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Mon Sep 14, 2026 · 3:00 PM
Committee of the Whole Agenda
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Mon Sep 28, 2026 · 6:00 PM
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Tue Oct 13, 2026 · 6:00 PM
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Mon Nov 9, 2026 · 6:00 PM
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Réunions récentes
Tue Jul 28, 2026 · 3:00 PM
Special Council Agenda
Council to review population growth projections for infrastructure plan
Council will hear a presentation from consultant J.L. Richards regarding population growth projections. The consultant recommends that Council endorse these projections to proceed with the Merrickville Master Infrastructure Plan.
- Population Growth Projections Summary for the Infrastructure Master Plan
- Confirmatory By-law 47-2026
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Going to call the meeting to order. We're looking for approval of the agenda for the special council meeting held July 28,2026 to be approved as presented. May I have a mover, please? >> I'll move. >> Thank you. Seconded. Moved and seconded. Comments or questions for members, please. >> Call the vote. All in favor? It's carried. Thank you. Going to move on to disclosure of pecuring interest and general nature thereof. Does any member have a interest to declare and if so, what's the general nature of that interest? No declaration. So we'll move on to four motions for consideration that the council of the corporation of the village of America receive the motions for consideration documented as presented. May I have a mover please? >> I'll move. >> Thank you. Second, please. Thank you. Comments or questions, members? None. We'll move on to the vote. All in favor? Carrie. Number five, Marville master infrastructure plan population growth projection summary. I will now invite Mark Buchanan from JL Richardson to provide a presentation on the population growth projection summary report. Mark, the floor is all yours, sir. Thank you. And thank you for coming in person. >> Hey, welcome. Thanks for having me. Glad to be here to talk about I guess an important part of the infrastructure master plan. Um the population projections kind of undermine kind undermine but um are the foundation that the whole plan is based on. So it sets the table for like what we're going to assess from your wa …
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Special Council Meeting
Tuesday, July 28, 2026
3 :00 P . m . - 4 :00 P . m .
Council Chambers
IMPORTANT NOTICE: This meeting will be held in person and will be open to the public in the Council Chambers.
It will also be recorded and livestreamed electronically on the "Village of Merrickville-Wolford" YouTube channel accessible by clicking https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC_OEkw3ylMarGSHGeNecrQg
1.
Call to Order
Public Comments:
2.
Approval of Agenda
Public Comments:
3.
Disclosure of Pecuniary Interest and the General Nature Thereof
Public Comments:
4.
Motions for Consideration
Attachments |
Public Comments
1. Motions For Consideration - July 28, 2026.pdf
5.
Merrickville Master Infrastructure Plan - Population Growth Projections Summary
Attachments |
Public Comments
1. Population Projection Report_V1_final.pdf
The purpose of this meeting is for Consultant J.L. Richards to present the Population Growth Projections Summary for the Village of Merrickville-Wolford Infrastructure Master Plan.
The recommendation of the Consultant is for Council to endorse the growth projections as presented to continue moving forward with the Infrastructure Master Plan project.
6.
Confirmatory By-law 47-2026
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Public Comments
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Mon Jul 27, 2026 · 6:00 PM
Regular Council Agenda
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It might actually function at the right level anyway. >> Good to go. >> Okay. Good evening. We're going to call the meeting to order. We're looking for approval of the agenda that the agenda for the regular council meeting held July 27, 2026 be approved as presented. May I have a mover, please? >> Thank you. Secer, please. >> I'll second. >> Thank you. Any comments or questions from members? All the vote. All in favor? It's carried. Thank you. Disclosure of pec interest. General nature thereof. Does any member have a pec interest to declare? And if so, what's the general nature of that interest? No declaration. So, we'll move on to four. Public question period to council. Public question period is an opportunity for residents ask questions direct to council regarding items on the agenda only during questions asked during this se section will be considered by council during the item on the agenda that it pertains to. Does any member have a question regarding the item on the agenda for council? Daffh, have we received any questions? No. >> So, we'll move on to motions for consideration at the council of the corporation of the village of Merville Wolfer receive for information the motions for consideration documented as presented. May I have a mover, please? I'll move. Thank you. Second, please. >> Thank you. Comments or questions from members? Call the vote. All in favor? It's carried. Consent agenda. All items listed under the consent agenda are considered routine and no longe …
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Regular Council Meeting
Monday, July 27, 2026
6 :00 P . m . - 7 :00 P . m .
Council Chambers
IMPORTANT NOTICE: This meeting will be held in person and will be open to the public in the Council Chambers.
It will also be recorded and livestreamed electronically on the "Village of Merrickville-Wolford" YouTube channel accessible by clicking https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC_OEkw3ylMarGSHGeNecrQg
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Call to Order
Public Comments:
2.
Approval of Agenda
Public Comments:
3.
Disclosure of Pecuniary Interest and the General Nature Thereof
Public Comments:
4.
Public Question Period to Council
Public Comments:
Public Question Period is an opportunity for residents to ask questions directed to Council regarding items on the Agenda only.
Questions asked during this section will be considered by Council during the item on the Agenda that it pertains to.
5.
Motions for Consideration
Attachments |
Public Comments
1. Motions For Consideration - July 27, 2026.pdf
6.
Consent Agenda
Public Comments:
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Mon Jul 27, 2026 · 5:00 PM
Special Council Agenda
Council to hear zoning requests for Merrickville Estates and Ogilvie
The Village of Merrickville-Wolford Council will hold a special meeting to consider public comments on two zoning by-law amendments and confirm a by-law from the previous meeting.
- Zoning By-law Amendment ZBA-04-2026 (Merrickville Estates Phase II)
- Zoning By-law Amendment ZBA-05-2026 (Ogilvie)
- Confirmatory By-law 42-2026
- Public comments on agenda items
- Motions for Consideration
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Good evening, everyone. We're going to call the meeting to order. We're looking for the approval of the agenda. The agenda of the special council meeting held July 27, 20 26 be approved as presented. May I have a mover, please? I'll move. Thank you. Seconder, please. I'll second. Thank you. Comments or questions from members? Call the vote. All in favor? Carried. Scolish your pecuniary interest and general nature thereof. Does any member have a pecuniary interest to declare? And if so, what's the general nature of that interest? No declaration, so we'll move on to four. Motions for consideration at the Council of the Corporation of the Village of Merrickville-Wolf will receive for information the motion for consideration documented as presented. May I have a mover, please? Move. Thank you. Seconder, please? Seconder. Thank you. Any comments or questions from members? Call the vote. All in favor? Carried. The zoning bylaw amendment application ZBA 042026 Merrick ville Estates Phase 2. I now call the public meeting to order. This public meeting is under Section 34 of the Planning Act and the clerk will take minutes for this meeting. I will note that this is a public meeting component for this application to allow members of the public to comment. It is the intention of Council to review the proposed amendment and hear objections, comments, and or receive briefs before making a decision for passing of the bylaw at a future Council meeting. We will now review file number ZBA 0420 …
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Special Council Meeting
Monday, July 27, 2026
5 :00 P . m . - 6 :00 P . m .
Council Chambers
IMPORTANT NOTICE: This meeting will be held in person and will be open to the public in the Council Chambers.
It will also be recorded and livestreamed electronically on the "Village of Merrickville-Wolford" YouTube channel accessible by clicking https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC_OEkw3ylMarGSHGeNecrQg
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Call to Order
Public Comments:
2.
Approval of Agenda
Public Comments:
3.
Disclosure of Pecuniary Interest and the General Nature Thereof
Public Comments:
4.
Motions for Consideration
Attachments |
Public Comments
1. Motions For Consideration - July 27, 2026.pdf
5.
Zoning By-law Amendment Application ZBA-04-2026 (Merrickville Estates Phase II)
Attachments |
Public Comments
1. Notice of Application and Public Meeting - Merrickville Estates 2 - FINAL.pdf
2. Public Meeting Report - ZBA-04-2026 - July 27 2026 - Final.pdf
The purpose of this Public Meeting is for Council to consider and hear public comments on the proposed Zoning By-law Amendment.
6.
Zoning By-law Amendment Application ZBA-05-2026 (Ogilvie)
Attachments |
Public Comments
1. Notice of Application and Public Meeting - ZBA-05-2026 - FINAL.pdf
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Mon Jul 13, 2026 · 3:00 PM
Committee of the Whole Agenda
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✓ Décisions: Committee advances several policy drafts and reports for July 27 Council meeting
The Committee of the Whole reviewed several staff reports and policy drafts, recommending that the Budget Principles Policy and Accountability and Transparency Policy be brought to the July 27 Regular Council Meeting for final approval. A motion to allow a verbal Notice of Motion regarding wastewater treatment plant re-rating was defeated.
- Recommended revised Road Allowance Application Form for July 27 Council meeting
- Defeated motion to allow verbal Notice of Motion on wastewater re-rating (2-3)
- Directed staff to bring Closed Meeting Investigator report to July 27 Council meeting
- Recommended Budget Principles Policy for July 27 Council meeting
- Directed Municipal Solicitor to review draft Accountability and Transparency Policy for July 27 meeting
- Directed staff to create criteria for banners/boards at the Community Centre by September 14
- Recommended approval of Noise By-law Exemption for 2026 Merrickville Fair at July 27 meeting
- Received for information reports on Fire Department and Building Department second quarters
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Good afternoon everyone. Welcome to the committee of the whole meeting on July 13, 2026. I am Deputy Mayor Anne Bar and I'll be chairing the meeting this afternoon. Our first order of business is to call the meeting to order, which we will do so at 3 p.m. And our next order of business is the approval of the agenda. The motion is that the agenda of the committee of the whole meeting held on July 13, 2026 be approved as presented. I have a mover. >> Uh, councelor Brell seconded by councelor Ireland. Any questions or comments from the committee? In that case, I'll call the vote. All in favor? >> And that's carried. Thank you. Item number three, disclosure of pecuniary interest and the general nature thereof. Does any member of the committee have a pecuniary interest to declare? And if so, what is the general nature of that? With none being noted, we'll move on to item number four, public question period. >> [clears throat and cough] >> Public question period is an opportunity for residents to ask questions directed to the committee regarding items on the agenda only. Questions asked during this section will be considered by committee during the item on the agenda that it pertains to. Does any member of the public have a question regarding an item on the agenda for the committee? None being noted. And I'll ask the clerk, have we received any written comments for this meeting? >> We did receive two written comments. Uh, so I have them printed out and I can read them for the recor …
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Committee of the Whole Meeting
Monday, July 13, 2026
3 :00 P . m . - 4 :00 P . m .
Council Chambers
IMPORTANT NOTICE: This meeting will be held in person and will be open to the public in the Council Chambers.
It will also be recorded and livestreamed electronically on the "Village of Merrickville-Wolford" YouTube channel accessible by clicking https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC_OEkw3ylMarGSHGeNecrQg
1.
Call to Order
Public Comments:
2.
Approval of Agenda
Public Comments:
3.
Disclosure of Pecuniary Interest and the General Nature Thereof
Public Comments:
4.
Public Question Period to Committee
Public Comments:
Public Question Period is an opportunity for residents to ask questions directed to Committee regarding items on the Agenda only.
Questions asked during this section will be considered by Committee during the item on the Agenda that it pertains to.
5.
Motions for Consideration
Attachments |
Public Comments
1. Motions For Consideration - July 13, 2026.pdf
6.
Consent Agenda
Public Comments:
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Village of Merrickville-Wolford Committee of the Whole Minutes
Date:
Time:
Location:
July 13, 2026
3:00 pm
Council Chambers
Members Present Mayor Cameron
Deputy Mayor Barr
Councillor Gural
Councillor Ireland
Councillor Maitland
Staff Present Kirsten Rahm, Treasurer/Manager, Finance
Julia McCaugherty-Jansman, Clerk
Darlene Plumley, CAO
Chad Kean, Manager of Public Works
Others Present Brittany Mulhern, Planner, Fotenn Planning + Design
1. Call to Order
The Meeting was called to order at 3:00 p.m.
2. Approval of Agenda
Moved By Councillor Gural
Seconded By Councillor Ireland
THAT the Agenda for the Committee of the Whole Meeting held on July 13, 2026
be approved as presented.
Carried
3. Disclosure of Pecuniary Interest and the General Nature Thereof
None.
4. Public Question Period to Committee
There were no verbal public questions.
The Clerk read out the following two comments that were received in writing:
"Good morning,
After reviewing the agenda package I would like to echo the same questions and
concerns brought forward in item 6.3 and would like to have them addressed
during the meeting. In addition to those concerns, I would also like to question
Mr. Cameron and Mr. Ireland: If they feel the communications, as presented in
item 6.3, fall into line with the proposed Accountability and Transparency Policy.
If so, please provide a detailed answer. If not, please provide a detailed answer. I
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Mon Jun 22, 2026 · 5:00 PM
Special Council Agenda
Réunion publique sur l'étude de base des frais de développement
Le Conseil tient une réunion publique afin de recueillir des commentaires et des questions concernant une étude de base des frais de développement et un projet de règlement municipal daté du 27 mai 2026. Aucune décision ne sera prise concernant le rapport ou le règlement lors de cette réunion.
- Présentation par Watson & Associates Economists Ltd. sur l'étude de base des frais de développement
- Commentaires du public sur le projet de règlement municipal relatif aux frais de développement
- Règlement de confirmation 36-2026
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✓ Décisions: Council holds public meeting on 2026 Development Charges Background Study
Council conducted a public meeting to gather feedback on a study calculating new development charges for municipal services. No by-law for the charges was enacted during the meeting; the deadline for written public and Council responses is July 15, 2026.
- Approved the meeting agenda
- Received Motions for Consideration document for information
- Approved By-law 36-2026 to confirm the proceedings of the June 22, 2026, Special Meeting
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We're good. Good evening everybody. We're going to call the meeting to order. And before we proceed, Ann, if you uh want to fight in on the conversation, please shout out. And you're over my shoulder. Sorry, I may not see you. If you raise your hand. Thank you. We're moving for the approval of the agenda that the agenda of the special council meeting held June 22, 2026 be approved as presented. May I have a mover, please? >> I'll move. >> Thank you. Second, please. Second. >> Thank you. Comments or questions from members, please? None. We'll call the vote. All in favor? >> I. >> Thank you. Disclosure of pecing interest and general nature thereof. Does any member of council have any interest to declare and if so, what is the general nature of that interest? No declaration. So, we'll move on to four. Motions for consideration. The council of the corporation of the village of Meritful Wolver receive for information the motions for consideration documented as presented. May I have a mover please? >> Thank you. Second, please. Thank you. >> Comments or questions from members, please. None. Call the vote. All in favor? >> I going to move on to five. Development charges. Public meeting. Tonight, council is holding a public meeting under section 12 of the development charge act 1997. As amended, the the purpose for the meeting is to give the public the opportunity to ask questions, provide comments, and make representations on the 2026 development charge background study. This study …
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Special Council Meeting
Monday, June 22, 2026
5 :00 P . m . - 6 :00 P . m .
Council Chambers
IMPORTANT NOTICE: This meeting will be held in person and will be open to the public in the Council Chambers.
It will also be recorded and livestreamed electronically on the "Village of Merrickville-Wolford" YouTube channel accessible by clicking https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC_OEkw3ylMarGSHGeNecrQg
1.
Call to Order
Public Comments:
2.
Approval of Agenda
Public Comments:
3.
Disclosure of Pecuniary Interest and the General Nature Thereof
Public Comments:
4.
Motions for Consideration
Attachments |
Public Comments
1. Motions For Consideration - June 22, 2026.pdf
5.
Development Charges Public Meeting
Public Comments:
Purpose: This is a public meeting of Council being held under section 12 of the Development Charges Act, 1997 , as amended. The purpose of the meeting is to give the public an opportunity to ask questions, provide comments, and make representations on the development charges background study and proposed by-law dated May 27, 2026. Council will not be taking any action at this meeting on this report or by-law.
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Village of Merrickville-Wolford Special Council Minutes
Date:
Time:
Location:
June 22, 2026
5:00 pm
Council Chambers
Members Present Mayor Cameron
Deputy Mayor Barr
Councillor Gural
Councillor Ireland
Councillor Maitland
Staff Present Kirsten Rahm, Treasurer/Manager, Finance
Julia McCaugherty-Jansman, Clerk
Dan Halladay, Chief Building Official
Darlene Plumley, CAO
Chad Kean, Manager of Public Works
Others Present Peter Simcisko, Managing Partner, Watson & Associates Ltd.
Brittany Mulhern, Planner, Fotenn Planning + Design
1. Call to Order
The Meeting was called to order at 5:00 p.m.
2. Approval of Agenda
Moved By Councillor Maitland
Seconded By Councillor Ireland
THAT the Agenda for the Special Council Meeting held on June 22, 2026 be
approved as presented.
Carried
3. Disclosure of Pecuniary Interest and the General Nature Thereof
None.
