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)
32 carried, 6 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 J. Banks, seconded by Councillor Delaney Be
Carried
it resolved that the Municipal Services Committee (MSC) recommends to Council that the Development Services Department Update including the Permit and Application Year to Year Comparison and the August 2024 Permit and Application Activity be received for information, as presented in MSC report DS-2024-23.
Moved by Councillor P. Banks, seconded by Councillor Delaney Be
Carried
it resolved that the Municipal Services Committee recommends to Council that the draft Tourist Campground Licensing By-law as identified in report DS2024-24 be adopted at the October 7, 2024 Council Meeting to become effective January 1, 2025; AND FURTHER THAT staff be directed to explore utilizing Frontenac Municipal By-law Enforcement to implement the Tourist Campground Licensing By-Law so that existing staff resources are not affected and service levels are maintained which shall include a provision for up to $7,500 as pre-approved in the 2025 budget; AND FURTHER that the Fees By-Law be amended to reflect a $20/site/4 years; AND FURTHER that staff be directed to consult with the Township Insurance Company regarding having each campground provide proof of liability insurance in the amount of at least $2million requiring the Township be indemnified; AND FURTHER that campground owners be required to provide proof of inspection of their playgrounds (to be defined) by a qualified inspectors.
Moved by Deputy Mayor Maxwell, seconded by Councillor J. Banks Be
Carried
it resolved that the Municipal Services Committee recommends to Council that the Roads Progress Report be received, as presented in MSC report RDS-2024-23.
Moved by Councillor J. Banks, seconded by Councillor Carr Be
Carried
it resolved that the Municipal Services Committee (MSC) recommends to Council that the Environmental Services Update Report be received for information, as presented in MSC report ENV-2024-16.
Moved by Councillor J. Banks, seconded by Councillor Hutchings Be
Carried
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 Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the Country Roads Community Health Centre, as presented in MSC Report FAC-2024-22.
Moved by Councillor P. Banks, seconded by Councillor Pollard Be
Carried
it resolved that the Municipal Services Committee (MSC) recommends to Council that the Municipal Properties Update Report be received for information, as presented in MSC report FAC-2024-23.
Moved by Councillor J. Banks, seconded by Councillor Dunfield Be
Carried
it resolved, that the Municipal Services Committee Acknowledges the following Community Enhancement Committee minutes: Delta and Area CEC Meeting: August 28, 2024 Elgin and Area CEC Meeting: August 15, 2024 Newboro and Area CEC Meeting: August 1, 2024 North Crosby and Area CEC Meeting: August 15, 2024
Moved by Councillor P. Banks, seconded by Councillor Carr Be
Carried
it resolved that the Municipal Services Committee (MSC) recommends to Council that the Recreation Update be received for information, as presented in MSC report CLS-2024-25.
Moved by Councillor Pollard, seconded by Councillor Dunfield Be
Carried
it resolved that the Municipal Services Committee (MSC) recommends to Council that it re-allocate the budgeted funds of $13,263.00 from the 2024 budget for booking software to use for Seniors and other programming, as presented in MSC Report CLS-2024-26.
Moved by Deputy Mayor Maxwell, seconded by Councillor J. Banks Be
Carried
it resolved that the Municipal Services Committee recommends to Council that staff be authorized to submit an application (in a partnership with RTO 9, Leeds Grenville Economic Development, etc.) to the Tourism Growth Program in an amount up to $250,000 (to be shared with all partners) with at least 50% funding being included in the 2025/2026 budget, as presented in MSC Report ADM-2024-12.
Moved by Deputy Mayor Maxwell, seconded by Councillor P. Banks Be
Carried
it resolved, that the Municipal Services Committee directs staff to review and bring back a report at a future meeting on options for a By-Law to implement restrictions on gun use on residential lands of less than 2 acres.
