South Stormont public meetings in 2024

Regular Meeting

The South Stormont Council will vote on several by-laws, including By-law No. 2024‑081 to authorize the 2025 interim tax levy and By-law No. 2024‑080 to authorize temporary borrowing for 2025. The meeting also includes key information reports such as the proposed dog‑pound and by‑law services agreement with Russell Township, and discussions of infrastructure projects like a shared telecommunications tower on Sixsmith Drive, a draft plan amendment for Avenue 31 in the Long Sault Logistics Village, and a transmission main repair at Hoople Bay. Action requests on redistribution of land transfer tax and GST to municipalities and support for the Ontario Rural Road Safety Program will also be considered.

• By‑law No. 2024‑081 – authorize 2025 interim tax levy
• By‑law No. 2024‑080 – authorize temporary borrowing for 2025
• Telecommunications Tower (shared tower) on Sixsmith Drive
• Draft Plan Amendment LSLV (Avenue 31) – Long Sault Logistics Village
• Transmission Main Repair – Hoople Bay

Council passed a resolution formally requesting the provincial and federal governments to redistribute portions of Land Transfer Tax and GST to municipalities for infrastructure funding. It also passed resolutions on rural road safety, authorized transfers from working capital reserves, and directed staff to draft a licensing by-law for shooting range noise. Several by-laws were passed, including temporary borrowing and interim tax levy for 2025.

• Adopted resolution requesting redistribution of Land Transfer Tax and GST to municipalities (carried)
• Adopted resolution requesting Ontario implement rural road safety program (carried)
• Authorized transfer of funds from Working Capital Reserves for 2024 surplus/deficit (carried)
• Instructed staff to hold nuisance by-law and draft licensing by-law for shooting range noise (carried)
• Passed By-law 2024-078 appointing Environmental Action Committee members (carried)
• Passed By-law 2024-080 authorizing temporary borrowing for 2025 (carried)
• Passed By-law 2024-081 for 2025 interim tax levy (carried)
• Adopted confidential recommendations on parkland and Kraft Heinz (carried)

Special Meeting

The Township of South Stormont will hold a special meeting on December 11, 2024, to review draft operating and capital budgets for 2025. The meeting will include a closed session regarding employee negotiations and a public comment period. Staff will present the proposed budgets for discussion.

• Review of Draft 2025 Operating and Capital Budget
• Public comment on employee negotiations
• Closed meeting regarding labour relations
• Meeting at 2 Mille Roches Road, Long Sault

Council adopted the 2025 budget in principle with a 6.9% rate increase, including specific adjustments such as sharing OCIF funding, splitting the Moulinette Island Road project across two years, and deferring the Council Chambers refurbishment and Grader Reserve contribution. The meeting also included a closed session for human resources matters.

• Adopted 2025 budget in principle at 6.9% rate increase (carried)
• Shared OCIF funding: $640,432 to Taxation and $242,942 to Water/Wastewater
• Split Moulinette Island Road project: $300,000 in 2025 and $375,000 in 2026
• Deferred Council Chambers refurbishment to 2026 or 2027
• Deferred Grader Reserve contribution to 2026 or 2027
• Budgeted one month less salary for anticipated new CAO
• Appointed Kelly Linton as Clerk for closed meeting (carried)
• Moved into closed meeting for human resources matters (carried)

Volunteer Appreciation Committee

The Volunteer Appreciation Committee will meet to finalize arrangements for the upcoming gala, including decorations, food, and guest speakers. The group will also review the budget and select awards and prizes.

• Decorations and invitations
• Food and beverage planning
• Guest speaker and entertainment
• Gala agenda and Master of Ceremonies
• Budget review

The Volunteer Appreciation Committee met to plan the upcoming gala, confirming a new guest speaker after the previous one became unavailable, and confirming Gord Shaver as MC for the new date. The committee also discussed decorations, invitations, food, nominations, and budget, with no formal decisions made beyond adopting the previous minutes and adjourning.

• Adopted minutes of October 29, 2024 meeting (Carried)
• Confirmed Gord Shaver as MC for the new gala date
• Secured a new guest speaker for the gala
• Adjourned meeting at 1:43 PM (Carried)

Committee of Adjustment-Property Standards Committee

The Committee of Adjustment and Property Standards Committee will meet to decide on a property standards appeal and several minor variance applications. The body will also appoint a Secretary-Treasurer.

• Property Standards Appeal Case No. SSBL-2024-244 regarding Cornwall Towing
• Minor Variance application A-2024-11 (Doyle)
• Minor Variance application A-2024-08 (Beaudette)
• Minor Variance application A-2024-09 (Atchison)
• Minor Variance application A-2024-10 (Adams)

The Committee of Adjustment/Property Standards Committee confirmed a property standards order against Cornwall Towing (Case No. SSBL-2024-244) after hearing from the by-law officer, the property owner, and the complainant. The committee also granted four minor variance applications (A-2024-11, A-2024-08, A-2024-09, A-2024-10) and appointed Shayne Wheeler as alternate Secretary-Treasurer.

• Confirmed property standards order for Cornwall Towing (Case No. SSBL-2024-244)
• Granted Minor Variance A-2024-11 (Doyle)
• Granted Minor Variance A-2024-08 (Beaudette)
• Granted Minor Variance A-2024-09 (Atchison)
• Granted Minor Variance A-2024-10 (Adams)
• Appointed Shayne Wheeler as alternate Secretary-Treasurer

Regular Meeting

The South Stormont Council will hold a public meeting on Zoning By‑Law Amendment Z‑2024‑11. It will also consider By‑law No. 2024‑073 to authorize a waste‑disposal agreement with GFL. Additional items include a petition for a recreational path on County Road 2, the township’s multi‑year accessibility plan, and approval of October procurement contracts.

• Zoning Amendment No. Z‑2024‑11 (public meeting)
• By‑law No. 2024‑073 to authorize a waste‑disposal agreement with GFL
• Petition presentation for a recreational path on County Road 2
• 2025‑2029 Multi‑Year Accessibility Plan for the Township of South Stormont
• October 2024 purchasing contracts approved

Council held a public meeting for a zoning amendment to allow a second six-unit apartment building at 16055 County Rd 36, Long Sault, but made no decision, deferring to a future meeting. Council adopted the 2025-2029 Multi-Year Accessibility Plan, accepted engineering change orders for water and wastewater plants, and authorized a waste disposal agreement with GFL Environmental Inc. Council also moved into closed session to discuss litigation and land acquisition/disposition matters.

