The North Dundas Record

Regular Meeting

May 7, 2025

Who was there

Present (4): Gary Annable, Theresa Bergeron, Tony Fraser, Matthew Uhrig

Absent (1): John Lennox

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 (63 motions)

61 carried, 2 recorded otherwise. Every motion below is printed as the minutes print it.

the Agenda be amended to include the job description for the Director of Finance/Treasurer under Section 8 Items for Consideration.
Moved by Deputy Mayor Bergeron, seconded by Councillor Uhrig
Carried
Council designates the Dairyfest festival being held on Saturday August 9, 2025 as a “Public Event of Municipal Significance”.
Moved by Deputy Mayor Bergeron, seconded by Councillor Annable
Carried
Council approve budget amendment number 2025-0 5 to transfer $10,000 from the cemetery maintenance fund to donations and transfers to others account to provide for a donation to the House of Lazarus.
Moved by Councillor Uhrig, seconded by Councillor Annable
Carried
Bylaw No. 2025-34 being a Bylaw to authorize the execution of an agreement with the South Nation River Conservation Authority for Sewage System Management Services , be passed and enacted this 7 th day of May 2025.
Moved by Councillor Uhrig, seconded by Deputy Mayor Bergeron
Carried
Bylaw No. 2025-40 b eing a Bylaw to update and replace Tariff of Fees Bylaw No. 20 24-36 be passed and enacted this 7 th day of May , 202 5.
Moved by Deputy Mayor Bergeron, seconded by Councillor Annable
Carried
Bylaw No. 2025-41 being a Bylaw to appoint a member of Council to the Township of North Dundas Committee of Adjustment be passed and enacted this 7th day of May 202 5 .
Moved by Deputy Mayor Bergeron, seconded by Councillor Annable
Carried
Council approves the disbursement of up to $53,895.77 under the Counties SDG Regional Incentives Program to be distributed as follows: $25,000.00 to 10041068 Canada Inc., $25,000.00 to Dundas Machine Inc., $3,895.77 to Video Game Mansion; AND THAT the funding is subject to the terms of the financial agreement.
Moved by Councillor Annable, seconded by Councillor Uhrig
Carried
Bylaw No. 2025-44 being a Bylaw to amend Zoning Bylaw 12-93 to amend the zoning of the property at 13645 County Road 9, Chesterville, Ontario, from Agricultural (AG) to Agricultural – Special Exception Forty - Four (AG-44) be read a First and Second time in Open Council, this 7 th day of May, 2025 .
Moved by Councillor Annable, seconded by Deputy Mayor Bergeron
Carried
Bylaw No. 2025-39 being a Bylaw to adopt the 2025 tax rates and to establish the due dates thereof, be passed and enacted this 7th day of May, 2025.
Moved by Councillor Uhrig, seconded by Councillor Annable
Carried
Council approve Budget Amendment No. 2025-02 to transfer funds within the Transportation Department’s capital roads budget for Roadway Paving for the paving of Boundary R oad (west end) , from CR43 south to the North Grenville boundary , with no additional funds required.
Moved by Councillor Annable, seconded by Councillor Uhrig
Carried
Council approve Budget Amendment No. 2025-03 to transfer funds within the Transportation Department’s capital roads budget for Roadway Paving for the paving of Belanger Rd. from County Road 43 north to Gypsy Lane , with no additional funds required.
Moved by Deputy Mayor Bergeron, seconded by Councillor Annable
Carried
Council approve the attached Aquatic Programming Agreement between the Corporation of the Township of North Dundas and the YMCA and authorize the Mayor and Director of Recreation and Culture to execute the Agreement on behalf of the Township.
Moved by Deputy Mayor Bergeron, seconded by Councillor Uhrig
Carried
Council adopt the Township of North Dundas Recreation & Culture Strategic Plan prepared by Sierra Planning and Management.
Moved by Councillor Uhrig, seconded by Councillor Annable
Carried
this motion be deferred until July 2, 2025 to allow Staff an opportunity to collect additional traffic data at these locations to support this request.
Moved by Deputy Mayor Bergeron, seconded by Councillor Annable
Carried
