Casselman public meetings in 2024
33 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
Council approved the 2025 draft budget as presented, with an additional $4,000 to improve the condition of the kiosks. Several by-laws were adopted, including the 2025 budget, an interim tax levy, and a revised Fire Department by-law. A by-law on Council Members' Remuneration was carried 3-2, with a section to be removed at a future meeting. A request to permanently relocate Christmas Festival booths to 750 Principale was postponed pending cost estimates.
- Approved 2025 draft budget with additional $4,000 for kiosk improvements
- Adopted By-Law 2024-58 to adopt 2025 budget estimates
- Adopted By-Law 2024-57 for interim tax levy with 1.25% monthly penalty/interest
- Adopted By-Law 2024-53 establishing and regulating the Casselman Fire Department
- Adopted By-Law 2024-55 on Council Members' Remuneration (3-2), with section 2A)VIII to be removed at upcoming meeting
- Approved free hall request from Prescott-Russell Autism Group
- Postponed permanent relocation of Christmas Festival booths to 750 Principale pending cost estimates
- Adopted By-Law 2024-54 confirming continued participation in OMERS pension plan
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
The special meeting was largely procedural. Council adopted the agenda, moved into closed session to receive legal advice on a real estate litigation file (Report OPS-6-2024), and gave staff direction. After returning to open session, Council adopted By-Law 2024-52 to confirm the meeting's proceedings, then adjourned.
- Adopted agenda without modifications (2024-288)
- Moved to closed session for solicitor-client privileged advice on real estate litigation (2024-289)
- Adopted By-Law 2024-52 confirming proceedings (2024-290)
- Adjourned meeting at 3:50 p.m. (2024-291)
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
Council acknowledged receipt of the administrative report FIN-13-2024, which includes the 2025 Budget Draft III, and directed staff to present a draft budget for adoption at the next regular meeting on December 10, 2024. The meeting also adopted a by-law confirming council's proceedings and adjourned. No other substantive decisions were made.
- Received FIN-13-2024 2025 Budget Draft III (carried)
- Directed administration to present draft budget for adoption Dec. 10, 2024 (carried)
- Adopted By-Law 2024-51 confirming council proceedings (carried)
- Adjourned meeting at 4:04 p.m. (carried)
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
Council defeated a motion directing administration to negotiate with Via Rail to permanently open the Maria Street track crossing for secondary access to Domaine de la Rivière Nation Estate. Council also approved funding for the OPP Detachment Board, adopted a revised health and safety policy, and adopted the Parks Master Plan Implementation Breakdown. Several items were postponed or handled in closed session.
- Defeated motion to negotiate with Via Rail for permanent opening of Maria Street track crossing
- Approved $2,046 (2024) and $7,200 (2025) share for Russell County OPP Detachment Board
- Adopted revised health and safety policy (Resolution 2024-274)
- Adopted Parks Master Plan Implementation Breakdown (Resolution 2024-275)
- Adopted minutes of Oct 29 and Nov 5/12 meetings (Resolution 2024-272)
- Received monthly department head report (Resolution 2024-277)
- Adopted closed session minutes of Aug 27 (3-1); postponed Aug 30 minutes
- Adopted confirmatory by-law 2024-50
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
Council acknowledged receipt of the 2025 Budget Draft II (report FIN-12-2024) and directed staff to present an updated draft at the next budget meeting on November 26, 2024. No budget amounts were approved. The meeting also adopted a by-law confirming the meeting's proceedings and adjourned.
- Received 2025 Budget Draft II (FIN-12-2024) and directed staff to present updated draft Nov. 26 (carried)
- Adopted By-Law 2024-49 confirming proceedings of Nov. 12 special meeting (carried)
- Adopted agenda without modifications (carried)
- Adjourned meeting at 5:51 p.m. (carried)
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)
The special meeting was largely procedural. Council heard 2025 budget proposals from the Casselman Public Library and the Downtown Revitalization Corporation, and received the Treasurer's draft budget report (FIN-11-2024) without debate. The only formal actions were adopting the agenda, receiving the report, and passing a confirmatory by-law for the meeting's proceedings.
