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 (9 motions)
9 carried, 0 recorded otherwise. Every motion below is printed as the minutes print it.
That Council acknowledges the reception of administrative report GR-3-2025; and Directs the administration to present a renewal agreement with the firm Cunningham, Swan, Little & Bonham, LLP for integrity commissioner services for an additional 4-year term.
Moved by Sylvain Cleroux, seconded by Paul Groulx
Carried
That Council acknowledges the reception of administrative report FIN-2-2025; and Declares having reviewed Policy F3 and confirms that no changes are required for 2025.
Moved by Anik Charron, seconded by Paul Groulx
Carried
That Council acknowledges the reception of administrative report FIN-3-2025.
Moved by Anik Charron, seconded by Sylvain Cleroux
Carried
That Council acknowledges the reception of administrative report OPS-3-2025; and Authorizes the administration to proceed with the tendering process for the construction projects of the new municipal building and the installation of the emergency generator, with the intention of submitting the results of these tenders for review and budget approval during the next financial update.
Moved by Anik Charron, seconded by Sylvain Cleroux
Carried
That Council acknowledges the reception of administrative report EN-1-2025; and Approves the contract agreement renewal between the Ontario Clean Water Agency and the Municipality of Casselman for 3 years + 3 optional consecutives years, in the amount of $789,127.00 annually; and Directs the Chief Administrative Officer to proceed with the signing of the agreement.
Moved by Anik Charron, seconded by Paul Groulx
Carried
That Council acknowledges the reception of administrative report RL-3-2025; and Approves the renewal of the rental agreement with the Support Committee 2804 CCRAC for space within the Paul-Émile Lévesque Center, pending confirmation from the municipal insurer.
Moved by Anik Charron, seconded by Paul Groulx
Carried
That Council acknowledges the reception of administrative report RL-4-2025; and Approves the 2025 OTF application for two new tennis courts.
Moved by Francine Leblanc, seconded by Anik Charron
Carried
That the Council of the Municipality of Casselman acknowledges reception of administrative report URB-1-2025; and Authorizes the signing of pre-servicing agreement with Maisons SMB Homes Inc. as presented in schedule A, subject to the approval of the municipal lawyer; and Authorizes staff to make minor changes to the agreement before signing, if needed.
Moved by Francine Leblanc, seconded by Anik Charron
Carried
Whereas the Province of Ontario proposed the introduction of the Municipal Accountability Act, 2024 on December 12, 2024, which, if passed, would amend the Municipal Act, 2001; Whereas the Municipality of Casselman does not agree with a unanimous vote by members of Council but rather a majority vote in a situation to remove and disqualify members of council and certain local boards for a period of four years for the most serious code of conduct violations following a recommendation from the local integrity commissioner and a concurring report from the Integrity Commissioner of Ontario; Be it resolved that the Municipality of Casselman supports the position of the Town of Hawkesbury in this matter; and That this resolution be sent to the Town of Hawkesbury and the Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing.
Moved by Anik Charron, seconded by Francine Leblanc