Stormont, Dundas and Glengarry Counties public meetings in 2024

Regular Council Meeting

The council will hold a closed session to hear an appeal of Official Plan Amendment No. 23 and a proposed purchase and sale of land. Public items include starting expropriation proceedings on County Road 22, acquiring several forest properties, and renewing the 2025 occupational accident insurance. Several by‑law updates will also be considered, such as the RED funding agreement for the historic SDG jail.

• Closed Session – Official Plan Amendment No. 23 Appeal
• Closed Session – Purchase & Sale Matter
• Commence Expropriation Proceedings – County Road 22
• Acquisition of Various Forest Properties
• 2025 Occupational Accident Insurance Renewal

Council authorized the start of expropriation proceedings for lands along SDG Road 22 from Maxville to Highway 138, and supported the acquisition of two woodlots. It also approved insurance renewals, several by-laws including a personnel policy update and a funding agreement for the Historic SDG Jail, and adopted the consent agenda. All decisions were carried unanimously.

• Authorized expropriation proceedings for SDG Road 22 lands (carried)
• Supported acquisition of MacDonald and Chretien woodlots (carried)
• Approved occupational accident insurance renewal with Chubb (carried)
• Adopted By-law 5475 updating Personnel Policy Manual (carried)
• Adopted By-law 5476 updating Strategic Asset Management Policy (carried)
• Authorized RED funding agreement for Historic SDG Jail (carried)
• Approved Rogers mobile device services agreement (carried)
• Adopted consent agenda including accessibility plan update (carried)

Inaugural Meeting

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The inaugural meeting of the United Counties of Stormont, Dundas and Glengarry was held on December 13, 2024. Martin Lang took the Declaration of Office and was declared Warden for 2025. The ceremony included the piping in of council, singing of O'Canada, and congratulations from local and regional officials. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Martin Lang declared Warden for 2025
• Councillor Tony Fraser placed chain of office on Warden Lang

Special Budget Meeting

This special budget meeting introduces the 2025 budget and receives departmental budget presentations. A ratification by-law will be considered to approve any decisions made during the meeting. A closed session is scheduled for a human resources matter.

• 2025 Budget Introduction
• 2025 Departmental Budget Presentations (draft budget attached)
• Ratification By-Law 5474 to approve meeting decisions
• Closed session for personal matters about an identifiable individual (HR)

Council approved the 2025 budget following departmental presentations and several amendments. Changes included adjustments to the Social Development Council funding, the library surplus, the automated speed enforcement initiative, and the police contract.

• Approved $55,000 addition for Social Development Council (CARRIED)
• Approved 2025 budget amendments including $1.1M police contract decrease (CARRIED)
• Approved 2025 budget as amended (CARRIED)
• Passed By-law No. 5474 to ratify meeting resolutions (CARRIED)

Rural Education Committee

The Rural Education Committee will hear a presentation from Upper Canada District School Board on its Real-World Learning Program, led by Principal Cameron Jones. The committee will also discuss its focus moving forward, led by CAO Adams and Chair Manley. Routine items include adoption of the agenda and minutes from February 20, 2024.

• Presentation: Upper Canada District School Board Real-World Learning Program (Cameron Jones, Principal)
• Discussion: Committee focus moving forward (CAO Adams/Chair Manley)
• Adoption of minutes from February 20, 2024

Accessibility Advisory Committee

The SDG Accessibility Advisory Committee will consider an annual update to the SDG Counties' Multi-Year Accessibility Plan and review multi-year accessibility plan status updates or drafts from the Townships of South Glengarry, North Glengarry, and South Stormont. The meeting also includes approval of previous minutes and other business.

• Annual update to SDG Counties' Multi-Year Accessibility Plan (report and 2024 update attached)
• Township of South Glengarry — 2024 status update on its Multi-Year Accessibility Plan
• Township of North Glengarry — draft 2026 Multi-Year Accessibility Plan update
• Township of South Stormont — proposed 2025-2029 Multi-Year Accessibility Plan

Police Services Board

The board will consider the 2025 SDG Police Services Board Budget, with supporting documents including the OPP budget summary and billing statements. A consent item includes a letter from the Ministry of Solicitor General regarding amendments to Ontario Regulation 87/24 on special constables. The meeting also covers approval of previous minutes and conflict of interest disclosures.

