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 (38 motions)
36 carried, 2 recorded otherwise. Every motion below is printed as the minutes print it.
pass a Resolution that: The Agenda be approved and adopted as presented.
Moved by Councillor Delaney, seconded by Councillor Maxwell To
Carried
pass a Resolution that; The Council of The Corporation of the Township of Rideau Lakes acknowledges the presentation by Michael Cohen,CEO of the Perth & Smiths Falls District Hospital regarding Hospital Updates and the Capital Program; AND FURTHER that the request for capital program funding be
Moved by Councillor P. Banks, seconded by Councillor Maxwell To
Referred
pass a Resolution that; The Council of The Corporation of the Township of Rideau Lakes Acknowledges the presentation by Baseload Power Corporation regarding the proposed Battery Energy Storage System Project off Cedar Valley Road.
Moved by Deputy Mayor Pollard, seconded by Councillor J. Banks To
Carried
pass a Resolution that: WHEREAS at the Municipal Heritage Advisory Committee Meeting held October 19, 2023, Recommendation #45-2023 was passed recommending that Schedule "A" to By-Law 2005-71, to Establish the Heritage Advisory Committee, be amended to add matters concerning designated/abandoned/neglected cemeteries under the Cemeteries Act to be received by MHAC: NOW THEREFORE the Council of The Corporation of the Township of Rideau Lakes directs staff to bring a By-Law forward to rescind By-Law #2012-48 and amend Schedule "A" to By-Law 2005-71 to add matters concerning cemeteries.
Moved by Councillor Maxwell, seconded by Councillor P. Banks To
Carried
pass a Resolution that: WHEREAS at the Municipal Heritage Advisory Committee Meeting held October 19, 2023, Recommendation #47-2023 was passed recommending that By-Law 2012-62 be amended to provide up to $1,500 on a yearly basis to each of the Incorporated Heritage Societies within the Township of Rideau Lakes; NOW THEREFORE the Council of The Corporation of the Township of Rideau Lakes refers the decision on the funding allotment to 2024 budget deliberations.
Moved by Councillor P. Banks, seconded by Councillor Delaney To
Carried
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: October 2, 2023 Municipal Services Committee PW Meeting: October 10, 2023 Municipal Services Committee GG Meeting: October 23, 2023 Special Municipal Services Committee Meetings: October 16 and 30, 2023 Economic Development Committee Meeting: October 2, 2023 Municipal Heritage Advisory Committee Meeting: October19, 2023 Planning Advisory and Committee of Adjustment Meetings: October 11 and 25, 2023 AND FURTHER that Council Acknowledges the Minutes of the: Rideau Lakes Public Library Board Meeting: August 24 and September 28, 2023 Cataraqui Region Conservation Authority Special Meeting: August 30, 2023 Rideau Valley Conservation Authority Meeting: July 27, 2023 Leeds, Grenville and Lanark District Health Unit Board Summary: September 21, 2023
Moved by Councillor Hutchings, seconded by Councillor P. Banks To
Carried
pass a Resolution that; Section 28 of Draft By-Law 2023-48 be deleted in it's entirety to remove Proxy Voting.
Moved by Councillor Maxwell, seconded by Deputy Mayor Pollard To
Carried
pass a Resolution that; Section 19.24 be amended to remove the clause 'or no new information on the decided matter has been provided on the date on which the motion to reconsider is to be debated'.
Moved by Councillor J. Banks, seconded by Councillor P. Banks To
Carried
pass a Resolution that; Section 19.25 be amended to read 'shall pass on the majority of full Council.'
Moved by Councillor J. Banks, seconded by Councillor Dunfield To
Carried
pass a Resolution that; Section 22.1 be amended to read 'full majority of Council.'
Moved by Councillor J. Banks, seconded by Councillor Dunfield To
Carried
pass a Resolution that; By-Law 2023-48 allow for a Section for Questions from the Media and Questions from the Public on Agendas at the end of the meeting.
Moved by Councillor Maxwell, seconded by Councillor P. Banks To
Carried
pass a Resolution that; By-Law Number 2023-48, being a By-Law to govern the proceedings of Council, Committee and Board meetings, be read a third time as amended and finally passed this 6th day of November, 2023.
