TOWNSHIP OF RIDEAU LAKES

Regular Meeting of Council

Minutes

Tuesday, September 03, 2024 at 6:00 P.m. - 8:00 P.m.

Municipal Office, Chantry

Members Present:

• Mayor Arie Hoogenboom, 
• Deputy Mayor Marcia Maxwell (virtual), 
• Councillor Jeff Banks, 
• Councillor Paula Banks, 
• Councillor Linda Carr, 
• Councillor Joan Delaney, 
• Councillor Sue Dunfield, 
• Councillor Deborah Anne Hutchings, 
• and Councillor Ron Pollard 

Staff Present:

• Shellee Fournier, CAO 
• and Mary Ellen Truelove, Clerk 

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CALL TO ORDER

Mayor Hoogenboom called the Meeting to order at 6:00 p.m. and welcomed members of the public in attendance.

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.

ROLL CALL

Members of the Public who attended and signed in: Brian Preston, Steve Kirby, John Carley, Howard French, Bruce Leggett, Kathy Legett, 

EMERGENCY ADDITIONS/AMENDMENTS TO AGENDA

Mayor Hoogenboom asked if there were any emergency additions or amendments to the Agenda and the following were noted:

1. Remove Agenda Item 10.9: ZBA-11-2024 - Campbell 

2. Add Agenda Item under 8: Councillor Carr comment

ADOPTION OF AGENDA

• RESOLUTION 121-2024
  Moved by Councillor Delaney
  Seconded by Councillor P. Banks

  Be it resolved, that the Agenda be approved and adopted  as amended.

  Carried

DECLARATION OF PECUNIARY INTEREST & GENERAL NATURE THEREOF

Mayor Hoogenboom asked if any Council Member had a Pecuniary Interest in any Item on the Agenda and if so, the Nature of that Interest and none were declared. the following was declared:

I, Linda Carr, do declare a direct pecuniary interest in accordance with the Municipal Conflict of Interest Act, R.S.O. 1990, c M.50 in regards to item 8.1 namely the Motion to Reconsideration release of Integrity Commissioner Report on the Regular Council Meeting Agenda dated September 3, 2024. The declared interest is of the following general nature: Personal.

Signed: Linda Carr
Received: Mayor Hoogenboom

I, Paula Banks, do declare a deemed, direct or indirect pecuniary interest in accordance with the Municipal Conflict of Interest Act, R.S.O. 1990, c M.50 in regards to item 9.6 namely the Managers Report on the PACA Agenda dated August 28, 2024. The declared interest is of the following general nature: Sister in Law.

Signed: Paula Banks
Received: Mayor Hoogenboom

I, Jeff Banks, do declare a deemed, direct or indirect  pecuniary interest in accordance with the Municipal Conflict of Interest Act, R.S.O. 1990, c M.50 in regards to item 9.6 namely the Managers Report on the PACA  Agenda dated September 3, 2024. The declared interest is of the following general nature: Sister in Law.

Signed: Jeff Banks
Received: Mayor Hoogenboom

I, Joan Delaney, do declare a direct pecuniary interest in accordance with the Municipal Conflict of Interest Act, R.S.O. 1990, c M.50 in regards to item 9.6 namely the Consent Approval in Planning on the Planning Advisory Meeting Agenda dated August 28, 2024. The declared interest is of the following general nature: Consent approval by Manager re: Our lot on Indian Lake Road.

Signed: Joan Delaney
Received: Mayor Hoogenboom

DELEGATIONS: 

Sean-Michael Stephen, Watson & Associates: Development Charges Background Study 

Sean-Michael Stephen was in attendance to provide a presentation to Council on the Development Charges Background Study.

Mayor Hoogenboom asked the members of the public if they had any comments or questions and none were heard.

• RESOLUTION 122-2024
  Moved by Councillor J. Banks
  Seconded by Councillor Dunfield

  Be it resolved that the Council of the Corporation of the Corporation of the Township of Rideau Lakes acknowledges the presentation from Sean-Michael Stephen, Watson & Associates, regarding the Development Charges Background Study. 

  Carried

2023 Financial Statements: Lori Huber, KPMG

Lori Huber from the Auditing Firm KPMG was in attendance to present the 2023 Audit Findings and Financial Statements.

• RESOLUTION 123-2024
  Moved by Councillor Pollard
  Seconded by Councillor Delaney

  Be it resolved that the Council of the Corporation of the Corporation of the Township of Rideau Lakes acknowledges the presentation from Lori Hubert, KPMG, regarding the Financial Statements for 2023;

  AND FURTHER Recommends that Council receive and accept the 2023 Non-Consolidated Financial Statements and 2023 Consolidated Financial Statements, as prepared by KPMG Auditors.

