TOWNSHIP OF RIDEAU LAKES
REGULAR MEETING OF COUNCIL
AGENDA - VIRTUAL ONLY

Monday, May 04, 2026 at 6:00 P.m. - 10:00 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 honour 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.

BUSINESS ARISING

8.1

CoW Rec #150-2026 and AAC Rec #03-2026 - Sidewalk Replacement Draft Design - Portland

8.2

CoW Rec #162-2026 - Rescind Motion to Declare Property on Harry Seeley Dr. Surplus

8.3

CoW Rec #171-2026 - Portage Power - Resolution of Support for Green Municipal Fund Application for Jones Falls Generating Station Modernization

8.4

CoW Rec #173-2026: Request to Waive Planning and Building Fees - 30 B12

8.5

CoW Rec #181-2026 JHSC Recommendation to Return to In-Person Meetings - Working Group and Action Plan

8.6

Rideau Lakes Alto Working Group: Verbal Update

9.

MINUTES

9.1  Regular Council Meeting: April 7, 2026
9.2  Committee of the Whole Meeting: April 13, 2026 & April 27, 2026
9.4  Economic Development Committee Meeting: April 7, 2026
9.5  Municipal Heritage Advisory Committee Meeting: April 16, 2026
9.6  Planning Advisory and Committee of Adjustment Meeting: April 15, 2026
9.7  Accessibility Advisory Committee: April 28, 2026
9.8  Rideau Lakes Public Library Board Meeting: March 26, 2026
9.9  Rideau Valley Conservation Authority Meeting: March 26, 2026

10.

BY-LAWS

10.1  By-Law 2026-44: ZBA-3-2026 Guy Laidlaw & Lyndhurst Lake Shore Inc. (B&SB)
10.2  By-Law 2026-45: Amend By-Law 2022-53 to Appoint By-Law Enforcement Officer (Zoning)
10.3  By-Law 2026-46: MOU with Westport Lions Club for Use of Beach for Swimming Lessons
10.4  By-Law 2026-47: MOU with Lower Beverley Lake Park Board for Use of Beach for Swimming Lessons
10.5  By-Law 2026-48: Adopt Public Notice Policy (Rescinds 2007-64)
10.6  By-Law 2026-49: Contract with Petrie Ford – Purchase of Half Ton Truck (Roads)
10.7  By-Law 2026-50: Contract with Petrie Ford – Purchase of Three Ton Truck (Properties)
10.8  By-Law 2026-51: Establish and regulate the Corporation of the Township of Rideau Lakes Fire and Rescue (Rescinds 2019-65)
10.9  By-Law 2026-52: Adopt Swim Program Policy
10.10 By-Law 2026-53 Road Closure (Matthew St)

11.

CORRESPONDENCE FOR ACTION/INFORMATION: None

11.1  Jennifer Falconer, ALTO Senior Advisor, Public and Government Relations:  ALTO's Commitment to Rural Communities

12.

NEW BUSINESS

12.1

Proposed Motion - Councillor Bulloch - Ontario Heritage Organization Development Grant Advocacy

12.2

Proposed Motion - Councillor Bulloch - Reduced Rate Distribution of Library Resources

12.3

Proposed Motion - Councillor P. Banks - Tree Sapling Giveaway Program – Staff Report Request

12.4

Proposed Motion: Deputy Mayor Dunfield - 2026 Association of Municipalities of Ontario (AMO) Conference Delegation Request – Support for Education System

12.5

Proposed Motion - Deputy Mayor Dunfield: Support for Education System

13.

NOTICE OF MOTION

13.1

Councillor Hutchings: Motion to Record Municipal and Board Meetings

14.

MAYOR'S UPDATE

15.

QUESTIONS FROM THE MEDIA REGARDING AGENDA ITEMS

16.

QUESTIONS FROM THE PUBLIC REGARDING AGENDA ITEMS

17.

CLOSED MEETING: None

18.

REPORT REGARDING CLOSED MEETING: None

19.

BY-LAW #2026-54: Govern Proceedings of Council: May 4, 2026

20.

ADJOURNMENT