- Adopted agenda without modifications (2024-263)
- Received administrative report FIN-11-2024 from Treasurer (2024-264)
- Adopted By-Law 2024-48 confirming meeting proceedings (2024-265)
- Adjourned meeting at 5:48 p.m. (2024-266)
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
Council approved the subdivision agreement with Casselman Developments Ltd. for Phase 2B of the Domaine de la Rivière Nation subdivision, and adopted the corresponding by-law. Council also accepted a community garden action plan on Faucher Street (4-1), approved a letter of support for CSEPR, and endorsed resolutions on rural road safety and homelessness. A notice of motion was filed to initiate water access discussions with Clarence-Rockland.
- Approved Subdivision Agreement with Casselman Developments Ltd. for Phase 2B of Domaine de la Rivière Nation (carried)
- Adopted By-Law 2024-46 for the subdivision agreement (carried)
- Accepted Faucher Community Garden action plan (4-1)
- Approved letter of support to CSEPR for continuity of services at 750 Principale (carried)
- Endorsed resolution requesting Ontario rural road safety program (carried)
- Endorsed Solve the Crisis campaign on homelessness and addictions (carried)
- Adopted 2025 meeting schedule, replacing July 8 with June 24 (carried)
- Approved notice of motion to discuss water access through Clarence-Rockland (carried)
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)
Casselman's Community Engagement Committee met on October 21, 2024. The committee adopted an amended action plan for the Faucher Community Garden project and forwarded it to Municipal Council for consideration. It also received a delegation from the Casselman Social Club, which presented its mandate and event objectives. The September 16, 2024 minutes were adopted, and the meeting adjourned at 8:05 p.m.
- Adopted the agenda as presented (Resolution 2024-15, carried)
- Adopted minutes from the September 16, 2024 meeting (Resolution 2024-16, carried)
- Adopted the amended Faucher Community Garden action plan and forwarded it to Municipal Council for consideration (Resolution 2024-17, carried)
- Received a delegation from the Casselman Social Club on its mandate and event objectives (no decision recorded)
- Adjourned the meeting at 8:05 p.m. (Resolution 2024-18, carried)
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
Council adopted By-Law 2024-43 regulating exotic animals and By-Law 2024-44 on procurement, approved several administrative reports and expenditures, and defeated a request for a Halloween candy distribution. A motion to use Deguire Hall for a community event was defeated, while a $1,000 per diem transfer to support a knitting and crochet club was approved.
- Adopted By-Law 2024-43 to regulate keeping of certain animals (carried)
- Adopted By-Law 2024-44 Procurement of Goods and Services Policy (carried)
- Approved $21,501 + taxes for engineering analysis of aqueduct connecting Caron booster station to Cheney water tower (carried)
- Approved $7,500 contribution to tree planting project with South Nation River Conservation Authority (carried)
- Approved $12,850 + HST for feasibility study on emergency generator at 1 Industrial Street and grant application up to $50,000 (carried)
- Approved scope change of $34,193.15 + HST for Pumping Station 1 design (carried)
- Defeated request for Halloween candy distribution at municipal location (2-3)
- Approved $1,000 transfer from Councillor Charron's per diem to support knitting and crochet club (carried)
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
During the September 17, 2024 meeting, the Casselman municipal council lifted potable water restrictions, approved a residential waste removal contract with Miller Waste through June 2032, and authorized a fire services cost-recovery agreement with Fire Marque Inc. Council also adopted new policies, established a landscaping ad hoc committee, and passed related municipal by-laws.