• Adopted 2025-2029 Multi-Year Accessibility Plan (carried)
• Accepted engineering change orders for Long Sault/Ingleside water and wastewater treatment plants (carried)
• Authorized waste disposal agreement with GFL Environmental Inc. via By-law 2024-073 (carried)
• Adopted confidential recommendations on potential land disposition (carried)
• Confirmed minutes of Nov 13, 20, 21 meetings (carried)
• Received consent agenda items (carried)
• Passed confirmation by-law 2024-074 (carried)

Special Meeting

The South Stormont Township council will hold a special meeting on November 21, 2024. The agenda includes a call to order, disclosure of pecuniary interests, delegations for fire and rescue recognitions, staff reports, a closed‑meeting summary, and adjournment. No specific decisions, contracts, or policy items are listed.

• Call to Order
• Disclosure of Pecuniary Interest
• Firefighter Recognition for Years of Service (delegation)
• Staff Reports
• Closed Meeting Summary

The special meeting was held to recognize volunteer firefighters for their years of service and special contributions. No formal decisions were made; the only action was adjournment.

• Adjourned meeting at 6:57 PM (Resolution 235/2024, carried)

Special Meeting

The South Stormont Township Council will hear staff reports on the 2024 budget context, a pre‑budget taxation report, a draft 2025 water and wastewater budget, and feedback on a draft nuisance by‑law. Public comments will be invited on a potential acquisition or disposition of land. No formal decisions are indicated in the agenda.

• Staff Report – Budget Context and Considerations
• Staff Report – Pre‑Budget Information Report on Taxation
• Staff Report – Draft 2025 Water & Wastewater Budget
• Staff Report – Draft Nuisance By‑law Feedback
• Public Comments – Potential Acquisition or Disposition of Land

Council held a special meeting to review budget context, taxation options, the draft 2025 water and wastewater budget, and a draft nuisance by-law. They directed staff to report back on a potential land sale and agreed to present the 2025 budget with forecasts for 2026-2027, revisiting three-year budget approval in 2026. No final budget decisions were made.

• Directed staff to report back on potential sale of land (carried)
• Agreed 2025 budget will include 2026-2027 forecasts; three-year approval revisited in 2026 (consensus)
• Moved into closed meeting to discuss potential land disposition (carried)
• Rose from closed meeting and reported (carried)

Regular Meeting

The South Stormont Council will review the renewal of the library lease agreement and discuss delegated authority by‑laws for the Planning Department. A road safety report will also be considered. Routine items such as minutes, activity summaries, employee‑recognition updates, and other standard agenda items will be addressed.

• Renewal of Library Lease Agreement
• Delegated Authority By‑laws – Planning Department
• Road Safety report
• Support City of Belleville – Family Doctors action request
• Confirmation By‑law No. 2024‑072

South Stormont council adopted a resolution supporting the City of Belleville's May 13, 2024 resolution regarding family doctors, and directed that a copy be sent to the Premier, Minister of Health, MPP Nolan Quinn, AMO and the City of Belleville. Council also received the Ingleside Beautification Committee's update on its volunteer work and $15,000 raised toward a proposed gazebo in Memorial Square, Ingleside, which was presented as a future project rather than a decision. Council moved into a closed meeting at 5:44 PM to discuss Environmental Action Committee appointments, an employee matter, and enforcement, then rose at 7:19 PM and passed a confirming by-law before adjourning at 7:20 PM.

• Adopted October 23, 2024 meeting minutes as circulated (Resolution 223/2024, carried)
• Received and filed all Consent Agenda items for information (Resolution 224/2024, carried)
• Supported City of Belleville's May 13, 2024 resolution on family doctors; copies to Premier, Minister of Health, MPP Nolan Quinn, AMO and Belleville (Resolution 225/2024, carried)
• Moved into closed meeting at 5:44 PM on Environmental Action Committee members, an employee matter, and enforcement (Resolution 226/2024, carried)
• Rose from closed meeting at 7:19 PM and reported (Resolution 227/2024, carried)
• Passed By-law No. 2024-072 to adopt, confirm and ratify matters dealt with by resolution (Resolution 229/2024, carried)
• Adjourned the meeting at 7:20 PM (Resolution 230/2024, carried)

Volunteer Appreciation Committee

The Volunteer Appreciation Committee will discuss details for the upcoming gala, including decorations, invitations, food and beverage, entertainment and guest speaker, the gala agenda and MC, nominations and awards, and the event budget. The meeting is scheduled for October 29, 2024 at 1:30 p.m. at 2 Mille Roches Road, Long Sault.

• Decorations
• Invitations
• Food and beverage
• Entertainment and guest speaker
• Budget

Regular Meeting

The South Stormont Council meeting on October 23, 2024 will review a range of items, including the ratification of By‑law No. 2024‑069, updates on seasonal sidewalk closures, and proposals for cycling infrastructure on County Road 2. Action requests such as support for a Community Sport and Recreation Infrastructure Fund application for the Long Sault Arena will also be discussed. Financial and revenue reports for Q3 2024 will be presented for information.

• Ratify By‑law No. 2024‑069
• Review Cycling Infrastructure Options along County Road 2
• Seasonal Closure of Sidewalks – winter plan
• Support Application to the Community Sport and Recreation Infrastructure Fund (Long Sault Arena)
• Island Road Resident Concerns Update

Council approved a $51,775 contribution to St. Andrews Parish for a monument commemorating the former Raisin River Heritage Centre, funded in the 2025 budget. They also supported a grant application for the Long Sault Arena revitalization, approving a $361,667.50 municipal contribution from facility reserves. A draft nuisance by-law was discussed, with direction to avoid negative impacts on the speedway, hunters, and farmers, and to consult snowmobile and construction groups.

