The Huron Shores Record

Blair MacKinnon

Councillor · seen 2021-08-11 to 2026-05-13 · served 2018–2022, 2022–2026

79substantive motions movedof 123 meetings the minutes record them at
12procedural motions movedcounted separately, and never added to the above
162substantive motions secondedseconding is often a seat convention, not agreement
2meetings recorded absentof 123 they were on the record for
8–2recorded votes, for–againstrecorded votes are rare and a skewed sample

Vote count and office as published by the Ontario Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing, 2022 municipal election results (Open Government Licence – Ontario). Everything else on this page is read from Huron Shores’s own minutes.

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Regular Meeting December 11, 2024
WHEREAS Huron Shores has been amalgamated for 25 years now and there is still a deep schism between the west (Wards 1 and 2) and the east (Wards 3 and 4);
Against · 1–5 · Defeated
Regular Meeting August 14, 2024
BE IT RESOLVED THAT By-law #24-38 being a By-law of the Corporation of the Municipality of Huron Shores to adopt a site specific Zoning Amendment for the property described as 254A Big Basswood Lake Camp Road to reduce…
For · 5–1 · Carried
Regular Meeting August 14, 2024
BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council receives the Service Delivery Review Final Report by KPMG dated July, 2024; AND THAT Council direct staff to prepare an Action and Implementation Plan for the proposed recommendations…
For · 5–2 · Carried
Regular Meeting August 14, 2024
BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council reaffirms its commitment to the roles and responsibilities as defined under Section 224 of the Municipal Act;
For · 5–2 · Carried
Regular Meeting August 14, 2024
BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council directs staff to prepare and apply for the Housing Accelerator Fund (HAF), incorporating the following initiatives: A 2025 zoning review focused on streamlining approvals and promoting…
For · 5–2 · Carried
Regular Meeting July 10, 2024
BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council grants permission to Mr. Joseph Yoder to make an application for a permit with the Ministry of Transportation Ontario for the placement of a seasonal portable building on the southwest side…
For · 6–1 · Carried
Regular Meeting June 14, 2023
WHEREAS an Application for Consent, File No 2023-C-02, to sever a 50 acre (20 hectares) parcel of land, from the retained 114 acres (46 hectares) of land being described as CON 6 LOT 1SPT PCL 138 ALG;PCL 2198 ACS;
For · 4–1 · Carried
Regular Meeting October 12, 2022
BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council authorizes staff to let tenders for the provision of 2022/2023 Winter Season snow plowing/sanding services for the Station 2 Fire Department Yard, Municipal Office Parking Area and Public…
For · 3–0 · Carried
Regular Meeting October 12, 2022
BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council authorizes Councillor Armstrong to attend the 2023 Rural Ontario Municipal Association (ROMA) Conference being held in Toronto, January 22 nd - 24 th , 2023;
For · 3–0 · Carried
Regular Meeting May 25, 2022
BE IT RESOLVED THAT By-law #22-46 being a by-law of the Corporation of the Municipality of Huron Shores to enter into agreement with GrantMatch Corp.
Against · 2–1 · Carried

Meetings the minutes record them as absent from (2)

Special MeetingJanuary 17, 2024
Regular MeetingSeptember 28, 2022

Substantive motions moved (showing the 40 most recent of 79)

BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council does return to open session at 9:32 p.m.
Regular Meeting, May 13, 2026 · Carried
BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council receives the Minutes of the following joint boards on which the Municipality has representation:  Algoma District Services Administration Board - January 8, 2026
Regular Meeting, April 8, 2026 · Carried
BE IT RESOLVED THAT, as per the recommendation of the Recreation Committee, Council authorize the organization of an ATV Fun Run at the Little Rapids Community Hall and Gazebo in 2026; AND THAT Council approve an unbudgeted expenditure in the amount of $2,500.00, to be funded from Ward 1 Recreation Reserve; AND THAT the Recreation Committee provide a post-event financial report to Council outlinin
Regular Meeting, April 8, 2026 · Carried
BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Huron Shores Recreation Committee appoint Councillor Brown as co-Chair for the Huron Shores Recreation Committee.
Huron Shores Recreation Committee, April 7, 2026 · Carried
WHEREAS Consent Application File No. 2026-C-01 proposes to sever land to create one severed parcel of 51 acres and the retained parcel of 106 acres, to the property located at 904 Dayton Road, Municipality of Huron Shores; AND WHEREAS Planning Consultant Peter Tonazzo, by Planning Report dated March 3, 2026, recommends approval of the application, subject to conditions; NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVE
Regular Meeting, March 11, 2026 · Carried
BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council does return to open session at 8:10 p.m.
Regular Meeting, March 11, 2026 · Carried
BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council receives the Minutes of the following municipal committees:  Huron Shores Recreation Committee - December 2, 2025  Public Services Committee - November 4, 2025  Sowerby Hall and Heritage Committee - November 25, 2025  Iron Bridge Historical Museum Committee - November 20, 2025  Huron Shores Public Library Board - May 6, June 3, September 9, October 7, November 4, a
Regular Meeting, February 11, 2026 · Carried
BE IT RESOLVED THAT By-law #26-14, being a by-law of the Corporation of the Municipality of Huron Shores to Adopt the Minutes of the Special Public and Regular Council Meeting held Wednesday, February 11th, 2026, authorizing the taking of any action authorized therein and thereby, was passed in open Council this 11th day of February, 2026.
Regular Meeting, February 11, 2026 · Carried
WHEREAS Council, by Resolution No. 26-01-22, directed staff to investigate the cost and implications of providing employee benefits or a health care spending account for part-time employees; NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council receive the report of the Assistant Treasurer, titled 'Part-Time Employee Health Benefits" dated February 4, 2026; AND THAT Council approves the implementation of a ne
Special Meeting, February 4, 2026 · Carried
BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council adopts the minutes of the Special Public and Regular meeting of Council held Wednesday, December 10, 2025, as circulated.
Regular Meeting, January 14, 2026 · Carried
BE IT RESOLVED THAT By-law #26-04, being a by-law of the Corporation of the Municipality of Huron Shores to Execute an Agreement with AECOM to provide Wards 1 – 4 2026 Landfill Sites Engineering Services was passed in open Council this 14th day of January, 2026.
Regular Meeting, January 14, 2026 · Carried
BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council adopt the minutes of the Joint Special Meeting with the Town of Thessalon, held Wednesday, September 3, 2025; the Special Public and Regular meeting of Council held Wednesday, September 10,2025; and the Special Meeting of Council, held Wednesday, September 24, 2025, as circulated.
Regular Meeting, October 8, 2025 · Carried
BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council receive the report titled “Recreation Master Plan Review & Strategic Alignment” as information; AND THAT Council acknowledges the Recreation Master Plan, together with the Corporate Strategic Plan and Service Delivery Review, as the framework for discussion at this Special Meeting in order to establish shared priorities for recreation and service delivery; AND THAT staf
Special Meeting, September 24, 2025 · Carried
BE IT RESOLVED THAT a joint working group be established, comprised of two members of Council from both the Town of Thessalon and the Municipality of Huron Shores, together with such municipal staff as may be designated by each municipality; AND THAT the purpose of the working group be to further explore the shared fire service recommendations provided by Pomax Consulting Inc. and to provide updat
