Regular Meeting

BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council adopt the minutes of the Special meeting of Council held Wednesday, May 17 and May 31, 2023; and the Special Public meeting and Regular meeting of Council held Wednesday, June 14, 2023, as circulated.

BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council approves payment of the General Accounts for the month of June 2023, in the amount of $1,461,933.93.

WHEREAS an Application for Consent, File No 2023-C-03, to sever a 18.14 acre parcel of land, and a 13.43 acres parcel of land from the retained 56.6 acres of land being described as CON 2 LOT 6 SPT PCL 1153 ALG; PT PCL 2944 ACS INCL RP 1R4023 PART 6; civic address 21654 Highway 17 in the Municipality of Huron Shores, has been received; AND WHEREAS Planning Consultant Peter Tonazzo, by Planning Report dated July 7, 2023, 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. 2023-C-03, subject to the following conditions: 1. Appropriate pre-development approvals be obtained from Algoma Public Health, as it relates to the severed and retained parcels' ability to support on-site septic systems; 2. As per the Ministry of Transportation, a surveyed right-of-way must be established and an easement granted by each lot in favour of the other lot sharing the entrance to ensure continuous access to both lots severed by the mutual entrance. The easement must be shown on the reference plan and the easement rights incorporated into the deeds of both lots involved. 3. Draft Transfer Application Form; 4. Draft Schedule to the Transfer Application Form; on which is set out the entire legal description of the parcels subject to this consent. This schedule must also contain the names of the party(ies) indicated on Page 1 of the Transfer Deed of Land

WHEREAS an Application for Consent, File No 2023-C-05, proposes to sever a 2.5 acre (1.01 hectare) parcel of land and a 100 acre parcel (40.47 hectare), from the retained 526 acres parcel (212.87 hectare) of land, civic address of 15669 Highway 17 in the Municipality of Huron Shores. AND WHEREAS Planning Consultant Peter Tonazzo, by Planning Report dated July 7, 2023, 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. 2023-C-05, subject to the following conditions: 1. That appropriate pre-development approvals be obtained from Algoma Public Health, as it relates to the severed and retained parcels’ ability to support on-site septic systems. 2. That the southern 500m of the retained parcel be deemed subject to site plan control, pursuant to Section 41 of the Planning Act. 3. That the barn and paddock areas adjacent to the dwelling unit (severed parcel A) be demolished. 4. Draft Transfer Application Form; 5. Draft Schedule to the Transfer Application Form 1. On which is set out the entire legal description of the parcels subject to this consent. This Schedule must also contain the names of the party(ies) indicated on Page 1 of the Transfer Deed of Land Form or Transfer Application form; 6. Plan of Survey 1. A Reference Plan of Survey which bears the Land Registry Office registration number and signature as evidence of its deposit

WHEREAS Council, by Resolution No. 23-12-01, authorized amendments to the Sale of Real Property By-law #15-01, to reflect the option of utilizing a Letter of Opinion to satisfy the requirement of obtaining an appraised value of real property; NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT By-law #23-32 being a by-law of the Corporation of the Municipality of Huron Shores to amend By-law #15-01 that establishes procedures of Council with regard to the sale of real property owned by the Municipality was passed in open Council this 12th day of July, 2023.

WHEREAS Council, by Resolution No. 23-14-22 and 23-14-28, authorized amendments to the Fees and Charges for Services by- law; AND WHEREAS a notice of the proposed amendments have been advertised locally in the North Shore Sentinel and the Municipal Website; NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT By-law #23-33 being a by-law of the Corporation of the Municipality of Huron Shores to amend Fees and Charges for Services was passed in open Council this 12th day of July, 2023.

BE IT RESOLVED THAT By-law #23-34 being a By-law of the Corporation of the Municipality of Huron Shores to enter into a Moneris Merchant Agreement with Moneris Solutions Corporation for the provision of Merchant Services was passed in open council this 12th day of July, 2023.

BE IT RESOLVED THAT By-law #23-35 being a by-law of the Corporation of the Municipality of Huron Shores to authorize the electronic signing of documents was passed in open Council this 12th day of July, 2023.

WHEREAS Council, by Resolution No. 23-11-21, authorized staff to prepare an illegal dumping by-law for Council’s consideration; AND WHEREAS the Clean Yard By-law can be amended to include provisions that speak to illegal dumping on municipal property, private property and highways; NOW THERFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT By-law #23-36 being a by-law of the Corporation of the Municipality of Huron Shores to provide for Maintaining Land in a Clean and Clear Condition was passed in open Council this 12th day of July, 2023; AND THAT by-law #23-10 be hereby rescinded.

BE IT RESOLVED THAT By-law #23-37 being a By-law of the Corporation of the Municipality of Huron Shores to adopt a Temporary Site Specific Zoning Amendment to permit a Farmers Market for up to two years was passed in open Council this 12th day of July, 2023.

BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council receives the Minutes of the following municipal committees:  Environmental Advisory Committee - April 11, May 9, 2023  Huron Shores Public Library Board - May 2, 2023  Economic Development Advisory Committee - May 4, 2023  Protective Services Committee - May 2, 2023

BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council receives the Minutes of the following joint boards on which the Municipality has representation:  Algoma Public Health Board of Health - April 26, 2023  Thessalon Town and Township Cemetery Board - March 27, 2023

BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council accepts the Minutes of Settlement arising from a Request for Reconsideration from MPAC as follows:  57 24 000 010 06800 from Residential Taxable (RT) 2016 CVA $58,000 to Residential Taxable (RT) 2016 CVA $38,500 effective January 1, 2023.

