BE IT RESOLVED THAT By-law #24-56 being a by-law to designate seasonal maintenance for a portion of municipal roads was passed in open Council this 11th day of December, 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); AND WHEREAS many constituents in Ward 1 and 2 are complaining about how the west has continually financed the east through these 25 years; AND WHEREAS staff have been presenting population numbers based on full time residents, and this skews num
WHEREAS minutes of Regular and Special Council meetings, and all Committee meetings are not distributed until they are included in the agenda items for the following or subsequent meetings; AND WHEREAS the longer the time between the meeting and receiving and reviewing the minutes is, the less clear the meeting is in our minds; NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that all municipal meeting minutes shall
WHEREAS Committee meeting notices are sent out to the Committee members prior to setting a meeting date, but have not included ex-officio members; AND WHEREAS if the ex-officio Committee members don’t know there’s a meeting, then they can’t very well attend; NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT all Committee meeting notices shall be sent to the respective Committee members and all ex-officio members.
WHEREAS Resolution No. 24-30-30 of the October 9, 2024 Regular Council meeting directed staff to develop a Tree Removal Policy for Council's consideration; NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT, as recommended by the Infrastructure Services Committee, Council adopt the Tree Maintenance and Removal Policy, as circulated.
BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Minutes of the November 7, 2024 Infrastructure Services Committee Meeting be adopted as circulated.
BE IT RESOLVED THAT the ISC recommends that Council adopt the Tree Maintenance and Removal Policy, as circulated.
BE IT RESOLVED THAT the ISC recommends that Council authorize the purchase of a 2025 John Deere 410P Backhoe at the price of $225,450.00 plus applicable taxes, less the trade-in value of the 2013 Case backhoe at $51,000.00, for a net total of $174,450.00 plus applicable taxes; AND THAT Council authorize the optional 3-year/1,500-hour preventative maintenance service agreement at the total cost of
BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council returns to open session at 9:58 p.m..
BE IT RESOLVED THAT By-law #24-57, being a by-law of the Corporation of the Municipality of Huron Shores to Adopt the Minutes of the Regular Council Meeting held Wednesday, November 13, 2024, authorizing the taking of any action authorized therein and thereby, was passed in open Council this 13th day of November, 2024.
BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Minutes of the October 3, 2024 Infrastructure Services Committee Meeting be adopted as circulated.
WHEREAS the membership of the Ward 4 Recreation Centre Committee requires updates to reflect current appointments; NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that Council approves the following individuals as members of the Ward 4 Recreation Centre Committee: Gord Campbell Bonnie Campbell Sharon Chevis Francine Labelle.
BE IT RESOLVED THAT, as per the recommendation of the Infrastructure Services Committee, Council directs staff to write a letter in response to the ratepayers concerns; AND THAT Council direct staff to develop a Tree Removal Policy for consideration at the Regular Council meeting in December.
BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Infrastructure Services Committee recommends that Council direct staff to write a letter in response to the ratepayers concerns; AND THAT Council direct staff to develop a Tree Removal Policy.
BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council adopt the minutes of the Special Public and Regular meeting of Council held Wednesday, August 14, 2024, and the minutes of the Special meeting of Council held, Wednesday, August 28, 2024, as circulated.
BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council returns to open session at 8:33 p.m.
BE IT RESOLVED that Council appoints Josh MacFarlane to the Huron Shores Fire Department, Station 1, and Jeffery Pinkse to the Huron Shores Fire Department, Station 2, effective August 14, 2024.
BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council conditionally accepts the offer from Circular Materials to participate in the recycling program, contingent upon further negotiations to fully address and resolve outstanding concerns regarding indemnification, insurance provisions, and compensation details; AND THAT staff finalize these negotiations and bring the agreement back to Council for final approval.
