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South Dundas public meetings in 2025

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

Wed Dec 10, 2025 · 6:00 PM

Regular Meeting

Proposed amendment to Zoning By-law 2010-48 for Morrisburg Plaza redevelopment

Council will consider a proposed amendment to Zoning By-law 2010-48 concerning the Morrisburg Plaza redevelopment. The meeting also includes adoption of 2026 water and wastewater rates and a speed‑limit reduction on Chess Road. Financial reports on the 2025 year‑end surplus, deficits, and excluded expenses will be reviewed.

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✓ Decided: Council refuses proposed amendment to Zoning By-law 2010-48

The council voted to refuse By-law No. 2025-56, which would have amended Zoning By-law 2010-48 for lands described as PLAN 47 PT LOT 1 RP8R2275. It also approved By-law No. 2025-87 to amend water and wastewater rates and rescinded By-law No. 2024-83, and reduced the speed limit on Chess Road from 80 km/h to 60 km/h. Additionally, the council authorized the transfer of year‑end 2025 surplus/deficits and approved the 2025 Excluded Expenses Report.

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Fri Dec 5, 2025 · 9:00 AM

Special Council

Council to review 2025 operating budget and 2026 financial plans

The South Dundas Special Council will consider the 2025 operating budget and related 2026 budget documents. Items include a review of reserve funds, departmental operating and capital expenditures, and the water and wastewater budget. The council will also hear any notices of motion before adjourning.

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✓ Decided: Council opened and adjourned; no substantive decisions taken

The council adopted a resolution to open the meeting at 9:01 am and later adopted a resolution to adjourn at 1:37 pm. No other motions were passed, and no budget or policy items were formally approved or denied.

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Wed Nov 26, 2025 · 6:00 PM

Regular Meeting

Council to consider transfer payment agreement for Morrisburg Arena project

The council will review several action requests, including a storm‑water relining project for Iroquois Plaza parking, a development charges study, and a renewal of the Enbridge Gas franchise agreement. It will also consider amendments to the municipal alcohol policy and an ice allocation policy. A key item is the transfer payment agreement for the Morrisburg Arena project. By‑law items and discussion papers on road needs and agricultural matters will also be addressed.

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✓ Decided: Council approved $1,052,000 financing for Iroquois Plaza storm sewers and parking lot

The council directed staff to begin negotiating a 15‑year financing agreement with Ontario Infrastructure & Lands Corporation for $1,052,000 to reline the Iroquois Plaza storm sewers and resurface its parking lot. It also adopted several by‑laws, including a franchise agreement with Enbridge Gas, a revised municipal alcohol policy, an ice‑allocation policy for the Morrisburg Arena, and a transfer‑payment agreement for the arena accessibility upgrade. All items were carried without recorded vote counts.

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Wed Nov 12, 2025 · 5:30 PM

Regular Meeting

South Dundas Council to review 2026 Draft Capital Budget

Council will discuss the 2026 Draft Capital Budget, including water infrastructure and various facility repairs. The meeting also includes votes on updated policies regarding hiring relatives and employee performance assessments.

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✓ Decided: Council approved Valecraft Homes subdivision agreement and road cross-section

The council approved the amended road cross‑section and the Subdivision Agreement with Valecraft Homes for the Merkley Oakes subdivision. It also authorized an additional $10,000 for municipal tax write‑offs, limited holiday hours at the Matilda Landfill, and amended the 2026 council meeting schedule. Several by‑laws were adopted, including updates to hiring relatives, employee performance assessment, clean yards, and the penalty schedule.

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Wed Nov 12, 2025 · 5:30 PM

Committee Of The Whole

No agenda items were listed for this meeting.

The agenda for the South Dundas Committee of the Whole meeting on 2025-11-12 contains no listed items. No decisions or discussions are documented in the provided agenda. The meeting appears to be procedural with no substantive agenda items.

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34 Ottawa Street in Morrisburg, ON
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Mon Nov 10, 2025 · 6:00 PM

Cemetery Advisory Committee

No substantive items listed for Cemetery Advisory Committee meeting

The provided agenda contains only procedural software placeholders and boilerplate text. There are no specific decisions, discussions, or agenda items listed for this meeting.

