Regular Meeting

BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council adopt the minutes of the Regular meeting of Council held Wednesday, June 11, 2025, and Special meeting of Council held Wednesday, June 25, 2025 as circulated.

WHEREAS Consent Application File No. 2025-C-04 proposes the severance of two portions of land, one from 2244 Dayton Road and one from 2319 Dayton Road, to create a single new parcel with sufficient frontage and area; AND WHEREAS the severed portion from 2244 Dayton Road (approximately 0.5 acres) is to be merged with the severed portion from 2319 Dayton Road, resulting in a new parcel of approximately 10.95 acres with 213 feet of frontage; AND WHEREAS the retained lands will consist of approximately 3.34 acres at 2244 Dayton Road and approximately 130 acres at 2319 Dayton Road, within the Municipality of Huron Shores; AND WHEREAS Planning Consultant Peter Tonazzo, by Planning Report dated June 26, 2025, recommends approval of the application, subject to conditions; NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT, under the provisions of Section 53 of the Planning Act, Council grants provisional consent to File No. 2025-C-04, subject to the following conditions: That all Municipal taxes on the subject property be paid in full. Municipal Road Transfer That any public road allowance fronting and lying within the limits of the severed and retained parcels that are not currently held in the ownership of the Municipality of Huron Shores, must be described as a separate part or parts on the Registered Plan of Survey, and said part or parts shall be transferred to the Municipality of Huron Shores at no cost, free and clear of any and all encumbrances. Draft Transfer Application Form; Draft Schedule

WHEREAS the Council of the Corporation of the Municipality of Huron Shores has received the draft Zoning By-law for initial review; AND WHEREAS the Municipality is required under the Planning Act to provide opportunities for public consultation in advance of the passage of a new Zoning By-law; NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council hereby receives the Draft Zoning By-law as information; AND THAT staff be directed to undertake public consultation on the draft By-law in the form of an in-person open house, and a virtual open house to be held in August 2025; AND THAT notice of the open houses be provided in accordance with the Planning Act.

BE IT RESOLVED THAT By-law #25-32 being a by-law of the Corporation of the Municipality of Huron Shores to adopt a site-specific zoning amendment for property located at 797 Basswood Lake Road to reduce the front yard setback from the water, from 30m to 25.60m, to accommodate construction of a recreational dwelling and grey water holding tank in a Waterfront Recreational (W.REC) zone was passed in open Council this 9th day of July, 2025.

WHEREAS Council, by resolution No. 25-15-18, authorized amendments to By-law #23-01 being the Procedure By-law; NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT By-law #25-33, being a by-law to govern the proceedings of Council, the calling of meetings, and the conduct of members, staff, and the public was read a first, second, and third time and passed in open Council this 9th day of July, 2025; AND THAT By-law #23-01 and all amendments thereto are hereby repealed.

BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council receives the Minutes of the following joint board on which the Municipality has representation: Algoma Public Health Board of Health - April 23, 2025 Thessalon Town and Township Cemetery Board - April 7, 2025

BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council approves the Huron Shores Recreation Committee Terms of Reference as circulated.

BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council formally adopts the Recreation Master Plan as a guiding document for future recreation services and infrastructure planning; AND THAT a Special Meeting of Council be scheduled for September 24, 2025, to undertake a detailed review of the Plan’s recommendations and to consider priorities for phased implementation.

WHEREAS the Municipality’s insurance provider currently limits volunteer coverage to individuals under the age of 80; AND WHEREAS this restriction excludes some long-standing and willing community members from participating in sanctioned municipal volunteer activities; AND WHEREAS the insurer has confirmed that the age restriction can be removed for an additional annual premium of $250 plus applicable taxes; NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council approves the addition of an endorsement to the municipal insurance policy to remove the age 80 restriction for volunteer coverage; AND THAT the additional annual premium cost of $250 plus applicable taxes be drawn from the Working Reserve.

BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council direct staff to bring forward an amendment to By-law 22-85, being the Cost Recovery for Fire Services By-law, at the next regular meeting of Council; AND THAT the proposed amendment clarify that extraordinary expenses include the costs incurred to secure unsafe or uninhabitable buildings following a Fire Protection Services response, including incidents involving Fire Code violations.

WHEREAS the Municipality of Huron Shores has identified the replacement of the Potomac Bridge as a critical infrastructure priority, and has initiated procurement and design activities necessary to advance the project; AND WHEREAS the Municipality is submitting an application to Infrastructure Ontario for financing in the amount of $1,000,000, with the balance of the project cost to be funded from municipal reserves; AND WHEREAS the Municipality acknowledges the potential for increased project costs resulting from international tariffs on finished steel components; NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council confirms its intention to proceed with the Potomac Bridge replacement project, provided that the outcome of ongoing tariff negotiations does not result in steel tariffs exceeding 50% of baseline costs; AND THAT staff be directed to provide Infrastructure Ontario with all necessary documentation, including an update on risk mitigation and cost containment strategies, in support of the financing application.

BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Council of the Municipality of Huron Shores approves a municipal contribution of up to $201,914 toward Phase One revitalization of the Huron Shores Recreation Centre, with $175,657 to be drawn from the Modernization Reserve, and $26,257 to be drawn from Partnership Reserve; AND THAT Council reaffirm its support to proceed with the Municipality’s application to the Northern Ontario Heritage Fund Corporation (NOHFC) for roof rehabilitation at the Huron Shores Recreation Centre, (Resolution 24-34-21) with supporting documentation to be submitted as requested by NOHFC; AND THAT staff be authorized to execute the required Transfer Payment Agreement and proceed with final design and pre-construction activities for Phase One of the project. Voters Yea Nay Abstain Conflict Absent J. Armstrong X B. MacKinnon X J. Pirrie X P. Falk X T. Currie X L. Vine X D. Brown X Results 3 4 0 0 0 vote Type: Majority (Voted), Recorded

BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Council of the Municipality of Huron Shores hereby receive the staff report regarding the 2025 Tax Sale held on June 18, 2025, and the outcome of properties included in that sale; AND THAT with respect to the one property that did not receive any bids during the tax sale process, Council approve Option 3 – to take no action at this time pursuant to Section 379 of the Municipal Act, 2001; AND THAT Council acknowledge that the Municipality retains the option to proceed with either vesting the property or offering it for public sale a second time within the statutory two-year window; AND THAT staff continue to monitor the status of the property and await clarification from MPAC regarding parcel location and mapping before recommending any further action.

BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council directs CAO/Clerk Roberts to coordinate and schedule a Joint Meeting with the Town of Thessalon to receive the Joint Fire Services and Gap Analysis Report Presentation by POMAX Consulting.

WHEREAS the Ministry of Health has reduced funding to the Sault Area Hospital Emergency Department, which serves as a critical referral centre for Huron Shores and surrounding rural communities; AND WHEREAS local physicians have raised serious concerns about the negative impacts these cuts will have on patient care, particularly for rural residents who already face geographic barriers to accessing emergency services; AND WHEREAS Council supports the request of regional physicians to reverse the funding decision and adopt a model that meets the needs of Northern Ontario communities; NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council authorize the Mayor to send a letter to the Honourable Sylvia Jones, Deputy Premier and Minister of Health, expressing opposition to the emergency department funding cuts and supporting the physicians’ call for a more appropriate funding model; AND THAT the letter be copied to MPPs Bill Rosenberg (Algoma–Manitoulin) and Chris Scott (Sault Ste. Marie), and all Northern Municipalities, with a request for their response.

WHEREAS the Province of Ontario has enacted O. Reg. 343/22, mandating firefighter certification requirements, which present significant challenges for small, rural, and northern municipalities—particularly those relying on volunteer fire departments with limited access to training and funding; NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Council of the Municipality of Huron Shores supports the Township of Black River-Matheson’s resolution regarding O. Reg. 343/22; AND THAT this resolution be forwarded to the Office of the Fire Marshal, the Solicitor General, the Premier of Ontario, MPP Bill Rosenberg , AMO, FONOM, and all Ontario municipalities.

WHEREAS the Iron Bridge Agricultural Society has request the temporary closure of Bridge street, from Clarissa Street to Chiblow Lake Road on August 23, 2025; NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council authorize the temporary closure of Bridge Street, from Clarissa Street to Chiblow Lake Road on August 23, 2025 from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. to accommodate the Car Show during the annual Fall Fair, subject to notification of emergency services and affected residents; AND THAT the Iron Bridge Agricultural Society provide appropriate liability insurance and traffic control as required.

BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council discuss the request from the Community Voices Committee regarding the maintenance frequency and condition of Chevis Road, as outlined in their July 2025 correspondence.

BE IT RESOLVED THAT By-law #25-34, 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, July 9th, 2025, authorizing the taking of any action authorized therein and thereby, was passed in open Council this 9th day of July, 2025.

BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council does adjourn at 9:13 p.m.

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 the creation of additional dwelling units, and/or future expansions to the existing ‘sugar bush bunkie’ that would necessitate an increase in grey water or septage, or necessitate upgrades to the permitted grey water system or septic system, such as the construction of a leaching bed system.