• 2025 SDG Police Services Board Budget discussion (attachments include OPP Budget Summary, VADIM, annual billing letter, and billing statement)
• Ministry of Solicitor General letter re: amendments to Ontario Regulation 87/24 on special constables
• Approval of minutes from October 8, 2024
• Conflict of Interest / Pecuniary Interest disclosure

The Stormont, Dundas and Glengarry Police Services Board approved the draft 2025 budget. The budget will now be forwarded to the Council of the United Counties of Stormont, Dundas and Glengarry for further consideration.

• Approved agenda as presented (Carried)
• Adopted October 8, 2024 meeting minutes (Carried)
• Approved draft 2025 police services board budget (Carried)
• Adjourned meeting to the call of the Chair (Carried)

Committee of the Whole

The Stormont, Dundas and Glengarry Committee of the Whole will discuss entrance policies on County Roads and review the Road Rationalization Study draft reports.

• Entrance Policies on County Roads
• Road Rationalization Study - Draft Report
• Roads Rationalization Study final draft to Council

The Committee of the Whole directed staff to implement option 1 of the entrance policies report, which doubles the number of permitted entrances on County roads from 3 to 6 per kilometre, as part of the next Official Plan housekeeping update expected in late Q1 2025. Staff were also directed to schedule delegations at local municipalities to present the Road Rationalization Study recommendations and to incorporate the subject into the spring Roads Tour. No other substantive decisions were made; the meeting was otherwise procedural.

• Directed staff to implement option 1 of entrance policies report, doubling permitted entrances from 3 to 6 per km (carried)
• Directed staff to schedule delegations at local municipalities for Road Rationalization Study recommendations (carried)
• Directed staff to incorporate Road Rationalization Study into spring Roads Tour (carried)

Regular Council Meeting

The United Counties of Stormont, Dundas and Glengarry Council meets to adopt the agenda, approve minutes, and consider several by-laws including a Tri-Party Medical Loan Agreement with Dr. Julie Crevier and the City of Cornwall, a Community Safety Zone in Ingleside, and lands acquired. Tenders for contracted plowing services will be reviewed. Consent agenda items include the monthly financial summary and library reports.

• By-law 5470 authorizing a Tri-Party Medical Loan Agreement with Dr. Julie Crevier and the City of Cornwall
• By-law 5471 establishing a Community Safety Zone in Ingleside
• By-law 5472 for lands acquired (with Schedule A)
• Tender for Contracted Plowing Services
• Monthly Financial Summary for October 2024

Council awarded a five-year contracted plowing services tender to GIP Paving Inc. with year-one unit prices totaling $991,995.00, and authorized the Manager of Operations to sign contract documents. Council also passed three by-laws: a tri-party medical loan agreement with Dr. Julie Crevier and the City of Cornwall, designation of Community Safety Zones in Ingleside, and establishment of acquired lands as part of a highway. All resolutions were carried unanimously.

• Awarded five-year contracted plowing services to GIP Paving Inc. (year-one total $991,995.00)
• Authorized Manager of Operations to sign plowing contract documents
• Passed By-law No. 5470 authorizing Tri-Party Medical Loan Agreement with Dr. Julie Crevier and City of Cornwall
• Passed By-law No. 5471 designating Community Safety Zones in Ingleside
• Passed By-law No. 5472 establishing acquired lands as part of a highway
• Adopted minutes of October 21 and November 2, 2024 meetings
• Received consent agenda items for information
• Passed ratification by-law No. 5473

Special Council Meeting

The United Counties of Stormont, Dundas & Glengarry will hold a special meeting to discuss the approach to social services funding. The session will be facilitated by Suzanne Gibson.

• Planning Session regarding SDG's Approach to Social Services Funding
• Ratification By-Law 5469

Council held a planning session to discuss the approach to funding social service organizations. Staff were directed to collaborate with the Community Organizations Funding Committee to draft a new framework for presentation at a future meeting in 2025.

• Approved meeting agenda (Resolution 2024-154)
• Directed staff to draft social services funding framework (Resolution 2024-155)
• Passed By-law No. 5469 to ratify meeting resolutions (Resolution 2024-155)

Service Manager Joint Liaison Committee

The Service Manager Joint Liaison Committee will hear presentations on the City of Cornwall's 2025 budget submission for shared services and a joint liaison report from the SDG counties. No items are listed for adoption or decision at this meeting.