4. Motions for Consideration
Moved By Councillor Gural
Seconded By Councillor Ireland
THAT the Council of the Corporation of the Village of Merrickville-Wolford receive
for information the Motions for Consideration document as presented.
Carried
5. Development Charges Public Meeting
Mayor Cameron stated that Council was holding a public meeting under section
12 of the Development Charges Act, 1997, as amended. He noted that the
purpose of the meeting was to give the public an opportunity to ask questions,
provide comments, and make representations on the 2026 Development
Charges B …
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Mon Jun 22, 2026 · 6:00 PM
Regular Council Agenda
Le Conseil discute des modifications de zonage et de la réglementation des véhicules hors route
Le Conseil examinera plusieurs questions d'urbanisme liées à Merrickville Grove, notamment des modifications de zonage et des exemptions de contrôle partiel de lots. L'ordre du jour comprend également un règlement visant à modifier la réglementation des véhicules hors route et des motoneiges.
- Règlement 37-2026 : Modifier le règlement sur les véhicules hors route (ORV)
- Demande de modification du règlement de zonage ZBA-03-2026
- Règlement 38-2026 : Modifier le règlement de zonage (Merrickville Grove)
- Règlement 39-2026 : Exemption de contrôle partiel de lots, Bloc 1 (Merrickville Grove)
- Règlement 40-2026 : Exemption de contrôle partiel de lots, Bloc 12 (Merrickville Grove)
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✓ Décisions: Council approves zoning changes for Merrickville Grove and new work truck purchase
Council approved several zoning by-law amendments and part lot control exemptions for Merrickville Grove. The board also authorized the purchase of a new work truck and approved the 2025 audited financial statements.
- Approved Zoning By-law Amendment ZBA-03-2026 for Blocks 2-10 & 12 on Plan 15M41
- Passed By-law 38-2026 to amend Zoning By-law No. 33-25 for Merrickville Grove
- Passed By-law 39-2026 designating Block 1 on Plan 15M-41 as exempt from Part Lot Control
- Passed By-law 40-2026 designating Block 12 on Plan 15M-41 as exempt from Part Lot Control
- Authorized procurement of 2027 F550 Work Truck and Western Plow for $90,841.30 (excluding HST)
- Approved 2025 Audited Financial Statements for the year ending December 31, 2025
- Approved June 16, 2026 Special Council Meeting minutes (3-2)
- Denied motion to defer June 16, 2026 minutes pending legal opinion (2-3)
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We're getting up. We're good to go. Good Good evening everyone. We're going to start off on our second meeting of the night. We're going to go for the approval of the agenda. That the agenda for the regular council meeting held June 22, 2026 be approved as presented. May I have a mover, please? >> I'll move. >> Thank you. Second or please. >> I'll second. >> Thank you. Comments or questions from members, please. None. We'll call the vote. All in favor. Carried. Thank you. Moving on to disclosure of pecuniary interest and general nature thereof. Does any member have a pecuniary interest to declare and if so, what is the general nature of that interest? No dec- No declarations noted, so we'll move on to number four, public question period to council. Public question period is an opportunity for residents to ask questions direct to council regarding the item on the agenda only. Questions asked during this section will be considered by council during the item on the agenda that it pertains to. Does any member of the public have a question regarding any item on the agenda for council? Do we have any questions? Now, have staff or we received any questions in writing? >> No. >> We have not. So, we'll move on to motions for consideration. That the council of the corporation of the village of Merrickville receive for information the motion for consideration document as presented. May I have a mover, please? I'll move. Thank you. Second or please. >> I'll second. >> Seconded. Comments …
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Regular Council Meeting
Monday, June 22, 2026
6 :00 P . m . - 7 :00 P . m .
Council Chambers
IMPORTANT NOTICE: This meeting will be held in person and will be open to the public in the Council Chambers.
It will also be recorded and livestreamed electronically on the "Village of Merrickville-Wolford" YouTube channel accessible by clicking https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC_OEkw3ylMarGSHGeNecrQg
1.
Call to Order
Public Comments:
2.
Approval of Agenda
Public Comments:
3.
Disclosure of Pecuniary Interest and the General Nature Thereof
Public Comments:
4.
Public Question Period to Council
Public Comments:
Public Question Period is an opportunity for residents to ask questions directed to Council regarding items on the Agenda only.
Questions asked during this section will be considered by Council during the item on the Agenda that it pertains to.
5.
Motions for Consideration
Attachments |
Public Comments
1. Motions For Consideration - June 22, 2026.pdf
6.
Consent Agenda
Public Comments:
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Village of Merrickville-Wolford Regular Council Minutes
Date:
Time:
Location:
June 22, 2026
6:00 pm
Council Chambers
Members Present Mayor Cameron
Deputy Mayor Barr
Councillor Gural
Councillor Ireland
Councillor Maitland
Staff Present Kirsten Rahm, Treasurer/Manager, Finance
Julia McCaugherty-Jansman, Clerk
Brad Cole, Fire Chief
Darlene Plumley, CAO
Chad Kean, Manager of Public Works
Others Present Brittany Mulhern, Planner, Fotenn Planning + Design
1. Call to Order
The Meeting was called to order at 6:00 p.m.
2. Approval of Agenda
Moved By Councillor Ireland
Seconded By Councillor Maitland
THAT the Agenda for the Regular Council Meeting held on June 22, 2026 be
approved as presented.
Carried
3. Disclosure of Pecuniary Interest and the General Nature Thereof
None.
4. Public Question Period to Council
None.
5. Motions for Consideration
Moved By Councillor Maitland
Seconded By Councillor Gural
THAT the Council of the Corporation of the Village of Merrickville-Wolford receive
for information the Motions for Consideration document as presented.
Carried
6. Consent Agenda
Councillor Gural requested that Item 6.1.5, being the Special Meeting Minutes
from June 16, 2026, be removed and voted on separately.
Moved By Councillor Gural
Seconded By Councillor Maitland
THAT the Council of the Corporation of the Village of Merrickville-Wolford receive
and approve all items under the Consent Agenda, with the exception of Item
6. …
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Tue Jun 16, 2026 · 3:00 PM
Special Council Agenda
Le Conseil discutera de la capacité de traitement des eaux usées avec l'OCWA et le personnel
La réunion du Conseil spécial de Merrickville-Wolford du 16 juin 2026 a pour objectif principal de permettre au Conseil de discuter de la capacité de traitement des eaux usées avec l'OCWA et le personnel municipal. Un projet de rapport sur la capacité de réserve non engagée est joint. La réunion comprend également des motions pour examen et un règlement confirmatoire.
- Discussion sur la capacité de traitement des eaux usées avec l'OCWA et le personnel
- Projet de rapport sur la capacité de réserve non engagée (juin 2026)
- Motions pour examen (PDF joint)
- Règlement confirmatoire 35-2026
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✓ Décisions: Council directs staff to contact MOE to start wastewater plant re‑rating
The council approved a motion directing staff to contact the Ministry of Environment to begin the re‑rating process for the wastewater treatment plant to increase capacity beyond 800 m³/day. A separate motion to defer that direction to a later meeting was defeated. The council also approved the agenda, received the Motions for Consideration document, recorded the sewage discussion for information, and passed Confirmatory By‑law 35‑2026.
- Approved agenda (carried)
- Received Motions for Consideration document for information (carried)
- Directed staff to contact MOE to initiate wastewater plant re‑rating (carried)
- Defeated motion to defer the MOE contact direction to a later meeting (defeated)
- Received sewage treatment capacity discussion for information (carried)
- Passed Confirmatory By‑law 35‑2026 to record meeting proceedings (carried)
- Adjourned meeting at 4:33 p.m. (carried)
Council Chambers
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We're good to go? Good afternoon everyone. We're going to call the meeting to order. We're looking for the approval of the agenda for special council meeting held held June 16th, 2026 to be approved as presented. May I have a mover, please? >> Move. >> Thank you. Second or please? >> I'll second. >> Thank you. Comments or questions from members, please. None. I'll call the vote. All in favor. >> I. >> Thank you. We're moving on to disclosure of pecuniary interest and general nature thereof. Does any member have a pecuniary interest to declare and if so, what is the general nature of that interest? >> None. >> Declaration, so we'll move on to motions for consideration. That the council of the corporation of the Village of Merrickville will for receipt for information the motion for consideration documented as presented. May I have a mover, please? >> I'll move. >> Thank you. Second or please? >> Second. >> Thank you. Comments or questions, members? None. Vote. All in favor. >> I. >> Thank you. It's carried. We're going to move on to number five, sewage treatment plant sewage treatment capacity discussion. I invite municipal staff and staff from Aqua to begin the discussion on the sewage treatment capacity and the wastewater treatment plant. We're going to turn the floor over to you folks. And uh we'll uh be excited about having some good conversation. Thank you. So, I guess would you like to start, Mark? >> Actually, I think Natalie will take the lead on this. And sure. >> Can …
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Special Council Meeting
Tuesday, June 16, 2026
3 :00 P . m . - 4 :00 P . m .
Council Chambers
IMPORTANT NOTICE: This meeting will be held in person and will be open to the public in the Council Chambers.
It will also be recorded and livestreamed electronically on the "Village of Merrickville-Wolford" YouTube channel accessible by clicking https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC_OEkw3ylMarGSHGeNecrQg
1.
Call to Order
Public Comments:
2.
Approval of Agenda
Public Comments:
3.
Disclosure of Pecuniary Interest and the General Nature Thereof
Public Comments:
4.
Motions for Consideration
Attachments |
Public Comments
1. Motions For Consideration - June 16, 2026.pdf
5.
Sewage Treatment Capacity Discussion
Attachments |
Public Comments
1. DRAFT_Uncommitted Reserve Capacity_R2_June 2026.pdf
The purpose of this meeting is for Council to discuss and ask questions of OCWA and Municipal Staff regarding Sewage Treatment Capacity in the Village.
6.
Confirmatory By-law 35-2026
Attachments |
Public Comments
1. By-Law 35-2026 - Confirming By-Law - June 16, 2026.pdf
7.
Adjournment
Public Comments:
Next meetings of Council:
Special Council Meeting - Monday, June 22nd at 5:00 p.m. (Development Charges Public Me …
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Mon Jun 15, 2026 · 3:00 PM
Special Council Agenda
Audition publique sur la modification du règlement de zonage de Merrickville Grove
Le Conseil tiendra une audition publique pour examiner une demande de modification du règlement de zonage (ZBA-03-2026) pour le projet Merrickville Grove. La réunion comprend également des motions pour l'examen et l'adoption d'un règlement de confirmation. Il s'agit d'une réunion extraordinaire du conseil axée sur une seule question d'urbanisme.
- Audition publique sur la modification du règlement de zonage ZBA-03-2026 pour Merrickville Grove
- Motions pour examen (PDF joint)
- Règlement de confirmation 34-2026 à adopter
- Réunion tenue en personne et diffusée en direct sur YouTube
- Prochaines réunions extraordinaires le 16 juin (capacité STP), le 22 juin (redevances de développement)
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✓ Décisions: Council deferred a zoning amendment decision to a future meeting.
Council approved only procedural motions and a confirmatory by-law for this meeting. No substantive decision was made on the zoning amendment for the Merrickville Grove subdivision. Staff will review public comments and provide a recommendation at a future council meeting on June 22. The application seeks to correct zoning inconsistencies for Blocks 2 to 10 and 12 to align with previous subdivision approvals.
- Approved agenda as presented (Carried)
- Received motions document for information (Carried)
- Held public hearing on Zoning By-law Amendment ZBA-03-2026
- Deferred zoning amendment decision to June 22 council meeting
- Approved Confirmatory By-law 34-2026 (Carried)
- Adjourned meeting at 3:16 p.m. (Carried)
Council Chambers
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Going to call the meeting to order. We're looking for approval of the agenda. That the agenda for the special council meeting held June 15th, 2026 be approved as presented. May I have a mover, please? >> I'll move. >> Thank you. And a seconder? Councillor Maitland. Thank you. >> Yes. >> I'll second. >> Questions from members, please. None. I'll call the vote. All in favor? >> Yep, in favor. >> Carried. Thank you. Disclosure of pecuniary interest and general nature thereof. Does any member have pecuniary interest? And if so, what's the general nature of that interest? No declarations. So, on to four, motions for consideration of the Council of the Corporation of the Village of Merrickville-Wolford receive for information the motion for consideration documented as presented. May I have a mover, please? >> I'll move. >> And the second? Councillor Maitland. Thank you. >> Yep. >> Comments or questions from members? None. Call the vote. All in favor? >> All in favor, yep. >> Thank you. Uh zoning bylaw amendment application ZBA 03-2026. I am now calling a public meeting to order. This is a public meeting under Section 34 of the Planning Act, and the clerk will take minutes for this meeting. I will note that this is a public meeting component for this application to allow members of the public to comment. It is in the attention of Council to review and propose the proposed amendment and hear objections, comments, and or receive briefs before making a decision for passing of the bylaw …
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Special Council Meeting
Monday, June 15, 2026
3 :00 P . m . - 4 :00 P . m .
Council Chambers
IMPORTANT NOTICE: This meeting will be held in person and will be open to the public in the Council Chambers.
It will also be recorded and livestreamed electronically on the "Village of Merrickville-Wolford" YouTube channel accessible by clicking https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC_OEkw3ylMarGSHGeNecrQg
1.
Call to Order
Public Comments:
2.
Approval of Agenda
Public Comments:
3.
Disclosure of Pecuniary Interest and the General Nature Thereof
Public Comments:
4.
Motions for Consideration
Attachments |
Public Comments
1. Motions For Consideration - June 15, 2026.pdf
5.
Zoning By-law Amendment Application ZBA-03-2026
Attachments |
Public Comments
1. Notice of Application and Public Meeting - Merrickville Grove.pdf
2. Council Public Meeting Report - ZBA-03-2026 - June 2026.pdf
3. ZBA-03-2026 - Merrickville Grove -Planning Rationale Letter.pdf
The purpose of this Public Meeting is for Council to consider and hear public comments on the proposed Zoning By-law Amendment.
6.
Confirmatory By-law 34-2026
Attachments |
Public Comments
1. By-Law 34-2026 - Confirming By-Law - June 15, 2026.pdf
7.
Adjournment
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Mon Jun 8, 2026 · 3:00 PM
Committee of the Whole Agenda
Projet de politique d'allocation de la capacité des eaux usées soumis à examen
Le Comité plénier discutera d'un projet de politique d'allocation de la capacité des eaux usées, d'un projet de règlement sur les véhicules hors route et les motoneiges, ainsi que d'une politique de principes budgétaires. Ils recevront également les états financiers vérifiés de 2025 et examineront les mises à jour concernant l'arrêt du sifflet du train de Jasper et les plans pour la fête du Canada 2026. Les points à l'ordre du jour par consentement incluent la correspondance de l'AMO, les informations sur l'inscription des électeurs, ainsi que les mises à jour de l'IESO, des autorités de conservation et de l'EORN.
- Projet de politique d'allocation de la capacité des eaux usées pour discussion (rapport du personnel 11.1.1)
- Projet de règlement sur les véhicules hors route (ORV) et les motoneiges (rapport du personnel 11.2.1)
- Présentation des états financiers vérifiés de 2025 par MNP (point 7.1)
- Politique de principes budgétaires pour examen (rapport du personnel 11.5.2)
- Mise à jour sur l'arrêt du sifflet du train de Jasper (rapport du personnel 11.5.3)
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✓ Décisions: Committee receives reports for June 22 Council meeting
The Committee of the Whole received several reports for information and directed staff to bring specific items to the June 22, 2026 Regular Council Meeting. The draft Wastewater Capacity Allocation Policy was tabled, while a recommendation was made to consolidate off-road vehicle by-laws. Staff were also directed to explore cost-sharing for a train whistle cessation.
- Received 2025 audited financial statements for information
- Received Canada Day 2026 schedule and budget for information
- Received draft Budget Principles Policy for information
- Tabled Draft Wastewater Capacity Allocation Policy
- Recommended consolidating ORV and snow vehicle by-laws
- Directed staff to bring consolidated by-law to June 22 Council meeting
- Directed staff to explore cost-sharing for Jasper Rail Crossing
- Directed staff to bring whistle cessation update to June 22 Council meeting
Council Chambers
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Committee of the Whole Meeting
Monday, June 08, 2026
3 :00 P . m . - 4 :00 P . m .
Council Chambers
IMPORTANT NOTICE: This meeting will be held in person and will be open to the public in the Council Chambers.
It will also be recorded and livestreamed electronically on the "Village of Merrickville-Wolford" YouTube channel accessible by clicking https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC_OEkw3ylMarGSHGeNecrQg
1.
Call to Order
Public Comments:
2.
Approval of Agenda
Public Comments:
3.
Disclosure of Pecuniary Interest and the General Nature Thereof
Public Comments:
4.
Public Question Period to Committee
Public Comments:
Public Question Period is an opportunity for residents to ask questions directed to Committee regarding items on the Agenda only.
