Regular Meeting

BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council adopt the minutes of the Regular Meeting meeting of Council held Wednesday, March 8, 2023, as circulated.

BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council approves payment of the General Accounts for the month of March 2023, in the amount of $1,089,792.72

BE IT RESOLVED THAT By-law #23-10 being a By-law of the Corporation of the Municipality of Huron Shores to provide for maintaining land in a clean and clear condition, otherwise known as Clean Yards By-law, was passed in Open Council this 12th day of April, 2023; AND THAT By-law #08-60 be hereby repealed.

BE IT RESOLVED THAT By-law #23-11 being a By-law of the Corporation of the Municipality of Huron Shores to provide Fire Protection Service to Thessalon First Nation was passed in Open Council this 12th day of April, 2023; AND THAT this by-law shall come into full force and effect upon the agreement being duly executed by all parties; AND THAT By-law #16-06 be hereby rescinded.

BE IT RESOLVED THAT By-law #22-12 being a by-law of the Corporation of the Municipality of Huron Shores to enter into a Land Use Agreement for the installation and use of a Dry Hydrant on property described as CON 1 S PT LOT 3, was passed in open Council this 12th day of April, 2023; AND THAT the CAO/Clerk and Fire Chief be authorized to sign said agreement.

BE IT RESOLVED THAT By-law #23-13, being a by-law of the Corporation of the Municipality of Huron Shores, to execute a Seasonal Waste Disposal Site Key Agreement with: Clear Lake Camp Brownlee Lake Campground McAlpine Beach Campground to allow after-hours access to the Municipal Waste Disposal Site, was passed in open Council this 12th day of April, 2023.

BE IT RESOLVED THAT By-law #23-14 being a by-law of the Corporation of the Municipality of Huron Shores to execute a Memorandum of Understanding with the Town of Blind River for Animal Control and By-law Enforcement services was passed in open Council this 12 th day of April, 2023.

BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council receives the Minutes of the following municipal committees: Joint Health and Safety Committee - November 30, 2022 Huron Shores Recreation Committee - February 13, 2023 Environmental Advisory Committee - February 14, 2023 Infrastructure Services Committee - February 23, 2023 Protective Services Committee - March 2, 2023 Economic Development Advisory Committee - March 2, 2023 Mississagi River Monitoring Committee - April 6, 2022

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 - September 28, October 26, 2022, February 8, 2023 Thessalon Town and Township Cemetery Board - November 29, 2022

WHEREAS the Council of the Municipality of Huron Shores deems it necessary to evaluate the Municipality’s operating structure and service levels; NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council direct staff to prepare a Request for Proposal for a third-party to undertake a comprehensive service delivery review to describe and evaluate the Municipality’s operating effectiveness and efficiencies to identify potential changes that will result in the maintenance of adequate service levels, cost reductions, new non-taxation revenue sources, and enhancements to the Municipality’s long-term financial sustainability; AND THAT the cost of said review be brought before Council for deliberation.

BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council appoints Lisa Straatsma to the Ad Hoc Health Care and Housing Committee.

WHEREAS four members of the former Thessalon Township Recreation Committee and the Iron Bridge Recreation Committee, now known as the Huron Shores Recreation Committee, have been absent from attending committee meetings for an extended period of time, with no communication with the committee to discuss their membership status; NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council remove the following members of the Huron Shores Recreation Committee: Audrey Darch; John Durdle; Rachel Seabrook; and Dorian Nelson. AND THAT a post be added to the Municipal website calling for additional Recreation Committee members.

BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council authorize CAO/Clerk Roberts to enter into an agreement with DataFix for VoterView List Management Services to support the 2026 Election; AND THAT the early renewal fees be recorded as a prepaid expense and amortized over the next 4 years, beginning in 2023, respectively.

BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council appoints Makayla Herrington to the Huron Shores Fire Department Cadet Program, Station 1.

BE IT RESOLVED THAT, as per the recommendation of the Ad-Hoc Communications Committee, Council directs staff to advertise the Community Communications Survey in the Northshore Sentinel for 2 weeks, at an estimated cost of $59.36 plus HST, per insertion.

WHEREAS the Treasurer’s Report titled” Tax Incentive Approvals & Special Amended Property Assessment Notices” lists 21 Tax Incentive Approvals and 54 Farm Forestry Exemptions received from the Municipal Property Assessment Corporation; NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council accepts the 21 tax incentive approvals and the 54 farm forestry exemptions as described in Treasurer’s Report received April 12 th , 2023; AND THAT only the above adjustments that results in a charge or credit to the roll exceeding $20.00 in 2023 will be processed after the Final Tax Bills have been issued.

WHEREAS the lack of primary care physicians in Northern Ontario is particularly troubling and the Municipality of Huron Shores is eager to learn of local strategies to assist with recruitment; NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council directs staff to request a delegation from the CEO of the North Shore Health Network to discuss physician recruitment at a future meeting of Council.