Special Meeting, September 3, 2025 · Carried
WHEREAS Consent Application File No. 2025-C-06 proposes to sever land to create one severed parcel of 2.51 acres from the retained 23.32 acres of land, to the property located at 130-136 Ingram Road, Municipality of Huron Shores; AND WHEREAS Planning Consultant Peter Tonazzo, by Planning Report dated August 5, 2025, recommends approval of the application, subject to conditions; NOW THEREFORE BE IT
Regular Meeting, August 13, 2025 · Carried
BE IT RESOLVED THAT By-law #25-31 being a by-law of the Corporation of the Municipality of Huron Shores to remove the holding provision to facilitate the construction of a 17.83m2 dwelling with a composting toilet and grey water system only on property located at 162 Mosher Road was passed in open Council this 9th day of July, 2025; AND THAT the holding provision shall remain in place, to prohibit
Regular Meeting, July 9, 2025 · Carried
BE IT RESOLVED THAT By-law #25-30, being a by-law of the Corporation of the Municipality of Huron Shores to Adopt the Minutes of the Regular Council Meeting held Wednesday, June 11th, 2025, authorizing the taking of any action authorized therein and thereby, was passed in open Council this 11th day of June, 2025.
Regular Meeting, June 11, 2025 · Carried
BE IT RESOLVED THAT By-law #25-25 being a by-law of the Corporation of the Municipality of Huron Shores to establish a Code of Conduct for the Council of the Municipality of Huron Shores and Local Boards of the Municipality was passed in open council this 14th day of May, 2025; AND THAT By-law 19-16 be hereby repealed.
Regular Meeting, May 14, 2025 · Carried
BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council receives the Minutes of the following municipal committees:  Iron Bridge Historical Museum Committee - April 8, 2025  Huron Shores Recreation Committee - March 25, 2025  Infrastructure Services Committee - April 3, 2025  Community Development Advisory Committee - April 3, 2025
Regular Meeting, May 14, 2025 · Carried
BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council does return to open session at 8:16 p.m.
Regular Meeting, May 14, 2025 · Carried
BE IT RESOLVED THAT By-law #25-27, being a by-law of the Corporation of the Municipality of Huron Shores to Adopt the Minutes of the Special Public and Regular Council Meeting held Wednesday, May 14th, 2025, authorizing the taking of any action authorized therein and thereby, was passed in open Council this 14th day of May, 2025.
Regular Meeting, May 14, 2025 · Carried
BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council approves the proposed 2025 Municipal Budget authorizing $4,643,633.00 to be raised through taxation for Municipal Expenditures; AND THAT the 2025 Municipal Budget be presented to Council for final approval at the April 9, 2025, Regular Meeting.
Special Meeting, March 26, 2025 · Carried
BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council receives the Minutes of the following municipal committees:  Environmental Advisory Committee - February 11, 2025  Infrastructure Services Committee - February 6, 2025  Community Development Advisory Committee - February 6, 2025
Regular Meeting, March 12, 2025 · Carried
BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council receives the Minutes of the following municipal committees:  Huron Shores Public Library - November 5 and December 3, 2024  Infrastructure Services Committee - December 5, 2024  Community Development Advisory Committee - December 5, 2024
Regular Meeting, February 12, 2025 · Carried
BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council receives the Minutes of the following joint board on which the Municipality has representation:  Algoma District Services Administration Board - November 28, 2024  Algoma Public Health Board of Health - October 23, 2024
Regular Meeting, February 12, 2025 · Carried
BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council authorizes Mayor Armstrong and a Councillor to be determined at a later date, to attend the 2025 Annual Conference of the Association of Municipalities of Ontario (AMO) being held in Ottawa from August 17th – 20th, 2025; AND THAT it cover all associated expenses.
Regular Meeting, February 12, 2025 · Carried
BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council returns to open session at 8:50 p.m.
Regular Meeting, January 15, 2025 · Carried
BE IT RESOLVED THAT By-law #25-06, being a by-law of the Corporation of the Municipality of Huron Shores to Adopt the Minutes of the Special Public and Regular Council Meeting held Wednesday, January 15, 2025, authorizing the taking of any action authorized therein and thereby, was passed in open Council this 15th day of January, 2025.
