Regular Meeting

Whereas municipal infrastructure—such as roads, bridges, water and wastewater systems—is essential to public safety, economic development, and quality of life in small and rural communities; Whereas the Ontario Community Infrastructure Fund (OCIF) provides critical financial support to municipalities facing infrastructure deficits; Whereas the current OCIF funding commitment of $400 million annually is set to expire in 2026, and rising costs have diminished its impact; Therefore be it resolved that the Municipality of Casselman urges the Government of Ontario to: Extend the OCIF program beyond 2026 at a minimum of $400 million annually; Index OCIF funding to the Ontario Consumer Price Index (CPI); Establish a predictable, multi-year funding framework to support long-term planning; Review the OCIF allocation formula regularly to reflect current municipal needs. And that this resolution be forwarded to the Premier of Ontario, the Minister of Infrastructure, the Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing, and relevant municipal associations.

That Council acknowledges the reception of administrative report FIN - 13 -202 5; and Direct the administration to present a revised budget draft at an upcoming meeting.

That Council acknowledges the reception of administrative report FIN - 14 - 202 5 ; Direct the staff to present a revised version for adoption at the December 9, 2025 meeting, with a view to coming into force on January 1, 2026.

That Council acknowledges the reception of administrative report GR - 18 -202 5; and Direct the administration to translate the following documents and add them to Schedule V of the Communication and Public Relations Policy: administrative reports, budget documents (prior to their adoption), and municipal policies (prior to their adoption). Voters For Against Conflict Absent Paul Groulx X Francine Leblanc X Genevieve Lajoie X Sylvain Cleroux X Anik Charron X Results 2 3 0 0 vote Type: Majority (Voted), Recorded

That Council acknowledges the reception of administrative report OPS-10-2025 regarding retail cannabis stores, and Allow the establishment of retail cannabis store within the territory of the Municipality of Casselman and adopts the policy statement presented in schedule A .

That Council acknowledges the reception of administrative report URB - 10 -202 5 ; and Approves the Subdivision Agreement with Maisons SMB Homes Inc. in schedule “B” to this report listed at item 11.1 of the Agenda; and Authorizes the Mayor and staff to sign the Subdivision Agreement between the Municipality and Maisons SMB Homes Inc. after having received the payment of the financial obligations in the amount of $38,300.00, the certificate of insurance , the letter of credit for the financial securities in the amount of $89,724.00 and the payment to the United Counties of Prescott and Russell required under the cost-sharing agreement provided for by the c onditions of approval for registration of this Subdivision number 28, 29 and 30 ; and Autho ri ze staff to make minor changes to this Subdivision Agreement if needed prior to its signature and registration on title; and Directs staff to confirm the approval of th is Subdivision Agreement to the Planning and Forestry Department of the United Counties of Prescott and Russell after its signature; and Authori ze staff to complete and execute an agreement with Maisons SMB Homes Inc. in accordance with the condition of approval for registration of this Subdivision number 15.