Champlain public meetings in 2021
13 substantive meetings from 2021, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Regular Council Meeting
The Township of Champlain is meeting to adopt by-laws regarding employee and council salaries and an agreement with the Product Care Association. The body will also review monthly departmental reports and discuss 2022 economic development projects.
- By-law 2021-83: Salaries and Remuneration of the Employees of Champlain Township
- By-law 2021-84: Annual Remuneration of Members of Council
- By-law 2021-85: Agreement with Product Care Association
- Request for temporary road closure by Patrimoine L'Orignal-Longueuil Heritage
- Adoption of the 2022 Council Meeting Schedule
Council approved several routine reports and by-laws, including new salary and remuneration by-laws for employees and council members, an agreement with Hawkesbury for snow depot use, and a by-law confirming the meeting's proceedings. All motions were carried unanimously.
- Approved 2022 council meeting schedule (2021-556)
- Authorized services agreement with Town of Hawkesbury for snow depot use (2021-563)
- Approved By-law 2021-83 setting employee salaries and remuneration (2021-574)
- Approved By-law 2021-84 fixing council member annual remuneration (2021-575)
- Approved By-law 2021-85 authorizing agreement with Product Care Association for hazardous waste program (2021-576)
- Adopted consent items including endorsement of Municipal Nominee Program plan and 2022 economic development projects (2021-571)
- Approved minutes of Nov 11 regular and Nov 30 Committee of the Whole meetings (2021-573)
- Approved By-law 2021-87 confirming proceedings (2021-580)
Committee of the Whole
The Committee of the Whole met and recommended that council endorse a plan by the Prescott-Russell Employment Services Centre to respond to a federal call for proposals under the Municipal Nominee Program. The committee also recommended approving the 2022 economic development projects for the budget, a web accessibility review, and a temporary road closure for a tree lighting ceremony. Two agenda items were tabled due to the CAO's absence, and several items were discussed in camera.
- Recommended council endorse Prescott-Russell Employment Services Centre's Municipal Nominee Program submission (Carried)
- Recommended 2022 Economic Development projects be added to budget for final approval (Carried)
- Recommended all Township documents be reviewed for web accessibility and high-priority external documents updated (Carried)
- Recommended council approve temporary road closure for Illumination ceremony on Dec. 5, 2021 (Carried)
- Tabled agenda items 8.4 and 8.5 due to CAO absence
- Went in camera for land acquisition, contract negotiations, litigation, and labour relations
Regular Council Meeting
The Township of Champlain is meeting to decide on a new user fee by-law and procedural housekeeping amendments. Council will also review a land severance application and discuss a corporate strategic plan.
- By-law 2021-79 regarding User Fees for 2022 to 2025
- By-law 2021-80: Amendment to Procedural By-law 2017-63
- Land Severance Application B-105-2021 - Ladouceur
- Resolution for new ECA for proposed cement plant
- Corporate Strategic Plan discussion
Council passed a resolution requesting the Township write to Premier Doug Ford to revoke the Environmental Compliance Approval (ECA) for Colacem Canada Inc.'s proposed cement plant near L'Orignal, pending a new independent air quality cumulative effects study. Council also approved the 2022-2025 user fees by-law, appointed EVB Engineering for subdivisions, and adopted the modified corporate strategic plan. All other items were routine report receptions and filings.
- Requested Premier Ford revoke Colacem ECA pending new air quality study (carried)
- Approved By-Law 2021-79 consolidating user fees for 2022-2025 (carried)
- Appointed EVB Engineering as engineer for all Township subdivisions (carried)
- Approved modified corporate strategic plan (carried)
- Received backyard chickens memo; staff to report on Prescott-Russell pilot projects in 2022 (carried)
- Approved By-Law 2021-80 amending procedural by-law 2017-63 (carried)
- Approved minutes of Oct 14 regular and Nov 2 Committee of the Whole meetings (carried)
- Received and filed all monthly departmental reports for October 2021 (carried)
Committee of the Whole
The Committee of the Whole is reviewing a corporate strategic plan and a memorandum regarding backyard chicken coops. The body will also hold an in-camera session to discuss land acquisition and negotiations.
- Corporate Strategic Plan presentation and action plan
- Memorandum regarding backyard chicken coops
- In-camera discussion on potential acquisition of land
- In-camera update on negotiations with the Town of Hawkesbury
- In-camera discussion on labour relations and employee negotiations
The Committee of the Whole meeting on November 2, 2021, was held electronically with all members present. The minutes contain no substantive decisions, approvals, or discussions; they are purely procedural, listing attendees and the meeting format.
Regular Council Meeting
The Township of Champlain is considering several land severance applications and the adoption of by-laws for part lot control removal. Council will also review a transfer payment agreement for library rehabilitation under the ICIP COVID-19 Resilience Infrastructure Stream.
