The North Dundas Record

Regular Meeting

April 22, 2026

Who was there

Present (5): Gary Annable, Theresa Bergeron, Tony Fraser, John Lennox, Matthew Uhrig

Taken from the roll call in the town’s own minutes. The minutes record who was not there and almost never why.

What was decided (42 motions)

42 carried, 0 recorded otherwise. Every motion below is printed as the minutes print it.

IT RESOLVED THAT the Agenda be adopted as amended by removing Subsection (e) litigation or potential litigation, including matters before administrative tribunals, affecting the municipality. AND THAT items 7.4.i and 7.4.j be moved for discussion under Section 8 - Items for Consideration.
Moved by Deputy Mayor Bergeron, seconded by Councillor Uhrig BE
Carried
IT RESOLVED THAT Bylaw No. 2026- 29 being a provisional Bylaw to adopt the Engineer’s Report under Section 76 of the Drainage Act, R. S . O . 1990 , c . D . 17 , for the WM Connor Municipal Drain , be read a first and second time in Open Council , this 22 nd day of April, 2026.
Moved by Councillor Annable, seconded by Councillor Lennox BE
Carried
IT RESOLVED THAT Council approve amendments to Policy No. 93-2022 Electronic Monitoring as presented this 22 nd d ay of April , 2026.
Moved by Deputy Mayor Bergeron, seconded by Councillor Annable BE
Carried
IT RESOLVED THAT Bylaw No. 2026-31 being a Bylaw to adopt Policy No. 117-2026 for use of Corporate Resources during an Election year be passed and enacted this 22 nd day of April, 2026.
Moved by Councillor Uhrig, seconded by Councillor Lennox BE
Carried
Bylaw No. 2026-32 being a Bylaw to delegate Council’s authority for restricted acts after Nomination Day to the Chief Administrative Officer, be passed and enacted this 22 nd day of April, 2026.
Moved by Deputy Mayor Bergeron, seconded by Councillor Annable
Carried
Council approve the request received from the Winchester Legion to extend their liquor licence to include the parking lot for the Steve Hastie Memorial Motorcycle Ride for ALS from 12 PM to 8:00 PM on Saturday, June 20 th , 2026 and on Friday, July 17 th , 2026 from 1 PM to 10 PM for the Centenary Anniversary of the Legion and from 9 AM to 10 PM on Saturday, August, 8 th , 2026 for Dairyfest; AND THAT the Clerk be authorized to prepare letters of approval for the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario.
Moved by Councillor Lennox, seconded by Councillor Uhrig
Carried
IT RESOLVED THAT Bylaw No. 2026-33 being a Bylaw to appoint a member of Council to the Township of North Dundas Committee of Adjustment be passed and enacted this 22 nd day of April 2026.
Moved by Deputy Mayor Bergeron, seconded by Councillor Lennox BE
Carried
IT RESOLVED THAT Council approve the purchase of a new cab/chassis to replace the damaged fire truck up to the amount of $280,000, funded through reserve s , as the most fiscally responsible and operationally effective option when evaluated over a full lifecycle in accordance with municipal asset management principles and applicable fire service standards .
Moved by Councillor Uhrig, seconded by Councillor Annable BE
Carried
IT RESOLVED THAT Bylaw No. 2026- 37 being a Bylaw to stop up and close the north end extension of Centre Street in Winchester, known as Part 1 on Reference Plan 8R-6062 and forming part of PIN 661510358, be passed and enacted this 22 nd day of April, 2026.
Moved by Deputy Mayor Bergeron, seconded by Councillor Lennox BE
Carried
IT RESOLVED THAT all items listed under the Consent Agenda be approved/filed as recommended.
Moved by Councillor Annable, seconded by Councillor Uhrig BE
Carried
IT RESOLVED THAT the Minutes of the Regular Meeting held on March 18, 2026, be adopted as presented.
Moved by Councillor Annable, seconded by Councillor Uhrig BE
Carried
Council receive the Integrity Commissioner's 2025 Annual Report, as attached, for information.
Moved by Councillor Annable, seconded by Councillor Uhrig
Carried
IT RESOLVED THAT Bylaw No. 2024-73 being a Bylaw to appoint members to the Township of North Dundas Drainage Board be approved as amended this 22 nd day of April, 2026.
Moved by Councillor Annable, seconded by Councillor Uhrig BE
Carried
IT RESOLVED THAT Bylaw No. 2026-30 being a Bylaw to adopt the 202 6 tax rates and to establish the due dates thereof, be passed and enacted this 22 nd day of A pril , 202 6 .
