Taken from the roll call in the town’s own minutes. The minutes record who was not there and almost never why.
What was decided (20 motions)
17 carried, 3 recorded otherwise. Every motion below is printed as the minutes print it.
it resolved that the Agenda be approved and adopted as amended.
Moved by Councillor Dunfield, seconded by Deputy Mayor Carr Be
Carried
it Resolved that the main motion be amended to reflect a 2024 budget with a 4.5% tax rate with the additional 1% for the Working Fund Reserve.
Moved by Councillor Maxwell, seconded by Councillor Pollard Be
Defeated
it resolved, that the Council of the Township of Rideau Lakes pass a by-law to approve the 2024 budget with a 3.5% Tax Rate Increase which includes 2% for the Infrastructure Reserve and 1.5% for the General Levy, as presented in Council Report FIN-2024-04.
Moved by Councillor Delaney, seconded by Councillor Hutchings Be
Carried
WHEREAS at the Economic Development Committee Meeting held February 5, 2024 Recommendation #10-2024 was passed recommending that Bell Mobility be called upon to upgrade cell service in the Elgin Area; NOW THEREFORE be it resolved that the Council of The Corporation of the Township of Rideau Lakes hereby directs staff to send a letter on behalf of Council to request Bell Mobility to upgrade cell service in the Elgin Area; AND FURTHER that Steve Clark, MPP for Leeds–Grenville–Thousand Islands and Rideau Lakes be provided a copy of this Resolution.
Moved by Councillor Delaney, seconded by Councillor Dunfield
Carried
WHEREAS at the Economic Development Committee Meeting held February 5, 2024, Recommendation #11-2024 was passed recommending that a letter be written to Royal Bank of Canada (RBC) to express concern regarding the cutback in hours at the Portland Branch and that the bank be open 5 days a week; NOW THEREFORE be it resolved that the Council of The Corporation of the Township of Rideau Lakes hereby directs staff to send a letter to the Royal Bank of Canada expressing Council's concern over the cutback in hours at the Portland Branch and that the bank should remain open 5 days per week.
Moved by Councillor Dunfield, seconded by Councillor P. Banks
Carried
WHEREAS at the Municipal Heritage Advisory Committee Meeting held February 15, 2024, Recommendation #11-2024 was passed recommending that Listed Properties that are removed from the Rideau Lakes Official Heritage Register be reclassified as Properties of Interest; NOW THEREFORE be it resolved that the Council of The Corporation of the Township of Rideau Lakes hereby agrees to remove the current 139 Listed properties on Heritage Register as of January 1, 2025; AND FURTHER that the 139 properties be kept on Properties of Interest list (not legislative through an Act) with the Heritage Advisory Committee.
Moved by Councillor P. Banks, seconded by Councillor Delaney
Carried
WHEREAS at the Municipal Heritage Advisory Committee Meeting held February 15, 2024, Recommendation #15-2024 was passed recommending that the proposed demolition project described on the application for 33 Drummond Street Newboro presents no concerns regarding the property’s cultural heritage value; NOW THEREFORE be it resolved that the Council of the Corporation of the Township of Rideau Lakes hereby concurs with MHAC Recommendation #15-2024.
Moved by Councillor Pollard, seconded by Councillor Hutchings
Carried
WHEREAS at the Municipal Services Committee Meeting held February 26, 2024, Recommendation #57-2024 was passed authorizing the inclusion of up to $5000 (the net difference of the 2024 program) in the 2024 budget to cover the cost of the Delta Athletic Recreational Society (DARS) summer camp program; NOW THEREFORE be it resolved that the Corporation of the Township of Rideau Lakes hereby concurs with Recommendation #57-2024.
