Casselman public meetings in 2022

Special Meeting

Council acknowledged the treasurer's report on the 2023 budget and directed administration to revise the operational budget to present a balanced draft. Council also adopted a by-law to confirm the procedures of the special meeting.

• Approved agenda as presented (Resolution 2022-389)
• Acknowledged report FIN-024-2022 and directed administration to revise the 2023 operational budget to create a balanced draft (Resolution 2022-390)
• Adopted By-Law no. 2022-079 to confirm Council procedures for the December 20, 2022 special meeting (Resolution 2022-391)

Regular Meeting

Council authorized an agreement with Hay Design Inc. for the design and supervision of new municipal offices. Other key actions included appointing an integrity commissioner and denying a request for restaurant signage in the industrial park.

• Approved agreement with Hay Design Inc. for new municipal offices at 1 Industriel St.
• Appointed Tony Fleming of Cunningham, Swan, Carty, Little & Bonham, LLP as integrity commissioner
• Denied request from St-Hubert and Harvey's restaurants for directional signage at 1 Industriel
• Approved snowmobile trail right of way agreement with Seaway Valley ending April 15, 2023
• Accepted rental agreement for Stéphane Sarrazin, MPP at 750 Principale
• Denied moving forward with the proposed dog park project for the moment
• Approved requests for free hall rentals
• Adopted the 2023 regular meeting calendar

Special Meeting

This special meeting of Casselman council includes a public presentation on the 2023 budget and a proposed pre-servicing agreement with Cassel Homelands for Phase 2 of subdivision 030-S-19-003. Council will also consider a by-law to adopt that agreement and a by-law to confirm council procedures. The agenda is otherwise procedural.

• Public presentation on 2023 budget (FIN-021-2022)
• Pre-servicing agreement with Cassel Homelands for Phase 2 of subdivision 030-S-19-003 (URB-024-2022)
• By-law 2022-XXX to adopt the pre-servicing agreement
• By-law 2022-XXX to confirm council procedures for this meeting

Council accepted a 3% increase for the tax rate and salaries in principle and requested a modified draft budget. The board also approved a pre-servicing agreement for a Cassel Homelands subdivision phase.

• Accepted in principle a 3% increase for the tax rate and salary increase (Carried)
• Approved pre-servicing agreement with Cassel Homelands for phase 2 of subdivision 030-S-19-003 (Carried)
• Adopted By-Law no. 2022-076 regarding the Cassel Homelands pre-servicing agreement (Carried)
• Adopted By-Law no. 2022-077 to confirm Council procedures for the December 7, 2022 meeting (Carried)
• Acknowledged receipt of administrative report FIN-021-2022 from the Treasurer (Carried)

Public Planning Meeting

The committee opened a public meeting to review zoning by-law amendment ZON-007-2022. Planner Pascal Doucet presented the application, and no public comments were received. No vote was recorded on the amendment itself before the meeting adjourned.

• Opened public meeting under Section 34 of the Planning Act (Carried)
• Adjourned public meeting at 6:14 p.m. (Carried)

Regular Meeting

The Municipality of Casselman is holding its regular meeting on November 22, 2022. Council will receive public comments on the 2023 budget process, review a report on budget meetings and Council's priorities, and consider several by-laws, including changes to bank signatories and an agreement renewal with Hawkesbury and District General Hospital. The agenda also includes routine items such as adoption of minutes, committee reports, and correspondence.

• Public comments on 2023 budget process
• FIN-019-2022: 2023 budget meetings and Council's priorities
• FIN-020-2022: Change of bank signatories
• GR-021-2022: Agreement renewal with Hawkesbury and District General Hospital
• URB-023-2022: Consent application B-048-2022 for 12 Fillion Road

Council renewed an agreement with the Hawkesbury and District General Hospital and approved a consent application for a lot on Fillion Road. The board also updated municipal banking signatories and established provisions for an alternate mayor.

• Approved renewal agreement with Hawkesbury and District General Hospital (By-Law 2022-073)
• Approved consent application B-048-2022 for 12 Fillion Road
• Appointed Councillor Paul Groulx as a banking signatory (By-Law 2022-072)
• Approved appointment of members to act as head of Council during mayor's absence (By-Law 2022-074)
• Accepted September 2022 monthly report from OCWA firm
• Approved $500 fee for processing the 12 Fillion Road application

Inaugural Meeting

This is the inaugural meeting of the Municipality of Casselman's new council. The agenda includes the swearing-in of the mayor and four councillors, their inaugural addresses, and a by-law to confirm council procedures. No other business is listed.

• Mayor's declaration of office and oath of allegiance
• Councillors' declaration of office and oath of allegiance for Paul Groulx, Francine Leblanc, Anik Charron, and Sylvain Cléroux
• By-law 2022-071 to confirm council procedures at the inaugural meeting

Regular Meeting

Council approved changes to the salary grids for Operator 1 and 2 positions in recreation and leisure services, effective October 23, 2022. It also renewed the audit mandate with MNP for 2022-2024, approved a $6,000 environmental calendar for 2023, and accepted a street closure request for Remembrance Day. All decisions were carried unanimously.

