Westport public meetings in 2025
29 substantive meetings from 2025, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Council
The Village of Westport Council will adopt the agenda and minutes, and consider several motions. Council will support the Westport Tourism Group’s trail‑loop signage, approve a one‑year renewal of the LSSDS loan with RBC for $269,495.15, and rename the Rideau District Museum to the Westport Museum. The council will also adopt the 2026 water and wastewater rates by‑law and a by‑law governing use of public property.
- Support Westport Tourism Group’s trail‑loop signage within the village
- Approve 1‑year renewal of LSSDS loan with RBC for $269,495.15
- Approve name change from Rideau District Museum to Westport Museum
- Adopt By‑law 2025‑037 setting 2026 water and wastewater rates
- Adopt By‑law 2025‑35 governing use of public property
COW
The Committee of the Whole will receive several reports and make recommendations. It will recommend Council approve a one‑year renewal of the RBC LSSDS loan for $269,495.15 and adopt a by‑law to regulate use of public property. It will also consider a motion to rename the Rideau District Museum to Westport Museum, support a Westport Trail Loop, and review a recreation master plan proposal.
- Renewal of the RBC LSSDS loan for $269,495.15 (1‑year term)
- Adoption of By‑law No. 2025‑35 to regulate use of public property
- Motion to change the Rideau District Museum name to Westport Museum
- Recommendation to support the Westport Trail Loop off the Rideau Trail
- Review of the Administration – Recreation Master Plan report
Special Council
The Village of Westport is holding a special meeting to approve the 2023 audited financial statements and a report from KPMG. Council will also consider a staff recommendation to secure a loan to cover a historical deficit.
- Proposed loan of $251,000 to fund historical deficit
- Approval of 2023 Audited Financial Statements
- Receipt of KPMG Audit Findings Report
- Review of $546,000 in tangible capital asset additions, including Lockwood improvements ($93k) and Dock replacement ($88k)
Council
The Village of Westport Council will approve the 2026 meeting schedule. It will adopt By-law 2025-14, which imposes water and wastewater connection fees for new connections. The council will also pass By-law 2025-35 establishing a Use of Public Property policy and approve a Spring Street paving contract up to $100,000+HST for spring 2026. Finally, the final design for the Westport Library entrance ramp and interior modifications will be approved within the limits of the Trillium Grant received.
- Adopt By-law 2025-14 – Connection Fee By-law for water and wastewater
- Adopt By-law 2025-35 – Use of Public Property Policy
- Approve Spring Street paving contract with G. Tackaberry & Sons, not to exceed $100,000+HST
- Approve final design for Westport Library exterior ramp and interior modifications, funded up to the Trillium Grant amount
- Approve 2026 Council meeting schedule
COW
The Committee of the Whole will receive the Administration report titled "Part XII Connection Fee By-law Addendum" and recommend that Council approve the updated Part XII Connection fee By-law. The proposed by-law raises the connection charge for a single‑family dwelling from $9,400 to $13,711, an increase of $4,311. Other agenda items include adopting the agenda, receiving Heritage Advisory Committee minutes, and approving the 2026 meeting schedule.
- Update to Part XII Connection Fee By-law – charge increase to $13,711 for single‑family dwellings
- Adoption of the meeting agenda
- Receipt of September 9, 2025 Heritage Advisory Committee minutes
- Information item: 2026‑2029 Leeds County Detachment Action Plan survey
- Recommendation to approve the 2026 meeting schedule
Council
The Village of Westport Council will consider several by‑laws, including a pre‑servicing agreement with Land Ark for Phase 3 of the Watercolour Westport subdivision, an amendment to the community‑grants intake deadline, a memorandum of understanding with RVCA for sewage‑system inspections, an agreement with Authentic Vending Company for vending services at the WTC Communications Center, and a confirmation by‑law of prior meeting proceedings.
