Regular Council Meeting

it resolved, that reconsideration be given to Resolution #60-2024 related to the Integrity Commissioner report for Councillor Paula Banks.

pass a Resolution that: The Agenda be approved and adopted as amended.

it resolved, that the Municipal Services Committee acknowledges the presentation from Jason St. Pierre, CEO Eastern Ontario Regional Network (EORN) regarding Projects within the Municipality.

WHEREAS at the Municipal Heritage Advisory Committee Meeting held April 18, 2024, Recommendation #25-2024 was passed recommending that the Portland on the Rideau Historical Society (PRHS) and the Portland Community Enhancement Committee (CEC) be consulted on guidelines for the use of display cases in the Portland Hall and Library; NOW THEREFORE be it resolved, the Council of The Corporation of the Township of Rideau Lakes hereby defers moving forward on the issue until the completion of the build.

WHEREAS at the Rideau Lakes Library Board Meeting held April 25, 2024, the Board passed Resolution #24-16 recommending that Council consider amending By-Law #2000-117 which established the Library Board to amend wording related to the number of members to serve on the Board; NOW THEREFORE be it resolved that staff be directed to bring forward an amending By-Law amend By-Law 2000-117 to include the following wording in Schedules A and B: "That the Board consist of a range of seven to nine members selected using the following considerations: one representative of the Council of the Township of Rideau Lakes and the remaining members consist of residents dedicated to library service possessing the various skill sets that are valuable to the board composition and function (i.e. treasurer/accounting skills) while representing the varied geography, demographics and diversity of the community.”

WHEREAS at the Rideau Lakes Lake Association Committee Meeting held March 20, 2024, Recommendation #4-2024 was passed recommending to Council that Fishing Tournament Licensing be addressed in 2024 and that Fishing Tournament Licensing be a standing item on future RLLAC agendas. NOW THEREFORE be it resolved that staff provide a report to the next Municipal Services Committee Meeting including the Lawyer's Opinion directed by Council for staff to obtain.

it resolved, that the Council of The Corporation of the Township of Rideau Lakes Approves the Minutes and Adopts all Recommendations contained within the Minutes, unless otherwise dealt with, of the: Regular Council Meeting: April 2, 2024 Municipal Services Committee PW Meeting: April 8, 2024 Municipal Services Committee GG Meeting: April 22, 2024 Economic Development Committee Meeting: April 2, 2024; Municipal Heritage Advisory Committee Meeting: April 18, 2024 Planning Advisory and Committee of Adjustment Meetings: April 10 & 24, 2024 Rideau Lakes Lake Association Committee Meeting: March 20, 2024 AND FURTHER that Council Acknowledges the Minutes of the: Elgin Seniors Housing Board Meeting: Lower Beverley Lake Park Management Board Meeting: Rideau Lakes Public Library Board Meeting: February 22, 2024 & April 25, 2024 Cataraqui Region Conservation Authority Special Meeting: February 28 and March 27, 2024 Leeds, Grenville and Lanark District Health Unit Meeting: March 28, 2024 Rideau Valley Conservation Authority Meeting: February 22 and March 28, 2024 Delta Athletic and Recreation Society Meeting: April 16, 2024

it resolved, that the following By-Laws be taken as read a first and second time the short way this 6 th day of May, 2024; By-Law 2024-28: Road Re-naming 208 & 206 Tara Lane By-Law 2024-29: Contract - Weagant Farm Supplies Ltd. (Kubota Zero Turn) By-Law 2024-30: Establish a Bus Trip Policy By-Law 2024-31: Agreement - Frontenac Municipal Law Enforcement By-Law 2024-32: Agreement - 2642106 Ontario Limited Portland Library Lease By-Law 2024-33: Establish Canoe Lending Policy By-Law 2024-34: Amend Procurement Policy (Cooperative Purchasing) By-Law 2024-35: Development Agreement (ZBA-2-2024) 2560532 Ontario Ltd. (BLAIR) By-Law 2024-36: ZBA-2-2024 Jones (BLAIR) By-Law 2024-37: Contract - Watson & Associates Economists Ltd. - 2024 DC Study By-Law 2024-38: MOU - Bass Lake Property Owners Association - Berm and Spillway By-Law 2024-39: Contract - Construction of Portland Hall and Library - T. Cavanagh By-Law 2024-40: Development Agreement (ZBA-5-2024) Estate of Willoughby By-Law 2024-41: ZBA-5-2024 Estate of Willoughby By-Law 2024-42: Development Agreement (ZBA-6-2024) Estate of Willoughby By-Law 2024-43: ZBA-6-2024 Estate of Willoughby By-Law 2024-44: Development Agreement (ZBA-7-2024) Estate of Willoughby By-Law 2024-45: ZBA-7-2024 Estate of Willoughby By-Law 2024-46: Development Agreement (ZBA-8-2024) By-Law 2024-47: ZBA-8-2024 Estate of Willoughby

