Merrickville-Wolford public meetings in 2024
29 substantive meetings from 2024, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Special Council Agenda
The Special Council will discuss and rank community priorities to guide the 2025 budget process. Items include reviewing outstanding 2024 priorities, assessing a worksheet ranking exercise, and considering draft motions. The meeting will also confirm By-law 78-2024.
- Draft Motions for Consideration (Council Package)
- Review and summarize Outstanding 2024 Priorities
- Worksheet Assessment Ranking exercise
- Direction to Staff
- Confirmation of By-law 78-2024
Council reviewed the 2024 priorities list and identified priorities for 2025, which will be presented publicly at the January 13 Committee of the Whole meeting. The priorities include responsible growth, infrastructure improvements, curbside pickup expansion to Wolford Ward, and a landfill study. No formal decisions were made beyond receiving the draft motions and confirming the meeting's proceedings.
- Approved the agenda as presented
- Received the Draft Motions for Consideration document
- Reviewed 2024 priorities and identified 2025 priorities
- Directed staff to proceed with 2025 priorities
- Gave final reading to By-law 78-2024 confirming the meeting's proceedings
Special Council Agenda
Council will review the 2025 draft operating and capital budgets, including tax rate calculations and the library budget. The meeting also includes a discussion on capital business cases for public works and fire department equipment.
- 2025 Draft Capital & Operating Budgets
- 2025 tax rates per property class
- Public Works projects: Kilmarnock Road Frost Heave, Pioneer and Bolton Road, Wolford Drive, and William Street
- Fire Department equipment: High Volume Hose and Nozzles, and Ventilation Fan for Fire Station
- Confirming By-law 77-2024
Council received the 2025 draft capital and operating budgets for information and directed staff to prepare tenders for several road projects, including Pioneer Road, Bolton Road, Wolford Drive, and Kilmarnock Road. Final budget documents will be reviewed at the January 13 Committee of the Whole meeting, with approval planned for January 27. The meeting was procedural, with no final approvals of contracts or budgets.
- Approved agenda as presented
- Received draft motions for information
- Received 2025 draft capital and revised operating budgets for information
- Directed staff to draft tenders for Pioneer Road and Bolton Road projects
- Directed staff to draft tender for Wolford Drive with options
- Directed staff to obtain quotes for Kilmarnock Road project
- Directed staff to estimate Armstrong Road project including in-house ditching and geotechnical
- Gave final reading to By-law 77-2024 confirming proceedings
Regular Council Agenda
The Village of Merrickville-Wolford Council will meet to approve the appointment of a Public Works Manager and a Fire Chief, adopt a new Council Code of Conduct, and confirm a Records Management By-law. The agenda also includes a redline discussion draft of the New Zoning By-law and a delegation regarding a Veterans Memorial Banner Project.
- Appointment of Public Works Manager (By-law 70-2024)
- Appointment of Fire Chief (By-law 71-2024)
- New Council Code of Conduct (By-law 73-2024)
- New Records Management By-law (By-law 74-2024)
- Redline discussion draft of New Zoning By-law
Council received the redline draft of the new Zoning By-law and directed staff to bring it to the January 13, 2025 Committee of the Whole meeting for final initial comments, and to schedule an open house and formal public meeting for early 2025. Council also approved several by-laws, including appointments for Manager of Public Works and Fire Chief, a new Procedure By-law, Council Code of Conduct, Records Management By-law, and Personnel Policy, all effective January 1, 2025. A motion to approve HPAC's recommendation not to remove heritage designation from 106 Colbourne St East was defeated (2-3), and a motion to proceed with designating McGuigan Cemetery was also defeated (2-3). Council passed a motion to develop a plan for rebuilding and expanding water, waste, and stormwater infrastructure in the urban area (4-1).
- Approved new Zoning By-law process: redline draft to January 13, 2025 COW, open house and public meeting early 2025
- Approved By-law 70-2024 appointing Manager of Public Works
- Approved By-law 71-2024 appointing Fire Chief/By-law Enforcement Officer/Emergency Management Coordinator
- Approved By-law 72-2024 Procedure By-law effective January 1, 2025
- Approved By-law 73-2024 Council Code of Conduct effective January 1, 2025
- Approved By-law 74-2024 Records Management By-law
- Approved By-law 75-2024 Personnel Policy and Employee Guide effective January 1, 2025
- Defeated motion to approve HPAC recommendation not to remove designation from 106 Colbourne St East (2-3)
🗳️ How they voted — 3 divided votes
Special Council Agenda
This special meeting of Merrickville-Wolford Council will consider draft motions and review the second draft of the 2025 operating budget. The council will also vote on a confirming by-law (69-2024) to formalize previous decisions. The meeting is open in person and livestreamed on YouTube.
