The Nation, ON

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

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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Public Library Board

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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 discutera d'une résolution pour établir un partenariat informel avec la Bibliothèque publique de Casselman. Cette collaboration se concentrerait sur le partage des meilleures pratiques et la coordination des programmes, avec un éventuel processus de planification stratégique conjoint en 2027 ou 2028.

• Proposition de résolution pour une collaboration opérationnelle avec la Bibliothèque publique de Casselman
• Discussion sur les bibliothèques communautaires extérieures
• Mise à jour sur le bâtiment de la succursale St-Isidore

Public Zoning Meeting

La réunion publique de zonage de la Municipalité de Nation discutera de deux modifications proposées au règlement de zonage. Une modification concerne une partie du lot 29, concession 1 pour le lotissement Willow Springs Phase 2. L'autre modification concerne le 68 Andrew Street. La réunion comprend des présentations et des questions du public.

• Examen du règlement 107-2026 visant à modifier le zonage pour le lotissement Willow Springs Phase 2 (partie du lot 29, concession 1)
• Examen du règlement 108-2026 visant à modifier le zonage pour le 68 Andrew Street
• Audience publique et questions sur les modifications proposées

Regular Council Meeting

Le Conseil votera sur l'approbation de 4 516 206,28 $ en comptes fournisseurs pour la période du 9 au 22 juin. Ils discuteront d'amendements de zonage pour le lotissement Willow Springs et le 68 Andrew Street, de l'élargissement des routes sur Racette Sideroad et Chretien Road, ainsi que d'une étude de faisabilité pour la relocalisation de la bibliothèque de St-Isidore dans un espace de bowling. Des discussions stratégiques sur les frais de loisirs et le Nation Complex et le St-Isidore Recreation Centre sont également à l'ordre du jour.

• 4 516 206,28 $ en comptes fournisseurs
• Amendement de zonage pour le lotissement Willow Springs (partie du Lot 29, Concession 1)
• Amendement de zonage pour le 68 Andrew Street
• Élargissement de la route sur Racette Sideroad et Chretien Road
• Étude de faisabilité de la relocalisation de la bibliothèque de St-Isidore (conversion d'un bowling)

Regular Council Meeting

Le Conseil votera sur plusieurs règlements, notamment la fixation des taux d'imposition pour 2026, l'acquisition de terrains pour une station de pompage à Limoges, la mise à jour des règlements sur les clôtures et le stationnement, et la création d'un comité conjoint d'audit de conformité pour les élections. Une politique de priorisation des investissements routiers et les états financiers vérifiés de 2025 sont également à l'ordre du jour.

• Règlement 98-2026 fixant les taux d'imposition municipaux pour 2026
• Règlement 99-2026 pour l'acquisition d'un terrain pour la Pumping Station 12 à Limoges
• Règlement 93-2026 mettant à jour le règlement sur les clôtures (hauteur, clôtures légales)
• Règlement 94-2026 modifiant le règlement sur le stationnement (projet pilote de stationnement hivernal)
• Bon de commande pour comptes fournisseurs de $1,634,708.33

Special Council Meeting

Il s'agit d'une réunion spéciale du conseil avec un ordre du jour principalement procédural. Le seul point substantiel est une séance à huis clos pour une mise à jour verbale sur les relations de travail et les négociations avec les employés, qui ne sera pas ouverte au public.

• Mise à jour verbale à huis clos sur les relations de travail

Heritage and Culture Steering Committee

Le comité directeur du patrimoine et de la culture discutera du dévoilement d'une plaque historique à l'ancienne fromagerie Proulx, examinera le budget et les dépenses, et planifiera un événement le 13 juin à L'Orignal. La réunion comprend également l'adoption des procès-verbaux, les divulgations et la correspondance.

• Événement de dévoilement d'une plaque historique à l'ancienne fromagerie Proulx
• Examen du budget et des dépenses
• Planification de l'événement du 13 juin à L'Orignal

Committee of Adjustment Meeting

Le Committee of Adjustment examinera la demande de dérogation mineure #A-10-2026 pour la propriété située au 3565 Concession 20. La réunion comprend également l'adoption du procès-verbal et d'autres points procéduraux.

• Demande de dérogation mineure #A-10-2026 pour le 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

Le Conseil décidera de la vente du Caledonia Community Centre à la Société Historique et Culturelle de St-Bernardin. Il entendra également la présentation du vérificateur sur les états financiers de 2025 et approuvera $1,065,295.08 en comptes à payer. D'autres points incluent des mises à jour du règlement sur les clôtures et les noms de rues pour le lotissement Innovation Park Phase 2.

• Vente du Caledonia Community Centre à la société historique (Règlement 96-2026)
• Approbation de $1,065,295.08 en comptes à payer (12-25 mai 2026)
• Mise à jour du règlement sur les clôtures, abrogeant trois règlements précédents
• Nouveaux noms de rues : Graham-Bell, Edison, Watt pour Innovation Park Phase 2
• Modifications de zonage pour 27 Bourque Street et 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

La Municipalité de Nation tient une réunion publique de zonage pour examiner deux demandes de modification de zonage. La première concerne le 27, rue Bourque et la seconde le 2129, route 900 Ouest. Des présentations seront suivies de questions et commentaires du public avant l'adoption possible des règlements.

