Champlain public meetings in 2024
21 substantive meetings from 2024, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Regular Council Meeting
Council will consider multiple borrowing by-laws, including $ amounts for King Street and L'Orignal standpipe rehabilitation and arena rehabilitation, as well as land acquisitions for a landfill extension and a parcel north of Vankleek Hill. Other decisions include adoption of a new Council Code of Conduct, an Integrity Commissioner by-law, speed limit changes on four roads, and amendments to joint recycling and household hazardous waste agreements.
- By-law 2024-76: borrowing to finance King Street and L'Orignal standpipe projects
- By-law 2024-77: borrowing for arena rehabilitation
- Report PWD-2024-19: land acquisition for Municipal Landfill CAZ extension
- Report ADM-2024-12: land acquisition north of Vankleek Hill
- By-law 2024-75: speed limits on Pattee Road, Maplewood Drive, Deslauriers Street, and Eldemer Street
Champlain Township Council approved a wide range of items at its November 28, 2024 regular meeting, including a new Council Code of Conduct, a Procedural By-law, and 2025 community grants. Council approved adding the full 432m Vankleek Hill SPS#2 forcemain replacement to the 2025 budget, and agreed to finance land acquisition for the landfill CAZ extension partly by reimbursing $199,496.25 to the Township. Council also passed a resolution calling on the Ontario Government to reabsorb OPP costs and refer the OPP billing model to the Auditor General, and endorsed several resolutions from other municipalities. All recorded resolutions carried; no vote tallies were recorded.
- Approved 2025 General Insurance contract award to Intact Public Entities (IPE)
- Approved adding full 432m Vankleek Hill SPS#2 forcemain replacement to 2025 budget
- Approved financing landfill CAZ extension land acquisition partly via $199,496.25 reimbursement to Township
- Approved financing 7.5-acre land acquisition north of Vankleek Hill from accumulated surplus
- Passed By-Law 2024-70 establishing Council Code of Conduct
- Passed By-Law 2024-72 adopting Procedural By-law
- Approved 2025 community grants and in-kind sponsorships to listed organizations
- Passed resolution calling on Ontario to reabsorb OPP costs and refer OPP billing model to Auditor General
Special Council Meeting
This special meeting of Champlain Township Council consists entirely of a closed (in camera) session to discuss labour relations—specifically a compensation survey—and human resources issues. No public business is listed on the agenda.
- In camera item 4.1: Labour Relations – Compensation Survey
- In camera item 4.2: Human Resources
The special council meeting was largely procedural. Council adopted the agenda, then moved in-camera to discuss personal matters and labour relations, including a compensation survey and human resources. No substantive decisions were made in open session; the meeting adjourned after the closed session.
- Adopted meeting agenda (Resolution 2024-376)
- Moved in-camera for labour relations and personal matters (Resolution 2024-377)
- Adjourned meeting (Resolution 2024-384)
Committee of the Whole
The Committee of the Whole will consider adopting new by-laws including the Council Code of Conduct (2024-70) and a complaint protocol (2024-71), along with amendments to the procedural by-law (2024-72). A report on municipal grants for 2025 will also be discussed. No presentations or deputations are scheduled. Two in-camera sessions are planned for human resources matters.
- By-Law 2024-70 – Council Code of Conduct
- By-Law 2024-71 – Complaint Protocol for the Council Code of Conduct
- By-Law 2024-72 – Procedural By-law
- Report CLK-2024-12 – Amendments to the Procedural By-law
- Report CCD-2024-10 – Municipal Grants 2025
The Committee of the Whole reviewed staff reports and recommended Council approve the 2025 municipal grants, sponsorships, and special events grants for various local organizations, with amounts ranging from $500 to $8,475. Council also recommended adoption of the new Council Code of Conduct (By-law 2024-70) and Procedural By-law (By-law 2024-72), but referred a section of the Complaint Protocol back to the Integrity Commissioner for rewording. The meeting included an in-camera session for human resources matters.
