Regular Council Meeting

Monday, February 24, 2025

6:00 P.m. - 8:00 P.m.

Council Chambers

IMPORTANT NOTICE: This meeting will be held in person and will be open to the public in the Council Chambers.

It will also be recorded and livestreamed electronically on the "Village of Merrickville-Wolford" YouTube channel accessible by clicking https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC_OEkw3ylMarGSHGeNecrQg

3.
Disclosure of Pecuniary Interest and the General Nature Thereof

4.
Public Question Period to Council

All items listed under the Consent Agenda are considered routine or no longer require further discussion and are enacted in one motion. The exception to this rule is that a Member may request that one or more items be pulled for discussion and voted on separately.

6.2
By-laws

6.2.1
By-law 14-2025 - Repeal of Designation By-law (106 Colborne St. East)

THAT the Council of the Corporation of the Village of Merrickville-Wolford give First, Second, Third and Final Reading to By-law 14-2025, being a By-law to repeal By-law 13-90, a By-law to Designate the Property Municipally Known as 106 Colborne Street East as being Architectural and Historical Value;

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 14-2025.

6.2.2
By-law 15-2025 - Adopt Speed Policy

THAT the Council of the Corporation of the Village of Merrickville-Wolford give First, Second, Third and Final Reading to By-law 15-2025, being a By-law to Adopt a Speed Policy for the Village of Merrickville-Wolford;

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 15-2025.

6.3
Public Works

6.3.1
Speed Study Recommendations

THAT Council approve the Speed Study and the implementation of the associated recommendations in the Speed Study provided by Jp2g Consultants.

6.3.2
Brush Amnesty Program for 2025

THAT Council approve and authorize staff to proceed with the Brush Amnesty Program at the landfill site for the days outlined in the proposed schedule.

6.3.3
Flower Baskets for 2025 Season

THAT Council approve the proposal for the seasonal hanging baskets for the 2025 season as presented.

6.4
Fire Department/Emergency Management

6.4.1
Noise Exemption Request - 2025 EOFA Fire Games

THAT Council approve the Noise By-law Exemption Request from the Merrickville Fire Department for the event dates as presented.

6.5
Committees and Boards

THAT all minutes of the Merrickville Public Library Board Meetings be received for information.

6.5.1
Public Library Board Meeting Minutes - November 26, 2024

6.5.2
Public Library Board Meeting Minutes - December 17, 2024

6.5.3
Public Library Board Meeting Minutes - January 20, 2025

6.6
Action Items

6.6.1
Merrickville Lions Club - Campground Sublicense Agreement

THAT Council approve the sublicense agreement with the Merrickville Lions Club to operate the Lions Club Campground and authorize the Mayor and CAO to sign the agreement as presented.

6.6.2
OCWA Operational Plan - Re-endorsement and Commitment

A copy of the full Operational Plan can be viewed on the February 10th Committee of the Whole Agenda.

THAT Council approve the endorsement letter for the OCWA Operational Plan and authorize the Mayor and CAO to sign the commitment and endorsement letter as presented.