February 6, 2026

Revisions

1. First published Substantive fetched Jun 23, 2026
   • · Motion 1 added: Be It Resolved That Council approves the Agenda dated February 6, 2026, as amended.
   • · Motion 2 added: Be It Resolved That Council retires to Closed Session at 9:18 a.m. to: a. Adopt Minutes of Closed Meetings held January 16, 2026; b. Discuss Litigation or potential litigation, including matters before administrative tribunals, affecting t…
   • · Motion 3 added: Be It Resolved That Council receives for information the Business Profile of Nate's Tires provided by the Economic Development Task Force (EDTF).
   • · Motion 4 added: Be It Resolved That Council receives for information the presentation from Eric Kohlsmith, Mississippi Rideau Septic System Office, regarding 2025 Re-Inspection Results; and thanks him for his time spent today.
   • · Motion 5 added: Be It Resolved That Council receives for information the Public Works Manager's Administrative Report entitled “2025 Septic Re-Inspection Program and Proposed Program for 2026”; And That Council approves the continuation of a voluntary Sep…
   • · Motion 6 added: Be It Resolved That Council receives for information the presentation from Lisa Thompson, Executive Director with the Ontario Federation of Trail Riders, regarding the proposed 2026 Agreement with the Township; and thanks her for her time …
   • · Motion 7 added: Be It Resolved That Council receives for information the Manager of Community Development’s Administrative Report entitled “By-Town Motorcycle Association (BMA) - 2026 Agreement”; And That Council agrees to reduce the annual fee from $6,50…
   • · Motion 8 added: Be It Resolved That Council receives for information the presentation from Jon Wilson, President and Trail Master with the Ottawa Valley ATV Club, regarding the proposed 2026 Agreement with the Township; and thanks him for his time spent t…
   • · Motion 9 added: Be It Resolved That Council receives for information the Manager of Community Development’s Administrative Report entitled “Ottawa Valley ATV Club (OVATVC) - 2026 Annual Agreement”; And That Council approves the annual fee of $6,500; And T…
   • · Motion 10 added: Be It Resolved That Council adopts the Minutes as circulated, of: 1. A Public Meeting of Council held January 16, 2026; and 2. A Regular Meeting of Council held January 16, 2026.
   • · Motion 11 added: Be It Resolved That Council receives for information Section 'A' Items of the Clerk’s Administrative Report entitled “Communications of Interest.”
   • · Motion 12 added: Be It Resolved That Council receives for information an email dated January 7, 2026, from the Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing providing the following financial indicators: the Financial Indicator Threshold Report, which was calcu…
   • · Motion 13 added: Whereas Council received for information an email dated January 20, 2026 from Joel Wiebe, Senior Advisor, Community Relations with ALTO, advising the online consultation platform is available for the public to provide additional feedback a…
   • · Motion 14 added: Be It Resolved That Council receives for information the Clerk/Planning Manager's Administrative Report entitled "Declaration of Council Member Office to be Vacant as per Municipal Act, Section 259"; And That, in accordance with Section 26…
   • · Motion 15 added: Be It Resolved That Council receives for information the Chief Administrative Officer's Administrative Report entitled "Confidential Complaint Files - 2025 Annual Report".
   • · Motion 16 added: Be It Resolved That Council receives for information the Chief Building Official's Administrative Report entitled "Building Department Annual Construction Activity 2025"
   • · Motion 17 added: Be It Resolved That Council receives for information the Clerk/Planning Manager’s Administrative Report entitled “Planning Department Year End Report for 2025".
   • · Motion 18 added: Be It Resolved That Council receives for information the Clerk/Planning Manager’s Administrative Report entitled “Shore Road Allowance Closure and Sale By-law – Kerr"; And That, as required by By-law #2025-04, All That Part of the Shore Ro…
   • · Motion 19 added: Be It Resolved That Council receives for information the Public Works Manager’s Administrative Report entitled “Pothole Prevention and Repair Program (PPRP) and Transfer Payment Agreement - Update"; And That Council authorizes the Chief Ad…
   • · Motion 20 added: Be It Resolved That Council receives for information the Public Works Manager’s Administrative Report entitled “Update to Civic Addressing and Private Lane Naming Procedure - By-law"; And That Council approves revising the civic addressing…
   • · Motion 21 added: Be It Resolved That Council receives for information the Notes of a Meeting of the Housing Advisory Task Force held January 14, 2026.
   • · Motion 22 added: Be It Resolved That Council receives for information the Notes of a meeting of the Economic Development Task Force held January 19, 2026; And That Council approves the EDTF 2026 Work Plan.
   • · Motion 23 added: Whereas at the Council meeting on January 16, 2026, Councillor Hermer served a Notice of Motion to discuss the Procedural Policy, specifically Section 6.6 Electronic Participation in Open and Closed Meetings, at the February 6, 2026, Counc…
   • · Motion 24 added: Be It Resolved That leave be given the Mover to introduce the following By-law(s) that have been circulated to all members of Council: #2026-08 To Close, Stop Up and Sell a Portion of a Shore Road Allowance; #2026-09 To Enter into an Agree…
   • · Motion 25 added: Be It Resolved That By-law #2026-12, being a By-law to confirm all actions and proceedings of Council for its Regular Meeting held February 6, 2026, be read a first, second, and third time and finally passed.
   • · Motion 26 added: Be It Resolved That Council adjourns the Meeting at 12:14 p.m. until February 27, 2026, or at the call of the Chair.
   • · Attendance added: Gerry Lichty (present)
   • · Attendance added: Wayne Good (present)
   • · Attendance added: Vernon Hermer (present)
   • · Attendance added: Fred Fowler (present)
   • · Attendance added: Roy Huetl (regrets)
   • · Attendance added: Corey Klatt (present)
   • · Attendance added: Darwyn Sproule (present)
   • · Attendance added: Kelly Watkins (present)
   • · Attendance added: John Inglis (present)
   • · Attendance added: Brooke Drechsler (present)
   • · Participation added: Adam Robinson arrive
   • · Participation added: Brooke Ross arrive
   • · Participation added: Don Reed arrive
   • · Participation added: Don Reed depart