• Presentation: 2025 Budget Submission for Shared Services (City of Cornwall)
• Presentation: Joint Liaison Report (SDG Counties)

The Service Manager Joint Liaison Committee met on October 23, 2024, to hear presentations from the City of Cornwall regarding the 2025 Budget Submission for Shared Services and from SDG Counties regarding a joint liaison report. The provided meeting minutes record no substantive decisions, votes, or approvals.

Regular Council Meeting

The United Counties of Stormont, Dundas and Glengarry will discuss a joint housing application with the Township of North Glengarry and the 2025 OPP annual billing statement. The meeting also includes updates on roads, bridges, and a tourism strategic plan.

• Joint application with Township of North Glengarry for Housing Enabling Core Servicing Stream
• 2025 OPP Annual Billing Statement
• Martintown Bridge change order for duct replacement
• Pre-purchase of nursery trees for regenerative planting at SDG 20-21
• Ratification By-law 5468

The Council adopted the agenda and previous minutes, then received informational updates on roads, bridges, tourism, and financial services. A closed session was held regarding a proposed land purchase, after which By-Law No. 5469 was ratified to confirm matters dealt with by resolution. No substantive policy decisions or new expenditures were approved in the open session.

• Agenda and September 16 minutes adopted
• Consent agenda items received for information
• Closed session held for land purchase matter
• By-Law No. 5469 ratified to confirm resolutions
• Meeting adjourned

Police Services Board

The Police Services Board is meeting to appoint a Chair and Vice Chair and discuss updates to its governance by-law and board policies. The board will also review an OPP report covering January to June 2024 and the 2025 OPP annual billing statement.

• Appointment of Chair and Vice Chair
• Updates to Governance By-law and Board Policies
• SDG OPP Report for January - June 2024
• 2025 OPP Annual Billing Statement
• In camera session regarding a legal matter

The board approved By-law 2024-01 governing its proceedings and three policies on commander selection, code of conduct, and reporting. It also accepted the OPP report for January-June 2024 for information and discussed the 2025 OPP billing increase's impact on the budget.

• Appointed Bryan McGillis as Chair (carried)
• Appointed Jim Wert as Vice Chair (carried)
• Approved agenda as presented (carried)
• Adopted minutes of Feb 14, 2024, including in-camera (carried)
• Approved By-law 2024-01 and policies 1-3 (carried)
• Accepted OPP report Jan-Jun 2024 for information (carried)
• Moved in-camera for legal matter (carried)
• Adjourned to call of the Chair (carried)

Service Manager Joint Liaison Committee

The Service Manager Joint Liaison Committee will review reports on paramedic services, human services, and the provincial offences court. The body is also scheduled to discuss the renewal of the Shared Services Agreement and 2025 budget planning.

• Discussion of Shared Services Agreement renewal
• 2025 Budget Planning comments
• Cornwall/SDG Paramedic Services Report
• Cornwall Human Services Report
• Provincial Offences Court Update

Regular Council Meeting

The Stormont, Dundas and Glengarry Counties Council will meet to adopt agenda items, approve minutes, and appoint auditors for 2024 to 2028. The meeting includes a consent agenda with financial summaries and road updates, and a closed session regarding an Official Plan appeal.

• Appoint auditors for 2024 to 2028
• Review Blue Box regulation support for ineligible sources
• Adopt minutes from August 26, 2024
• Review September 2024 road and bridge updates
• Consider Ratification By-Law 5467

Council appointed MNP LLP as external auditors for 2024-2028 via By-law 5466. They also supported a resolution urging Ontario to amend blue box regulations for ineligible sources. Staff recognition and a discussion on County Road 2 safety were noted, but no other substantive decisions were made.

• Appointed MNP LLP as municipal auditors for 2024-2028 (carried)
• Supported North Glengarry resolution to amend blue box regulation for ineligible sources (carried)
• Adopted minutes of August 26, 2024, including in-camera minutes (carried)
• Approved agenda as amended (carried)
• Proceeded in-camera for litigation and land acquisition matters (carried)
• Ratified By-law 5467 to confirm matters dealt with by resolution (carried)

Regular Council Meeting

The United Counties of Stormont, Dundas & Glengarry Council will discuss official plan amendments and various by-laws. The meeting includes a presentation on the Asset Management Plan for Non-Core Assets and updates on road and bridge infrastructure.

