Casselman public meetings in 2021

Regular Meeting

The Municipality of Casselman is holding its regular meeting on December 14, 2021, with a full agenda of reports and by-laws. Council will consider adopting the 2022 budget, several zoning amendments, a rental agreement with the local food bank, and appointments. The meeting also includes routine items like minutes adoption, correspondence, and a closed session for confidential matters.

• Adoption of 2022 budget (by-law 2021-XXX)
• Zoning changes at 821 and 825 Principale (R1 to R3-31 and R3-32)
• Rental agreement with C.C.C. Food Bank at P.E.L. Center
• Appointment of Martin Guindon as Enforcement Officer
• Amendment proposals to fence by-law 2020-068 and other by-laws

Council adopted the 2022 budget by-law and approved zoning changes for 821 and 825 Principale, repealing earlier approvals and re-approving the R1 to R3-31/R3-32 designations. It also approved several administrative reports, including asset management, equipment purchases, and scope changes for water and road projects. Two items were defeated: a request for 4 units with water/sewer at 619-621 St-Isidore, and a proposal to prohibit parking on Brebeuf Street. Council also directed a $5,000 salary increase for the Chief Building Official position.

• Adopted 2022 budget by-law 2021-106
• Approved zoning changes for 821 and 825 Principale (by-laws 2021-102, 2021-103)
• Defeated 4-unit water/sewer approval for 619-621 St-Isidore
• Defeated parking prohibition on Brebeuf Street (Laurier to Dollard)
• Approved $15,822.66 scope change for watermain loop south of Hwy 417
• Approved $75,000 purchase of tandem truck and snowblower
• Approved $7,736 scope change for Laurier Street project
• Directed $5,000 salary increase for Chief Building Official

Special Meeting

This special meeting of Casselman Council is primarily focused on filling the vacant mayor position. Council will receive a report on options for the vacancy and consider a by-law to appoint a new mayor. The agenda also includes scheduling of meetings and a by-law to confirm council procedures for this special meeting.

• Report GR-036-2021 on options for filling the vacant mayor position
• By-law 2021-XXX to appoint a person to the office of Mayor
• By-law 2021-XXX to confirm council procedures for the December 2, 2021 special meeting
• Scheduling of future meetings

Council voted 4-0 to fill the vacant mayor position by appointing a consenting person under the Municipal Act, then officially appointed Daniel Lafleur as mayor for the rest of the term. Council adopted By-Law 2021-100 to formalize the appointment, and By-Law 2021-101 to confirm the meeting's procedures. The meeting opened at 10:33 a.m. and adjourned at 10:47 a.m.

• Approved resolution 2021-516 (4-0): chose to fill the vacant mayor position by appointing a consenting person under Municipal Act article 263(1)(a)
• Approved resolution 2021-517: officially appointed Daniel Lafleur as Mayor of Casselman for the remainder of the term
• Adopted By-Law 2021-100 in all three readings: appointing Daniel Lafleur to the office of Mayor
• Adopted By-Law 2021-101 in all three readings: confirming Council procedures at the December 2, 2021 special meeting
• Approved resolution 2021-514: opened the meeting at 10:33 a.m.
• Approved resolution 2021-515: adopted the agenda without modifications
• Approved resolution 2021-520: adjourned the meeting at 10:47 a.m.

Special Meeting

This is a special meeting of the Municipality of Casselman council, scheduled for November 29, 2021, from 5:00 to 8:00 p.m. The agenda is largely procedural: it includes opening formalities, a closed session under solicitor-client privilege, and adoption of a by-law (2021-099) to confirm council procedures for this meeting. No substantive decisions or discussions are listed on the public agenda.

• Closed session under Municipal Act, Art. 239(2)(f) for solicitor-client privilege
• By-law 2021-099 to confirm council procedures at the November 29, 2021 special meeting

Council declared the office of mayor officially vacant, following a letter from the Ministry of Municipal Affairs and a resignation letter from Mr. Lafleur. The declaration was made after a closed session. Council also adopted a by-law to confirm the procedures of this special meeting.

• Declared the office of mayor officially vacant (Resolution 2021-511).
• Adopted By-Law 2021-099 to confirm council procedures for the special meeting (Resolution 2021-512).
• Opened the meeting at 5:00 p.m. (Resolution 2021-508).
• Adopted the agenda without modifications (Resolution 2021-509).
• Held a closed session to discuss solicitor-client privileged communications (Resolution 2021-510).
• Adjourned the meeting at 5:25 p.m. (Resolution 2021-513).

Regular Meeting

The Municipality of Casselman is holding its regular meeting on November 23, 2021, where council will consider the 2022 budget draft, a generator analysis for the J.R. Brisson Complex, and several other reports and by-laws. The agenda includes routine items such as adoption of minutes, delegations, and public question period.

• FIN-001-2021: 2022 budget draft
• RL-024-2021: Analysis for generator at the J.R. Brisson Complex (update)
• RL-025-2021: Lease agreement with the food bank
• RL-026-2021: Request for free hall for Canada Guides
• EN-030-2021: Berme Casselman Development Phase 1

Council approved asphalt repairs near Laplante GMC and the Esso station on Racine Road at a cost of $17,805. It also approved the purchase of a generator for the J.R. Brisson Complex from Blais for 2022, and provided the PELC hall free of charge to the Guides du Canada Casselman unit on Tuesdays until May 31, 2022. A rental agreement with the food bank was deferred to a future meeting. Council also adopted two by-laws appointing banking signatories and a Chief Building Official and inspectors.

• Approved asphalt repairs on Racine Road near Laplante GMC and Esso station for $17,805.
• Approved purchase of a generator for the J.R. Brisson Complex from Blais for 2022.
• Deferred rental agreement with the food bank to a future meeting.
• Approved free use of the PELC hall for Guides du Canada Casselman unit on Tuesdays until May 31, 2022.
• Adopted By-Law 2021-096 appointing banking signatories.
• Adopted By-Law 2021-097 appointing a Chief Building Official and inspectors.
• Adopted minutes of November 9 and budget meetings of November 3, 4, and 10, 2021.
• Adopted By-Law 2021-098 confirming council procedures for this meeting.

Public Planning Meeting

The Planning Committee is reviewing a proposed amendment to the zoning by-law. The proposal would change the designation of 821 and 825 Principale from first density residential (R1) to medium density residential (R3) to allow for apartment buildings.

• Zoning amendment for 821 and 825 Principale from R1 to R3 to allow apartment buildings
• Public comment from Ghisline Bourque regarding 827 Principale

Council opened and adjourned a public meeting under Section 34 of the Planning Act to hear a proposed zoning by-law amendment for 821 and 825 Principale, from R1 to R3 to allow apartment buildings. One resident, Ghisline Bourque, commented on the request. No decision was made; the meeting was procedural only.

• Opened the public meeting at 6:01 p.m. (Resolution CP 2021-009, carried).
• Adjourned the public meeting at 6:19 p.m. (Resolution CP 2021-010, carried).
• Councillor Laplante declared an interest in item 3.1.1 and left during its discussion.
• Heard comments from Ghisline Bourque regarding the zoning change request.