  Carried

BUSINESS ARISING

Motion to Reconsider release of Integrity Commissioner Report: Mayor Hoogenboom

• Moved by Mayor Hoogenboom
  Seconded by Councillor Pollard

  Be it resolved that the Council of the Corporation of the Township of Rideau Lakes reconsider Recommendation #162-2024 from the Municipal Services Committee meeting held August 12, 2024 regarding the Integrity Commissioners Report.

  The following motion to defer was brought forward:
• RESOLUTION 124-2024
  Moved by Councillor P. Banks
  Seconded by Councillor Hutchings

  Be it resolved that the Main motion be deferred until a response is received on options.

  Carried
• RESOLUTION 125-2024
  Moved by Councillor P. Banks
  Seconded by Councillor Dunfield

  WHEREAS the Ontario Government is currently in the process of reviewing and updating the long overdue legislation concerning Integrity Commissioners.  We would ask the Ministry for their patience and assistance in reviewing the findings of the current Integrity Commissioners investigation into councilor Carr; 

  AND WHEREAS Minister Calandra himself confirmed last month at the AMO conference that changes in this legislation are needed and vital, we would like him to hear our concerns;

  AND WHEREAS the current system is unfair as it prioritizes confidentially over all else, including judicial fairness and the right to defend yourself against your accusers;

  NOW THEREFORE prior to this council making this IC report public, we would like to investigate further options for unbiased review;   

  FURTHER THAT Minister Calandra and the Ombudsman's Office offer options to council such as appointing a special Ombudsman to investigate, as the province did in Rideau Lakes 2016, or for council to investigate asking for a judicial review to be completed.  

  For (7)	Mayor Hoogenboom, Councillor J. Banks, Councillor Delaney, Councillor Pollard, Councillor Hutchings, Councillor Dunfield, and Councillor P. Banks
  Against (1)	Deputy Mayor Maxwell
  Conflict (1)	Councillor Carr

  vote Type: Majority (Present), Recorded
  Carried (7 to 1)

2024 AMO Delegation Meeting Brief - Cemeteries

Council observed a break at 7:50 p.m. and reconvened at 8:00 p.m.

Council received the briefing notes for the AMO Delegation with Minister Todd McCarthy regarding Cemetery funding.

PACA Rec #96-2024: Extension to Comply with Zoning By-Law Request - 27 O2

• RESOLUTION 126-2024
  Moved by Councillor Dunfield
  Seconded by Councillor Hutchings

  WHEREAS at the Planning Advisory and Committee of Adjustment Meeting held August 28, 2024, Recommendation #96, 2024 was passed recommending that by-law enforcement of the habitation of the trailer not occur on 27 O2 until such time that the Planning Advisory and Committee of Adjustment have reviewed options for permitting habitation of a trailer on residential properties which is to be provided via staff report at a future PACA meeting;

  NOW THEREFORE, be it resolved that the Council of the Corporation of the Township of Rideau Lakes hereby authorizes the extension for time and agrees that no by-law enforcement shall occur until a staff report comes forward at a future PACA meeting. 

  Carried

MINUTES

The following minutes were read as distributed to Council.  Mayor Hoogenboom asked for any errors, omissions or questions and none were noted.

• Regular Council Meeting: August 6, 2024
• Special Council Meeting: August 8, 2024
• Municipal Services Committee PW Meeting: August 12, 2024
• Economic Development Committee Meeting: August 6, 2024
• Municipal Heritage Advisory Committee Meeting: August 15, 2024
• Planning Advisory and Committee of Adjustment Meetings: August 14 & August 28, 2024
• Rideau Lakes Lake Association Committee Meeting:  August 8, 2024
• Delta Athletic and Recreational Society Meeting: August 27, 2024
• Lower Beverley Lake Park Management Board Meeting:  August 13, 2024
• Rideau Lakes Public Library Board Meeting: June 27, 2024
• Cataraqui Region Conservation Authority Special Meeting: June 26, 2024
• Rideau Valley Conservation Authority Meeting: May 23, 2024

• RESOLUTION 124-2024
  Moved by Councillor Dunfield
  Seconded by Councillor Pollard

  Be it resolved, that the Corporation of the Township of Rideau Lakes Approves the Minutes and Adopts all Recommendations contained within the Minutes, unless otherwise dealt with, of the:

  • Regular Council Meeting: August 6, 2024
  • Special Council Meeting: August 8, 2024
  • Municipal Services Committee PW Meeting: August 12, 2024
  • Economic Development Committee Meeting: August 6, 2024
  • Municipal Heritage Advisory Committee Meeting: August 15, 2024
  • Planning Advisory and Committee of Adjustment Meetings: August 14
  • Rideau Lakes Lake Association Committee Meeting: August 8, 2024