• Approved salary grid changes for Operator 1 and 2 positions (carried)
• Renewed audit mandate with MNP for 2022-2024 (carried)
• Approved $6,000 for 2023 environmental calendar (carried)
• Accepted street closure of Principale Street between Dollard and Laurier for Remembrance Day ceremony on November 6, 2022 (carried)
• Received September 2022 monthly reports (carried)
• Received correspondence from Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing, École élémentaire catholique de Casselman, and Solicitor General (carried)
• Adopted minutes of September 27, 2022 regular meeting (carried)
• Went into closed session to discuss personal matters and employee negotiations (carried)

Regular Meeting

The Municipality of Casselman is holding its regular meeting on September 27, 2022. Council will consider several reports and by-laws, including an agreement to defer development charges for a property at 626 Principale, zoning amendments for properties on Yvon and Laval streets, a part lot exemption on Zakari Street, and construction of a section of Laurier Road. The agenda also includes routine items such as adoption of minutes, correspondence, and a closed session for personnel and legal matters.

• Agreement to defer development charges for Highway 417 Casselman Limited Partnership at 626 Principale
• Zoning amendment for 711 Yvon from R2-5 to R2-17
• Zoning amendments for 778 and 780 Laval from R2 to R2-19 and R2-18 respectively
• Part lot exemption request for 221, 225, 229, 233, 237 Zakari Street
• Construction of a section of Laurier Road

Council approved zoning amendments for three properties on Yvon and Laval streets to allow reduced lot sizes and existing uses, and accepted a $128,550 contract to complete Laurier Street repairs. It also authorized a development charge deferral agreement for Highway 417 Casselman Limited Partnership and received an update on a potential dog park in the industrial park. All decisions were carried unanimously.

• Approved zoning amendments for 711 Yvon, 780 and 778 Laval to allow reduced lot sizes and existing uses (unanimous)
• Accepted $128,550 plus HST for Laurier Street repairs from Pavillon St-Paul to St-Euphémie school (unanimous)
• Authorized signing of development charge deferral agreement for Highway 417 Casselman Limited Partnership at 626 Principale (unanimous)
• Approved part-lot exemption for 221, 225, 229, 233, 237 and 241 Zakari Street (unanimous)
• Accepted payment for CAO and department heads to attend UCPR Warden's Banquet (unanimous)
• Approved monetary donation to an organization (unanimous)
• Received update on potential dog park in industrial park, with Via likely to amend lease for municipal access
• Council went into closed session for personnel, labour, and legal matters

Regular Meeting

The Municipality of Casselman is holding its regular meeting on September 13, 2022. Council will receive reports and consider several by-laws, including amendments to community safety zones and development charges, as well as a site plan agreement for 626 Principale. The agenda also includes a study on regional train service, a grant application under the Community Improvement Plan, and a hall rental policy amendment.

• DG-008-2022: Study for regional train service
• DG-009-2022: Grant application under Community Improvement Plan for 626 Principale
• By-law to amend schedule A of By-law 2018-017 to establish community safety zones
• By-law to amend development charges By-law 2021-057
• By-law to sign a site plan agreement with 626 Principale

Council awarded a grant of up to $620,000 to Highway 417 Casselman Limited Partnership for an underground water tank and high-pressure pumps at 626 Principale, covering 50% of costs under the Community Improvement Plan. The grant is conditional on engineering confirmation, inspection, and invoices. Council also approved the site plan agreement for the property and adopted several by-laws, including community safety zones and development charges amendments.

• Approved $620K grant for 626 Principale fire suppression system (carried)
• Approved site plan agreement for 626 Principale (carried)
• Adopted By-law 2022-060 establishing community safety zones (carried)
• Adopted By-law 2022-061 amending development charges (carried)
• Adopted By-law 2022-062 for site plan agreement with 626 Principale (carried)
• Approved free hall rentals for electoral debates (carried)
• Refused Invivo's request to use municipal logo (carried)
• Authorized mayor's expense allowance (carried)

Special Meeting

This is a special meeting of Casselman Council. They will receive a financial position update, discuss a berm and sound attenuation wall for the Domaine de la rivière Nation subdivision, and hold a closed session on litigation. The meeting also includes routine adoption of agenda and a by-law to confirm procedures.

• FIN-015-2022: Municipality's financial position update
• URB-020-2022: Subdivision plan of Domaine de la rivière Nation - berm development and sound attenuation wall
• Closed session under Municipal Act Art. 239(2)(e) for litigation (Ontario Land Tribunal File URB-001-2022)
• By-law 2022-059 to confirm council procedures

Council approved additional paving of Laurier Street at an approximate cost of $50,000, funded from surplus, and redistributed remaining surplus to reserves. It also repealed three prior resolutions related to the Domaine de la rivière Nation subdivision's berm and sound attenuation wall, and directed staff to report on other subdivision features. A closed session was held to discuss litigation (Ontario Land Tribunal file).