Moved by Councillor Annable, seconded by Councillor Uhrig BE
Carried
IT RESOLVED THAT Bylaw No. 2026-35 to confirm the proceedings of Council at its Regular Meeting held on April 22 , 2026 be passed and enacted.
Moved by Councillor Annable, seconded by Councillor Uhrig BE
Carried
Recommended: To be received and filed for information purposes.
Moved by Councillor Annable, seconded by Councillor Uhrig Action
Carried
IT RESOLVED THAT the Council of the Township of North Dundas supports Resolution No. RC26028 from the Corporation of the Municipality of Wawa passed on February 17, 2026 calling on increased provincial investment in and expansion of school bus stop-arm camera systems under Part XIV.3 of the Highway Traffic Act ; AND THAT a copy of this resolution be forwarded to the Premier of Ontario, the Minister of Transportation, the Minister of Education, the Association of Municipalities of Ontario (AMO).
Moved by Deputy Mayor Bergeron, seconded by Councillor Uhrig BE
Carried
IT RESOLVED THAT Council proceed to Closed Session at 6:33 PM pursuant to the Municipal Act, 2001 , Section 239 (2) subsection (c) a proposed or pending acquisition or disposition of land by the municipality and subsection (e) litigation or potential litigation, including matters before administrative tribunals, affecting the municipality.
Moved by Councillor Annable, seconded by Deputy Mayor Bergeron BE
Carried
IT RESOLVED THAT Council return to Open Session at 7:02 PM.
Moved by Councillor Lennox, seconded by Councillor Annable BE
Carried
IT RESOLVED THAT the Council of the Township of North Dundas approve maintaining the current status of Simzer Road and not proceed with either the road closure or road sale process at this time, as per the resident's request; AND THAT appropriate signage be installed at the intersection of Simzer Road and Cameron Road and Simzer Road at Development Road.
Moved by Councillor Lennox, seconded by Councillor Uhrig BE
Carried
IT RESOLVED THAT Council adjourn at 7:04 PM to the call of the Chair.
Moved by Deputy Mayor Bergeron, seconded by Councillor Uhrig BE
Carried
BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Agenda be adopted as amended by removing Subsection (e) litigation or potential litigation, including matters before administrative tribunals, affecting the municipality. AND THAT items 7.4.i and 7.4.j be moved for discussion under Section 8 - Items for Consideration.
Moved by Deputy Mayor Bergeron, seconded by Councillor Uhrig
Carried
BE IT RESOLVED THAT Bylaw No. 2026-29 being a provisional Bylaw to adopt the Engineer’s Report under Section 76 of the Drainage Act, R. S. O. 1990, c. D. 17, for the WM Connor Municipal Drain, be read a first and second time in Open Council, this 22nd day of April, 2026.
Moved by Councillor Annable, seconded by Councillor Lennox
Carried
BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council approve amendments to Policy No. 93-2022 Electronic Monitoring as presented this 22nd day of April, 2026.
Moved by Deputy Mayor Bergeron, seconded by Councillor Annable
Carried
BE IT RESOLVED THAT Bylaw No. 2026-31 being a Bylaw to adopt Policy No. 117-2026 for use of Corporate Resources during an Election year be passed and enacted this 22 nd day of April, 2026.
Moved by Councillor Uhrig, seconded by Councillor Lennox
Carried
THAT Bylaw No. 2026-32 being a Bylaw to delegate Council’s authority for restricted acts after Nomination Day to the Chief Administrative Officer, be passed and enacted this 22nd day of April, 2026.
Moved by Deputy Mayor Bergeron, seconded by Councillor Annable
Carried
THAT Council approve the request received from the Winchester Legion to extend their liquor licence to include the parking lot for the Steve Hastie Memorial Motorcycle Ride for ALS from 12 PM to 8:00 PM on Saturday, June 20th, 2026 and on Friday, July 17th, 2026 from 1 PM to 10 PM for the Centenary Anniversary of the Legion and from 9 AM to 10 PM on Saturday, August, 8th, 2026 for Dairyfest; AND THAT the Clerk be authorized to prepare letters of approval for the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario.
Moved by Councillor Lennox, seconded by Councillor Uhrig
Carried
