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Champlain public meetings in 2025

20 substantive meetings from 2025, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.

Thu Dec 18, 2025 · 5:00 PM

Special Council Meeting

Council will consider an appeal to the Ontario Land Tribunal on the Larabie rezoning

The Champlain Special Council meeting on December 18, 2025 will open at 5:00 p.m. and adopt its agenda. Council members will disclose any pecuniary interests before moving to an in‑camera session to discuss an appeal to the Ontario Land Tribunal concerning the Larabie rezoning. The meeting will conclude with adjournment.

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Thu Nov 27, 2025 · 6:15 PM

Regular Council Meeting

Council to decide on reconstruction of Main Street Vankleek Hill

Council will consider several planning applications, including two zoning by-law amendments and a land severance, and is set to adopt by-laws on employee salaries and an engineer appointment for Hawkesbury Creek drain. A report on the reconstruction of Main Street in Vankleek Hill will be discussed. The meeting also includes presentations from Enbridge Gas on fire safety and MNP LLP on the audit service plan, plus in-camera sessions on contract and marina negotiations.

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✓ Decided: Council transfers $154,179 WSIB surplus to Working Fund Reserve

The council approved the meeting agenda and received several planning and public‑works reports. It authorized the transfer of the $154,179 WSIB surplus to the Working Fund Reserve. Temporary lane reductions on King Street and a road closure on County Road 10/Main St. were approved for Christmas events. Four by‑laws covering lot‑control removal, encroachment deletion, employee salaries and a drain‑engineer appointment were adopted.

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Thu Nov 27, 2025 · 6:00 PM

Public Meeting (Zoning)

Two proposed zoning by-law amendments up for public hearing

The UCPR Council will hold a public meeting to consider two proposed zoning by-law amendments. The items are for applications by White (File Z-05-2025) and Litvin/Blumlhuber (File Z-06-2025). No details on the nature of the amendments are provided in the agenda.

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✓ Decided: Council approved agenda and formally adjourned the meeting

The council adopted the meeting agenda by passing Resolution 2025-311. No zoning by‑law amendments were decided at this session. The meeting was then adjourned by Resolution 2025-312.

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Wed Oct 22, 2025 · 6:00 PM

Regular Council Meeting

Council to vote on borrowing renewals for infrastructure projects

The Township of Champlain Council will consider several borrowing by-law renewals for infrastructure projects, including Highway 34 reconstruction, lagoon reconstruction, King Street reconstruction, and L'Orignal standpipe rehabilitation. Council will also vote on a user fee by-law for 2026-2030, an update to the backyard hen by-law, and an alternate voting method (internet) for the 2026 municipal election. Two land severance applications (B-069-2025 and B-070-2025) and various staff reports and monthly financial statements are also on the agenda.

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✓ Decided: Council approved major funding, voting, and loan measures at Oct 22 meeting

The council created a Regional Community Investment Fund reserve and funded a pavilion in L’Orignal Park. It adopted a by‑law for Internet and telephone voting in the 2026 municipal election and approved the contract with Voatz Canada Inc. Several borrowing by‑laws were passed to renew loans for Highway 34, Lagoon, King Street and other infrastructure projects.

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Thu Oct 9, 2025 · 5:00 PM

Committee of the Whole

Hawkesbury Industrial Investment Association presents at Committee meeting

The Committee of the Whole will hear a presentation from the Hawkesbury Industrial Investment Association. Staff will provide memoranda on the Canada Post strike and reports on user fees for 2025‑2031, including a consolidated fee by‑law schedule. No formal decisions are listed; the items are for information and public question period.

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✓ Decided: Council approved moving the 2026‑2030 user‑fees by‑law to the Oct. 22 meeting

The Committee of the Whole adopted its agenda and received a presentation from the Hawkesbury Industrial Investment Association regarding a possible intermunicipal water and sewer agreement. The Finance Report on 2026‑2030 user fees was accepted, and the council directed staff to bring a by‑law adopting those fees to the regular council meeting on October 22, 2025. The meeting was then adjourned.

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Thu Sep 25, 2025 · 6:00 PM

Regular Council Meeting

Council to consider land severance application for Laetum Investments Inc.

The Township of Champlain Council will review a land severance application and hear a deputation regarding water extensions on Union Street. The meeting also includes the review of August 2025 monthly reports from various municipal departments.

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✓ Decided: Council approved land severance application B-065-2025 with conditions

Council approved the meeting agenda and received the ongoing planning project list. It granted the land severance application B-065-2025 with required conditions. The council also adopted several routine reports, acknowledged the Franco-Ontarian flag anniversary, and confirmed By-Law 2025-62.

