Regular Meeting

BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council adopt the minutes of the Regular meeting of Council and Closed Session held Wednesday, November 10, 2021, and the Special meeting of Council and Closed Session held Tuesday, November 16, 2021 as circulated.

BE IT RESOLVED THAT By-law #21-60 being a by-law of the Corporation of the Municipality of Huron Shores to enter into an agreement with AgriCorp for a Rain Gauge Site, was read a first, second and third time and passed in open Council this 24th day of November, 2021.

BE IT RESOLVED THAT By-law #21-61, being a by-law of the Corporation of the Municipality of Huron Shores to Execute the Agreement with Evolugen (Brookfield Renewable) for the 2021- 22 Red Rock Road Plowing Contract was read a first, second and third time and passed in open Council this 24 th day of November, 2021.

BE IT RESOLVED THAT By-law #21-62, being a by-law of the Corporation of the Municipality of Huron Shores to enter into a contract with JI Enterprises for the Veterans Bridge Rehabilitation was read a first, second and third time and passed in open Council this 24th day of November, 2021.

BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council receives the Minutes of the Economic Development Advisory Committee, dated October 7, 2021.

WHEREAS Clerk/Administrator Tonelli has received and recommends Council support a request from Amber Burgler to register for the Primer on Planning course; NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council directs Clerk/Administrator to amend the Education Assistance Program Policy (No. D4.08) to include the requirement for employees to sign a training agreement; AND THAT once the Training Agreement is signed with Amber Burgler, she be granted education assistance, as outlined in Human Resources Policy D4.08, to complete the Primer on Planning.

WHEREAS the Economic Development Advisory Committee (EDAC), at its meeting dated October 7, 2021, recommended that Council directs the Public Works to attend to Tait Road with the grader to remove the encroachment along the portion of road under the Municipality's jurisdiction; NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT Public Works be directed to proceed with the removal of the Tait Road encroachment, as recommended by the EDAC; AND THAT should there be sufficient funds in the 2021 budget, contracted equipment be sought to assist with the project; AND THAT if it is too late in the season to complete the maintenance work this year, it be completed immediately following the lifting of load limit restrictions in the Spring of 2022.

WHEREAS an application to the FCC AgriSpirit Fund to purchase and install a 4-dipole antenna on Maple Ridge Tower was unsuccessful; AND WHEREAS Fire Chief Kent deems it advisable to proceed with the purchase and installation; NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council directs that Quattra SCS be hired to supply and install a new 4-dipole antenna on Maple Ridge Tower as per quote, dated November 10, 2021; AND THAT should funds not be available in the Fire Department’s current budget, the expense be drawn from reserves or delayed until January 2022.

WHEREAS, as the October 20, 2021 Meeting of Council, a Special Meeting was held to debate any need to change the size of Council, change the Ward system/boundaries, and/or seek public input on the matter; AND WHEREAS Council passed Resolution #21-30-02 to change council composition from 2 councillors for each of Wards 1 to 4, with 3 councillors to be elected by the electors of Wards 1 and 2; and 3 councillors to be elected by the electors of Wards 3 and 4, with the mayor to be elected at large; AND WHEREAS a by-law to reduce the total number of Councillors from 8 to 6 was presented before Council at the November 10 th Meeting of Council and ultimately defeated; NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT in preparation for implementation for the next regular election, council composition for the Corporation of the Municipality of Huron Shores be changed from 2 councillors for each of Wards 1 to 4 to the following:  1 councillor to be elected by the electors of each Ward (1 - 4);  1 councillor to be elected by the electors of Wards 1 and 2; and  1 councillor to be elected by the electors of Wards 3 and 4; for a total of 6 councillors; with the Mayor to be elected at large; AND THAT a by-law to change the composition of council be brought to the December 8th meeting of Council.

THAT the Main Motion be amended by striking out the words "2 councillors to be elected at large" and replacing the words with "1 councillor to be elected by the electors of Wards 1 and 2; and 1 councillor to be elected by the electors of Wards 3 and 4".

THAT the amendment be amended by striking out the words "1 councillor to be elected by the electors of Wards 1 and 2; and 1 councillor to be elected by the electors of Wards 3 and 4".

WHEREAS Council established the rental fees for the Historic Cordukes/Weber 12-Sided Barn and the Sowerby Hall via Resolution #13-08-12, dated April 24th, 2013; AND WHEREAS Council amended the rental fee for the 12-Sided Barn, via Resolution #14-18-12, effective January 1st, 2016; AND WHEREAS Council amended the rental fees for the 12-Sided Barn and Sowerby Hall via Resolution #16-22-13, effective January 1st, 2017 and January 1st, 2018; NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council further amends the 2022 rental fees for both the Sowerby Hall and the Historic Cordukes/Weber 12-Sided Barn, as per recommendation of the Sowerby Heritage Centre Committee in e- mail correspondence dated November 22, 2021, as follows: Effective January 1st, 2022: - Sowerby Hall (both floors) $150/day; - 12-Sided Barn $300/day; and - 3-Day Wedding Package (Friday-Sunday) $1000 (includes 3 days for 12-Sided Barn, 1 Saturday use of Hall), save $50; AND THAT already confirmed rentals of the facilities in 2022 will be honoured at the rates set out in the signed contracts, any new contracts will be informed of the amended fees.

BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council proceed in Closed session at 8:14 p.m. in order to address a matter pertaining to: - a position, plan, procedure, criteria or instruction to be applied to any negotiations carried on by or on behalf of the municipality or local board; - a request under the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act; and - personal information pertaining to an identifiable individual, relating to fraudulent email.

BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council return to Open Session at 8:31 p.m.

BE IT RESOLVED THAT By-law #21-65, 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 24, 2021, authorizing the taking of any action authorized therein and thereby, was read a first, second and third time and passed in open Council this 24th day of November, 2021.

BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council does adjourn at 8:32 p.m.