- Lifted potable water restrictions and directed exploration of tiered pricing
- Approved Miller Waste for residential waste removal from July 2025 to June 2032 (Resolution 2024-216)
- Authorized CAO to sign land annexation MOU with The Nation Municipality (Resolution 2024-211)
- Created landscaping ad hoc committee (Resolution 2024-212)
- Adopted Commissioner of Oaths & Affidavits Service Policy (Resolution 2024-214)
- Authorized Fire Chief to sign cost-recovery agreement with Fire Marque Inc. (Resolution 2024-217)
- Adopted By-Law 2024-40 for fire department cost recovery (Resolution 2024-218)
- Adopted By-Law 2024-41 for Fire Protection Service Agreement with The Nation Municipality (Resolution 2024-219)
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
The Community Engagement Committee approved a motion to seek permission to distribute candy to children at the train station bunker around Halloween. It also discussed a proposal to distribute summer flowers to residents, pending a feasibility check, and decided not to support opening the community centre on Christmas Day. The committee received updates on the Facebook account, the Parks and Recreation Master Plan, and upcoming budget requests.
- Approved motion to seek permission for Halloween candy distribution at train station bunker (2024-13)
- Decided not to support opening Deguire community centre on Christmas Day
- Discussed flower distribution to residents, pending supplier feasibility check
- Adopted agenda with additions (2024-11)
- Adopted minutes of May 14, 2024 meeting (2024-12)
- Adjourned meeting at 7:55 pm (2024-14)
Special Meeting
The municipality is holding a special meeting to address scheduling and a legal matter. A closed session is scheduled to discuss a potential real estate litigation file. Council will also consider a by-law to confirm procedures from the meeting.
- Closed session regarding potential real estate litigation under section 239(2)(e) of the Municipal Act
- By-law 2024-39 to confirm Council procedures
- Review of 2024 meeting schedule
The special meeting was largely procedural. Council adopted the agenda, adjourned to a closed session to discuss a potential real estate litigation file, and returned to open session to adopt By-Law 2024-39 confirming the meeting's proceedings. No substantive public decisions were made.
- Adopted agenda without modifications (2024-204)
- Adjourned to closed session for real estate litigation discussion (2024-205)
- Adopted By-Law 2024-39 to confirm proceedings (2024-206)
- Adjourned meeting at 3:23 p.m. (2024-207)
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
Council adopted the Parks and Recreation Master Plan and approved the elimination of the phase-in period for development charge rates, implementing the full 100% rate effective August 28, 2024. Council also accepted the Integrity Commissioner's report regarding Mayor Lajoie, agreeing to develop a training and education plan. A landscaping and flowers tender was awarded to the lowest bidder at $24,640 annually for four years (2025-2028).
- Adopted Parks and Recreation Master Plan (2024-183)
- Approved elimination of development charge phase-in, full 100% rate effective Aug 28, 2024 (2024-188)
- Accepted Integrity Commissioner's report on Mayor Lajoie; training plan to be developed (2024-184)
- Awarded landscaping and flowers tender to lowest bidder at $24,640/year for 4 years (2024-190)
- Approved By-Law 2024-35 for Canada Community Building Fund agreement (2024-192)
- Approved By-Law 2024-36 appointing Community Engagement Committee members (2024-193)
- Approved By-Law 2024-37 amending development charges by-laws 2023-032 and 2023-033 (2024-194)
- Supported two Regional Community Investment Fund applications: $69,105 for Bird's Eye View Park phase 2 and $30,895 for electronic billboard (2024-198)
Minor Variance Committee
The Minor Variance Committee will meet to review a request for a minor variance at 685 Principale Street. The agenda includes procedural items such as opening the meeting, adopting minutes, and a public statement regarding the variance request for a building expansion.
- Minor variance request A-1-2024 at 685 Principale Street to reduce side yard setback and parking spaces, allowing two additional residential units on the second floor
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
The meeting consisted primarily of procedural actions and a closed session. Council approved the agenda and adopted a by-law to confirm the proceedings of the meeting.
- Approved the agenda without modifications (Carried)
- Approved adjournment for a closed session regarding a Municipal Insurance Provider educational session (Carried)
- Adopted By-Law no. 2024-32 to confirm Council proceedings for June 18, 2024 (Carried)
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
The Council approved a $1,841,856 bid from Louis W. Bray Construction for sewer main replacement on St-Isidore Street, along with $239,788 in supervision fees. They also adopted the 2024 municipal and school tax rates and approved the 2023 financial statements. Several items, including a property disposition and liquor license update, were postponed or deferred to future meetings.
