South Glengarry public meetings in 2021

Public Meeting

The Township of South Glengarry Committee of Adjustment is meeting electronically to consider three proposed zoning amendments. The agenda lists items for Laframboise and Mines, Laframboise, and Peters, but no details are provided in the agenda text. The meeting is scheduled for December 20, 2021, from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m.

• Proposed zoning amendment - Laframboise and Mines
• Proposed zoning amendment - Laframboise
• Proposed zoning amendment - Peters

The meeting was procedural, with no decisions made. Three proposed zoning amendments were presented for public input: two to rezone properties on County Road 34 from Rural to General Commercial, and one to rezone a property on County Road 2 to allow a secondary dwelling unit. No comments were received on the second amendment, and the applicant for the third spoke in support.

• No decisions made; meeting was for public input only

Council Meeting

Council will consider several staff reports, including the 2022 budget approval, a water rate by-law, and a budget reallocation for pickup trucks. They will also discuss the Char-Lan Recreation Centre structural analysis, a seasonal sidewalk closure on Warren Street, and appoint a Committee of Adjustment. The meeting includes a closed session for personal matters, legal advice, and confidential information.

• 2022 Budget Approval
• Water Rate By-law
• Char-Lan Recreation Centre – Structural Analysis
• Seasonal Sidewalk Closure - Warren Street
• Declaring Township Owned Land as Surplus for Sale

Council approved the 2022 budget as presented and directed administration to create a Capital Roads Offset Reserve named 'Roads Reserve'. They also passed several by-laws, including water rate changes, and authorized the buy-out of three leased pickup trucks for $78,000 plus HST. A parcel of township-owned land was declared surplus for sale, and council directed administration to not accept parkland in Summerstown Estates, instead requesting cash in lieu.

• Approved 2022 budget and created 'Roads Reserve' (carried)
• Passed By-law 105-2021 setting water and sewer rates (carried)
• Authorized $78,000 plus HST buy-out of three leased pickup trucks (carried)
• Declared ~270 sq m of township land near Lancaster water tower as surplus (carried)
• Directed cash in lieu of parkland for Summerstown Estates Phase II (carried)
• Passed By-law 107-2021 closing Warren Street sidewalk for winter (carried)
• Appointed all council members to Committee of Adjustment for 2022 (carried)
• Passed confirming by-law 106-2021 (carried)

Accessibility Committee

This is the agenda for the South Glengarry Accessibility Committee meeting on December 14, 2021. The agenda text contains only procedural boilerplate and no listed agenda items, decisions, or discussion topics. The meeting appears to be scheduled but no substantive business is detailed in the provided document.

Special Meeting

This special meeting of South Glengarry Council is focused on a council vacancy. Staff reports will address declaring the office vacant and options for filling the seat. A confirming by-law (102-2021) is also on the agenda.

• Declaration of Vacant Office (staff report)
• Options for Filling Council Vacancy (staff report)
• Confirming By-law 102-2021

Council declared the office of Mayor vacant following a resignation, then voted to fill the vacancy by appointing a current member rather than holding a by-election. Lyle Warden was appointed Mayor, Stephanie Jaworski was appointed Deputy Mayor, and the resulting vacant Councillor seat will be filled by appointing a non-council member. All resolutions were carried unanimously.

• Declared office of Mayor vacant (carried)
• Chose Option B: appoint current council member to Mayor (carried)
• Appointed Lyle Warden as Mayor (carried)
• Declared office of Deputy Mayor vacant (carried)
• Chose Option B: appoint current council member to Deputy Mayor (carried)
• Appointed Stephanie Jaworski as Deputy Mayor (carried)
• Declared one Councillor office vacant (carried)
• Chose Option C: appoint non-council member to Councillor (carried)

Council Meeting

South Glengarry Council is meeting electronically to consider several staff reports, including a request for proposals for a new play structure in Glen Walter, a zoning by-law amendment for the Fowler property, and a new emergency management by-law. The agenda also includes routine approvals of minutes, a presentation on the SDG Historic Tour, and numerous consent applications for information. A closed session is scheduled for personal matters, solicitor-client advice, and negotiation instructions.