the request for Council to support Pedestrian Crossovers Level 2 Type C on County Road 1, at the intersections of Kerrs Ridge Road and St. John Street be
Moved by Councillor Annable, seconded by Councillor Uhrig
Deferred
Council Authorize and approve the 2025/2026 to 2029/2030 ice rental rates in accordance with the Option 2 rate category .
Moved by Councillor Annable, seconded by Councillor Uhrig
Carried
Council a uthorize and approve that Novatech’s contract for professional services for the Brian Telford Community Park be amended to include engineering, architecture, and contract administration related to the splash pad .
Moved by Deputy Mayor Bergeron, seconded by Councillor Annable
Carried
Council allow the Rideau St. Lawrence Family Health Team to continue to occupy the office space in the lower level of the municipal building located at 547 St. Lawrence St. in Winchester, for a term of 3 years, commencing on May 7, 2025 and ending on May 8, 2028, for a set rent of $5,000 + HST per year.
Moved by Councillor Annable, seconded by Deputy Mayor Bergeron
Carried
Bylaw No. 2025-27 being a Bylaw to permit the Township of North Dundas to provide solid waste management services be passed and enacted this 7 th day of May, 2025.
Moved by Councillor Annable, seconded by Deputy Mayor Bergeron
Carried
Bylaw No. 2025-43 being a Bylaw to initiate a collaborative effort with the Municipality of South Dundas to explore potential joint water servicing projects in the future as both North Dundas and South Dundas continue to grow.
Moved by Deputy Mayor Bergeron, seconded by Councillor Annable
Carried
Council continue with the submission of the Vulnerability and Threat Assessment for Wellfield 7 and 8 without a Peer Review; AND THAT should the MECP, through its technical review, require the model to be recalibrated, redesigned, or peer reviewed, that Staff proceed with conducting the required work in order to receive a Drinking Water Works Permit.
Moved by Deputy Mayor Bergeron, seconded by Councillor Annable
Carried
all items listed under the Consent Agenda be approved as recommended.
Moved by Councillor Annable, seconded by Councillor Uhrig
Carried
the Minutes of the Special Meeting held on April 3, 2025 be adopted as presented.
Moved by Councillor Annable, seconded by Councillor Uhrig
Carried
the Minutes of the Regular Meeting held on March 12, 2025 be adopted as presented.
Moved by Councillor Annable, seconded by Councillor Uhrig
Carried
the Minutes of the Special Meeting held on February 21, 2025 be adopted as presented.
Moved by Councillor Annable, seconded by Councillor Uhrig
Carried
Council approve the request by the Winchester Legion to extend their liquor licence to include the parking lot following their annual Zone Golf Tournament on Saturday June 7, 2025 from 4 PM to 10 PM, for the Steve Hastie Memorial Motorcycle Ride for ALS from 12:00 PM – 8:00 PM on Saturday June 14, 2025 and from 9 AM to 10 PM on Saturday August 9, 2025 for Dairyfest ; AND THAT the Clerk be authorized to prepare letter s of approval for the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario.
Moved by Councillor Annable, seconded by Councillor Uhrig
Carried
Council approve the updated Municipal Drain Apportionment Schedules due to severance of land, pursuant to Section 65(2) of the Drainage Act, R.S. O. 1990, set out in the attached signed landowner apportionment Agreements.
Moved by Councillor Annable, seconded by Councillor Uhrig
Carried
Council approve Budget Amendment # 202 5-04 in the amount of up to $ 1 7 ,000 to finance the repainting of the Chesterville Public Pool.
Moved by Councillor Annable, seconded by Councillor Uhrig
Carried
Bylaw No. 2025-45 to confirm the proceedings of Council at its regular meeting held on May 7, 2025 be passed and enacted.
Moved by Councillor Annable, seconded by Councillor Uhrig
Carried
be received and filed for information purposes.
Moved by Councillor Annable, seconded by Councillor Uhrig To
Carried
the job description for the Director of Finance/Treasurer be approved as submitted.
