Council Meeting

Be it resolved that: The Council agenda for the Regular Meeting December 5th, 2023 be approved as Amended. Move item K.8.1 to be 1st in Section K.

Be it resolved that: The following consent agenda items be approved as presented: 2024 Council Meeting Schedule [See Item K.3.4.] Zoning By-Law Amendment- 2509 McGovern Road [See Item K.7.2.] Appointment of Municipal Officer [ See Item K.7.3.] North Grenville Public Library Board Meeting Minutes [See Item L.1.] Old Town Kemptville Business Improvement Area Board of Members Meeting Minutes [See Item L.2.] Significant Resolution - Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion Advisory Committee [See Item L.3.] *Removed L.3. from Consent Agenda.

Be it resolved that: Council: 1. Adopt the updated land acknowledgement as follows: “The Municipality of North Grenville acknowledges that the Municipality operates on the territory of the Anishnabek. We recognize all First Nations, Métis, and Inuit peoples who now call North Grenville their home. We respect and support the need for cultivating a strong relationship, and we commit to Indigenous-informed decision making to foster the path towards reconciliation.”; AND 2. Utilize the updated land acknowledgement to begin all municipal meetings and events.

Be it resolved that: Council: Receive the report “Communities in Bloom” including the Communities in Bloom Certificate and 2023 North Grenville Evaluation for information purposes; AND Direct staff to review and consider the recommendations from Communities in Bloom in their future workplans and include any financial impacts..

Be it resolved that: Council accept the prioritized Parking Study recommendations: Develop a Communications Plan; Reserved Library Parking Spaces; Repurpose Parking Spaces on Clothier Street; Monitoring Plan; Limited Overnight On-Street Winter Parking. Accessible Parking Spaces; Active Transportation Improvements; Commercial Loading Zones on Prescott Street; AND report back annually on progress.

Be it resolved that: Council approve the following schedule of Council meeting dates for 2024: January 9 th and 17 th February 6 th , 14 th , and 20 th March 5 th , 13 th , and 19 th April 2 nd , 10 th , and 16 th May 7 th , 8 th and 21 st June 4 th , 12 th , and 18 th July 10 th August 14 th September 3 rd , 11 th , and 17 th October 1 st , 9 th , and 15 th November 5 th , 13 th and 19 th December 3 rd and 11 th

Be it resolved that: Council authorizes the Director of Planning and Development, or their designate, to enter into an Access Agreement for a portion of Scotch Line Road.

Be it resolved that: Council: Approve Zoning By-law Amendment Application ZBA-05-23 for the lands known municipally as 2509 McGovern Road to amend the zoning from Rural (RU) to Rural – Special Exception (RU-70) to permit the establishment of a contractor’s yard as an additional permitted use on a portion on the property and to require increased landscape buffers; AND Approve and enact By-law 118-23 being a By-Law to regulate the use of land and use of buildings and structures within the Municipality of North Grenville, for the zoning of lands located at 2509 McGovern Road.

Be it resolved that: Council: Appoint Meghan Graham as Municipal Law Enforcement Officer; AND Approve and enact By-Law 119-23 to amend By-Law 66-18 being a by-law to Appoint Municipal Officers to reflect this appointment.

Be it resolved that: Council review the information contained within this report in order to respond to the petition by residents for the rehabilitation of O’Neill Road.

Be it resolved that: Council: Receive the report “O’Neil Road Resurfacing Petition” for information purposes; AND Direct staff to continue with their current Roads Resurfacing Work Plan. * and continue dialogue about O'Neill road needs

Be it resolved that: The following meeting minutes be approved as circulated: North Grenville Public Library Board Meeting Minutes - October 13, 2023.

Be it resolved that: The following meeting minutes be approved as circulated: Old Town Kemptville Business Improvement Area Board of Members Meeting Minutes - October 18, 2023.

Be it resolved that: Council support cultural and heritage events and establish a fund for $15,000 to support these events.

Be it resolved that: By-Law 120-23 to confirm the proceedings of Council at its regular meeting held on December 5, 2023 be adopted and passed.

Be it resolved that: This regular meeting of Council adjourn at 7:57 p.m.

Be it resolved that: Council: 1. Approve Zoning By-law Amendment Application ZBA-05-23 for the lands known municipally as 2509 McGovern Road to amend the zoning from Rural (RU) to Rural – Special Exception (RU-70) to permit the establishment of a contractor’s yard as an additional permitted use on a portion on the property and to require increased landscape buffers; AND 2. Approve and enact By-law 118-23 being a By-Law to regulate the use of land and use of buildings and structures within the Municipality of North Grenville, for the zoning of lands located at 2509 McGovern Road.

Be it resolved that: Council: 1. Appoint Meghan Graham as Municipal Law Enforcement Officer; AND 2. Approve and enact By-Law 119-23 to amend By-Law 66-18 being a by-law to Appoint Municipal Officers to reflect this appointment.

Be it resolved that: The following meeting minutes be approved as circulated: 1. North Grenville Public Library Board Meeting Minutes - October 13, 2023.

Be it resolved that: The following meeting minutes be approved as circulated: 1. Old Town Kemptville Business Improvement Area Board of Members Meeting Minutes - October 18, 2023.