Special Meeting

This is a special meeting of the Municipality of Casselman council. The main item is a presentation by financial consultant Stéphane Savage on draft developments for the 2022 general and capital budget. The agenda also includes routine items like agenda adoption, disclosure of interest, delegations, public question period, scheduling of meetings, and a by-law to confirm council procedures.

• Draft 2022 general and capital budget presentation by financial consultant Stéphane Savage
• By-law 2021-095 to confirm council procedures at the November 10, 2021 special meeting
• Public question period reserved for residents
• Scheduling of future meetings

The special meeting on Nov 10, 2021, was procedural only. Council opened the meeting, adopted the agenda without changes, and passed a by-law to confirm council procedures. No substantive decisions were made, and the meeting adjourned at 4:30 p.m.

• Opened meeting at 3:02 p.m. (Resolution 2021-488, carried)
• Adopted agenda without modifications (Resolution 2021-489, carried)
• Adopted By-Law 2021-095 to confirm council procedures in 1st, 2nd, and 3rd reading (Resolution 2021-490, carried)
• Adjourned meeting at 4:30 p.m. (Resolution 2021-491, carried)

Regular Meeting

The Municipality of Casselman is holding its regular meeting on November 9, 2021. Council will consider several reports and by-laws, including a $100,000 accessibility grant, a watermain loop scope change, and updates on the CAO search. The agenda also includes routine items like minutes adoption, committee reports, and a closed session for employee negotiations.

• By-law to accept $100,000 accessibility grant from Employment and Social Development Canada
• Report EN-028-2021 on watermain loop scope change
• Report GR-035-2021 on head hunter for Chief Administrative Officer update
• Report GR-034-2021 on Temporary Administrative Committee
• Closed session for employee negotiations (Municipal Act Art. 239(2)D)

Council approved a $106,564.50 scope change to include water service design to the municipal limits on Aurele Road in the 2022 capital budget. They also accepted a $100,000 accessibility grant, approved a $1,000 Christmas parade allocation, and directed administration to re-post the Chief Administrative Officer position. A motion to rent a generator passed 3-2.

• Approved $106,564.50 water service design change for Aurele Road (carried)
• Accepted $100,000 accessibility grant from Employment and Social Development Canada (carried)
• Approved $1,000 for Christmas parade, conditional on insurance compliance (carried)
• Directed administration to re-post Chief Administrative Officer position (carried)
• Approved generator rental recommendation (3-2)
• Repealed by-law 2021-075 and accepted temporary administrative committee format (carried)
• Approved C.R.C.V.C. resolution for High Falls Park washroom budget transfer (carried)
• Adopted minutes of October 20, 22, and 26 meetings (carried)

Special Meeting

The Municipality of Casselman is holding a special meeting on November 4, 2021, primarily to receive an informative report on the 2022 budget. The agenda also includes routine items such as adopting the agenda, disclosing interests, a public question period, scheduling meetings, and confirming council procedures with by-law 2021-092.

• Informative report on 2022 budget
• By-law 2021-092 to confirm council procedures at the special meeting
• Public question period

The council held a special meeting where the 2022 general and capital budget draft was presented by financial consultant Stéphane Savage, with department heads presenting their drafts. No decisions were made on the budget; the only formal actions were procedural: opening the meeting, adopting the agenda, and adopting a by-law to confirm council procedures. The meeting adjourned at 2:21 p.m.

• Opened meeting at 11:00 a.m. (Resolution 2021-467, carried)
• Adopted agenda without modifications (Resolution 2021-468, carried)
• Adopted By-Law 2021-092 to confirm council procedures (Resolution 2021-469, carried)
• Adjourned meeting at 2:21 p.m. (Resolution 2021-470, carried)

Special Meeting

The Municipality of Casselman is holding a special meeting where the 2022 general and capital budget will be presented by a financial consultant, with department heads presenting their drafts. Council will also receive an informative report on a dog park and consider a by-law to confirm procedures from the meeting.

• 2022 general and capital budget presentation by financial consultant Stéphane Savage
• Dog park informative report
• By-law 2021-091 to confirm council procedures at special meeting held November 9, 2021
• Question period reserved for the public
• Scheduling of meetings

The special meeting was largely procedural: council opened the meeting, adopted the agenda without changes, and received an informative report on a dog park. The only substantive action was the adoption of By-Law 2021-091, confirming council procedures for the meeting, passed in all three readings. No other decisions were made.

• Opened meeting at 10:30 a.m. (Resolution 2021-463, carried)
• Adopted agenda without modifications (Resolution 2021-464, carried)
• Adopted By-Law 2021-091 to confirm council procedures, in 1st, 2nd, and 3rd reading (Resolution 2021-465, carried)
• Adjourned meeting at 4:08 p.m. (Resolution 2021-466, carried)

Regular Meeting

The Municipality of Casselman's regular meeting on October 26, 2021 includes several proposed agreements and reports. Council will consider agreements with Casselman Development Inc. for Phase 2A, with J.L. Richards for watermain looping south of Highway 417, and for sanitary sewer design, plus appointing a treasurer and deputy-treasurer. Reports cover workstations, a free hall request for a fire department fundraiser, and a water/wastewater infrastructure master plan. The agenda also includes routine items like minutes adoption and a road closure request for Armistice Day.

• Agreement with Casselman Development Inc. for Phase 2A
• Agreement with J.L. Richards for watermain looping 417 south
• Agreement with J.L. Richards for sanitary sewer design south of Highway 417
• Appointment of treasurer and deputy-treasurer
• Road closure request for Armistice Day, November 7, 2021

Special Meeting for closed session

This is a special meeting of the Municipality of Casselman council, held primarily in closed session to discuss labour relations and employee negotiations, as permitted under the Municipal Act. The only public item is a by-law to confirm the procedures of this special meeting. No other substantive public business is scheduled.

• Closed session under Municipal Act Art. 239(2)(d) for labour relations/employee negotiations
• By-law 2021-085 to confirm council procedures for the special meeting of October 22, 2021

Special Meeting for closed session

This is a special meeting of the Municipality of Casselman held in closed session to discuss employee negotiations and the position of Chief Administrative Officer (CAO). The council will also adopt a by-law to confirm its procedures for this meeting. No public decisions are expected, as the substantive items are confidential.

• Closed session under Municipal Act Art. 239(2)(d) for employee negotiations
• Discussion of GR-006-2021 regarding the position of CAO
• By-law 2021-084 to confirm council procedures for the special meeting

Regular Meeting

The Municipality of Casselman is holding its regular council meeting on October 12, 2021. Council will hear a delegation on a climate action plan, consider reports on development phases, construction permits, and a sidewalk grant, and discuss several by-laws and closed-session items.

