South Stormont public meetings in 2023

Regular Meeting

Council will consider adopting the 2024 budget via By-law No. 2023-107 and discuss a proposed RFP for water and wastewater facilities operations and maintenance services. Presentations include an Ontario Structure Inspection Manual report and a growth management strategy update. Several by-laws and action requests are also on the agenda.

• By-law No. 2023-107 to adopt the 2024 budget
• RFP No. 19-2023 for water and wastewater facilities operations and maintenance services
• By-law No. 2023-106 to regulate traffic with a yield sign on Eaman Road
• Proposed purchase of 30 FoodCycler units
• Security release for Brunet/Daze Subdivision Plan 228

Volunteer Appreciation Committee

The committee is meeting to plan the 2024 Volunteer Appreciation Gala, including setting a date, theme, and budget. They will also appoint a gala chair and sub-committee members for decorations, invitations, food, entertainment, and awards. The meeting is open to the public and live-streamed.

• Discussion of 2024 Gala Date
• Discussion of Gala Theme
• Discussion of Budget
• Appointment of Gala Chair
• Appointment of Sub-Committee Members (Decorations, Invitations, Food and Beverage, Entertainment, Gala Agenda and Speakers, Nominations and Awards/Prizes, Treasurer)

Special Meeting

This special meeting of the Township of South Stormont includes a delegation from South Stormont Fire and Rescue for firefighter recognition for years of service. The agenda is otherwise procedural, with no other substantive items listed.

• Delegation: South Stormont Fire and Rescue – Firefighter Recognition for Years of Service

Procurement Opening

The Township of South Stormont is holding a public procurement opening for three properties being sold for tax arrears. The meeting will open sealed tenders for properties on Dafoe Road and Delaney Road. No decisions are made at this meeting; it is a procedural step in the tax sale process.

• Property #1: PIN 60240-0135, Dafoe Rd, minimum tender $7,164.55
• Property #2: 14731 Dafoe Rd, Ingleside, minimum tender $17,213.55
• Property #3: PIN 60133-0349, Delaney Rd, Cornwall, minimum tender $8,712.49

Special Meeting

This is a special meeting of South Stormont Township Council to continue deliberations on the 2024 budget. The agenda includes a staff report on the budget and a closed meeting summary. No other substantive items are listed.

• 2024 Budget Deliberations (Part 2) – staff report and draft budget attached

Regular Meeting

Council will consider several by-laws including traffic regulation changes at Sunnyview Avenue and Melba Street, on Barnhart Drive, and speed reductions on Willbruck Drive. A cost apportionment agreement with South Nation Conservation and a resolution supporting Enbridge Gas's natural gas expansion program are also on the agenda. The meeting includes routine approvals of minutes, procurement reports, and a closed session on litigation related to landfill expropriation.

• By-law 2023-100: Install a stop sign at Sunnyview Avenue and Melba Street
• By-law 2023-101: Install a stop sign on Barnhart Drive
• By-law 2023-102: Regulate speed on Barnhart Drive
• By-law 2023-098: Cost apportionment agreement with South Nation Conservation
• Action request to support Enbridge Gas natural gas expansion program

Special Meeting

The Township of South Stormont holds a special meeting to review the 2024 draft operating budget, with presentations from all departments including Fire and Rescue, Planning, Parks, Corporate Services, Public Works, Finance, and the CAO.

• 2024 Draft Operating Budget overview
• Fire and Rescue & By-law Enforcement budget
• Planning and Building budget
• Parks and Recreation budget
• Corporate Services budget

Regular Meeting

The council will receive presentations from the Ontario Provincial Police, South Nation Conservation Authority on a proposed watershed agreement, and Kruger Energy on the St. Lawrence Energy Storage Project. It will also consider by-laws including a housekeeping zoning update and a policy allowing municipal employees to serve as volunteer firefighters. Several action requests and key information reports are on the agenda.

• Presentation by OPP Sergeants Charlene Davidson and Greg Smith
• Proposed Municipal Agreement for Watershed Programs and Services with South Nation Conservation Authority
• St. Lawrence Energy Storage Project battery energy storage system presentation by Kruger Energy/Innergex
• By-law No. 2023-094 Housekeeping Zoning By-Law Update VIII
• By-law No. 2023-095 Municipal Employees as Volunteer Firefighters Policy

Committee of Adjustment

This agenda contains only boilerplate and no substantive items for discussion or decision. No rezonings, public hearings, or other actionable matters are listed.

Regular Meeting

The council will hold a public meeting on a housekeeping zoning by-law amendment (Z-2023-07) and receive key information reports on Q3 revenues/expenditures, 2024 budget considerations, and a Q3 drainage report. Several by-laws are up for adoption, including appointing a Director of Finance/Treasurer, adopting a Human Resources Policy Manual, and forming a Volunteer Appreciation Committee.

