Taken from the roll call in the town’s own minutes. The minutes record who was not there and almost never why.
What was decided (4 motions)
4 carried, 0 recorded otherwise. Every motion below is printed as the minutes print it.
BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Minutes of the December 5, 2024, Community Development Advisory Committee Meeting be adopted as circulated.
Moved by Peter Falk, seconded by Jock Pirrie
Carried
WHEREAS the Community Development Advisory Committee (CDAC) and the Healthcare and Wellbeing Committee share overlapping initiatives, including areas related to community wellbeing and affordable housing; AND WHEREAS provincial healthcare mandates emphasize a broader approach to wellbeing beyond medical care, aligning with CDAC’s existing focus areas; AND WHEREAS merging the Healthcare and Wellbeing Committee into CDAC would streamline efforts and ensure adequate support for initiatives as they arise; AND WHEREAS an increase in CDAC membership would allow for greater representation and capacity to support the expanded scope of the committee; NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT CDAC recommends that the Council of the Municipality of Huron Shores approve merging the Healthcare and Wellbeing Committee into CDAC and increase CDAC membership by two members to accommodate the expanded mandate.
Moved by Peter Falk, seconded by Jock Pirrie
Carried
WHEREAS local youth have expressed interest in becoming more engaged in community initiatives; AND WHEREAS fostering youth involvement can support leadership development and community engagement; AND WHEREAS a structured approach through an official Youth Council would provide a platform for youth to contribute and participate responsibly; NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Community Development Advisory Committee (CDAC) recommend to the Council of the Municipality of Huron Shores the establishment of a Youth Council to operate under the guidance of CDAC, with an initial framework to be developed in early 2025, targeting youth aged 14-19.
Moved by BreighAnn Fairburn, seconded by Dale Wedgwood
Carried
WHEREAS the Municipality of Huron Shores has supported a local ice fishing initiative over the past three years through the Ontario Ice Fishing Challenge by MyCatch, including an annual $1,000 sponsorship, with coordination by staff; AND WHEREAS a new Women's Ice Fishing Weekend event is being introduced in March 2025 by a local angler and guide in partnership with Northern Skies Resort; AND WHEREAS this event aligns with the municipality’s goal of promoting Huron Shores as a year-round destination that supports local businesses and community engagement; NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Community Development Advisory Committee recommend that the Council of the Municipality of Huron Shores approve a $250 sponsorship for the Women's Ice Fishing Weekend event in March 2025.