20 janvier 2026

Revisions

1. First published Substantive fetched Jun 23, 2026
   • · Motion 1 added: THAT the Regular Meeting of Council Agenda dated January 20th, 2026, be approved as presented this date
   • · Motion 2 added: THAT the minutes from the Regular Meeting of Council dated December 16th, 2025, be approved as presented this date.
   • · Motion 3 added: THAT the presentation by Paul and Beth Cormier be accepted as information.
   • · Motion 4 added: THAT the presentation by Phillip Vanschie be accepted as information.
   • · Motion 5 added: THAT the presentation by Sharon Halladay, Lanark County Child and Youth Services Coordinator for Open Doors Mental Health for Children, Youth & Families, be accepted as information.
   • · Motion 6 added: THAT Council authorize the appointment of Kim Moffit as a member of the Montague Recreation Culture Committee for the Township of Montague and pass the necessary by-law to recognize said appointment, as per the draft By-law presented this …
   • · Motion 7 added: THAT Council adopt the attached Joint Lanark County 2026 Election Compliance Audit Committee Terms of Reference; AND THAT Council provides direction to the Treasurer to use Election Reserves, if necessary, to offset additional costs for th…
   • · Motion 8 added: THAT Council receive Staff’s explanatory report regarding the required studies and information needed to deem the Zoning Application for 525 Pinery Road complete.
   • · Motion 9 added: THAT Council approve the minutes of the Committee of the Whole Meeting dated December 16th, 2025, and approve the recommendations contained within.
   • · Motion 10 added: THAT By-law 4186-2026, being a by-law to establish remuneration and expenses for members of Council and local boards, be read a first, second & third time & passed, signed & sealed this 20th day of January, 2026.
   • · Motion 11 added: THAT By-law 4187-2026, being a by-law to appoint members to boards, committees, and other statutory positions, be read a first, second & third time & passed, signed & sealed this 20th day of January, 2026.
   • · Motion 12 added: THAT By-law 4188-2026, being a by-law to authorize the execution of a Development Agreement with Tanya Ruiter, David Matthew McLeod, Robert Lavigne and Jennifer Lavigne, be read a first, second & third time & passed, signed & sealed this 2…
   • · Motion 13 added: THAT By-law 4189-2026, being a by-law to adopt the Joint Lanark County 2026 Election Compliance Audit Committee Terms of Reference, be read a first, second & third time & passed, signed & sealed this 20th day of January, 2026.
   • · Motion 14 added: THAT By-law 4190-2026, being a by-law to authorize the borrowing of money to meet current expenditures for the year, be read a first, second & third time & passed, signed & sealed this 20th day of January, 2026.
   • · Motion 15 added: THAT By-law 4191-2026, being a by-law to establish the calculation and collection procedures to be implemented for the Interim Tax Billing Process, be read a first, second & third time & passed, signed & sealed this 20th day of January, 20…
   • · Motion 16 added: THAT By-law 4192-2026, being a by-law to adopt the 2026 municipal operating and capital budgets, be read a first, second & third time & passed, signed & sealed this 20th day of January, 2026.
   • · Motion 17 added: THAT Councillor Johnson be appointed as the delegation representing the Township of Montague to attend the Alto High-Speed Rail's Corridor Roundtable on March 3rd, 2026; AND THAT Councillor Johnson, Councillor Crabtree and Clerk Kirsten Co…
   • · Motion 18 added: THAT Council direct Staff to advise the Ontario Provincial Police Association that they will be offered the residential rate for Rosedale Hall rentals in 2026, similar to 2025; AND THAT should the Ontario Provincial Police Association be i…
   • · Motion 19 added: THAT Council receive the MRCC's letter regarding the Easter Pancake Breakfast on March 28th, 2026, and confirm their assistance in preparing breakfast.
   • · Motion 20 added: THAT Council recess the Council Meeting at 7:03 p.m.
   • · Motion 21 added: THAT Council resume the Council Meeting at 7:40 p.m.
   • · Motion 22 added: THAT Council moves into closed session at 7:40 p.m., as per section 239(2) of the Municipal Act, 2001, S.O. 2001, c. 25, in order to address one (1) item: (1) Negotiations with Town of Smiths Falls - Update ... AND THAT Municipal Manager/T…
   • · Motion 23 added: THAT the "In Camera" session rise at 8:23 p.m.; AND THAT the following rise and report be provided: THAT the Negotiating Team be directed to proceed as discussed in camera.
   • · Motion 24 added: THAT By-law 4193-2026, being a by-law to confirm the proceedings of Council at its Regular Meeting held on January 20th, 2026, be read a first, second & third time & passed, signed & sealed this 20th day of January, 2026.
   • · Motion 25 added: THAT Council adjourn the Regular Meeting of Council of January 20th, 2026, at 8:24 p.m., until Tuesday, February 3rd, 2026, at 6:00 p.m., or at the Call of the Chair.
   • · Attendance added: Jeffrey Carroll (present)
   • · Attendance added: Jim Abbass (present)
   • · Attendance added: Karen Jennings (present)
   • · Attendance added: Gerald Crabtree (present)
   • · Attendance added: Trevor Johnson (present)
   • · Attendance added: Allison Vereyken (present)
   • · Attendance added: Kirsten Cote (present)
   • · Attendance added: Grace Francis (present)
   • · Participation added: Karen Jennings arrive
   • · Participation added: Jim Abbass arrive