- Approved $1,841,856 bid from Louis W. Bray Construction for St-Isidore Street sewer replacement
- Approved $239,788 fees for J.L. Richards for contract administration and site supervision
- Adopted By-Law 2024-33 for 2024 municipal and school tax rates
- Approved 2023 financial statements (Report FIN-3-2024)
- Adopted Community Recognition Policy (Report GR-8-2024)
- Accepted addition of Caisse Desjardins Ontario to Investment Policy
- Accepted Pickelball fee schedule (Report RL-13-2024)
- Deferred item 8.5.1 (Surplus Municipal Land - 738 Brébeuf) to future meeting
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
The Casselman Council met for a special meeting on June 11, 2024. The council moved into a closed session to discuss legal advice regarding a real estate litigation file, as permitted under the Municipal Act.
- Adopted meeting agenda (Resolution 2024-154)
- Approved moving to closed session for legal consultation (Resolution 2024-155)
- Adopted By-Law 2024-31 to confirm meeting proceedings (Resolution 2024-156)
- Adjourned meeting at 6:30 p.m. (Resolution 2024-157)
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
Casselman Council approved the extension of the Domaine de la Rivière Nation subdivision plan approval until June 26, 2029, subject to specific conditions. The council also granted community donations totaling $3,270 to five local organizations and accepted event plans for a Horticulture Club and a vendor show. A closed session was held to address an integrity commissioner investigation involving Mayor Genevieve Lajoie.
- Approved extension of Domaine de la Rivière Nation subdivision approval until June 26, 2029
- Granted $3,270 in community donations to Club 60, Académie de la Seigneurie, Cadets 2804, Havre, and École Secondaire Catholique de Casselman
- Accepted event plan for Horticulture Club with municipal space and promotion support
- Accepted event plan for Shoe Box Vendor Show with free use of Deguire Community Hall
- Acknowledged receipt of 2023 Consolidated Financial Statements draft
- Acknowledged receipt of waste recovery cost analysis report
- Accepted amendments to ice rental policy R7
- Acknowledged receipt of Building Inspector Internship Program Policy
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
The Community Engagement Committee adopted two proposed action plans to be sent to the Municipal Council for consideration. The committee also noted it will consider future action plans for fishing and skateboarding activities.
- Adopted action plan for The Casselman Community Horticulture Club (Carried)
- Adopted action plan for Shoebox project (Carried)
- Adopted meeting agenda (Carried)
- Adopted April 4, 2024 meeting minutes (Carried)
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
Council approved the 2024 municipal and school tax rates and established fees for police and garbage services. The board also authorized a new Building Inspector position and a $100,000 reserve fund for the 750 Principale property.
- Adopted 2024 tax rates for municipal and school purposes (Carried)
- Adopted police and garbage fees via By-Law 2024-27 (Carried)
- Approved $100,000 annual reserve fund for 750 Principale starting in 2025 (Carried)
- Authorized creation of Building Inspector/Municipal Engineering Technician position with salary $71,125 to $86,535 (Carried)
- Approved extension of Cassel Homelands Plan of Subdivision approval until August 28, 2029 (Carried)
- Endorsed support for Bill 165, Keeping Energy Costs Down Act, 2024 (Carried)
- Approved modified ice rental fees and fees for 4 vs 4 hockey, tennis, and pickleball (Carried)
- Opposed proposed regulatory changes to the Conservation Authorities Act (Carried)
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
Casselman Council approved zoning by-law amendments and minor subdivision plan changes for phases 2C and 3 of the Domaine de la Rivière Nation subdivision, changing residential density categories and permitting changes in dwelling types and densities. Council also approved an indefinite restriction on external potable water use and directed staff to limit use of the splash pad at Parc Richelieu. Council appointed Mario Villeneuve as Fire Chief, Mario Cardinal as Deputy Fire Chief, and Terry Geis as Inspector. A motion supporting Bill 165 (Keeping Energy Costs Down Act, 2024) and a motion to study a dog park were both postponed to a later meeting.