- Recommended 2025 Community Grants totaling $38,475 (Resolution 2024-364)
- Recommended 2025 Sponsorship – Facility Usage Allowance (Resolution 2024-365)
- Recommended 2025 Sponsorship – Level C grants totaling $7,500 (Resolution 2024-366)
- Recommended 2025 Special Events Grants totaling $4,500 (Resolution 2024-367)
- Recommended By-law 2024-70 (Council Code of Conduct) for adoption (Resolution 2024-369)
- Recommended By-law 2024-72 (Procedural By-law) for adoption (Resolution 2024-371)
- Referred section 10.4.2 of By-law 2024-71 back to Integrity Commissioner for review
- Received Integrity Commissioner opinion letter and Report CLK-2024-12
Regular Council Meeting
The Champlain Township Council will hold a regular meeting on October 24, 2024, to discuss and vote on several key items, including the adoption of a new building by-law, amendments to user fees, and the appointment of a new fire chief. The meeting will also review monthly reports from various departments and consider correspondence for action or support.
- By-Law 2024-63: Adoption of new building by-law
- By-Law 2024-64: Amendment to User Fees By-Law 2021-79
- By-Law 2024-67: Appointment of Fire Chief
- Report PWD-2024-12: Amendment to By-Law 2019-61 for temporary sidewalk closure on Bruno Street
- Report PWD-2024-14: Appointment of engineering firm for Smith Municipal Drain project
Council approved the selection of Robinson Consultants Inc. to prepare an engineering report for a new municipal drain branch connected to the Smith Municipal Drain at an estimated cost of $48,880, and adopted the corresponding by-law. Council also approved exterior projector lighting on the Old L'Orignal Jailhouse heritage building, participation in the FoodCycle pilot program with set user fees, and several road closures for Christmas events. A resolution was passed requesting the Ministry of Transportation install traffic lights at Highway 34 and Perrault Street in Vankleek Hill.
- Approved Robinson Consultants Inc. for Smith Municipal Drain engineering report at $48,880 (carried)
- Approved exterior projector lighting on Old L'Orignal Jailhouse heritage building (carried)
- Approved participation in FoodCycle Pilot Program with 100-unit agreement (carried)
- Set FoodCycle user fees: $150/unit for FC-30, $300/unit for Eco5 (carried)
- Approved temporary lane reduction on King Street for Christmas Tree Illumination Dec 7 (carried)
- Approved temporary road closure on County Road 10 W for Christmas Parade Nov 29 (carried)
- Requested MTO install traffic lights at Highway 34 and Perrault Street (carried)
- Approved $5,000 annual operating subsidy to Vankleek Hill Senior Citizens Manor for 20 years (carried)
Committee of the Whole
The Committee of the Whole is reviewing proposed amendments to the Council Code of Conduct, complaint protocols, and the Procedural By-Law. The body is also considering a new building by-law and changes to user fees.
- Proposed amendments to the Council Code of Conduct
- Proposed amendments to the Complaint Protocol for the Council Code of Conduct
- Proposed amendments to the Procedural By-Law
- By-Law 2024-63 - Building By-Law
- Report FIN-2024-07 - Amendment to User Fees By-Law 2021-79
The Committee of the Whole tabled proposed amendments to the Council Code of Conduct, Complaint Protocol, and Procedural By-Law until the November 14, 2024 meeting. It recommended that By-Law 2024-63 (Building By-Law) be presented for adoption, and received Finance Report FIN-2024-07 regarding user fee changes, with a by-law to be brought forward on October 24, 2024. No other substantive decisions were made.
- Tabled amendments to Council Code of Conduct, Complaint Protocol, and Procedural By-Law until Nov. 14, 2024
- Recommended By-Law 2024-63 (Building By-Law) for adoption (carried)
- Received Finance Report FIN-2024-07 on user fees; by-law to be brought forward Oct. 24, 2024 (carried)
Regular Council Meeting
The Township of Champlain is meeting to review several administrative reports, including water and sewage rates and a food cycler program. Council will also consider the adoption of new records management and retention by-laws.
- Report FIN-2024-06 regarding Water and Sewage Rates Realignment
- Adoption of By-Law 2024-60 (Records Management Policy) and By-Law 2024-61 (Records Retention)
- Report PWD-2024-13 regarding the Food Cycler Program
- Request from L'Orignal Food Bank to waive Chalet Abris rental fees
- Review of the 2024-2025 Hawkesbury OPP Detachment Board Budget
Council approved a recommendation to raise water and sewage rates by 6.5% annually in the next user fee revision, with a report on a new rate structure in 2025. It also adopted records management and retention by-laws, appointed a CBO hiring committee, and endorsed several external resolutions. All motions carried unanimously.