Moved by Councillor Pollard, seconded by Councillor J. Banks
Defeated
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: February 5, 2024 Municipal Services Committee PW Meeting: February 12, 2024 Municipal Services Committee GG Meeting: February 26, 2024 Special Municipal Services Committee Meetings: January 30 and February 20, 2024 Economic Development Committee Meeting: February 5, 2024 Municipal Heritage Advisory Committee Meeting: February 15, 2024 Planning Advisory and Committee of Adjustment Meetings: February 14 and 28, 2024 AND FURTHER that Council Acknowledges the Minutes of the: Lower Beverley Lake Park Management Board Meeting: January 31, 2024 Rideau Lakes Public Library Board Meeting: January 25, 2024 Leeds, Grenville and Lanark District Health Unit Meeting: January 31, 2024 Rideau Valley Conservation Authority Meeting: January 25, 2024 Delta Athletic Recreational and Society Minutes: February 20, 2024
Moved by Councillor Pollard, seconded by Councillor Dunfield Be
Carried
it resolved that the following By-Laws be taken as read a first and second time the short way this 4th day of March, 2024; By-Law 2024-16: Establish Accessible Customer Service Policy By-Law 2024-17: ZBA-1-2024 Bogue (28 & 72 Leo Lane, B&SB) By-Law 2024-18: Enter into Septic Reinspection Program Agreement By-Law 2024-21: Establish Council Correspondence Policy
Moved by Councillor Delaney, seconded by Councillor Dunfield Be
Carried
it resolved, that By-Laws 2024-16, 2024-17, 2024-18, and 2024-21 be taken as read a third time and finally passed this 4th day of March, 2024.
Moved by Councillor J. Banks, seconded by Deputy Mayor Carr Be
Carried
it resolved that By-Law 2024-20, being a By-Law to adopt the 2024 Tax Rates and Budget be read a first and second time, the short way, this 4th day of March, 2024.
Moved by Councillor Pollard, seconded by Councillor Hutchings Be
Carried
it resolved, that By-Law 2024-20 be a read a third time and finally passed this 4th day of March, 2024.
Moved by Councillor P. Banks, seconded by Councillor Delaney Be
Carried
it resolved, that By-Law 2024-22 be
Moved by Councillor J. Banks, seconded by Councillor Dunfield Be
Deferred
it resolved that By-Law 2024-19, being a By-Law to enter into a Memorandum of Understanding with the Delta Athletic Recreation Society, be taken as read a first and second time, as amended, this 4th day of March, 2024.
Moved by Councillor Delaney, seconded by Councillor Hutchings Be
Carried
it resolved, that By-Law 2024-19 be taken as read a third time and finally passed this 4th day of March, 2024.
Moved by Councillor P. Banks, seconded by Councillor Maxwell Be
Carried
it resolved, that the Council of the Corporation of the Township of Rideau Lakes Receives and Files Correspondence Items 12.1 to 12.2.
Moved by Councillor Hutchings, seconded by Councillor P. Banks Be
Carried
it resolved, that the Council of The Corporation of the Township of Rideau Lakes closes Meeting at 8:03 p.m. to discuss matters as per Section 239(2) of the Municipal Act, : Council Closed Session Meeting Minutes: February 5, 2024 Committee Appointments/Resignations: Section 239 (2)(b) Personal matters about an identifiable individual, including Municipal or local board employee.
Moved by Councillor Dunfield, seconded by Deputy Mayor Carr Be
Carried
it resolved, that Council appoint the following individuals: Kathryn Gould: Delta and Area Community Enhancement Committee Molly Horn: North Crosby and Area Community Enhancement Committee AND FURTHER accepts with regret the resignation of Charles Harrison from the South Elmsley and Area Community Enhancement Committee.
Moved by Councillor Maxwell, seconded by Councillor Hutchings Be
Carried
it Resolved, that By-Law #2024-23 being a By-Law to Govern the Proceedings of the Council of The Corporation of the Township of Rideau Lakes at its Meeting held March 4, 2024 be taken as read a first, second and third time this 4th day of March, 2024.
Moved by Deputy Mayor Carr, seconded by Councillor Dunfield Be