The North Grenville Record

Council Meeting

June 18, 2024

Who was there

Present (5): John Barclay, Doreen O'Sullivan, Nancy Peckford, Kristin Strackerjan, Deb Wilson

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 (32 motions)

32 carried, 0 recorded otherwise. Every motion below is printed as the minutes print it.

O'Sullivan Be it resolved that: The following meeting minutes be approved as circulated: Regular meeting minutes - March 19, 2024; Regular meeting minutes - March 20, 2024; Regular meeting minutes - April 10, 2024; Regular meeting minutes - April 16, 2024; and, Regular meeting minutes - May 7, 2024.
Moved by John Barclay, seconded by Doreen
Carried
Be it resolved that Council receive the presentation by Shelter Movers Ottawa.
Moved by Kristin Strackerjan, seconded by John Barclay
Carried
Be it resolved that Council receive the presentation "Preserving Our Heritage since 1945 - Stop the Land Disposition - 13 Acres: A gateway to North Grenville"
Moved by Deb Wilson, seconded by John Barclay
Carried
That Council receive and accept the submitted petition "Halt the Sale of Ferguson Forestry Land in North Grenville".
Moved by Deb Wilson, seconded by John Barclay
Carried
O'Sullivan Be it resolved that: The Council agenda for June 18, 2024 be approved as presented.
Moved by John Barclay, seconded by Doreen
Carried
O'Sullivan Be it resolved that: Council proceed to Closed Session pursuant to Section 239 (2) Subsection (c) - acquisition or disposition of land; and Section 239 (3.1) - training and education.
Moved by Deb Wilson, seconded by Doreen
Carried
O'Sullivan Be it resolved that: 1. Council come out of Closed Session; AND 2. Direct staff as instructed during Closed Session.
Moved by Deb Wilson, seconded by Doreen
Carried
Be it resolved that: The following consent agenda items be approved as presented: Minutes of Previous Meetings [See Item J.]; Advisory Committee Meeting Minutes [See Item L.4]; Old Town Kemptville Business Improvement Area - Board of Management Minutes [See Item L.2]; North Grenville Public Library Board - Meeting Minutes [See Item L.3]; Rideau Valley Conservation Authority Board of Directors Minutes [See Item L.4]; South Nation Conservation Authority Board of Directors Minutes [See Item L.5]; and, Assignment of Colonnade Subdivision [See Item K.7.1]. **Amendment - Item K.7.1. was removed from consent.
Moved by Deb Wilson, seconded by John Barclay
Carried
THAT Council receive the "Community Economic Development Strategy" for information purposes
Moved by Doreen, seconded by John Barclay
Carried
Be it resolved that Council receive the "North Grenville Police Services Board: 2023 Annual Report to Council"
Moved by Kristin Strackerjan, seconded by Deb Wilson
Carried
THAT Council adopt the Blue Community Policy to be implemented in phases to further support the designation of the Municipality of North Grenville as a Blue Community.
Moved by Kristin Strackerjan, seconded by John Barclay
Carried
O'Sullivan THAT Council consent to assignment of the subdivision agreement to a prospective purchaser of the Colonnade Development.
Moved by John Barclay, seconded by Doreen
Carried
THAT Council approve the award of NG24-12 for trenchless sanitary rehabilitation, in part, inclusive of items six sections of sanitary main and a contingency of $15,000, to Clean Water Works Inc. in the amount of $153,793.50 excluding applicable taxes.
Moved by Deb Wilson, seconded by John Barclay
Carried
O'Sullivan Be it resolved that: The following Advisory Committee meeting minutes be accepted by Council for information: Environmental Action Advisory Committee Minutes - April 22, 2024; Accessibility Advisory Committee Minutes - April 24, 2024; Mayor's Youth Advisory Committee Minutes - February 26, 2024; Arts, Culture and Heritage Advisory Committee Minutes - April 30, 2024 North Grenville Public Library Board Minutes - March 14, 2024 and April 11, 2024
Moved by John Barclay, seconded by Doreen
Carried
O'Sullivan Be it resolved that: the following meeting minutes of the Old Town Kemptville Business Improvement Area Board of Management be accepted by Council for information: Board of Management Minutes - April 26, 2024; and, Board of Management Minutes - May 22, 2024
Moved by John Barclay, seconded by Doreen
Carried
O'Sullivan Be it resolved that: The following meeting minutes of the North Grenville Public Library Board be accepted by Council for information: Library Board Minutes - March 14, 2024; and, Library Board Minutes - April 11, 2024.
Moved by John Barclay, seconded by Doreen
Carried
O'Sullivan Be it resolved that: The meeting minutes of the Rideau Valley Conservation Authority Board of Directors on April 25, 2024 be accepted by Council for information.
Moved by John Barclay, seconded by Doreen
Carried
O'Sullivan Be it resolved that: The minutes of the South nation Conservation Authority Board of Directors meeting on April 18, 2024 be accepted by Council for information.
Moved by John Barclay, seconded by Doreen
Carried