Moved by Councillor P. Banks, seconded by Councillor J. Banks To
Carried
pass a Resolution that: The following By-Laws be taken as read a first and second time the short way this 6 th day of November, 2023: By-Law 2023-62: ZBA-12-2023 - Bickerton (Byrnes Road NC/Newboro) By-Law 2023-63: ZBA-11-2023 - Krafft (South Elmsley) By-Law 2023-64: ZBA-13-2023 - Sinclair (Scott Lane, NC/Newboro) By-Law 2023-65: MOU Rideau Ridge Riders Snowmobile Club By-Law 2023-66: To Amend 2015-14 to Appoint Development Services Manager By-Law 2023-67: To Amend 2022-53 to Appoint By-Law Enforcement Officers
Moved by Deputy Mayor Pollard, seconded by Councillor Carr To
Carried
pass a Resolution that; By-Law 2023-62, By-Law 2023-63, By-Law 2023-64, By-Law 2023-65, By-Law 2023-66 and By-Law 2023-67 be taken as read a third time and finally passed this 6th day of November, 2023.
Moved by Councillor Delaney, seconded by Councillor Maxwell To
Carried
pass a Resolution that: The Council of the Corporation of the Township of Rideau Lakes Receives and Files Correspondence Items 10.1 and 10.2.
Moved by Councillor J. Banks, seconded by Councillor Dunfield To
Carried
pass a Resolution that: The Council of The Corporation of the Township of Rideau Lakes closes Meeting at 8:21 p.m. to discuss matters as per Section 239(2) of the Municipal Act, : Council Closed Meeting Minutes of October 2, 2023; Committee Appointments/Resignations: Section 239 (2)(b) - Personal matters about an identifiable individual, including Municipal or Local Board employees; Council Member Conduct Concerns: Section 239 (2)(b) Personal Matters about an identifiable individual including Municipal or Local Board employees
Moved by Deputy Mayor Pollard, seconded by Councillor J. Banks To
Carried
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 October 2, 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 FURTHER that Council accepts with regret the resignation of Betty Shillington from the Newboro and Area Community Enhancement Committee.
Moved by Councillor Hutchings, seconded by Councillor J. Banks To
Carried
pass a Resolution that: By-Law 2023-68 being a By-Law to Govern the Proceedings of the Council of The Corporation of the Township of Rideau Lakes at its Meeting held November 6, 2023 be taken as read a first, second and third time this 6th day of November, 2023.
Moved by Councillor Hutchings, seconded by Deputy Mayor Pollard To
Carried
pass a Resolution that: This Meeting do now adjourn at 9:27 p.m.
Moved by Councillor Delaney, seconded by Councillor P. Banks To
Carried
To pass a Resolution that: The Agenda be approved and adopted as presented.
Moved by Councillor Delaney, seconded by Councillor Maxwell
Carried
To pass a Resolution that; The Council of The Corporation of the Township of Rideau Lakes acknowledges the presentation by Michael Cohen,CEO of the Perth & Smiths Falls District Hospital regarding Hospital Updates and the Capital Program; AND FURTHER that the request for capital program funding be
Moved by Councillor P. Banks, seconded by Councillor Maxwell
Referred
To pass a Resolution that; Regular Council Meeting Monday, November 6, 2023 Pg 3 The Council of The Corporation of the Township of Rideau Lakes Acknowledges the presentation by Baseload Power Corporation regarding the proposed Battery Energy Storage System Project off Cedar Valley Road.
Moved by Deputy Mayor Pollard, seconded by Councillor J. Banks
Carried
To pass a Resolution that: WHEREAS at the Municipal Heritage Advisory Committee Meeting held October 19, 2023, Recommendation #45-2023 was passed recommending that Schedule "A" to By- Law 2005-71, to Establish the Heritage Advisory Committee, be amended to add matters concerning designated/abandoned/neglected cemeteries under the Cemeteries Act to be received by MHAC: NOW THEREFORE the Council of The Corporation of the Township of Rideau Lakes directs staff to bring a By-Law forward to rescind By-Law #2012-48 and amend Schedule "A" to By-Law 2005-71 to add matters concerning cemeteries.
Moved by Councillor Maxwell, seconded by Councillor P. Banks
Carried
To pass a Resolution that: WHEREAS at the Municipal Heritage Advisory Committee Meeting held October 19, 2023, Recommendation #47-2023 was passed recommending that By-Law 2012-62 be amended to provide up to $1,500 on a yearly basis to each of the Incorporated Heritage Societies within the Township of Rideau Lakes; NOW THEREFORE the Council of The Corporation of the Township of Rideau Lakes refers the decision on the funding allotment to 2024 budget deliberations.
