Casselman public meetings in 2024
31 substantive meetings from 2024, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Regular Meeting
The Council will consider the 2025 budget estimates and an interim tax levy with a 1.25 percent monthly penalty and interest. The meeting also includes updates on the new City Hall project and changes to the Fire Department's regulating by-law.
- By-law 2024-58 to adopt 2025 budget estimates
- By-law 2024-57 for an interim tax levy with 1.25 percent monthly penalty and interest
- By-law 2024-53 to establish and regulate the Casselman Fire Department
- Update on the New City Hall Project (OPS-11-2024)
- Request for permanent relocation of Christmas Festival booths to 750 Principale
Special Meeting
This special meeting includes a closed session under solicitor-client privilege concerning a real estate litigation file (Report OPS-6-2024). Council will also schedule upcoming meetings for 2024 and adopt a confirmatory by-law for the meeting's procedures.
- Closed session on real estate litigation (Report OPS-6-2024) under section 239(2)(f) of the Municipal Act
- Scheduling of 2024 meetings (attachment: Horaire 2024 Schedule.pdf)
- Adoption of Confirmatory By-law 2024-52 to confirm council procedures at the special meeting
Special Meeting
At this special meeting, the Municipality of Casselman is reviewing Draft III of the 2025 budget (report FIN-13-2024) along with related initiatives and variations. Council will also schedule future meetings and consider a confirmatory by-law for the regular meeting held November 26, 2024.
- FIN-13-2024 - 2025 Budget Draft III and attachments (Budget 2025 III, Initiatives II, Variation with Draft I)
- Scheduling of 2024 meetings (Horaire 2024 Schedule.pdf)
- Confirmatory By-law 2024-51 for procedures at the November 26 regular meeting
Regular Meeting
The Municipality of Casselman will review draft budgets for 2024 and 2025, including allocations for the Russell County OPP detachment. The council will also consider a notice of motion to reopen discussions with Via Rail regarding a permanent opening for the track crossing on Maria Street.
- Review of 2024 and 2025 Budget Allocation drafts
- Notice of motion: Reopen Via Rail crossing discussions
- Notice of motion: Expand rural transportation options
- Parks Master Plan Action Plan report
- Confirmatory by-law for November 19, 2024 meeting
Special Meeting
The Municipality of Casselman holds a special meeting to consider the 2025 Budget Draft II (FIN-12-2024). The agenda also includes receiving reports from municipal officials, scheduling of future meetings, and adopting a confirmation by-law.
- FIN-12-2024 - 2025 Budget Draft II (with six attached documents)
- Receiving of reports from appointed municipal officials (Administration)
- Scheduling of meetings for 2024 schedule
- Confirmation By-law 2024-49 to confirm council procedures at this meeting
Special Meeting
The Casselman council will adopt the meeting agenda, disclose any pecuniary interests, and consider budget delegations for the public library and the downtown revitalization corporation. Officials will present the 2025 draft municipal budget and related financial analyses. The council will also set the 2024 meeting schedule and confirm a by‑law on council procedures.
- 2025 budget delegation for Casselman Public Library
- 2025 budget delegation for the Corporation of the Casselman Downtown Revitalization
- Presentation of the 2025 Draft Budget (FIN‑11‑2024 documents)
- Confirmation by‑law 2024‑48 to confirm council procedures
- Scheduling of 2024 meetings (Horaire 2024 Schedule.pdf)
Regular Meeting
The Casselman Council will consider adopting a Subdivision Agreement with Casselman Developments Ltd. for Phase 2B of the Domaine de la Rivière Nation subdivision. Other items include a pay‑equity assessment report, a proposal for an NPO to manage recreational facilities, a landscaping and flower installation contract, and an emergency services agreement with CNEO. The meeting also includes routine agenda adoption, minutes approval, and public question periods.
- 2024‑46 – Adopt Subdivision Agreement with Casselman Developments Ltd., Phase 2B of Domaine de la Rivière Nation
- CultureAlly – Pay Equity Assessment Preliminary Report
- Proposal for an NPO to manage certain recreational infrastructures (Lafleche family)
- RL‑14‑2024 – Landscaping and Flower Installation Contract (Ad Hoc Committee Report)
- OPS‑10‑2024 – Emergency Services Agreement with CNEO
Community Engagement Committee
The Casselman Community Engagement Committee will consider the Faucher Community Garden Event Plan, including related land documents. The committee will also discuss a delegation request from Kaitlyn Essiambre of the Casselman Social Club and review the committee's mandate documents. No decisions are noted as pending at this agenda.
- Review of Faucher Community Garden Event Plan (attachments: plan PDF, French version, land documents)
- Delegation request from Kaitlyn Essiambre – Casselman Social Club
- Discussion of committee mandate documents (Mobilisation PDF files)
Regular Meeting
The Casselman Council will consider two municipal by-laws: one to regulate the keeping of certain animals and another to adopt a procurement policy for goods and services. Additional items include approval of an engineering analysis for an aqueduct linking the Caron booster station to the Cheney water tower, a feasibility study for an emergency generator at 1 Industrial Street, and a request to use Deguire Hall for a community event.
