Stormont, Dundas and Glengarry Counties public meetings in 2025

Police Services Board

The Stormont, Dundas & Glengarry Police Services Board will review the 2026 detachment budget, including municipal billing statements. It will hear the October‑December 2025 OPP report and a funding request to support child interviewing through Koala Place. The board will also discuss the 2026‑2029 OPP Detachment Action Plan.

• 2026 SDG OPP Detachment Board Budget (budget documents attached)
• SDG OPP Report October‑December 2025
• OPP Funding Request to Support Child Interviewing through Koala Place
• 2026‑2029 SDG OPP Detachment Action Plan

Regular Council Meeting

The council will consider a presentation on the Draft Asset Management Plan 2025. Other action items include forest fire costs and a proposed forest easement. The consent agenda includes financial summaries, library and tourism reports, an accessibility progress report, and resolutions of support for conservation authorities from three townships. A closed session is scheduled for a human resources matter.

• Presentation – SDG Counties Draft Asset Management Plan 2025
• Alvin Runnalls Forest Fire Costs
• SDG Forest Easement – land acquisition and easement agreements
• Resolutions of support re: Conservation Authorities from Townships of South Stormont, Augusta, and O'Connor
• Closed Session – Human Resources Matter (personal matters about an identifiable individual)

Inaugural Meeting

This is the inaugural meeting for the 2025-2026 term of Stormont, Dundas and Glengarry Counties Council. The agenda contains only procedural boilerplate with no specific decisions, proposals, or public hearings.

Accessibility Advisory Committee

The SDG Accessibility Advisory Committee will review the 2025 Accessibility Progress Reports from SDG Counties, the Township of North Glengarry, and the Township of North Stormont. The committee will also consider minutes from the November 12, 2025 meeting and any other business. No votes or decisions are scheduled; the agenda focuses on receiving and discussing the annual updates.

• SDG Counties – 2025 Accessibility Progress Report
• Township of North Glengarry – 2025 Accessibility Progress Update
• Township of North Stormont – 2025 Accessibility Progress Report
• Minutes of November 12, 2025 meeting
• Other business and adjournment

Special Budget Meeting

The United Counties of Stormont, Dundas & Glengarry will meet for a special budget session. The body is scheduled to review the 2026 Draft Budget and a ratification by-law.

• 2026 Draft Budget
• Ratification By-Law 5517

The council amended the draft 2026 budget by adding $1,000 for the SDC Regional Emergency Strategic Response Council, $4,000 to the Council Donations fund, $15,000 for the St. Lawrence River Institute, and $425,000 over two years for a road transfer, while removing $60,000 for waste management and $25,000 from the Regional Incentives Program. The amended budget was then approved. By‑Law No. 5517 was ratified, and the meeting was adjourned.

• Amended 2026 budget – added $1,000 SDC emergency fund, $4,000 donations fund, $15,000 St. Lawrence River Institute, $425,000 road transfer; removed $60,000 waste strategy and $25,000 incentives – carried
• Approved the amended 2026 budget – carried
• Ratified By‑Law No. 5517 – carried
• Called meeting to order – carried
• Adopted agenda – carried
• Adjourned meeting – carried

Regular Council Meeting

Council will hear a delegation from the Alto High Speed Rail Project, receive a financial update on County Road 22 reconstruction, and consider cost sharing for the Alvin Runnalls Forest Fire. They will also review comments on Ontario Bill 60 and vote on a by-law for lands acquired in 2025. Consent agenda items include monthly financial summary, library services, bridge update, tourism, and resolutions on tree planting and snowmobile trails.

• Delegation from Alto High Speed Rail Project
• County Road 22 Reconstruction Financial Update
• Cost Sharing for Alvin Runnalls Forest Fire
• SDG Counties comments on Bill 60
• By-law for Lands Acquired 2025 (BL-5514)

The council approved the closure of the SDG Counties Administration Building to the public on January 2 2026 and funded the County Road 22 reconstruction with $3,019,839 from the Road Reserve, $3,905,285 from the Now Needs Roads Reserve and up to $1,125,828 from surplus funds. It deferred the Alvin Runnalls Forest Fire cost‑sharing item, received the Bill 60 report and directed staff to submit comments to the province, and supported South Dundas’ opposition to a denied snowmobile trail permit. By‑laws were passed to acquire highway land, approve a collective agreement with CUPE Local 1715, and ratify prior resolutions.