• Delegation by Lynn Ovenden and Linda Reilly on a climate action plan
• GR-031-2021: Casselman Development Phase 1 - Berm Request
• GR-032-2021: Casselman Development Phase 2A
• By-law to sign agreement with Infrastructure Ontario for $100,000 grant to redo sidewalks on Principale road
• By-law to sign service agreement with South Nation Conservation for planning purposes

Council approved the JL Richards proposal for the design of the sanitary sewage system south of Highway 417 at a cost of $435,209.25, and added the project to the 2022 capital budget. Council also approved donations totaling $3,150 to local groups, adopted a by-law for a $100,000 grant to redo sidewalks on Principale Road, and accepted the Phase 2A subdivision agreement. Two items were deferred: the berm tree planting request (GR-031-2021) and the removal of construction permit deposits (BAT-004-2021).

• Approved $435,209.25 sanitary sewer design south of Hwy 417 (carried)
• Approved donations: $800 to Corps de Cadets 2804, $2,100 to local food bank, $250 to groupe action (carried)
• Adopted By-Law 2021-081 for $100,000 Infrastructure Ontario grant for Principale Road sidewalks (carried)
• Adopted By-Law 2021-082 for South Nation Conservation service agreement (carried)
• Accepted Phase 2A subdivision agreement (carried)
• Deferred berm tree planting request pending sketch and measurements (carried)
• Deferred removal of construction permit deposits (carried)
• Approved free use of J.R. Brisson Complex and bar profits for firefighters' dinner (carried)

Regular Meeting

The Municipality of Casselman is holding its regular meeting on September 28, 2021. Council will receive reports on vacant positions, an industrial evaluation, an employee vaccination policy, EOHU vaccination clinics, proof of vaccination at the J.R. Brisson Complex, a water connection south of Highway 417, and a warehouse for the fire hall. They will also consider by-laws to sign agreements with Razor Edge for the Pro Shop and Vikings Den for the Cantine at the J.R. Brisson Complex, and a service agreement with Stéphane Savage for the 2022 budget process. The meeting includes a closed session for negotiations and litigation matters.

• GR-029-2021: Employee vaccination policy
• RL-019-2021: Vaccination proof at the J.R. Brisson Complex
• EN-022-2021: Water connection south of Highway 417
• By-law to sign agreement with Razor Edge for Pro Shop at J.R. Brisson Complex
• By-law to sign agreement with Vikings Den for Cantine at J.R. Brisson Complex

Council adopted a resolution requiring all users of the J.R. Brisson Complex to show proof of vaccination to enter. It also approved several contracts, including a $405,730.50 water connection design agreement with JL Richards and a $168,453.74 fire hall warehouse construction contract with J & R Adam Ltée. A request from the Eastern Ontario Health Unit (EOHU) for vaccination clinics was refused. The employee vaccination policy was deferred to a future meeting.

• Mandated proof of vaccination for all J.R. Brisson Complex users (carried)
• Approved $405,730.50 agreement with JL Richards for water connection design south of Highway 417 (carried)
• Approved $168,453.74 contract with J & R Adam Ltée for fire hall warehouse construction (carried)
• Refused EOHU request for vaccination clinics (carried)
• Approved hiring security firm at $24.65/h for J.R. Brisson Complex vaccination checks (carried)
• Approved new salary scale for daily operator starting at $49,140 (4-1)
• Increased planner salary scale to $90,000-$110,000 (carried)
• Deferred employee vaccination policy to a future meeting (carried)

Regular Meeting

The Municipality of Casselman is holding its regular meeting on September 14, 2021, covering a range of administrative and operational items. Council will receive reports on hiring, a park accessibility addition, water and sewer agreements, and will consider several by-laws including agreements with VIA Rail and the Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing. The meeting also includes a public consultation on the 2022 budget process and a closed session for employee negotiations.

• 2022 budget public consultation
• GR-025-2021: Positions to be filled and hiring committees
• RL-015-2021: Addition of an accessible structure at Richelieu Park
• TP-031-2021: Storm sewer agreement with VIA
• By-law to sign agreement with VIA Rail Canada

Council adopted several by-laws, including agreements with VIA Rail Canada and the Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing, and appointments for interim CAO and deputy CAO. It also approved the purchase of accessibility structures at Richelieu Park for $66,829.44, refused a water connection at 619 St-Isidore, and deferred crack sealing and curb/sidewalk removal work to 2022.

• Adopted By-Law 2021-072 for an agreement with VIA Rail Canada (storm sewer installation).
• Adopted By-Law 2021-073 for a grant agreement with the Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing.
• Adopted By-Law 2021-075 appointing an interim CAO and interim deputy CAO.
• Approved purchase of accessibility structures at Richelieu Park for $66,829.44 from development charges funds.
• Refused water system connection for 619 St-Isidore.
• Deferred crack sealing and removal of specific curbs and sidewalks to 2022.
• Approved hiring a contractual public works employee for winter at $25/hour.
• Approved posting for CAO and Treasurer positions for two weeks.

Special Meeting for closed session

This is a special meeting of the Municipality of Casselman held entirely in closed session to discuss labour relations or employee negotiations, as permitted under the Municipal Act. The only formal item is a by-law to confirm council procedures for this closed session. No public decisions or discussions are on the agenda.

• Closed session under Municipal Act Art. 239(D) for labour relations or employee negotiations
• By-law 2021-070 to confirm council procedures for the September 7, 2021 special closed session

The special meeting was called solely to enter closed session under Section 239(2)(d) of the Municipal Act to discuss labour relations or employee negotiations. Council adopted By-Law 2021-070 to confirm the closed-session procedures, then adjourned. No public decisions were made.

• Opened meeting at 12:00 p.m. (Resolution 2021-373)
• Adopted agenda without changes (Resolution 2021-374)
• Moved to closed session for labour relations discussion (Resolution 2021-375)
• Adopted By-Law 2021-070 confirming closed-session procedures (Resolution 2021-375)
• Adjourned at 12:16 p.m. (Resolution 2021-376)

Minor Variance Committee

The Casselman Minor Variance Committee is holding a public meeting to consider one application for a minor variance. The applicant seeks to reduce the minimum lot frontage from 22 m to 18.29 m in the GC zone to allow a severance on a property with two legal non-conforming semi-detached dwellings. The meeting is virtual via Zoom, and written comments are accepted up to 48 hours before the meeting.

• Application A-04-2021 by Lucso Home Design Inc / Sophie Martineau for 663-665 Montcalm Street
• Request to reduce minimum lot frontage from 22 m to 18.29 m in GC zone
• Property has two legal non-conforming semi-detached dwellings (B-056-2021)
• Public meeting held via conference call / Zoom

Regular Meeting

Casselman council's regular meeting includes an integrity commissioner's investigation report into a complaint against councillor Mario Laplante, plus several zoning and site plan decisions for properties on Principale. Council will also receive reports on tenders for the 2022 election voting method and municipal insurance, and discuss items like recycling, water connections, and a community traffic study.