BE IT RESOLVED THAT, as per the recommendation of the Protective Services Committee, Council appoints Councillor Jock Pirrie to the Protective Services Committee; AND THAT the membership in the Terms of Reference of said committee be amended to include three (3) members of Council.

BE IT RESOLVED THAT, as per the recommendation of the Protective Services Committee, Council authorizes the Fire Chief to accept the invitation from the Town of Thessalon to attend their Fire Committee meeting being held on May 2nd to discuss shared training possibilities; AND THAT Council authorize the Mayor, Deputy Mayor and Fire Chief to arrange a meeting with the Mayor, Deputy Mayor and Fire Chief of the Town of Thessalon, to discuss possible shared service opportunities.

BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council approve the Environmental Advisory Committee Terms of Reference.

BE IT RESOLVED THAT, as per the recommendation of the Protective Services Committee, Article #3 (h) of the Huron Shores Fire Department Constitution, requiring members to obtain a medical and criminal record check before being approved to join the department, shall be waived for any members returning to the department after an absence of no longer than one year; AND THAT By-law 17-65 being the Constitution of the Huron Shores Fire Department be further reviewed at a Protective Service Committee meeting.

WHEREAS on November 19th, 2022, a municipal Equipment Operator was plowing snow when a rock hit the side of a resident's truck and broke the rear passenger side window and caused chipping to the paint; AND WHEREAS the ratepayer has requested compensation for repairs in the amount of $1297.00 + HST; NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council approve payment to Allen Piche, to a maximum of $1297.00 + HST, to cover the cost of damages.

BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council authorizes CAO/Clerk to tender for the 2023 Municipal Roadside Brushing and Roadside Grass Cutting requirements; AND THAT the call for tenders close at 4:00 p.m., May 5th, 2023.

BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council acknowledges the letter correspondence dated March 14, 2023, from the Iron Bridge Lions Club requesting a financial grant to assist with their 2023 taxes; AND THAT the grant request by the Iron Bridge Lions Club be

BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Council of the Municipality of Huron Shores supports, in principle, the resolution passed by the Municipality of North Perth, urging the Provincial Government to: a) Require all school buses to have stop arm cameras installed and paid for by the Province for the start of the 2023-2024 school year; and b) Underwrite the costs for the implementation and on-going annual costs for Administrative Monetary Penalties in small and rural municipalities; AND THAT this resolution be circulated to the Municipality of North Perth, Premier Doug Ford, Attorney General Doug Downey, Minister of Education Stephen Lecce, AMO and all municipalities in Ontario.

WHEREAS a letter has been received by the Town of Thessalon's Planning Advisory Committee proposing to annex a small lot located within the Municipality of Huron Shores into the Municipality of the Town of Thessalon; NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council authorize staff to further discuss the annexation with the Town of Thessalon's Planning Advisory Committee; AND THAT an official proposal be received for Council's consideration.

WHEREAS a request has been received to waive property tax penalties on Roll No. 57-24-000-003-14100-0000; AND WHEREAS the Municipality did not receive any returned Tax Notices for the above mentioned property until March 8, 2023, at which point Tax Notices from 2022 & 2021 were also returned; AND WHEREAS it is the responsibility of the ratepayer to advise the Municipality when a change to a mailing address is required; NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council directs the Treasurer to waive the penalties on the above mentioned roll number, in the amount of $776.64, being the total amount of penalty to date.

BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council proceed in Closed session at 9:42 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

BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council return to Open Session at 9:46 p.m.

BE IT RESOLVED THAT By-law #23-15, being a by-law of the Corporation of the Municipality of Huron Shores to Adopt the Minutes of the Special Public Meeting, Regular Council Meeting and Closed Session held Wednesday, April 12, 2023, authorizing the taking of any action authorized therein and thereby, was passed in open Council this 12th day of April, 2023.

BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council does adjourn at 9:48 p.m.

WHEREAS the Municipality has received a written request from an interested party to purchase municipal property described as LOT 46 PLAN H790, Thessalon Township, PIN 31446-1405; NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council declares the above-mentioned property to be Surplus Land; AND THAT Council authorize staff to obtain an Appraisal of the fair market value of the land and advertise for sale by public tender, in accordance with the Sale of Real Property By-law #15-01, Section 15; AND THAT the appraised value be set as the minimum bid.

BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council acknowledges the letter correspondence dated March 14, 2023, from the Iron Bridge Lions Club requesting a financial grant to assist with their 2023 taxes; AND THAT the grant request by the Iron Bridge Lions Club be deferred to 2023 Municipal Budget Deliberations. Yea (4): J. Armstrong, R. Mulligan, M. Seabrook, and T. Currie Nay (1): P. Falk Conflict (2): B. MacKinnon, and J. Pirrie