Council Meeting

Be it resolved that: The Council agenda for December 17, 2024 be approved as presented.

O'Sullivan THAT Council of the Corporation of the Municipality of North Grenville move into Closed Session in accordance with Section 239(2)(k) respecting a position, plan, procedure, criteria or instruction to be applied to any negotiations

THAT Council move into Open Session at 7:04 p.m.; AND THAT Council direct staff in accordance with the closed meeting discussion.

O'Sullivan THAT Council approve and accept the Consolidated Financial Statements for the Municipality of North Grenville Year Ended December 31, 2023 and the Audit Findings Report prepared by KPMG with the amendment to expenses on the Financial Statement Highlights to demonstrate Health Services having a budget of $210,518.00 and Recreation and Culture Services having a budget of $4,724,419.00.

THAT Council receives Report Number FIN-2024-011 and approve the Municipality of North Grenville's Asset Management Plan 2024 as updated to include core and non-core assets.

WHEREAS the Municipality of North Grenville has approved site plans for at least 4 new residential developments west of County Road 44 both North and South of County Road 43 which could have in excess of 2000 new residential units and commercial establishments, WHEREAS the current expansion of County Road 43 including multi-use pathways on both sides only extends west as far as County Road 44 and further expansion of County Road 43 to Sommerville Road is estimated to be more than a decade in the future, WHEREAS there is currently no pedestrian crosswalk on County Road 43 west of County Road 44, WHEREAS there is currently no pedestrian sidewalk on the south side of Van Buren and the PXO is located at the Rail Trail, WHEREAS there is new development proposed on the south side of Van Buren of 50 Town homes, Brookside Phase II Development off Raina Way, with 277 units, and a commercial plaza. WHEREAS the Municipality of North Grenville has retroactively established active transportation connectivity to previous developments such as eQuinelle and Victoria Park, WHEREAS an increase in preference for walking and cycling, and a focus on fitness is noted among the population of North Grenville, including walking school bus programs, WHEREAS a strongly connected community that cares about the health and safety of residents are important pillars of our Strategic Plans. AND WHEREAS the Health, Wellness, Fitness and Active Transportation Advisory Committe

WHEREAS Downtown Kemptville and Reuben Crescent has a mixture of residential, commercial, institutional and recreation establishments as well as limited mixed parking; WHEREAS the Municipality of North Grenville has approved several additional multi residential unit developments in Downtown Kemptville including 2 developments with a total of 277 units on Reuben Crescent; WHEREAS there are 3 very busy sports and recreation establishments including the North Grenville Curling Club and the Royal Canadian Legion on 2 corners of Reuben Crescent; WHEREAS there are currently lengths of sidewalks that are not connected and are on alternate sides of the Reuben Crescent; WHEREAS Riverside Park, a very actively used park, is also along Reuben Cres which attracts people of all ages who walk, cycle and drive to the park; WHEREAS an increase in preference for walking and cycling, and a focus on fitness is noted among the population of North Grenville, WHEREAS a strongly connected community that cares about the health and safety of residents are important pillars of our Strategic Plan; AND WHEREAS the Health, Wellness, Fitness and Active Transportation Advisory Committee recommend and supports this motion; THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Municipality of North Grenville undertake an Active Transportation Study of the Downtown Commercial Area (C1), with particular attention to Reuben Cres, to determine the best safe options for sidewalks and cycling.

Be it resolved that: By-Law 120-24 to confirm the proceedings of Council at its regular meeting held on December 17, 2024 be adopted and passed.

O'Sullivan Be it resolved that: this regular meeting of Council adjourn at 9:00p.m.

THAT Council of the Corporation of the Municipality of North Grenville move into Closed Session in accordance with Section 239(2)(k) respecting a position, plan, procedure, criteria or instruction to be applied to any negotiations carried on or to be carried on by or on behalf of the municipality or local board regarding stream funding and related considerations for a sports dome.

WHEREAS the Municipality of North Grenville has approved site plans for at least 4 new residential developments west of County Road 44 both North and South of County Road 43 which could have in excess of 2000 new residential units and commercial establishments, WHEREAS the current expansion of County Road 43 including multi-use pathways on both sides only extends west as far as County Road 44 and further expansion of County Road 43 to Sommerville Road is estimated to be more than a decade in the future, WHEREAS there is currently no pedestrian crosswalk on County Road 43 west of County Road 44, WHEREAS there is currently no pedestrian sidewalk on the south side of Van Buren and the PXO is located at the Rail Trail, WHEREAS there is new development proposed on the south side of Van Buren of 50 Town homes, Brookside Phase II Development off Raina Way, with 277 units, and a commercial plaza. WHEREAS the Municipality of North Grenville has retroactively established active transportation connectivity to previous developments such as eQuinelle and Victoria Park, WHEREAS an increase in preference for walking and cycling, and a focus on fitness is noted among the population of North Grenville, including walking school bus programs, WHEREAS a strongly connected community that cares about the health and safety of residents are important pillars of our Strategic Plans. AND WHEREAS the Health, Wellness, Fitness and Active Transportation Advisory Committee recommends and supports this mot

Be it resolved that: this regular meeting of Council adjourn at 9:00p.m.