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North Dundas public meetings in 2025

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

Wed Dec 17, 2025 · 4:30 PM

Regular Meeting

North Dundas Council to discuss 2026 draft municipal budget

The Township of North Dundas is meeting to consider the 2026 draft municipal budget and several infrastructure bylaws. The session includes delegations from local resource and agricultural organizations and a resolution regarding conservation authorities.

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636 St. Lawrence St. Winchester, ON
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Tue Dec 9, 2025 · 4:00 PM

Special Meeting Budget

North Dundas Council to vote on 2026 Municipal Budget

The Township of North Dundas is holding a special meeting to approve the 2026 Municipal Budget in principle. Council will also consider a ratification bylaw to confirm the proceedings of the meeting.

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✓ Decided: Council ratifies bylaw, adopts agenda; 2026 budget deferred

The council adopted the meeting agenda. A motion to adopt the 2026 municipal budget was read and moved but not voted on and will be considered at the next council meeting. The council ratified Bylaw No. 2025‑84 confirming the special meeting proceedings. The meeting was adjourned at 4:44 PM.

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Mon Dec 8, 2025 · 4:00 PM

Special Meeting Budget

Council to review first draft of 2026 municipal budget

This special meeting of North Dundas Township Council focuses on the first draft of the 2026 municipal budget presented under Key Information Reports. Council will also consider a bylaw to ratify the proceedings of this meeting. No final decisions are listed; this is a discussion of the draft budget.

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✓ Decided: Council adopted agenda, ratified bylaw and adjourned the special meeting

The council adopted the meeting agenda as presented (Resolution 2025‑232). Council reviewed the first draft of the 2026 budget and requested several adjustments to community initiative amounts. The council ratified Bylaw No. 2025‑83 to confirm the proceedings of the special meeting (Resolution 2025‑233). The meeting was adjourned at 5:40 PM (Resolution 2025‑234).

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Wed Nov 19, 2025 · 4:30 PM

Regular Meeting

Council to vote on rezoning 2134 County Rd 31 from industrial to commercial

The North Dundas Council will consider multiple bylaws, including rezoning a property at 2134 County Road 31 from Light Industrial to Highway Commercial, and a temporary use zoning amendment at 503 Sherrer Way. A public meeting will be held to consider a drainage report for the West Branch of Kittle Creek and Henry Elliot Municipal Drains. Council will also vote on an animal shelter agreement with the Township of Russell, award a general municipal insurance contract to Marsh Canada Limited, and set capital charges for water and sewer connections.

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✓ Decided: Council approves major zoning changes and key service contracts

The council adopted the 2024 audited financial statements and approved an amendment to the Salary/Wage Administration Policy. It awarded the municipal insurance contract to Marsh Canada Limited and entered an animal shelter agreement with the Township of Russell. Two zoning bylaw amendments were passed: one changing 2134 County Road 31 to Highway Commercial (C2) and another allowing temporary use at 503 Sherrer Way. Additional approvals included fire fee changes and the abandonment of the Loughridge Branch of the South Morewood Municipal Drain.

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Wed Oct 22, 2025 · 4:30 PM

Regular Meeting

Council to set 2026 water/sewer rates, end archive partnership

Council will decide on 2026 water and sewer rates, adopting Option 2 as presented. It also considers terminating the Dundas County Archives partnership with South Dundas and pre-approving $67,000 for a local archive facility. Other items include a voting system contract for the 2026 election, fire fee amendments, and a water trucking pilot to address drought.

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✓ Decided: Council adopts new water and sewer rates for 2026

The council approved a bylaw fixing water and sewer rates starting Jan. 1, 2026. It also adopted the 2026 council meeting schedule, terminated the Dundas County Archive partnership and earmarked $67,000 for a new archive facility. Additional actions included approving a telephone‑and‑internet voting system, a $20,000 water‑conservation pilot, a fire‑fees amendment, a $110,000 office‑renovation tender, and $6,600 for Burns Way ceremonial signs.

