Regular Council Meeting

it resolved that the Procedural By-Law be set aside to add 2 Motions under Agenda item 12, as 12.1 (Councillor P. Banks - Elgin Development) and 12.2 (Councillor P. Banks - Chantry Office).

it resolved that the Procedural By-Law be set aside to add a closed session under Agenda Item 17.1 (Councillor Carr - Personal Matter).

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

it resolved that the By-Law 2025-60, renaming R12C be reconsidered.

it resolved that the Council of The Corporation of the Township of Rideau Lakes acknowledges the delegation by Scott Puddicombe, regarding Renaming of R12C.

WHEREAS at the Lower Beverley Lake Park Board Meeting held April 29, 2025, Recommendation #23-2025 was passed directing staff to forward a request to Council seeking clarification and additional information regarding Resolution #18-2025 requesting that a service delivery assessment be completed for park operations; NOW THEREFORE be it resolved, that the Council of The Corporation of the Township of Rideau Lakes hereby directs staff to work with Parks staff to create a Terms of Reference for a Service Delivery Review funded by the Park Board.

it resolved, that the Corporation of the Township of Rideau Lakes Approves and adopts the Minutes of the Regular Council Meeting held May 5, 2025 and the Special Council Meetings held May 12, May 22 (as amended) and May 28, 2025.

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: Municipal Services Committee PW Meeting: May 12, 2025 Municipal Services Committee GG Meeting: May 26, 2025 Economic Development Committee Meeting: May 5, 2025 Accessibility Advisory Committee Meeting: May 12, 2025 Municipal Heritage Advisory Committee Meeting: May 15, 2025 Planning Advisory and Committee of Adjustment Meetings: May 14, 2025 & May 28, 2025 AND FURTHER that Council Acknowledges the Minutes of the: Lower Beverley Lake Park Management Board Meeting: April 29, 2025 Rideau Lakes Public Library Board Meeting: April 24, 2025 Rideau Valley Conservation Authority Meeting: April 24, 2025

it resolved that By-Law 2025-81 being a By-Law to Amend Terms of Reference for Community Enhancement Committees be taken as read a first and second time the short way this 2nd day of June, 2025.

it resolved that By-Law 2025-81 be taken as read a third time and finally passed this 2nd day of June, 2025.

it resolved that By-Law 2025-82 being a By-Law to Establish Recreation and Volunteer Committee be taken as read a first and second time the short way this 2nd day of June, 2025.

it resolved that By-Law 2025-82 be taken as read a third time and finally passed this 2nd day of June, 2025.

it resolved that the following By-Laws be taken as read a first and second time the short way this 2nd day of June, 2025: By-Law 2025-70: Adopt Project Closing Out Policy By-Law 2025-71: Amend User Fees – Add Community Room By-Law 2025-72: ZBA-5-2025 McNally Family Trust (NC-Newboro) By-Law 2025-73: Establish a Process for the Conveyance of Parkland and for Valuating Cash-In- Lieu Payments By-Law 2025-75: Adopt Cash-in-Lieu of Parkland Policy By-Law 2025-76: Road Re-Naming (Roads off Salem and North Shore) By-Law 2025-78: MACMILLAN (ZBA-7-2025) By-Law 2025-79: Amend 2023-48 Procedural By-Law – Closed Meeting Video By-Law 2025-80: Amend 2012-3 Keeping of Animals By-Law By-Law 2025-83: Amend 2018-18 Council Compensation - Recreation and Volunteer Committee Stipend

it resolved that By-Laws 2025-70, 2025-71, 2025-72, 2025-73, 2025-75, 2025-76, 2025-78, 2025-79, 2025-80 and 2025-83 be taken as read a third time and finally passed this 2nd day of June, 2025.

WHEREAS on May 29, 2025, the Recorder and Times published an article entitled “Powers used to veto office retrofit” authored by John Lawless, wherein Mayor Hoogenboom is quoted as stating: “From day one, our staff has told us the Elgin option is less expensive than renovating a nearly 50-year-old building. All that the developer would require is that when we put an entrance in, the entrance would extend into his proposed subdivision.” AND WHEREAS decisions regarding the relocation or renovation of municipal offices have significant financial and operational implications for the Municipality and its taxpayers; AND WHEREAS it is imperative for all Council and the pubic to have a complete and factual understanding of the basis for such public statements, particularly where they are cited as justification for the exercise of Strong Mayor Powers veto; THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT: Council hereby requests that staff immediately prepare a comprehensive written report providing: The detailed information staff shared with the mayor about the Elgin cost comparison, including all studies, reports, or assessments, between the proposed Elgin option and the renovation of the current municipal office building. Documentation supporting the Mayor’s claim that staff indicated the Elgin option was less expensive “from day one”; Details of any past or current applications, requirements, agreements, or conditions associated with the developer’s subdivision, and any information related to the ext

WHEREAS significant concerns have been raised regarding potential flaws and deficiencies in 99% drawing for the Chantry office by the mayor; AND WHEREAS the public and council have a right to full transparency and accountability regarding the performance and quality of work undertaken by Idea and other contractors involved in the project; AND WHEREAS it is the responsibility of the Council to ensure that public funds are spent prudently and that any flaws or deficiencies are properly assessed and disclosed; THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT Staff, architects, and engineers provide a comprehensive written report to Council detailing all identified flaws as expressed by the mayor in his SMP veto and deficiencies in the project; and Council has reviewed the report and discussed its findings transparently in a public forum.

it resolved that the Municipal Services Committee moves into closed session at 8:15 p.m. to discuss the following matters: Personal Matter: Section 239 (2)(b) Personal matters about an identifiable individual, including Municipal or local board employee

it resolved that By-Law Number 2025-84 being a By-Law to Govern the Proceedings of the Council of The Corporation of the Township of Rideau Lakes at its Meeting held June 2, 2025 be taken as read a first, second and third time this 2nd day of June, 2025.