WHEREAS primary care frequently represents an individual’s first point of contact with the health care system and is often regarded as the foundation for health care, including but not limited to the prevention of illness and maintenance of health; AND WHEREAS little to no attention has been given to the role of the primary care nurse (NP, RN and RPN) by governments, employers and professional associations and as a result, this role is grossly under-utilized to the determinant of the public and health system as a whole; AND WHEREAS more than two million people living in Ontario don’t have access to a dedicated primary care providers; AND WHEREAS there is significant potential for the roles of Nurse Practitioners, Registered Nurses and Registered Practical Nurses in primary care to be expanded to optimize patient care outcomes and achieve system efficiency and cost-effectiveness including but not limited to reducing patient waitlists for appointments, reducing non-emergent visits to Emergency Departments, as well as reducing hospital re-admissions; AND WHEREAS capitalizing on the education and experience of NPs, RNs, RPNs is central to solving access to primary care for everyone, including people living in rural and remote communities; AND WHEREAS most primary care organizations do not have the ability to charge for services provided by another health care provider; AND WHEREAS the addition of Registered Nurses on Mobile Crisis Teams has pro
Moved by Doreen, seconded by John Barclay
Carried
Be it resolved that: By-Law 45-24 to confirm the proceedings of Council at its regular meeting held on June 18, 2024 be adopted and passed.
Moved by Deb Wilson, seconded by Kristin Strackerjan
Carried
O'Sullivan Be it resolved that: this regular meeting of Council adjourn at 9:00 p.m.
Moved by John Barclay, seconded by Doreen
Carried
Be it resolved that: The following meeting minutes be approved as circulated:  Regular meeting minutes - March 19, 2024;  Regular meeting minutes - March 20, 2024;  Regular meeting minutes - April 10, 2024;  Regular meeting minutes - April 16, 2024; and,  Regular meeting minutes - May 7, 2024.
Moved by John Barclay, seconded by Doreen O'Sullivan
Carried
Be it resolved that: The Council agenda for June 18, 2024 be approved as presented.
Moved by John Barclay, seconded by Doreen O'Sullivan
Carried
Be it resolved that: Council proceed to Closed Session pursuant to Section 239 (2) Subsection (c) - acquisition or disposition of land; and Section 239 (3.1) - training and education.
Moved by Deb Wilson, seconded by Doreen O'Sullivan
Carried
Be it resolved that: 1. Council come out of Closed Session; AND 2. Direct staff as instructed during Closed Session.
Moved by Deb Wilson, seconded by Doreen O'Sullivan
Carried
Be it resolved that: The following Advisory Committee meeting minutes be accepted by Council for information:  Environmental Action Advisory Committee Minutes - April 22, 2024;  Accessibility Advisory Committee Minutes - April 24, 2024;  Mayor's Youth Advisory Committee Minutes - February 26, 2024;  Arts, Culture and Heritage Advisory Committee Minutes - April 30, 2024  North Grenville Public Library Board Minutes - March 14, 2024 and April 11, 2024
Moved by John Barclay, seconded by Doreen O'Sullivan
Carried
Be it resolved that: the following meeting minutes of the Old Town Kemptville Business Improvement Area Board of Management be accepted by Council for information:  Board of Management Minutes - April 26, 2024; and,  Board of Management Minutes - May 22, 2024
Moved by John Barclay, seconded by Doreen O'Sullivan
Carried
Be it resolved that: The following meeting minutes of the North Grenville Public Library Board be accepted by Council for information:  Library Board Minutes - March 14, 2024; and,  Library Board Minutes - April 11, 2024.
Moved by John Barclay, seconded by Doreen O'Sullivan
Carried
Be it resolved that: The meeting minutes of the Rideau Valley Conservation Authority Board of Directors on April 25, 2024 be accepted by Council for information.
Moved by John Barclay, seconded by Doreen O'Sullivan
Carried
Be it resolved that: The minutes of the South nation Conservation Authority Board of Directors meeting on April 18, 2024 be accepted by Council for information.
Moved by John Barclay, seconded by Doreen O'Sullivan
Carried
WHEREAS primary care frequently represents an individual’s first point of contact with the health care system and is often regarded as the foundation for health care, including but not limited to the prevention of illness and maintenance of health; AND WHEREAS little to no attention has been given to the role of the primary care nurse (NP, RN and RPN) by governments, employers and professional associations and as a result, this role is grossly under-utilized to the determinant of the public and health system as a whole; AND WHEREAS more than two million people living in Ontario don’t have access to a dedicated primary care providers; AND WHEREAS there is significant potential for the roles of Nurse Practitioners, Registered Nurses and Registered Practical Nurses in primary care to be expanded to optimize patient care outcomes and achieve system efficiency and cost-effectiveness including but not limited to reducing patient waitlists for appointments, reducing non-emergent visits to Emergency Departments, as well as reducing hospital re-admissions; AND WHEREAS capitalizing on the education and experience of NPs, RNs, RPNs is central to solving access to primary care for everyone, including people living in rural and remote communities; AND WHEREAS most primary care organizations do not have the ability to charge for services provided by another health care provider; AND WHEREAS the addition of Registered Nurses on Mobile Crisis Teams has proven to be cost effective in the sign
Moved by Doreen O'Sullivan, seconded by John Barclay
Carried
Be it resolved that: this regular meeting of Council adjourn at 9:00 p.m.
Moved by John Barclay, seconded by Doreen O'Sullivan
Carried

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