The Nation, ON

Regular Council Meeting

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Public Zoning Meeting

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Regular Council Meeting

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Public Library Board

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Regular Council Meeting

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Regular Council Meeting

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Committee of Adjustment Meeting

This is a meeting of the Committee of Adjustment for The Nation, ON. The agenda contains only procedural boilerplate and no specific items for decision or discussion.

• No rezonings, variances, or other applications are listed

Special Council Meeting

This special council meeting focuses on financing two water infrastructure projects: replacing filtration trains at the Limoges Water Treatment Plant and upgrading the Caron Booster Station. Council will consider borrowing by-laws and applications to Infrastructure Ontario for both projects. A separate item requests a noise by-law exemption for a Guinness World Record event in St-Albert.

• Short and long-term financing for Limoges WTP Filtration Train Replacement Project
• Short-term financing for Caron Booster Station Upgrade
• By-law 119-2026 to authorize application to Infrastructure Ontario for filtration train replacement
• By-law 120-2026 to authorize works for Caron Booster Station Upgrade
• Request for noise by-law exemption for a Guinness Record event in St-Albert

Public Library Board

The Nation Municipal Public Library Board will discuss a resolution to establish an informal partnership with the Casselman Public Library. This collaboration would focus on sharing best practices and coordinating programs, with a potential joint strategic planning process in 2027 or 2028.

• Proposed resolution for operational collaboration with Casselman Public Library
• Discussion of outdoor community libraries
• Update on the St-Isidore branch building

Public Zoning Meeting

The Nation Municipality's Public Zoning Meeting will discuss two proposed zoning by-law amendments. One amendment affects Part of Lot 29, Concession 1 for the Willow Springs Subdivision Phase 2. The other amendment is for 68 Andrew Street. The meeting includes presentations and public questions.

• Consideration of By-law 107-2026 to amend zoning for Willow Springs Subdivision Phase 2 (Part of Lot 29, Concession 1)
• Consideration of By-law 108-2026 to amend zoning for 68 Andrew Street
• Public hearing and questions on the proposed amendments

Regular Council Meeting

Council will vote on approving $4,516,206.28 in accounts payable from June 9-22. They will discuss zoning amendments for Willow Springs subdivision and 68 Andrew Street, road widenings on Racette Sideroad and Chretien Road, and a feasibility study for relocating the St-Isidore Library to a bowling alley space. Strategic discussions on recreation fees and the Nation Complex and St-Isidore Recreation Centre are also on the agenda.

• $4,516,206.28 in accounts payable
• Zoning amendment for Willow Springs subdivision (part of Lot 29, Concession 1)
• Zoning amendment for 68 Andrew Street
• Road widening on Racette Sideroad and Chretien Road
• St-Isidore Library relocation feasibility study (bowling alley conversion)

Regular Council Meeting

Council will vote on several by-laws including setting 2026 tax rates, acquiring land for a pumping station in Limoges, updating fence and parking regulations, and establishing a joint compliance audit committee for elections. A roadway capital prioritization policy and the 2025 audited financial statements are also on the agenda.

• By-law 98-2026 to set 2026 municipal tax rates
• By-law 99-2026 to acquire property for Pumping Station 12 in Limoges
• By-law 93-2026 updating fence by-law (height, lawful fences)
• By-law 94-2026 amending parking by-law (winter parking pilot project)
• Accounts payable voucher for $1,634,708.33

Special Council Meeting

This is a special council meeting with a mostly procedural agenda. The only substantive item is a closed session for a verbal update on labour relations and employee negotiations, which will not be open to the public.

• Closed session verbal update on labour relations

Heritage and Culture Steering Committee

The Heritage and Culture Steering Committee will discuss the unveiling of a historical plaque at the former Proulx Cheese Factory, review budget and expenses, and plan a June 13th event in L'Orignal. The meeting also includes adoption of minutes, disclosures, and correspondence.