Be it resolved that the Procedural By-Law be set aside to add 2 Motions under Agenda item 12, as 12.1 (Councillor P. Banks - Elgin Development) and 12.2 (Councillor P. Banks - Chantry Office). For (5): Deputy Mayor Hutchings, Councillor J. Banks, Councillor P. Banks, Councillor Carr, and Councillor Dunfield Against (2): Mayor Hoogenboom, and Councillor Maxwell Voter Type: Majority (Present), Recorded

Be it resolved that the Procedural By-Law be set aside to add a closed session under Agenda Item 17.1 (Councillor Carr - Personal Matter). For (5): Deputy Mayor Hutchings, Councillor J. Banks, Councillor P. Banks, Councillor Carr, and Councillor Dunfield Against (2): Mayor Hoogenboom, and Councillor Maxwell Voter Type: Majority (Present), Recorded

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

Be it resolved that the By-Law 2025-60, renaming R12C be reconsidered.

Be it resolved that the Council of The Corporation of the Township of Rideau Lakes acknowledges the delegation by Scott Puddicombe, regarding Renaming of R12C.

Be it resolved, that the Corporation of the Township of Rideau Lakes Approves and adopts the Minutes of the Regular Council Meeting held May 5, 2025 and the Special Council Meetings held May 12, May 22 (as amended) and May 28, 2025.

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:  Municipal Services Committee PW Meeting: May 12, 2025  Municipal Services Committee GG Meeting: May 26, 2025  Economic Development Committee Meeting: May 5, 2025  Accessibility Advisory Committee Meeting: May 12, 2025 Regular Council Meeting Monday, June 2, 2025 Pg. 5  Municipal Heritage Advisory Committee Meeting: May 15, 2025  Planning Advisory and Committee of Adjustment Meetings: May 14, 2025 & May 28, 2025 AND FURTHER that Council Acknowledges the Minutes of the:  Lower Beverley Lake Park Management Board Meeting: April 29, 2025  Rideau Lakes Public Library Board Meeting: April 24, 2025  Rideau Valley Conservation Authority Meeting: April 24, 2025

Be it resolved that By-Law 2025-81 being a By-Law to Amend Terms of Reference for Community Enhancement Committees be taken as read a first and second time the short way this 2nd day of June, 2025. For (5): Deputy Mayor Hutchings, Councillor J. Banks, Councillor P. Banks, Councillor Carr, and Councillor Dunfield Against (2): Mayor Hoogenboom, and Councillor Maxwell Voter Type: Majority (Present), Recorded

Be it resolved that By-Law 2025-81 be taken as read a third time and finally passed this 2nd day of June, 2025. For (6): Mayor Hoogenboom, Deputy Mayor Hutchings, Councillor J. Banks, Councillor P. Banks, Councillor Carr, and Councillor Dunfield Against (1): Councillor Maxwell Voter Type: Majority (Present), Recorded

Be it resolved that By-Law 2025-82 being a By-Law to Establish Recreation and Volunteer Committee be taken as read a first and second time the short way this 2nd day of June, 2025. For (5): Deputy Mayor Hutchings, Councillor J. Banks, Councillor P. Banks, Councillor Carr, and Councillor Dunfield Against (2): Mayor Hoogenboom, and Councillor Maxwell Voter Type: Majority (Present), Recorded

Be it resolved that By-Law 2025-82 be taken as read a third time and finally passed this 2nd day of June, 2025. For (5): Deputy Mayor Hutchings, Councillor J. Banks, Councillor P. Banks, Councillor Carr, and Councillor Dunfield Against (2): Mayor Hoogenboom, and Councillor Maxwell Voter Type: Majority (Present), Recorded

Be it resolved that the following By-Laws be taken as read a first and second time the short way this 2nd day of June, 2025:  By-Law 2025-70: Adopt Project Closing Out Policy  By-Law 2025-71: Amend User Fees – Add Community Room  By-Law 2025-72: ZBA-5-2025 McNally Family Trust (NC-Newboro)  By-Law 2025-73: Establish a Process for the Conveyance of Parkland and for Valuating Cash-In- Lieu Payments  By-Law 2025-75: Adopt Cash-in-Lieu of Parkland Policy Regular Council Meeting Monday, June 2, 2025 Pg. 7  By-Law 2025-76: Road Re-Naming (Roads off Salem and North Shore)  By-Law 2025-78: MACMILLAN (ZBA-7-2025)  By-Law 2025-79: Amend 2023-48 Procedural By-Law – Closed Meeting Video  By-Law 2025-80: Amend 2012-3 Keeping of Animals By-Law  By-Law 2025-83: Amend 2018-18 Council Compensation - Recreation and Volunteer Committee Stipend

Be it resolved that By-Laws 2025-70, 2025-71, 2025-72, 2025-73, 2025-75, 2025-76, 2025-78, 2025-79, 2025-80 and 2025-83 be taken as read a third time and finally passed this 2nd day of June, 2025.

Be it resolved that the Municipal Services Committee moves into closed session at 8:15 p.m. to discuss the following matters:  Personal Matter: Section 239 (2)(b) Personal matters about an identifiable individual, including Municipal or local board employee

Regular Council Meeting Monday, June 2, 2025 Pg. 13 Be it resolved that By-Law Number 2025-84 being a By-Law to Govern the Proceedings of the Council of The Corporation of the Township of Rideau Lakes at its Meeting held June 2, 2025 be taken as read a first, second and third time this 2nd day of June, 2025.