January 14, 2026

Revisions

1. First published Substantive fetched Jun 22, 2026
   • · Motion 1 added: That the minutes of the Council meetings held on November 26, 2025 Regular, November 26, 2025 Special, December 3, 2025 and December 10, 2025 be adopted as printed.
   • · Motion 2 added: That Council approve the Use of Corporate Resources for Election Purposes Policy as presented.
   • · Motion 3 added: That Council direct staff to proceed with Option 1 regarding the Short-Term Rental Accommodation licensing; and That Tier A over 21 days over and un-hosted would be licenced and Tier B - under 21 days and hosted would not require a licence.
   • · Motion 4 added: That the STRA be deferred until the next term of Council.
   • · Motion 5 added: That Council approve the recommendations as presented by the Primary Healthcare Ad-Hoc Committee in Report 2026-01, including the following recommendations: 1. That the Municipality explore an increase in the request to the Township of Hur…
   • · Motion 6 added: That the “2026 Interim Taxation By-law” be deemed to be read a first, second and third time, finally passed and numbered as By-law No. 2026 - 001.
   • · Motion 7 added: That the “2026 Current Operating Borrowing By-law” be deemed to be read a first, second and third time, finally passed and numbered as By-law No. 2026 - 002.
   • · Motion 8 added: That the “Authorize Bruce County to Collect Dedicated Gas Tax Funds By-law” be deemed to be read a first, second and third time, finally passed and numbered as By-law No. 2026 - 003.
   • · Motion 9 added: That the “129 Lake Street and 64 Victoria Street Encroachment Agreement By-law” be deemed to be read a first, second and third time, finally passed and numbered as By-law No. 2026 - 004.
   • · Motion 10 added: That the “Corporate Resources for Election Purposes Policy By-law” be deemed to be read a first, second and third time, finally passed and numbered as By-law No. 2026 - 005.
   • · Motion 11 added: That Council approve the recommendations contained in the consent agenda dated January 14, 2026 and direct staff to proceed with all necessary administrative actions.
   • · Motion 12 added: That Council move into closed session pursuant to Section 239 (2) of the Municipal Act, 2001, as amended for the purpose of considering: 1) The Closed Session minutes dated December 3 and December 10, 2025; 2) A position plan, procedure, c…
   • · Motion 13 added: That the “Committee Appointment Amendment (12) By-law” be deemed to be read a first, second and third time, finally passed and numbered as By-law No. 2026 – 006.
   • · Motion 14 added: That the By-law to confirm the proceedings of the Council of The Corporation of the Municipality of Kincardine of January 14, 2026 be deemed to be read a first, second and third time, finally passed and numbered as By-law No. 2026 - 07
   • · Motion 15 added: That this Regular Council Meeting adjourns at 7:51 p.m.
   • · Attendance added: Rory Cavanagh (present)
   • · Attendance added: Jennifer Prenger (present)
   • · Attendance added: Kenneth Craig (present)
   • · Attendance added: Andrea Clarke (present)
   • · Attendance added: Beth Blackwell (present)
   • · Attendance added: Mike Hinchberger (present)
   • · Attendance added: Bill Stewart (present)
   • · Attendance added: Stellina Williams (present)
   • · Attendance added: Amanda Steinhoff-Gray (absent)
   • · Attendance added: Kim Wingrove (present)
   • · Attendance added: Jennifer Lawrie (present)
   • · Attendance added: Roxana Baumann (present)
   • · Attendance added: Lorie Fioze (present)
   • · Attendance added: Dwayne McNab (present)
   • · Attendance added: Nicole Bauman (present)
   • · Participation added: Jennifer Prenger arrive