• Approved $51,775 contribution to St. Andrews Parish for monument (carried)
• Approved support for Community Sport and Recreation Infrastructure Fund application for Long Sault Arena, with $361,667.50 municipal contribution (carried)
• Declared October 20-26, 2024 as Local Government Week (carried)
• Directed staff to ensure nuisance by-law changes don't negatively affect Cornwall Motor Speedway, hunters, or farmers (carried)
• Received closed session updates on Environmental Action Committee, parkland, and enforcement (carried)

Regular Meeting

The South Stormont Council meeting will review monthly activity summaries and several key information reports. Members will discuss a draft Noise and Nuisance By‑law and a resolution supporting a Blue Box regulation for ineligible sources. The council will vote on amendments to three by‑laws, including fees and charges, signs, and the canine control agreement, and will ratify By‑law No. 2024‑068.

• Amend By‑law No. 2024‑067 to change general fees and charges
• Amend By‑law No. 2024‑066 to regulate municipal signs
• Amend By‑law No. 2024‑065 to extend the canine control agreement
• Consider draft Noise and Nuisance By‑law (KIR‑CS 09Oct24)
• Resolution of support for Blue Box regulation for ineligible sources

Council passed three by-laws, including a new sign regulation by-law and amendments to the canine control agreement and general fees. It also approved a resolution supporting North Glengarry's request to amend Ontario's blue box regulation for ineligible sources, and authorized staff to include capital items in a Skills Development Fund grant application.

• Adopted minutes of September 25, 2024 (Resolution 205/2024)
• Received consent agenda items for information (Resolution 206/2024)
• Supported North Glengarry's resolution to amend blue box regulation (Resolution 207/2024)
• Authorized capital items in Skills Development Fund application (Resolution 208/2024)
• Passed By-law 2024-065 amending canine control agreement (Resolution 209/2024)
• Passed By-law 2024-066 regulating signs (Resolution 210/2024)
• Passed By-law 2024-067 amending general fees and charges (Resolution 211/2024)
• Passed confirmation by-law 2024-068 (Resolution 212/2024)

Regular Meeting

The South Stormont Council meeting on September 25, 2024 will review a range of items, including an upgrade to the Station 3 tanker (Porta Tank Lift) and a fire‑safety grant from the Firehouse Subs Public Safety Foundation. Action requests include awarding a contract for accessible walkways at the Lost Villages Museum and completing the Long Sault‑Ingleside Regional Drinking Water System environmental assessment. Several by‑laws will be amended or adopted, covering human‑resources policy, municipal grants, speed limits on Island Road, and the Long Sault and Ingleside Master Servicing Plan.

• Upgrade to Station 3 Tanker – Porta Tank Lift (Key Information Report item e)
• Award of RFQ 13‑2024 for construction of accessible walkways at the Lost Villages Museum (Action Request item b)
• By‑law No. 2024‑058 amendment to the Human Resources Policy Manual
• By‑law No. 2024‑061 to reduce speed on Island Road
• By‑law No. 2024‑062 adoption of the Long Sault and Ingleside Master Servicing Plan

South Stormont council approved several items at its September 25, 2024 meeting, including a $84,500 contract for accessible walkways at the Lost Villages Museum and transfers from reserves to fund by-law and rate reviews. Council adopted the final report for the Long Sault-Ingleside Regional Drinking Water System environmental assessment and directed staff to implement the preferred expansion option. Several by-laws were passed, including amendments to the human resources and municipal grant policies, a speed limit reduction on Island Road, and adoption of the Long Sault and Ingleside Master Servicing Plan. All resolutions carried; no vote tallies were recorded.

• Approved $50,000 from Development Charges Reserves and $40,000 from Stabilization Reserves for by-law and rate reviews (carried)
• Awarded RFQ No. 13-2024 for accessible walkways at Lost Villages Museum to Total Instant Lawns for $84,500 excluding HST (carried)
• Adopted final report for Long Sault-Ingleside Regional Drinking Water System Class Environmental Assessment; directed implementation of Alternative B (carried)
• Passed By-law No. 2024-058 amending Human Resources Policy Manual (carried)
• Passed By-law No. 2024-059 amending Municipal Grant Policy (carried)
• Delegated authority to Mayor and Director of Finance/Treasurer to execute Housing-Enabling Water Systems Fund transfer payment agreement (carried)
• Passed By-law No. 2024-061 reducing speed limit on Island Road (carried)
• Adopted By-law No. 2024-062 Long Sault and Ingleside Master Servicing Plan (carried)

Procurement Opening

The Township of South Stormont will hold a public procurement opening for RFQ No.13-2024, which concerns the construction of concrete walkways at the Lost Villages Museum. No contractor has been selected yet, and the agenda item includes only the RFQ notice.

• RFQ No.13-2024: Construction of Concrete Walkways at the Lost Villages Museum

Regular Meeting

The Township of South Stormont is reviewing requests for a 2025 paving project and the sale of a road allowance. Council will also consider updates to the signs by-law and the pregnancy and parental leave policy.

• Delegation from Moulinette Island Residents' Association regarding 2025 Budget paving project
• Request to close and sell an unopened road allowance section on Power Dam Drive
• By-law No. 2024-055 to appoint Director of Public Works
• Proposed updates to the Signs By-law and Ingleside WWTP Septage Protocol
• Changes to Blue Box Collection for non-eligible sources

Council adopted a recommendation to stop Blue Box collection for non-eligible industrial, commercial, and institutional properties starting January 1, 2025, and directed staff to notify affected owners and tenants. Council also deferred a request to close and sell an unopened road allowance until a provincial ministerial order is approved. A by-law appointing Derek McMillan as Director of Public Works was passed. The meeting included a closed session on land acquisition and animal control, with recommendations adopted.

• Adopted recommendation to end Blue Box collection for ICI properties effective Jan 1, 2025 (carried)
• Deferred Power Dam Drive road allowance closure/sale until MECP approval of ministerial order (carried)
• Passed By-law 2024-055 appointing Derek McMillan as Director of Public Works (carried)
• Adopted confidential recommendations on animal control (carried)
• Received confidential report on potential land acquisition (carried)
• Adopted minutes of Aug 14 and 27, 2024 meetings (carried)
• Received and filed consent agenda items (carried)
• Passed confirmation by-law 2024-056 (carried)

Special Meeting

The provided agenda contains only procedural boilerplate and software interface text. No specific decisions, discussions, or agenda items are listed.

