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Champlain public meetings in 2022

24 substantive meetings from 2022, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.

Thu Dec 8, 2022 · 7:00 PM

Regular Council Meeting

Council to decide on zoning changes, subdivision agreement, and telecom facility

The Township of Champlain Council is holding its regular meeting on December 8, 2022, with a full agenda of planning decisions, by-laws, and administrative reports. Key items include zoning by-law amendments, a subdivision agreement, a proposed telecommunications facility, and several by-law adoptions. The meeting also includes an in-camera session for council training, labour relations, human resources, and committee appointments.

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✓ Decided: Council appoints new Fire Chief and approves several recycling agreements

Council appointed a Fire Chief with a 5-2 vote and designated Councillor Peter Barton as the Mayor's alternate for emergency management. The board approved amendments to recycling contracts with Mike's Waste Disposal Inc. and Call2Recycle Canada Inc. Additionally, three land severance applications were granted with specific conditions.

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Thu Dec 8, 2022 · 7:00 PM

Public Meeting (Zoning)

Public meeting on Carrière zoning by-law amendment (Z-06-2022)

The Township of Champlain is holding a public meeting to consider a proposed zoning by-law amendment for the Carrière property (File Z-06-2022). The agenda includes opening, disclosure of pecuniary interest, adoption of the agenda, and the zoning amendment item, followed by adjournment. No decision is indicated; it is a public input session.

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✓ Decided: Council held public meeting for zoning amendment at 2365 Cassburn Road

The Planner presented a proposed zoning by-law amendment for 2365 Cassburn Road to change a portion of the land from “Rural Residential Special Exception” (RR-13) to “Residential Rural” (RR). The minutes do not record a final vote or decision on this amendment.

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Tue Nov 15, 2022 · 7:00 PM

Special Council Meeting

Special council meeting to swear in new council

This is a special meeting of the Township of Champlain council, scheduled for November 15, 2022. The agenda is procedural, covering opening, disclosure of interests, swearing in of council, mayor's welcome, and adjournment. No substantive decisions or discussions are listed.

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✓ Decided: Elected officials sworn into office for the Township of Champlain

The special council meeting consisted of the swearing-in ceremony for elected officials. All elected officials read and signed the Declaration of Elected Office.

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Thu Nov 10, 2022 · 7:00 PM

Regular Council Meeting

Council to vote on Goyer subdivision agreement and zoning changes

The Township of Champlain Council is meeting to consider several planning items, including a zoning by-law amendment to remove a holding provision and a subdivision agreement for Phase 1 of the Goyer development in L'Orignal. Council will also review monthly reports from various departments, consider a petition to restrict heavy trucks and reduce speed limits on Higginson and Derby roads, and discuss correspondence regarding the Colacem cement plant. Mayor Normand Riopel has declared a conflict of interest on the Colacem item due to owning adjacent property.

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✓ Decided: Council accepts $60,000 donation for L'Orignal trail and beach wall

Council approved a $60,000 donation from the Knights of Columbus for a pedestrian trail on Rolland Street and a retaining wall extension at L'Orignal beach. Several planning items were removed from the agenda and deferred to December. Council also updated the Personnel Policy Manual.

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Thu Oct 13, 2022 · 7:00 PM

Regular Council Meeting

Council to vote on Larabie zoning change, grants policy, road dedication

The Township of Champlain regular council meeting on October 13, 2022, includes staff reports, monthly departmental updates, and several by-laws for adoption. Council will consider a zoning by-law amendment for the Larabie property, a municipal grants policy, and dedicating Steve Fonyo Street as a public highway. The agenda also includes routine reports from fire, parks, public works, building, and other departments.

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✓ Decided: Council approves IT services contract with United Counties

Council approved an agreement with the United Counties of Prescott and Russell for the Township's IT services. A zoning by-law amendment for 6901 Duval Road was tabled pending further reports. Council also approved organizing two annual community events (Canada Day in L'Orignal and Christmas Parade in Vankleek Hill) and redirected the Winter Carnival budget to the parade. A municipal grants policy and a road designation for Steve Fonyo Street were adopted.