- Approved 6.5% annual water/sewage rate increase for next user fee revision (carried)
- Adopted By-law 2024-60 Records Management Policy (carried)
- Adopted By-law 2024-61 Records Retention Schedule (carried)
- Appointed Mayor Riopel, Councillor Lalonde, CAO Tessier, CBO Gauthier, HR Officer Presseault to CBO hiring committee (carried)
- Approved Food Cycler pilot program with minimum 100 pre-sale orders by Oct 22, 2024 (carried)
- Appointed Councillor Miner to Caledonia Creek Municipal Drain Court of Revision (carried)
- Approved 2025 council meeting schedule (carried)
- Waived $133 hall rental fee for L'Orignal Food Bank spaghetti supper (carried)
Regular Council Meeting
The Champlain Township Council will consider and vote on two by‑laws: By‑Law 2024‑57 to regulate off‑road and motorized snow vehicles, and By‑Law 2024‑58 establishing a municipal financial support policy. The Committee of the Whole will also approve a memo renewing group insurance benefits, a report on ATV use on municipal roads, and a road‑closure request for the Vankleek Hill Fair Parade. Staff reports and monthly departmental updates will be presented before the votes.
- Adoption of By‑Law 2024‑57 regulating off‑road and motorized snow vehicles
- Adoption of By‑Law 2024‑58 municipal financial support policy
- Approval of Group Insurance Benefits Renewal memo
- Consideration of Report PWD‑2024‑10 on ATV use on municipal roads
- Road‑closure request for Vankleek Hill Fair Parade
Council approved a five-year contract with Halpenny Insurance Brokers Ltd. for insurance broker services, adopted By-Law 2024-57 regulating off-road vehicles and motorized snow vehicles, and adopted By-Law 2024-58 for the Municipal Financial Support Policy. Council also approved a drainage petition for Farm Lots 4, 6, 8, 37 and 38, a temporary road closure for the Women's March, and directed Public Works to prepare a report on a sidewalk extension on Highway 34.
- Approved insurance broker contract to Halpenny Insurance Brokers Ltd. for 5 years (2024-271)
- Adopted By-Law 2024-57 regulating off-road vehicles and motorized snow vehicles (2024-279)
- Adopted By-Law 2024-58 Municipal Financial Support Policy CCD-002 (2024-280)
- Approved drainage works for Farm Lots 4, 6, 8, 37, 38 to Smith Municipal Drain (2024-270)
- Approved temporary road closure for Women's March on Sept 18, 2024 (2024-272)
- Directed Public Works to report on Highway 34 sidewalk extension (2024-277)
- Waived $116 sign permit fee for Greenwood Cemetery (2024-281)
- Endorsed resolution urging province to address physician shortage (2024-283)
Committee of the Whole
The Committee of the Whole will review a municipal financial support policy and regulations for off-road and motorized snow vehicles on municipal roads. The meeting also includes a presentation on 911 calls and a memo regarding group insurance benefits renewal.
- By-Law 2024-58 regarding Municipal Financial Support Policy CCD-002
- Report PWD-2024-10 and By-Law 2024-57 regarding Off-Road and Motorized Snow Vehicles on Municipal Roads
- Presentation by Marc-André Périard on 911 Calls
- Memo on Group Insurance Benefits Renewal
The Committee of the Whole received and filed reports on group insurance renewal, municipal financial support policy, and off-road vehicles, recommending by-laws for adoption. A motion to station firefighters at the Vankleek Hill Fair Parade road closure was defeated. No other substantive decisions were made.
- Agenda adopted as amended (Resolution 2024-261)
- Group insurance renewal memo received and filed (Resolution 2024-262)
- Municipal Financial Support Policy report received; By-Law 2024-58 recommended for adoption (Resolution 2024-263)
- Off-road vehicles report received; By-Law 2024-57 recommended for adoption (Resolution 2024-264)
- Motion to send firefighters for parade road closure defeated (Resolution 2024-265)
- Meeting adjourned (Resolution 2024-266)
Regular Council Meeting
The Township of Champlain Council will meet on June 27, 2024, to adopt a series of new by-laws covering property standards, animal control, fire control, and the Administrative Monetary Penalties System (AMPS). Council will also vote on the 2024 Buildings, Fleet, and Parks Asset Management Plans and review a report on purchasing 4027 Highway 34. The agenda includes monthly departmental updates, a public deputation from the ATV Club of Eastern Ontario, and a closed session on human resources and land acquisitions.