- By‑law 2025‑26: Pre‑servicing Agreement with Land Ark for Phase 3 Watercolour Westport
- By‑law 2025‑31: Amendment to Community Grants Policy – change of first intake deadline
- By‑law 2025‑32: MOU with RVCA for sewage system compliance inspections
- By‑law 2025‑33: Agreement with Authentic Vending Company for vending at WTC Communications Center
- By‑law 2025‑34: Confirmation of proceedings from October 7 and October 21 meetings
COW
The Committee of the Whole will receive a report on the Westporch event and a recommendation to coordinate public‑safety planning for future events. It will also consider a $10,000 budgeted replacement of the Spring St. Gazebo roof using a quote from Robert Pensa roofing. A proposal to enter an agreement with the Rideau Valley Conservation Authority for septic system compliance inspections will be discussed, and a closed‑session item on personal matters will be considered.
- $10,000 approved for Spring St. Gazebo roof replacement (quote $9,850 plus HST) from Robert Pensa roofing
- Proposed agreement with RVCA to provide septic compliance inspections, with costs billed to owners plus 15% administration fee
- Westporch event safety briefing; staff recommend traffic plan and note $800 road‑closure cost billed to planning committee
- OPP Detachment Commander annual update (information item)
- Closed session to consider personal matters about an identifiable individual
Council
The Westport Council will adopt the agenda and minutes, approve the second intake of community grants, and award the Comprehensive Zoning By-law Update contract to Novatech Engineers, Planners and Landscape Architects. It will also proceed with the Library Entranceway project, adopt a winter dock storage prohibition with penalties, and direct staff to study video‑surveillance options for Lockwood Park facilities. Several by‑law amendments—including changes to the parking by‑law, a new dock removal fee, and agreements for arena refrigeration and promotional material—will be read and passed.
- Award Comprehensive Zoning By-law Update project to Novatech Engineers, Planners and Landscape Architects
- Proceed with Library Entranceway project using existing suppliers and budget pricing
- Adopt Winter Dock Storage Policy prohibiting dock storage in the Village water lot and imposing penalties
- Amend Parking By-law (By-law 2025-25) to modify Schedule B, Section 9
- Amend General Rates and Fees By-law (By-law 2025-27) to add a Dock Removal Fee
Historical Advisory Committee
The Historical Advisory Committee will adopt the agenda, approve minutes from July 23, 2025, and hear the curator's report on visitor numbers and recent donations. New business includes discussion of hanging the station doors, a proposed name change, upcoming fall activities, a visit by the mayor and council, and plans to close the museum for winter. The committee will also note the Astral Light Paranormal investigation scheduled for Oct 4, 2025.
- Hanging of the station doors
- Proposed name change for the museum
- Fall activities planning
- Museum winter closure on Oct 12, 2025
- Astral Light Paranormal investigation on Oct 4, 2025
COW
The Committee of the Whole will receive several reports and make recommendations. It will recommend that Council award the Comprehensive Zoning By‑law Update project to Novatech Engineers, approve community grants for Intake 2, and direct staff to enter an agreement with Circular Materials Ontario for the village waste and recycling calendar. Additional recommendations include proceeding with the library entrance update using existing suppliers and prohibiting dock storage at Westport Harbour with a monetary penalty.
- Award Comprehensive Zoning By‑law Update project to Novatech Engineers
- Approve community grants for Intake 2
- Enter agreement with Circular Materials Ontario for waste and recycling calendar
- Proceed with library entrance update using existing suppliers
- Prohibit dock storage at Westport Harbour and impose penalty for violations
Special COW
The Special Committee of the Whole will receive a report recommending that Council approve an amendment to By-law 2018-39 to remove parking on one side of Spring Street between Church Street and George Street. The amendment supports the ongoing reconstruction of Spring Street and aims to improve traffic flow and emergency vehicle access. The meeting will also include a closed‑session discussion of confidential information and a resolution authorizing the Mayor and staff to meet with the UCLG about financial obligations related to separating from the Counties.