Questions asked during this section will be considered by Committee during the item on the Agenda that it pertains to.
5.
Motions for Consideration
Attachments |
Public Comments
1. Motions For Consideration - June 8, 2026.pdf
6.
Consent Agenda
Public Comments:
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Mon Jun 8, 2026 · 2:00 PM
Special Council Agenda
Audition publique sur la modification du zonage et du plan officiel au 205 Broadway St W
La réunion extraordinaire du conseil comprend une rencontre publique pour entendre les commentaires sur une proposition de modification du règlement de zonage et de modification du plan officiel pour le 205 Broadway St W. Le conseil examinera également des motions et adoptera un règlement de confirmation. La réunion est ouverte au public en personne et diffusée en direct.
- Rencontre publique pour OPA-01-2026 et ZBA-02-2026 au 205 Broadway St W
- Règlement de confirmation 33-2026 à adopter
- Motions à l'examen provenant du PDF joint
- Prochaines réunions : Comité plénier le 8 juin, rencontre publique ZBA le 15 juin, rencontre publique sur les frais de développement le 22 juin
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✓ Décisions: Council receives OPA-01-2026 and ZBA-02-2026 for future consideration
Council received for information the Official Plan Amendment (OPA-01-2026) and Zoning By-law Amendment (ZBA-02-2026) applications for 205 Broadway St W. The decision to adopt the amendments is deferred to a future meeting.
- Approved agenda as presented
- Received OPA-01-2026 and ZBA-02-2026 for information
- Received written and verbal comments for future consideration
- Gave First, Second, Third and Final Reading to Confirmatory By-law 33-2026
- Adjourned meeting at 2:06 p.m.
Council Chambers
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Special Council Meeting
Monday, June 08, 2026
2 :00 P . m . - 3 :00 P . m .
Council Chambers
IMPORTANT NOTICE: This meeting will be held in person and will be open to the public in the Council Chambers.
It will also be recorded and livestreamed electronically on the "Village of Merrickville-Wolford" YouTube channel accessible by clicking https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC_OEkw3ylMarGSHGeNecrQg
1.
Call to Order
Public Comments:
2.
Approval of Agenda
Public Comments:
3.
Disclosure of Pecuniary Interest and the General Nature Thereof
Public Comments:
4.
Motions for Consideration
Attachments |
Public Comments
1. Motions For Consideration - June 8, 2026.pdf
5.
OPA-01-2026 & ZBA-02-2026 (205 Broadway St W)
Attachments |
Public Comments
1. Notice of Application and Public Meeting - 205 Broadway W - Final.pdf
2. Council Public Meeting Report - OPA-01-2026 ZBA-02-2026 - June 8 2026.pdf
3. OPA-01-2026 and ZBA-02-2026 - 205 Broad Street West - RVCA Comments - Attachment D.pdf
4. 2 - Planning Rationale and Land Use Compatibility Assessment Report.pdf
The purpose of this Public Meeting is for Council to consider and hear public comments on the proposed Zoning By-law Amendment and Official Plan Amendment.
6.
Confirmatory By-law 33-2026
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Mon May 25, 2026 · 6:00 PM
Regular Council Agenda
Le Conseil approuve les contrats de voirie et de travaux publics pour 2026
Le conseil du village de Merrickville-Wolford examinera l'attribution de contrats de construction pour l'entretien des routes, incluant Railway Street et Montague Road, et approuvera l'acquisition de toilettes conformes à la LODA. La réunion comprend également l'approbation des procès-verbaux des réunions précédentes et de la correspondance.
- Attribuer les travaux de construction de Railway Street et Montague Road à Arnott Brothers Construction Ltd. pour un montant de 52 257 $ (hors TVH)
- Attribuer l'appel d'offres pour le re-gravillonnage à D. McConnell Construction
- Autoriser l'acquisition de toilettes et d'une rampe conformes à la LODA auprès de Trailer Factory
- Approuver les procès-verbaux des réunions du Conseil ordinaire, du Conseil spécial et du Comité plénier
- Recevoir la correspondance incluant le règlement de l'Ontario 284/09 et le rapport financier 2026
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✓ Décisions: Council tables moratorium on new sewer connections amid capacity concerns
Council tabled a motion that would have prohibited new servicing connections until additional sanitary sewer capacity is available. Two servicing allocation requests (Collar Hill and Moderna Home) were deferred. Council approved a $69,600 calcium chloride contract and a $3,343.67 defibrillator purchase, among other routine items.
- Tabled motion to ban new servicing connections until more sanitary sewer capacity (no vote tally recorded)
- Deferred Servicing Allocation Request for Collar Hill (carried)
- Deferred Servicing Allocation Request for Moderna Home (carried)
- Approved calcium chloride application contract with Da Lee Chemicals at $0.435/L, $69,600 total (carried)
- Approved purchase of defibrillator and cabinet from Cardio Choc for $3,343.67 (carried)
- Gave three readings to By-law 31-2026 delegating authority for Joint Compliance Audit Committee (carried)
- Authorized staff to prepare cost estimate and operational plan for yard sale traffic concerns (carried)
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Good evening everybody. We're going to call the meeting to order. Approval of agenda of the writer council meeting held May 25, 2026 be approved as presented. May I have a mover, please? >> Thank you. Seconder, please. I'll second. >> Thank you. Any comments or questions from members? None. I'll call the vote. All in favor? Carried. Disclosure pec interest general nature thereof. Does any member have a pec interest to declare? And if so, what's the general nature of that interest? No declaration. So we'll move on to four question per public question period to council. The public question period is an opportunity for residents to ask questions direct to council regarding item on the agenda only. Questions asked during this se section, excuse me, this section will be considered by council during the item on the agenda that it pertains to. Does any member of the public have a question regarding any item on the agenda for council? >> Yes. >> Please stand. Lean Merkeley, Mary full stage. Um, I did send an email to the mayor, deputy mayor and the CEO concerning the wonderful yard sale that we have here in town. Uh, it was due to the it was all about the safety of pedestrians as well as vehicles. I could not get through students. Um, I personally took 10 minutes to get down Charlotte Street. The extreme rude pedestrians is a nice way of putting it. um coming across in front of you just totally ignoring the street was so badly blocked with vehicles sort of it felt like parking and I …
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Regular Council Meeting
Monday, May 25, 2026
6 :00 P . m . - 7 :00 P . m .
Council Chambers
IMPORTANT NOTICE: This meeting will be held in person and will be open to the public in the Council Chambers.
It will also be recorded and livestreamed electronically on the "Village of Merrickville-Wolford" YouTube channel accessible by clicking https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC_OEkw3ylMarGSHGeNecrQg
1.
Call to Order
Public Comments:
2.
Approval of Agenda
Public Comments:
3.
Disclosure of Pecuniary Interest and the General Nature Thereof
Public Comments:
4.
Public Question Period to Council
Public Comments:
Public Question Period is an opportunity for residents to ask questions directed to Council regarding items on the Agenda only.
Questions asked during this section will be considered by Council during the item on the Agenda that it pertains to.
5.
Motions for Consideration
Attachments |
Public Comments
1. Motions For Consideration - May 25, 2026.pdf
6.
Consent Agenda
Public Comments:
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Mon May 11, 2026 · 3:30 PM
Committee of the Whole Agenda
Le comité examine les contrats de travaux publics et les rapports sur la croissance communautaire
Le Comité plénier examinera plusieurs rapports du personnel, notamment l'attribution de contrats pour le re-gravillonnage, la rue Railway et des toilettes conformes à l'AODA. L'ordre du jour comprend également une délégation concernant le Comité de l'horloge victorienne ainsi que des mises à jour sur la croissance et le développement communautaires.
- Attribution de l'appel d'offres pour le re-gravillonnage
- Attribution des contrats pour Railway Street et Montague Street
- Attribution du contrat pour les toilettes AODA
- Délégation : Comité de l'horloge victorienne
- Rapport sur la participation des résidents concernant la croissance et le développement
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✓ Décisions: Committee directs staff to bring capital projects and zoning requests to next council meeting
The Committee of the Whole received information on various reports and delegations but did not make final decisions. Staff were directed to bring formal requests for capital projects, including road and railway tenders, and zoning matters to the May 25 Regular Council meeting.
- Received information on ALTO High-Speed Rail letter to Prime Minister
- Received information on Victorian Clock Committee proposal
- Received information on community growth and development results
- Recommended no new sanitary sewer connections until capacity is available
- Directed staff to bring Re-Gravel Tender to May 25 Council meeting
- Directed staff to bring Railway Street and Montague Road tenders to May 25 Council meeting
- Directed staff to bring Brushing Contract to May 25 Council meeting
- Directed staff to bring Collar Hill and Moderna Homes servicing requests to May 25 Council meeting
Council Chambers
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Hi, welcome. I'm Ronnie Maitland. I'm the counselor for uh uh Wilfrid Ward. I'll be uh chairing the session of the Committee of the Whole as we rotate the chairs for the for this committee. I will first of all I'll call the meeting to order at 3:30. Now, we'll ask for approval of agenda. That the agenda for the Committee of the Whole meeting held on May 11th, 2026 be approved as presented. Do I have a mover and a seconder? >> Move. >> Second. >> Moved and seconded. Any questions or comments from the committee? Seeing none. Seeing none, I'll call the vote. All those in favor? >> I. >> I. Okay. Uh carried. We'll now move on to the disclosure of pecuniary interest and the general nature thereof. Does any member of the committee have a pecuniary pecuniary interest and if so, what is that general nature of that interest? All right, seeing none, we'll move on. Public question period to the committee. Public question period is the opportunity for residents to ask questions directed to the committee regarding items on the agenda only. Question Questions asked during this section will be considered by the committee during the item on the agenda that it pertains to. Do any members of the public have a question regarding to an item on the agenda for the committee? Yep, we have one at the back. Please state your name and your address. >> Robin Giles, 120 Iron Mask Drive. Mr. Chair, this uh question relates to uh your consent agenda item 6.8, uh which is a letter dated April 30th, 2028 fr …
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Committee of the Whole Meeting
Monday, May 11, 2026
3 :30 P . m . - 4 :30 P . m .
Council Chambers
IMPORTANT NOTICE: This meeting will be held in person and will be open to the public in the Council Chambers.
It will also be recorded and livestreamed electronically on the "Village of Merrickville-Wolford" YouTube channel accessible by clicking https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC_OEkw3ylMarGSHGeNecrQg
1.
Call to Order
Public Comments:
2.
Approval of Agenda
Public Comments:
3.
Disclosure of Pecuniary Interest and the General Nature Thereof
Public Comments:
4.
Public Question Period to Committee
Public Comments:
5.
Motions for Consideration
Attachments |
Public Comments
1. Motions For Consideration - May 11, 2026.pdf
6.
Consent Agenda
Public Comments:
6.1
Development Charges Proposed Implementation Schedule - Watson & Associates
Attachments |
Public Comments
1. Development Charges Proposed Implementation Schedule.pdf
6.2
Merrickville Art Walk Art Alley Information Document
Attachments |
Public Comments
1. Maureen McAuliff - Art Walk.pdf
6.3
UCLG Council Highlights - April 2026
Attachments |
Public Comments
1. UCLG Council Highlights - April 2026.pdf
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Mon May 11, 2026 · 2:30 PM
Special Council Agenda
Le Conseil doit examiner l'attribution du Plan directeur des infrastructures à JL Richards
La réunion extraordinaire du Conseil comprend une présentation sur l'aperçu du projet du Plan directeur des infrastructures. Le Conseil examinera également l'attribution du Plan directeur des infrastructures à JL Richards et l'examen du règlement de confirmation 30-2026.
- Présentation de l'OCWA sur l'aperçu du projet du Plan directeur des infrastructures
- Attribution proposée du Plan directeur des infrastructures à JL Richards
- Règlement de confirmation 30-2026
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✓ Décisions: Council awards $197,265 Master Infrastructure Plan to JL Richards
Council awarded the development of the Master Infrastructure Plan to JL Richards for $197,265, funded from the 2026 Water/Wastewater Capital Budget. A presentation from the Ontario Clean Water Agency on the project overview was received for information. The meeting also approved the agenda, a motions for consideration document, and a confirmatory by-law.
- Awarded $197,265 Master Infrastructure Plan to JL Richards (carried)
- Received OCWA presentation on Master Infrastructure Plan project overview (carried)
- Approved agenda as presented (carried)
- Approved motions for consideration document (carried)
- Gave first, second, third and final reading to confirmatory by-law 30-2026 (carried)
Council Chambers
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Morgan Good afternoon. We're going to call the meeting to order. We're going to go for the approval of the agenda for the special council meeting held on May 11th, 2026 to be approved as presented. May I have a mover, please? Move. Thank you. And a seconder, please? I'll second. Thank you. Moved and seconded. Any comments or questions from members? None. We'll move on to the vote. All those in favor. It's carried. Thank you. Disclosure of pecuniary Hello. Just vote yes to confirm your vote. Okay. Thank you. Sorry, Deputy Mayor. I didn't uh If you need to to pipe in on during the meeting, please just uh shout out, please. I I will do so. Thank you. Thank you very much. Uh disclosure of pecuniary interest and general nature thereof. Does any member have a pecuniary interest for any item on the agenda, and if so, what is the general nature of that interest? No declarations, so we'll move on to motions for consideration at the Council of the Corporation of the Village of Merrickville to receive for information the motion for consideration documented as presented. May I have a mover, please? I'll move. Thank you. Seconder, please? I'll second. Thank you. Comments or questions from members, please. None. Call the vote. All in favor. It's carried. Uh number five, public works Aqua presentation master plan master infrastructure plan project overview at the Council of the Corporation of the Village of Merrickville Wolford receive for information the presentation from Natalie Valentino …
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Special Council Meeting
Monday, May 11, 2026
2 :30 P . m . - 3 :30 P . m .
Council Chambers
IMPORTANT NOTICE: This meeting will be held in person and will be open to the public in the Council Chambers.
It will also be recorded and livestreamed electronically on the "Village of Merrickville-Wolford" YouTube channel accessible by clicking https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC_OEkw3ylMarGSHGeNecrQg
1.
Call to Order
Public Comments:
2.
Approval of Agenda
Public Comments:
3.
Disclosure of Pecuniary Interest and the General Nature Thereof
Public Comments:
4.
Motions for Consideration
Attachments |
Public Comments
1. Motions For Consideration - May 11, 2026.pdf
5.
Public Works
Public Comments:
5.1
OCWA Presentation - Master Infrastructure Plan Project Overview
Attachments |
Public Comments
1. Merrickville MP Council Meeting.pdf
5.2
Award Master Infrastructure Plan to JL Richards
Attachments |
Public Comments
1. Report - Award MIP to JL Richards - April 27, 2026.pdf
6.
Confirmatory By-law 30-2026
Attachments |
Public Comments
1. By-Law 30-2026 - Confirming By-Law - May 11, 2026.pdf
7.
Adjournment
Public Comments:
Next meetings of Council:
Co …
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Mon Apr 27, 2026 · 6:00 PM
Regular Council Agenda
Le Conseil va voter sur les règles relatives aux affiches électorales et la politique d'utilisation des ressources municipales
Le Conseil du Village examinera plusieurs nouveaux règlements concernant les affiches électorales, l'utilisation des ressources municipales et un accord de licence pour une turbine. L'organisme décidera également de l'attribution des subventions communautaires pour 2026 et attribuera des contrats d'infrastructure.
- Règlement 27-2026 : Réglementation des affiches électorales
- Règlement 26-2026 : Politique d'utilisation des ressources municipales
- Règlement 28-2026 : Accord de licence pour la turbine de Merrickville
- Attribution du contrat du Plan directeur des infrastructures à JL Richards
- Approbation des allocations des subventions communautaires pour 2026
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✓ Décisions: Council awarded $2.07M Wellington St W reconstruction contract
Council approved awarding the Wellington Street West Reconstruction tender to Tarstone Canada Ltd. for $2,007,170.16, with authority for change orders and reporting to council. Also approved a new by-law regulating election signs, denied an exemption request for an illuminated LED sign at Merrickville Public School, and voted to remove a planned sidewalk segment on Wellington St W between St. John and St. Patrick streets based on resident opposition. A Master Infrastructure Plan award to JL Richards was tabled and deferred to a special meeting on May 11.
