December 10, 2025 be adopted as printed.
Moved by Bill Stewart, seconded by Mike Hinchberger
Carried
That Council approve the Use of Corporate Resources for Election Purposes Policy as presented.
Moved by Beth Blackwell, seconded by Stellina Williams
Carried
Whereas Council directed staff to explore the implementation of Short-Term Rental Accommodation (STA) Licensing and the Municipal Accommodation Tax; and Whereas Council directed staff to revise the proposed Short-Term Rental Accommodation licensing by-law to include at least two tiers; Whereas Staff have provided Report Strategic Initiatives 2026-03 with a summary of consultation findings and options for Council consideration; now therefore be it resolved; That Council direct staff to proceed with Option 1 regarding the Short-Term Rental Accommodation licensing; and That Tier A over 21 days over and un-hosted would be licenced and Tier B - under 21 days and hosted would not require a licence. Yes (4) Beth Blackwell, Kenneth Craig, Mike Hinchberger, and Rory Cavanagh No (4) Bill Stewart, Andrea Clarke, Stellina Williams, and Jennifer Prenger
Moved by Beth Blackwell, seconded by Mike Hinchberger
Defeated
That the STRA be deferred until the next term of Council.
Moved by Bill Stewart, seconded by Stellina Williams
Defeated
That Council approve the recommendations as presented by the Primary Healthcare Ad-Hoc Committee in Report 2026-01, including the following recommendations: 1. That the Municipality explore an increase in the request to the Township of Huron-Kinloss.
Moved by Stellina Williams, seconded by Rory Cavanagh
Carried
That the “2026 Interim Taxation By-law” be deemed to be read a first, second and third time, finally passed and numbered as By-law No. 2026 - 001.
Moved by Bill Stewart, seconded by Mike Hinchberger
Carried
That the “2026 Current Operating Borrowing By-law” be deemed to be read a first, second and third time, finally passed and numbered as By-law No. 2026 - 002.
Moved by Stellina Williams, seconded by Beth Blackwell
Carried
That the “Authorize Bruce County to Collect Dedicated Gas Tax Funds By-law” be deemed to be read a first, second and third time, finally passed and numbered as By-law No. 2026 - 003.
Moved by Mike Hinchberger, seconded by Rory Cavanagh
Carried
That the “129 Lake Street and 64 Victoria Street Encroachment Agreement By-law” be deemed to be read a first, second and third time, finally passed and numbered as By-law No. 2026 - 004.
Moved by Bill Stewart, seconded by Andrea Clarke
Carried
That the “ Corporate Resources for Election Purposes Policy By-law ” be deemed to be read a first, second and third time, finally passed and numbered as By-law No. 2026 - 005.
Moved by Rory Cavanagh, seconded by Beth Blackwell
Carried
That Council approve the recommendations contained in the consent agenda dated January 14, 2026 and direct staff to proceed with all necessary administrative actions.
Moved by Mike Hinchberger, seconded by Bill Stewart
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 December 3 and December 10, 2025; 2) A position plan, procedure, criteria or instruction to be applied to any negotiations
Moved by Rory Cavanagh, seconded by Bill Stewart
Carried
That the “Committee Appointment Amendment (12) By-law” be deemed to be read a first, second and third time, finally passed and numbered as By-law No. 2026 – 006.
Moved by Rory Cavanagh, seconded by Stellina Williams
Carried
That the By-law to confirm the proceedings of the Council of The Corporation of the Municipality of Kincardine of January 14, 2026 be deemed to be read a first, second and third time, finally passed and numbered as By-law No. 2026 - 07
Moved by Mike Hinchberger, seconded by Bill Stewart
Carried
That this Regular Council Meeting adjourns at 7:51 p.m.
Moved by Jennifer Prenger, seconded by Beth Blackwell