Regular Council Meeting

Be it resolved that Council approve the agenda of the regular meeting of April 23, 2026, as presented.

Clément Be it resolved that Planning Report PED-2026-01, dated April 23, 2026, regarding an amendment to Council Resolution No. 2025-279 for Consent Application B-069-2025 be received, and Be it further resolved that Council amend Resolution No. 2025-279 relating to Consent Application File B-069-2025 (Lepage-Guindon), to remove Condition #1 as set out in the original approval; and Be it further resolved that all other conditions of approval contained in Resolution No. 2025-279 remain in full force and effect.

Be it resolved that the Consent application B-011-2026 be received . Be it further resolved that the application be granted with the following conditions: Proponent to provide Spatial Separation calculation in conformance with Subsection 3.2.3. Spatial Separation and Exposure Protection of the Ontario Building Code by a qualified person for review based on the proposed new property line. Payment of the balance of any outstanding taxes, including penalties and interest, shall be paid to the Township of Champlain.

Clément Be it resolved that the Consent application B-024-2026 be received . Be it further resolved that the application be granted with the following conditions: That the Owner obtains a Zoning By-law Amendment clear of any appeal to remove residential uses from retained Lot B and to address any zoning deficiencies related to both Lot A and B. That the Owner demonstrates that the private well and septic system for Lot A shall be located entirely within the severed lot, in accordance with all applicable legislation. Proponent to provide Spatial Separation calculation in conformance with Subsection 9.10.14. Spatial Separation Between Buildings of the Ontario Building Code by a qualified person for review based on proposed new property line. Payment of the balance of any outstanding taxes, including penalties and interest, shall be paid to the Township of Champlain.

Clément Be it resolved that the Consent application B-025-2026 be received . Be it further resolved that the application be granted with the following conditions: Payment of the balance of any outstanding taxes, including penalties and interest, shall be paid to the Township of Champlain.

Be it resolved that Clerk Report CLK-2026-05, dated April 23, 2026, regarding the Ontario Land Tribunal Decision OLT-24-000509, issued March 18, 2026, regarding the Champlain Official Plan Amendment and Zoning By-law Amendment for 2251942 Ontario Inc., o/a Park View Homes, be received; and Be it further resolved that By-laws 2024-15 (Champlain Official Plan Amendment) and 2024-16 (Zoning By-law Amendment) enacted pursuant to an Order issued by the Ontario Land Tribunal on March 18, 2026, be entered into the records.

Be it resolved that Council authorize the Mayor and the Clerk to sign an extension to the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the Town of Hawkesbury regarding lands annexation and municipal water and sewer services; and Be it further resolved that the termination date of the MOU be March 31, 2027.

Clément Be it resolved that Finance Report FIN-2026-04 dated April 23, 2026, regarding the request for cancellation, reduction or reimbursement of taxes be received and that Council approves the report in accordance with section 357 of the Municipal Act, 2001; and Be it further resolved that the summary of the decisions of the Municipal Property Assessment Corporation (MPAC) concerning the requests made under section 357 and/or 358 of the Municipal Act, 2001, be adopted and that the tax cancellations, reductions and/or refunds be granted.

Be it resolved tha t Communication and Community Development Report No. CCD-2026-03, dated April 23, 2026, regarding the temporary road closure request for the May Show, be received and filed; and Be it further resolved that Council approves the road closure requested by Excellent Events for the May Show that will take place on May 17, 2026, from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Main Street East, Vankleek Hill, from Kirk Lane to Bertha Street, with additional intersection closures at Home Avenue, Union Street and Derby Avenue.

Duval Seconded By: André Roy B e it resolved tha t Parks and Recreation Report REC-2026-02 dated April 23, 2026, regarding the Marina User Fees, be received ; and B e it further resolved that Council approve the addition of Marina User Fees to By-Law 2025-67; and Be it further resolved that By-Law 2026-29 amending the Township’s User Fee By-Law be brought forward for adoption.

