The South Glengarry Record

Council Meeting

October 14, 2025

Who was there

Present (4): Trevor Bougie, Stephanie Jaworski, Lachlan McDonald, 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 (17 motions)

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

BE IT RESOLVED THAT the October 14th, 2025 Council Meeting of the Township of South Glengarry now be opened at 6:30 pm
Moved by Councillor Jaworski, seconded by Councillor Bougie
Carried
BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Council of the Township of South Glengarry approve the agenda as amended.
Moved by Councillor McDonell, seconded by Councillor Bougie
Carried
BE IT RESOLVED THAT Staff Report 2025-105 be received and that the Council of the Township of South Glengarry refer the identification of suitable Township-owned lands for a habitat restoration pilot project to the Environment Committee, to ensure the Township is prepared to submit a funding application when the program next becomes available.
Moved by Councillor Bougie, seconded by Councillor Jaworski
Carried
BE IT RESOLVED THAT Staff Report 2025-113 be received and that the Council of the Township of South Glengarry direct Administration to purchase the attachments for the wheeled excavator for a cost of $117,750, excluding tax, to be funded by the Roads Equipment reserve.
Moved by Councillor Jaworski, seconded by Councillor McDonell
Carried
BE IT RESOLVED THAT Staff Report 2025-106 be received and that the Council of the Township of South Glengarry direct Administration to proceed with a project to update the Engineer’s Report for the Parco Village Drain in accordance with Section 78(1) of the Drainage Act, R.S.O, 1990, C d.17.
Moved by Councillor Bougie, seconded by Councillor Jaworski
Carried
BE IT RESOLVED THAT Staff Report 2025-107 be received and that Council approves the reallocation of capital maintenance funds budgeted in 2026 for the beam painting project to the replacement of the water softener system at the Char-Lan Recreation Centre.
Moved by Councillor McDonell, seconded by Councillor Bougie
Carried
BE IT RESOLVED THAT Staff Report 2025-109 be received and that the Council of the Township of South Glengarry award RFP SDG-2025-01 for the supply of a telephone and internet voting system for the 2026 municipal election to Voatz Canada Ltd. and furthermore, that the General Manager of Corporate Services/Clerk be authorized to sign all applicable documents.
Moved by Councillor Jaworski, seconded by Councillor Bougie
Carried
BE IT RESOLVED THAT Staff Report 2025-109 be received and that By- law 2025-53, being a by-law to authorize alternative voting methods for the 2026 municipal election, including advanced voting, be read a first, second, and third time, passed, signed and, sealed in open council this 14th day of October 2025.
Moved by Councillor McDonell, seconded by Councillor Jaworski
Carried
BE IT RESOLVED THAT Staff Report 2025-110 be received and that By- law 2025-54, being a by-law to establish fees and charges to be collected in the Township of South Glengarry be read a first and second time in open Council this 14th day of October 2025.
Moved by Councillor McDonell, seconded by Councillor Jaworski
Carried
BE IT RESOLVED THAT Staff Report 2025-111 be received and that By- law 2025-55, being a by-law to establish rates of speed on the Recreational Trail known as the Peanut Line be read a first time in open Council this 14th day of October 2025.
Moved by Councillor McDonell, seconded by Councillor Bougie
Carried
BE IT RESOLVED THAT Staff Report 2025-112 be received and that By- law 2025-56, being a by-law to enter into an agreement with the Corporation of the City of Cornwall to lease space in the Lancaster Fire Station for use by Cornwall SDG Paramedic Services to operate as an ambulance station be read a first, second, and third time, passed, signed, and sealed in open council this 14th day of October 2025.
Moved by Councillor Jaworski, seconded by Councillor Bougie
Carried
BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Council of the Township of South Glengarry does not support the proposed designation of the property located at 28 Kenyon Street East as a property of cultural heritage value or interest under Section 29 of the Ontario Heritage Act; AND FURTHER THAT Administration be directed to formally communicate Council’s position to the Township of North Glengarry.
Moved by Councillor McDonell, seconded by Councillor Bougie
Carried
BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Council of the Township of South Glengarry hereby supports the resolution passed by the Municipality of Tweed, attached hereto and further supports the creation of a province-wide working group to investigate opportunities for waste incineration and more robust recycling programs, ensuring that waste disposal issues can be resolved quickly, efficiently, and effectively; AND FURTHERMORE, that this resolution be sent to the Premier of Ontario, MPP Nolan Quinn, and the Municipality of Tweed.
Moved by Councillor Jaworski, seconded by Councillor McDonell
Carried
BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council convene to Closed Session at 7:52 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; (c) a proposed or pending acquisition or disposition of land Specifically: Sale of Property (d) labour relations or employee negotiations Specifically: Staffing Matter
Moved by Councillor Jaworski, seconded by Councillor McDonell
Carried
BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council rise and reconvene into open session at 8:56 pm without reporting.
Moved by Councillor Bougie, seconded by Councillor Jaworski
Carried
BE IT RESOLVED that Administration be directed to carry out all actions as specified in the Closed Session minutes.
Moved by Councillor Bougie, seconded by Councillor McDonell
Carried
BE IT RESOLVED THAT By-law 2025-57, 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 14th day of October, 2025.
Moved by Councillor Bougie, seconded by Councillor Jaworski
Carried

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