Chapple public meetings in 2022
15 substantive meetings from 2022, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Special Council
The Special Council meeting includes an in-camera session regarding litigation involving New Gold ARB. Council will also consider Bylaw 1807 regarding a retainer agreement.
- In-camera discussion regarding New Gold ARB litigation
- Bylaw 1807 - Retainer Agreement
- Appointment of Acting Clerk
Regular Council
The Council is reviewing the 2023 User Fee Bylaw and discussing the 2023 intake for the Rural Economic Development Program. Other items include a soil engineering quote for the All-Season Rink Roof Project and updates to the Emergency Management Plan.
- Proposed 2023 User Fee Bylaw (Bylaw 1804)
- $17,500.00 soil engineering quote from TBT Engineering for Rink Roof Project
- Bylaw 1803 regarding CIBC Authorization to Borrow
- Application for $10,000.00 Ontario Trillium Foundation Resilient Communities Fund
- 2023 Rural Economic Development Program intake starting January 23, 2023
Regular Council
The Council will consider a franchise agreement with Enbridge Gas Inc. and review soil engineering for the Chapple All-Season Rink Roof Project. The meeting also includes reports on water treatment, emergency management, and financial statements.
- By-law 1802: Enbridge Gas Inc. Franchise Agreement
- Chapple All-Season Rink Roof Project: Soil Engineering
- Ontario Trillium Foundation: Resilient Communities Fund
- Review of 2022 Appointment Bylaw
- Financial statements and OMPF allocation notices
Regular Council
The Council is reviewing a draft Yard Maintenance Bylaw and discussing recreation project updates. The meeting also includes financial statements, policing billing, and various municipal reports.
- Draft Yard Maintenance Bylaw regarding property cleanliness and storage
- 2023 Annual O.P.P. Municipal Policing billing ($136,280.00 budget)
- Approval to purchase materials for outdoor rink boards
- Licence Fee Disbursement of $2,633.58
- By-law 1799 regarding electronic signatures for documents
Regular Council
The Council is reviewing a draft Yard Maintenance Bylaw to regulate property cleanliness and storage. The meeting also includes discussions on municipal taxation, recreation grants, and the 2022 election advance poll date.
- Draft Yard Maintenance Bylaw for public input
- By-law 1798 regarding the 2022 Election Advance Vote Date
- By-law 1797 regarding Joint Compliance Audit Committee Terms of Reference
- Approval of $7,806.41 progress payment for Off Lake Road Culvert Replacement
- Approval for Joel Meck to extend the north end of Bolen Road at his own expense
Regular Council
The Township of Chapple Council is reviewing July 2022 financial statements and various administrative reports. Key discussions include group benefits renewal, a heritage outdoor skating rink project, and updates to the Asset Management Plan.
- Purchase of a 2022 F-550 Chassis 4x4 Regular Cab for $98,772.00
- Approval of 2022 Asset Management Plan updates
- Approval of Bay City Contractors 2.5% maintenance holdback for Lake Culvert Project
- Review of July 2022 Water Treatment Plant and Wastewater reports
- Discussion of 2022 Group Benefits Renewal
Regular Council
The Township of Chapple Council meets July 12, 2022, to consider a bylaw authorizing an ICIP Green Stream transfer payment agreement, an MPAC tax incentive approval, and the 2022 update to its asset management plan for water and wastewater systems. Council will also receive reports including the fire chief's report, a public works purchase request, and water treatment plant reports, and will review correspondence on rail safety, public health, and a flood warning extension. The agenda includes a delegation on Canada Day celebrations and routine approval of minutes and financial statements.
- Bylaw 1796 - ICIP Green Stream - Transfer Payment Agreement
- MPAC - Tax Incentive Approval
- Asset Management Plan - 2022 Update (water and wastewater systems)
- Public Works purchase request 2022-F550
- Fire Chief Report #07-22
Special Council
The Township of Chapple Council is holding a special meeting on Tuesday, June 28, 2022 at 9:00 AM in Council Chambers. The only substantive agenda item is the awarding of tenders for NOHFC Recreation Projects, which appears both as an agenda item and under resolutions and by-laws. The remaining agenda entries are procedural: call to order, adoption of agenda, declaration of interest, and adjournment.
- Awarding of tenders for NOHFC Recreation Projects
- No dollar amounts, contract values, or project names are stated in the agenda
Regular Council
The Township of Chapple Council meets June 14, 2022, with a final budget session at 11:30 a.m. and a planning authority consent application at 9:00 a.m. Council will consider Bylaw 1794 setting 2022 tax rates, a FedNor contribution agreement (Bylaw 1795), and several reports including the fire chief's report and public works report. Delegations include Geoff Gillons of the Rainy River Future Development Corporation and correspondence from MP Shannon Stubbs on rural funding.
- Bylaw 1794 - 2022 Tax Rates
- Bylaw 1795 - FedNor Contribution Agreement (Project 851-514629)
- Consent Application 59C-2022-02 Nighswander (Planning Authority, 9:00 a.m.)
- Final 2022 budget discussion at 11:30 a.m.
- Delegation: Geoff Gillons/RRFDC at 10:00 a.m.