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Wed Oct 29, 2025 · 6:00 PM

Regular Meeting

Council to consider installing streetlights on Stampville Road

The South Dundas Council will adopt the October 1 meeting minutes and review several action requests, including streetlights on Stampville Rd, elimination of the municipal dog‑tag program, and updates to hiring relatives and voting‑system procurement policies. A by‑law will appoint an acting fire chief. The council will also discuss draft policies on ice allocation, park use, performance assessment, municipal alcohol, and BIA fund allocation.

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✓ Decided: Council awards Voatz Canada contract for 2026 internet voting system

The council approved several actions, including awarding Voatz Canada Ltd. the contract for internet voting systems and paper ballot tabulators for the 2026 municipal election, terminating the municipal dog tag program and the Dundas County Archives partnership, and appointing Benjamin de Haan as Acting Fire Chief. Additional items such as a by‑law ratifying prior resolutions, a resolution urging the Ministry of Transportation to reconsider a snowmobile trail permit fee denial, and the consent agenda were also carried.

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Wed Oct 1, 2025 · 6:00 PM

Regular Meeting

Council to approve two property sales on Carr Road and County Road 8

The South Dundas Council will consider several by‑law items, including the sale of municipal land on Carr Road and County Road 8. It will also review an amendment to the AMPS By‑law (2021‑33) and a winter maintenance agreement with neighboring SDG counties. Additional items include a resolution on the Integrated Energy Plan 2025 and updates on water and wastewater budgets.

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✓ Decided: Council approves audit contract, land sales, and energy task force support

The council approved an external audit contract with Welch LLP for fiscal years 2025‑2029 and adopted new engineering design standards for subdivisions. It authorized the sale of two parcels of land for $5,500 and $5,000, approved a five‑year winter‑maintenance agreement for County Road 40, and passed a resolution supporting the creation of a St. Lawrence Region Energy Task Force. All items were carried.

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Mon Sep 22, 2025 · 6:00 PM

Special Council

Council will discuss the Cass Bridge 2026 County Project

The South Dundas Special Council will hold a discussion on the Cass Bridge 2026 County Project, reviewing related documents. A closed‑session will address a personal HR matter involving an identifiable individual. No decisions are recorded on the agenda.

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✓ Decided: Council approved agenda, held closed‑session HR talk, then adjourned

The Special Council opened at 5:59 p.m. and approved the agenda as presented. It moved to a closed‑session at 6:17 p.m. to discuss a personal HR matter, then reconvened in open session at 7:20 p.m. and adjourned at 7:31 p.m.

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Wed Sep 10, 2025 · 6:00 PM

Regular Meeting

Council to consider alternative voting methods for the 2026 municipal election

The South Dundas Council will review and vote on a by‑law amendment proposing alternative voting methods for the 2026 municipal and school board elections. Other agenda items include a partnership proposal for an Iroquois satellite location, a request to use surplus asset reserves to improve public water access in Mariatown, and a contract for voter list management services for the 2026 election. Several routine items are on the consent agenda, such as a road‑closure request for the Second Annual Run for the Cure.

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✓ Decided: Council approved electronic voting method for 2026 municipal and school elections

The council adopted a resolution to use electronic internet voting together with paper ballots counted by tabulators for the 2026 municipal and school board elections. It also approved up to $10,000 from the Surplus Asset Reserve for improvements to the Duncan Street water access point. Additionally, the council authorized a voter‑list management services agreement with DataFix for the 2026 election at a contract price of $8,725.

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Wed Aug 13, 2025 · 6:00 PM

Regular Meeting

Council to consider Bath Road construction change order request

The South Dundas Council will review the 2024 financial statements and audit findings. It will consider a construction change order request for Bath Road, an extension request for the Dutch Meadows Subdivision draft plan, and a consent amendment to parkland fees (Consent No. B‑20‑2024). The council will also adopt the 2025‑62 Sewer Use By‑law and appoint a new By‑law Officer, Chase Crossthwaite.

