WHEREAS the Municipality of North Grenville has identified attainable, missing-middle housing as a strategic priority through its Housing Strategy (2022), Affordable Housing Strategy (2021), and Housing Accelerator Fund (HAF) Action Plan (2024); AND WHEREAS Strawberry Box Communities Inc. (“SBC”), a federally incorporated non-profit corporation, has proposed the “Built to Own” development of up to
WHEREAS SBC intends to pursue funding and support from the Federation of Canadian Municipalities' (FCM) Green Municipal Fund (GMF) toward the Project's net-zero design and construction, through whichever current GMF initiative — including but not limited to Net-Zero Transformation and Sustainable Affordable Housing — the Project is found to qualify for as SBC's application work with FCM progresses
WHEREAS the Municipality's Housing Accelerator Fund (HAF) Action Plan (2024) commits to exploring potential partnerships with not-for-profit builders as a means of reducing barriers to housing supply; AND WHEREAS SBC proposes to develop a community trail connecting the Project to existing Kemptville streets and neighbourhoods, providing a shared greenspace amenity for the surrounding community and
WHEREAS Council has before it, or has previously received, a draft Affordable Housing Community Improvement Plan (CIP), as outlined in the September 2025 staff report entitled “Affordable Housing Targets and Incentives”; AND WHEREAS the Project proposes shared communal infrastructure (roads, servicing, and common green space) under a Common Elements Condominium structure, distinct from the individ
WHEREAS SBC, a federally incorporated non-profit corporation, intends to submit an Expression of Interest to the federal Build Communities Strong Fund (BCSF) Direct Delivery stream for the communal drinking water and wastewater infrastructure needed to serve the Project; AND WHEREAS SBC will prepare and submit the Expression of Interest, and any subsequent application, and will manage and report o
WHEREAS the Government of Canada has established Build Canada Homes (“BCH”) as a federal Crown corporation to finance and accelerate the construction of non-market and affordable housing across Canada, with a stated investment priority for modern construction methods such as modular and factory-built housing and for non-profit and community housing providers; AND WHEREAS SBC, a federally incorpora
THAT Council adopts bylaw 15-26 being the amended Officers bylaw.
THAT Council directs staff to amend the existing agreement with Canada Forest Tree to reflect the following changes: Year 1 - 30% paid to the Municipality Year 2 - 35% paid to the Municipality Years 3-5 50% paid to the Municipality
O'Sullivan Where as the Council authorize the Mayor and Clerk to award RFP CAO-2026-001 to Phelps Group Inc for recruitment of the CAO and Directors at a expense of $32,500 plus disbursements and expenses for CAO and $25,500 plus disbursements and expenses for Director; FURTHER THAT these would be paid through General Reserves.
O'Sullivan THAT Consent Agenda Items H.1 and H.3 be approved.
O'Sullivan THAT Council reduce the lottery licence fee for lottery licence #M878467 for the Kemptville Lion’s Club to $250.00.
O'Sullivan THAT the following Board meeting minutes be accepted by Council for information: North Grenville Pubic Libray Board Meeting Minutes May 14, 2026 South Nation Conservation Board of Directors Annual General Meeting May 14, 2026
O'Sullivan THAT Council approves the award of tender NG26-20 Preparation of a Municipal Class Environmental Assessment, Schedule ‘B’, Bridge Street Sewage Pumping Station Expansion, to R.V. Anderson Associates Limited, in the amount of $173,470.00 excluding applicable taxes.
THAT Council enacts By-law 84-26 being a by-law to amend By-law 107-24 being the Administrative Monetary Penalty By-law and repeal By-law 104-15; and THAT Council enacts By-law 80-26 being a by-law to regulate Transient Traders; and That Council enacts By-law 83-26 being a by-law to regulate Refreshment Vehicles; and THAT Council enacts By-law 81-26, being a by-law to regulate Door-to-Door Sales;
THAT Council approve the planting and maintenence of a commemorative Bur Oak tree and installation of a commemorative plaque at the North Grenville Public Library in memory of Don Munz, in recognition of his significant contributions to the Municipality of North Grenville and the broader community.
O'Sullivan THAT Council authorize a draw from year end surplus of $43,000 to support an enhanced Communications outreach program and business engagement for local residents and businesses for the balance of the 2026 year.
THAT Consent Agenda Items H.1, H.2 and H.3 be approved.
THAT Council enacts By-law 82-26 being a by-law to amend By-law 107-24 being the Administrative Monetary Penalty By-law and repeal By-law 104-15; and THAT Council enacts By-law 78-26 being a by-law to regulate Transient Traders; and That Council enacts By-law 79-26 being a by-law to regulate Refreshment Vehicles; and THAT Council enacts By-law 80-26, being a by-law to regulate Door-to-Door Sales;
THAT Council approve the planting and maintenance of a commemorative Bur Oak tree and installation of a commemorative plaque at the North Grenville Public Library in memory of Don Munz, in recognition of his significant contributions to the Municipality of North Grenville and the broader community.
