Regular Meeting

BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council adopt the minutes of the Regular meeting of Council held January 14, 2026, and the Special Meeting of Council held February 4, 2026, as circulated.

BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council receives the report titled “Cash-in-Lieu of Parkland Dedication for Consent Applications” for information; AND THAT Council direct staff to consult with the municipal planner and report back with recommendations on a proposed policy to implement cash-in-lieu of parkland dedication as a condition of consent under Section 53 of the Planning Act, based on existing policies in the Official Plan.

BE IT RESOLVED THAT By-law #26-06, being a by-law of the Corporation of the Municipality of Huron Shores to amend the Tax Collection Policy, was passed in open Council this 11th day of February, 2026; AND THAT By-law #25-41 is hereby repealed.

BE IT RESOLVED THAT By-law #26-07 being a by-law of the Corporation of the Municipality of Huron Shores to appoint the Assistant Treasurer as the Municipal Lottery Licensing Officer was passed in open Council this 11th day of February 2026; AND THAT Council appoints the Accounting Assistant as Interim Lottery Licensing Officer, in the absence of the Assistant Treasurer; AND THAT By-law #23-49 is hereby rescinded.

WHEREAS Council, by Resolution No. 26-01-12, directed staff to bring forward a speed limit by-law to establish a 30 km/h speed limit along Chevis Road within the project limits, as an interim safety measure until such time as the roadway within the study limits can be upgraded to meet a 60km/hr design speed; NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT By-law #26-08, being a by-law of the Corporation of the Municipality of Huron Shores to establish speed limits within the Municipality of Huron Shores, specifically portions of Chevis Road in Thompson Township, was passed in open Council this 11th day of February, 2026; AND THAT all other provisions of By-law #23-42, as amended, remain in full force and effect.

BE IT RESOLVED THAT By-law #26-09, being a by-law of the Corporation of the Municipality of Huron Shores to authorize the Municipality to enter into a Transfer Payment Agreement with His Majesty the King in right of Ontario, as represented by the Minister of Transportation, for the Pothole Prevention and Repair Program, was passed in open Council this 11th day of February, 2026; AND THAT the CAO/Clerk be authorized to execute the agreement on behalf of the Municipality.

BE IT RESOLVED THAT By-law #26-10, being a by-law of the Municipality of Huron Shores to adopt a Comprehensive Zoning By-law to regulate the use of land, buildings, and structures within the Municipality, be amended by replacing the existing wording of Section 4.20.4 with the revised wording as provided by the Planning Consultant in response to comments received from the Ministry of Transportation; AND THAT By-law #26-10, as amended, be adopted and passed in open Council this 11th day of February, 2026, which repeals and replaces former Comprehensive Zoning By-law #18-18; AND THAT staff be directed to issue the Notice of Passing in accordance with the Planning Act; AND THAT pursuant to Section 34(10.0) of the Planning Act , Council declares that the two-year restriction on applications to amend the Comprehensive Zoning By-law shall not apply to an application where Council determines that the amendment is appropriate to consider.

BE IT RESOLVED THAT By-law #26-11 being a by-law of the Corporation of the Municipality of Huron Shores to authorize Borrowing from the Royal Bank of Canada from time to time to meet current expenditures during the fiscal year ending December 31, 2026, was passed in open Council this 11 th day of February, 2026.

BE IT RESOLVED THAT By-law #26-12, being a by-law of the Corporation of the Municipality of Huron Shores to establish the 2026 Tax Rates and Tax Ratios, be adopted and passed in open Council this 11th day of February, 2026; AND THAT the 2026 Municipal Budget, incorporating the changes directed by Council at the February 4, 2026 Special Budget Meeting and authorizing $4,872,767.00 to be raised through taxation for Municipal Expenditures, be attached hereto as Schedule “A” and form part of this by-law.

BE IT RESOLVED THAT By-law #26-13 being a by-law of the Corporation of the Municipality of Huron Shores to adopt the 2026 Fire Department Honoraria, was passed in open Council this 11th day of February, 2026.

