Council · Regular
March 11, 2026
Council
17:00 – 19:34 · 2h 34m
9 present · 0 absent
Staff & officers present
Chrystel Murphy Physician Recruiter / Clinic Manager — Jennifer Lawrie Manager of Legislative Services/Clerk — Kim Wingrove Chief Administrative Officer — Lorie Fioze Manager Strategic Initiatives — Luke Bedard Director of Community Services — Nicole Bauman Legislative Services Administrative Assistant — Paul Kerins IT Specialist — Roxana Baumann Director of Corporate Services —
Revisions
- First published Substantive fetched Jun 22, 2026
- · Motion 1 added: That Council amend the agenda to remove item 7.1 the Airport Hangar Land Lease.
- · Motion 2 added: That Council approve the following addition to the agenda: 7.1 e Motion re raised cone drainage grates on North Side of County Road #15.
- · Motion 3 added: That Council approve the following addition to the agenda: 7.1 f - Trees in McIntyre Park.
- · Motion 4 added: That the minutes of the Council meetings held on February 25, 2026 be adopted as printed.
- · Motion 5 added: That Council approve the request by the Kincardine Legion Branch 183 for the installation of a commemorative crosswalk titled “Lest We Forget” at the intersection of Lambton Street and Huron Terrace, on the west side crossing; and That Cou…
- · Motion 6 added: That Council approve the updated Petitions Policy and repeal Petitions Policy GG. 3.13 as amended.
- · Motion 7 added: That Council awards Contract TR-2025-01 for Managed IT Services to Pathway Communications in the amount of $354,137 (excluding HST) over a 3-year term.
- · Motion 8 added: That Council receive the progress report. and Further, that Council authorizes the establishment of a terms of reference for a Housing Committee, with a mandate to provide input and guidance to staff in the preparation of Housing Action Pl…
- · Motion 9 added: That the following be removed from the motion: "and Further, that Council authorizes the establishment of a terms of reference for a Housing Committee, with a mandate to provide input and guidance to staff in the preparation of Housing Act…
- · Motion 10 added: Therefore be it resolved that Council direct staff not to proceed with a Municipal Accommodation Tax By-law in the Municipality of Kincardine.
- · Motion 11 added: Therefore be it resolved that Council requests that Mayor Craig establish a Housing Ad-Hoc Committee, with a terms of reference that could include actions such as: [list of actions]
- · Motion 12 added: That Council approve a Community Investment Grant to the Kincardine Community Concert Band in the amount of $1000, being funded with $250 coming from the Community Investment Grant fund and $750 coming from the contingency reserve.
- · Motion 13 added: That Council request the County of Bruce to conduct a drainage assessment for the area adjacent to McIntyre Park and consider appropriate improvements to mitigate flooding. That Council request that the Mayor and Director of Infrastructure…
- · Motion 14 added: That Council amend the motion to replace with "Council request the County of Bruce to conduct a drainage assessment for the area adjacent to McIntyre Park and consider appropriate improvements to mitigate flooding."
- · Motion 15 added: That the capital budget is being amended to include $30,000 for the purchase of a solar‑ powered FlashBoard, to be funded from the Contingency Reserve.
- · Motion 16 added: That the operating budget is being amended to include an additional $3,350 for the Police Services Board (PSB).
- · Motion 17 added: That the “169B Lake Street Encroachment Agreement (Tolman/Warren) By-law” be deemed to be read a first, second and third time, finally passed and numbered as By-law No. 2026 - 025.
- · Motion 18 added: That the “Appointment By-law Enforcement Officers (Municipal Support Services Inc.) 2026 By-law” be deemed to be read a first, second and third time, finally passed and numbered as By-law No. 2026 - 026.
- · Motion 19 added: That the following By-laws are hereby read a first, second and third time, and finally passed this 11th day of March, 2026: 1. Petition Policy By-law 2026 - 027; and 2. Managed IT Services Contract By-law 2026 - 028.
- · Motion 20 added: That Council approve the recommendations contained in the consent agenda dated March 11, 2026 and direct staff to proceed with all necessary administrative actions.
- · Motion 21 added: That Council move into closed session pursuant to Section 239 (2) of the Municipal Act, 2001, as amended for the purpose of considering: [list of items] And Further, that Council return to Regular open meeting upon completion.
- · Motion 22 added: That the “Dr. Altaf Physician Agreement (2026) By-law” be deemed to be read a first, second and third time, finally passed and numbered as By-law No. 2026 - 029.
- · Motion 23 added: That the By-law to confirm the proceedings of the Council of The Corporation of the Municipality of Kincardine of March 11, 2026 be deemed to be read a first, second and third time, finally passed and numbered as By-law No. 2026 - 030.
- · Motion 24 added: That this Regular Council Meeting adjourns at 7:34 p.m.
- · Attendance added: Kenneth Craig (present)
- · Attendance added: Andrea Clarke (present)
- · Attendance added: Beth Blackwell (present)
- · Attendance added: Kim Wingrove (present)
- · Attendance added: Jennifer Lawrie (present)
- · Attendance added: Roxana Baumann (present)
- · Attendance added: Luke Bedard (present)
- · Attendance added: Lorie Fioze (present)
- · Attendance added: Paul Kerins (present)
- · Attendance added: Chrystel Murphy (present)
- · Attendance added: Nicole Bauman (present)
- · Attendance added: Rory Cavanagh (present)
- · Attendance added: Mike Hinchberger (present)
- · Attendance added: Jennifer Prenger (present)
- · Attendance added: Amanda Steinhoff-Gray (present)
- · Attendance added: Bill Stewart (present)
- · Attendance added: Stellina Williams (present)
- · Participation added: Jennifer Prenger arrive
- · Participation added: Kenneth Craig depart
- · Participation added: Beth Blackwell depart
- · Participation added: Kenneth Craig arrive
- · Participation added: Beth Blackwell arrive
- · Participation added: Jennifer Prenger depart
- · Participation added: Rory Cavanagh recuse