- 2025 draft operating budget — second draft
- Draft motions for consideration (package attached)
- Confirming by-law 69-2024
Special Council Agenda
The Merrickville-Wolford Special Council Meeting on November 18, 2024, will focus on the 2025 operating budget discussion. Councillors will also consider draft motions and a confirming by-law. The meeting is open to the public in person and livestreamed.
- 2025 Operating Budget Discussion with draft document
- Draft Motions for Consideration council package
- Confirming By-law 68-2024
Regular Council Agenda
Council will give first and second reading to four new by-laws: property standards (63-2024), noise (64-2024), yards (65-2024), and chip truck (66-2024). The agenda also includes planning items such as consent applications B-111-24 and B-112-24 (Roman Catholic Church) and part-lot control exemption by-laws for Parkview Homes. Delegations on the PSFDH Foundation MRI campaign and sewage treatment capacity will be heard. Council will enter closed session to discuss a proposed land acquisition and employment agreement directives.
- Consent applications B-111-24 and B-112-24 (Roman Catholic Church) for land severance
- Part Lot Control Exemption By-laws 61-2024 and 62-2024 (Parkview Homes, Blocks 13 and 19)
- First and second reading of By-law 63-2024 (Property Standards), 64-2024 (Noise), 65-2024 (Yards), and 66-2024 (Chip Truck)
- Administration of Naloxone Policy and Procedures for fire/emergency services
- Closed session under Municipal Act for proposed land acquisition and employment directives
Committee of the Whole Agenda
The Committee of the Whole will review draft motions and discuss Fortification By-law 37‑2024. Members will also talk about scheduling the 2025 budget meeting and hear quarterly reports from Public Works, Fire/Emergency Management, Finance and Building. A series of draft by‑law reviews—including Noise, Property Standards, Dog, Chip Truck and Yards by‑laws—will be presented for discussion.
- Fortification By-law 37‑2024 (update report and legal review)
- Draft Procedure By-law (first draft discussion)
- Review of draft Noise, Property Standards, Dog, Chip Truck and Yards by‑laws
- Discussion of 2025 Budget Meeting schedule
- Quarterly update reports from Public Works, Fire/Emergency Management, Finance and Building
Regular Council Agenda
The Regular Council meeting will review the notice of decision and conditions for the draft approval of the Carley's Corners Subdivision (07‑T‑20234). Additional agenda items include a consent application for the Foster project (B-108-24), several by‑law motions such as regulating public events and confirming By‑law 60‑2024, and updates on sewage capacity and the Land O Nod Road project. Public comments are invited on each item before any motions are adopted.
- Carley's Corners Subdivision (07‑T‑20234) – draft approval and conditions
- Consent Application B‑108‑24 (Foster) – municipal consent request
- By‑law 55‑2024 – regulating public events
- By‑law 60‑2024 – confirming by‑law
- Land O Nod Road Project – final update and cost breakdown
Special Council Agenda
The Special Council will vote to confirm By-law 57-2024. It will also review draft motions and staff reports, including a report on the Read Street Base Lift project. Public comments are invited on each agenda item.
- Confirm By-law 57-2024
- Review Draft Motions for Consideration (Council Package)
- Discuss Read Street Base Lift report
Regular Council Agenda
The Village Council will hold a public meeting regarding a zoning by-law amendment for Phillips and discuss several planning applications. The body is also reviewing new by-laws for public events and fortification, as well as reports on sewage treatment plant capacity.
- ZBA-04-2024 (Phillips) public meeting and By-law 54-2024 zoning amendment
- By-law 55-2024 to regulate public events
- By-law 37-2024 Fortification By-law
- Merrickville Estates Phase II Notice of Decision and Conditions of Draft Approval
- Request to close portion of Concession 4/5 Road Allowance (Kaczkowski)
Council approved a zoning by-law amendment (By-law 54-2024) to rezone a property from Rural to Rural Special Exception, and awarded a $71,556 contract to Neptune Technology Group for water meter replacement program management. A motion to close a portion of Concession 4/5 Road Allowance was defeated, and a sewage capacity allocation for 114 Lewis Street West was deferred pending a final report. Council also approved a fee waiver for the Merrickville Agricultural Society's rescheduled kids horse show.