- Approved Wellington Street West Reconstruction tender to Tarstone Canada Ltd., $2,007,170.16 (carried)
- Adopted By-law 27-2026 regulating election signs, with amendment to section 7.3 (carried)
- Denied sign by-law exemption for illuminated LED sign at Merrickville Public School (carried)
- Removed provisional sidewalk segment on south side of Wellington St W between St. John and St. Patrick streets (carried)
- Awarded 2026 ditching tender to Fortress (carried)
- Tabled award of Master Infrastructure Plan to JL Richards, deferred to special meeting May 11 (carried)
- Received consent agenda items except election sign by-law (carried)
- Adopted confirmatory by-law 29-2026 (carried)
Council Chambers
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We're good to go. Good evening everybody. We're going to call the meeting to order. We're looking to approve the agenda. The agenda for the regular council meeting held April 27th, 2026 26 be approved as amended by the addendum. Do you have a mover, please? I'll move. Thank you. And a second here, please. >> Second. Thank you. Comments or questions from members, please. None. We'll call the vote. All in favor. Carried. Disclosure of pecuniary interest in general nature thereof. Does any member have pecuniary interest to declare? And if so, what's the general nature of that interest? No declarations, so we'll move on to four, public question period of the council. The public question period is an opportunity for residents to ask questions directly to council regarding items on the agenda. Only questions asked during this section section will be considered by council during the item on the agenda that it pertains to. Does any member of the public have questions regarding item on the agenda? Clerk? Have we received any electronic or in writing comments? No members? Okay, we're going to move on to motions for consideration. That the council of the corporation of the Village of Merrickville Wolford receive for information the motion for consideration documented as presented. May I have a mover, please? I'll move. Thank you. Second here, please. >> I'll second. Thank you. Comments or questions from members, please. None. Call the vote. All in favor. Carried. Consent agenda. All ite …
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Regular Council Meeting
Monday, April 27, 2026
6 :00 P . m . - 7 :00 P . m .
Council Chambers
IMPORTANT NOTICE: This meeting will be held in person and will be open to the public in the Council Chambers.
It will also be recorded and livestreamed electronically on the "Village of Merrickville-Wolford" YouTube channel accessible by clicking https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC_OEkw3ylMarGSHGeNecrQg
1.
Call to Order
Public Comments:
2.
Approval of Agenda
Public Comments:
3.
Disclosure of Pecuniary Interest and the General Nature Thereof
Public Comments:
4.
Public Question Period to Council
Public Comments:
Public Question Period is an opportunity for residents to ask questions directed to Council regarding items on the Agenda only.
Questions asked during this section will be considered by Council during the item on the Agenda that it pertains to.
5.
Motions for Consideration
Attachments |
Public Comments
1. Motions For Consideration - April 27, 2026.pdf
6.
Consent Agenda
Public Comments:
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Mon Apr 13, 2026 · 3:00 PM
Committee of the Whole Agenda
Le comité examine le budget 2026 et l'accord de licence pour la turbine
Le Comité plénier discutera de l'énoncé du budget de l'Ontario 2026, examinera un projet d'accord de licence pour la turbine de Merrickville et examinera un avis de motion concernant un trottoir sur Wellington Street West.
- Énoncé du budget de l'Ontario 2026 de l'EOWC
- Accord de licence de la turbine de Merrickville
- Trottoir de Wellington Street West (avis de motion)
- Politique sur l'utilisation des ressources de la société
- Projet de règlement sur les affiches électorales
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✓ Décisions: Committee directs staff to bring 2026 budget and turbine agreement to April 27 Council meeting
The Committee of the Whole received several reports and policy drafts for information. It directed staff to bring the 2026 Community Grants allocation and the Merrickville Turbine Licence Agreement to the April 27 Regular Council Meeting for final approval. The Committee also tabled the Use of Unopened Road Allowances Policy.
- Received 2026 Budget Analysis for information
- Directed staff to bring 2026 budget delivery policies to Council
- Received 2026 Community Grants report with specific allocations
- Directed staff to bring turbine licence agreement to April 27 Council meeting
- Tabled Use of Unopened Road Allowances Policy
- Directed staff to bring Use of Corporate Resources Policy to April 27 Council meeting
- Directed staff to bring Election Sign By-law to April 27 Council meeting
- Received First Quarter Building Department report for information
Council Chambers
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We're good. >> Okay. Uh, good afternoon. I'd like to call the meeting to order. >> Okay. Um, so this is the e committee to whole meeting for April 13th. So I'm going to ask number one for approval of agenda that the agenda of the committee of the whole meeting held on April 13th, 2026 be approved as presented. May I have a mover, please? >> Okay, I'll move. >> Council Maitland and a seconder. near bar. Any questions or comments from the committee? Okay. All those in favor? Carried. Um disclosure of pecuniary interest and the general nature thereof. Does any member of the committee have a pecuniary interest? And if so, what is the general nature of the interest? Deputy mayor bar. >> I'll declare a conflict of interest under agenda item 10.3.1 for community grants. And the reason is that I'm involved in a number of different community organizations and I would it would be better if I removed myself from the discussion. Okay. >> Okay. We'll move on to public question period. Uh so public question period is an opportunity for residents to ask questions directed to committee regarding items on the agenda only. Questions asked during this section will be considered by committee during the item on the agenda that it pertains to. Does any member of the public have a question regarding an item on the agenda for committee? >> Uh staff, have we received any written comments for this meeting? >> Um none, just one regarding the unopen road allowance policy, which Britney may speak to as w …
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Committee of the Whole Meeting
Monday, April 13, 2026
3 :00 P . m . - 4 :00 P . m .
Council Chambers
IMPORTANT NOTICE: This meeting will be held in person and will be open to the public in the Council Chambers.
It will also be recorded and livestreamed electronically on the "Village of Merrickville-Wolford" YouTube channel accessible by clicking https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC_OEkw3ylMarGSHGeNecrQg
1.
Call to Order
Public Comments:
2.
Approval of Agenda
Public Comments:
3.
Disclosure of Pecuniary Interest and the General Nature Thereof
Public Comments:
4.
Public Question Period to Committee
Public Comments:
Public Question Period is an opportunity for residents to ask questions directed to Committee regarding items on the Agenda only.
Questions asked during this section will be considered by Committee during the item on the Agenda that it pertains to.
5.
Motions for Consideration
Attachments |
Public Comments
1. Motions For Consideration - April 13, 2026.pdf
6.
Consent Agenda
Public Comments:
All items listed under the Consent Agenda are considered routine or no longer require further discussion and are enacted in one motion. The exception to this rule is that a Member may request that one or more items be pulled for discussion …
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Mon Mar 23, 2026 · 5:00 PM
Special Council Agenda
Council to consider Zoning By-law Amendment ZBA-03-2024 (Bassile)
The Special Council meeting on March 23, 2026 will hear public comments and consider the proposed Zoning By-law Amendment identified as ZBA-03-2024 (Bassile). The council will also review motions attached to the agenda and a confirmatory by‑law (By‑law 14‑2026). Standard procedural items such as call to order, agenda approval, and disclosure of pecuniary interest are also on the agenda.
- ZBA-03-2024 (Bassile) – proposed zoning by‑law amendment; public comments invited
- Confirmatory By‑law 14‑2026 – attached for council consideration
- Motions for Consideration – attached PDF document
- Call to Order – procedural opening of the meeting
- Approval of Agenda – procedural item
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✓ Décisions: Council holds public meeting regarding Bassile zoning amendment for Collar Hill Road
The Council held a public meeting to discuss a proposed zoning by-law amendment (ZBA-03-2024) for the Bassile property. The proposal seeks to rezone a portion of the land to permit 13 residential units, including five semi-detached dwellings and one three-unit street townhouse. No formal decision was made during this meeting.
- Approved agenda as amended (Carried)
- Received Motions for Consideration document for information (Carried)
- Held public meeting regarding ZBA-03-2024 zoning amendment (No decision made)
Council Chambers
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Good to go. >> Okay. Good evening everybody. We're going to call the meeting to order. We're looking for approval of the agenda. We received an addendum to the agenda this afternoon prior to the meeting. The purpose is to provide additional public comment that has been received on the file after the publishing of the agenda last week. We will now have a motion to approve the agenda as amended to include the addendum as part of the agenda package. that the agenda of the special council meeting held March 23, 2026 be approved as amended by a way of addendum. May I have a mover, please? >> I'll move it. >> Thank you. Second, please. >> Thank you. Any comments or questions from members? Call the vote. All in favor? Carried. Disclosure of security interest, the general nature thereof. Does any member have a purity interest? And if so, what's the general nature of that interest? No declaration. So we'll move on to four motions for consideration that the council of the corporation of the village of merit for receive for information the motion for consideration document as presented. May I have a mover, please? >> I'll move. >> Thank you. Seconder, please. >> Second. >> Thank you. Comments or questions, please. >> None. Call the vote. All in favor? Carried. Going to move on to ZBA 032024 Bazill. I'm now calling a public meeting to order. This is a public meeting under section 34 of the planning act and the clerk will take minutes for this meeting. We will now review and consider the …
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Special Council Meeting
Monday, March 23, 2026
5 :00 P . m . - 6 :00 P . m .
Council Chambers
IMPORTANT NOTICE: This meeting will be held in person and will be open to the public in the Council Chambers.
It will also be recorded and livestreamed electronically on the "Village of Merrickville-Wolford" YouTube channel accessible by clicking https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC_OEkw3ylMarGSHGeNecrQg
1.
Call to Order
Public Comments:
2.
Approval of Agenda
Public Comments:
3.
Disclosure of Pecuniary Interest and the General Nature Thereof
Public Comments:
4.
Motions for Consideration
Attachments |
Public Comments
1. Motions For Consideration - March 23, 2026 - Special Meeting.pdf
5.
ZBA-03-2024 (Bassile)
Attachments |
Public Comments
1. Notice of Application and Public Meeting - ZBA-03-2024 - Amended.pdf
2. March 23 2026 Council Public Meeting Report - ZBA-03-2024 (Bassile).pdf
The purpose of this Public Meeting is for Council to consider and hear public comments on the proposed Zoning By-law Amendment.
6.
Confirmatory By-law 14-2026
Attachments |
Public Comments
1. By-Law 14-2026 - Confirming By-Law - March 23, 2026.pdf
7.
Adjournment
Public Comments:
Next meeting of Council:
Regular Council M …
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Village of Merrickville-Wolford Special Council Minutes
Date:
Time:
Location:
March 23, 2026
5:00 pm
Council Chambers
Members Present
Mayor Cameron
Deputy Mayor Barr
Councillor Gural
Councillor Ireland
Councillor Maitland
Staff Present
Julia McCaugherty-Jansman, Clerk
Dan Halladay, Chief Building Official
Darlene Plumley, CAO
Others Present
Brittany Mulhern, Planner, Fotenn Planning + Design
Wilson Bassile, Applicant
Colin Jardine, Eastern Engineering Group Inc.
1.
Call to Order
The meeting was called to order at 5:00 p.m.
2.
Approval of Agenda
Moved By Councillor Gural
Seconded By Councillor Ireland
THAT the Agenda for the Special Council Meeting held on March 23, 2026 be
approved as amended by way of the Addendum.
Carried
3.
Disclosure of Pecuniary Interest and the General Nature Thereof
None.
4.
Motions for Consideration
Moved By Deputy Mayor Barr
Seconded By Councillor Maitland
THAT the Council of the Corporation of the Village of Merrickville-Wolford receive
for information the Motions for Consideration document as presented.
Carried
5.
ZBA-03-2024 (Bassile)
Mayor Cameron called the Public Meeting to order. He gave an overview of the
proposed application and noted that this Public Meeting was to discuss a Zoning
By-law Amendment under Section 34 of the Planning Act. The Clerk stated that
the notice of Public Meeting for File ZBA-03-2024 was advertised on the Village's
website and publicly on February 27, 2026. The …
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Mon Mar 23, 2026 · 6:00 PM
Regular Council Agenda
Council to adopt 2026 water, tax, and budget by-laws
The Village of Merrickville-Wolford Council will consider adopting the 2026 water and wastewater rates, tax rates, and operating and capital budgets. The meeting also includes approving minutes, a delegation of authority by-law, and a motion to study public works and fire department resources.
- By-law 18-2026: Adopt 2026 Water and Wastewater Rates
- By-law 23-2026: Adopt 2026 Tax Rates
- By-law 22-2026: Adopt 2026 Operating Budget
- By-law 24-2026: Adopt 2026 Capital Budget
- Motion to study public works and fire department resource levels
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✓ Décisions: Council adopts 2026 budgets, tax rates, and road reconstruction plans
The Council approved several key financial documents including the 2026 operating budget, capital budget, and tax rates. They also authorized gravel road reconstruction work for Bolton, Pioneer, and Corktown Roads. Additionally, amendments to zoning and backyard hen regulations were passed.
- Approved 2026 Operating Budget (3-2)
- Approved 2026 Tax Rates (3-2)
- Approved 2026 Capital Budget
- Approved road reconstruction for Bolton, Pioneer, and Corktown Roads ($1,829,495)
- Approved amendments to Zoning By-law 33-25
- Approved amendments to Backyard Hens By-law 39-2024
- Approved 2026 Water and Wastewater Rates
- Approved 2026 Water and Wastewater Budget
Council Chambers
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You're good to go? Good evening everybody. We're going to call the meeting to order. We're looking for the approval of the agenda that the agenda for the regular council meeting held March 23, 2026 be approved as presented. May I have a mover, please? I'll move. Thank you. Second or please? Thank you. Comments or questions from members? Go ahead Deputy Mayor, you have something to say I can tell. Um, my apologies. I have I was lost in thought. I I would like to ask that we move an agenda item. Um, the motion for the um, the study regarding public works and fire department, the benchmarking studies. I'd like to move that to um, 11.3.5 just ahead of the discussion regarding the budget, the capital budget. 11. 3.5. 3.5 we have here. And then the um, the bylaw 242026 adopting the 2026 capital budget would become 11.3.6. Okay, so the last item, the motion, is that what you want to move? 13.1 and you want to insert it prior to 11.3.5. That's that's correct. So you want to make an amendment to the agenda. Yes. So you're going to move that. Do we have a second or for that? I'll second it. So moved and seconded. Okay, so we're going to any comment? No. So we'll call a vote on the amendment. Do we call the vote on the amendment or do we We'll call the vote on the motion to amend and the final vote to carry the agenda as amended. Yes. So we'll call the vote if there's no comments or questions on the amendment to move the amendment. All those in favor? All those opposed? Well, if I don't …
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Regular Council Meeting
Monday, March 23, 2026
6 :00 P . m . - 7 :00 P . m .
Council Chambers
IMPORTANT NOTICE: This meeting will be held in person and will be open to the public in the Council Chambers.
It will also be recorded and livestreamed electronically on the "Village of Merrickville-Wolford" YouTube channel accessible by clicking https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC_OEkw3ylMarGSHGeNecrQg
1.
Call to Order
Public Comments:
2.
Approval of Agenda
Public Comments:
3.
Disclosure of Pecuniary Interest and the General Nature Thereof
Public Comments:
4.
Public Question Period to Council
Public Comments:
Public Question Period is an opportunity for residents to ask questions directed to Council regarding items on the Agenda only.
Questions asked during this section will be considered by Council during the item on the Agenda that it pertains to.
5.
Motions for Consideration
Attachments |
Public Comments
1. Motions For Consideration - March 23, 2026 - Regular Meeting.pdf
6.
Consent Agenda
Public Comments:
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Village of Merrickville-Wolford Regular Council Minutes
Date:
Time:
Location:
March 23, 2026
6:00 pm
Council Chambers
Members Present
Mayor Cameron
Deputy Mayor Barr
Councillor Gural
Councillor Ireland
Councillor Maitland
Staff Present
Kirsten Rahm, Treasurer/Manager, Finance
Julia McCaugherty-Jansman, Clerk
Brad Cole, Fire Chief
Dan Halladay, Chief Building Official
Darlene Plumley, CAO
Chad Kean, Manager of Public Works
Others Present
Brittany Mulhern, Planner, Fotenn Planning + Design
Mark Lauzon, Senior Operations Manager, OCWA
1.
Call to Order
The meeting was called to order at 6:00 p.m.
2.
Approval of Agenda
Moved By Deputy Mayor Barr
Seconded By Councillor Gural
THAT the Agenda be amended to move Item 13.1, being the Motion to Study and
Benchmark Public Works and Fire Department Resource Levels (Councillor
Ireland), to be considered before Item 11.3.5, being the By-law to Adopt the 2026
Capital Budget.
Carried
Moved By Councillor Ireland
Seconded By Councillor Maitland
THAT the Agenda for the Regular Council Meeting held on March 23, 2026 be
approved as amended.
Carried
3.
Disclosure of Pecuniary Interest and the General Nature Thereof
None.
4.
Public Question Period to Council
None.
5.
Motions for Consideration
Moved By Councillor Gural
Seconded By Councillor Maitland
THAT the Council of the Corporation of the Village of Merrickville-Wolford receive
for information the Motions for Consideration document as p …
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Tue Mar 10, 2026 · 3:30 PM
Special Council Agenda
Council to adopt Confirmatory By-law 13-2026 and discuss CAO performance review
The Special Council will consider motions submitted for the meeting, hold a closed session to discuss the Preliminary 2025 CAO Performance Review Assessment, and vote on Confirmatory By-law 13-2026. The meeting is scheduled for March 10, 2026, from 3:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. in the Council Chambers.