• Unveiling event of historical plaque at former Proulx Cheese Factory
• Review of budget and expenses
• Planning for June 13th event in L'Orignal

Committee of Adjustment Meeting

The Committee of Adjustment will consider Minor Variance Application #A-10-2026 for property at 3565 Concession 20. The meeting also includes adoption of minutes and other procedural items.

• Minor Variance Application #A-10-2026 for 3565 Concession 20

The Committee of Adjustment approved Minor Variance Application A-10-2026 for 3565 Concession 20, reducing the minimum separation distance for a new 60,000-layer hen chicken barn from 60 to 20 metres and for a dry manure shed from 60 to 48 metres from the Renaud Road allowance. The variance was granted as stipulated by provision 5.16.3 of Zoning Bylaw #2-2006. The meeting was brief, lasting six minutes, and no other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved Minor Variance A-10-2026 for chicken barn (60m to 20m separation) (carried)
• Approved Minor Variance A-10-2026 for dry manure shed (60m to 48m separation) (carried)
• Adopted meeting agenda (RES-MV-14-2026) (carried)

Regular Council Meeting

Council will decide on selling the Caledonia Community Centre to the Société Historique et Culturelle de St-Bernardin. They will also hear the auditor's presentation on 2025 financial statements and approve $1,065,295.08 in accounts payable. Other items include updates to the fence by-law and street names for Innovation Park Phase 2 subdivision.

• Sale of Caledonia Community Centre to historical society (By-law 96-2026)
• Approval of $1,065,295.08 in accounts payable (May 12-25, 2026)
• Update to fence by-law, repealing three previous by-laws
• New street names: Graham-Bell, Edison, Watt for Innovation Park Phase 2
• Zoning amendments for 27 Bourque Street and 2129 Route 900 West

Council adopted By-law 96-2026 authorizing the sale of the Caledonia Community Centre to the Société historique et culturelle de St-Bernardin. Zoning amendments were approved for two properties, a noise bylaw exemption was granted, and procurement policy updates were enacted. The auditor's presentation on the 2025 financial statements was received for final adoption at a future meeting.

• Approved sale of Caledonia Community Centre (By-law 96-2026, carried)
• Approved zoning amendment at 27 Bourque St (By-law 91-2026, carried)
• Approved zoning amendment at 2129 Route 900 West (By-law 92-2026, carried)
• Approved noise bylaw exemption for Isabelle Lanthier (Jun 6-7, carried)
• Approved Procurement Policy updates (carried)
• Approved street names for Innovation Park Phase 2 (carried)
• Approved accounts payable $1,065,295.08 (carried)
• Received auditor's letter and draft 2025 financial statements (carried)

Public Zoning Meeting

The Nation Municipality holds a public zoning meeting to consider two zoning amendment applications. The first is for 27 Bourque Street and the second for 2129 Route 900 West. Presentations will be followed by public questions and comments before possible adoption of by-laws.

• Zoning amendment ZBL-4-2026 at 27 Bourque Street
• Zoning amendment ZBL-5-2026 at 2129 Route 900 West
• By-law 91-2026 for 27 Bourque Street
• By-law 92-2026 for 2129 Route 900 West

Committee of Adjustment Meeting

The Committee of Adjustment will consider application A-7-2026 for property at 570 Paul Latour, along with adopting previous meeting minutes and routine procedural items.

• Application A-7-2026 for 570 Paul Latour

Regular Council Meeting

Council will decide on proposed changes to fees and charges, authorize temporary borrowing for water projects, review the first year of the 2025-2031 strategic plan, and discuss community hall fees. Also up for a vote are amendments to the waste management by-law and fee schedules, and a noise by-law exemption for two dates.