it resolved, that By-Laws 2024-28, 2024-29, 2024-30, 2024-31, 2024-32, 2024-33, 2024-34, 2024-35, 2024-36, 2024-37, 2024-38, 2024-39, 2024-40, 2024-41, 2024-42, 2024-43, 2024-44, 2024-45, 2024-46 and 2024-47, be taken as read a third time and finally passed this 6th day of May, 2024.

it resolved, that the Council of the Corporation of the Township of Rideau Lakes Receives and Files Correspondence Item 12.1.

it resolved, that the Council of the Township of Rideau Lakes being open to the public for all Council and Committee meetings, unless identified as a closed meeting, and wanting to be fully transparent to everyone, duly requests that all visitors to all Council or Committee meetings be asked to sign in; AND FURTHER that by visitors signing in at all Council and Committee meetings this will allow all in attendance to be identified in case of an emergency situation or should the need arise to provide any information for insurance reasons or security reasons.

it resolved, that the Council of the Township of Rideau Lakes supports the County of Hastings Motion regarding sustainable infrastructure funding for small rural municipalities.

it resolved that By-Law Number 2024-48, being a By-Law to Govern the Proceedings of the Council of The Corporation of the Township of Rideau Lakes at its Meeting held May 6, 2024 be taken as read a first, second and third time this 6th day of May, 2024.

Be it resolved, that reconsideration be given to Resolution #60-2024 related to the Integrity Commissioner report for Councillor Paula Banks.

To pass a Resolution that: The Agenda be approved and adopted as amended.

Be it resolved, that the Municipal Services Committee acknowledges the presentation from Jason St. Pierre, CEO Eastern Ontario Regional Network (EORN) regarding Projects within the Municipality.

Regular Council Meeting Monday, May 6, 2024 Pg. 4 WHEREAS at the Rideau Lakes Library Board Meeting held April 25, 2024, the Board passed Resolution #24-16 recommending that Council consider amending By-Law #2000-117 which established the Library Board to amend wording related to the number of members to serve on the Board; NOW THEREFORE be it resolved that staff be directed to bring forward an amending By-Law amend By-Law 2000-117 to include the following wording in Schedules A and B: "That the Board consist of a range of seven to nine members selected using the following considerations: one representative of the Council of the Township of Rideau Lakes and the remaining members consist of residents dedicated to library service possessing the various skill sets that are valuable to the board composition and function (i.e. treasurer/accounting skills) while representing the varied geography, demographics and diversity of the community.”

WHEREAS at the Delta Area Recreation Society (DARS) Meeting held April 16, 2024, Resolution #4-16-2024-14 was passed requesting council to officially appoint a council member to their committee; NOW THEREFORE Be it resolved, that a staff report be brought to a future MSC meeting outlining stipend costs related to appointing a member to said Committee. Regular Council Meeting Monday, May 6, 2024 Pg. 5

Be it resolved, that the Council of The Corporation of the Township of Rideau Lakes, in accordance with the Integrity Commissioner's Report recommendation, suspends the remuneration paid to Councillor Paula Banks for a period of 21 days.

