Special Meeting

WHEREAS the Municipality of Huron Shores recognizes the value of professional development and skills enhancement for its employees; AND WHEREAS the Municipality has an Education Assistance Program that provides for the reimbursement of tuition fees for eligible full-time employees who have completed their probationary period, for courses that are a minimum of twenty (20) hours in duration, offered by an accredited educational institution or professional organization, and related to the employee’s job or their potential to assume greater responsibility within the organization; AND WHEREAS Deputy Clerk, Amber Shannon, has submitted a request for approval to enroll in the “Fundamentals of Community Economic Development – Year 1” course offered by the University of Waterloo in Sault Ste. Marie, which aligns with the intent and criteria of the Education Assistance Program; AND WHEREAS the Municipality acknowledges that certain educational opportunities may require additional expenses beyond tuition, including but not limited to accommodations, travel, and meals, to ensure full participation; NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council hereby approves the request from Deputy Clerk Shannon to participate in the "Fundamentals of Community Economic Development – Year 1" with the Municipality covering all associated costs, including tuition, supplies, accommodations, meals, and applicable examination fees; AND THAT Deputy Clerk Shannon be required to sign a Training Reimbursement Agreeme

WHEREAS the Municipality uses ProActive Maintenance Programs for the ongoing maintenance of the 2013 (#3) and 2017 (#9) John Deere 770GP Graders; NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council authorize CAO/Clerk to enter into a ProActive Maintenance agreement with Brandt Tractor for the term of 3 year (2000 hours) in the amount of $17,922.73 + HST for Grader #9 and $17,775.1+ HST for Grader #3; AND THAT said costs be included in the 2025 Municipal Budget.

BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council receives the following recommendation from the Finance and Audit Committee for the purpose of discussion and deliberation at the Special Council Meeting scheduled for March 26, 2025: That expenses for the Potomac Bridge Project incurred in 2025 be funded using a combination of reserves and Infrastructure Ontario financing, and that this funding include construction interest and any related additional costs; That the contribution to reserves from the Fire Department be established; That the application of reserve funds be determined; and That a municipal tax rate increase in the range of 3–5% be considered.

BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council receive Reports titled “2024 and 2023 Statement of Council Remuneration and Expenses” as required under Section 284 of the Municipal Act, 2001, for information purposes

BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council does adjourn at 8:20 p.m.

BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council approves the proposed 2025 Municipal Budget authorizing $4,643,633.00 to be raised through taxation for Municipal Expenditures; AND THAT the 2025 Municipal Budget be presented to Council for final approval at the April 9, 2025, Regular Meeting.