• Official Plan Amendment No. 24 regarding Rural Consent Policies
• Library Lease Agreements for North/South Glengarry, North/South Stormont, and North/South Dundas
• Tender for Eastman Creek Culvert Invert Paving
• Encroachment Agreement for SDG 2 Private Water Service
• Amendment to Purchasing Policy 1-12

Council elected Martin Lang as Warden for 2025 by secret ballot. They also approved the asset management plan for non-core assets, accepted a tender for culvert paving, and passed several by-laws including official plan amendments and a purchasing policy update. A motion to approve terms of reference for a community funding committee was withdrawn and replaced with an appointment of members pending further discussion.

• Elected Martin Lang as Warden for 2025 (secret ballot)
• Approved asset management plan for non-core assets (carried)
• Accepted TJL Construction Ltd. tender for Eastman Creek culvert invert paving at $153,025 plus HST (carried)
• Passed By-law 5460 adopting revised Purchasing Policy 1-12 (carried)
• Passed By-law 5461 adopting Official Plan Amendment No. 24 (carried)
• Passed By-law 5462 adopting Official Plan Amendment No. 25 (carried)
• Passed By-law 5463 establishing encroachment agreement with Irene Cameron for 6870 Orchard Road (carried)
• Passed By-law 5464 authorizing SDG Library Lease Agreements (carried)

SDG Public Meeting

The agenda for the Stormont, Dundas and Glengarry Counties public meeting on August 14, 2024 contains no substantive items. The document appears to be a boilerplate template with no details provided under the agenda items.

Regular Council Meeting

The United Counties of Stormont, Dundas & Glengarry will discuss infrastructure projects, including culvert replacement and equipment purchases. Council will also consider by-laws regarding the Canada Community Building Fund and road reserves.

• Tender for Crooks-McLeod Culvert Replacement
• Plow and Spreader Purchase for 2025 Budget
• By-law for Canada Community Building Fund Agreement
• By-law for removal of 1-foot reserve on County Road 15
• Minor variance for setback at 17295 County Road 18

Council approved two major equipment and infrastructure contracts: a new plow and spreader unit for the 2025 budget at $457,000, and the Crooks-McLeod Culvert replacement at $749,240. Council also passed a resolution calling on federal and provincial governments to invest in rural municipal infrastructure, and approved a setback for a residence on County Road 18. A motion to create an additional planning position for South Dundas was withdrawn.

• Approved 2024 Excluded Expenses Report under Ontario Regulation 284/09
• Approved setback less than 3.05m from County Road 18 for roof at 17295 County Road 18
• Supported Zorra Township resolution on multi-service co-builds
• Awarded plow/spreader tenders: $213,446.76 cab & chassis, $234,820 equipment, $457,000 total in 2025 budget
• Accepted $749,240 tender from Cornwall Gravel for Crooks-McLeod Culvert replacement
• Passed By-law 5457 authorizing Canada Community Building Fund Agreement
• Passed By-law 5458 removing 1-foot reserve on County Road 15
• Motion to create additional planning position for South Dundas withdrawn

Special Council Meeting

The United Counties of Stormont, Dundas & Glengarry will meet to discuss a pre-purchase re-award for concrete box culverts. The agenda also includes the consideration of Ratification By-Law 5456.

• 2024 Concrete Box Culvert Pre-Purchase Re-Award
• Ratification By-Law 5456

At a special meeting on June 27, 2024, the United Counties of Stormont, Dundas and Glengarry Council withdrew its prior acceptance of a tender from Omni Precast for the 2024 Concrete Box Culvert Pre-Purchase. Council then accepted a tender from Power Precast Solutions for two precast concrete structures at a total price of $410,180.46 plus H.S.T. The Manager of Infrastructure was authorized to sign all necessary documents to give effect to the contract. All resolutions carried; no vote tallies were recorded.

• Withdrew prior acceptance of tender from Omni Precast for 2024 Box Culvert Pre-Purchase (carried)
• Accepted tender from Power Precast Solutions for two precast concrete structures at $410,180.46 plus H.S.T. (carried)
• Authorized Manager of Infrastructure to sign all necessary documents for the contract (carried)
• Passed By-Law No. 5456 to adopt, confirm and ratify matters dealt with by resolution (carried)
• Adjourned to the call of the Chair (carried)

Regular Council Meeting

The United Counties of Stormont, Dundas and Glengarry will review several administrative and infrastructure items. Discussions include official plan amendments, road salt tenders, and various municipal by-laws.

