Regular Meeting

BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council adopt the minutes of the Regular meeting of Council held Wednesday, May 18, 2022, as circulated.

BE IT RESOLVED THAT By-law #22-41 being a by-law of the Corporation of the Municipality of Huron Shores to enter into a Land Use Agreement for the installation and use of a Dry Hydrant on property described as CON 1 S PT LOT 3 RP 1R10779; PARTS 1 AND 6, was read a first, second and third time and passed in open Council this 25th day of May, 2022; AND THAT Fire Chief Kent and Clerk/Administrator Tonelli be authorized to sign said agreement.

BE IT RESOLVED THAT By-law #22-42 being a by-law of the Corporation of the Municipality of Huron Shores to enter into a Land Use Agreement for the installation and use of a Dry Hydrant on property described as PLAN H786 LOT 11 RCP, was read a first, second and third time and passed in open Council this 25th day of May, 2022; AND THAT Fire Chief Kent and Clerk/Administrator Tonelli be authorized to sign said agreement.

BE IT RESOLVED THAT By-law #22-43 being a by-law of the Corporation of the Municipality of Huron Shores to adopt the Disconnect from Work Policy , as per Resolution #22-12-12 dated May 18th, 2022, was read a first, second and third time and passed in open Council this 25 th day of May, 2022; AND THAT said policy shall be incorporated into the Human Resources Policies and Procedures Manual.

BE IT RESOLVED THAT By-law #22-44 being a by-law of the Corporation of the Municipality of Huron Shores to adopt the Driveway Culvert Policy, as per Resolution #22-12-11 dated May 18th, 2022, was read a first, second and third time and passed in open Council this 25th day of May, 2022.

BE IT RESOLVED THAT By-law #22-45 being a by-law of the Corporation of the Municipality of Huron Shores to Standardize Operating Guidelines for Hours and Operations of all Waste Disposal Sites , as per Resolution #22-12-10 dated May 18th, 2022, was read a first, second and third time and passed in open Council this 25th day of May, 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. to develop and manage a proactive Government Funding application process, was read a first, second and third time and passed in open Council this 25th day of May, 2022. Yea (6) D. Wedgwood, N. Jones-Scissons, J. Armstrong, G. Campbell, D. Walsh, and J. Pirrie Nay (1) B. MacKinnon Abstain (1) G. Bilodeau

BE IT RESOLVED THAT By-law #22-47 being a by-law of the Corporation of the Municipality of Huron Shores to enter into a Confidential Agreement with Ontario Charging Network LT (Ivy) to discuss mutually advantageous business ventures regarding electric vehicle charging and battery energy storage, was read a first, second and third time and passed in open Council this 25th day of May, 2022.

BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council receives the Minutes of the following municipal boards/committees: Joint Health and Safety Committee - April 7, 2022 Economic Development Advisory Committee - March 3, 2022

BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council receives the Minutes of the following joint boards and organization on which the Municipality has representation: Algoma District Services Administration Board - February 24, 2022

BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council authorizes an amendment to the Travel Policy to add the following description under Meals: Breakfast - The cost of breakfast may be claimed only when the individual has been travelling on municipal business for more than one hour before the recognized time for the start of the day's work or 7:00 a.m. whichever is later. Dinner - The cost of evening meal may be claimed when the individual is not expected to return to their residence before 6:30 p.m.; AND THAT gratuities for Uber(s) also be included; AND THAT said policy be adopted by by-law at the June 8th, 2022 Meeting of Council.

BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council authorize Hatch Ltd attendance at the Regular June 22nd, 2022 Council Meeting for presentation of the Flood Risk Assessment.

BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council authorize the Economic Development Advisory Committee to investigate a possible funding opportunity through Evolugen's Community Support Application program for a longer term solution for the Bright Lake dock system.

BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council authorize staff to investigate the development of a Volunteer Policy ; AND THAT said Volunteer Policy allocate a daily reimbursement equal to the Council Per Diem Policy when volunteers/committee members are acting as representatives of the municipality outside the Algoma Region

BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Council of the Corporation of the Municipality of Huron Shores supports, in principle, the efforts of the Huron Central Railway to secure the funding necessary to enable the railway between Sault Ste. Marie and the CPR connection in Sudbury to continue to provide a short-line freight service; AND THAT a copy of this resolution be forwarded to Rick McLellan, President of Huron Central Railway, and Joe Fratesi and Steve Butland, Co-Chairs of the Huron Central Railway Stakeholders' Working Group.

WHEREAS Ontario currently has over 5000 licenced pits and quarries located throughout the province that are able to meet the expected near term needs of Ontario’s construction industry; AND WHEREAS applications continue to be submitted without a definitive determination if there is a need for additional supply; AND WHEREAS gravel pits and quarries are destructive of natural environments and habitats; AND WHEREAS pits and quarries have negative social impacts on host communities in terms of noise, air pollution, and truck traffic; AND WHEREAS the urgent need to reduce greenhouse gas emissions in order to combat climate change has brought awareness to the very high carbon footprint associated with the production of concrete and asphalt which are major end-users of aggregates; AND WHEREAS there is an obligation to consult with First Nations peoples regarding the impacts of quarries on treaty lands and a responsibility to address those impacts; NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Ontario government be requested to impose an immediate temporary moratorium on all new gravel mining applications pending a broad consultation process including with First Nations, affected communities, independent experts and scientists to chart a new path forward for gravel mining in Ontario which: Proposes criteria and processes for determining the need for new gravel licences; Recommends updated policies and restrictions for gravel mining below the water table to reflect current groundwater science

WHEREAS Northern Ontario residents have less access to health care and a higher rate of health inequity than any other plan in Ontario; AND WHEREAS a mental health crisis is looming with record high addictions, PTSD and trauma being three times higher in Northern Ontario than anywhere else in Canada; AND WHEREAS physician remuneration in Northern Ontario is inadequate to compete with other, wealthier southern Ontario communities who can provide enhanced recruitment and incentives; AND WHEREAS it has been proven that access to medical services brings jobs and other health care professionals to communities, in addition to economic growth, improved health of the population, and attraction of industry; AND WHEREAS there is a desperate need for expanded residency programs at the Northern Ontario School of Medicine University NOW for primary care and emergency physicians, as well as paediatricians, anesthesiologists, psychiatrists, OB/GYN and other specialties, without waiting for Royal College approval which takes roughly 18 months; NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Premier of Ontario and the Minister of Health respond to the requests from the NOSM University and Northern Ontario communities to transform Human Health Resource Planning immediately to relieve the health care crisis occurring now, with no doctors, a severe nursing shortage, limited powers of nurse practitioners and lack of access to other health disciplines; AND THAT the Province accelerate the approval process s

BE IT RESOLVED THAT By-law #22-48, being a by-law of the Corporation of the Municipality of Huron Shores to Adopt the Minutes of the Regular Council Meeting held Wednesday, May 25, 2022, authorizing the taking of any action authorized therein and thereby, was read a first, second and third time and passed in open Council this 25th day of May, 2022.

BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council does adjourn at 8:38 p.m.