• Approved $50,000 additional paving of Laurier Street (carried)
• Redistributed remaining surplus to 2022 budget reserves (carried)
• Repealed resolutions 2021-332, 2021-423, 2021-501 on Domaine de la rivière Nation berm/wall (carried)
• Directed administration to report on subdivision features: fencing, trails, water retention, ponds, future phases (carried)
• Held closed session for litigation under Municipal Act s.239(2)(e) (carried)
• Adopted By-Law 2022-059 confirming council procedures (carried)

Regular Meeting

Casselman Council rejected a request from the Municipality of La Nation to purchase water services for residents on Aurèle Road. Council approved a lot severance at 866 Principale to create two lots, accepted a $700 donation to Leadership féminin Prescott-Russell, and amended community safety zones on Laurier and Brébeuf roads. The mayor publicly apologized for past behaviour and words.

• Rejected La Nation's request to buy water services for Aurèle Road residents
• Approved lot severance at 866 Principale into two lots (B-051-2022)
• Donated $700 to Leadership féminin Prescott-Russell for symposium
• Amended community safety zones on Laurier and Brébeuf roads (by-law 2018-017)
• Adopted by-law 2022-057 amending connection charges
• Accepted Ombudsman recommendations from May 27, 2021 and October 26, 2021
• Approved free hall use for Chevaliers de Colomb #3349 except Nov/Dec
• Allowed seismic station installation at J.R. Brisson Complex with $200 annual fee

Special Meeting

The special meeting of Casselman Council on August 23, 2022, was largely procedural. Council received a presentation from Watson & Associates on a development charges update study, and adopted By-Law 2022-056 confirming the meeting's proceedings. No substantive decisions were made beyond opening, agenda adoption, and adjournment.

• Opened meeting at 6:00 p.m. (Resolution 2022-262, carried)
• Adopted agenda as presented (Resolution 2022-263, carried)
• Received development charges update study presentation from Andrew Grunda, Watson & Associates
• Adopted By-Law 2022-056 confirming council procedures (Resolution 2022-264, carried)
• Adjourned meeting at 6:13 p.m. (Resolution 2022-265, carried)

Public Planning Meeting

The Casselman Planning Committee is holding a public meeting to consider a proposed zoning by-law amendment affecting properties at 711 Yvon Street and 780 Laval Street. The amendment would change the zoning designations from Second Density Residential (R2) and R2-5 to new special exception zones (R2-17, R2-18, R2-19) for retained and detached lots. Public comments in support or opposition are invited.

• Zoning by-law amendment ZON-05-2022 for 711 Yvon and 780 Laval streets
• Change from R2-5 and R2 to R2-17, R2-18, and R2-19 special exceptions
• Public meeting open for representations on the proposed amendment

The public meeting was opened and adjourned with no public comments. A zoning amendment file (ZON-05-2022) for properties at 711 Yvon and 780 Laval was presented but no decision was recorded.

• Opened public meeting under Section 34 of the Planning Act (Resolution CP 2022-005, carried).
• Adjourned public meeting (Resolution CP 2022-006, carried).
• Zoning amendment file ZON-05-2022 for 711 Yvon and 780 Laval was presented but no vote or decision was recorded.

Special Meeting

This special meeting of Casselman Council is primarily to receive and act on investigation reports from the integrity commissioner regarding complaints against Councillor Mario Laplante and Mayor Daniel Lafleur. The agenda also includes scheduling future meetings and adopting a by-law to confirm procedures for this special meeting.

• Investigation report on complaint Cass-001-2022 against Councillor Mario Laplante
• Investigation report on complaint Cass-002-2022 against Mayor Daniel Lafleur
• By-law 2022-055 to confirm Council procedures at the special meeting
• Scheduling of future meetings

Council received two integrity commissioner investigation reports. For complaint Cass-001-2022 against Councillor Mario Laplante, Council refused the recommendation in full. For complaint Cass-002-2022 against Mayor Daniel Lafleur, Council partially accepted the recommendations and required the mayor to publicly apologize at the next regular meeting. Both resolutions were carried.

• Received integrity report Cass-001-2022 (Councillor Laplante) and refused recommendation in full (carried)
• Received integrity report Cass-002-2022 (Mayor Lafleur) and partially accepted recommendations (carried)
• Required Mayor Lafleur to publicly apologize at next regular meeting (carried)
• Adopted By-Law 2022-055 confirming Council procedures for the special meeting (carried)

Special Meeting

This special meeting of Casselman Council covers receiving reports on the watermain loop tender south of Highway 417 and the Community Improvement Plan, followed by by-laws to designate an economic enterprise community improvement project area and adopt the plan. Council will also schedule meetings, enter closed session for a negotiation position and mediation file, and confirm procedures.

• Tender results for watermain loop south of Highway 417 (EN-018-2022)
• Community Improvement Plan report (URB-018-2022)
• By-law to designate an economic enterprise community improvement project area
• By-law to adopt an economic enterprise area community improvement plan
• Closed session: negotiation position (Municipal Act Art. 239(2)(K)) and mediation file (FIN-004-2022)

Council approved the construction of a watermain loop south of Highway 417 at a cost of $2,248,400 plus HST, awarded to Louis W. Bray Construction Limited. It also adopted two by-laws designating an economic enterprise community improvement project area and plan. The meeting moved into closed session to discuss a mediation file, then adjourned.

