Regular Meeting

BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council receives the report titled ‘Comprehensive Zoning By-law Public Meeting’; AND THAT Council confirm February 11, 2026 as the date for the statutory public meeting under Section 34 of the Planning Act , to be held at 7:00 p.m., with the Regular Council meeting to follow; AND THAT Council provide any final feedback on the draft Zoning By-law to staff in advance of the statutory public meeting.

BE IT RESOLVED THAT By-law #26-01 being a by-law of the Corporation of the Municipality of Huron Shores for the Purpose of Establishing 2026 Interim Tax Rates, was passed in open Council this 14th day of January, 2025.

WHEREAS Council, by Resolution No. 25-06-08, approved Internet Voting as the alternative voting method for the 2026 Municipal and School Board Election and directed staff to bring forward a by-law establishing the voting method following the selection of an election vendor; NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT By-law #26-02 being a by-law of the Corporation of the Municipality of Huron Shores to authorize alternative voting methods and to permit advance voting for the 2026 Municipal and School Board Election, in accordance with the Municipal Elections Act, 1996 , was passed in open council this 14 th day of January, 2026; AND THAT Council accepts the proposal submitted by Sequent Tech Inc. for the provision of Internet Voting services for the 2026 Municipal School Board Election.

BE IT RESOLVED THAT By-law #26-03 being a by-law of the Corporation of the Municipality of Huron Shores to appoint a Municipal By-law Enforcement Officer and Animal Control Officer for the duration of the individual’s employment contract with the Municipality, unless otherwise extended or revoked by Council, was passed in open Council this 14th day of January, 2026.

BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council receives the Minutes of the following municipal committees: Environmental Advisory Committee - October 14, 2025 Community Development Advisory Committee - November 6, 2025

BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council accepts the resignation of James MacFarlane from the position of Cemetery Caretaker, effective November 20, 2025; AND THAT Council extends its appreciation to Mr. MacFarlane for his contributions to the maintenance and care of the Municipality's cemeteries during his tenure; AND THAT Council authorizes the CAO/Clerk to enter into a limited-term arrangement with Mr. MacFarlane, as required, for the provision of specialized cemetery services including full burials, training of municipal staff in cremations and plot marking, and related transition support; AND THAT Council directs that routine cemetery care and maintenance be delivered in-house using municipal staff and resources.

BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council authorize staff to submit an application under the Summer Employment Opportunities Program to hire three (3) students to assist with summer operations at the Iron Bridge Museum and to support the Facilities and Recreation Labourer with seasonal duties.

BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council endorses the attendance of Councillor Vine at the 2026 Rural Ontario Municipal Association (ROMA) Conference; AND THAT all eligible conference-related expenses be paid in accordance with the Municipality’s approved policies.

BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council set a Special Meeting on Wednesday, February 4, 2026, for the purpose of deliberating the 2026 Municipal Budget.

BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council approves the combination of Realignment Area D and the Chevis Road / Dean Lake Road intersection as the preferred direction for improvements to Chevis Road; AND THAT staff be directed to proceed with the necessary planning and budgeting, including landowner consultation, and to negotiate and enter into an agreement with TULLOCH to undertake full engineering design, tendering, and contract administration for the two construction sites, based on the completed studies, subject to successful land acquisition and budget approval; AND THAT staff be directed to plan a phased approach to the project, including land acquisition, engineering, land clearing and grubbing, and contributions to reserve funds in 2026, with construction planning and implementation targeted for 2027; AND THAT staff be directed to bring forward a temporary speed-limit by-law to establish a 30 km/h speed limit, supported by regulatory signage, consistent with the current geometric analysis of the existing roadway, within the project limits (from the beginning of Chevis Road east of Dayton Road to east of the sharp curve at the Mississagi River), as an interim safety measure until such time as the roadway within the study limits can be upgraded to meet a 60 km/h design speed.

BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council authorize staff to participate in the 2026 EARSA amalgamated pricing process for the purpose of obtaining indicative pricing for materials required in 2026; AND THAT participation does not constitute a commitment to purchase, nor a delegation of procurement authority, and all purchasing decisions remain subject to the Municipality’s Procurement By-law.

BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council renews the Municipal Insurance Policy for 2026 with Northern Insurance Brokers Inc., on behalf of Marsh Canada Limited, which includes a 3.32% increase over 2025.

BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council approve the Blended Depot Collection approach for blue box materials at municipal depots, allowing residential and IC&I blue box materials to be collected together, with costs and responsibilities allocated in accordance with the Circularity and Recovery Responsibility Organization (CCS) blending methodology; AND THAT the Mayor and CAO/Clerk be authorized to sign the Blended Depot Operations Agreement.

BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council of the Corporation of the Municipality of Huron Shores authorizes the Mayor and CAO/Clerk to execute a Temporary Winter Use Agreement with Thessalon First Nation for the limited, private winter use of a designated seasonal municipal road, subject to the terms and conditions outlined in the agreement; AND THAT Council confirm that entering into the Agreement does not alter the seasonal designation or legal status of the road under By-law No. 24-56, does not constitute the opening of the road to public travel, and does not create any obligation on the part of the Municipality to provide winter maintenance.

BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council authorizes up to three members of Council to attend the Federation of Northern Ontario Municipalities (FONOM) Conference, held in Timmins, May 11-13, 2026; AND THAT it cover all associated expenses.

BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council does return to open session at 8:40 p.m.

BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council receives the presentation from the Town of Thessalon regarding physician recruitment and retention initiatives; AND THAT Council express its support for further exploration of options to support the physician recruitment strategy presented; AND THAT Council direct staff to report to Council at the Special Budget Meeting to be held February 4, 2026, to discuss a financial contribution.

BE IT RESOLVED THAT, following wage discussions, Council approve wage grid increases for the 2026–2028 period based on an OMERS-linked (“OMERS-plus”) framework as follows: 2026: OMERS Pension Increase plus 2%; 2027: OMERS Pension Increase plus 2%; and 2028: OMERS Pension Increase plus 2%; AND THAT the OMERS Pension Increase be applied in accordance with OMERS indexing for each applicable year and subject to the OMERS indexing cap in effect at that time; AND THAT the approved wage grid increases shall take effect January 1 of each applicable year, with the 2026 adjustment applied retroactively to January 1, 2026.

BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council direct staff to investigate the cost, feasibility, and implications of providing employee benefits or a health care spending account for part-time employees; AND THAT staff report back to Council with options for consideration at a future meeting.

BE IT RESOLVED THAT By-law #26-05, being a by-law of the Corporation of the Municipality of Huron Shores to Adopt the Minutes of the Regular Council Meeting held Wednesday, January 14th, 2026, authorizing the taking of any action authorized therein and thereby, was passed in open Council this 14th day of January, 2026.

BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council does adjourn at 8:45 p.m.

BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council adopts the minutes of the Special Public and Regular meeting of Council held Wednesday, December 10, 2025, as circulated.

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.

BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council proceed in Closed session at 7:30 p.m. in order to address a matter pertaining to: (a) personal matters about identifiable individuals, including receiving a delegation from the Town of Thessalon regarding a Practice-Ready Ontario physician recruitment proposal; (b) litigation or potential litigation, including advice that is subject to solicitor-client privilege; and (c) labour relations or employee negotiations, including wage negotiations.