The North Dundas Record

Regular Meeting

November 19, 2025

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 (54 motions)

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

the meeting of the Council of the Corporation of the Township of North Dundas be hereby called to order at 4:30 PM.
Moved by Councillor Uhrig, seconded by Deputy Mayor Bergeron
Carried
the Agenda be adopted as presented.
Moved by Deputy Mayor Bergeron, seconded by Councillor Annable
Carried
IT RESOLVED THAT Bylaw No. 2025-36 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 West Branch of Kittle Creek and Henry Elliot Municipal Drain s, be read a first and second time in Open Council , this 19 th day of November, 2025.
Moved by Councillor Annable, seconded by Councillor Lennox BE
Carried
IT RESOLVED THAT Council receive the 202 4 Financial Statements for the Corporation of the Township of North Dundas as presented by BDO Canada LLP , this 19th day of November 2025 .
Moved by Councillor Lennox, seconded by Councillor Uhrig BE
Carried
IT RESOLVED THAT Council approve Policy 58-2013 Salary/Wage Administration Policy as amended .
Moved by Councillor Uhrig, seconded by Deputy Mayor Bergeron BE
Carried
IT RESOLVED THAT Council award RFP No. ADM2025-01 for General Municipal Insurance Services to Marsh Canada Limited ; AND THAT the Clerk be authorized to provide additional information to Marsh Canada Limited to formalize various insurance coverage s ; A ND THAT the CAO be authorized to sign any documents required to secure general municipal insurance services for North Dundas for the policy period December 31, 2025 to December 31, 2026.
Moved by Deputy Mayor Bergeron, seconded by Councillor Annable BE
Carried
Bylaw No. 2025-74 , being a Bylaw to enter into an agreement with the Township of Russell to continue to utilize the Russell Township Animal Shelter be passed and enacted this 19 th day of November 202 5.
Moved by Councillor Annable, seconded by Councillor Lennox
Carried
IT RESOLVED THAT Bylaw No. 2025-77 being a Bylaw to amend Zoning Bylaw 79-6, to amend the zoning of the property municipally known as 2134 County Road 31 , Winchester, Ontario , from Light Industrial – Exception Four (ML-4) to Highway Commercial (C2) be passe d and enacted this 19 th day of November, 202 5 .
Moved by Councillor Lennox, seconded by Councillor Uhrig BE
Carried
IT RESOLVED THAT Bylaw No. 2025-78 being a Bylaw to amend Zoning Bylaw No. 12-93 to amend the zoning of the property municipally known as 503 Sherrer Way, Winchester, Ontario, from Commercial - Exception One (C - 1) to Commercial – Exception One - Temporary Use One (C - 1-T1) be p asse d and enacted this 19 th day of November, 2025.
Moved by Councillor Uhrig, seconded by Deputy Mayor Bergeron BE
Carried
IT RESOLVED THAT Schedule “A” to Bylaw No. 2025-02 being a Bylaw to delegate certain powers and duties to officers and employees of the Township of North Dundas be approved a s amended this 19 th day of November 2025.
Moved by Deputy Mayor Bergeron, seconded by Councillor Annable BE
Carried
IT RESOLVED THAT Bylaw No. 2021-45 being a Bylaw to Establish Fees for certain Licences, Permits, Certificates and various services , be approved , as amended this 19th day of November , 202 5 .
Moved by Councillor Annable, seconded by Councillor Lennox BE
Carried
IT RESOLVED THAT Bylaw No. 2025- 22 being a Bylaw to abandon the Loughridge Branch of the South Morewood Municipal Drain be passed and enacted this 19 th day of November, 2025.
Moved by Councillor Lennox, seconded by Councillor Uhrig BE
Carried
IT RESOLVED THAT Bylaw No. 2025-68 being a Bylaw to undertake maintenance for the Beggs-Workman Municipal Drain be read a third and final time, passed and enacted this 19 th day of November , 2025.
Moved by Councillor Uhrig, seconded by Deputy Mayor Bergeron BE
Carried
IT RESOLVED THAT Bylaw No. 2025-72 being a Bylaw to set capital charges for water and sanitary sewer connections in the Township of North Dundas be passed and enacted this 19 th day of November.
Moved by Deputy Mayor Bergeron, seconded by Councillor Annable BE
Carried
all items listed under the Consent Agenda be approved/filed as recommended.
Moved by Councillor Annable, seconded by Councillor Lennox
Carried
IT RESOLVED THAT the Minutes of the Regular Meeting of Council held on the 22nd of October, 2025 be adopted as presented.
Moved by Councillor Annable, seconded by Councillor Lennox BE
Carried
IT RESOLVED THAT Bylaw No. 2025-71 being a Bylaw for fixing rates for the supply of water/sewer services beginning January 1 st 2026 be amended this 19 th day of November.
Moved by Councillor Annable, seconded by Councillor Lennox BE
Carried
Council approve Policy No. 1110-2025 – Condensed Work Week Policy as presented this 19 th day of November, 2025.
Moved by Councillor Annable, seconded by Councillor Lennox
Carried
IT RESOLVED THAT Council authorizes the Mayor and CAO to sign the Tree Planting Service s Agreement between South Nation River Conservation Authority (SNC) and the Township of North Dundas.
