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Councillor Maxwellon this item
Councillor Pollardon this item
Mayor Hoogenboomon this item
What was decided (31 motions)
22 carried, 9 recorded otherwise. Every motion below is printed as the minutes print it.
it resolved, that the Agenda be approved and adopted as amended.
Moved by Councillor Carr, seconded by Councillor Bulloch Be
Carried
it resolved that the main motion be amended to reflect a 90 day suspension.
Moved by Councillor J. Banks, seconded by Councillor P. Banks Be
Carried
it resolved, that The Council of The Corporation of the Township of Rideau Lakes, in accordance with the Integrity Commissioner’s Report (IC-35533-0425) recommendation, imposes a 90 day suspension of remuneration to Mayor Hoogenboom.
Moved by Councillor Carr, seconded by Councillor Dunfield Be
Carried
it resolved, that The Council of The Corporation of the Township of Rideau Lakes, in accordance with the Integrity Commissioner’s Report (IC-35539-0425), imposes a 90 day suspension of remuneration to Mayor Hoogenboom.
Moved by Councillor Carr, seconded by Councillor Dunfield Be
Carried
it resolved that the main motion be
Moved by Councillor P. Banks, seconded by Councillor Dunfield Be
Deferred
it resolved that the main motion be amended to include that a public reprimand from Council be provided to the media outlets.
Moved by Councillor P. Banks, seconded by Councillor Dunfield Be
Carried
it resolved, that The Council of The Corporation of the Township of Rideau Lakes, in accordance with the Integrity Commissioner’s Report (IC-35595-0625), agrees that a public reprimand from Council be provided to the media outlets.
Moved by Councillor J. Banks, seconded by Councillor P. Banks Be
Carried
it resolved that the main motion be amended to include the residents of South Crosby Ward, Councillors Dunfield, Carr and Hutchings.
Moved by Councillor P. Banks, seconded by Councillor Carr Be
Defeated
it resolved, that The Council of The Corporation of the Township of Rideau Lakes, in accordance with the Integrity Commissioner’s Report (IC-35534-0425) recommendation, requests that former Councillor Delaney apologize to Councillors Paula and Jeff Bank.
Moved by Councillor P. Banks, seconded by Councillor Carr Be
Defeated
it resolved, that The Council of The Corporation of the Township of Rideau Lakes, in accordance with the Integrity Commissioner’s Report (IC-35535-0425), imposes a 90 day suspension of remuneration to Councillor Maxwell.
Moved by Councillor P. Banks, seconded by Councillor Dunfield Be
Carried
it resolved that the main motion be amended to reflect a public reprimand from Council.
Moved by Councillor P. Banks, seconded by Deputy Mayor Hutchings Be
Defeated
it resolved that the main motion be amended to reflect a 30 day suspension.
Moved by Councillor J. Banks, seconded by Councillor Dunfield Be
Carried
it resolved, that The Council of The Corporation of the Township of Rideau Lakes, in accordance with the Integrity Commissioner’s Report (IC-35606-0625), imposes a 30 day suspension of remuneration to Councillor Maxwell.
Moved by Councillor J. Banks, seconded by Councillor Dunfield Be
Carried
it resolved that the main motion be amended to reflect a 30 day suspension Due to the ongoing toxic environment staff was in, CAO, Shellee Fournier advised staff would be leaving the meeting and therefore the meeting ended. This item was not dealt with and is unfinished business for a future meeting. Councillor P. Banks: Open Letter to Mayor Hoogenboom and His Supporters on Council 1. Councillor P. Banks - Open Letter to Mayor Hoogenboom and His Supporters on Council.pdf This item was not dealt with and is unfinished business for a future meeting. UNFINISHED BUSINESS (from September 15th CoW Meeting) Township of St. Joseph: Opposition to Strong Mayor Powers 1. St. Joseph - Letter support V.O.I.C.E. Strong Mayor's powers.pdf This item was not dealt with due to time and is unfinished business for a future meeting. Proposed Motion: Councillor P. Banks - Review of By-Laws and Policies 1. 8.2 Proposed Motion - Councillor P. Banks - Review of By-Laws and Policies.pdf This item was not dealt with due to time and is unfinished business for a future meeting. Proposed Motion: Deputy Mayor Hutchings - Support Township of Moonbeam - Call to End Herbicide Spraying 1. 8.3 Proposed Motion - Deputy Mayor Hutchings - Support Moonbeams Call to End Aerial Herbicide Spraying.pdf This item was not dealt with due to time and is unfinished business for a future meeting. Proposed Motion - Councillor P. Banks - Support for Recommendations from Strategy Corp 1. Proposed Motion - Councillor P. Banks -
Moved by Councillor P. Banks, seconded by Councillor J. Banks Be
Carried
Be it resolved, that the Agenda be approved and adopted as amended.
