The South Glengarry Record

Sam McDonell

Councillor · seen 2021-06-07 to 2026-07-13 · served 2018–2022, 2022–2026

424substantive motions movedof 161 meetings the minutes record them at
205procedural motions movedcounted separately, and never added to the above
376substantive motions secondedseconding is often a seat convention, not agreement
0meetings recorded absentof 161 they were on the record for
—recorded votes, for–againstthis council recorded no vote they took part in

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Substantive motions moved (showing the 40 most recent of 424)

BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council accepts the items listed on the Consent Agenda.
Council Meeting, July 13, 2026 · Carried
WHEREAS electoral representation is the keystone of Canadian democracy; AND WHEREAS the Better Regional Governance Act, 2026 (the Act) received royal assent on May 7th; AND WHEREAS the Act allows the Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing, without consultation, clear rationale, or democratic process to appoint or vacate heads of Council; AND WHEREAS the Act allows any appointed, non-elected hea
Council Meeting, July 13, 2026 · Carried
BE IT RESOLVED THAT Staff Report 2026-066 be received and that the Council of the Township of South Glengarry proceed with the designation of individual properties in South Lancaster under the Ontario Heritage Act, limited to properties where the owner expresses interest in designation.
Council Meeting, June 22, 2026 · Carried
BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council accepts the items listed on the Consent Agenda.
Council Meeting, June 8, 2026 · Carried
BE IT RESOLVED THAT Staff Report 2026-051 be received and that the Council of the Township of South Glengarry approves the updated 2025 Asset Management Plan.
Council Meeting, May 11, 2026 · Carried
BE IT RESOLVED THAT Staff Report 2026-056 be received and that By- law 2026-36, being a by-law to adopt the tax rates and final taxation installment and due dates for the year 2026 be read a first, second, and third time, passed, signed, and sealed in open Council this 11th day of May 2026.
Council Meeting, May 11, 2026 · Carried
BE IT RESOLVED THAT Staff Report 2026-048 be received and that the Council of the Township of South Glengarry appoints Shade Group Inc. to update the Oliver Magee Municipal Drain Engineer’s Report under Section 78(1) of the Drainage Act R.S.O 1990 to legitimize the drain relocation request and furthermore; that the engineering and construction costs will be the responsibility of the Developer.
Council Meeting, April 27, 2026 · Carried
BE IT RESOLVED THAT Staff Report 2026-050 be received and that the Council of the Township of South Glengarry refer the request to rescind By-law 51-07, being a by-law which designates the property 21831 Concession 2 as having historical value and interest to the Heritage Advisory Committee for consideration.
Council Meeting, April 27, 2026 · Carried
BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council accepts the items listed on the Consent Agenda.
Council Meeting, April 27, 2026 · Carried
BE IT RESOLVED THAT By-law 2026-34, being a by-law to adopt, confirm and ratify matters dealt with by resolution be read a first, second and third time, passed, signed and sealed in open council this 27th day of April 2026.
Council Meeting, April 27, 2026 · Carried
BE IT RESOLVED THAT the April 22, 2026 Special Council Meeting of the Township of South Glengarry now be opened at 8:57 am.
Special Meeting, April 22, 2026 · Carried
BE IT RESOLVED that Council rise and reconvene into open session at 4:29 pm without reporting.
Special Meeting, April 22, 2026 · Carried
BE IT RESOLVED THAT the April 13th, 2026 Council Meeting of the Township of South Glengarry now be opened at 6:31 pm
Council Meeting, April 13, 2026 · Carried
BE IT RESOLVED THAT Staff Report 2026-042 be received and that the Council of the Township of South Glengarry recommend to the Council of the United Counties of Stormont, Dundas and Glengarry to approve the proposed Official Plan Amendment for the property legally described as Part of Lot 8, Concession 9, in the Geographic Township of Lancaster, now in the Township of South Glengarry, County of Gl
Council Meeting, April 13, 2026 · Carried
