The Champlain Record

Regular Council Meeting

January 23, 2025

Who was there

Present (7): Motivated Absence, Andr, Sarah Bigelow, Paul Burroughs, Ginette Cl, Paul Emile Duval, Michel Lalonde

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 (22 motions)

22 carried, 0 recorded otherwise. Every motion below is printed as the minutes print it.

Clément Be it resolved that the on-going planning project list, as presented by the Planner on January 23, 2025, be received and filed.
Moved by Sarah Bigelow, seconded by Ginette
Carried
Whereas Section 22(3.1), 34(10.0.1), 41(3.1) and 51(16.1) of the Planning Act R.S.O. 1990, as amended, previously permitted approval authorities to pass by-laws to require applicants to consult with the municipality prior to the submission of planning applications; Whereas Section 22(3.1), 34(10.0.1), 41(3.1) and 51(16.1) of the Planning Act R.S.O. 1990, as amended, have been revised through Bill 185 to no longer permit approval authorities to pass by-laws to require applicants to consult prior to the submission of planning applications; Whereas Section 22(3.1), 34(10.0.1), 41(3.1) and 51(16.1) of the Planning Act R.S.O. 1990, as amended, have been revised through Bill 185 to state that municipalities shall permit applicants to consult with it before making a submission; and Whereas By-law 2023-70 must be repealed to conform with the recent changes to the Planning Act mandated through Bill 185; Be it resolved that By-law 2025-06, to repeal the Consultation By-law 2023-70, attached to the current Report PED-2025-01, be brought forward for adoption.
Moved by Paul Emile, seconded by Michel Lalonde
Carried
Be it resolved that Council receive Planning Department Report Z-04-2024 regarding the proposed Zoning Amendment on lands municipally known as Part of Lots 7 and 8 Concession 5, in the former village of Vankleek Hill now in the Township of Champlain, having the Roll Number 0209.030.001.03143. The owner being 9454-5027 Quebec Inc Vankleek Hill Valleys Subdivision; and Be it further resolved that By-law 2025-07 be brought forward for first, second and final reading.
Moved by Paul Emile, seconded by Michel Lalonde
Carried
that Council receives Planning Department Report 050-S-20-001, dated January 23 rd , 2025, regarding a Pre-Servicing Agreement with Habitations Robert Inc., for Phase 2 of the Vankleek Hill Valley Subdivision; and B e it further resolved that Council authorize the execution of a Pre-Servicing Agreement with Habitations Robert Inc. for the construction of utilities and roads, as defined for Phase 2 of the Vankleek Hill Valleys Subdivision and that By-law 2025-08 be presented for adoption.
Moved by Paul Emile, seconded by Gérard Miner B e it resolved
Carried
Be it resolved that three readings and final passage be granted By-law 2025-06 being a by-law to Repeal By-law 2023-70, a by-law of the Corporation of the Township of Champlain regarding consultation on development applications.
Moved by Paul Emile, seconded by Sarah Bigelow
Carried
Be it resolved that three readings and final passage be granted By-law 2025-07 being a by-law to amend the Zoning By-law 2000-75 for 9454-5027 Quebec Inc ./Habitations Robert (File no. Z-04-2024).
Moved by Paul Emile, seconded by André Roy
Carried
Duval Be it resolved that three readings and final passage be granted By-law 2025-08 being a by-law to authorize the entering into a Pre-Servicing Agreement with 9454-5027 Quebec Inc.
Moved by Michel Lalonde, seconded by Paul Emile
Carried
Be it resolved that the Clerk’s Department Report No. CLK-2025-02 regarding a housekeeping by-law to repeal old appointments be received; and Be it further resolved that By-law No. 2025-04, a housekeeping by-law to repeal appointments no longer in effect, be brought forward for adoption.
Moved by Paul Emile, seconded by André Roy
Carried
Be it resolved that the Clerk’s Department Report No. CLK-2025-02 regarding the Bilingual Services Policy be received; and Be it further resolved that By-law 2025-05, a by-law to regulate administrative procedures of the Township of Champlain concerning the use of English and French in carrying out the programs and work of the Corporation of the Township of Champlain (Bilingual Services Policy By-law), be brought forward for adoption.
Moved by Ginette, seconded by Gérard Miner
Carried
Be it resolved that Councillor Miner be appointed to the Hiring Committee for the Director of Public Works position.
Moved by Ginette, seconded by Michel Lalonde
Carried
Duval Be it resolved that Council appoints Mayor Riopel, Councillor Miner, Kevin Tessier, CAO, and Stéphanie Presseault, HR Officer, as members of the Interview and Selection Committee for the Director of Public Works.
Moved by Sarah Bigelow, seconded by Paul Emile
Carried
Be it resolved that Council approve the minutes of the November 20, 2024 Library Board Meeting.
Moved by Paul Emile, seconded by Michel Lalonde
Carried
Be it resolved that Council approve the minutes of the Regular meeting of November 28, 2024 as presented.
Moved by Sarah Bigelow, seconded by Gérard Miner
Carried
Be it resolved that three readings and final passage be granted By-Law 2025-01, being a by-law to provide for the interim tax levy on all property classes and to provide for the payment of taxes.
Moved by Paul Emile, seconded by André Roy
Carried
Be it resolved that three readings and final passage be granted By-Law 2025-03, being a by-law to approve a Public Notice Policy.
Moved by Michel Lalonde, seconded by Sarah Bigelow
Carried
Be it resolved that three readings and final passage be granted By-Law 2025-04, being a by-law to repeal former appointment by-laws.
Moved by Ginette, seconded by André Roy
Carried
Be it resolved that three readings and final passage be granted By-Law 2025-05, being a by-law to approve a Bilingual Services Policy.
Moved by Ginette, seconded by Sarah Bigelow
Carried
Be it resolved that the City of Toronto resolution no. 24-MM23.1 dated November 13 and 14, 2024, regarding o pposition to private for-profit blood collection companies , be endorsed.
Moved by Paul Emile, seconded by Michel Lalonde
Carried
Be it resolved that the Town of Aylmer's letter dated January 9, 2025, regarding provincial legislation on cycling lanes and municipal authority in transportation planning, be endorsed.
Moved by Ginette, seconded by Gérard Miner
Carried
Be it resolved that the City of Woodstock's letter regarding Funding for the Children's Aid Society and other Child Welfare Agencies in Ontario , be endorsed.
Moved by Paul Emile, seconded by Paul Burroughs
Carried
Be it resolved that three readings and final passage be given By-Law 2025-09, being a by-law to confirm the proceedings of Council at its meeting of January 23, 2025.
Moved by Ginette, seconded by Michel Lalonde
Carried
Be it resolved that this Regular Council Meeting be adjourned at 6:29 p.m.
Moved by Paul Emile, seconded by Michel Lalonde
Carried

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