• Approve accounts payable $485,768.41
• Proposed changes to Fees and Charges By-Law (By-law 89-2026)
• Authorize temporary borrowing for water projects (By-law 85-2026, OILC financing)
• Amend waste management by-law (By-law 80-2026) and fee schedules
• Noise by-law exemption for Mario Lamoureux on June 13 and August 8, 2026

Council adopted by-laws amending waste management fees (80-2026) and establishing a new fees and charges schedule (89-2026), authorized temporary borrowing for water projects, and approved targeted increases to community hall rental fees. It also approved a noise by-law exemption, adjusted funding sources for donations, authorized in-kind support for the Limoges Recreation Committee, and requested federal distribution of information on the Alto high-speed rail project.

• Approved accounts payable of $485,768.41 (consent)
• Approved temporary borrowing for water projects with Infrastructure Ontario
• Approved targeted increases to Community Hall rental fees effective Jan 1, 2027
• Adopted By-law 80-2026 amending waste management fee schedule
• Adopted By-law 89-2026 establishing fees and charges and repealing 98-2025
• Adopted By-law 85-2026 authorizing OILC financing for capital projects
• Approved noise by-law exemption for Mario Lamoureux event on June 13 and Aug 8, 2026
• Authorized in-kind municipal services worth $2,800–$3,800 for Limoges Recreation Committee

Regular Council Meeting

Council will consider a by-law to establish developer contributions for Sewage Pumping Station #11 and associated infrastructure. The agenda also includes amending landfill tipping fees, appointing an integrity commissioner, approving accounts payable of $1.77 million, and dedicating two road sections on St-Isidore Road.

• By-law 3-2026: Establish developer contribution for SPS #11
• By-law 80-2026: Amend landfill tipping fee schedule
• Accounts payable voucher totaling $1,771,340.20
• By-law 81-2026: Tax exemption agreement with Riceville Agricultural Fair
• By-law 82-2026 and 83-2026: Dedicate roads on St-Isidore Road

Council approved eight by-laws including developer contributions for SPS #11, appointment of an integrity commissioner, watermain construction on Caron-Edwards St, and filtration train replacement at Limoges WTP. A by-law to amend landfill tipping fees was deferred to a subsequent meeting. Consent items were approved, including $1.77M in accounts payable, and a report on liquor license changes was received with delegation of event approvals to staff.

• Approved eight by-laws including developer contributions, integrity commissioner, watermain construction, and filtration train replacement
• Deferred By-law 80-2026 amending landfill tipping fees
• Approved consent items including accounts payable $1,771,340.20
• Received building permit statistics for Feb & March 2026
• Approved updated bar service policy waiving fee for community groups
• Delegated liquor license event approvals to CAO and recreation director
• Designated Limoges Community Day as a community event for BYOB permit
• Approved minutes of March 23 and April 13 meetings with amendment

Public Library Board

The Public Library Board will discuss the development of a new strategic plan based on Discussion Paper #1. The board will also consider a proposal for cataloguing support. A closed session is scheduled.

• Discuss strategic plan development (REP-LB-06-2026)
• Consider proposal for cataloguing support (REP-LB-07-2026)

Heritage and Culture Steering Committee

This committee meeting is largely procedural: adopting minutes, handling correspondence, and discussing updates. The main project update is the Proulx Cheese Factory Plaque Unveiling Event.

• Proulx Cheese Factory Plaque Unveiling Event discussion

Regular Council Meeting

Council will consider authorizing negotiations with the United Counties of Prescott & Russell regarding land acquisition in Séguinbourg, with a $100,000 balance remaining. They will also vote on resolutions opposing the ALTO High-Speed Rail project, setting firefighters' WSIB insurable amount at $73,020, and approving accounts payable of $1,114,028.63. Several by-laws and reports on drainage, water systems, parks, and cost-of-living adjustments are on the agenda.

• Accounts payable voucher for $1,114,028.63 from March 24 to April 13, 2026
• Resolution to set firefighters' WSIB insurable amount at $73,020 for 2026
• Resolution to authorize negotiation terms with UCPR regarding Séguinbourg land acquisition
• Resolution on ALTO High-Speed Rail Project opposition
• By-laws to levy sums for 2025 drainage works (By-laws 31-2026 to 73-2026)

Council formally opposed the ALTO High-Speed Rail project in its current form, supporting resolutions from the EOWC and UCPR. It also approved a new cost-of-living adjustment policy for salaries (1% min, 3% max) and directed administration to review park inventory and implement a rental pricing model (6-1). Other decisions included approving a firefighter WSIB insurable amount, $1,000 donation, and multiple by-laws for drainage works and emergency management.

