Casselman public meetings in 2023

Regular Meeting

The Council will meet to discuss several administrative and service updates, including a growth management process for water and sewage. A primary item on the agenda is the adoption of the 2024 budget. Other discussions include community hall renovations and an advertising sponsorship program.

• Adoption of the 2024 budget (By-law 2023-65)
• Growth management and development allocation for water and sewage systems
• Funding request for J.R. Brisson Community Hall ceiling updates
• Advertising Sponsorship Program and LED Panel Replacement Program
• Notice of Motion: Feasibility Study for Internal Waste Collection

Regular Meeting

The Municipality of Casselman will discuss the 2024 budget draft and several new by-laws. The agenda includes recruitment for a Clerk position and roof repairs at 750 Principale. Council will also consider policies regarding community recognition and employee hiring.

• Review of 2024 Budget Draft (FIN-027-2023)
• By-law 2023-60 for an interim tax levy
• Roof repairs at 750 Principale (OPS-001-2023)
• Recruitment for the position of Clerk (DG-016-2023)
• Dedication of road reserves in Domaine de la Rivière Nation (URB-013-2023)

Special Meeting

The Municipality of Casselman is reviewing reports regarding the 2024 budget. Council will also address the scheduling of meetings and a confirmation by-law.

• FIN-025-2023 - 2024 Budget report
• By-law 2023-56 regarding Council Procedures

Regular Meeting

The Municipality of Casselman is reviewing several municipal by-laws and reports. Key items include a new by-law for election signs, a recruitment policy, and the de-registration of a subdivision portion at 849 and 851 Marquette Street.

• By-law GR-029-2023 to regulate election signs
• By-law GR-030-2023 regarding recruitment policy
• By-law 2023-54 to deem a portion of a subdivision unregistered at 849 and 851 Marquette Street
• South Nation Conservation watershed programs and services delegation
• Emergency Management and Civil Protection Act obligations (SCI-005-2023)

Special Meeting

The Municipality of Casselman is reviewing the 2024 budget during this special meeting. Council will also receive a report regarding emergency repairs for a leachate system.

• Emergency repairs for the leachate system (EN-022-2023)
• Review of the 2024 Budget (FIN-022-2023)

Regular Meeting

The Council is reviewing several municipal by-laws, including zoning amendments for Laval and Yvon streets. The agenda also includes discussions on creating a new Director of Operations and Human Resources position and a compost program financial analysis.

• Zoning amendment request for 709 and 778 Laval
• Part Lot Exemption Request for 245 and 249 Zakari
• Zoning amendment for 709 Yvon
• Pre-servicing agreement with Casselman Development
• Creation of Director of Operations and Human Resources position

Special Meeting

The Municipality of Casselman will review reports regarding the 2024 budget and a tender for work at Brisson Trail. The meeting also includes a discussion on scheduling and a confirmation by-law.

• Tender for parking area and fence at Brisson Trail (COMM-004-2023)
• 2024 Budget reports (FIN-021-2023)
• Confirmation By-law 2023-46 regarding Council procedures

Regular Meeting

The Council will review the 2024 budget, including presentations from the Casselman Downtown Revitalization. The meeting includes reports on water/wastewater, communication policies, and various departmental monthly updates.

• 2024 Budget public comments
• Corporation of the Casselman Downtown Revitalization 2024 Budget presentation
• Water and Sewer Billing (FIN-020-2023)
• Communication and Public Relation Policy (GR-025-2023)
• Delegation of Authority By-Law (GR-026-2023)

Regular Meeting

The meeting includes a presentation regarding the 2024 Casselman Library budget. Council will also review reports on electronic signatures, an accessibility plan, and fire department safety policies.

• Delegation: 2024 Casselman Library Budget
• GR-024-2023 Accessibility Plan
• GR-023-2023 Electronic Signatures
• SCI-003-2023 Community Risk Assessment
• SCI-004-2023 Health and Safety Policy

Public Planning Meeting

The Casselman Planning Committee is reviewing a proposal to amend the zoning by-law for two properties. The changes involve adjusting density and site-specific provisions for 709 Yvon Street and 778 Laval Street. The meeting includes periods for comments from council, applicants, and the public.