Council held a special meeting and moved into closed session to discuss personal matters, labour relations, and litigation involving Kraft Heinz and the Trillium Road Landfill. After returning to open session, Council adopted the recommendations in confidential reports concerning Kraft Heinz and employees, and received the Trillium Road Landfill report for information. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Adopted confidential recommendations on Kraft Heinz and employees (Resolution 182/2024)
• Received Trillium Road Landfill confidential report for information (Resolution 182/2024)

Regular Meeting

The Township of South Stormont is meeting to review a housing needs assessment and a noise exemption request for the Cornwall Motor Speedway. The body will also discuss energy conservation plans and the removal of hold provisions for two specific developments.

• Action request to receive and adopt Housing Needs Assessment
• Noise exemption request for Cornwall Motor Speedway
• By-law No. 2024-048 to remove a hold provision for Fenton Farm Subdivision
• By-law No. 2024-049 to remove a hold provision for MacLeod Quarry III
• Review of Energy Conservation and Demand Management Plan

Council adopted the Township of South Stormont Housing Needs Assessment as presented by Republic Urbanism. A noise exemption was granted to the Cornwall Motor Speedway for Saturday, October 12, 2024, from 11 PM to 1 AM for music only, after an amendment to the original motion. Council also accepted the 2024 Energy Conservation and Demand Management Plan and the Long Sault Arena Ammonia Exposure Control Plan. All decisions were carried unanimously.

• Adopted Housing Needs Assessment (carried)
• Granted noise exemption to Cornwall Motor Speedway for Oct 12, 2024, 11 PM-1 AM for music only (carried)
• Accepted 2024 Energy Conservation and Demand Management Plan (carried)
• Accepted Long Sault Arena Ammonia Exposure Control Plan (carried)
• Adopted minutes of July 17 and 24, 2024 meetings (carried)
• Received and filed consent agenda items (carried)
• Passed confirmation by-law 2024-050 (carried)

Special Meeting

The council will receive reports on the township’s 10‑year long‑term financial plan and a housing needs assessment. Staff reports will cover township‑owned properties and the human resources plan. No motions or decisions are listed; the items appear to be for discussion and information.

• Long‑Term Financial Plan – 10‑year plan (attachments AR‑FIN‑24Jul24, 2024 Long‑Term Financial Plan – Final)
• Housing Needs Assessment – final report (attachments TOSS HNA Report.V3.July 18, TOSS HNA – Final Report Council Presentation)
• Staff Report – Township Owned Properties (attachments KIR‑CAO 24Jul24, Township of South Stormont Lands – July 24, 2024)
• Staff Report – Human Resources Plan (attachment AR‑CAO 24Jul24 Human Resources Plan)

Council adopted the Township of South Stormont Long Term Financial Plan as presented by Watson & Associates Economists Ltd. and dated July 23, 2024. Council also approved moving the development of a Human Resources Plan from 2025 to the 2024 workplan and established a committee to oversee it. A staff report on township-owned properties was received, with a further report to come.

• Adopted Long Term Financial Plan (Resolution 169/2024)
• Approved moving HR Plan development to 2024 workplan and formed committee (Resolution 170/2024)

Procurement Opening

The Township of South Stormont will hold a public procurement opening on July 22, 2024 from 3:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. at 2 Mille Roches Road, Long Sault, ON. The meeting will open bidding for Property #1, a tax‑sale parcel identified by PIN 60239‑0498 and Plan 279 PT BLK G RP52R5407 PART 2. The minimum tender amount for this property is $95,111.65. The session will be live‑streamed and recorded on the township’s website.

• Property #1 tax‑sale (PIN 60239‑0498, Plan 279 PT BLK G RP52R5407 PART 2) – minimum tender $95,111.65

Regular Meeting

The South Stormont Council will review the 2024 Long Term Financial Plan presentation and the Quarter 2 revenue and expenditure report. It will receive updates on drainage and the OCWA transition. Action requests include a noise exemption for Cornwall Motor Speedway, vesting of a failed tax‑sale property, and declaring the Stormont County Fair a municipally significant event. Two traffic by‑laws proposing stop signs at Farran Drive & Beech Street and Marydale Avenue & Yolanda Street will be considered for adoption.

• Long Term Financial Plan presentation by Sean‑Michael Stephen, Watson & Associates
• Noise Exemption Request – Cornwall Motor Speedway
• Vesting of Failed Tax Sale Property
• By‑law No. 2024‑045 – stop signs at Farran Drive and Beech Street
• By‑law No. 2024‑046 – stop signs at Marydale Avenue and Yolanda Street

At its July 17, 2024 regular meeting, South Stormont council passed two traffic-regulation by-laws (Farran Drive/Beech Street and Marydale Avenue/Yolanda Street), approved vesting a vacant failed tax sale property on Delaney Road and writing off $9,913.23 in taxes and interest, and designated the Stormont County Fair as a municipally significant event. A noise exemption request from Cornwall Motor Speedway was deferred to a July 24 special meeting, where the draft Long Term Financial Plan will also be considered again. Council also received a presentation on the draft Long Term Financial Plan and moved into a closed meeting on litigation, property and employee matters.

• Adopted June 26, 2024 meeting minutes (Resolution 156/2024, carried)
• Received and filed all Consent Agenda items for information (Resolution 157/2024, carried)
• Designated the Stormont County Fair in Newington as a municipally significant event for Aug 30–Sep 2, 2024 (Resolution 158/2024, carried)
• Deferred Cornwall Motor Speedway noise exemption request to the July 24, 2024 Special Meeting (Resolution 159/2024, deferred)
• Approved vesting of vacant property PIN 60133-0320 (Delaney Rd) and authorized writing off $9,913.23 in taxes and interest (Resolution 160/2024, carried)
• Passed By-law 2024-045 regulating traffic at Farran Drive and Beech Street (Resolution 161/2024, carried)
• Passed By-law 2024-046 regulating traffic at Marydale Avenue and Yolanda Street (Resolution 162/2024, carried)
• Moved into closed meeting on litigation, property and employee matters, then received confidential reports (Resolutions 163–165/2024, carried)

Committee of Adjustment

The South Stormont Committee of Adjustment will consider four applications—A-2024-04 (Bergeron), A-2024-05 (Winters), A-2024-06 (7853530 Canada Inc.), and A-2024-07 (Seguin & Bach)—at its July 16 meeting. The agenda also includes standard items such as meeting approval, disclosure of pecuniary interest, and review of March 18 minutes.