• Approved $2,248,400 + HST water loop construction contract to Louis W. Bray Construction Limited (carried)
• Adopted By-Law 2022-052 designating economic enterprise community improvement project area (carried)
• Adopted By-Law 2022-053 adopting economic enterprise area community improvement plan (carried)
• Moved into closed session to discuss mediation file FIN-004-2022 (carried)
• Adopted By-Law 2022-054 confirming council procedures for the meeting (carried)

Special Meeting

This is a special meeting of the Municipality of Casselman, held August 11, 2022, primarily to hold a public presentation on a proposed Community Improvement Plan. The agenda includes a public presentation, comments from attendees, scheduling of future meetings, and a by-law to confirm council procedures.

• Public presentation on proposed Community Improvement Plan (item 4.1)
• Public comments allowed on the proposed Community Improvement Project Area(s) and Plan
• By-law 2022-051 to confirm council procedures at this special meeting
• Meeting held at Complexe J.R. Brisson Community Hall, 758 Brebeuf, Casselman

The special meeting on August 11, 2022, was procedural. Council heard a presentation from Marc Rivet of J.L. Richards on a proposed community improvement plan, with no public comments. No substantive decisions were made; the only actions were opening the meeting, adopting the agenda, adopting a by-law to confirm council procedures, and adjourning.

• Opened meeting at 2:30 p.m. (Resolution 2022-243, carried)
• Adopted agenda as presented (Resolution 2022-244, carried)
• Adopted By-Law 2022-051 to confirm council procedures in 1st, 2nd, and 3rd reading (Resolution 2022-245, carried)
• Adjourned meeting at 2:48 p.m. (Resolution 2022-246, carried)

Regular Meeting

The Municipality of Casselman council is meeting to consider several reports and by-laws, including a study for regional train service, a rental agreement with UCPR emergency services at 747 St-Jean, water meter management, and amendments to the clean yard by-law and site plan regulations. The meeting also includes a presentation of an honorary plaque to the Casselman Vikings hockey club and a closed session for confidential matters.

• DG-005-2022: Study for regional train service
• DG-006-2022: Rental agreement with UCPR emergency services at 747 St-Jean
• FIN-013-2022: Water meters management
• By-law to amend clean yard by-law 2006-180
• By-law to regulate new developments and site plan agreements under Planning Act section 41(3)

Council authorized a feasibility study for regional passenger train service in eastern Ontario, with travel costs covered up to $300. It also adopted two by-laws: one amending the clean yard by-law and another regulating new developments and site plan approvals. Several administrative reports were received, including a rental agreement with UCPR emergency services and a $300 donation to Académie de la Seigneurie.

• Authorized CAO to sign agreement with consultant Daniel Stripinis for regional train feasibility study (2022-225)
• Approved rental agreement with UCPR emergency services at 747 St-Jean (2022-226)
• Directed administration to prepare by-law amendment to sell water meters at cost plus 15% (2022-227)
• Approved $300 donation to Académie de la Seigneurie (2022-228)
• Adopted By-law 2022-048 amending clean yard by-law 2006-180 (2022-237)
• Adopted By-law 2022-049 regulating new developments and site plan approvals (2022-238)
• Accepted ice rental rates for 2022/2023 season (2022-230)
• Approved parks master plan tender and $24,200 in 2023 draft budget (2022-233)

Special Meeting

This special meeting of Casselman council includes reports on a community improvement plan study, a study to modify the development charges by-law, and the Laurier Street construction project with its financial implications. Council will also schedule meetings, enter closed session for litigation, and confirm procedures.

• DG-003-2022: Community improvement plan study
• DG-004-2022: Study for modification of development charges by-law 2021-057
• TP-003-2022: Laurier Street construction project and financial implications
• Closed session: Litigation affecting the Municipality (Ontario Land Tribunal File)
• By-law 2022-047 to confirm council procedures

Council authorized a $10,000 agreement with J.L. Richards for a community improvement plan study south of Highway 417, and a $5,000 plus HST study with Watson & Associates to amend development charges by-law 2021-057, funded from general surplus. Council also accepted option 2 for the Laurier Street construction project. All resolutions were carried unanimously.

• Approved $10,000 agreement with J.L. Richards for community improvement plan study (carried)
• Approved $5,000 plus HST study with Watson & Associates for development charges by-law amendment (carried)
• Accepted option 2 for Laurier Street construction project (carried)
• Entered closed session to discuss litigation (Ontario Land Tribunal file) (carried)
• Adopted by-law 2022-047 confirming council procedures (carried)

Regular Meeting

The Municipality of Casselman is holding its regular meeting on June 14, 2022, with several key items on the agenda. Council will consider approving a loan for the fire station and warehouse, purchasing a fire/tanker truck, and reviewing a recreational trail project. The meeting also includes routine items such as adopting minutes, receiving reports, and confirming procedures.