- Amendment to By-law 2018-39 removing parking on one side of Spring St. between Church St. and George St.
- Closed session to consider confidential trade‑secret or commercial information
- Resolution authorizing Mayor and staff to meet with UCLG to determine financial obligations for separation from Counties
- Adoption of the agenda for the Special Committee of the Whole meeting
Historical Advisory Committee
The Westport Historical Advisory Committee will adopt its agenda and minutes, hear the curator's report on museum visitors and operations, and consider several new business items. Topics include future storage options for museum collections, scheduling the Kawartha event, planning a special museum event, a council visit, inviting local business owners, and the MUSICwestport event.
- Future storage options for the museum
- Kawartha event schedule
- Special museum event planning
- Council visit to the museum
- MUSICwestport community event
Council
The council will adopt the agenda and minutes, then consider several motions. It will delegate authority to the CAO to manage the Spring Street Reconstruction Project and the WTCC Arena Canteen Renovation up to the 2025 budgeted amount. Additional items include a $18,500+HST feasibility review of Town Hall, a $27,000+HST environmental assessment for the Water Tower, and a trial season for alcohol sales at the WTC Communications Centre. By‑laws will be passed to formalize agreements with the Township of Rideau Lakes and with E360 Solutions for waste management.
- Delegation of authority to CAO for Spring Street Reconstruction and WTCC Arena Canteen Renovation up to 2025 budgeted amount
- Contract with VG+ Architects for Town Hall feasibility review ($18,500+ HST)
- Environmental assessment for Water Tower by JP2G Consulting ($27,000+ HST with 15% contingency)
- Trial season approval for alcohol sales at WTC Communications Centre (Lumberjacks Request)
- By‑law 2025‑22 to enter agreement with Township of Rideau Lakes for building code enforcement
Corporate Strategic Plan Public Meeting
The Village of Westport is conducting a public meeting to gather feedback on its Corporate Strategic Plan. The session focuses on four pillars regarding infrastructure, government services, the local economy, and the environment.
- Pillar 1: Improving Infrastructure to support sustainable growth
- Pillar 2: Delivering good government services
- Pillar 3: Creating a stronger and resilient local economy
- Pillar 4: Maintaining small town feel and protecting the environment
COW
The Committee of the Whole is reviewing several public works and recreation proposals. Key items include a new building services agreement with Rideau Lakes and a waste collection contract with e360 Solutions.
- Proposed contract with e360 Solutions for solid waste collection at an estimated annual cost of $58,960 + HST
- Proposed $18,500 + HST agreement with VG Architects for a Town Hall structure feasibility review
- Proposed $27,000 + HST engagement with JP2G Consulting for a Water Tower Environmental Assessment
- Proposed trial of one season for alcohol sales at the WTC Communications Centre
- Proposed prohibition of dock storage within the Village water lot at the Harbour
Council
The Village of Westport Council will consider several capital and policy items, including a loan by‑law to finance a new plow truck, a purchase of an ice resurfacer for $142,349.30 plus HST, and replacements of a utilities truck with an electric vehicle and library air‑conditioning equipment. The meeting also includes adoption of a sponsorship and advertising policy and an amendment to general rates and fees. A closed‑session will be held to discuss confidential commercial information.
- Ice resurfacer replacement ordered for $142,349.30 + HST (10% contingency)
- Library AC condenser and electric furnace replacement capped at $21,000 + HST
- Utilities Truck #1 to be replaced with an electric vehicle
- By‑law 2025-18 to authorize an Infrastructure Ontario loan for a new plow truck
- By‑law 2025-19 to adopt a Sponsorship and Advertising Policy
COW
The Committee of the Whole is reviewing a new sponsorship and advertising policy and a proposal for a community emergency response volunteer program. The body is also considering the purchase of a new ice resurfacer and reviewing a stormwater master plan.
