CORPORATION OF THE
MUNICIPALITY OF NORTH GRENVILLE

AGENDA

Tuesday, May 07, 2024 at 6:30 P.m. - 7:30 P.m.

Held in Council Chambers, 285 County Road 44

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A.

HOW TO PARTICIPATE IN THE MEETING

The Council meeting will take place in Council Chambers beginning at 6:30 p.m.

The Council meeting will be live streamed on YouTube commencing at 6:30 p.m. To view the live stream visit:

https://www.youtube.com/user/NorthGrenville/featured

Subsequent to the live stream, the video will be archived on the North Grenville YouTube channel under the Playlists Tab titled "North Grenville Online Council Meetings". To view the archived video post-meeting visit:

https://www.youtube.com/user/NorthGrenville/playlists

To make a deputation in relation to an item on the agenda, please pre-register with the Clerk's Office at the same e-mail address. Please provide your comments no later than two hours prior to the start of the meeting.

If you require accommodation, please advise the Clerk when pre-registering so that we may best assist you.

B.

MEETING CALLED TO ORDER

C.

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.

D.

APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA

• Recommendation:

  Be it resolved that: 

  The Council agenda for its Regular Meeting on May 7, 2024 be approved as presented. 

E.

CLOSED SESSION

None.

F.

OUT OF CLOSED

None.

G.

DISCLOSURE OF INTEREST

H.

PRESENTATIONS/DELEGATIONS

H.1

National Denim Day 2024

• Recommendation:

  WHEREAS Breast Cancer is the most frequently diagnosed cancer in Canadian women - it can be completely cured if caught in time; AND

  WHEREAS 29,400 Canadian women were diagnosed with breast cancer in 2023; this represents 26% of all new cancer cases; 260 were men; AND

  WHEREAS 5400 women died of this disease in 2023 which represents 13% of all cancer deaths; AND 

  WHEREAS by proclaiming National Denim Day, the Municipality of North Grenville assists the CURE Foundation for breast cancer in raising awareness about the seriousness of this women's disease. 

  NOW THEREFORE, be it resolved that the Corporation of the Municipality of North Grenville proclaim Tuesday May 14, 2024 as "National Denim Day" in the Municipality of North Grenville. 

H.2

Waterfront Access Strategy

Martina Braunstein of Dillon Consulting 

• Recommendation:

  Be it resolved that:

  Council receive the "Waterfront Access Strategy Report" for information purposes. 

H.3

2022 Audit Presentation

Lori Huber & Anoop Sebastian Michael of KPMG

• Recommendation:

  THAT Council accept and approve the draft 2022 Audited Consolidated Financial Statements as presented.

I.

CONSENT AGENDA

Items listed under Consent agenda are considered routine or no longer require a 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 separately.

• Recommendation:

  Be it resolved that:

  The following consent agenda items be approved as presented.

I.1

Advisory Committee Meeting Minutes [See Item L.1.]

I.2

Significant Resolution - Health Wellness Fitness and Active Transportation Advisory Committee [See Item L.2.]

I.3

South Nation Conservation Authority - Board of Directors AGM Minutes March 21, 2024 [See Item L. 3]

I.4

2024 Municipal Tax Rate and BIA Levy By-Law [See Item K.5.1]

J.

MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETINGS - CONSENT

None.

K.

REPORTS

K.1

Office of the Chief Administrative Officer

K.1.1

Privacy Breach Policy

• Recommendation:

  THAT Council adopt the Privacy Breach Policy.

K.2

Client Services

K.3

Corporate Services

K.4

Emergency and Protective Services

K.5

Finance

K.5.1

2024 Municipal Tax Rate and BIA Levy - CONSENT

• Recommendation:

  THAT Council:

  1. Approve and enact By-Law 34-24 to set the Final Municipal tax rate for the 2024 tax year.
  2. Approve and enact By-Law 35-24 to set the Old Town Kemptville Business Improvement Area (BIA) levy for 2024.

K.6

Parks, Recreation, and Culture

K.6.1

Blue Community Policy

• Recommendation:

  THAT Council adopt the Blue Community Policy to be implemented in phases to further support the designation of the Municipality of North Grenville as a Blue Community.

K.6.2

Zamboni Purchase

• Recommendation:

  THAT Council award the purchase of a Zamboni Model 526 propane ice resurfacer with options, tractor mount attachment, electric ice edger, and blade changing system from Zamboni for a total of amount of $138,260.00 plus HST.

K.7

Planning and Development

K.8

Public Works

L.

CORRESPONDENCE

L.1

Advisory Committee Meeting Minutes - CONSENT

• Recommendation:

  That the following Advisory Committee meeting minutes be approved as circulated. 

L.1.1

Indigenous Advisory Circle Meeting Minutes - March 21, 2024

L.1.2

Health Wellness Fitness and Active Transportation Advisory Committee Minutes - February 13, 2024

L.1.3

Old Town Kemptville Business improvement Area Board Meeting Minutes - March 20, 2024

L.2

Significant Resolution - Health Wellness Fitness and Active Transportation Advisory Committee - CONSENT

• Recommendation:

  That Council adopt the Bicycle Rack Cost-sharing Program Policy.

L.3

South Nation Conservation Authority - Board of Directors AGM Minutes March 21, 2024 - CONSENT

• Recommendation:

  Be it resolved that:

  The minutes of the Board of Directors Annual General Meeting (AGM) of the South Nation Conservation Authority be approved as circulated.

M.

OTHER BUSINESS

N.

NOTICE OF MOTIONS

O.

INTRODUCTION & CONSIDERATION OF BY-LAWS

O.1

By-Law 34-24

Being a By-Law to Levy the Municipal Taxes for the Year 2024

O.2

By-Law 35-24

Being a By-Law to Levy Taxes for the Old Town Kemptville Business Improvement Area for the Year 2024

P.

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

Q.

CLOSE OF MEETING

Q.1

Confirmation By-Law

• Recommendation:

  Be it resolved that: 

  By-Law 36-24 to confirm the proceedings of Council at its regular meeting held on May 7, 2024 be adopted and passed.

Q.2

Resolution to Adjourn

• Recommendation:

  Be it resolved that: 

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