  AND FURTHER that Council Acknowledges the Minutes of the:

  • Lower Beverley Lake Park Management Board Meeting:  August 13, 2024
  • Rideau Lakes Public Library Board Meeting: June 27, 2024
  • Cataraqui Region Conservation Authority Special Meeting: June 26, 2024
  • Rideau Valley Conservation Authority Meeting: May 23, 2024
  • Delta Athletic and Recreational Society Meeting: August 27, 2024
  Carried
• RESOLUTION 128-2024
  Moved by Councillor Dunfield
  Seconded by Councillor Pollard

  Be it resolved, that the Corporation of the Township of Rideau Lakes Approves the Minutes and Adopts all Recommendations contained within the Minutes, unless otherwise dealt with, of the Planning Advisory and Committee of Adjustment meeting of August 28, 2024.

  Carried

BY-LAWS

• RESOLUTION 129-2024
  Moved by Councillor Dunfield
  Seconded by Councillor Delaney

  Be it resolved that the following By-Laws be taken as read a first and second time the short way this 3rd day of September, 2024:

  • By-Law 2024-83: Authorize Funding Application Submission to OILC - Portland Hall-Library
  • By-Law 2024-84: Authorize Funding Application Submission to OILC - CAZ
  • By-Law 2024-85: Agreement - James Braden Ford - Development Services Inspection Vehicle Purchase
  • By-Law 2024-86: Agreement - Nexgen Municipal Inc. - Waste Truck Purchase
  • By-Law 2024-87: Agreement - Cambium Inc. - Professional & Engineering Services Waste Sites
  • By-Law 2024-88: Agreement - Bircon Canada Ltd. - Portland Dock Replacement
  • By-Law 2024-89: MOU - St. Paul's (5B and Burnbrae) Funding
  • By-Law 2024-90: MOU - RL Pickleball Club
  • By-Law 2024-92: ZBA-12-2024 (RL Township) - 20 Colborne St. (BSB)
  • By-Law 2024-93: ZBA-4-2024 2632920 Ontario Inc. - 201-203 R33 (BSB)
  • By-Law 2024-94: Stop Up and Close Part 3 - 20 Colborne St. (BSB)
  • By-Law 2024-95: Enter into a Community Improvement Plan Agreement - Delta Legion
  • By-Law 2024-96: Enter into a Community Improvement Plan Agreement - Stone Manor Studios 
  Carried
• RESOLUTION 130-2024
  Moved by Deputy Mayor Maxwell
  Seconded by Councillor J. Banks

  Be it resolved that By-Laws 2024-83, 2024-84, 2024-85, 2024-86, 2024-87, 2024-88, 2024-89, 2024-90, 2024-92, 2024-93, 2024-94, 2024-95 and 2024-96 be taken as read a third time and finally passed this 3rd day of September, 2024.

  Carried

CORRESPONDENCE FOR ACTION/INFORMATION

The following Correspondence was received and considered by Council:

11.1 MTO: Speed Limit - Highway 15
11.2 MMAH: Integrity Commissioner Report
11.3 Michael Cox: Integrity Commissioner Report
11.4 Frontenac Arch Chamber of Commerce: Board Members

• RESOLUTION 131-2024
  Moved by Deputy Mayor Maxwell
  Seconded by Councillor Delaney

  Be it resolved that the Council of the Corporation of the Township of Rideau Lakes Receives for information, Correspondence Items 11.1 to 11.4.

  Carried

NEW BUSINESS

Notice of the following motion was brought forward at the Municipal Services Committee Meeting held August 12, 2024.

Mayor Hoogenboom: Support for Bradford West Gwillimbury re: Ontario Long Service Medals

• RESOLUTION 132-2024
  Moved by Mayor Hoogenboom
  Seconded by Councillor P. Banks

  WHEREAS correspondence was received from the Town of Bradford West Gwillimbury regarding Long-Service Medals; 

  NOW THEREFORE be it resolved that the Council of The Corporation of the Township of Rideau Lakes supports Resolution 2024-206 from Bradford West Gwillimbury requesting the Province to create a province-wide long-service medal for police and paramedics, modelled after the existing such award for firefighters; 

  AND FURTHER that a copy of this Resolution be forwarded to Steve Clark, MPP for Leeds, Grenville, Thousand Islands and Rideau Lakes and the Town of Bradford West Gwillimbury. 

  Carried

NOTICE OF MOTION

As per the Procedural By-Law, Notice is being provided that the following will be discussed and debated at the next regular scheduled meeting:

Councillor Delaney: Support for OINP

Be it resolved that the Council of The Corporation of the Township of Rideau Lakes supports the correspondence from the Township of Terrace Bay urging the Government of Ontario to address the critical labour market shortage in Northern Ontario by allocating 3,000 Ontario Immigrant Nominee Program spots to support the region's economic growth and development.

