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 (23 motions)
23 carried, 0 recorded otherwise. Every motion below is printed as the minutes print it.
Clément Be it resolved that the on-going planning project list, as presented by the Planner on June 25, 2026, be received and filed.
Moved by Peter Barton, seconded by Ginette
Carried
Be it resolved that the Planning Department report, File No. Z-02-2026, dated June 25, 2026, regarding zoning by-law amendment for the property municipally known as 1288 County Road 17, legally known as PLAN M101 BLK PT A PT LOT 1; INCL RP46R100 PART 3, in the Township of Champlain with the Tax Roll Number: 020900700200100, be received; and Be it further resolved that a Final Report and By-law be brought forward at the next Regular Council Meeting.
Moved by Ginette, seconded by Paul Burroughs
Carried
Duval Be it resolved that the Planning Department Report 050-S-20-001 be received. Be it further resolved that Council authorize Administration to enter into a Subdivision Agreement with Habitations Robert Inc. for Phase 2, allowing for the development of 29 residential lots along the extension of Farmers Avenue and Milner Street; and Be it further resolved that By-law 2026-39 authorizing the Execution of a Subdivision Agreement be brought forward for adoption; and Be it further resolved that a Reserve be created for future improvements to Farmers Avenue, and that the contribution of $25,000 received from 9202-1757 Quebec Inc. be added to the Farmers Avenue Reserve.
Moved by Peter Barton, seconded by Paul Emile
Carried
Be it resolved that By-law 2026-39 being a by-law to authorize the entering into an agreement with 9202-1757 Québec Inc. for the execution of a Subdivision Agreement regarding Habitations Robert Subdivision - Phase 2, be passed.
Moved by Peter Barton, seconded by André Roy
Carried
Duval Be it resolved that By-law 2026-40 b eing a By-law to designate certain lands as public highway (Milner Street and Farmers Avenue), be passed.
Moved by Peter Barton, seconded by Paul Emile
Carried
Be it resolved that Administration Report ADM-2026-08 regarding the Summary of Successful Grant Applications be received and filed.
Moved by Ginette, seconded by Paul Emile Duval
Carried
Be it resolved tha t the Communication and Community Development Report No. CCD-2026-04, dated June 25, 2026, regarding the temporary road closure requests for the various events, be received and filed.
Moved by Paul Emile, seconded by Ginette Clément
Carried
Clément Be it resolved that Council approves the temporary and partial road closure requested by La Baie Run that will take place on July 18, 2026, from 6:30 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. as follows: along Front Road West, from Civic 772 to the intersection of King Street and Bay Road; and along Bay Road from the intersection of King Street to Blue Corner Road.
Moved by Paul Burroughs, seconded by Ginette
Carried
Be it resolved that Council approves the temporary road closure of Main Street, Vankleek Hill (from Derby Avenue to 92 Main Street West) as requested by the Vankleek Hill Agricultural Society for the Vankleek Hill Fair Parade that will take place on August 13, 2026, from 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.
Moved by Paul Emile, seconded by Peter Barton
Carried
Duval Be it resolved that Council approves the road closure requested by Excellent Events for the Festival of Flavours that will take place on September 6, 2026, from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Main Street East, Vankleek Hill, from Kirk Lane to Bertha Street, with additional intersection closures at Home Avenue, Union Street and Derby Avenue.
Moved by Peter Barton, seconded by Paul Emile
Carried
Duval Be it further resolved that Council approves the temporary road closure of Main Street East (from Hwy 34 to West of Bertha Street) requested for the Champlain Christmas Parade that will take place on November 27, 2026, from 6:30 p.m. to 9 p.m.
