Regular Council Meeting

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

it resolved that the Council of the Corporation of the Township of Rideau Lakes acknowledges the presentation from Michael Cohen, President and CEO of Perth & Smiths Falls District Hospital, regarding MRI Campaign and other fundraising campaigns; AND FURTHER that the request to renew the commitment of $91,140, in support of the PSFDH core capital campaign be

it resolved that the Council of The Corporation of the Township of Rideau Lakes acknowledges the delegation of Jordon DeLong regarding the Integrity Commissioner report for Councillor Marcia Maxwell.

it resolved that the Council of the Corporation of Rideau Lakes approves the insurance requirements recommended by the Township’s insurer in the Tourist Campground Licensing By-law.

it resolved that a By-Law be brought forward to amend the User Fee By-Law (2015-1) to include $20/site licence fee, as presented in Council report DS-2024-27.

WHEREAS at the September 3, 2024 Council meeting a motion to reconsider the release of an Integrity Commissioner Report was

WHEREAS at the Lower Beverley Lake Park Board Meeting held September 24, 2024, Recommendation #60-2024 was passed requesting that the site plan control requirement for the building/planning application for the construction of the children's pavilion be waived: NOW THEREFORE be it resolved, that the Council of The Corporation of the Township of Rideau Lakes directs staff to bring forward a report to the Planning Advisory and Committee of Adjustment Meeting with options and a recommendation.

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: September 3, 2024 Municipal Services Committee PW Meeting: September 9, 2024 Special Municipal Services Committee GG Meeting: August 6, September 16 and September 30, 2024 Municipal Heritage Advisory Committee Meeting: September 16, 2024 Planning Advisory and Committee of Adjustment Meetings: September 11, 2024 & September 25, 2024 AND FURTHER that Council Acknowledges the Minutes of the: Lower Beverley Lake Park Management Board Meeting: September 24, 2024 Rideau Lakes Public Library Board Meeting: August 22, 2024 Leeds, Grenville and Lanark District Health Unit Meeting: August 29, 2024 Rideau Valley Conservation Authority Meeting: July 25, 2024 Delta Athletic and Recreational Society Meeting: September 17, 2024

it resolved that the Council of The Corporation approves the minutes and adopts all recommendations contained within the minutes of the Special Council Meeting of October 2, 2024.

it resolved that the following By-Laws be taken as read a first and second time the short way this 7 th day of October, 2024: By-Law 2024-91: Zoning Amendment - ZBA-11-2024 Campbell (1629 County Rd 42 - B&SB) By-Law 2024-98: MOU - Portland Food Bank and Clothing Co-op By-Law 2024-99: Amend By-Law 2000-53 Regulate Traffic and Parking (Delta and Elgin) By-Law 2024-100: Agreement AWD Contractors - Portland Transfer Retaining Wall By-Law 2024-102: Zoning Amendment - ZBA-13-2024 Norwood (Edna Lane - NC-N) By-Law 2024-103 :Road Widening By-Law 2024-104: Amending Agreement - Lloyd's Lane Subdivision By-Law 2024-107: Community Improvement Plan Funding Agreement - Dave Thompson and Rebecca White (Poplars Resort Ltd.)

it resolved that By-Laws 2024-91, 2024-98, 2024-99, 2024-100, 2024-102, 2024-103, 2024-104 and 2024-107 be taken as read a third time and finally passed this 7th day of October, 2024.

it resolved that By-Law Number 2024-105, being a By-Law to establish Development Charges, be taken as read a first and second time the short way this 7th day of October, 2024.

it resolved that By-Law 2024-105 be taken as read a third time and finally passed this 7th day of October, 2024.

it resolved that By-Law 2024-106, being a By-Law to Regulate and Govern Seasonal Tourist Campground Businesses, be taken as read a first and second time the short way this 7th day of October, 2024.

it resolved that the third reading of By-Law 2024-106 be

WHEREAS correspondence was received from the Leeds County OPP Detachment Board recommending the names of community members from the seven member municipalities to be appointed to the Board; NOW THEREFORE be it resolved that the Council of The Corporation of the Township of Rideau Lakes agrees to the appointments of Katherine Graham and Todd Robertson as at-large community member representatives to the Leeds County OPP Board.

it resolved that the Council of The Corporation of the Township of Rideau Lakes receives for information, Correspondence Items 11.2 and 11.3.

it resolved that the Council of the Corporation of Township of Rideau Lakes authorizes staff to proceed with hiring StreetScan to complete the road condition assessment at an estimated cost of $50,000, as presented in Council Report RDS-2024-24.

it resolved that the Council of The Corporation of the Township of Rideau Lakes supports the correspondence from the Township of Schreiber calling on the Provincial and Federal Governments to provide financial assistance to dechlorinate wastewater before discharging back into the environment.