• A-2024-04 (Bergeron) application
• A-2024-05 (Winters) application
• A-2024-06 (7853530 Canada Inc.) application
• A-2024-07 (Seguin & Bach) application

The Committee of Adjustment approved four separate minor variance applications. The board also appointed a Secretary-Treasurer and an Acting Secretary-Treasurer for the remainder of the term.

• Appointed Rebecca Lance as Secretary-Treasurer and Moe Hammoud as Acting Secretary-Treasurer (Carried)
• Adopted March 18, 2024 meeting minutes (Carried)
• Granted Minor Variance Application No. A-2024-04 (Bergeron) (Carried)
• Granted Minor Variance Application No. A-2024-05 (Winters) (Carried)
• Granted Minor Variance Application No. A-2024-06 (7853530 CANADA INC.) (Carried)
• Granted Minor Variance Application No. A-2024-07 (Seguin & Bach) (Carried)

Regular Meeting

The South Stormont Council will discuss several infrastructure and policy items. This includes a master servicing study for Long Sault and Ingleside, as well as the design of the Ingleside Fire Hall. The meeting also features presentations on doctor recruitment and a proposed sign by-law.

• Long Sault and Ingleside Master Servicing Study
• Ingleside Fire Hall Design and reserve authorization
• Temporary signs provisions
• Adoption of 2023 Asset Management Plan for Non-Core Assets
• Amendment to the Canine Control Agreement

Special Meeting

The meeting includes a summary of closed sessions regarding litigation or potential litigation. Public comments are noted for the Conway Litigation and the Kraft Heinz File.

• Closed meeting summary regarding litigation or potential litigation
• Public comments on Conway Litigation
• Public comments on Kraft Heinz File

The Township of South Stormont held a special meeting to address litigation matters. Council moved into a closed session to discuss the Kraft Heinz file with legal counsel from Conway Litigation. After reviewing the recommendations, Council voted to accept them. No public decisions or vote tallies were recorded for the specific legal advice due to solicitor-client privilege.

• Moved into closed meeting regarding Kraft Heinz litigation (carried)
• Rise from closed meeting (carried)
• Accept Conway Litigation recommendations on Kraft Heinz file (carried)
• Adjourn meeting (carried)

Regular Meeting

Council will review the 2023 audit findings and draft financial statements presented by MNP. The agenda also includes requests to accept the 2023 financial statements and a proposal for 2024 street light installation. Several property-related by-laws are scheduled for consideration.

• Review of 2023 Audit Findings and Financial Statements
• Acceptance of 2023 Financial Statements
• 2024 Street Light Installation
• By-law No. 2024-037 (Brownsdale Custom Homes)
• Cornwall Handgun Club file update

Council accepted the 2023 Financial Statements and authorized the installation of new street lighting. The meeting also included the recognition of three student bursary recipients.

• Accepted 2023 Financial Statements as prepared by MNP LLP (Carried)
• Approved installation of six new streetlights at a cost of up to $30,000 (Carried)
• Adopted minutes of May 22 and 23, 2024 meetings (Carried)
• Passed By-law No. 2024-040 to ratify matters dealt with by resolution (Carried)

Special Meeting

This special meeting is largely procedural, with the main substantive item being a closed session for council training, a personal matter about an identifiable individual, and labour relations or employee negotiations. A public comment is listed regarding a communications overview by Andrea Montgomery of Redbrick Communications.

• Closed meeting for educating or training members of council
• Closed meeting for personal matter about an identifiable individual
• Closed meeting for labour relations or employee negotiations
• Public comment: Andrea Montgomery, Redbrick Communications, Communications Overview

The Township of South Stormont Council held a special meeting that consisted primarily of a closed session regarding personal matters, labour relations, and council training. No public decisions were made on these topics. Instead, Council directed staff to provide a report at a future meeting before adjourning.

• Closed meeting approved for personnel and labour matters (Resolution 130/2024)
• Closed meeting ended at 6:25 PM (Resolution 131/2024)
• Staff directed to report back at a subsequent meeting (Resolution 132/2024)
• Meeting adjourned at 6:26 PM (Resolution 133/2024)

Regular Meeting

The council will consider three by-laws: creating an Environmental Action Committee, dedicating a basketball court at Ingleside Community Park, and authorizing the sale of land to McKay Mechanical Inc. in Ingleside. Delegations will hear from Cornwall SDG Paramedic Services on medical priority dispatch and from Republic Urbanism on a housing needs assessment update. Key information reports cover April 2024 purchasing contracts, LED lighting capital project and grant updates, and a community clean-up report.

• By-law 2024-033: Enact an Environmental Action Committee and adopt terms of reference
• By-law 2024-034: Dedicate a basketball court at Ingleside Community Park (Thompson Court)
• By-law 2024-035: Authorize sale of land to McKay Mechanical Inc. in Ingleside
• Delegation: Cornwall SDG Paramedic Services on implementation of Medical Priority Dispatch
• Delegation: Housing Needs Assessment update from Republic Urbanism

Council approved the purchase of work order and asset management software from PSD Citywide. Other decisions included the creation of an Environmental Action Committee and the sale of vacant land in Ingleside.

• Approved $171,502.50 purchase of Asset Management and Work Order software from PSD Citywide (Carried)
• Accepted recommendations for 2024 South Stormont Student Bursary Program recipients (Carried)
• Passed By-law No. 2024-033 to enact an Environmental Action Committee and adopt Terms of Reference (Carried)
• Passed By-law No. 2024-034 to name the Ingleside Community Park basketball court 'Thompson Court' (Carried)
• Passed By-law No. 2024-035 to authorize the sale of ~1.28 acres of vacant land on County Road 2 to McKay Mechanical Inc. (Carried)
• Adopted May 8, 2024 meeting minutes (Carried)

Special Meeting

The Township of South Stormont is holding a special meeting on May 22, 2024, at 4:00 PM. The only substantive item is a closed session to discuss litigation and solicitor-client privileged matters related to the Conway and Kraft Heinz files. No public decisions or votes are scheduled.

• Closed session for litigation and solicitor-client privilege (Conway, Kraft Heinz files)

Council held a special meeting to discuss a matter involving litigation or potential litigation. A confidential report regarding the Kraft Heinz file was received for information.

• Moved into closed meeting at 4:04 PM to discuss Kraft Heinz file (Carried)
• Rose from closed meeting at 4:35 PM (Carried)
• Received Confidential Report concerning Kraft Heinz file for information (Carried)

Volunteer Appreciation Committee

The committee will discuss decorations, invitations, food, entertainment, and budget for the upcoming volunteer appreciation gala. No votes or decisions are recorded in the agenda.

