Municipal Services Committee (GG)

it resolved, that the agenda be approved and adopted as presented.

it resolved that the Council of The Corporation of the Township of Rideau Lakes acknowledges the delegation of Grant Leslie, regarding the Safety Challenges in Residential Neighbourhoods in the Township of Rideau Lakes; AND FURTHER that staff provide a follow-up report.

it resolved that the Council of The Corporation of the Township of Rideau Lakes acknowledges the delegation of Shawn McElroy regarding Animal Control.

it resolved that the Municipal Services Committee (MSC) recommends to Council that it receives the Treasury Year-to-Date Summary - September 2024, for information purposes, AND FURTHER that Council approves the recommendation to separate the OPP tax levy and tax rate on the township’s tax billing for 2025 and future years, as presented in MSC Report FIN-2024-24.

it resolved that the Municipal Services Committee (GG) recommends to Council that the 2024 Third Quarter Financial Report as of September 30, 2024, be received for information as presented in MSC report FIN-2024-25.

it resolved that the Municipal Services Committee recommends to Council that the 2025 Budget Guidelines be tentatively approved as presented in MSC report FIN2024-26 and directs staff to prepare the 2025 Budget in accordance with these guidelines; AND FURTHER, that Council approves a 2% cost of living increase for staff effective January 1, 2025; AND FURTHER, that Council approves the use of the Working Fund Reserve to fund a deficit at year end, should one occur. If a surplus exists at year end, it be transferred to the Working Fund Reserve.

it resolved that the Municipal Services Committee (MSC) recommends to Council that the Emergency & Protective Services Monthly Update provided on October 28th, 2024, covering the period of September 1st to September 30th 2024, be approved, as presented in MSC Report FIRE-2024-18.

it resolved that the main motion be amended to remove the second paragraph and have staff bring back a report on a referendum.

it resolved that the Municipal Services Committee (MSC) recommends to Council that it receives the Initial Concept Design Report as part of Project Deliverable 1 – Initial Concept Design, prepared by IDEA; AND FURTHER, that a meeting be held with IDEA, staff and the following 4 members of Council to further discuss Option 1.1 concept plan 1. Mayor 2. Councillor Hutchings 3. Councillor Dunfield 4. Councillor J. Banks to further discuss Option1.1 concept plan; AND FURTHER that Project Deliverable 4 be removed, as presented in MSC Report FAC-2024-27.

it resolved that the Municipal Services Committee (MSC) recommends to Council that the building permit fees remain at their current levels and be subject to the same cost of living increase as other Township fees as per the User Fees and Charges By-Law 2015-01; AND FURTHER that By-Law 2013-30 be amended to include a provision that implements the same annual fee increases as outlined in By-law 2015-01, as presented in MSC Report DS-2024-31.

it resolved that the Council of The Corporation of the Township of Rideau Lakes supports the correspondence from the Town of Cobourg regarding the BC government's approach to providing secure, involuntary care for individuals with severe mental health and addictions challenges, as a compassionate and necessary intervention for those unable to seek help on their own; AND FURTHER that the Corporation of the Township of Rideau Lakes urges the Province of Ontario to implement similar measures to ensure that individuals with severe mental health and addictions issues in Ontario have access to secure, involuntary care when necessary; AND FURTHER that this motion be forwarded to the Association of Municipalities of Ontario (AMO), the Federation of Canadian Municipalities (FCM), The Premier, Honourable David Piccini, MPP, all other Members of Provincial Parliament and all Ontario municipalities to seek their endorsement and support.

it resolved that the Municipal Services Committee moves into closed session at 1:52 p.m. to discuss the following matters: Municipal Services Committee Closed Session Meeting Minutes of September 16, 2024 & Municipal Services Committee Closed Session Meeting Minutes of September 23, 2024; Gallipeau Subdivision - Section 239(2)(e) Litigation or potential litigation, including matters before administrative tribunals, affecting the municipality or local board. Delta Maple Syrup Factory - Section 239(2) (c) A proposed or pending acquisition or disposition of land by the Municipality or local board. Section 239(2)(b) - Personal matter about an identifiable individual including municipal or local board employees

Be it resolved, that the agenda be approved and adopted as presented. Municipal Services Committee (GG) Monday, October 28, 2024 Pg. 2

Be it resolved that the Council of The Corporation of the Township of Rideau Lakes acknowledges the delegation of Grant Leslie, regarding the Safety Challenges in Residential Neighbourhoods in the Township of Rideau Lakes; AND FURTHER that staff provide a follow-up report.

