Regular Meeting

Whereas responsible hazardous waste disposal is essential for environmental protection, public health, and regulatory compliance; And whereas Casselman residents require safe and accessible options for the disposal of hazardous waste, including household chemicals, electronic waste, and other materials that require special handling; And whereas the 2026 budget exercise presents an opportunity to assess potential programs or partnerships that could improve hazardous waste disposal services in a cost-effective and sustainable manner; Be it resolved that council direct municipal staff to explore hazardous waste disposal options, including but not limited to: Potential partnerships with neighboring municipalities or waste management providers; The feasibility of hosting dedicated hazardous waste collection events; Cost estimates and logistical considerations for a permanent or recurring disposal program; Any available funding opportunities from provincial or federal sources to support hazardous waste management initiatives; Be it further resolved that staff provide a report with findings and recommendations in time for council’s consideration ahead of the 2026 budget deliberations.

That Council acknowledges the reception of administrative report DG-2-2025 in anticipation of the adoption of the proposed restructuring agreement with the Municipality of La Nation and the United Counties of Prescott and Russell identified at item 11.2 of the agenda.

That Council acknowledges the reception of administrative report GR-7-2025; and Accepts the recommendation of the firm J.L. Richards by awarding the contract to A.L. Blair Construction Ltd to carry out the work outlined in Tender ADM-009-2025 in the amount of $204,617.50 plus HST, which notably include the construction of a new recreational pathway, the re-alignment of the existing gravel road, the relocation of the existing ditch, as well as the installation of a new security fence.

That Council acknowledges the reception of administrative report OPS-12-2024; and Mandate the administration to obtain cost estimates for the plans required under Option 1 and to present this information to Council at a future meeting to enable an informed decision on whether to proceed with the project, including identifying the party responsible for covering these costs; and That resolution 2025-001 of the CRCVC be postponed and added as an appendix to the next administrative report addressing this matter. Voters For Against Conflict Absent Paul Groulx X Francine Leblanc X Genevieve Lajoie X Sylvain Cleroux X Anik Charron X Results 3 2 0 0 vote Type: Majority (Voted), Recorded

That Council acknowledges receipt of Administrative Report RL-10-2025; and Approves the purchase and installation of a new fire suppression system in the canteen and kitchen of the Comptoir populaire Deguire Community Hall, located in the J.R. Brisson Complex, at a cost of $15,490 plus HST; and That the necessary funds for the purchase and installation be drawn from the allocation identified in the Financial Impact section of this report; and That, given the urgent nature of the project and the associated health and safety concerns, Council agrees to waive its procurement policy to award the contract to Flame Safety Canada Fire Protection Inc. in order to avoid service interruptions during the rental of the community hall and when activities resume at the J.R. Brisson Complex in September.

That Council acknowledges the reception of administrative report RL-11-2025; and Approves an approximative amount of $3,000 from the Bird’s Eye View Park budget, as outlined in the Financial Impact section to participate in the “Create to Get Closer” program.

That Council acknowledges the reception of administrative report RL-12-2025; and Approves the request to waive the hall rental fees of $384.20, including taxes.

That Council acknowledges the reception of administrative report URB-5-2025; and Approves the Part Lot Control By-law, which is included as schedule “B” to this report and item 11.1 of the Agenda; and Directs staff to submit a certified copy of the said By-law to the Planning and Forestry Department of the United Counties of Prescott and Russell to ratify the By-law.