• Investigation report Cass-001-2021 against councillor Mario Laplante
• Zoning bylaw amendments for 821 and 825 Principale (R1 to R3-29 and R3-30)
• Site plan agreements with Marc and Mariette Brisson for 821 Principale
• Tender results for 2022 election voting method and municipal insurer
• Water connection on south side of Highway 417

Council adopted the integrity commissioner's recommendations on complaint Cass-001-2021, except recommendation B iii, and reapproved zoning changes for 821 and 825 Principale, repealing previous by-laws. It also approved several contracts, including a $148,039.50 engineering design for Laurier Street and a $185,328 insurance renewal.

• Adopted integrity report recommendations (except B iii) (2021-349)
• Repealed by-law 2021-033 and reapproved zoning change to R3-29 for 821 Principale (2021-362)
• Repealed by-law 2021-034 and reapproved zoning change to R3-30 for 825 Principale (2021-363)
• Approved $148,039.50 for Laurier Street engineering design (2021-366)
• Renewed municipal insurance with Intact Public Entities for $185,328 (2021-355)
• Approved $28,000 additional costs for lagoon with JL Richards (2021-360)
• Approved $500 recycling container rebate for multi-residential buildings (2021-359)
• Delegated authority to UCPR for community safety coordinator (2021-368)

Special Meeting

The Municipality of Casselman is holding a special meeting on August 18, 2021, at the Paul-Émile Lévesque Community Centre. Council will receive a report on statistics related to municipalities and local town halls, schedule meetings, and enter closed session for employee negotiations, working conditions, and performance. A by-law to confirm council procedures will also be considered.

• Report DG-022-2021 on surrounding statistics related to municipalities and local town halls
• Closed session under Municipal Act Art. 239(2)(d) for employee negotiations
• Closed session items on working conditions and performance of one employee
• By-law 2021-065 to confirm council procedures at the special meeting

Council received an administrative report on municipal statistics and directed staff to evaluate the building and land at 1 Industriel and analyze a 10-year loan, as a potential new city hall location. Councillor Laplante declared a conflict of interest on this item. The meeting also included a closed session on employee negotiations and performance, and a by-law confirming council procedures was adopted.

• Received administrative report DG-022-2021 on municipal statistics (carried)
• Directed administration to evaluate building and land at 1 Industriel and analyze a 10-year loan (carried)
• Held closed session on employee negotiations and performance (carried)
• Adopted By-Law 2021-065 confirming council procedures (carried)

Special Meeting

This is a special meeting of the Municipality of Casselman council, held virtually by conference call. Council will receive reports from municipal officials, consider a by-law to sign a subdivision agreement with Cassel Homelands for Phase 1 development, and confirm procedures for this meeting. The agenda includes follow-ups on the Domaine de la Rivière Nation development.

• TEC-011-2021: Domaine de la Rivière Nation follow-ups
• TEC-012-2021: Subdivision agreement with Cassel Homelands - Phase 1
• By-law 2021-XXX: To sign a subdivision agreement with Cassel Homelands for Phase 1 development
• By-law 2021-XXX: To confirm Council procedures at special meeting held July 14, 2021

Council accepted in principle the revised subdivision agreement with Cassel Homelands Development Inc. for phase 1 of the residential project, conditional on lawyers' review, and reduced the letter of credit to $160,000. The related by-law 2021-063 was adopted in all three readings. A proposal to replace a recreational trail with a fence was defeated.

• Approved in principle the revised subdivision agreement with Cassel Homelands Development Inc. for phase 1 (Resolution 2021-336, 4-1).
• Reduced the letter of credit to $160,000 to reflect completed works (Resolution 2021-336).
• Adopted By-Law 2021-063 to sign the revised subdivision agreement (Resolution 2021-337).
• Defeated a motion to replace the recreational trail behind Nature Road with a fence (Resolution 2021-331).
• Approved modifying the berm on Lafontaine Street with coniferous trees every 15 feet (Resolution 2021-332).
• Approved revising the stormwater pond layout to include recreational amenities (Resolution 2021-333).
• Approved developing a public river access point identified in phase 1 of the 2017 subdivision plan (Resolution 2021-334).
• Approved administration taking steps to develop additional recreational areas in the project (Resolution 2021-335).

Regular Meeting

The Municipality of Casselman is holding its regular meeting on July 13, 2021, with several reports and by-laws for consideration. Key items include a zoning amendment for 722 St-Joseph Road, a report on the future location of city hall, and a request to support a FedDev funding application for High Falls washroom and recycling. The meeting also includes adoption of previous minutes, committee reports, and a closed session for negotiations and development charges.

• Zoning bylaw amendment for 722 St-Joseph Road from M and R2 to R3-X
• Report on future location of city hall (DG-020-2021)
• Lease of space at 750 Principale (SEFA) (DG-021-2021)
• Support letter for High Falls washroom and recycling FedDev funding application
• Motion to remove the July regular meeting

Council approved a zoning amendment for 722 St-Joseph Road, changing the designation from M and R2 to R3-X, and adopted the corresponding by-law. It also approved a community baseball tournament with alcohol permits and noise exemptions on specific dates, and directed staff to gather data for a future city hall location.

• Approved zoning amendment ZON-06-2021 for 722 St-Joseph Road, changing designation from M and R2 to R3-X.
• Adopted By-law 2021-059 to amend zoning bylaw 1996-635 for 722 St-Joseph Road.
• Approved community baseball tournaments with alcohol permits on August 18-22 and September 11, 2021, with noise exemptions from 11 p.m. to 1:30 a.m.
• Directed administration to obtain statistics from neighboring municipalities for a future city hall location.
• Declared municipal lands on Auréle Street as surplus.
• Approved painting white lines and prohibiting parking on the west side of Ste-Anne and St-Joseph streets to create a walking and cycling area.
• Approved adding the UCPR logo to municipal entrance signs.
• Directed administration to amend the R2 policy to install the tent by May 15 each year.

Special Meeting

This special meeting of Casselman council focuses on adopting an updated development charges by-law (2021-057) and confirming the addendum to the development charges study. Council will also confirm procedures for this special meeting and schedule future meetings. The agenda is largely procedural, with the main substantive item being the development charges by-law.

• Adoption of addendum to development charges update study
• By-law 2021-057 to adopt development charges regulation
• By-law 2021-058 to confirm council procedures for the special meeting
• Scheduling of future meetings

Council approved the capital project listing from the Development Charges Background Study dated April 30, 2021, as amended, and determined no further public meetings were needed. It then adopted By-Law 2021-057 to implement the development charges, and By-Law 2021-058 to confirm the meeting's procedures. All resolutions were carried unanimously.

• Approved capital project listing from D.C. Background Study (April 30, 2021) as amended (2021-296)
• Determined no further public meetings required on the development charges study (2021-296)
• Adopted By-Law 2021-057 (development charges) in 1st, 2nd, and 3rd reading (2021-297)
• Adopted By-Law 2021-058 (confirming council procedures) in 1st, 2nd, and 3rd reading (2021-298)

Public Planning Meeting

The Planning Committee is meeting to discuss a proposed zoning by-law amendment. The proposal seeks to change the zoning of a specific property to allow for the construction of residential buildings.

