Regular Council Meeting

Duval BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council approve the agenda of the regular meeting of February 22, 2023, as presented.

BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council approve the 2022 audit plan as submitted by MNP LLP.

BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council instruct staff to prepare a report evaluating the requests made by the residents of Lalonde Road to be presented to Council at the April 2023 meeting.

BE IT RESOLVED THAT the on-going planning project list, as presented by the Senior Planner on February 22, 2023, be received and filed.

BE IT RESOLVED THAT the consent application B-001-2023 for Gisèle Drapeau be received. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED THAT the application be granted with the following conditions: That the owners provide to the Township of Champlain: A site survey for severed Lot (A) and retained Lot (B) to be completed by an Ontario Land Surveyor O.L.S. which confirms the lot frontage and area of the properties; A letter of confirmation to the Champlain Township stating: that they are aware the property is within the Albert Jean Louis municipal drain watershed, they will contact the Drainage Superintendent to look at the options to update the schedule of assessments by either a Section 65(2) agreement or by an engineering firm appointed by the Champlain municipal council; and, the owner understands that updated assessments for the severed parcels of land is to be provided at their cost; A road allowance as necessary to the Champlain Township which conveys all land to Champlain Township within 13m from the centerline Ste Anne Road. The Transfer/Deed of land conveying the said land to Champlain Township must be prepared and executed at no cost or encumbrance in consideration of the payment of $1.00; and Payment of the balance of any outstanding taxes, including penalties and interest, shall be paid to the Champlain Township.

BE IT RESOLVED THAT Administration Report No. AD-2023-02, dated February 13, 2023, regarding parking restrictions on High Street Vankleek Hill be received and that Council approve the installation of 2-hour parking limit signs on the West side of High Street Vankleek Hill, from the intersection of Main Street up to 28 High Street.

BE IT RESOLVED THAT the accounts paid and as presented by the Treasurer on February 22, 2023, be received and filed.

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

BE IT RESOLVED THAT Public Works Report No. PW-2023-03, dated February 22, 2023, regarding the recommendations for Highway 34 / County Road 10 and County Road 10 / Terry Fox Street Intersections be received and filed; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED THAT Champlain Township request that United Counties of Prescott and Russell (UCPR) review the recommendations for changes to the Highway 34 and County Road 10 Intersection; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED THAT Champlain Township request that UCPR conduct a visibility review at the County Road 10 and Terry Fox Street Intersection for drivers on Terry Fox trying to enable the safe merging onto County Road 10 with respect to westbound traffic along County Road 10.

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

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

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

Duval BE IT RESOLVED THAT the OCWA 2022 Annual Water Report - Laurentian Park Drinking Water System; the OCWA 2022 Annual Water Report - L'Orignal Drinking Water System; and the OCWA 2022 Annual Water Report - Vankleek Hill Drinking Water System; as submitted by the Director of Public Works, be received and filed.

BE IT RESOLVED THAT the following item, as identified under the consent items category on the Regular Meeting agenda of February 22, 2023 be adopted: 8.1.1. Craig MacMillan, Interim Chair, Ontario Artisan Wineries (OAW)

Duval BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council approve the 2023 Community Grant for the Patrimoine Longueuil L'Orignal Heritage in the amount of $3000 and the in-kind donation of $210 to borrow tables from the Recreation Department and to have Recreation staff deliver and pick up the tables.

BE IT RESOLVED THAT the following item, as identified under the consent items category on the Regular Meeting agenda of February 22, 2023 be adopted: 8.1.2. Report CED 2023-01 Municipal Grants as follows; Committee of the Whole Resolution 2023-077, 2023-079, and 2023-080 as presented; and Committee of the Whole Resolution 2023-078 as amended as per resolution 2023-108 from the Regular meeting of Council on February 22, 2023.

Clément BE IT RESOLVED THAT the minutes of the Joint Recycling Committee meeting of January 30, 2023 be received and filed.

BE IT RESOLVED THAT (i) the Champlain Township Public Library Report for January 2023; and (ii) the minutes of the Champlain Township Public Library Board meeting of January 9, 2023; as submitted by the Chairperson and the Head Librarian, be received and filed.

Duval BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council approve the minutes of the following meetings: • Regular meeting – January 25, 2023; • Special meeting – February 9, 2023; and • Committee of the Whole meeting – February 9, 2023; as presented.

BE IT RESOLVED THAT three readings and final passage be granted By-Law 2023-11, being a by-law to amend Procedural By-Law 2017-63 (procedures for governing the calling, place and proceedings of meetings for the Township of Champlain).

BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Township of Lanark Highlands letter, dated January 25, 2023, supporting the County of Lanark's resolution CC-2022-235 recognizing the rural Renfrew County Coroner's Inquest as important to all rural communities; and declaring Intimate Partner Violence and Violence Against Women an epidemic as per recommendation #1 of the Renfrew County Coroner's jury recommendations, be endorsed.

BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council go in-camera for the purpose of discussing personal matters about identifiable individuals, employee negotiations and negotiations, as provided under sections 239.(2)(b), (d) and (k) of the Municipal Act, 2001.

BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council approve the recommendation to hire a project manager for the rehabilitation of the arena until the completion of the project as per the terms and conditions established in camera.

Clément BE IT RESOLVED THAT three readings and final passage be given By-Law 2023-13, being a by-law to confirm the proceedings of Council at its meeting of February 22, 2023.

Duval BE IT RESOLVED THAT this Regular Council Meeting be adjourned at 8:18 p.m.