• Opposed ALTO High-Speed Rail project (carried)
• Approved COLA policy with 1% min and 3% max (carried)
• Approved parks pricing model and inventory review (6-1)
• Set firefighter WSIB insurable amount at $73,020 (carried)
• Authorized negotiations with UCPR on land acquisition (carried)
• Approved $1,000 donation to St-Albert community group (carried)
• Adopted by-laws 31-73 for drainage levies, by-law 78 on fire hydrants, by-law 77 on emergency committee (carried)
• Approved accounts payable of $1,114,028.63 (carried)

Public Library Board

The Nation Municipality Public Library Board will meet to discuss administrative reports. Key items include a proposed lending policy for instruments and the statistical report for the first quarter of 2026.

• REP-LB-04-2026 Lending policy for instruments
• REP-LB-05-2026 Q1 Statistical report for 2026
• Adoption of February 26, 2026 meeting minutes

Regular Council Meeting

The Corporation of The Nation Municipality will approve accounts payable, receive RFP results for water treatment projects, and consider new bylaws regarding weed inspectors and water permits. The meeting includes a presentation on a 10-year housing plan and closed sessions on land negotiations.

• Approval of $4,090,684.71 in accounts payable
• Contract with Cima+ for Limoges water treatment filters
• Contract with CIMA+ for wastewater facility environmental assessment ($180,874)
• By-law 27-2026 to regulate fire hydrant and water use
• By-law 18-2026 to appoint Municipal Weed Inspector Eric Fontaine

The council adopted its agenda and prior meeting minutes. It approved a $4,090,684.71 accounts payable voucher and authorized a contract with Cima+ for the Limoges Water Treatment Plant filtration train replacement. The council also approved donations totaling $4,000 and adopted by‑laws authorizing the sale of the Fournier and St‑Albert community centres to local organizations.

• Adopted agenda (Resolution RES-CM-61-2026) – carried
• Adopted prior meeting minutes (Resolution RES-CM-62-2026) – carried
• Approved accounts payable voucher $4,090,684.71 (7.1) – carried
• Authorized agreement with Cima+ for Limoges Water Treatment Plant filtration train replacement (7.2) – carried
• Received information on $180,874 environmental assessment contract for wastewater facility (7.3) – carried
• Approved $2,500 donation to Riceville Agricultural Society (Resolution RES-CM-64-2026) – carried
• Adopted by‑laws authorizing sale of Fournier Community Centre to Riceville Agricultural Society and St‑Albert Community Centre to Groupe Communautaire St‑Albert (Resolution RES-CM-69-2026) – carried
• Approved $1,500 exception donation for defibrillator to Russell standard condominium plan (Resolution RES-CM-66-2026) – carried

Committee of Adjustment Meeting

The Committee of Adjustment will review application A-2-2026-B, a variance request for the property at 396 Route 500 East. The meeting will also handle routine items such as call to order, adoption of the agenda, disclosure of interest, and adoption of minutes from the March 9, 2026 meeting.

• Variance application A-2-2026-B at 396 Route 500 East
• Adoption of minutes from the March 9, 2026 Committee of Adjustment meeting

Regular Council Meeting

The Nation Council will vote on a group of consent items, including approval of $975,381.54 in accounts payable, a report on ditch‑filling practices, and the award of a $653,250 contract to McCrea Excavating Ltd. for municipal quarry work. The meeting also includes approval of a municipal and cyber insurance contract, receipt of various departmental and board reports, and adoption of several part‑lot control and road‑dedication by‑laws.