• Public meeting on Zoning By-law Amendment Z-2023-07 (Housekeeping Update VIII)
• By-law 2023-090 to appoint a Director of Finance/Treasurer
• By-law 2023-091 to adopt a Human Resources Policy Manual
• By-law 2023-092 to adopt Terms of Reference and appoint Volunteer Appreciation Committee members
• Key Information Report on 2024 Budget Considerations

Regular Meeting

The Township of South Stormont Regular Council Meeting on October 11, 2023, will consider several action items and bylaws. Key decisions include vesting of failed tax sale properties, updates to facility user insurance and rental agreements, and multiple zoning by-law amendments. The council will also appoint a Community Emergency Management Coordinator and municipal auditors, and adopt a new water regulation by-law.

• Vesting of failed tax sale properties (AR-FIN 11Oct23)
• By-law 2023-080 to amend Zoning By-law 2011-100 (Wells)
• By-law 2023-081 to amend Zoning By-law 2011-100 (Brown)
• By-law 2023-085 Water Regulation By-law
• By-law 2023-084 to appoint municipal auditors

Committee of the Whole

The Committee of the Whole is receiving a presentation from WT Infrastructure on the Master Servicing Plan Update and Public Information Centre Preview. No decisions or votes are scheduled; the meeting consists of a delegation, reports, and new business items.

• Delegation: Master Servicing Plan Update and Public Information Centre Preview by Jamie Witherspoon, P.Eng., of WT Infrastructure

Regular Meeting

The council will hold public meetings on two zoning by-law amendments and consider several contracts and tenders, including a fire rescue communication system, municipal audit services, engineering for watermain replacement, and a stormwater management facility. They will also vote on by-laws to appoint a drainage superintendent, adopt a mileage reimbursement policy, and regulate traffic with stop signs on three roads.

• Public meetings on Zoning By-Law Amendments Z-2023-05 and Z-2023-06
• Award of RFP No. 14-2023 for Municipal Audit Services
• Tender No. 18-2023 for Long Sault Industrial Park Stormwater Management Facility
• By-law No. 2023-078 to regulate traffic with stop signs on 45th Parallel Drive, Farran Drive, and Industrial Drive
• Renewal of Operations Agreement with Caneau Water and Sewage Operations Inc.

Committee of Adjustment

This agenda contains only procedural boilerplate and no specific items for decision or discussion. The meeting appears to have no listed applications, hearings, or other business.

Procurement Opening

This is a public procurement opening meeting where the Township of South Stormont will open tenders for one item: Tender No. 18-2023 for the Long Sault Industrial Park Storm Water Management Facility. No decisions are made; bids are only opened and recorded.

• Tender No. 18-2023: Long Sault Industrial Park Storm Water Management Facility

Regular Meeting

Council will vote on several by-laws, including a debenture to fund a fire pumper truck and bridge reconstruction, and a collective agreement with CUPE Local 4219. Other action items include awarding snow removal contracts, authorizing a noise study, and considering demolition proposals for the Raisin River Heritage Centre. The meeting also includes a presentation from the OPP on second-quarter and July-August 2023 statistics.

• By-law 2023-068: Debenture by-law for a fire pumper truck and bridge reconstruction
• By-law 2023-069: Authorize a collective agreement with CUPE Local 4219
• Raisin River Heritage Centre – tender and project management proposals for demolition
• RFQ 12-2023: Parking lot snow removal; RFQ 15-2023: Snow removal in Newington
• By-law 2023-071: Remove a holding provision (H) from the Glenco Subdivision

Procurement Opening

This meeting agenda contains only boilerplate and no substantive items for discussion or decision. The agenda shows no rezonings, contracts, public hearings, or other actionable business.

Procurement Opening

This is a public procurement opening meeting where the Township of South Stormont will open bids for two snow removal contracts: RFQ 12-2023 for parking lot snow removal and RFQ 15-2023 for snow removal in Newington. No decisions are made at this meeting; it is only the bid opening stage.

• RFQ 12-2023: Parking Lot Snow Removal
• RFQ 15-2023: Hiring of Snow Removal in Newington

Committee of Adjustment-Property Standards Committee

The Committee of Adjustment and Property Standards Committee will review a property standards appeal. The decision item concerns Case No. SSBL-2023-010 regarding 41 Simcoe Avenue.

• Property Standards Appeal - Case No. SSBL-2023-010 (Simcoe Avenue)

The Committee of Adjustment/Property Standards Committee reviewed an appeal regarding a property standards order for Unit 109, 41 Simcoe Avenue. The Committee confirmed the required work must be completed by October 21, 2023, and waived the $250.00 appeal fee.

• Confirmed work outlined in Property Standards Order for 41 Simcoe Avenue (Carried)
• Extended deadline for 41 Simcoe Avenue work to October 21, 2023 (Carried)
• Required owner to coordinate property access through Municipal Law Enforcement Officer (Carried)
• Waived $250.00 appeal fee for 41 Simcoe Avenue application (Carried)

Regular Meeting

The council will consider adopting a 2023-2027 Strategic Action Plan, Fire Master Plan recommendations, and several by-laws including one to adopt a Municipal Grant Policy. They will also receive quarterly financial reports and updates on procurement, complaints, and online services.