• RFP 23-2021 for Glen Walter Play Structure
• Fowler Zoning By-law Amendment (By-law 99-2021)
• Emergency Management By-law (By-law 100-2021)
• Consent applications B-130-21 through B-161-21 for information
• Closed session for personal matters, legal advice, and negotiations

Council awarded the Glen Walter Regional Park play structure contract to Playground Planners for $179,930.90 plus HST, and approved a zoning amendment to allow a meditation centre on a Charlottenburgh property. Council also adopted an emergency management by-law and confirmed the minutes of previous meetings. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Awarded RFP 23-2021 for Glen Walter play structure to Playground Planners ($179,930.90 + HST)
• Approved By-law 99-2021 rezoning Lot 16 and Part of Lot 17, Concession 7 to RU-16 to permit a meditation centre
• Adopted By-law 100-2021 establishing an Emergency Management Program
• Approved minutes of November 15, 2021 regular, public, and special meetings
• Approved agenda as circulated
• Directed administration to carry out actions specified in Closed Session Minutes

Committee of Adjustment

This agenda for the South Glengarry Committee of Adjustment meeting on December 6, 2021, contains only procedural boilerplate and no substantive agenda items. The document is essentially empty of any decisions or discussions to report.

Environment Committee

This agenda for the South Glengarry Environment Committee meeting on November 23, 2021, contains only procedural boilerplate and no listed agenda items, decisions, or discussion topics. The document is essentially empty of substantive content.

Special Meeting

This is a special meeting of South Glengarry Council, held electronically, to receive a presentation on the 2022 draft budget. The agenda also includes routine items such as approval of the agenda, declarations of interest, opening remarks, a closed session, and a confirming by-law. No decisions on the budget are listed; it appears to be a discussion item.

• 2022 Draft Budget Presentation (L. McDonald)
• Confirming By-law 98-2021

Council held a regular meeting on November 19, 2021, where the main item was a presentation of the 2022 draft budget by the GM of Finance. Council also went into closed session to discuss personal matters and negotiation strategy, then reconvened without reporting. The meeting concluded with the adoption of a confirming by-law and adjournment.

• Approved the agenda as circulated (Resolution 395-2021).
• Heard the 2022 Draft Budget presentation by L. McDonald.
• Convened into closed session to discuss personal matters and negotiation direction (Resolution 396-2021).
• Rose from closed session and reconvened into open session without reporting (Resolution 397-2021).
• Adopted By-law 98-2021 to confirm and ratify matters dealt with by resolution (Resolution 398-2021).
• Adjourned to the call of the chair (Resolution 399-2021).

Council Meeting

Council is meeting to consider several staff reports and by-laws, including extending an interim control by-law on cannabis cultivation, authorizing alternative voting methods, and approving the 2022 meeting schedule. They will also hear a presentation from Watersheds Canada and receive departmental updates. The meeting includes a closed session for land acquisition and litigation updates.

• Interim control by-law extension for cannabis cultivation, production and processing (By-law 96-2021)
• Authorization of alternative voting methods (By-law 95-2021)
• 2022 Council meeting schedule approval
• Fire services facial hair health and safety policy (FIRE.01.2021)
• RFQ 21-2021 for traffic calming measures and RFP 18-2021 for municipal engineering services

Council passed several by-laws and policies, including authorizing alternative voting methods for the 2022 municipal election, amending the interim control by-law to prohibit cannabis cultivation, and adopting a fire services facial hair policy. They also approved cooperative purchasing with Canoe, awarded a traffic calming measures contract to Traffic Logix, and selected engineering firms for as-needed services. All motions were carried unanimously.

• Authorized alternative voting methods for 2022 election (By-law 95-2021)
• Approved 2022 Council Meeting Schedule
• Amended interim control by-law to prohibit cannabis cultivation (By-law 96-2021)
• Adopted Fire Policy 01-2021 on facial hair for fire services
• Approved using Canoe for cooperative purchasing
• Awarded RFQ 21-2021 for traffic calming measures to Traffic Logix ($2,937-$4,067)
• Awarded RFP 18-2021 for engineering services to Ainley Graham, EVB Engineering, Morrison Hershfield
• Accepted committee reports and information items

Committee of Adjustment

This agenda for the South Glengarry Committee of Adjustment meeting on 2021-11-15 contains only procedural boilerplate and no listed agenda items, decisions, or discussions. The document appears to be a system-generated placeholder with no substantive content.

Public Meeting

The South Glengarry Committee of Adjustment is holding an electronic public meeting to consider a proposed zoning amendment. The agenda includes only this one item of new business, along with standard procedural items. No details of the amendment are provided in the agenda text.

