Council Highlights - October 9th, 2024

The Municipality of Kincardine Council Meeting was held in Council Chambers at 1475 Concession 5, RR #5 Kincardine at 5:00 p.m.

Visit the Agenda to see what Council considered or watch the meeting on our YouTube Channel.

Highlights from the meeting include:

Impact Assessment Agency of Canada Report

Council receive the presentation regarding the Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission and the Impact Assessment Agency of Canada, regarding the Bruce C Project. The Bruce C Project is currently in the planning phase of the Impact Assessment Act (IAA) process. The Impact Assessment Agency of Canada (IAAC) has invited the public and Indigenous peoples to provide information and contribute to the planning the assessment.

2025 Budget Plan Report

In accordance with Budget Policy FIN.02, the Report provides preliminary budget information for Council’s awareness and to lay out the key factors, assumptions and estimates that may impact the 2025 budget. Council approved the 2025 wage increase using the 12-month July CPI of 2.5% as per Policy HR.03 and provided direction on the maximum 2025 property tax rate increase, inclusive of the annual Asset Management funding requirement of 3%.

Subdivision Policy Report

Council adopted the Policy No. DEV.02 complete with Appendix 'A' being the Subdivision Agreement and Appendix 'B' Municipal Development and Servicing Guidelines. These Guidelines are primarily aimed at the expansion of residential development within the municipality, developers, builders, and the general public can use this document as a guide for developments created by consent, for individual site developments, or commercial and industrial areas. Municipal staff also utilize these standards for infrastructure replacements.

Upcoming Meetings

The next Municipality of Kincardine Council meeting is scheduled for 5:00 p.m. on Wednesday, October 23rd, 2024. This meeting will be held in Council Chambers at the Municipal Administration Centre, 1475 Concession 5, RR #5 Kincardine.

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