- Approved By-law 54-2024 rezoning from Rural (RU) to Rural Special Exception (RU-x) (carried)
- Awarded $71,556 contract to Neptune Technology Group for water meter replacement (carried)
- Defeated motion to close portion of Concession 4/5 Road Allowance (Kaczkowski)
- Deferred sewage capacity allocation for 114 Lewis Street West pending final report
- Approved $2,449.01 plus tax for playground rehabilitation (50% cost share with Lions Club)
- Approved sole source award of $73,165 to Public Sector Digest Inc. for budgeting software
- Approved fee waiver for rescheduled kids horse show on September 14, 2024
- Tabled Fortification By-law 37-2024 to October Committee of the Whole
Regular Council Agenda
The council will consider several planning and by‑law items, including a motion to stop up and permanently close part of the Drummond Street road allowance and the related property appraisal. It will also review a Part Lot Control By‑law 50‑2024 for Moderna Homes, a request to close a section of Concession 4/5 road allowance, and an ATV trail proposal. Additional items include a winter‑maintenance service policy By‑law 51‑2024 and a 2025 firefighter games proposal.
- By‑law 52‑2024: Stop up and permanently close a portion of Drummond Street road allowance
- Sale of property appraisal for the portion of Drummond Street road allowance
- Part Lot Control By‑law 50‑2024 (Moderna Homes)
- Request to close portion of Concession 4/5 road allowance (Kaczcowski)
- ATV Trail Proposal
🗳️ How they voted — 1 divided vote
Special Council Agenda
The Merrickville-Wolford Council will hold a special meeting to approve a draft motion package, appoint a Chief Administrative Officer (CAO) via By-law 48-2024, and confirm By-law 49-2024. The meeting is open to the public and will be livestreamed on the village’s YouTube channel.
- By-law 48-2024: By-law to appoint Chief Administrative Officer
- Authorization to execute employment contract for CAO
- Confirmation of By-law 49-2024
Special Council Agenda
This special council meeting is entirely procedural, with no substantive decisions scheduled. Council will confirm By-law 47-2024 and review draft motions, while a closed session will address CAO recruitment and employee matters under Ontario’s Municipal Act.
- Confirming By-law 47-2024
- Review of draft motions for consideration
- Closed session on CAO recruitment and employee negotiations
Committee of the Whole Agenda
The Merrickville-Wolford Committee of the Whole meets on July 22, 2024 to discuss draft motions, delegations, and staff updates. No formal decisions are listed on this agenda; items are presented for review and discussion only.
- Review of Fortification By-law 37-2024
- Request to waive sections of Chip Truck By-law 26-07 for Gather Brewery
- Delegation from Yves Grandmaitre (Lions Club) on Landfill Re-use Centre
Regular Council Agenda
The Council will review several municipal matters including a water and wastewater rate study proposal. Discussions include a new by-law for keeping backyard hens and various planning requests regarding road closures and development.
- By-law 39-2024: Keeping & Regulation of Backyard Hens
- Water and Wastewater Rate Study Proposal
- McLean Landing Phase 2 - Revised Application (07-T-20202)
- Written Request for Road Closure (Kaczkowski)
- By-law 44-2024: Municipal Funding Agreement for CCBF Renewed 10-Year Agreement
Special Council Agenda
The Special Council meeting includes a public meeting regarding the proposed heritage designation of cemeteries. Specifically, the council will hear comments concerning the heritage designation of McGuigan’s cemetery.
- Public meeting regarding heritage designation for McGuigan’s cemetery
- Confirmation of By-law 45-2024
Special Council Agenda
The Merrickville-Wolford Council is scheduled to meet on June 27, 2024, to consider draft motions and confirm By-law 43-2024. The agenda includes a closed session to discuss the Chief Administrative Officer recruitment process and employee-related matters. Most items are standard procedural steps for the meeting.
- Consideration of draft motions (attachment: Draft Motions For Consideration Council Package - June 27, 2024.pdf)
- Confirmation of By-law 43-2024
- Closed session on CAO recruitment process and labour relations
- Next meetings scheduled for July 8, 2024
Special Council Agenda
The Special Council meeting includes a closed session for CAO interviews regarding personal matters or labour relations. Council will also move to confirm By-law 42-2024.
