CORPORATION OF THE
MUNICIPALITY OF NORTH GRENVILLE

AGENDA

21

Tuesday, April 29, 2025 at 6:00 P.m. - 9:30 P.m.

Held Virtually

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A.

CALL TO ORDER

B.

LAND ACKNOWLEDGMENT

The Municipality of North Grenville acknowledges that the Municipality operates on the territory of the Anishnabek.

We recognize all First Nations, Métis, and Inuit peoples who now call North Grenville their home. We respect and support the need for cultivating a strong relationship, and we commit to Indigenous-informed decision making to foster the path towards reconciliation.

C.

OPENING REMARKS

D.

ADOPTION OF AGENDA

• Recommendation:

  Be it resolved that: 

  The agenda for the regular meeting of Council on April 29, 2025 be approved as presented. 

E.

DECLARATIONS OF PECUNIARY INTEREST AND GENERAL NATURE THEREOF

F.

CLOSED SESSION

• Recommendation:

  THAT Council of the Corporation of the Municipality of North Grenville move into Closed session at          a.m./p.m. in accordance with Subsection 239 (2), paragraph (b) of the Municipal Act, 2001 which states "a meeting or part of a meeting may be closed to the public if the subject matter being considered is.... a personal matters about identifiable individuals, including municipal or local boards", specifically as it relates to consideration of a request from the Integrity Commissioner to delegate a matter.

F.1

Consideration of Integrity Commissioner Delegation Request

G.

OUT OF CLOSED

• Recommendation:

  Be it resolved:

  THAT Council resume Open Session at            p.m. 

G.1

Rise and Report

H.

DEPUTATIONS

H.1

2024 Fire Master Plan - Project Overview

Loomex Group

• Recommendation:

  Be it resolved:

  THAT Council accept the "2025 Fire Master Plan: Project Overview" presentation presented by the Loomex Group. 

H.2

New Dock Construction at Curry Park

Rotary Club of Kemptville, Cathy Gilpin and Nancy Miller-McKenzie

• Recommendation:

  WHEREAS, to mark their 90th Anniversary, the Rotary Club of Kemptville developed several project ideas to improve the quality of life for community members to facilitate enjoyment of Curry Park in a manner that can be done safely;

  WHEREAS the Municipality of North Grenville has planned and budgeted for a multi-use, accessible dock at Curry Park as part of the 2025 budget;

  AND WHEREAS this initiative aligns with the Kemptville Rotary Club's commitment to the community;

  NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council accept a one-time monetary contribution of $32,000 from the Rotary Club of Kemptville for the purpose of purchasing and installing the multi-use, accessible dock at Curry Park;

  THAT Council acknowledge that this contribution is limited to a one-time occurrence and does not include the ongoing maintenance or storage of the Curry Park dock;

  AND THAT Council direct staff to execute an agreement with the Rotary Club of Kemptville for this purpose which addresses the aforementioned parameters and sets out recognition of the contribution to include mutually agreed upon signage at the site, a media release and a ribbon cutting ceremony. 

H.3

Interim Report - Mayor's Task Force on Clean Technology

Members Nadia Diakun-Thibault and Greg Lane.

• Recommendation:

  THAT Council accept the Mayor's Task Force on Clean Technology's Interim Report for information.

I.

CONSENT AGENDA

• Recommendation:

  Be it resolved that:

  The following consent agenda items be approved as presented:

  • OPP Detachment Board - 2024 Annual Report;
  • Integrity Commissioner - 2024 Annual Report;
  • Waiving of Rental Fees - Ah Cappella Concert;
  • Waiving of Fees - Let's Ketchup; and, 
  • Local Board Meeting Minutes. 

I.1

OPP Detachment Board - 2024 Annual Report

• Recommendation:

  THAT Council accept the 2024 Annual Report from the Grenville O.P.P. Detachment Board for information. 

I.2

Integrity Commissioner - 2024 Annual Report

• Recommendation:

  THAT Council accept "Integrity Commissioner Services - Annual Report - 2024", as prepared by Tony Fleming of Cunningham Swan Lawyers, for information. 

I.3

Waiving of Rental Fees – Ah Cappella Concert

• Recommendation:

  THAT Council approve the recommendation to waive the rental fee request for the AH Cappella event held at the North Grenville Municipal Centre on Thursday, May 29, 2025, in the amount of $505.00 plus HST

I.4

Waiving of Rental Fees - Let's Ketchup

• Recommendation:

  THAT Council approve the ice rental fee waiver request to support the “Let’s Ketchup” Networking Event at the North Grenville Municipal Centre, Suite A, B, C on Thursday, June 12, 2025, in the amount of $270.00 plus HST.

I.5

Local Board Meeting Minutes (See Item K.1)

• Recommendation:

  THAT Council accept the following local board meeting minutes for information:

  • Rideau Valley Conservation Authority Board of Directors - February 27, 2025;
  • South Nation Conservation Authority Board of Directors - February 20, 2025;
  • South Nation Conservation Authority Annual General Meeting - March 20, 2025; and, 
  • North Grenville Public Library Board - February 13, 2025.

J.

REPORTS

J.1

Tender Awards – Capital Roads

• Recommendation:

  THAT Council:

  1. Award tender NG25-07 Crushed Rock (Quarry Source) to GIP Paving Inc. in the amount of $435,875 excluding tax.

  2. Award tender NG25-08 Surface Treatment to Greenwood Paving (Pembroke) Ltd. in the amount of $348,276.60 excluding tax.

  3. Award tender NG25-09 Resurfacing Asphalt Paving to Blair Asphalt Products Ltd. in the amount of $348,895 excluding tax.

  4. Approve $200,000 for a 50% cost share with the Township of North Dundas to overlay Boundary Road from County Road 43 to Ronson Road

J.2

Tender Awards – Operational Roads

• Recommendation:

  THAT Council award tender NG25-04 Crushed Rock (Quarry Source) to Cornwall Gravel Company Ltd in the amount of $136,500.00 excluding applicable taxes

J.3

Development Fees Consideration for Comfort Inn Hotel

• Recommendation:

  THAT Council reduces the development charges for the Comfort Inn Hotel from $426,718.50 to $100,000 and directs that $326,718.50 be transferred from the general working reserve to the development charges reserve; and

  THAT Council reduces the building permit fee from $213,436.00 to $50,000 and directs that $163,386 be transferred from the general working reserves to building permit fee revenues.

J.4

Contract Award – Curry Park Accessible Dock

• Recommendation:

  THAT Council accept the recommendation to award project PRC 25-13 - Curry Park Accessible Floating Dock to Waterside Dock Systems.

K.

CORRESPONDENCE

K.1

Local Board Meeting Minutes - CONSENT

The below items form part of the consent agenda under item I. of the agenda. 

K.1.1

Rideau Valley Conservation Authority Board of Directors - February 27, 2025

K.1.2

South Nation Conservation Authority Board of Directors - February 20, 2025

K.1.3

South Nation Conservation Authority Annual General Meeting - March 20, 2025

K.1.4

North Grenville Public Library Board - February 13, 2025

L.

MOTIONS AND NOTICE OF MOTIONS

M.

PERIOD FOR QUESTIONS FROM THE MEDIA AND PUBLIC

N.

CONFIRMATION BY-LAW

• Recommendation:

  Be it resolved:

  THAT By-law 40-25 to confirm the proceedings of Council at its regular meeting held on April 29, 2025 be adopted and passed. 

O.

ADJOURNMENT

• Recommendation:

  Be it resolved:

  THAT this regular meeting of Council adjourn at         p.m.