• Proposed zoning amendment (details in attached PDF)

The council held a public meeting to consider a proposed zoning amendment to rezone a property at the east end of Beaver Brook Road from Rural to Rural-Exception Sixteen to permit a Meditation Centre. No decisions were made; the meeting was for public input, with comments due by November 19, 2021. No public comments or questions were raised during the meeting.

• Held public meeting on proposed zoning amendment for meditation centre (no vote)
• Set public comment deadline for November 19, 2021 at 4:00 pm

Special Meeting

This is a special meeting of South Glengarry Council to receive a presentation on the 2022 draft budget. Council will also enter closed session to discuss hiring staff and negotiation instructions, and will consider a confirming by-law. The agenda is otherwise routine.

• 2022 Draft Budget Presentation (Day 1)
• Closed session: hiring of staff (labour relations)
• Closed session: instructions for negotiations
• Confirming By-law 94-2021

The special meeting included a presentation of the 2022 draft budget by the GM of Finance, but no decisions were made on it. Council also held a closed session to discuss staff hiring and negotiation instructions, then reconvened without reporting. The only formal action was passing the confirming by-law 94-2021.

• Approved agenda as circulated (Resolution 373-2021)
• Convened to closed session for labour relations and negotiation instructions (Resolution 374-2021)
• Reconvened to open session without reporting (Resolution 375-2021)
• Passed confirming by-law 94-2021 (Resolution 376-2021)
• Adjourned to the call of the chair (Resolution 377-2021)

Committee of Adjustment

The agenda for the South Glengarry Committee of Adjustment meeting on November 1, 2021, contains only procedural boilerplate and no substantive items. No decisions, discussions, or specific agenda items are listed.

The Committee of Adjustment approved Application A-24-21, a minor variance to reduce rear and exterior side yard setbacks for a four-plex at 18308 Kilkenny Crescent, allowing the property to conform to the current zoning by-law and support a proposed severance. The decision followed discussion of a neighbour's concerns about the building's proximity to her property, with staff acknowledging a past error in the original building permit. The application was approved as the variance was deemed minor and desirable for the use of the land.

• Approved minor variance A-24-21 to reduce rear yard setback from 6m to 2.85m and exterior side yard setback from 6m to 5.42m (carried)
• Approved agenda as presented (carried)
• Approved minutes of October 4, 2021 meeting as presented (carried)

Council Meeting

Council is meeting to consider staff reports on two requests for proposals: one for a Parks and Recreation Master Plan and one for the production of South Glengarry road signs. The agenda also includes a delegation on the Glen Walter Servicing Master Plan update, committee reports, and several departmental updates for information. A closed session is scheduled to discuss an Official Plan Appeal and negotiation instructions.

• RFP 13-2021 - Parks and Recreation Master Plan
• RFP 24-2021 - Production of South Glengarry Road Signs
• Delegation: Glen Walter Servicing Master Plan Update by EVB Engineering
• Closed session: Official Plan Appeal and negotiation instructions
• Confirming By-law 89-2021

Council awarded RFP 13-2021 for the Parks and Recreation Master Plan to Mehak, Kelly & Associates for $58,745 + HST, and RFP 24-2021 for road signs to Shane Signs for $46,047.50 + HST. Both contracts were approved unanimously. Council also received an update on the Glen Walter Servicing Master Plan and noted an increase in building permits.

• Awarded Parks and Recreation Master Plan contract to Mehak, Kelly & Associates ($58,745 + HST) (carried)
• Awarded road signs production contract to Shane Signs ($46,047.50 + HST) (carried)
• Approved agenda as amended (carried)
• Adopted minutes of October 4, 2021, including closed session minutes (carried)
• Approved items on agenda as committee reports and for information (carried)
• Convened closed session for litigation and negotiations (carried)
• Directed administration to carry out actions specified in closed session minutes (carried)
• Passed confirming by-law 89-2021 (carried)

Committee of Adjustment

This is the agenda for the South Glengarry Committee of Adjustment meeting on October 4, 2021. The agenda contains only procedural boilerplate and no listed agenda items, decisions, or discussions. No substantive business is identified for this meeting.

The Committee of Adjustment approved Application A-23-21, granting a minor variance to reduce required parking from 2 spaces to 1 space per dwelling unit for a proposed semi-detached dwelling on Glen Walter Park Road. The applicant, Alexandros Liolios, stated the goal is to build a Passive Certified house, the first in eastern Ontario. No public comments were received, and the variance was deemed minor and desirable for the use of the land.

