CORPORATION OF THE
MUNICIPALITY OF NORTH GRENVILLE

AGENDA

Tuesday, April 02, 2024 at 6:30 P.m. - 9:30 P.m.

Held in Council Chambers, 285 County Road 44

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A.

HOW TO PARTICIPATE IN THE MEETING

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

The Closed Session of the Council Meeting will take place in Meeting Room 1 beginning at 3:00 p.m.

The Open Session of 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 agenda for the Regular Council Meeting held April 2nd, 2024 be approved as presented. 

E.

CLOSED SESSION

• Recommendation:

  Be it resolved that:

  Council proceed to Closed Session pursuant to Section 239(2) of the Municipal Act, 2001, Subsection (c) a proposed or pending acquisition or disposition of land by the municipality - specifically land acquisition for a multi-use pathway; Subsection (b) personal matters about an identifiable individual, including municipal employees - specifically an application to the Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion Advisory Committee; and Section 239(3.1) Education or training of the council, a local board or committee - specifically conflict of interest training for Council.

E.1

Land Acquisition - Lands for Multiuse Pathway

E.2

Identifiable Individual - Application to Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion Advisory Committee

E.3

Training - Conflict of Interest Training Session

F.

OUT OF CLOSED

• Recommendation:

  Be it resolved that:

  Council come out of Closed Session AND 

  Direct staff as instructed during Closed Session. 

G.

DISCLOSURE OF INTEREST

H.

PRESENTATIONS/DELEGATIONS

None.

H.1

North Grenville Historical Society

Karen Nickleson & David Shanahan 

H.2

Green Shirt Day

Ethan Bos

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:

  1. 2024 Budget By-Law [See Item K.5.1]

  2. Significant Resolution from Environmental Action Advisory Committee [See Item L.1]

  3. Significant Resolution from Arts, Culture, and Heritage Advisory Committee [See Item L.2]

  4. South Nation Board of Directors Meeting Minutes - February 15, 2024 [See Item L.3]

  5. Support for Keeping Energy Costs Down Act [See Item L.4]

J.

MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETINGS - CONSENT

K.

REPORTS

K.1

Office of the Chief Administrative Officer

K.2

Client Services

K.3

Corporate Services

K.4

Emergency and Protective Services

K.5

Finance

K.5.1

2024 Budget By-Law - CONSENT

• Recommendation:

  THAT Council approve and enact By-Law 27-24 a by-law to set the 2024 Municipal Budgets including Operating, Capital, Water and Wastewater, and the North Grenville Library.

K.5.2

North Grenville Historical Society Heritage Reserve Fund Draw Request

• Recommendation:

  THAT Council:

  1. Approve an additional payment to the North Grenville Historical Society in the amount of $2113.89 for fifty percent (50%) of the additional 2024 rents at Alumni Hall at the Kemptville Campus;
  2. Authorize staff to amend the Agreement between the Municipality of North Grenville and the North Grenville Historical Society to accept the additional rental space that the Historical Society will occupy commencing April 1, 2024 until the end of the lease in 2027; AND
  3. Authorize the Mayor and CAO to execute the Amending Agreement.

K.6

Parks, Recreation, and Culture

K.7

Planning and Development

K.8

Public Works

L.

CORRESPONDENCE

L.1

Significant Resolution - EAAC - CONSENT

• Recommendation:

  Be it resolved that:

  Council direct staff to report back within one (1) year on the Environmental Action Advisory Committee Resolution EAAC-2024-07

L.2

Significant Resolution - HACAC - CONSENT

• Recommendation:

  Be it resolved that:

  Council accepts the recommendation from the Arts, Culture, and Heritage Advisory Committee contained in resolution ACHAC-2024-06.

   

L.3

South Nation Board of Directors Meeting Minutes - February 15, 2024 - CONSENT

• Recommendation:

  Be it resolved that:

  Council accept the South Nation Conservation Authority Board of Directors Meeting Minutes of February 15, 2024.

L.4

Support for Keeping Energy Costs Down Act - CONSENT

• Recommendation:

  Be it resolved that:

  Council support the Township of Edwardsburgh Cardinal Resolution R2024-067: Supporting the Keeping Energy Costs Down Act.

M.

OTHER BUSINESS

N.

NOTICE OF MOTIONS

O.

INTRODUCTION & CONSIDERATION OF BY-LAWS

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 28-24 to confirm the proceedings of Council at its regular meeting held on April 2, 2024 be adopted and passed.

Q.2

Resolution to Adjourn

• Recommendation:

  Be it resolved that: 

  The Regular Meeting of Council adjourn at _______ p.m.