Regular Council Meeting

Be it resolved that Council approve the agenda of the regular meeting of January 29, 2026, as presented.

Be it resolved that the Planning Department report, File No. Z-06-2025, dated January 29, 2026, regarding zoning by-law amendment for the property municipally known as 1451 Pleasant Corner Road, legally known as CON 3 PT LOT 14, in the Geographic Township of West Hawkesbury now in the Township of Champlain with the Tax Roll Number: 0209.006.003.05700, be received; and Be it further resolved that Planning By-laws 2026-04 be brought forward for adoption.

Clément Be it resolved that the Planning Department report, File No. Z-07-2025, dated January 29, 2026, regarding zoning by-law amendment for the property municipally known as 126 Mill Street, legally known as PLAN 35 PT LOT 9, in the Geographic Township of Vankleek Hill now in the Township of Champlain with the Tax Roll Number: 0209.020.001.06400, be received; and Be it further resolved that a Final Report and By-law be brought forward at the next Regular Council Meeting.

that Public Works Report No. PWD-2026-01, dated January 29, 2026, regarding the sidewalk extension on the west side of Highway 34 connecting link between civic number 5814 (VCI) and civic number 5630 (Foodland), be

Be it resolved that Public Works Report No. PWD-2026-02, dated January 29, 2026, regarding the VCI Easement Agreement with the Upper Canada District School Board, be received and filed; and Be it further resolved that Council approves the signing of the Easement Agreement with the Upper Canada District School Board with respect to the 10m wide part of Vankleek Hill Collegiate Institute land fronting Highway 34 and the payment of all costs associated with the establishment of the Easement be Champlain’s responsibility; and Be it further resolved that By-Law 2026-05 be brought forward for adoption.

that Public Works Report No. PWD-2026-03, dated January 29, 2026, regarding the installation of a traffic light at the intersection of Provincial Highway 34 and Perreault Street be

Clément B e it resolved that Public Works Report No. PWD-2026-04, dated January 29, 2026, regarding the Stop Signs Additions in La Seigneurie Subdivision, be received and filed; and B e it further resolved th at Council approves the recommendation to add a 3-way stop sign at the intersection of Soulanges Street and Lemoyne Street in L’Orignal and that By-Law 2026-06 be brought forward for adoption.

Be it resolved that the following staff reports be received and filed: 8.4.1 Accounts - December 31, 2025 8.4.2 Fire - Monthly Report - November and December 2025 8.4.3 Parks and Recreation Monthly Report - November and December 2025 8.4.4 Public Works Monthly Report - November and December 2025 8.4.5 Building Monthly Report - November and December 2025 8.4.6 CBO Comparative Data Report 2024-2025 8.4.7 By-law Enforcement Monthly Report - November and December 2025 8.4.8 Communications & Community Development Monthly Report - November and December 2025 8.4.9 Library Monthly Report - November and December 2025 8.4.10 Head Librarian's Annual Report 2025 8.4.11 OCWA Quarterly Report Q4-2025

Be it resolved that the Minutes of the November 19, 2025, meeting of the Library Board be received and filed.

Be it resolved that By-Law 2026-01, being a by-law to provide for the interim tax levy on all property classes and to provide for the payment of taxes, be passed.

Clément Be it resolved that By-Law 2026-06, being a by-law to authorize the erection of stop signs on Lemoyne Street (La Seigneurie Subdivision), be passed.

Be it resolved that the resolution number R-48-25, from the Hawkesbury OPP Detachment Board, regarding delays in the approval of grant applications and the disbursement of funds by the Ministry, and their request that the Ministry expedite the review and approval of submitted applications and ensure timely distribution of funds to successful applicants, so that detachments can implement their proposed initiatives for the benefit of their communities, be endorsed.

Whereas the Canada Post Library Book Rate allows libraries to mail books and other materials at a reduced cost, supporting equitable access to library services; and Whereas Bill C-15 proposes to repeal the legislative requirement for this rate, creating uncertainty about future costs; and Whereas increased mailing costs would affect library services, particularly for rural, remote, and mobility-limited residents. Now therefore be it resolved that Council supports the continuation of the Canada Post Library Book Rate and urges the federal government to maintain this important program; and Be it further resolved that a copy of this resolution be sent to: The Honourable Joël Lightbound, Minister of Government Transformation, Public Works and Procurement The Honourable Stan Cho, Minister of Tourism Culture and Gaming Federal Member of Parliament Giovanna C. Mingarelli, MP for Prescott—Russell—Cumberland Provincial Member of Provincial Parliament Stéphane Sarrazin, MPP for Glengarry—Prescott—Russell Federation of Canadian Municipalities (FCM) Association of Municipal Clerks and Treasurers of Ontario (AMCTO) Association of Municipalities of Ontario (AMO); for their consideration and endorsement.

Whereas the Council of the City of Clarence-Rockland adopted Resolution 2025-16 at its Regular Meeting of December 10, 2025, formally supporting the concept of administering OPP services at the upper-tier (County) level to ensure equitable cost-sharing for all residents and improved operational efficiency across the region; and Whereas Council for the City of Clarence-Request requests that the United Counties of Prescott and Russell study and consider the implementation of a county-level OPP service delivery and governance model—including analysis of billing implications, required approvals under the Community Safety and Policing Act, consolidation of detachment boards where feasible, and county-wide planning of policing infrastructure; Be it resolved that the Council of the Township of Champlain does not support administering OPP services at the upper-tier (County) level, nor the City of Clarence-Rockland’s request to the Council of the United Counties of Prescott and Russell to study and consider the implementation of a county-level OPP service delivery and governance model—including analysis of billing implications, required approvals under the Community Safety and Policing Act, consolidation of detachment boards where feasible, and county-wide planning of policing infrastructure; Be it further resolved that this resolution be forwarded to the Council of the United Counties of Prescott and Russell, all local municipalities within the UCPR, and the Ministry of the Solicitor

Be it resolved that the correspondence from the Town of Cobourg dated December 24, 2025, regarding support for the C40 Centre for City Climate Policy and Economy regarding Elbows Up for Climate Change Action letter, be endorsed.

Clément Be it resolved that Council go in-camera for the purpose of discussing personal matters about an identifiable individual; employee negotiations; as well as litigation, as provided under sections 239.(2)(b), (d) and (e) of the Municipal Act, 2001.

Be it resolved that By-Law 2026-07, being a by-law to establish the remuneration of non-unionized members of the Fire Department of the Corporation of the Township of Champlain, be passed.

Be it resolved that By-Law 2026-08, being a by-law to confirm the proceedings of Council at its meeting of January 29, 2026, be passed.

Be it resolved that this Regular Council Meeting be adjourned at 9:08 p.m.