• Proposed zoning amendment ZON-06-2021 for 722 St-Joseph: change from mixed use industrial (M) and second density residential (R2) to medium density residential exception (R3-30) to allow for nine dwelling units (one 6-unit apartment and one triplex)

The council held a public meeting under the Planning Act to hear comments on a proposed zoning by-law amendment (ZON-06-2021) for 722 St-Joseph, which would change the zone from mixed-use industrial (M) and second-density residential (R2) to medium-density residential exception (R3-30) to allow two residential buildings with a total of nine dwelling units. No decision was made; the meeting was opened and adjourned, and no comments or votes on the amendment were recorded.

• Opened the public meeting at 1:03 p.m. (Resolution CP 2021-007, carried)
• Adjourned the public meeting at 1:17 p.m. (Resolution CP 2021-008, carried)

Regular Meeting

The Municipality of Casselman is meeting to decide on 2021 tax rates and fees for police, garbage, and recycling. The council will also consider by-laws for speed limit changes and a lease agreement for 750 Principale.

• Adoption of 2021 tax rates
• Adoption of police, garbage, and recycling fees
• Lease agreement with CSDCEO at 750 Principale
• Zoning for a farmer's market
• Speed limit change regulations

Council adopted the 2021 tax rates, police/garbage/recycling fees, speed limit regulations, and a lease agreement with CSDCEO at 750 Principale. It also approved shifting $950,000 from recreation to public works for highway 417 development, keeping developer charges at $6,763. A motion to accept the development charges study without changes was defeated. Council also approved a temporary use bylaw for a farmer's market in September 2021.

• Adopted 2021 tax rates (By-law 2021-052).
• Adopted police, garbage, and recycling fees (By-law 2021-053).
• Adopted speed limit regulations (By-law 2021-054).
• Approved lease agreement with CSDCEO at 750 Principale (By-law 2021-055).
• Approved $950,000 transfer from recreation to public works for highway 417 development, keeping developer charges at $6,763.
• Defeated motion to accept development charges study without changes.
• Approved preparing a temporary use bylaw for a farmer's market in September 2021.
• Approved installing a bench on Brebeuf road near the new fire hall.

Special Meeting

The Municipality of Casselman is holding a special meeting to review a study on development charges. The body will also discuss the scheduling of meetings and confirm council procedures.

• Presentation on development charges background study by Watson and Associates Economists LTD
• Scheduling of meetings
• By-law 2021-XXX to confirm Council procedures for the June 16, 2021 special meeting

The council met by conference call and adopted the agenda without changes. It passed By-Law 2021-051 to confirm council procedures for the meeting, and adjourned. No substantive decisions were made.

• Adopted the agenda without modifications (Resolution 2021-262)
• Adopted By-Law 2021-051 to confirm council procedures in 1st, 2nd, and 3rd reading (Resolution 2021-263)
• Adjourned the meeting at 3:33 p.m. (Resolution 2021-264)

Regular Meeting

The Municipality of Casselman is holding its regular meeting on June 8, 2021, via conference call. Council will hear delegations on the Asset Management Plan and Laurier road works, receive reports, and vote on several by-laws, including a zoning amendment for Casselman Developments Inc., a heavy truck prohibition on Percy Street, and cannabis regulations. The meeting also includes adoption of minutes, committee reports, and a closed session for employee negotiations and legal matters.

• Zoning amendment ZON-03-2021: Casselman Developments Inc. request to change from R1-h, R2-h, R3-h, OS to R2, R2-X(1), R2-X(2), R3, OS
• By-law to prohibit heavy trucks and agricultural machinery on Percy Street
• By-law to regulate certain matters related to cannabis
• Purchasing policy report (DG-016-2021)
• Rental loss estimates for J.R. Brisson Complex (2021) and ice/hall rentals (2020)

Council approved a zoning amendment (ZON-03-2021) for Casselman Developments Inc., changing the zoning of land from R1-h, R2-h, R3-h and OS to R2, R2-X(1), R2-X(2), R3 and OS to allow construction of the second phase of the Domaine de la rivière Nation residential project. Council also adopted by-laws prohibiting heavy trucks on Percy Street and regulating cannabis, and approved the 2020 financial statements. A request for the Casselman Public Library to remit $75,000 from its 2020 budget surplus was carried.

• Approved zoning amendment ZON-03-2021 for Domaine de la rivière Nation phase 2
• Adopted By-Law 2021-047 prohibiting heavy trucks on Percy Street
• Adopted By-Law 2021-048 regulating cannabis-related matters
• Adopted By-Law 2021-049 amending zoning by-law 1996-635 for ZON-03-2021
• Approved 2020 financial statements
• Requested Casselman Public Library remit $75,000 from 2020 surplus
• Approved purchase of used SUV for Public Works department
• Approved community traffic study with UCPR cost-sharing

Special Meeting for closed session

The Municipality of Casselman is holding a special meeting via conference call. The agenda includes a closed session regarding a position for municipal negotiations and lands owned by the municipality.

• Negotiations carried on or to be carried on by the Municipality
• Lands owned by the Municipality
• By-law 2021-XXX to confirm Council procedures

The council met in a special closed session to discuss a position for ongoing or potential negotiations regarding municipally owned lands, under the Municipal Act. No substantive decisions were made in open session; the only actions were procedural, including adopting the agenda and confirming the closed-session procedures by by-law.

• Opened meeting at 1:30 p.m. (2021-233, carried)
• Adopted agenda without modifications (2021-234, carried)
• Moved to closed session to discuss negotiations on municipal lands (2021-235, carried)
• Adopted By-Law 2021-046 confirming closed-session procedures (2021-236, carried)
• Adjourned at 2:19 p.m. (2021-237, carried)

Regular Meeting

The Municipality of Casselman is meeting to discuss several infrastructure projects and service agreements. The body will consider by-laws for wastewater facility maintenance and the use of the J.R. Complex for vaccinations.

• Service agreement with OCWA to operate and maintain wastewater facility and collection system
• Service agreement with Eastern Ontario Health Unit for vaccination use of J.R. Complex
• Agreement with 10922218 Canada Inc for 52-54 lands
• Paving of St-Anne road and works on St-Isidore road
• By-law to regulate speed limits within the municipality

Council adopted four by-laws, including a service agreement with OCWA to operate and maintain the wastewater facility and collection system, and an agreement with the Eastern Ontario Health Unit to use the J.R. Brisson Complex for vaccinations. A motion to cancel a previous resolution and delay the installation of the public square tent until the stay-at-home order is lifted was defeated 5-0. Council also approved several public works items, including paving on Ste-Anne street and a $61,565 configuration change on St-Isidore road.

• Adopted by-law 2021-041 for OCWA wastewater service agreement
• Adopted by-law 2021-042 for J.R. Brisson Complex vaccination use
• Adopted by-law 2021-043 to regulate speed limits
• Adopted by-law 2021-044 for 52-54 Racine lands agreement
• Defeated motion to cancel tent resolution and delay installation (5-0)
• Approved installation of public square tent by May 27, 2021
• Approved $15,000 used car purchase for public works director
• Approved $61,565 St-Isidore road configuration to avoid one-way

Public Planning Meeting

The Planning Committee is meeting to discuss a proposed zoning by-law amendment. The proposal concerns a vacant lot to allow for the construction of phase 2 of a project.