- Proposed purchase of replacement ice resurfacer for $142,349.30 +HST
- Proposed Sponsorship and Advertising Policy to guide advertising requests and fees
- Proposal to recruit for a Community Emergency Response Volunteer Program in late summer/early fall for a 2026 kickoff
- Delegation from John Criswick regarding the Dark Skies Project
- Review of the Stormwater Master Plan report
Council
The Village Council will consider approving the 2025 Operating and Capital Budgets and a corresponding tax rate increase. The meeting also includes decisions on zoning amendments for Watercolour Westport Phase 3 and various infrastructure projects.
- 2025 Budget with a $1.394 million tax levy and 6.15% tax rate change
- Approval of $45,500.62 in FOTA donations for arena canteen room renovations
- Contract for Eastern Engineering Group for library accessible entrance design up to $10,000+HST
- Zoning By-law Amendment 2025-15 for Watercolour Westport Phase 3
- By-law 2025-14 regarding water and wastewater connection fees
Budget Meeting
The Village of Westport Council will adopt the meeting agenda and hear declarations of interest. A closed session will be held to discuss personal matters about an identifiable individual. Staff will present the 2025 Draft Budget, recommending approval of the operating and capital budgets with a $1.394 million tax levy increase, a 6.15% tax rate change, and a residential tax rate of 0.01130656. The recommendation is to be approved at the next regular council meeting.
- Adoption of the agenda
- Closed session to discuss personal matters about an identifiable individual
- Staff report presenting the 2025 Draft Budget
- Recommendation to approve operating and capital budgets with a $1.394 M tax levy increase (6.15% rate change)
- Residential tax rate set at 0.01130656
COW
The Committee of the Whole will adopt the meeting agenda and receive the annual fire report. It will vote to approve a $45,500.62 donation from FOTA for Phase One renovations of the arena canteen room. The body will also consider extending patio liquor licences for Tangled Garden/Lost Penny for the 2025 season, approving the tourism group’s request to manage village maps and the advertising wall at Kudrinkos Grocery Store, and authorizing a library entrance design contract not to exceed $10,000 plus HST. Several briefing notes and information items will be received for information only.
- Approve $45,500.62 donation from FOTA for arena canteen room Phase One renovations
- Authorize library entrance detailed design contract up to $10,000+HST with Eastern Engineering Group
- Extend liquor licence to patios for Tangled Garden/Lost Penny for the 2025 season
- Approve Westport Tourism Group to assume responsibility for village maps and advertising wall at Kudrinkos Grocery Store
- Receive Planning briefing on Watercolour Westport Phase 3 draft plan and zoning by‑law amendment (information only)
Public Meeting
The Village of Westport is discussing a new by-law to recover capital costs for water and wastewater services. This proposed by-law would replace the existing connection charges by-law and apply to new connections and private service conversions.
- Public meeting regarding Development Charges Background Study and Municipal Act Fee Analysis
- Proposed new by-law to replace By-law 2021-01 for water and wastewater connection charges
- Current wastewater charges: $8,500 for single/semi-detached and row housing; $12,500 for apartments
- Current water charges: $500 for single/semi-detached and row housing; $1,000 for apartments
COW
The Committee of the Whole is reviewing a phased harbour plan to replace failing island docks and increase seasonal slip capacity. The body is also discussing community grant allocations and various public works updates.
- Proposed $270,000 Phase 1 Harbour Plan to replace failing docks and add seasonal slips
- Community Grants intake totaling $16,975 for Westport Senior Living Group, Westport Storm Baseball League, and Better Together Circle
- Proposed approval for a kayak storage rental rack at the Harbour
- Reports on library entrance updates and village snow removal operations
- Discussion on recreation vehicle budgetary briefing
Public Meeting
Council is holding a public meeting to consider a zoning by-law amendment for a proposed 62-unit residential subdivision. The project, developed by Land Ark Homes, would include single-detached, semi-detached, and bungalow townhouse dwellings. No formal recommendation has been offered by staff at this time.
