South Glengarry public meetings in 2022

Council Meeting

South Glengarry Council is meeting to consider several items, including a rooftop solar feasibility study for the Char-Lan Recreation Centre, a road maintenance agreement with South Stormont, and a request for additional funds for the Williamstown Santa Claus Parade. The agenda also includes presentations on a Peanut Line rest stop and a Storm Internet update, plus routine consent items and a closed session for legal and land matters.

• Rooftop solar feasibility study for Char-Lan Recreation Centre
• Boundary Road maintenance agreement with South Stormont (By-law 89-2022)
• Request for additional funds for Williamstown Santa Claus Parade
• Support resolution for VIA Rail service
• Disposal of roads fleet assets (Dec 2022)

Council passed a road maintenance agreement with the Township of South Stormont and approved a resolution urging the federal government to increase VIA Rail funding. Other actions included approving a small funding increase for a local parade and the use of a road allowance for a private ditch.

• Approved By-law 89-2022 for a Road Maintenance Agreement with the Township of South Stormont
• Approved resolution supporting increased funding and frequency for VIA Rail Canada
• Approved additional $199 in funding for the Williamstown Santa Claus Parade
• Approved use of 600 metres of unopened road allowance for a private ditch
• Deferred Peanut Line Rest Stop proposal to Administration for follow-up
• Adopted meeting minutes from December 5 and December 9, 2022
• Passed By-law 90-2022 to confirm and ratify matters dealt with by resolution

Public Meeting

The Township of South Glengarry is holding a public meeting to discuss a zoning by-law amendment application (ZBLW-16-2022) by Tessier. The meeting is scheduled for December 19, 2022, at Tartan Hall, Char-Lan Recreation Centre, 19740 John Street, Williamstown. No other substantive items are on the agenda.

• Zoning By-law Amendment - Tessier (ZBLW-16-2022)

The meeting was held to discuss a proposed zoning amendment for the Tessier property. No decisions were made; the application will be subject to a future Council decision based on a staff report.

• Approved the agenda as circulated
• Discussed proposed re-zoning of Tessier property from LSR to LSR-12 to permit a 195.1 square meter residential garage

Committee of Adjustment

The South Glengarry Committee of Adjustment is meeting to consider two new applications (A-28-22 Lafave and A-29-22 Rozon) for minor variances. The agenda also includes approval of previous minutes and routine administrative items. No decisions are made in this agenda; it is a notice of public meetings for these applications.

• A-28-22 - Lafave - Notice of Public Meeting
• A-29-22 - Rozon (Rozon) - Notice of Public Meeting
• Approval of minutes from November 7, 2022

Special Meeting

This is a special meeting of South Glengarry Council to handle new business, including appointing council members to boards and commissions and reviewing the 2023 capital budget and reserve transfers. The agenda also includes a confirming by-law to formalize decisions. No other substantive items are listed.

• Board and Commission Council Member Appointments (K. Campeau)
• 2023 Capital Budget and Reserve Transfers (S. Jain)
• Confirming By-law 88-2022

Council passed By-law 87-2022 to appoint council members to board and commission positions. Administration provided an overview of proposed 2023 capital budget projects, which await final approval during the 2023 budget adoption.

• Passed By-law 87-2022 to appoint council members to board and commission positions (Carried)
• Passed By-law 88-2022 to confirm and ratify matters dealt with by resolution (Carried)

Council Meeting

South Glengarry Council is meeting to hear an update on the Glen Walter water and wastewater environmental assessment, consider action requests on that project, and vote on several zoning by-law amendments. The agenda also includes routine items like approving minutes, a closed session for board appointments, and a confirming by-law.

• Glen Walter Environmental Assessment – Service Area Expansion and Steering Committee action requests
• MacLachlan, Lumley, and Allaire zoning by-law amendments (By-laws 83-2022, 84-2022, 85-2022)
• Appointment of Stephanie Jaworski as alternate County Council representative (By-law 82-2022)
• 2022 wharf inspection reports for Summerstown and South Lancaster wharves
• Disposal of 1996 Freightliner fire pumper

Council directed administration to include three estates in the Glen Walter water and wastewater plant expansion. Several zoning by-laws were passed, including a residential garage permit and condominium lot adjustments, while a request for temporary open storage was refused.

• Directed inclusion of Fairway, Sapphire, and Bayview Estates in Glen Walter water plant expansion
• Appointed Martin Lang and Stephanie Jaworski to Glen Walter Environmental Assessment Steering Committee
• Directed administration to create a 10-year wharf infrastructure maintenance plan
• Approved 2023 Council Meeting schedule
• Appointed Stephanie Jaworski as alternate member to United Counties of Stormont, Dundas and Glengarry Council
• Approved rezoning at 6239 Sara Drive to permit a residential garage as the main use
• Approved rezoning for Lumley property to permit open space and reduce minimum lot frontage to 8 meters
• Refused temporary zoning amendment for open storage and shipping containers on Lapierre Road

Public Meeting

This is a public meeting of the Township of South Glengarrey Council. The agenda includes two zoning amendment items for discussion: one for a property owned by MacLachlan, and another regarding cannabis production and processing. No decisions are listed; the meeting appears to be for public input and discussion.

• Zoning amendment for MacLachlan property: from FP-H to LSR 11 and FPH to permit a garage as a main use
• Zoning amendment notice regarding cannabis production and processing

The meeting served as a public forum for two zoning matters. No decisions were made on the proposed amendments; a by-law for cannabis production and processing is scheduled for the December 5, 2022 meeting.

• Zoning Amendment for 6239 Sara Drive discussed; no public comments received
• Proposed cannabis production and processing regulations discussed; no public comments received

Council Meeting

Council will consider several action items, including setting 2023 solid waste service levels, reviewing drinking water audit results, and deciding on pickup truck fleet options. They will also vote on zoning by-law amendments, a site plan delegation by-law, and the sale of township-owned land on William Street. A closed session is scheduled for land, labour, litigation, and negotiation matters.

• Solid Waste Management 2023 service levels
• Drinking Water Quality Management System audit results
• Pick-up fleet update and direction request
• Lachance-MacKey and MacLean zoning by-law amendments
• Sale and transfer of township-owned land on William Street

Council authorized the sale of township land in Williamstown and approved two zoning by-law amendments. The board also set 2023 solid waste service levels and approved a $1,500 donation for the Lancaster Santa Claus Parade.

