CORPORATION OF THE

MUNICIPALITY OF NORTH GRENVILLE

COUNCIL MINUTES

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Held in Council Chambers, 285 County Road 44
PRESENT
  • Deputy Mayor John Barclay
  • Councillor Doreen O'Sullivan
  • Councillor Kristin Strackerjan
  • Councillor Deb Wilson
Staff Present
  • Amy Martin, Director of Planning and Development
  • Karen Dunlop, Chief Administrative Officer
  • Randy Urslak, Deputy Fire Chief
  • Tammy Hurlbert, Manager of Community & Leisure Services
  • Chloe Preston, Municipal Clerk
  • Senterre McKenna, Committee Clerk
Others Present

  • Vincent Denomme, Urbandale Construction

    Tom Bingham

    Rick Gerein

A.
HOW TO PARTICIPATE IN THE MEETING

 

B.
MEETING CALLED TO ORDER

 

Deputy Mayor John Barclay called the meeting to order 6:32 p.m.

C.
LAND ACKNOWLEDGMENT

 

The land acknowledgement was read by Deputy Mayor John Barclay.

D.
APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA

 

Light the Town Red delegation deferred to February 4, 2025. 

Item K.7.1 moved to beginning of reports section. 

  • C-2025-013
    Moved byDoreen O'Sullivan
    Seconded byKristin Strackerjan

    Be it resolved that: 

    The Council agenda for January 15, 2025 be approved as amended. 

    CARRIED

E.
CLOSED SESSION

 

None.

F.
OUT OF CLOSED

 

None.

G.
DISCLOSURE OF INTEREST

 

None at this time. 

H.
PRESENTATIONS/DELEGATIONS

 

1.
Light the Town Red

 

Deferred to February 4, 2025 as per Approval of the Agenda. 

  • C-2025-014
    Moved byKristin Strackerjan
    Seconded byDoreen O'Sullivan

    WHEREAS, Heart disease is the number one killer of women worldwide and the leading cause of premature death for Canadian women, a fact unknown to many women and their healthcare providers;

    AND WHEREAS, The Canadian Women's Heat Health Alliance is an organization of volunteer health professionals and patients working hard to improve women's heart health;

    AND WHEREAS, Wear Red Canada Day is celebrated annually to raise awareness for all Canadians, but especially Canadian women, to be mindful, curious, and proactive in the management of their hart health and wellness; 

    AND WHEREAS, We want to see better prevention, diagnosis, and care and fewer women dying prematurely from heart disease; 

    NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Municipality of North Grenville hereby proclaims that February 13, 2025, be recognized as "Wear Red Day" in the Municipality of North Grenville. 

    DEFERRED

I.
CONSENT AGENDA

 
  • C-2025-015
    Moved byKristin Strackerjan
    Seconded byDoreen O'Sullivan

    Be it resolved that:

    The following consent agenda items be approved as presented:

    • Minutes of Previous Meetings
    CARRIED

1.
Minutes of Previous Meetings (See Item J)

 
  • C-2025-015
    Moved byKristin Strackerjan
    Seconded byDoreen O'Sullivan

    THAT the following meeting minutes of Council of the Corporation of the Municipality of North Grenville be approved as circulated:

    • Special Meeting Minutes - November 21, 2024;
    • Regular Meeting Minutes - December 3, 2024; and, 
    • Regular Meeting Minutes - December 11, 2024.
    CARRIED

J.
MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETINGS - CONSENT

 

K.
REPORTS

 

1.
Office of the Chief Administrative Officer

 

1.
2025 Officers and Committees By-Law

 

Municipal Clerk Chloe Preston presented the annual update of the Officers By-law. 

  • C-2025-017
    Moved byDoreen O'Sullivan
    Seconded byDeb Wilson

    THAT Council adopt and pass By-Law 03-25 being a By-Law to Appoint Municipal Officers.

    CARRIED

2.
New Procedure By-Law – First Draft

 

Municipal Clerk Chloe Preston presented the first draft of the new Procedural By-law and invited feedback from Council. Staff recommend Council accepts the document for information pending feedback from Council to facilitate a revised draft coming forward in February. 