• Approved closure of the administration building on Jan 2 2026 (CARRIED)
• Approved County Road 22 reconstruction funding: $3,019,839 Road Reserve, $3,905,285 Now Needs Roads Reserve, up to $1,125,828 surplus (CARRIED)
• Deferred Alvin Runnalls Forest Fire cost‑sharing to Dec 2025 meeting (CARRIED)
• Received Bill 60 report and directed staff to submit comments to Ontario (CARRIED)
• Supported South Dundas’ opposition to MTO snowmobile permit denial and sent copy to officials (CARRIED)
• Passed By‑law No. 5514 to establish land as part of a highway (CARRIED)
• Passed By‑law No. 5515 to approve a collective agreement with CUPE Local 1715 (CARRIED)
• Passed By‑law No. 5516 to adopt, confirm and ratify matters dealt with by resolution (CARRIED)

Accessibility Advisory Committee

The SDG Accessibility Advisory Committee will review accessibility status reports and multi-year plans from the Townships of South Glengarry, North Dundas, South Dundas, and South Stormont. The committee will also consider minutes from its November 2024 meeting and discuss other business. These items are presented for discussion and potential recommendation.

• Township of South Glengarry - 2025 Accessibility Status Report & Draft 2026-2030 Multi-Year Accessibility Plan
• Township of North Dundas - Annual Accessibility Report Status Update
• Municipality of South Dundas - Draft 2026-2030 Multi-Year Accessibility Plan
• Township of South Stormont - 2025 Accessibility Progress Report
• Approval of minutes from November 25, 2024 meeting

The committee adopted the minutes from the November 25, 2024 meeting. It received the 2025 Accessibility Status Report and 2026‑2030 Multi‑Year Accessibility Plan for South Glengarry, the 2025 annual update for North Dundas, the draft 2026‑2030 plan for South Dundas, and the 2025 progress report for South Stormont, and recommended each be forwarded to the respective township council for adoption. The meeting was then adjourned.

• Adopted previous meeting minutes (carried)
• Received South Glengarry 2025 status report & 2026‑2030 plan; recommended forwarding to council (carried)
• Received North Dundas 2025 annual accessibility update; recommended forwarding to council (carried)
• Received South Dundas draft 2026‑2030 accessibility plan; recommended forwarding to council (carried)
• Received South Stormont 2025 accessibility progress report; recommended forwarding to council (carried)
• Adjourned meeting (carried)

Rural Education Committee

The Rural Education Committee will meet to adopt previous minutes and discuss a proactive advocacy plan regarding the ROMA school closure moratorium and the Supporting Children and Students Act, 2025.

• Adoption of May 27, 2025 committee minutes
• ROMA School Closure Moratorium Proactive Advocacy
• Discussion of Bill 33, Supporting Children and Students Act, 2025

Regular Council Meeting

Council will decide on the sale of surplus land at County Road 15 and Maple Street, hear a delegation from Glengarry Memorial Hospital, and receive updates on County Road 22 reconstruction, the Alvin Runnalls Forest fire, and the October capital bridge report. The meeting also includes a consent agenda with financial summaries, library reports, and a letter regarding OPP annual billing. Council will then enter closed session for contract negotiations, collective bargaining, and a human resources matter.

• Sale of surplus land at County Road 15 and Maple Street
• Delegation from Glengarry Memorial Hospital
• County Road 22 reconstruction update
• Ministry of Long-Term Care letter re: SDG AMO delegation
• Solicitor General letter re: OPP annual billing

The council called the meeting to order and adopted the agenda and previous minutes. It approved the sale of surplus land (CON 4 PT LOT 31) at County Road 15 and Maple Street to Greg Robinson and Jing Xie. The consent agenda items were received for information, and the council entered a closed session before reconvening in open session and ratifying By‑Law No. 5513. The meeting was then adjourned.

• Call meeting to order – carried
• Adopt agenda – carried
• Adopt September 15 & 25 minutes – carried
• Approve sale of surplus land at County Road 15 to adjacent owners – carried
• Accept consent agenda items for information – carried
• Proceed to closed session – carried
• Reconvene in open session – carried
• Ratify By‑Law No. 5513 – carried

Special Council Meeting

The United Counties of Stormont, Dundas & Glengarry's special council meeting will consider the detailed design for Cass Bridge, weighing a full closure during construction against a staged plan. The meeting includes a ratification by-law (5512). The item is the only substantive discussion beyond procedural matters.