THAT Council authorize a draw from year end surplus of $43,000 to support an enhanced Communications outreach program and business engagement for local residents and businesses for the balance of the 2026 year.
O'Sullivan THAT Consent Agenda Items H.1 to H.7 be approved, as amended.
O'Sullivan THAT Council approve the award of tender NG26-23 Equinelle Sewage Pumping Station Upgrades to Black and McDonald Limited, in the amount of $101,000.00 excluding applicable taxes.
O'Sullivan THAT the following Advisory Committee and/or Board meeting minutes be accepted by Council for information: Accessibility Advisory Committee April 22, 2026; Arts, Culture, and Heritage Advisory Committee April 28, 2026 and May 19, 2026; Health, Wellness and Fitness Advisory Committee May 12, 2026; Environmental Action Advisory Committee April 27, 2026; Indigenous Advisory Circle May 21,
O'Sullivan THAT The Accessibility Advisory Committee recommend Council consider an update to the existing Developer's Guide to include visitability standards for new constructions.
O'Sullivan THAT the Accessibility Advisory Committee recommend that Council direct staff to prepare a report on municipal visitability standards for future municipal building projects for Council consideration; AND THAT the Accessibility Advisory Committee recommend that Council direct staff to consult with the Accessibility Advisory Committee as part of the preparation of the report to Council.
O'Sullivan THAT Council take a break at 8:26 and resume at 8:41p.m.
O'Sullivan THAT Council enact by-law 78-26 to amend interim control by-law 49-25 to extend the interim control by-law as it relates to municipally serviced lands for an additional year; and THAT Council directs staff to review conditional capacity allocated for projects who have exceeded their one (1) year timeline and have not meaningfully advanced their projects; and THAT Council directs staff t
O'Sullivan THAT Council supports the City of Kitchener regarding the implementation of a new housing-focused Heritage Helping Housing Building Grant of $10 Million per year to encourage the creation of additional housing units within heritage buildings; FURTHER THAT Staff be directed to forward a copy of this resolution to the Honourable Doug Ford, Premier of Ontario, the Minister of Municipal Aff
THAT Consent Agenda Items H.1 to H.7 be approved, as amended.
THAT Council approve the award of tender NG26-23 Equinelle Sewage Pumping Station Upgrades to Black and McDonald Limited, in the amount of $101,000.00 excluding applicable taxes.
THAT the following Advisory Committee and/or Board meeting minutes be accepted by Council for information: Accessibility Advisory Committee April 22, 2026; Arts, Culture, and Heritage Advisory Committee April 28, 2026 and May 19, 2026; Health, Wellness and Fitness Advisory Committee May 12, 2026; Environmental Action Advisory Committee April 27, 2026; Indigenous Advisory Circle May 21, 2026; Mayor
THAT The Accessibility Advisory Committee recommend Council consider an update to the existing Developer's Guide to include visitability standards for new constructions.
THAT the Accessibility Advisory Committee recommend that Council direct staff to prepare a report on municipal visitability standards for future municipal building projects for Council consideration; AND THAT the Accessibility Advisory Committee recommend that Council direct staff to consult with the Accessibility Advisory Committee as part of the preparation of the report to Council.
THAT Council take a break at 8:26 and resume at 8:41p.m.
THAT Council enact by-law 78-26 to amend interim control by-law 49-25 to extend the interim control by-law as it relates to municipally serviced lands for an additional year; and THAT Council directs staff to review conditional capacity allocated for projects who have exceeded their one (1) year timeline and have not meaningfully advanced their projects; and THAT Council directs staff to report ba
THAT Council supports the City of Kitchener regarding the implementation of a new housing-focused Heritage Helping Housing Building Grant of $10 Million per year to encourage the creation of additional housing units within heritage buildings; FURTHER THAT Staff be directed to forward a copy of this resolution to the Honourable Doug Ford, Premier of Ontario, the Minister of Municipal Affairs and Ho
THAT Council enact By-law 73-26 to rezone the subject lands from Rural (RU) to Rural Industrial and Rural Commercial – Holding (C6-h).
O'Sullivan THAT Council approve for the year 2026 a levy upon the commercial assessments of properties within the area designated in By- law 74-26, as amended, the following Business Improvement Area Special Rate: 0.00427212
THAT Council approve for the year 2026 a levy upon the commercial assessments of properties within the area designated in By- law 74-26, as amended, the following Business Improvement Area Special Rate: 0.00427212
O'Sullivan THAT Consent Agenda Items H.1, H.2, H.3, H.4, H.5, H.6, H.7, and H.8 be amended: Withdraw items H.3, H.4, and H.5.