- Adoption of By-Law 2024-48 (AMPS) and related by-laws for property standards, animal control, and fire control
- Report ADM-2024-07 recommending the purchase of 4027 Highway 34
- Approval of the 2024 Buildings, Fleet, and Parks Asset Management Plans
- Report PWD-2024-08 updating the Champlain Library brick recommendation
- Deputation from the ATV Club of Eastern Ontario regarding ATV regulations
Champlain Township Council approved a $180,000 addition to the 2024 budget for the purchase and remediation of 4027 Highway 34. The council also passed twelve by-laws, including new rules for pool enclosures, animal control, and administrative monetary penalties. Additionally, council authorized the purchase of 7.5 acres of land near the Cassburn Landfill for $225,000 plus taxes and fees.
- Approved $180,000 budget addition for purchase and remediation of 4027 Highway 34
- Approved purchase of 7.5 acres near Cassburn Landfill for $225,000 plus HST and fees
- Passed By-Laws 2024-43 through 2024-55 covering pools, animals, traffic, fire, and personnel
- Passed By-Law 2024-52 closing Roland Street to create a recreational trail
- Passed By-Law 2024-53 authorizing funding agreement for Main Street Revitalization Initiative
- Approved temporary road closures for La Baie Run and Vankleek Hill Fair Parade
- Instructed Public Works to prepare ATV by-law report for August meeting
- Granted noise by-law exemption for private fireworks display on August 17
Committee of the Whole
The Committee of the Whole will review proposed by-laws covering pool enclosures, animal control, traffic, property standards, and fire safety. Staff will present a framework for an Administrative Monetary Penalty System and reports on the 2024 asset management plans for buildings, fleet, and parks. A deputation regarding the Prescott Russell Recreational Trail annual report will be heard before an in-camera session on a human resources matter.
- Review of By-Law 2024-43 (Pool Enclosure), 2024-44 (Animal Control), 2024-45 (Traffic Control), 2024-46 (Property Standards), and 2024-47 (Fire Control)
- Staff report BD-2024-02 proposing an Administrative Monetary Penalty System by-law and appointing screening/hearing officers
- Presentations on the 2024 Asset Management Plans for buildings, fleet, and parks
- Deputation from Eric Collard regarding the Prescott Russell Recreational Trail 2023 annual report
The Committee of the Whole recommended that Council adopt asset management plans for buildings, fleet, and parks. The committee also recommended the introduction of an Administrative Monetary Penalty (AMPS) by-law for municipal by-law enforcement.
- Recommended Council approve an Administrative Monetary Penalty (AMPS) by-law (Carried)
- Recommended Council adopt the 2024 Building Asset Management Plan (Carried)
- Recommended Council adopt the 2024 Fleet Asset Management Plan (Carried)
- Recommended Council adopt the 2024 Parks Asset Management Plan (Carried)
- Approved the meeting agenda (Carried)
- Approved motion to go in-camera to discuss personal matters (Carried)
Regular Council Meeting
The Township of Champlain is reviewing several municipal by-laws regarding speed limits, stop signs, and parking zones. The agenda also includes development agreements for contractors and residents, as well as a drainage assessment update for Mill Creek.
- By-Law 2024-40: Development Agreement (G. Dupont Contractor)
- By-Law 2024-41: Development Agreement (Michel Paquette and Louise Paquette)
- Speed limit reduction within the urban boundaries of L'Orignal and Vankleek Hill
- 4-way stop at the intersection of Bonin, Davidson and Heritage Court
- New no parking zone on Victoria Street school zone
Council approved speed limit reductions to 40km/h within the urban boundaries of L'Orignal and Vankleek Hill and requested similar reductions for several county roads and Highway 34. Other actions included approving development agreements, a new 4-way stop, and a school zone no-parking area.