• Zoning by-law amendment ZON-03-2021 for a vacant lot with frontage on Lafontaine sideroad, Argile street, and Doré street

The public meeting was opened and adjourned with no substantive decisions. The only item was a presentation of zoning amendment request ZON-03-2021 (Revised), followed by comments. No vote was taken on the request.

• Opened public meeting under Section 34 of the Planning Act (carried)
• Adjourned public meeting at 5:56 p.m. (carried)

Regular Meeting

The Municipality of Casselman is holding its regular meeting on May 11, 2021, to consider several staff reports and by-laws. Key items include a road transfer agreement with the United Counties of Prescott and Russell (UCPR), a tender for municipal insurance coverage, and proposed changes to speed limits and stop signs on local roads. The council will also review donation requests, applications to cultivate municipal land, and updates to municipal policies.

• By-law to sign a road transfer agreement with the UCPR
• Tender of municipal insurance coverage (GR-015-2021)
• Speed limit decrease on Laurier road (TP-014-2021)
• Stop signs installation on Faucher road (TP-015-2021)
• Donation requests (GR-012-2021)

Council approved reducing the speed limit on Laurier Road from 80 km/h to 50 km/h between Route 500 East and the 40 km/h zone in front of St-Euphémie School, and directed staff to discuss a similar reduction on Montée Lafontaine with the Nation Municipality. Council also approved using UCPR grant funds to pave Brébeuf Road in 2021 and reserving $100,000 in gas tax funds to pave Laurier Road in 2022. A proposal to install stop signs on Faucher Road was defeated.

• Approved speed reduction on Laurier Road to 50 km/h (carried)
• Approved use of UCPR grant to pave Brébeuf Road in 2021 (carried)
• Approved reserving $100,000 gas tax funds for Laurier Road paving in 2022 (carried)
• Defeated stop sign installation on Faucher Road (defeated)
• Approved $500 donation to Chevaliers de Colomb Casselman (carried)
• Approved $571 donation to Regroupement Autisme Prescott-Russell (carried)
• Approved declaring trailer surplus and sale at $10,000 (carried)
• Approved OPP detachment board composition for County of Russell (carried)

Special Meeting

This special meeting of Casselman Council is largely procedural, with the main substantive item being a report and proposed by-law to sign an agreement for the physical services department to assume certain services. The agenda also includes routine items like adopting the agenda, disclosing interests, scheduling meetings, and confirming council procedures.

• DG-015-2021 - Agreement to assume certain services for the physical services department
• By-law 2021-XXX to sign the agreement for physical services department
• By-law 2021-XXX to confirm council procedures for this special meeting

Council approved a 24-month agreement with OCWA to operate the sewer plan at an annual cost of $156,750, and requested a $32,500 rebate on the original price if the agreement extends to end of 2024. The meeting also adopted a by-law confirming council procedures for the special meeting. All resolutions were carried unanimously.

• Approved 24-month OCWA sewer operation agreement at $156,750/year (carried)
• Requested $32,500 rebate from OCWA on original $140,500 price if extended to end of 2024 (carried)
• Adopted By-Law 2021-038 confirming council procedures for May 6, 2021 special meeting (carried)

Special Meeting for closed session

The Municipality of Casselman is holding a special meeting for a closed session. The body will discuss the security of municipal property and physical services infrastructures.

• Closed session regarding security of the property of the municipality (Art. 239 (2) A)
• Discussion on physical services infrastructures
• By-law 2021-036 to confirm Council procedures for the May 3, 2021 meeting

The special meeting was called to order and the agenda adopted without changes. Council then moved into a closed session to discuss matters related to the security of municipal property and physical services infrastructure, as permitted under the Municipal Act. After the closed session, Council adopted a by-law confirming its procedures for that closed meeting, and the meeting was adjourned. No public decisions were made.

• Meeting opened at 6:02 p.m. (Resolution 2021-176, carried)
• Agenda adopted without modifications (Resolution 2021-177, carried)
• Closed session held to discuss security of municipal property and physical services infrastructure (Resolution 2021-178, carried)
• By-law 2021-037 confirming Council procedures at the closed meeting adopted in 1st, 2nd, and 3rd reading (Resolution 2021-179, carried)
• Meeting adjourned at 10:48 p.m. (Resolution 2021-180, carried)

Special Meeting

This is a special meeting of the Municipality of Casselman council. The agenda includes a delegation from Watson and Associates Economists Ltd. on a development charges study, scheduling of meetings, a closed session to discuss a negotiation position and land in the Industrial Park, and a by-law to confirm council procedures from a prior meeting.

• Delegation: Watson and Associates Economists Ltd. - Development Charges Study
• Closed session: position/instruction for negotiation (Municipal Act, Art. 239(2) K)
• Closed session: Land in the Industrial Park
• By-law 2021-XXX to confirm council procedures at special meeting held April 27, 2021

The council held a special meeting by phone, adopting the agenda with the closed session removed. A delegation from Watson and Associates presented findings on the development charges study, with a public meeting scheduled for May 25, 2021. The council also adopted a by-law confirming procedures from the previous special meeting. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Agenda adopted with closed session removed (2021-173)
• By-law 2021-036 confirming council procedures adopted (2021-174)
• Meeting opened and adjourned as scheduled (2021-172, 2021-175)

Regular Meeting

The Municipality of Casselman is meeting to discuss road updates, public works purchases, and zoning amendments. The council will review reports on recreation losses and fund transfers, as well as road paving plans.

• Zoning bylaw amendments to change 821 Principale and 825 Principale from R1 to R3
• Request for truck purchase for the public works department (TP-010-2021)
• Laurier road planification and paving of other roads (TP-011-2021)
• Updates from United Counties of Prescott-Russell on St-Isidore road and the corner of Principale, Laurier and St-Isidore
• Discussion on purchase agreement with CSDCEO for 750 Principale

Council approved zoning by-law amendments for 821 and 825 Principale, changing designations from R1 to R3-29 and R3 respectively, with conditions on site plans. It also authorized hiring additional planning staff, purchasing a new public works truck, and using reserve funds for Laurier road engineering and paving. A letter to the Ontario Premier requesting more businesses open with restrictions was approved.

• Approved zoning change for 821 Principale (R1 to R3-29) with site plan condition (carried)
• Approved zoning change for 825 Principale (R1 to R3) with site plan condition (carried)
• Approved hiring additional planning staff at $10,000/month for 2 months (4-1)
• Authorized purchase of a new basic truck for public works (3-2)
• Approved use of Laurier road reserve funds for engineering and storm sewer works (carried)
• Added Ste-Anne road to 2021 paving contract (carried)
• Authorized mayor to send letter to Ontario Premier requesting more businesses open (carried)
• Directed administration to present updated organizational chart by June 8, 2021 (carried)

Minor Variance Committee

The Casselman Minor Variance Committee is meeting virtually to consider two applications for minor variances. The first would allow a reduced side yard setback for a pool at 698 Des Cèdres Avenue, and the second would allow reduced lot frontage and area for a semi-detached dwelling at 656 Dollard Street. The meeting also includes adoption of previous minutes and other routine procedural items.

