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Merrickville-Wolford public meetings in 2024

29 substantive meetings from 2024, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.

Wed Dec 18, 2024 · 3:00 PM

Special Council Agenda

Council seeks consensus on 2025 budget priorities

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.

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✓ Decided: Council sets 2025 priorities, including roads, water, and curbside pickup expansion

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.

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Tue Dec 10, 2024 · 3:30 PM

Special Council Agenda

Council to discuss 2025 draft capital and operating budgets

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.

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✓ Decided: Council directs staff to draft road project tenders for 2025 budget

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.

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Mon Dec 9, 2024 · 7:00 PM

Regular Council Agenda

Council to appoint staff and adopt new personnel and records management by-laws

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.

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✓ Decided: Council approves new zoning by-law process and several administrative by-laws

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).

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🗳️ How they voted — 3 divided votes
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
That the Council of the Corporation of the Village of Merrickville-Wolford receives for information report HPAC-03-2024 from the Heritage and Planning Advisory Committee; AND FURTHER THAT the…
3 nay · 2 yea
Deputy Mayor Barr yea · Councillor Gural yea · Mayor Cameron nay · Councillor Ireland nay · Councillor Maitland nay
THAT the Council of the Corporation of the Village of Merrickville-Wolford receive for information the objection letter to the Notice of Intention to Designate the subject property known as McGuigan…
3 nay · 2 yea
Deputy Mayor Barr yea · Councillor Gural yea · Mayor Cameron nay · Councillor Ireland nay · Councillor Maitland nay
WHEREAS - Core Infrastructure is the foundation of a Municipality, it is important to maintain and replace when needed. WHEREAS - As replacing and rebuilding this Infrastructure places a burden on…
4 yea · 1 nay
Mayor Cameron yea · Deputy Mayor Barr yea · Councillor Ireland yea · Councillor Maitland yea · Councillor Gural nay
Wed Nov 27, 2024 · 3:00 PM

Special Council Agenda

Council to review second draft of 2025 operating budget

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.

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✓ Decided: Council received the 2025 draft operating budget for information

During the November 27, 2024, special meeting, the Council received the revised 2025 draft operating budget documents for information. No substantive policy decisions or budget approvals were made during this session.

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Mon Nov 18, 2024 · 3:00 PM

Special Council Agenda

Special council to discuss 2025 operating budget

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.

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✓ Decided: Council reviewed the 2025 draft operating budget and provided staff direction

Council received the first draft of the 2025 Operating Budget for information. Members directed staff to adjust specific budget line items, provide historical financial comparisons, and seek volunteers for winter outdoor rinks.

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Tue Nov 12, 2024 · 7:00 PM

Regular Council Agenda

Council to consider new property standards, noise, yards, and chip truck by-laws

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.

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✓ Decided: Council backs church land severance, Parkview Homes lot exemptions, and water/wastewater rebuild planning

Merrickville-Wolford Council supported Consent Applications B-111-24 and B-112-24 for the Roman Catholic Church with conditions including a future rezoning from Institutional to Residential Type 2. Council gave First through Final Reading to By-laws 61-2024 and 62-2024 exempting Parkview Homes' Blocks 13 and 19 from Part Lot Control, and directed staff to plan rebuilding and expanding water, wastewater and storm water infrastructure in the urban area. By-law 63-2024 (Property Standards) was tabled to December 9, 2024, while draft Noise, Yards and Chip Truck by-laws received First and Second Reading and will return for Third and Final Reading on December 9. Council also approved no parking on the east side of Julia Street, authorized the fire department to carry naloxone nasal spray, and endorsed a resolution supporting an Ontario Rural Road Safety Program.

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Mon Oct 21, 2024 · 2:00 PM

Committee of the Whole Agenda

Council to consider Fortification By-law 37‑2024 and related by‑law updates

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.

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✓ Decided: Committee schedules first 2025 budget meeting for Nov 18

The Committee of the Whole received information reports and directed staff on several items. It scheduled the first 2025 budget meeting for November 18 at 3:00 p.m. and directed staff to bring back a Canada Day Protocol document. The draft Procedure By-law will be brought to the November 12 Regular Council Meeting for consideration. No final decisions were made on substantive matters; most items were received for information only.

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Tue Oct 15, 2024 · 7:00 PM

Regular Council Agenda

Council to consider draft approval of Carley's Corners Subdivision (07‑T‑20234)

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.

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✓ Decided: Council approves new public event and marriage service by-laws

Council passed by-laws to regulate public events and authorize the Clerk to perform marriage ceremonies and issue licences. The board also approved a funding application for the Eastons Corners Park revitalization project. Decisions regarding sewage capacity for specific development proposals were deferred.

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Wed Oct 2, 2024 · 4:30 PM

Special Council Agenda

Council will confirm By-law 57-2024 and consider the Read Street Base Lift

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.

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✓ Decided: Council approves $199,995 Read Street base lift

Council approved a $199,995.00 + HST expenditure to mill 50mm of material off Read Street and apply a base coat and tack coat before the top lift of asphalt, as recommended by the Manager of Operations and Municipal Engineer. The motion was carried unanimously. No other substantive decisions were made; the meeting also received a draft motions document and passed a confirming by-law.