• Discussion of gala decorations, invitations, food and beverage, entertainment, guest speaker, agenda, MC, nominations, awards, and budget
• Confirmation of minutes from March 14, 2024 meeting

Regular Meeting

The council is deciding on several action items, including removing hold provisions on 53 Forest Hill Road and Stonegate Subdivision, awarding a contract for accessible ramps and porches at the Lost Villages Museum, and awarding an asphalt tender. They will also discuss a reduction in summer employment grants, a draft terms of reference for an Environmental Action Committee, and a property tax sale by public tender.

• Removal of a hold provision on 53 Forest Hill Road (By-law No. 2023-030)
• Removal of a hold provision on Stonegate Subdivision (By-law No. 2024-031)
• Award RFQ No. 12-2024 for construction of accessible ramps and porches at the Lost Villages Museum
• Award SDG Joint Tender for asphalt
• Property tax sale by public tender

Council approved several infrastructure projects, including asphalt patching for four roads and accessible ramp construction at the Lost Villages Museum. The board also passed resolutions advocating for the modernization of the Municipal Elections Act and fire apparatus lifespan standards.

• Approved $619,195 for asphalt projects on Dafoe, North Lunenburg Road West, Rombough, and Windfall Roads
• Awarded $111,230 contract to CMG INNOVATION LTD for accessible ramps and porches at Lost Villages Museum
• Authorized reallocation of $26,230 from 2024 Operating Budget to the museum capital project
• Supported Plan of Subdivision Application No. 01-SS-S-2024 (Newington Subdivision) with conditions
• Resolved to call on the Province to update the Municipal Elections Act by Summer 2025
• Supported Prince Edward County's call for the Province to support the life span of fire apparatus
• Adopted minutes of the April 24, 2024 meeting

Procurement Opening

This is a public procurement opening meeting where the Township of South Stormont will open bids for RFQ No. 12-2024, the construction of accessible ramps and porches at the Lost Villages Museum. No decisions are made at this meeting; it is a procedural step in the procurement process.

• RFQ No. 12-2024: Construction of Accessible Ramps and Porches at the Lost Villages Museum

Procurement Opening

The Township of South Stormont is holding a public procurement opening for tax-sale properties. Four properties are listed for tender, with minimum bids ranging from $4,100.16 to $8,236.77. One item (Property #5) is marked as cancelled.

• Property #1: PIN 60207-0161, Plan 252 Lot 123, minimum $4,100.16
• Property #2: PIN 60207-0161, Plan 252 Lot 123, minimum $4,100.16
• Property #3: PIN 60141-0061, Con 5 SE Lot, minimum $8,236.77
• Property #4: PIN 60206-0000, Plan 252 Lot 123, minimum $5,100.16
• Property #5: cancelled

Regular Meeting

Council will receive a delegation and noise assessment report regarding the Cornwall Handgun Club. Other action items include a proposed site location for a new Fire Hall Station No. 2 in Ingleside, a request to declare a municipally significant event for Lost Villages Brewery Ltd., and approval of a water and wastewater operations agreement with OCWA.

• Delegation and noise assessment of Cornwall Handgun Club
• Site location of new Station No. 2 (Ingleside) Fire Hall and Training Centre
• Request to declare municipally significant event for Lost Villages Brewery Ltd.
• By-law No. 2024-026: Water and Wastewater Operations and Maintenance Agreement with OCWA
• Request for approval under Ontario Heritage Act for Lost Villages Museum renovations

Council selected a portion of Township parkland at 45th Parallel Drive and Farran Drive for a new fire hall. Other actions included approving a water and wastewater agreement with the OCWA and purchasing two fleet trucks.

• Approved site for Station No. 2 Fire Hall at 45th Parallel Drive and Farran Drive
• Approved $119,917.00 purchase of two half-ton trucks from S. G. Wells Ford
• Passed By-law No. 2024-026 for water and wastewater agreement with OCWA
• Approved renovations to Lost Villages Museum buildings under Ontario Heritage Act
• Designated Lost Villages Brewery Ltd. Festival as a municipally significant event
• Approved 2023 Annual Statement of Revenues and Expenses for Building Department
• Approved 2024 Excluded Expenses Report
• Directed staff to proceed with winter maintenance options (c) and (e) for Moulinette Island

Regular Meeting

Council will consider awarding a tender for the demolition of the Raisin River Heritage Centre and will receive the 2023 wastewater annual performance reports for the Long Sault and Ingleside plants. Several by-laws are up for approval, including a telecommunications access agreement with Xplore Inc. and the appointment of a lottery licence officer. The agenda also includes routine reports and a closed session regarding personal matters.

• Award of RFQ Tender No. 05-2024 for Raisin River Heritage Centre demolition
• 2023 Wastewater Annual Performance Reports for Long Sault and Ingleside WWTPs
• By-law No. 2024-023: Telecommunications Municipal Access Agreement with Xplore Inc.
• By-law No. 2024-024: Appoint a Lottery Licence Officer
• St. Lawrence Parks Commission 2024 Land Use Permit for Lakeview Waterfront Park

Council approved a demolition contract for the Raisin River Heritage Centre and passed by-laws regarding telecommunications access and lottery licensing. The board also acknowledged 2023 wastewater performance reports for Long Sault and Ingleside.

• Awarded RFQ No. 05-2024 for Raisin River Heritage Centre Demolition to ROSHO DEMOLITION for $376,900.00 (excluding HST)
• Passed By-law No. 2024-023 for Telecommunications Municipal Access Agreement with Xplore Inc.
• Passed By-law No. 2024-024 to appoint a Lottery Licence Officer
• Acknowledged 2023 Annual Performance Reports for Long Sault and Ingleside Wastewater Treatment Systems
• Directed staff to report back at a future meeting regarding the appointment of officers
• Adopted minutes of March 26 and 27, 2024 meetings

Procurement Opening

This is a procedural meeting for the opening of procurement submissions. No decisions or substantive discussions are listed on the agenda.

Procurement Opening

The Township of South Stormont is holding a public procurement opening for RFQ No. 11-2024, which covers weekly grass mowing and biweekly trimming. The meeting is scheduled for March 28, 2024, at 1:30 PM. No other items are on the agenda.

