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South Dundas public meetings in 2023

30 substantive meetings from 2023, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.

Mon Dec 11, 2023 · 6:00 PM

Regular Meeting

Council to adopt 2024 water/wastewater budget and set rates

South Dundas Council will hold a public meeting and consider adopting the 2024 Water/Wastewater Budget, including new water and wastewater rates. The agenda also includes zoning amendments for a consolidated lot development and two battery storage projects, a fire services pumper tanker procurement, and several by-laws. Delegations are scheduled from the Morrisburg Lions Club, OPP, and Jule Power regarding EV charger locations.

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34 Ottawa Street in Morrisburg, ON
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Mon Nov 27, 2023 · 6:00 PM

Regular Meeting

Council to discuss Matilda Landfill capacity and tax write-offs

South Dundas Council will consider several action items including an update on Matilda Landfill capacity, tax write-offs under Section 357, and a donation for a Morrisburg viewing platform. The meeting also includes a closed session on a property tax issue and multiple by-laws for adoption.

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28 Ottawa Street in Morrisburg, ON
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Wed Nov 22, 2023 · 6:30 PM

Committee Of The Whole

Agenda contains only procedural boilerplate; no substantive items listed

This Committee of the Whole agenda for South Dundas, ON on 2023-11-22 contains only procedural boilerplate and no substantive agenda items. The text is entirely composed of interface labels and placeholders from the eSCRIBE software, with no decisions, discussions, or proposals listed.

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34 Ottawa Street in Morrisburg, ON
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Mon Nov 13, 2023 · 6:00 PM

Regular Meeting

Council to consider backyard hens pilot project and tax rate amendment

South Dundas Council will vote on a backyard hens pilot project, amend the 2023 tax rate schedule, and discuss a growth management strategy. The meeting also includes a closed session for fire compensation review and a BIA update.

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34 Ottawa Street in Morrisburg, ON
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Sat Nov 4, 2023 · 8:30 AM

South Dundas Training

South Dundas council holds closed training session on strategic planning

This is a training meeting for South Dundas council, not a regular decision-making session. The agenda consists only of procedural items and a closed session for educational or training purposes on strategic planning, with no public discussion or votes scheduled.

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34 Ottawa Street in Morrisburg, ON
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Mon Oct 30, 2023 · 6:00 PM

Regular Meeting

Council to vote on McMillan Drain, campground building, arena lease

South Dundas Council will hold a closed session on Zeron Drain security, then consider several by-laws including third reading of the McMillan Municipal Drain, a tender for an Iroquois Campground storage building, and an arena lease with One Stop Skate Shop. Delegations from EDP Renewables and Potentia on energy storage are also scheduled.

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34 Ottawa Street in Morrisburg, ON
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Wed Oct 11, 2023 · 6:00 PM

Regular Meeting

Council to consider stop-sign bylaw, drain assessment, arena ad deal

South Dundas Council is meeting to consider several action items, including an amendment to the stop and yield signs bylaw, an update to the municipal drain assessment schedule, and a proposal for a Zamboni advertisement at the Morrisburg Arena. Council will also vote on agreements with South Nation Conservation and amendments to the customer service policy, plus receive routine reports and resolutions from other municipalities.

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34 Ottawa Street in Morrisburg, ON
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Mon Sep 25, 2023 · 6:00 PM

Regular Meeting

Council to consider Dutch Meadows Phase Two and nuisance by-law exemption

The South Dundas Council will hold a regular meeting to consider several action requests, including a planning application for Dutch Meadows Phase Two and a temporary exemption from the nuisance by-law. Council will also discuss a reserve and reserve fund policy by-law, budget dates, and a facility usage request from Seaway Surge. The meeting includes a closed session for a personal matter.

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34 Ottawa Street in Morrisburg, ON
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Mon Sep 11, 2023 · 6:00 PM

Regular Meeting

Council to consider Iroquois Civic Centre architectural study tender

South Dundas Council is meeting to consider several action requests, including tenders for the Iroquois Civic Centre architectural study and the Iroquois Waterfront Lighting Project, as well as a zoning by-law amendment and a plan of subdivision. The agenda also includes a closed session for an appointment and potential litigation, and a large consent agenda of routine items. Notable public meetings include a proposed zoning amendment and a subdivision plan by Swank Construction.

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✓ Decided: Council approves Iroquois waterfront lighting and civic centre architectural study

Council awarded several infrastructure contracts, including waterfront lighting and an architectural study for the Iroquois Civic Centre. The board also approved a zoning by-law amendment and authorized municipal tax write-offs.

