Regular Meeting

BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council adopt the minutes of the Regular Meeting of Council held Wednesday, November 9, 2022 and the Inaugural Meeting of Council held Wednesday, November 23, 2022, as circulated.

BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council approves payment of the General Accounts , excluding items of Pecuniary Interest, for the month of November 2022, in the amount of $355,175.72.

BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council approves payment of the Armstrong Enterprises Account , dated November 3, 2022, in the amount of $5,935.50 .

BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council approves payment of the Rosenberg Building Supply Inc. Account, dated November 3, 2022, in the amount of $117.05 .

BE IT RESOLVED THAT By-law #22-91 being a by-law of the Corporation of the Municipality of Huron Shores to Execute the Cleaning Caretaker Contract with Dorianne Goodmurphy of Clean-4-U for 2023/2024, was read a first, second and third time and passed in open Council this 14 th day of December, 2022.

BE IT RESOLVED THAT By-law #22-92 , being a by-law of the Corporation of the Municipality of Huron Shores, to execute a Waste Disposal Site Key Agreement with MacFarlane Haulage to allow after-hours access to the Wards 1-4 Municipal Waste Disposal Sites, was read a first, second and third time and passed in open Council this 14th day of December, 2022.

BE IT RESOLVED THAT By-law #22-94 , being a by-law of the Corporation of the Municipality of Huron Shores, to execute a Waste Disposal Site Key Agreement with Midway Lumber Mills Ltd. to allow after-hours access to the Ward 1 Municipal Waste Disposal Site, was read a first, second and third time and passed in open Council this 14th day of December, 2022.

BE IT RESOLVED THAT By-law #22-95 , being a by-law of the Corporation of the Municipality of Huron Shores, to execute a Waste Disposal Site Key Agreement with Birchland Plywood-Veneer Ltd. to allow after-hours access to the Ward 1 Municipal Waste Disposal Site, was read a first, second and third time and passed in open Council this 14th day of December, 2022.

BE IT RESOLVED THAT By-law #22-96 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, 2023, was read a first, second and third time and passed in open Council this 14 th day of December, 2022; AND THAT the Mayor and CAO/Clerk be authorized to execute the Loan Agreement and Visa Business Card Agreement provided by the Royal Bank of Canada.

BE IT RESOLVED THAT By-law #22-97 , being a by-law of the Corporation of the Municipality of Huron Shores, to enter into a Conditional Contribution Agreement with Northern Ontario Heritage Fund Corporation for funding to renovate and upgrade the Sowerby Hall, was read a first, second and third time and passed in open Council this 14th day of December, 2022; AND THAT the Mayor and CAO/Clerk be authorized to sign the Agreement.

BE IT RESOLVED THAT By-law #22-98, being a by-law of the Corporation of the Municipality of Huron Shores, to execute a Professional Services Agreement with AECOM Canada Ltd ., for a Long-Term Waste Management Plan was read a first, second and third time and passed in open Council this 14th day of December, 2022.

BE IT RESOLVED THAT By-law #22-99, being a by-law of the Corporation of the Municipality of Huron Shores to Execute an Agreement with AECOM to provide Wards 1 – 4 Landfill Sites Engineering Services for the 2023 calendar year was read a first, second and third time and passed in open Council this 14th day of December, 2022

BE IT RESOLVED THAT By-law #22-101 being a by-law of the Corporation of the Municipality of Huron Shores to execute an agreement with HATCH Ltd. to undertake Floodplain Mapping was read a first, second and third time and passed in open Council this 14th day of December, 2022.

BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council receives the Minutes of the following Municipal Committees: Huron Shores Public Library Board - July 5, 2022 Sowerby Hall and Heritage Committee - July 9, 2022 Thessalon Town and Township Cemetery Board - September 26, 2022 Joint Health and Safety Committee - October 18, 2022 Emergency Management Committee - November 26, 2021

BE IT RESOLVED THAT, for the 2022-2026 Term of Council, Regular Meetings of Council be held on the second Wednesday of every month; AND THAT the fourth Wednesday of every month be reserved for Special Meetings, as required, to allow for education session, specific topic matters, etc.; AND THAT a By-law to amend By-law #21-11 being the Council Procedure By-law be brought forward at the January 11th Regular Council Meeting to reflect the updated meeting schedule.

BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council sets a Special Meeting of Council to be held Wednesday, January 25, 2023 at 7:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers to conduct Council orientation.

BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council establish the following standing committees: Audit & Finance Committee; Protective Services Committee; and Infrastructure Services Committee; AND THAT Council/Committee appointments for the 2022-2026 Term of Council be approved as presented; AND THAT staff advertise all ratepayer/volunteer vacancies in the Sentinel and on the Municipal website and social media.

BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council accepts the Minutes of Settlement arising from a Request for Reconsideration from MPAC as follows: 57 24 000 017 01800 from Farm Taxable (FT) 2016 CVA $156,300 and Residential Taxable (RT) 2016 CVA $228,700 to Farm Taxable (FT) 2016 CVA $134,500 and Residential Taxable (RT) 2016 CVA $180,500 effective January 1, 2022.

WHEREAS Council, by Resolution 22-23-13 authorized Councillor Armstrong to attend the 2023 Rural Ontario Municipal Association (ROMA) Conference being held in Toronto, January 22 nd - 24 th , 2023; NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council also authorizes Councillor Pirrie to attend the 2023 ROMA Conference ; AND THAT it cover all associated expenses.

BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council direct staff to prepare a high level report with respect to the cost and commitment of incorporating H&M COFI Corporation; AND THAT said report shall include the record of repayment and any on-going or future commitments or obligations of the Municipality; AND THAT said report shall be distributed to Council prior to the Regular Council meeting in January.

BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council accept the resignation of Jim Kent from the position of Fire Chief, effective December 31, 2022, as per his letter dated December 6, 2022; AND THAT the matter of appointing a new Fire Chief be

BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council appoints Councillor MacKinnon, and Councillor Armstrong as alternate, to the Algoma District Services Administration Board (ADSAB) as Voting Delegate for the Corporation of the Municipality of Huron Shores at the meeting to be held Tuesday, December 20 th , 2022, at the ADSAB Head Office, 1 Collver Road, Little Rapids; AND THAT Council supports the nomination of Councillor MacKinnon as Area 4 Representative.

BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council direct staff to advertise the Algoma Public Health Board of Health vacancy on the Municipal website and social media accounts; AND THAT, should no applicants come forward by January 3, 2023, the vacancy be advertised in the Sentinel; AND THAT the cost for said advertisement be shared with the Town of Thessalon.

BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council acknowledges the retirement date for Deborah Tonelli of December 30, 2022, and thanks her for her 34 years of service and commitment to the former Village of Iron Bridge, Townships of Day and Bright Additional, and the Municipality of Huron Shores.

BE IT RESOLVED THAT By-law #22-102 , being a by-law of the Corporation of the Municipality of Huron Shores to Adopt the Minutes of the Regular Council Meeting held Wednesday, December 14, 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 14th day of December, 2022.

BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council does adjourn at 9:36 p.m.

BE IT RESOLVED THAT By-law #22-93, being a by-law of the Corporation of the Municipality of Huron Shores, to execute a Waste Disposal Site Key Agreement with K & H Sanitation to allow after-hours access to the Wards 1-4 Municipal Waste Disposal Sites, was read a first, second and third time and passed in open Council this 14th day of December, 2022.

BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council receives the Minutes of the following joint board on which the Municipality has representation:  Algoma District Services Administration Board - July 28, 2022  North Shore Health Network Recruitment Committee - March 10, June 9, September 29, 2022

WHEREAS the concept proposed to the Ministry of Solicitor General to establish 3 Boards within the East Algoma Detachment, to be identified as North Shore West, North Shore East, and North Shore North, to which the Municipality of Huron Shores would be part of the North Shore West Board has been vetted by the Ministry of the Solicitor General; AND WHEREAS the Solicitor General is now requesting confirmation on the composition of said board; NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Council of the Municipality of Huron Shores supports the North Shore West Board composition as follows:  10 Council seats (one from each Community), 3 Provincial Appointments and 3 non-council Community Representatives, making a total of 16 members.

WHEREAS an informal arrangement regarding the waiving of rental fees for the use of Sowerby Hall by any local user group or club consisting of 5 or more ratepayers, specifically the Euchre Club and Quilter's Group, has been enjoyed over the years; AND WHEREAS the fee schedule for each Recreation Centre in Huron Shores offers a reduced rate only for a "Local Charitable Organization"; AND WHEREAS a local charitable organization is defined as "an organization set up to fundraise primarily to provide assistance to those in need locally;" NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council authorizes the use of the Sowerby Hall, free of charge, for the Euchre Club and Quilter's Group only; AND THAT, as per the Fees and Charges By-law, in the event of a dispute as to whether or not an organization fits the definition of Local Charitable Organization, the final ruling will be determined by Council; AND THAT a policy on club/group usage of our recreation facilities be brought to a future Council meeting.

BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council accept the resignation of Jim Kent from the position of Fire Chief, effective December 31, 2022, as per his letter dated December 6, 2022; AND THAT the matter of appointing a new Fire Chief be referred to the Protective Services Committee for recommendation to Council in the new year.