- Approved 40km/h speed limit in L'Orignal and Vankleek Hill urban boundaries (Carried)
- Requested 40km/h limits for County Roads 24, 11, 10, and 4 (Carried)
- Requested 40km/h limit for Highway 34 in Vankleek Hill (Carried)
- Approved 4-way stop at Bonin, Davidson, and Heritage Court in L'Orignal (Carried)
- Approved no-parking zone on Victoria Street school zone (Carried)
- Approved development agreements with G. Dupont Contractor and Michel and Louise Paquette (Carried)
- Authorized loan renewal for Stephens and St-Denis Stormwater Rehabilitation Project (Carried)
- Authorized CAO to sign MOU with Eastern Ontario Snowmobile Club (Carried)
SPECIAL MEETING (MUNICIPAL DRAIN)
The Township of Champlain is meeting to consider an Engineer's Report regarding the Smith Municipal Drain. The agenda includes a presentation by Lascelles Engineering on an addendum to the report. Council will also consider By-law 2024-34 to provide for works on the drain.
- Presentation of the Addendum to the Engineer's Report by Lascelles Engineering
- Consideration of By-law 2024-34 regarding works to the Smith Municipal Drain
Council approved a February 2024 engineer's report by Lascelles Engineering & Associates Limited to update assessments and size culverts for the Smith Municipal Drain. The board also granted two readings to By-law 2024-34 to provide for works on the drain.
- Adopted February 2, 2024 Engineer’s Report for Smith Municipal Drain (Carried)
- Granted 1st and 2nd reading to By-law 2024-34 for Smith Municipal Drain works (Carried)
- Approved meeting agenda (Carried)
Regular Council Meeting
The Council will consider adopting the 2024 tax rates for Champlain Township. The agenda also includes a presentation on the FoodCycler Program and reports regarding road reconstruction projects.
- Adoption of By-Law 2024-30 regarding 2024 Tax Rates
- Review of 2023 Audited Financial Statements by MNP LLP
- Report on capital projects for roads reconstruction
- Presentation on the Champlain FoodCycler Program
- Appeal to the Ontario Land Tribunal (OLT) for Park View Homes
Council approved a slate of 2024 road reconstruction projects totaling $697,700, funded by the Federal Gas Tax Grant and the OCIF Grant. Council also voted 7-2 that the Township will not be represented at an Ontario Land Tribunal hearing on Park View Homes' appeals, and passed the 2024 tax rates by-law. Council tabled a decision on the Champlain Library brick selection and directed staff to bring back a report on the proposed FoodCycler program as part of the 2025 budget.
- Approved 2024 road reconstruction projects totaling $697,700 (Gilles, Lucien, Maurice, Valois, Deslaurier, Eldemer, Pattee Road, Bedard, Menard streets)
- Decided the Township will not be represented at the Ontario Land Tribunal hearing on Park View Homes appeals to By-laws 2024-15 and 2024-16 (7-2)
- Passed By-Law 2024-30 setting 2024 tax rates, penalty and interest charges, and final levy due dates
- Tabled the Champlain Library brick selection decision (Report PWD-2024-04)
- Approved municipal support (personnel with a water truck) for the RCMP Musical Ride on June 9, 2024
- Approved temporary road closures on Main Street East, Vankleek Hill for the May 19 May Show and September 8 Festival of Flavours
- Appointed Councillor Miner to the Court of Revision for the Ranger Municipal Drain
- Directed the Mayor to ask Prescott and Russell Emergency Services to investigate a 56-minute ambulance response to an April 20 farm accident
Public Meeting (Zoning)
The Township of Champlain is considering an Official Plan Amendment and a Zoning By-law Amendment regarding Park View Homes. The meeting includes staff presentations and submissions related to these files.
- Official Plan Amendment (File CHA-OPA-4)
- Zoning By-law Amendment (File Z-02-2024)
The Township of Champlain held a public meeting to discuss proposed amendments to the Official Plan and Zoning By-law for Parkview Homes. The proposal would change land use from Low Density to Medium Density Residential and rezone properties to allow row housing (townhouses). Council members and two residents raised questions and concerns about density, traffic, and servicing impacts. No decision was made; the by-laws will be presented for two readings at a future regular meeting.
- Agenda adopted (Resolution 2024-112, Carried)
- Public meeting adjourned (Resolution 2024-113, Carried)
- No vote taken on Parkview Homes rezoning proposal
Regular Council Meeting
The Council is reviewing several planning applications, including zoning and official plan amendments for Laviolette and Park View Homes. The meeting also includes discussions on road assumptions for Bruno Street and Eva Street, as well as the appointment of a council representative to the Police Services Board.