BE IT RESOLVED THAT Staff Report 2026-043 be received and that By- law 2026-25, being a by-law to amend By-law 38-09 to rezone the property legally described as Part of Lots 32-34, Concession 1, in the Geographic Township of Lancaster, now in the Township of South Glengarry, County of Glengarry, located at 20650 South Service Road (PIN 671350805), from Rural (RU) to Rural - Exception Twenty-Seven
Council Meeting, April 13, 2026 · Carried
BE IT RESOLVED THAT Staff Report 2026-044 be received and that By- law 2026-26, being a by-law to establish the placing and maintaining of a civic addressing system for buildings and vacant land within the limits of the Township of South Glengarry be read a first, second, and third time, passed, signed, and sealed in open Council this 13th day of April 2026.
Council Meeting, April 13, 2026 · Carried
BE IT RESOLVED THAT Staff Report 2026-045 be received and that By- law 2026-27, being a by-law to enter into agreements with the Char-Lan Skating Club, Char-Lan Minor Hockey, and Glengarry Brigade be read a first, second, and third time, passed, signed, and sealed in open council this 13th day of April 2026.
Council Meeting, April 13, 2026 · Carried
BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council accepts the items listed on the Consent Agenda.
Council Meeting, April 13, 2026 · Carried
WHEREAS Council has expressed a desire to align the Township of South Glengarry’s Council Code of Conduct with the applicable legislative framework; AND WHERAS alignment with the provincial standard promotes clarity, consistency, and ease of understanding for Members of Council, staff, and the public; NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Council of the Township of South Glengarry direct Administr
Council Meeting, April 13, 2026 · Carried
BE IT RESOLVED THAT By-law 2026-32, being a by-law to adopt, confirm and ratify matters dealt with by resolution be read a first, second and third time, passed, signed and sealed in open council this 13th day of April, 2026.
Council Meeting, April 13, 2026 · Carried
BE IT RESOLVED THAT Staff Report 2026-029 be received and that the Council of the Township of South Glengarry approve the request for setup and hall rental fee waiver for the Williamstown Green Thumb Horticultural Society valued at $180.
Council Meeting, March 9, 2026 · Carried
BE IT RESOLVED THAT Staff Report 2026-033 be received and that the Council of the Township of South Glengarry accept the request from Three Vees Co. Ltd. for improvements to the Oliver Magee Municipal Drain; and furthermore, that Council direct Administration to issue the required notices and initiate the process to appoint Shade Group Inc. as Drainage Engineer pursuant to Section 78(1) of the Dra
Council Meeting, March 9, 2026 · Carried
BE IT RESOLVED THAT Staff Report 2026-035 be received and that By- law 2026-16, being a by-law regulating construction, demolition, change of use and other building permits within the Township of South Glengarry, be read a first, second and third time, passed, signed and sealed in open council this 9th day of March 2026.
Council Meeting, March 9, 2026 · Carried
BE IT RESOLVED THAT the February 23rd, 2026, Council Meeting of the Township of South Glengarry now be opened at 6:31 pm.
Council Meeting, February 23, 2026 · Carried
BE IT RESOLVED THAT Staff Report 2026-023 be received and that the Council of the Township of South Glengarry accept and approve the 2025 Annual Reports for the Redwood Estates, Lancaster and Glen Walter Water Treatment Plants and the Lancaster, Green Valley and Glen Walter Sewage Treatment Plants.
Council Meeting, February 23, 2026 · Carried
BE IT RESOLVED THAT Staff Report 2026-025 be received and that the Council of the Township of South Glengarry award RFP 2025-17 to Dependable Emergency Vehicles in accordance with their submission of $565,061 plus HST and furthermore, that the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to sign all relevant documents.
Council Meeting, February 23, 2026 · Carried
BE IT RESOLVED THAT Staff Report 2026-028 be received and that By- law 2026-14, being a by-law to authorize the submission of an application to the Ontario Infrastructure and Lands Corporation for construction financing for the Glen Walter Water Tower Project be read a first, second, and third time, passed, signed, and sealed in open Council this 23 rd day of February 2026.
Council Meeting, February 23, 2026 · Carried
BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council accepts the items listed on the Consent Agenda.
Council Meeting, February 23, 2026 · Carried
BE IT RESOLVED THAT Staff Report 2026-018 be received and that Council receives, for information purposes, the 2025 reports for the Glen Walter, Lancaster, and Redwood Estates Water Treatment Plants; the Glen Walter, Lancaster, and Green Valley Sewage Treatment Plants; and the South Glengarry Consolidated Linear Infrastructure.
Council Meeting, February 9, 2026 · Carried
BE IT RESOLVED THAT Staff Report 2026-019 be received; and THAT the Council of the Township of South Glengarry award RFQ 2026-01 to Royal Property Solutions as per their submission; and furthermore, that the General Manager of Infrastructure Services be authorized to sign all applicable documents.
Council Meeting, February 9, 2026 · Carried
BE IT RESOLVED THAT Staff Report 2026-014 be received and that the Council of the Township of South Glengarry, through the approved 2026 Capital Budget, direct Administration to proceed with the additional road rehabilitation project Concession 4 – 1st Line Road to County Road 26.
Council Meeting, January 26, 2026 · Carried
BE IT RESOLVED THAT Staff Report 2026-008 be received and that the Council of the Township of South Glengarry receive the 2025 Internal and External Audit Summaries of the Drinking Water Quality Management System and acknowledges the documented Audit Findings.
Council Meeting, January 26, 2026 · Carried
BE IT RESOLVED THAT Staff Report 2026-011 be received and that the Council of the Township of South Glengarry approve the 2026 Grants and Donations as set out in Schedule “A” attached to the report, THAT a donation of $0 be awarded to the OSPCA for 2026; THAT Council commit to an annual donation of $0 to the OSPCA for the years 2027 – 2030, inclusive, subject to annual budget approval; AND THAT th
Council Meeting, January 26, 2026 · Carried
BE IT RESOLVED THAT Staff Report 2026-012 be received and that By- law 2026-07, being a by-law to enter into a Cost Sharing Agreement with the Corporation of the City of Cornwall be read a first, second, and third time, passed, signed, and sealed in open Council this 26 th day of January 2026; AND FURTHERMORE, that the CAO be delegated authority to advance funds for this project based on the estim
Council Meeting, January 26, 2026 · Carried
BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council accepts the items listed on the Consent Agenda.
Council Meeting, January 26, 2026 · Carried
BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council rise and reconvene into open session at 7:43 pm without reporting.
Council Meeting, January 26, 2026 · Carried
BE IT RESOLVED THAT By-law 2026-09, being a by-law to adopt, confirm and ratify matters dealt with by resolution be read a first, second and third time, passed, signed and sealed in open council this 26th day of January, 2026.
Council Meeting, January 26, 2026 · Carried
BE IT RESOLVED THAT Staff Report 2026-003 be received and that By- law 2026-02, being a by-law to provide for borrowing to meet the current expenditures of the Corporation of the Township of South Glengarry for the year until taxes are collected, to an upset limit of $10,100,186 be read a first, second and third time, passed signed and sealed in open Council this 12th day of January 2026.
Council Meeting, January 12, 2026 · Carried
BE IT RESOLVED THAT Staff Report 2026-005 be received and that By- law 2026-04, being a by-law to enter into an agreement with His Majesty the King in right of Ontario, as represented by the Solicitor General, be read a first, second and third time, passed signed a sealed this 12th day of January 2026 and furthermore, that the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to sign all applicable documents.
Council Meeting, January 12, 2026 · Carried
BE IT RESOLVED THAT Staff Report 2026-006 be received and that By- law 2026-05, being a by-law to enter into an agreement with His Majesty the King in right of Ontario as represented by the Minister of Sport and the Corporation of the Township of South Glengarry be read a first, second, and third time, passed, signed and sealed in open council this 12 th day of January 2026 and furthermore, that t
Council Meeting, January 12, 2026 · Carried

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