• Cass Bridge Detailed Design: Full Closure vs Staging Plan — discussion and decision
• Ratification By-Law 5512

The council approved four resolutions. It formally called the special meeting to order, adopted the agenda, ratified By‑law No. 5512, and adjourned the meeting. Council members also expressed support for keeping one lane open on the Cass Bridge during its 2026 rehabilitation, though no formal vote was recorded.

• Called meeting to order (Resolution 2025-139) – carried
• Approved agenda (Resolution 2025-140) – carried
• Ratified By‑law No. 5512 (Resolution 2025-141) – carried
• Adjourned meeting (Resolution 2025-142) – carried

Police Services Board

The Stormont, Dundas and Glengarry OPP Detachment Board meets to discuss the OPP report for July-August 2025, including unused funds from the former board, a detachment commander performance review action plan, and a new strategic plan with community consultations. The board will also hold a closed session for OPP staffing discussions under the Community Safety and Policing Act.

• Detachment Commander Performance Review Process - Action Plan Commitments
• Unused Funds under the former Police Services Board (with report attached)
• New Strategic Action Plan - Community Consultations
• Update on Request for Increased Media Presence re: Proactive Traffic Enforcement Activities
• In Camera: OPP Staffing Discussion (closed session)

The board approved the meeting agenda and adopted the July 8, 2025 minutes. It received the June‑August 2025 OPP report for information. The board agreed to keep $20,000 returned by Victim Services as equity for future community distribution. The board moved to discuss staffing in‑camera and then reconvened in open session.

• Agenda approved (carried)
• July 8, 2025 minutes adopted (carried)
• June‑August 2025 OPP report received for information (carried)
• Retain $20,000 unused funds as board equity (carried)
• Proceed with OPP staffing discussion in‑camera (carried)
• Rise and reconvene in open session without reporting (carried)

Regular Council Meeting

The council will consider two Official Plan Amendments: No.27 creating a Conservation Lands Overlay and No.28 establishing County Road entrance policies. It will also review winter maintenance agreements with local municipalities, an updated council remuneration and conference by‑law, and a ratification by‑law. Additional items include a land acquisition request for the SDG County Forest and a setback permit for 11112 County Road 3.

• Official Plan Amendment No.27 – Conservation Lands Overlay
• Official Plan Amendment No.28 – County Roads Entrance Policies
• Winter Maintenance Agreements with Local Municipalities
• Updated Council Remuneration & Conference By-law
• Ratification By-law 5510

The council authorized the purchase of a 50‑acre parcel in North Stormont for a County Forest, including a $102,000 payment and a $68,000 charitable donation receipt. It also approved a 23.6‑metre setback permit for a residential dwelling at 11112 County Road 3. Several by‑laws were adopted, covering conservation lands, road entrance policies, winter maintenance agreements, council remuneration, and an affordable rental housing tax subclass. All items were carried without recorded vote counts.

• Authorized acquisition of 50‑acre County Forest parcel, $102,000 payment and $68,000 donation receipt (CARRIED)
• Approved 23.6‑m setback permit for 11112 County Road 3 (CARRIED)
• Adopted Official Plan Amendment No. 27 – Conservation Lands Overlay (CARRIED)
• Adopted Official Plan Amendment No. 28 – County Roads Entrance Policies (CARRIED)
• Authorized five‑year winter maintenance agreements with six municipalities (CARRIED)
• Updated Council remuneration & conference reimbursement by‑law (CARRIED)
• Adopted Affordable Rental Housing Subclass by‑law (CARRIED)
• Ratified by‑law to confirm matters dealt with by resolution (CARRIED)

Regular Council Meeting

The SDG Counties Council will hold a closed session to discuss a property acquisition and a human resources matter. In open session, members will consider a by-law for an encroachment agreement at 520 St. Lawrence Street, a tender for a plow and spreader purchase for the 2026 budget, and a consent agenda including financial summaries, capital updates for roads and bridges, a waste management working group update, and a tourism report. The council will also elect the Warden for 2026.

