Regular Council Meeting

pass a Resolution that: The Agenda be approved and adopted as presented.

pass a Resolution that; The Council of The Corporation of the Township of Rideau Lakes Acknowledges the presentation by Ed Peterson, Founder/Director of Operations for the Tiny Town Association with staff being encouraged to continue the dialogue.

pass a Resolution that: WHEREAS at the Joint Health and Safety Committee Meeting held February 7, 2023, Recommendation #01-2023 was passed recommending that Section 17: Infectious Disease Policy be added to the Township of Rideau Lakes Workplace Health and Safety Policy and Program (By-Law 2018-9); NOW THEREFORE the Council of The Corporation of the Township of Rideau Lakes hereby amends the Health & Safety Procedural Manual, Appendix 'A' to By-Law 2018-9, to add Section 17: Infectious Disease Policy.

pass a Resolution that: WHEREAS at the Municipal Services Committee (GG) Meeting held April 24, 2023 Recommendation #53-2023 was passed recommending amendments to Schedule 'A' of By-Law 2018-18, the Schedule of Stipends for Council Members appointed to Committees and Boards; NOW THEREFORE the Council of The Corporation of the Township of Rideau Lakes hereby amends Schedule A of By-Law 2018-18 as follows: Add: South Crosby Non-Profit Housing Board $400 Update Name: Planning Advisory and Committee of Adjustment Remove: Rideau Medical Centre Board Remove: Youth Advisory Committee

pass a Resolution that: WHEREAS at the Municipal Heritage Advisory Committee Meeting held April 20, 2023 Recommendation #17-2023 was passed recommending to Council that the Storyboard produced by The Simpson Masonic Lodge No. 157 be located at the Newboro Community Hall, on the municipal property west of the building with costs of the footings supplied by Simpson Masonic Lodge and the installation by Township staff; NOW THEREFORE the Council of The Corporation of the Township of Rideau Lakes hereby authorizes the installation of the Simpson Masonic Lodge Storyboard on the Newboro Community Hall property, pending consultation with the Newboro and Area Community Enhancement Committee.

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: April 3, 2023; Municipal Services Committee PW Meeting: April 11, 2023; Municipal Services Committee GG Meeting: April 24, 2023; Economic Development Committee Meeting: April 17, 2023; Municipal Heritage Advisory Committee Meeting: April 20, 2023; Planning Advisory and Committee of Adjustment Meetings: April 12 and 26, 2023 AND FURTHER that Council Acknowledges the Minutes of the: Elgin Seniors Housing Board Meeting: April 6, 2023; Joint Health and Safety Committee Meeting: February 7, 2023; Leeds, Grenville and Lanark District Health Unit Summaries: March 2 and April 20, 2023.

pass a Resolution that: The following By-Laws be taken as read a first and second time the short way this 1st day of May, 2023: By-Law 2023-24: Development Agreement 55 Frank Green Rd NC-N (Lapp) By-Law 2023-25: ZBA-5-2023 55 Frank Green Rd NC-N (Lapp) By-Law 2023-26: Delegated Authority By-Law

pass a Resolution that: By-Laws 2023-24, 2023-25 and 2023-26 be taken as read a third time and finally passed this 1st day of May, 2023.

pass a Resolution that: WHEREAS correspondence was received from Arria Deepwater requesting that the Township of Rideau Lakes declare June as Pride Month in the Township of Rideau Lakes and that the Pride Flag be flown at the Municipal Office for the month of June; AND WHEREAS the Township of Rideau Lakes supports the rights of every citizen to experience equality and freedom from discrimination; AND WHEREAS Township of Rideau Lakes accepts and welcomes people of diverse backgrounds and believes a diverse population leads to a more vibrant community; NOW THEREFORE: The Corporation of the Township of Rideau Lakes hereby proclaim “June is PRIDE Month” in Township of Rideau Lakes and agrees to fly the Pride Flag at the Municipal Office annually for one week as per the Flag Policy, starting the first Monday in June.

pass a Resolution that: The Council of the Corporation of the Township of Rideau Lakes Receives and Files Correspondence Items 10.2 to 10.6.

pass a Resolution that: WHEREAS The Corporation of the Township of Rideau Lakes has recreation agreements with the Township of Athens, the Village of Westport and the Town of Smiths Falls; AND WHEREAS these recreation agreements allow residents of Rideau Lakes to use the recreational facilities in Athens, Westport and Smiths Falls at the same registration fee as their respective taxpayers; NOW THEREFORE the Council of The Corporation of the Township of Rideau Lakes requests that the Township of Athens, the Village of Westport and the Town of Smiths Falls provide to the Township of Rideau Lakes, the registration numbers of Rideau Lakes residents that were registered in all programs that used their respective facilities during 2022.