WHEREAS an Application for Consent, File No. 2024-C-07, has been received, proposing to sever a 5.36 hectare parcel of land from the subject property legally known as PCL 2838 SEC ACS SRO; PT LT 1 CON 5 KIRKWOOD AS IN LT33374; HURON SHORES (PIN 31447-0038), in the Municipality of Huron Shores; AND WHEREAS Soumaya Ben Miled, Planner with J.L. Richards & Associates Limited, by Memo dated July 5, 202
WHEREAS an Application for Consent, File No. 2024-C-08, has been received, proposing to sever a 5.29 hectare parcel of land from the subject property legally known as PCL 2838 SEC ACS SRO; PT LT 1 CON 5 KIRKWOOD AS IN LT33374; HURON SHORES (PIN 31447-0038), in the Municipality of Huron Shores; AND WHEREAS Soumaya Ben Miled, Planner with J.L. Richards & Associates Limited, by Memo dated July 5, 202
WHEREAS an Application for Consent, File No. 2024-C-09, has been received, proposing to create a road access easement for the retained lot and to permit access to proposed new lot 3 and 4 from the subject property legally known as PCL 2838 SEC ACS SRO; PT LT 1 CON 5 KIRKWOOD AS IN LT33374; HURON SHORES (PIN 31447-0038), in the Municipality of Huron Shores; AND WHEREAS Soumaya Ben Miled, Planner wi
WHEREAS an Application for Consent, File No. 2024-C-10, has been received, proposing to sever a 5.35 hectare parcel of land from the subject property legally known as PCL 2838 SEC ACS SRO; PT LT 1 CON 5 KIRKWOOD AS IN LT33374; HURON SHORES (PIN 31447-0038), in the Municipality of Huron Shores; AND WHEREAS Soumaya Ben Miled, Planner with J.L. Richards & Associates Limited, by Memo dated July 5, 202
WHEREAS an Application for Consent, File No. 2024-C-11, has been received, proposing to sever a 2.83 hectare parcel of land from the subject property legally known as PCL 2838 SEC ACS SRO; PT LT 1 CON 5 KIRKWOOD AS IN LT33374; HURON SHORES (PIN 31447-0038), in the Municipality of Huron Shores; AND WHEREAS Soumaya Ben Miled, Planner with J.L. Richards & Associates Limited, by Memo dated July 5, 202
WHEREAS an Application for Consent, File No. 2024-C-12, has been received, proposing to grant a right of way access (private road) to the adjacent residential property legally described as PCL 8250 SEC ACS SRO; PT LT 1 CON 6 KIRKWOOD BEING LOCATION CL 5396 PT 1 1R7585; HURON SHORES (PIN 31447-0059), in the Municipality of Huron Shores; AND WHEREAS Soumaya Ben Miled, Planner with J.L. Richards & As
WHEREAS the Council of the Municipality of Huron Shores has previously passed a motion addressing the importance of resuming the assessment cycle to ensure stability and predictability of property taxes; AND WHEREAS it is crucial for Council members to have a thorough understanding of the property assessment process to make informed decisions and advocate effectively for fair property taxation; AN
BE IT RESOLVED THAT, as per the recommendation of the Protective Services Committee, Council endorses the Huron Shores Fire Department's Application to Host the North Shore Firefighter Challenge on April 25-27, 2025; AND THAT the Recreation Centre be provided to the North Shore Firefighter Challenge free of charge.