• Closed session – Property Acquisition Matter (Section 239(2)(c) of Municipal Act)
• By-law – Encroachment Agreement at 520 St. Lawrence Street
• Tender – Plow and Spreader Purchase (2026 Budget)
• Consent agenda: Monthly Financial Summary, SDG Library Services Report, August 2025 Capital Updates for Roads and Bridges, Regional Waste Management Working Group update, SDG Tourism Update
• Miscellaneous – Election of Warden for 2026

Council elected François Landry as the Warden for the United Counties of Stormont, Dundas and Glengarry for 2026 by secret ballot. The Council also approved two plow and spreader contracts totaling $462,000 for the 2026 budget. By‑law No. 5503 establishing an encroachment agreement at 520 St. Lawrence Street was passed, and By‑law No. 5504 to ratify matters dealt with by resolution was adopted.

• Elected François Landry as Warden for 2026 (secret ballot)
• Awarded plow and spreader contract to Rush Truck Centres of Canada Ltd. for $428,424.20 – approved
• Awarded plow and spreader equipment contract to Gin‑Cor Industries for $238,980.00 – approved
• Authorized Manager of Operations to sign all contract documents – approved
• Passed By‑law No. 5503 establishing encroachment agreement at 520 St. Lawrence Street – approved
• Adopted By‑law No. 5504 to adopt, confirm and ratify matters dealt with by resolution – approved
• Adopted the agenda – approved
• Adopted July 21, 2025 minutes – approved

Regular Council Meeting

The United Counties of Stormont, Dundas & Glengarry Council will discuss a draft remuneration by-law and receive expressions of interest for the 2026 Warden position. The meeting includes updates on capital projects, bridges, and cellular network gaps.

• By-law to stop up, close and convey 57 Queen Street, Chesterville
• Encroachment Agreement at FINCH CON 10 N PT LOTS 12; AND 13 PT RD ALLOW RP; 52R8530 PART 1
• Draft Council Remuneration By-Law 2025
• Eastern Ontario Regional Network Cell Gap Project update
• July 2025 Capital and Capital Bridge updates

The council adopted two by‑laws: one to stop up, close and convey a portion of Queen Street in Chesterville, and another to create an encroachment agreement with 13066266 Canada Inc. It also approved an enhancement to the counties' cyber‑insurance costing $4,950 plus HST. Additional items included adopting the agenda, minutes, consent agenda items, ratifying a prior by‑law, and scheduling the SDG Counties Municipal Summit for October 3, 2025.

• Approved By‑law No. 5500 to stop up, close and convey portion of Queen Street, Chesterville (CARRIED)
• Approved By‑law No. 5501 establishing encroachment agreement with 13066266 Canada Inc. (CARRIED)
• Approved cyber‑insurance enhancement for period ending June 30, 2026 at cost $4,950 + HST (CARRIED)
• Adopted agenda (Resolution 2025-106) (CARRIED)
• Adopted minutes of June 16, 2025 (Resolution 2025-107) (CARRIED)
• Adopted Consent Agenda items (Resolution 2025-110) (CARRIED)
• Ratified By‑law No. 5502 to adopt, confirm and ratify matters dealt with by resolution (CARRIED)
• Scheduled SDG Counties Municipal Summit for Friday, October 3, 2025 (CARRIED)

Police Services Board

The Stormont, Dundas & Glengarry Police Services Board will review a proposed performance feedback form for the Detachment Commander. It will also consider a new board logo, a template for future reports, and updates on OAPSB conferences and zone meetings. The meeting includes routine approvals of the agenda, minutes, and disclosures.

• Review of Detachment Commander Performance Feedback Form (2025)
• Discussion of proposed board logo
• Consideration of report template for future board reports
• Updates on OAPSB Conference and Zone 2 meeting

The board approved the meeting agenda and adopted the minutes from March 26 and April 4, 2025. It received the January‑June 2025 OPP report and the 2024 OPP Detachment Board Annual Report for information. The board voted to hold a detachment update in‑camera and subsequently to rise and reconvene in open session without further reporting. The meeting was then adjourned.

• Agenda approved (carried)
• Minutes of March 26 & April 4, 2025 adopted (carried)
• January‑June 2025 OPP report received for information (carried)
• 2024 OPP Detachment Board Annual Report received for information (carried)
• Proceed in‑camera for detachment update (carried)
• Rise and reconvene in open session without reporting (carried)
• Meeting adjourned (carried)

Regular Council Meeting

The United Counties of Stormont, Dundas and Glengarry Council will hold its regular meeting, adopting the agenda and minutes and reviewing financial statements and reports. The council will consider a culvert‑lining tender, an insurance renewal by‑law, and updates on capital roads, bridges, library services and tourism. A closed‑session will be held to discuss a proposed property acquisition, and By‑Law 5499 will be ratified.