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Mon Sep 9, 2024 · 7:00 PM

Regular Council Agenda

Council to consider zoning changes and new public event regulations

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.

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✓ Decided: Council approves zoning amendment, water meter contract, and fee waiver

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.

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Mon Aug 12, 2024 · 7:00 PM

Regular Council Agenda

Council to vote on closing a portion of Drummond Street road allowance

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.

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✓ Decided: Council approves heritage designation for McGuigan Cemetery in 3-2 vote

Council approved the heritage designation of McGuigan Cemetery by a 3-2 vote, continuing the designation process. Council also approved the sale of a portion of the Drummond Street road allowance to Moderna Homes Design Inc. for $25,000, and passed several by-laws including one to close the road allowance and another for part lot control on Lewis Street townhouses. A request to close a portion of Concession 4/5 Road Allowance was tabled for further information.

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THAT the Council of the Corporation of the Village of Merrickville-Wolford receive for information the Report HPAC 2024-01 regarding the proposed heritage designation of McGuigan Cemetery, which was…
3 yea · 2 nay
Deputy Mayor Barr yea · Councillor Gural yea · Councillor Maitland yea · Mayor Cameron nay · Councillor Ireland nay
Wed Jul 31, 2024 · 3:00 PM

Special Council Agenda

Council to appoint Chief Administrative Officer and confirm by-law

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.

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✓ Decided: Council appoints Darlene Plumley as permanent CAO

Council authorized the Mayor to execute the employment contract for the permanent Chief Administrative Officer, effective August 1, 2024, and passed By-law 48-2024 appointing Darlene Plumley to the position. The meeting was procedural, with no other substantive decisions.

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Mon Jul 22, 2024 · 4:00 PM

Special Council Agenda

Merrickville-Wolford Council to confirm By-law 47-2024 and review draft motions

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.

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✓ Decided: Council holds closed session on CAO recruitment, confirms proceedings

The special council meeting on July 22, 2024, was largely procedural. Council approved the agenda, received draft motions for information, and moved into closed session to discuss the CAO recruitment process under the Municipal Act. After rising from closed session, council directed staff to continue the process and passed By-law 47-2024 to confirm the meeting's proceedings.

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Mon Jul 22, 2024 · 2:00 PM

Committee of the Whole Agenda

Committee reviews fortification bylaw and chip-truck rules at July meeting

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.

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✓ Decided: Committee forwards Gather Brewery chip truck by-law waiver request to Council

The Committee of the Whole received reports and provided comments on several items, but made no final decisions. The most substantive action was directing staff to bring Gather Brewery's request to waive sections of the Chip Truck By-law 26-07 to the August 12th Regular Council meeting for consideration. All other agenda items were received for information only, including the fortification by-law review, departmental quarterly updates, and a draft winter maintenance policy.

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Mon Jul 8, 2024 · 7:00 PM

Regular Council Agenda

Merrickville-Wolford Council discusses water rates, backyard hens, and land proposals

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.

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✓ Decided: Council approves $33,100 water/wastewater rate study and passes backyard hens by-law

Merrickville-Wolford Council approved a $33,100 contract with Watson & Associates for a water and wastewater rate study, and gave final reading to By-law 39-2024 regulating backyard hens. Council also approved a 10-year Canada Community-Building Fund agreement, the 2023 financial statements, and directed staff to install two previously purchased surveillance cameras at the Public Works Yard and Ball Diamond. Several items were received for information, including a request to recognize Christian Heritage Month (Council chose not to proclaim but to acknowledge) and a request to waive chip truck by-law sections (deferred to July 22 Committee of the Whole).

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Mon Jul 8, 2024 · 6:00 PM

Special Council Agenda

Council to discuss heritage designation for McGuigan’s Cemetery

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.

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✓ Decided: Council holds public meeting on McGuigan Cemetery heritage designation

Council held a public meeting to gather feedback on the proposed heritage designation of McGuigan’s cemetery. No formal decision was made regarding the designation during this session. Council approved the proceedings of the meeting via By-law 45-2024.

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Thu Jun 27, 2024 · 5:00 PM

Special Council Agenda

Merrickville-Wolford Council to review draft motions and confirm By-law 43-2024 on June 27.

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.

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✓ Decided: Council held a closed session regarding the CAO recruitment process

Council met in a closed session to discuss the recruitment process for the Chief Administrative Officer. Following the session, Council provided direction to staff regarding the matter. The meeting concluded with the passage of a confirming by-law.

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Wed Jun 19, 2024 · 8:30 AM

Special Council Agenda

Council to conduct CAO interviews and confirm By-law 42-2024

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.

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✓ Decided: Council conducts CAO interviews in closed session

Council met in a closed session to conduct interviews for the permanent CAO recruitment process. No other substantive decisions were recorded.

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Tue Jun 18, 2024 · 12:30 PM

Special Council Agenda

Council to conduct CAO interviews and confirm By-law 41-2024

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.