34 Ottawa Street in Morrisburg, ON
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Mon Aug 28, 2023 · 6:00 PM

Committee Of The Whole

Committee to discuss water/wastewater studies, fees, and affordable housing land

The Committee of the Whole will receive staff reports on water and wastewater support studies, discuss proposed fees and charges, and consider vacant land for future affordable housing development. A strategic planning session is also on the agenda. The meeting includes standard procedural items such as agenda confirmation and minutes adoption.

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Mon Aug 14, 2023 · 6:00 PM

Regular Meeting

Council to consider Xplore communication tower, fire apparatus replacement

South Dundas Council will hold a closed session on land and personnel matters, then consider several action items including a proposed Xplore Inc. communication tower, purchase of two used sidewalk machines, a storage building at Iroquois Campground, reapportionment of the William Connor Drain assessment, a tile drain loan application, and purchases of self-contained breathing apparatus and a fire apparatus. Council will also hold a meeting to consider the McMillan Drain Section 76 report and vote on multiple by-laws related to drains, an MP office lease, a Fire Marque Inc. agreement, and a credit card policy update.

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✓ Decided: Council approves $230,522 purchase of sidewalk machines and fire equipment

Council approved the purchase of two used sidewalk machines and new fire department equipment, including SCBA gear and a pumper/tanker. The board also approved a telecommunications tower proposal from Xplore Inc. and several drainage assessment by-laws.

34 Ottawa Street in Morrisburg, ON
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Mon Jul 10, 2023 · 6:00 PM

Regular Meeting

Council to consider employee cost-of-living adjustments and municipal drain projects

Council will discuss and potentially decide on several items including cost-of-living adjustments for employees, an ad hoc rural education committee, and support for rural education funding. They will also consider by-laws for a lawn bowling lease agreement, a high water consumption policy, and two municipal drain projects related to Donald Hanes and Hess Creek. The meeting includes a closed session for a proposed land acquisition or disposition.

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✓ Decided: South Dundas Council implements employee cost-of-living adjustment policy

Council approved a new cost-of-living adjustment policy for employees and Council based on the Ontario Consumer Price Index. Other key actions included reducing pickleball rental rates at Morrisburg Arena and approving shoreline planting and pathway lighting projects.

34 Ottawa Street in Morrisburg, ON
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Tue Jun 20, 2023 · 6:00 PM

Special Council

Council to hold closed session on compensation review

This is a special council meeting with a single substantive item: a closed session to discuss a compensation review under the labour relations exception of the Municipal Act. The rest of the agenda is procedural (call to order, disclosures, action requests, adjournment). No decisions or public discussions are listed.

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34 Ottawa Street in Morrisburg, ON
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Mon Jun 19, 2023 · 6:00 PM

Regular Meeting

Council to consider zoning change, appointments, and 2022 financial statements

The Municipality of South Dundas Council is holding its regular meeting on June 19, 2023, at 34 Ottawa Street in Morrisburg. The agenda includes a public meeting on a proposed zoning by-law amendment (Notman), several staff reports on policies and contracts, and a series of by-laws for appointments and other matters. Council will also consider the 2022 financial statements and a recommendation regarding a charcoal bin at the Iroquois Waterfront.

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✓ Decided: Council appoints new CAO and approves zoning amendment for Cherry Street

Council appointed Tim Mill as Chief Administrative Officer and approved a zoning by-law amendment for properties on Cherry Street. The board also adopted a conditional write-off policy for high water consumption and recognized Pride Month.

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Wed May 31, 2023 · 6:00 PM

Committee Of The Whole

Committee to discuss 5-year sidewalk replacement program

The Committee of the Whole is discussing a five-year sidewalk replacement program for 2023-2027, including specific street lengths and asphalt pathways. They will also review options for sidewalk maintenance machines and discuss property standards. No decisions are recorded; these are discussion items only.

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✓ Decided: Council approves 5-year sidewalk plan and equipment purchase

Council directed staff to proceed with the 2023-2027 Sidewalk Replacement Program as presented. The committee also selected a specific option for winter maintenance machinery and directed staff to pursue property clean-up and by-law changes.

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Mon May 29, 2023 · 6:00 PM

Special Council

Council to hold closed session on labour relations or employee negotiations

This is a special meeting with only procedural items: call to order, disclosure of interests, and a closed session under the Municipal Act for labour or employee negotiations. No public decisions or discussions are listed.

