The Rideau Lakes Record

Regular Council Meeting

September 5, 2023

Who was there

Present (9): Jeff Banks, Paula Banks, Linda Carr, Joan Delaney, Sue Dunfield, Arie Hoogenboom, Deborah Anne Hutchings, Marcia Maxwell, Ron Pollard

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.

pass a Resolution that: The Agenda be approved and adopted as amended.
Moved by Councillor Hutchings, seconded by Councillor Dunfield To
Carried
pass a Resolution that; WHEREAS at the Municipal Services Committee meeting held August 28, 2023, Recommendation #123-2023 was passed recommending that Schedule A to By-Law 2017-67 (Budget and Financial Controls Policy) be updated as per the recommended changes presented at the meeting; NOW THEREFORE the Council of The Corporation of the Township of Rideau Lakes hereby amends Schedule A to By-Law 2017-67 as presented at the Council meeting.
Moved by Councillor Dunfield, seconded by Councillor P. Banks To
Carried
pass a Resolution that: WHEREAS at the Economic Development Committee Meeting held Tuesday, August 8, 2023, Recommendation #61-2023 was passed recommending that the Rideau Lakes Economic Development Action Plan 2023-2026 be adopted; NOW THEREFORE the Council of The Corporation of the Township of Rideau Lakes hereby adopts the 2023-2026 Economic Development Action Plan.
Moved by Councillor Maxwell, seconded by Councillor Delaney To
Carried
pass a Resolution that: WHEREAS at the Municipal Heritage Advisory Committee Meeting held August 17, 2023, Recommendation #49-2023 was passed recommending that staff be directed to install a story board near the Morton Creek on the Township right-of-way with the cost of installation covered by the Township; NOW THEREFORE the Council of The Corporation of the Township of Rideau Lakes hereby authorizes the installation and associated installation costs of the Morton Story Board on the Township Right-of-Way by the Morton Creek.
Moved by Councillor Delaney, seconded by Councillor P. Banks To
Carried
pass a Resolution that: WHEREAS at the Municipal Heritage Advisory Committee Meeting held August 17, 2023, Recommendation #50-2023 was passed recommending that an exemption be made under By-Law 2012-61 to provide the $1,000 in seed funding to the Newboro and Area Heritage Society in 2023; NOW THEREFORE the Council of The Corporation of the Township of Rideau Lakes hereby concurs with MHAC Recommendation #50-2023 to provide seed funding to the Newboro and Area Heritage Society.
Moved by Deputy Mayor Pollard, seconded by Councillor Hutchings To
Carried
pass a Resolution that:- WHEREAS at the Joint Health & Safety Committee Meeting held August 29, 2023, Recommendation #09-2023 was passed recommending that an appropriate budget be provided to allow for cleaning services at all fire halls on a weekly basis; NOW THEREFORE the Council of the Corporation of the Township of Rideau Lakes receives said request and refers to the Manager of Facilities and Parks for options and costing.
Moved by Councillor Hutchings, seconded by Councillor J. Banks To
Carried
pass a Resolution that; WHEREAS at the Economic Development Meeting held September 5, 2023, Recommendation #66-2023 was passed Recommending to Council that staff proceed with an extension of the 2023 Village Visioning Project for the Village of Elgin to March 31, 2024; NOW THEREFORE the Council of The Corporation of the Township of Rideau Lakes Agrees to extend the Elgin Village Visioning to March 31, 2024.
Moved by Councillor J. Banks, seconded by Councillor Delaney To
Carried
pass a Resolution 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: August 8, 2023 Municipal Services Committee PW Meeting: August 14, 2023 Municipal Services Committee GG Meeting: August 28, 2023 Economic Development Meeting: August 8, 2023 Municipal Heritage Advisory Committee Meeting: August 17, 2023 Planning Advisory and Committee of Adjustment Meetings: August 9 and 23, 2023 AND FURTER that Council Acknowledges the Minutes of the: Joint Health & Safety Meeting: August 29, 2023 Lower Beverley Lake Park Management Board Meeting: August 15, 2023 Rideau Lakes Public Library Board Meeting: June 15, 2023