• 2025‑55‑432‑Culvert Lining Tender
• 2025 Insurance Renewal By‑Law (BL 5498)
• Setback at 20342 SDG 24 (planning item)
• Closed‑session discussion of a pending property acquisition
• Ratification of By‑Law 5499

Special Council Meeting

This special council meeting is largely procedural, including agenda adoption and disclosure of interests. The main substantive item is a closed session under the Municipal Act to discuss negotiations related to Maxville Manor. Council will also consider a ratification by-law (By-Law 5497) to formalize prior decisions.

• Closed session pursuant to Section 239(2)(k) for negotiations on Maxville Manor
• Ratification By-Law 5497

The council opened the special meeting and approved the agenda. It authorized an in‑camera session on Maxville Manor, then returned to open session. The council approved an interest‑free loan of $1.5 million to Maxville Manor and gave the CAO authority to sign the loan agreement. It also ratified By‑law No. 5497 and adjourned.

• Resolution 2025-85: Called the special meeting to order (carried)
• Resolution 2025-86: Approved the agenda (carried)
• Resolution 2025-87: Proceeded in‑camera on Maxville Manor matters (carried)
• Resolution 2025-88: Rose and reconvened in open session (carried)
• Resolution 2025-89: Approved an interest‑free loan of $1,500,000 to Maxville Manor and delegated CAO authority to execute the loan agreement (carried)
• Resolution 2025-90: Ratified By‑law No. 5497 (carried)
• Resolution 2025-91: Adjourned the meeting (carried)

Rural Education Committee

The Rural Education Committee will discuss the Association of Municipalities (AMO) conference delegation. It will review rural education funding presented by S. Jaworski. The committee will also consider proposed dates for inviting the UCDSB Director of Education to a future meeting.

• Discussion of Association of Municipalities (AMO) conference delegation
• Discussion of rural education funding (presented by S. Jaworski)
• Consideration of invitation dates for UCDSB Director of Education to future meeting

The Rural Education Committee approved the agenda, adding item 5.4 on Community Planning & Partnership. The minutes from the February 25, 2025 meeting were adopted. The meeting was then adjourned.

• Adopted agenda (amended to add item 5.4) – carried
• Adopted February 25, 2025 minutes – carried
• Adjourned meeting – carried

Regular Council Meeting

The United Counties of Stormont, Dundas & Glengarry Council will meet to discuss infrastructure tenders and administrative updates. The body is reviewing a utility locator agreement and planning for the 2026 budget.

• Tender 2025-43-035 for Wylie Creek and Dixon Creek Culvert Replacements
• By-law for Utility Locator Agreement with Promark
• Review of 2026 Budget Meeting Dates
• Equity, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) Framework
• Personnel Policy Manual - Review 2025

The council accepted a $441,000 tender from Goldie Mohr Ltd. to replace the Wylie Creek and Dixon Creek box culverts and gave the Manager of Capital Works authority to sign the contract. It also approved a utility locator agreement with Promark‑Telecon Inc., ratified By‑law No. 5496, and adopted the consent agenda items. Council set the 2026 budget deliberations for December 2, 2025 and approved the in‑camera HR session before reconvening in open session.

• Approved $441,000 culvert replacement contract with Goldie Mohr Ltd. (Resolution 2025‑78)
• Approved Utility Locator Agreement with Promark‑Telecon Inc. (By‑law 5495, Resolution 2025‑79)
• Adopted consent agenda items for information (Resolution 2025‑80)
• Scheduled 2026 budget deliberations for December 2, 2025 (Key Information 11.2)
• Ratified By‑law No. 5496 to confirm matters dealt with by resolution (Resolution 2025‑83)
• Approved in‑camera closed session for HR matter (Resolution 2025‑81)
• Approved to reconvene in open session (Resolution 2025‑82)
• Adjourned the meeting (Resolution 2025‑84)

Special Council Meeting

The United Counties of Stormont, Dundas & Glengarry will meet to discuss a setback issue at Part Lot 21 in the Township of North Stormont. The meeting also includes a closed session to discuss staffing and negotiations regarding Dundas Manor and Maxville Manor.