• Loan for fire station and warehouse (FIN-012-2022)
• Purchase of a fire/tanker truck (SCI-005-2022)
• Brisson recreational trail project (COMM-001-2022)
• Consent request for lease over 21 years at 95 Laflèche Blvd (Canadian Tire Properties Inc.)
• Appointment of joint compliance audit committee for 2022 municipal elections

Council approved a 5-year loan with 20-year amortization from the National Bank of Canada for the fire station and warehouse, and adopted the corresponding by-law. It also accepted the nomination of Joanne Turcotte to the downtown revitalization corporation, approved the Brisson recreational trail vision and grant applications, and accepted a lease consent for 95 Laflèche Blvd. All resolutions were carried unanimously.

• Approved 5-year loan with 20-year amortization from National Bank of Canada for fire station and warehouse (carried)
• Adopted By-law 2022-045 to approve loan for fire station and warehouse (carried)
• Accepted nomination of Joanne Turcotte to Corporation of Revitalisation Casselman Downtown (carried)
• Accepted Brisson recreational trail vision and authorized grant applications (carried)
• Accepted consent request B-034-2022 for lease over 21 years at 95 Laflèche Blvd (carried)
• Approved purchase of fire/tanker truck from Carl Thibault Emergency Vehicles (carried)
• Established neighbourhood watch committee with $500 initial budget (carried)
• Adopted By-law 2022-044 to appoint joint compliance audit committee for 2022 election (carried)

Regular Meeting

Council approved the purchase of the building at 1 Industriel for a future city hall, waiving conditions and adopting the related by-law. It also adopted the 2022 tax rates and an exemption from part lot control at 688 St-Isidore. A new Ad Hoc committee for financial system review was created, and the integrity commissioner's investigation delegation was recommended.

• Approved purchase of 1 Industriel for future city hall (carried)
• Adopted By-Law 2022-039 to complete purchase of 1 Industriel (carried)
• Adopted By-Law 2022-040 for 2022 tax rates (carried)
• Adopted By-Law 2022-038 for part lot exemption at 688 St-Isidore (carried)
• Created Ad Hoc committee for financial system review (carried)
• Recommended delegation of integrity investigations to Cunningham, Swan, Carty, Little & Bonham LLP (carried)
• Received correspondence on septic re-inspection and aggregate regulations (carried)

Regular Meeting

This is the regular meeting of Casselman Council on May 10, 2022. Council will hear delegations on water and sewer capacity and the 2021 financial statement, and will receive reports on election procedures, the Christmas Festival, the mayor's expenses, a financial system review, and budget updates. They will also consider hiring fire captains, follow up on a residential project complaint, and hold a closed session on land negotiations.

• Delegation from OCWA on water and sewer capacity (item 5.1, 9.3.2)
• 2021 financial statement presented by BDO firm (item 5.2)
• Report GR-012-2022 on 2022 municipal election procedures
• Tender results for financial system and process review (FIN-008-2022)
• Closed session: land in industrial park and purchase of 1 Industriel building for future city hall

Council authorized a $3.03 million loan for the fire hall and directed use of reserve funds as specified. Martin Allard was appointed Chief Building Official via by-law 2022-036. Two new fire captains were approved, and the MNP proposal for a financial system review was accepted. Council also moved to closed session to discuss land acquisition and negotiations.

• Approved $3.03M loan for fire hall and reserve fund use (2022-164)
• Appointed Martin Allard as Chief Building Official (2022-036)
• Approved hiring of two fire captains (2022-167)
• Accepted MNP proposal for financial system review (2022-163)
• Accepted C.R.C.V.C. requests for 2022 Christmas Festival (2022-161)
• Authorized mayor's expenses (2022-162)
• Directed administration to provide report on Domaine de la Rivière Nation berm and pond (2022-169)
• Moved to closed session for land acquisition and negotiation matters (2022-172)

Regular Meeting

The Municipality of Casselman is holding its regular meeting on April 26, 2022, with several reports and by-laws for consideration. Key items include a zoning by-law amendment for 876 Laval, a land severance application for 14 chemin de la rivière nation and 832 rue Principale, and a proposal to prohibit parking on Laurier Road. Council will also consider various service agreements, including a renewal with a financial institution and a contract extension with GFL for waste disposal.

• Zoning by-law amendment at 876 Laval from R1-2 to R2-16
• Consent application B-031-2022 for land severance at 14 chemin de la rivière nation and 832 rue Principale
• Proposal for parking prohibition on Laurier Road (northbound) from Principale to St-Euphémie school
• Renewal agreement with financial institution (FIN-006-2022)
• Contract extension with GFL for disposal service agreement (EN-012-2022)

Council approved a zoning by-law amendment for 876 Laval, changing it from first-density residential (R1-2) to second-density residential (R2-16), allowing for higher-density housing. They also approved a land severance consent for 832 Rue Principale, extended the GFL waste disposal contract by three years, and directed staff to prepare a parking prohibition on Laurier Road North. All motions were carried unanimously.