  • C-2025-018
    Moved byKristin Strackerjan
    Seconded byDoreen O'Sullivan

    THAT Council receive Report CAO-2025-002 and draft Procedure By-law for information purposes; AND

    THAT Council direct staff on changes to the draft Procedural By-law and to report back and provide a subsequent draft Procedure By-law for future consideration.

    CARRIED

2.
Client Services

 

3.
Corporate Services

 

4.
Emergency and Protective Services

 

5.
Finance

 

6.
Parks, Recreation, and Culture

 

1.
Proposal to Establish a Mental Health Initiatives Fund

 

Manager of Leisure Services, Tammy Hurlbert delivered an overview of the staff report. 

Councillor Kristin Strackerjan recognized that youth are unique and suggested funding be prioritized for youth supports.

Councillor Doreen O'Sullivan recognized the suffering of seniors during the pandemic and di not want to single out youth support. 

Deputy Mayor John Barclay confirmed the amendment to focus on youth services. He recognized that policies will come forward to Council in the future for further discussion. 

  • C-2025-019
    Moved byKristin Strackerjan
    Seconded byDoreen O'Sullivan

    THAT Council support the establishment of an annual Mental Health Initiatives Fund;

    AND THAT Council direct staff to include a value of $15,000.00 for the Mental Health Initiatives Fund AND $5,000 for Municipal facility fee waiving associated with the fund in the 2025 Budget;

    AND THAT Council direct staff to draft a policy for the administration of this fund, including an allowance for related use of municipal facilities, for Council consideration; 

    AND THAT Council direct staff to consider elements within the draft policy for specific allocations for age-related funding. 

    CARRIED AS AMENDED

7.
Planning and Development

 

1.
ZBA-16-24 2475 County Road 18 Zoning By-law Amendment

 

**Move to beginning of reports. 

Director of Planning and Development, Amy Martin delivered an overview of the staff report. 

Councillor Doreen O'Sullivan confirmed she would like to see accessible transit in this area.  

Tom Gingham spoke to the application asking about setback requirements for development on the severed parcel. 

Director Amy Martin delivered information on the findings of the archeological assessment.

  • C-2025-016
    Moved byDoreen O'Sullivan
    Seconded byKristin Strackerjan

    THAT Council enacts and approves By-Law 04-25 to rezone a portion of the lands at 2475 County Road 18.

    CARRIED

2.
Bell Hall – Equity Contribution

 

Director of Planning and Development, Amy Martin delivered an update on the CMHC application for the renovation of Bell Hall. 

Deputy Mayor John Barclay confirmed the municipality is working with Chadco on the development. the intent is to have a third party operate the building once complete, however a housing department may be an option in the future. 

  • C-2025-020
    Moved byDoreen O'Sullivan
    Seconded byDeb Wilson

    THAT the Municipality of North Grenville hereby commits to contribute up to a total of $5,000,000 in equity funding throughout the Construction and Development phases of the Bell Hall project, to support the redevelopment of Bell Hall;

    AND THAT the Municipality of North Grenville further commits $200,000 annually, once redevelopment is complete, for the operation of Bell Hall.

    CARRIED

8.
Public Works

 

L.
CORRESPONDENCE

 

M.
OTHER BUSINESS

 

None. 

N.
NOTICE OF MOTIONS

 

None.

O.
INTRODUCTION & CONSIDERATION OF BY-LAWS

 

P.
PERIOD FOR QUESTIONS FROM THE PUBLIC & MEDIA RELATING TO AGENDA ITEMS

 

None.

Q.
CLOSE OF MEETING

 

1.
Confirmation By-Law

 
  • C-2025-021
    Moved byDeb Wilson
    Seconded byDoreen O'Sullivan

    Be it resolved that: 

    By-Law 05-25 to confirm the proceedings of Council at its regular meeting held on January 15, 2025 be adopted and passed.

    CARRIED

2.
Resolution to Adjourn

 
  • C-2025-022
    Moved byKristin Strackerjan
    Seconded byDoreen O'Sullivan

    Be it resolved that: 

    this regular meeting of Council adjourn at 7:52 p.m. 

    CARRIED
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