Regular Meeting

BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council adopt the minutes of the Special Public and Regular meeting of Council held Wednesday, February 11, 2026, as circulated

BE IT RESOLVED THAT By-law No. 2026-16, being a By-law to Authorize the Execution of a Transfer Payment Agreement under the Municipal Housing Infrastructure Program – Health and Safety Water Stream, was passed this 11 day of March, 2026.

BE IT RESOLVED THAT By-law #26-17 being a by-law of the Corporation of the Municipality of Huron Shores to Execute a Conditional Contribution Agreement with the Northern Ontario Heritage Fund Corporation for funding under the People & Talent Program - Workforce Development Stream to support the By-law Enforcement and Animal Control position was passed in open Council this 11th day of March, 2026.

BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council receives the Minutes of the following municipal committees: Community Development Advisory Committee - January 8, 2026 Public Services Committee - February 3, 2026

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 - November 26, 2025

BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council accepts, with regret, the resignation of Joanne Falk, effective January 8, 2026, and BreighAnn Fairburn, effective March 11, 2026, from the Community Development Advisory Committee.

BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council receives the report entitled "2025 Council Remuneration and Expenses" for information.

BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council approves amendments to the B 2.15 Electronic Monitoring Policy to include the use of dash cameras in Public Works vehicles and equipment, as presented.

BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council authorizes the rescheduling of the Regular Council Meeting scheduled for May 13, 2026, due to Council members attending the Federation of Northern Ontario Municipalities (FONOM) Conference being held May 11–13, 2026; AND THAT the Regular Council Meeting be rescheduled to __________, 2026, at 7:00 p.m.

BE IT RESOLVED THAT Councillor Pirrie be authorized to attend the Huron North Micro-Tourism Summit hosted by the Huron North Community Economic Alliance at the Township of the North Shore Municipal Office in Algoma Mills on March 26, 2026; AND THAT it cover all associated expenses.

BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council authorizes reimbursement of the employee’s automobile insurance deductible, upon proof of payment, arising from vehicle damage sustained while performing mandatory assigned municipal duties; AND THAT Council approves an amendment to Policy L-01 Vehicle Damage Claims Policy, as presented, to clarify its application to employees using personal vehicle sin the course of employment.

BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council support submission of a Stage Two application to the Northern Ontario Heritage Fund Corporation (NOHFC) Rural Enhancement Funding Program for roof replacement at the Huron Shores Recreation Centre; AND THAT Council commit to proceeding with the roof replacement project in 2026 at a total project cost not to exceed $700,000 , conditional upon receipt of NOHFC funding of up to $500,000; AND THAT the project budget includes professional consulting services to update the Recreation Centre concept plans to inform potential future phases; AND THAT any future consolidation or additional capital phases related to the Recreation Centre be brought forward to Council for consideration through a separate report.

BE IT RESOLVED THAT, as per the recommendation of the Public Service Committee, Council authorizes staff to enter into an agreement with Atlantic Industries Limited (AIL) for the supply of two replacement culverts (#20 and #21) on Dayton Road at a quoted price of $242,507.58, plus applicable taxes ; AND THAT the Mayor and CAO/Clerk be authorized to execute all necessary agreements to proceed.

BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council authorize the Fire Chief to enter into discussions with the Town of Thessalon regarding a modification to the motor vehicle incident response area along Highway 17 between Boundary Road and Lakeside Road; AND THAT any proposed change to the response area be subject to approval by both the Municipality of Huron Shores Council and the Town of Thessalon Council; AND THAT upon approval by both municipalities, the Fire Chief coordinate with dispatch and relevant agencies to update response protocols accordingly.

BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council authorizes the designation of the Sault Ste. Marie & District SPCA as the Municipality of Huron Shores’ pound facility for the purposes of animal control enforcement; AND THAT Council authorizes payment of the annual SPCA user fee and any applicable service fees through the By-law Enforcement operating budget; AND THAT staff be directed to incorporate the applicable SPCA fee schedule into the Municipality’s Fees and Charges By-law to allow for recovery of these costs from the animal owner or through the tax roll where permitted.

BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council receives the report titled “BR+E Regional Pilot Project – Strategic Opportunity” for information; AND THAT Council supports staff advancing initiatives that strengthen local business engagement and support the Municipality’s Strategic Plan priorities related to economic development.

BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council authorizes the CAO/Clerk to finalize and execute a Memorandum of Understanding between the Municipality of Huron Shores and the Town of Thessalon respecting firefighter training services.

BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council authorize staff to draw an upset limit of $302,087.79 inclusive of taxes, from the Bridge Replacement Reserves to address additional piling requirements for the Potomac Bridge project, with the potential for cost reduction if soil conditions prove favorable ; AND THAT the Mayor and CAO/Clerk be authorized to execute all necessary agreements to proceed.

BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council accept the tender submitted by TMS Truck Centre for the supply of one (1) new model plow truck combination unit with winter control equipment, in accordance with the Municipality’s Request for Tender issued February 23, 2026, in the amount of $458,626.21 plus applicable taxes, inclusive of a 7-year extended warranty; AND THAT the purchase be funded in accordance with the approved 2026 Budget, with 50% drawn from reserves and 50% financed; AND THAT the Treasurer be authorized to arrange the necessary financing; AND THAT the CAO/Clerk be authorized to execute any necessary agreements or documentation to complete the purchase.

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 Council previously approved Deputy Clerk Amber Shannon’s participation in the Fundamentals of Community Economic Development – Year 1 program; AND WHEREAS Deputy Clerk Shannon has requested approval to enroll in “Advancing Economic Development Opportunities – Year 2,” to be held in Sault Ste. Marie in April 2026 as a continuation of that program; NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council approves the request from Deputy Clerk Shannon to participate in “Advancing Economic Development Opportunities – Year 2,” with the Municipality covering all associated costs, including tuition, supplies, accommodations, travel, meals, and applicable examination fees; AND THAT Deputy Clerk Shannon shall execute a Training Reimbursement Agreement in accordance with Policy No. D 4.08 prior to enrollment; AND THAT all associated expenses be applied to the Admin-Training and Travel budget.

BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council authorize municipal staff to participate as a vendor at the 2026 Blind River Healthy Aging Fair, to be held June 18, 2026, and the 2026 Thessalon Healthy Aging Wellness Event, to be held June 17, 2026, as per Items 9.9 and 9.11 of the March 11, 2026 Council agenda, in order to provide information to residents regarding municipal and local services and emergency preparedness initiatives; AND THAT Council support continued participation in local Healthy Aging and Wellness Fairs in future years, where scheduling and operational requirements permit.

BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council authorizes staff to participate in discussions and negotiations with East Algoma municipalities regarding the potential establishment of a shared Chief Building Official service.

BE IT RESOLVED THAT By-law #26-18, 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, March 11, 2026, authorizing the taking of any action authorized therein and thereby, was passed in open Council this 11th day of March, 2026.

BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council does adjourn at 8:12 p.m.

WHEREAS Consent Application File No. 2026-C-01 proposes to sever land to create one severed parcel of 51 acres and the retained parcel of 106 acres, to the property located at 904 Dayton Road, Municipality of Huron Shores; AND WHEREAS Planning Consultant Peter Tonazzo, by Planning Report dated March 3, 2026, recommends approval of the application, subject to conditions; NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT, under the provisions of Section 53 of the Planning Act, Council grants provisional consent to File No. 2026-C-01, subject to the standard conditions of consent and the following additional conditions: 1. That the owners apply for and receive Council approval of a rezoning application, to rezone the portion of the property identified as a wetland and adjacent lands within 120m of the wetland, from Rural Zone (R) to Environmental Protection Zone (EP); 2. Municipal Road Transfer 1. That any public road allowance fronting and lying within the limits of the severed and retained parcels that are not currently held in the ownership of the Municipality of Huron Shores, must be described as a separate part or parts on the Registered Plan of Survey, and said part or parts shall be transferred to the Municipality of Huron Shores at no cost, free and clear of any and all encumbrances.

BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council proceed in Closed session at 7:52 p.m. in order to address a matter pertaining to:  a position, plan, procedure, criteria or instruction to be applied to any negotiations related to regional Chief Building Official services.

BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council does return to open session at 8:10 p.m.