• Approved zoning by-law 2022-034 for 876 Laval (R1-2 to R2-16) (carried)
• Approved consent application B-031-2022 for land severance at 832 Rue Principale (carried)
• Approved 3-year contract extension with GFL for waste disposal (carried)
• Directed staff to prepare parking prohibition on Laurier Road North (carried)
• Approved by-law 2022-033 appointing Martin Allard as inspector (carried)
• Approved by-law 2022-032 amending procedure by-law 2019-026 (carried)
• Approved rental agreement with Corps de Cadets 2804 (carried)
• Authorized registration and sponsorship for warden's golf tournament ($1,230 total) (carried)

Minor Variance Committee

The Minor Variance Committee meets to consider two minor variance requests. One request, from Cassel Homelands Development Inc., seeks to reduce minimum lot sizes on three lots in Registered Plan 50M-356. A second request, from Pierre and Monique Marcoux at 41 Filion, has been withdrawn.

• Minor Variance A-05-2022: reduce minimum lot size from 720 to 695 sq m for lots 12 and 13, Plan 50M-356
• Minor Variance A-05-2022: reduce minimum lot size from 720 to 647 sq m for lot 14, Plan 50M-356
• Minor Variance A-06-2022 (withdrawn): allow detached garage height of 6.17 m instead of 5 m at 41 Filion

Special Meeting

This special meeting of Casselman council includes reports from municipal officials and proposed by-laws to amend the official plan and zoning by-law to regulate additional residential units, as well as a by-law to exempt certain lots on Sarah Road from part-lot control. The meeting is scheduled to begin after the planning committee and includes standard procedural items.

• URB-010-2022: report on implementation of additional unit regulation
• URB-011-2022: part lot exemption request for 5, 7, 9, 11, 27 and 29 Sarah Road
• By-law 2022-XXX to amend official plan 2008-239 to regulate additional units
• By-law 2022-XXX to amend zoning by-law 1996-635 to regulate additional units
• By-law 2022-XXX to adopt exemption from part lot control for Sarah Road properties

Council adopted three by-laws at final reading: By-law 2022-028 amends the official plan to regulate additional units, By-law 2022-029 amends the zoning by-law to regulate additional units, and By-law 2022-030 adopts a part-lot exemption for properties on Sarah Street. All were carried unanimously. Council also received administrative reports and directed staff to circulate them to the United Counties of Prescott-Russell for ratification.

• Adopted By-law 2022-028 amending official plan 2008-239 to regulate additional units (carried)
• Adopted By-law 2022-029 amending zoning by-law 1996-635 to regulate additional units (carried)
• Adopted By-law 2022-030 for part-lot exemption at 5, 7, 9, 11, 27, 29 Sarah Street (carried)
• Received report URB-010-2022 on additional unit regulation and directed circulation to United Counties (carried)
• Received report URB-011-2022 on part-lot exemption and directed circulation to United Counties (carried)
• Adopted By-law 2022-031 confirming council procedures for the special meeting (carried)

Public Planning Meeting

The Casselman Planning Committee is holding a public meeting to consider ZON-03-2022, a municipal initiative to amend the official plan and zoning by-law to allow secondary dwelling units, as required by section 16(3) of the Planning Act. The meeting includes opening, disclosure of interest, the zoning amendment, comments, and adjournment.

• ZON-03-2022: municipal initiative for official plan and zoning by-law amendments to allow secondary dwelling units
• Public meeting held at Complexe J.R. Brisson Community Hall, 758 Brebeuf, Casselman, ON

Regular Meeting

This agenda for the Casselman, ON regular meeting of 2022-04-12 contains only procedural boilerplate and embedded content placeholders. No specific decisions, discussions, or action items are listed in the provided text.

Special Meeting

This is a special meeting of Casselman Council held March 28, 2022. The agenda is largely procedural: opening, adoption of agenda, disclosure of interest, scheduling of meetings, and a by-law to confirm council procedures. The substantive item is a closed session under the Municipal Act for employee negotiations, including discussion of a vacant position to fill.

• Closed session: Employee Negotiations (Municipal Act Art. 239(2) D)
• DG-005-2022 - Vacant position to fill
• By-law 2022-027 to confirm council procedures at the March 28, 2022 special meeting
• Scheduling of meetings (attachment 4.pdf)

Public Planning Meeting

The Municipality of Casselman's Planning Committee is holding a public meeting to consider two proposed zoning by-law amendments. The first would rezone 866 Principale to allow 15 semi-detached dwellings and two townhouse blocks. The second would rezone 876 Laval to permit four dwelling units in an existing single detached home.

• ZON-01-2022: 866 Principale, from R1 to R2 and R3, for 15 semi-detached dwellings and two 3-unit townhouse blocks
• ZON-02-2022: 876 Laval, from R1-2 to R2-16, to allow four dwelling units in an existing single detached dwelling

Regular Meeting

The Municipality of Casselman is holding its regular meeting on March 22, 2022, following the planning committee. Council will consider several reports and by-laws, including a loan application to finance the purchase of the building at 1 Industriel, a by-law to delegate financial and staffing authority to the CAO during a lame duck period, and tender specifications for a future fire truck. Other items include consent applications for properties on St-Jean and Principale, donation requests, and a request for a free hall for a country show.

