TOWNSHIP OF RIDEAU LAKES
REGULAR MEETING OF COUNCIL
AGENDA

Tuesday, August 05, 2025 at 6:00 P.m. - 8:00 P.m.

Municipal Office, Chantry

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1.

CALL TO ORDER

2.

LAND ACKNOWLEDGEMENT STATEMENT

The Township of Rideau Lakes acknowledges that we live and work and are meeting on ancestral territories of indigenous people. We do so respecting both the land and the Indigenous peoples and honor their past, present and future. The Township values and respects their cultural heritage and relationship to the land.

3.

ROLL CALL

4.

EMERGENCY ADDITIONS/AMENDMENTS TO AGENDA

5.

ADOPTION OF AGENDA

6.

DECLARATION OF PECUNIARY INTEREST & GENERAL NATURE THEREOF

7.

DELEGATIONS:  None

8.

STAFF REPORTS

8.1

Gene Richardson, Fire Chief/Manager of Community Protection: Replacement Fire Vehicle Award of Contract

8.2

Tom Fehr, Manager of Development Services: Freeland Road/RoadAllowance – Concession 1, Lots 26 to 28, Bastard Township

9.

BUSINESS ARISING

9.1

MHAC Rec #2025-30 - Statement to be Included on the 2026 Rideau Lakes Road Map

10.

MINUTES

10.1  Regular Council Meeting: July 7, 2025
10.2  Municipal Services Committee (Combined) Meeting: July 14, 2025
10.3  Economic Development Committee Meeting: July 7, 2025
10.4  Municipal Heritage Advisory Committee Meeting: July 17, 2025
10.5  Planning Advisory and Committee of Adjustment Meetings: July 9 & July 23, 2025
10.6  Rideau Lakes Lake Association Committee Meeting: June 18, 2025
10.7  Cataraqui Region Conservation Authority Meeting: February 26, March 26, April 30 & May 28, 2025
10.8  Rideau Valley Conservation Authority Meeting: May 22, 2025

11.

BY-LAWS

11.1  By-Law 2025-95: Agreement - Village of Westport- Enforcement of Ontario Building Code-Residential Tenancies Act
11.2  By-Law 2025-96: Contract - Rush Truck Centre - purchase 2026 International Tandem Plow Truck
11.3  By-Law 2025-97: Contract - Whitekker Environmental Services - Water Testing
11.4  By-Law 2025-98: Contract - Commercial Fire Trucks Contract - 2026 Pumper
11.5  By-Law 2025-99: Amend 2019-23 - Establish Community Enhancement Committees (Senior Group Financials)
11.6  By-Law 2025-100: Amend 2024-124 - Amend Human Resources Policy
11.7  By-Law 2025-101: Amend 2025-15 - Council and Staff Relationship Policy (Strong Mayor Powers)
11.8  By-Law 2025-102: Contract - Mike Fair Chevrolet Buick GMC Cadillac Ltd - 2025 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 4WD Crew Cab truck
11.9  By-Law 2025-103: ZBA-9-2025 John & Kathryn Looby, 79 Otter Lake Rd, SE
11.10 By-Law 2025-104: Purchase and Sale Agreement - Freeland Road -Road Allowance (Mattice)

12.

CORRESPONDENCE FOR ACTION/INFORMATION: None

13.

NEW BUSINESS

13.1

Proposed Motion: Councillor Dunfield - Recreation Agreements

13.2

Appointment of Councillor Bulloch to Committees

14.

NOTICE OF MOTION

14.1

Councillor P. Banks - Override of Mayor Veto re: Confirmatory By-Law 2025-94 (Chantry Office)

14.2

Councillor P. Banks - Request for Information to Support Submission on Bill 9 – Integrity Commissioner Framework

14.3

Councillor P. Banks - V.O.I.C.E. Coalition - Request for Support and Endorsement

15.

MAYOR'S UPDATE

16.

QUESTIONS FROM THE MEDIA REGARDING AGENDA ITEMS

17.

QUESTIONS FROM THE PUBLIC REGARDING AGENDA ITEMS

18.

CLOSED MEETING - As per Section 239(2) of the Municipal Act

18.1

Regular Council Closed Minutes: July 7, 2025

18.2

MSC (PW) Closed Session Minutes: July 14, 2025

18.3

Economic Development Committee Closed Minutes: July 7, 2025

18.4

Section 239 (2)(b): Personal matters about an identifiable individual including municipal or local board employees

18.5

Section 239(2)(c): A proposed or pending acquisition or disposition of land by the Municipality or local board

18.6

Section 239 (2)(c): A proposed or pending acquisition or disposition of land by the Municipality or local board

18.7

Section 239(2)(f):  Advice that is subject to solicitor-client privilege, including communications necessary for that purpose

18.8

Section 239(2)(e) Litigation or potential litigation, including matters before administrative tribunals, affecting the municipality or local board

18.9

Section 239(2)(f) Advice that is subject to solicitor-client privilege, including communications necessary for that purpose

19.

REPORT REGARDING CLOSED MEETING

20.

BY-LAW #2025-106: Govern Proceedings of Council: August 5, 2025

21.

ADJOURNMENT