• Strategic Action Plan 2023-2027 for consideration
• Fire Master Plan recommendations for consideration
• By-law 2023-066 to adopt a Municipal Grant Policy
• By-law 2023-062 third reading to adopt engineer's report for Hawn Branch drain improvement
• Revenue and Expenditure Report for Quarter 2 of 2023

Council approved a strategic plan including a revised mission statement and 58 specific tasks for 2023-2027. The board also adopted a new Municipal Grant Policy and amended the Property Standards By-law.

• Adopted Strategic Action Plan 2023-2027, including revised Mission Statement and 58 tasks (CARRIED)
• Added 21 Fire Master Plan recommendations to the 2024 Fire and By-law Department workplan (CARRIED)
• Passed By-law No. 2023-062 for Minor Improvement on the Hawn Branch Drain (CARRIED)
• Passed By-law No. 2023-065 to amend Property Standards By-law (CARRIED)
• Passed By-law No. 2023-066 to adopt a Municipal Grant Policy (CARRIED)
• Deferred By-law No. 2023-064 Delegation of Authority
• Concurred with creation of SDG Historic Tour plaques for Long Sault (2023) and Ingleside (2024, pending budget)

Committee of Adjustment

The Committee of Adjustment will hold a public hearing to decide two minor variance applications (A-2023-09 Pugsley and A-2023-10 Korac & Hickman). The meeting also includes approval of previous minutes and discussion of a Property Standards Committee item.

• Decision on minor variance application A-2023-09 (Pugsley)
• Decision on minor variance application A-2023-10 (Korac & Hickman)
• Approval of minutes from June 26, 2023 meeting
• Discussion of Property Standards Committee

The Committee of Adjustment approved two minor variance applications. The board also adopted the minutes from the June 26, 2023, meeting.

• Adopted June 26 2023 meeting minutes (CARRIED)
• Granted Minor Variance Application No. A-2023-09 (Pugsley) (CARRIED)
• Granted Minor Variance Application No. A-2023-10 (Korac & Hickman) (CARRIED)

Special Meeting

This special meeting of the Township of South Stormont council includes a delegation on the draft 2022 South Stormont Strategic Plan and a staff report on a Water and Wastewater Capacity Allocation Policy, including a draft by-law. The meeting is scheduled for July 25, 2023, from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. at 2 Mille Roches Road, Long Sault, ON.

• Delegation by Kelly Linton, Linton Consulting Services Inc., on the draft 2022 South Stormont Strategic Plan
• Staff report on Water and Wastewater Capacity Allocation Policy
• Draft Capacity Allocation By-Law (2023-XXX) attached
• Presentation by Jamie Witherspoon, WT Infrastructure Solutions Inc.

Council agreed to revisions for the draft 2022 South Stormont Strategic Plan, including rescheduling road safety items and deferring other projects. Administration was instructed to finalize the workplan for adoption at the August 16, 2023 meeting.

• Rescheduled Road Safety Issues and Concerns from Spring 2024 to Fall 2023
• Deferred Public Art Community Task Force to next term of Council
• Deferred Transit Pilot Project to next term of Council
• Deferred plan for Lost Villages to next term of Council
• Approved Resolution No. 189/2023 to finalize Strategic Plan workplan for August 16 meeting

Regular Meeting

Council will receive presentations on a vacant land report and housing revitalization plan, a fire master plan update, and two drain realignment projects. Several by-laws are up for adoption, including drainage rates, an amended Lancer Centre lease agreement, and engineer reports for drain improvements. The meeting also includes routine consent agenda items and closed session matters.

• Presentation on South Stormont Vacant Land Report and Housing Revitalization Plan
• Fire Master Plan Update presentation by Dillon Consulting
• By-law 2023-060 to authorize amending agreement with Upper Canada District School Board for Lancer Centre
• By-law 2023-059 to impose special annual drainage rates under the Tile Drainage Act (Wood)
• Action request to authorize a tile loan application (Leroux)

Council approved a tile loan for Keith Leroux and designated the Stormont County Fair as a municipally significant event. Several by-laws were passed regarding drainage rates, the Lancer Centre, and the Hawn Branch drain realignment. Council also adopted recommendations from a confidential report regarding the potential disposition of land.

• Approved $45,600 tile loan for Keith Leroux (CARRIED)
• Designated Stormont County Fair as a municipally significant event for Sept 1-4, 2023 (CARRIED)
• Approved 2023 Excluded Expenses Report dated March 31, 2023 (CARRIED)
• Passed By-law No. 2023-059 to impose Special Annual Drainage Rates (CARRIED)
• Passed By-law No. 2023-060 for amending agreement with Upper Canada District School Board for Lancer Centre (CARRIED)
• Passed By-law No. 2023-062 to provisionally adopt Engineer’s Report for Hawn Branch of Shaver Creek Drain (CARRIED)
• Adopted recommendations in Confidential Report concerning potential disposition of land (CARRIED)
• Deferred Forrester Drain Realignment Engineer's Report and By-law No. 2023-061

Special Meeting

This agenda for a special meeting of South Stormont, ON on July 18, 2023, contains no substantive items for decision or discussion. The text is entirely procedural boilerplate with no rezonings, contracts, public hearings, or other actionable matters listed.

Council entered a closed meeting to address a matter regarding the potential acquisition of land. No other substantive decisions were recorded during this special meeting.

