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 (9 motions)
9 carried, 0 recorded otherwise. Every motion below is printed as the minutes print it.
Be it resolved: THAT the Council for the regular meeting of Council on September 23, 2025 be adopted as presented.
Moved by John Barclay, seconded by Deb Wilson
Carried
WHEREAS food insecurity is defined as the inadequate or insecure access to food due to financial constraints, a marker of pervasive material deprivation (poverty), and posing a serious public health problem because of its association with higher rates of numerous diseases and chronic health conditions and a higher risk of early death; WHEREAS chronic stressors like disability, precarious work, and/or the cost- of-living crisis, and acute shocks like COVID-19, illness or eviction, make it more difficult to afford life’s basic needs and live free from poverty; WHEREAS the current social assistance rates are woefully inadequate, making it impossible to afford a healthy diet; WHEREAS Eastern Ontario Public Health Units estimate that 1 in 4 households are food insecure; WHEREAS over 36% of food bank visitors are children; WHEREAS food banks are not funded by the Government of Canada and Government of Ontario; WHEREAS Ontario non-profits, including food banks, are collectively experiencing stagnant and declining resources amidst climbing demand, and increased reserve use; NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Council of the Municipality of North Grenville: 1. Declares food insecurity an emergency in the Municipality of North Grenville; 2. Requests the Provincial Government immediately raise social assistance rates to meet life’s basic needs; 3. Requests the Provincial and Federal Governments act to address the causes of food insecurity by establishing a Guaranteed Liveable Basic In
Moved by John Barclay, seconded by Kristin Strackerjan
Carried
Be it resolved: THAT Council directs staff to return to Council with an information report respecting the requirements for establishing a rent/utilities assistance bank specific to North Grenville by a date determine by the Chief Administrative Officer.
Moved by John Barclay, seconded by Deb Wilson
Carried
Be it resolved: THAT Council take a 5 minutes recess at 7:26 p.m.
Moved by Deb Wilson, seconded by John Barclay
Carried
Be it Resolved: THAT Council approve the award of the contract for the NG25-10 Pedestrian Crossing (PXO) Installation: Prescott Street at Reuben Crescent South to Les Parisien Construction Ltd in the amount of $92,717.00 excluding taxes.
Moved by Deb Wilson, seconded by Kristin Strackerjan
Carried
THAT Council approve and enact By-Law 74-25 to open and maintain 200 metres of Dool Road as public highway
Moved by John Barclay, seconded by Kristin Strackerjan
Carried
Be it Resolved THAT Council approve an increase in the budget for the North Grenville Sports Dome Detailed Design from $31,490 to $237,407.35 (including HST), to be funded through a transfer from the Multi-Use Pathway CR-44 capital line under the Parks, Recreation and Culture Budget; AND THAT Council approve the award of contract PRC-25-10, Sports Dome Detailed Design, to Architecture 49 in the amount of $237,407.35.
Moved by John Barclay, seconded by Kristin Strackerjan
Carried
Be it resolved: THAT By-law 75-25 to confirm the proceedings of Council at its regular meeting held on September 23, 2025 be adopted as presented.
Moved by Deb Wilson, seconded by John Barclay
Carried
Be it resolved: THAT this regular meeting of Council adjourn at 7:58 p.m.
Moved by Kristin Strackerjan, seconded by John Barclay