• Approved Application A-23-21: reduced parking requirement from 2 to 1 space per dwelling unit for a semi-detached dwelling on Glen Walter Park Road.
• Approved the agenda as presented.
• Approved the minutes of the September 7, 2021 meeting as presented.
• Chair Lyle Warden declared a pecuniary interest and recused himself; Member Jaworski chaired the meeting for that application.
• Adjourned the meeting at 6:41pm.

Council Meeting

South Glengarry Council's regular meeting covers staff reports on a COVID-19 vaccination policy, a request to increase kennel capacity, surveying township lands, road widening dedications, a zoning by-law holding symbol removal, a fire dispatch agreement with Cornwall Police Service, and an RFP for engineering services at Char-Lan Recreation Centre. Council will also hear a Storm Internet project update, review traffic calming and road widening payment policies, and enter closed session for a proposed land disposition and a staffing matter.

• COVID-19 Draft Vaccination Policy (staff report)
• Request to Increase Kennel Capacity (staff report)
• RFP 22-2021 Engineering and Construction Administration Services - Char-Lan Recreation Centre
• Removal of Holding Symbol - Zoning By-law Amendment
• Fire Dispatch Agreement - Cornwall Police Service

Council passed a by-law adopting a COVID-19 Vaccination Policy for the Township. It also approved a kennel capacity increase to 25 dogs, reallocated $30,000 for surveying township lands, and awarded an engineering contract for the Char-Lan Recreation Centre. Several other routine by-laws were passed, including road widenings and a zoning amendment.

• Adopted COVID-19 Vaccination Policy (By-law 84-2021)
• Approved kennel capacity increase to 25 dogs at Karl's Place
• Reallocated $30,000 in 2021 budget for surveying township lands
• Awarded RFP 22-2021 to EVB Engineering for $85,415 plus HST
• Passed by-law to accept road widenings as public highways (By-law 85-2021)
• Removed holding symbol to permit single detached dwelling (By-law 86-2021)
• Entered into fire dispatch agreement with Cornwall Police Service (By-law 87-2021)
• Supported resolution urging province to address OHIP eye care

Environment Committee

This agenda contains only procedural boilerplate and embedded content placeholders, with no listed agenda items, reports, or decisions. The meeting appears to be a routine or administrative session with nothing concrete for residents to track.

Council Meeting

The Township of South Glengarry Council is meeting electronically to consider several staff reports, including a petition to create a new municipal drain, a zoning by-law amendment, and the third and final reading of a traffic calming policy. Council will also discuss a site plan control agreement for Williamstown Public School, a Voice over Internet Protocol agreement with SDG Counties, and community improvement plan grant recommendations. The meeting includes a closed session for personal matters and negotiation instructions.

• Drain petition to create a new municipal drain (S. MacDonald/K. Campeau)
• Grant zoning by-law amendment (J. Haley)
• UCDSB Williamstown Public School site plan control agreement (J. Haley)
• Voice over Internet Protocol SDG Counties agreement (D. Robertson)
• Traffic calming policy - third and final reading (C. LeBlanc)

Council passed several by-laws, including a zoning amendment for 6855 Silmser Road, a site plan control agreement for Williamstown Public School, a Voice over IP agreement with the United Counties, and Community Improvement Plan agreements with two local businesses. The Traffic Calming Policy by-law was postponed. Council also committed to recognizing September 30th as the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation.

• Approved By-law 76-2021 for a Transfer Payment Agreement under the Municipal Modernization Program.
• Approved By-law 77-2021 to rezone 6855 Silmser Road to Limited Services Residential Exception 7 and Floodplain.
• Approved By-law 78-2021 for a Site Plan Control Agreement for Williamstown Public School.
• Approved By-law 79-2021 for a Voice over IP agreement with the United Counties of Stormont, Dundas and Glengarry.
• Approved By-laws 80-2021 and 81-2021 for CIP Agreements with Gilles Barbershop and Marigold Market.
• Postponed By-law 70-2021, the Traffic Calming Policy.
• Approved By-law 83-2021 to open James Crescent in Summerstown Estates.
• Committed to recognizing September 30th as the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation.

CIP Advisory Committee

This agenda for the South Glengarry CIP Advisory Committee meeting on 2021-09-13 contains only boilerplate and no substantive items. The document lists no decisions, discussions, or specific agenda topics.