- Zoning By-Law Amendment - Laviolette (File Z-09-2023)
- Official Plan and Zoning Amendment - Park View Homes (Z-02-2024)
- Road Assumption and Dedication - Bruno Street and Eva Street
- Appointment of Council Representative to the Police Services Board
- Levying maintenance and repair costs for eight municipal drains
Council voted 8-0 to refuse support for the Park View Homes official plan and zoning amendments due to density and infrastructure concerns. The board approved a $35,000 budget to paint the L'Orignal Standpipe and passed several by-laws regarding municipal drains and fence-viewers.
- Refused support for Park View Homes development (8-0)
- Approved $35,000 for L'Orignal Standpipe painting
- Passed By-law 2024-11 for Laviolette zoning amendment
- Passed By-law 2024-17 to assume Bruno Street and Eva Street as public highways
- Appointed Normand Riopel to the Hawkesbury OPP Detachment Police Services Board
- Adopted By-law 2024-20 for an Electronic Signatures Policy
- Passed By-laws 2024-21 to 2024-28 for municipal drain maintenance levies
- Appointed Kenda Allen, Marcel Arseneau, and Roch Pilon as Fence-Viewers
Public Meeting (Zoning)
The Township of Champlain is holding a public meeting to discuss a proposed zoning by-law amendment regarding Laviolette (File Z-09-2023). The agenda includes staff presentations and a notice issued on January 17.
- Proposed Zoning By-Law Amendment - Laviolette (File Z-09-2023)
Council reviewed a proposed zoning by-law amendment (File Z-09-2023) to allow stacked shipping containers for agricultural storage at 2232 Ste Anne Road. The meeting consisted of a staff presentation and a question period; no vote was recorded on the amendment.
- Approved the meeting agenda (Resolution 2024-071)
Regular Council Meeting
The meeting includes reviews of zoning by-law amendments for the Laviolette and Sehgal applications. Council will also consider by-laws regarding 2024 budget estimates and member remuneration. Additionally, the agenda covers emergency repair levies for the Mill Creek Municipal Drain.
- Zoning By-Law Amendment (Laviolette - Z-09-2023)
- Zoning By-Law Amendment (Sehgal - Z-01-2024)
- By-Law 2024-10: 2024 Budget Estimates
- By-Law 2024-09: Council member remuneration
- By-Law 2024-13: Mill Creek Municipal Drain emergency repairs
The Champlain Township Council adopted the 2024 Budgetary Estimates and fixed council remuneration for 2024. Council also approved two zoning by-law amendments, authorized drainage assessments for two municipal drains, and appointed a negotiating team to discuss water supply contracts with the Town of Hawkesbury. Several resolutions endorsing external requests regarding municipal finance, water affordability, and infrastructure were also passed.
- Adopted 2024 Budgetary Estimates (By-Law 2024-10)
- Fixed annual remuneration for Council members for 2024 (By-Law 2024-09)
- Approved zoning amendment for 2232 Ste Anne Road (By-Law 2024-11)
- Approved zoning amendment removing holding provision at Part of Lot 8, Concession 3 (By-Law 2024-12)
- Authorized levying of costs for emergency repairs on Mill Creek Municipal Drain (By-Law 2024-13)
- Appointed Mayor and CAO to negotiate water supply with Town of Hawkesbury
- Approved updates to drainage assessments for Little Rideau Creek and Mill Creek Municipal Drains
- Endorsed resolutions on municipal fiscal stability, water affordability, and illegal car rallies
Committee of the Whole
The Committee of the Whole will hear a presentation regarding the 2023 Audit Service Plan from Gérald Gauthier of MNP LLP. Additionally, Jean-Claude Corbeil and Jean-Luc Cardinal of Digestcomp Inc. are scheduled to present on Champlain Project PiroEV. The committee will also meet in camera regarding negotiations with the Town of Hawkesbury.
- 2023 Audit Service Plan presentation by Gérald Gauthier, MNP LLP
- Champlain Project PiroEV presentation by Jean-Claude Corbeil and Jean-Luc Cardinal, Digestcomp Inc.
- In camera negotiations with the Town of Hawkesbury
Council approved the 2023 audit plan and directed administration to study a pyrolysis waste treatment proposal for the Cassburn Road landfill. Additionally, the Mayor and CAO were appointed to lead water supply negotiations with the Town of Hawkesbury.