Moved by Councillor Annable, seconded by Councillor Lennox BE
Carried
IT RESOLVED THAT Council approve the revised Exhibitor Information Kit for use at future Local Business Expo events, and that the Development Services Department be authorized to amend Appendix A: Fee Schedule by up to 10% as deemed necessary .
Moved by Councillor Annable, seconded by Councillor Lennox BE
Carried
IT RESOLVED THAT Bylaw No. 2025-79 to confirm the proceedings of Council at its Regular Meeting held on November 19, 2025 be passed and enacted.
Moved by Councillor Annable, seconded by Councillor Lennox BE
Carried
Recommended: To be received and filed for information purposes.
Moved by Councillor Annable, seconded by Councillor Lennox Action
Carried
Council proceed to Closed Session at 6:07PM pursuant to the Municipal Act, 2001, Section 239 (2) subsection (d) - labour relations or employee negotiations; AND Section 239 (2) subsection (h) information explicitly supplied in confidence to the municipality or local board by Canada, a province or territory or a Crown agency of any of them; AND Section 239 (2) subsection (i) a trade secret or scientific, technical, commercial, financial or labour relations information, supplied in confidence to the municipality or local board, which, if disclosed, could reasonably be expected to prejudice significantly the competitive position or interfere significantly with the contractual or other negotiations of a person, group of persons, or organization;
Moved by Councillor Lennox, seconded by Councillor Uhrig
Carried
IT RESOLVED THAT Council return to Open Session at 6:31 PM.
Moved by Councillor Uhrig, seconded by Councillor Annable BE
Carried
IT RESOLVED THAT Staff proceed as directed during closed session.
Moved by Councillor Annable, seconded by Councillor Lennox BE
Carried
IT RESOLVED THAT Council authorizes Staff to enter into an agreement with GrantMatch corporation for the purpose of identifying, preparing, and managing funding applications on behalf of the Township as per the terms outlined in their agreement.
Moved by Councillor Annable, seconded by Councillor Lennox BE
Carried
IT RESOLVED THAT Council authorizes Staff to enter into an agreement with StrategyCorp for government relations and public affairs services; AND FURTHER THAT $60,000 be pre-approved in the 2026 Municipal Budget to support the continuation of StrategyCorp services.
Moved by Councillor Lennox, seconded by Councillor Uhrig BE
Carried
Council adjourn at 6:33 PM to the call of the Chair.
Moved by Councillor Lennox, seconded by Councillor Uhrig
Carried
THAT the meeting of the Council of the Corporation of the Township of North Dundas be hereby called to order at 4:30 PM.
Moved by Councillor Uhrig, seconded by Deputy Mayor Bergeron
Carried
THAT the Agenda be adopted as presented.
Moved by Deputy Mayor Bergeron, seconded by Councillor Annable
Carried
BE IT RESOLVED THAT Bylaw No. 2025-36 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 West Branch of Kittle Creek and Henry Elliot Municipal Drains, be read a first and second time in Open Council, this 19th day of November, 2025.
Moved by Councillor Annable, seconded by Councillor Lennox
Carried
BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council receive the 2024 Financial Statements for the Corporation of the Township of North Dundas as presented by BDO Canada LLP, this 19th day of November 2025.
Moved by Councillor Lennox, seconded by Councillor Uhrig
Carried
BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council award RFP No. ADM2025-01 for General Municipal Insurance Services to Marsh Canada Limited; AND THAT the Clerk be authorized to provide additional information to Marsh Canada Limited to formalize various insurance coverages; AND THAT the CAO be authorized to sign any documents required to secure general municipal insurance services for North Dundas for the policy period December 31, 2025 to December 31, 2026.
Moved by Deputy Mayor Bergeron, seconded by Councillor Annable
Carried
THAT Bylaw No. 2025-74, being a Bylaw to enter into an agreement with the Township of Russell to continue to utilize the Russell Township Animal Shelter be passed and enacted this 19th day of November 2025.
Moved by Councillor Annable, seconded by Councillor Lennox
Carried
BE IT RESOLVED THAT Bylaw No. 2025-77 being a Bylaw to amend Zoning Bylaw 79-6, to amend the zoning of the property municipally known as 2134 County Road 31, Winchester, Ontario, from Light Industrial – Exception Four (ML-4) to Highway Commercial (C2) be passed and enacted this 19 th day of November, 2025.
Moved by Councillor Lennox, seconded by Councillor Uhrig
Carried
BE IT RESOLVED THAT Bylaw No. 2025-78 being a Bylaw to amend Zoning Bylaw No. 12-93 to amend the zoning of the property municipally known as 503 Sherrer Way, Winchester, Ontario, from Commercial - Exception One (C-1) to Commercial – Exception One - Temporary Use One (C-1-T1) be passed and enacted this 19th day of November, 2025.