• Loan application to finance purchase of 1 Industriel (FIN-005-2022)
• By-law to delegate financial and staffing authority to CAO during lame duck period
• Tender specifications for future fire truck (SCI-003-2022)
• Consent applications for 771 St-Jean and 626 Principale
• Donation requests from local groups including Cadets, Food bank, and Club Optimiste

Regular Meeting

This is the agenda for the Municipality of Casselman's regular council meeting on March 8, 2022. Council will consider several reports and by-laws, including the purchase of a property at 1 Industriel for a future city hall, a council expenses by-law, and an agreement with South Nation Conservation for sewage system management. The agenda also includes routine items such as adoption of minutes, committee reports, and monthly departmental reports.

• Purchase of 1 Industriel for future city hall (FIN-004-2022, by-law 2022-XXX)
• Council expenses by-law to repeal by-law 2021-009
• Agreement with South Nation Conservation for sewage system management
• Community sign report (GR-006-2022)
• Restrictive measures during election period (lame duck) report (GR-007-2022)

Council directed the mayor and clerk to sign a conditional purchase agreement with Gymna Inc. for 1 Industriel at $2,200,000, and authorized up to $40,000 for soil analysis and building inspection. Council also adopted several by-laws, including a council expenses by-law, an agreement with South Nation Conservation for sewage system management, and the purchase agreement by-law. Staff were authorized to prepare official plan and zoning amendments for secondary units, and a baseball tournament with alcohol and noise exemptions was approved for June 10-12, 2022.

• Approved conditional purchase of 1 Industriel for $2,200,000 (resolution 2022-085)
• Authorized up to $40,000 for soil analysis and building inspection (resolution 2022-085)
• Adopted by-law 2022-022 for purchase agreement at 1 Industriel (resolution 2022-094)
• Adopted by-law 2022-020 for council expenses, repealing 2021-009 (resolution 2022-092)
• Adopted by-law 2022-021 with South Nation Conservation for sewage management (resolution 2022-093)
• Authorized staff to prepare official plan and zoning amendments for secondary units (resolution 2022-089)
• Approved baseball tournament with alcohol and noise exemptions June 10-12, 2022 (resolution 2022-095)
• Approved OCWA water/sewer capacity evaluation at $9,940 (resolution 2022-086)

Special Meeting

This special meeting of Casselmann Council includes a public comment period, then considers amendments to the building by-law and a modified subdivision agreement for phase 1 of the Cassel Homelands development. Council will also hold a closed session for legal advice, negotiations, and ethics training.

• Amendment to Schedule A of Building By-Law 2020-013 (BAT-002-2022)
• Amendment to subdivision agreement (phase 1) with Cassel Homelands (URB-005-2022)
• By-law to sign modified subdivision agreement with Cassel Homelands
• Closed session: solicitor-client privilege, negotiations, ethics training
• Public meeting notice for comments

Council authorized the Mayor and Clerk to sign an amended subdivision agreement with Cassel Homelands Development Inc. for Phase 1 of a residential project, repealing the previous agreement by-law. Council also adopted a by-law amending the Building By-Law schedule, and approved a development charges payment arrangement for 626 Principale following a closed session.

• Authorized Mayor and Clerk to sign amended subdivision agreement with Cassel Homelands (2022-069)
• Repealed subdivision agreement By-Law 2021-063 for Phase 1 (2022-069)
• Adopted By-Law 2022-017 amending Building By-Law schedule A (2022-070)
• Adopted By-Law 2022-018 for amended subdivision agreement with Cassel Homelands (2022-071)
• Approved development charges payment after normal due date for 626 Principale (2022-073)
• Delegated authority to sign site plan agreement for 626 Principale to Mayor and Clerk (2022-073)
• Adopted By-Law 2022-019 confirming council procedures (2022-074)

Regular Meeting

Casselman council is holding its regular meeting on February 8, 2022, with a full agenda of reports, by-laws, and routine approvals. Key items include signing site plan agreements with Tim Hortons (2 Racine) and Canadian Tire (95 Laflèche), amending the fence by-law, and adopting an interim tax levy for 2022. The meeting also includes closed-session items on land acquisition and litigation.

• Site plan agreement with 2 Racine (Tim Hortons)
• Site plan agreement with 95 Laflèche (Canadian Tire)
• Amend by-law 2020-068 to regulate fences
• Adopt interim tax levy for 2022
• Accept funding from Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing for financial system review

Council adopted the 2022 interim tax levy by-law and approved six other by-laws, including site plan agreements with Tim Hortons and Canadian Tire, a fence regulation amendment, a park maintenance agreement with South Nation Conservation, and acceptance of provincial funding for a financial review. Council also approved $2,275 in donations to local organizations and supported resolutions from the Upper Canada District School Board and GFL Environmental. The meeting moved to closed session to discuss land acquisition, litigation, and employee negotiations.

• Adopted 2022 interim tax levy by-law 2022-015
• Approved site plan agreement with 2 Racine (Tim Hortons) by-law 2022-010
• Approved site plan agreement with 95 Laflèche (Canadian Tire) by-law 2022-011
• Adopted fence regulation amendment by-law 2022-012
• Approved South Nation Conservation park maintenance agreement by-law 2022-013
• Accepted provincial funding for financial review by-law 2022-014
• Approved $2,275 in donations to four local organizations
• Supported Upper Canada District School Board and GFL Environmental resolutions

Regular Meeting

The Municipality of Casselman is holding its regular meeting to consider several reports and by-laws. Key items include site plan approvals for commercial properties, amendments to building and fence regulations, and appointments. The meeting also includes routine adoption of minutes and confirmatory by-laws.