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Wed Sep 24, 2025 · 4:30 PM

Regular Meeting

Council to adopt township‑wide Site Plan Control bylaw

At its September 24 regular meeting, North Dundas Council will vote on several bylaws and budget items. Key decisions include adopting a township‑wide Site Plan Control bylaw, approving a $17,000 commercial improvement loan for B&G Automotive, and allocating funds for landfill equipment repairs, a Truth and Reconciliation event, and the 2026 water‑rate plan. The council will also consider updates to salary policies, fire‑service remuneration, and municipal drain maintenance.

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✓ Decided: Council adopts township-wide Site Plan Control bylaw

The council passed Bylaw No. 2025‑42, designating the entire Township of North Dundas as a Site Plan Control Area. Several budget amendments were approved, including $5,000 for corporate training, $5,000 for a Truth and Reconciliation event, and $105,000 to repair a landfill compactor. A $17,000 Commercial Improvement Loan was granted to B&G Automotive for a building at 567 St. Lawrence Street, Winchester. The council also selected Option 1 for 2026 water rates and declared a demolition derby as a municipally significant event.

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Wed Aug 27, 2025 · 4:30 PM

Regular Meeting

Council approves $13,500 sandblasting and coating of Chesterville waterfront gazebo

The North Dundas Council will consider several resolutions, including a budget amendment to fund sandblasting and powder coating of the Chesterville waterfront gazebo. Other items include a $5,000 facade improvement grant, multiple zoning bylaw amendments, and adoption of the township’s Investment Policy. The meeting also includes routine approvals such as minutes, consent agenda items, and staff reports.

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✓ Decided: Council approves zoning change to allow RV storage at 9896 Marionville Rd

The council adopted a zoning bylaw amendment that changes the property at 9896 Marionville Road from Agricultural‑Special Exception Fifteen to Agricultural‑Special Exception Forty‑Five, permitting outdoor storage of recreational vehicles, trailers and boats. It also approved major improvement works and an engineer appointment for the Reynolds Municipal Drain, a $5,000 façade improvement grant for 2625079 Ontario Inc., the 2025 Investment Policy, a lease for the Rideau St. Lawrence Family Health Team office, relocation of Meet Me on Main Street events to municipal parks, and a $13,500 sandblasting and powder‑coating project for the Chesterville waterfront gazebo.

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Mon Aug 11, 2025 · 1:30 PM

Emergency Meeting

Council will ratify Bylaw 2025-66 to confirm the emergency meeting actions

The Township of North Dundas will hold an emergency meeting on August 11, 2025. Council will adopt the agenda, disclose any pecuniary interests, hold a closed session on labour relations or employee negotiations, and then vote to ratify Bylaw No. 2025-66 that confirms the proceedings of this emergency meeting. No other business is scheduled.

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✓ Decided: Council completed procedural actions at emergency meeting

The council adopted its agenda, entered a closed session, returned to open session, directed staff to follow closed‑session instructions, ratified Bylaw No. 2025‑66, and adjourned. All motions were carried.

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Wed Jul 30, 2025 · 3:00 PM

Regular Meeting

Council approves zoning change for veterinary clinic and arena capital renewals

The Township of North Dundas Council approved a zoning amendment to allow a veterinary clinic at 10619 South Mountain Main Street and authorized up to $298,963 in capital renewals for the Chesterville and District Arena. The meeting also covered the approval of entrance permit policies, the closure of inactive community reserve funds, and the appointment of a property standards officer.

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✓ Decided: Council approves $298,963 arena upgrade and funds fire pump replacement

The council adopted the agenda and expressed support for a new French JK‑12 school. It approved several infrastructure bylaws, declared a surplus transport unit for auction, and authorized a $150,000 allocation for a fire pump. The most significant action was a budget amendment of up to $298,963 for capital renewals at the Chesterville & District Arena.

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Thu Jul 10, 2025 · 1:30 PM

Emergency Meeting

Council will ratify Bylaw No. 2025-58 confirming emergency meeting proceedings

The Township of North Dundas Council will hold an emergency meeting on July 10, 2025. After a closed session to discuss personal matters about a local resident, the Council will adopt the agenda, disclose any pecuniary interests, and ratify Bylaw No. 2025-58 to confirm the proceedings of this emergency meeting. No other business is scheduled.