Committee of Adjustment

This agenda for the South Glengarry Committee of Adjustment meeting on 2021-09-07 contains only procedural boilerplate and no listed agenda items, decisions, or discussions. The document appears to be a system-generated placeholder with no substantive content.

Council Meeting

South Glengarry Council meets electronically to hear presentations on the OPP mobile crisis team, a Lancaster library study, the Glen Walter Area Master Plan, and a road maintenance plan. New business includes staff reports on road maintenance, closing roads in the former Lancaster Estates subdivision, a land donation request from Habitat for Humanity, livestock investigator compensation, and RFPs for Peanut Line Bridge rehabilitation and a fire tanker apparatus. The meeting also includes a closed session for personal matters and staff performance evaluation, and a confirming by-law.

• RFP 19-2021 Peanut Line Bridge Rehabilitation
• RFP 14-2021 Supply of Fire Tanker Apparatus
• Stop Up and Close Roads - Former Lancaster Estates Subdivision
• Land Donation Request - Habitat for Humanity
• Deferral of September 20 Council Meeting (Election Day)

Council awarded the Peanut Line Bridge rehabilitation contract to Glengarry Millwrights for $107,500 plus HST, and approved the purchase of a Fire Tanker Apparatus from Battleshield Industries for $423,330 plus HST. Council also approved a land donation to Habitat for Humanity, directed staff to prepare a Road Maintenance Plan, and closed several roads in the former Lancaster Estates Subdivision. The September 20 meeting was moved to September 17 at 3:00 pm due to the federal election.

• Awarded Tender 19-2021 for Peanut Line Bridge rehabilitation to Glengarry Millwrights for $107,500 plus HST.
• Awarded Procurement 14-2021 for a Fire Tanker Apparatus to Battleshield Industries for $423,330 plus HST.
• Approved the donation of Lot A, Registered Plan #114 to Habitat for Humanity - Cornwall and the Counties.
• Directed administration to prepare a Road Maintenance Plan and establish a committee to assist.
• Passed By-law 74-2021 to stop up and close roads in the former Lancaster Estates Subdivision.
• Passed By-law 73-2021 to appoint a Livestock Valuer.
• Moved the September 20, 2021 Council Meeting to Friday, September 17, 2021 at 3:00 pm.
• Directed administration to prepare a letter of support for the SD&G OPP Mobile Crisis Response Team.

Special Meeting

This is a special meeting of South Glengarry Council. The main item is a staff report presenting Draft RFP 15-2021 for waste management and recycling collection services. Council will also hold a closed session to discuss staffing, collective bargaining, and an Official Plan appeal, and will consider a confirming by-law.

• Draft RFP 15-2021 for Waste Management and Recycling Collection Services
• Closed session: staffing matter, collective bargaining, Official Plan appeal
• Confirming By-law 72-2021

Council received Staff Report 117-2021 and directed Administration to revise draft RFP 15-2021 for Waste Management and Recycling Collection Services based on Council feedback, then finalize and issue it. The meeting also included a closed session for staffing, collective bargaining, and an official plan appeal, with no decisions reported from that session. The confirming by-law 72-2021 was passed.

• Approved revision and issuance of RFP 15-2021 for waste/recycling collection (carried)
• Passed confirming by-law 72-2021 (carried)
• Held closed session for staffing, collective bargaining, and official plan appeal (no decisions reported)

Committee of Adjustment

The South Glengarry Committee of Adjustment is meeting electronically to consider two new applications (A-19-21 by Kenney/Wilson Architectural Design and A-20-21 by Larry Gordon) and to approve the minutes from the July 19, 2021 meeting. No decisions are recorded in the agenda; items are listed for discussion or decision at the meeting.

• A-19-21 - Kenney (Wilson Architectural Design)
• A-20-21 - Gordon (Larry Gordon)
• Approval of July 19, 2021 minutes

Council Meeting

Council is meeting to consider staff reports on a structural engineering study of the Char-Lan Recreation Centre, a traffic calming policy, and several procurement items including speed radar signs, an automatic vehicle locator solution, a play structure for Glen Walter Park, and fire bunker gear washers. They will also review a zoning by-law amendment for Grant, a lease agreement with Storm Internet for a communications tower, and a franchise agreement with Cascara Energy. The agenda includes routine approvals of minutes and a confirming by-law, plus several items for information only.

