Regular Meeting

BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council adopt the minutes of the Regular meeting of Council held Wednesday, October 12, 2022 as circulated.

WHEREAS Planning Report, prepared by Planning Consultant Peter Tonazzo, dated October 26th, 2022, as been received; AND WHEREAS said report discusses the utilization of the new flood risk areas identified by Hatch Ltd. for the purpose of restricting development within or adjacent to those areas; AND WHEREAS Section 4.11 of the Comprehensive Zoning By-law gives the Municipality the flexibility to utilize any engineered flood line as the flood risk areas; NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT the flood risk areas identified by Hatch Ltd. in the Flood Risk Assessment Report replace the Land Use Schedules of the Huron Shores Official Plan as the 'engineered flood lines' for the purposes of Section 4.11 of Zoning By-law #18-18; AND THAT Council initiate a rezoning application to amend the Zoning By-law to ensure that no openings to habitable structures are below the ‘High Range’ 100-year lake level elevations, eliminating the 15m setback on lands around inland lakes that are not otherwise in an identified flood prone area; AND THAT upon completion of more detailing mapping, the Zoning By-law be further amended to implement a two-zone, elevation-based approach in areas with detailed flood plain mapping and along inland lakes.

BE IT RESOLVED THAT By-law #22-79 , being a by-law of the Corporation of the Municipality of Huron Shores to Enter into a Sales Agreement with Ferrovial Services for the provision of abrasive sand for winter maintenance was read a first, second and third time and passed in open Council this 26th day of October, 2022.

BE IT RESOLVED THAT By-law #22-80, being a by-law of the Corporation of the Municipality of Huron Shores to Execute the Agreement with Evolugen (Brookfield Renewable) for the 2022-23 Red Rock Road Plowing Contract was read a first, second and third time and passed in open Council this 26 th day of October, 2022.

BE IT RESOLVED THAT By-law #22-81, being a by-law of the Corporation of the Municipality of Huron Shores to Enter into an agreement with Leroy Construction for the plowing/sanding of a portion of Dean Lake Road including Dean Lake Bridge and Lavigne Road was read a first, second and third time and passed in open Council this 26 th day of October, 2022.

BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council receives the Minutes of the following municipal committee: Joint Health and Safety – May 10 & 19, 2022

BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council receives the Minutes of the following board/committee organizations on which the Municipality has representation: Thessalon Town and Township Cemetery Board – June 27, 2022

WHEREAS Council authorized a Contract Agreement, via By-law #21-57 with J. Underhill Excavation Ltd. for provision of 2021-22 Winter Snowplowing Services for several municipal properties; AND WHEREAS said contract allowed for a second season renewal providing the contractor agreed to charging the same rates at the previous season and the Public Works Superintendent has no objections or concerns; AND WHEREAS Jay Underhill, owner/operator of J. Underhill Excavation Ltd, has confirmed that he will provide the same services at the same rates and the Public Works Superintendent recommends the renewal of the contract; NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council authorizes the extension of the Contract Agreement with J. Underhill Excavation Ltd. for provision of 2022-23 Winter Snowplowing Services for the following areas and rates: Ward 1 Municipal Fire Department Yard at a rate of $125/snow plow event; Ward 1 - 3 Municipal Streets in Nestorville at a rate of $330/snow plow event; Ward 2 Sowerby Hall at a rate of $125/snow plow event.

WHEREAS Lance Smith was approved for appointment to the Fire Fighter Cadet Program by the Huron Shores Fire Department on June 18, 2021; NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council acknowledges and supports the appointment of Lance Smith to the Fire Fighter Cadet Program, Station #1, effective June 18, 2021.

WHEREAS Council, by Resolution No. 22-16-07, suspended the COVID-19 Vaccination Policy and directed that it be replaced with a Healthy Workplace Policy; NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED Council adopt the Health Workplace Policy , as recommended by the Joint Health and Safety Committee; AND THAT said policy be included in the Human Resources Policy and Procedures manual, and circulated to all employees.

BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council acknowledges the appointment of Thomas Vine to the Fire Fighter Cadet Program, Station #1, effective October 19, 2022.

WHEREAS Council approved the issuance of a Request for Proposal for the supply of Banking Services commencing on or about January 1, 2023; AND WHEREAS three financial institutions submitted proposals, which were scored using a predetermined objective evaluation criterion that formed part of the RFP; NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council hereby accepts the recommendation of the Treasurer to enter into a 5-year agreement for banking services with the Royal Bank of Canada: AND THAT the Treasurer be authorized to commence moving the Municipal Corporate bank accounts to the Royal Bank of Canada, as it becomes convenient to do so.

BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council authorize Councillor Pirrie to attend the Algoma Kinniwabi Travel Association's 2022 Annual General Meeting held Wednesday, November 9, 2022 in Sault Ste. Marie; AND THAT it cover all associated expenses.

BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council appoints Joy Saarela to the Huron Shores Public Library Board, effective October 26, 2022.

BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council authorizes one member of Council to attend the 2023 Federation of Northern Ontario Municipalities (FONOM) Northeastern Municipal Conference being held in Parry Sound on May 8-10th, 2023; AND THAT it cover all associated expenses.

BE IT RESOLVED THAT By-law #22-82, being a by-law of the Corporation of the Municipality of Huron Shores to Adopt the Minutes of the Regular Council Meeting held Wednesday, October 26, 2022, authorizing the taking of any action authorized therein and thereby, was read a first, second and third time and passed in open Council this 26th day of October, 2022.

BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council does adjourn at 7:44 p.m.

WHEREAS the Government of Ontario, through the Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing, has introduced Bill 3 which is described as "An Act to amend various statutes with respect to special powers and duties of heads of council; AND WHEREAS this Bill, if enacted, will initially apply to the City of Toronto and the City of Ottawa, but will later be expanded to include other municipalities according to a statement made by the Premier at the 2022 AMO annual conference; AND WHEREAS this Bill, if enacted, will give Mayors additional authority and powers, and correspondingly take away authority and powers from Councils and professional staff, and will include giving the Mayor the authority to propose and adopt the Municipal budget and to veto some decisions of Council; AND WHEREAS this Bill, if enacted, will give authority over professional staff to the Mayor, including that of the Chief Administrative Officer; AND WHEREAS these changes will result in a reduction of independence for professional staff including the CAO, who currently provide objective information to the Council and public and will now take direction from the Mayor alone when the Mayor so directs; AND WHEREAS these surprising and unnecessary changes to the historical balance of power between a Mayor and Council, and which historically gave the final say in all matters to the will of the majority of the elected Council; NOW THERERFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council of the Corporation of the Municipality of Huron Shore