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Tue May 23, 2023 · 6:00 PM

Regular Meeting

Council to set 2023 meeting dates, approve bylaws on loans, sewer rates, animal control

The South Dundas Council will consider several bylaws, including a tile drain loan, appointment of a drainage inspector, an animal control agreement, a Morrisburg BIA member appointment, and a Williamsburg sewer rate. They will also discuss proposed council meeting dates for 2023 and receive the 2022 audited financial statements from MNP.

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✓ Decided: Council approves sewer rates for Williamsburg and new BIA appointments

Council passed several by-laws including the imposition of a sewer service rate in Williamsburg and the appointment of three members to the Morrisburg Business Improvement Area Board. Council also directed staff to remove and dispose of basketball nets, with costs charged to the recreation budget.

34 Ottawa Street in Morrisburg, ON
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Fri May 19, 2023 · 9:30 AM

Special Council

Council to hold closed session on labour or employee negotiations

This special council meeting consists primarily of a closed session under the Municipal Act to discuss labour relations or employee negotiations. No other substantive public business is on the agenda.

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Mon May 8, 2023 · 6:00 PM

Regular Meeting

Council to set final 2023 tax rates and sewer rates

South Dundas Council will vote on final 2023 tax rates and a Williamsburg sewer rate by-law. Other decisions include awarding contracts for granular supply and snow removal, and approving arena ice rental rates. The meeting also includes a closed session for labour relations and confidential commercial information.

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✓ Decided: Council awards snow removal contracts and sets 2023 tax rates

Council approved the 2023 municipal tax rates via By-law 2023-31, awarded snow removal contracts for three seasons to TDM Construction, Quality Construction, and Lloyd McMillan Equipment Ltd, and accepted a tender for granular supply from Cornwall Gravel Company. Several other items were approved, including a work boot allowance policy update, disposal of surplus vehicles, and appointment of a Deputy Chief Building Official and Treasurer. The Williamsburg sewer rate by-law was deferred.

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Mon Apr 24, 2023 · 6:00 PM

Regular Meeting

Council to approve road, sidewalk, and grass-cutting contracts

The South Dundas Council is meeting to consider several routine items, including approving contracts for road resurfacing, sidewalk replacement, and roadside grass cutting. The agenda also includes a closed session for confidential matters, discussion of arena rates, compost depot days, council remuneration, and a fire ban exemption request.

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✓ Decided: South Dundas Council approves three infrastructure and maintenance contracts

Council passed by-laws to execute agreements for road surface treatment, sidewalk replacement, and roadside grass cutting. Council also provided direction on arena rates, compost depot scheduling, and council remuneration reporting.

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Tue Apr 11, 2023 · 6:00 PM

Regular Meeting

Council to decide on Blue Box transition, ice resurfacer, and snow plow contracts

Council will consider several action items including a decision on the Blue Box transition period, approval of tender results for an ice resurfacer replacement and a snow plow/sander, and a reduced rental rate for ball hockey. Several by-laws are up for adoption, including a Boundary Road agreement with South Stormont and a water meter agreement with Rideau St. Lawrence Utilities. The meeting also includes a closed session for personal and labour relations matters.

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Mon Mar 27, 2023 · 6:00 PM

Regular Meeting

Council to decide zoning, contracts, and by-laws at March 27 meeting

The South Dundas Council is holding a regular meeting on March 27, 2023, at 6:00 PM in Morrisburg. The agenda includes a public meeting and by-law for a zoning amendment (Devries), several action requests for contracts (grass cutting, trucks, road surface treatment, sidewalk repair, roadside mowing), and multiple by-laws including part lot control and appointing an acting fire chief. The council will also consider a consent agenda with various informational items and resolutions from other municipalities.

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✓ Decided: South Dundas Council awards multiple infrastructure and maintenance contracts

Council approved several service contracts for road work, sidewalk repair, and grass cutting. They also passed zoning amendments and appointed an Acting Fire Chief.

34 Ottawa Street in Morrisburg, ON
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Mon Mar 13, 2023 · 6:00 PM

Regular Meeting

Council to vote on 2023 budget, fees, and plow truck tender

South Dundas Council's regular meeting on March 13, 2023, includes several action items: awarding a plow truck tender, approving a charity tax rebate write-off, and passing by-laws for the 2023 budget, fees and charges, and drain maintenance billing. Council will also hear delegations from Community Food Share, Dundas County Archives, and Ontario Artisan Wines, and will enter closed session to discuss a personal matter about an identifiable individual.

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✓ Decided: South Dundas Council approves 2023 budget and plow truck purchase

Council passed the 2023 budget and a by-law establishing municipal fees and charges. They also approved the purchase of a new plow truck and appointed an alternate member to the United Counties of Stormont, Dundas and Glengarry.