• Application A-05-2020: reduce exterior side yard setback from 6m to 2.25m at 698 Des Cèdres Avenue for a pool
• Application A-01-2021: reduce lot frontage from 22m to 17.75m and lot area from 720m² to 542m² at 656 Dollard Street for a semi-detached dwelling
• Adoption of minutes from September 30, 2020 meeting

Special Meeting for closed session

This is a special meeting of the Municipality of Casselman held in closed session to discuss labour relations or employee negotiations, specifically a vacant position in the physical services department. The council will also adopt a by-law to confirm its procedures for this closed meeting. No public decisions are expected.

• Closed session under Municipal Act art. 239(2)(d) for labour relations or employee negotiations
• Discussion of vacant position in the physical services department
• By-law 2021-032 to confirm council procedures for the special closed meeting

The council met in a special closed session to discuss labour relations and an upcoming vacant position in the physical services department. All procedural motions were carried, including opening the meeting, adopting the agenda, and entering closed session. A by-law confirming the meeting's procedures was adopted. No substantive decisions were made in open session.

• Opened meeting at 12:00 p.m. (carried)
• Adopted agenda without modifications (carried)
• Moved to closed session for labour relations and vacant position discussion (carried)
• Adopted By-Law 2021-032 confirming council procedures (carried)
• Adjourned at 12:44 p.m. (carried)

Regular Meeting

The Municipality of Casselman is holding its regular meeting on April 13, 2021, via conference call. Council will consider several staff reports, including hiring a public works director, additional planning assistance, donation requests, and amendments to the council code of conduct and integrity commissioner complaint protocol. They will also review by-laws on these amendments, a fire safety grant agreement, and various operational reports on landfill, wastewater, and recycling. The meeting includes a delegation from Mario Bourgeois about a farmer's market at 1 Industrial, and a public question period.

• Hiring of public works department director (DG-013-2021)
• Additional assistance for planning, economic development and communication officer (DG-014-2021)
• Amendments to Council code of conduct and complaint protocol to integrity commissioner (GR-011-2021, by-laws 2021-XXX)
• Fire safety grant transfer payment agreement (by-law 2021-XXX)
• Delegation: Mario Bourgeois on farmer's market at 1 Industrial

Public Planning Meeting

The Planning Committee is holding a public meeting to consider two zoning by-law amendments. One would remove a holding provision and adjust residential zones to allow phase 2 of an approved subdivision on a vacant lot with west frontage on Lafontaine sideroad. The other would rezone 821 and 825 Principale from first density residential (R1) to medium density residential (R3) to permit apartment buildings. Public comments are invited during the meeting.

• ZON-03-2021: Remove holding provision (-h) and amend residential zones for approved subdivision phase 2 on vacant lot, west frontage on Lafontaine sideroad
• ZON-04-2021 and ZON-05-2021: Rezone 821 and 825 Principale from R1 to R3 to allow apartment buildings

The public meeting was opened and adjourned with no final decisions. The zoning amendment for 821 and 825 Principale (from R1 to R3 to allow apartment buildings) was discussed, with a resident's comments noted for the final report. The zoning amendment for the vacant lot on Lafontaine sideroad (ZON-03-2021) was cancelled and postponed indefinitely due to new information.

• Opened public meeting (Resolution CP 2021-003, carried)
• Postponed ZON-03-2021 (Lafontaine sideroad) to an undetermined date
• Discussed ZON-04-2021 and ZON-05-2021 (821-825 Principale) with no vote
• Adjourned public meeting (Resolution CP 2021-004, carried)

Special Meeting for closed session

The Municipality of Casselman is convening a special meeting for closed session. The body will discuss personnel matters, integrity training, and potential project charges.

• Education course from the integrity commissioner
• Employee negotiations regarding the position of Public Works Director
• Development charges for a potential project on the South side of Highway 417
• By-law 2021-XXX to confirm Council procedures

The council held a special meeting that was entirely a closed session, with no public decisions. It moved into closed session to discuss integrity commissioner training, the Public Works Director position, and development charges for a potential project south of Highway 417. The only formal action was adopting a by-law to confirm the closed-session procedures.

• Opened the meeting at 6:01 p.m. (Resolution 2021-115)
• Adopted the agenda without changes (Resolution 2021-116)
• Moved into closed session to discuss items under the Municipal Act (Resolution 2021-117)
• Adopted By-Law 2021-027 to confirm closed-session procedures (Resolution 2021-118)
• Adjourned the meeting at 7:44 p.m. (Resolution 2021-119)

Regular Meeting

The Municipality of Casselman is meeting to discuss zoning amendments for two properties and the adoption of an alternative voting method for the 2022 municipal election. The body will also review infrastructure requests for paving and sidewalks on Principal road.

• Zoning amendment for Casselman Homelands Inc. from R1 to R1, R2, R3, and OS
• Zoning amendment for Maison IlM Inc. at 688 St-Isidore from M to R2
• Proposed new pavement on the west side of Principal road from the railway to the Paul-Émile Lévesque bridge
• Proposed sidewalks on Principale street from St-Isidore road to Montcalm
• By-law for alternative voting method for the 2022 municipal election

Council adopted three by-laws. By-Law 2021-023 approves the alternative voting method for the 2022 municipal election. By-Law 2021-024 rezoned the Casselman Homelands Inc. subdivision site from R1 to R1, R2, R3, and OS. By-Law 2021-025 rezoned 688 St-Isidore from M to R2. Council also approved $1,345.27 for locks in the new fire hall.

• Adopted By-Law 2021-023 (alternative voting method for 2022 election) in 1st, 2nd, and 3rd reading.
• Adopted By-Law 2021-024 (rezoning Casselman Homelands Inc. site to R1, R2, R3, OS) in 1st, 2nd, and 3rd reading.
• Adopted By-Law 2021-025 (rezoning 688 St-Isidore from M to R2) in 1st, 2nd, and 3rd reading.
• Approved $1,345.27 for installation of locks in the new fire hall.

Public Planning Meeting

The Planning Committee is meeting to discuss proposed changes to the zoning by-law. These proposals involve changing land use designations to allow for new residential developments.

• ZON-01-2021: Proposed change for part of lot 12, Concession 6, Part 1, Plan 50R-6751 from First Density Residential (R1) to permit a residential plan of subdivision with varying densities
• ZON-02-2021: Proposed change for 688 St-Isidore from Mixed Industrial (M) to Residential Second Density (R2) to permit two semi-detached dwellings

The public meeting was opened and adjourned with no decisions made. Two zoning by-law amendments (ZON-01-2021 and ZON-02-2021) were presented, and comments were received on ZON-01-2021 regarding a retention basin and trees, with details to be addressed in the subdivision agreement. No votes were taken on the amendments.

