Regular Meeting

BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council adopt the minutes of the Regular meeting of Council held Wednesday, April 9, 2025 and the Special Meeting of Council held Wednesday, April 30, 2025, as circulated.

WHEREAS an Application for Consent File No. 2025-C-03 has been received, proposing to sever a 31 acre parcel of land, from the retained 45 acre parcel of land being described as 13775 HIGHWAY 17, in the Municipality of Huron Shores; AND WHEREAS Planning Consultant Peter Tonazzo, by Planning Report dated May 9, 2025 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. 2025-C-03, subject to the following conditions: THAT no sensitive use, such as a residential dwelling, be permitted to locate within 70m of the rail line right-of-way. That all Municipal taxes on the subject property be paid in full. Draft Transfer Application Form. Draft Schedule to the Transfer Application Form; On which is set out the entire legal description of the parcels subject to this consent. This Schedule must also contain the names of the party(ies) indicated on Page 1 of the Transfer Deed of Land Form or Transfer Application form; Plan of Survey; A Reference Plan of Survey which bears the Land Registry Office registration number and signature as evidence of its deposit therein, illustrating the parcel to which the consent approval relates. Provide one paper copy and one digital copy of said reference plan of survey. Municipal Road Transfer; That any public road allowance for Pine Ridge Rd fronting and lying within the limits of the severed that are not cur

BE IT RESOLVED THAT By-law #25-21, being a by-law of the Corporation of the Municipality of Huron Shores, to execute a Seasonal Waste Disposal Site Key Holder Agreement with Melwel Lodge to allow after-hours access to the Municipal Waste Disposal Site, was passed in open Council this 14th day of May, 2025.

BE IT RESOLVED THAT By-law #25-22 being a by-law of the Corporation of the Municipality of Huron Shores to authorize entering into an agreement with His Majesty the King in right of Ontario as represented by the Minister of the Solicitor General on behalf of the Ontario Provincial Police (O.P.P.) for the provision of 9-1-1 Primary Public Safety Answering Point (P-PSAP) services, effective January 1, 2025, was passed in open Council this 14th day of May, 2025.

BE IT RESOLVED THAT By-law #25-23, being a by-law to authorize the execution of the Inter-Municipal Service Agreement with the City of Sault Ste. Marie and the designated municipal partners for the delivery of Provincial Offenses Act Court Administration, Court Support Functions and Prosecutions was passed in open Council this 14th day of May, 2025.

WHEREAS Council, by Resolution No. 25-11-19, authorized an amendment to By-law No. 24-12 to repeal and replace Section 4.2.1 to eliminate prorated license fees; NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT By-law #25-24 being a by-law to amend the Recreational Vehicle License By-law #24-12 was passed in open Council this 14th day of May, 2025.

BE IT RESOLVED THAT By-law #25-26 being a By-law of the Corporation of the Municipality of Huron Shores to authorize the submission of an application to Ontario Infrastructure and Lands Corporation (OILC) for long-term financing for the Potomac Bridge was passed in open Council this 14th day of May, 2025.

BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council receives the Minutes of the following joint board on which the Municipality has representation: Thessalon Town and Township Cemetery Board - December 2, 2024 Algoma Public Health Board of Health - February 26, 2025

BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council appoints Patrick Burns to the Huron Shores Fire Department, Station 2, effective May 14th, 2025.

WHEREAS a petition under Section 4 of the Drainage Act has been received by the Clerk and examined for sufficiency in accordance with Section 5 of the Act; NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council hereby appoints K. Smart Associates Limited to prepare a report in accordance with Section 8 of the Drainage Act for the proposed drainage works as outlined in the petition received .

BE IT RESOLVED THAT Report CL-25-157 titled “Strong Mayor Powers Overview” be received for information.

WHEREAS Council, by resolution 25-11-16, dissolved the Protective Services Committee and Infrastructure Services Committee, and established a Public Services Committee with updated Terms of Reference to be approved by Council; NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council approves the Public Services Committee Terms of Reference, as presented.

WHEREAS auto extrication services represent a significant and growing portion of emergency response calls, currently accounting for approximately 60% of Station 1’s responses; AND WHEREAS construction activity on Highway 17 is expected to increase the volume of motor vehicle incidents and the demand for auto extrication services; AND WHEREAS the Fire Chief has identified an opportunity to purchase a cutter and spreader for auto extrication at a significantly discounted price, both of which include a lifetime warranty; AND WHEREAS the Fire Chief has proposed offsetting the purchase cost by reallocating existing approved budget items for Station 1 and Station 2, including per diems for training and a previously budgeted fan; NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council authorize the reallocation of funds in the Fire Department’s 2025 operating budget as follows: Eliminate the budgeted purchase of the Station 1 electric fan ($2,000); Reduce Station 1 per diems by $6,200; Reduce Station 2 per diems by $6,200; to fund the purchase of a cutter and spreader for auto extrication in the amount of $14,436.10, resulting in a net budget impact of $36.10 plus non-recoverable HST; AND THAT the Fire Chief be authorized to proceed with the purchase.

WHEREAS the Government of Ontario has announced an expansion of strong mayor powers to an additional 169 municipalities, effective May 1, 2025; AND WHEREAS these powers allow mayors to unilaterally override council decisions, appoint senior municipal staff, and set budgets without majority council approval, undermining the Principles of democratic governance; AND WHEREAS municipal governance functions best through a collaborative decision-making process where elected councils, representing the collective voice of their communities, work alongside experienced municipal staff; AND WHEREAS there is no evidence to suggest that strong mayor powers have increased housing starts, contrary to the provincial government’s stated justification for their implementation; AND WHEREAS the Association of Municipal Managers, Clerks, and Treasurers of Ontario (AMCTO) has raised concerns that strong mayor powers blur the lines between political leadership and administrative expertise, threatening the neutrality of municipal public service; AND WHEREAS democratic principles require that municipal governance remain a system of "one person, one vote" rather than granting disproportionate power to a single individual; NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Council of the Municipality of Huron Shores: Strongly opposes the expansion of strong mayor powers to additional municipalities, including the Municipality of Huron Shores; Calls on the Government of Ontario to reverse thi

BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council refer item 8.11 to the June 11 Regular Council meeting.

BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council authorizes the submission of a delegation request to the Ministry of Infrastructure at the 2025 AMO Conference, taking place August 17–20, to present on funding and support for the Dean Lake Bridge and culvert.

BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council proceed in Closed session at 8:02 p.m. in order to address a matter pertaining to: litigation or potential litigation, including matters before administrative tribunals, affecting the municipality or local board

BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council does adjourn at 8:17 p.m.

BE IT RESOLVED THAT By-law #25-25 being a by-law of the Corporation of the Municipality of Huron Shores to establish a Code of Conduct for the Council of the Municipality of Huron Shores and Local Boards of the Municipality was passed in open council this 14th day of May, 2025; AND THAT By-law 19-16 be hereby repealed.

BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council receives the Minutes of the following municipal committees:  Iron Bridge Historical Museum Committee - April 8, 2025  Huron Shores Recreation Committee - March 25, 2025  Infrastructure Services Committee - April 3, 2025  Community Development Advisory Committee - April 3, 2025

BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council does return to open session at 8:16 p.m.

BE IT RESOLVED THAT By-law #25-27, 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, May 14th, 2025, authorizing the taking of any action authorized therein and thereby, was passed in open Council this 14th day of May, 2025.