• Approved moving into a closed meeting at 5:04 PM to discuss potential land acquisition (Resolution No. 173/2023)
• Approved moving out of the closed meeting at 5:58 PM (Resolution No. 174/2023)
• Approved adjournment of the meeting at 5:59 PM (Resolution No. 175/2023)

Regular Meeting

Council will hear a presentation on a greenhouse gas reduction feasibility study for the Long Sault Arena and consider an action request related to it. Other items include a delegation from the Lost Villages Historical Society, approval of purchasing contracts, and several by-laws including a council compensation policy and a zoning amendment.

• Greenhouse Gas Reduction Pathway Feasibility Study presentation and action request for Long Sault Arena
• By-law No. 2023-048: Council Compensation and Expense Policy
• By-law No. 2023-053: Transfer of a one-foot reserve (Brown) on Mille Roches Road
• By-law No. 2023-057: Amend Zoning By-law No. 2011-100 (Wildflower)
• Action request: Support for North Perth school bus stop arm cameras

Council authorized approximately $421,408 for a new fire tanker body and a used plow truck using working capital reserves. The board also accepted a report on the Raisin River Heritage Centre and directed staff to prepare for its demolition. Additionally, a new Council Compensation and Expense Policy was adopted.

• Approved replacing body and tank for Station No. 3 tanker at approx. $221,408 (Carried)
• Authorized purchase of one used tandem plow truck for $200,000 (Carried)
• Directed staff to prepare tender documents for demolition of Raisin River Heritage Centre (Carried)
• Approved creation of 10 advertising spaces at Long Sault Arena for local hockey associations (Carried)
• Passed By-law No. 2023-048 adopting Council Compensation and Expense Policy (Carried)
• Declared 0.003 acres on Mille Roches Road surplus and authorized land transfer (Carried)
• Approved $14,500 for budget elements of a tentative 3-year CUPE collective agreement (Carried)
• Supported call for Province of Ontario to fund school bus stop arm cameras (Carried)

Special Meeting

This is a special meeting of the Township of South Stormont held off-site with no live stream. The main item is a delegation from Linton Consulting Services Inc. regarding the South Stormont Strategic Plan. No other substantive decisions or discussions are listed on the agenda.

• Delegation: South Stormont Strategic Plan by Linton Consulting Services Inc.

Council participated in a second strategic planning session led by Linton Consulting Services Inc. A draft version of the plan will be reviewed before being presented for Council's consideration in July. No other substantive decisions were recorded.

• Adjourned meeting at 1:48 PM (Resolution No. 154/2023)

Committee of Adjustment

The Committee of Adjustment will review two decision items regarding minor variance applications. The meeting includes the approval of previous minutes from May 29, 2023.

• Minor Variance Application A-2023-07 (Tinkess)
• Minor Variance Application A-2023-08 (Winters)

The Committee of Adjustment approved two minor variance applications. The meeting also included the adoption of the May 29, 2023, meeting minutes.

• Approved minor variance application A-2023-07 (Tinkess)
• Approved minor variance application A-2023-08 (Winters)
• Adopted May 29th 2023 meeting minutes

Regular Meeting

The Township of South Stormont regular council meeting on June 14, 2023, includes a public meeting for the Chase Meadows Subdivision application (02-SS-S-2023). Council will also consider several by-laws, including amendments to animal control, Cornwall Electric rates, council compensation, and planning fees, as well as action requests on contracts and road allowances.

• Public meeting for Chase Meadows Subdivision (02-SS-S-2023)
• By-law 2023-047: Cornwall Electric rate adjustment
• By-law 2023-048: Council compensation and expense policy
• By-law 2023-051: Amend general fees and charges for planning
• Contract extension with GFL Environmental Inc. for waste disposal

Council approved the minutes from the May 24 meetings and received several reports via the consent agenda. A public meeting was held regarding the Chase Meadows Subdivision, though the final approval authority rests with the United Counties of SDG.

• Adopted minutes of May 24 special and regular meetings (Carried)
• Received and filed all Consent Agenda items for information (Carried)

Committee of Adjustment

This agenda for the South Stormont Committee of Adjustment meeting on May 29, 2023, contains only procedural boilerplate and no listed agenda items, decisions, or discussions. The document appears to be a system-generated placeholder with no substantive content for residents.

The Committee of Adjustment approved two minor variance applications. The committee also adopted the minutes from the April 24, 2023, meeting.

• Adopted April 24, 2023 meeting minutes
• Granted Minor Variance Application No. A-2023-05 (Brisbois & Wrinn)
• Granted Minor Variance Application No. A-2023-06 (DeRooy)

Regular Meeting

The Township of South Stormont Council is meeting to consider several action items and by-laws, including amending the 2023 budget, setting 2023 water and wastewater rates, adopting a public code of conduct policy, and removing a holding provision on the John Chase Subdivision. They will also hear a presentation on the 2022 audit and receive key information reports on emergency management compliance, customer service, a potential multi-use recreation trail, and a water/wastewater capacity allocation policy.