- Closed Session – discussion of Preliminary 2025 CAO Performance Review Assessment (Municipal Act, 2001, Section 239(2))
- Motions for Consideration – attachments provided in the agenda PDF
- Confirmatory By-law 13-2026 – adoption of the by‑law as listed in the agenda
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✓ Décisions: Council approved agenda, closed session, and By-law 13-2026 at special meeting
The council approved the meeting agenda as presented. It entered a closed session to discuss the preliminary 2025 CAO performance review, then resumed open session to set a future meeting with CAO Darlene Plumley. By‑law 13‑2026 was given all readings and authorized for signing. The council adjourned at 4:21 p.m.
- Approved agenda (carried)
- Received Motions for Consideration document for information (carried)
- Entered closed session to discuss 2025 CAO performance review (carried)
- Resumed open session and directed scheduling of meeting with CAO Darlene Plumley (carried)
- Approved By‑law 13‑2026 and authorized Mayor and Clerk to sign and seal (carried)
- Adjourned council meeting at 4:21 p.m. (carried)
Council Chambers
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Special Council Meeting
Tuesday, March 10, 2026
3 :30 P . m . - 4 :30 P . m .
Council Chambers
IMPORTANT NOTICE: This meeting will be held in person in the Council Chambers. It will not be livestreamed electronically as the only item on the Agenda is a Closed Session, which is not open to the public.
1.
Call to Order
Public Comments:
2.
Approval of Agenda
Public Comments:
3.
Disclosure of Pecuniary Interest or the General Nature Thereof
Public Comments:
4.
Motions for Consideration
Attachments |
Public Comments
1. Motions For Consideration - March 10, 2026 - Special Meeting.pdf
5.
Closed Session
Public Comments:
Closed Session introduced as per the Municipal Act, 2001, as amended, Section 239(2):
b) personal matters about an identifiable individual, including municipal or local board employees.
5.1
Discussion of Preliminary 2025 CAO Performance Review Assessment
Public Comments:
6.
Resume Open Session
Public Comments:
7.
Confirmatory By-law 13-2026
Attachments |
Public Comments
1. By-Law 13-2026 - Confirming By-Law - March 10, 2026.pdf
8.
Adjournment
Public Comments:
Next meetings of Council:
Regular Council Meeting - Monday, March 23rd at 6:00 p.m.
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Village of Merrickville-Wolford Special Council Minutes
Date:
Time:
Location:
March 10, 2026
3:30 pm
Council Chambers
Members Present Mayor Cameron
Deputy Mayor Barr
Councillor Gural
Councillor Ireland
Councillor Maitland
Staff Present Julia McCaugherty-Jansman, Clerk
Others Present Marianne Love, ML Consulting
1. Call to Order
The meeting was called to order at 3:30 p.m.
2. Approval of Agenda
Moved By Councillor Maitland
Seconded By Deputy Mayor Barr
THAT the Agenda for the Special Council Meeting held on March 10, 2026 be
approved as presented.
Carried
3. Disclosure of Pecuniary Interest or the General Nature Thereof
None.
4. Motions for Consideration
Moved By Councillor Gural
Seconded By Councillor Ireland
THAT the Council of the Corporation of the Village of Merrickville-Wolford receive
for information the Motions for Consideration document as presented.
Carried
5. Closed Session
Moved By Councillor Gural
Seconded By Deputy Mayor Barr
THAT the Council of the Corproation of the Village of Merrickville-Wolford move
into Closed Session at 3:32 p.m. to discuss matters pertaining to:
5.1 Discussion of Preliminary 2025 CAO Performance Review Assessment
AND FURTHER THAT the Clerk and Marianne Love from ML Consulting remain
in the room for the Closed Session.
Carried
5.1 Discussion of Preliminary 2025 CAO Performance Review
Assessment
6. Resume Open Session
Moved By Councillor Maitland
Seconded By Councillor Gural
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Mon Mar 9, 2026 · 3:00 PM
Committee of the Whole Agenda
Council reviews draft 2026 budgets including water and wastewater rates
The Committee of the Whole will review and discuss the draft 2026 operating, capital, and water/wastewater budgets, with a motion to bring the final budget by-law to the March 23 council meeting. They will also consider a tender for gravel road work, a by-law on municipal election restricted acts (lame duck), and a notice of motion to study public works and fire department resource levels.
- Tender results for PW-2026-01: work on nine gravel roads
- By-law on Municipal Election 2026 Restricted Acts (Lame Duck) – Delegated Authority
- Draft 2026 Water and Wastewater Budget review
- Draft 2026 Operating & Capital Budgets review
- Motion to direct staff to bring budget by-law to March 23 council meeting for approval
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✓ Décisions: Council directs staff to bring 2026 Budget By-Law to March 23 meeting for approval
The Committee of the Whole approved the meeting agenda and received several reports for information. Council directed staff to bring the 2026 Budget By-Law (tax‑supported and water/wastewater) to the regular council meeting on March 23 for final approval. In public works, the motion to add hard surfacing of Land O'Nod Road to the capital budget was defeated, while other motions to obtain cost analyses and to discuss revised scopes with contractors were approved.
- Approved agenda (Carried)
- Received Motions for Consideration document for information (Carried)
- Directed staff to bring Delegation of Authority By‑law for 2026 municipal election to March 23 and recommend approval (Carried)
- Defeated amendment to add hard surfacing of Land O'Nod Road to 2026 Capital Budget (Defeated)
- Approved amendment directing staff to bring cost analysis of hard‑surface options to March 23 (Carried)
- Approved amendment directing staff to discuss revised scope with contractors for nine gravel roads (Carried)
- Directed staff to bring 2026 Budget By‑law (tax‑supported and water/wastewater) to March 23 for final approval (Carried)
- Received draft 2026 Operating & Capital budgets for information (Carried)
Council Chambers
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All right. Good afternoon everyone. Welcome to the meeting. Um, Deputy Mayor Anneb Bar and I'll be the chair for this committee of the whole meeting which I will call to order at 300 p.m. on March 9th, 2026. First order of business is the approval of the agenda. And the motion is that the agenda of the committee of the whole meeting held on March 9th, 2026 be approved as presented. I have a mover. >> I move. >> Councelor Maitelland and a seconder also councelor Gal. All those in all those in favor and that's carried. We now ask for anyone to disclose a pecuniary interest and the general nature thereof. Does any member of the committee have peciniary interest and if so what is the general nature of the interest? None being noted we'll move on to number four which is public question period for the committee. The public question period is an opportunity for residents to ask questions directed to the committee regarding items on the agenda only. Questions asked during this section may be considered by the committee during the item on the agenda that it pertains to. Does any member of the public have a question regarding an item on the agenda for the committee? >> Please stand and and identify yourself. >> My name is Max and I live on Landon Road and I was just wondering I'll write it down. What are our counselors doing to evaluate their consistent needs regarding the budget? >> We got that that captured. Okay. Um, and is there a specific item agenda that we can tie that to? Maybe …
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Committee of the Whole Meeting
Monday, March 09, 2026
3 :00 P . m . - 4 :00 P . m .
Council Chambers
IMPORTANT NOTICE: This meeting will be held in person and will be open to the public in the Council Chambers.
It will also be recorded and livestreamed electronically on the "Village of Merrickville-Wolford" YouTube channel accessible by clicking https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC_OEkw3ylMarGSHGeNecrQg
1.
Call to Order
Public Comments:
2.
Approval of Agenda
Public Comments:
3.
Disclosure of Pecuniary Interest and the General Nature Thereof
Public Comments:
4.
Public Question Period to Committee
Public Comments:
Public Question Period is an opportunity for residents to ask questions directed to Committee regarding items on the Agenda only.
Questions asked during this section will be considered by Committee during the item on the Agenda that it pertains to.
5.
Motions for Consideration
Attachments |
Public Comments
1. Motions For Consideration - March 9, 2026.pdf
6.
Consent Agenda
Public Comments:
All items listed under the Consent Agenda are considered routine or no longer require further discussion and are enacted in one motion. The exception to this rule is that a Member may request that one or more items be pulled for discussion …
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Village of Merrickville-Wolford Committee of the Whole Minutes
Date:
Time:
Location:
March 9, 2026
3:00 pm
Council Chambers
Members Present Mayor Cameron
Deputy Mayor Barr
Councillor Gural
Councillor Ireland
Councillor Maitland
Staff Present Kirsten Rahm, Treasurer/Manager, Finance
Julia McCaugherty-Jansman, Clerk
Brad Cole, Fire Chief
Dan Halladay, Chief Building Official
Darlene Plumley, CAO
Chad Kean, Manager of Public Works
1. Call to Order
The Meeting was called to order at 3:00 p.m.
2. Approval of Agenda
Moved By Councillor Maitland
Seconded By Councillor Gural
THAT the Agenda for the Committee of the Whole Meeting held on March 9,
2026 be approved as presented.
Carried
3. Disclosure of Pecuniary Interest and the General Nature Thereof
None.
4. Public Question Period to Committee
Maki Hilferink, Land O'Nod Road, inquired what Councillors are doing to evaluate
constituents' needs regarding the budget.
5. Motions for Consideration
Moved By Councillor Ireland
Seconded By Mayor Cameron
THAT the Committee of the Whole receive for information the Motions for
Consideration document as presented.
Carried
6. Consent Agenda
Moved By Councillor Gural
Seconded By Councillor Maitland
THAT the Committee of the Whole receive for information all items listed under
the Consent Agenda as presented.
Carried
6.1 Register to Vote Information
7. Delegations
None.
8. Planning Matters
None.
9. By-laws
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Mon Mar 9, 2026 · 2:30 PM
Special Council Agenda
Public meeting on ZBA-01-2026 housekeeping amendment and Backyard Hens bylaw changes
This special council meeting includes a public meeting to consider Zoning By-law Amendment ZBA-01-2026 (Housekeeping Amendment No. 1) and proposed amendments to Backyard Hens By-law 39-2024. Council will also hear public comments, consider a motions package, and pass Confirmatory By-law 12-2026.
- Public meeting and consideration of ZBA-01-2026 (Housekeeping Amendment No. 1) to Zoning By-law 33-25
- Proposed amendments to Backyard Hens By-law 39-2024
- Motions for Consideration (March 9, 2026 Special Meeting PDF)
- Confirmatory By-law 12-2026
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✓ Décisions: Council approved agenda and authorized By-law 12-2026 at special meeting
The council approved the meeting agenda as presented. It received the report on Housekeeping Amendment No. 1 to Zoning By-law 33‑25 for information and will consider public comments at the next regular council meeting. The council gave the first through final readings of By-law 12‑2026 and authorized the mayor and clerk to sign and file it. The meeting was then adjourned.
- Agenda approved (carried)
- Report on ZBA‑01‑2026 (Housekeeping Amendment No. 1) received for information (carried)
- By‑law 12‑2026 given first, second, third and final reading and authorized for signing (carried)
- Meeting adjourned at 2:38 p.m. (carried)
Council Chambers
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So, we're good to go. Good afternoon. We're going to call the meeting to order. We're going for the approval of the agenda. The agenda for special council meeting held March 9, 2026 be approved as presented. May I have a mover, please? >> I'll move. >> Thank you. Seconder, please. >> Second. >> Thank you. Any comments or questions from members? None. Call the vote. All in favor? It's carried. Disclosure of pecuni interest and general nature thereof. Does any member have a pecuni interest? And if so, what is the general nature of that interest? No declaration. So we'll move on to four motions for consideration at the council of the corporation of village of Marville Wolfer receive for information the motion for consideration document as presented. May I have a mover, please? Thank you. Second, please move it. >> I just >> muted. Did you move it? >> No, we both put our hands up. >> Oh, I didn't see. So move her and second her. Okay. Thank you. Comments or questions from members? None. Call a vote. All in favor. Thank you. [clears throat] Number five, ZBA 012026, housekeeping amendment number one. I'm now calling a public meeting to order. This public meeting under section 34 of the Planning Act, and the clerk will take minutes for this meeting. We will now review and consider an application material for ZBA 012026 proposed zoning bylaw amendment that would upon coming into force in effect serve as a housekeeping amendment to the village zoning bylaw 33 20225 and amendment would …
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Special Council Meeting
Monday, March 09, 2026
2 :30 P . m . - 3 :30 P . m .
Council Chambers
IMPORTANT NOTICE: This meeting will be held in person and will be open to the public in the Council Chambers.
It will also be recorded and livestreamed electronically on the "Village of Merrickville-Wolford" YouTube channel accessible by clicking https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC_OEkw3ylMarGSHGeNecrQg
1.
Call to Order
Public Comments:
2.
Approval of Agenda
Public Comments:
3.
Disclosure of Pecuniary Interest or the General Nature Thereof
Public Comments:
4.
Motions for Consideration
Attachments |
Public Comments
1. Motions For Consideration - March 9, 2026 - Special Meeting.pdf
5.
ZBA-01-2026 (Housekeeping Amendment No. 1) and Amendment to Backyard Hens By-law 39-2024
Attachments |
Public Comments
1. FINAL - Notice of Application and Public Meeting - ZBA-01-2026.pdf
2. March 9 2026 Council Report - Backyard Hens Housekeeping Amendment.pdf
The purpose of this Public Meeting is for Council to consider and hear public comments on the proposed Zoning By-law Amendment, being Housekeeping Amendment No. 1 to the Village's Zoning By-law 33-25, as well as the proposed amendments to the Village's Backyard Hen By-law 39-2024.
6.
Confirmatory By-law 12-2026
At …
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Village of Merrickville-Wolford Special Council Minutes
Date:
Time:
Location:
March 9, 2026
2:30 pm
Council Chambers
Members Present Mayor Cameron
Deputy Mayor Barr
Councillor Gural
Councillor Ireland
Councillor Maitland
Staff Present Julia McCaugherty-Jansman, Clerk
Darlene Plumley, CAO
Others Present Brittany Mulhern, Planner, Fotenn Planning + Design
1. Call to Order
The Meeting was called to order at 2:30 p.m.
2. Approval of Agenda
Moved By Councillor Maitland
Seconded By Deputy Mayor Barr
THAT the Agenda for the Special Council Meeting held on March 9, 2026 be
approved as presented.
Carried
3. Disclosure of Pecuniary Interest or the General Nature Thereof
None.
4. Motions for Consideration
Moved By Councillor Gural
Seconded By Councillor Ireland
THAT the Council of the Corporation of the Village of Merrickville-Wolford receive
for information the Motions for Consideration document as presented.
Carried
5. ZBA-01-2026 (Housekeeping Amendment No. 1) and Amendment to
Backyard Hens By-law 39-2024
Mayor Cameron called the Public Meeting to order. He gave an overview of the
proposed application and noted that this Public Meeting was to discussed a
Zoning By-law Amendment under Section 34 of the Planning Act. The Clerk
stated that the notice of Public Meeting for File ZBA-01-2026 was advertised on
the Village website and publicly on February 17, 2026. The notice was sent via
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Mon Feb 23, 2026 · 5:00 PM
Special Council Agenda
Council to discuss CAO's 2025 performance review in closed session
This special council meeting is primarily a closed session under the Municipal Act to discuss the preliminary 2025 Chief Administrative Officer performance review, a personal matter about an identifiable individual. The only open-session items are procedural: approving the agenda, disclosing interests, considering motions, and passing a confirmatory by-law.
- Closed session under Section 239(2)(b) for personal matters
- Discussion of Preliminary 2025 CAO Performance Review Assessment
- Confirmatory By-law 08-2026
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✓ Décisions: Council approved agenda, closed session, and By-law 08-2026
The council approved the meeting agenda and received the Motions for Consideration document for information. It moved into a closed session to discuss the 2025 CAO performance review, then resumed open session and directed a special meeting to finish that review. The council gave first through final readings to By‑law 08‑2026 and authorized the mayor and clerk to sign it. The meeting was adjourned at 6:00 p.m.
- Agenda approved (Carried)
- Motions for Consideration document received for information (Carried)
- Closed session opened to discuss 2025 CAO performance review (Carried)
- Open session resumed and direction given to schedule special meeting on CAO review (Carried)
- By‑law 08‑2026 given first, second, third and final reading and authorization to sign (Carried)
- Meeting adjourned at 6:00 p.m. (Carried)
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Special Council Meeting
Monday, February 23, 2026
5 :00 P . m . - 6 :00 P . m .
Council Chambers
IMPORTANT NOTICE: This meeting will be held in person in the Council Chambers. It will not be livestreamed electronically as the only item on the Agenda is a Closed Session, which is not open to the public.
1.
Call to Order
Public Comments:
2.
Approval of Agenda
Public Comments:
3.
Disclosure of Pecuniary Interest and the General Nature Thereof
Public Comments:
4.
Motions for Consideration
Attachments |
Public Comments
1. Motions For Consideration - February 23, 2026.pdf
5.
Closed Session
Public Comments:
Closed Session introduced as per the Municipal Act, 2001 , as amended, Section 239(2):
b) personal matters about an identifiable individual, including municipal or local board employees.
