Village of Merrickville-Wolford Regular Council Minutes

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Council Chambers
Members Present
  • Mayor Cameron
  • Deputy Mayor Barr
  • Councillor Gural
  • Councillor Ireland
  • Councillor Maitland
Staff Present
  • Kirsten Rahm, Treasurer/Manager, Finance
  • Julia McCaugherty-Jansman, Clerk
  • Brad Cole, Fire Chief
  • Chad Kean, Manager of Public Works

1.
Call to Order

  

The meeting was called to order at 6:00 p.m.

2.
Approval of Agenda

  
  • Moved ByCouncillor Maitland
    Seconded ByCouncillor Gural

    THAT the Agenda for the Regular Council Meeting held on February 24, 2025 be approved as presented.

    Carried

3.
Disclosure of Pecuniary Interest and the General Nature Thereof

  

None.

4.
Public Question Period to Council

  

Ian Fraser noted Councillor Gural's past statement about the speed study recommendations that this is a good start, but that there should be consideration to add traffic calming measures as well. He noted that he is hoping that Council will think of these options in the future. He addressed the speeding concerns on Kilmarnock Road and the recommendation to have speed signs to indicate that it is a busy road. He suggested that Council could consider traffic calming measures on this road as well to address how busy it is.

5.
Motions for Consideration

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  • Moved ByDeputy Mayor Barr
    Seconded ByCouncillor Ireland

    THAT the Council of the Corporation of the Village of Merrickville-Wolford receive for information the Motions for Consideration document as presented.

    Carried

6.
Consent Agenda

  
  • Moved ByCouncillor Gural
    Seconded ByCouncillor Ireland

    THAT the Council of the Corporation of the Village of Merrickville-Wolford approve all items listed under the Consent Agenda as presented and recommended.

    Carried

6.1
Adoption of Minutes

  

6.2
By-laws

  

6.3
Public Works

  

6.4
Fire Department/Emergency Management

  

6.5
Committees and Boards

  

6.6
Action Items

  

6.7
Correspondence

  

7.
Delegations

  

None.

8.
Planning Matters

  

8.1
Uncommitted Reserve Capacity Update

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  • Moved ByDeputy Mayor Barr
    Seconded ByCouncillor Gural

    THAT the Council of the Corporation of the Village of Merrickville-Wolford receive for information the update from Neil Caldwell, Engineer, regarding the uncommitted reserve capacity. 

    Carried

9.
By-laws

  

None.

10.
Staff Reports

  

10.1
Public Works Department

  

10.1.1
Departmental Activity Update

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  • Moved ByDeputy Mayor Barr
    Seconded ByCouncillor Maitland

    THAT the Council of the Corporation of the Village of Merrickville-Wolford receive for information the Departmental Activity Update Report from the Public Works Department.

    Carried

10.2
Fire Department/Emergency Management

  

10.2.1
Departmental Activity Update

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  • Moved ByCouncillor Ireland
    Seconded ByCouncillor Gural

    THAT the Council of the Corporation of the Village of Merrickville-Wolford receive for information the Departmental Activity Update Report from the Fire Department/By-law Enforcement.

    Carried

10.3
Finance Department

  

10.3.1
2025 Community Grants

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  • Moved ByDeputy Mayor Barr
    Seconded ByCouncillor Maitland

    THAT the Council of the Corporation of Merrickville-Wolford allocate funds in the amount of $12,000 funds and In-Kind requests in an estimated amount of $8,075 for the Community Grant Program;

    AND FURTHER THAT the Public Works Department and Emergency Services Department provide an accounting of the approximate staff time allocated to the functions supported by the grant to determine the true cost of the support provided by the Municipality;

    AND FURTHER THAT Staff provide a revised structure and allocations policy prior to undertaking the 2026 budget. 

    Carried

10.4
Building Department

  

None.

10.5
CAO/Administration

  

10.5.1
Departmental Activity Update

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  • Moved ByDeputy Mayor Barr
    Seconded ByCouncillor Maitland

    THAT the Council of the Corporation of the Village of Merrickville-Wolford receive for information the Departmental Activity Update Report from the Administration/Finance Departments.

    Carried

11.
Action Items

  

11.1
Council Support Request - ATF & OTF Grant Funding Application

  

11.1.1
Active Transportation Fund

  
  • Moved ByCouncillor Ireland
    Seconded ByCouncillor Gural

    THAT the Council of the Corporation of the Village of Merrickville-Wolford authorize staff to submit a funding application to the Active Transportation Fund (2025 Intake) for a maximum amount of $340,000.

    Carried

11.1.2
Ontario Trillium Grant

  
  • Moved ByDeputy Mayor Barr
    Seconded ByCouncillor Gural

    THAT the Council of the Corporation of the Village of Merrickville-Wolford authorize staff to submit a funding application to the Ontario Trillium Fund (2025 Intake) for a maximum amount of $200,000. 

    Carried

11.2
EOWC Resolution of Support - US Trade Tariffs Negotiations

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  • Moved ByCouncillor Maitland
    Seconded ByDeputy Mayor Barr

    THAT the Council of the Corporation of the Village of Merrickville-Wolford receive for information the resolution from the EOWC regarding support of Canadian and Ontario Governments’ negotiations with the US Government on trade tariffs;

    AND FURTHER THAT Council direct staff to circulate a resolution of support to the EOWC.

    Carried

12.
Committee Reports

  

None.

13.
Notice of Motions

  

None.

14.
Announcements/Statements from Members

  

Councillor Gural provided a reminder that the provincial election was upcoming on February 27th. She noted that if you are not able to vote on the 27th, that you can still vote at the election office in Brockville this week before election day. 

15.
Closed Session

  

None.

16.
Resume Open Session

  

None.

17.
Confirmatory By-law 16-2025

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  • Moved ByCouncillor Ireland
    Seconded ByCouncillor Gural

    THAT the Council of the Corporation of the Village of Merrickville-Wolford give First, Second, Third and Final Reading to By-law 16-2025 Being a By-law to Confirm the Proceedings of Council for the Regular Meeting of February 24, 2025;

    AND FURTHER THAT authorization be given to the Mayor and Clerk to sign, seal and place in the By-law Book for the Municipality By-law Number 16-2025.

    Carried

18.
Adjournment

  
  • Moved ByCouncillor Maitland
    Seconded ByDeputy Mayor Barr

    THAT the Council of the Corporation of the Village of Merrickville-Wolford adjourn at 6:24 p.m.

    Carried
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