• By-law 2023-040 to amend By-law 2023-021 to adopt the 2023 budget
• By-law 2023-041 to set 2023 water and wastewater rates
• By-law 2023-042 to adopt a public code of conduct policy
• By-law 2023-043 to remove a holding provision (John Chase Subdivision Phase 1)
• Award of SDG joint tender for micro-surfacing

Council passed by-laws to fix 2023 water and wastewater rates and amend the 2023 budget. The board also approved several infrastructure projects, including road surfacing and LED lighting upgrades, and adopted a Public Code of Conduct Policy.

• Approved By-law No. 2023-041 fixing 2023 water and wastewater rates
• Approved By-law No. 2023-040 to include Water and Wastewater in the 2023 Budget
• Approved $110,769.75 for micro-surfacing on Valade Road (Duncor Enterprises Inc.)
• Authorized $89,295.00 from Reserves for LED light fixtures at Municipal Office and OPP Buildings
• Adopted By-law No. 2023-042 Public Code of Conduct Policy
• Approved $39,000 tile loan for John and Angela Wood via By-law No. 2023-044
• Authorized MOU with Ambtionner AI Solutions Inc. for public works operations
• Directed CAO to start RFP process for operation of municipally owned water and wastewater systems

Special Meeting

This special meeting of the Township of South Stormont includes a delegation from Linton Consulting Services Inc. regarding the South Stormont Strategic Plan. The meeting is held off-site at the Saunders Hydro Dam Visitor Centre and will not be live-streamed or recorded.

• Delegation from Linton Consulting Services Inc. on the South Stormont Strategic Plan

Council participated in the first of two strategic planning sessions led by Linton Consulting Services Inc. No other substantive decisions were recorded.

• Adjourned meeting at 1:40 PM (Carried)

Special Meeting

The Township of South Stormont is holding a special meeting to consider the 2023 Water and Wastewater Budget. The agenda includes a staff report on the budget, along with standard procedural items such as call to order, disclosure of pecuniary interest, delegations, closed meeting summary, and adjournment.

• Staff report on the 2023 Water and Wastewater Budget

Council approved Option 3 for the 2023 Water and Wastewater budget and billing rates. A by-law will be brought for formalization at the next regular meeting.

• Approved Option 3 for 2023 Water and Wastewater budget and billing rates (Carried)

Regular Meeting

Council will discuss several action items, including a draft plan of subdivision for the Avenue 31 Long Sault Logistics Village development, vesting of failed tax sale properties, and declaring a municipally significant event for Humble Beginnings Brewing Co. Key information reports cover rescheduling 2023 council meeting dates, the 2022 Development Charges Treasurer's Annual Statement, and a land use permit for Lakeview Waterfront Park. Several by-laws are up for adoption, including a lease agreement with St. Lawrence Medical Clinic Leasing Corporation and a temporary patio extension policy.

• Draft plan of subdivision comments for Avenue 31 Long Sault Logistics Village
• By-law No. 2023-037: Lease agreement with St. Lawrence Medical Clinic Leasing Corporation
• By-law No. 2023-038: Adopt a Temporary Patio Extension Policy
• Vesting of failed tax sale properties
• Declare municipally significant event for Humble Beginnings Brewing Co.

Council supported a subdivision application for the Avenue 31 Long Sault Logistics Village and approved the vesting of three vacant properties. They also passed several by-laws regarding infrastructure funding, a boundary roads agreement, and a medical clinic lease.

• Supported Plan of Subdivision Application No. 01-SS-S-2023 for Avenue 31 Long Sault Logistics Village
• Approved vesting of three vacant properties (PIN 60232-0088, 60206-0088 Cain St. x2) and wrote off $108,257 in taxes
• Passed By-law No. 2023-035 to apply to OILC for a Fire Pumper Tanker Truck and 2022 Capital Bridge Reconstruction Work
• Passed By-law No. 2023-036 for a boundary roads agreement with the Municipality of South Dundas
• Passed By-law No. 2023-037 for a lease agreement with St. Lawrence Medical Clinic Leasing Corporation
• Passed By-law No. 2023-038 to adopt a Temporary Patio Extension Policy
• Designated Humble Beginnings Brewing Co. 5-Year Anniversary Celebration as a municipally significant event
• Endorsed the 2021 Drinking Water Quality Management System (DWQMS) Operational Plan Manual

Regular Meeting

The Township of South Stormont council is meeting to consider a zoning by-law amendment (Z-2023-02) for the Wildflower development, adopt a new building by-law, and decide on numerous action requests including contracts, leases, and program purchases. The agenda includes several key information reports and a closed session for potential land acquisition.

• Public meeting for Zoning By-Law Amendment Z-2023-02 (Wildflower)
• By-Law 2023-033 to repeal and replace building by-laws
• Award of SDG joint tender for asphalt
• Purchase of 75 FoodCycler units
• Extension of canteen agreement at Long Sault Arena

Council approved several infrastructure contracts, including asphalt work and LED lighting installations. They also authorized the termination of a relationship with Service Line Warranties of Canada Inc. and the withdrawal from Blue Box program management.