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Thu Sep 8, 2022 · 7:00 PM

Regular Council Meeting

Council to vote on Cliftondale zoning amendment and severances

The Township of Champlain council is meeting to consider several planning items, including a zoning by-law amendment for the Cliftondale subdivision and two land severance applications. They will also review monthly departmental reports, adopt by-laws, and discuss a request from Action Champlain regarding the Colacem cement plant.

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✓ Decided: Council endorses petition against Colacem cement plant

Council voted to endorse a petition from Action Champlain requesting the federal government designate Colacem Canada Inc.'s proposed cement plant as a Designated Project under the Impact Assessment Act. The resolution will be sent to federal ministers and local MPs. Mayor Riopel declared a conflict of interest and did not participate in the discussion.

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Thu Sep 8, 2022 · 4:30 PM

Special Council Meeting

Council to review 2021 asset management plans for core infrastructure

The Township of Champlain is holding a special meeting to receive presentations on its 2021 Asset Management Plan, covering core infrastructure, transportation, storm and sanitary sewage, and water distribution systems. The council will also consider a confirming by-law (2022-58) to adopt the proceedings of the meeting.

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✓ Decided: Council adopts four 2021 asset management plans

Council adopted the 2021 Asset Management Plans for Transportation, Storm Sewage, Sanitary Sewage, and Water Distribution systems, as required by Ontario Regulation 588/17. The plans are needed to qualify for future federal and provincial infrastructure grants. All four plans were approved unanimously.

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Thu Aug 11, 2022 · 7:00 PM

Regular Council Meeting

Council to vote on zoning changes, site plan, and Mill Creek drain work

The Township of Champlain Council is holding its regular meeting on August 11, 2022, with a full agenda of staff reports, by-laws, and correspondence. Key items include proposed zoning by-law amendments for the Larabie and Cliftondale properties, an amendment to the Riverest site plan agreement, and a by-law to authorize works on the Mill Creek Municipal Drain. Council will also consider declaring surplus land in the Vankleek Hill Business Park, a budget approval for the Vankleek Hill Community Centre, and a report on the Canada-Wide Early Learning and Child Care Program. The meeting includes an in-camera session for labour relations, employee negotiations, and land disposition.

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✓ Decided: Council approves $3.47M Vankleek Hill Community Centre rehabilitation

Council approved adding the Vankleek Hill Community Centre rehabilitation project to the 2022 budget at $3,467,510, financed by $379,000 from the Parks and Recreation Reserve and $871,910 in new debt. Council also passed several zoning and site plan amendments, declared surplus land, and endorsed multiple external resolutions. All motions were carried unanimously.

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Thu Aug 11, 2022 · 7:00 PM

Public Meeting (Zoning)

Township to consider two zoning by-law amendments at public meeting

The Township of Champlain is holding a public meeting to consider two proposed zoning by-law amendments: one for the Larabie property (File Z-3-2022) and one for the Cliftondale subdivision (File Z-4-2022). The meeting includes opening procedures, disclosure of interests, and adoption of the agenda, followed by staff presentations on each amendment. No decisions are recorded in the agenda; it is a discussion and public input stage.

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✓ Decided: Council hears public input on two zoning amendments

The Township of Champlain held a public meeting to hear presentations and public comments on two proposed zoning by-law amendments: one for a commercial tent and trailer park at 6901 Duval Road (File Z-3-2022) and one for the Cliftondale Subdivision in Vankleek Hill (File Z-4-2022). No decisions were made; the meeting was procedural, with both items remaining under consideration.

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Tue Jun 28, 2022 · 4:00 PM

Special Council Meeting

✓ Decided: Council holds closed session on industrial land disposition

The special council meeting was largely procedural. Council adopted the agenda and then moved in-camera to discuss the disposition of industrial land under the Municipal Act. No substantive decisions were made in open session; the in-camera discussion ended without a reported vote or outcome.