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Thu Aug 28, 2025 · 6:00 PM

Regular Council Meeting

Council to adopt By-Law 2025-57 designating Greenlane Rd East as a public highway

The Champlain Township Council will consider several planning items, including the adoption of By-Law 2025-57 to designate Greenlane Road East as a public highway and By-Law 2025-58 to remove part‑lot control on Pendleton Street. Staff reports will present land severance applications for properties on Pleasant Corner Road, Highway 34, and Sandy Hill Road. The council will also review the Strategic Asset Management Policy and the Drinking Water System Financial Plan for 2026‑2031.

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✓ Decided: Council approves borrowing by-law to fund two new fire trucks

The council adopted the meeting agenda and approved several land severance applications with conditions. It passed by-laws for a strategic asset management policy, a road widening, and a borrowing by-law to finance two fire trucks. The council also approved tax cancellations, the drinking water system financial plan, and the community safety and well‑being plan.

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Mon Jul 21, 2025 · 2:00 PM

Special Council Meeting

Council to appoint Building Inspector/By-Law Enforcement Officer

This special council meeting includes a closed session to discuss hiring for the Building Department, followed by adoption of By-Law 2025-55 to appoint a Chief Building Official and Building Inspector/By-Law Enforcement Officer. A routine confirming by-law (2025-56) will also be adopted.

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✓ Decided: Council approved new by-law appointing building officials and confirmed meeting proceedings

The council approved the meeting agenda and voted to go in‑camera for personal and employee‑negotiation matters. It adopted By‑Law 2025‑55 to appoint a Chief Building Official, Building Inspector and By‑law Enforcement Officer, and By‑Law 2025‑56 to confirm the July 21 proceedings. The meeting was then adjourned.

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Thu Jun 26, 2025 · 6:00 PM

Regular Council Meeting

Council to vote on borrowing for fire trucks and stormwater project

The Township of Champlain is considering several by-laws related to municipal borrowing, zoning amendments, and fee changes. Council will also discuss infrastructure projects including the repaving of Pendleton Street and the Mill Creek Municipal Drain.

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✓ Decided: Council adopts multiple by-laws, including borrowing for two fire trucks

The council approved several planning and zoning by‑laws, adopted a user‑fee modification, and authorized temporary road closures for special events. It also passed a borrowing by‑law to finance the purchase of two fire trucks. All listed actions were carried as recorded in the minutes.

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Thu May 22, 2025 · 6:15 PM

Regular Council Meeting

Council to set 2025 tax rates and consider garbage fee hike

This regular council meeting includes adoption of the 2025 tax rates (By-Law 2025-41), adjustments to garbage collection and disposal fees, and multiple zoning by-law amendments. Council will also consider a backyard hens pilot project, a parks and recreation master plan, and a report on strong mayor powers. Decisions will be made on sole-source purchase of two fire pumper trucks and updates to the Cassburn landfill testing and drainage assessments.

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✓ Decided: Council approved a $15 increase in the garbage collection fee for 2025

The council approved a $15 increase in the garbage collection and disposal fee for 2025, raising it from $180 to $195. It also authorized $74,200 for Cassburn Landfill testing and approved the Parks and Recreation Master Plan. Several zoning and planning by‑laws were adopted, including amendments to the 2000‑75 Zoning By‑Law and by‑laws deeming certain lots not part of a registered plan of subdivision.

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Thu May 22, 2025 · 6:00 PM

Public Meeting (Zoning)

Public hearing on proposed zoning and official plan amendment for Chamaillard-Letang

This public meeting will consider a proposed official plan amendment and zoning by-law amendment (Z-03-2025) for Chamaillard-Letang. A staff presentation is scheduled, and the public may provide input. No other substantive items are on the agenda.

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✓ Decided: Council approved the meeting agenda

The council adopted the agenda (Resolution 2025-125) and later adjourned the meeting (Resolution 2025-126). The proposed Official Plan and zoning by‑law amendment (Z‑03‑2025) was presented but no decision or vote was recorded.

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Thu Apr 24, 2025 · 6:00 PM

Public Meeting (Zoning)

Champlain to consider three zoning by-law amendments

The council will hold a public meeting to discuss three proposed zoning by-law amendments. These proposals involve requests from two corporations and one individual.

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✓ Decided: Council adopted the meeting agenda and adjourned the session

The council approved the agenda for the April 24, 2025 public meeting (Resolution 2025-107). The meeting was then formally adjourned (Resolution 2025-108). No votes or decisions were recorded on any of the three zoning by‑law amendment proposals presented.

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Thu Apr 24, 2025 · 8:30 AM

Regular Council Meeting

No substantive items on this agenda

The provided agenda for the Champlain, Ontario Regular Council Meeting on April 24, 2025, contains only procedural boilerplate from the eSCRIBE system. No decisions, proposals, or discussions are listed.