• Zoning amendment ZON-04-2023 for 709 Yvon Street to allow an existing three-unit residential building on an undersized lot
• Zoning amendment ZON-04-2023 for 778 Laval Street to allow a single detached dwelling on an undersized lot

Regular Meeting

The Municipality of Casselman is reviewing several municipal reports including engineering services, budget processes, and water treatment. The agenda includes a delegation regarding water treatment adjustments and various departmental updates.

• Water treatment adjustments delegation by Bill Dallala
• Engineering Service Contract (DG-012-2023)
• Allocation of property taxes at 626 Principale (DG-013-2023)
• Sanitary Sewer Upgrades on St-Isidore Road (EN-020-2023)
• Part-Lot Control Exemption By-law for 656-658 Dollard (2023-42)

The council adopted the agenda and received several administrative reports. It approved a $366,941.88 contract with JL Richards for sanitary sewer upgrades on St‑Isidore Road and allocated property tax revenue for the Ford distribution centre at 626 Principale Street (67% to Casselman, 33% to The Nation). The council also adopted the Part‑Lot Control Exemption By‑law for 656‑658 Dollard, accepted a recycling service contract with Mikes Waste Disposal for Oct‑Dec 2023, and approved the Nightwatch community program.

• Adopted agenda (Resolution 2023-246) – carried
• Approved $366,941.88 sewer upgrade contract with JL Richards (Resolution 2023-257) – carried
• Allocated property tax assessment for Ford distribution centre at 626 Principale (67% Casselman, 33% The Nation) (Resolution 2023-250) – carried
• Adopted Part‑Lot Control Exemption By‑law for 656‑658 Dollard (Resolution 2023-259) – carried
• Accepted Mikes Waste Disposal recycling service for Oct‑Dec 2023 (Resolution 2023-256) – carried
• Approved contract with Masterz Construction for J.R. Brisson Community Hall ceiling repair (Resolution 2023-255) – carried
• Renewed sponsorship agreement with Louis Brisson for J.R. Brisson Complex (Resolution 2023-254) – carried
• Accepted Nightwatch community program recommendations (Resolution 2023-260) – carried

Special Meeting

The Council will meet for a special session including a closed session regarding ongoing negotiations. The agenda also includes a strategic planning training and workshop, as well as a by-law to confirm Council procedures.

• By-law 2023-041 to confirm Council procedures
• Closed session negotiation (DG-008-2023)
• Strategic Planning Training and Workshop

Council held a special meeting that included a closed session for negotiations and strategic planning training. The meeting concluded with the adoption of a by-law to confirm council procedures for the session.

• Approved agenda without modifications (Resolution No. 2023-242)
• Approved adjournment for closed session to discuss negotiation DG-008-2023 (HC) and Strategic Planning Training (Resolution No. 2023-243)
• Adopted By-Law no. 2023-41 to confirm Council procedures at the September 5, 2023 special meeting (Resolution No. 2023-244)

Special Meeting

Council defeated a motion to declare water quality improvement a top strategic priority and establish a management committee for manganese levels. Other actions included approving a water supply feasibility study and a subdivision agreement for Cassel Homelands Development Inc. Phase 2.

• Defeated motion to prioritize water quality and establish manganese management committee (2-3)
• Approved $69,801.18 proposal from J.L. Richards for surface and groundwater supply feasibility study
• Approved Subdivision Agreement and By-Law 2023-039 for Cassel Homelands Development Inc. Phase 2
• Authorized contract with Court Surface Specialist Ltd. for pickleball court construction
• Approved contribution agreement with Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario for Brisson Road walking path and bird sanctuary
• Appointed Sébastien Dion as Deputy-Clerk via By-Law 2023-038
• Acknowledged receipt of May and June 2023 water monthly reports from OCWA

Special Meeting

Council approved the 2022 financial statements and authorized rental agreements for the J.R. Brisson Complex. The meeting also included a closed session to discuss potential litigation.

• Approved 2022 financial statements (Resolution 2023-224)
• Approved By-Law 2023-035 to authorize rental agreement with Vikings Den for J.R. Brisson Canteen
• Approved By-Law 2023-036 to authorize rental agreement with Razor Edge for J.R. Brisson Pro-Shop
• Authorized Councillor Cléroux to participate remotely in the meeting (Resolution 2023-223)
• Approved By-Law 2023-037 to confirm Council's proceedings for the July 7th meeting

Regular Meeting

Council authorized a contract with Bciti+ for a new municipal website and approved the creation of three community initiative committees. The board also approved development charge projects and various permits for the December Christmas Festival.