• Approved sale of land at Lot 33 and Part of South Branch Road to Todd and Wendy Rozon for $10,000 plus HST
• Approved rezoning of 6258 151st Ave to permit an existing residential garage as the main use
• Approved rezoning of 18883 County Road 2 to permit three existing single detached dwelling units
• Approved 2023 Service Levels for Solid Waste Management Services
• Approved $1,500 donation to Lancaster Firefighter’s Association for the Santa Claus Parade
• Directed Administration to accept increased pricing of $47,000/unit for pick-up fleet RFPs
• Recommended draft plan approval for Lumley Vacant Land Condominium at 20310 County Road 2
• Passed By-law 79-2022 to delegate site plan control approval authority

Special Meeting

This is the inaugural meeting of the newly elected South Glengarry council. Council members will be sworn in, and greetings will be offered by elected officials. The next regular meeting is scheduled for November 21, 2022.

• Oath of office for Mayor Lachlan McDonald, Deputy Mayor Martin Lang, and Councillors Stephanie Jaworski, Sam McDonell, and Trevor Bougie
• Greetings from MP Eric Duncan, SDG Warden Carma Williams, and Cornwall Mayor-elect Justin Towndale
• Entrance of council piped in by DJ McDonald

The Township of South Glengarry held an inaugural meeting to swear in elected officials. No substantive policy or budget decisions were made during the session.

• Administered Oath of Office for Mayor Lachlan McDonald, Deputy Mayor Martin Lang, and Councillors Stephanie Jaworski, Sam McDonell, and Trevor Bougie

Council Meeting

South Glengarry Council is meeting to consider several action requests, by-laws, and reports. Key items include a request to extinguish the Summerstown Wharf as a CBSA designated reporting site, awarding a contract for streetlight network design and upgrade, and a by-law for road widening dedications. The council will also review routine consent items and hold a closed session for land and legal matters.

• Request to extinguish Summerstown Wharf as CBSA designated reporting site
• Award for design and upgrade of streetlight network
• By-law 74-2022 for road widening dedications on public highways
• By-law 75-2022 to appoint a Committee of Adjustment
• Third quarter 2022 building permit activity report

Council awarded a contract to REALTERM Energy for streetlight network design and upgrades. The board also passed by-laws regarding road widening and the appointment of the Committee of Adjustment.

• Awarded RFP 26-2022 to REALTERM Energy for $162,078 (Carried)
• Directed Administration to request CBSA extinguish Summerstown Wharf as a reporting site (Carried)
• Passed By-law 74-2022 to accept lands as road allowances for public highway use (Carried)
• Passed By-law 75-2022 appointing all Council members to the Committee of Adjustment for 2022 and 2023 (Carried)
• Approved the expiration of Service Line Warranties of Canada contract
• Approved the consent agenda including hazardous waste day and building permit activity (Carried)

Public Meeting

The Township of South Glengarry is holding a public meeting to consider three zoning-related applications: a zoning amendment for Walter MacLean, a zoning amendment for Lachance Mackey, and a temporary use by-law for Allaire. These are public hearings where residents can provide input before council makes decisions.

• Walter MacLean Zoning Amendment: from Rural to Rural Exception 19
• Lachance Mackey Zoning Amendment: from LSR to LSR 10 to permit a garage as a main use
• Allaire Temporary Use By-Law

The meeting served as a public forum for three proposed zoning changes and one temporary use by-law. No votes were recorded to approve or deny the applications during this session.

• Discussed Walter MacLean Zoning Amendment to permit three existing single detached dwelling units
• Discussed Lachance Mackey Zoning Amendment to permit an existing residential garage as the main use
• Discussed Allaire Temporary Use By-Law to permit open storage for up to three years

Committee of Adjustment

The Committee of Adjustment is meeting to consider five new applications (A-23-22 through A-27-22) for minor variances or consents, with public meetings noticed for each. The agenda also includes approval of the previous meeting's minutes and routine administrative items. No decisions are listed; the items are notices of public meetings.

• A-23-22 - Roundpoint - Notice of Public Meeting
• A-24-22 - Artisan Kitchen and Bath - 1566735 Ontario Inc. - Notice of Public Meeting
• A-25-22 - Celone (Carle) - Notice of Public Meeting
• A-26-22 - Frolova - Notice of Public Meeting
• A-27-22 - Cardinal Andelovic (Lacas Drafting and Design Inc.) - Notice of Public Meeting

Environment Committee

This agenda for the South Glengarry Environment Committee meeting on October 18, 2022, contains only procedural boilerplate and no listed agenda items, decisions, or discussion topics. The document is essentially empty of substantive content.

Council Meeting

South Glengarry Council is meeting to hear the 2021 draft financial statement audit, consider several action requests including a parks and recreation master plan and a 10-year bridge capital plan update, and vote on by-laws for land transfers and the appointment of a new treasurer. The agenda also includes routine departmental updates and a closed session for a personal matter.

• Auditor presentation on 2021 draft financial statements
• By-law 70-2022 to transfer lands in Lucien Lefebvre Subdivision
• By-law 71-2022 to assume Yacht Boulevard in Place St. Laurent Phase 5
• By-law 72-2022 to appoint Suday Jain as Treasurer
• Update to Asset Management Plan with 10-year bridge capital plan

Council adopted the Parks and Recreation Master Plan prepared by Mahak, Kelly and Associates. It also approved an additional $130,000 transfer from General Reserves for Tender 25-2022, bringing the total to $230,000. Several by-laws were passed, including land transfers and appointment of a Treasurer. The meeting adjourned to closed session for personal matters.

• Adopted Parks and Recreation Master Plan (carried)
• Approved additional $130,000 from General Reserves for Tender 25-2022 (carried)
• Received 2021 OSIM Report for road structures (carried)
• Accepted and amended Asset Management Plan’s 10-Year Capital Bridge Plan (carried)
• Passed By-law 70-2022 to transfer lands in Lucien Lefebvre Subdivision (carried)
• Adopted By-law 71-2022 assuming portion of Yacht Boulevard as public highway (carried)
• Appointed Suday Jain as Treasurer and authorized signing authorities via By-law 72-2022 (carried)
• Passed confirming By-law 73-2022 (carried)

Committee of Adjustment

The Committee of Adjustment is meeting to handle routine business, including approving the agenda and minutes from October 3, 2022. The main item is a public hearing for application A-22-22 by Mayer, which is listed under new business. The meeting is scheduled to last 30 minutes.

• Public hearing for application A-22-22 (Mayer)
• Approval of minutes from October 3, 2022
• Next meeting set for November 7, 2022

Council Meeting

South Glengarry Council is meeting to decide on several action requests, by-laws, and items for consideration. Key decisions include a zoning by-law amendment for Newbrabant Farms, a tender for the Peanut Line Bridge, and a request to purchase an unopened road allowance on William Street. The council will also discuss a presentation on the Glen Walter water and wastewater treatment environmental assessment and consider a resolution on Bill 3, the Strong Mayors Act.

