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 (23 motions)
23 carried, 0 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 J. Banks, seconded by Deputy Mayor Hutchings Be
Carried
it resolved that the Municipal Services Committee acknowledges the presentation by Vicki Stevenson, CEO Rideau Lakes Public Library, regarding Library Finances.
Moved by Councillor Pollard, seconded by Councillor Carr Be
Carried
it resolved that the Municipal Services Committee (MSC) recommends to Council that the Treasury Year-to-date Summary for the Month of April 2025, be received for information, as presented in MSC Report FIN-2025-10.
Moved by Councillor J. Banks, seconded by Councillor Carr Be
Carried
it resolved that the Municipal Services Committee (MSC) recommends to Council that the Emergency & Protective Services monthly update provided on May 26 th , 2025 covering the period of April 1 st , 2025 to April 30 th , 2025 be received, as presented in MSC Report FIRE-2025-11.
Moved by Deputy Mayor Hutchings, seconded by Councillor P. Banks Be
Carried
it resolved that the Municipal Services Committee (MSC) recommends to Council that the proposed amendments be approved in By-Law 2012-3 regarding the keeping of animals, as presented in MSC report FIRE-2025-12.
Moved by Councillor J. Banks, seconded by Councillor Carr Be
Carried
it resolved that the Municipal Services Committee (MSC) recommends to Council that Swim program fees be amended from $75 + HST per week to $75 + HST per two weeks, as presented in MSC Report CLS-2025-15.
Moved by Councillor J. Banks, seconded by Councillor Dunfield Be
Carried
it resolved that the Municipal Services Committee (MSC) recommends to Council that staff be directed to bring forward a By-Law to amend the Terms of Reference for the Community Enhancement Committees, as presented in MSC report ADM-2025-06.
Moved by Councillor Pollard, seconded by Deputy Mayor Hutchings Be
Carried
it resolved that the Municipal Services Committee (MSC) recommends to Council that staff be directed to bring forward a By-Law to Establish a Recreation and Volunteer Committee; AND FURTHER that Schedule “A’ to By-Law 2018-18 be amended to add an annual stipend of $200/Council members for attendance based on quarterly meetings, as presented in MSC report ADM-2025-07.
Moved by Councillor Dunfield, seconded by Councillor Carr Be
Carried
it resolved that the Municipal Services Committee (MSC) recommends to Council that a By-Law be passed to approve the Cash-in-Lieu of Parkland Funds Policy, as presented in MSC report CAO-2025-06.
Moved by Councillor Dunfield, seconded by Councillor Pollard Be
Carried
WHEREAS Section 6.3 of the Township of Rideau Lakes Procedural By-Law (2023-48) currently states that Closed meetings shall be recorded by video; AND WHEREAS technical issues with Closed Session recordings sometimes occur; NOW THEREFORE be it resolved that a By-Law be brought forward to amend Section 6.3 of By-Law 2023-48 to reflect that Closed meetings shall be audio recorded only.
Moved by Councillor Dunfield, seconded by Councillor Carr
Carried
WHEREAS there was an Integrity Commissioner investigation where Councillor Carr was wrongfully accused; NOW THEREFORE the Council of the Corporation of the Township of Rideau Lakes agrees to reimburse the costs of $2062.25 to Councillor Carr for hiring a Lawyer in regards to this matter.
Moved by Deputy Mayor Hutchings, seconded by Councillor Dunfield
Carried
it resolved that the Municipal Services Committee moves into closed session at 11:19 a.m. to discuss the following matters: Legal Matter: Section 239 (2)(e) - Litigation or potential litigation, including matters before administrative tribunals, affecting the municipality or local board; Bursary in Memory Of: Section 239 (2)(b) - Personal matters about an identifiable individual including municipal or local board employees; Employment Matters: Section 239 (2)(b) Personal matters about an identifiable individual, including Municipal or local board employee
Moved by Councillor J. Banks, seconded by Deputy Mayor Hutchings Be
Carried
Municipal Services Committee (PW) Minutes Monday, May 26, 2025 Pg. 2 Be it resolved, that the agenda be approved and adopted as amended.