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✓ Decided: Council approved a $61,100 Bath Road paving change order

The council accepted the 2024 financial statements and authorized a $61,100 change order for Bath Road paving. It supported a two‑year extension for the Dutch Meadows subdivision, waived parkland fees for two consent applications, and awarded a $37,235 concrete‑grinding contract. By‑laws were adopted to regulate sewer discharges, appoint a by‑law officer, and amend the Dutch Meadows subdivision agreement while repealing an earlier by‑law.

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Wed Jul 16, 2025 · 6:00 PM

Regular Meeting

Council will consider several zoning amendments and a speed bylaw change

The South Dundas Council meeting will adopt the June 23 minutes and review draft financial statements. A public meeting will be held on a zoning by‑law amendment for 10682 County Rd 2 in Iroquois. Council will also consider multiple by‑law amendments, including stop‑up‑and‑close proposals for Frank and James Street and Hanes Road, and a speed‑bylaw amendment. Additional discussion items include a draft sewer‑use bylaw and a draft terms of reference for the Environmental Committee.

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✓ Decided: Council adopts multiple by‑laws, including road closures and new speed limits

The council approved several by‑laws: it adopted By‑law 2025‑57 to stop up and close parts of Frank and James Streets, and By‑law 2025‑58 establishing new speed limits and repealing two older speed by‑laws. It also adopted By‑law 2025‑59 to close a section of Hanes Road and authorize its sale for $15,000. A proposed zoning amendment (By‑law 2025‑56) was deferred pending more information. The consent agenda and a ratification by‑law were also carried.

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Tue Jul 8, 2025 · 5:30 PM

Court of Revision

Court of Revision will hear Boissonnault appeal on Saddlemire Drain

The South Dundas Court of Revision will open the meeting, present the engineer's report on the proposed Saddlemire Drain work, and consider the Boissonnault appeal. The Court will hear presentations, deliberate on the evidence and applicable law, and issue a decision with implementation instructions.

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Mon Jun 23, 2025 · 6:00 PM

Regular Meeting

Council to consider joint water servicing projects for North and South Dundas

The South Dundas Council will discuss several action requests, including a potential joint water servicing project for the two townships. Committee of the Whole items include options for development charges and the fire master plan path forward. By-law items cover a subdivision agreement for Dutch Meadows Phase 1B and a climate‑care CIP agreement. The meeting also includes routine consent agenda items and a ratification by‑law.

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✓ Decided: Council approves joint water project, land sale, and multiple bylaws

The council authorized the signing of North Dundas Bylaw 2025-43 to explore joint water servicing projects and funded cemetery grass cutting through the Cemetery Reserve Fund. It adopted By-law 2025-54 for the Dutch Meadows Phase 1B subdivision agreement, By-law 2025-52 for a Community Improvement Plan with Walker ClimateCare, and By-law 2025-53 to close a portion of County Rd 16. The council also approved the sale of Part 1 of RP 8R‑6006 (Hanes Road Extension) for $15,000 plus costs and chose to create a staff‑led supplemental report on the Fire Master Plan.

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Mon Jun 23, 2025 · 6:00 PM

Regular Meeting

No substantive agenda items listed for the South Dundas meeting

The agenda for the South Dundas regular meeting on 2025-06-23 contains no listed items. It appears to be a procedural placeholder with no decisions or discussions recorded.

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34 Ottawa Street in Morrisburg, ON
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Wed Jun 11, 2025 · 6:00 PM

Regular Meeting

Council to review 10-year plan and proposed levels of service

The South Dundas Council will discuss a 10-year capital plan and proposed levels of service. The meeting includes decisions on Community Improvement Program (CIP) agreements and the identification of surplus lands.

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✓ Decided: Council awarded a $15.16‑$17.64 per tonne granular supply contract

The council approved the award of Tender TS25-04 to Cornwall Gravel Company for granular supply at $15.16 per tonne for maintenance stone and $17.64 per tonne for stone dust. It also adopted the Proposed Levels of Service and 10‑Year Capital Plan, declared several municipal properties surplus, and passed three Community Improvement Plan by‑laws authorizing the mayor and clerk to sign. Additionally, the council approved $17,000 in grant allocations from the South Branch Community Fund.

