THAT the Council of the Township of North Huron hereby receive the Clerk’s report on Civil Marriage Ceremonies for information purposes;

AND FURTHER THAT a By-law be prepared by the Clerk for the February 6, 2017 Council Meeting to Amend By-law No. 08-2007, Being A By-law to Authorize the Civil Marriage Solemnization Service in the Township of North Huron.

THAT the Council of the Township of North Huron hereby approves proceeding with the procurement and installation of the HVAC equipment for the Wingham Town Hall Theatre and the Wingham Town Hall Administration offices, the structural work in the attic of the Town Hall to support the new roof-top HVAC units, and the donor recognition;

AND FURTHER THAT the Council of the Township of North Huron hereby approves the following items to be included in the project if the funds are available after the HVAC work is completed:

• Energy efficient house lighting
• Projector/Screen equipment
• Attic insulation

AND FURTHER THAT the Council of the Township of North Huron pre-approve the entire project for both the Theatre and the Admin offices with the following provisions:

• The work performed on the HVAC and Structural work for the Theatre, the donor plaques, the energy efficient lighting, the projector/screen equipment and the attic insulation be funded by releasing funds available in Wingham Theatre Fundraising reserve account.
• The work on the Administration offices includes funds that were allocated in the 2016 budget and have been transferred to reserves. This reserve account totaling $24,112.77 can be released to fund this project
• The Council pre-approves new funds in the 2017 budget of up to $20,887.23 to complete the Administration offices HVAC work.

AND FURTHER THAT it is understood that the HVAC equipment and the fire code requirements must be completed prior to the theatre opening.

THAT the Council of the Township of North Huron hereby receives the draft Memorandum of Understanding for the Wingham Horticultural Society for information purposes;

AND FURTHER THAT the Clerk be directed to prepare a by-law to adopt the Memorandum of Understanding for the Wingham Horticultural Society at the February 6, 2017 Council Meeting.

THAT the Council of the Township of North Huron hereby grants pre-budget approval to extend the 2016 Dust Control Contract with Da Lee Dust Control for the supply and application of 35% Calcium Chloride solution for the 2017 Dust Control requirements, in the amount of $0.195 per litre;

AND FURTHER THAT the Director of Public Works is authorized to sign any necessary documentation.

THAT the Council of the Township of North Huron hereby accepts with regret the resignation of David Sparling as the Director of Fire and Emergency Services, effective March 31^st, 2017;

AND FURTHER THAT Council authorizes the CAO to obtain a quote from Tony Mintoff to assist with the recruitment process.

THAT the Council of the Township of North Huron hereby accepts the report of the CAO regarding a Human Resources and Health and Safety Program Review;

AND FURTHER THAT Council gives pre-budget approval for the purchase of HR Downloads for a cost of $2,093, plus HST.