• Newbrabant Farms Ltd. zoning by-law amendment (By-law 68-2022)
• Peanut Line Bridge CR19 tender 25-2022
• Request to purchase unopened road allowance at 19679 William Street, Williamstown
• Electronic Monitoring Policy (By-law 65-2022)
• SDG draft streetscaping and roundabout cost-sharing policy

Council approved several operational items including a dog-boarding capacity increase to 25 dogs at South Glengarry Pet Accommodations, awarded a $33,500 septic system contract for the new Williamstown Fire Station, and awarded a $385,000 Peanut Line Bridge rehabilitation contract to Glengarry Millwrights. Council also passed a resolution opposing Ontario's Bill 3 (Strong Mayors, Building Homes Act) and approved a zoning by-law amendment for Newbrabant Farms Ltd. to reduce minimum lot area. No substantive decisions were made on items pulled from the consent agenda (Sapphire Estates Phase 5 update, Lancaster Pump Station emergency repair, Recycle Coach implementation) as they were received for information only.

• Approved increase in dog-boarding capacity to 25 dogs at 20735 Concession 2 (carried)
• Awarded $33,500 septic system contract for Williamstown Fire Station to Lauzon Trucking (carried)
• Awarded $385,000 Peanut Line Bridge rehabilitation to Glengarry Millwrights (carried)
• Approved rezoning of part of Lot 26, Concession 4 from AG to AG-32 with reduced minimum lot area (carried)
• Adopted Electronic Monitoring Policy via By-law 65-2022 (carried)
• Adopted Mailbox Replacement Policy via By-law 66-2022 (carried)
• Approved resolution opposing Bill 3 (Strong Mayors, Building Homes Act) (carried)
• Declared unopened road allowance east of 19679 William Street surplus and ordered appraisal (carried)

Committee of Adjustment

The Committee of Adjustment is meeting to approve minutes and consider four minor variance applications. All four applications were approved as presented, including variances for a fence-related lot reduction, a mini storage building, an attached garage, and a detached garage. The agenda is primarily routine, with decisions made on each application.

• Approved A-16-22: reduce minimum lot area from 4000 sq meters to 1,733 sq meters at 6771 Pilon Point Road, Summerstown
• Approved A-17-22: reduce rear yard setback from 8m to 3m, side yard from 6m to 3m, increase lot coverage to 38% at 19590 Glen Road, Williamstown (Williamstown Mini Storage)
• Approved A-18-22: reduce interior side yard setback from 1.2m to 0.6m and watercourse setback from 30m to 21.5m at 6798 St. Francis Lane, Summerstown
• Approved A-19-22: construct a residential detached garage at 6830 Lalonde Blvd, Summerstown (details in full agenda)

Council Meeting

South Glengarry Council is meeting electronically to consider several action requests, including reallocating funds for a signage program and for Glen Walter water/wastewater project expenses, an update on the Williamstown Fire Station septic system, and awarding Tender 25-2022 for the Peanut Line Bridge on CR19. Council will also review the North Lancaster Landfill annual report, a request to use an unopened road allowance at 18803 County Road 18, a Federation of Canadian Municipalities grant agreement, and updates on the CLRC arena floor project and the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation. A resolution from the Town of Kingsville regarding the Strong Mayors Building Homes Act is also on the agenda.

• Tender 25-2022 for Peanut Line Bridge – CR19
• Reallocation of funds – Signage Program
• Reallocation of project expenses from Glen Walter Water and Wastewater Reserve
• Williamstown Fire Station – Septic system update
• Request for use of green road at 18803 County Road 18

Council approved reallocating $14,420 from Fire Reserves and $772,800 from General Reserve for the Glen Walter Bray Street Pumping Station upgrades and water/wastewater main extension. They also approved $6,744.24 for the hamlet signage project, authorized a Request for Quotations for the Williamstown Fire Station septic system replacement, and postponed the Peanut Line Bridge tender award. A request to use a green road as a driveway access was denied.

• Approved $6,744.24 transfer for hamlet signage project (carried)
• Approved $787,220 reallocation for Glen Walter water/wastewater upgrades (carried)
• Authorized RFQ for septic system replacement at 19686 William St. (carried)
• Postponed award of Tender 25-2022 for Peanut Line Bridge rehabilitation
• Received North Lancaster Landfill Annual Report for 2021 (carried)
• Denied request for green road driveway access at 18803 County Road 18 (carried)
• Passed By-law 62-2022 for FCM Grant Agreement (carried)
• Passed By-law 63-2022 confirming council actions (carried)

Committee of Adjustment

The Committee of Adjustment is meeting to hear four minor variance applications (A-16-22 through A-19-22) from property owners seeking relief from the Zoning By-Law. The agenda also includes approval of the previous meeting's minutes and declarations of pecuniary interest. The meeting is scheduled for 6:00-7:00 PM at Tartan Hall, Char-Lan Recreation Centre, 19740 John Street, Williamstown.

• A-16-22 - Jasmin (4274512 Canada Inc.) - Notice of Public Meeting
• A-17-22 - 2851853 Ontario Inc. (Williamstown Mini Storage) - Notice of Public Meeting
• A-18-22 - Porporo - REVISED - Notice of Public Meeting
• A-19-22 - Brunet (Wilson Architectural Design Inc.) - Notice of Public Meeting
• Approval of minutes from July 4, 2022 meeting

Council Meeting

Council will consider several action requests including awarding contracts for the 1st Line Road culvert-bridge replacement, supply of stone dust, and tree and stump removal services, plus a budget reallocation from guide rail to brushing. They will also hold final readings on zoning by-law amendments for the Benson and Knight properties, and a by-law to adopt a video surveillance policy. A closed session is scheduled for labour relations and negotiation matters.

• RFP 21-2022 award for 1st Line Road culvert-bridge
• Procurement 21-2022 for supply of stone dust
• RFQ 24-2022 for tree and stump removal services
• Zoning by-law amendment - Benson removal of holding (By-law 59-2022)
• Zoning by-law amendment - Knight (By-law 61-2022)

Council awarded a $284,350.30 contract for the 1st Line Road culvert-bridge to Fidelity Engineering & Construction Inc. and reallocated $50,000 from guide rail to roadside brushing. A $380,433.51 allocation for Bray Street pumping station upgrades was postponed. Several by-laws were passed, including zoning amendments and a video surveillance policy.