• Approved contract with Bciti+ for municipal website design and modernization
• Approved capital projects for drinking and wastewater development charges (By-laws 2023-032 and 2023-033)
• Accepted mandates for Community Event Facilitation, Environmental Action and Education, and Youth Engagement committees
• Approved various Christmas Festival requests including street closures, bonfire and alcohol permits, and a noise exemption until 2:00 a.m. on Dec 2, 2023
• Authorized creation of an ad hoc committee for the Brisson trail
• Approved contract with Tocher Heyblom Design Inc. for a Parks and Recreation Master Plan
• Granted noise exemption for community baseball tournament from August 16 to August 20, 2023
• Adopted a new structure for Council committees and terms of reference for the Board Selection Committee

Special Meeting

Council authorized the CAO to sign the renewal of insurance policies with Intact Public Entities for the period of June 30, 2023, to June 29, 2024. The meeting also included a closed session to discuss insurance brokers and negotiation plans.

• Approved renewal of insurance policies with Intact Public Entities (Carried)
• Adopted By-Law no. 2023-030 to confirm Council proceedings (Carried)
• Approved the meeting agenda (Carried)
• Approved adjournment for closed session to discuss insurance broker and negotiation plans (Carried)

Special Meeting

Council held a public meeting to review a Development Charges Study and a presentation by Watson & Associates Economists LTD. The meeting concluded with the adoption of a by-law to confirm council procedures for the session.

• Approved agenda without modifications (Resolution No. 2023-187)
• Acknowledged reception of administrative report GR-016-2023 and Watson & Associates Economists LTD presentation (Resolution No. 2023-188)
• Adopted By-Law no. 2023-031 to confirm Council procedures for the June 20, 2023 special meeting (Resolution No. 2023-189)

Regular Meeting

Council approved the 2023 tax rates and entered into an agreement with Capital Park to prepare a five-year strategic plan. The board also authorized specific training expenses for council members and approved a street closure for a November ceremony.

• Adopted By-Law no. 2023-026 for 2023 tax rates (Carried)
• Approved agreement with Capital Park for a five-year strategic plan (Carried)
• Authorized training expenses for certifications or diplomas for council members (Carried)
• Approved closure of Principale Street (between Dollard and Laurier) on Nov 5, 2023 (Adoptée)
• Released $45,421.73 in holdback funds for the lagoon project to ASCO Construction Ltd (Carried)
• Adopted By-Law no. 2023-028 regarding 'ONE Investment' agency agreement (Carried)
• Supported requests to modify the oath of office and declare domestic violence an epidemic (Carried)
• Postponed By-Law no. 2023-027 regarding policing, garbage and recycling fees

Special Meeting

Council held a closed session to conduct an educational session regarding the Integrity Commissioner under the Municipal Act. The meeting concluded with the adoption of a by-law to confirm the proceedings of the special meeting.

• Approved agenda (Resolution No. 2023-153)
• Approved adjournment for closed session to address Integrity Commissioner educational session (Resolution No. 2023-154)
• Adopted By-Law no. 2023-025 to confirm Council proceedings for the June 6, 2023 special meeting (Resolution No. 2023-155)

Minor Variance Committee

The committee approved a minor variance for Marc Brisson to reduce the required backyard setback for a triplex from 7.5 meters to 4.7 meters. The approval is subject to conditions regarding the site layout plan and sound attenuation measures.

• Approved minor variance A-01-2023 for 825 Principale to reduce backyard setback to 4.7 meters (Carried)
• Adopted February 8, 2023 meeting minutes (Carried)
• Acknowledged René Laflèche's declaration of interest regarding item 6.1 (Carried)
• Decided not to enter closed session

Regular Meeting

Council approved the purchase of a snow plowing truck and the release of holdback funds for a watermain loop project. They also established an ad hoc committee to analyze water and wastewater development charges and adopted a new investment policy.

• Approved purchase of snow plowing truck for $198,546.00
• Approved partial release of holdback funds to Louis W. Bray Construction Ltd for $219,243.68
• Created ad hoc committee to analyze water and wastewater development charges
• Adopted new investment policy
• Endorsed OCWA’s operational plan for Casselman
• Adopted By-law 2023-022 to amend site plan approval regulations
• Adopted By-law 2023-023 regarding payment of Council member expenses
• Acknowledged OLT approved amendments to Zoning By-law 2021-103 for 825 Principale St