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Casselman public meetings in 2024

33 substantive meetings from 2024, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.

Tue Dec 10, 2024 · 6:00 PM

Regular Meeting

Casselman Council to vote on 2025 budget and interim tax levy

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.

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✓ Decided: Council adopts 2025 budget with $4,000 added for kiosk repairs

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.

Council Meeting Room
Thu Dec 5, 2024 · 3:00 PM

Special Meeting

Council to hold closed session on real estate litigation matter

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.

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✓ Decided: Council holds closed session on real estate litigation, adopts confirmatory by-law

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.

Council Meeting Room
Tue Nov 26, 2024 · 3:00 PM

Special Meeting

Council receives Draft III of 2025 budget

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.

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✓ Decided: Council receives 2025 budget draft, directs adoption for Dec. 10

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.

Council Meeting Room
Tue Nov 19, 2024 · 6:00 PM

Regular Meeting

Council to review budget drafts and Via Rail crossing motion

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.

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✓ Decided: Council defeats motion to reopen Maria Street Via Rail crossing

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.

Council Meeting Room
Tue Nov 12, 2024 · 3:00 PM

Special Meeting

Casselman council to review 2025 Budget Draft II

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.

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✓ Decided: Council receives 2025 budget draft, defers decisions to Nov. 26 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.

Council Meeting Room
Tue Nov 5, 2024 · 3:00 PM

Special Meeting

Council will review the 2025 draft municipal budget

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.

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✓ Decided: Council receives 2025 draft budget report, no decisions made

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.

Council Meeting Room
Tue Oct 29, 2024 · 6:00 PM

Regular Meeting

Council to adopt subdivision agreement for Phase 2B of Domaine de la Rivière Nation

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.

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✓ Decided: Council approves subdivision agreement for Domaine de la Rivière Nation Phase 2B

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.

Council Meeting Room
Mon Oct 21, 2024 · 6:30 PM

Community Engagement Committee

Community Engagement Committee reviews Faucher Community Garden event plan

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.

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✓ Decided: Committee advances Faucher Community Garden action plan to Municipal Council

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.

Council Meeting Room
Tue Oct 8, 2024 · 6:00 PM

Regular Meeting

Council to adopt new exotic animal by-law and procurement policy

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.

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✓ Decided: Council adopts exotic animal by-law and procurement policy

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.

Council Meeting Room
Tue Sep 17, 2024 · 6:00 PM

Regular Meeting

Council to approve fire department cost recovery fees and fire protection agreement

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.

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✓ Decided: Casselman council approves new waste removal contract and lifts water restrictions

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.

Council Meeting Room
Mon Sep 16, 2024 · 6:30 PM

Community Engagement Committee

Community Engagement Committee to discuss Parks and Recreation Master Plan

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.

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✓ Decided: Committee seeks permission for Halloween candy distribution at train station

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.

Council Meeting Room
Fri Aug 30, 2024 · 3:00 PM

Special Meeting

Casselman Council to discuss real estate litigation in closed session

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.

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✓ Decided: Council holds closed session on real estate litigation, adopts confirmatory by-law

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.

Council Meeting Room
Tue Aug 27, 2024 · 6:00 PM

Regular Meeting

Council to approve Canada Community Building Fund agreement and other key items

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.

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✓ Decided: Council adopts Parks and Recreation Master Plan and approves development charge changes

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).

Council Meeting Room
Wed Aug 7, 2024 · 1:00 PM

Minor Variance Committee

Committee to review minor variance request for 685 Principale building expansion

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.

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Council Meeting Room
Tue Jul 9, 2024 · 6:00 PM

Regular Meeting

Casselman meeting agenda lists only portal placeholders with no substantive items

The provided text for the July 9, 2024 Casselman regular meeting contains only website interface elements from eSCRIBE Software Ltd. and empty record fields. No specific matters, votes, or discussion topics are attached to this document. Residents should refer to the official municipal archive for actual agenda items.

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Council Meeting Room
Tue Jun 18, 2024 · 5:15 PM

Special Meeting

Casselman Council holds special meeting for insurance and council procedures

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.

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✓ Decided: Council adopts confirmatory by-law for June 18 meeting

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.

