The South Glengarry Record

Council Meeting

September 17, 2021

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 (36 motions)

35 carried, 1 recorded otherwise. Every motion below is printed as the minutes print it.

IT RESOLVED THAT the September 17, 2021 Council Meeting of the Township of South Glengarry now be opened at 1:30 pm
Moved by Councillor Lang, seconded by Councillor Jaworski BE
Carried
IT RESOLVED THAT the Council of the Township of South Glengarry approve the agenda as amended.
Moved by Councillor Jaworski, seconded by Councillor McDonell BE
Carried
IT RESOLVED THAT the Minutes of the September 7, 2021 Council Meeting, including the Closed Session Minutes, be adopted as circulated.
Moved by Councillor McDonell, seconded by Councillor Lang BE
Carried
IT RESOLVED THAT Staff Report 126-2021 be received and that the Council of the Corporation of the Township of South Glengarry confirms that all funds received through the Municipal Modernization Grant (2019) have been spent or allocated.
Moved by Councillor Jaworski, seconded by Councillor McDonell BE
Carried
IT RESOLVED THAT Staff Report 127-2021 be received and that By-law 76-2021, being a by-law to enter into a Transfer Payment Agreement be read a first, second and third time, passed, signed and sealed in open council this 17th day of September, 2021.
Moved by Councillor McDonell, seconded by Councillor Lang BE
Carried
IT RESOLVED THAT Staff Report 128-2021 be received and that By-law 77-2021, being a by-law to amend By-law 38-09, the Comprehensive Zoning By-law for the Township of South Glengarry to rezone the property legally described as west part of Lot 23, Concession 1 Front, in the geographic Township of Charlottenburgh, now in the Township of South Glengarry, County of Glengarry, also known as 6855 Silmser Road, from Limited Services Residential (LSR) and Floodplain-Holding to Limited Services Residential Exception 7 (LSR-7) and Floodplain (FP) be read a first, second and third time, passed, signed and sealed in open council this 17th day of September, 2021. The Council of the Township of South Glengarry confirms that the public comments received on this application were carefully reviewed and considered but did not result in the need to refuse this Zoning Amendment.
Moved by Councillor Lang, seconded by Councillor Jaworski BE
Carried
IT RESOLVED THAT Staff Report 129-2021 be received and that By-law 78-2021, being a by-law to enter into a Site Plan Control Agreement for the property legally described as east Part of Lot 50, Concession 1, NRR, in the geographic Township of Charlottenburgh, now in the Township of South Glengarry, addressed as 19754 John Street, known as Williamstown Public School, be read a first, second and third time, passed, signed and sealed in open council this 17th day of September, 2021 and furthermore, that the Deputy Mayor and Clerk be authorized to execute the Site Plan Control Agreement.
Moved by Councillor Jaworski, seconded by Councillor McDonell BE
Carried
IT RESOLVED THAT Staff Report 130-2021 be received and that By-law 79-2021, being a by-law to enter into a Voice over IP agreement with the United Counties of Stormont, Dundas and Glengarry be read a first, second and third time, passed, signed and sealed in open council this 17th day of September, 2021 and furthermore, that the Deputy Mayor and Clerk be authorized to sign all applicable documents.
Moved by Councillor McDonell, seconded by Councillor Lang BE
Carried
IT RESOLVED THAT Staff Report 131-2021 be received and that By-laws 80-2021 and 81-2021, being by-laws to enter into CIP Agreements with Christian Bourgon (Gilles Barbershop) and Christine McCool (Marigold Market) be read a first, second and third time, passed signed and sealed in open council this 17th day of September, 2021 and furthermore that the Deputy Mayor and Clerk be authorized to sign all relevant documents.
Moved by Councillor Lang, seconded by Councillor Jaworski BE
Carried
IT RESOLVED THAT Staff Report 132-2021 be received and that By-law 70-2021, being a by-law to adopt a Traffic Calming Policy for the Township of South Glengarry be read a third and final time, passed, signed and sealed in open Council this 17th day of September, 2021.
Moved by Councillor Jaworski, seconded by Councillor McDonell BE
Defeated
IT RESOLVED THAT Staff Report 136-2021 be received and that By-law 83-2021, being a by-law to remove 1 foot reserves and accept certain lands as road allowances within the Township 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 17th day of September, 2021.
Moved by Councillor McDonell, seconded by Councillor Lang BE
Carried