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Thu Jun 9, 2022 · 7:00 PM

Public Meeting (Zoning)

Township to consider zoning by-law amendment for Clay All Over Farms

The Township of Champlain is holding a public meeting to consider a proposed zoning by-law amendment for Clay All Over Farms (File Z-02-2022). The agenda includes opening, disclosure of pecuniary interest, adoption of the agenda, the zoning amendment item, and adjournment. No details on the amendment's content are provided in the agenda.

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✓ Decided: Public meeting held on Clay All Over Farms zoning amendment

Council held a public meeting to consider a proposed zoning by-law amendment for Clay All Over Farms (File Z-02-2022) affecting 2487 County Road No. 17, Longueuil. The amendment would rezone the property from RU-33-ar to RU-38-ar to permit existing buildings after a surplus dwelling severance, and remove residential uses from retained lands to A-19. No questions or comments were received from the public, and no decision was made at this meeting; it was procedural only.

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Thu Jun 9, 2022 · 7:30 PM

Regular Council Meeting

Champlain Council discusses planning amendments and speed limit changes

The Council will review several planning matters, including zoning amendments for Clay All Over Farms and site plan control. The agenda also includes a speed limit change for Ridge Road West and various monthly departmental reports.

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✓ Decided: Council approves paving Ridge Road West in exchange for $200,000 donation

Council approved paving approximately 1600 metres of the unpaved portion of Ridge Road West, contingent on receiving a $200,000 financial contribution from two taxpayers before work begins. Council also passed several by-laws, including a zoning amendment for Clay All Over Farms, a site plan control amendment, a speed limit change on Ridge Road West, and appointments to the Joint Compliance Audit Committee. Road closures for three summer events were approved, and a $1,000 donation plus waived rental fee was granted to the Alzheimer Society for a slo-pitch tournament.

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Thu May 12, 2022 · 7:00 PM

Regular Council Meeting

Council to set 2022 tax rates, award King Street construction tender

The Township of Champlain Council is meeting to adopt the 2022 tax rates, award a contract for the King Street storm and road reconstruction project, and consider several zoning and land severance applications. Council will also review the 2021 audited financial statements and vote on multiple by-laws, including a new Disconnecting from Work Policy and the repeal of the COVID-19 vaccination policy.

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✓ Decided: Council awards $4.88M King Street reconstruction contract

Council awarded the King Street Storm Sewer and Road Reconstruction Project to Cornwall Gravel Company Ltd for $4,876,985.29, and approved a $303,510 contract to EVB Engineering for Vankleek Hill Community Centre rehabilitation. Council also approved the 2022 tax rates, granted two land severances, and passed several by-laws including repealing the COVID-19 vaccination policy. A proposed settlement area boundary adjustment for Vankleek Hill was tabled.

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Tue May 3, 2022 · 6:00 PM

SPECIAL MEETING (MUNICIPAL DRAIN)

Council to consider engineer's report and by-law for Mill Creek drain works

This is a special meeting of the Township of Champlain to consider an engineer's report and an addendum for the Mill Creek Municipal Drain. The council will hear a presentation from Robinson Consultants and may pass By-law 2022-18 to authorize the drain works. The meeting is focused solely on this municipal drain project.

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✓ Decided: Council adopts Mill Creek drain engineer's report, gives by-law 1st and 2nd reading

Council held a special meeting to consider an engineer's report for the Mill Creek Municipal Drain amendment and emergency work. After a presentation by Robinson Consultants, Council adopted the report (including addenda) and granted first and second reading to By-law 2022-18, which provides for the works. The by-law's final reading was not held; public questions about next steps, appeals, and timing were addressed.

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Thu Apr 14, 2022 · 7:00 PM

Public Meeting (Zoning)

Public meeting on proposed zoning by-law amendment for Renwick (File Z-01-2022)

The Township of Champlain is holding a public meeting to discuss a proposed zoning by-law amendment for the Renwick property (File Z-01-2022). The agenda includes opening, disclosure of interests, adoption of agenda, and the zoning amendment item, followed by adjournment. No decision is indicated; it is a discussion and public input opportunity.

