Regular Council Meeting

BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council approve the agenda of the regular meeting of February 20, 2024, as amended.

BE IT RESOLVED THAT the on-going planning project list, as presented by the Senior Planner on February 20, 2024, be received and filed.

Duval BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Planning and Development Report, File No. Z-09-2023, dated February 6, 2024, regarding a proposed zoning amendment on lands municipally known as 2232 Ste Anne Road, now in the Township of Champlain be received; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED THAT Planning By-law 2024-11 be brought forward for the first and second reading.

BE IT RESOLVED THAT two readings be granted By-law 2024-11 being a by-law to amend the Zoning By-law 2000-75 for Laviolette (File Z-09-2023).

BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Annual Reporting letter for the Year May 1, 2022 to April 30, 2023, as presented by the Integrity Commissioner, be received and filed.

BE IT RESOLVED THAT the accounts paid and as presented by the Treasurer on February 20, 2024, be received and filed.

BE IT RESOLVED THAT Finance Report No. FIN-2024-03, dated February 20, 2024, regarding the Expenses Excluded from the 2024 Budget be received and that Council approves the report in accordance with Ontario Regulation 284/09.

BE IT RESOLVED THAT the monthly Fire Department report for January 2024, 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 2024, as submitted by the Director of Parks & Recreation, be received and filed.

BE IT RESOLVED THAT the monthly Building Department report for January 2024, as submitted by the Chief Building Official, be received and filed.

BE IT RESOLVED THAT the monthly By-Law Enforcement Department report for January 2024, as submitted by the By-Law Enforcement Officer, be received and filed.

BE IT RESOLVED THAT the monthly Communications and Community Development report for January 2024, as submitted by the Communications Specialist, be received and filed.

BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council approve the Special Events Review Team recommendation to waive the garage sale permit requirements for Champlain Township residents on June 1 and June 2, 2024, as part of the Trash and Treasure Community Event.

BE IT RESOLVED THAT the report for the month of January 2024, as submitted by the Drainage Superintendent be received and filed.

BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council approves that the Drainage Superintendent prepares an update to the drainage assessment, under Section 65(2) of the Drainage Act, on the severed parcels on Plan M100 PT LT 73; (Main Roll No. 020900700107500), in order to carry out future maintenance of the Mill Creek Municipal Drain, as per By-law 2022-18, which the owners have mutually accepted and signed the apportionment of share for the said properties.

BE IT RESOLVED THAT the 2023 Annual Water Reports of the Vankleek Hill, L’Orignal, and Laurentian Park Drinking Water Systems for the reporting period of January 1st to December 31st, 2023, as submitted by the Ontario Clean Water Agency (OCWA); and the 2023 Town of Hawkesbury Annual Drinking Water Report, for the reporting period of January 1st to December 31st, 2023, as submitted by the Town of Hawkesbury, be received and filed. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED THAT staff be directed to respond to the recommendations in the reports.

BE IT RESOLVED THAT (i) the Champlain Township Public Library Report for January 2024; and (ii) the minutes of the Champlain Township Public Library Board meeting of January 17, 2024; as submitted by the Chairperson and the Head Librarian, be received and filed.

BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Committee Member Report of the Prescott Russell Recreational Trail Committee meeting of January 17, 2024, be received and filed.

BE IT RESOLVED THAT three readings and final passage be granted By-Law 2024-10, being a by-law to adopt the 2024 Budgetary Estimates.

BE IT RESOLVED THAT three readings and final passage be granted to By-Law 2024-13, being a by-law to authorize the levying of the amount paid for the emergency repairs completed on 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 IT RESOLVED THAT the County of Renfrew's resolution dated January 31, 2024, regarding the affordability of water and wastewater systems in rural and small urban municipalities , be endorsed.

BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Municipality of Calvin's resolution no. 2024-31 dated January 30, 2024, regarding the Provincial and National Fire Fighting Strategy , be endorsed.

BE IT RESOLVED THAT the open letter to federal, provincial and municipal representatives dated February 5, 2024, regarding the approval by the by the Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission (CNSC) for the construction of a "Near Surface Disposal Facility" (radioactive waste mound) one kilometer from the Ottawa River , be endorsed.

BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council go in-camera for the purpose of discussing a proposed acquisition of land, as provided under sections 239.(2)(c) of the Municipal Act, 2001, and for the purpose of discussing personal matters about identifiable individuals and information supplied in confidence as provided under sections 239(2)(b) and (i) of the Municipal Act, 2001.

BE IT RESOLVED THAT three readings and final passage be given By-Law 2024-14, being a by-law to confirm the proceedings of Council at its meeting of February 20, 2024.

BE IT RESOLVED THAT this Regular Council Meeting be adjourned at 8:22 p.m.