Regular Council Meeting Monday, May 6, 2024 Pg. 6 Be it resolved, that the Council of The Corporation of the Township of Rideau Lakes Approves the Minutes and Adopts all Recommendations contained within the Minutes, unless otherwise dealt with, of the:  Regular Council Meeting: April 2, 2024  Municipal Services Committee PW Meeting: April 8, 2024  Municipal Services Committee GG Meeting: April 22, 2024  Economic Development Committee Meeting: April 2, 2024;  Municipal Heritage Advisory Committee Meeting: April 18, 2024  Planning Advisory and Committee of Adjustment Meetings: April 10 & 24, 2024  Rideau Lakes Lake Association Committee Meeting: March 20, 2024 AND FURTHER that Council Acknowledges the Minutes of the:  Elgin Seniors Housing Board Meeting:  Lower Beverley Lake Park Management Board Meeting:  Rideau Lakes Public Library Board Meeting: February 22, 2024 & April 25, 2024  Cataraqui Region Conservation Authority Special Meeting: February 28 and March 27, 2024  Leeds, Grenville and Lanark District Health Unit Meeting: March 28, 2024  Rideau Valley Conservation Authority Meeting: February 22 and March 28, 2024  Delta Athletic and Recreation Society Meeting: April 16, 2024

Be it resolved, that the following By-Laws be taken as read a first and second time the short way this 6th day of May, 2024;  By-Law 2024-28: Road Re-naming 208 & 206 Tara Lane  By-Law 2024-29: Contract - Weagant Farm Supplies Ltd. (Kubota Zero Turn) Regular Council Meeting Monday, May 6, 2024 Pg. 7  By-Law 2024-30: Establish a Bus Trip Policy  By-Law 2024-31: Agreement - Frontenac Municipal Law Enforcement  By-Law 2024-32: Agreement - 2642106 Ontario Limited Portland Library Lease  By-Law 2024-33: Establish Canoe Lending Policy  By-Law 2024-34: Amend Procurement Policy (Cooperative Purchasing)  By-Law 2024-35: Development Agreement (ZBA-2-2024) 2560532 Ontario Ltd. (BLAIR)  By-Law 2024-36: ZBA-2-2024 Jones (BLAIR)  By-Law 2024-37: Contract - Watson & Associates Economists Ltd. - 2024 DC Study  By-Law 2024-38: MOU - Bass Lake Property Owners Association - Berm and Spillway  By-Law 2024-39: Contract - Construction of Portland Hall and Library - T. Cavanagh  By-Law 2024-40: Development Agreement (ZBA-5-2024) Estate of Willoughby  By-Law 2024-41: ZBA-5-2024 Estate of Willoughby  By-Law 2024-42: Development Agreement (ZBA-6-2024) Estate of Willoughby  By-Law 2024-43: ZBA-6-2024 Estate of Willoughby  By-Law 2024-44: Development Agreement (ZBA-7-2024) Estate of Willoughby  By-Law 2024-45: ZBA-7-2024 Estate of Willoughby  By-Law 2024-46: Development Agreement (ZBA-8-2024)  By-Law 2024-47: ZBA-8-2024 Estate of Willoughby

Regular Council Meeting Monday, May 6, 2024 Pg. 8 Be it resolved, that By-Laws 2024-28, 2024-29, 2024-30, 2024-31, 2024-32, 2024-33, 2024-34, 2024-35, 2024-36, 2024-37, 2024-38, 2024-39, 2024-40, 2024-41, 2024-42, 2024-43, 2024-44, 2024-45, 2024-46 and 2024-47, be taken as read a third time and finally passed this 6th day of May, 2024.

Be it resolved, that the Council of the Corporation of the Township of Rideau Lakes Receives and Files Correspondence Item 12.1.

Be it resolved, that the Council of the Township of Rideau Lakes being open to the public for all Council and Committee meetings, unless identified as a closed meeting, and wanting to be fully transparent to everyone, duly requests that all visitors to all Council or Committee meetings be asked to sign in; AND FURTHER that by visitors signing in at all Council and Committee meetings this will allow all in attendance to be identified in case of an emergency situation or should the need arise to provide any information for insurance reasons or security reasons.

Be it resolved, that the Council of the Township of Rideau Lakes supports the County of Hastings Motion regarding sustainable infrastructure funding for small rural municipalities.

Be it resolved that By-Law Number 2024-48, being a By-Law to Govern the Proceedings of the Council of The Corporation of the Township of Rideau Lakes at its Meeting held May 6, 2024 be taken as read a first, second and third time this 6th day of May, 2024.