Regular Council
The Township of Chapple Council meets May 17, 2022, with a Planning Authority consent application at 9:00 a.m. and the regular meeting at 9:30 a.m. Council will review the 2022 draft budget at 11:30 a.m. and consider several bylaws, including a Next Generation 9-1-1 service agreement, an indemnification bylaw, a volunteer fire and emergency service policy, and a professional planning services agreement. Council will also receive reports on building permits, recreation facility drawings, fire department matters, and water treatment plant operations, and may go in-camera on personnel and litigation matters.
- Draft 2022 budget review scheduled for 11:30 a.m.
- Bylaw 1789 - Next Generation 9-1-1 Authority Service Agreement
- Bylaw 1790 - Indemnification Bylaw
- Bylaw 1791 - Chapple Volunteer Fire and Emergency Service policy
- Bylaw 1792 - Agreement for Professional Planning Services
Special Council
The Township of Chapple holds a special council meeting on May 4, 2022, with a delegation from Henry Van Ael/CBO on NOHFC recreation projects. Council will consider Bylaw 1788, an automatic aid fire protection agreement between Rainy River First Nations and the Townships of Chapple, Emo and LaVallee, and discuss the Chapple All Season Rink Roof Project. Part of the meeting is closed to the public to review applications for a Deputy Clerk Treasurer Internship position.
- Bylaw 1788 would authorize an Automatic Aid Agreement for fire protection between Rainy River First Nations and the Townships of Chapple, Emo and LaVallee, and repeal Bylaw 1784
- The agreement sets a standing fee of 12 hours at the current MTO hourly rate, listed as $509.89 for 2022 per piece of apparatus for the first hour
- The agreement would run 24 months from signing, with a review to begin no later than 18 months
- Delegation at 10:30 a.m. from Henry Van Ael/CBO on NOHFC Recreation Projects
- In-camera session on personal matters regarding applications for a Deputy Clerk Treasurer Internship position and shortlisting for interviews
Regular Council
The Township of Chapple Council meets April 5, 2022 with delegations on a reimbursement application, an audit report, and BDO Wealth Management. Council will consider several bylaws, including Bylaw 1784 and Bylaw 1785 for automatic aid agreements with Rainy River First Nations and other municipalities, and Bylaw 1786 appointing a Deputy Chief Building Official. Reports cover building permits, fire department policies and budget, water treatment, and accounts payable.
- Bylaw 1784 - Automatic Aid Agreement with Rainy River First Nations (Chapple, Emo, LaVallee, Alberton)
- Bylaw 1785 - Automatic Aid Agreement (Chapple, Emo, LaVallee, Alberton)
- Bylaw 1786 - Appointment of Deputy Chief Building Official
- Accounts payable: General cheques 19833-19865, EFT OCWA $14,888.66, payroll run 746 $17,075.96
- Delegations: Allen Jolicouer on reimbursement, Mike Canfield audit report, Jason Claydon of BDO Wealth Management
Regular Council
The Township of Chapple council meets March 8, 2022 to review its February minutes, financial statements, and departmental reports, and to consider several resolutions and bylaws. Agenda items include a preliminary engineering estimate for Hickey Bridge, two 2022 election bylaws, school board levies, and an amendment to the Chief Building Official's employment agreement. Several report sections (DSSAB, Heritage, Public Library Board, Health and Safety, Drainage) list no attached documents in the agenda.
- Preliminary engineering design estimate for Hickey Bridge by K.Smart & Associates Limited
- Bylaw 1781 on use of municipal resources during an election and Bylaw 1782 delegating council authority for lame duck 2022
- Bylaw 1783 amending the CBO employment agreement
- 2022 Q1 school board education levy calculations
- Fire Chief report including By-law 1706 to regulate open air burning and a forcible entry training exemption request
Regular Council
The Township of Chapple council meets February 8, 2022 with delegations from the Chapple Fire and Emergency Service and the Ontario Clean Water Agency. OCWA recommends council proceed with EXP Services Inc. and Mel's Well Drilling for Barwick drinking water well study deliverables at a total project cost of $130,910.09, funded up to $150,000 through the Municipal Modernization Program. Council will also consider Bylaw 1779 (Northern Ontario Resource Development Support) and Bylaw 1780 (BDO agreement for oversight of investable assets), plus routine financial statements and reports.
- OCWA recommends EXP Services Inc. and Mel's Well Drilling for Barwick well study deliverables 1-3 at $130,910.09, against up to $150,000 in Municipal Modernization Program funding
- Bylaw 1779 - Northern Ontario Resource Development Support agreement
- Bylaw 1780 - BDO agreement for oversight of investable assets
- Fire department report includes radio system upgrade quotes 24561 and 24567 (RRDMAA Patullo Tower and MOTOTRBO radios)
- Delegations: Chapple Fire and Emergency Service at 10:00 a.m. and Ontario Clean Water Agency at 11:00 a.m.
Regular Council
The Township of Chapple Council meets January 18, 2022 to consider routine financial and administrative business. Items include three bylaws authorizing legal agreements with the Northern Ontario Heritage Fund Corporation (NOHFC) for projects #7500030, #7500031, and #7500032, plus a bylaw for the 2022 interim property tax levy. Council will also review the December 2021 meeting minutes, monthly accounts and financial statements, and several levy notices from other agencies.
- Bylaw #1773 — NOHFC Project #7500030 legal agreement
- Bylaw #1774 — NOHFC Project #7500031 legal agreement
- Bylaw #1775 — NOHFC Project #7500032 legal agreement
- Bylaw #1776 — 2022 Interim Property Tax Levy
- Bylaw #1777 — New Gold Consent to Assign