Rideau Lakes Council looks at mayoral veto, sidewalk contracts, and pest concerns at seniors’ housing
Rideau Lakes council members gathered for a special meeting and a Committee of the Whole session in late June to tackle land-use decisions, spending on sidewalks, and a proposed change to dog licensing. While no final votes were confirmed in available agendas, the meetings laid out significant items that could shape municipal spending and services.
Special Council Meeting – June 22
The special council meeting was called primarily to consider a motion from Councillor Banks regarding Mayoral Decision MD-2026-03. That decision involved a mayoral veto of By-law 2026-59, which deals with the Harry Seeley Drive lands in Elgin. The agenda did not disclose the specifics of the veto or the land proposal, but the motion signals a step toward resolving the status of the property.
Two recommendations from the Committee of the Whole also appeared on the agenda: one to forward documentation for a Ministry of Labour review (CoW Rec 224-2026) and another to send closed-session materials to the same ministry (CoW Rec 225-2026). A procedural by-law to govern the special meeting’s proceedings was also to be passed.
Committee of the Whole – June 22
The same day, the Committee of the Whole took up a slate of service and spending items:
- **Dog tag licensing** – An amendment to the current system was scheduled for discussion, though the nature of the change was not detailed.
- **Sidewalk construction** – The committee was to consider awarding a contract following a request for proposals.
- **Street closure request** – A proposal to close part of Water Street in Portland for a 200th-anniversary event was on the table.
- **ALTO Working Group funding** – A motion sought funding for the group, though the amount and scope were not specified.
- **Investigator services** – The committee was set to address the end of LAS Closed Meeting Investigator Services.
No decisions or dollar amounts were available from this agenda-only report.
Elgin Seniors Housing Board – June 24
The board’s agenda focused on building conditions, finances, and tenant concerns. Staff from facilities and properties were expected to provide updates, including four invoices from Abell Pest Control (amounts not disclosed). The treasurer was to present a financial update showing profit-and-loss budget versus actual figures for the year-to-date period through May 2025.
A tenant concern about chemical barrier spray and outdoor ant traps was listed for discussion. The board also reviewed correspondence on 2026 affordable household income limits and planned a closed session for a personal matter.
Other meetings
The Delta and Area Community Economic Committee and the Rideau Lakes Lake Association Committee (RLLAC) both met on June 24, but their agendas contained only procedural boilerplate with no substantive items listed.
Coming up
No meetings are scheduled in the next 14 days, according to municipal postings as of July 5.
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