• Approved $322,087.50 asphalt projects for Marydale Ave, Alguire Ave, Joseph St, Philip St, and Plaza St
• Awarded $113,535.00 contract to MBS Sales and Marketing Ltd. and Barry Latreille Electric Ltd. for LED fixtures
• Approved purchase of 75 municipal subsidized FoodCycler FC-30 units
• Authorized termination of relationship with Service Line Warranties of Canada Inc.
• Approved withdrawal from management of the Blue Box program
• Extended canteen operation agreement with South Stormont Mustangs at Long Sault Arena through May 11, 2026
• Appointed Councillor Jennifer MacIsaac to the SDG Rural Education Committee for a two-year term
• Declared May 7-13, 2023 as Emergency Preparedness Week

Special Meeting

This is a special meeting of the Township of South Stormont Council. The main item is a delegation from WT Infrastructure (Jamie Witherspoon) presenting on a proposed Water and Wastewater Capacity Allocation Policy. Deputy Mayor Guindon has declared a conflict of interest on this item and is not in attendance. No decisions are listed on the agenda; it appears to be a discussion/information item.

• Delegation: Water and Wastewater Capacity Allocation Policy by WT Infrastructure (Jamie Witherspoon)
• Deputy Mayor Guindon declared a conflict of interest and is absent

Council received an overview of the draft Water and Wastewater Capacity Allocation Policy from WT Infrastructure. No decisions were made; staff will engage the public and development community before returning to Council with options.

• Adjourned meeting at 6:11 PM (Carried)

Committee of Adjustment

This agenda for the South Stormont Committee of Adjustment meeting on April 24, 2023, contains only procedural boilerplate and no listed agenda items, decisions, or discussions. The document is essentially empty of substantive content, with no rezonings, applications, or other matters specified.

The Committee of Adjustment approved two minor variance applications for Brown. The committee also adopted the minutes from the March 6, 2023, meeting.

• Adopted March 6, 2023 meeting minutes (Carried)
• Granted Minor Variance Application No. A-2023-03 (Carried)
• Granted Minor Variance Application No. A-2023-04 (Carried)

Procurement Opening

The Township of South Stormont is holding a public procurement opening for property tax sales. Six properties are being tendered with minimum amounts ranging from $6,351.50 to $93,758.14. One property item (Property #7) has been cancelled. This meeting is for the opening of tenders, not the final award.

• Property #1: 4895 County Road 14, Ingleside, ON, minimum tender $93,758.14
• Property #2: PIN 60207-0265/0254/0255, minimum tender $8,079.73
• Property #3: Part of PIN 60206-0088, Lt 113 Pl 252, minimum tender $6,371.50
• Property #4: Part of PIN 60206-0088, Lt 114 Pl 252, minimum tender $6,351.50
• Property #7: Cancelled

Regular Meeting

The Township of South Stormont council is meeting to consider several action items, including authorizing the 2023 final tax levy, awarding road construction tenders, and approving policy renewals. They will also receive updates on the Avenue 31 Logistics Village, quarterly finances, and other departmental reports. Delegations from the OPP, Habitat for Humanity, and Service Line Warranties are scheduled.

• By-law 2023-031 to authorize the 2023 final tax levy
• RFQ 05-2023 for 45th Parallel Road Extension
• RFQ 01-2023 for surface treatment and full depth pulverizing
• Transfer from working capital reserve from 2020 budget
• Update on Avenue 31 Logistics Village

Council approved three major infrastructure contracts for road work and materials. The board also adopted the 2023 tax rates and a new Public Health Emergency Leave Policy.

• Awarded 45th Parallel Road Extension to A.L. Blair Construction Ltd. for $1,347,554.55
• Awarded Surface Treatment and Full Depth Pulverizing to Miller Paving Ltd. for $919,999.18
• Awarded Supply and Delivery of Granular Materials to Cornwall Gravel Company Ltd. for $398,905.00
• Adopted By-law No. 2023-031 to levy 2023 tax rates
• Adopted Public Health Emergency Leave Policy and rescinded the pandemic staff policy
• Authorized $18,000 transfer from Working Capital Reserves for Long Sault Industrial Park studies
• Appointed The Shade Group Inc. for Hawn Branch Municipal Drain engineering
• Selected NE corner of County Road 14 and County Road 18 for Osnabruck Centre Fire plaque

Procurement Opening

This is a public procurement opening meeting where the Township of South Stormont will open bids for RFQ 05-2023, a road project on 45th Parallel Road in Ingleside, Ontario. No decisions are made at this meeting; it is a procedural step in the procurement process.

• RFQ 05-2023 - 45th Parallel Road Ingleside Ontario

Regular Meeting

The council will hold a public meeting to discuss proposed changes to building permit fees. It will also consider several by-laws, including interim water and wastewater rates, and a zoning amendment. Key information reports cover winter maintenance equipment, public emergency alert software, and the Raisin River Heritage Centre project.

• Public meeting on proposed changes to building permit fees
• By-law No. 2023-029 to establish 2023 interim water and wastewater rates
• By-law No. 2023-026 to amend zoning by-law (Beaudette)
• Action request for RFQ No. 03-2023 sidewalk repair and replacement
• Key information report on 2022 council remuneration and expenses

Council awarded a sidewalk repair contract to JT Concrete Ltd. and established interim water and wastewater rates for 2023. The board also approved several municipal cash grants and repurposed a community hall into a fire training facility.