• Setback at Part Lot 21, Concession 2, geographic Township of Finch, Township of North Stormont
• Closed session regarding Dundas Manor & Maxville Manor negotiations
• Closed session regarding a staffing matter
• Ratification By-Law 5494

The council rescinded a prior resolution and approved a 26.83‑metre setback for a new dwelling on Part Lot 21, Concession 2. It also approved large financial guarantees for Maxville Manor ($50 M), Rural Healthcare Innovations ($40.024 M) and WDMH Foundation ($8 M) with the County acting as guarantor. By‑law 5493 designating municipal capital facilities and By‑law 5494 ratifying prior resolutions were also passed.

• Approved 26.83 m setback for Part Lot 21, Concession 2 (carried)
• Approved $50,000,000 guarantee for Maxville Manor borrowing (carried)
• Approved $40,024,000 guarantee for Rural Healthcare Innovations borrowing (carried)
• Approved $8,000,000 guarantee for WDMH Foundation borrowing (carried)
• Passed By‑law 5493 designating certain lands as municipal capital facilities (carried)
• Passed By‑law 5494 to adopt and ratify matters dealt with by resolutions (carried)
• Adjourned the meeting (carried)

Regular Council Meeting

The United Counties of Stormont, Dundas and Glengarry Council will meet on April 22, 2025 to consider a range of items. Items include a Surface Renewal Overlay tender, a box culvert pre‑purchase, and recommendations for the 2025 Regional Incentives Program. The council will also review the Community Safety and Well‑Being Plan, a municipal access agreement for Redwood Infrastructure, and adopt routine consent‑agenda items.

• Surface Renewal Overlay Tender (2025‑00‑101)
• 2025 Box Culvert Pre‑Purchase
• 2025 Regional Incentives Program Recommendations
• Community Safety and Well‑Being Plan
• Redwood Infrastructure Municipal Access Agreement (By‑law BL‑5491)

The council approved a $3,692,140 joint tender for hot‑mix paving and related works under the Surface Renewal Overlay. It also adopted reserve allocations for 2025, approved funding for regional incentive projects, and authorized several infrastructure contracts and by‑laws.

• Approved joint Community Safety Well‑Being Plan with City of Cornwall (Resolution 2025-52)
• Approved 2024 reserve transactions allocating $19,526.43 to GIS Reserve, $50,000.00 to Roads Projects Reserve, $2,102,215.56 to Now Needs Roads Reserve, $170,165.71 to Bridge Reserve, $250,000.00 to Economic Development Reserve, $6,525.90 to Police Reserve, $3,253.50 to Library Reserve (Resolution 2025-53)
• Approved 26.83 m setback at 15677 County Road 43 (Finch) for residential dwelling (Resolution 2025-54)
• Approved $257,362.48 funding under Stay, Discover, Grow Regional Incentives Program for 13 projects (Resolution 2025-55)
• Accepted joint Surface Renewal Overlay tender from Cornwall Gravel Company Ltd. for $3,692,140.00 plus HST (Resolution 2025-56)
• Accepted tender from Forterra Pipe & Precast Ltd. for four precast culverts at $389,506.43 plus HST (Resolution 2025-57)
• Passed By‑law No. 5491 to enter Municipal Access Agreement with Redwood Infrastructure LP (Resolution 2025-58)
• Accepted joint corrugated steel pipe tender from Atlantic Industries Ltd. for $183,610.19 plus HST (Consent Agenda 9.4)

Police Services Board

The Stormont, Dundas & Glengarry OPP Detachment Board is meeting to discuss traffic safety and the 2025 meetings and conferences budget. The meeting is scheduled for April 4, 2025.

• Traffic safety discussion with Detachment Commander Marc Hemmerick
• 2025 Meetings/Conferences Budget Update

The board approved the meeting agenda as presented. It approved an additional $3,400 for the 2025 Meetings/Conferences budget, to be funded from the Police Services Board surplus. The meeting was then adjourned.

• Agenda approved (carried)
• Approved $3,400 addition to Meetings/Conferences budget (carried)
• Meeting adjourned (carried)

Special Council Meeting

The United Counties of Stormont, Dundas and Glengarry will meet virtually on March 27, 2025. The agenda includes a closed‑session discussion of contract negotiations under the Municipal Act and the ratification of By‑Law 5490. The meeting will conclude with an adjournment resolution.

