Municipal Services Committee (GG)

it resolved, that the agenda be approved and adopted as amended.

it resolved that the Municipal Services Committee (MSC) recommends to Council that the Council Remuneration 2024 Report be received for information, as presented in MSC report FIN-2025-05.

it resolved that the Municipal Services Committee (MSC) recommends to Council that the Treasury Year-to-Date Summary for February 2025 be received for information, as presented in MSC report FIN-2025-06.

it resolved that the Municipal Services Committee (MSC) recommends to Council that a by-law be passed to repeal the existing Emergency Response Plan and replace it with the attached draft Emergency Response Plan; AND FURTHER that Council appoints Councillor Hutchings as the alternate member for the Head of Council on the Municipal Emergency Control Group for the remainder of the term, as presented in MSC Report FIRE-2025-07

it resolved that the Municipal Services Committee (MSC) recommends to Council that the Emergency & Protective Services monthly update provided on March 24 ,2025 covering the period of February 1, 2025 to February 28, 2025 be received, as presented in MSC Report FIRE-2025-08.

it resolved that the Municipal Services Committee (MSC) recommends to Council that a By-Law be passed to adopt the Administrative Monetary Penalty (AMP) system for the Municipality of Rideau Lakes to enhance By-Law enforcement and promote compliance, as presented in MSC Report FIRE-2025-09.

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 the Township of Athens to transition the provision services under the Building Code Act from the Township of Rideau Lakes to the Township of Athens, as presented in MSC Report DS-2025-07.

it resolved that the Municipal Services Committee (MSC) recommends to Council that a By-Law be passed authorizing the Mayor and Clerk to sign a contract for the purchase of two 3-ton trucks with landscaping boxes, plows and sanders (PW2025-8) with Petrie Ford at the submitted RFP price of $140,041 each, (plus the Township’s portion of the HST) and pre-approves these capital items in the 2025 budget, as presented in MSC Report RDS-2025-14.

it resolved that the Municipal Services Committee recommends to Council that staff be directed to bring forward a By-Law for Option #2 (Township Staff make the speed limit changes as discussed. Township Staff request Parks Canada to purchase a digital speed sign and Township Staff complete the install) regarding traffic calming measures for Chaffey’s Lock, as presented in MSC report RDS-2025-15.

it resolved that the Municipal Services Committee (MSC) recommends to Council that a By-Law be passed to award RFP PW 2025-07 for the demolition of the property on Old Kingston Road to Fast Eddie’s Auto Recycling in the amount of $30,560 (plus $537.86, the Township’s portion of the HST) and pre-approves this item in the 2025 budget, as presented in MSC Report FAC-2025-11.

it resolved that the Municipal Services Committee (MSC) recommends to Council that a By-Law be passed to repeal the existing Procurement of Goods and Services Policy and replace it with the attached draft Procurement of Goods and Services By-Law as amended in MSC Report CAO-2025-02.

it resolved that the Council of the Township of Rideau Lakes directs the Planning Advisory and Committee of Adjustment to review the applicability of the Site Plan Control By-Law with respect to exempting projects that only increase the height of the structure.

it resolved that the Council of the Township of Rideau Lakes supports the Town of McGarry’s Resolution calling on the Ontario Government to amend the Ontario Building Code to include provisions for pre-approved affordable housing plans specifically aimed at supporting low income and homeless individuals.

it resolved that the Municipal Services Committee moves into closed session at 11:08 a.m.to discuss the following matters: Integrity Commissioner Reports - Monetary Penalties: Section 239 (2)(f) - Advice that is subject to solicitor-client privilege, including communications necessary for that purpose Human Resources Update: Section 239 (2)(b) - Personal matters about an identifiable individual, including Municipal or local board employee.

it resolved that the Municipal Service Committee recommends to Council that a motion be brought forward to reconsider the penalties for Integrity Reports IC-35308-1124, IC-35313-1124 and IC-35309-1124 at the April 7 Council Meeting.