• Official Plan Amendment: Growth Study and Housekeeping
• County Road 22 Hydro Utility Relocations
• Tender for Supply and Delivery of Bulk Coarse Rock Salt
• Tender for Liquid Chloride Salt Additive
• By-law: Records Retention

The Council of the United Counties of Stormont, Dundas and Glengarry approved several tenders, including bulk rock salt, liquid chloride, and culvert replacement, and accepted the 2023 financial statements. They also authorized utility relocations for County Road 22, passed multiple by-laws regarding records retention, the election of the warden timeline, and insurance renewals, and transitioned the library's communications position to full-time. Additionally, staff were directed to initiate Official Plan Amendments for growth management and draft a terms of reference for reviewing social services funding requests.

• Received 2023 Financial Statements presented by MNP LLP
• Accepted County Road 22 Hydro Utility Relocations initial estimate of $1,121,776.55 plus HST
• Directed staff to initiate Official Plan Amendments for Growth Management and housekeeping
• Deferred Planning Services Resources item for the Municipality of South Dundas
• Approved transitioning the SDG Library Communications and Marketing Coordinator to full-time
• Awarded bulk coarse rock salt multi-year tender year one to Cargill Salt for $4,650,073.00
• Awarded liquid chloride salt additive tender to Da-Lee Services Inc. for $192,780.00 for year one
• Approved box culvert replacement tender to Clarence McDonald Excavation Ltd. for $155,012.50 plus HST

SDG Public Meeting

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Regular Council Meeting

The Council will hear a presentation regarding the Highway 401 Power Dam Drive Interchange. The agenda also includes tenders for culvert lining and concrete box culvert pre-purchases. Additionally, members will review the County Road 22 Maintenance Plan.

• Highway 401 Power Dam Drive Interchange presentation
• 2024 Culvert Lining tenders
• 2024 Concrete Box Culvert Pre-Purchase
• Proclamation for the 240th Anniversary of SDG
• County Road 22 Maintenance Plan update

Council approved contracts for culvert lining and precast concrete structures. The body also declared a land parcel surplus and authorized its sale to the Township of South Stormont.

• Approved $524,800.18 joint tender to Aqua Drain Sewer Services Inc. for culvert lining
• Approved $404,650.85 tender to Omni Precast for two precast concrete structures
• Declared Part 3,6,7 on RP52R1426 as surplus and approved sale to Township of South Stormont
• Proclaimed June 6-9, 2024, as 'The 240th Anniversary of SDG'
• Adopted April 15, 2024 meeting minutes

Service Manager Joint Liaison Committee

The committee will review administrative items including the adoption of the agenda and approval of previous minutes. The meeting also includes scheduled updates regarding paramedic services, human services, and provincial offences.

• Provincial Offences Report
• Paramedic Services update
• Human Services update
• Approval of March 28, 2024 minutes

Rural Education Committee

The Rural Education Committee will discuss updates regarding meetings between the Committee Chair and local School Board Chairs. The agenda also includes planning for delegations to the SDG Counties Council and the AMO Conference, along with a rural education data collection update.

• Update on Committee Chair meetings with Local School Board Chairs
• Planning for Committee Chair delegation at SDG Counties Council Meeting
• Rural Education Data Collection Update
• AMO Conference Delegation Planning
• Adoption of February 20, 2024 minutes

Regular Council Meeting

Council will consider an amendment to the Mobile Crisis Response Service financial support agreement and updates regarding the Community Safety and Policing Act. The agenda includes several infrastructure tenders for road maintenance, including hot mix, skin patching, and guiderail. Additionally, council will review updates to purchasing and signing authority by-laws.

• Amendment 3 to the Mobile Crisis Response Service Financial Support Agreement
• Tenders for 2024 Hot Mix, Skin Patching, and Guiderail
• Oak Valley Bridge Rehabilitation
• Approval of 2024 Regional Incentives Program applications
• Updates to the 2024 Purchasing Policy

The Council of the United Counties of Stormont, Dundas and Glengarry approved funding of $317,459.52 under the Stay, Discover, Grow Regional Incentives Program for ten projects, and extended the project completion timeline from 12 to 18 months. Council also accepted several joint tenders for road works, including hot mix paving at $7,611,033.85 plus HST, cold in place recycling at $5,674,042.46 plus HST, skin patching at $4,197,460.75 plus HST, guiderail replacement at $357,000 plus HST, and Oak Valley Bridge rehabilitation at $1,157,000 plus HST. Council approved the establishment of the Stormont, Dundas and Glengarry Police Services Board under the Community Safety and Policing Act, 2019, and appointed Jamie MacDonald, Bryan McGillis, and Jim Wert to the board. Council also passed by-laws updating the purchasing policy, signing authority, and delegation of authority for planning matters, and proceeded in-camera for a property acquisition matter.