- Proposed 62-unit residential subdivision (50 single-detached, 6 semi-detached, 6 bungalow townhouses)
- Zoning change from Rural (RU) and Residential Type One-holding (H-R1) to Residential Second Density (R2-x) and Open Space (OS)
- Proposed lot coverage increase to 60% from the standard 35%
- Proposed reduction of front yard requirements from 6m to 4m
- Creation of 2 parkland blocks
Council
The Village of Westport Council will decide on a trial for additional seasonal slips at the Westport Harbour. Members will also consider a Unanimous Shareholder Agreement with Rideau St. Lawrence Holdings Inc. and a loan conversion for sewage treatment plant costs.
- Trial of 6 additional Seasonal Client slips at Westport Harbour for 2025
- Approval of Unanimous Shareholder Agreement with Rideau St. Lawrence Holdings Inc. (By-law 2025-10)
- Conversion of two matured sewage treatment plant construction loans to open variable loans
- 2024 Council Remuneration and Public Sector Salary Disclosure report
- Communications Survey 2025 questions
COW
The Committee of the Whole will review the 2025 proposed budget for the Westport Library Board and annual reports for drinking water and stormwater. Members will also consider expanding seasonal boat slips and establishing a process for winter dock storage at Westport Harbour.
- Proposed trial of 4-6 additional Seasonal Client slips at Westport Harbour for 2025
- Proposal to develop a cost-recovery process for winter dock storage at Westport Harbour
- Westport Library Board 2025 Proposed Budget delegation
- 2024 Drinking Water Annual Reports, including ~$28,000 for water meter replacement
- Amendment to move the March 18, 2025 Council meeting to March 24, 2025
Council
The Village of Westport Council will meet to discuss the 2025 Draft Water/Wastewater Budget. The meeting also includes updates on a growth management strategy and a zoning by-law amendment.
- Discussion of 2025 Draft Water/Wastewater Budget
- Verbal update on Land Ark Draft Plan and Zoning By-law Amendment
- UCLG Growth Management Strategy information item
- Closed session to consider personal matters about an identifiable individual
Special Council
The Village of Westport Council will adopt its agenda, enter a closed session to discuss personal matters about an identifiable individual, and consider By‑law 2025‑08 which appoints Kimberly Westgate as interim treasurer and repeals By‑law 2024‑07. No other actions are proposed.
- Adoption of the meeting agenda
- Closed session to discuss personal matters about an identifiable individual
- By‑law 2025‑08 appoints Kimberly Westgate as interim treasurer and repeals By‑law 2024‑07
- Adjournment of the special council meeting
Council
Council will decide on the 2025 interim tax rate and a lease agreement for a paramedic service station at the Westport Firehall. The body is also considering a $42,200 contract for an Asset Management Plan and extensions for three infrastructure loans.
- Proposed $42,200 contract with PSD Citywide for Asset Management Plan review
- Loan extensions for Church Street Reconstruction ($84,500), Water Treatment plant ($126,500), and Subsurface Disposal System ($277,294)
- By-law 2025-04 to establish the 2025 interim tax rate
- By-law 2025-02 for a paramedic service station rental agreement with UCLG
- By-law 2025-06 for a financial services agreement with WSCS Consulting
COW
The Committee of the Whole will consider several staff recommendations. It will vote on a sole‑source contract with PSD Citywide for the 2025‑2026 Asset Management Plan at a cost of $42,200 plus HST. It will also vote to refinance three existing infrastructure loans for a one‑year term, including the Church Street reconstruction, water‑treatment upgrades and the LSSDS construction loan.
- Approve sole‑source contract with PSD Citywide for Asset Management Plan ($42,200 + HST) to be budgeted for 2025
- Approve refinancing of three infrastructure loans (Church Street Reconstruction, Water Treatment improvements, LSSDS Construction term loan) for a 1‑year term
- Approve rental agreement with the County for Paramedic Services as presented
- Receive Development Charges Background Study report for information
- Discuss Strategic Plan Review at a public meeting