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 (9 motions)
9 carried, 0 recorded otherwise. Every motion below is printed as the minutes print it.
it resolved that the Economic Development Committee adopt the Agenda as presented.
Moved by Councillor Hutchings, seconded by Councillor Carr Be
Carried
Be it resolved that the Economic Development Committee request a delegation from the Parks Canada Anniversary Working group at the December Committee Meeting.
Moved by Councillor Carr, seconded by Councillor Sue Dunfield
Carried
it resolved that the 2026 Draft Economic Development Workplan and Budget in Report ECD-2025-09 be received for information, as amended at the Committee Meeting of November 3, 2025.
Moved by Councillor Carr, seconded by Councillor Hutchings Be
Carried
Be it resolved that this Committee approve the Economic Development Committee Meeting minutes of October 6, 2025 as presented.
Moved by Councillor Sue Dunfield, seconded by Ken Davies
Carried
it resolved that the Economic Development Committee conduct a Rideau Lakes Business Feedback Survey; WHEREAS local businesses are a cornerstone of economic growth and community vitality in the Township of Rideau Lakes; AND WHEREAS it is essential to gather direct input from businesses to better understand their challenges, priorities, and the types of support they seek from the Township; THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT staff, in collaboration with the Economic Development Committee, develop and distribute a short Rideau Lakes Business Feedback Survey using SurveyMonkey and the Township’s official Facebook page; AND THAT the survey invite business owners and operators to share feedback on: Barriers to business growth and expansion; Opportunities for municipal support or partnership; Desired programs, services, or resources from the Township; and Suggestions for improving communication and engagement with the business community. AND THAT results of the survey be summarized in a report to the Economic Development Committee, with recommendations for potential actions to support Rideau Lakes’ business community in 2026; AND FURTHER THAT a Business Survey Working Group be formed.
Moved by Councillor Paula Banks, seconded by Councillor Carr Be
Carried
Be it resolved that the Economic Development Committee adopt the Agenda as presented.
Moved by Councillor Hutchings, seconded by Councillor Carr
Carried
ECD Minutes, November 3, 2025 p. 3 Be it resolved that the Economic Development Committee request a delegation from the Parks Canada Anniversary Working group at the December Committee Meeting.
Moved by Councillor Carr, seconded by Councillor Sue Dunfield
Carried
Be it resolved that the 2026 Draft Economic Development Workplan and Budget in Report ECD-2025-09 be received for information, as amended at the Committee Meeting of November 3, 2025.
Moved by Councillor Carr, seconded by Councillor Hutchings
Carried
Be it resolved that the Economic Development Committee conduct a Rideau Lakes Business Feedback Survey; WHEREAS local businesses are a cornerstone of economic growth and community vitality in the Township of Rideau Lakes; AND WHEREAS it is essential to gather direct input from businesses to better understand their challenges, priorities, and the types of support they seek from the Township; THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT staff, in collaboration with the Economic Development Committee, develop and distribute a short Rideau Lakes Business Feedback Survey using SurveyMonkey and the Township’s official Facebook page; AND THAT the survey invite business owners and operators to share feedback on: Barriers to business growth and expansion; Opportunities for municipal support or partnership; Desired programs, services, or resources from the Township; and Suggestions for improving communication and engagement with the business community. AND THAT results of the survey be summarized in a report to the Economic Development Committee, with recommendations for potential actions to support Rideau Lakes’ business community in 2026; AND FURTHER THAT a Business Survey Working Group be formed.
Moved by Councillor Paula Banks, seconded by Councillor Carr