the Truth and Reconciliation Commission released its final report on June 2, 2015, which included 94 calls to action to redress the legacy of residential schools and advance the process of Canadian reconciliation; AND WHEREAS the recent discoveries of remains and unmarked graves across Canada have led to increased calls for all levels of government to address the recommendations in the TRC’s Calls to Action; AND WHEREAS Recommendation 80 of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission called upon the federal government, in collaboration with Aboriginal peoples, to establish, as a statutory holiday, a National Day for Truth and Reconciliation to ensure that public commemoration of the history and legacy of residential schools remains a vital component of the reconciliation process; AND WHEREAS the Federal Government has announced September 30 th . 2021 as the first National Day for Truth and Reconciliation (National Orange Shirt Day) and a statutory holiday; NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Council of the Township of South Glengarry does hereby commit to recognizing September 30 th , 2021 as the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation (National Orange Shirt Day).
Moved by Councillor Lang, seconded by Councillor Jaworski
Carried
IT RESOLVED THAT the Council of the Township of South Glengarry accepts the items presented on the agenda as Committee Reports and For Information Only.
Moved by Councillor Jaworski, seconded by Councillor McDonell BE
Carried
IT RESOLVED THAT Council convene to Closed Session at 2:42 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 discussed is; (b) personal matters about an identifiable individual; -Verbal Update: Staffing Matter -Staff Report 134-2021 (k) instructions to be applied to negotiations; -Staff Report 135-2021
Moved by Councillor McDonell, seconded by Councillor Lang BE
Carried
IT RESOLVED THAT Council rise and reconvene into open session at 3:56 pm without reporting.
Moved by Councillor Lang, seconded by Councillor Jaworski BE
Carried
IT RESOLVED THAT Staff Report 134-2021 be received and that Administration be authorized to carry out all actions as specified in the closed session minutes.
Moved by Councillor Jaworski, seconded by Councillor McDonell BE
Carried
IT RESOLVED THAT Staff Report 135-2021 be received and that Administration be authorized to carry out all actions as specified in the Closed Session Minutes.
Moved by Councillor McDonell, seconded by Councillor Lang BE
Carried
IT RESOLVED THAT By-law 82-2021, 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 17th day of September, 2021.
Moved by Councillor Lang, seconded by Councillor Jaworski BE
Carried
IT RESOLVED THAT the Council of the Township of South Glengarry adjourn to the call of the chair at 3:57 pm.
Moved by Councillor Jaworski, seconded by Councillor McDonell BE
Carried
BE IT RESOLVED THAT the September 17, 2021 Council Meeting of the Township of South Glengarry now be opened at 1:30 pm
Moved by Councillor Lang, seconded by Councillor Jaworski
Carried
BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Council of the Township of South Glengarry approve the agenda as amended.
Moved by Councillor Jaworski, seconded by Councillor McDonell
Carried
BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Minutes of the September 7, 2021 Council Meeting, including the Closed Session Minutes, be adopted as circulated.
Moved by Councillor McDonell, seconded by Councillor Lang
Carried
BE IT RESOLVED THAT Staff Report 126-2021 be received and that the Council of the Corporation of the Township of South Glengarry confirms that all funds received through the Municipal Modernization Grant (2019) have been spent or allocated.
Moved by Councillor Jaworski, seconded by Councillor McDonell
Carried
BE IT RESOLVED THAT Staff Report 127-2021 be received and that By- law 76-2021, being a by-law to enter into a Transfer Payment Agreement be read a first, second and third time, passed, signed and sealed in open council this 17th day of September, 2021.
Moved by Councillor McDonell, seconded by Councillor Lang
Carried
BE IT RESOLVED THAT Staff Report 128-2021 be received and that By- law 77-2021, being a by-law to amend By-law 38-09, the Comprehensive Zoning By-law for the Township of South Glengarry to rezone the property legally described as west part of Lot 23, Concession 1 Front, in the geographic Township of Charlottenburgh, now in the Township of South Glengarry, County of Glengarry, also known as 6855 Silmser Road, from Limited Services Residential (LSR) and Floodplain-Holding to Limited Services Residential Exception 7 (LSR-7) and Floodplain (FP) be read a first, second and third time, passed, signed and sealed in open council this 17th day of September, 2021. The Council of the Township of South Glengarry confirms that the public comments received on this application were carefully reviewed and considered but did not result in the need to refuse this Zoning Amendment.