• Awarded RFQ No. 03-2023 for Sidewalk Repair and Replacement to JT Concrete Ltd. for $123,452.50
• Approved By-law No. 2023-029 to establish 2023 interim water and wastewater rates
• Approved 2023 Municipal Cash Grants including Friendly Circle Seniors Club ($1,500), South Stormont Sports Hall of Fame ($2,250), and South Stormont Fun Raisers ($1,500)
• Approved repurposing Station 1 Community Hall to a full-time training facility for South Stormont Fire & Rescue effective July 1, 2023
• Adopted Fire Safety Plan for Municipal Offices and Town Hall dated March 22, 2023
• Supported the elimination of LCBO Mark Up and Wine Levy on Non VQA wine
• Passed By-law No. 2023-023 to appoint a Chief Administrative Officer
• Passed By-law No. 2023-027 to amend Property Standards By-law No. 2004-086

Procurement Opening

This is a procurement opening meeting for South Stormont, ON, dated 2023-03-21. The agenda contains only procedural boilerplate and no specific items, decisions, or discussions are listed.

Committee of the Whole

The Committee of the Whole is meeting for a regular session with a standard agenda. The only substantive item is a closed meeting for council orientation on parliamentary procedure, led by Ms. Denise Labelle-Gelinas. No other decisions or discussions are listed.

• Closed meeting for council orientation on parliamentary procedure
• Public comments period

The Committee of the Whole met to conduct a closed session for Council orientation and training on parliamentary procedure. No other substantive decisions were recorded.

• Approved moving into closed meeting at 5:01 PM for Council Orientation and Parliamentary Procedure (COTW-01-2023)
• Approved moving out of closed meeting at 6:53 PM (COTW-02-2023)
• Approved adjournment of meeting at 6:54 PM (COTW-03-2023)

Procurement Opening

This agenda is for a procurement opening meeting of the South Stormont council. The provided text contains only procedural boilerplate and no specific agenda items, decisions, or discussions.

Regular Meeting

The Township of South Stormont council is meeting to consider a public hearing on a zoning amendment, hear a delegation from Ontario Wholesale Energy, and vote on several by-laws, including adopting the 2023 budget, closing a road allowance, renewing a lease, and part lot control. The agenda also includes routine consent items and monthly activity reports.

• Public meeting on Zoning Amendment Z-2023-01 (Beaudette)
• By-law 2023-021 to adopt the 2023 budget
• By-law 2023-018 to permanently close a highway (Highway 138 and County Road 44)
• By-law 2023-019 to renew lease agreement for Lancer Community Centre with UCDSB (2023-2027)
• By-law 2023-020 for part lot control at 30-32 Clover Lane, Long Sault

Council approved the 2023 general operating and capital budget and renewed the lease for the Lancer Community Centre. They also passed by-laws to close a highway and exempt specific lands from part lot control. A public meeting was held regarding a zoning amendment for lands on Eligh-Beckstead Road and Pleasant Valley Rd, with a decision deferred to a future meeting.

• Adopted 2023 general operating and capital budget (By-law No. 2023-021) - CARRIED
• Renewed lease agreement with Upper Canada District School Board for Lancer Community Centre (By-law No. 2023-019) - CARRIED
• Approved closing of highway at Parts 16 and 17 on Reference Plan 52R-8619 (By-law No. 2023-018) - CARRIED
• Exempted 30-32 Clover Lane, Long Sault from part lot control (By-law No. 2023-020) - CARRIED
• Directed staff to secure insurance for uninsured renters of Township facilities effective May 8, 2023 - CARRIED
• Declared a section of unopened road allowance on Helmer Road (Hoople Road) as surplus - CARRIED
• Adopted minutes from February 15 and March 1, 2023 meetings - CARRIED
• Tabled decision on Zoning Amendment No. Z-2023-01 for Eligh-Beckstead Road and Pleasant Valley Rd

Committee of Adjustment

This agenda for the South Stormont Committee of Adjustment meeting on March 6, 2023, contains only procedural boilerplate and no substantive agenda items. No decisions or discussions are listed.

Special Meeting

This is a special meeting of the Township of South Stormont Council, held to deliberate the 2023 budget. The agenda includes a staff report on budget deliberations, along with standard procedural items such as call to order, disclosure of pecuniary interests, delegations, closed meeting summary, and adjournment.

• 2023 Budget Deliberations (staff report)

Council instructed staff to prepare the 2023 budget for adoption based on scenario 3, which represents a 5% increase. This budget is scheduled for formal adoption at the March 8, 2023, regular meeting.

• Instructed staff to prepare 2023 budget based on scenario 3 (Carried)

Regular Meeting

The Township of South Stormont council is meeting to consider several by-laws, including a zoning amendment for Ingram, part lot control for properties on Farran Drive, and the appointment of a deputy treasurer. They will also discuss action requests for water/wastewater reports, pre-approved RFQs, insurance renewal, volunteer awards, and a solar panel grant application for the Long Sault Arena. The agenda includes routine consent items and monthly activity summaries from department heads.