WHEREAS the province should be guiding regional leaders to follow sustainable and transparent land-use decision making processes for all current and future industrial developments; NOW THEREFORE be it resolved that staff be directed to forward the draft letter to Premier Doug Ford, urging the Ontario Government to intervene and immediately halt all farmland expropriation in the Region of Waterloo and throughout the Province as a whole.

it resolved that the Council of The Corporation of the Township of Rideau Lakes, in accordance with the Integrity Commissioner's Report for Councillors Jeff and Paula Banks, suspends the remuneration paid to Councillor Paula Banks for a period of 16 days.

it resolved that the main motion be amended to reflect 21 days, not 8 days.

it resolved, that the Council of The Corporation of the Township of Rideau Lakes, in accordance with the Integrity Commissioner’s Report (01) recommendation, suspends the remuneration paid to Councillor Marcia Maxwell for a period of 21 days.

it resolved that the main motion be amended to reflect 16 days, not 8 days.

it resolved that the main motion be revised to reflect 21 days, not 8 days.

it resolved, that the Council of The Corporation of the Township of Rideau Lakes, in accordance with the Integrity Commissioner’s Report (02) recommendation, suspends the remuneration paid to Councillor Marcia Maxwell for a period of 21 days.

it resolved that the Council of The Corporation of the Township of Rideau Lakes closes Meeting at 9:03 p.m. to discuss matters as per Section 239(2) of the Municipal Act, : Regular Council Meeting Minutes: September 3, 2024 Special Council Meeting Minutes: October 2, 2024 Committee Appointments/Resignations: Section 239 (2)(b) - Personal matters about an identifiable individual, including Municipal or local board employee

it resolved that the Council of The Corporation of the Township of Rideau Lakes accepts the resignation of Lucinda Crank (Morton and Area Community Enhancement Committee) and Ian Arnold (South Elmsley and Area Community Enhancement Committee and thanks these individuals for their volunteer service to Rideau Lakes; AND FURTHER be it resolved that the following individuals be appointed to the local Community Enhancement Committees: Ashley Truesdell - Elgin and Area CEC Pat Dodge - Morton and Area CEC

it resolved that By-Law Number 108-2024, being a By-Law to Govern the Proceedings of the Council of The Corporation of the Township of Rideau Lakes at its Meeting held October 7, 2024 be taken as read a first, second and third time this 7th day of October, 2024.

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

Be it resolved that the Council of the Corporation of the Township of Rideau Lakes acknowledges the presentation from Michael Cohen, President and CEO of Perth & Smiths Falls District Hospital, regarding MRI Campaign and other fundraising campaigns; AND FURTHER that the request to renew the commitment of $91,140, in support of the PSFDH core capital campaign be

Be it resolved that the Council of The Corporation of the Township of Rideau Lakes acknowledges the delegation of Jordon DeLong regarding the Integrity Commissioner report for Councillor Marcia Maxwell.

Be it resolved that the Council of the Corporation of Rideau Lakes approves the insurance requirements recommended by the Township’s insurer in the Tourist Campground Licensing By-law.

Be it resolved that a By-Law be brought forward to amend the User Fee By-Law (2015- 1) to include $20/site licence fee, as presented in Council report DS-2024-27. Regular Council Meeting Monday, October 7, 2024 Pg. 4

Be 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: September 3, 2024  Municipal Services Committee PW Meeting: September 9, 2024  Special Municipal Services Committee GG Meeting: August 6, September 16 and September 30, 2024  Municipal Heritage Advisory Committee Meeting: September 16, 2024  Planning Advisory and Committee of Adjustment Meetings: September 11, 2024 & September 25, 2024 AND FURTHER that Council Acknowledges the Minutes of the:  Lower Beverley Lake Park Management Board Meeting: September 24, 2024  Rideau Lakes Public Library Board Meeting: August 22, 2024  Leeds, Grenville and Lanark District Health Unit Meeting: August 29, 2024 Regular Council Meeting Monday, October 7, 2024 Pg. 6  Rideau Valley Conservation Authority Meeting: July 25, 2024  Delta Athletic and Recreational Society Meeting: September 17, 2024

Be it resolved that the Council of The Corporation approves the minutes and adopts all recommendations contained within the minutes of the Special Council Meeting of October 2, 2024.

Be it resolved that the following By-Laws be taken as read a first and second time the short way this 7th day of October, 2024:  By-Law 2024-91: Zoning Amendment - ZBA-11-2024 Campbell (1629 County Rd 42 - B&SB)  By-Law 2024-98: MOU - Portland Food Bank and Clothing Co-op  By-Law 2024-99: Amend By-Law 2000-53 Regulate Traffic and Parking (Delta and Elgin)  By-Law 2024-100: Agreement AWD Contractors - Portland Transfer Retaining Wall  By-Law 2024-102: Zoning Amendment - ZBA-13-2024 Norwood (Edna Lane - NC-N)  By-Law 2024-103 :Road Widening  By-Law 2024-104: Amending Agreement - Lloyd's Lane Subdivision Regular Council Meeting Monday, October 7, 2024 Pg. 7  By-Law 2024-107: Community Improvement Plan Funding Agreement - Dave Thompson and Rebecca White (Poplars Resort Ltd.)

Be it resolved that By-Laws 2024-91, 2024-98, 2024-99, 2024-100, 2024-102, 2024- 103, 2024-104 and 2024-107 be taken as read a third time and finally passed this 7th day of October, 2024.