• Approved $317,459.52 in Regional Incentives Program funding for 10 projects
• Extended Regional Incentives Program project timeline from 12 to 18 months
• Accepted $7,611,033.85 plus HST hot mix paving tender from Cornwall Gravel Company Ltd.
• Accepted $5,674,042.46 plus HST cold in place recycling tender from Roto Mill Inc.
• Accepted $4,197,460.75 plus HST skin patching tender from Cornwall Gravel Company Limited
• Accepted $357,000 plus HST guiderail tender from Peninsula Construction Inc.
• Accepted $1,157,000 plus HST Oak Valley Bridge rehabilitation tender from Dalcon Constructors Ltd.
• Approved establishment of SDG Police Services Board and appointed Jamie MacDonald, Bryan McGillis, and Jim Wert

Regional Incentives Program Approvals Committee

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Regular Council Meeting

The United Counties of Stormont, Dundas & Glengarry will review several action requests including a Tourism Strategic Plan. The agenda also includes discussions on road maintenance through microsurfacing and pavement markings.

• Official Plan Amendment No. 21 - MacEwen Agricentre
• Microsurfacing tender (2024-00-115)
• Centreline Pavement Markings
• Boom Flail Mower Purchase
• 2023 Reserve Transactions

The United Counties of Stormont, Dundas and Glengarry approved several road-related tenders, including micro surfacing from Miller Paving Ltd. at $485,845.75 plus H.S.T. and centreline markings from Provincial Road Markings Inc. at $617,209.00 plus H.S.T. for 2024, with an option to renew for 2025. Council also approved 2024 donations totaling over $300,000 to various organizations, authorized 2023 reserve transactions up to specified amounts, and passed Official Plan Amendment No. 21 for MacEwen Agricentre. A resolution requesting the Province of Ontario commit to a social and economic prosperity review with the Association of Municipalities of Ontario was carried. Council went into closed session for matters related to an Official Plan appeal and a project update, then reconvened without reporting.

• Approved 2024 donations: St. Lawrence River Institute $15,000; County Fairs $18,000; Habitat for Humanity $1,000; Eastern Ontario Agri-Food Network $35,000; Miscellaneous $1,000; SDG Historical Society $12,000; United Way Last Resort Program $18,000 (Council Donations Reserve); United Way Last Resort Program $112,000 (Working Reserve); Social Development Council $66,979 (Working Reserve); Police Services Board Community Initiatives $10,000 (CARRIED)
• Approved resolution requesting Province of Ontario commit to social and economic prosperity review with AMO (CARRIED)
• Approved 2023 reserve transactions up to specified amounts for various reserves (CARRIED)
• Accepted joint tender from Miller Paving Ltd. for micro surfacing at $485,845.75 plus H.S.T. (CARRIED)
• Accepted joint tender from Provincial Road Markings Inc. for centreline markings at $617,209.00 plus H.S.T. for 2024, with option to renew for 2025 (CARRIED)
• Accepted tender from Eastern Farm Machinery Ltd. for two boom flail mowers at $53,620.00 (CARRIED)
• Passed By-law No. 5441 adopting Official Plan Amendment No. 21 for MacEwen Agricentre (CARRIED)
• Received consent agenda items for information (CARRIED)

Regular Council Meeting

The United Counties of Stormont, Dundas & Glengarry will review several by-laws including 2024 tax rates and ratios. Council is also considering official plan amendments regarding open space and consent policies, alongside various funding and agreement requests.

• 2024 Tax Ratios (By-law 5434)
• 2024 Tax Rates (By-law 5435)
• Official Plan Amendment – Major Open Space
• Official Plan Amendment – Consent Policies
• Encroachment Agreement at 4405 County Road 1

Council passed by-laws to set 2024 property tax ratios and the General Upper-tier levy. The board also approved funding for the United Way and Social Development Council and prioritized the Oak Valley Bridge rehabilitation for 2024.