- CAO Interviews (Closed Session)
- Confirming By-law 42-2024
Special Council Agenda
The Special Council meeting includes a closed session for CAO interviews regarding personal matters or labour relations. The council will also consider confirming By-law 41-2024.
- CAO Interviews (Closed Session)
- Confirming By-law 41-2024
Regular Council Agenda
The Council will review several planning items including a zoning amendment for Bassile and a declaration of surplus property. The agenda also includes discussions on fortification, building fees, and backyard hen regulations.
- Zoning By-law amendment (By-law 35-2024) regarding Bassile
- Declaration of surplus property (By-law 36-2024)
- Fortification By-law (By-law 37-2024)
- Building By-law and Fee Schedule (By-law 38-2024)
- Backyard Hens By-law (By-law 39-2024)
Special Council Agenda
The Council will review the 2023 draft financial statements and audit findings. Discussion includes bid results for a Merrickville Community Centre HRV and generator, a request to waive sections of the Chip Truck By-law 26-07, and a Memorandum of Understanding for the Blockhouse Museum Services Board.
- Auditor presentation on 2023 Draft Financial Statements
- Merrickville Community Centre HRV and Generator bid results report
- Request to waive sections of Chip Truck By-law 26-07
- Memorandum of Understanding for Blockhouse Museum Services Board
- Confirmation of By-law 34-2024
Special Council Agenda
The Council will meet to conduct interviews for the CAO position during a closed session. The meeting also includes the confirmation of By-law 33-2024.
- CAO Interviews (Closed Session)
- Confirming By-law 33-2024
Special Council Agenda
The Council will consider draft motions and hold a closed session for CAO interviews. The meeting also includes the confirmation of By-law 32-2024.
- CAO Interviews (Closed Session)
- Confirming By-law 32-2024
Regular Council Agenda
The Merrickville-Wolford Council will review multiple proposed by-laws regarding rental agreements, council remuneration, and outdoor fuel appliances. The agenda also includes a planning application for consent and a request to close part of Drummond Street. Additionally, staff reports on road projects and equipment tenders are scheduled for consideration.
- Consent Application B-33-24 (Nye)
- Request to close Drummond Street between Read Street & St. Patrick Street
- By-law 28-2024: Regulation of Outdoor Solid Fuel Combustion Appliances
- Tender Award for Freightliner Highway Plow
- Backyard Hens by-law amendment proposal
🗳️ How they voted — 1 divided vote
Special Council Agenda
This Special Council meeting includes a presentation by Nigel Bellchamber regarding the Strategic Planning Review and Summary. The agenda also includes consideration of draft motions and the confirmation of By-Law 23A-2024.
- Presentation on Strategic Planning Review and Summary by Nigel Bellchamber
- Confirmation of By-Law 23A-2024
- Consideration of draft motions from the Council Package
Special Council Agenda
The Special Council meeting includes a closed session regarding the selection of interview candidates for the CAO recruitment process. Council will also move to confirm By-law 23-2024.
- CAO Recruitment Process - Selection of Interview Candidates
- Confirming By-law 23-2024
Special Council Agenda
The Special Council meeting includes a closed session regarding a by-law infraction and a fencing dispute. The agenda also includes the confirmation of By-law 22-2024.
- Closed session discussion of a by-law infraction involving a fencing dispute
- Confirmation of By-law 22-2024
- Consideration of draft motions
Committee of the Whole Agenda
The Committee of the Whole is reviewing several draft policies including council remuneration, electronics use, and closed meeting procedures. Discussion items also include building by-law reviews, speed concerns, and landfill operations.
- Draft Ball Diamond Rental Agreement
- Draft Hall Rental Agreement and proposed fee schedule
- Draft Council Remuneration Policy
- Draft Building By-law review
- Speed Concerns Report
Regular Council Agenda
The Council will review several planning items including zoning amendments for 2876 County Rd 16 and consent applications. The agenda also includes a project presentation for the former Wolford School Grounds and a request for a road closure on Drummond St.
- Zoning By-law amendment (By-law 16-2024) for 2876 County Rd 16
- Consent Application B-22-24 (Martel)
- Consent Applications B-15-24 & B-16-24 (Poirier/Hall)
- Road closure request for Drummond St (Moderna Homes)
- Project presentation for former Wolford School Grounds