• Opened the public meeting at 6:02 p.m. (Resolution CP 2021-001, carried)
• Adjourned the public meeting at 6:27 p.m. (Resolution CP 2021-002, carried)
• Discussed ZON-01-2021: questions on retention basin and trees, deferred to subdivision agreement
• Discussed ZON-02-2021: no comments recorded

Regular Meeting

The Municipality of Casselman is holding its regular meeting on March 9, 2021. Council will consider several by-laws, including appointing a deputy-treasurer, exempting lands on Argile Street from part lot control, and signing a pre-servicing agreement with Casselman Development LTD. The agenda also includes reports on 2020 council expenses, monthly administration reports, and a closed session on a land matter in the Industrial Park.

• By-law to appoint Alexandre Charlebois as deputy-treasurer
• By-law to exempt certain lands from Part Lot Control on Argile Street (Plan 50M329)
• By-law to sign a pre-servicing agreement with Casselman Development LTD
• Report DG-008-2021: 2020 Council expense approval
• Report GR-006-2021: Voting method for the 2022 elections

Council adopted all five by-laws on the agenda in first, second and third reading, including a pre-servicing agreement with Casselman Development LTD and an agreement with Employment and Social Development Canada to receive $9,804 in accessibility funds. Council also approved the 2020 council expenses, directed staff to prepare a by-law for electronic voting in the 2022 municipal election, and agreed to provide a hall to the Eastern Ontario Health Unit for its 2021 vaccination campaign. The meeting was adjourned for a closed session to discuss solicitor-client privileged matters and a potential project south of Highway 417.

• Adopted By-Law 2021-018 appointing Alexandre Charlebois as Deputy-Treasurer.
• Adopted By-Law 2021-019 exempting certain lands from part lot control on Plan 50M329 on Argile Street.
• Adopted By-Law 2021-020 approving a pre-servicing agreement with Casselman Development LTD.
• Adopted By-Law 2021-021 to sign an agreement with Employment and Social Development Canada for $9,804 in accessibility funds.
• Approved the 2020 Council expenses.
• Directed administration to prepare a by-law to confirm electronic voting for the 2022 municipal election.
• Agreed to provide a hall to the Eastern Ontario Health Unit (EOHU) for the 2021 vaccination campaign.
• Agreed to a joint economic development committee with the Municipality of The Nation.

Special Meeting

This is a special meeting of the Municipality of Casselman council. The agenda includes a report on remote work and no public access at city hall, scheduling of meetings, and a closed session to discuss negotiations, potential development south of Highway 417, and potential future relocation of city hall. The meeting will also consider a by-law to confirm council procedures.

• Report DG-007-2021 on remote work and no public access at city hall (751 St-Jean)
• Closed session: negotiations under Municipal Act Art. 239 (2) K
• Closed session: potential development south of Highway 417
• Closed session: potential future relocation of city hall
• By-law to confirm council procedures

Council adopted a resolution to allow administrative staff to work remotely and to restrict city hall access to appointment-only during the pandemic. The meeting also included a closed session to discuss potential development south of Highway 417 and a possible future relocation of city hall, with Councillor Laplante recusing himself from the latter item. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved remote work for administrative staff and appointment-only city hall access (2021-065)
• Held closed session to discuss potential development south of Highway 417 and city hall relocation (2021-066)
• Adopted by-law 2021-017 confirming council procedures (2021-067)

Regular Meeting

The Municipality of Casselman is meeting to discuss several administrative reports and proposed by-laws. Key items include a potential interim tax levy and changes to traffic flow on St-Isidore.

• Proposed by-law to levy an interim tax levy for 2021
• Proposed by-law to postpone the one-way street start date on St-Isidore between Principale and St-Joseph
• Review of submissions for a truck and a tractor
• Reports on City Hall's telephone system and student hiring for public works
• Proposed revision of purchasing policy (F1) and purchasing procedures policy (F2)

The council approved the interim tax levy by-law, a new VOIP phone system, a student hire, a truck purchase, and a tractor lease. It also postponed the one-way street on St-Isidore and updated the purchasing policy. All decisions were carried unanimously.

• Approved interim tax levy by-law 2021-013 (unanimous)
• Approved VOIP phone system purchase from Multi-Link (unanimous)
• Approved hiring student for Public Works at $14.25/hr for 23 weeks (unanimous)
• Approved purchase of 2021 Chevrolet Colorado truck (unanimous)
• Approved 36-month lease of Bobcat tractor loader from Casselman Farm Equipment (unanimous)
• Postponed one-way street on St-Isidore via by-law 2021-014 (unanimous)
• Directed administration to update purchasing policies F1 and F2 (unanimous)

Regular Meeting

This agenda for the Casselman, ON regular meeting of 2021-01-26 contains no substantive items. The text is entirely procedural boilerplate from the eSCRIBE agenda system, with no decisions, discussions, or listed agenda items provided.

Regular Meeting

The Municipality of Casselman is holding its regular meeting to consider several by-laws and reports. Key items include signing agreements for landscaping and lawn maintenance, a rental agreement with the C.C.S. Food Bank, a pre-servicing agreement with Cassel Homelands Development Inc., and authorization to borrow for 2021 expenditures. Council will also review amendments to rules of procedure, donation requests, and a health and safety policy.

• Agreement with Integrity Commissioner Jean-Jacques LaCombe
• Rental agreement with C.C.S. Food Bank
• Landscaping maintenance agreement with Entretien Paysager Racine Inc. through 2024
• Lawn maintenance agreement with Entretien Paysager Racine Inc. through 2024
• Pre-servicing agreement with Cassel Homelands Development Inc.

Special Meeting for closed session

This is a special meeting held entirely in closed session, meaning the public portion is limited to procedural items. Council will discuss employee negotiations, a potential development south of Highway 417, and litigation-related matters under solicitor-client privilege. The only public action is a by-law to confirm council procedures for the meeting.

• Closed session minutes approval for six prior meetings (Aug 31 to Dec 8, 2020)
• Employee negotiations: probation period, Deputy-Treasurer position, Public Works Director position
• Potential development south side of Highway 417
• Communication related to current litigation
• By-law 2021-001 to confirm council procedures

The council met in a special closed session to discuss employee negotiations, a potential development south of Highway 417, and litigation-related matters. No substantive decisions were made in open session; the only actions were procedural, including adopting the agenda and a by-law to confirm the closed session's procedures.

• Opened meeting at 5:55 p.m. (Resolution 2021-001, carried)
• Adopted agenda without modifications (Resolution 2021-002, carried)
• Moved to closed session under Municipal Act s. 239(2) D, F, K (Resolution 2021-003, carried)
• Adopted By-law 2021-001 confirming closed session procedures in 1st, 2nd, and 3rd reading (Resolution 2021-004, carried)
• Adjourned at 8:19 p.m. (Resolution 2021-005, carried)