Council Meeting Room
Tue Jun 18, 2024 · 6:00 PM

Regular Meeting

Casselman Council discusses tax rates, sanitary systems, and municipal land

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.

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✓ Decided: Council approves $1.84M sewer replacement on St-Isidore Street

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.

Council Meeting Room
Tue Jun 11, 2024 · 5:15 PM

Special Meeting

Council to discuss real estate litigation and confirm procedures

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.

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✓ Decided: Casselman Council held a closed session regarding real estate litigation

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.

Council Meeting Room
Tue May 28, 2024 · 6:00 PM

Regular Meeting

Casselman Council discusses financial statements, zoning updates, and community requests

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.

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✓ Decided: Council extends Domaine de la Rivière Nation subdivision approval to 2029

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.

Council Meeting Room
Tue May 14, 2024 · 6:00 PM

Community Engagement Committee

Community Engagement Committee meeting on May 14, 2024

The committee will review the minutes from the April 4th, 2024 meeting. The agenda includes discussions regarding action plans and other activities.

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✓ Decided: Committee forwards horticulture and shoebox action plans to Municipal Council

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.

Council Meeting Room
Tue May 7, 2024 · 6:00 PM

Regular Meeting

Adoption of 2024 municipal and school tax rates

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.

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✓ Decided: Casselman Council adopts 2024 tax rates and police and garbage fees

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.

Council Meeting Room
Tue Apr 16, 2024 · 6:00 PM

Regular Meeting

Casselman Council to discuss zoning amendments and fire service appointments

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.

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✓ Decided: Casselman approves zoning changes for Domaine de la Rivière Nation phases 2C and 3

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.

Council Meeting Room
Thu Apr 4, 2024 · 5:15 PM

Community Engagement Committee

Action plan for knit and crochet club

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.

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✓ Decided: Committee approves action plan for knit and crochet club

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.

Council Meeting Room
Tue Apr 2, 2024 · 5:30 PM

Special Meeting

Closed session discussion regarding real estate litigation

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.

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✓ Decided: Casselman Council holds closed session on real estate litigation

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.

Council Meeting Room
Tue Mar 26, 2024 · 6:00 PM

Regular Meeting

Casselman Council discusses water infrastructure and zoning amendments

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.

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✓ Decided: Council approves zoning for 18 semi-detached houses at Domaine Prestige

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.

Council Meeting Room
Mon Mar 25, 2024 · 6:00 PM

Community Engagement Committee

Community Engagement Committee reviews core documents and mandates

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.

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✓ Decided: Community Engagement Committee identifies working group for potential craft club

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.

Council Meeting Room
Tue Mar 5, 2024 · 6:00 PM

Public Planning Meeting

Zoning amendments for Phases 2C and 3 of Domaine de la Rivière Nation

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.

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✓ Decided: Casselman planning meeting hears zoning requests for two subdivisions, makes no decisions

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.

Council Meeting Room
Tue Mar 5, 2024 · 6:00 PM

Regular Meeting

Casselman considers fire department service agreement with Clarence-Rockland

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.

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✓ Decided: Casselman to subcontract fire department management to Clarence-Rockland

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.

Council Meeting Room
Tue Feb 27, 2024 · 6:00 PM

Special Meeting

Council discusses library mural support and meeting schedules

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.

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✓ Decided: Council supports $6,000 funding application for library mosaic mural

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.

Council Meeting Room
Tue Feb 20, 2024 · 6:00 PM

Regular Meeting

Casselman Council discusses infrastructure, municipal policies, and equipment purchases

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.

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✓ Decided: Casselman Council adopts Strategic Plan and approves equipment purchases

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.

Council Meeting Room
Wed Feb 7, 2024 · 1:00 PM

Minor Variance Committee

Minor variance requests for driveway and building modifications in Casselman

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.

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Council Meeting Room
Tue Jan 30, 2024 · 6:00 PM

Regular Meeting

Casselman Council discusses strategic planning, zoning amendments, and municipal staffing

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.

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✓ Decided: Casselman approves 97-unit building and 36-lot subdivision at 37 Richer and 866 Principale

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.

Council Meeting Room
Tue Jan 9, 2024 · 6:00 PM

Regular Meeting

Casselman Council discusses municipal administration and waste collection

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.

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✓ Decided: Casselman Council mandates feasibility study for municipal waste collection

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.

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