• RFQ No. 11-2024 - Weekly Grass Mowing and Biweekly Trimming

Procurement Opening

The Township of South Stormont is holding a public procurement opening for one item: RFQ No. 05-2024 for the Raisin River Heritage Centre Demolition. The meeting is scheduled for March 27, 2024, at 2:00 PM in Long Sault, ON. No decisions or results are recorded in this agenda.

• RFQ No. 05-2024 - Raisin River Heritage Centre Demolition

Regular Meeting

Council will hold a public meeting for the Baylis Subdivision plan in Newington (1738408 Ontario Inc.). Key information reports include changes to ambulance dispatch protocols, establishing an Environmental Action Committee, the 2023 council remuneration and expenses report, and the 2023 development charges treasurer's annual statement. Action requests include support for Township of Amaranth's operational budget funding, a Caneau drinking water quality management system review, acknowledgment of 2023 water annual summary reports, and 2024 municipal grant applications.

• Public meeting for Baylis Subdivision, Newington (Plan of Subdivision)
• Changes to ambulance dispatch protocols (Key Information Report)
• Establish an Environmental Action Committee (Key Information Report)
• 2023 Council Remuneration and Expenses Report
• 2024 Municipal Grant Applications (Action Request)

Council approved a combined total of $34,090 in cash and in-kind donations for 2024 municipal grants. The board also adopted recommendations for a land sale following a closed session and supported a funding call from the Township of Amaranth.

• Approved 2024 Municipal Grant distribution of $14,250 cash and $19,840 in-kind (CARRIED)
• Adopted recommendations from Confidential Report concerning the Sale of Land (CARRIED)
• Supported Township of Amaranth's call for equivalent provincial operational budget funding (CARRIED)
• Adopted March 13, 2024 meeting minutes (CARRIED)
• Acknowledged receipt of 2023 Caneau Drinking Water Quality Management System review (CARRIED)
• Acknowledged receipt of 2023 Annual Water Summary Reports for three water systems (CARRIED)

Special Meeting

This agenda for the South Stormont, ON Special Meeting on 2024-03-26 contains only procedural boilerplate and no listed agenda items, decisions, or discussions. The document is essentially empty of substantive content, providing no information about what the council will address.

Council entered a closed meeting for the purpose of member education and training. The session focused on Equity, Diversity and Inclusion led by Rumina Morris. No other substantive decisions were recorded.

• Approved move into closed meeting for Equity, Diversity and Inclusion learning session
• Approved move out of closed meeting

Committee of Adjustment

The Committee of Adjustment will hold its first meeting of 2024 to decide on three minor variance applications: A-2024-01 (van Kessel), A-2024-02 (Zeran), and A-2024-03 (Terhorst). The meeting also includes approval of previous minutes and disclosure of pecuniary interests.

• A-2024-01 (van Kessel) — minor variance application
• A-2024-02 (Zeran) — minor variance application
• A-2024-03 (Terhorst) — minor variance application
• Approval of minutes from November 6, 2023

The Committee of Adjustment approved three minor variance applications (A-2024-01, A-2024-02, and A-2024-03) for properties in South Stormont. Each resolution was moved and seconded by committee members and carried without a recorded vote tally. The meeting also adopted previous minutes and adjourned at 6:20 PM.

• Adopted November 6, 2023 minutes (Resolution 2-24-COA)
• Granted minor variance application A-2024-01 (van Kessel) (Resolution 3-24-COA)
• Granted minor variance application A-2024-02 (Zeran) (Resolution 4-24-COA)
• Granted minor variance application A-2024-03 (Terhorst) (Resolution 5-24-COA)
• Adjourned meeting at 6:20 PM (Resolution 6-24-COA)

Volunteer Appreciation Committee

This agenda for the South Stormont Volunteer Appreciation Committee meeting on 2024-03-14 contains only procedural boilerplate and no listed agenda items, decisions, or discussion topics. The document is essentially empty of substantive content.

Regular Meeting

South Stormont council will consider several by-laws including the final 2024 tax levy, water and wastewater rates, and an amended 2024 budget. They will also vote on a zoning by-law amendment for Habitat for Humanity, a new fence and pool enclosure regulation, and a radiocommunication protocol. Other items include a delegation about snowplow damage, a development strategy for Ingleside lands, and outsourcing recycling collection.

• By-law 2024-018 authorizing the final tax levy for 2024
• By-law 2024-020 fixing water and wastewater rates for 2024
• By-law 2024-015 amending zoning to support Habitat for Humanity
• Delegation from Jeff Evason regarding snowplow lawn damage on Sunset Drive
• Action request to outsource recycling collection from in-house to contract

Council approved a $310,050 contract for granular materials and authorized a $69,320 land development study for Ingleside lands. They also approved outsourcing curbside recycling to HGC Management Inc. for the remainder of 2024 and adopted several by-laws, including the final 2024 tax levy and water rates.

• Approved $310,050 granular materials contract with Malyon Excavation Ltd.
• Authorized $69,320 Ingleside land development study from Land Development reserve
• Approved outsourcing curbside recycling to HGC Management Inc. for 2024
• Waived development fees for Habitat for Humanity dwelling on Santa Cruz Drive
• Adopted By-law 2024-018 authorizing final 2024 tax levy
• Adopted By-law 2024-020 fixing 2024 water and wastewater rates
• Passed By-law 2024-016 regulating fences and swimming pool enclosures
• Adopted confidential recommendations on land acquisition and Ontario Land Tribunal files

Special Meeting

This special meeting includes a closed session to consider the potential acquisition or disposition of waterfront land, along with standard procedural items like call to order and disclosure of pecuniary interests.

• Closed meeting to discuss potential acquisition or disposition of waterfront lands

Procurement Opening

This is a procedural meeting for the opening of procurement bids. No substantive decisions, discussions, or agenda items are listed in the provided text.

Procurement Opening

This is a procurement opening meeting for South Stormont, ON, dated 2024-02-22. The agenda contains only procedural boilerplate and no specific items, decisions, or discussions are listed.

Regular Meeting

Council will hold a public meeting on a zoning by-law amendment for Habitat for Humanity. They will also consider a draft 2024 water and wastewater budget, a request to close and sell a road allowance at Power Dam, and a request to dedicate a basketball court in Ingleside.