Be it resolved, that the agenda be approved and adopted as amended.

Be it resolved that the Municipal Services Committee (MSC) recommends to Council that the Council Remuneration 2024 Report be received for information, as presented in MSC report FIN-2025-05.

Be it resolved that the Municipal Services Committee (MSC) recommends to Council that the Treasury Year-to-Date Summary for February 2025 be received for information, as presented in MSC report FIN-2025-06.

Be it resolved that the Municipal Services Committee (MSC) recommends to Council that a by-law be passed to repeal the existing Emergency Response Plan and replace it with the attached draft Emergency Response Plan; AND FURTHER that Council appoints Councillor Hutchings as the alternate member for the Head of Council on the Municipal Emergency Control Group for the remainder of the term, as presented in MSC Report FIRE-2025-07

Be it resolved that the Municipal Services Committee (MSC) recommends to Council that the Emergency & Protective Services monthly update provided on March 24 ,2025 covering the period of February 1, 2025 to February 28, 2025 be received, as presented in MSC Report FIRE-2025-08. Municipal Services Committee (GG) Monday, March 24, 2024 Pg. 4

Be it resolved that the Municipal Services Committee (MSC) recommends to Council that a By-Law be passed to adopt the Administrative Monetary Penalty (AMP) system for the Municipality of Rideau Lakes to enhance By-Law enforcement and promote compliance, as presented in MSC Report FIRE-2025-09.

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 the Township of Athens to transition the provision services under the Building Code Act from the Township of Rideau Lakes to the Township of Athens, as presented in MSC Report DS-2025-07.

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 a contract for the purchase of two 3-ton trucks with landscaping boxes, plows and sanders (PW2025-8) with Petrie Ford at the submitted RFP price of $140,041 each, (plus the Township’s portion of the HST) and pre-approves these capital items in the 2025 budget, as presented in MSC Report RDS-2025-14.

Be it resolved that the Municipal Services Committee recommends to Council that staff be directed to bring forward a By-Law for Option #2 (Township Staff make the speed limit changes as discussed. Township Staff request Parks Canada to purchase a digital speed sign and Township Staff complete the install) regarding traffic calming measures for Chaffey’s Lock, as presented in MSC report RDS-2025-15.

Be it resolved that the Municipal Services Committee (MSC) recommends to Council that a By-Law be passed to award RFP PW 2025-07 for the demolition of the property on Old Kingston Road to Fast Eddie’s Auto Recycling in the amount of $30,560 (plus $537.86, the Township’s portion of the HST) and pre-approves this item in the 2025 budget, as presented in MSC Report FAC-2025-11.

Be it resolved that the Municipal Services Committee (MSC) recommends to Council that a By-Law be passed to repeal the existing Procurement of Goods and Services Policy and replace it with the attached draft Procurement of Goods and Services By- Law as amended in MSC Report CAO-2025-02.

Be it resolved that the Council of the Township of Rideau Lakes directs the Planning Advisory and Committee of Adjustment to review the applicability of the Site Plan Control By-Law with respect to exempting projects that only increase the height of the structure.

Be it resolved that the Council of the Township of Rideau Lakes supports the Town of McGarry’s Resolution calling on the Ontario Government to amend the Ontario Building Code to include provisions for pre-approved affordable housing plans specifically aimed at supporting low income and homeless individuals.

Be it resolved that the Municipal Services Committee moves into closed session at 11:08 a.m.to discuss the following matters:  Integrity Commissioner Reports - Monetary Penalties: Section 239 (2)(f) - Advice that is subject to solicitor-client privilege, including communications necessary for that purpose  Human Resources Update: Section 239 (2)(b) - Personal matters about an identifiable individual, including Municipal or local board employee.

Be it resolved that the Municipal Service Committee recommends to Council that a motion be brought forward to reconsider the penalties for Integrity Reports IC-35308- 1124, IC-35313-1124 and IC-35309-1124 at the April 7 Council Meeting.