Regular Council Meeting

BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council approve the agenda of the regular meeting of May 25, 2023, as amended.

BE IT RESOLVED THAT the on-going planning project list, as presented by the Senior Planner on May 25, 2023, be received and filed.

BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Planning Department report Z-02-2023 regarding an application to amend Zoning By-law 2000-75 for Dawn Litvin be received and that By-Law 2023-34 be presented for the third reading.

BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council authorizes the Mayor and the Clerk to sign a lease agreement with the Vankleek Hill & District Historical Society for the land and premises known as 95 Main Street East, Vankleek Hill, for a 5-year term, commencing November 1, 2023 and ending October 31, 2028.

Clément BE IT RESOLVED THAT the accounts paid and as presented by the Treasurer on May 25, 2023, be received and filed.

Duval BE IT RESOLVED THAT Finance Report No. FIN-2023-06, dated May 23, 2023, regarding the 2023 Annual Repayment Limit (ARL) submitted by the Treasurer be received and filed.

BE IT RESOLVED THAT Report No. FIN-2023-07, dated May 25, 2023, regarding a Phase 2 Budget Increase Approval for the Rehabilitation of the Vankleek Hill Community Centre Project be received and that Council approves the recommendation to increase the project budget amount by $100,000 for a total budget of $2,327,672; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED THAT Council approves the recommendation to finance the Township’s share cost increase by a new debt of $100,000.

BE IT RESOLVED THAT the monthly Fire Department report for April 2023, as submitted by the Director of Fire Services, be received and filed.

BE IT RESOLVED THAT the monthly Parks and Recreation Department report for April 2023, as submitted by the Director of Parks & Recreation, be received and filed.

BE IT RESOLVED THAT the monthly Building Department report for April 2023, as submitted by the Chief Building Official, be received and filed.

BE IT RESOLVED THAT the monthly By-Law Enforcement Department report for April 2023, as submitted by the By-Law Enforcement Officer, be received and filed.

BE IT RESOLVED THAT the monthly Communications and Community Development report for April 2023, as submitted by the Communications Specialist, be received and filed.

BE IT RESOLVED THAT Communication and Community Development Report No. CCD-2023-05, dated May 25, 2023, regarding the Diaper Grant Program Policy ADM-003 be received and filed; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED THAT By-Law 2023-37 be brought forward for adoption.

BE IT RESOLVED THAT Communication and Community Development Report No. CCD-2023-08, dated May 25, 2023, regarding the Vankleek Hill Agricultural Society’s Special Events Request, be received and filed; and, BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED THAT Council approve the request for municipal support in the form of firefighters for a first aid station, personnel with a water truck, and barricades for The Vankleek Hill Agricultural Society’s Truck Pull & Show N’ Shine of June 24, 2023.

Clément BE IT RESOLVED THAT the monthly Daycare Services report for April 2023, as submitted by the Director of Daycare Services, be received and filed.

BE IT RESOLVED THAT (i) the Champlain Township Public Library Report for April 2023; and (ii) the minutes of the Champlain Township Public Library Board meeting of April 19, 2023; as submitted by the Chairperson and the Head Librarian, be received and filed.

BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council approve the minutes of the following meetings: • Public meeting – April 27, 2023; and • Regular meeting – April 27, 2023; as presented.

BE IT RESOLVED THAT three readings and final passage be granted By-Law 2023-38, being a by-law to authorize the adoption of the 2023 tax rates for the Township of Champlain, including establishing penalty and interest charges and due dates for the final levy.

BE IT RESOLVED THAT three readings and final passage be granted By-Law 2023-39, being a by-law to authorize the execution of a Data Sharing and Services Agreement (DSSA) with the Municipal Property Assessment Corporation (MPAC).

BE IT RESOLVED THAT three readings and final passage be granted By-law 2023-40, being a by-law to appoint a Chief Administrative Officer for the Corporation of the Township of Champlain.

BE IT RESOLVED THAT three readings and final passage be granted By-Law 2023-41, being a by-law to authorize the borrowing of monies to finance the Stephen and St-Denis Capital Project.

WHEREAS municipally elected leaders do not have an appropriate accountability structure when it comes to perpetuating violence and harassment in the workplace; and WHEREAS a fundamental, underlying principle of broadening diversity, equity and inclusion in politics rests on the assumption that the workplace is safe; and WHEREAS Bill 5, the Stopping Harassment and Abuse by Local Leaders Act would require Council members to comply with the workplace violence and harassment policies of the municipality they represent, permit municipalities to direct the Integrity Commissioner to apply to the court to vacate a member’s seat for failing to comply with the municipality’s workplace violence and harassment policies as well as restrict officials whose seat has been vacated from seeking immediate subsequent re-election; and WHEREAS over 30 municipalities have formally endorsed and communicated public support for Bill 5; and WHEREAS Bill 5 would both hold accountable and protect all municipal officials; NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT Champlain Township Council express its support for Bill 5, Stopping Harassment and Abuse by Local Leaders Act ; FURTHER THAT this resolution be circulated to the Hon. Doug Ford, Premier of Ontario, Stéphane Sarrazin, MPP for Glengarry-Prescott-Russell, the Association of Municipalities of Ontario, and MPP Stephen Blais (Orléans).

Clément BE IT RESOLVED THAT the City of Cambridge's letter, dated May 10th, 2023, regarding Highway Traffic Act amendments, be endorsed.

BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Town of Lincoln's letter, dated May 10th, 2023, regarding the Municipal Heritage Register, be endorsed.

BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Municipality of Tweed's resolution no. 328, dated May 9th, 2023, regarding Bell and Hydro pole infrastructure, be endorsed.

BE IT RESOLVED THAT three readings and final passage be given By-Law 2023-42, being a by-law to confirm the proceedings of Council at its meeting of May 25, 2023.

Duval BE IT RESOLVED THAT this Regular Council Meeting be adjourned at 7:27 p.m.