- Approved 2023 audit plan submitted by MNP LLP (Carried)
- Received presentation on Project Champlain – 2 PyroTech P50 by Digestcomp Inc. (Carried)
- Mandated Administration to report on implications of Digestcomp Inc. project (Carried)
- Appointed Mayor and CAO to negotiate water supply with Town of Hawkesbury (Carried)
Special (Budget) Meeting
The Township of Champlain is holding a special meeting to review the 2024 draft budget. The agenda also includes discussing amendments to the 2023 budget.
- Presentation of the 2024 Draft Budget
- Amendments to the 2023 Budget
Council approved the 2024 budget in principle, including a 5.5% tax rate increase and a 1% allocation to the Fire Services Reserve. The final budget is scheduled for adoption on February 20, 2024. Council also authorized new reserve funding for land purchase and fire services.
- Approved 5.5% tax rate increase for 2024 budget (Carried)
- Approved 2024 budget in principle with 1% added to Fire Services Reserve
- Approved creation of Land Purchase Reserve with $150,000 contribution (Carried)
- Approved additional $125,000 contribution to Fire Reserve (Carried)
Regular Council Meeting
The Council will review several land severance applications and a proposed wireless communications site. The meeting also includes discussions on municipal grants, hiring an HR officer, and various administrative by-laws.
- Zoning By-Law Amendment for Claude (Z-07-2023)
- Land Severance Application B-057-2023 (969080 Ontario Inc./Guindon)
- Land Severance Application B-058-2023 (Barton)
- Proposed Rogers Cell Tower at 9501 Fitzpatrick Road
- Land Severance Application B-018-2023 (Paquette)
Champlain Township Council held its regular meeting on January 25, 2024, passing a series of by-laws including the 2024 interim tax levy, temporary borrowing authorization, and borrowing to finance the Township's share of the Vankleek Hill arena rehabilitation. Council also approved 2024 municipal grants to numerous community organizations and amended the organizational chart to add an HR Officer while removing the Director of Human Resources position. Several planning matters were decided, including final passage of a zoning amendment (By-law 2023-69) and approval of land severance applications. All recorded resolutions carried; no vote tallies were recorded in the minutes.
- Approved agenda as presented (Resolution 2024-026, carried)
- Received Planner's report Z-07-2023 and gave third reading to Planning By-law 2023-69 (zoning amendment, Part of Plan M100 Lot 134) (carried)
- Granted land severance B-057-2023 (969080 Ontario Inc./Guindon) with conditions (carried)
- Granted land severance B-058-2023 (Barton) with conditions (carried)
- Authorized letter of concurrence for Rogers cell tower at 9501 Fitzpatrick Road, Vankleek Hill (SPA-05-2023) (carried)
- Removed zoning condition from land severance B-018-2023 (Paquette), 121 Longueuil Street (carried)
- Approved 2024 municipal grants, facility usage grants, and special event grants to multiple organizations (carried)
- Amended organizational chart to add HR Officer and remove Director of Human Resources (carried)
Committee of the Whole
The committee will review staff reports regarding 2024 municipal grants. Several items are scheduled for in-camera discussion, including employee compensation and land acquisition.
- Municipal Grants 2024
- Financial Compensation and Severance for Daycare Employees (In Camera)
- Employee Negotiations (In Camera)
- Hiring of an HR Officer (In Camera)
- Potential Acquisition of Land (In Camera)
The Committee of the Whole reviewed and recommended approval for 2024 municipal grants totaling $66,740, representing a 27% increase from 2023. Specific grants were recommended for community organizations, special events, and facility usage. The committee also recommended amending the organizational chart to add an HR Officer and remove the Director of Human Resources position.
- Recommended approval of 2024 Municipal Grants totaling $66,740 (Grants: $49,950, In-Kind: $16,790)
- Recommended $10,000 Community Grant to Banque alimentaire de L'Orignal
- Recommended $5,000 grant and $1,050 In-Kind to La Baie Run
- Recommended $1,000 grant and $500 In-Kind to Beau's 5K for Ovarian Cancer
- Recommended $4,500 grant and $2,240 In-Kind to Excellent Events
- Recommended approval of various Facility Usage, Community, and Special Event Grants
- Recommended amendment to Organizational Chart to add HR Officer and remove Director of Human Resources
- Adjourned meeting at 6:58 p.m.