Be it resolved that the Council of The Corporation of the Township of Rideau Lakes acknowledges the delegation of Shawn McElroy regarding Animal Control.

Be it resolved that the Municipal Services Committee (MSC) recommends to Council that it receives the Treasury Year-to-Date Summary - September 2024, for information purposes, AND FURTHER that Council approves the recommendation to separate the OPP tax levy and tax rate on the township’s tax billing for 2025 and future years, as presented in MSC Report FIN-2024-24.

Be it resolved that the Municipal Services Committee (GG) recommends to Council that the 2024 Third Quarter Financial Report as of September 30, 2024, be received for information as presented in MSC report FIN-2024-25.

Be it resolved that the Municipal Services Committee recommends to Council that the 2025 Budget Guidelines be tentatively approved as presented in MSC report FIN2024- 26 and directs staff to prepare the 2025 Budget in accordance with these guidelines; AND FURTHER, that Council approves a 2% cost of living increase for staff effective January 1, 2025; AND FURTHER, that Council approves the use of the Working Fund Reserve to fund a deficit at year end, should one occur. If a surplus exists at year end, it be transferred to the Working Fund Reserve.

Be it resolved that the Municipal Services Committee (MSC) recommends to Council that the Emergency & Protective Services Monthly Update provided on October 28th, 2024, covering the period of September 1st to September 30th 2024, be approved, as presented in MSC Report FIRE-2024-18.

Be it resolved that the main motion be amended to remove the second paragraph and have staff bring back a report on a referendum. For (3): Mayor Hoogenboom, Deputy Mayor Maxwell, and Councillor Pollard Municipal Services Committee (GG) Monday, October 28, 2024 Pg. 5 Against (5): Councillor J. Banks, Councillor P. Banks, Councillor Carr, Councillor Dunfield, and Councillor Hutchings Voter Type: Majority (Present), Recorded

Be it resolved that the Municipal Services Committee (MSC) recommends to Council that it receives the Initial Concept Design Report as part of Project Deliverable 1 – Initial Concept Design, prepared by IDEA; AND FURTHER, that a meeting be held with IDEA, staff and the following 4 members of Council to further discuss Option 1.1 concept plan 1. Mayor 2. Councillor Hutchings 3. Councillor Dunfield 4. Councillor J. Banks to further discuss Option1.1 concept plan; AND FURTHER that Project Deliverable 4 be removed, as presented in MSC Report FAC-2024-27. For (5): Councillor J. Banks, Councillor P. Banks, Councillor Carr, Councillor Dunfield, and Councillor Hutchings Against (3): Mayor Hoogenboom, Deputy Mayor Maxwell, and Councillor Pollard Voter Type: Majority (Present), Recorded

Be it resolved that the Municipal Services Committee (MSC) recommends to Council that the building permit fees remain at their current levels and be subject to the same Municipal Services Committee (GG) Monday, October 28, 2024 Pg. 6 cost of living increase as other Township fees as per the User Fees and Charges By- Law 2015-01; AND FURTHER that By-Law 2013-30 be amended to include a provision that implements the same annual fee increases as outlined in By-law 2015-01, as presented in MSC Report DS-2024-31.

Be it resolved that the Council of The Corporation of the Township of Rideau Lakes supports the correspondence from the Town of Cobourg regarding the BC government's approach to providing secure, involuntary care for individuals with severe mental health and addictions challenges, as a compassionate and necessary intervention for those unable to seek help on their own; AND FURTHER that the Corporation of the Township of Rideau Lakes urges the Province of Ontario to implement similar measures to ensure that individuals with severe mental health and addictions issues in Ontario have access to secure, involuntary care when necessary; AND FURTHER that this motion be forwarded to the Association of Municipalities of Ontario (AMO), the Federation of Canadian Municipalities (FCM), The Premier, Honourable David Piccini, MPP, all other Members of Provincial Parliament and all Ontario municipalities to seek their endorsement and support.

Be it resolved that the Municipal Services Committee moves into closed session at 1:52 p.m. to discuss the following matters:  Municipal Services Committee Closed Session Meeting Minutes of September 16, 2024 & Municipal Services Committee Closed Session Meeting Minutes of September 23, 2024;  Gallipeau Subdivision - Section 239(2)(e) Litigation or potential litigation, including matters before administrative tribunals, affecting the municipality or local board.  Delta Maple Syrup Factory - Section 239(2)(c) A proposed or pending acquisition or disposition of land by the Municipality or local board.  Section 239(2)(b) - Personal matter about an identifiable individual including municipal or local board employees