Council Meeting

O'Sullivan THAT the Agenda for November 25, 2025 be approved, as amended.

O'Sullivan THAT Consent Agenda Item G.1 and G.2 be approved.

THAT Council of the Municipality of North Grenville appoint Amanda Leang to the OTK BIA Board of Management.

THAT Council refers Staff Report PD-2025-064 to the Community & Economic Development Advisory Committee to report back to Council by the end of February on the proposed by-laws, including comments on Open Air Fires including fireworks and the proposed changes to the mapping in the Open Air Fires by-law.

THAT the Minutes of the following meetings be adopted as presented: November 10, 2025 Special Council Meeting; and, November 12, 2025 Regular Council Meeting.

THAT Report CAO-2025-034 - 2026 Supplemental Information on Voting Methods- Municipal and School Board Election 2026 be received for information; and, THAT Council adopts Paper Ballots with Tabulators, Internet and Telephone as the voting methods for the 2026 Municipal and School Board Election; and, FURTHER THAT the Municipal Clerk be directed to bring forward a by-law to authorize the alternative voting method supported by Council to the next regular council meeting.

THAT Council receives Staff Report PD-2025-069 Official Plan Update – What We Heard Summary Report for information.

O'Sullivan THAT Council does now recess at 8:26 p.m. to reconvene in 15 minutes.

THAT Council authorize the Chief Administrative Officer and Director of Planning and Development, or their designate, to enter into agreements as it relates to the renovation and repurposing of Bell Hall, including but not limited to contracts for services, sub-contractor bids, and invoices related to the project; and THAT Council delegates authority to the Chief Administrative Officer and Director of Planning and Development, or their designate, to approve expenditures and contracts in exceedance of $50,000 with an upset limit of $750,000 where Council approval is required by Section 16.10 of By-law 56-17; and THAT Council directs Staff to report back to Council monthly on the project costs and associated activities as it relates to the repurposing of Bell Hall, including updates on tendering and budget.

THAT Council authorizes an annual operating subsidy in the amount of $200,000 for Bell Hall for the lifespan of the project being 50 years.

O'Sullivan WHEREAS a healthy democracy relies on safe, respectful participation and civil discourse; and, WHEREAS elected officials face increasing hostility and harassment, often worsened by social media, discouraging diverse candidates from seeking office; and, WHEREAS initiatives such as AMO’s Healthy Democracy Project and H.E.R. Halton’s Elect Respect campaign promote civility, safety, and inclusion in politics. NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Municipality of North Grenville Council supports the Elect Respect pledge and commits to: Treat all individuals with respect in every setting; Reject and call out harassment and personal attacks; Focus debate on ideas, not individuals; Foster an inclusive, safe environment for all who serve; Advocate for the protection of elected officials facing abuse; Model integrity and uphold the highest standards of conduct; and, FURTHER THAT Council encourages elected officials, organizations, and residents across North Grenville and the United Counties of Leeds and Grenville to support the Elect Respect campaign and sign the pledge at www.electrespect.ca ; and, FINALLY THAT a copy of this resolution be sent to the United Counties of Leeds and Grenville, local municipalities, relevant MPs and MPPs, and the Association of Municipalities of Ontario.

O'Sullivan WHEREAS the OTK BIA Board of Management passed a resolution on November 19, 2025 supporting the following. NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT pursuant to the Municipal Act . 2001, c. 25, s. 209, Council of the Municipality of North Grenville directs Staff to bring forward a bylaw to change the boundaries of the OTK BIA per the significant resolution passed by the OTK BIA Board of Management, and, BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED THAT Staff be directed to change the name of the OTK BIA to the “Downtown Kemptville Business Improvement Area”; and, BE IT FINALLY RESOLVED THAT in accordance with subsection 208(3) of the Municipal Act , Council directs Staff to establish a maximum special charge that would cap the levy for any individual commercial property owner at no more than 3% of the total commercial levies assessed annually, for the period of three years following the approval of the boundary expansion.

THAT the Confirmation By-Law as attached to this Agenda be read a first, second and third time, and finally passed in Open Council.

THAT we do now adjourn at 9:16 p.m. to meet again at the call of the Mayor.

THAT the Agenda for November 25, 2025, be approved, as amended.

THAT Consent Agenda Item G.1 and G.2 be approved.

WHEREAS a healthy democracy relies on safe, respectful participation and civil discourse; and, WHEREAS elected officials face increasing hostility and harassment, often worsened by social media, discouraging diverse candidates from seeking office; and, WHEREAS initiatives such as AMO’s Healthy Democracy Project and H.E.R. Halton’s Elect Respect campaign promote civility, safety, and inclusion in politics. NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Municipality of North Grenville Council supports the Elect Respect pledge and commits to:  Treat all individuals with respect in every setting;  Reject and call out harassment and personal attacks;  Focus debate on ideas, not individuals;  Foster an inclusive, safe environment for all who serve;  Advocate for the protection of elected officials facing abuse;  Model integrity and uphold the highest standards of conduct; and, FURTHER THAT Council encourages elected officials, organizations, and residents across North Grenville and the United Counties of Leeds and Grenville to support the Elect Respect campaign and sign the pledge at www.electrespect.ca; and, FINALLY THAT a copy of this resolution be sent to the United Counties of Leeds and Grenville, local municipalities, relevant MPs and MPPs, and the Association of Municipalities of Ontario.

WHEREAS the OTK BIA Board of Management passed a resolution on November 19, 2025, supporting the following. NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT pursuant to the Municipal Act. 2001, c. 25, s. 209, Council of the Municipality of North Grenville directs Staff to bring forward a bylaw to change the boundaries of the OTK BIA per the significant resolution passed by the OTK BIA Board of Management, and, BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED THAT Staff be directed to change the name of the OTK BIA to the “Downtown Kemptville Business Improvement Area”; and, BE IT FINALLY RESOLVED THAT in accordance with subsection 208(3) of the Municipal Act , Council directs Staff to establish a maximum special charge that would cap the levy for any individual commercial property owner at no more than 3% of the total commercial levies assessed annually, for the period of three years following the approval of the boundary expansion.