BE IT RESOLVED THAT By-law No. 26-15, being a by-law to ratify and confirm the execution of the 2025 Fire Protection Grant Transfer Payment Agreement with His Majesty the King in Right of Ontario as represented by the Solicitor General was passed this 11th day of February, 2026.

BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council receives the Minutes of the following joint boards on which the Municipality has representation: Algoma District Services Administration Board - November 27, 2025 Algoma Public Health Board of Health - October 22, 2025

WHEREAS the North Shore Firefighter Challenge Association has requested permission to sell raffle tickets within the Municipality of Huron Shores to raise funds for the 2026 North Shore Firefighter Challenge, with proceeds supporting firefighter training, fire safety, and public education initiatives; AND WHEREAS the raffle is being conducted under Lottery Licence #887601 and will run until April 25, 2026, with 2,500 tickets available for sale at $5.00 each; AND WHEREAS the Association has requested permission to sell tickets at local businesses, and from the personal dwellings of its directors and participating firefighters and event participants; NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Council of the Municipality of Huron Shores grants permission to the North Shore Firefighter Challenge Association to sell raffle tickets within the municipality at the requested locations, provided that all sales comply with the terms of the lottery licence.

BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council authorize the renewal of the Municipality of Huron Shores' subscription with eScribe Software Ltd. for the continued provision of electronic meeting management services; AND THAT the subscription cost be included in the 2026 operating budget.

BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council hereby supports the establishment of a Vice-Chair position for all advisory and standing committees of Council; AND THAT either the Chair or the Vice-Chair shall be a member of Council; AND THAT each Committee be authorized to elect its own Chair and Vice-Chair; AND THAT staff be directed to amend and update the respective Committee Terms of Reference to reflect this direction accordingly.

WHEREAS The 2025 Roadside Grass Cutting and Brushing Contracts states that a contract can be extended upon Council and Public Works Superintendent satisfaction, provided that the contractor agrees to conduct the work at the same price and under the same terms; AND WHEREAS the Public Works Superintendent recommends that the 2025 Roadside Grass Cutting and Brushing Contracts be extended for 2026; NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT, as per the recommendation of the Public Services Committee, Council approves an extension to the 2025 Roadside Grass Cutting and Brushing contracts with Todd Fremlin of TMI, at the 2025 Contract Price.

BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council for the Corporation of the Municipality of Huron Shores receives the draft Cemetery By-law, prepared in accordance with the Funeral, Burial and Cremation Services Act, 2002 and the requirements of the Bereavement Authority of Ontario; AND THAT Council authorizes the draft Cemetery By-law to be released for public notice and consultation for a minimum period of forty-five (45) days; AND THAT staff be directed to provide notice of the draft Cemetery By-law and report back to Council following the consultation period with a summary of comments received and a recommendation for final adoption.

BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Council of the Municipality of Huron Shores supports the correspondence from the Township of St. Joseph regarding Levy Increases to Algoma Public Health and the Provincial Portion; AND THAT Council direct staff to send a copy of this resolution to all Municipalities in the Algoma region.

WHEREAS Council, by Resolution No. 26-01-17, authorized up to three members to attend the 2026 Federation of Northern Ontario Municipalities (FONOM) Conference held in Timmins, May 11 - 13, 2026; NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT the follow Council Members plan to attend: Mayor Armstrong Councillor Pirrie Councillor Brown

BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council does adjourn at 8:36 p.m.

BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council receives the Minutes of the following municipal committees:  Huron Shores Recreation Committee - December 2, 2025  Public Services Committee - November 4, 2025  Sowerby Hall and Heritage Committee - November 25, 2025  Iron Bridge Historical Museum Committee - November 20, 2025  Huron Shores Public Library Board - May 6, June 3, September 9, October 7, November 4, and December 2, 2025  Community Development Advisory Committee - December 4, 2025

BE IT RESOLVED THAT By-law #26-14, being a by-law of the Corporation of the Municipality of Huron Shores to Adopt the Minutes of the Special Public and Regular Council Meeting held Wednesday, February 11th, 2026, authorizing the taking of any action authorized therein and thereby, was passed in open Council this 11th day of February, 2026.