Councillor P. Banks - Automated Speed Enforcement Program

Be it resolved that the Council of The Corporation of the Township of Rideau Lakes directs staff to investigate the cost of installing automated speed enforcement cameras within the municipality and report back at a future meeting for consideration during the 2025 budget process.

Councillor P. Banks - Harbour Launching and Parking Pay Meters

Be it resolved that the Council of The Corporation of the Township of Rideau Lakes directs staff to investigate the cost of installing pay meters for launching and parking at harbours located in the municipality and report back at a future meeting for consideration in the 2025 budget process.

Councillor P. Banks - Staff Appreciation Day

Be it resolved that the Council of The Corporation of the Township of Rideau Lakes directs that a survey be sent around to all employees looking for feedback and ideas for a half day staff appreciation day;

AND FURTHER that Council approves the office closure on the day that is decided for this event.

MAYOR'S UPDATE

August 13th: I attended the Regular Meeting of the Lower Beverly Lake Park Board and heard that they are having another successful summer. 

August 14th: I attended the Regular Planning Advisory and Committee of Adjustment Meeting.

August 15th: I attended virtually the Lombardy & Area visioning public meeting. 

August 17th: I attended the annual MPP Steve Clark Afternoon in the Islands event at the Glen House Resort.

August 18th-21st: I attended the annual AMO conference in Ottawa. Take this opportunity to congratulate Westport's Mayor, Robin Jones on her election as president of AMO.

August 21st: In the afternoon I attended Maple View Lodge where the Mayor's of Leeds and Grenville welcomed the new Minister of Long Term Care for a tour, Natalia Kusendova-Bashta.

August 23rd: I attended Jones Falls and participated in a Global News Kingston interview on the impact the causeway closure will have on tourism. 

August 24th: I attended and spoke at the CALA AGM breakfast.

August 27th: I taped my monthly video in Delta which featured information on Lower Beverly Lake Park.

August 28th: We held our Regular Planning Advisory and Committee of Adjustment Meeting.

August 29th: I, along with Councillor Pollard, Councillor Delaney and Councillor Maxwell, hosted a well attended staff appreciation BBQ.

August 31st: I attended and spoke at the Bass Lake AGM held in Lombardy.

This morning I attended in Brockville a Special County Council Meeting followed by our Regular Joint Services Board Meeting. 

All in all, a very busy 3 weeks. 

QUESTIONS FROM THE MEDIA REGARDING AGENDA ITEMS

Mayor Hoogenboom asked if any questions had been received from the Media and the Clerk advised no questions had been submitted via email.

No members of the media were in attendance at this meeting.

QUESTIONS FROM THE PUBLIC REGARDING AGENDA ITEMS

Mayor Hoogenboom asked if any questions had been submitted by the Public regarding Agenda Items and the Clerk advised no questions had been received via email.

No members of the Public were in attendance at this time.

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

• RESOLUTION 133-2024
  Moved by Councillor J. Banks
  Seconded by Councillor Pollard

  Be it resolved that Council closed meeting at 8:32 pm to discuss matters as per Section 239(2) of the Municipal Act,:

  • Regular Council Closed Minutes: August 6, 2024 and Special Council Closed Minutes of August 8, 2024;
  • Bill Thake Award: Section 239 (2)(b) - Personal matters about an identifiable individual, including Municipal or local board employee;
  • Ontario Senior Achievement Award: Section 239 (2)(b) - Personal matters about an identifiable individual including municipal or local board employees.
  • Appointments to Board/Committees: Section 239 (2)(b) - Personal matters about an identifiable individual including municipal or local board employees.
  Carried

REPORT REGARDING CLOSED MEETING

• RESOLUTION 134-2024
  Moved by Councillor Delaney
  Seconded by Councillor Hutchings

  Be it resolved that the Council of The Corporation of the Township of Rideau Lakes appoints Marnie Young to the Rideau Lakes Public Library Board.

  Carried

BY-LAW #2024-97: Govern Proceedings of Council: September 3, 2024

• RESOLUTION 135-2024
  Moved by Councillor J. Banks
  Seconded by Deputy Mayor Maxwell

  Be it resolved that By-Law Number 2024-97, being a By-Law to Govern the Proceedings of the Council of The Corporation of the Township of Rideau Lakes at its Meeting held September 3, 2024 be taken as read a first, second and third time this 3rd day of September, 2024.

  Carried

ADJOURNMENT

Mayor Hoogenboom declared the meeting adjourned at 8:43 p.m.