Moved by Councillor Uhrig, seconded by Deputy Mayor Bergeron
Carried
Council adjourn at 6:51 PM to the call of the Chair.
Moved by Councillor Uhrig, seconded by Deputy Mayor Bergeron
Carried
THAT the Agenda be amended to include the job description for the Director of Finance/Treasurer under Section 8 Items for Consideration.
Moved by Deputy Mayor Bergeron, seconded by Councillor Uhrig
Carried
THAT Council designates the Dairyfest festival being held on Saturday August 9, 2025 as a “Public Event of Municipal Significance”.
Moved by Deputy Mayor Bergeron, seconded by Councillor Annable
Carried
THAT Council approve budget amendment number 2025-05 to transfer $10,000 from the cemetery maintenance fund to donations and transfers to others account to provide for a donation to the House of Lazarus.
Moved by Councillor Uhrig, seconded by Councillor Annable
Carried
THAT Bylaw No. 2025-34 being a Bylaw to authorize the execution of an agreement with the South Nation River Conservation Authority for Sewage System Management Services, be passed and enacted this 7th day of May 2025.
Moved by Councillor Uhrig, seconded by Deputy Mayor Bergeron
Carried
THAT Bylaw No. 2025-40 being a Bylaw to update and replace Tariff of Fees Bylaw No. 2024-36 be passed and enacted this 7th day of May, 2025.
Moved by Deputy Mayor Bergeron, seconded by Councillor Annable
Carried
THAT Bylaw No. 2025-41 being a Bylaw to appoint a member of Council to the Township of North Dundas Committee of Adjustment be passed and enacted this 7th day of May 2025.
Moved by Deputy Mayor Bergeron, seconded by Councillor Annable
Carried
THAT Council approves the disbursement of up to $53,895.77 under the Counties SDG Regional Incentives Program to be distributed as follows:  $25,000.00 to 10041068 Canada Inc.,  $25,000.00 to Dundas Machine Inc.,  $3,895.77 to Video Game Mansion; AND THAT the funding is subject to the terms of the financial agreement.
Moved by Councillor Annable, seconded by Councillor Uhrig
Carried
THAT Bylaw No. 2025-44 being a Bylaw to amend Zoning Bylaw 12-93 to amend the zoning of the property at 13645 County Road 9, Chesterville, Ontario, from Agricultural (AG) to Agricultural – Special Exception Forty-Four (AG-44) be read a First and Second time in Open Council, this 7th day of May, 2025.
Moved by Councillor Annable, seconded by Deputy Mayor Bergeron
Carried
THAT Bylaw No. 2025-39 being a Bylaw to adopt the 2025 tax rates and to establish the due dates thereof, be passed and enacted this 7th day of May, 2025.
Moved by Councillor Uhrig, seconded by Councillor Annable
Carried
THAT Council approve Budget Amendment No. 2025-02 to transfer funds within the Transportation Department’s capital roads budget for Roadway Paving for the paving of Boundary Road (west end), from CR43 south to the North Grenville boundary, with no additional funds required.
Moved by Councillor Annable, seconded by Councillor Uhrig
Carried
THAT Council approve Budget Amendment No. 2025-03 to transfer funds within the Transportation Department’s capital roads budget for Roadway Paving for the paving of Belanger Rd. from County Road 43 north to Gypsy Lane, with no additional funds required.
Moved by Deputy Mayor Bergeron, seconded by Councillor Annable
Carried
THAT Council approve the attached Aquatic Programming Agreement between the Corporation of the Township of North Dundas and the YMCA and authorize the Mayor and Director of Recreation and Culture to execute the Agreement on behalf of the Township.
Moved by Deputy Mayor Bergeron, seconded by Councillor Uhrig
Carried
THAT Council adopt the Township of North Dundas Recreation & Culture Strategic Plan prepared by Sierra Planning and Management.
Moved by Councillor Uhrig, seconded by Councillor Annable
Carried
THAT the request for Council to support Pedestrian Crossovers Level 2 Type C on County Road 1, at the intersections of Kerrs Ridge Road and St. John Street be
Moved by Councillor Annable, seconded by Councillor Uhrig
Deferred
THAT Council Authorize and approve the 2025/2026 to 2029/2030 ice rental rates in accordance with the Option 2 rate category.