BE IT RESOLVED THAT Bylaw No. 2026-33 being a Bylaw to appoint a member of Council to the Township of North Dundas Committee of Adjustment be passed and enacted this 22 nd day of April 2026.
Moved by Deputy Mayor Bergeron, seconded by Councillor Lennox
Carried
BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council approve the purchase of a new cab/chassis to replace the damaged fire truck up to the amount of $280,000, funded through reserves, as the most fiscally responsible and operationally effective option when evaluated over a full lifecycle in accordance with municipal asset management principles and applicable fire service standards.
Moved by Councillor Uhrig, seconded by Councillor Annable
Carried
BE IT RESOLVED THAT Bylaw No. 2026-37 being a Bylaw to stop up and close the north end extension of Centre Street in Winchester, known as Part 1 on Reference Plan 8R-6062 and forming part of PIN 661510358, be passed and enacted this 22nd day of April, 2026.
Moved by Deputy Mayor Bergeron, seconded by Councillor Lennox
Carried
BE IT RESOLVED THAT all items listed under the Consent Agenda be approved/filed as recommended.
Moved by Councillor Annable, seconded by Councillor Uhrig
Carried
BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Minutes of the Regular Meeting held on March 18, 2026, be adopted as presented.
Moved by Councillor Annable, seconded by Councillor Uhrig
Carried
THAT Council receive the Integrity Commissioner's 2025 Annual Report, as attached, for information.
Moved by Councillor Annable, seconded by Councillor Uhrig
Carried
BE IT RESOLVED THAT Bylaw No. 2024-73 being a Bylaw to appoint members to the Township of North Dundas Drainage Board be approved as amended this 22nd day of April, 2026.
Moved by Councillor Annable, seconded by Councillor Uhrig
Carried
BE IT RESOLVED THAT Bylaw No. 2026-30 being a Bylaw to adopt the 2026 tax rates and to establish the due dates thereof, be passed and enacted this 22nd day of April, 2026.
Moved by Councillor Annable, seconded by Councillor Uhrig
Carried
BE IT RESOLVED THAT Bylaw No. 2026-35 to confirm the proceedings of Council at its Regular Meeting held on April 22, 2026 be passed and enacted.
Moved by Councillor Annable, seconded by Councillor Uhrig
Carried
Action Recommended: To be received and filed for information purposes.
Moved by Councillor Annable, seconded by Councillor Uhrig
Carried
BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Council of the Township of North Dundas supports Resolution No. RC26028 from the Corporation of the Municipality of Wawa passed on February 17, 2026 calling on increased provincial investment in and expansion of school bus stop-arm camera systems under Part XIV.3 of the Highway Traffic Act; AND THAT a copy of this resolution be forwarded to the Premier of Ontario, the Minister of Transportation, the Minister of Education, the Association of Municipalities of Ontario (AMO).
Moved by Deputy Mayor Bergeron, seconded by Councillor Uhrig
Carried
BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council proceed to Closed Session at 6:33 PM pursuant to the Municipal Act, 2001, Section 239 (2) subsection (c) a proposed or pending acquisition or disposition of land by the municipality and subsection (e) litigation or potential litigation, including matters before administrative tribunals, affecting the municipality.
Moved by Councillor Annable, seconded by Deputy Mayor Bergeron
Carried
BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council return to Open Session at 7:02 PM.
Moved by Councillor Lennox, seconded by Councillor Annable
Carried
BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Council of the Township of North Dundas approve maintaining the current status of Simzer Road and not proceed with either the road closure or road sale process at this time, as per the resident's request; AND THAT appropriate signage be installed at the intersection of Simzer Road and Cameron Road and Simzer Road at Development Road.
Moved by Councillor Lennox, seconded by Councillor Uhrig
Carried
BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council adjourn at 7:04 PM to the call of the Chair.
Moved by Deputy Mayor Bergeron, seconded by Councillor Uhrig
Carried

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