• Closed session to discuss contract negotiations per Section 239(2)(k) of the Municipal Act, 2001
• Ratification of By‑Law 5490
• Call to order and adoption of agenda
• Disclosure of pecuniary interests
• Adjournment by resolution

The council approved By-law No. 5489 to designate certain lands and improvements as a municipal capital facility. It also authorized the Chief Administrative Officer to execute construction and take‑out credit agreements with the Royal Bank of Canada and Maxville Manor, dated March 19 2025. Finally, By‑law No. 5490 was adopted to ratify the matters addressed by the resolutions.

• Approved By‑law No. 5489 designating lands as a municipal capital facility (Carried)
• Authorized execution of construction and take‑out credit agreements with RBC and Maxville Manor (Carried)
• Authorized CAO to sign and deliver the Credit Agreements and related documents (Carried)
• Adopted By‑law No. 5490 to ratify matters dealt with by the resolutions (Carried)
• Called the special meeting to order (Carried)
• Approved the meeting agenda (Carried)
• Closed session for contract negotiations and then reconvened in open session (Carried)
• Adjourned the council meeting (Carried)

Police Services Board

The SDG Police Services Board will elect a chair and vice-chair, approve previous meeting minutes, and discuss board requirements under the Community Safety & Policing Act, including an action plan and Detachment Commander evaluation presented by OPP staff.

• Election of Chair and Vice-Chair
• Discussion: Community Safety & Policing Act Board Requirements — Action Plan & Detachment Commander Evaluation (presented by Jennifer Catterall, OPP Strategic Management Bureau)

The board approved its agenda and adopted the February 20, 2025 minutes. Bryan McGillis was appointed Chair and Jim McDonell was appointed Vice‑Chair for 2025. The meeting was then adjourned.

• Agenda approved (carried)
• Bryan McGillis appointed Chair (carried)
• Jim McDonell appointed Vice‑Chair (carried)
• February 20, 2025 minutes adopted (carried)
• Meeting adjourned (carried)

Regional Incentives Program Approvals Committee

The agenda for this meeting contains only procedural boilerplate and no substantive items for discussion or decision. The meeting appears to be a placeholder or administrative session with no rezonings, contracts, or public hearings listed.

Regular Council Meeting

The Stormont, Dundas and Glengarry Counties Council will consider a shared services agreement with the Township of North Stormont and award contracts for hot mix asphalt and micro-surfacing. The meeting also includes the adoption of a salt management plan update and the ratification of a by-law.

• Shared Services Agreement with Township of North Stormont
• Hot Mix Tender Award
• Micro-Surfacing Tender Award
• Adoption of Salt Management Plan Update
• Ratification By-law 5488

Rural Education Committee

The Rural Education Committee will discuss sending a delegation to the Ontario Good Roads Association Conference. The meeting includes procedural items such as adopting the agenda and minutes from November 28, 2024. No other substantive items are listed.

• Discussion of delegation to the Ontario Good Roads Association Conference

Police Services Board

The United Counties of Stormont, Dundas & Glengarry Police Services Board will hold a routine meeting to appoint a chair and vice-chair, approve minutes, and receive an OPP report for January-February 2025. They will also discuss 2025 community initiative items and consider an update to the security alarm bylaw.

• OPP Report for January-February 2025
• SDG OPP 2025 Community Initiative Items
• PSB Security Alarm By-law Update
• Appointment of Chair and Vice-Chair
• Approval of minutes from November 21, 2024

Regular Council Meeting

The United Counties of Stormont, Dundas & Glengarry will consider several infrastructure tender awards and new by-laws. The meeting includes a delegation from the St. Lawrence River Institute and a closed session regarding property acquisition.

• Tender awards for County Road 22 reconstruction, Inkerman Bridge replacement, and Grady's Bridge rehabilitation
• Tender award for 2025 Cold in Place Recycling with Expanded Asphalt
• By-laws for Communications Strategy 1-25 and Social Services Funding Policy
• Procedure By-law amendment regarding delegations
• EOWC resolution on trade tariffs negotiations with the United States Government

Regular Council Meeting

The United Counties of Stormont, Dundas and Glengarry Council will meet to establish 2025 tax rates and ratios. The body will also consider contract awards for bridge work and design approvals for Main St. Alexandria.

• By-law 5480 regarding 2025 Tax Ratios
• By-law 5481 regarding 2025 Tax Rates
• Tender award for Lunenburg Bridge Rehabilitation
• Award for Biennial Bridge Inspections
• Approval to negotiate with EVB Engineering for Main St. Alexandria Design