Moved by Councillor Lang, seconded by Councillor Jaworski
Carried
BE IT RESOLVED THAT Staff Report 129-2021 be received and that By- law 78-2021, being a by-law to enter into a Site Plan Control Agreement for the property legally described as east Part of Lot 50, Concession 1, NRR, in the geographic Township of Charlottenburgh, now in the Township of South Glengarry, addressed as 19754 John Street, known as Williamstown Public School, be read a first, second and third time, passed, signed and sealed in open council this 17th day of September, 2021 and furthermore, that the Deputy Mayor and Clerk be authorized to execute the Site Plan Control Agreement.
Moved by Councillor Jaworski, seconded by Councillor McDonell
Carried
BE IT RESOLVED THAT Staff Report 130-2021 be received and that By- law 79-2021, being a by-law to enter into a Voice over IP agreement with the United Counties of Stormont, Dundas and Glengarry be read a first, second and third time, passed, signed and sealed in open council this 17th day of September, 2021 and furthermore, that the Deputy Mayor and Clerk be authorized to sign all applicable documents.
Moved by Councillor McDonell, seconded by Councillor Lang
Carried
BE IT RESOLVED THAT Staff Report 131-2021 be received and that By- laws 80-2021 and 81-2021, being by-laws to enter into CIP Agreements with Christian Bourgon (Gilles Barbershop) and Christine McCool (Marigold Market) be read a first, second and third time, passed signed and sealed in open council this 17th day of September, 2021 and furthermore that the Deputy Mayor and Clerk be authorized to sign all relevant documents.
Moved by Councillor Lang, seconded by Councillor Jaworski
Carried
BE IT RESOLVED THAT Staff Report 136-2021 be received and that By- law 83-2021, being a by-law to remove 1 foot reserves and accept certain lands as road allowances within the Township 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 17th day of September, 2021.
Moved by Councillor McDonell, seconded by Councillor Lang
Carried
WHEREAS the Truth and Reconciliation Commission released its final report on June 2, 2015, which included 94 calls to action to redress the legacy of residential schools and advance the process of Canadian reconciliation; AND WHEREAS the recent discoveries of remains and unmarked graves across Canada have led to increased calls for all levels of government to address the recommendations in the TRC’s Calls to Action; AND WHEREAS Recommendation 80 of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission called upon the federal government, in collaboration with Aboriginal peoples, to establish, as a statutory holiday, a National Day for Truth and Reconciliation to ensure that public commemoration of the history and legacy of residential schools remains a vital component of the reconciliation process; AND WHEREAS the Federal Government has announced September 30th. 2021 as the first National Day for Truth and Reconciliation (National Orange Shirt Day) and a statutory holiday; NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Council of the Township of South Glengarry does hereby commit to recognizing September 30 th, 2021 as the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation (National Orange Shirt Day). Deputy Mayor Warden requested a recorded vote:
Moved by Councillor Lang, seconded by Councillor Jaworski
Carried
BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Council of the Township of South Glengarry accepts the items presented on the agenda as Committee Reports and For Information Only.
Moved by Councillor Jaworski, seconded by Councillor McDonell
Carried
BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council rise and reconvene into open session at 3:56 pm without reporting.
Moved by Councillor Lang, seconded by Councillor Jaworski
Carried
BE IT RESOLVED THAT Staff Report 134-2021 be received and that Administration be authorized to carry out all actions as specified in the closed session minutes.
Moved by Councillor Jaworski, seconded by Councillor McDonell
Carried
BE IT RESOLVED THAT Staff Report 135-2021 be received and that Administration be authorized to carry out all actions as specified in the Closed Session Minutes.
Moved by Councillor McDonell, seconded by Councillor Lang
Carried
BE IT RESOLVED THAT By-law 82-2021, 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 17th day of September, 2021.
Moved by Councillor Lang, 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 3:57 pm.
Moved by Councillor Jaworski, seconded by Councillor McDonell
Carried

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