Public Services Committee

BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Minutes of the June 3, 2025 Public Services Committee Meeting be adopted as circulated.

BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Public Services Committee receive the memorandum of the CAO/Clerk dated September 2, 2025, regarding Transport Canada's response to the Dean Lake Road culvert failure, for information.

BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Public Services Committee receive the memorandum of the CAO/Clerk dated September 2, 2025, regarding the Dean Lake Bridge Public Information Session; AND THAT Committee members provide input on any additional information they feel should be included in the public information package to be released at least one week in advance of the session.

BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Public Services Committee receive the memorandum of the CAO/Clerk dated September 2, 2025, regarding the Fibre Installation Project, for information; AND THAT the Public Services Committee recommends that Council grant consent to install fibre in the Municipality of Huron Shores.

BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Public Services Committee receive the memorandum of the CAO/Clerk dated September 2, 2025, regarding the Blue Box Transition and Small IC&I Collection Services, for information.

WHEREAS under the Highway Traffic Act, the default speed limit on municipal roads in rural areas is 80 km/h unless otherwise posted or reduced by by-law; AND WHEREAS the Municipality of Huron Shores has very limited built-up areas and therefore the 80 km/h default applies to most municipal roads; AND WHEREAS the Public Services Committee is considering whether a blanket speed limit by-law should be adopted to establish a lower default speed limit on all municipal roads within the Municipality, in the interest of road safety and consistency; AND WHEREAS it is desirable to obtain feedback from residents prior to bringing forward any by-law for Council’s consideration; NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Public Services Committee recommend that, following receipt and review of the recent traffic count data, Council direct staff to conduct a two-week public engagement survey, to be posted on the municipal website and promoted through municipal communication channels, to obtain feedback on whether the Municipality should adopt a blanket speed limit by-law under Section 128(2.1) of the Highway Traffic Act establishing a lower default speed limit on all municipal roads (other than roads not under municipal jurisdiction); AND THAT the results of the survey be reported back to Council for consideration prior to any by-law being presented.

BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Public Services Committee recommends that Council approve and adopt the T-03 Municipal Road Status Policy, as presented.

BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Public Services Committee recommends that Council approve and adopt the L-01 Vehicle Damage Claims Policy, as amended.

BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Public Services Committee receive the report of the CAO/Clerk dated September 2, 2025, regarding the Roads Donation Program; AND THAT the Committee recommend to Council that no new program be introduced for 2026, with municipal resources remaining focused on municipally owned infrastructure as outlined in the Strategic Plan, Service Delivery Review, and Asset Management Plan.

BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Public Services Committee does adjourn at 2:41 p.m.