• Structural Engineering Study - Char-Lan Recreation Centre
• Traffic Calming Policy
• Request for Quotations - Speed Radar Signs
• RFP - Glen Walter Park Play Structure
• Zoning By-law Amendment - Grant

Council directed staff to apply for the ICIP Green Stream Stage II grant, committing up to $589,000 from Glen Walter Reserves. It also approved several other actions, including issuing an RFP for a structural study of the Char-Lan Recreation Centre, adopting a traffic calming policy, and accepting a proposal for vehicle locator services. All motions were carried unanimously.

• Approved ICIP Green Stream Stage II grant application with $589,000 commitment (carried)
• Directed RFP for Char-Lan Recreation Centre structural engineering study (carried)
• Adopted Traffic Calming Policy By-law 70-2021 (first and second reading) (carried)
• Authorized RFQ for radar speed signs (carried)
• Approved FCM Asset Management Plan grant application with $11,069.40 commitment (carried)
• Accepted DiCAN Inc. proposal for Automatic Vehicle Locator services, $16,270 from Modernization Funding (carried)
• Accepted quote for two fire bunker gear washers from Sparkle Solutions, $10,080 (carried)
• Approved lease agreement with Storm Internet (By-law 67-2021) and zoning amendment for Grant property (By-law 69-2021) (carried)

Council Meeting

South Glengarry Council meets electronically to consider several planning items including zoning by-law amendments, site plan control agreements, and water/wastewater allocations for Glen Walter. The agenda also includes presentations on the Midway Fire Pond and a road maintenance plan, plus a closed session for land, litigation, and negotiation matters.

• Mader Zoning By-law Amendment
• Naderpour Temporary Use Zoning By-law
• Site Plan Control Agreements for William Legge/Elizabeth McIntosh Legge and Cholette
• 2021 Water and Wastewater Allocations for Glen Walter
• Public Art Display Policy

Council approved a $10,000 donation to the St. Lawrence Agricultural Society for the drive-thru Williamstown Fair, and passed several by-laws including zoning amendments, site plan control agreements, and a public art display policy. They also acknowledged that no further water/wastewater allocations can be granted in Glen Walter for 2021, and authorized administration to negotiate a lease with Storm Internet Inc. for a location on 2nd Line Road.

• Approved $10,000 donation to St. Lawrence Agricultural Society for Williamstown Fair (carried)
• Passed By-law 61-2021 rezoning east half of lot 20, Concession 3, SRR to AG-29 and NZ, reducing minimum lot area to 4.47 ha (carried)
• Passed By-law 62-2021 temporary use by-law for shipping container on South Service Road, expiring July 19, 2024 (carried)
• Passed By-law 63-2021 site plan control agreement for 6249 165th Avenue (carried)
• Passed By-law 64-2021 site plan control agreement for 20278 County Road 2 (carried)
• Acknowledged no further water/wastewater allocations in Glen Walter for 2021 (carried)
• Passed By-law 65-2021 adopting Public Art Display Policy (carried)
• Authorized administration to negotiate lease with Storm Internet Inc. for 4841 2nd Line Road (carried)

Council Meeting

South Glengarry Council meets electronically to hear the 2020 financial statement audit from MNP, consider a zoning bylaw amendment for Run Guo Investments, and decide on several Community Improvement Plan (CIP) applications and agreements. Council will also review staff reports on appointments, site plan control, and truck procurements, plus a closed session on potential litigation.

• Presentation of 2020 Financial Statements by MNP auditors
• Run Guo Investments Canada Ltd. Zoning Bylaw Amendment
• Site Plan Control Agreement Addendum for Midland Resource Recovery
• CIP applications and agreements for Viau Ladies Wear and Gilles Barbershop
• Procurement 09-2021 (tandem truck) and 10-2021 (single axle 4x4 truck)

Council approved a zoning by-law amendment to permit a campground with a maximum of 25 camping lots at 20170 County Road 2, after a motion to defer the application was defeated. Council also awarded two truck procurement contracts: a tandem truck to Cornwall Freightliner (ELP INC.) for $259,045.00 plus HST, and a single axle 4x4 truck to ELP INC./AEBI-SCHMIDT for $239,758.52 plus HST. Additional decisions included approving CIP agreements with Viau Ladies Wear and Gilles Barbershop, and approving additional signage at Decostop Outdoor Centre after an initial motion to deny it was defeated.