Moved by Councillor Carr, seconded by Councillor Bulloch
Carried
Be it resolved that the main motion be amended to reflect a 90 day suspension. For (5): Deputy Mayor Hutchings, Councillor J. Banks, Councillor P. Banks, Councillor Carr, and Councillor Dunfield Against (3): Councillor Bulloch, Councillor Maxwell, and Councillor Pollard Conflict (1): Mayor Hoogenboom Voter Type: Majority (Present), Recorded
Moved by Councillor J. Banks, seconded by Councillor P. Banks
Carried
Be it resolved, that The Council of The Corporation of the Township of Rideau Lakes, in accordance with the Integrity Commissioner’s Report (IC-35533-0425) recommendation, imposes a 90 day suspension of remuneration to Mayor Hoogenboom.
Moved by Councillor Carr, seconded by Councillor Dunfield
Carried
Be it resolved that the main motion be amended to reflect a 90 day suspension.
Moved by Deputy Mayor Hutchings, seconded by Councillor Dunfield
Carried
Be it resolved, that The Council of The Corporation of the Township of Rideau Lakes, in accordance with the Integrity Commissioner’s Report (IC-35539-0425), imposes a 90 day suspension of remuneration to Mayor Hoogenboom.
Moved by Councillor Carr, seconded by Councillor Dunfield
Carried
Be it resolved that the main motion be
Moved by Councillor P. Banks, seconded by Councillor Dunfield
Deferred
Be it resolved that the main motion be amended to include that a public reprimand from Council be provided to the media outlets.
Moved by Councillor P. Banks, seconded by Councillor Dunfield
Carried
Be it resolved, that The Council of The Corporation of the Township of Rideau Lakes, in accordance with the Integrity Commissioner’s Report (IC-35595-0625), agrees that a public reprimand from Council be provided to the media outlets.
Moved by Councillor J. Banks, seconded by Councillor P. Banks
Carried
Regular Council Meeting Monday, October 6, 2025 Pg. 6 Be it resolved that the main motion be amended to include the residents of South Crosby Ward, Councillors Dunfield, Carr and Hutchings.
Moved by Councillor P. Banks, seconded by Councillor Carr
Defeated
Be it resolved, that The Council of The Corporation of the Township of Rideau Lakes, in accordance with the Integrity Commissioner’s Report (IC-35534-0425) recommendation, requests that former Councillor Delaney apologize to Councillors Paula and Jeff Bank.
Moved by Councillor P. Banks, seconded by Councillor Carr
Defeated
Be it resolved that the main motion be amended to reflect a 90 day suspension. For (5): Deputy Mayor Hutchings, Councillor J. Banks, Councillor P. Banks, Councillor Carr, and Councillor Dunfield Against (3): Mayor Hoogenboom, Councillor Bulloch, and Councillor Pollard Conflict (1): Councillor Maxwell Voter Type: Majority (Present), Recorded
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, in accordance with the Integrity Commissioner’s Report (IC-35535-0425), imposes a 90 day suspension of remuneration to Councillor Maxwell. For (5): Deputy Mayor Hutchings, Councillor J. Banks, Councillor P. Banks, Councillor Carr, and Councillor Dunfield Against (3): Mayor Hoogenboom, Councillor Bulloch, and Councillor Pollard Conflict (1): Councillor Maxwell Voter Type: Majority (Present), Recorded
Moved by Councillor P. Banks, seconded by Councillor Dunfield
Carried
Be it resolved that the main motion be amended to reflect a public reprimand from Council.
Moved by Councillor P. Banks, seconded by Deputy Mayor Hutchings
Defeated
Be it resolved that the main motion be amended to reflect a 30 day suspension. For (5): Deputy Mayor Hutchings, Councillor J. Banks, Councillor P. Banks, Councillor Carr, and Councillor Dunfield Against (3): Mayor Hoogenboom, Councillor Bulloch, and Councillor Pollard Regular Council Meeting Monday, October 6, 2025 Pg. 8 Conflict (1): Councillor Maxwell Voter Type: Majority (Present), Recorded
Moved by Councillor J. Banks, seconded by Councillor Dunfield
Carried
Be it resolved, that The Council of The Corporation of the Township of Rideau Lakes, in accordance with the Integrity Commissioner’s Report (IC-35606-0625), imposes a 30 day suspension of remuneration to Councillor Maxwell.
Moved by Councillor J. Banks, seconded by Councillor Dunfield
Carried
Be it resolved that the main motion be amended to reflect a 90 day suspension. For (3): Councillor J. Banks, Councillor P. Banks, and Councillor Dunfield Against (4): Mayor Hoogenboom, Councillor Bulloch, Councillor Carr, and Councillor Maxwell Abstained (1): Deputy Mayor Hutchings Conflict (1): Councillor Pollard Voter Type: Majority (Present), Recorded
Moved by Councillor Dunfield, seconded by Councillor P. Banks
Defeated
In favour (3): Councillor J. Banks, Councillor P. Banks, Councillor Dunfield · Opposed (4): Mayor Hoogenboom, Councillor Bulloch, Councillor Carr, Councillor Maxwell
Be it resolved that the main motion be amended to reflect a 30 day suspension At this point in the meeting, CAO, Shellee Fournier advised members that the meeting was ending due to the ongoing toxic environment. Outstanding items would be brought forward at the next meeting. ADJOURNMENT Mayor Hoogenboom declared the meeting adjourned and that unfinished business would be
Moved by Councillor P. Banks, seconded by Councillor J. Banks