Regular Meeting

BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council adopt the minutes of the Regular meeting of Council held Wednesday, December 13, 2023, as circulated.

BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council acknowledges receipt of the Memo of the Deputy Clerk, titled "Planning Applications and Algoma Public Health Pre-development Approvals".

BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council authorize staff to facilitate payment of utility bills and payroll source deductions directly without Council signature, effective January 10, 2024.

WHEREAS THE Draft Official Plan has been submitted to the Province initiating the 90 day period as required under Section 17 of the Planning Act ; AND WHEREAS after the 90 day period, a formal public meeting must be set; NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Council of the Municipality of Huron Shores set a public meeting to be held preceding the Regular Council Meeting of April 10, 2024; AND THAT the public meeting start at 6:00 p.m.

WHEREAS Council, by Resolution No. 23-27-17, authorized amendments to the Fire Department Constitution; NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT By-law #24-01 being a by-law of the Corporation of the Municipality of Huron Shores to amend the Constitution of the Huron Shores Fire Department was read a first, second and third time and passed in open Council this 10th day of January, 2024; AND THAT by-law #23-24 be hereby rescinded.

BE IT RESOLVED THAT By-law #24-03 being a by-law of the Corporation of the Municipality of Huron Shores to appoint a Municipal Treasurer was passed in open Council this 10th day of January, 2024. AND THAT by-law #23-26 be hereby rescinded

BE IT RESOLVED THAT By-law #24-04 being a by-law of the Corporation of the Municipality of Huron Shores to appoint signing authorities for the corporation was passed in open Council this 10th day of January, 2024. AND THAT By-law #23-27 be hereby rescinded.

BE IT RESOLVED THAT By-law #24-05, being a by-law of the Corporation of the Municipality of Huron Shores to Execute an Agreement with AECOM to provide Wards 1 – 4 2024 Landfill Sites Engineering Services was passed in open Council this 10th day of January, 2024.

BE IT RESOLVED THAT By-law #24-06 being a by-law of the Corporation of the Municipality of Huron Shores to execute a Transfer Payment Agreement with the Office of the Fire Marshall for reimbursement of fire protection services in unincorporated areas was passed in open Council this 10th day of January, 2024.

BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council receives the Minutes of the following municipal committees: Economic Development Advisory Committee - December 7, 2023

BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council receives the Minutes of the following joint boards on which the Municipality has representation: Thessalon Town and Township Cemetery Board - September 25, 2023

BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council appoint Colt Shuurman to the Huron Shores Fire Department, Station #2, effective January 10, 2024.

BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council authorizes the 2024 membership renewal with the Huron North Community Economic Alliance (HNCEA) in the amount of $1860.00

WHEREAS a quote has been received for insurance coverage for 2024 in the amount of $167,345.00 plus applicable taxes of $11,672.00 which represents an increase of 6.4% over 2023; AND WHEREAS Council desires to add Cyber Liability Insurance and LCIS (Event Insurance) at an additional cost of $2,110.00 plus applicable taxes of $168.00; NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council renews the Municipal Insurance Policy for 2024 with Marsh Canada Limited at a total cost of $169,455.00 plus applicable taxes of $11,840.00.

WHEREAS the Economic Development Advisory Committee is currently carrying out a comprehensive review of its current Terms of Reference and objectives; AND WHEREAS the Committee recognizes the need to evolve and adapt to the changing economic landscape and needs of the Municipality of Huron Shores; AND WHEREAS the Committee also identified the renaming of the Committee as a critical step towards reflecting its evolving role and mandate in both economic and community development; NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Committee be renamed to the Community Development Advisory Committee (CDAC), as per the recommendation of the Economic Development Advisory Committee; AND THAT the Committee present a renewed Terms of Reference at the next Regular Meeting of Council.

WHEREAS our Wishart Management Group Minute balance is currently at zero; AND WHEREAS continuing as a Wishart Management Group member provides an additional 5% discount on legal fees; NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council approves of continuing its Wishart Management Group Membership by purchasing a new Gold Package 2, at a cost of $24,375.00 plus HST.

WHEREAS the Economic Development Advisory Committee recently advertised for Expressions of Interest for committee vacancies for members of the public; AND WHEREAS during the recruitment, a fourth member of the public had expressed interest in a position on the Committee; NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT, as per the recommendation of the Economic Development Advisory Committee, Council approves amending the Terms of Reference to add a fifth member of the public to the Committee Composition; AND THAT Council appoint Kathy Mroz to the Economic Development Advisory Committee.

WHEREAS the Environmental Advisory Committee previously investigated the Food Cycler program and was facing budget constraints and a lack of grant opportunities within the existing year; AND WHEREAS the Environmental Advisory Committee is committed to supporting initiatives that reduce the Municipality's carbon footprint, divert waste from waste sites, and provide residents with composting opportunities during winter months, leading to nutrient-rich soil; NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT staff be directed to explore a partnership with the Town of Thessalon to endorse the Food Cycler program and investigate costs to support 25 food cyclers for Huron Shores as part of a pilot project, with a focus on waste site diversion and environmental sustainability.

BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council direct staff to request additional information from the Town of Thessalon including patient usage and a breakdown of the $91,623.33 expense to the Town; AND THAT the information be brought forward during 2024 budget deliberations.

BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Council of the Municipality of Huron Shores supports, in principle, the Huron Shores Family Health Team, North Channel Nurse Practitioner Led Clinic, Algoma Manor, Golden Birches, and the North Shore Health Network in their joint application to Ontario Health for a full-time Clinical Coach that will be added to a Community Palliative Care Team that would service the entire North Shore; AND THAT the Mayor provide a letter of support to the Executive Director of the Huron Shores Family Health Team.

WHEREAS Council, by Resolution 23-14-27, authorized the Mayor and Councillor Falk to continue to discuss shared services with the Town of Thessalon and other neighbouring municipalities; NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT Mayor Seabrook and Councillor Falk meet with the Mayor and Deputy Mayor of the Town of Thessalon to further assess the specific requirements of the Town of Thessalon's request; AND THAT the Town of Thessalon provide the Municipality of Huron Shores with a detailed action plan and timetable to review and determine whether the objectives and administrative requirements of the Town of Thessalon's Fire Department are achievable.

BE IT RESOLVED THAT By-law #24-07, being a by-law of the Corporation of the Municipality of Huron Shores to Adopt the Minutes of the Special and Regular Council Meeting held Wednesday, January 10, 2024, authorizing the taking of any action authorized therein and thereby, was passed in open Council this 10th day of January, 2024.

BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council does adjourn at 9:24 p.m.

BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council amend the Donation Policy C-05, as circulated.