5.1
Discussion of Preliminary 2025 CAO Performance Review Assessment
Attachments |
Public Comments
1. By-Law 08-2026 - Confirming By-Law - February 23, 2026.pdf
6.
Resume Open Session
Public Comments:
7.
Confirmatory By-law 08-2026
Attachments |
Public Comments
1. By-Law 08-2026 - Confirming By-Law - February 23, 2026.pdf
8.
Adjournment
Public Comments:
Next meetings of Council: …
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Village of Merrickville-Wolford Special Council Minutes
Date:
Time:
Location:
February 23, 2026
5:00 pm
Council Chambers
Members Present Mayor Cameron
Deputy Mayor Barr
Councillor Gural
Councillor Ireland
Councillor Maitland
Staff Present Julia McCaugherty-Jansman, Clerk
Others Present Marianne Love, ML Consulting
1. Call to Order
The meeting was called to order at 5:00 p.m.
2. Approval of Agenda
Moved By Deputy Mayor Barr
Seconded By Councillor Ireland
THAT the Agenda for the Special Council Meeting held on February 23, 2026 be
approved as presented.
Carried
3. Disclosure of Pecuniary Interest and the General Nature Thereof
None.
4. Motions for Consideration
Moved By Councillor Gural
Seconded By Councillor Maitland
THAT the Council of the Corporation of the Village of Merrickville-Wolford receive
for information the Motions for Consideration document as presented.
Carried
5. Closed Session
Moved By Deputy Mayor Barr
Seconded By Councillor Ireland
THAT the Council of the Corporation of the Village of Merrickville-Wolford move
into Closed Session at 5:01 p.m. to discuss matters pertaining to:
5.1 CAO Performance Review
AND FURTHER THAT the Clerk and Marianne Love from ML Consulting remain
in the room for the Closed Session.
Carried
5.1 Discussion of Preliminary 2025 CAO Performance Review
Assessment
6. Resume Open Session
Moved By Deputy Mayor Barr
Seconded By Councillor Gural
THAT the Council of the Corporation o …
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Regular Council Agenda
Council to vote on recycling pilot, paramedic agreement, and subdivision by-law
Council will decide on a pilot project charging businesses $251 per ton for recycling processing, approve a tiered response agreement with Leeds and Grenville Paramedic Service, and give final reading to By-law 09-2026 accepting McLean's Landing Phase I subdivision. Other items include selecting the Merrickville Fairgrounds for a dog park and receiving two Integrity Commissioner reports.
- Blue Box recycling pilot: businesses pay $251/ton processing cost; Village covers rental and hauling; pilot through Dec 31, 2026
- Approve tiered response agreement with Leeds and Grenville Paramedic Service
- By-law 09-2026 accepting McLean's Landing Phase I subdivision public highways and works
- Approve Merrickville Fairgrounds as dog park location
- Two Integrity Commissioner reports (IC-35771-1225 and IC-35797-0126) for consideration
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✓ Décisions: Council approved Merrickville Fairgrounds as site for new dog park
The council approved the Merrickville Fairgrounds as the location for the proposed dog park. It also approved a zoning amendment changing a Hamlet zone to a site‑specific Hamlet (H‑X) zone to allow a 24‑metre lot frontage. The council recommended the McLean Landing subdivision plan for draft approval with conditions, appointing Sarah Silvester to the Blockhouse Museum Board, and confirmed By‑law 10‑2026. All other consent‑agenda items were approved as presented.
- Approved Merrickville Fairgrounds as dog park location (carried)
- Approved Zoning By‑law Amendment to rezone Hamlet to Hamlet (H‑X) zone (carried)
- Recommended McLean Landing Plan of Subdivision for draft approval with conditions (3‑to‑2)
- Appointed Sarah Silvester to the Blockhouse Museum Municipal Services Board (carried)
- Confirmed By‑law 10‑2026 and authorized Mayor and Clerk to sign (carried)
- Approved Consent Agenda items except Municipal Letter to MPP Clark and Dog Park Proposal documents (carried)
Council Chambers
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We're good to go. >> Good evening. We're going to call the meeting to order. We're looking for the approval of the agenda that the agenda for the regular council meeting held February 23,2026 be approved as presented. May I have a mover, please? >> I'll move. >> Thank you. Second, please. Second. >> Thank you. Comments or questions from members? I'll call the vote. All in favor? Carried. Disclosure of security interest and general nature thereof. Does any member have a interest to declare? And if so, what's the general nature of that interest? No declaration. So we'll move on to four. Public question period to council. The public question period is an opportunity for residents ask questions directed to the committee regarding items on the agenda only. Questions asked during this section will be considered by committee or by council during the item on the agenda that it pertains to. Does any member of the public have a question regarding any item on the agenda for council? Go ahead. Please state your name. Leanne Mley states it's concerning uh section 6.7.1 the dog park location proposal with all the issues that have risen in the two special meetings concerning the budget process for 2026. I would like to know the actual cost of the proposed dog park as well as how much it will cost the municipality between monies for insurance and any that is possibly set aside to assist in the creation of said dog park. I take it from the wording and the documents. I read the municipal emplo …
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Regular Council Meeting
Monday, February 23, 2026
6 :00 P . m . - 7 :00 P . m .
Council Chambers
IMPORTANT NOTICE: This meeting will be held in person and will be open to the public in the Council Chambers.
It will also be recorded and livestreamed electronically on the "Village of Merrickville-Wolford" YouTube channel accessible by clicking https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC_OEkw3ylMarGSHGeNecrQg
1.
Call to Order
Public Comments:
2.
Approval of Agenda
Public Comments:
3.
Disclosure of Pecuniary Interest and the General Nature Thereof
Public Comments:
4.
Public Question Period to Council
Public Comments:
Public Question Period is an opportunity for residents to ask questions directed to Council regarding items on the Agenda only.
Questions asked during this section will be considered by Council during the item on the Agenda that it pertains to.
5.
Motions for Consideration
Attachments |
Public Comments
1. Motions For Consideration - February 23, 2026 - Regular Meeting.pdf
6.
Consent Agenda
Public Comments:
All items listed under the Consent Agenda are considered routine or no longer require further discussion and are enacted in one motion. The exception to this rule is that a Member may request that one or more items be pulled for discu …
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Village of Merrickville-Wolford Regular Council Minutes
Date:
Time:
Location:
February 23, 2026
6:00 pm
Council Chambers
Members Present Mayor Cameron
Deputy Mayor Barr
Councillor Gural
Councillor Ireland
Councillor Maitland
Staff Present Julia McCaugherty-Jansman, Clerk
Brad Cole, Fire Chief
Darlene Plumley, CAO
Others Present Evan Saunders, Planner, FOTENN
1. Call to Order
The meeting was called to order at 6:05 p.m.
2. Approval of Agenda
Moved By Deputy Mayor Barr
Seconded By Councillor Ireland
THAT the Agenda for the Regular Council Meeting held on February 23, 2026 be
approved as presented.
Carried
3. Disclosure of Pecuniary Interest and the General Nature Thereof
None.
4. Public Question Period to Council
Leanne Merkley noted that with all the issues that have been noted in the last
two special meetings concerning the budget, she questioned the actual cost of
the proposed dog park. She asked how much it would cost the Municipality and
how much will have to be set aside for the creation of said dog park. She noted
that in the provided documents it outlines that the municipal employees will be
responsible for maintaining the dog park on the said property, as well as erecting
the fencing. She asked how much it would cost for insurance and noted that her
tax dollars are supposed to go towards operational costs and not a dog park. She
questioned how many individuals will be using the dog park due to safety
concerns and no …
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Wed Feb 18, 2026 · 3:00 PM
Special Council Agenda
Council reviews revised draft 2026 budgets and water/wastewater rates
This is a special council meeting to review and discuss the revised draft 2026 Operating & Capital Budgets and the 2026 Water and Wastewater Budget. Council will consider motions, a confirmatory by-law, and next steps for final budget approval at the February 23 regular meeting.
- Review and discussion of revised draft 2026 Operating & Capital Budgets, including alternative budget options
- Review and discussion of 2026 Water and Wastewater Budget and proposed rate by-law
- Motions for consideration (attached as separate PDF)
- Confirmatory By-law 07-2026
- Motion to direct staff to bring budget by-law to February 23 regular council for final approval
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✓ Décisions: Council approves agenda changes and forwards 2026 budget items
The council amended the agenda to remove the alternative budget documents and approved the revised agenda. It accepted the Motions for Consideration and the revised draft 2026 Operating & Capital budget documents for information. The Draft 2026 Water and Wastewater Budget and the next steps for the budget process were referred to the March 9 Committee of the Whole for further discussion. By‑law 07‑2026 was given all readings and authorized for signing, and the meeting was adjourned at 6:08 p.m.
- Agenda amendment to remove section 5 documents – carried
- Agenda approved as amended – carried
- Received Motions for Consideration document for information – carried
- Received revised draft 2026 Operating & Capital budget documents for information – carried
- Forwarded Draft 2026 Water and Wastewater Budget to March 9 Committee of the Whole – carried
- Forwarded Next Steps for Budget Process to March 9 Committee of the Whole – carried
- Approved By‑law 07‑2026 (first to final reading) and authorized Mayor and Clerk to sign – carried
- Adjourned meeting at 6:08 p.m. – carried
Council Chambers
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Okay, >> we're ready to go. So, uh, good afternoon. We're going to call the meeting to order. We're looking for the approval of the agenda. That the agenda of the special council meeting held February 8th, 2026 be approved as presented. May I have a mover, please? >> I'll move. >> I'll second. >> Thank you. >> Any comments or questions for members? None. I have a a question on number five and further that the council received for information documents provided in regards to alternative budget proposal submitted by mayor Canada. I don't recall submitting a alternative budget proposal. I submitted a document to you uh in regards to the December 15th uh council meeting that was put on. Uh and it was a convers it was a development of conversations that we've had over a year and a half and conversations that were at the table. Council was interested in the $10 million >> uh what it what we could do with $10 million. So, so just for clarification, let's see. I didn't offer it as proposal. I just offered it as between you and I a way that we could take a look at what we could do with a large loan. That was all. So, just for clarification, it wasn't meant it was a document just between you and I. It wasn't meant as a proposal for alternative. I don't have that authority to do that. But it was a document that I was sharing with you conversations that council's had and you and I have had over the last year and a half. So that's clarify though. Mayor Cameron uh during the discussion of …
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Special Council Meeting
Wednesday, February 18, 2026
3 :00 P . m . - 4 :00 P . m .
Council Chambers
IMPORTANT NOTICE: This meeting will be held in person and will be open to the public in the Council Chambers.
It will also be recorded and livestreamed electronically on the "Village of Merrickville-Wolford" YouTube channel accessible by clicking https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC_OEkw3ylMarGSHGeNecrQg
1.
Call to Order
Public Comments:
2.
Approval of Agenda
Public Comments:
3.
Disclosure of Pecuniary Interest and the General Nature Thereof
Public Comments:
4.
Motions for Consideration
Attachments |
Public Comments
1. Motions For Consideration - February 18, 2026 - Special Meeting.pdf
5.
Draft 2026 Operating & Capital Budgets
Attachments |
Public Comments
1. 2026 budget presentation.pdf
2. Draft Budget Feb 18 meeting.pdf
3. 2026 Draft Capital.pdf
4. Draft Capital Project details.pdf
5. Report Alternative Budget Option for Consideration - February 18, 2026.pdf
A revised draft budget presentation will be provided by Staff, as included in the agenda package.
Council will review and discuss the revised draft 2026 Operating & Capital budgets.
6.
Draft 2026 Water and Wastewater Budget
Attachments |
Public Comments
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Village of Merrickville-Wolford Special Council Minutes
Date:
Time:
Location:
February 18, 2026
3:00 pm
Council Chambers
Members Present Mayor Cameron
Deputy Mayor Barr
Councillor Gural
Councillor Ireland
Councillor Maitland
Staff Present Kirsten Rahm, Treasurer/Manager, Finance
Julia McCaugherty-Jansman, Clerk
Brad Cole, Fire Chief
Dan Halladay, Chief Building Official
Darlene Plumley, CAO
Chad Kean, Manager of Public Works
1. Call to Order
The meeting was called to order at 3:00 p.m.
2. Approval of Agenda
Moved By Councillor Gural
Seconded By Councillor Ireland
THAT the Agenda be amended to remove the documents from section 5 "Draft
2026 Operating & Capital Budgets" provided with regard to the alternative budget
proposal submitted by Mayor Cameron.
Carried
Moved By Councillor Maitland
Seconded By Deputy Mayor Barr
THAT the Agenda for the Special Council Meeting held on February 18, 2026 be
approved as amended.
Carried
3. Disclosure of Pecuniary Interest and the General Nature Thereof
None.
4. Motions for Consideration
Moved By Councillor Gural
Seconded By Councillor Ireland
THAT the Council of the Corporation of the Village of Merrickville-Wolford receive
for information the Motions for Consideration document as presented.
Carried
5. Draft 2026 Operating & Capital Budgets
Councillor Ireland introduced a comparison analysis of past Operational budgets
and the draft 2026 proposed budget. It was the consensus o …
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Mon Feb 9, 2026 · 3:00 PM
Committee of the Whole Agenda
Committee to discuss water rates, subdivision, and dog park proposals
The Committee of the Whole will consider a by-law for the McLeans Landing Phase 1 subdivision, a proposed agreement with the Leeds and Grenville Paramedic Service, and a report on 2026 water and wastewater rates. The committee will also review a plan for a new dog park location.
- By-law XX-2026 for McLeans Landing Phase 1
- Tiered Response Agreement with Leeds and Grenville Paramedic Service
- 2026 Water and Wastewater Rates Budget
- Plan of Subdivision Application - McLean Landing
- Dog Park Location Proposal Documents
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✓ Décisions: Committee directs staff to bring 2026 water and wastewater budget to council
The agenda was amended to add a finance item and approved. The consent agenda items were received for information. The Plan of Subdivision Application 07-7-20202 was defeated, and staff were directed to bring the recycling pilot, brush amnesty program, tiered response agreement, water and wastewater budget, and dog‑park location recommendation forward to the February 23 regular council meeting for final approval. The McLeans Landing Phase 1 by‑law was also set to be confirmed at that meeting.
- Agenda amendment approved (added finance item)
- Consent agenda items received for information
- Plan of Subdivision Application 07-7-20202 defeated
- Staff directed to proceed with recycling pilot (Option 1) and bring to Feb 23
- Brush Amnesty 2026 dates to be brought forward to Feb 23 for approval
- Tiered response agreement with Leeds and Grenville Paramedic Service to be brought forward to Feb 23
- Water and wastewater 2026 budget to be brought forward to Feb 23 with recommendation to approve
- Dog park location recommendation (Option B) to be brought forward to Feb 23 for final approval
Council Chambers
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All right, let's call to order this committee of the whole meeting for the village of Meritful Wilford at 3 p.m. on February 9th, 2026. I'm councelor Ireland chairing the meeting. It's uh we rotate [clears throat] chairs if anyone's wondering and it just happens to be my turn. So I want to welcome uh staff and council and all those observing the meeting both in person and uh online on YouTube. So we'll proceed with item two which is approval of the agenda that the agenda of the committee of the whole meeting held on February 9th 2026 be approved as presented. Could I have a mover please? >> Moved by councelor Gurall and seconded by Mayor Cameron. Uh any uh additions to the agenda? >> Yes, deputy mayor. >> I I question the the um under bylaws at the committee of the whole that we should be approving or accepting under 9.1 um the establishment of a bylaw is better suited at a regular council meeting. Well, let's ask staff the reasoning behind who to get on the committee of the whole through the chair um the public works manager. I can let him speak to it too, but um this is just to receive information um just for committee to discuss, but it will have to be brought to the regular council meeting for final approval and enactment. So, so the reason for having it on today's agenda If I can add to it. It's just for discussion if if any questions come up. It was just I guess I guess the goal there was just transparency just to put it on committee the whole and then it's going [clear …
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Committee of the Whole Meeting
Monday, February 09, 2026
3 :00 P . m . - 4 :00 P . m .
Council Chambers
IMPORTANT NOTICE: This meeting will be held in person and will be open to the public in the Council Chambers.
It will also be recorded and livestreamed electronically on the "Village of Merrickville-Wolford" YouTube channel accessible by clicking https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC_OEkw3ylMarGSHGeNecrQg
1.
Call to Order
Public Comments:
2.
Approval of Agenda
Public Comments:
3.
Disclosure of Pecuniary Interest and the General Nature Thereof
Public Comments:
4.
Public Question Period to Committee
Public Comments:
Public Question Period is an opportunity for residents to ask questions directed to Committee regarding items on the Agenda only.
Questions asked during this section will be considered by Committee during the item on the Agenda that it pertains to.
5.
Motions for Consideration
Attachments |
Public Comments
1. Motions For Consideration - February 9, 2026.pdf
6.