• Modification de zonage ZBL-4-2026 au 27, rue Bourque
• Modification de zonage ZBL-5-2026 au 2129, route 900 Ouest
• Règlement 91-2026 pour le 27, rue Bourque
• Règlement 92-2026 pour le 2129, route 900 Ouest

Committee of Adjustment Meeting

Le Comité d'ajustement examinera la demande A-7-2026 pour la propriété au 570 Paul Latour, ainsi que l'adoption du procès-verbal de la réunion précédente et des points de procédure courante.

• Demande A-7-2026 pour le 570 Paul Latour

Regular Council Meeting

Le Conseil décidera des modifications proposées aux frais et charges, autorisera un emprunt temporaire pour les projets d'eau, examinera la première année du plan stratégique 2025-2031 et discutera des frais de salle communautaire. Seront également soumis au vote des amendements au règlement sur la gestion des déchets et aux barèmes de frais, ainsi qu'une exemption au règlement sur le bruit pour deux dates.

• Approbation des comptes payables $485,768.41
• Modifications proposées au Règlement sur les frais et charges (Règlement 89-2026)
• Autorisation d'un emprunt temporaire pour les projets d'eau (Règlement 85-2026, financement OILC)
• Modification du règlement sur la gestion des déchets (Règlement 80-2026) et des barèmes de frais
• Exemption au règlement sur le bruit pour Mario Lamoureux les 13 juin et 8 août 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

Le Conseil examinera un règlement visant à établir les contributions des promoteurs pour la station de pompage des eaux usées n° 11 et les infrastructures connexes. L'ordre du jour comprend également la modification des frais de dépôt en décharge, la nomination d'un commissaire à l'intégrité, l'approbation des comptes fournisseurs de 1,77 million de dollars et la dédicace de deux tronçons de route sur le chemin St-Isidore.

• Règlement 3-2026 : Établir la contribution des promoteurs pour la SPS n° 11
• Règlement 80-2026 : Modifier le barème des frais de dépôt en décharge
• Bon de comptes fournisseurs totalisant 1 771 340,20 $
• Règlement 81-2026 : Convention d'exonération fiscale avec la Foire agricole de Riceville
• Règlements 82-2026 et 83-2026 : Dédier des routes sur le chemin St-Isidore

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

Le Public Library Board discutera de l'élaboration d'un nouveau plan stratégique basé sur le Discussion Paper #1. Le conseil examinera également une proposition de soutien au catalogage. Une séance à huis clos est prévue.

• Discuter de l'élaboration du plan stratégique (REP-LB-06-2026)
• Examiner la proposition de soutien au catalogage (REP-LB-07-2026)

Heritage and Culture Steering Committee

Cette réunion du comité est en grande partie procédurale : adoption des procès-verbaux, traitement de la correspondance et discussion des mises à jour. La principale mise à jour du projet est le Proulx Cheese Factory Plaque Unveiling Event.

• Discussion sur le Proulx Cheese Factory Plaque Unveiling Event

Regular Council Meeting

Le Conseil examinera l'autorisation de négociations avec les Comtés unis de Prescott et Russell concernant l'acquisition de terrains à Séguinbourg, avec un solde restant de 100 000 $. Ils voteront également sur des résolutions s'opposant au projet de train à grande vitesse ALTO, fixant le montant assurable des pompiers auprès de la WSIB à 73 020 $ et approuvant les comptes fournisseurs de 1 114 028,63 $. Plusieurs règlements et rapports sur le drainage, les systèmes d'eau, les parcs et les ajustements au coût de la vie sont à l'ordre du jour.

• Bon de compte fournisseur de 1 114 028,63 $ du 24 mars au 13 avril 2026
• Résolution fixant le montant assurable des pompiers auprès de la WSIB à 73 020 $ pour 2026
• Résolution autorisant les conditions de négociation avec l'UCPR concernant l'acquisition de terrains à Séguinbourg
• Résolution sur l'opposition au projet de train à grande vitesse ALTO
• Règlements pour imposer des sommes pour les travaux de drainage de 2025 (Règlements 31-2026 à 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)

Public Zoning Meeting

The Corporation of The Nation Municipality is holding a public meeting to present proposed zoning amendments. The body will hear questions and comments regarding specific property changes.

• Zoning amendment ZBL-8-2025 for 2089 Calypso Street
• Zoning amendment ZBL-9-2025 for 30 Seguinbourg Road

The council adopted a resolution to open the meeting at 3:47 p.m., which was carried. No decisions were made on the two proposed zoning amendments. The meeting was adjourned at 3:54 p.m. by a carried resolution.

• Opened public zoning meeting (Resolution RES-CM-01-2026) – carried
• Adjourned public zoning meeting (Resolution RES-CM-02-2026) – carried