• Site plan review for 2 Racine (Tim Hortons)
• Site plan review for 95 Laflèche (Canadian Tire)
• Site plan draft for 626 Principale (Ford)
• Amendment to building by-law 2020-013
• By-law to amend fence regulations (2020-068) and prohibit excessive fortification (2002-066)

Council approved site plans for Tim Hortons (2 Racine), Canadian Tire (95 Lafléche), and Ford (626 Principale), directing staff to prepare necessary by-laws. It also approved hiring five new firefighters, added a captain position to the fire department, and appointed Yves Morrissette as CAO. A fence by-law amendment was deferred to a future meeting.

• Approved site plan for 2 Racine (Tim Hortons) (carried)
• Approved site plan for 95 Lafléche (Canadian Tire) (carried)
• Approved site plan for 626 Principale (Ford) (carried)
• Approved hiring five new firefighters (carried)
• Approved fire department organizational chart adding captain position (carried)
• Appointed Yves Morrissette as CAO (carried)
• Deferred fence by-law amendment to future meeting
• Granted Ford exemption to fence by-law for barbed wire fence at 626 Principale (carried)

Minor Variance Committee

The Casselman Minor Variance Committee is meeting virtually to consider three applications for minor variances to zoning bylaws. The applications involve properties on Montcalm Street, Laflèche Boulevard, and Principale Street. The committee will also discuss a procedure by-law and member remuneration.

• A-04-2021: Reduce minimum lot frontage from 22 m to 18.29 m at 663-665 Montcalm Street to permit a severance of two non-conforming semi-detached dwellings
• A-01-2022: Canadian Tire Properties Inc. seeks to reduce loading spaces from 7 to 3, set parking at 176 spaces, and reduce front yard setback from 7.5 m to 3 m at 95 Boulevard Laflèche
• A-02-2022: Reduce interior side yard from 3 m to 0 m, increase building height from 12 m to 14.5 m, and widen driveway from 9 m to 19.35 m at 626 Principale
• Adoption of minutes from September 1, 2021
• Discussion of procedure by-law for committees and member remuneration

Special Meeting

This is a special meeting of the Municipality of Casselman council, held virtually on January 17, 2022. The agenda is largely procedural, with the main substantive items occurring in closed session: a review of a counter-offer for a building purchase and discussion of the vacant Planner position. The meeting also includes scheduling, a by-law to confirm procedures, and adjournment.

• Closed session: review of counter-offer for building purchase (FIN-002-2022)
• Closed session: discussion of vacant Planner position
• By-law 2021-004 to confirm council procedures at this special meeting

The special meeting was largely procedural, opening with agenda adoption and a disclosure of interest. Council then moved into closed session to discuss a counter-offer for a building purchase and a vacant planner position, returning to open session to adopt a by-law confirming the meeting's procedures. No substantive public decisions were made.

• Opened meeting at 9:20 a.m. (Resolution 2022-020, carried)
• Adopted agenda without modifications (Resolution 2022-021, carried)
• Moved to closed session at 9:22 a.m. for land acquisition and employee negotiations (Resolution 2022-022, carried)
• Adopted By-Law 2022-004 confirming council procedures (Resolution 2022-023, carried)
• Adjourned at 9:53 a.m. (Resolution 2022-024, carried)

Regular Meeting

The Municipality of Casselman is holding its regular meeting on January 11, 2022, to consider reports and by-laws. Key items include setting business registration fees for 2022, appointing members to the committee of adjustment and property standards, and reviewing consent applications B-086-2021, B-092-2021, and B-093-2021. The council will also discuss a request for ice time from the figure skating club, a potential location for a municipal entrance sign on Rue Principale, and a possible hazardous products collection. The meeting includes a public question period and a closed session for land acquisition matters.

• FIN-001-2022: Business registration fees for 2022
• GR-001-2022: Adjustment and property standards committee appointments
• URB-001-2022: Consent applications B-086-2021, B-092-2021, B-093-2021
• RL-001-2022: Request for ice time from figure skating club
• Closed session: Revision of purchase offer for building (FIN-001-2022 CS)

Council approved hiring consulting firm WSP to manage the planning department for an indefinite period, cancelled business registration fees for 2022, and directed the finance department to increase the Chief Building Official salary scale to $100,000-$115,000. Several other administrative reports and by-laws were adopted, including appointments to the committee of adjustment and a by-law for acting head of council.

• Approved hiring WSP to manage planning department indefinitely
• Cancelled business registration fees for 2022
• Directed finance to increase Chief Building Official salary scale to $100,000-$115,000
• Appointed Mathieu Surprenant to committee of adjustment and property standards
• Adopted By-Law 2022-001 appointing committee members
• Adopted By-Law 2022-002 for acting head of council schedule
• Approved two hours free ice time for figure skating club
• Accepted consent application recommendations B-086-2021, B-092-2021, B-093-2021