- Land Severance Application B-082-2021 (Susan Lecompte)
- Land Severance Application B-083-2021 (Maurice Smith and Sylvain Smith)
- Land Severance Application B-088-2021 (Trinity United Church)
- By-Law 2021-75: Transfer Payment Agreement for Library Rehabilitation
- By-Laws 2021-76 and 2021-77: Removal of Part Lot Control for 90-92 Home Avenue and 47-49 Pilon Street
Council approved a land severance application (B-083-2021) for Maurice and Sylvain Smith, subject to conditions including a zoning amendment, demolition of accessory buildings, removal of a semi-trailer, and payment of outstanding taxes. Council also received and filed the Library Board report and minutes, and approved a $500 donation to Maison Interlude House.
- Granted land severance B-083-2021 with conditions (carried)
- Received and filed Library Board report and June 16, 2021 minutes (carried)
- Approved $500 donation to Maison Interlude House (carried)
Committee of the Whole
The Township of Champlain Committee of the Whole is meeting to discuss a staff report regarding chicken coops. The meeting also includes in-camera sessions for personnel and compliance matters.
- Planning Memorandum - Chicken Coops
- In-camera discussion on Human Resources Matter
- In-camera discussion on Labour Relations/Employee Negotiations
- In-camera discussion on Complaints and Compliance Matter
The Committee of the Whole meeting on October 5, 2021, was largely procedural. The only action taken was the adoption of the meeting agenda via Resolution 2021-431, which was carried. No substantive decisions, approvals, or discussions of policy matters were recorded in the minutes.
- Approved meeting agenda (Resolution 2021-431, carried)
Regular Council Meeting
The Township of Champlain is reviewing several planning applications, including zoning amendments and a site plan agreement. Council will also discuss strategic plans and a federal infrastructure grant application.
- By-Law 2021-64 and 2021-65: Official Plan and Zoning amendments for Michael Block & Sandra Bebbington
- By-Law 2021-66: Zoning amendment for Sterling Allen
- By-Law 2021-73: Site Plan Agreement for Van Kleek Senior Citizens Manor
- By-Law 2021-71: Appointment of an engineer for Little Rideau Creek Municipal Drain
- Grant application for the Investing in Canada Infrastructure Program (ICIP)
Council granted final passage to three by-laws amending the Official Plan and Zoning By-law for properties owned by Michael Block & Sandra Bebbington (199 Main Street, Vankleek Hill) and Sterling Allen. Council also approved a site plan agreement amendment with the Van Kleek Senior Citizens Manor, authorized an engineering report for the Little Rideau Creek Municipal Drain, and passed a by-law for an automotive waste management agreement. All votes were carried unanimously.
- Approved By-law 2021-64 amending Official Plan for Michael Block & Sandra Bebbington (carried)
- Approved By-law 2021-65 amending Zoning By-law 2000-75 for Michael Block & Sandra Bebbington (carried)
- Approved By-law 2021-66 amending Zoning By-law 2000-75 for Sterling Allen (carried)
- Approved By-law 2021-73 authorizing Site Plan Agreement amendment with Van Kleek Senior Citizens Manor (carried)
- Approved recommendation to waive annual dog pound rental fee for Township of East Hawkesbury effective Jan 1, 2022 (carried)
- Approved $18,190.00 for Shade Group Inc. to revise Engineering Report for Little Rideau Creek Municipal Drain (carried)
- Approved By-law 2021-71 appointing engineer for Little Rideau Creek Municipal Drain works (carried)
- Approved By-law 2021-72 authorizing agreement with Automotive Materials Stewardship (carried)
Committee of the Whole
The Committee is discussing drafts for the Corporate Strategic Plan and Economic Development Strategic Plan. The body will also consider a grant application for the Investing in Canada Infrastructure Program (ICIP) Green Infrastructure Stream.
- Deputation from Jane Fantie of the UCPR Coalition for Climate Action
- Review of Corporate Strategic Plan and Economic Development Strategic Plan drafts
- Grant application for Investing in Canada Infrastructure Program (ICIP) Green Infrastructure Stream
- In camera discussion regarding the potential acquisition of land
The Committee of the Whole received and filed the Corporate Strategic Plan and Economic Development Strategic Plan report. It also received Finance Report FIN-07-21 and recommended that Council instruct staff to submit an application under the Investing in Canada Infrastructure Program (ICIP) Green Infrastructure Stream. A deputation from the UCPR Coalition for Climate Action was heard; their request will be considered at the September 9 Regular Meeting. Council then went in-camera to discuss a potential land acquisition.
- Approved agenda (Resolution 2021-379)
- Received and filed Corporate Strategic Plan and Economic Development Strategic Plan report (Resolution 2021-380)
- Recommended Council instruct staff to submit ICIP Green Infrastructure Stream application (Resolution 2021-381)
- Moved in-camera to discuss potential land acquisition (Resolution 2021-382)
Regular Council Meeting
The Township of Champlain is reviewing several zoning amendments and land use applications. Council is also deciding on the voting system for the 2022 municipal elections and the sale of land to the Van Kleek Senior Citizens Manor.