Moved by Councillor Uhrig, seconded by Deputy Mayor Bergeron
Carried
BE IT RESOLVED THAT Schedule “A” to Bylaw No. 2025-02 being a Bylaw to delegate certain powers and duties to officers and employees of the Township of North Dundas be approved as amended this 19th day of November 2025.
Moved by Deputy Mayor Bergeron, seconded by Councillor Annable
Carried
BE IT RESOLVED THAT Bylaw No. 2021-45 being a Bylaw to Establish Fees for certain Licences, Permits, Certificates and various services, be approved, as amended this 19th day of November, 2025.
Moved by Councillor Annable, seconded by Councillor Lennox
Carried
BE IT RESOLVED THAT Bylaw No. 2025-68 being a Bylaw to undertake maintenance for the Beggs-Workman Municipal Drain be read a third and final time, passed and enacted this 19th day of November, 2025.
Moved by Councillor Uhrig, seconded by Deputy Mayor Bergeron
Carried
BE IT RESOLVED THAT Bylaw No. 2025-72 being a Bylaw to set capital charges for water and sanitary sewer connections in the Township of North Dundas be passed and enacted this 19th day of November.
Moved by Deputy Mayor Bergeron, seconded by Councillor Annable
Carried
THAT all items listed under the Consent Agenda be approved/filed as recommended.
Moved by Councillor Annable, seconded by Councillor Lennox
Carried
BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Minutes of the Regular Meeting of Council held on the 22nd of October, 2025 be adopted as presented.
Moved by Councillor Annable, seconded by Councillor Lennox
Carried
BE IT RESOLVED THAT Bylaw No. 2025-71 being a Bylaw for fixing rates for the supply of water/sewer services beginning January 1st 2026 be amended this 19th day of November.
Moved by Councillor Annable, seconded by Councillor Lennox
Carried
THAT Council approve Policy No. 1110-2025 – Condensed Work Week Policy as presented this 19th day of November, 2025.
Moved by Councillor Annable, seconded by Councillor Lennox
Carried
BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council authorizes the Mayor and CAO to sign the Tree Planting Services Agreement between South Nation River Conservation Authority (SNC) and the Township of North Dundas.
Moved by Councillor Annable, seconded by Councillor Lennox
Carried
BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council approve the revised Exhibitor Information Kit for use at future Local Business Expo events, and that the Development Services Department be authorized to amend Appendix A: Fee Schedule by up to 10% as deemed necessary.
Moved by Councillor Annable, seconded by Councillor Lennox
Carried
BE IT RESOLVED THAT Bylaw No. 2025-79 to confirm the proceedings of Council at its Regular Meeting held on November 19, 2025 be passed and enacted.
Moved by Councillor Annable, seconded by Councillor Lennox
Carried
Action Recommended: To be received and filed for information purposes.
Moved by Councillor Annable, seconded by Councillor Lennox
Carried
THAT Council proceed to Closed Session at 6:07PM pursuant to the Municipal Act, 2001, Section 239 (2) subsection (d) - labour relations or employee negotiations; AND Section 239 (2) subsection (h) information explicitly supplied in confidence to the municipality or local board by Canada, a province or territory or a Crown agency of any of them; AND Section 239 (2) subsection (i) a trade secret or scientific, technical, commercial, financial or labour relations information, supplied in confidence to the municipality or local board, which, if disclosed, could reasonably be expected to prejudice significantly the competitive position or interfere significantly with the contractual or other negotiations of a person, group of persons, or organization;
Moved by Councillor Lennox, seconded by Councillor Uhrig
Carried
BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council return to Open Session at 6:31 PM.
Moved by Councillor Uhrig, seconded by Councillor Annable
Carried
BE IT RESOLVED THAT Staff proceed as directed during closed session.
Moved by Councillor Annable, seconded by Councillor Lennox
Carried
BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council authorizes Staff to enter into an agreement with GrantMatch corporation for the purpose of identifying, preparing, and managing funding applications on behalf of the Township as per the terms outlined in their agreement.
Moved by Councillor Annable, seconded by Councillor Lennox
Carried
BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council authorizes Staff to enter into an agreement with StrategyCorp for government relations and public affairs services; AND FURTHER THAT $60,000 be pre-approved in the 2026 Municipal Budget to support the continuation of StrategyCorp services.
Moved by Councillor Lennox, seconded by Councillor Uhrig
Carried
THAT Council adjourn at 6:33 PM to the call of the Chair.
Moved by Councillor Lennox, seconded by Councillor Uhrig
Carried

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