Chapple public meetings in 2023
18 substantive meetings from 2023, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Special Council
The Special Council meeting includes decisions on awarding tenders for a new outdoor skating rink structure in Barwick and services for an asset management plan. Council will also review the revised 2023 Statement of Council Remuneration and Expenses and a fund transfer for an accessibility washroom facility.
- Awarding Tender #2024-01: Construction of a foundation and roof structure for an outdoor skating rink in Barwick
- Awarding RFP #2024-01: Services for development and maintenance of an Asset Management Plan
- 2023 Statement of Council Remuneration and Expenses (revised)
- Transfer of funds from reserves for the Construction of Accessibility Washroom Facility
- In-camera session regarding labour relations and personal matters
Regular Council
The Council is reviewing the 2024 User Fees Schedule and processing year-end financial statements. The meeting also addresses the repayment of a $16,000 seniors grant due to a failed shuttle project.
- Review of Bylaw 1826 - 2024 User Fees Schedule A
- Repayment of $16,000 Seniors Community Grant for the Chapple Seniors 'Shuttle' Project
- Authorization for payment of all outstanding invoices to December 31, 2023
- Application for Community Emergency Preparedness Grant (CEPG) for radio equipment
- Bylaw 1825 regarding CIBC Authorization to Borrow
Regular Council
The Council will discuss updates to the 2024 user fee bylaw and review new investment policies for the Chapple Community Development Fund and general municipal goals. Other items include a proposed change to the staff clothing allowance and updates to the Emergency Management Plan.
- Review of 2024 User Fee Bylaw 1826
- Proposed changes to staff clothing allowance policy HR-30
- Review of 2024 Appointment Bylaw 1825
- Approval of updates to the Emergency Management Plan
- Draft Bylaw 1823 and 1824 regarding municipal investment policies
Special Council
This special meeting is scheduled for October 18, 2023, at 9:00 AM. The agenda consists of procedural items and an in-camera session regarding personal matters, labour relations, or litigation.
- In-camera session regarding employee matters or litigation
Regular Council
The Council is reviewing financial statements and discussing water treatment plant operations following recent leaks. The meeting includes discussions on 2024 salaries and the appointment of an interim CAO/Clerk-Treasurer.
- OPP 2024 Annual Billing Statement ($129,030)
- Resolution to appoint an Interim CAO/Clerk-Treasurer
- Discussion of water well depletion and potential new water sources
- Resolution to write off penalty 59-24-030-001-02605-0000
- Discussion of 2024 salaries in-camera
Special Council
The Special Council meeting includes a consultation with FOTENN regarding the Official Plan and Zoning Bylaw. Council will hold a discussion on these planning documents.
- First consultation with FOTENN for Official Plan & Zoning Bylaw
- Discussion regarding Official Plan and Zoning Bylaw
Special Council
The Special Council meeting includes a discussion regarding water treatment plant operations. Todd Lampron from the Ontario Clean Water Agency is scheduled to provide a delegation.
- Discussion on Water Treatment Plant Operations
- Delegation by Todd Lampron, North West Region Team Leader, Ontario Clean Water Agency
- Resolution for the appointment of an Acting Clerk
Regular Council
The Council will review updates to the Municipal Asset Management Plan and Bylaw 1821 regarding procedural amendments. Discussions include roof repairs for the Chapple Sports Field Canteen and the Chapple Rink, as well as Northern Ontario Resource Development Support Fund allocations.
- Bylaw 1821: Amendment to Procedure Bylaw
- Resolution for roof repairs at Chapple Sports Field Canteen
- Resolution for Chapple Rink roof tender
- NORDS Funding Allocation for Years 4/5
- Updates to Municipal Asset Management Plan
Regular Council
The Council will review the August 2023 financial statements for general and recreation accounts. The meeting also includes a Planning Authority discussion regarding a consent application to create a new rural lot for John Ross Anderson.
- Consent Application 59C-2023-01: Request by John Ross Anderson to create one new rural lot
- Public Art Project: Discussion regarding ongoing project
- Financial Statements: Review of August 2023 General and Recreation accounts
- Water Treatment Plant: Review of June 2023 operations and work orders
- New Horizons for Seniors Program: Discussion of grant funding details
Regular Council
The Council will consider several new bylaws regarding water usage, MPAC data sharing, and procurement policy updates. Additionally, the meeting includes a resolution to award a tender for a rink roof structure and foundation.
