Regular Meeting

BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council adopt the Minutes of the Regular Meeting of Council and Closed Session of Council held March 9, 2022, as circulated.

BE IT RESOLVED THAT By-law #22-20 , being a by-law of the Corporation of the Municipality of Huron Shores, to enter into a Microgrant Award Acceptance Agreement with the Invasive Species Centre for funding to support invasive species education, community action, and management planning, was read a first, second and third time and passed in open Council this 23rd day of March, 2022; AND THAT Deputy Clerk Roberts be authorized to sign the Agreement.

BE IT RESOLVED THAT By-law #22-21 , being a by-law of the Corporation of the Municipality of Huron Shores, to enter into ProActive Maintenance Program Contracts with Brandt Tractor Ltd for the 2013 and 2017 770G(FT4) John Deere Graders, was read a first, second and third time and passed in open Council this 23rd day of March, 2022; AND THAT Clerk/Administrator Tonelli be authorized to sign the Contracts.

BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Council of the Corporation of the Municipality of Huron Shores tender for the supply, haul and placement of 5,000 cu. yds. of 5/8” Granular “M” Gravel to be distributed as follows: - 2,000 cu. yds. on various roads in Ward 1; - 2,000 cu. yds. on various roads in Ward 2; and - 1,000 cu. yds. on various roads in Ward 4; AND THAT the material supplied for this Tender shall be subject to Ontario Provincial Standards for Roads and Public Works – Specifications for Materials and field performance; AND THAT bidders be advised that they are required to analyze gradation for proportions of content and to provide to the Municipality upon request, the results of said gradation for each aggregate pit utilized in supplying material to fulfill this tender; AND THAT the call for tenders close at 4:00 p.m., April 22, 2022.

BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council authorizes Clerk/Administrator to tender for the 2022 Municipal Roadside Brushing requirements; AND THAT the call for tenders close at 4:00 p.m., April 22, 2022.

BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council authorizes staff to investigate the feasibility of establishing a municipally owned sand dome on Municipal property; AND THAT said investigation include consultation with the Ministry of Environment to determine whether an environmental assessment would be required.

WHEREAS Councillor Walsh plans to attend the 2022 FONOM Conference , but recommends that an alternate be determined should her situation change; NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT Councillor Pirrie attend the 2022 FONOM Conference with Mayor Bilodeau should Councillor Walsh be unable to attend.

BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council accepts the Minutes of Settlement arising from a Request for Reconsideration from MPAC as follows: 57 24 000 016 22200 0000 from Commercial Taxable (CT) 2016 CVA $48,300 and Residential Taxable (RT) 2016 CVA $14,700 to Residential Taxable (RT) 2016 CVA $63,000 effective January 1, 2022.

BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council accepts the Tax Incentive Approval received from MPAC as follows: 57 24 000 011 06300 0000 from Commercial Taxable (CT) 2016 CVA $896,900; Residential Taxable (RT) 2016 CVA $844,800 and Managed Forest (TT) 2016 CVA $44,300 to Commercial Taxable (CT) 2016 CVA $889,900; Residential Taxable (RT) 2016 CVA $836,000 and Managed Forest (TT) 2016 CVA $49,100 effective January 1, 2022.

WHEREAS Council, through a report from the Treasurer has been made aware of the fact that the current reimbursement rate for mileage and meals are in need of updating; NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council authorizes the Clerk/Administrator to update 2019 Travel Policy , specifically Appendices i and ii to Schedule ‘A’ of By-law #19-37, to reflect the decision to adopt the Canada Revenue Agency (“CRA”) mileage rate, currently $0.61 per km, and meal rate, currently $23.00 per meal or $69.00 per day, and those said rates be updated annually as and when CRA changes the rate; AND THAT the new rates become effective as at March 23, 2022.

