Regular Meeting

IT RESOLVED THAT the Agenda be adopted as presented.

IT RESOLVED THAT Council approve staff to formally engage in exploratory discussions with North Grenville and regional partners regarding potential partnership-based transit options that could be piloted in North Dundas, and to conduct a community needs assessment survey as part of this exploration.

IT RESOLVED THAT Council approve Policy 95-2023 Committees of Council and Volunteers as amended this 2 5 th day of February, 2026.

IT RESOLVED THAT Council amend the Council meeting dates as presented this 25 th day of February, 2026.

IT RESOLVED THAT Bylaw No. 2026-22 being a Bylaw to Authorize the Mayor and C AO to enter into an Encroachment Agreement with Peter DeJong and Amy DeJong for an existing garage encroaching on the road allowance between Lots 6 and 7, Concession 2 , former Township of Winchester (PIN# 661 45- 00 99 ) , be passed and enacted this 25 th day of February , 20 26 .

IT RESOLVED THAT Bylaw No. 2026-19 being a Bylaw to amend Zoning By - law No. 04-95 to rezone the property municipally known as 44 Lori L ane , Chesterville, Ontario, from Residential Second Density (R2) to Residential Second Density – Exception Six (R2-X6) be passed and enacted this 2 5 th day of February 2026 .

IT RESOLVED THAT Bylaw No. 2026-20 being a Bylaw to amend Zoning Bylaw No. 04-95 to rezone the property municipally known as 58-60 South St. W est , Chesterville, Ontario, from Residential First Density (R1) Zone to Residential Second Density (R2) be passed and enacted this 2 5 th day of February 2026 .

IT RESOLVED THAT Council , approve a Commercial Improvement Loan of $16,494.62 for Sera Por Ti Inc. under the Township of North Dundas’ Community Improvement Plan, for the building located at 10619 Main Street, South Mountain; AND THAT Council authorize the Mayor and Director of Development Services to execute the required agreement.

IT RESOLVED THAT 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 2 5 th day of February, 2026 .

IT RESOLVED THAT Council rescind the Purchasing Policy No. 96-2023; AND THAT Council approve and adopt the Procurement Policy No. 112-202 6 as presented this 2 5 th day of February, 2026 .

IT RESOLVED THAT Council rescinds the $5,000 financial commitment to the Dundas County Hospice approved in the 2026 municipal budget and instead commits to a multi-year financial contribution to the Dundas County Hospice equivalent to $15,000 over a five-year period starting in 2026, subject to future budget considerations and annual approvals. AND THAT , Council authorizes administration to determine the payment schedule and administrative process, including the flexibility to align or match programs with the Township of South Dundas to ensure effective regional collaboration.

IT RESOLVED THAT Bylaw No. 2026-18 being a Bylaw to enter into an Agreement with City of Ottawa for Automatic Aid , be p assed and enacted this 25 th day of February, 2026.

IT RESOLVED THAT Council adopt Policy No. 116 -202 6 – F ire Prevention Policy as presented, this 2 5 th day of February 202 6 .

IT RESOLVED THAT C ouncil accept the request for a new assessment schedule for maintenance under RSO 1990, c.D.17, s.76(1); 2006, c.19, Sched. A, s.6(1) of the Drainage Act for the Mullen Municipal Drain, in the former Township of Winchester , now the Township of North Dundas ; AND THAT Bylaw No. 2026- 13 being a Bylaw to appoint Monica Shade of Shade Group Inc. as the Drainage Engineer to prepare a new assessment schedule for maintenance of the Mullen Municipal Drain, in the former Township of Winchester , now the Township of North Dundas, be passed and enacted this 25th day of February, 2026.

IT RESOLVED THAT C ouncil accept the request for a new assessment schedule for maintenance under RSO 1990, c.D.17, s.76(1); 2006, c.19, Sched. A, s.6(1) of the Drainage Act for the WM Connors Municipal Drain, in the former Township of Winchester , now the Township of North Dundas ; AND THAT Bylaw No. 2026- 14 being a Bylaw to appoint Monica Shade of Shade Group Inc. as the Drainage Engineer to prepare a new assessment schedule for maintenance of the WM Connors Municipal Drain, in the former Township of Winchester , now the Township of North Dundas, be passed and enacted this 25th day of February, 2026.

IT RESOLVED THAT C ouncil accept the request for a new assessment schedule for maintenance under RSO 1990, c.D.17, s.76(1); 2006, c.19, Sched. A, s.6(1) of the Drainage Act for the Johnston Branch of the Milton Hoy Municipal Drain, in the former Township of Mountain , now the Township of North Dundas ; AND THAT Bylaw No. 2026-15 being a Bylaw to appoint Monica Shade of Shade Group Inc. as the Drainage Engineer to prepare a new assessment schedule for maintenance of the Johnston Branch of the Milton Hoy Municipal Drain, in the former Township of Mountain , now the Township of North Dundas, be passed and enacted this 25th day of February, 2026.

