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 (10 motions)
10 carried, 0 recorded otherwise. Every motion below is printed as the minutes print it.
Be it resolved that the Economic Development Committee adopt the Agenda as presented.
Moved by Councillor Hutchings, seconded by Councillor Ron Pollard
Carried
Be it resolved that the Economic Development Committee recommends to Council that a by-law be passed authorizing the Mayor and Clerk to enter into an agreement with the winner of the Town Crier competition at a start up of up to $6,000 and subsequently an annual cost of $5,000 to the municipality, as presented in Report ECD 2026-01.
Moved by Councillor Sue Dunfield, seconded by Councillor Paula Banks
Carried
Be it resolved that the Economic Development Committee supports an addtionial budget adjustment for a township-wide mail out up to $1,500. to promote the Rideau Canal Nautical Heritage Festival 1826-2026.
Moved by Councillor Sue Dunfield, seconded by Councillor Paula Banks
Carried
Be it resolved that staff be directed to invite Criers to compete at the August 3 event from nearby communities including Gananoque, Perth, Kingston and Brockville etc.
Moved by Councillor Carr, seconded by Councillor Sue Dunfield
Carried
Be it resolved that the Rideau Lakes Business Recognition Program guidelines be revised to: Disallow repeat winners Allow nominations year-round Allow businesses to nominate themselves Have the Economic Development Committee manage the judging as presented in Report ECD-2026-02.
Moved by Councillor Carr, seconded by Ken Davies
Carried
Be it resolved that this Committee approve the Economic Development Committee Meeting minutes of May 4, 2026 as presented.
Moved by Dudley Hill, seconded by Ken Davies
Carried
Be it resolved that the Economic Development Committee of the Township of Rideau Lakes moves into closed meeting 12:28 p.m. to discuss the following matters under Section 239 (2) of the Municipal Act; Economic Development Committee Closed Session Minutes: April 7, 2026; (b) Personal matters about an identifiable individual, including Municipal or local board employee.
Moved by Councillor Ron Pollard, seconded by Ken Davies
Carried
ECD Minutes, July 6, 2026 p. 4 Be it resolved that the Economic Development Committee supports an addtionial budget adjustment for a township-wide mail out up to $1,500. to promote the Rideau Canal Nautical Heritage Festival 1826-2026.
Moved by Councillor Sue Dunfield, seconded by Councillor Paula Banks
Carried
Be it resolved that the Rideau Lakes Business Recognition Program guidelines be revised to: 1. Disallow repeat winners 2. Allow nominations year-round 3. Allow businesses to nominate themselves 4. Have the Economic Development Committee manage the judging as presented in Report ECD-2026-02.
Moved by Councillor Carr, seconded by Ken Davies
Carried
Be it resolved that the Economic Development Committee of the Township of Rideau Lakes moves into closed meeting 12:28 p.m. to discuss the following matters under Section 239 (2) of the Municipal Act; ECD Minutes, July 6, 2026 p. 8 Economic Development Committee Closed Session Minutes: April 7, 2026; (b) Personal matters about an identifiable individual, including Municipal or local board employee.
Moved by Councillor Ron Pollard, seconded by Ken Davies