- By-law 2021-62 to authorize internet and telephone voting for 2022 Municipal Elections
- By-law 2021-68 to authorize the sale of land at 79 Derby Avenue to Van Kleek Senior Citizens Manor
- Zoning and Official Plan amendments for Michael Block & Sandra Bebbington (Z-04-2021)
- Zoning By-law amendment for Sterling Allen (Z-06-2021)
- By-law 2021-63 for Assumption and Dedication of Roads in L'Orignal
Council approved the use of an internet and telephone voting system for the 2022 municipal elections and awarded the contract to Intelivote Systems Inc. It also passed several by-laws, including one authorizing the sale of land to the Van Kleek Senior Citizens Manor and one establishing a sewer invoice relief policy. A resolution was carried inviting Ontario's Environment Minister to view the proposed Colacem cement plant site near L'Orignal.
- Awarded internet/telephone voting contract for 2022 election to Intelivote Systems Inc.
- Granted land severance B-064-2021 (Blumlhuber) with conditions
- Passed By-law 2021-68 authorizing land sale to Van Kleek Senior Citizens Manor
- Passed By-law 2021-59 establishing Sewer Invoice Relief Policy
- Passed By-law 2021-62 authorizing internet/telephone voting for 2022 election
- Passed By-law 2021-69 authorizing Ontario Cannabis Legalization Implementation Fund agreement
- Approved road closures for Vankleek Hill Agricultural Society tractor parade (Aug 22, 2021)
- Carried resolution inviting Minister David Paccini to view Colacem cement plant site
Public Meeting (Zoning)
The Township of Champlain is holding a public meeting to discuss proposed changes to zoning and official plans. The session focuses on two specific application files regarding land use and zoning amendments.
- Proposed Official Plan Amendment and Zoning By-law Amendment for Bebbington/Block (File Z-04-2021)
- Proposed Zoning By-law Amendment for Allen (File Z-06-2021)
This was a public meeting, not a decision-making session. Council heard presentations on two proposed zoning amendments: one for 199 Main Street East to allow a tulip garden and limited commercial uses, and one for a vacant rural lot to change zoning to Residential Rural. No votes were taken on the amendments; the only resolutions were to adopt the agenda and adjourn.
- Adopted meeting agenda (Resolution 2021-337, carried)
- Adjourned public meeting (Resolution 2021-338, carried)
Special Council Meeting
The Township of Champlain is meeting to discuss and adopt by-laws regarding a pre-servicing agreement in Vankleek Hill and the appointment of an engineer for the Smith Municipal Drain. The body will also hold an in-camera session to discuss negotiations with the Van Kleek Senior Citizens Manor.
- By-Law 2021-55: Pre-Servicing Agreement for Habitations Robert Inc./9202-1757 Québec Inc. in Vankleek Hill
- By-Law 2021-56: Appointment of an engineer for works to the Smith Municipal Drain
- In-camera discussion regarding negotiations with Van Kleek Senior Citizens Manor
- By-law 2021-57: Confirming by-law for July 14
Council authorized a Pre-Servicing Agreement with 9202-1757 Québec Inc./Habitations Robert Inc. for Phase I utilities, roads, and a stormwater pond, and passed By-law 2021-55. Council also approved proceeding with an Engineer's Report for the Smith Municipal Drain, appointing Lascelles Engineering & Associates Limited at a cost of $15,190.00, and passed By-law 2021-56.
- Approved agenda via Resolution 2021-318
- Authorized Pre-Servicing Agreement with 9202-1757 Québec Inc./Habitations Robert Inc. via Resolution 2021-319
- Granted three readings to By-law 2021-55 for the Pre-Servicing Agreement
- Received Public Works Report DRAIN-01-21 and approved $15,190.00 for Smith Municipal Drain engineering report via Resolution 2021-320
- Granted three readings to By-law 2021-56 appointing Lascelles Engineering & Associates Limited for the Smith Municipal Drain
Regular Council Meeting
The Township of Champlain is reviewing several zoning by-law amendments and land severance applications. Council will also decide on the installation of stop signs in La Seigneurie Subdivision and a speed limit change for Charbonneau Road.
- Zoning By-Law Amendments Z-15-2020, Z-02-2021, Z-03-2021, and Z-05-2021
- Land Severance Application B-046-2021 for Shelly Law
- By-Law 2021-50 to install stop signs in La Seigneurie Subdivision
- By-Law 2021-51 regarding the speed limit on Charbonneau Road
- RFP 2021-01 for supply and installation of playground equipment at Miner Park
The Township of Champlain held its regular council meeting on June 10, 2021, with all members present. The minutes contain only procedural elements and no substantive decisions, approvals, or discussions were recorded.
Committee of the Whole
The Committee of the Whole will meet electronically to discuss corporate and economic development planning. The primary focus is a presentation and input session with consultants from MDB Insight.
- MDB Insight presentation on Corporate Strategic Plan and Economic Development Strategic Plan
Council heard a presentation from MDB Insight on the Corporate Strategic Plan and Economic Development Strategy. Minor amendments to the Guiding Principles and Strategic Themes proposed by Senior Staff were approved by Council. The plans will be finalized and presented for review at a future meeting. No other substantive decisions were made.
- Approved agenda as presented (Resolution 2021-273, carried)
- Approved minor amendments to the Corporate Strategic Plan's Guiding Principles and Strategic Themes
- Adjourned meeting at 5:27 p.m. (Resolution 2021-274, carried)