pass a Resolution that; WHEREAS at the January 3, 2023 Council Meeting, Council passed a Resolution agreeing that for all meetings of Council, including Committees of Council, that the Council Chambers be open to the public to a maximum of 5 persons; AND WHEREAS Covid restrictions have been lifted throughout the Province; NOW THEREFORE the Council of The Corporation of the Township of Rideau Lakes agrees to have no limitation on the number of members of the public attending a meeting in Council Chambers.

pass a Resolution that: The Council of The Corporation of the Township of Rideau Lakes moves into Closed Session at 7:56 p.m. to discuss t he following matters as per Section 239(2) of the Municipal Act, : Council Closed Session Meeting Minutes: April 3, 2023; School Bursaries in Memory of: Section 239 (2)(b) - Personal matters about an identifiable individual, including Municipal or local board employees; Appointments/Resignations to Committees: Section 239 (2)(b) - Personal matters about an identifiable individual, including Municipal or local board employees; and Employee Correspondence: Section 239 (2)(b) - Personal matters about an identifiable individual including Municipal or local board employees.

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 April 3, 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 Appoints the following individuals; Morton and Area Community Enhancement Committee: Vera Dulysh South Elmsley and Area Community Enhancement Committee: Wayne Moodie AND FURTHER recognizes the Resignation of Suzette Raison from the Elgin and Area Community Enhancement Committee.

pass a Resolution that: By-Law Number 2023-27 being a By-Law to Govern the Proceedings of the Council of The Corporation of the Township of Rideau Lakes at its Meeting held May 1, 2023 be taken as read a first, second and third time this 1st day of May, 2023.

pass a Resolution that: This Meeting do now adjourn at 8:12 p.m.

To pass a Resolution that: The Agenda be approved and adopted as presented.

To pass a Resolution that; The Council of The Corporation of the Township of Rideau Lakes Acknowledges the presentation by Ed Peterson, Founder/Director of Operations for the Tiny Town Association with staff being encouraged to continue the dialogue.

To pass a Resolution that: WHEREAS at the Joint Health and Safety Committee Meeting held February 7, 2023, Recommendation #01-2023 was passed recommending that Section 17: Infectious Disease Policy be added to the Township of Rideau Lakes Workplace Health and Safety Policy and Program (By-Law 2018-9); NOW THEREFORE the Council of The Corporation of the Township of Rideau Lakes hereby amends the Health & Safety Procedural Manual, Appendix 'A' to By-Law 2018-9, to add Section 17: Infectious Disease Policy.

Regular Council Meeting Monday, May 1, 2023 Pg 3 To pass a Resolution that: WHEREAS at the Municipal Services Committee (GG) Meeting held April 24, 2023 Recommendation #53-2023 was passed recommending amendments to Schedule 'A' of By-Law 2018-18, the Schedule of Stipends for Council Members appointed to Committees and Boards; NOW THEREFORE the Council of The Corporation of the Township of Rideau Lakes hereby amends Schedule A of By-Law 2018-18 as follows:  Add: South Crosby Non-Profit Housing Board $400  Update Name: Planning Advisory and Committee of Adjustment  Remove: Rideau Medical Centre Board  Remove: Youth Advisory Committee

To pass a Resolution that: WHEREAS at the Municipal Heritage Advisory Committee Meeting held April 20, 2023 Recommendation #17-2023 was passed recommending to Council that the Storyboard produced by The Simpson Masonic Lodge No. 157 be located at the Newboro Community Hall, on the municipal property west of the building with costs of the footings supplied by Simpson Masonic Lodge and the installation by Township staff; NOW THEREFORE the Council of The Corporation of the Township of Rideau Lakes hereby authorizes the installation of the Simpson Masonic Lodge Storyboard on the Newboro Community Hall property, pending consultation with the Newboro and Area Community Enhancement Committee.

To 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: April 3, 2023;  Municipal Services Committee PW Meeting: April 11, 2023;  Municipal Services Committee GG Meeting: April 24, 2023;  Economic Development Committee Meeting: April 17, 2023;  Municipal Heritage Advisory Committee Meeting: April 20, 2023;  Planning Advisory and Committee of Adjustment Meetings: April 12 and 26, 2023 AND FURTHER that Council Acknowledges the Minutes of the:  Elgin Seniors Housing Board Meeting: April 6, 2023;  Joint Health and Safety Committee Meeting: February 7, 2023;  Leeds, Grenville and Lanark District Health Unit Summaries: March 2 and April 20, 2023.

