The Champlain Record

Regular Council Meeting

April 27, 2023

Who was there

Present (6): Andr, Peter Barton, 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.

BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Consolidated Financial Statements for the year ending December 31, 2022, as presented by MNP LLP, be received and filed.
Moved by Peter Barton, seconded by Paul Burroughs
Carried
BE IT RESOLVED THAT the on-going planning project list, as presented by the Senior Planner on April 27, 2023, be received and filed.
Moved by Ginette, seconded by Gérard Miner
Carried
BE IT RESOLVED THAT Planning Development Report Z-02-2023 regarding an application to amend Zoning By-law 2000-75 for Dawn Litvin on Part of Lot 13, Concession 3, formerly in the Township of West Hawkesbury, now in the Township of Champlain, be received and filed; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED THAT By-law 2023-34 be presented for the first and second reading.
Moved by Paul Emile, seconded by Michel Lalonde
Carried
BE IT RESOLVED THAT the accounts paid and as presented by the Treasurer on April 27, 2023, be received and filed.
Moved by Paul Emile, seconded by Gérard Miner
Carried
BE IT RESOLVED THAT the monthly Public Works Department report for March 2023 as submitted by the Director of Public Works be received and filed.
Moved by Michel Lalonde, seconded by Gérard Miner
Carried
BE IT RESOLVED THAT Public Works Report No. PWD-2023-05, dated April 27, 2023, regarding the King Street construction impacts on Court Street, be received and filed; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED THAT By-Law 2023-33 authorizing the temporary removal of the one-way traffic designation on Court Street and to prohibit parking on that street during the King Street Combined Sewer Separation Project, be brought forward for consideration.
Moved by Michel Lalonde, seconded by André Roy
Carried
Clément BE IT RESOLVED THAT Public Works Report No. PWD-2023-06, dated April 27, 2023, regarding the Revision of 2023 Capital Projects for Roads Reconstruction be received and filed; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED THAT Council approves the recommendation to reconstruct Perreault, Chartrand and Ladouceur Streets as part of the 2023 Capital Projects and that the projects be financed as follows: Capital Project 2023 Gross Cost Federal Gas Tax Grant OCIF Grant AP TWP Share Cost Chartrand Street $349,500 ($318,500) ($31,000) Ladouceur Street $147,700 ($121,500) ($15,400) ($10,800) Perreault $98,000 ($98,000) Total $595,200 ($440,000) ($144,400) ($10,800)
Moved by Michel Lalonde, seconded by Ginette
Carried
BE IT RESOLVED THAT the monthly Communications and Community Development report for March 2023, as submitted by the Communications Specialist, be received and filed.
Moved by Ginette, seconded by Paul Emile Duval
Carried
BE IT RESOLVED THAT Communication and Community Development Report No. CCD-2023-04, dated April 27, 2023, regarding road closure requests for special events be received and filed.
Moved by Paul Emile, seconded by Peter Barton
Carried
Duval BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council approves the road closure requested by Excellent Events for the May Show that will take place on May 21, 2023, from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Main Street East Vankleek Hill, from Kirk Lane to Bertha Street.
Moved by Peter Barton, seconded by Paul Emile
Carried
BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council approves the road closure requested by Excellent Events for the Festival of Flavours that will take place on September 10, 2023, from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Main Street East Vankleek Hill, from Kirk Lane to Bertha Street.
Moved by Paul Emile, seconded by Peter Barton
Carried
Clément BE IT RESOLVED THAT the monthly Daycare Services report for March 2023, as submitted by the Acting Director of Daycare Services, be received and filed.
Moved by Michel Lalonde, seconded by Ginette
Carried
BE IT RESOLVED THAT (i) the Champlain Township Public Library Report for March 2023; and (ii) the minutes of the Champlain Township Public Library Board meeting of March 15, 2023; as submitted by the Chairperson and the Head Librarian, be received and filed.
Moved by Paul Emile, seconded by Michel Lalonde
Carried
BE IT RESOLVED THAT the minutes of the Prescott Russell Recreational Trail Committee meeting of March 29, 2023, be received and filed.
Moved by Ginette, seconded by Michel Lalonde
Carried
BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council approve the minutes of the following meetings: Special meeting - March 22, 2023 Regular meeting – March 22, 2023; Special meeting – March 30, 2023; Special meeting - April 4, 2023; and Committee of the Whole meeting – April 13, 2023; as presented.
Moved by Ginette, seconded by Paul Burroughs
Carried
BE IT RESOLVED THAT three readings and final passage be granted By-Law 2023-32, being a by-law to provide for payment in whole or in part of expenses of the members of council of the Township of Champlain.
Moved by Ginette, seconded by Michel Lalonde
Carried
BE IT RESOLVED THAT three readings and final passage be granted By-Law 2023-33, being a by-law to authorize the temporary removal of the one-way traffic designation on Court Street and to prohibit parking on that street during the King Street Combined Sewer Separation Project.
Moved by Michel Lalonde, seconded by Gérard Miner
Carried
WHEREAS , childhood apraxia of speech is a challenging speech disorder that affects nearly 1 in 1,000 children. WHEREAS , children with childhood apraxia of speech will not learn to speak without frequent, intensive and appropriate speech therapy. WHEREAS , a lack of appropriate speech therapy intervention may impact not only communication but also individual outcomes in education, independence, mental wellness, and employment. WHEREAS , public awareness about childhood apraxia of speech is essential for families of children with childhood apraxia of speech and the professionals who support them to best advocate for needed services for children learning to use their own voice. WHEREAS , our highest respect goes to children with childhood apraxia of speech and to their families for their effort, determination and resilience in the face of obstacles. BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council for Champlain Township proclaim May 14 th , 2023 as Apraxia Awareness Day in the Township of Champlain.
Moved by Paul Emile, seconded by Peter Barton
Carried
BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Township of Lucan Biddulph's letter, dated March 22nd, 2023, regarding future accuracy of the Permanent Register of Electors, under the Elections Act , be endorsed.
Moved by Paul Emile, seconded by André Roy
Carried
BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council go in-camera for the purpose of discussing personal matters about an identifiable individual, employee negotiations and contract negotiations, as provided under sections 239.(2)(b), (d) and (k) of the Municipal Act, 2001.
Moved by Ginette, seconded by Michel Lalonde
Carried
BE IT RESOLVED THAT three readings and final passage be given By-Law 2023-36, being a by-law to confirm the proceedings of Council at its meeting of April 27, 2023.
Moved by Paul Emile, seconded by André Roy
Carried
BE IT RESOLVED THAT this Regular Council Meeting be adjourned at 8:04 p.m.
Moved by Ginette, seconded by André Roy
Carried

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