Regular Meeting, January 15, 2025 · Carried
WHEREAS concerns have been raised about property assessments across the municipality, with some properties potentially being over- or under-assessed, creating inconsistencies in valuations; NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that Council directs the Finance Committee to develop a transparent and unbiased strategy and action plan for reviewing property assessments across the entire municipality, ensuring
Regular Meeting, November 13, 2024 · Defeated
BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Cleaning Caretaker Contract with Dorianne Goodmurphy of Clean-4-U, under By-law #22-91, be granted a one year extension for 2025.
Regular Meeting, November 13, 2024 · Carried
WHEREAS Council has reviewed the report and recommendations for the Iron Bridge Recreation Centre rehabilitation and staff seeks to proceed with a conservative estimate based on the a la carte list of items provided, making this rehabilitation project a more feasible and cost-effective option considering the cost to construct a new facility is estimated to be approximately $25 million; AND WHEREAS
Special Meeting, October 16, 2024 · Carried
BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council accepts the resignation of Councillor Falk from the Sowerby Hall Heritage Committee, and appoints Councillor Currie as the new Council representative.
Regular Meeting, July 10, 2024 · Carried
WHEREAS an Application for Consent File No. 2024-C-05 has been received, proposing to sever a 7.5 acre parcel of land, from the retained 62.5 acres of land being described as 13775 HIGHWAY 17, in the Municipality of Huron Shores; AND WHEREAS Planning Consultant Peter Tonazzo, by Planning Report dated May 17, 2024 recommends approval of the application, subject to conditions; NOW THEREFORE BE IT RE
Special Meeting, May 22, 2024 · Carried
BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council accepts the Minutes of Settlement arising from a Request for Reconsideration from MPAC as follows: 57 24 000 008 33500 0000 from Residential Taxable (RT) 2016 CVA $267,000 to Residential Taxable (RT) 2016 CVA $157,600 and Exempt (E-) CVA $400, effective January 1, 2024.
Regular Meeting, April 10, 2024 · Carried
WHEREAS the handy hitch on both graders requires repairs for warn-out frame holes which was not included in the initial estimate for repairs; NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council authorizes the additional repair costs in the amount of $5,876.92 plus HST for both grader packers; AND THAT the cost be included in the 2024 budget.
Regular Meeting, March 13, 2024 · Carried
BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council amend the Donation Policy C-05, as circulated.
Regular Meeting, January 10, 2024 · Carried
BE IT RESOLVED THAT By-law #23-52, being a by-law to enter into a Land Use Agreement with property owners, for the purpose of displaying/maintaining a Municipal Billboard Sign and maintaining sightlines on property located at 22053 Hwy. 17, was passed in open Council this 13th day of December, 2023.
Regular Meeting, December 13, 2023 · Carried
BE IT RESOLVED THAT By-law #23-54, being a by-law of the Corporation of the Municipality of Huron Shores, to execute a Year Round Waste Disposal Site Key Agreement with:  MacFarlane Haulage  K&H Sanitation  Midway Lumber Mills Ltd.  Birchland Veneer Ltd.  GFL Environmental Inc.  Redtop Motor Inn to allow after-hours access to the Municipal Waste Disposal Site, was passed in open Council this
Regular Meeting, December 13, 2023 · Carried
WHEREAS the Performance Measurement Policy No. C 3.04 outlines the procedures for providing job performance-related feedback to municipal employees using tools that consist of objective and subjective performance measures; NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council adopt the CAO Performance Measurement Tool and CAO Performance Evaluation 360 assessments, as circulated, as part of the Performance Me
Regular Meeting, December 13, 2023 · Carried
BE IT RESOLVED THAT By-law #23-49 being a by-law of the Corporation of the Municipality of Huron Shores to adopt an Emergency Management Program and Emergency Response Plan was passed in open Council this 8th day of November, 2023; AND THAT By-law #22-67 be hereby rescinded.
Regular Meeting, November 8, 2023 · Carried

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8conflicts of interest declareda member saying they should not vote on a matter
245votes in 2022Local Councillor, incumbent
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