• Approve accounts payable voucher for $975,381.54 (Feb 24 – Mar 9 2026)
• Receive report on ditch filling in front of private properties and note discontinuation of the practice
• Award municipal quarry contract to McCrea Excavating Ltd. for $653,250.00
• Approve municipal and cyber insurance contract to BMS Canada Risk Services Ltd.
• Adopt By‑law 24‑2026 for Road dedication Concession 6

Council approved its agenda and adopted minutes from the January 26 public zoning meeting. All consent items were approved, notably the $653,250 quarry contract and the municipal‑and‑cyber insurance award. The council adopted four by‑laws, among them a road dedication concession, and approved a $1,665 donation to the C.C.S. Foodbank. The meeting was briefly closed for a closed‑session discussion and then reopened.

• Approved agenda (RES-CM-53-2026) – carried
• Adopted minutes of Jan 26 public zoning meeting (RES-CM-54-2026) – carried
• Approved accounts payable voucher $975,381.54 (Consent Item 7.1) – carried
• Approved quarry contract to McCrea Excavating Ltd. for $653,250 (Consent Item 7.3) – carried
• Approved municipal and cyber insurance contract to BMS Canada Risk Services Ltd. (Consent Item 7.4) – carried
• Approved $1,665 donation to C.C.S. Foodbank (RES-CM-55-2026) – carried
• Adopted By‑laws 20‑2026, 21‑2026, 24‑2026, 25‑2026 (RES‑CM‑56‑2026) – carried
• Adopted By‑law 26‑2026 confirming meeting proceedings (RES‑CM‑60‑2026) – carried

Committee of Adjustment Meeting

The Committee of Adjustment will meet to consider four different variance applications. The body will also review and adopt the minutes from the December 15, 2025, meeting.

• A-2-2026 Variance at 396 Route 500 East
• A-3-2026 Variance at 555 Limoges Road
• A-4-2026 Variance at 2794 Concession 17
• A-6-2026 Variance at 2192 St-Isidore Road

Public Library Board

The Nation Library Board will adopt the agenda, approve minutes from September 25 and November 27, 2025, and receive reports on 2025 library statistics. The board will consider a draft Fundraising, Donations and Sponsorships policy, a proposal to change the meeting start time, and a review of 2025 performance with direction for 2026. A strategic discussion will cover the possibility of merging branch catalogs and participation in the June 26, 2026 Proulx Cheese Factory plaque inauguration.

• Review of draft Fundraising, Donations and Sponsorships policy (REP-LB-02-2026)
• Proposal to change Library Board meeting start time (REP-LB-01-2026)
• 2025 Review and 2026 Direction report (REP-LB-03-2026)
• Discussion on combining branch catalogs into one catalog
• Library participation in June 26, 2026 Proulx Cheese Factory plaque inauguration

The board adopted its agenda and prior meeting minutes. It approved using the Limoges and St‑Isidore branches as voter help centres for the 2026 municipal election. The board also changed its regular meeting start time to 7:30 p.m., adopted a new fundraising, donations and sponsorships policy, and endorsed the 2025 review report and 2026 strategic directions.

• Adopted agenda (RES-LB-01-2026) – Carried
• Adopted minutes from September 25 and November 27, 2025 (RES-LB-02-2026) – Carried
• Approved Limoges and St‑Isidore branches as voter help centres (RES-LB-03-2026) – Carried
• Changed regular board meeting start time to 7:30 p.m. effective March 26, 2026 (RES-LB-04-2026) – Carried
• Adopted Fundraising, Donations & Sponsorships Policy #POL-LB-01-2026 (RES-LB-05-2026) – Carried
• Received 2025 review report and endorsed 2026 strategic directions (RES-LB-06-2026) – Carried

Public Zoning Meeting

The Corporation of The Nation Municipality is holding a public zoning meeting to present proposed amendments. The discussion focuses on a zoning by-law amendment to control large-scale renewable energy projects within the municipality's territory.