Be it resolved that the following staff reports be received and filed: 8.4.1 Financial Statements March 2026 8.4.2 Accounts - March 2026 8.4.3 Fire - Monthly Report - March 2026 8.4.4 Parks and Recreation Monthly Report - March 2026 8.4.5 Public Works Monthly Report - March 2026 8.4.6 Building Monthly Report - March 2026 8.4.7 By-law Enforcement Monthly Report - March 2026 8.4.8 Communications & Community Development Monthly Report - March 2026 8.4.9 Library Monthly Report - March 2026

Be it resolved that the Minutes of the March 18, 2026, meeting of the Library Board be received and filed.

Duval Whereas the Government of Canada has identified the ALTO high-speed rail project as a major initiative within the Quebec City–Toronto corridor, with an estimated cost of up to $90 billion; and Whereas the proposed routing through rural eastern Ontario would impose significant impacts, including loss of agricultural land, disruption to environmentally sensitive areas, and fragmentation of local road networks; and Whereas these impacts would create long-term financial and service delivery challenges for municipalities, while providing limited local benefit; and Whereas municipalities and residents have not been provided with sufficient consultation or transparent information regarding these impacts; and Whereas existing transportation corridors, including Autoroute 40 and Highway 401, as well as Highway 50 in the Province of Québec, provide a logical and less disruptive route between major urban centres; and Whereas a regional rail link connecting Ottawa to urban centres along the Highway 401 corridor, including Prescott, Brockville, or Kingston, represents a practical, cost-effective, and lower-impact alternative to connect residents to high-speed rail; and Whereas municipalities have a responsibility to protect their communities and quality of life. Now therefore be it resolved that the Council of the Township of Champlain formally opposes the routing of the ALTO high-speed rail project within its municipal boundaries; and That Council calls on the Government of Canada

Be it resolved that Council approve the minutes of the Regular meeting of March 26, 2026, as presented.

Be it resolved that three readings and final passage be granted to the following by-laws, being by-laws to authorize the levying of the amount paid for the maintenance and repairs completed on various municipal drains: By-Law 2026-22 Being a by-law to authorize the levying of the amount paid for the maintenance and repairs completed on the main drain of the Robert James Kozak Municipal Drain, which was constructed in accordance with By-law 512. By-Law 2026-23 Being a by-law to authorize the levying of the amount paid for the maintenance and repairs completed on the main drain of the Charbonneau Municipal Drain, which was constructed in accordance with By-law 74-68. By-Law 2026-24 Being a By-Law to authorize the levying of the amount paid for the maintenance and repairs completed on the main drain of the Gilbert J. Barton Municipal Drain, which was constructed in accordance with By-law 81-35. By-Law 2026-25 Being a by-law to authorize the levying of the amount paid for the maintenance and repairs completed on the main drain of the Ronald G. Barton Municipal Drain, which was constructed in accordance with By-law 83-16. By-Law 2026-26 Being a by-law to authorize the levying of the amount paid for the maintenance and repairs completed on the Main Branch of the Séguin East Boundary Municipal Drain, which was constructed in accordance with By-law 99-48.

Be it resolved that the letter dated March 5 2026, from Community Services Prescott Russell be received; and Be it further resolved that Council approves the request for the use of the Chalet Abris for an additional 2 days, being July 2nd, and August 6th, 2026 (full day rental/event) as an in-kind contribution under the 2026 Community Grant Program; and Be it further resolved that the Community Services Prescott Russell coordinate with the Recreation Department staff to schedule the additional days as requested.

Duval Be it resolved that the correspondence from the Regional Municipality of Waterloo dated April 2, 2026, regarding the Region of Waterloo's Community Safety and Well-Being Plan, and the request to the Government of Canada to amend Bill C-9 to explicitly include the noose as a prohibited hate symbol within the legislation, be endorsed.

Be it resolved that By-Law 2026-30, being a by-law to confirm the proceedings of Council at its meeting of April 23, 2026, be passed.