Moved by Peter Barton, seconded by Paul Emile
Carried
Be it resolved that Public Works Report No. RPTPWD-2026-07, dated June 25, 2026, regarding the Request for Combined Sewage connection for 48 Derby Street, Vankleek Hill be received and filed; and Be it further resolved that Council approve the combined sewage connection for 48 Derby Street, Vankleek Hill (Roll# 0209.010.001.17400), and that the annual storm water discharge to sanitary sewer connection charge apply as per the Township's current User Fee By-law; and Be it further resolved that the Chief Building Official (CBO) conduct a pre-inspection and prepare a report detailing the connection, and that the property owner obtain the required building permit for the connection as determined by the CBO.
Moved by Paul Emile, seconded by Peter Barton
Carried
Be it resolved that the following staff reports be received and filed: 8.4.1 Accounts - May 2026 8.4.2 Fire - Monthly Report - May 2026 8.4.3 Parks and Recreation Monthly Report - May 2026 8.4.4 Public Works Monthly Report - May 2026 8.4.5 Building Monthly Report - May 2026 8.4.6 By-law Enforcement Monthly Report - May 2026 8.4.7 Communications & Community Development Monthly Report - May 2026 8.4.8 Library Monthly Report - May 2026
Moved by Michel Lalonde, seconded by Gérard Miner
Carried
Duval Be it resolved that the Minutes of the May 20, 2026, meeting of the Library Board be received and filed.
Moved by Peter Barton, seconded by Paul Emile
Carried
Be it resolved that Council approve the minutes of the following meetings: • Public meeting – May 28, 2026; and • Regular meeting – May 28, 2026; as presented.
Moved by Ginette, seconded by Gérard Miner
Carried
Be it resolved that By‑Law 2026‑38, being a by-law to amend By‑Law 2015‑44 to establish guidelines for the design of Site Plans and Subdivisions within the Township of Champlain, be passed.
Moved by Paul Emile, seconded by Michel Lalonde
Carried
Be it resolved that the correspondence from the Township of Puslinch dated May 25, 2026, regarding support for the Western Ontario Wardens’ Caucus resolution on Finlay’s Law and Emergency Room Reform, including concerns related to increasing emergency room wait times, staffing shortages, and patient safety, and calling on the Province of Ontario to take immediate action to reduce ER wait times, enhance triage protocols, increase funding and staffing resources, and introduce Finlay’s Law to improve timely access to emergency care, particularly for children, be endorsed.
Moved by Peter Barton, seconded by Gérard Miner
Carried
Be it resolved that the correspondence from the County of Prince Edward dated May 29, 2026, regarding the need for sustainable funding for Public Health Units, including concerns related to increasing service demands, insufficient funding increases, and the growing financial burden on municipalities, and calling on the Provincial Government to provide enhanced and predictable funding, be endorsed.
Moved by Ginette, seconded by Paul Burroughs
Carried
Be it resolved that the correspondence from the Township of North Dumfries dated June 1, 2026, regarding a request to extend the deadline for Notices of Intention to Designate listed heritage properties under the Ontario Heritage Act , including concerns related to municipal capacity, resource constraints, and the risk to cultural heritage resources if timelines are not met, and requesting that the Province of Ontario extend the current January 1, 2027 deadline to January 1, 2030 or another reasonable timeframe, be endorsed.
Moved by Paul Emile, seconded by Paul Burroughs
Carried
Be it resolved that By-Law 2026-41, being a By-law to establish a Personnel Policy for Employees other than Regular Full-Time for the Corporation of the Township of Champlain, be passed.
Moved by Michel Lalonde, seconded by Gérard Miner
Carried
Duval Be it resolved that By-Law 2026-42, being a by-law to appoint a Fire Chief for the Corporation of the Township of Champlain, be passed.
Moved by Peter Barton, seconded by Paul Emile
Carried
Be it resolved that By-Law 2026-43, being a by-law to confirm the proceedings of Council at its meeting of June 25, 2026, be passed.
Moved by Paul Emile, seconded by Michel Lalonde
Carried
Be it resolved that this Regular Council Meeting be adjourned at 7:42 p.m.