• Proposed Zoning by-law amendment ZBL-1-2026 (By-law 14-2026) regarding large-scale renewable energy projects

The council opened the public zoning meeting at 4:01 p.m. and adjourned it at 4:07 p.m. No comments were received on the proposed zoning amendment for large‑scale renewable energy projects. No substantive actions or votes on the amendment were taken.

• Opened public zoning meeting (carried)
• Adjourned public zoning meeting (carried)

Special Council Meeting

The Special Council will meet on February 24, 2026 at Town Hall, 958 Route 500 West, Casselman. The council will consider By‑law 14‑2026, an amendment to zoning by‑law #2‑2006 aimed at regulating large‑scale renewable energy projects. The agenda also includes routine items such as roll call, reports, and public consultations.

• By‑law 14‑2026 amendment to zoning by‑law #2‑2006 to control large‑scale renewable energy projects

The council adopted the meeting agenda as presented. It approved By‑law 14‑2026, amending Zoning By‑law #2‑2006 to control large‑scale renewable energy projects. It also adopted By‑law 23‑2026 to confirm the proceedings of the special meeting.

• Adopted agenda (Resolution RES-CM-50-2026) – carried
• Approved By‑law 14‑2026 amendment to Zoning By‑law #2‑2006 – carried
• Approved By‑law 23‑2026 confirming meeting proceedings – carried

Regular Council Meeting

The Corporation of The Nation Municipality will approve accounts payable totaling $1,250,227.84 and receive an audit planning letter for 2025 financial statements. The meeting includes a strategic discussion on the Sports Complex Pilot Project and closed sessions regarding labour relations.

• Accounts payable voucher for $1,250,227.84
• Audit Planning Letter from BDO for 2025
• Sports Complex Pilot Project Update
• Donation request from Limoges Recreation Committee
• Closed session regarding labour relations

The council approved a property‑tax write‑off for the properties listed in Schedule A. It also approved a $2,500 donation to the Limoges Recreation Committee and added the Rehman Muslim Association to the hall‑rental discount list. All consent items, including a $1,250,227.84 accounts‑payable voucher, were approved. By‑law No. 22‑2026 confirming the meeting’s proceedings was adopted.

• Approved $2,500 donation to Limoges Recreation Committee (carried)
• Cancelled property taxes for properties listed in Schedule A (carried)
• Amended hall‑rental discount list to include Rehman Muslim Association (carried)
• Approved all consent items, including $1,250,227.84 accounts payable (carried)
• Adopted By‑law No. 22‑2026 confirming meeting proceedings (carried)

Accessibility Advisory Committee

The Accessibility Advisory Committee is meeting to provide advice on the 2026 Municipal Election Accessibility Plan. Members will also discuss updates to public spaces, the municipal website, and AODA compliance reports.

• Advice on the 2026 Municipal Election Accessibility Plan
• New Accessibility Advisory Committee Terms of References
• Mandatory Training on Integrated Accessibility Standards (Ontario regulation 191/11)
• Verbal update on pending Public Space Improvements
• Review of 2025 AODA accessibility reports and MYAP Status report

Heritage and Culture Steering Committee

The committee will receive updates on several heritage projects, including a plaque at the former Proulx Cheese Factory, Caledonia Springs, National Heritage Week, and the MacCrimmon West school. It will also set meeting dates for 2026 and discuss governance and archive matters for the committee. No decisions are recorded in this agenda.

• Plaque project at the former Proulx Cheese Factory
• Caledonia Springs project update
• National Heritage Week update
• MacCrimmon West school heritage considerations
• Governance of the Heritage and Culture Steering Committee

The Heritage and Culture Steering Committee adopted its agenda for the day. It approved a plaque unveiling at the former Proulx Cheese Factory for June 26, 2026 at the Centre Communautaire de St‑Bernardin. It also set the committee meeting dates for April 23 and May 28, 2026.