- Approved minor amendments to Phase 3 subdivision plan 030-S-19-002 (Carried)
- Approved zoning changes for phases 2C and 3 of Domaine de la Rivière Nation (Carried)
- Approved By-Law 2024-23 amending Zoning By-Law 1996-635 for Phase 2C (Carried)
- Approved By-Law 2024-24 amending Zoning By-Law 1996-635 for Phase 3 (Carried)
- Approved indefinite restriction on external potable water use; directed limiting splash pad use at Parc Richelieu (Carried)
- Appointed Mario Villeneuve as Fire Chief (By-Law 2024-20, Carried)
- Appointed Mario Cardinal as Deputy Fire Chief (By-Law 2024-21, Carried)
- Postponed motion supporting Bill 165, Keeping Energy Costs Down Act, 2024; postponed dog park feasibility study motion
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
The Community Engagement Committee adopted a modified action plan for the Crochet and Knitting Club to be sent to the Municipal Council. A working group was also identified to develop plans for several other community activities.
- Adopted agenda (Carried)
- Adopted March 25, 2024 meeting minutes (Carried)
- Approved modified action plan for Crochet and Knitting Club for Council consideration (Carried)
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
Council met for a special session that included a closed meeting to discuss solicitor-client privileged advice regarding a real estate litigation file. No substantive public decisions were made other than procedural approvals.
- Approved agenda without modifications (Carried)
- Approved adjournment for closed session to discuss real estate litigation file Report OPS-1-2024 (Carried)
- Adopted By-Law no. 2024-19 to confirm Council proceedings (Carried)
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
Council approved a zoning amendment for the Domaine Prestige subdivision to allow 18 semi-detached houses. Other key actions included adopting a water and wastewater capacity allocation policy and authorizing a pay equity program consultant.
- Approved zoning change to R2-22 for 18 semi-detached houses at Domaine Prestige (Carried)
- Adopted By-Law 2024-16 for Water and Wastewater Capacity allocation policy (Carried)
- Selected CultureAlly for pay equity program consulting services (Carried)
- Authorized $3,145.34 from general surplus for Community Hall project (Carried)
- Approved facility sharing agreement with the Public School Board Of Ontario (Carried)
- Approved town hall meeting on car theft prevention by June (Carried)
- Supported Mayor's advocacy for Casselman stop in Federal High-Frequency Rail project (Carried)
- Denied motion for a comprehensive water quality communication plan (Defeated)
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
The committee reviewed core identification documents, mandates, and action plans. Members received training on the code of conduct, committee proceedings, and communication policy. A working group was identified to develop an action plan for a potential knitting and crochet club.
- Identified working group to provide action plan for potential knitting and crochet club
- Adjourned meeting at 7:31 p.m. (Carried)
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
Casselman's Planning Committee held a public meeting on March 5, 2024, to hear two zoning by-law amendment requests: ZON-1-2024 for Phases 2C and 3 of the Domaine de la Rivière Nation Plan of Subdivision, and ZON-1-2022 for the Anco Homes Plan of Subdivision. The committee opened the meeting at 6 p.m. and adjourned at 7:45 p.m.; no decision on either zoning amendment was recorded in these minutes. Residents commented on the Domaine de la Rivière Nation request, while no public or council comments were recorded for the Anco Homes request.
- Opened public meeting under Section 34 of the Planning Act (Resolution CP 2024-1, carried)
- Heard presentation and public comments on ZON-1-2024 (Domaine de la Rivière Nation, Phases 2C and 3) — no decision recorded
- Heard presentation on ZON-1-2022 (Anco Homes Plan of Subdivision) — no decision recorded
- Adjourned public meeting at 7:45 p.m. (Resolution CP 2024-2, carried)
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
Council approved a service agreement to subcontract fire department management to the City of Clarence-Rockland and authorized $24,097.46 from the general surplus to cover costs. Other decisions included adopting new municipal engineering standards and approving water system equipment billing for residents.
