Champlain public meetings in 2023
14 substantive meetings from 2023, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Regular Council Meeting
The Township of Champlain will review by-law amendments regarding water, sewer, and user fees. The agenda also includes road assumptions for the La Seigneurie Subdivision and a zoning amendment. Additionally, council will address a lease agreement with The Higginson Tower Committee.
- By-Law 2023-68: Road assumption for La Seigneurie Subdivision (Phases 1 and 2)
- By-Law 2023-69: Zoning By-Law amendment (File Z-07-2023)
- By-Law 2023-72: Amendment to Water and Sewer Fees
- By-Law 2023-74: Amendment to User Fees
- Lease agreement with The Higginson Tower Committee
Public Meeting (Zoning)
The Township of Champlain is holding a public meeting to discuss a proposed zoning by-law amendment. The item is identified as File Z-07-2023 and involves a staff presentation regarding the proposal.
- Proposed Zoning By-Law Amendment - Claude (File Z-07-2023)
Committee of the Whole
The Committee of the Whole will review the Council meeting schedule for 2024. The committee will also hold an in-camera session regarding Human Resources - Day Care Services.
- Council meeting schedule for 2024
- Human Resources - Day Care Services (In Camera)
Regular Council Meeting
The Council is reviewing several planning items including zoning amendments and land severances. They are also considering an accessibility policy, a museum lease renewal, and various administrative reports.
- Zoning By-Law Amendment - Wilson (File Z-05-2023)
- Zoning By-Law Amendment - Housekeeping Amendments (File Z-06-2023)
- Land Severance Application - Bennett (File B-043-2023)
- Land Severance Application - Wylie Building Supplies (File B-046-2023)
- Renewal of Lease with the Vankleek Hill & District Historical Society (Museum)
Committee of the Whole
The Committee of the Whole will review a presentation on homelessness prevention in Prescott and Russell. Members will also discuss South Nation Conservation watershed programs and a potential transfer of daycare services.
- Presentation: Homelessness Prevention in Prescott and Russell
- Presentation: South Nation Conservation Watershed Program and Services for 2024
- Administration Report ADM-2023-01 regarding Transfer of Daycare Services
- In Camera discussion regarding Human Resources and Daycare Services
- In Camera discussion regarding Insurance negotiations
Public Meeting (Zoning)
The Township of Champlain is holding a public meeting to discuss two proposed zoning by-law amendments. These include File Z-05-2023 regarding Wilson and File Z-06-2023 for housekeeping amendments.
- Proposed zoning by-law amendment - Wilson (File Z-05-2023)
- Proposed zoning by-law amendment - Housekeeping Amendments (File Z-06-2023)
Regular Council Meeting
The Champlain Council will review several zoning by-law amendments, including changes for La Ferme Tabouate and Wilson. The agenda also includes the adoption of a backyard hens pilot program and the establishment of a Heritage Advisory Committee. Additionally, council will review public consultation results regarding tiny homes.
- Zoning By-Law Amendments for La Ferme Tabouate, Wilson, and housekeeping changes
- Adoption of By-Law 2023-57 to designate Greenlane Road as a public highway
- Establishment of a Backyard Hens Pilot Program (By-Law 2023-60)
- Creation of a Heritage Advisory Committee (By-Law 2023-59)
- Review of public consultation results for tiny homes and backyard hens
Committee of the Whole
The Committee of the Whole will discuss the interview and selection committee for a Senior Planner position. Council is also scheduled to present Fire Department Service Awards.
- Interview and Selection Committee for the Senior Planner position
- Fire Department Service Awards presentation
Regular Council Meeting
The Champlain Council will review various planning applications, including zoning amendments for Smith and La Ferme Tabouate. The meeting also includes discussions on short-term accommodation regulations and a proposed land acknowledgement statement. Additionally, the council will address infrastructure reports regarding drainage and road maintenance.
- Zoning By-Law Amendments for Smith (Z-03-2023) and La Ferme Tabouate (Z-04-2023)
- By-law to designate Pendleton Street as a public highway for road widening
- Proposed regulations for short-term accommodations
- Aberdeen Road West drainage review
- Request for a noise by-law exemption for fireworks
Council approved a Land Acknowledgement Statement for the township website and directed staff to draft a short-term rental licensing by-law. Several zoning amendments and road designations were passed, and a maintenance agreement for Lalonde Road was established.