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✓ Decided: Public meeting held on Ridge Road West zoning amendment; no decision made

The Township of Champlain held a public meeting on April 14, 2022, to consider a proposed zoning by-law amendment for 1368 Ridge Road West. The amendment would change the zoning from Rural (RU) to Rural Residential (RR) to allow two new residential lots. No questions or comments were received from the public, and no decision was made at this meeting; it was procedural only.

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Thu Apr 14, 2022 · 7:30 PM

Regular Council Meeting

Council to decide zoning, severances, subdivision, fees, and deputy clerk hire

The Township of Champlain Council is holding its regular meeting on April 14, 2022, to consider a range of planning, administrative, and financial items. Decisions include zoning and severance applications, a final-phase subdivision agreement, user fee by-law amendments, and the appointment of a deputy clerk. The agenda also includes numerous routine monthly reports and correspondence items.

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✓ Decided: Council approves final phases of La Seigneurie subdivision agreement

Council approved the final phase (3B, 4 and 5) of the La Seigneurie subdivision agreement with 3027449 Canada Inc. and granted two readings to a zoning by-law amendment for Leslie Brian Renwick. Two land severance applications (Kaeppner and Howes) were granted with conditions. Council also awarded the L'Orignal Municipal Garage construction contract to Laetum Investments Ltd. with a $30,000 cost increase financed by Parks and Recreation Reserves.

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Thu Mar 10, 2022 · 7:00 PM

Regular Council Meeting

Council to vote on Cliftondale pre-servicing agreement and Trinity Church encroachments

The Township of Champlain Council is meeting to consider several by-laws, including a pre-servicing agreement with Cliftondale Construction Co. Ltd. for the Cliftondale Subdivision in Vankleek Hill, and two encroachment agreements with Trinity United Church. Council will also review monthly departmental reports, adopt prior meeting minutes, and discuss correspondence items such as the Year of the Garden 2022 proclamation and Ontario's energy plan.

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✓ Decided: Council approves pre-servicing agreement for Cliftondale subdivision streets

Council authorized a pre-servicing agreement with Cliftondale Construction Co. Ltd. for public streets in the Cliftondale subdivision, and passed the related by-law. It also approved encroachment agreements with Trinity United Church, supported an official plan amendment for rural lot creation, and passed several other by-laws including one repealing a former CAO appointment.

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Wed Mar 9, 2022 · 6:00 PM

SPECIAL MEETING (MUNICIPAL DRAIN)

Council to consider engineer's report and by-law for Mill Creek drain works

This is a special meeting of the Township of Champlain to consider an engineer's report on the Mill Creek Municipal Drain. The council will hear a presentation from Robinson Consultants and consider By-law 2022-17 (listed as 2022-18 in attachments) to authorize the drain works. No other business is on the agenda.

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✓ Decided: Mill Creek drain engineer's report sent back for reconsideration

Council held a special meeting to consider the final Engineer's Report for the Mill Creek Municipal Drain. After hearing questions from landowners, a motion to adopt the report and give first and second reading to By-law 2022-18 was defeated. Council instead referred the report back to the engineer for reconsideration, and the related by-law was tabled.

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Tue Mar 1, 2022 · 4:00 PM

Committee of the Whole

Champlain Committee of the Whole to review 2021 audit and waste collection

The Committee of the Whole is meeting to receive a presentation on the 2021 Audit Service Plan. The body will also discuss reports regarding the 2022 Municipal Elections Joint Compliance Audit Committee and annual large waste collection.

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✓ Decided: Committee recommends joint election audit committee and fall waste pickup

The Committee of the Whole received the 2021 audit plan from MNP LLP and approved it. It also recommended that Council establish a Joint Compliance Audit Committee for the 2022-2026 municipal elections and schedule the Annual Large Waste Pick-Up for September 2022, with free landfill disposal for households once the landfill reopens.

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Thu Feb 10, 2022 · 7:00 PM

Regular Council Meeting

Council to vote on 2022 budget, zoning change for Trinity United Church

This is the regular meeting of Champlain Township Council on February 10, 2022. Council will consider several planning items, including zoning by-law amendments and land severance applications, and will vote on the 2022 budget by-law. The agenda also includes numerous monthly departmental reports, grant approvals, and correspondence items.