• Awarded 1st Line Road culvert-bridge contract to Fidelity Engineering & Construction Inc. for $284,350.30 plus HST (carried)
• Reallocated $50,000 from 2022 Guide Rail account to Roadside Brushing account (carried)
• Postponed $380,433.51 allocation for Glen Walter Bray Street Pumping Station upgrades (postponed)
• Approved disposal of surplus equipment from former roads garage (carried)
• Awarded stone dust supply contract to Cornwall Gravel Company Ltd. for $43,575 (carried)
• Awarded tree and stump removal services contract to Glengarry Tree Service Inc. for $38,900 plus HST (carried)
• Passed by-law to remove holding symbol for a single detached dwelling at Part of Lot 8, Concession 1 (carried)
• Passed by-law to rezone 18645 Prevost Point Road from LSR-4 to LSR-4 with minimum lot frontage of 24 meters (carried)

Public Meeting

The meeting was held to consider a zoning amendment for Newbrabant Farms, but no members of the public attended and no comments were received. No decision was made; the matter was only discussed.

• No decisions made — meeting was procedural only

Environment Committee

This agenda for the South Glengarry Environment Committee meeting on August 23, 2022, contains only procedural boilerplate and no listed agenda items, decisions, or discussions. The document is essentially empty of substantive content.

Council Meeting

This is a regular meeting of South Glengarry Council with a full agenda of action items, by-laws, and routine consent items. Key decisions include accepting the Parks and Recreation Master Plan, approving a Cornwall Electric LED street light conversion, and selling township-owned land on Victoria Street. Council will also consider several infrastructure purchases and awards, and will enter closed session for legal advice.

• Parks and Recreation Master Plan acceptance
• Cornwall Electric LED street light conversion agreements
• Sale of township-owned land at 1 Victoria Street, Lancaster
• Bundled Bridges RFP #20-2022 award
• Wheeled loader purchase request

Council approved several contracts and purchases, including a $487,000 bridge rehabilitation award to Dalcon Constructors Ltd., a $319,950 water tower and watermain design agreement with Ainley & Associates, and a $100,000 wheeled loader purchase. They also authorized a $175,000 re-allocation for grant consulting, declared a fire tanker surplus, and passed several by-laws including road dedications and a land sale. All motions were carried unanimously.

• Awarded 5 structure rehabilitations to Dalcon Constructors Ltd. for $487,000 plus HST
• Entered agreement with Ainley & Associates for water tower/watermain design at $319,950
• Approved purchase of wheeled loader from B.D. Millwrighting for $100,000 plus HST
• Approved $175,000 re-allocation for GrantMatch consulting fees
• Declared 1997 GMC Topkick water tanker surplus and authorized sale
• Approved $8,000 transfer for sidewalk maintenance
• Passed by-law to sell land on Victoria Street to Manon Brosseau for $15,593 plus HST
• Passed by-law for road widening dedications (Mayor Warden declared conflict)

Special Meeting

This is a special meeting of South Glengarry Council, held electronically. The agenda is largely procedural, with the only substantive item being a motion to enter closed session to discuss legal advice under solicitor-client privilege. No other business is scheduled.

• Closed session under Section 239(2)(f) of the Municipal Act for legal advice

The special meeting was largely procedural: council approved the agenda, entered closed session for solicitor-client privileged legal advice, and reconvened without reporting. Council then directed solicitor Kevin Cooke to carry out all actions specified in the closed-session minutes, then adjourned. No substantive public decisions were made.

• Approved agenda as circulated (carried)
• Convened to closed session for legal advice under Municipal Act s. 239(2)(f) (carried)
• Reconvened to open session without reporting (carried)
• Directed solicitor Kevin Cooke to carry out actions per closed-session minutes (carried)
• Adjourned to call of the chair (carried)

Court of Revision

The Court of Revision convened electronically and considered appeals related to the McNairn Drain. No decisions or outcomes were recorded in the minutes; the meeting was procedural in nature.

Public Meeting

The Township of South Glengarry is holding a public meeting to discuss a proposed zoning amendment for a vacant land condo development. The meeting is scheduled for July 18, 2022, from 6:30 to 7:00 p.m. and will be held electronically. No decisions are listed on the agenda; it is a public input opportunity.

• Proposed zoning amendment for vacant land condo
• Public meeting held electronically

Council held a public meeting to consider a proposed zoning by-law amendment for a vacant land condominium on County Road 2 in Lancaster. The proposal would create 9 single-detached dwelling units with a common element including roadways and recreation space. No decision was made; the item was presented for information and discussion. A resident requested the water quality report and peer review, which staff confirmed would be provided once completed.

• Meeting called to order and agenda approved
• Councillor Luck declared conflict on zoning amendment (employed by EVB Engineering)
• Heard presentation from EVB Engineering on vacant land condo proposal
• Noted resident request for water quality report and peer review; staff confirmed reports will be provided when complete
• Meeting adjourned

Council Meeting

Council approved a zoning by-law amendment to rezone a Lancaster property from Residential Two - Low Density (R-2) to Institutional, Exception Two (IN-2) to permit a maximum building height of 14 meters for a proposed long-term care facility. Council also entered into agreements for a records management system and a mass notification system, approved a temporary road closure for a footrace, and recommended an Official Plan Amendment for a new building lot. A motion to re-allocate funds for grant services was postponed.

• Approved By-law 50-2022 rezoning Part of Block D, Registered Plan 26, Lancaster from R-2 to IN-2 for a long-term care facility (carried)
• Approved records management agreement with StoneShare Inc. (carried)
• Approved 2-year agreement with Voyent Alert! for mass notification system (carried)
• Approved temporary 5.5 km closure of William St. and Heron Rd. for Great Raisin River Footrace on Aug 7, 2022 (carried)
• Recommended approval of Official Plan Amendment for 18645 Prevost Point Road to create a new building lot (carried)
• Approved By-law 49-2022 appointing members to SDG Compliance Audit Committee (carried)
• Postponed GrantMatch fund re-allocation of $174,223.50
• Approved By-law 51-2022 confirming all council actions (carried)

Council Meeting

South Glengarry Council is meeting electronically to consider several action requests, including a donation to the St. Lawrence Valley Agricultural Society, a fee waiver for the Glengarry Mental Health Initiative, the purchase of a fire services pickup truck, contractor services for the Williamstown Fire Station renovation, and advertisement agreements for the Char-Lan Recreation Centre. Council will also vote on a zoning by-law amendment for Warden and the appointment of a lottery licence issuer, and will enter closed session to discuss land acquisition and negotiation matters.