Moved by Councillor Annable, seconded by Councillor Uhrig
Carried
THAT Council authorize and approve that Novatech’s contract for professional services for the Brian Telford Community Park be amended to include engineering, architecture, and contract administration related to the splash pad.
Moved by Deputy Mayor Bergeron, seconded by Councillor Annable
Carried
THAT Council allow the Rideau St. Lawrence Family Health Team to continue to occupy the office space in the lower level of the municipal building located at 547 St. Lawrence St. in Winchester, for a term of 3 years, commencing on May 7, 2025 and ending on May 8, 2028, for a set rent of $5,000 + HST per year.
Moved by Councillor Annable, seconded by Deputy Mayor Bergeron
Carried
THAT Bylaw No. 2025-27 being a Bylaw to permit the Township of North Dundas to provide solid waste management services be passed and enacted this 7th day of May, 2025.
Moved by Councillor Annable, seconded by Deputy Mayor Bergeron
Carried
THAT Bylaw No. 2025-43 being a Bylaw to initiate a collaborative effort with the Municipality of South Dundas to explore potential joint water servicing projects in the future as both North Dundas and South Dundas continue to grow.
Moved by Deputy Mayor Bergeron, seconded by Councillor Annable
Carried
THAT Council continue with the submission of the Vulnerability and Threat Assessment for Wellfield 7 and 8 without a Peer Review; AND THAT should the MECP, through its technical review, require the model to be recalibrated, redesigned, or peer reviewed, that Staff proceed with conducting the required work in order to receive a Drinking Water Works Permit.
Moved by Deputy Mayor Bergeron, seconded by Councillor Annable
Carried
THAT all items listed under the Consent Agenda be approved as recommended.
Moved by Councillor Annable, seconded by Councillor Uhrig
Carried
THAT the Minutes of the Special Meeting held on April 3, 2025 be adopted as presented.
Moved by Councillor Annable, seconded by Councillor Uhrig
Carried
THAT the Minutes of the Regular Meeting held on March 12, 2025 be adopted as presented.
Moved by Councillor Annable, seconded by Councillor Uhrig
Carried
THAT the Minutes of the Special Meeting held on February 21, 2025 be adopted as presented.
Moved by Councillor Annable, seconded by Councillor Uhrig
Carried
THAT Council approve the request by the Winchester Legion to extend their liquor licence to include the parking lot following their annual Zone Golf Tournament on Saturday June 7, 2025 from 4 PM to 10 PM, for the Steve Hastie Memorial Motorcycle Ride for ALS from 12:00 PM – 8:00 PM on Saturday June 14, 2025 and from 9 AM to 10 PM on Saturday August 9, 2025 for Dairyfest; AND THAT the Clerk be authorized to prepare letters of approval for the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario.
Moved by Councillor Annable, seconded by Councillor Uhrig
Carried
THAT Council approve the updated Municipal Drain Apportionment Schedules due to severance of land, pursuant to Section 65(2) of the Drainage Act, R.S. O. 1990, set out in the attached signed landowner apportionment Agreements.
Moved by Councillor Annable, seconded by Councillor Uhrig
Carried
THAT Council approve Budget Amendment #2025-04 in the amount of up to $17,000 to finance the repainting of the Chesterville Public Pool.
Moved by Councillor Annable, seconded by Councillor Uhrig
Carried
THAT Bylaw No. 2025-45 to confirm the proceedings of Council at its regular meeting held on May 7, 2025 be passed and enacted.
Moved by Councillor Annable, seconded by Councillor Uhrig
Carried
To be received and filed for information purposes.
Moved by Councillor Annable, seconded by Councillor Uhrig
Carried
THAT the job description for the Director of Finance/Treasurer be approved as submitted.
Moved by Councillor Uhrig, seconded by Deputy Mayor Bergeron
Carried
THAT Council adjourn at 6:51 PM to the call of the Chair.
Moved by Councillor Uhrig, seconded by Deputy Mayor Bergeron
Carried

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