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Thu Apr 24, 2025 · 6:30 PM

Regular Council Meeting

Council to decide on three zoning amendments and subdivision extension

The Township of Champlain regular council meeting on April 24, 2025 will consider three zoning by-law amendments (Z-03-2024, Z-01-2025, Z-02-2024) and a draft plan of subdivision extension for the Happy Valleys Subdivision. A report on special event road closures for Excellent Events and a motion by Councillor Miner regarding surveillance of heavy vehicles in Ontario are also on the agenda. The council will adopt 13 by-laws to levy maintenance costs on municipal drains. Monthly financial, fire, and departmental reports for March 2025 are included.

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✓ Decided: Council approved multiple drain levy by‑laws and key projects at April 24 meeting

The council adopted its agenda and received the on‑going planning project list. It accepted several zoning reports, tabled two zoning amendment applications, and approved road closures for two special events. The council also approved a five‑year extension for the Vankleek Hill Valleys subdivision, awarded a website redesign contract to Upanup Studios Inc., and passed a series of by‑laws to levy fees for municipal drain maintenance.

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Thu Apr 10, 2025 · 5:00 PM

Committee of the Whole

Review of draft Parks and Recreation Master Plan

The Committee of the Whole will present the draft Parks and Recreation Master Plan and discuss next steps. Staff will provide a memorandum outlining actions for the plan. No other items are scheduled for discussion.

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✓ Decided: Draft Parks and Recreation Master Plan received by council

The Committee of the Whole approved its agenda. The Draft Parks and Recreation Master Plan was formally received. A memorandum outlining next steps for the plan was also received and filed. The meeting was then adjourned.

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Thu Mar 27, 2025 · 6:00 PM

Regular Council Meeting

Council to approve waste management agreement with GFL Inc.

The Champlain Township Council will adopt two by‑laws authorizing agreements: one with GFL Inc. for waste management services and another leasing space to UCPR for an ambulance at the Vankleek Hill Fire Station. The meeting also includes a zoning by‑law amendment application (Z‑01‑2025) from 14933176 Canada Inc., staff reports on council remuneration and the 2026 municipal elections, and various monthly service reports.

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✓ Decided: Council approved internet voting for 2026 municipal elections

The council adopted the meeting agenda, received the February planning project list, and approved the addition and structure consolidation of the north exterior stone wall at St. Andrews Presbyterian Church (1008 King Street). It accepted the finance remuneration report and approved internet voting for the 2026 municipal elections, directing a request for proposals and a joint venture with Prescott and Russell. By‑laws were passed authorizing a waste‑management agreement with GFL Environmental Inc. and a lease of ambulance space with the United Counties of Prescott and Russell. The council granted a fireworks noise‑bylaw exemption, endorsed resolutions from Durham Region, Coleman Township, and Fort Frances, and approved electronic consultant participation in meetings.

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Thu Mar 27, 2025 · 6:00 PM

Public Meeting (Zoning)

Council to consider zoning amendment for 14933176 Canada Inc.

The council will hold a public meeting to discuss a proposed zoning by-law amendment for 14933176 Canada Inc. at 59 Court Street, L'Orignal. The meeting is scheduled for Thursday, March 27, 2025, from 6:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.

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✓ Decided: Zoning amendment meeting Z-01-2025 deferred to April 24, 2025

The council voted to postpone the public meeting on Zoning By‑law Amendment Application Z‑01‑2025 for 14933176 Canada Inc. to April 24, 2025 at 6:00 p.m. The meeting was then formally adjourned at 6:06 p.m.

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Thu Feb 27, 2025 · 6:00 PM

Regular Council Meeting

Council to adopt 2025 budget and authorize arena borrowing

The council will consider adopting the 2025 budget (By-law 2025-11) and a borrowing by-law for Vankleek Hill Arena Rehabilitation (By-law 2025-16). Other items include a waste collection agreement with Mike's Waste Disposal Inc., a collective agreement with volunteer firefighters, and two land severance applications. Staff reports cover expenses excluded from the 2025 budget, purchase of additional food cycler units, and garage sale permit requirements for June 7-8. Several by-laws appoint staff and adopt policies.

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Thu Jan 23, 2025 · 6:00 PM

Regular Council Meeting

Council to adopt by-laws and zoning changes for Habitations Robert

The Township of Champlain Council will consider adopting several by-laws, including the repeal of a consultation by-law, a public notice policy, and a bilingual services policy. The meeting will also address zoning amendments for the Habitations Robert development and review monthly reports from various departments.

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Thu Jan 23, 2025 · 2:00 PM

Special (Budget) Meeting

Township of Champlain to discuss 2025 Draft Budget

The Township of Champlain is holding a special meeting to review the 2025 Draft Budget. This session is dedicated to discussing the financial plan for the upcoming year.

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