• Donation request from St. Lawrence Valley Agricultural Society
• Fee waiver request from Glengarry Mental Health Initiative
• Procurement 13-2022: Fire Services 4x4 pickup truck purchase
• Contractor services for Williamstown Fire Station renovation
• Warden Zoning By-law Amendment (By-law 47-2022)

Council awarded a $715,000 contract to CMG General Contractors for the Williamstown Fire Station renovation, and a $61,950 contract to Miller Hughes Ford for a fire services pickup truck. It also approved an $11,000 donation to the St. Lawrence Valley Agricultural Society, adopted the 2022 Asset Management Plan, and passed a zoning by-law amendment for 6275 Boundary Road. All votes were carried unanimously.

• Awarded $715,000 + HST Williamstown Fire Station renovation to CMG General Contractors
• Awarded $61,950 + HST fire services pickup truck to Miller Hughes Ford
• Approved $11,000 donation to St. Lawrence Valley Agricultural Society
• Adopted 2022 Asset Management Plan (Ontario Regulation 588/17)
• Passed By-law 47-2022 rezoning 6275 Boundary Road to Light Industrial
• Approved temporary closure of Spruce Street for community fundraiser
• Authorized donation of soccer field rental fees to Glengarry Mental Health Initiative
• Entered advertisement agreements with Junior B Rebels, Char-Lan Minor Hockey, Char-Lan Skating Club

Public Meeting

The Township of South Glengarry is holding a public meeting to discuss a proposed zoning amendment for a long-term care facility. The agenda includes routine items such as call to order, approval of the agenda, and declarations of pecuniary interest, followed by the zoning amendment as new business. No other substantive items are listed.

• Proposed zoning amendment for a long-term care facility

The council held a public meeting to discuss a proposed zoning amendment to rezone a property from Residential Two-Low Density (R-2) to Institutional, Exception Two (IN-2) to allow a maximum building height of 14 meters for a long-term care facility. No decision was made; a staff report with a recommendation will be presented at the July 18 or August 2 council meeting. Public comments are due by July 8, 2022, at 4 p.m.

• Opened meeting at 6:31 p.m. (carried)
• Approved agenda (carried)
• Received presentation from Arch Riverdale Living representatives on long-term care facility planning and design
• Adjourned at 6:45 p.m. (carried)

Council Meeting

South Glengarry Council is meeting to decide on the 2022 budget and final tax rates, authorize a collective agreement, and consider several action requests including a land donation to Habitat for Humanity, transfer of forested lands to the RRCA, and procurement of two fire pumper apparatus. The agenda also includes a presentation on the Asset Management Plan, a review of the Vaccination Verification Policy, and a closed session for potential litigation and negotiations.

• 2022 Budget and Tax Rates (By-law 43-2022)
• Authorization of Collective Agreement (By-law 44-2022)
• Procurement 18-2022: Supply of Two Pumper Apparatus
• Land Donation to Habitat for Humanity Cornwall and the Counties
• Transfer of Forested Lands to the RRCA

Council awarded RFP 18-2022 to City View Specialty Vehicles for two fire pumper vehicles at $474,150 each, plus $33,000 for additional equipment and change orders. They also rescinded the vaccination verification policy, approved the 2022 budget and tax rates, and authorized land transfers to Habitat for Humanity and the Raisin Region Conservation Authority.

• Awarded RFP 18-2022 for two fire pumpers to City View Specialty Vehicles ($474,150 each, plus $33,000)
• Rescinded Vaccination Verification Policy (Policy 06-2021) effective June 30, 2022
• Adopted 2022 Budget and Tax Rates (By-law 43-2022)
• Authorized land transfer to Habitat for Humanity Cornwall and the Counties
• Declared two forested properties surplus and transferred to Raisin Region Conservation Authority
• Approved $500 donation to Martintown Canada Day celebration
• Directed administration to prepare agreements for Char-Lan Recreation Centre advertisements
• Appointed Court of Revision for McNairn Drain Engineer's Report

Committee of Adjustment

The Committee of Adjustment is meeting to consider one new minor variance application (A-13-22 Lafave) and to approve the minutes of the June 6 meeting, which included three approved variances. The agenda is mostly routine, with the only new business being the Lafave application.

• New application A-13-22 Lafave (details not in agenda)
• Approval of June 6, 2022 minutes
• Previous approvals: garage height variance at 25 Front St, parking reduction at 188 Military Rd S, front yard setback at 4360 Squire Rd

Public Meeting

The Township of South Glengarry is holding a public meeting to consider two planning applications: an Official Plan Amendment and Zoning Amendment for Bill Knight, and a Zoning Amendment for Warden. The meeting is scheduled for June 20, 2022, from 6:00 to 7:00 p.m. at Tartan Hall, Char-Lan Recreation Centre, 19740 John Street, Williamstown. No decisions are listed; the items are under New Business for discussion.

• Official Plan Amendment and Zoning Amendment - Bill Knight
• Zoning Amendment - Warden

The Township of South Glengarry held a public meeting on June 20, 2022, to discuss two proposed zoning amendments. No members of the public spoke in favor or opposition of either application. The meeting was procedural only; no decisions were made.

• No decisions made; meeting was for public input only

Council Meeting

South Glengarry Council is meeting to consider a range of staff reports and by-laws, including a new building by-law, a temporary use zoning amendment for a patio, and a mutual assistance agreement with SDG and Cornwall. The agenda also includes a closed session for labour relations and negotiation instructions. Several items are routine or for information only.

• Building By-law 26-2022
• Temporary Use Zoning By-law Amendment for Sheeps Head Bistro Patio (37-2022)
• Mutual Assistance Agreement By-law with SDG and Cornwall (36-2022)
• Glen Walter Water Wastewater Plant Expansion – Environmental Assessment Award (RFP 10-2022)
• Closed session for collective bargaining and negotiation instructions

Council approved multiple by-laws and contracts, including awarding RFP 10-2022 for the Glen Walter Treatment Plant Environmental Assessment to EVB Engineering for $88,639 plus HST. They also passed a temporary zoning by-law for an outdoor patio at Sheep's Head Restaurant, extended draft plan approval for Cairnview Estates, and entered into a water/wastewater service delivery review with Aureus. All motions carried unanimously.