Consent Agenda
Public Comments:
All items listed under the Consent Agenda are considered routine or no longer require further discussion and are enacted in one motion. The exception to this rule is that a Member may request that one or more items be pulled for discu …
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Village of Merrickville-Wolford Committee of the Whole Minutes
Date:
Time:
Location:
February 9, 2026
3:00 pm
Council Chambers
Members Present Mayor Cameron
Deputy Mayor Barr
Councillor Gural
Councillor Ireland
Members Absent Councillor Maitland
Staff Present Kirsten Rahm, Treasurer/Manager, Finance
Julia McCaugherty-Jansman, Clerk
Brad Cole, Fire Chief
Dan Halladay, Chief Building Official
Darlene Plumley, CAO
Chad Kean, Manager of Public Works
Others Present Evan Saunders, Planner, FOTENN
1. Call to Order
The meeting was called to order at 3:00 p.m.
2. Approval of Agenda
Councillor Ireland requested that the agenda be amended to add an Item to
Section 10.3 Finance Department. The item added was to discuss a budget
process question.
Moved By Councillor Gural
Seconded By Mayor Cameron
THAT the Agenda for the Committee of the Whole Meeting held on February 9,
2026 be approved as amended.
Carried
3. Disclosure of Pecuniary Interest and the General Nature Thereof
None.
4. Public Question Period to Committee
Cheryl Anderson, Sophie Lane, thanked the Planning Department for a clear and
easily understood report. She stated that unfortunately, Sophie Lane and
Margaret Street residents remain extremely concerned over the volume of traffic
that will be travelling on our streets every day, due to this development.
Novotech’s 2023 study does not appear to include consideration of internal traffic
patterns; the report predicts a …
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Mon Jan 26, 2026 · 6:00 PM
Regular Council Agenda
Council to consider adopting the Interim Tax Levy By-law (By-law 02‑2026)
The Merrickville‑Wolford Council will vote on several by‑laws, including an interim tax levy, a borrowing by‑law, and an amendment to the sign by‑law. A planning matter concerning the Orchards of River Bend Subdivision open house will be presented with a Committee of the Whole recommendation. Staff reports from Public Works, Fire/By‑law Enforcement, Finance/Administration, and other departments will be heard. The council will also consider a resolution supporting AMO OMERS governance changes.
- Adopt By‑law 02‑2026 – Interim Tax Levy By‑law
- Adopt By‑law 03‑2026 – Borrowing By‑law
- Adopt By‑law 05‑2026 – Amend Sign By‑law 24‑10
- Orchards of River Bend Subdivision Open House Report & COW Recommendation
- Resolution of Support – AMO – OMERS Governance Changes
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✓ Décisions: Council approved the 2026 Interim Tax Levy By-law
The council gave first through final readings to By-law 02‑2026, the 2026 Interim Tax Levy By-law, and authorized the mayor and clerk to sign it. It also approved By-laws 03‑2026 (Borrowing), 05‑2026 (Sign amendment), and 06‑2026 (Confirmatory). The recommendation for the Orchards of River Bend Subdivision Open House was received for information and approved for implementation. Council appointed David Woollings to the Canada Day Committee and Blockhouse Museum Board and extended recruitment for two vacancies.
- Approved By-law 02‑2026 (2026 Interim Tax Levy By-law) – carried
- Approved By-law 03‑2026 (2026 Borrowing By-law) – carried
- Approved By-law 05‑2026 (Amend Sign By-law 24‑10) – carried
- Approved By-law 06‑2026 (Confirmatory By-law for meeting) – carried
- Received and approved recommendation for Orchards of River Bend Subdivision Open House – carried
- Appointed David Woollings to 2026 Canada Day Committee and Blockhouse Museum Board – carried
- Extended recruitment period for remaining two Board vacancies to Feb 13 – carried
- Endorsed AMO resolution on OMERS Governance Changes and directed circulation to ministers and MPP – carried
Council Chambers
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We're good. >> We're good to go. Uh good evening everyone. We're back for round two. So, we're going to call the meeting to order. And just before we proceed, uh our bylaw department has asked me to read out a public service reminder. Uh please do not push snow or place snow or ice on roadways or sidewalks. Under the Ontario Highway Traffic Act, S181 is illegal to shovel snow, blow snow, plow onto [clears throat] or across a roadway. It is also very dangerous and can cause oncoming vehicles to lose control as they are removing the agent applied to the roadway to give traction. You uh we may have a couple of our road plows damaged during the most recent storm. Sorry. We have had a mo a couple of our road plows damaged during the most recent storm, causing $3,000 in damage to the wing assembly for hitting large banks being formed by piling the snow that has been pushed across a roadway. The cost to all taxpayers when repairs are needed. So, please do your part to help our plow operators do their job safely and keep our roads in a safe condition. Safety is everyone's job. We appreciate your cooperation. Thank you. The bylaw department. So, we're going to move on to the approval of the agenda. The agenda for the regular council meeting held on January 26, 2026 be approved as presented. May I have a mover, please? >> I'll move. >> Thank you. Second, please. >> I'll second. >> Thank you. Comments or questions from members? None. Call the vote. All in favor? Carried to. Disclosure i …
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Regular Council Meeting
Monday, January 26, 2026
6 :00 P . m . - 7 :00 P . m .
Council Chambers
IMPORTANT NOTICE: This meeting will be held in person and will be open to the public in the Council Chambers.
It will also be recorded and livestreamed electronically on the "Village of Merrickville-Wolford" YouTube channel accessible by clicking https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC_OEkw3ylMarGSHGeNecrQg
1.
Call to Order
Public Comments:
2.
Approval of Agenda
Public Comments:
3.
Disclosure of Pecuniary Interest and the General Nature Thereof
Public Comments:
4.
Public Question Period to Council
Public Comments:
Public Question Period is an opportunity for residents to ask questions directed to Council regarding items on the Agenda only.
Questions asked during this section will be considered by Council during the item on the Agenda that it pertains to.
5.
Motions for Consideration
Attachments |
Public Comments
1. Motions For Consideration - January 26, 2026.pdf
6.
Consent Agenda
Public Comments:
All items listed under the Consent Agenda are considered routine or no longer require further discussion and are enacted in one motion. The exception to this rule is that a Member may request that one or more items be pulled for discussion and voted on s …
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Village of Merrickville-Wolford Regular Council Minutes
Date:
Time:
Location:
January 26, 2026
6:00 pm
Council Chambers
Members Present Mayor Cameron
Deputy Mayor Barr
Councillor Gural
Councillor Ireland
Councillor Maitland
Staff Present Julia McCaugherty-Jansman, Clerk
Brad Cole, Fire Chief
Darlene Plumley, CAO
Chad Kean, Manager of Public Works
1. Call to Order
The meeting was called to order at 6:00 p.m.
Mayor Cameron read out the following message as requested by the Village's
By-law Department:
"Please do not push or place snow or ice on roadways or sidewalks. Under the
Ontario Highway Traffic Act, s. 181 it is illegal to shovel, blow or plow snow out
onto or across a roadway. It's also very dangerous and can cause oncoming
vehicles to lose control as you are removing the agent applied to the roadway to
give traction. We have had a couple of our road plows damaged during the most
recent storm causing over $3000 in damage to the wing assembly from hitting
the large banks being formed by piling the snow that has been pushed across the
roadway. This costs all taxpayers when repairs are needed, so please do your
part to help our plow operators do their job safely and keep our roads in safe
condition. Safety is everyone's job! We appreciate your cooperation. Thank you.
By-law Department".
2. Approval of Agenda
Moved By Councillor Maitland
Seconded By Deputy Mayor Barr
THAT the Agenda for the Regular Council Meeting held on Ja …
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Mon Jan 26, 2026 · 3:00 PM
Special Council Agenda
Council to review 2026 operating and capital budgets
The Village of Merrickville-Wolford Council will discuss the draft 2026 Operating Budget and three proposed scenarios for a Multi-Year Capital Budget. The draft operating budget remains consistent across all three scenarios.
- Review of draft 2026 Operating Budget
- Review of three draft Multi-Year Capital Budget scenarios
- Consideration of Confirmatory By-law 04-2026
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✓ Décisions: Council approved agenda, budget drafts, and By-law 04-2026, directing staff on financing options
The council approved the meeting agenda and received for information the draft 2026 Multi-Year Operating and Capital Budgets. It directed staff to develop a borrowing scenario of up to $10‑12 million and to provide additional financial and fleet asset information. By-law 04-2026 was given all readings and authorized for signing. The meeting was adjourned at 4:41 p.m.
- Agenda approved (Carried)
- Motions for Consideration document received for information (Carried)
- Draft 2026 Operating and Multi-Year Capital Budgets received for information (Carried)
- Staff directed to prepare borrowing scenario up to $10‑12 M and related analyses (Carried)
- Staff directed to provide fleet asset management plan and operating budget spreadsheet (Carried)
- By-law 04-2026 given First, Second, Third and Final Reading and authorized for signing (Carried)
- Council adjourned at 4:41 p.m. (Carried)
Council Chambers
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Good to go. Good afternoon everyone. We're going to call the meeting to order. And before we move on to the approval of the agenda, I'd just like to thank everybody for taking interest in this year's budget. It's nice to see uh residents show up and participate in in this opportunity. Today, uh council, we're receiving the budget uh prepared by staff. uh it's going to be uh an opportunity for us to put uh and uh weigh in and add comments to uh the process and how staff is seeing it to move forward. So we appreciate uh the uh the attention to this uh very uh >> looking for a word >> important >> very important I want looking for something else other than that but a very important um budget uh one uh in fact uh that will be pivotable to how the municipality moves forward. Thank you very much. Appreciate that. So, we're going to move on to approval agenda that the agenda of the special council meeting held January 26, 2026 be approved as presented. May I have a mover, please? >> Thank you. Seconder, please. >> Second. >> Thank you. Comments or questions from members, please. So, I'll call the vote. All in favor? Carried. Thank you. We're moving on to disclosure pec interest and general nature thereof. Does any member have any interest to declare? And if so, what is the general nature of that interest? No declarations. So we're going to move on to four motions for consideration that the council of the corporation of the village of Merful Wolver receive for information the motions …
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Special Council Meeting
Monday, January 26, 2026
3 :00 P . m . - 4 :00 P . m .
Council Chambers
IMPORTANT NOTICE: This meeting will be held in person and will be open to the public in the Council Chambers.
It will also be recorded and livestreamed electronically on the "Village of Merrickville-Wolford" YouTube channel accessible by clicking https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC_OEkw3ylMarGSHGeNecrQg
1.
Call to Order
Public Comments:
2.
Approval of Agenda
Public Comments:
3.
Disclosure of Pecuniary Interest and the General Nature Thereof
Public Comments:
4.
Motions for Consideration
Attachments |
Public Comments
1. Motions For Consideration - January 26, 2026 - Special Meeting.pdf
5.
Draft 2026 Multi-Year Operating & Capital Budgets
Attachments |
Public Comments
1. 2026 budget presentation.pdf
2. Multi Year Operating Scenario 1.pdf
3. Multi Year Operating Scenario 2.pdf
4. Multi Year Operating Scenario 3.pdf
Council will review and discuss the draft 2026 Operating Budget and the 3 draft proposed scenarios for a Multi-Year Capital Budget.
Note: The draft 2026 Operating Budget remains the same across all 3 Multi-Year Operating scenarios as presented.
6.
Confirmatory By-law 04-2026
Attachments |
Public Comments
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Village of Merrickville-Wolford Special Council Minutes
Date:
Time:
Location:
January 26, 2026
3:00 pm
Council Chambers
Members Present Mayor Cameron
Deputy Mayor Barr
Councillor Gural
Councillor Ireland
Councillor Maitland
Staff Present Kirsten Rahm, Treasurer/Manager, Finance
Julia McCaugherty-Jansman, Clerk
Brad Cole, Fire Chief
Dan Halladay, Chief Building Official
Darlene Plumley, CAO
Chad Kean, Manager of Public Works
1. Call to Order
The meeting was called to order at 3:00 p.m.
2. Approval of Agenda
Moved By Councillor Ireland
Seconded By Deputy Mayor Barr
THAT the Agenda for the Special Council Meeting held on January 26, 2026 be
approved as presented.
Carried
3. Disclosure of Pecuniary Interest and the General Nature Thereof
None.
4. Motions for Consideration
Moved By Councillor Gural
Seconded By Councillor Maitland
THAT the Council of the Corporation of the Village of Merrickville-Wolford receive
for information the Motions for Consideration document as presented.
Carried
5. Draft 2026 Multi-Year Operating & Capital Budgets
Moved By Councillor Gural
Seconded By Councillor Ireland
THAT the Council of the Corporation of the Village of Merrickville-Wolford receive
for information the draft budget presentation document;
AND FURTHER THAT Council receive for information the draft 2026 Operating
Budget, the draft proposed Multi-Year Operating scenarios, and the draft
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Mon Jan 12, 2026 · 2:30 PM
Special Council Agenda
Council holds public hearing on Zoning By-Law Amendment (Lamont)
The Special Council Meeting on January 12, 2026, includes a public hearing for Zoning By-Law Amendment application ZBA-08-2025 (Lamont). Council will also consider motions and adopt Confirmatory By-law 01-2026. The meeting is open in person and livestreamed.
- Public hearing for Zoning By-Law Amendment ZBA-08-2025 (Lamont)
- Motions for Consideration (details in attachment)
- Confirmatory By-law 01-2026
- Meeting held in Council Chambers and livestreamed on YouTube
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✓ Décisions: Council hears public comments on Lamont zoning amendment; decision deferred
Council held a public meeting for Zoning By-law Amendment ZBA-08-2025 (Lamont), which would rezone part of the retained lands to a site-specific Hamlet Zone with a 26-metre minimum frontage. No decision was made; staff will bring a recommendation to a future Regular Council Meeting. Neighbouring owners requested an independent survey, and the applicant agreed to have their surveyor measure the frontage before the decision.
- Approved agenda as presented (carried)
- Received Motions for Consideration document (carried)
- Received ZBA-08-2025 report and public comments for future consideration (carried)
- Adopted Confirmatory By-law 01-2026 (carried)
- Adjourned at 2:44 p.m. (carried)
Council Chambers
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We're good. Thank you. Good afternoon, everyone. We're going to call the meeting to order. We're looking for the approval of the agenda. The agenda of the special council meeting held January 12, 2026 be approved as presented. May I have a mover, please? >> I'll move. Thank you. Seconder, please. I'll second. >> Thank you. Moved and seconded. Comments or questions from members, please? >> Yes. Under close session, I'd like to add an item >> under close session. >> This is for the public meeting for the >> This is the public meeting. Is this public meeting? >> Oh, the public meeting. I'm sorry. >> I'll take that back. Yeah, bring that back at 3:00. >> Okay. Yeah, we're doing the public meeting here now. Um, so any no more comments or questions from members? I'll call the vote. All in favor? Carried. Thank you. Disclosure interest and general nature thereof. Does any member have a community interest? And if so, what's the general nature of that interest? No declaration. So, we'll move on to four [clears throat] motions for consideration. that the council of the corporation of the village of Merrick for Wolfer receive for information the motion for consideration documented as presented. May I have a mover, please? >> I'll move. >> Thank you. Seconder, please. I'll second. Thank you. Comments or questions from members? None. Call the vote. All in favor? Carried. Thank you. Going on to number five, ZBA 08 2025 Lamont. I'm now call the public meeting to order. This is a public meet …
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Special Council Meeting
Monday, January 12, 2026
2 :30 P . m . - 3 :30 P . m .
Council Chambers
IMPORTANT NOTICE: This meeting will be held in person and will be open to the public in the Council Chambers.
It will also be recorded and livestreamed electronically on the "Village of Merrickville-Wolford" YouTube channel accessible by clicking https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC_OEkw3ylMarGSHGeNecrQg
1.
Call to Order
Public Comments:
2.
Approval of Agenda
Public Comments:
3.
Disclosure of Pecuniary Interest and the General Nature Thereof
Public Comments:
4.
Motions for Consideration
Attachments |
Public Comments
1. Motions For Consideration - January 12, 2026 - Special Meeting.pdf
5.
ZBA-08-2025 (Lamont)
Attachments |
Public Comments
1. Notice of Application and Public Meeting - ZBA-08-2025 - FINAL.pdf
2. Council Public Meeting Report - ZBA-08-2025 - January 12 2026.pdf
The purpose of this Public Meeting is for Council to consider and hear public comments on the proposed Zoning By-Law Amendment.
6.
Confirmatory By-law 01-2026
Attachments |
Public Comments
1. By-Law 01-2026 - Confirming By-Law - January 12, 2026.pdf
7.
Adjournment
Public Comments:
Next meetings of Council:
Committee of the Wh …
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Village of Merrickville-Wolford Special Council Minutes
Date:
Time:
Location:
January 12, 2026
2:30 pm
Council Chambers
Members Present Mayor Cameron
Deputy Mayor Barr
Councillor Gural
Councillor Ireland
Councillor Maitland
Staff Present Julia McCaugherty-Jansman, Clerk
Darlene Plumley, CAO
Others Present Brittany Mulhern, Planner, Fotenn
1. Call to Order
The meeting was called to order at 2:30 p.m.