- 2024-43 – By-law to prohibit or regulate certain animals within the municipality
- 2024-44 – By-law to adopt a Procurement of Goods and Services Policy
- DG-6-2024 – Approval of engineering analysis for aqueduct size connecting Caron booster station to Cheney water tower
- OPS-9-2024 – Feasibility study and grant application for an emergency generator at 1 Industrial Street
- 15.2.1 – Notice of motion to use Deguire Hall at the J.R. Brisson Complex
Regular Meeting
The Casselman Council will consider two municipal by‑laws: one to authorize cost‑recovery fees for specific fire‑department responses (2024‑40) and another to adopt a fire‑protection service agreement with the Municipality of La Nation (2024‑41). The meeting also includes review of a new fire‑protection agreement and land‑annexation MOU, a procurement policy with a $75,000 spending ceiling, and water‑conservation and waste‑collection strategies.
- 2024‑40 – By‑law to authorize fire‑department cost‑recovery fees
- 2024‑41 – By‑law to adopt fire‑protection service agreement with The Nation Municipality
- DG‑4‑2024 – New fire‑protection agreement and land‑annexation memorandum with La Nation
- FIN‑9‑2024 – Procurement of Goods and Services Policy, includes $75,000 ceiling analysis
- EN‑10‑2024 – Strategies for potable water conservation
Community Engagement Committee
The Community Engagement Committee is meeting to discuss several items, including a parks and recreation master plan. The committee will also address budget requests and a Facebook account.
- Parks and recreation master plan
- Budget requests
- Facebook account
Regular Meeting
The Casselman Council will consider several reports and motions, including a by‑law to execute the Canada Community Building Fund agreement and a by‑law to appoint members to the Community Engagement Committee. Delegations will be made for the Parks and Recreation Master Plan, and the council will review the Water and Wastewater Infrastructure Master Plan and a tender for landscaping and flowers. Financial updates for 2023 development charges, the 2024 budget forecast, and the 2025 budget process will also be presented.
- Delegation to Thinc Design for the Parks and Recreation Master Plan
- Presentation of the Casselman Water and Wastewater Infrastructure Master Plan (Phase 1 & 2)
- Tender for landscaping and flowers (EN‑9‑2024)
- By‑law 2024‑35 to execute the Municipal Funding Agreement under the Canada Community Building Fund
- By‑law 2024‑36 to appoint members to the Community Engagement Committee
Regular Meeting
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Special Meeting
The Municipality of Casselman is holding a special meeting to conduct an educational session with their municipal insurance provider. The council will also review By-law 2024-32 regarding council procedures.
- Educational session from the Municipal Insurance Provider
- By-law 2024-32 to confirm Council Procedures
Regular Meeting
The Council will review several administrative updates including the 2023 financial statements and investment policy. Discussion items include a sanitary system replacement on St-Isidore Street and the declaration of surplus municipal land at 738 Brébeuf.
- Replacement of the sanitary system on St-Isidore Street
- Declaration of surplus municipal land at 738 Brébeuf
- Adoption of 2024 tax rates for municipal and school purposes
- Proposed pickleball related fees
- Update to Council members' remuneration and reimbursement procedures
Special Meeting
The Council will meet in a closed session to discuss legal advice regarding a real estate litigation file. The meeting also includes the confirmation of By-law 2024-31.
- Closed session: Real estate litigation report DG-3-2024 (HC)
- By-law 2024-31: Confirmation of procedures
Regular Meeting
The Council will review the draft 2023 Consolidated Financial Statements presented by MNP. The agenda includes discussions on a subdivision plan update for Domaine de la Rivière Nation and various municipal reports.
- Presentation of 2023 Consolidated Financial Statements Draft
- Subdivision Plan extension and update for Domaine de la Rivière Nation
- Waste recovery cost analysis
- Ice rental policy update
- Creation of a building inspector internship program
Community Engagement Committee
The committee will review the minutes from the April 4th, 2024 meeting. The agenda includes discussions regarding action plans and other activities.
- Review of April 4th, 2024 minutes
- Discussion of action plans
- Discussion of other activities
Regular Meeting
The Casselman Council will meet to discuss the adoption of 2024 tax rates and new fees for police, garbage, and recycling services. The agenda also includes property evaluations for 750 Principale and updates on recreational program fees.
- Adoption of 2024 municipal and school tax rates
- Imposition of new police, garbage, and recycling fees
- Property evaluation and asbestos survey for 750 Principale
- Creation of a Building Inspector/Municipal Engineering Technician position
- Fee changes for hockey, tennis, and pickleball programs
Regular Meeting
The municipality will review several municipal by-laws, including the appointment of a Fire Chief, Deputy Fire Chief, and Inspector. Council is also reviewing subdivision plans and zoning amendments for the Domaine de la Rivière Nation project.