• Awarded RFP 10-2022 for Glen Walter Treatment Plant Environmental Assessment to EVB Engineering for $88,639 plus HST (carried)
• Passed By-law 37-2022 for temporary zoning amendment allowing outdoor patio at Sheep's Head Restaurant, expiring June 6, 2025 (carried)
• Recommended extension of draft plan approval for Cairnview Estates Subdivision to June 25, 2024 (carried)
• Entered into agreement with Aureus for Water and Wastewater Service Delivery Review (carried)
• Passed By-law 26-2022 regulating construction, demolition, and change of use permits (carried)
• Passed By-law 35-2022 delegating authority for Temporary Nuisance Exemption Permits to Manager of Municipal Law Enforcement (carried)
• Approved $400 refund of minor variance application fee to Joanne and Mark Williams due to typographical error (carried)
• Authorized procurement of column repairs at Char-Lan Recreation Centre (carried)

Committee of Adjustment

The South Glengarry Committee of Adjustment is meeting electronically to approve its agenda and prior minutes, declare any pecuniary interests, and consider three new variance applications (A-10-22 Williams, A-11-22 Douglas/Hagen, A-12-22 Lamarche/Massia). The meeting is scheduled for one hour and the next meeting is set for June 20, 2022.

• A-10-22 - Williams - Notice of Public Meeting
• A-11-22 - Douglas Hagen (Wilson Architectural Design Inc.) - Notice of Public Meeting
• A-12-22 - Lamarche (Massia) - Notice of Public Meeting
• Approval of minutes from May 16, 2022

The Committee of Adjustment approved all three minor variance applications on the agenda. A garage height increase at 25 Front Street, a parking reduction for a yoga/art studio at 188 Military Road South, and a front yard setback reduction at 4360 Squire Road were all approved as minor and desirable. No applications were denied or tabled.

• Approved garage height increase from 4.5m to 4.9m at 25 Front Street (A-10-22)
• Approved parking reduction from 24 to 3 spaces at 188 Military Road South (A-11-22)
• Approved front yard setback reduction from 15m to 8m at 4360 Squire Road (A-12-22)

Special Meeting

Council received Staff Report 83-2022 and gave first and second reading to By-law 41-2022, which amends the McNairn Drain, provisionally adopting it. The decision followed a presentation by McIntosh Perry and public questions about drain ownership, maintenance, and costs. No final adoption or other substantive decisions were made.

• Received Staff Report 83-2022 and gave By-law 41-2022 first and second reading, provisionally adopted (carried)
• Opened special meeting at 6:00 pm (carried)
• Approved agenda as circulated (carried)
• Adjourned at 6:52 pm (carried)

Council Meeting

South Glengarry Council is meeting to handle routine approvals, staff reports, and several policy and contract items. Key items include first and second reading of a procedural by-law, filing of the McNairn Drain engineer's report, an agreement with HGC Management for garbage and recycling collection, a review of the vaccination verification policy, a regional incentive program agreement for La Ferme Butte a la Bine Farm, and third reading of the Tree Canopy and Natural Vegetation Policy. Council will also enter closed session to discuss a human resources matter and an Official Plan appeal.

• Procedural By-law 33-2022 – first and second reading
• McNairn Drain – filing of engineer's report
• Agreement with HGC Management for garbage and recycling collection
• Regional Incentive Program Agreement with La Ferme Butte a la Bine Farm
• Tree Canopy and Natural Vegetation Policy – third reading

Council passed By-law 18-2019, establishing a Tree Canopy and Natural Vegetation Policy, on third and final reading with a recorded vote of 3-2. Council also authorized agreements with HGC Management and La Ferme Butte a La Bine Farm, and directed the Clerk to proceed with the McNairn Drain Engineer's Report under the Drainage Act. The Vaccination Verification Policy was kept in place for another month.

• Passed Tree Canopy and Natural Vegetation Policy By-law 18-2019 (3-2)
• Authorized agreement with HGC Management
• Authorized Regional Incentives Program agreement with La Ferme Butte a La Bine Farm
• Directed Clerk to provide notice on McNairn Drain Engineer's Report
• Kept Vaccination Verification Policy in place for one more month
• Approved Williamstown Fair request
• Adopted May 2, 2022 minutes and public meeting minutes

Committee of Adjustment

The Committee of Adjustment approved all three minor variance applications on the agenda. They allowed a new dwelling at 6240 Evergreen Lane with reduced setbacks, a parking reduction for a self-storage expansion at 18540 Dundas Street, and a reduced dock setback on County Road 2. All approvals were unanimous and based on the variances being minor and desirable.

• Approved minor variance A-08-22-Bruni to reduce front yard setback to 0.8m and rear yard setback to 0.2m for new dwelling at 6240 Evergreen Lane
• Approved minor variance A-09-22 to reduce required parking from 24 to 2 spaces and accessible parking from 2 to 1 for self-storage expansion at 18540 Dundas Street
• Approved minor variance A-27-21-Legault to reduce dock setback from 4m to 1.15m on County Road 2

Public Meeting

The Township of South Glengarrey is holding a public meeting to discuss two zoning matters. Council will consider a temporary use zoning by-law for Sheep's Head Bistro and a housekeeping amendment to the zoning by-law. The meeting is scheduled for May 16, 2022, at Tartan Hall, Char-Lan Recreation Centre, 19740 John Street, Williamstown.

• Temporary Use Zoning Amendment - Sheep's Head Bistro
• Zoning By-law Housekeeping Amendment
• Public meeting at Tartan Hall, Char-Lan Recreation Centre, 19740 John Street, Williamstown

The meeting was procedural, with no votes on substantive matters. Staff discussed a temporary use zoning amendment for Sheep's Head Bistro and a zoning by-law housekeeping amendment, but no approvals or denials were recorded. No public comments were made.

• Meeting called to order (carried)
• Agenda adopted as circulated (carried)
• Meeting adjourned (carried)

Council Meeting

Council awarded RFP 17-2022 for service delivery and processes review to KPMG LLP for $109,943 plus HST, and authorized the Mayor and Clerk to sign documents. They also passed a by-law delegating authority for restricted acts after Nomination Day, authorized procurement of a tandem truck, and proclaimed Emergency Preparedness Week. No other substantive decisions were made; the meeting included presentations and a closed session.

• Awarded RFP 17-2022 to KPMG LLP for $109,943 plus HST (carried)
• Passed By-law 31-2022 delegating authority for restricted acts after Nomination Day (carried)
• Authorized procurement of one tandem truck with box and plow harness (carried)
• Proclaimed May 1-7, 2022 as Emergency Preparedness Week (carried)
• Adopted minutes of April 18, 2022 (carried)
• Approved agenda as circulated (carried)
• Confirmed all actions via By-law 32-2022 (carried)

Public Meeting

The Township of South Glengarry is holding a public meeting to discuss proposed building permit fees. The agenda includes a public meeting notice on this topic, but no specific fee amounts or recommendations are listed in the agenda text.