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Wed Feb 22, 2023 · 5:30 PM

Special Council

Special council meeting on budget, clerk, committees, fleet

This is a special meeting of South Dundas Council on February 22, 2023, at 34 Ottawa Street in Morrisburg. Council will consider committee appointments, a by-law to appoint a clerk, the 2023 municipal budget, and fleet replacement options. The agenda includes several attached documents for review.

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✓ Decided: South Dundas Council requests 5.5% residential tax rate increase for 2023

Council requested a 5.5% residential tax rate increase and decided to cancel the 2023 Food Cycler program and curbside compost collection. A budget By-law is expected for a vote on March 13, 2023. Council also appointed community members to committees and appointed a Clerk.

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Mon Feb 13, 2023 · 6:00 PM

Regular Meeting

Council to consider cannabis by-law extension, road closure, and dock repairs

South Dundas Council is meeting to consider several by-laws, including extending the cannabis interim control by-law, closing a road allowance on County Road 31, and approving an easement agreement. They will also review action requests for the regional drinking water operational plan, a municipal drain assessment, a tile drain loan, and sole-source marina dock repairs. Delegations from MP Eric Duncan, MPP Nolan Quinn, and Rideau St. Lawrence Distribution are scheduled.

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✓ Decided: South Dundas Council approves regional drinking water operational plan

Council approved the operational plan for the South Dundas Regional Drinking Water System and appointed an engineer for the McMillan Municipal Drain assessment. Several by-laws were passed, including an extension of the cannabis production interim control by-law. A request for emergency repairs to the Galop Canal Marina was deferred to a future budget meeting.

34 Ottawa Street in Morrisburg, ON
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Fri Feb 3, 2023 · 8:30 AM

Special Council

Special council meeting to review 2023 budget introduction

This is a special council meeting focused on the introduction and summary of the 2023 budget. Council will review the budget presentation, discuss reserve funds, and go through departmental operating and capital budgets for all departments. The meeting also includes items on grants and donations. No decisions are noted on the agenda; it is primarily a budget review session.

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✓ Decided: Council reviews 2023 draft budget and sets 5.5% target tax rate

Council reviewed departmental operating and capital budget proposals for 2023. No final budget was approved, but Council directed staff to find additional savings and expressed support for a 5.5% target tax rate.

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Mon Jan 30, 2023 · 6:00 PM

Regular Meeting

Council to hear OPP, housing, and arena alcohol sales items

South Dundas Council's regular meeting on January 30, 2023, includes a closed session for personal matters, delegations from OPP and housing organizations, and action requests on the 2023 COLA/budget review, committee terms of reference, arena alcohol sales, and arena fee waivers. The consent agenda covers routine updates on the arena project, Voyent Alert, vacancy tax rebate, building statistics, and firefighter equipment purchases.

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✓ Decided: Council approves 5.20% cost-of-living adjustment for 2023 budget

Council approved a 5.20% cost-of-living adjustment based on the 2021 Ontario CPI. Other key actions included approving terms of reference for two committees and allowing a liquor license application for the Morrisburg Arena.

34 Ottawa Street in Morrisburg, ON
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Wed Jan 18, 2023 · 6:30 PM

Committee Of The Whole

Committee of the Whole to hold closed session on land and HR matters

This is a procedural agenda for the Committee of the Whole meeting. The only substantive item is a closed session to discuss potential development opportunities and human resources matters, citing legal exceptions for property security, personal matters, and land acquisition. No public decisions or discussions are listed.

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Mon Jan 9, 2023 · 6:00 PM

Regular Meeting

Council to consider borrowing, interim tax levy, and winter maintenance policy

The South Dundas Council is holding its regular meeting on January 9, 2023, at 6:00 PM in Morrisburg. The agenda includes a closed session on potential development opportunities, delegations from local organizations, and several by-laws for borrowing and interim tax levy. Council will also discuss winter maintenance levels, committee terms of reference, and a request to allow alcohol sales at the Morrisburg Junior Hockey Club.

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✓ Decided: Council approves 2023 interim tax levy and borrowing by-law

Council passed by-laws to borrow funds for current expenditures and establish an interim tax levy for 2023. The board also approved quotations for recurring infrastructure services and endorsed a new handbook for council committees.

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Wed Jan 4, 2023 · 6:30 PM

Committee Of The Whole

Committee of the Whole meets for council orientation in closed session

This is a procedural meeting with no public decision-making. The agenda consists of call to order, agenda confirmation, disclosure of interests, a closed session for council orientation, and adjournment. No substantive items are listed for discussion or decision.

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