Regular Council Meeting Monday, May 1, 2023 Pg 5 To pass a Resolution that: The following By-Laws be taken as read a first and second time the short way this 1st day of May, 2023:  By-Law 2023-24: Development Agreement 55 Frank Green Rd NC-N (Lapp)  By-Law 2023-25: ZBA-5-2023 55 Frank Green Rd NC-N (Lapp)  By-Law 2023-26: Delegated Authority By-Law

To pass a Resolution that: By-Laws 2023-24, 2023-25 and 2023-26 be taken as read a third time and finally passed this 1st day of May, 2023.

To pass a Resolution that: WHEREAS correspondence was received from Arria Deepwater requesting that the Township of Rideau Lakes declare June as Pride Month in the Township of Rideau Lakes and that the Pride Flag be flown at the Municipal Office for the month of June; AND WHEREAS the Township of Rideau Lakes supports the rights of every citizen to experience equality and freedom from discrimination; AND WHEREAS Township of Rideau Lakes accepts and welcomes people of diverse backgrounds and believes a diverse population leads to a more vibrant community; Regular Council Meeting Monday, May 1, 2023 Pg 6 NOW THEREFORE: The Corporation of the Township of Rideau Lakes hereby proclaim “June is PRIDE Month” in Township of Rideau Lakes and agrees to fly the Pride Flag at the Municipal Office annually for one week as per the Flag Policy, starting the first Monday in June.

To pass a Resolution that: The Council of the Corporation of the Township of Rideau Lakes Receives and Files Correspondence Items 10.2 to 10.6.

To pass a Resolution that: WHEREAS The Corporation of the Township of Rideau Lakes has recreation agreements with the Township of Athens, the Village of Westport and the Town of Smiths Falls; AND WHEREAS these recreation agreements allow residents of Rideau Lakes to use the recreational facilities in Athens, Westport and Smiths Falls at the same registration fee as their respective taxpayers; NOW THEREFORE the Council of The Corporation of the Township of Rideau Lakes requests that the Township of Athens, the Village of Westport and the Town of Smiths Falls provide to the Township of Rideau Lakes, the registration numbers of Rideau Lakes residents that were registered in all programs that used their respective facilities during 2022. For (2): Councillor Banks, and Councillor Dunfield Against (6): Mayor Hoogenboom, Deputy Mayor Delaney, Councillor Carr, Councillor Hutchings, Councillor Maxwell, and Councillor Pollard Voter Type: Majority (Present), Recorded Regular Council Meeting Monday, May 1, 2023 Pg 7

To pass a Resolution that; WHEREAS at the January 3, 2023 Council Meeting, Council passed a Resolution agreeing that for all meetings of Council, including Committees of Council, that the Council Chambers be open to the public to a maximum of 5 persons; AND WHEREAS Covid restrictions have been lifted throughout the Province; NOW THEREFORE the Council of The Corporation of the Township of Rideau Lakes agrees to have no limitation on the number of members of the public attending a meeting in Council Chambers.

To pass a Resolution that: The Council of The Corporation of the Township of Rideau Lakes moves into Closed Session at 7:56 p.m. to discuss the following matters as per Section 239(2) of the Municipal Act,:  Council Closed Session Meeting Minutes: April 3, 2023;  School Bursaries in Memory of: Section 239 (2)(b) - Personal matters about an identifiable individual, including Municipal or local board employees;  Appointments/Resignations to Committees: Section 239 (2)(b) - Personal matters about an identifiable individual, including Municipal or local board employees; and  Employee Correspondence: Section 239 (2)(b) - Personal matters about an identifiable individual including Municipal or local board employees.

To 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 April 3, 2023; Regular Council Meeting Monday, May 1, 2023 Pg 10 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 Appoints the following individuals;  Morton and Area Community Enhancement Committee: Vera Dulysh  South Elmsley and Area Community Enhancement Committee: Wayne Moodie AND FURTHER recognizes the Resignation of Suzette Raison from the Elgin and Area Community Enhancement Committee.

To pass a Resolution that: By-Law Number 2023-27 being a By-Law to Govern the Proceedings of the Council of The Corporation of the Township of Rideau Lakes at its Meeting held May 1, 2023 be taken as read a first, second and third time this 1st day of May, 2023.

To pass a Resolution that: This Meeting do now adjourn at 8:12 p.m.