• Public meeting notice regarding proposed building permit fees

The meeting was procedural, with no substantive decisions made. Council received an overview of the proposed Building By-law and revised fee schedule, but no members of the public attended and no questions were asked. The agenda was adopted and the meeting adjourned without any votes on the proposal.

• Adopted agenda as circulated
• Received overview of proposed Building By-law and revised fee schedule (no vote)

Council Meeting

Council voted to keep the Vaccination Verification Policy in place until further review, granted a temporary exemption for a wedding at 18103 County Road 19, passed the Animal Control By-law 23-2022, and approved a part lot control exemption for Place St. Laurent Phase 5. They also authorized a request for proposals for two fire pumper vehicles and gave second reading to the Tree Canopy and Natural Vegetation Policy.

• Vaccination Verification Policy retained (carried)
• Temporary exemption permit granted to Keith Grant for wedding (4-1, McDonell opposed)
• Animal Control By-law 23-2022 passed (carried)
• Part lot control exemption for Place St. Laurent Phase 5 approved (carried, Luck conflicted)
• RFP for two fire pumper vehicles authorized (carried)
• Tree Canopy and Natural Vegetation Policy given second reading (carried)

Council Meeting

South Glengarry Council is meeting electronically to consider several staff reports and by-laws. Key items include a proposed animal control by-law, a zoning amendment for a proposed campground on the Truelove property, and a by-law to allow electronic meeting participation. Council will also hear an OPP update, review 2021 council remuneration, and award tenders for granular material and the Second Line Road bridge rehabilitation. The meeting includes a closed session for labour relations.

• Proposed Animal Control By-Law
• Truelove Zoning Amendment for proposed campground (By-law 24-2022)
• Electronic Meeting Participation by-law amendment
• Procurement 08-2022 Granular Tender
• Second Line Road Bridge Rehabilitation tender award (Tender 06-2022)

Committee of Adjustment

The South Glengarry Committee of Adjustment is meeting electronically to consider two new applications (A-06-22 Byham/Byham-LeBlanc and A-07-22 Cattanach/Fraser). The agenda also includes routine approval of the agenda and minutes from the March 7, 2022 meeting. No details on the applications are provided in the agenda.

• A-06-22 - Byham/Byham-LeBlanc
• A-07-22 - Cattanach/Fraser
• Approval of minutes from March 7, 2022

Council Meeting

Council approved several contracts and by-laws, including awarding a $200,107.60 surface treatment contract to Smiths Construction and a $14,500 bocce ball court design to Playground Planners. They also passed by-laws for an alternate county council member, alternative voting methods, a tiered response medical agreement, and a site plan control agreement. A $2,447.50 donation was approved for the Raisin River Canoe Race. Council also entered closed session to discuss litigation and legal advice.

• Awarded Procurement 09-2022 for surface treatment to Smiths Construction ($200,107.60 plus HST)
• Awarded RFP 03-2022 for Kenneth Barton Park Bocce Ball Courts to Playground Planners ($14,500 plus HST)
• Appointed Councillor Martin Lang as alternate to SDG County Council (By-law 18-2022)
• Authorized alternative voting methods for 2022 elections (By-law 19-2022)
• Entered Tiered Response Medical Agreement with Cornwall SD&G Paramedic Service (By-law 20-2022)
• Approved Site Plan Control Agreement for 6316 Willow Drive (By-law 21-2022)
• Approved $2,447.50 donation to Raisin Region Conservation Authority for canoe race services
• Received 2021 water and wastewater annual reports

Public Meeting

This is a public meeting of the Township of South Glengarry Council, held electronically. The only substantive item is a proposed amendment to the Zoning By-law related to the Truelove property. No details of the amendment are provided in the agenda.

• Proposed amendment to Zoning By-law - Truelove

Council Meeting

Council will consider several by-laws and agreements, including the 2022 interim taxation and borrowing by-laws, a site plan agreement for Williamstown Mini Storage, and zoning amendments for properties on South Beech Street. A presentation on physician recruitment is scheduled, and the meeting will close with a session for legal advice.

• 2022 Interim Taxation By-law and 2022 Borrowing By-law
• Netsolid Point of Presence Agreement for Redwood Estates
• Site Plan Control Agreement for Williamstown Mini Storage
• TFG Developments draft plan of subdivision and zoning amendment for South Beech Street
• Tender 07-2022 for general contractor at Char-Lan Recreation Centre ice pad

Committee of Adjustment

The South Glengarry Committee of Adjustment is meeting electronically to handle routine business: approving the agenda and prior minutes, then hearing one new application (A-03-22, Allaire) for a minor variance. The next meeting is scheduled for March 7, 2022.

• A-03-22 - Allaire (Allaire - Wilson) - Notice of Public Meeting
• Approval of February 7, 2022 minutes
• Next meeting: March 7, 2022

Council Meeting

Council will consider several staff reports, including the final approval of the Glen Walter Water and Wastewater Servicing Master Plan, appointments to committees and the treasurer position, and a transfer payment agreement for the Municipal Modernization Program. The meeting also includes routine approvals of minutes, committee reports, and several resolutions, followed by a closed session for land, labour, and legal matters.

• Final approval of Glen Walter Water and Wastewater Servicing Master Plan
• Appointment of Councillor Rebecca Luck to the Committee of Adjustment
• Appointment of Michael Hudson as Interim Treasurer and Signing Authority
• Dedication of 1-foot reserve at Place St. Laurent on St. Laurent Blvd
• Municipal Modernization Program Intake 3 Transfer Payment Agreement

Council accepted the Glen Walter Water and Wastewater Servicing Master Plan and directed staff to complete a Schedule 'C' Environmental Assessment for expanding the water treatment and pollution control plants. Several by-laws were passed, including appointing an interim treasurer and signing authorities, and removing a 1-foot reserve at Place St. Laurent. Council also supported resolutions on abandoned cemeteries and joint and several liability, and directed staff to bring back resolutions on the Year of the Garden, National Childcare Program, and GFL Environmental.

• Approved Glen Walter Water and Wastewater Servicing Master Plan and directed Schedule 'C' EA (carried)
• Appointed Michael Hudson as Interim Treasurer and signing authority (carried)
• Removed 1-foot reserve at Place St. Laurent, Block 34, Plan 14M-9 (carried)
• Appointed Councillor Luck to Committee of Adjustment (carried)
• Approved SDG history plaque locations in Green Valley, Glen Walter, and Peanut Line (carried)
• Entered Transfer Payment Agreement for Municipal Modernization Program Intake 3 (carried)
• Supported Prince Edward County's call on abandoned cemeteries (carried)
• Supported AMO recommendations on joint and several liability (carried)

Committee of Adjustment

The Committee of Adjustment is meeting electronically to handle routine business: approving the agenda and minutes from January 17, 2022, and receiving a notice of public meeting for application A-02-22 by Elie. No decisions are listed; the main item is the public meeting notice for this application.