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Wed May 28, 2025 · 6:00 PM

Regular Meeting

Council to award tender for Iroquois Plaza parking lot and infrastructure rehab

The South Dundas Council will consider several action requests, including tender awards for the Iroquois Plaza parking lot and infrastructure rehabilitation and for storm and sewer relining at the same site. Other items include a road allowance purchase update for Hanes Road, a request for a new Community Improvement Plan intake, and a procurement request for a single‑axle diesel cab set‑back. The meeting also includes updates on the Saddlemire municipal drain assessment and a discussion of proposed levels of service.

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✓ Decided: Council awards $819,637.85 tender for Iroquois Plaza parking lot rehab

The council approved several major contracts, including a $819,637.85 tender for the Iroquois Plaza Parking Lot & Infrastructure Rehabilitation and a $338,828.00 tender for storm and sewer relining. It also approved a diesel cab and chassis purchase, additional MESH Evo licenses, and reallocated beach upgrade funds for parking studies. Community improvement grants and a financial model for Iroquois Plaza businesses were also approved.

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Tue May 20, 2025 · 5:30 PM

Special Council

Public meeting on 2025 Development Charges Background Study

The council will hold a public meeting to present the 2025 Development Charges Background Study prepared by Watson & Associates Economists Ltd. The study reviews development charge policies for South Dundas. No other items are scheduled for decision at this meeting.

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✓ Decided: Council approved opening a public meeting on development charges

The council resolved to open a public meeting to discuss the 2025 Development Charges Background Study. It also approved the meeting agenda as presented and adjourned the session at 6:35 p.m.

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Wed May 14, 2025 · 6:00 PM

Regular Meeting

Council to award sidewalk replacement tender and other infrastructure contracts

The South Dundas Council will consider several action requests, including the award of a sidewalk replacement tender and a fire services forestry truck tender. It will also vote on support for the Morrisburg Cenotaph project and protected pedestrian crossings on County Road 2 in Iroquois. By‑laws for municipal drain maintenance in Ferguson, Mitchell and Thorpe‑Ellis areas will be adopted. Additional items include adoption of April 23 minutes, Q1 2025 variance reports, and a discussion on the Development Charges Study.

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✓ Decided: Council approved $139,800 fire forestry truck purchase

The South Dundas Council approved the purchase of a fire forestry truck for $139,800. It also awarded a $42,680 sidewalk replacement contract to Avion Construction Group Inc. and recognized May as Huntington’s Disease Awareness Month. Additional actions included support for the Morrisburg Veterans Walkway Project and adoption of three municipal drain maintenance by‑laws.

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Wed Apr 23, 2025 · 6:00 PM

Regular Meeting

Council to consider Z-2025-03 zoning amendment for Carman Rd

The council will discuss a zoning amendment (Z-2025-03) affecting Carman Road, Iroquois, Lot 25. Additional items include a tender award for an arena dehumidifier replacement, a contract for civil engineering services at Morrisburg Plaza, the appointment of a new Chief Administrative Officer, and the adoption of the 2025 tax rates.

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✓ Decided: Council adopts 2025 municipal tax rates for South Dundas

The council approved By‑Law 2025‑33 establishing the 2025 municipal tax rates. It also adopted By‑Law 2025‑35 amending the zoning by‑law for the Iroquois parcel (CON 1 RANGE PT LOT 25). Several contracts were awarded, including a $93,500 arena dehumidifier replacement and civil‑engineering services for Morrisburg Plaza. Additional approvals covered facility use for Happy Face Nursery and EarlyON, a capital‑budget reallocation for video production, and an application for provincial water‑infrastructure funding.

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Wed Apr 9, 2025 · 6:00 PM

Regular Meeting

Council will approve the 2024 water and wastewater annual reports

The South Dundas Council meeting will consider routine items such as adopting minutes and consent agenda items, and will decide on several action requests. Key decisions include approving the 2024 water and wastewater annual reports and reviewing tender results for a fire chief SUV, a single‑axle truck, and a beach cube replacement. The council will also consider a lease extension for 6 Fifth Street West and proposed changes to the Animal Control By‑law.