• By-law 2023-014: Zoning by-law amendment (Ingram)
• By-law 2023-015: Part lot control for 81-83-85-87 Farran Drive, Ingleside
• By-law 2023-016: Appoint Deputy Treasurer
• 2023-2024 Insurance renewal
• Long Sault Arena Solar Panel Project grant application

Council authorized a grant application for solar panels at the Long Sault Arena and approved the 2023-2024 municipal insurance renewal. Several by-laws were passed, including the appointment of a Deputy Treasurer and a part lot control exemption. Council also pre-approved several public works procurement requests.

• Approved grant application for Long Sault Arena solar panels with estimated project value of $2,550,000 (Township contribution max $495,000)
• Approved 2023-2024 Municipal Insurance Program Renewal with $372,060 premium and $9,050 cyber insurance premium
• Pre-approved RFQs for granular materials, surface treatment, sidewalk repair, and winter maintenance equipment
• Passed By-law No. 2023-016 to appoint a Deputy Treasurer
• Passed By-law No. 2023-015 to exempt 81-83-85-87 Farran Drive from part lot control
• Maintained current 2023 capital water connection levy for 15631 Manning Road
• Accepted recommendations for 2022 Youth and Fran Laflamme Volunteer of the Year awards
• Passed By-law No. 2023-013 for Ontario Transfer Payment Amending Agreement

Special Meeting

This is a special meeting of the Township of South Stormont council, held to deliberate the 2023 budget. The agenda includes presentations and discussions on the overall township budget, as well as departmental budgets for parks and recreation, public works, fire and by-law, planning and building, CAO/economic development, corporate services, and finance. No final decisions are listed on the agenda; it is a working session for budget deliberations.

• 2023 South Stormont Budget Deliberations
• Township Overall budget review
• Parks and Recreation operating and capital budget
• Public Works operating and capital budget
• Fire and By-law operating and capital budget

Council reviewed operational budgets and proposed capital projects across multiple departments, including Public Works, Fire and Rescue, and Planning and Building. No final budget decisions were made; a subsequent budget meeting will be scheduled.

• Adjourned meeting at 8:24 PM (Carried)

Regular Meeting

The Township of South Stormont council is meeting to consider several items, including a zoning amendment, a new fees and charges by-law, and an expropriation for a groundwater easement. They will also hear presentations from the OPP, an update on the Ingleside Wastewater Treatment Plant, and a water and wastewater service delivery review. The meeting includes routine items like minutes and purchasing reports.

• Public meeting for Zoning Amendment Z-2022-08 (Ingram)
• By-law 2023-009 to approve expropriation of a groundwater easement (Trillium Landfill)
• By-law 2023-010 to establish general fees and charges
• By-law 2023-011 for part lot control at 18-20 Clover Lane (Brownsdale Custom Homes Ltd.)
• Delegation from Ontario Provincial Police (Oct-Dec 2022 report)

Council passed three by-laws regarding a groundwater easement expropriation, general fees and charges, and part lot control exemptions. A public meeting was held for a zoning amendment to allow a temporary garden suite, but no by-law was passed for it during this session.

• Approved By-law No. 2023-009 for expropriation of a groundwater easement (Carried)
• Approved By-law No. 2023-010 to establish general fees and charges (Carried)
• Approved By-law No. 2023-011 to exempt certain lands from part lot control (Carried)
• Adopted minutes of the January 11, 2023 meeting (Carried)
• Received and filed Consent Agenda items (Carried)
• Approved By-law No. 2023-012 to ratify matters dealt with by resolution (Carried)

Regular Meeting

The Township of South Stormont council is meeting to consider several by-laws, including authorizing temporary borrowing, setting the interim tax levy, amending the emergency response plan and fire department by-laws, appointing committee members, and approving a boundary roads agreement with South Glengarry. The agenda also includes a delegation from the Lost Villages Cenotaph Committee, monthly activity summaries from department heads, and reports on boundary roads and officer compensation.

• By-Law 2023-001: Authorize temporary borrowing
• By-Law 2023-002: Interim tax levy
• By-Law 2023-003: Amend By-Law 2011-059 Emergency Response Plan
• By-Law 2023-004: Amend By-Law 2021-099 Fire Department
• By-Law 2023-007: Boundary Roads Agreement with South Glengarry

Council approved funding for cenotaph upgrades and passed several administrative by-laws, including an interim tax levy and a boundary roads agreement. Members were appointed to the Committee of Adjustment/Property Standards Committee and various other boards.

• Approved up to $10,000 from the 2023 budget for the Lost Villages Cenotaph Project (Carried)
• Passed By-law No. 2023-001 to authorize temporary borrowing (Carried)
• Passed By-law No. 2023-002 for a 2023 interim tax levy (Carried)
• Passed By-law No. 2023-003 amending the Emergency Response Plan (Carried)
• Passed By-law No. 2023-004 amending the Fire Department regulation (Carried)
• Passed By-law No. 2023-005 appointing members to the Committee of Adjustment/Property Standards Committee (Carried)
• Passed By-law No. 2023-006 appointing Council members to various committees, societies, and boards (Carried)
• Passed By-law No. 2023-007 for a boundary roads agreement with South Glengarry (Carried)