The Champlain Record

Regular Council Meeting

October 22, 2025

Who was there

Present (6): Motivated Absence, 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 (20 motions)

20 carried, 0 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 October 22, 2025, as presented.
Moved by Ginette, seconded by Gérard Miner
Carried
Be it resolved that the Consent application B-069-2025 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 severed Lot A and bring Lot A into zoning compliance. The Owner provides detailed information, such as lot coverage, height, and setbacks to properties lines for all structures, to ensure zoning compliance for retained Lot B; and Payment of the balance of any outstanding taxes, including penalties and interest, shall be paid to the Township of Champlain.
Moved by Ginette, seconded by Paul Burroughs
Carried
Duval Be it resolved that the Consent application B-070-2025 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.
Moved by Paul Burroughs, seconded by Paul Emile
Carried
Be it resolved that Finance Report No. FIN-2025-12, dated October 22, 2025, regarding the 2025 Annual Repayment Limit (ARL) submitted by the Treasurer be received and filed.
Moved by Michel Lalonde, seconded by Gérard Miner
Carried
Be it resolved that Public Works Report No. PWD-2025-04, dated October 22, 2025, regarding L’Orignal Wastewater Treatment Plant UV System replacement be received and filed; and B e it further resolved that Council approves the increase in approved budget for the replacement of the UV System from $440,000 to $535,000.
Moved by Ginette, seconded by Michel Lalonde
Carried
Be it resolved that Public Works Report No. PWD-2025-05, dated October 22, 2025, concerning the award of Tender No. PWT2025-06 for Grass Cutting and Trimming services for the years 2026 to 2028, be received and filed; and Be it further resolved that Council approves the award of Contract No. PWT2025-06 to Joey’s Lawn Care (16938469 Canada Inc.), in accordance with the terms and conditions outlined in the contract.
Moved by Paul Burroughs, seconded by André Roy
Carried
Be it resolved that the following staff reports be received and filed: 8.4.1 Financial Statements - September 30 2025 8.4.2 Accounts - September 2025 8.4.3 Fire - Monthly Report - September 2025 8.4.4 Parks and Recreation Monthly Report - September 2025 8.4.5 Public Works Monthly Report - September 2025 8.4.6 Building Monthly Report - September 2025 8.4.7 By-law Enforcement Monthly Report - September 2025 8.4.8 Communications & Community Development Monthly Report - September 2025 8.4.9 Library Monthly Report - September 2025
Moved by Paul Emile, seconded by André Roy
Carried
Be it resolved that the following items, as identified under the consent items category on the Regular Meeting agenda of October 22, 2025 be adopted: 9.1 Hawkesbury Industrial Investment Association HIIA 9.2 Report FIN-2025-11 - 2026-2030 User Fees
Moved by Ginette, seconded by Gérard Miner
Carried
Be it resolved that the following reports and minutes be received and filed: 10.1 Library Board - Minutes of September 17, 2025; and 10.2 Joint Recycling Committee - Minutes of June 23, 2025.
Moved by Paul Emile, seconded by Gérard Miner
Carried
Be it resolved that Council approve the minutes of the following meetings: • Regular meeting – September 25, 2025;and • Committee of the Whole meeting – October 9, 2025; as presented/amended.
Moved by Paul Emile, seconded by Ginette Clément
Carried
Be it resolved that By-Law 2025-63, being a by-law to authorize alternate voting methods for the 2026 Municipal Elections be passed.
Moved by Paul Emile, seconded by Ginette Clément
Carried
Be it resolved that By-Law 2025-64, being a by-law to authorize the renewal of the loan for the Highway 34 Reconstruction Project, be passed.
Moved by Paul Emile, seconded by Paul Burroughs
Carried
Be it resolved that By-Law 2025-65, being a by-law to authorize the renewal of the loan for the Lagoon Reconstruction Project and the Highway 34 Water and Sewer Works Project, be passed.
Moved by Paul Emile, seconded by Gérard Miner
Carried
Be it resolved that By-Law 2025-66, being a by-law to authorize the renewal of the loan for the King Street Reconstruction Project and the L'Orignal Standpipe Rehabilitation Project, be passed.
Moved by Ginette, seconded by André Roy
Carried
Be it resolved that By-Law 2025-68, being a by-law for the keeping of hens in residential areas within the Township of Champlain, be passed.
Moved by Paul Burroughs, seconded by André Roy
Carried
Be it resolved that By-Law 2025-69, being a By-law to amend By-law 2025-45, a by-law to authorize the levying of the amount paid for the substantial completion of construction of Sections 1, 2 and 3 of the Mill Creek Municipal Drain, in the Township of Champlain, which was constructed under emergency designation of the Minister of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs in accordance with Resolution 2016-280, and By-law 2022-18, be passed.
Moved by Paul Emile, seconded by Michel Lalonde
Carried
Whereas October 19 to 25, 2025 is Local Government Week in Ontario, an opportunity to reflect on the vital services delivered by municipal governments; and Whereas municipal governments play a vital role in helping to define the character, priorities, physical make up, and quality of life of communities across Ontario; Therefore be it resolved that I, Mayor, Normand Riopel, on behalf of the Township of Champlain, do hereby join with partners such as the Association of Municipal Managers, Clerks and Treasurers of Ontario (AMCTO) in acknowledging and celebrating the work of local municipalities by proclaiming October 19 to 25, 2025 as ‘Local Government Week’ in Champlain Township.
Moved by Ginette, seconded by Peter Barton
Carried
Be it resolved that r esolution number 14, from the City of Dryden, calling on the Government of Ontario, through the Ministry of Education, to incorporate mandatory water safety and Swim-to-Survive training into the elementary school curriculum for all Ontario students, be endorsed.
Moved by Paul Emile, seconded by Paul Burroughs
Carried
Be it resolved that By-Law 2025-70, being a by-law to confirm the proceedings of Council at its meeting of October 22,2025, be passed.
Moved by Ginette, seconded by Paul Emile Duval
Carried
Duval Be it resolved that this Regular Council Meeting be adjourned at 7:06 p.m.
Moved by Paul Burroughs, seconded by Paul Emile
Carried

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