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✓ Decided: Council approved purchase of a $56,325 fire department SUV

The council approved several capital purchases and contracts, adopted two by‑laws, and accepted the 2024 water and wastewater reports. Items approved included a $56,325 fire department SUV, a single‑axle plow truck, beach‑cube replacement, a utility tractor, and a washroom renovation contract. The council also approved a lease extension for 6 Fifth Street West and an automatic aid agreement with North Dundas. All consent‑agenda items were adopted.

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Wed Mar 19, 2025 · 6:00 PM

Committee Of The Whole

Committee to discuss service levels, speed limits, and fire fleet

The Committee of the Whole will discuss proposed levels of service and leaf and yard waste management. The meeting also includes reviews of hamlet speed limits, school zones, streetlights, and the fire fleet equipment replacement schedule.

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✓ Decided: Council adopts 50 km/h speed limits on Heritage Rd and Dunbar

The Committee of the Whole approved reducing the speed limit to 50 km/h on Heritage Road and Dunbar and will amend By‑law 2024‑20. It also approved adding a second leaf‑and‑yard waste bin at each collection site and extending the service by two weeks into November. Several actions were directed for streetlight improvements, including public feedback, consultations, a social‑media notice, and a list of non‑functioning lights. The Fire Master Plan will be brought back to Council for approval before any fleet purchases.

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Wed Mar 19, 2025 · 6:00 PM

Regular Meeting

Council to extend CAO appointment and approve water financial plan

South Dundas Council will meet on March 19, 2025, to extend the appointment of the Acting CAO, approve a water financial plan, and consider resolutions of support for various federal and provincial initiatives.

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✓ Decided: Council adopts 2025‑2030 drinking water financial plan and other measures

The council approved the 2025‑2030 Financial Plan for the South Dundas drinking water system. It also approved funding to hire six lifeguard/swim instructor positions, appointed Arla Casselman‑Veinotte to the Cemetery Committee, and extended Julie Stewart’s acting CAO appointment. Resolutions were passed supporting the federal and provincial “Buy Canadian” call, petitioning to halt the carbon‑tax increase, backing trade‑tariff negotiations, and requesting a higher tile‑drain loan limit.

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Wed Mar 5, 2025 · 6:00 PM

Regular Meeting

Council to consider new water and wastewater rates

The South Dundas Council will meet to discuss water and wastewater rates and a site licensing agreement for Jule Chargers. The body will also review tender results for a half-ton truck and a Fire Chief SUV.

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Mon Feb 24, 2025 · 12:30 PM

Special Council

Council to meet in closed session for CAO recruitment

The Special Council meeting is scheduled to convene in a closed session. The body will discuss a personal matter regarding CAO recruitment.

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Wed Feb 19, 2025 · 6:00 PM

Regular Meeting

Council will consider two zoning by‑law amendments and a development agreement

The council will discuss a proposed amendment to Zoning By‑law 2010‑48 for the Safavieh development and a separate amendment for the Valecraft development. It will also review a development agreement with Brian Cole. Additional items include a request for tender for a forestry unit pickup vehicle and a reduced ice‑time rental agreement for Crimestoppers. Routine consent‑agenda items and a design update for the Matilda Transfer Station are also on the agenda.

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Wed Feb 5, 2025 · 6:00 PM

Regular Meeting

South Dundas Council to consider adoption of 2024-2028 Strategic Plan

Council will meet to decide on the adoption of the 2024-2028 Strategic Plan and appoint an Acting CAO. The body will also discuss landfill tipping fees, a road allowance purchase on Hanes Rd, and a canine control agreement with the Township of Russell.

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Wed Jan 22, 2025 · 6:00 PM

Regular Meeting

South Dundas Council to consider 2025 operating and capital budgets

The Council will meet to decide on the 2025 operating and capital budgets and the interim tax levy. The agenda includes several by-laws regarding wastewater rates, municipal drain abandonments, and updated fees and charges.

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Mon Jan 13, 2025 · 6:00 PM

Special Council

South Dundas Council to hold 2025 Budget Meeting

Council is meeting to discuss the 2025 budget, including follow-up items and levy changes. The session will also address grants, donations, and capital spending for water and sewer infrastructure.

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