• Approved $112,000 for United Way Last Resort Fund (Carried)
• Approved $66,979 for Social Development Council (Carried)
• Directed staff to initiate Official Plan Amendments for Major Open Space and Consent policies (Carried)
• Passed By-law No. 5434 establishing 2024 property tax ratios (Carried)
• Passed By-law No. 5435 adopting the 2024 General Upper-tier levy (Carried)
• Passed By-law No. 5436 to re-appoint the Integrity Commissioner (Carried)
• Passed By-law No. 5437 for encroachment agreement at 4405 County Road 1 (Carried)
• Approved Oak Valley Bridge rehabilitation for 2024 and Inkerman Bridge for 2025 (Carried)

Rural Education Committee

The committee will review a debrief from the ROMA Conference Delegation and receive an update regarding meetings between the Committee Chair and Local School Board Chairs. The agenda also includes a discussion on Rural Education Committee Data Collection.

• ROMA Conference Delegation debrief
• Update on meetings with Local School Board Chairs
• Rural Education Committee Data Collection
• Adoption of January 9, 2024 minutes

Police Services Board

The board will review an amendment to the Mobile Crisis Response Team financial support agreement. Members will also discuss the OPP report for October through December 2023 and updates on the Community Safety and Policing Act implementation.

• Amendment to the Mobile Crisis Response Team Financial Support Agreement
• Review of the OPP Report from October to December 2023
• Update on the implementation of the Community Safety and Policing Act
• Discussion regarding SDG Police Services Board seized funds
• Verbal update on the SDG OPP Strategic Plan

The Board approved the allocation of seized funds for publicity materials and boardroom technology upgrades. A portion of the funds will be held pending a decision on a Victim Services Grant. The Board also accepted the OPP report for October through December 2023.

• Approved $1,000.00 for publicity materials (Carried)
• Approved $2,316.36 for OPP community boardroom technology upgrades (Carried)
• Approved holding $20,000.00 until Q1 2024 meeting pending Victim Services Grant status (Carried)
• Accepted October-December 2023 OPP report for information (Carried)
• Approved agenda and October 25, 2023 meeting minutes (Carried)

Regular Council Meeting

The United Counties of Stormont, Dundas and Glengarry Council will review several action requests regarding transportation and infrastructure. The agenda includes discussions on bridge rehabilitation and various entrance or permit requests.

• Thompson request for entrance onto County Road 13
• GET Corp. request for seasonal permit
• 2024 Martintown Bridge Rehabilitation (18-707)

SDG Counties Council accepted a tender from KB Civil Constructors Inc. for comprehensive rehabilitation of the Martintown Bridge at unit prices totaling $1,424,289.03 plus H.S.T., and authorized the Manager of Infrastructure to sign the contract documents. Council also approved a new entrance onto County Road 13 at 14119 County Road 13 and issued a seasonal moving permit to GET Corp. as an essential agricultural-related move, asking staff to monitor road impacts and report back. All resolutions carried; no vote tallies were recorded.

• Approved tender from KB Civil Constructors Inc. for Martintown Bridge rehabilitation at $1,424,289.03 plus H.S.T. (carried)
• Authorized Manager of Infrastructure to sign all documents for the bridge contract (carried)
• Approved removal of reserve and new entrance onto County Road 13 at 14119 County Road 13 (carried)
• Deemed GET Corp. road operations an essential agricultural-related move and issued a seasonal moving permit under By-Law No. 5204 (carried)
• Requested staff monitor short- and long-term road condition impacts from the GET Corp. seasonal permit and report back to Council
• Adopted minutes of December 15 and December 18, 2023 meetings (carried)
• Received consent agenda items (monthly financial summary, library services report) for information (carried)
• Passed By-Law No. 5433 to adopt, confirm and ratify matters dealt with by resolution (carried)

Rural Education Committee

The committee will elect a new chair and review minutes from the September 2023 meeting. Members will also participate in a brainstorming session and discuss a ROMA delegation.

• Election of Chair
• Committee Brainstorming Session
• Discussion - ROMA Delegation
• Adoption of September 26, 2023 minutes

The committee elected a new Chair and adopted the minutes from September 26, 2023. Members held a brainstorming session regarding rural school funding, data collection, and community school use. No policy changes or funding allocations were decided.

• Elected Jeff Manley as Chair (Carried)
• Approved agenda as presented (Carried)
• Adopted September 26, 2023 meeting minutes (Carried)