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Council Highlights - June 10, 2024

  • The Asset Management Plan for non-core assets was approved, meeting the July 1st, 2024 deadline.
  • Building By-law & fee schedule 38-2024 was approved.
  • Zoning By-law Amendment 03-2024, Collar Hill Road, deferred until sanitary allocation, technical review of the servicing strategy & stormwater management plan, slope stability & traffic impact studies have received third party review.
  • By-law 35-2024 to Declare a portion of Drummond St. surplus approved.
  • Fortification By-law 37-2024 deferred to the July 22nd Committee of the Whole meeting for review and comment.
  • A summary report was provided concerning the Planning designation and accepted uses for the former Wolford School Property.
  • Municipal Conditions of Approval for Draft Plan of Subdivision (Merrickville Estates II) are to be forwarded to the United Counties of Leeds & Grenville.
  • The delegation concerning the heritage designation of municipal cemeteries & community impacts provided by Rory Blaisdell was received for information.
  • By-law 39-2024 for the Regulation of Backyard Hens received 1st & 2nd reading. It will be brought back to the July 8th Regular Council Meeting.
  • A Video Surveillance Policy was approved. The layout of the placement of signs and cameras will be brought to the July 8th Regular Council Meeting.
  • A Capital Budget Status Report identifying the work that has been completed to date was received for information.
  • The HPAC 2024-01 Report to give Heritage Designation to the McGuigan Cemetery was deferred to allow for public comments. A Special Meeting will be scheduled on July 8, 2024 at 6:00 p.m. to consider the proposed designation.
  • The petition regarding the prioritization of gravel road maintenance in Wolford Ward was received for information.
  • Council proclaimed June 29th, 2024 as Merrickville Lions Day in celebration of the Lions’ Club 70th anniversary.
  • The ATV Trail Proposal from Johnstown and Rideau Lakes ATV Clubs will require additional information and consultation with the United Counties and the Chamber of Commerce. A delegation concerning the proposal will be scheduled for the July 8th Regular Council Meeting.
  • The local female athletes competing in the Amateur World Powerlifting Championships in Limerick, Ireland this August will receive a $1,000 gold sponsorship donation, identifying Merrickville-Wolford Branding on their promotional material.

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