Regular Council Meeting

BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council approve the agenda of the regular meeting of May 12, 2022, as presented.

BE IT RESOLVED THAT the on-going planning project list, as presented by the Planner on May 12, 2022, be received and filed.

BE IT RESOLVED THAT the consent application for Clay All Over Farms Inc. c/o Martin Sieve and Michael Sieve be received and that the application

BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council receive and file report PED-2022-02 - UCPR Official Plan Review – Vankleek Hill Settlement Area Boundary Adjustment; BE IT RESOLVED THAT, at the recommendation of the Planning Department, Council support the following settlement area boundary adjustments for the Village of Vankleek Hill (no gain or loss); BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED THAT the Township of Champlain requests an amendment to Schedule A Urban Policy Area to the United Counties of Prescott and Russell Official Plan to reflect these revised boundaries; BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED THAT the Clerk be directed to send this Resolution to the United Counties of Prescott and Russell Planning Department.

BE IT RESOLVED THAT the third reading and final passage be granted By-law 2022-30 being a by-law to amend the Zoning By-law 2000-75 for Leslie Brian Renwick.

BE IT RESOLVED THAT the financial statements as of March 31, 2022 be received and filed.

BE IT RESOLVED THAT the accounts paid and as presented by the Treasurer on May 12, 2022, be received and filed.

BE IT RESOLVED THAT Finance Report FIN-2022-07 dated May 3, 2022, regarding the Vankleek Hill Farmers’ Market request for the use of 79 Derby Avenue be received and that Council approve that the Township enters into a Lease Agreement with the Vankleek Hill Farmers’ Market for the use of 79 Derby Avenue as an outdoor venue and the use of the storage shed from May through October 2022. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED THAT Council approve the recommendation that the Township will provide the requested portable washrooms and hand washing station on-site for the duration of the Lease Agreement at no cost to the Farmers’ Market.

BE IT RESOLVED THAT Finance Report FIN-2022-08, date May 12, 2022 regarding the Disconnecting from Work Policy be received and that By-Law # 2022-36 be brought forward for adoption.

BE IT RESOLVED THAT the monthly Fire Department Report for April 2022, as submitted by the Director of Fire Services, be received and filed.

BE IT RESOLVED THAT the monthly Recreation Report for April 2022, as submitted by the Director of Parks & Recreation, be received and filed.

BE IT RESOLVED THAT Parks and Recreation Report REC2022-05, dated May 12, 2022, regarding Tender REC2022-03 for engineering and project management services for the rehabilitation of the Vankleek Hill Community Centre be received and that Council approves the award of the contract to EVB Engineering at the bid price of $303,510.00.

BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Road report for April 2022 as submitted by the Director of Public Works be received and filed.

BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Building Department report for April 2022, as submitted by the Chief Building Official, be received and filed.

BE IT RESOLVED THAT the By-Law Enforcement report for April 2022, as submitted by the By-Law Enforcement Officer, be received and filed.

BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Communications and Economic Development Report for April 2022, as submitted by the Communications Specialist, be received and filed.

BE IT RESOLVED THAT Communication and Economic Development Report CED2022-02, dated May 12, 2022, regarding the Special Event Organizer be received; and that Council repeal the Volunteer Event Organizer By-Law #2017-15; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED THAT Council approve allocating the funds in the 2022 budget to Excellent Events for the two remaining events (Horse & Buggy Parade and Santa Clause Old Fashioned Parade) if they decide to hold the events, for up to $500 per event.

BE IT RESOLVED THAT Communication and Economic Development Report CED2022-03, dated May 12, 2022, regarding By-Law 2022-38 be received; and that Council approves By-Law 2022-38, being a By-Law to delegate authority to the Special Event Review Team to temporarily close a municipal road and to approve an exemption to the Noise By-Law for special events.

BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Daycare report for April 2022, as submitted by the Director of Daycare Services, be received and filed.

BE IT RESOLVED THAT the minutes of the Joint Recycling Committee meeting of April 26, 2022 be received and filed.

BE IT RESOLVED THAT (i) the Champlain Township Public Library Report for April 2022; and (ii) the minutes of the Champlain Township Public Library Board meeting of April 20, 2022; as submitted by the Chairperson and the Head Librarian, be received and filed.

BE IT RESOLVED THAT the minutes of the Prescott Russell Recreational Trail Committee meeting of April 27, 2022 be received and filed.

BE IT RESOLVED THAT Mayor’s United Counties Report dated April 27, 2022 be received and filed.

BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council instruct Administration to assess the options to allow members to participate electronically in meetings that are open or closed to the public, so that hybrid meetings would apply to Regular Council meetings and to Public Consultations, whereas special meetings, urgent meetings and meetings of the Committee of the Whole may be conducted fully virtual. Financial implications should be considered.

BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council approve the minutes of the following meetings: • Public meeting – April 14, 2022; • Regular meeting – April 14, 2022; and • Special meeting (Mill Creek Municipal Drain) – May 3, 2022.

BE IT RESOLVED THAT three readings and final passage be granted By-Law 2022-35, being a by-law to authorize the adoption of the 2022 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 2022-37, being a by-law to repeal By-Law 2017-15, being a by-law to appoint Suzanne Hocquard as Volunteer Event Coordinator for the Township of Champlain.

BE IT RESOLVED THAT three readings and final passage be granted By-Law 2022-38, being a by-law to delegate authority to the Special Event Review Team to temporarily close a municipal road and to approve an exemption to the noise by-law for special events for the Township of Champlain.

BE IT RESOLVED THAT three readings and final passage be granted By-Law 2022-39, being a by-law to appoint members to the Court of Revision for assessment appeals with respect to proposed works to the Mill Creek Municipal Drain in the Township of Champlain.

BE IT RESOLVED THAT three readings and final passage be granted By-Law 2022-40, being a by-law to authorize the temporary removal of the one-way traffic designation on Marston Street and Peter Street and to prohibit parking on those streets during the King Street Combined Sewer Separation Project for the Township of Champlain.

BE IT RESOLVED THAT three readings and final passage be granted By-Law 2022-41, being a by-law to repeal by-law 2021-81, being a By-law to establish a COVID-19 Vaccination Policy for the Township of Champlain.

BE IT RESOLVED THAT three readings and final passage be granted By-Law 2022-42, being a by-law to authorize the execution of an agreement with South Nation Conservation Authority to provide septic system management for the Township of Champlain.

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 , 2022 as Apraxia Awareness Day in the Township of Champlain.

BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Town of Mono’s letter dated March 11, 2022, regarding the Town of Mono's resolution #9-5-2022 requesting that the Federal Government provide greater support to Ukraine in their fight against the invasion of their sovereign territory by Russia, be endorsed.

BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council approve the lease of the municipal land adjacent to the Vankleek Hill Business Park to Mr. Allain Diotte for hay cutting purposes at $42.00 per acre for the 2022 season, or until such time as the property is sold, whichever is first.

BE IT RESOLVED THAT three readings and final passage be given By-Law 2022-43, being a by-law to confirm the proceedings of Council at its meeting of May 12, 2022.

BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council adjourn until June 9, 2022, at the Champlain Township Hall Council chambers at 7:00 p.m. or at the call of the Mayor or Clerk.