WHEREAS retired firefighter David Grasley has shown exemplary service and dedication to the Huron Shores Fire Department and has donated key items to the Department for both training (life-size fire mannequin) and education purposes (Sparky suit); AND WHEREAS the Huron Shores Fire Department Executive has unanimously supported his nomination as an Honorary Life Member; NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT David Grasley be given special consideration and installed as an Honorary Life Member to the Huron Shores Fire Department , effective immediately.

BE IT RESOLVED THAT the report of the Deputy Clerk titled ‘Blue Box Transition to Full Producer Responsibility’ be received as information; AND THAT staff enter into negotiations for a contract extension with Green For Life for the collection and processing of recyclable materials for the period of time of the existing contract end date until the Municipality of Huron Shores’ Blue Box transition date.

BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council instructs the Deputy Clerk to make application to the Ontario Trillium Foundation Resilient Communities Fund , to develop a Corporate Strategy & Economic Development Action Plan .

BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Clerk/Administrator be instructed to post to the Municipal social media accounts the Petition to support inclusion of nuclear energy in the Canada Green Bond Framework , as received by Ontario's Nuclear Advantage via email on March 9, 2022.

BE IT RESOLVED THAT Councillor Jones-Scissons be authorized to attend AMO's Municipal Energy Symposium Virtual Event, to be held March 31 and April 1, 2022; AND THAT Council cover all associated expenses.

WHEREAS the Algoma Federation of Agriculture has made application for funding to offset 75% of the cost of "Caution - Slow Moving Vehicles" information signage; NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT a Staff Report be provided to Council at the next regular meeting in order to address whether "Caution - Slow Moving Vehicles" information signage is required within the Municipality, and if so, where and how many signs are to be requested from the Algoma Federation of Agriculture by the May 1, 2022 deadline, in order to participate in the pending funding program.

BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council receives the North Shore Municipal Modernization Partnership (MMP) Project Report from Performance Concepts Consulting , dated March 1, 2022; AND THAT staff be authorized to participate in "deep-dive" discussions with the neighbouring municipalities to further investigate shared services opportunities as outlined in the Report.

BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council acknowledges receipt of the letter, dated March 7th, from Gerald Lauszus advising of his pending retirement , effective May 20, 2022; AND THAT Council wishes him the best with his strawberry business and future endeavors; AND THAT the Clerk/Administrator commence administrative processes to fill the pending vacancy.

BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council authorizes a donation be made to the Iron Bridge Lions Club , from the 2022 budget, in the amount of $3,000.00 in recognition of the contributions made to the community by the Club.

BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Council of the Municipality of Huron Shores fully supports the correspondence received from the Association of Municipalities of Ontario ( AMO ), dated February 25, 2022, concerning the draft regulations regarding firefighter certification ; AND THAT this Resolution be forwarded to The Hon. Doug Ford, Premier, The Hon. Sylvia Jones, Solicitor General, MPP Michael Mantha, AMO, and the Ontario Association of Fire Chiefs.

BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council acknowledges receipt of the letter, dated March 21st, from Deborah Tonelli advising of her retirement , effective December 31, 2022.

BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Council of the Municipality of Huron Shores supports the letter, dated March 16, 2022, from the Township of Johnson respecting its concerns with certain recommendations contained in the Report of the Ontario Housing Affordability Task Force , dated February 8, 2022; AND THAT this Resolution together with the Township of Johnson's letter be forwarded to The Honourable Steve Clark, Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing, MPP Michael Mantha and the Township of Johnson.

BE IT RESOLVED THAT By-law #22-22 , being a by-law of the Corporation of the Municipality of Huron Shores to Adopt the Minutes of the Regular Council Meeting held Wednesday, March 23, 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 23 rd day of March, 2022.

BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council does adjourn at 7:51 p.m.

BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council adopt the Minutes of the Regular Meeting and Closed Session of Council held March 9, 2022, as circulated.

BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council authorizes the Clerk/Administrator to tender for the 2022 Municipal Roadside Grass Cutting requirements; AND THAT the call for tenders close at 4:00 p.m., April 22, 2022.