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 (13 motions)
12 carried, 1 recorded otherwise. Every motion below is printed as the minutes print it.
WHEREAS at the Planning Advisory and Committee of Adjustment Meeting held July 24, 2024, Recommendation #86-2024 was passed recommending that the staff comments on the proposed Phase 3 Watercolours Subdivision be
Moved by Deputy Mayor Maxwell, seconded by Councillor Carr
Referred
it resolved that By-Law 2024-80, being a By-Law authorizing the Mayor and Clerk to sign a contract with IDEA for the architectural review and concept design for the Municipal Offices, in the amount of $15,465 (plus $272.18, the Township’s portion of the HST) for Project Deliverable #1 be read a first, second and third time this 6th day of August, 2024.
Moved by Councillor Dunfield, seconded by Councillor Delaney Be
Carried
it resolved, that 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: July 2, 2024 Municipal Services Committee PW Meeting: July 8, 2024 Economic Development Committee Meeting: July 2, 2024 Municipal Heritage Advisory Committee Meeting: July 18, 2024 Planning Advisory and Committee of Adjustment Meetings: July 10 & July 24, 2024 AND FURTHER that Council Acknowledges the Minutes of the: Rideau Lakes Public Library Board Meeting: May 21, 2024 Cataraqui Region Conservation Authority Meeting: May 1 & May 29, 2024 Leeds, Grenville and Lanark District Health Unit Meeting: June 20, 2024 Delta Athletic and Recreational Society Meeting: July 16, 2024
Moved by Councillor Pollard, seconded by Deputy Mayor Maxwell Be
Carried
it resolved that the Council of the Township of Rideau Lakes passes By-law #2024-77 to authorize the Treasurer to apply for funding from Infrastructure Ontario in the amount of $943,000 for a term of 5 years at approximately 3.96% interest rate for the property located at 4428 Old Kingston Road for a Contamination Attenuation Zone around the Portland Landfill, as presented in Council report FIN-2024-18.
Moved by Councillor Delaney, seconded by Councillor Pollard Be
Carried
it resolved that the following By-Laws be taken as read a first and second time the short way this 6 th day of August, 2024: By-Law 2024-58 Robinson Road Closure (SE) By-Law 2024-73: Amend By-Law 2022-53 To Appoint By-Law Enforcement Officers By-Law 2024-74: Agreement Seamless Sheet Metal – Red Brick School roof By-Law 2024-75: Agreement Bell & Associates – Gallagher Property By-Law 2024-76: Amend Lease Agreement with Wanda Seward By-Law 2024-77: Authorize Application for Funding CAZ Purchase
Moved by Councillor Hutchings, seconded by Councillor Delaney Be
Carried
it resolved that By-Laws 2024-58, 2024-73, 2024-74, 2024-75, 2024-76 and 2024-77 be taken as read a third time and finally passed this 6th day of August, 2024.
Moved by Deputy Mayor Maxwell, seconded by Councillor Carr Be
Carried
WHEREAS correspondence was received from AMO & OMA regarding the state of health care in Ontario; NOW THEREFORE be it resolved that the Council of the Corporation of the Township of Rideau Lakes urges the province of Ontario to recognize the physician shortage in Ontario, to fund health care appropriately and ensure every Ontarian has access to physician care.
Moved by Councillor Dunfield, seconded by Councillor Delaney
Carried
it resolved that the Council of the Corporation of the Township of Rideau Lakes Receives and Files Correspondence Items 12.2 to 12.3.
Moved by Councillor Delaney, seconded by Councillor Carr Be
Carried
it resolved, that the Council of The Corporation of the Township of Rideau Lakes closes Meeting at 6:54 p.m. to discuss matters as per Section 239(2) of the Municipal Act, : Rideau Waterway Land Trust: Section 239 (2) (c) A proposed or pending acquisition or disposition of land by the Municipality or local board Purchase Offers: Section 239 (2) (c) A proposed or pending acquisition or disposition of land by the Municipality or local board Litigation: Section 239 (2) (e) Litigation or potential litigation, including matters before administrative tribunals, affecting the municipality or local board Committee Resignations: Section 239 (2) (b) Personal matters about an identifiable individual including municipal or local board employees Council Meeting Closed Session Minutes of July 2, 2024;
Moved by Councillor Hutchings, seconded by Councillor Pollard Be
Carried
it resolved that the Council of The Corporation of the Township of Rideau Lakes accepts with regret the resignation of Vivian Croll from the North Crosby Community Enhancement Committee.
Moved by Councillor Pollard, seconded by Deputy Mayor Maxwell Be
Carried
it resolved that the Council of The Corporation of the Township of Rideau Lakes hereby confirms that it will no longer have the Lords Prayer read at any meetings of Council as per the Superior Court of Canada decision versus the City of Saguenay (2015 SCC 16).
Moved by Councillor Delaney, seconded by Councillor Dunfield Be
Carried
it resolved that By-Law 2024-79, being a By-Law to authorize the Mayor and Clerk to sign a Purchase and Sale Agreement for 20 Colborne St. in Portland be read a first, second and third time this 6th day of August, 2024, as presented in Closed Session; AND FURTHER authorizes staff to execute the necessary documents to complete the agreement.
Moved by Deputy Mayor Maxwell, seconded by Councillor Hutchings Be
Carried
it resolved that By-Law Number 2024-78 being a By-Law to Govern the Proceedings of the Council of The Corporation of the Township of Rideau Lakes at its Meeting held August 6, 2024 be taken as read a first, second and third time this 6th day of August, 2024.
Moved by Councillor Carr, seconded by Councillor Pollard Be