- Approved Land Acknowledgement Statement for township website
- Directed staff to draft Short-Term Licencing By-law and zoning amendments
- Passed By-law 2023-45 (Zoning amendment for Smith Z-03-2023)
- Passed By-law 2023-49 (Designated Pendleton Street road widening as public highway)
- Passed By-law 2023-50 (Removed part lot control for 110-112 John Street)
- Passed first and second readings of By-law 2023-51 (Zoning amendment for La Ferme Tabouate)
- Approved revised Draft Plan of Subdivision for Jean-Claude Goyer in L’Orignal
- Approved maintenance of Lalonde Road as a non-classed road conditional on owners providing 200 MT of Granular A annually
Public Meeting (Zoning)
The Township of Champlain is holding a public meeting to discuss a proposed zoning by-law amendment. The discussion pertains to File Z-04-2023 regarding La Ferme Tabouate.
- Proposed zoning by-law amendment - La Ferme Tabouate (File Z-04-2023)
Council received a staff presentation regarding a proposed zoning by-law amendment for 1438 Greenlane Road West. The proposal seeks to allow the expansion of agricultural buildings on lands designated with aggregate reserve. No decision was recorded on the amendment during this meeting.
- Approved the meeting agenda (Resolution 2023-352)
- Adjourned the public meeting (Resolution 2023-353)
Committee of the Whole
The Committee of the Whole recommended that Council grant a noise by-law exemption for a private fireworks display on August 19, 2023. The committee also held an in-camera session to discuss personal matters and employee negotiations.
- Recommended noise by-law exemption for Bill Harden for fireworks at 518 Fries Avenue on August 19, 2023 (Carried)
- Approved the meeting agenda (Carried)
- Approved motion to go in-camera for personal matters and employee negotiations (Carried)
Regular Council Meeting
Council approved a construction contract for the Mill Creek Municipal Drain and granted two land severance applications. Administration was directed to conduct public consultations regarding backyard hens and tiny homes. Staff were also instructed to report back in August regarding sanitary sewer backups in the Riverlane subdivision.
- Awarded Mill Creek Municipal Drain contract to Lapointe Drainage for $1,957,548 plus HST (8-1)
- Granted land severance application B-018-2023 (PAQUETTE) with five conditions
- Granted land severance application B-022-2023 (LAETUM INVESTMENTS) with one condition
- Approved first and second reading of By-law 2023-45 for zoning amendment (SMITH)
- Directed staff to conduct public consultation on backyard hens for residential properties
- Directed staff to conduct public consultation and propose zoning amendments for Tiny Homes
- Instructed staff to provide a report in August regarding Riverlane sanitary sewer backups
- Approved the 2023 Ontario Senior of the Year Award for Mr. Philippe Pharand
Public Meeting (Zoning)
The Planner presented a proposed zoning by-law amendment (File Z-03-2023) to rezone lands at 1863 County Rd. 17 from Agricultural to Agricultural Special Exception Zones 34 and 36. The meeting was procedural, and no vote was recorded on the amendment itself.
- Approved the meeting agenda (Resolution 2023-281)
- Adjourned the public meeting (Resolution 2023-282)
Regular Council Meeting
Council approved a budget increase and new debt for the Phase 2 Arena project and authorized a 5-year lease for the Vankleek Hill & District Historical Society. A zoning by-law amendment for Dawn Litvin was also passed. Municipal support was granted for the Vankleek Hill Agricultural Society’s Truck Pull event.
- Approved $100,000 budget increase and new debt for Vankleek Hill Community Centre Phase 2 Arena project
- Authorized 5-year lease (Nov 1, 2023 – Oct 31, 2028) for Vankleek Hill & District Historical Society at 95 Main Street East
- Passed third reading and final passage of By-law 2023-34 to amend Zoning By-law 2000-75 for Dawn Litvin
- Approved municipal support (firefighters, water truck, and barricades) for Truck Pull & Show N’ Shine on June 24, 2023
- Received and filed financial statements as of March 31, 2023
- Received and filed 2023 Annual Repayment Limit (ARL) report
- Directed staff to respond to recommendations in the Q1 2023 OCWA Dashboard Operational Report