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 (17 motions)
17 carried, 0 recorded otherwise. Every motion below is printed as the minutes print it.
it resolved, that the agenda be approved and adopted as presented.
Moved by Councillor Delaney, seconded by Councillor Carr Be
Carried
it resolved, that the Municipal Services Committee (MSC) acknowledges presentation from Kim Marshall, Public Health Nurse for the Leeds Grenville and Lanark District Health Unit regarding the Municipal Drug Strategy Report for Gananoque, Township of Leeds & Thousand Island and the Township of Rideau Lakes.
Moved by Councillor Pollard, seconded by Councillor P. Banks Be
Carried
it resolved that the Municipal Services Committee (MSC) recommends to Council that the Rideau Lakes Fire Service be authorized to administer Naloxone to reported Opioid overdose patients, as presented in MSC report FIRE-2024-09.
Moved by Councillor Hutchings, seconded by Councillor Dunfield Be
Carried
it resolved that the Municipal Services Committee (GG) recommends to Council that the Capital Project Monthly Update as of May 31, 2024, be received for information as presented in MSC report FIN-2024-16.
Moved by Councillor Carr, seconded by Councillor Delaney Be
Carried
it resolved that the Municipal Services Committee (MSC) recommends to Council that the Emergency & Protective Services monthly update provided on June 24, 2024, covering the period of May 1 – May 31, 2024, be approved, as presented in MSC Report FIRE-2024-08.
Moved by Councillor J. Banks, seconded by Councillor Pollard Be
Carried
it resolved that the Municipal Services Committee (MSC) recommends to Council that it repeals By-law 2007-108 and updates By-law 2019-16: a By-Law to prescribe the precautions and conditions under which fires may be set in Open Air, to include the changes in Option #1, as presented in MSC Report FIRE-2024-10.
Moved by Councillor Delaney, seconded by Councillor Carr Be
Carried
it resolved that the Municipal Services Committee (MSC) recommends to Council that Bob Bolton, the owner of the boat, be permitted to dock (on the inside) at the Municipal Dock located at 3800 Big Rideau Lake Road for the remainder of this year with a cost of $500 + HST; AND FURTHER that staff be directed to explore options for additional docks at all Township launches during the 2025 budget process.
Moved by Councillor P. Banks, seconded by Councillor Hutchings Be
Carried
WHEREAS a request was issued through the Canoe Procurement Group for the supply of a 2024 backhoe to the Township of Rideau Lakes; AND WHEREAS the Canoe Procurement Group supplied a quote from Brandt Tractor; NOW THEREFORE, Be it resolved that the Municipal Services Committee (MSC) recommends to Council that a by-law be passed to authorize the Mayor and Clerk to sign an agreement with Brandt Tractor for the purchase of a 2024 backhoe in the amount of $224,675.00 plus the Township’s portion of the HST, as presented in MSC Report RDS-2024-19.
Moved by Councillor P. Banks, seconded by Councillor Pollard
Carried
WHEREAS a request was issued through Colvoy Equipment for the supply of a demonstrator guiderail cutter to The Township of Rideau Lakes; AND WHEREAS Colvoy Equipment supplied us with a quote for a demonstrator guiderail cutter; NOW THEREFORE, Be it resolved that the Municipal Services Committee (MSC) recommends to Council that a by-law be passed authorizing the Mayor and Clerk to sign an agreement with Colvoy Equipment for the purchase of a demonstrator guiderail cutter for the purchase price of $50,000.00 plus the Township’s portion of the HST, as presented in MSC Report RDS-2024-20.
Moved by Councillor Carr, seconded by Councillor P. Banks
Carried
it resolved that the Municipal Services Committee recommends to Council that By-law #BAST-1989-0734, a by-law to designate 14 Water Street in Portland be repealed in its entirety, as recommended by the Municipal Heritage Advisory Committee (MHAC) and, as presented in MSC Report ADM-2024-09.
Moved by Councillor P. Banks, seconded by Councillor Delaney Be
Carried
it resolved that the Municipal Services Committee (MSC) recommends to Council that staff be authorized to apply to the TD Friends of the Environment Foundation (TDFEF) Grant for $10,000 for a naturalized playground at the Ronald E. Holman Municipal Complex, as presented in MSC Report CLS-2024-17.
Moved by Councillor Carr, seconded by Councillor P. Banks Be
Carried
it resolved that the Municipal Services Committee (MSC) recommends to Council that staff be authorized to apply to the Canadian Dermatology Association Shade Structure Grant Program for a sunshade to be located at the Ronald E. Holman Municipal Complex, as presented in MSC Report CLS-2024-18.
Moved by Councillor Pollard, seconded by Councillor P. Banks Be
Carried
it resolved that the Municipal Services Committee (MSC) recommends to Council that staff be authorized to apply to the EnAbling Change Grant for 2 mobile beach mats and 4 accessible picnic tables, as presented in MSC Report CLS-2024-19.
Moved by Councillor Dunfield, seconded by Councillor Carr Be
Carried
it resolved that the Municipal Services Committee (MSC) recommends to Council that no action be taken for the request to waive building permit and septic permit fees for the BRLA, as presented in MSC Report ADM-2024-07
Moved by Councillor Pollard, seconded by Councillor J. Banks Be
Carried
it resolved that the Municipal Services Committee (MSC) recommends to Council that a By-Law be brought forward authorizing the Mayor and Clerk to sign the Canada Community Building Fund (CCBF) Municipal Funding Agreement with the Association of Municipalities of Ontario, as presented in MSC Report ADM-2024-08.
Moved by Councillor J. Banks, seconded by Councillor Carr Be
Carried
it resolved that the Municipal Services Committee receives for information, Correspondence Items 12.1 to 12.2.
Moved by Councillor Pollard, seconded by Councillor Delaney Be
Carried
it resolved that the Municipal Services Committee Recommends to Council that it acknowledges and supports the correspondence from Marleenia Jakes residents request for a speed reduction at Elgin on Highway 15; AND FURTHER that a letter be sent to the Ministry of Transportation requesting a speed reduction on Highway 15 from Perth St. to Kingston St. at the Village of Elgin.
Moved by Councillor Carr, seconded by Councillor Delaney Be