Moved by Councillor Dunfield, seconded by Councillor J. Banks To
Carried
pass a Resolution that: The following By-Laws be taken as read a first and second time the short way this 5th day of September, 2023: By-Law 2023-47: ZBA-9-2023 Salem Restoration By-Law 2023-49: Ap point Interim CAO – Yvonne Robert By-Law 2023-50: Comprehensive Zoning By-Law By-Law 2023-51: RVCA Cost-Apportioning Agreement for Locally Supported Services under CA
Moved by Councillor Hutchings, seconded by Deputy Mayor Pollard To
Carried
pass a Resolution that: By-Laws 2023-47, 2023-49, 2023-50 and 2023-51 be taken as read a third time and finally passed this 5th day of September, 2023.
Moved by Councillor Dunfield, seconded by Councillor Maxwell To
Carried
pass a Resolution that; Sections 19.6 of By-Law 2023-48 be amended to read 'at the next Committee meeting'.
Moved by Councillor Maxwell, seconded by Councillor Dunfield To
Carried
pass a Resolution that; Section 28 of By-Law 2023-48 related to Proxy Voting be
Moved by Councillor Carr, seconded by Councillor Hutchings To
Deferred
pass a Resolution that; That no change be made to Sections 26 and 27 of the current Procedural By-Law.
Moved by Mayor Hoogenboom, seconded by Deputy Mayor Pollard To
Defeated
pass a Resolution that; By-Law 2023-48, being a By-Law to govern the proceedings of Council, Committee and Board meetings, be taken as read a first and second time the short way, as amended, this 5th day of September, 2023.
Moved by Councillor Dunfield, seconded by Councillor P. Banks To
Carried
pass a Resolution that; By-Law 2023-48 be taken as read a third time and finally passed this 5th day of September 2023.
Moved by Councillor Dunfield, seconded by Councillor P. Banks To
Defeated
pass a Resolution that: The Council of the Corporation of the Township of Rideau Lakes Receives and Files Correspondence Items 10.1 and 10.2.
Moved by Councillor Dunfield, seconded by Councillor Delaney To
Carried
pass a Resolution that: The Council of The Corporation of the Township of Rideau Lakes closes Meeting at 7:50 p.m. to discuss matters as per Section 239(2) of the Municipal Act; Council Closed Session Meeting Minutes: August 8, 2023 Committee Appointments: Section 239 (2)(b): Personal matters about an identifiable individual, including Municipal or local board employee.
Moved by Councillor Delaney, seconded by Councillor Hutchings To
Carried
pass a Resolution that: The Council of The Corporation of the Township of Rideau Lakes Approves and adopts the minutes of the Closed Session of Council on August 8, 2023; AND FURTHER that Council Provided direction to Staff and authorizes Staff to follow through on matters as discussed in closed session as per Section 239(2) of the Municipal Act; AND WHEREAS during the Closed Session, Council discussed appointments to Committees; NOW THEREFORE the Council of The Corporation of the Township of Rideau Lakes hereby accepts the resignation of Mary Enid Haines from the Portland and Area Community Enhancement Committee with regret; AND FURTHER that the following individuals be appointed to their respective Committees: Delta and Area Community Enhancement Committee: Susie Mensen Municipal Heritage Advisory Committee: Sabina Barrett
Moved by Councillor Hutchings, seconded by Councillor Delaney To
Carried
pass a Resolution that: By-Law Number 2023-52 being a By-Law to Govern the Proceedings of the Council of The Corporation of the Township of Rideau Lakes at its Meeting held September 5, 2023 be taken as read a first, second and third time this 5th day of September, 2023.
Moved by Deputy Mayor Pollard, seconded by Councillor P. Banks To
Carried
pass a Resolution that: This Meeting do now adjourn at 8:00 p.m.
Moved by Councillor J. Banks, seconded by Councillor Delaney To
Carried

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