• Public meeting on Zoning By-law Amendment Z-2024-01 (Habitat for Humanity)
• Draft 2024 Water & Wastewater Budget presented for consideration
• Request to close and sell an unopened road allowance section at Power Dam
• Request for dedication of a basketball court in Ingleside
• By-law No. 2024-012 to impose special annual drainage rates (Alguire)

South Stormont Council approved a $17,800 tile drainage loan for a property in Ingleside and instructed staff to proceed with closing and selling an unopened road allowance near Power Dam Drive. Council also directed staff to apply for Ontario Trillium Foundation funding for park equipment and approved the dedication of a basketball court in Ingleside. A zoning amendment application for Habitat for Humanity was discussed in a public meeting but no decision was made; a recommendation will be presented at a future meeting.

• Approved $17,800 tile drainage loan for 4250 County Road 14 (By-law 2024-012)
• Instructed staff to close and sell unopened road allowance near Power Dam Drive
• Directed staff to apply for OTF funding for park equipment by March 6, 2024
• Approved commemorative dedication of Ingleside basketball court to Robert Thompson
• Selected 2023 Volunteers of the Year recipients
• Supported Association of Ontario Road Supervisors equipment operator course
• Zoning amendment for Habitat for Humanity discussed; decision deferred to future meeting
• 2024 Municipal Grant Applications item deferred

Committee of the Whole

The Committee of the Whole met on February 15, 2024 and received two information reports: an overview of the Township's new Comprehensive Zoning By-law review, and a draft Signs By-law. Council asked for more explanation of the sign permit process and said it did not want to overregulate. No substantive decisions were made; the only recorded vote was to adjourn at 6:48 PM, which carried.

• Received overview of Comprehensive Zoning By-law review (no vote recorded)
• Received draft Signs By-law overview; Council sought more detail on the sign permit process and expressed desire not to overregulate (no vote recorded)
• Adjourned meeting at 6:48 PM (COTW-01-2024, carried)

Procurement Opening

This is a procedural meeting for the opening of procurement bids. No decisions or discussions are scheduled; the agenda contains only boilerplate items.

Volunteer Appreciation Committee

The committee is meeting to discuss decorations, invitations, food, entertainment, and the gala agenda. They will also review nominations for awards and consider the budget.

• Discussion of decorations, invitations, food and beverage, entertainment and guest speaker
• Review of gala agenda and MC
• Nominations and awards/prizes, including Volunteer of the Year
• Budget discussion

Regular Meeting

The Township of South Stormont regular council meeting on January 24, 2024, includes several action items and reports. Council will consider awarding a consulting contract for a long-term financial plan, adopting a new fire and rescue mission statement, and approving a letter of concurrence for a Freedom Mobile telecommunications installation. Several by-laws are up for adoption, including one to regulate traffic at Sunnyview Avenue and Mack Street, a general fees and charges by-law, and a by-law to authorize the sale of land to Kamal Verma.

• Award RFP 21-2023 for consulting services for a long-term financial plan
• By-law No. 2024-006 to establish general fees and charges
• By-law No. 2024-010 to authorize sale of land (Part Blocks D and F, Plan 270) to Kamal Verma
• Letter of concurrence for Freedom Mobile telecommunications installation
• Comprehensive zoning by-law review update

Council approved a municipal insurance renewal and awarded a contract for a long-term financial plan. The board also passed several by-laws regarding traffic regulation, general fees, and fire department administration.

• Approved 2024-2025 insurance renewal with $402,314 premium and $9,050 cyber policy
• Awarded 10-year Long-Term Financial Plan contract to Watson & Associates Economists Ltd for $59,440
• Approved Resolution of Support for Freedom Mobile antenna at 15284 Eamon Road
• Adopted new South Stormont Fire and Rescue Mission Statement
• Passed By-law 2024-005 to regulate traffic at Sunnyview Avenue and Mack Street
• Passed By-law 2024-006 establishing general fees and charges
• Passed By-law 2024-010 authorizing sale of land to Kamal Verma
• Passed By-law 2024-008 to appoint a Deputy Chief / Training Officer

Volunteer Appreciation Committee

The committee will discuss decorations, invitations, food, entertainment, and the gala agenda. A budget review and nominations for awards are also on the table.

• Discussion of decorations for the volunteer appreciation event
• Planning for food and beverage arrangements
• Selection of entertainment and guest speaker
• Review of nominations and awards/prizes
• Budget discussion for the gala

The Volunteer Appreciation Committee adopted the minutes of its December 7, 2023 meeting and adjourned. Members received updates on gala planning: decorations and a safari theme, a confirmed caterer and menu, a secured band, and confirmed guest speakers Karen and Ray Brunet. The nomination deadline for awards is February 1, 2024, and the next meeting is scheduled for February 6, 2024 at 1:30 PM. No budget figures or other substantive decisions were recorded.

• Adopted December 7, 2023 meeting minutes (Resolution No. 001-VAC-2024, carried)
• Adjourned the meeting at 1:53 PM (Resolution No. 002-VAC-2024, carried)
• Set next meeting for February 6, 2024 at 1:30 PM

Regular Meeting

The council will consider three bylaws: authorizing temporary borrowing, setting the interim tax levy, and amending the volunteer appreciation committee membership. A delegation from SDG Library Services is scheduled. The council will also acknowledge biennial bridge inspection reports.

• By-law 2024-001 to authorize temporary borrowing
• By-law 2024-002 for the interim tax levy
• By-law 2024-003 to amend volunteer appreciation committee appointments
• Delegation from SDG Library Services
• Acknowledge and receive 2023 biennial bridge inspections

Council approved by-laws for an interim 2024 tax levy and temporary borrowing. The board also appointed members to the Volunteer Appreciation Committee and adopted recommendations regarding township property following a closed session.

• Passed By-law No. 2024-002 for 2024 interim tax levy (Carried)
• Passed By-law No. 2024-001 to authorize temporary borrowing (Carried)
• Passed By-law No. 2024-003 to appoint Volunteer Appreciation Committee members (Carried)
• Adopted recommendations from Confidential Report concerning Township property (Carried)
• Acknowledged 2023 Biennial Bridge Inspections by Jacobs Consultancy Canada Inc. (Carried)
• Adopted December 13, 2023 meeting minutes (Carried)