Moved by Councillor J. Banks, seconded by Deputy Mayor Hutchings
Carried
Be it resolved that the Municipal Services Committee acknowledges the presentation by Vicki Stevenson, CEO Rideau Lakes Public Library, regarding Library Finances.
Moved by Councillor Pollard, seconded by Councillor Carr
Carried
Be it resolved that the Municipal Services Committee (MSC) recommends to Council that the Treasury Year-to-date Summary for the Month of April 2025, be received for information, as presented in MSC Report FIN-2025-10.
Moved by Councillor J. Banks, seconded by Councillor Carr
Carried
Be it resolved that the Municipal Services Committee (MSC) recommends to Council that the Emergency & Protective Services monthly update provided on May 26 th, 2025 covering the period of April 1st, 2025 to April 30th, 2025 be received, as presented in MSC Report FIRE-2025-11.
Moved by Deputy Mayor Hutchings, seconded by Councillor P. Banks
Carried
Be it resolved that the Municipal Services Committee (MSC) recommends to Council that the proposed amendments be approved in By-Law 2012-3 regarding the keeping of animals, as presented in MSC report FIRE-2025-12.
Moved by Councillor J. Banks, seconded by Councillor Carr
Carried
Be it resolved that the Municipal Services Committee (MSC) recommends to Council that Swim program fees be amended from $75 + HST per week to $75 + HST per two weeks, as presented in MSC Report CLS-2025-15.
Moved by Councillor J. Banks, seconded by Councillor Dunfield
Carried
Be it resolved that the Municipal Services Committee (MSC) recommends to Council that staff be directed to bring forward a By-Law to amend the Terms of Reference for the Community Enhancement Committees, as presented in MSC report ADM-2025-06.
Moved by Councillor Pollard, seconded by Deputy Mayor Hutchings
Carried
Be it resolved that the Municipal Services Committee (MSC) recommends to Council that staff be directed to bring forward a By-Law to Establish a Recreation and Volunteer Committee; AND FURTHER that Schedule “A’ to By-Law 2018-18 be amended to add an annual stipend of $200/Council members for attendance based on quarterly meetings, as presented in MSC report ADM-2025-07.
Moved by Councillor Dunfield, seconded by Councillor Carr
Carried
Be it resolved that the Municipal Services Committee (MSC) recommends to Council that a By-Law be passed to approve the Cash-in-Lieu of Parkland Funds Policy, as presented in MSC report CAO-2025-06. Municipal Services Committee (PW) Minutes Monday, May 26, 2025 Pg. 5
Moved by Councillor Dunfield, seconded by Councillor Pollard
Carried
WHEREAS there was an Integrity Commissioner investigation where Councillor Carr was wrongfully accused; NOW THEREFORE the Council of the Corporation of the Township of Rideau Lakes agrees to reimburse the costs of $2062.25 to Councillor Carr for hiring a Lawyer in regards to this matter. For (5): Deputy Mayor Hutchings, Councillor J. Banks, Councillor P. Banks, Councillor Dunfield, and Councillor Pollard Against (1): Mayor Hoogenboom Conflict (1): Councillor Carr Voter Type: Majority (Present), Recorded
Moved by Deputy Mayor Hutchings, seconded by Councillor Dunfield
Carried
Be it resolved that the Municipal Services Committee moves into closed session at 11:19 a.m. to discuss the following matters: Legal Matter: Section 239 (2)(e) - Litigation or potential litigation, including matters before administrative tribunals, affecting the municipality or local board; Bursary in Memory Of: Section 239 (2)(b) - Personal matters about an identifiable individual including municipal or local board employees; Employment Matters: Section 239 (2)(b) Personal matters about an identifiable individual, including Municipal or local board employee
Moved by Councillor J. Banks, seconded by Deputy Mayor Hutchings