Moved by Deputy Mayor Maxwell, seconded by Councillor Hutchings Be
Defeated
it resolved that the main motion be
Moved by Councillor Carr, seconded by Councillor Pollard Be
Deferred
it resolved that the Council of The Corporation of the Township of Rideau Lakes supports the correspondence from the Township of Terrace Bay urging the Government of Ontario to address the critical labour market shortage in Northern Ontario by allocating 3,000 Ontario Immigrant Nominee Program spots to support the region's economic growth and development.
Moved by Councillor Delaney, seconded by Deputy Mayor Maxwell Be
Defeated
it resolved that the Council of The Corporation of the Township of Rideau Lakes directs staff to investigate the cost of installing automated speed enforcement options within the municipality and report back at a future meeting for consideration during the 2025 budget process.
Moved by Councillor P. Banks, seconded by Councillor J. Banks Be
Carried
it resolved that the Council of The Corporation of the Township of Rideau Lakes directs staff to investigate the cost of collecting fees for launching and parking at harbours located in the municipality and report back at a future meeting for consideration in the 2025 budget process.
Moved by Councillor P. Banks, seconded by Councillor J. Banks Be
Carried
it resolved that the Council of The Corporation of the Township of Rideau Lakes directs that a survey be sent around to all employees looking for feedback and ideas for a half day staff appreciation day; AND FURTHER that Council approves the office closure on the day that is decided for this event.
Moved by Councillor P. Banks, seconded by Councillor Hutchings Be
Carried
it resolved that Committee extends the meeting beyond 2:00 p.m.
Moved by Councillor P. Banks, seconded by Councillor Delaney Be
Carried
it resolved, that the Municipal Services Committee moves into closed session at 2:02 p.m. to discuss the following matters: Section 239 (2)(k): position, plan, procedure, criteria or instruction to be applied to any negotiations
Moved by Councillor Dunfield, seconded by Councillor Delaney Be
Carried
Be it resolved, that the Agenda be approved and adopted as presented.
Moved by Councillor J. Banks, seconded by Councillor Delaney
Carried
Be it resolved that the Municipal Services Committee (MSC) recommends to Council that the Development Services Department Update including the Permit and Application Year to Year Comparison and the August 2024 Permit and Application Activity be received for information, as presented in MSC report DS-2024-23.
Moved by Councillor P. Banks, seconded by Councillor Delaney
Carried
Be it resolved that the Municipal Services Committee recommends to Council that the draft Tourist Campground Licensing By-law as identified in report DS2024-24 be adopted at the October 7, 2024 Council Meeting to become effective January 1, 2025; Municipal Services Committee (PW) Meeting Monday, September 9, 2024 Pg. 3 AND FURTHER THAT staff be directed to explore utilizing Frontenac Municipal By-law Enforcement to implement the Tourist Campground Licensing By-Law so that existing staff resources are not affected and service levels are maintained which shall include a provision for up to $7,500 as pre-approved in the 2025 budget; AND FURTHER that the Fees By-Law be amended to reflect a $20/site/4 years; AND FURTHER that staff be directed to consult with the Township Insurance Company regarding having each campground provide proof of liability insurance in the amount of at least $2million requiring the Township be indemnified; AND FURTHER that campground owners be required to provide proof of inspection of their playgrounds (to be defined) by a qualified inspectors.
Moved by Deputy Mayor Maxwell, seconded by Councillor J. Banks
Carried
Be it resolved that the Municipal Services Committee recommends to Council that the Roads Progress Report be received, as presented in MSC report RDS-2024-23.
Moved by Councillor J. Banks, seconded by Councillor Carr
Carried
Be it resolved that the Municipal Services Committee (MSC) recommends to Council that the Environmental Services Update Report be received for information, as presented in MSC report ENV-2024-16. Municipal Services Committee (PW) Meeting Monday, September 9, 2024 Pg. 4
Moved by Councillor J. Banks, seconded by Councillor Hutchings
Carried
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 Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the Country Roads Community Health Centre, as presented in MSC Report FAC-2024-22.