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✓ Decided: Council approves 2022 budget and grants totaling $46,685

Council adopted the 2022 budget by-law and approved community and facility grants. Two land severance applications were granted with conditions, and a zoning by-law amendment for Trinity United Church received final passage. Council also authorized the leasing of a recycling vehicle and approved several reserve contributions from 2021 surpluses.

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Tue Feb 1, 2022 · 4:00 PM

Committee of the Whole

Committee of the Whole to review 2022 budget and grants

The Committee of the Whole is meeting to discuss the 2022 budget, including presentations on the budget, community grants, community facility grants, and modifications to the 2021 budget. No decisions are recorded in the agenda; it is a discussion and review session.

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✓ Decided: Champlain council approves 2022 budget in principle with 3% tax rate increase

The Committee of the Whole reviewed the 2022 preliminary budget, which includes a 3.66% increase in taxes collected and a 3% tax rate increase, and approved it in principle. Council also approved community grants totaling $39,520 and community facility usage grants totaling $7,165. Several modifications to the 2021 budget were approved, including additional contributions to reserves for roads, parks and recreation, and fire services.

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Wed Jan 19, 2022 · 7:00 PM

SPECIAL MEETING (MUNICIPAL DRAIN)

Council to consider engineer's report and by-law for Little Rideau Creek drain works

This is a special meeting of the Township of Champlain council to consider an engineer's report on the Little Rideau Creek Municipal Drain. The council will hear a presentation from Shade Group Inc. and consider By-law 2022-08, which would authorize works on the drain. No other business is listed.

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✓ Decided: Council adopts Little Rideau Creek drain engineer's report, advances by-law

Council adopted the November 2021 Engineer's Report for the Little Rideau Creek Municipal Drain and granted first and second reading to By-law 2022-08, which provides for the drain works. The report, prepared by Shade Group Inc., affects only the portion of the drain in Champlain Township. A landowner's comments were discussed but no changes were made.

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Thu Jan 13, 2022 · 7:00 PM

Public Meeting (Zoning)

Public meeting on Trinity United Church zoning by-law amendment

The Township of Champlain is holding a public meeting to consider a proposed zoning by-law amendment for Trinity United Church (File Z-08-2021). The meeting includes opening, disclosure of pecuniary interests, adoption of the agenda, and the zoning amendment discussion. No decisions are indicated on the agenda; it is a public input session.

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✓ Decided: Public meeting held on Trinity United Church zoning amendment

Council held a public meeting to consider a zoning by-law amendment for properties at 14 Mill Street, 50 High Street, and 54-56 High Street in Vankleek Hill. The amendment would rezone 54-56 High Street from Residential Two (R2) to Special Exception R2-x, and 14 Mill Street and 50 High Street from Institutional (I) to Special Exception I-x, to allow the sale of 54-56 High Street as residential while keeping institutional uses on the other properties. No questions or public comments were received, and no decision was made at this meeting; it was procedural only.

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Thu Jan 13, 2022 · 7:30 PM

Regular Council Meeting

Council to vote on zoning change for Trinity United Church and land purchase

The Township of Champlain Council is meeting to consider several planning applications, including a zoning by-law amendment for Trinity United Church and three land severance applications. Council will also vote on multiple by-laws, including the interim tax levy, temporary borrowing, a land purchase, and a collective agreement with volunteer firefighters. The agenda includes numerous routine monthly reports from various departments and correspondence items.

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✓ Decided: Council passes interim tax levy and temporary borrowing by-laws

Council approved several by-laws including the interim tax levy, temporary borrowing, an agreement with the Ontario Clean Water Agency, a land purchase, and a collective agreement with volunteer firefighters. It also authorized extending the liquor licence at the Vankleek Hill Community Centre to include the ice surface and seating area, and directed the Farmers' Market to vacate a building by February 21, 2022, with demolition of the former daycare building approved.

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