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✓ Decided: Council adopted agenda, held closed session, and ratified bylaw confirming meeting

The council adopted the meeting agenda, entered a closed session, returned to open session, directed staff actions, ratified a bylaw confirming the emergency meeting, and then adjourned.

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Wed Jul 2, 2025 · 3:00 PM

Regular Meeting

North Dundas Council to consider zoning change and arena equipment purchase

The Township of North Dundas is meeting to decide on a zoning amendment for a property in Hallville and the purchase of a new condenser for the Chesterville & District Arena. Council will also discuss the sale of municipal land in Winchester and a new fire department regulating bylaw.

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✓ Decided: Council rezones Hallville land to Estate Residential (ER‑3)

The council adopted the agenda and approved a zoning amendment that changes the Hallville parcel from Rural to Estate Residential (ER‑3). It also passed a bylaw establishing a Fire Department, denied a noise‑exemption request for a summer party, and declared a Gladstone Street property surplus for sale. Additional approvals included the recreation‑culture action plan, a condenser purchase for the Chesterville arena with a budget amendment, and lease agreements for arena and community‑centre canteens.

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Mon Jun 23, 2025 · 3:30 PM

Special Meeting

Council considers $99,719 funding for Wincrest Avenue improvements

The Township of North Dundas is meeting to authorize a funding agreement for infrastructure improvements on Wincrest Avenue. The council will also hold a closed session to discuss employee negotiations.

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✓ Decided: Council approved $99,719 transfer payment for Wincrest Avenue improvement

The council adopted its agenda and moved to both closed and open sessions as scheduled. It authorized the mayor and CAO to sign a $99,719 transfer payment agreement for the Wincrest Avenue improvement under the Municipal Housing Infrastructure Program. The council also ratified Bylaw No. 2025‑53 and adjourned the meeting.

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Wed Jun 4, 2025 · 4:30 PM

Regular Meeting

Council to consider subdivision plan for 16 new homes on Lot 7, Concession 9

The council will request the United Counties SDG to add 22 conditions to a subdivision plan for 16 residential lots on Part of Lot 7, Concession 9. It will also consider a temporary noise‑exemption permit for construction at 543 Clarence St., approve up to $20,000 for repairing the Joel Steele Community Centre sound system, and endorse staff applications related to water services and a change order with the Ontario Clean Water Agency.

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✓ Decided: Council approved 22 conditions for a new 16‑lot subdivision plan

The council adopted 22 conditions to be incorporated into Plan of Subdivision No. 01‑ND‑S‑2025 for Ian Drew Enterprises. It also authorized a temporary noise exemption for construction at 543 Clarence St. and approved a change order with the Ontario Clean Water Agency for a new reactor at Winchester Lagoon. A budget amendment for the Joel Steele Community Centre sound system was deferred, and several bylaws and fee amendments were approved under the consent agenda.

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Wed May 14, 2025 · 4:30 PM

Special Meeting

Council to approve noise exemption for Dundas Manor construction

The Township Council will consider a temporary exemption to the Public Nuisance Bylaw for the Dundas Manor construction project at 543 Clarence Street, covering May 15‑31, 2025. The Council will also vote on Bylaw No. 2025‑48 to ratify the proceedings of this special meeting. Additional items include standard procedural matters such as calling the meeting to order, adopting the agenda, and disclosing pecuniary interests.

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✓ Decided: Council approved a temporary noise exemption for Dundas Manor construction

The council adopted the meeting agenda as presented. It authorized a temporary exemption to the Public Nuisance Bylaw for construction at 543 Clarence St. from May 15 to May 31, 2025. The council ratified Bylaw No. 2025-48 confirming the special meeting proceedings. The meeting was then adjourned.