• Approved rezoning at 20170 County Road 2 for campground with max 25 lots (By-law 56-2021)
• Defeated motion to defer the zoning amendment application
• Awarded Procurement 09-2021 tandem truck to Cornwall Freightliner (ELP INC.) for $259,045.00 plus HST
• Awarded Procurement 10-2021 single axle 4x4 truck to ELP INC./AEBI-SCHMIDT for $239,758.52 plus HST
• Approved CIP Agreement with Emile Viau Enterprises Inc. (Viau Ladies Wear) (By-law 58-2021)
• Approved CIP Agreement with Gilles Barbershop (Christian Bourgon) (By-law 59-2021)
• Approved additional signage at Decostop Outdoor Centre, 155 Military Road North, after initial motion to deny was defeated
• Appointed committee alternates during Mayor Frank Prevost's leave of absence

Council Meeting

Council will consider staff reports on the Place St. Laurent Phase 5 development, including removing a holding zone and approving a subdivision agreement, as well as a draft plan extension for Purcell Subdivision. They will also discuss a proposed agreement with CIAO Internet and Cascara Energy, and delegate authority for tax extensions. The meeting includes routine approvals, committee reports, and a closed session for personal matters.

• Place St. Laurent Phase 5 - Removal of Holding Zone
• Place St. Laurent Phase 5 - Approval of Subdivision and Agreement
• Purcell Subdivision Draft Plan Approval Extension Request
• Delegated Authority for Tax Extensions
• CIAO Internet and Cascara Energy Proposed Agreement

Council approved the removal of the holding zone for Place St. Laurent Phase 5, allowing development, and recommended final approval of the draft plan of subdivision to the United Counties. It also approved a three-year extension for the Purcell Subdivision draft plan, delegated authority to the Treasurer for tax extensions, and endorsed in principle an agreement with Cascara Energy/CIAO Internet for municipal access and franchise agreements.

• Approved By-law 51-2021 to remove the holding zone for Place St. Laurent Phase 5.
• Approved By-law 52-2021 and recommended final approval of the Place St. Laurent Phase 5 subdivision to the United Counties.
• Recommended a three-year extension for the Purcell Subdivision draft plan approval.
• Approved By-law 53-2021 delegating authority to the Treasurer to grant tax extensions.
• Endorsed in principle the Municipal Access Agreement and Model Franchise Agreement with Cascara Energy/CIAO Internet.
• Authorized signing authority for cheques and documents to the Mayor, Deputy Mayor, CAO, GM of Finance, and Deputy Treasurer.
• Supported National Rail Safety Week (September 20-26, 2021).
• Supported a resolution calling on the Ontario government to expand Lyme disease testing and improve treatment.

Council Meeting

South Glengarry Council meets electronically to decide on several staff reports, including zoning by-law amendments for A.L. MacDonald Grocery and Leger properties, a proposed agreement with CIAO Internet and Cascara Energy, and regulation of short-term rentals. The agenda also includes routine approvals of minutes, a presentation on a green community building program, and a closed session for staffing and negotiations.

• Zoning by-law amendments for A.L. MacDonald Grocery Ltd. and Leger properties
• Proposed agreement with CIAO Internet and Cascara Energy
• Regulation of short-term rentals
• Appointment of Deputy Chief Building Official and Building Inspector
• Public Works Facility site works procurement

Council approved a subsidized purchase of 100 FoodCycler units for a household organic waste pilot program, funded from Waste Management Reserves. It also awarded the Airport Road Public Works Facility site works tender to Malyon Excavation for $525,000 plus HST. Several zoning by-law amendments were passed, including for A.L. MacDonald Grocery Ltd. and Leger properties, and a by-law was adopted to enter into a crossing agreement with the Rimann farm. Council also endorsed in principle a Municipal Accommodation Tax for short-term rentals and directed staff to develop a policy.

• Approved 100-unit FoodCycler pilot program funded from Waste Management Reserves
• Awarded Public Works Facility site works tender to Malyon Excavation ($525,000 +HST)
• Passed By-law 48-2021 rezoning 19688 County Road 19 to C1-2 and NZ-1
• Passed By-law 49-2021 rezoning 6071 County Road 34 from R2 to C1
• Passed By-law 43-2021 for Rimann Farm Peanut Line crossing agreement
• Endorsed in principle Municipal Accommodation Tax for short-term rentals
• Directed staff to prepare by-law for Smoke and Carbon Monoxide Alarm Policy
• Recognized June 2021 as Pride Month and raised Pride flag at municipal office