Moved by Councillor P. Banks, seconded by Councillor Delaney
Carried
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: October 2, 2023 Municipal Services Committee PW Meeting: October 10, 2023 Municipal Services Committee GG Meeting: October 23, 2023 Special Municipal Services Committee Meetings: October 16 and 30, 2023 Economic Development Committee Meeting: October 2, 2023 Municipal Heritage Advisory Committee Meeting: October19, 2023 Regular Council Meeting Monday, November 6, 2023 Pg 5 Planning Advisory and Committee of Adjustment Meetings: October 11 and 25, 2023 AND FURTHER that Council Acknowledges the Minutes of the: Rideau Lakes Public Library Board Meeting: August 24 and September 28, 2023 Cataraqui Region Conservation Authority Special Meeting: August 30, 2023 Rideau Valley Conservation Authority Meeting: July 27, 2023 Leeds, Grenville and Lanark District Health Unit Board Summary: September 21, 2023
Moved by Councillor Hutchings, seconded by Councillor P. Banks
Carried
To pass a Resolution that; Section 28 of Draft By-Law 2023-48 be deleted in it's entirety to remove Proxy Voting.
Moved by Councillor Maxwell, seconded by Deputy Mayor Pollard
Carried
To pass a Resolution that; Regular Council Meeting Monday, November 6, 2023 Pg 6 Section 19.24 be amended to remove the clause 'or no new information on the decided matter has been provided on the date on which the motion to reconsider is to be debated'.
Moved by Councillor J. Banks, seconded by Councillor P. Banks
Carried
To pass a Resolution that; Section 19.25 be amended to read 'shall pass on the majority of full Council.'
Moved by Councillor J. Banks, seconded by Councillor Dunfield
Carried
To pass a Resolution that; Section 22.1 be amended to read 'full majority of Council.'
Moved by Councillor J. Banks, seconded by Councillor Dunfield
Carried
To pass a Resolution that; By-Law 2023-48 allow for a Section for Questions from the Media and Questions from the Public on Agendas at the end of the meeting.
Moved by Councillor Maxwell, seconded by Councillor P. Banks
Carried
To pass a Resolution that; By-Law Number 2023-48, being a By-Law to govern the proceedings of Council, Committee and Board meetings, be read a third time as amended and finally passed this 6th day of November, 2023. Regular Council Meeting Monday, November 6, 2023 Pg 7
Moved by Councillor P. Banks, seconded by Councillor J. Banks
Carried
To pass a Resolution that: The following By-Laws be taken as read a first and second time the short way this 6 th day of November, 2023: By-Law 2023-62: ZBA-12-2023 - Bickerton (Byrnes Road NC/Newboro) By-Law 2023-63: ZBA-11-2023 - Krafft (South Elmsley) By-Law 2023-64: ZBA-13-2023 - Sinclair (Scott Lane, NC/Newboro) By-Law 2023-65: MOU Rideau Ridge Riders Snowmobile Club By-Law 2023-66: To Amend 2015-14 to Appoint Development Services Manager By-Law 2023-67: To Amend 2022-53 to Appoint By-Law Enforcement Officers
Moved by Deputy Mayor Pollard, seconded by Councillor Carr
Carried
To pass a Resolution that; By-Law 2023-62, By-Law 2023-63, By-Law 2023-64, By-Law 2023-65, By-Law 2023-66 and By-Law 2023-67 be taken as read a third time and finally passed this 6th day of November, 2023.
Moved by Councillor Delaney, seconded by Councillor Maxwell
Carried
Regular Council Meeting Monday, November 6, 2023 Pg 8 To pass a Resolution that: The Council of the Corporation of the Township of Rideau Lakes Receives and Files Correspondence Items 10.1 and 10.2.
Moved by Councillor J. Banks, seconded by Councillor Dunfield
Carried
To pass a Resolution that: The Council of The Corporation of the Township of Rideau Lakes closes Meeting at 8:21 p.m. to discuss matters as per Section 239(2) of the Municipal Act,: Council Closed Meeting Minutes of October 2, 2023; Committee Appointments/Resignations: Section 239 (2)(b) - Personal matters about an identifiable individual, including Municipal or Local Board employees; Council Member Conduct Concerns: Section 239 (2)(b) Personal Matters about an identifiable individual including Municipal or Local Board employees
Moved by Deputy Mayor Pollard, seconded by Councillor J. Banks
Carried
Regular Council Meeting Monday, November 6, 2023 Pg 11 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 October 2, 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 FURTHER that Council accepts with regret the resignation of Betty Shillington from the Newboro and Area Community Enhancement Committee.
Moved by Councillor Hutchings, seconded by Councillor J. Banks
Carried
To pass a Resolution that: By-Law 2023-68 being a By-Law to Govern the Proceedings of the Council of The Corporation of the Township of Rideau Lakes at its Meeting held November 6, 2023 be taken as read a first, second and third time this 6th day of November, 2023.
Moved by Councillor Hutchings, seconded by Deputy Mayor Pollard
Carried
To pass a Resolution that: This Meeting do now adjourn at 9:27 p.m.
Moved by Councillor Delaney, seconded by Councillor P. Banks