The South Glengarry Record

Council Meeting

April 13, 2026

Who was there

Present (3): Stephanie Jaworski, Martin Lang, Sam McDonell

Taken from the roll call in the town’s own minutes. The minutes record who was not there and almost never why.

What was decided (16 motions)

16 carried, 0 recorded otherwise. Every motion below is printed as the minutes print it.

BE IT RESOLVED THAT the April 13th, 2026 Council Meeting of the Township of South Glengarry now be opened at 6:31 pm
Moved by Councillor McDonell, seconded by Councillor Jaworski
Carried
BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Council of the Township of South Glengarry approve the agenda as circulated.
Moved by Councillor McDonell, seconded by Councillor Jaworski
Carried
BE IT RESOLVED THAT the minutes of the following meetings be adopted as circulated: - Previous Meeting Minutes - March 23, 2026
Moved by Councillor Jaworski, seconded by Councillor McDonell
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 Glengarry, fronting on 4th Line Road (County Road 23) and Concession 10 (PIN 671530439) to redesignate a portion of the subject property from the Salvage Yard District designation to the Rural District designation.
Moved by Councillor McDonell, seconded by Councillor Jaworski
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 (RU-27) to permit a residential garage to be used for storage purposes as the Main Building/use, be read a first, second, and third time, passed, signed, and sealed in open Council this 13th day of April 2026. The Council of the Township of South Glengarry confirms that no comments from the public were received on this application therefore there was no effect on the decision.
Moved by Councillor McDonell, seconded by Councillor Jaworski
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.
Moved by Councillor McDonell, seconded by Councillor Jaworski
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.
Moved by Councillor McDonell, seconded by Councillor Jaworski
Carried
BE IT RESOLVED THAT Staff Report 2026-046 be received and that By- laws 2026-28, 2026-29, and 2026-30, being by-laws to accept certain lands as road allowance within the Township of South Glengarry and to dedicate same to the public use as public highway be read a first, second, and third time, passed, signed, and sealed in open Council this 13 th day of April 2026.
Moved by Councillor Jaworski, seconded by Councillor McDonell
Carried
BE IT RESOLVED THAT Staff Report 2026-047 be received and that By- law 2026-31, being a by-law authorize the purchase of the property municipally addressed as 195 Military Road be read a first, second, and third time, passed, signed, and sealed in open Council this 13th day of April 2026, and furthermore that the purchase price of $15,000 including applicable HST be funded from the general reserve.
Moved by Councillor Jaworski, seconded by Councillor McDonell
Carried
BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council accepts the items listed on the Consent Agenda.
Moved by Councillor McDonell, seconded by Councillor Jaworski
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 Administration to review and revise the existing Code of Conduct for Members of Council and Local Boards (Policy 03-18) to ensure alignment with the provincial standard and bring forward a draft updated policy for Council’s consideration.
Moved by Councillor McDonell, seconded by Councillor Jaworski
Carried
BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council convene to Closed Session at 7:38 pm to discuss the following item(s) under Section 239 (2) of The Municipal Act S.O. 2001; (2) a meeting or part of a meeting may be closed to the public if the subject matter being considered is; (k) a position, plan, procedure, criteria or instruction to be applied to any negotiations; and (e) litigation or potential litigation Specifically: Instruction for Negotiations
Moved by Councillor McDonell, seconded by Councillor Jaworski
Carried
BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council rise and reconvene into open session at 8:13 pm without reporting.
Moved by Councillor Jaworski, seconded by Councillor McDonell
Carried
BE IT RESOLVED that Administration be directed to carry out all actions as specified in the Closed Session minutes.
Moved by Councillor McDonell, seconded by Councillor Jaworski
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.
Moved by Councillor McDonell, seconded by Councillor Jaworski
Carried
BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Council of the Township of South Glengarry adjourn to the call of the chair at 8:14 pm.
Moved by Councillor McDonell, seconded by Councillor Jaworski
Carried

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