2. Approval of Agenda
Moved By Councillor Ireland
Seconded By Councillor Maitland
THAT the Agenda for the Special Council Meeting held on January 12, 2026 be
approved as presented.
Carried
3. Disclosure of Pecuniary Interest and the General Nature Thereof
None.
4. Motions for Consideration
Moved By Deputy Mayor Barr
Seconded By Councillor Maitland
THAT the Council of the Corporation of the Village of Merrickville-Wolford receive
for information the Motions for Consideration document as presented.
Carried
5. ZBA-08-2025 (Lamont)
Mayor Cameron called the Public Meeting to order. He gave an overview of the
proposed application and noted that this Public Meeting was to discuss a Zoning
By-law amendment under Section 34 of the Planning Act. The Clerk stated that
the notice of Public Meeting for File ZBA-08-2025 (Lamont) was advertised on
the Village website and publicly on November 24th, 2025, with a Public Meeting
sign posted on the property on December 18th, 2025. Notices were mailed to
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Mon Jan 12, 2026 · 3:00 PM
Committee of the Whole Agenda
Committee considers zoning changes, dog park, and tax borrowing bylaws
The Committee of the Whole will discuss proposed amendments to backyard hens and sign bylaws, a policy for unopened road allowances, and a proposed off-leash dog park. The body will also consider a borrowing by-law and interim tax levy by-law.
- Amendments to Backyard Hens By-law 39-2024 and Zoning By-law 33-25
- Proposed Amendments to Sign By-law 24-10
- By-law 03-2026 - Borrowing By-law
- By-law 02-2026 - Interim Tax Levy By-law
- Proposed Dog Park Location
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✓ Décisions: Committee recommends implementing Orchards of River Bend open house report
The Committee of the Whole received reports and made recommendations for Council, including implementing the recommendations from the Orchards of River Bend subdivision open house report. It also directed staff to bring forward amending by-laws for sign regulations, the interim tax levy, and borrowing, and to initiate amendments to backyard hen and zoning by-laws. The proposed dog park location was deferred to the February 9 meeting.
- Recommended implementing Orchards of River Bend open house report (carried)
- Directed staff to bring forward Sign By-law 24-10 amendments to Jan 26 Council (carried)
- Directed staff to bring forward Interim Tax Levy By-law 02-2026 to Jan 26 Council (carried)
- Directed staff to bring forward Borrowing By-law 03-2026 to Jan 26 Council (carried)
- Recommended staff initiate housekeeping amendment to Zoning By-law 33-2025 for backyard hens (carried)
- Recommended staff draft amending by-law to Backyard Hens By-law 39-2024 (carried)
- Deferred proposed dog park location to Feb 9 Committee of the Whole (carried)
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All right. Hello. I'd like to welcome everybody to this first session of the committee of a whole for 2026. Hope everybody had a good New Year's and um holiday season. I'll start by calling to order at 3:00. I'd like to ask uh we'll start with number two, the approval agenda that the agenda of the for the committee of the whole meeting held on January 12th, 2026 be approved as presented. Do I have a mover and a seconder? >> Move. >> Moved. Second and seconded by answer. >> Any questions or comments from the committee? >> Seeing none, I'll move on. I'll call a vote. All those in favor? Carried. Uh number three, disclosure interest and the gen general nature thereof. Does any member of the committee have a peerary interest? And if so, what is the general nature of that interest? Seeing none, I'll move on to number four. Public question period. Public question period is the opportunity for residents to ask the questions directed to com to the committee regarding items on the agenda only. Questions asked during this section will be considered by the committee during the item on the agenda that it pertains to. Does any member of the public have a question regarding an item on the agenda for the committee? All right, we have lots. Um, I just want to check with the clerk. Is there a time? >> So, it's a total of five minutes for question period and every person within that five minutes gets one question. >> Okay. So, I guess we'll start on the left working our way right. >> Start. >> …
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Committee of the Whole Meeting
Monday, January 12, 2026
3 :00 P . m . - 4 :00 P . m .
Council Chambers
IMPORTANT NOTICE: This meeting will be held in person and will be open to the public in the Council Chambers.
It will also be recorded and livestreamed electronically on the "Village of Merrickville-Wolford" YouTube channel accessible by clicking https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC_OEkw3ylMarGSHGeNecrQg
1.
Call to Order
Public Comments:
2.
Approval of Agenda
Public Comments:
3.
Disclosure of Pecuniary Interest and the General Nature Thereof
Public Comments:
4.
Public Question Period to Committee
Public Comments:
Public Question Period is an opportunity for residents to ask questions directed to Committee regarding items on the Agenda only.
Questions asked during this section will be considered by Committee during the item on the Agenda that it pertains to.
5.
Motions for Consideration
Attachments |
Public Comments
1. Motions For Consideration - January 12, 2026.pdf
6.
Delegations
Public Comments:
6.1
Alexis Doyle - Alto High-Speed Rail Project
Attachments |
Public Comments
1. Alto Overview Presentation - Village of Merrickville-Wolford 2026012 (002).pdf
7.
Consent Agenda
P …
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Village of Merrickville-Wolford Committee of the Whole Minutes
Date:
Time:
Location:
January 12, 2026
3:00 pm
Council Chambers
Members Present Mayor Cameron
Deputy Mayor Barr
Councillor Gural
Councillor Ireland
Councillor Maitland
Staff Present Kirsten Rahm, Treasurer/Manager, Finance
Julia McCaugherty-Jansman, Clerk
Brad Cole, Fire Chief
Dan Halladay, Chief Building Official
Darlene Plumley, CAO
Chad Kean, Manager of Public Works
Others Present Brittany Mulhern, Planner, Fotenn
Alexis Doyle, Manager of Community Relations, Alto
1. Call to Order
The meeting was called to order at 3:00 p.m.
2. Approval of Agenda
Moved By Deputy Mayor Barr
Seconded By Councillor Ireland
THAT the Agenda for the Committee of the Whole Meeting held on January 12,
2026 be approved as presented.
Carried
3. Disclosure of Pecuniary Interest and the General Nature Thereof
None.
4. Public Question Period to Committee
Elisabeth Preston, County Road 23, asked that in designing this open house if
Council can work to ensure that it is a meaningful consultation with the
approximately 700 constituents who have expressed their opposition.
Peter Stricklink, County Road 23, asked how Council will ensure that the
developer is provided accurate and fulsome information about the proposed
subdivision at the open house.
Wanda Jamieson, County Road 23, asked how the open house will be used in
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Mon Dec 22, 2025 · 6:00 PM
Regular Council Agenda
Council to approve minutes and an open air burn by-law
The Village of Merrickville-Wolford Council will meet to approve minutes from previous meetings, receive correspondence, and consider a new open air burn by-law. Staff will also present updates on the fire department and a year-in-review report.
- Approval of minutes from Special Council and Committee of the Whole meetings
- Consideration of By-law 56-2025 - Open Air Burn By-law
- Fire Department update on Pumper Tanker Truck condition
- A Year in Review Summary Report 2025
- Fee Waiver Request for Sainte Margeurite-Bourgeoys
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✓ Décisions: Council approves new fire pumper tanker purchase and lease
Council approved the purchase of a new pumper tanker truck for the Fire Department, following a report on the deteriorating condition of one of its front-line vehicles. The decision includes entering into a lease agreement with Elizabethtown-Kitley for a temporary pumper/tanker until the new truck arrives at the end of February. All other agenda items were received for information or approved as presented, including the Open Air Burn By-law and a fee waiver for a school event.
- Approved purchase of new pumper tanker truck and lease from Elizabethtown-Kitley until delivery (carried)
- Approved By-law 56-2025, Open Air Burn By-law (carried)
- Approved fee waiver for École Sainte-Marguerite-Bourgeoys community centre rental (carried)
- Directed staff to explore updating signage throughout the Village (carried)
- Approved consent agenda items except 2025 Municipal Financial Indicator Threshold & Profile (carried)
- Received for information the 2025 Municipal Financial Indicator Threshold & Profile (carried)
- Approved By-law 60-2025 confirming proceedings (carried)
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Thank you. I'd like to call the meeting to order. And before we move on uh to uh the approval of the agenda, I'd like to make an announcement that uh I've uh had a discussion with the CEO and I'm going to be calling a public meeting at some point when the development for Can Road 23 comes to council. So, I've asked Arlene to reach out to the um to the county and to the builder and of course our CIO and our planner will be present. We'll have a community uh meeting at the community center two weeks prior to it arriving to council so that the public has the opportunity to ask questions and have some of their concerns answered uh prior to a discussion point. We have no timeline on it. But Miss Plumbley will keep uh us up to date uh to when we can expect that meeting to be held prior to it coming to council. So we're going to move on to number two, approval of the agenda. The agenda for the regular council meeting held on December 22nd, 2025 be approved as presented. May I have a mover, please? I'll >> move. >> Thank you. Secer, please. I'll >> second. >> Thank you. Any comments or questions from council? None. Call the vote. All in favor? It's carried. Thank you. Going to go on to disclosure of the community interest and general nature thereof. Does any member have a interest to declare? And if so, what is the general nature of that interest? No declaration. So, we'll move on to four. Public question period to council. Public question period is an opportunity for residents to as …
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Regular Council Meeting
Monday, December 22, 2025
6 :00 P . m . - 8 :00 P . m .
Council Chambers
IMPORTANT NOTICE: This meeting will be held in person and will be open to the public in the Council Chambers.
It will also be recorded and livestreamed electronically on the "Village of Merrickville-Wolford" YouTube channel accessible by clicking https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC_OEkw3ylMarGSHGeNecrQg
1.
Call to Order
Public Comments:
2.
Approval of Agenda
Public Comments:
3.
Disclosure of Pecuniary Interest and the General Nature Thereof
Public Comments:
4.
Public Question Period to Council
Public Comments:
Public Question Period is an opportunity for residents to ask questions directed to Council regarding items on the Agenda only.
Questions asked during this section will be considered by Council during the item on the Agenda that it pertains to.
5.
Motions for Consideration
Attachments |
Public Comments
1. Motions For Consideration - December 22, 2025.pdf
6.
Delegations
Public Comments:
6.1
Ann Martin & Claudette Martin - Blockhouse Museum Board
Attachments |
Public Comments
1. Delegation Request Form - MSB - December 22, 2025.pdf
2. 0073d7d5e28c3986_2025-12-22_MSB_Presentation_for_Deleg_to_Council.p …
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Village of Merrickville-Wolford Regular Council Minutes
Date:
Time:
Location:
December 22, 2025
6:00 pm
Council Chambers
Members Present Mayor Cameron
Deputy Mayor Barr
Councillor Gural
Councillor Ireland
Councillor Maitland
Staff Present Kirsten Rahm, Treasurer/Manager, Finance
Julia McCaugherty-Jansman, Clerk
Brad Cole, Fire Chief
Darlene Plumley, CAO
Others Present Ann Martin, Blockhouse Museum Board
Claudette Martin, Blockhouse Museum Board
1. Call to Order
The meeting was called to order at 6:00 p.m.
Mayor Cameron announced that he will be calling a Public Meeting at some point
when the development for the Orchards of River Bend subdivision on County
Road 23 comes to Council. He has requested the CAO to reach out to the
Counties and the applicant and noted that the CAO and the Village's Planner
would be present. He continued that it would be held at the Merrickville
Community Centre 2 weeks prior to it coming to Council so that the public has a
chance to ask questions and have some of their concerns answered. He noted
that there is no timeline on it but that the CAO will keep Council up to date on
when this meeting can be held.
2. Approval of Agenda
Moved By Deputy Mayor Barr
Seconded By Councillor Gural
THAT the Agenda for the Regular Council Meeting held on December 22, 2025
be approved as presented.
Carried
3. Disclosure of Pecuniary Interest and the General Nature Thereof
None.
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Mon Dec 15, 2025 · 3:00 PM
Special Council Agenda
Council to set priorities for the remainder of its term
The Special Council meeting will focus on establishing goals for the 2022-2026 term by ranking priorities based on community value, feasibility, and financial viability. The session includes a confirmatory by-law and a priority-setting exercise.
- Priority Setting Session to establish goals for the remainder of the Council term
- Confirmatory By-law 59-2025
- Review of Priority Setting Exercise Goal Status 2022-2026
- Staff Sheet for Priority Setting exercise 2026
- Ranking document and Departments Influenced December 15 2025
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✓ Décisions: Council defeats motion to fast-track gravel road RFQs
Council held a priority-setting session for 2026 and defeated a motion to direct staff to issue RFQs for gravel road repairs by December 31, 2025. The motion was defeated, so no action was taken on that initiative. Council also approved the agenda, received the motions document, and passed a confirmatory by-law.
- Approved agenda for December 15, 2025 special meeting (carried)
- Received Motions for Consideration document (carried)
- Defeated motion to direct staff to issue RFQs for gravel roads by Dec 31, 2025
- Gave first, second, third, and final reading to By-law 59-2025 (carried)
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Good to go. >> So, good afternoon everybody. We're going to call the meeting to order. We're going to go on to the approval of the agenda. The agenda for the special meeting council meeting held December 15, 2025 be approved as presented. May I have a mover, please? >> I'll move. >> Thank you. Second, please. >> I'll second. >> Thank you. Any comments or questions from members? None. Call the vote. All in favor? Carried. Thank you. Disclosure of security interest and general nature thereof. Does any member have any interest? And if so, what is the general nature of that interest? No declaration. So we'll move on to four motions for consideration. The council of the corporation of the village of Merville Wolver received for information the motion for consideration documented as presented. May I have a mover, please? >> Thank you. Seconder. Thank you. Move and seconded. Any comments or questions? >> Call the vote. All in favor? Carried. Going to move on to five priority settings. I will now ask the CEO to lead council through a priority setting session. Miss Blumley, the floor is yours. >> Well, um, thank you for coming out today and, uh, for your participation in the ranking sheet and, uh, the priorities that you've provided to me for circulation. So, I think at this point we're we're going to go through and and just do a a rundown on the ones that you have submitted, and I think you all have them in front of you. So maybe an explanation as to why you support them or why you d …
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Special Council Meeting
Monday, December 15, 2025
3 :00 P . m . - 4 :00 P . m .
Council Chambers
IMPORTANT NOTICE: This meeting will be held in person and will be open to the public in the Council Chambers.
It will also be recorded and livestreamed electronically on the "Village of Merrickville-Wolford" YouTube channel accessible by clicking https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC_OEkw3ylMarGSHGeNecrQg
1.
Call to Order
Public Comments:
2.
Approval of Agenda
Public Comments:
3.
Disclosure of Pecuniary Interest and the General Nature Thereof
Public Comments:
4.
Motions for Consideration
Attachments |
Public Comments
1. Motions For Consideration - December 15, 2025.pdf
5.
Priority Setting Session
Attachments |
Public Comments
1. Summary Report to Council Status of Priority Setting Goals.pdf
2. Priority Setting Exercise Goal Status 2022-2026.pdf
3. Ranking document and Departments Influenced December 15 2025.pdf
4. Staff Sheet for Priority Setting exercise 2026.pdf
5. Copy of December 15 2025 Priority Setting Exercise Score Sheet.pdf
The purpose of this meeting is to seek consensus on the priorities to be considered goals for the remainder of this term of Council.
Assessment ranking of the priorities based on:
the value to the community as a whole
abilit …
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Village of Merrickville-Wolford Special Council Minutes
Date:
Time:
Location:
December 15, 2025
3:00 pm
Council Chambers
Members Present Mayor Cameron
Deputy Mayor Barr
Councillor Gural
Councillor Ireland
Councillor Maitland
Staff Present Kirsten Rahm, Treasurer/Manager, Finance
Julia McCaugherty-Jansman, Clerk
Brad Cole, Fire Chief
Dan Halladay, Chief Building Official
Darlene Plumley, CAO
Chad Kean, Manager of Public Works
1. Call to Order
The meeting was called to order at 3:00 p.m.
2. Approval of Agenda
Moved By Councillor Maitland
Seconded By Councillor Gural
THAT the Agenda for the Special Council Meeting held on December 15, 2025
be approved as presented.
Carried
3. Disclosure of Pecuniary Interest and the General Nature Thereof
None.
4. Motions for Consideration
Moved By Councillor Ireland
Seconded By Deputy Mayor Barr
THAT the Council of the Corporation of the Village of Merrickville-Wolford receive
for information the Motions for Consideration document as presented.
Carried
5. Priority Setting Session
Council reviewed the priorities that were submitted in advance by all Council
Members. Council held a discussion on each submitted priority and noted their
top ten (10) priorities that they each would like to focus on for 2026.
CAO Darlene Plumley confirmed that she would evaluate the responses given by
Council during the discussion and circulate the results back to Council. She
confirmed that a report with …
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