- Bylaw 1818 - Water Usage Bylaw
- Bylaw 1819 - MPAC Data Sharing Services Agreement
- Bylaw 1820 - Amendment to Procurement Policy
- Tender award for Construction of Rink Roof Structure and Foundation #2023-04
- Resolution regarding Fire Department Training Officer stipend
Special Council
The Special Council meeting includes a resolution regarding the Chapple Recreation Committee. The item concerns an amendment to a Canada Day proclamation for a community festival of municipal significance.
- Resolution regarding Chapple Recreation Committee amendment to Canada Day Proclamation
Regular Council
The Township of Chapple Council will consider Bylaw 1817 regarding 2023 tax rates and the final 2023 budget. Additionally, a representative from OCWA will discuss a draft Water Usage Bylaw.
- Bylaw 1817 - 2023 Tax Rates
- 2023 Budget reconciliation
- Water Usage Bylaw draft discussion
- Updates to Official Plan & Zoning Bylaw
- Transfer from Roads Reserve
Special Council
The Special Council meeting includes discussions on the proposed 2023 budget, which features a 10% levy increase. Council will also consider amendments to the Flag & Proclamation Policy and several resolutions.
- Proposed 2023 Budget with a 10% levy increase
- Proposed amendments to Flag & Proclamation Policy (Draft Bylaw 1816)
- Resolution for the purchase of an F550 Truck
- Resolutions for Canada Day, Seniors Month, and Pride Month
- In-camera discussions regarding hiring for summer students and a Deputy Clerk-Treasurer
Regular Council
The Council is reviewing the 2023 proposed budget, including residential levy increases and capital analysis. Key items include the approval of a steel roof structure for the Chapple Rink and the awarding of a bridge replacement tender.
- Bylaw 1815: Garden Suite Agreement for Dobie E ½ S ½ Lot 10 Con 1
- Chapple Rink Roof Project: $191,864.00 purchase of steel roof structure from Olympia Steel
- Hickey Bridge Replacement: $412,581.00 tender awarded to Bay City Contractors
- Donation: $1,500.00 to Rainy River Valley Agricultural Society Mardi Gras event
- 2023 Proposed Budget: Review of residential impact and levy increases
Regular Council
The Council will review the 2022 draft financial statements and the BDO 2022 Audit Report. The meeting includes discussions on the Chapple Rink roof project and the awarding of a tender for the Hickey Bridge project.
- Review of 2022 Draft Financial Statements
- BDO 2022 Audit Report presentation
- Resolution for Chapple Rink roof steel structure purchase
- Resolution for Chapple Rink roof construction tender
- Resolution for awarding the Hickey Bridge Project tender
Regular Council
The Council will review the Rainy River Future Development Corporation annual report and discuss the Chapple Rink Roof Project. Other items include a request for a safety light on Korpi Road/Hwy 71 and various municipal bylaws.
- Decision to proceed with RFP for Chapple Rink Roof Project materials and construction
- Bylaw 1813: Shenston Landfill Use Agreement for Rainy River District Regional Abattoir
- Bylaw 1814: Water Usage Bylaw
- Resolution for safety light installation on Korpi Road/Hwy 71
- Resolution for purchase of T76 T4 Bobcat Compact Track Loader and attachments
Regular Council
The Council will hear a delegation regarding drainage concerns on R. Wilson Road. The meeting also includes discussions on the Hickey Bridge replacement budget and several municipal bylaws.
- Delegation from Stefan Szeder regarding R. Wilson Road drainage
- Pre-budget discussion for Hickey Bridge replacement
- Bylaw 1802: Enbridge Gas Franchise Agreement
- Bylaw 1810: BDO Agreement for oversight of investable assets
- Bylaw 1812: Site Plan Control Bylaw 2023 amendment
Regular Council
The Council passed Bylaw 1804 to implement updated fee schedules for landfill, recreation, transportation, and utilities. They also accepted a 2023 municipal insurance proposal from Westland Insurance and passed a resolution opposing Bill 23.
- Bylaw 1804: updated landfill, recreation, transportation, and utility fees
- Acceptance of 2023 municipal insurance proposal from Westland Insurance
- Resolution opposing Bill 23 - More Homes Built Faster Act
- Approval of 2022 4th Quarter Education Levies totaling $114,961.02
- Appointment of Ty Stafford to Chapple Fire and Emergency Service