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Wed May 7, 2025 · 4:30 PM

Regular Meeting

North Dundas Council to adopt 2025 tax rates

The Township of North Dundas is meeting to decide on 2025 tax rates and various budget amendments. Council will also consider a zoning change for a property in Chesterville and a joint water servicing exploration with South Dundas.

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✓ Decided: Council approves zoning amendment for 13645 County Road 9, Chesterville

The council adopted a zoning bylaw amendment changing the property at 13645 County Road 9 from Agricultural to Agricultural‑Exception 44. It also approved a $10,000 donation to the House of Lazarus, adopted the 2025 tax rates, and authorized regional incentive grants totaling $53,895.77. Additional actions included budget amendments for road paving, designating the 2025 Dairyfest as a public event of municipal significance, and approving an aquatic programming agreement with the YMCA.

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Wed Apr 9, 2025 · 4:30 PM

Regular Meeting

Council to award $4.3M contract for Winchester wellfield upgrades

Council will vote on awarding a $3,973,460 tender for wellfield upgrades and new well construction in Winchester, plus $312,395 for contract administration. Other major items include adopting ice rental rates for the 2025-2026 season, rezoning two properties for park and residential use, and approving a budget amendment for a new fire services vehicle. Several public meetings are scheduled for drainage and zoning amendments.

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✓ Decided: Council approves budget amendment to fund new fire service vehicle

The council adopted the meeting agenda and amended the agenda order to move item 7.5.a ahead of item 7.2. It approved Budget Amendment No. 2025‑01, increasing funds for the purchase of a new fire services vehicle. The council also approved the South Nation Conservation budget, levies and board structure, and reduced the Art on the Waterfront event to one day.

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Thu Apr 3, 2025 · 6:15 PM

Special Meeting

Council to extend arena ice season, charge Rockets $547.50/day plus wages

This special meeting of North Dundas Council will decide whether to keep the Chesterville & District Arena open for an additional eight days (April 6–13) for the Rockets hockey team. The proposed motion charges the team up to $547.50 per day in additional operating costs plus $106.10 in part-time wages, subject to credits from ice rental revenue. A ratification bylaw confirming the meeting's proceedings is also on the agenda.

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✓ Decided: Council adopts agenda, ratifies bylaw and defeats arena cost charge

The council adopted the meeting agenda (Resolution 2025-50) and ratified Bylaw 2025-38 (Resolution 2025-52). A proposal to charge the Rockets hockey team up to $547.50 per day for arena use (Resolution 2025-51) was defeated. The meeting was adjourned at 6:23 PM (Resolution 2025-53).

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Wed Mar 12, 2025 · 4:30 PM

Regular Meeting

Council to vote on amending fees for licenses and permits

North Dundas Township Council will vote on several bylaws and policies at its March 12 regular meeting. Key decisions include amending the fees bylaw, adopting a road needs study, declaring a grader and a property as surplus, and updating ice rental rates. The meeting also features delegations from the SDG Library, Garden Party Market, Art on the Waterfront, and Morewood Recreation Association.

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636 St. Lawrence St. Winchester, ON
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Fri Feb 21, 2025 · 2:00 PM

Special Meeting Closed Session

Council holds closed session for labour negotiations

This special meeting consists entirely of a closed session under the Municipal Act for labour relations or employee negotiations, followed by a ratification bylaw to confirm the proceedings. No other business is conducted and the open portion is not streamed.

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Wed Feb 12, 2025 · 4:30 PM

Regular Meeting

Council adopts 2025 budget and water/sewer rates

The Township of North Dundas Council approved the 2025 municipal budget, water and sewer budget, and several bylaws for rezoning, drainage, and tax levies. The meeting also addressed a proposed partnership with the YMCA, which was approved in principle.

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636 St. Lawrence St. Winchester, ON
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Wed Jan 15, 2025 · 4:30 PM

Regular Meeting

North Dundas Council to consider zoning change for 23 Moffat St

The Township of North Dundas is meeting to decide on zoning amendments and municipal drain realignments. Council will also discuss a potential partnership with Lactalis Canada for capital projects and review the 2025 draft municipal budget.

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