- Approved subcontracting fire department management to City of Clarence-Rockland
- Authorized $24,097.46 from general surplus for fire department project shortfall
- Approved billing residents $196.87 + HST for water collection electronic data units
- Adopted official Municipal Engineering Standards and Guidelines
- Approved relocating 2024 Christmas Festival kiosks to 750 Principale (4-1)
- Approved $180/hour ice rental and bar profit redistribution for Community Hockey Tournament
- Defeated proposal to offer $10 in support of regional train service consultation
- Postponed selection of CultureAlly for pay equity program consulting
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
Council approved a resolution supporting an application to the United Counties of Prescott and Russell's Regional Community Investment Fund. The requested $6,000 would fund a large mosaic mural in the Casselman public library.
- Approved support for $6,000 RCIF application for library mosaic mural (Carried)
- Adopted agenda without modifications (Carried)
- Adopted By-Law no. 2024-13 to confirm Council proceedings (Carried)
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
Council adopted the municipal Strategic Plan and approved the purchase of a tractor, pickup truck, and flail mower. The board also approved several community donations and adopted new by-laws regarding council conduct and committee procedures.
- Adopted the Strategic Plan (Carried)
- Approved community donations totaling $6,230 for eight organizations (Carried)
- Authorized purchase of tractor ($102,200 + HST) and pickup truck ($70,219 + HST) (Carried)
- Authorized purchase of flail mower for $12,000 + HST (Carried)
- Approved policy for establishing posted speed limits and managing stops (Carried)
- Denied stop sign request at Doré and Conservation intersection (Carried)
- Adopted By-Law 2024-8 (Code of Conduct) and By-Law 2024-9 (Committee Procedures) (Carried)
- Passed resolution requesting Ontario conduct a social and economic prosperity review (Carried)
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
Casselman council approved Official Plan Amendment No. 3 and a zoning change at 37 Richer Close Circle to allow a multi-residential building with 97 units, commercial space and a day nursery, and allocated water/wastewater capacity for three years. Council also approved municipal conditions for a draft subdivision plan at 866 Principale covering 36 new residential units, subject to United Counties of Prescott and Russell approval. Other decisions included adopting the Bird's Eye View Park name and branding, directing a by-law to appoint Mayor Geneviève Lajoie to the Russell County OPP Police Services Board, and approving permit management software (option 1). Council passed by-laws appointing Mélodie Sorrell as Deputy-Clerk and authorizing borrowing for 2024 expenditures, then adjourned to a closed session on a possible partnership with another municipality.
- Approved Official Plan Amendment No. 3 and zoning change at 37 Richer Close Circle for a 97-unit multi-residential building with commercial space and a day nursery (Carried)
- Approved three-year water/wastewater capacity allocation for the 97 units at 37 Richer (Carried)
- Approved municipal conditions for draft subdivision plan at 866 Principale for 36 residential units, sent to United Counties for approval (Carried)
- Adopted name and branding of Bird's Eye View Park (Carried)
- Directed administration to prepare by-law appointing Geneviève Lajoie to the Russell County OPP Police Services Board (Carried)
- Approved acquisition of option 1 permit management software (Carried)
- Adopted By-Law 2024-3 appointing Mélodie Sorrell as Deputy-Clerk (Carried)
- Adopted By-Law 2024-4 authorizing borrowing for 2024 current expenditures (Carried)
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
Council ordered a study on using municipal employees for residential waste collection after being notified that the current provider will not renew its contract. The council also appointed a new Clerk and approved using per diem surpluses for community activities.
- Mandated feasibility study for residential waste collection by municipal employees (Carried)
- Appointed Sébastien Dion as Clerk via By-Law 2024-1 (Carried)
- Authorized use of 2023 Council Per Diem surplus for community activities from Jan 1 to May 31, 2024 (Carried)
- Endorsed Municipality of Tweed in advocating for increased federal and provincial funding for small municipalities (Carried)
- Directed administration to present options for sliding at parc des aînés (Carried)
- Accepted Ombudsman's report and recommendations regarding a January 2021 call (Carried)