Moved by Councillor P. Banks, seconded by Councillor Pollard
Carried
Be it resolved that the Municipal Services Committee (MSC) recommends to Council that the Municipal Properties Update Report be received for information, as presented in MSC report FAC-2024-23.
Moved by Councillor J. Banks, seconded by Councillor Dunfield
Carried
Be it resolved, that the Municipal Services Committee Acknowledges the following Community Enhancement Committee minutes: Delta and Area CEC Meeting: August 28, 2024 Elgin and Area CEC Meeting: August 15, 2024 Newboro and Area CEC Meeting: August 1, 2024 North Crosby and Area CEC Meeting: August 15, 2024
Moved by Councillor P. Banks, seconded by Councillor Carr
Carried
Be it resolved that the Municipal Services Committee (MSC) recommends to Council that the Recreation Update be received for information, as presented in MSC report CLS-2024-25.
Moved by Councillor Pollard, seconded by Councillor Dunfield
Carried
Be it resolved that the Municipal Services Committee (MSC) recommends to Council that it re-allocate the budgeted funds of $13,263.00 from the 2024 budget for booking Municipal Services Committee (PW) Meeting Monday, September 9, 2024 Pg. 6 software to use for Seniors and other programming, as presented in MSC Report CLS- 2024-26.
Moved by Deputy Mayor Maxwell, seconded by Councillor J. Banks
Carried
Be it resolved that the Municipal Services Committee recommends to Council that staff be authorized to submit an application (in a partnership with RTO 9, Leeds Grenville Economic Development, etc.) to the Tourism Growth Program in an amount up to $250,000 (to be shared with all partners) with at least 50% funding being included in the 2025/2026 budget, as presented in MSC Report ADM-2024-12.
Moved by Deputy Mayor Maxwell, seconded by Councillor P. Banks
Carried
Be it resolved, that the Municipal Services Committee directs staff to review and bring back a report at a future meeting on options for a By-Law to implement restrictions on gun use on residential lands of less than 2 acres.
Moved by Deputy Mayor Maxwell, seconded by Councillor Hutchings
Defeated
Be it resolved that the main motion be
Moved by Councillor Carr, seconded by Councillor Pollard
Deferred
Be it resolved that the Council of The Corporation of the Township of Rideau Lakes supports the correspondence from the Township of Terrace Bay urging the Government of Ontario to address the critical labour market shortage in Northern Ontario by Municipal Services Committee (PW) Meeting Monday, September 9, 2024 Pg. 8 allocating 3,000 Ontario Immigrant Nominee Program spots to support the region's economic growth and development.
Moved by Councillor Delaney, seconded by Deputy Mayor Maxwell
Defeated
Be it resolved that the Council of The Corporation of the Township of Rideau Lakes directs staff to investigate the cost of installing automated speed enforcement options within the municipality and report back at a future meeting for consideration during the 2025 budget process.
Moved by Councillor P. Banks, seconded by Councillor J. Banks
Carried
Be it resolved that the Council of The Corporation of the Township of Rideau Lakes directs staff to investigate the cost of collecting fees for launching and parking at harbours located in the municipality and report back at a future meeting for consideration in the 2025 budget process.
Moved by Councillor P. Banks, seconded by Councillor J. Banks
Carried
Be it resolved that the Council of The Corporation of the Township of Rideau Lakes directs that a survey be sent around to all employees looking for feedback and ideas for a half day staff appreciation day; AND FURTHER that Council approves the office closure on the day that is decided for this event.
Moved by Councillor P. Banks, seconded by Councillor Hutchings
Carried
Be it resolved that Committee extends the meeting beyond 2:00 p.m.
Moved by Councillor P. Banks, seconded by Councillor Delaney
Carried
Be it resolved, that the Municipal Services Committee moves into closed session at 2:02 p.m. to discuss the following matters: Section 239 (2)(k): position, plan, procedure, criteria or instruction to be applied to any negotiations
Moved by Councillor Dunfield, seconded by Councillor Delaney