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)
21 carried, 2 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 Councillor Delaney Be
Carried
it resolved that the Municipal Services Committee (MSC) acknowledges the presentation by Holly Evans, CRCA Watershed Planning Coordinator, regarding Phragmites Management.
Moved by Councillor Dunfield, seconded by Councillor Maxwell Be
Carried
it resolved that the Municipal Services Committee (MSC) recommends to Council that it not proceed with sidewalk along Highway 15 in Portland, as presented in MSC Report FAC-2025-01.
Moved by Councillor Hutchings, seconded by Councillor Maxwell Be
Defeated
it resolved that the Municipal Services Committee directs staff to further investigate a walkway from Cove Road to the former School property along Highway 15, in consultation with the businesses at the former School, MTO and the Economic Development Committee and bring back a report to a future meeting.
Moved by Deputy Mayor P. Banks, seconded by Councillor Dunfield Be
Carried
it resolved that the Municipal Services Committee (MSC) recommends to Council that the Municipal Properties Update Report for January 2025 be received for information, as presented in MSC report FAC-2025-02.
Moved by Councillor Dunfield, seconded by Councillor Carr Be
Carried
it resolved that the Municipal Services Committee directs staff that a security option be investigated and included in the 2025 budget for Heritage Park in Elgin.
Moved by Councillor Carr, seconded by Councillor Delaney Be
Carried
it resolved that the Municipal Services Committee directs staff that a closing out process be created for large capital projects.
Moved by Deputy Mayor P. Banks, seconded by Councillor Hutchings Be
Carried
it resolved that the Municipal Services Committee (MSC) recommends to Council that the proposed exterior elevation plans from IDEA for the Chantry Municipal Office Renovation and Addition be approved, as recommended by the Working Group, as presented in MSC Report FAC-2025-03.
Moved by Councillor J. Banks, seconded by Councillor Carr Be
Carried
it resolved that the Municipal Services Committee recesses at 11:37 a.m. to move into a Special Meeting of Council.
Moved by Councillor J. Banks, seconded by Councillor Dunfield Be
Carried
it resolved that the Municipal Services Committee defers discussions on the 2025 budget to a future meeting with staff bringing back further information on reserves, borrowing, year-end surplus/deficit based on actuals, and the Asset Management Plan.
Moved by Deputy Mayor P. Banks, seconded by Councillor Carr Be
Carried
it resolved that the budget for the Rideau Lakes Public Library Board be returned to the Board for further reduction to 3%.
Moved by Councillor Dunfield, seconded by Councillor J. Banks Be
Defeated
it resolved that the Municipal Services Committee (MSC) recommends to Council that staff be directed to prepare a combined draft road naming policy, as presented in MSC Report DS-2025-01.
Moved by Councillor Dunfield, seconded by Councillor Pollard Be
Carried
it resolved that the Municipal Services Committee (MSC) recommends to Council that the Development Services Department Update for January 2025 including the Permit and Application Year to Year Comparison be received for information, as presented in MSC report DS-2025-02.
Moved by Councillor Carr, seconded by Councillor J. Banks Be
Carried
it resolved that the Municipal Services Committee recommends to Council that the Roads Progress Report for January 2025 be received for information, as presented in MSC report RDS-2025-01.
Moved by Councillor Dunfield, seconded by Councillor Pollard Be
Carried
it resolved that the Municipal Services Committee recommends to Council that staff be authorized to purchase a Vermeer BC1000XL 74HP diesel brush chipper at the quoted Canoe price of $76,064.83 plus tax and pre-approves this capital item in the 2025 budget, as presented in MSC report RDS-2025-02.
Moved by Councillor Hutchings, seconded by Councillor Carr Be
Carried
it resolved that the Municipal Services Committee recommends to Council that Portland, Settlement and Fairview Roads be placed in the 2025 budget to start the repair or replacement of these roads subject to budget approval.
Moved by Councillor Carr, seconded by Deputy Mayor P. Banks Be
Carried
it resolved that the Municipal Services Committee extends the meeting beyond 2:00 p.m.
Moved by Councillor Dunfield, seconded by Councillor Hutchings Be
Carried
it resolved that the Municipal Services Committee (MSC) recommends to Council that it receives the Environmental Services Update for January 2025 for information purposes, as presented in MSC report ENV-2025-01.
Moved by Councillor Delaney, seconded by Councillor J. Banks Be
Carried
it resolved that the Municipal Services Committee (MSC) recommends to Council that the Recreation Update for January 2025 be received for information, as presented in MSC report CLS-2025-01.
Moved by Deputy Mayor P. Banks, seconded by Councillor Hutchings Be
Carried
it resolved, that the Municipal Services Committee receives and files Correspondence Items 14.1.
Moved by Councillor Dunfield, seconded by Deputy Mayor P. Banks Be
Carried
it resolved, that the Council of the Township of Rideau Lakes supports the United Counties of Leeds and Grenville Resolution calling on the Federal and Ontario Governments to immediately and sustainably partner with Municipal Governments by investing in both the new and ongoing maintenance and repairs of municipal infrastructure in Eastern Ontario’s small rural municipalities; AND FURTHER that the Federal and Ontario Governments immediately review data and work together to implement solutions based on the EOWC’s Municipal Infrastructure Policy Paper in partnership with small rural municipalities.
Moved by Mayor Hoogenboom, seconded by Councillor Maxwell Be
Carried
it resolved, that the Council of the Township of Rideau Lakes supports the Town of Aurora’ Resolution calling on the Provincial and Federal Governments to redistribute a portion of the existing Land Transfer Tax and GST which would allow municipalities to better plan and invest in long-term infrastructure initiatives, supporting local economic growth and improving the quality of life for residents.
Moved by Councillor Hutchings, seconded by Councillor Dunfield Be
Carried
it resolved, that the Municipal Services Committee moves into closed session at 2:28 p.m. to discuss the following matters: Staffing : Section 239(2)(b) - Personal matter about an identifiable individual including municipal or local board employees
Moved by Councillor J. Banks, seconded by Councillor Maxwell Be