WHEREAS an Application for Consent, File No. 2024- C-07, has been received, proposing to sever a 5.36 hectare parcel of land from the subject property legally known as PCL 2838 SEC ACS SRO; PT LT 1 CON 5 KIRKWOOD AS IN LT33374; HURON SHORES (PIN 31447-0038), in the Municipality of Huron Shores; AND WHEREAS Soumaya Ben Miled, Planner with J.L. Richards & Associates Limited, by Memo dated July 5, 20
WHEREAS an Application for Consent, File No. 2024- C-08, has been received, proposing to sever a 5.29 hectare parcel of land from the subject property legally known as PCL 2838 SEC ACS SRO; PT LT 1 CON 5 KIRKWOOD AS IN LT33374; HURON SHORES (PIN 31447-0038), in the Municipality of Huron Shores; AND WHEREAS Soumaya Ben Miled, Planner with J.L. Richards & Associates Limited, by Memo dated July 5, 20
WHEREAS an Application for Consent, File No. 2024- C-09, has been received, proposing to create a road access easement for the retained lot and to permit access to proposed new lot 3 and 4 from the subject property legally known as PCL 2838 SEC ACS SRO; PT LT 1 CON 5 KIRKWOOD AS IN LT33374; HURON SHORES (PIN 31447-0038), in the Municipality of Huron Shores; AND WHEREAS Soumaya Ben Miled, Planner w
WHEREAS an Application for Consent, File No. 2024- C-10, has been received, proposing to sever a 5.35 hectare parcel of land from the subject property legally known as PCL 2838 SEC ACS SRO; PT LT 1 CON 5 KIRKWOOD AS IN LT33374; HURON SHORES (PIN 31447-0038), in the Municipality of Huron Shores; AND WHEREAS Soumaya Ben Miled, Planner with J.L. Richards & Associates Limited, by Memo dated July 5, 20
WHEREAS an Application for Consent, File No. 2024- C-11, has been received, proposing to sever a 2.83 hectare parcel of land from the subject property legally known as PCL 2838 SEC ACS SRO; PT LT 1 CON 5 KIRKWOOD AS IN LT33374; HURON SHORES (PIN 31447-0038), in the Municipality of Huron Shores; AND WHEREAS Soumaya Ben Miled, Planner with J.L. Richards & Associates Limited, by Memo dated July 5, 20
WHEREAS an Application for Consent, File No. 2024- C-12, has been received, proposing to grant a right of way access (private road) to the adjacent residential property legally described as PCL 8250 SEC ACS SRO; PT LT 1 CON 6 KIRKWOOD BEING LOCATION CL 5396 PT 1 1R7585; HURON SHORES (PIN 31447-0059), in the Municipality of Huron Shores; AND WHEREAS Soumaya Ben Miled, Planner with J.L. Richards & A
BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council authorize an upset limit of $3,000.00 to be applied to Parks & Grounds - Community Gardens, to restore the Huron Shores Community Gardens in Iron Bridge and Little Rapids.
WHEREAS the Environmental Advisory Committee (EAC) of Council has serious concerns regarding the extended time frames associated with the Environmental Compliance Approval (ECA) process managed by the Government of Ontario; AND WHEREAS the Ministry of the Environment, Conservation and Parks has noted significant delays that adversely affect our community's economic development and environmental in
WHEREAS the contractor of the Highway 129 project currently has approximately 1,830 tri-axle loads (36,000 tonnes) of recycled asphalt available for purchase at a rate of $100.00 per load, plus HST, delivered to a municipal storage area; AND WHEREAS this opportunity presents significant cost savings and environmental benefits by utilizing recycled materials; NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT, as p
WHEREAS the Municipality recognizes the need for effective and safe winter road maintenance to ensure accessibility and safety for all residents; AND WHEREAS staff deems it advisable to temporarily close certain municipal roads annually from November 1st to April 30th; NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT, as per the recommendation of the Infrastructure Services Committee, Council directs staff to id
WHEREAS funds have been allocated for retrofitting an existing truck to include a water tank; AND WHEREAS during the procurement process, a used water truck from a neighbouring fire department has been identified as available for purchase; AND WHEREAS the truck meets all required safety and operational standards without retrofitting one of our existing dump trucks; AND WHEREAS the cost to acquire
BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Minutes of the May 2, 2024, Infrastructure Services Committee Meeting be adopted as circulated.
WHEREAS the contractor of the Highway 129 project currently has approximately 1,830 tri-axle loads (36,000 tonnes) of recycled asphalt available for purchase at a rate of $100.00 per load, plus HST, delivered to a municipal storage area; AND WHEREAS this opportunity presents significant cost savings and environmental benefits by utilizing recycled materials; NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT Counc
WHEREAS the Municipality recognizes the need for effective and safe winter road maintenance to ensure accessibility and safety for all residents; AND WHEREAS staff deems it advisable to temporarily close certain municipal roads annually from November 1st to April 30th; NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Infrastructure Services Committee recommends that Council direct staff to identify and engag