The South Glengarry Record

Council Meeting

October 27, 2025

Who was there

Present (5): Trevor Bougie, Stephanie Jaworski, Martin Lang, 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 (13 motions)

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

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 2025-115 be received and that the Council of the Township of South Glengarry receive and endorse the Water Financial Plan No. 185-301A and that Council directs Administration to submit the water financial plan as accepted and endorsed to the Ministry of Environment, Conservation, and Parks (MECP) for renewal of the Drinking Water Licence.
Moved by Councillor Jaworski, seconded by Councillor Bougie
Carried
BE IT RESOLVED THAT Staff Report 2025-116 be received and that the Council of the Township of South Glengarry approves the 2026 Council Meeting schedule as presented in Appendix A of the Staff Report.
Moved by Councillor McDonell, seconded by Councillor Jaworski
Carried
BE IT RESOLVED THAT Staff Report 2025-117 be received and that By- law 2025-60, being a by-law to appoint a Livestock Valuer for the Township of South Glengarry be read a first, second, and third time, passed, signed and sealed in Open Council this 27th day of October 2025.
Moved by Councillor Bougie, seconded by Deputy Mayor Lang
Carried
BE IT RESOLVED THAT Staff Report 2025-118 be received and that By- law 2025-61, being a by-law to appoint a Deputy Treasurer be read a first, second, and third time, passed, signed, and sealed in Open Council this 27th day of October, 2025; AND FURTHERMORE, that the Council of the Township of South Glengarry authorizes that all cheques of the corporation drawn on its accounts may be signed by Mayor Lachlan McDonald, CAO Jamie Fawthrop, Treasurer Kaylyn MacDonald, and Deputy Treasurer Logan Stanley and that they also be authorized to sign all other documents required in this matter.
Moved by Councillor Jaworski, seconded by Councillor McDonell
Carried
BE IT RESOLVED THAT Staff Report 2025-119 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 third and final time, passed, signed, and sealed in open Council this 27th day of October 2025
Moved by Councillor Bougie, seconded by Councillor Jaworski
Carried
BE IT RESOLVED THAT Staff Report 2025-120 be received and that By- law 2025-62, being a by-law to enter into an agreement between the Corporation of the Township of South Glengarry and the City of Ottawa for the provision of Specialized Rescue Services be read a first, second, and third time, passed, signed, and sealed in open Council this 27 th day of October 2025; AND FURTHERMORE that the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to sign all applicable documents.
Moved by Councillor Jaworski, seconded by Councillor McDonell
Carried
BE IT RESOLVED THAT Staff Report 2025-121 be received and that By- law 2025-63, being a by-law to authorize the sale of the property legally described as Part of Lot 55 and 75 on Registered Plan 15, in the geographic Township of Lancaster, now in the Township of South Glengarry (PIN 671350852), also known as 20382 Church Street, to John Gieger and furthermore, that the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to sign all applicable documents.
Moved by Deputy Mayor Lang, seconded by Councillor Bougie
Carried
BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council accepts the items listed on the Consent Agenda.
Moved by Councillor Jaworski, seconded by Deputy Mayor Lang
Carried
WHEREAS the Council of the Township of The Archipelago has passed a resolution, attached hereto, advocating for improved transparency, accountability, and responsiveness within the public education system serving Parry Sound District communities; AND WHEREAS the Council of the Township of South Glengarry recognizes the importance of accessible, high-quality education and the value of community-based decision-making in supporting student success and community vitality; NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Council of the Township of South Glengarry hereby supports the resolution passed by the Township of The Archipelago on September 19, 2025, and that a copy of this resolution be forwarded to the Township of The Archipelago, Ontario Premier Doug Ford, the Minister of Education, the Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing, AMO, and the Community Schools Alliance.
Moved by Councillor Jaworski, seconded by Councillor Bougie
Carried
WHEREAS the United Counties of Stormont, Dundas and Glengarry has initiated a tree planting project within the Township of South Glengarry; AND WHEREAS the Township of South Glengarry supports environmental stewardship, reforestation, and naturalization efforts that enhance the local tree canopy; AND WHEREAS concerns have been raised regarding the lack of prior consultation with the Township and with adjacent property owners affected by the planting locations; AND WHEREAS local input is essential to ensure that tree planting activities align with existing land use, drainage, and maintenance considerations; NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Council of the Township of South Glengarry respectfully urges the United Counties of Stormont, Dundas, and Glengarry to pause implementation of the current tree planting initiative within the Township’s boundaries until further consultation has taken place with the Township and adjacent property owners affected by the planting locations; AND FURTHERMORE, that the resolution be forwarded to the United Counties of Stormont, Dundas, and Glengarry.
Moved by Councillor McDonell, seconded by Deputy Mayor Lang
Carried
BE IT RESOLVED THAT By-law 2025-64, 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 October, 2025.
Moved by Councillor Jaworski, seconded by Deputy Mayor Lang
Carried
BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Council of the Township of South Glengarry adjourn to the call of the chair at 7:44 pm.
Moved by Councillor McDonell, seconded by Deputy Mayor Lang
Carried

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