Be it resolved that By-Law Number 2024-105, being a By-Law to establish Development Charges, be taken as read a first and second time the short way this 7th day of October, 2024.

Be it resolved that By-Law 2024-105 be taken as read a third time and finally passed this 7th day of October, 2024.

Be it resolved that By-Law 2024-106, being a By-Law to Regulate and Govern Seasonal Tourist Campground Businesses, be taken as read a first and second time the short way this 7th day of October, 2024.

Be it resolved that the third reading of By-Law 2024-106 be

Be it resolved that the Council of The Corporation of the Township of Rideau Lakes receives for information, Correspondence Items 11.2 and 11.3.

Be it resolved that the Council of the Corporation of Township of Rideau Lakes authorizes staff to proceed with hiring StreetScan to complete the road condition assessment at an estimated cost of $50,000, as presented in Council Report RDS- 2024-24.

Be it resolved that the Council of The Corporation of the Township of Rideau Lakes supports the correspondence from the Township of Schreiber calling on the Provincial and Federal Governments to provide financial assistance to dechlorinate wastewater before discharging back into the environment.

Be it resolved that the Council of The Corporation of the Township of Rideau Lakes, in accordance with the Integrity Commissioner's Report for Councillors Jeff and Paula Banks, suspends the remuneration paid to Councillor Paula Banks for a period of 16 days. For (4): Mayor Hoogenboom, Deputy Mayor Maxwell, Councillor Delaney, and Councillor Pollard Against (3): Councillor Carr, Councillor Dunfield, and Councillor Hutchings Conflict (2): Councillor J. Banks, and Councillor P. Banks Voter Type: Majority (Present), Recorded

Be it resolved that the main motion be amended to reflect 21 days, not 8 days. For (5): Councillor J. Banks, Councillor P. Banks, Councillor Carr, Councillor Dunfield, and Councillor Hutchings Against (3): Mayor Hoogenboom, Councillor Delaney, and Councillor Pollard Conflict (1): Deputy Mayor Maxwell Regular Council Meeting Monday, October 7, 2024 Pg. 11 Voter Type: Majority (Present), Recorded

Be it resolved, that the Council of The Corporation of the Township of Rideau Lakes, in accordance with the Integrity Commissioner’s Report (01) recommendation, suspends the remuneration paid to Councillor Marcia Maxwell for a period of 21 days. For (5): Councillor J. Banks, Councillor P. Banks, Councillor Carr, Councillor Dunfield, and Councillor Hutchings Against (3): Mayor Hoogenboom, Councillor Delaney, and Councillor Pollard Conflict (1): Deputy Mayor Maxwell Voter Type: Majority (Present), Recorded

Be it resolved that the main motion be amended to reflect 16 days, not 8 days. For (4): Councillor J. Banks, Councillor P. Banks, Councillor Dunfield, and Councillor Hutchings Against (4): Mayor Hoogenboom, Councillor Carr, Councillor Delaney, and Councillor Pollard Conflict (1): Deputy Mayor Maxwell Voter Type: Majority (Present), Recorded

Be it resolved that the main motion be revised to reflect 21 days, not 8 days. For (5): Councillor J. Banks, Councillor P. Banks, Councillor Carr, Councillor Dunfield, and Councillor Hutchings Against (3): Mayor Hoogenboom, Councillor Delaney, and Councillor Pollard Conflict (1): Deputy Mayor Maxwell Voter Type: Majority (Present), Recorded

Be it resolved, that the Council of The Corporation of the Township of Rideau Lakes, in accordance with the Integrity Commissioner’s Report (02) recommendation, suspends the remuneration paid to Councillor Marcia Maxwell for a period of 21 days. For (5): Councillor J. Banks, Councillor P. Banks, Councillor Carr, Councillor Dunfield, and Councillor Hutchings Against (3): Mayor Hoogenboom, Councillor Delaney, and Councillor Pollard Conflict (1): Deputy Mayor Maxwell Voter Type: Majority (Present), Recorded

Be it resolved that the Council of The Corporation of the Township of Rideau Lakes closes Meeting at 9:03 p.m. to discuss matters as per Section 239(2) of the Municipal Act,:  Regular Council Meeting Minutes: September 3, 2024  Special Council Meeting Minutes: October 2, 2024  Committee Appointments/Resignations: Section 239 (2)(b) - Personal matters about an identifiable individual, including Municipal or local board employee

Be it resolved that the Council of The Corporation of the Township of Rideau Lakes accepts the resignation of Lucinda Crank (Morton and Area Community Enhancement Committee) and Ian Arnold (South Elmsley and Area Community Enhancement Committee and thanks these individuals for their volunteer service to Rideau Lakes; AND FURTHER be it resolved that the following individuals be appointed to the local Community Enhancement Committees:  Ashley Truesdell - Elgin and Area CEC  Pat Dodge - Morton and Area CEC

Be it resolved that By-Law Number 108-2024, being a By-Law to Govern the Proceedings of the Council of The Corporation of the Township of Rideau Lakes at its Meeting held October 7, 2024 be taken as read a first, second and third time this 7th day of October, 2024.