• Agenda adopted (Resolution RES-HC-01-2026) – carried
• Plaque unveiling event scheduled for June 26, 2026 at Centre Communautaire de St‑Bernardin (Resolution RES-HC-02-2026) – carried
• Committee meeting dates set for April 23, 2026 and May 28, 2026 (Resolution RES-HC-03-2026) – carried

Regular Council Meeting

The council will vote on consent items that include approving $757,692.48 in accounts payable, adopting the Reserve and Reserve Fund Policy, and receiving the January 2026 drainage report. It will also consider two resolutions: one supporting a study of a county‑level OPP service delivery and governance model, and another authorizing the execution of an inter‑municipal emergency management agreement. By‑law updates will be adopted for a road dedication on Calypso Street and capital cost charges for Limoges water and sewer services.

• Approve accounts payable voucher for $757,692.48 (Jan 27‑Feb 9, 2026)
• Adopt Reserve and Reserve Fund Policy #POL‑FIN‑01‑2026
• Resolution supporting county‑level OPP service delivery study
• Resolution to accept and sign the emergency services inter‑municipal agreement
• By‑law 17‑2026: Road dedication for Calypso Street

The council directed administration to sign the inter‑municipal emergency management agreement. It approved Option B for the arena renovation and ordered an expert opinion on accessible washroom options. Donations of $500 to a cultural group and a $1,650 sponsorship for a charity golf tournament were approved, and a one‑day noise‑bylaw exemption was granted. The council also adopted the Reserve Fund Policy, council remuneration, and three new by‑laws, and formally declined support for a county‑level OPP service model.

• Approved emergency services contract; administration authorized to sign (RES-CM-33-2026)
• Approved arena renovation Option B and requested expert opinion on accessible washroom (RES-CM-29-2026)
• Adopted Reserve and Reserve Fund Policy (RES-CM-28-2026)
• Approved council and library board remuneration for 2025 (RES-CM-28-2026)
• Approved $500 donation to Union Culturelle Franco‑Ontarienne de St‑Albert (RES-CM-30-2026)
• Approved $1,650 sponsorship for Sgt. Eric Mueller Charity Golf Tournament (RES-CM-34-2026)
• Granted noise‑bylaw exemption to Sarah Spooner for Sep 26‑27 2026 (RES-CM-31-2026)
• Adopted By‑laws 16‑2026, 17‑2026, and 18‑2026 (RES-CM-35-2026)

Regular Council Meeting

Council will formally recognize the adoption of the 2026 budget, which includes a revised tax levy increase of 4.6%. The meeting also covers several zoning amendments, part lot control by-laws, and various community donation requests.

• Approval of accounts payable voucher for $2,546,492.09
• Zoning amendments for 2089 Calypso Street and 30 Seguinbourg Road
• Proposed extension of concurrence for a Rogers communications tower at 1813 Calypso Street to November 30, 2029
• Sole source acquisition of a Fire Truck Pumper-Tanker and Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus
• Part lot control by-laws for Katia Street and Lorie Street in Limoges

The Council adopted the Mayor’s proposed 2026 budget, resulting in a 4.6% tax levy increase. It approved a sole‑source fire truck purchase for $878,547.32 and SCBA equipment for $604,018. It also approved a $98,642.86 contribution for the transfer of a private sanitary pumping station, adopted $2,546,492.09 in accounts payable, authorized community donations and hall‑rental discounts, extended the concurrence for a communications tower at 1813 Calypso Street, and endorsed a resolution supporting the Hawkesbury OPP grant request.

• Approved 2026 municipal budget with 4.6% tax levy increase (carried)
• Approved fire‑truck purchase $878,547.32 and SCBA equipment $604,018 (carried)
• Approved $98,642.86 contribution for private sanitary pumping station transfer (carried)
• Approved accounts payable voucher $2,546,492.09 (carried)
• Approved 2026 community donations totaling $3,200 (carried)
• Approved list of groups eligible for hall‑rental discounts in 2026 (carried)
• Extended concurrence for communications tower at 1813 Calypso Street to Nov 30 2029 (carried)
• Supported Hawkesbury OPP detachment board resolution on grant program funding (carried)