IT RESOLVED THAT C ouncil accept the request for a new assessment schedule for maintenance under R . S . O . 1990, c.D.17, s.76(1); 2006, c.19, Sched. A, s.6(1) of the Drainage Act for the Castor Extension Municipal Drain, in the former Township s of Winchester and Mountain , now the Township of North Dundas ; AND THAT Bylaw No. 2026-16 being a Bylaw to appoint Monica Shade of Shade Group Inc. as the Drainage Engineer to prepare a new assessment schedule for maintenance of the Castor Extension Municipal Drain, in the former Township s of Winchester and Mountain , now the Township of North Dundas, be passed and enacted this 25th day of February, 2026.

IT RESOLVED THAT Bylaw No. 2026- 08 being a Bylaw to provide for the Regulation of Water Supply in North Dundas , be passed and enacted t his 25 th day of February .

IT RESOLVED THAT Bylaw No. 2026-08 as amended to reflect clarity on the triggers to provide for the Regulation of Water Supply in North Dundas be passed and enacted this 25th day of February.

IT RESOLVED THAT Schedule “A” to Bylaw No. 2025-71 being a Bylaw for fixing rates for the supply of water/sewer services be amended as presented this 25 th day of February .

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 amended as presented this 25 th day of February .

IT RESOLVED THAT Bylaw No. 2026-11 being a Bylaw to establish a growth management and development allocation process for the water distribution and sewage treatment systems of The Corporation of the Township of North Dundas be passed and enacted this 25 th day of February , 2026 .

IT RESOLVED THAT Council direct staff to implement water and sewer service agreements with large water users in North Dundas on public servicing in order to ensure equitable and transparent use of water and sewer units and adherence to allocated water and sewer capacity allocated by staff and Council.

IT RESOLVED THAT all items listed under the Consent Agenda be approved/filed as recommended.

IT RESOLVED THAT the Minutes of the Regular Meeting held on January 28, 2025 be adopted as presented.

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 third and final time in Open Session, signed and sealed this 25 th day of February, 2026.

IT RESOLVED THAT By-law 2026-24 being a B ylaw to authorize the Mayor and CAO to enter into a n amending lease agreement with Hydro One Networks, be passed and enacted this 25 th day of February , 2026.

IT RESOLVED THAT Bylaw No. 2026-21 to confirm the proceedings of Council at its Regular Meeting held on February 25, 2026 be passed and enacted.

Recommended: To be received and filed for information purposes.

IT RESOLVED THAT Council proceed to Closed Session at 6:51 PM pursuant to the Municipal Act, 2001, Section 239 (2) subsection (b) personal matters about an identifiable individual, including municipal employee and subsection (d) labour relations or employee negotiations .

IT RESOLVED THAT Council return to Open Session at 7:11 PM.

IT RESOLVED THAT Staff proceed as directed in Closed Session.

IT RESOLVED THAT Council adjourn at 7:12 PM to the call of the Chair.

BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Agenda be adopted as presented.

BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council approve staff to formally engage in exploratory discussions with North Grenville and regional partners regarding potential partnership-based transit options that could be piloted in North Dundas, and to conduct a community needs assessment survey as part of this exploration.

BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council amend the Council meeting dates as presented this 25th day of February, 2026.

BE IT RESOLVED THAT Bylaw No. 2026-22 being a Bylaw to Authorize the Mayor and CAO to enter into an Encroachment Agreement with Peter DeJong and Amy DeJong for an existing garage encroaching on the road allowance between Lots 6 and 7, Concession 2, former Township of Winchester (PIN# 66145- 0099), be passed and enacted this 25th day of February, 2026.

BE IT RESOLVED THAT Bylaw No. 2026-19 being a Bylaw to amend Zoning By-law No. 04-95 to rezone the property municipally known as 44 Lori Lane, Chesterville, Ontario, from Residential Second Density (R2) to Residential Second Density – Exception Six (R2-X6) be passed and enacted this 25th day of February 2026.

BE IT RESOLVED THAT Bylaw No. 2026-20 being a Bylaw to amend Zoning Bylaw No. 04-95 to rezone the property municipally known as 58-60 South St. West, Chesterville, Ontario, from Residential First Density (R1) Zone to Residential Second Density (R2) be passed and enacted this 25th day of February 2026.

BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council, approve a Commercial Improvement Loan of $16,494.62 for Sera Por Ti Inc. under the Township of North Dundas’ Community Improvement Plan, for the building located at 10619 Main Street, South Mountain; AND THAT Council authorize the Mayor and Director of Development Services to execute the required agreement.

BE IT RESOLVED THAT 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 25th day of February, 2026.

BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council rescind the Purchasing Policy No. 96-2023; AND THAT Council approve and adopt the Procurement Policy No. 112-2026 as presented this 25th day of February, 2026.

BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council rescinds the $5,000 financial commitment to the Dundas County Hospice approved in the 2026 municipal budget and instead commits to a multi-year financial contribution to the Dundas County Hospice equivalent to $15,000 over a five-year period starting in 2026, subject to future budget considerations and annual approvals. AND THAT, Council authorizes administration to determine the payment schedule and administrative process, including the flexibility to align or match programs with the Township of South Dundas to ensure effective regional collaboration.

BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council adopt Policy No. 116-2026 – Fire Prevention Policy as presented, this 25th day of February 2026.

BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council accept the request for a new assessment schedule for maintenance under RSO 1990, c.D.17, s.76(1); 2006, c.19, Sched. A, s.6(1) of the Drainage Act for the Mullen Municipal Drain, in the former Township of Winchester, now the Township of North Dundas; AND THAT Bylaw No. 2026-13 being a Bylaw to appoint Monica Shade of Shade Group Inc. as the Drainage Engineer to prepare a new assessment schedule for maintenance of the Mullen Municipal Drain, in the former Township of Winchester, now the Township of North Dundas, be passed and enacted this 25th day of February, 2026.

BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council accept the request for a new assessment schedule for maintenance under RSO 1990, c.D.17, s.76(1); 2006, c.19, Sched. A, s.6(1) of the Drainage Act for the WM Connors Municipal Drain, in the former Township of Winchester, now the Township of North Dundas; AND THAT Bylaw No. 2026-14 being a Bylaw to appoint Monica Shade of Shade Group Inc. as the Drainage Engineer to prepare a new assessment schedule for maintenance of the WM Connors Municipal Drain, in the former Township of Winchester, now the Township of North Dundas, be passed and enacted this 25th day of February, 2026.

BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council accept the request for a new assessment schedule for maintenance under RSO 1990, c.D.17, s.76(1); 2006, c.19, Sched. A, s.6(1) of the Drainage Act for the Johnston Branch of the Milton Hoy Municipal Drain, in the former Township of Mountain, now the Township of North Dundas; AND THAT Bylaw No. 2026-15 being a Bylaw to appoint Monica Shade of Shade Group Inc. as the Drainage Engineer to prepare a new assessment schedule for maintenance of the Johnston Branch of the Milton Hoy Municipal Drain, in the former Township of Mountain, now the Township of North Dundas, be passed and enacted this 25th day of February, 2026.

BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council accept the request for a new assessment schedule for maintenance under R.S.O. 1990, c.D.17, s.76(1); 2006, c.19, Sched. A, s.6(1) of the Drainage Act for the Castor Extension Municipal Drain, in the former Townships of Winchester and Mountain, now the Township of North Dundas; AND THAT Bylaw No. 2026-16 being a Bylaw to appoint Monica Shade of Shade Group Inc. as the Drainage Engineer to prepare a new assessment schedule for maintenance of the Castor Extension Municipal Drain, in the former Townships of Winchester and Mountain, now the Township of North Dundas, be passed and enacted this 25th day of February, 2026.

BE IT RESOLVED THAT Bylaw No. 2026-08 being a Bylaw to provide for the Regulation of Water Supply in North Dundas, be passed and enacted this 25th day of February.

BE IT RESOLVED THAT Bylaw No. 2026-08 as amended to reflect clarity on the triggers to provide for the Regulation of Water Supply in North Dundas be passed and enacted this 25th day of February.

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 amended as presented this 25th day of February.

BE IT RESOLVED THAT Bylaw No. 2026-11 being a Bylaw to establish a growth management and development allocation process for the water distribution and sewage treatment systems of The Corporation of the Township of North Dundas be passed and enacted this 25th day of February, 2026.

BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council direct staff to implement water and sewer service agreements with large water users in North Dundas on public servicing in order to ensure equitable and transparent use of water and sewer units and adherence to allocated water and sewer capacity allocated by staff and Council.

BE IT RESOLVED THAT all items listed under the Consent Agenda be approved/filed as recommended.

BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Minutes of the Regular Meeting held on January 28, 2025 be adopted as presented.

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 third and final time in Open Session, signed and sealed this 25 th day of February, 2026.

BE IT RESOLVED THAT By-law 2026-24 being a Bylaw to authorize the Mayor and CAO to enter into an amending lease agreement with Hydro One Networks, be passed and enacted this 25th day of February, 2026.

BE IT RESOLVED THAT Bylaw No. 2026-21 to confirm the proceedings of Council at its Regular Meeting held on February 25, 2026 be passed and enacted.

Action Recommended: To be received and filed for information purposes.

BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council proceed to Closed Session at 6:51 PM pursuant to the Municipal Act, 2001, Section 239 (2) subsection (b) personal matters about an identifiable individual, including municipal employee and subsection (d) labour relations or employee negotiations.

BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council return to Open Session at 7:11 PM.

BE IT RESOLVED THAT Staff proceed as directed in Closed Session.

BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council adjourn at 7:12 PM to the call of the Chair.