BE IT RESOLVED THAT a Municipal Tax Sale, in accordance with the Municipal Tax Act, 2001 and Ontario Regulation 181/03, was undertaken on June 21, 2023; AND WHEREAS no bids were received on five of the ten properties listed for sale; NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council acknowledges the Treasurer’s Report dated July 12, 2023; AND THAT Council authorizes Treasurer Leach to write off the taxes and take all necessary steps to vest the five remaining properties in the name of the Municipality of Huron Shores.

BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council adopts the Compliance Report for expenses excluded from the 2023 budget outlined in Treasurer’s Report entitled “Compliance with Ontario Regulation 284/09” dated July 12, 2023, as a requirement of Ontario passed under the Municipal Act, 2001.

WHEREAS the Infrastructure Services Committee (ISC) met to debrief following the Dean Lake Information Session held June 21, 2023; NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT, as per the recommendation of the ISC, Council authorize the following:  Place a height restriction bar across both sides of the Dean Lake Bridge;  Limit bridge traffic to light passenger traffic only;  Contact the Ministry of Transporation to ensure that appropriate signage is designated along Highway 17;  Discuss further weight restrictions with Tulloch Engineering; and  That Public Works investigate the installation of alternative route signs on Eley Road.

WHEREAS Council, by resolution No 23-14-23, set a special meeting to award the Potomac Bridge Tender; AND WHEREAS the release of the tender package has been stalled and will require an additional two weeks before tender closing; NOW THEREFORE IT BE RESOLVED THAT Council postpone the Special Council meeting originally set for July 26, 2023 and award the Potomac tender at a Special Council meeting held August 23, 2023.

BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council adopt the Recreation Facility Rental Policy No. R-01, as circulated.

WHEREAS the Municipality of Huron Shores operates under a Cemetery Caretaker Contract with Jamie MacFarlane, authorized by By-law #20-59; AND WHEREAS, Mr. MacFarlane, in correspondence received June 16th, 2023, has requested an increase of $120.00 per month to the contract fees due to the rising cost of insurance; NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council authorizes CAO/Clerk to meet with Jamie MacFarlane to discuss renegotiation of the current contract, which includes the possibility of a new shared service agreement with the Town of Thessalon for Cemetery Caretaker services; AND THAT, staff prepare an amended Cemetery Caretaker contract for consideration at the August 9th, 2023 Regular Meeting.

BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council directs staff to investigate financing partnerships and borrowing options for the express purpose of funding the Potomac Bridge replacement. AND THAT financial consultations begin with neighbouring Mississauga First Nation and Ministry of Northern Development and Mines and Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry; AND THAT all other funding opportunities, private, public or government be researched and evaluated for councils’ future discussions.

WHEREAS all Ontarians deserve and expect a safe and respectful workplace; AND WHEREAS municipal governments, as the democratic institutions most directly engaged with Ontarians need respectful discourse; AND WHEREAS several incidents in recent years of disrespectful behaviour and workplace harassment have occurred amongst members of municipal councils; AND WHEREAS these incidents seriously and negatively affect the people involved and lower public perceptions of local governments; AND WHEREAS municipal Codes of Conduct are helpful tools to set expectations of council member behaviour; AND WHEREAS municipal governments do not have the necessary tools to adequately enforce compliance with municipal Codes of Conduct; NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Municipality of Huron Shores supports the call of the Association of Municipalities of Ontario for the Government of Ontario to introduce legislation to strengthen municipal Codes of Conduct and compliance with them in consultation with municipal governments; AND THAT the legislation encompass the Association of Municipalities of Ontario’s recommendations for:  Updating municipal Codes of Conduct to account for workplace safety and harassment;  Creating a flexible administrative penalty regime, adapted to the local economic and financialcircumstances of municipalities across Ontario;  Increasing training of municipal Integrity Commissioners to enhance consistency of investigations and recommendations across the province;  Al

WHEREAS the Algoma Cooperative Livestock Sales is applying for funding to NOHFC for Quonset and Fencing Repairs; NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Council of the Corporation of the Municipality of Huorn Shores supports, in principle, the NOHFC application for the Algoma Cooperative Livestock Sales Quonset and Fencing repairs projects, NOHFC Project File #7510203; AND THAT the Municipality is not committing any funding to the project, with all costs being the responsibility of the Algoma Cooperative Livestock Sales.

BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council proceed in Closed session at 7:39 p.m. in order to address a matter pertaining to:  litigation or potential litigation, including matters before administrative tribunals, affecting the municipality or local board;  labour relations or employee negotiations; and  advice that is subject to solicitor-client privilege, including communications necessary for that purpose.

BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council return to open session at 8:19 p.m.

BE IT RESOLVED THAT By-law #23-38, being a by-law of the Corporation of the Municipality of Huron Shores to Adopt the Minutes of the Special Public Meeting and Regular Council Meeting held Wednesday, July 12, 2023, authorizing the taking of any action authorized therein and thereby, was passed in open Council this 12th day of July, 2023.

BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council does adjourn at 9:57 p.m.