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 (21 motions)
20 carried, 1 recorded otherwise. Every motion below is printed as the minutes print it.
BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council approve the agenda of the regular meeting of August 12, 2021, as amended.
Moved by Jacques Lacelle, seconded by Michel Lalonde
Carried
BE IT RESOLVED THAT the on-going planning project list, as presented by the Senior Planner on August 12, 2021, be received and filed.
Moved by Troy Carkner, seconded by Violaine Tittley
Carried
BE IT RESOLVED THAT Planning Department Report Z-04-2021, regarding the proposed Official Plan Amendment and Zoning By-Law Amendment for Michael Block and Sandra Bebbington, be received and filed.
Moved by Troy Carkner, seconded by Peter Barton
Carried
BE IT RESOLVED THAT the consent application for Markus Blumlhuber and Michael Sauve as well as comments from the Planner, the Drainage Superintendent, Public Works and the Chief Building Official, be received and that the application
Moved by Violaine Tittley, seconded by Sarah Bigelow
Referred
BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Memorandum regarding the Zoning Amendment By-law 2021-67, as presented by the Senior Planner on August 12, 2021, be received and filed.
Moved by Troy Carkner, seconded by Jacques Lacelle
Carried
BE IT RESOLVED THAT two readings be granted By-law 2021-64 being a by-law to amend By-law 2012-85, a by-law to adopt the Official Plan for the Urban Areas of the Township of Champlain for Michael Block and Sandra Bebbington.
Moved by Troy Carkner, seconded by Peter Barton
Carried
BE IT RESOLVED THAT two readings be granted By-law 2021-65 being a by-law to amend the Zoning By-law 2000-75 for Michael Block and Sandra Bebbington.
Moved by Peter Barton, seconded by Troy Carkner
Carried
BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Recreation Report for June and July 2021, as submitted by the Director of Parks & Recreation, be received and filed.
Moved by Jacques Lacelle, seconded by André Roy
Carried
BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Public Works reports for June and July 2021 as submitted by the Director of Public Works be received and filed.
Moved by Michel Lalonde, seconded by Sarah Bigelow
Carried
BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council appoint Benjamin Lalonde as Champlain Township representative to the Prescott-Russell Waste Management Committee.
Moved by Sarah Bigelow, seconded by Violaine Tittley
Carried
BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Building Department reports for June and July 2021, as submitted by the Chief Building Official, be received and filed.
Moved by Jacques Lacelle, seconded by Michel Lalonde
Carried
BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Daycare report for June and July 2021, as submitted by the Director of Daycare Services, be received and filed.
Moved by Michel Lalonde, seconded by Jacques Lacelle
Carried
BE IT RESOLVED THAT the minutes of the Joint Recycling Committee meeting of June 21, 2021 be received and filed.
Moved by Jacques Lacelle, seconded by Michel Lalonde
Carried
BE IT RESOLVED THAT Mayor’s United Counties Report dated June 23, 2021 be received and filed.
Moved by Jacques Lacelle, seconded by Violaine Tittley
Carried
WHEREAS the Colacem Canada Inc. cement plant project has been facing years of opposition from its citizens who have tried to prevent a cement powder manufacturing plant from establishing itself near the Village of L’Orignal, near the shores of the Ottawa River; AND WHEREAS the site for the proposed cement powder manufacturing plant near L’Orignal on County Road 17 is an agricultural and inhabited residential area. The constant noise, the dust, the heavy vehicular traffic and the unavoidable pollutants emanating from the 410 foot smokestack will have a disturbing adverse effect on the surrounding communities; AND WHEREAS Champlain Township Council in 2017 rejected a zoning change required to construct such a cement plant in L’Orignal; AND WHEREAS the decision to approve the zoning change by the United Counties of Prescott and Russell (UCPR) opening the door to this cement powder manufacturing plant was the result of the votes of the Mayors from Clarence-Rockland, The Nation, Casselman and Russell, all in the western, upwind sector of the UCPR and the weighted voting system pitting the excessive power in the hands of mayors governing larger populations, against the small municipality of Champlain. This despite the support of the Mayors of Hawkesbury and East Hawkesbury resulting in a 19-7 loss. This vote went against the will of the Champlain Township officials and the people; AND WHEREAS producing cement contributes as much as 6% of global carbon dioxide
Moved by Violaine Tittley, seconded by André Roy
Carried
BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council approve the minutes of the following meetings: • Regular meeting – June 10, 2021; and • Special meeting – July 14, 2021; as presented.
Moved by Sarah Bigelow, seconded by Jacques Lacelle
Carried
BE IT RESOLVED THAT three readings and final passage be granted By-Law 2021-60, being a by-law to establish and regulate a Fire Department for the Township of Champlain.
Moved by Sarah Bigelow, seconded by Michel Lalonde
Carried
BE IT RESOLVED THAT three readings and final passage be granted By-Law 2021-61, being a by-law to amend by-laws 2013-35 and 2020-74, by-laws to appoint a Fire Chief for The Corporation of the Township of Champlain.
Moved by Jacques Lacelle, seconded by Sarah Bigelow
Carried
BE IT RESOLVED THAT three readings and final passage be granted By-Law 2021-68, being a by-law to authorize the sale of land.
Moved by Troy Carkner, seconded by Gérard Miner
Carried
BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council approve the road closures requested by the Vankleek Hill Agricultural Society for the Tractor parade that will take place on August 22, 2021.
Moved by Troy Carkner, seconded by Sarah Bigelow
Carried
BE IT RESOLVED THAT three readings and final passage be given By-Law 2021-70, being a by-law to confirm the proceedings of Council at its meeting of August 12, 2021.