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✓ Decided: Council confirmed special meeting proceedings via By-law 41-2024

The Council approved the agenda and received draft motions for information. They held a closed session to interview candidates for the Chief Administrative Officer position, which will continue on June 19. The meeting concluded with the confirmation of By-law 41-2024, which validates the proceedings of this special meeting.

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Mon Jun 10, 2024 · 7:00 PM

Regular Council Agenda

Merrickville-Wolford Council discusses zoning, property surplus, and new by-laws

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.

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✓ Decided: Council defers zoning amendment for residential development on Collar Hill

Council deferred the final reading of a zoning by-law amendment for a residential development on Collar Hill, requiring further studies on traffic, slope stability, and servicing. Additionally, Council approved a new building by-law, a $1,000 sponsorship for local powerlifting athletes, and an asset management plan for non-core municipal assets.

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Mon May 27, 2024 · 3:00 PM

Special Council Agenda

Council discusses community centre bids and museum memorandum of understanding

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.

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✓ Decided: Council approves $202,142.40 contract for Community Centre upgrades

The Council approved a contract with K Wilson Electric for $202,142.40 plus H.S.T. to complete heating, ventilation, and generator upgrades at the Merrickville Community Centre. Funding will come from an $80,000 federal grant and $123,000 from municipal working reserves. Council also waived specific sections of the Chip Truck By-law to allow a food truck at the Drugmart parking lot for Customer Appreciation Day.

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Wed May 15, 2024 · 8:00 AM

Special Council Agenda

Council to conduct CAO interviews and confirm By-law 33-2024

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.

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✓ Decided: Council held closed session for CAO interviews and confirmed meeting proceedings

The Council met in a closed session from 8:01 a.m. to 4:59 p.m. to conduct interviews for the Chief Administrative Officer (CAO) position. The session was conducted under provisions of the Municipal Act regarding personal matters and employee negotiations. The Council then rose from closed session, noting that the CAO interview process is continuing, and passed By-law 33-2024 to confirm the proceedings of the meeting.

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Tue May 14, 2024 · 3:00 PM

Special Council Agenda

Council to conduct CAO interviews and confirm By-law 32-2024

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.

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✓ Decided: Council holds closed session to discuss CAO interviews

Council met in a closed session to discuss CAO interviews under the Municipal Act. The session ended with ongoing discussions regarding the CAO position.

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Mon May 13, 2024 · 7:00 PM

Regular Council Agenda

Council to consider several new by-laws and a street closure request

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.

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✓ Decided: Council approves multiple infrastructure contracts and new municipal policies

Council approved several capital expenditures, including a new highway plow and road paving projects. Seven new by-laws were passed covering topics from emergency management to electronic device use. Council also recommended support for a land consent application and directed staff to begin the process of closing a section of Drummond Street.

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THAT the Council of the Corporation of the Village of Merrickville-Wolford proceed with the installation of a more prominent location for the Community Flagpole being the Mill Street Parkette as…
4 yea · 1 nay
Mayor Cameron yea · Deputy Mayor Barr yea · Councillor Ireland yea · Councillor Maitland yea · Councillor Gural nay
Mon May 13, 2024 · 4:00 PM

Special Council Agenda

Council to review Strategic Planning Review and Summary presentation

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.

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✓ Decided: Council receives strategic planning review and summary

Council received a presentation from Nigel Bellchamber regarding the Strategic Planning Review and Summary for information. No other substantive policy decisions or budget approvals were made during the meeting.

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Mon Apr 29, 2024 · 4:00 PM

Special Council Agenda

Council to discuss CAO recruitment and confirm By-law 23-2024

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.

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✓ Decided: Council provides direction on CAO recruitment interview candidates

Council met in a closed session to discuss the CAO recruitment process. Following the session, Council provided direction regarding the selection of interview candidates.

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Thu Apr 25, 2024 · 3:00 PM

Special Council Agenda

Merrickville-Wolford Council to discuss fencing dispute in closed session

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.

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✓ Decided: Council directs solicitor to proceed with Option 2 for fencing dispute

The Village of Merrickville-Wolford held a special meeting to address a by-law infraction regarding a fencing dispute. After moving into closed session to discuss legal advice, the council rose and directed staff to notify the Village’s Solicitor to proceed with 'Option 2' as identified during the closed session. The proceedings were confirmed by By-law 22-2024.

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Mon Apr 22, 2024 · 2:00 PM

Committee of the Whole Agenda

Merrickville-Wolford Committee discusses rental agreements, policies, and by-laws

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.

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✓ Decided: Committee directs staff to draft several new municipal by-laws

The Committee of the Whole directed staff to develop by-laws for ball diamond rentals, hall rentals, council remuneration, electronics use, and closed meeting procedures. It also requested a cost analysis for a traffic and speed study and prepared a safety request for the United Counties.

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Mon Apr 8, 2024 · 7:00 PM

Regular Council Agenda

Council discusses zoning amendments, road closures, and development projects

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.

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✓ Decided: Council awards water and wastewater tender to Ontario Clean Water Agency

Council approved a five-year services agreement with the Ontario Clean Water Agency starting January 1, 2025. Several zoning amendments and consent applications were approved, and funding was allocated for a local hospice and student bursary.

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