• Notice of Public Meeting for A-02-22 (Elie)
• Approval of January 17, 2022 minutes
• Next meeting scheduled for February 22, 2022

Public Meeting

This is a public meeting of the Township of South Glengarry Council. The agenda includes two proposed zoning by-law amendments: one to rezone a property from Agriculture to Agricultural Exception 31 for Scott Fourney, and another for a proposed plan of subdivision with a zoning amendment. No decisions are listed; the items are presented for discussion and public input.

• Proposed zoning by-law amendment for Scott Fourney: rezone from Agriculture to Agricultural Exception 31
• Proposed plan of subdivision and zoning by-law amendment (details not provided in agenda)

The council held a public meeting to discuss two proposed zoning by-law amendments. No decisions were made; the meeting was for public input only. The first proposal would rezone a Lancaster property from Agricultural to Agricultural Exception Thirty-One, reducing the minimum lot area from 20 to 18.7 hectares and prohibiting residential construction. The second proposal involves a plan of subdivision and zoning amendment for a property on South Beech Street, Lancaster, to create 7 residential lots, including semi-detached and 4-plex units, with various zoning changes from Floodplain-holding to residential designations.

• Opened public meeting (carried)
• Approved agenda (carried)
• Adjourned at 6:28 p.m. (carried)

Heritage Advisory Committee

The South Glengarry Heritage Advisory Committee is meeting electronically to approve the agenda and minutes from January 14, 2022, and to discuss the SDG Heritage Plaque Project. No decisions are listed on the agenda; the main item is a discussion.

• Discussion of SDG Heritage Plaque Project
• Approval of minutes from January 14, 2022 meeting

Agricultural Resource Committee

The Agricultural Resource Committee is meeting electronically to review previous minutes and discuss two new business items: waste management bag limits for agricultural properties and updates on agricultural and rural designation changes in the SDG Official Plan. No decisions are listed on the agenda; items are for discussion.

• Waste Management - Agricultural Property Bag Limits (presented by Sarah McDonald)
• SDG Official Plan - Agricultural and Rural Designation Changes Update (presented by Joanne Haley)
• Approval of previous meeting minutes from June 22, 2020

Accessibility Committee

The Accessibility Committee is meeting electronically to review the 2021 Annual Status Update for its Multi-Year Accessibility Plan. The agenda includes only this new business item, along with routine procedural items. No decisions are listed on the agenda.

• Review of 2021 Accessibility Annual Status Update

Environment Committee

This agenda for the South Glengarry Environment Committee meeting on January 18, 2022, contains only procedural boilerplate and no listed agenda items, decisions, or discussions. The document appears to be a placeholder with no substantive content for residents to review.

Council Meeting

South Glengarry Council meets electronically to handle routine approvals, a councillor vacancy appointment, and several zoning by-law amendments. They will also consider a motion to reconsider and receive various information reports. The meeting includes a closed session for personal, land, labour, litigation, and OLT matters.

• Councillor Vacancy Appointment
• Zoning By-law Amendment - Peters and Dy
• Zoning By-law Amendment - Laframboise
• Zoning By-law Amendment – Laframboise & Mines
• Notice of Motion to Reconsider (L. Warden)

Council appointed Rebecca Luck to fill the vacant councillor position. Three zoning by-law amendments were approved, allowing a secondary dwelling unit and two commercial rezonings. A motion to reconsider a parkland decision was defeated.

• Appointed Rebecca Luck to vacant councillor seat (4-0)
• Approved zoning amendment for secondary dwelling at 18594 County Road 2
• Approved zoning amendment for commercial use on County Road 34 (Laframboise)
• Approved zoning amendment for commercial use on County Road 34 (Laframboise & Mines)
• Defeated motion to direct administration to accept cash-in-lieu of parkland for Summerstown Estates Phase II
• Approved 2022 water/wastewater capacity allocation report
• Approved confirming by-law 05-2022

Committee of Adjustment

The South Glengarry Committee of Adjustment is meeting electronically to handle routine procedural items and one new business item: minor variance application A-01-2022 by Hagen. No details on the application are provided in the agenda. The meeting is scheduled for 6:30–7:00 pm.

• Minor variance application A-01-2022 (Hagen)
• Approval of agenda and minutes
• Declaration of pecuniary interest
• Next meeting scheduled for February 7, 2022

Heritage Advisory Committee

The Heritage Advisory Committee is meeting electronically to handle routine business: approving the agenda and minutes, nominating a committee chair, and discussing SDG Historic Tour Plaques with Todd Lihou. No decisions are detailed in the agenda.

• Nomination of Committee Chair
• SDG Historic Tour Plaques - Todd Lihou

The Heritage Advisory Committee appointed Stephanie Jaworski as Chair and discussed the SDG Historic Tour Plaque Project, but deferred decisions on plaque locations to a follow-up meeting on January 21, 2022.

• Appointed Stephanie Jaworski as Committee Chair (moved by Allan Macdonell, seconded by Ian MacDonald)
• Deferred plaque location recommendations to a second meeting on January 21, 2022

Special Meeting

This special meeting of South Glengarry Council is primarily focused on filling a councillor vacancy. Council will review eight expressions of interest from candidates and then move into closed session to discuss the applicants, as well as a verbal staffing update. The meeting also includes routine approval of the agenda, a confirming by-law, and adjournment.

• Councillor vacancy: review of 8 candidates (Heather Malyon, Sean Helmkay, Hanz Schulz, Rebecca Luck, Roger Matar, Trevor Bougie, Frank Hendrikson, Jacqueline Milner)
• Closed session under Municipal Act for personal matters (councillor candidates) and labour relations (staffing update)
• Confirming By-law 01-2022

The special meeting was held to interview candidates for the vacant councillor position. Council heard from candidates and then went into closed session to discuss the candidates and a staffing update. No appointment was made during the open session; the meeting adjourned without reporting on the closed session.

• Opened meeting at 7:02 pm (carried)
• Approved agenda as circulated (carried)
• Appointed Tim Mills as Acting Clerk for closed session portion (carried)
• Convened to closed session at 8:15 pm to discuss councillor candidates and staffing update (carried)
• Rose from closed session at 9:54 pm without reporting (carried)
• Passed Confirming By-law 01-2022 (carried)
• Adjourned at 9:55 pm (carried)