Council Meeting

Be it resolved: THAT the agenda for the regular meeting of Council on October 28, 2025 be approved as amended.

Be it resolved: THAT the following consent agenda items be approved as presented: H.2 Jingle Jangle.

THAT Council authorizes the Mayor and CAO to execute the Extension Agreement regarding the Memorandum of Understanding between the Municipality of North Grenville and the Kemptville Campus Education and Community Centre Board to extend the current Memorandum of Understanding to March 31, 2026 or until a new agreement is executed, whichever is earlier.

THAT Council adopt and pass By-Law 78-25 being a By-Law to Appoint Municipal Officers.

Be it resolved: THAT the following meeting minutes be adopted as presented: I.1.1 Post Council Meeting Minutes- October 14, 2025 I.1.2 Post Council Meeting Minutes- October 15, 2025

THAT Council: Authorize the Mayor and Director of Public Works, or their designate, to sign an agreement with Product Care Association of Canada to continue the collection of paint at the Oxford Mills Transfer Station. Authorize the Mayor and Director of Public Works, or their designate, to sign an amending agreement with Automotive Materials Stewardship Inc. to continue the collection of antifreeze, oil filters, and antifreeze and oil containers at the Oxford Mills Transfer Station. Authorize the Mayor and Director of Public Works, or their designate, to sign an agreement with Circular Materials Ontario to continue the recycling collection promotion and education program.

THAT Council receives the Oxford Mills Waste Transfer Station Master Plan for information; and, THAT Staff be directed to report back by the end of the year with more information on the recommendations including priority items, a multi-year plan and budget impacts.

O'Sullivan THAT Council approve and adopt the updated Community Grants Policy as attached to this report, which replaces the previous policy; and THAT the updated policy take effect immediately, to guide the 2026 Community Grants intake process.

THAT Council approve and enact By-Law 79-25 to adopt the revised Municipal Alcohol Policy, incorporating the relevant recommendations from the South East Health Unit (formerly Leeds, Grenville and Lanark District Health Unit), along with additional updates identified during the policy review process; THAT Council repeal and replace By-Law 8-13 with By-Law 79-25; AND THAT Council approve the updated wording to Article 5.5 to clarify the Municipality’s position regarding the service of liquor.

THAT Council receive the Integrity Commissioner’s Report dated October 7, 2025, regarding Code of Conduct Complaint 2025-01 and MCIA Application 2025-01, for information purposes, and that no further action be taken as the report contains no recommendations.

O'Sullivan Seconded by John Barclay WHERAS there is increased volume of traffic on Clothier Street since the commencement of the construction on CR 43; and WHERAS there are increasing reports and observations by residents of speeding and reckless driving on Clothier Street; and WHERAS there is no sidewalk on Clothier Street east of James Street; and WHERAS there has been a reported near miss of a serious incident involving a child in front of Holy Cross school; and WHERAS the Municipality is committed to improving road safety for all including drivers, cyclists and pedestrians; THEREFORE, be it resolved that the Municipality of North Grenville put in place traffic calming measures on Clothier Street such as lane narrowing with a painted centre line and side lines, centre line speed markers indicating 40 KM/hr limit, and additional bollards on the side of the road along the community safety zone in front of Holy Cross School. Some measures to be implemented as soon as weather permits. AND FINALLY THAT Council directs Staff to request urgent consideration of traffic calming measures within the community safety zone to be implemented as soon as possible by the United Counties of Leeds and Grenville.

Be it resolved: THAT By-law 80-25 to confirm the proceedings of Council at its regular meeting held on October 28, 2025 be adopted as presented.

Be it resolved: THAT this regular meeting of Council adjourn at 9:43 p.m.

THAT Council: 1. Authorize the Mayor and Director of Public Works, or their designate, to sign an agreement with Product Care Association of Canada to continue the collection of paint at the Oxford Mills Transfer Station. 2. Authorize the Mayor and Director of Public Works, or their designate, to sign an amending agreement with Automotive Materials Stewardship Inc. to continue the collection of antifreeze, oil filters, and antifreeze and oil containers at the Oxford Mills Transfer Station. 3. Authorize the Mayor and Director of Public Works, or their designate, to sign an agreement with Circular Materials Ontario to continue the recycling collection promotion and education program.

THAT Council approve and adopt the updated Community Grants Policy as attached to this report, which replaces the previous policy; and THAT the updated policy take effect immediately, to guide the 2026 Community Grants intake process.