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 (15 motions)
13 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 amended.
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 Vicki Stevenson, Rideau Lakes Public Library CEO, regarding Rideau Lakes Public Library 2023 Highlights.
Moved by Councillor Pollard, seconded by Councillor Hutchings To
Carried
pass a Resolution that: The Council of the Corporation of the Township of Rideau Lakes Acknowledges the presentation by David Biggar, Plus Power, regarding Rideau Lakes Energy Storage Project.
Moved by Councillor Dunfield, seconded by Councillor P. Banks To
Carried
pass a Resolution that: WHEREAS at the Planning Advisory and Committee of Adjustment Meeting held Wednesday, November 22, 2023, Recommendation #173-2023 was passed Recommending that support be given in principal to the Baseload Power and Plus Power battery storage projects; AND WHEREAS Plus Power is proposing to develop a Battery Energy Storage System on property located on the corner of Little Rideau Lake Road and McCann Road; NOW THEREFORE the Council of The Corporation of the Township of Rideau Lakes supports in principle, the Rideau Lakes Energy Storage Project proposed by Plus Power, on property located on the corner of Little Rideau Lake Road and McCann Road.
Moved by Councillor Maxwell, seconded by Councillor Pollard To
Defeated
pass a Resolution that: WHEREAS at the Planning Advisory and Committee of Adjustment Meeting held Wednesday, November 22, 2023, Recommendation #173-2023 was passed Recommending that support be given in principal to the Baseload Power and PlusPower battery storage projects; AND WHEREAS Baseload Power is proposing to develop a Battery Energy Storage System on a property located on Cedar Valley Road, outside the Village of Portland; NOW THEREFORE the Council of The Corporation of the Township of Rideau Lakes supports, in principle, the Cedar Valley Energy Storage Project proposed by Baseload Power on property located on Cedar Valley Road, outside the Village of Portland.
Moved by Councillor Pollard, seconded by Deputy Mayor Carr To
Defeated
pass a Resolution that: The following By-Laws be taken as read a first and second time the short way this 4 th day of December, 2023: By-Law 2023-69: Rescind Cemetery Sub-Committee By-Law 2012-48 and Amend MHAC Establishing By-Law 2005-71 By-Law 2023-70: Amend 2015-14 to Appoint CAO-Deputy Clerk By-Law 2023-71: Debenture By-Law OILC Financing By-Law 2023-72: Appointment of Integrity Commissioner By-Law 2023-73: ARO and TCA Policies By-Law 2023-74: Development Agreement (MILLER) By-Law 2023-75: ZBA-14-2023 (MILLER)
Moved by Deputy Mayor Carr, seconded by Councillor J. Banks To
Carried
pass a Resolution that; By-Laws 2023-69, 2023-70, 2023-71, 2023-72, 2023-73, 2023-74, and 2023-75 be taken as read a third time and finally passed this 4th day of December, 2023.
Moved by Councillor Hutchings, seconded by Councillor Pollard To
Carried
pass a Resolution that: The Council of the Corporation of the Township of Rideau Lakes Receives and Files Correspondence Item 11.1.
Moved by Councillor Hutchings, seconded by Councillor Dunfield To
Carried
pass a Resolution that: The Council of the Corporation of the Township of Rideau Lakes Receives and refers correspondence item 11.2 to staff for follow-up.
Moved by Councillor Pollard, seconded by Councillor Maxwell To
Carried
pass a Resolution that: The Council of the Corporation of the Township of Rideau Lakes Acknowledges the verbal and written Report regarding LBLP Site Plan Control, as provided by Malcolm Norwood, Manager of Development Services; AND FURTHER that Council exempt the proposed 24ft x 26ft work shed at Lower Beverley Lake Park from Site Plan Control as per By-law 2022-49.
Moved by Councillor P. Banks, seconded by Councillor Dunfield To
Carried
pass a Resolution that: The Council off the Corporation of the Township of Rideau Lakes Acknowledges the verbal and written Report regarding Palmer Lane Drainage Update, as provided by Yvonne Robert, Interim CAO.
Moved by Councillor Dunfield, seconded by Councillor Pollard To
Carried
pass a Resolution that: The Council off the Corporation of the Township of Rideau Lakes Acknowledges the verbal and written Report regarding Recreation User Numbers, as provided by Yvonne Robert, Interim CAO.
Moved by Councillor Maxwell, seconded by Councillor Pollard 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 Session Meeting Minutes: November 6, 2023; Statement of Claim Review: Section 239 (2)(b): Personal matters about an identifiable individual, including Municipal or local board employees AND 239 (2)(f) Advice that is subject to solicitor-client privilege, including communications necessary for that purpose; Unopened Road Allowance Closure and Sale: Section 239 (2)(c) A proposed or pending acquisition or disposition of land by the Municipality or local board employees AND Section 239 (2)(f) Advice that is subject to solicitor-client privilege, including communications necessary for that purpose; and Committee Appointments: Section 239 (2)(b): Personal matters about an identifiable individual, including Municipal or local board employees; and Personnel Issue: Section 239 (2)(b): Personal matters about an identifiable individual, including Municipal or local board employees.
Moved by Councillor Pollard, seconded by Councillor P. Banks To
Carried
pass a Resolution that; During Closed session, Council discussed appointments to CEC Committees; NOW THEREFORE The Corporation of the Township of Rideau Lakes hereby appoints Connie McCullough to the Delta and Area Community Enhancement Committee.
Moved by Councillor P. Banks, seconded by Councillor Dunfield To
Carried
pass a Resolution that: By-Law Number #2023-76 being a By-Law to Govern the Proceedings of the Council of The Corporation of the Township of Rideau Lakes at its Meeting held December 4, 2023 be taken as read a first, second and third time this 4th day of December 2023.
Moved by Councillor Dunfield, seconded by Councillor P. Banks To