- Appointment of Mario Villeneuve as Fire Chief
- Appointment of Mario Cardinal as Deputy Fire Chief
- Appointment of Terry Geis as Inspector
- Zoning By-law amendments for Phase 2C and Phase 3 of Domaine de la Rivière Nation
- Notice of motion regarding the development of a dog park near the retention pond
Community Engagement Committee
The Community Engagement Committee will discuss an action plan for a knit and crochet club. The meeting also includes consideration of other potential activities and the adoption of minutes from the March 25, 2024, meeting.
- Action plan for knit and crochet club
- Discussion of other potential activities
- Adoption of March 25, 2024, meeting minutes
Special Meeting
The Municipality of Casselman is holding a special meeting to discuss legal matters in a closed session. This includes advice subject to solicitor-client privilege related to a real estate litigation file. The agenda also includes the confirmation of council procedures.
- Closed session regarding real estate litigation (Report OPS-1-2024)
- Confirmation of Council Procedures via By-law 2024-19
Regular Meeting
The council will review a Water and Wastewater Infrastructure Master Plan presentation. Discussions also include a new allocation policy for water and sewer capacity, a zoning amendment for the Domaine Prestige subdivision, and several notices of motion.
- Water and Wastewater Infrastructure Master Plan presentation by J.L. Richards
- Allocation Policy for the Distribution of Water Capacity and Sanitary Sewer Capacity (By-law 2024-16)
- Zoning By-Law amendment for Domaine Prestige Subdivision, Anco Homes (By-law 2024-17)
- Notice of motion regarding a dog park near the retention pond
- Notice of motion regarding a permanent track crossing on Maria Street
Community Engagement Committee
The committee is reviewing its foundational governance documents, including appointments, mandates, and action plans. The meeting also includes a discussion of support documents such as the code of conduct and communication policies.
- Review of committee appointment documents
- Review of mandate and mobilization documents
- Review of committee action plans
- Review of Code of Conduct for Council and Local Boards Members
- Review of Communication and Public Relations Policy
Public Planning Meeting
The Casselman Planning Committee is reviewing proposed zoning by-law amendments. The agenda includes presentations regarding the Domaine de la Rivière Nation Plan of Subdivision and the Anco Homes Plan of Subdivision.
- ZON-1-2024: Zoning changes for Phases 2C and 3 of Domaine de la Rivière Nation
- ZON-1-2022: Rezoning Anco Homes Plan of Subdivision from R1 to R2
Regular Meeting
The Council will review reports from the Downtown Revitalization Corporation and the municipal library. The agenda includes updates on water collection system modernization and the 2024 Christmas Festival. Additionally, council will consider a service agreement for fire department management.
- Service agreement with Clarence-Rockland for Fire Department management
- Water collection system modernization project update
- Pay Equity Program consulting services RFP results
- 2024 Christmas Festival and kiosk locations
- Notice of motion regarding car theft prevention
Special Meeting
The Council will consider a notice of motion regarding the Regional Community Investment Fund. This includes a proposal for a mosaic mural in the Casselman public library. The meeting also covers the 2024 schedule and a confirmatory by-law.
- Notice of Motion: Support resolution for Regional Community Investment Fund
- RCIF Application: Mosaic mural for Casselman public library
- By-law 2024-13: Confirmation of Council procedures
Regular Meeting
The Municipality of Casselman is reviewing several administrative and public works items. Discussions include a strategic plan adoption, community donation requests, and updates on water treatment and road safety.
- Stop sign request for Doré/Conservation intersection
- Purchase authorization for a tractor, a truck, and a flail mower
- Water treatment modification project update
- Adoption of a Code of Conduct for Council and local boards
- Appointment of members to the Community Engagement Committee
Minor Variance Committee
The Minor Variance Committee is reviewing two property requests. One involves widening a driveway at 669 Ste-Anne, and the other concerns increasing an accessory building's height and lot coverage at 735 Laval.
- Driveway width increase from 9 meters to 12.7 meters at 669 Ste-Anne
- Reduction of driveway distance to intersection from 7.5 meters to 2.08 meters at 669 Ste-Anne
- Accessory building height increase from 5 meters to 6.81 meters at 735 Laval
- Increase of maximum lot coverage for accessory buildings from 10% to 21.7% at 735 Laval
Regular Meeting
The Municipality of Casselman is reviewing a new strategic plan presented by Capital Park Consulting. Council will also consider several land-use matters including official plan and zoning amendments for 37 Richer and a subdivision plan for 866 Principale.
- Strategic Plan presentation by Capital Park Consulting
- Official Plan and Zoning By-Law amendments for 37 Richer
- Subdivision Plan approval conditions for 866 Principale
- Appointment of Mélodie Sorrell as Deputy-Clerk
- Advertising Sponsorship and LED Panel Replacement Program
Regular Meeting
The Council will review an Ombudsman report regarding a 2021 call held by members of council. The meeting includes discussions on per diem allocations, risk management for ice rinks, and a notice of motion regarding internal waste collection feasibility.
- Ombudsman Ontario report regarding a January 26, 2021, council call
- By-law 2024-1 to appoint Sébastien Dion as Clerk
- Risk management report for sliding and outdoor ice rinks
- Notice of motion for an internal waste collection feasibility study
- 2023 per diem allocation report