The The Nation Record

Regular Council Meeting

May 11, 2026

What was decided (12 motions)

11 carried, 1 recorded otherwise. Every motion below is printed as the minutes print it.

Be it resolved that the agenda be accepted, including the modifications made forthwith, as applicable.
Moved by Daniel Boisvenue, seconded by Danik Forgues
Carried
Be it resolved that all items listed under 7. Consent Items be received and approved as presented.
Moved by Raymond Lalande, seconded by Alain Mainville
Carried
Be it resolved that Council receive the updated calculation of the annual repayment limit. Be it further resolved that Council approves the temporary and eventual long-term borrowing application with Infrastructure Ontario.
Moved by Alain Mainville, seconded by Marjorie Drolet
Carried
Be it resolved that Council receives report REP-AD-06-2026 regarding the one year update on the Strategic Plan for information purposes.
Moved by Tim Stewart, seconded by Danik Forgues
Carried
Be it resolved that Council approve targeted increases to Community Hall rental fees, as outlined in the recommended fee schedule (Option 1) attached to this report, in order to improve cost recovery while maintaining the current level of service and public access to municipal hall facilities; And that Council direct Administration to implement the approved fee adjustments effective January 1, 2027, with all other hall rental fees remaining unchanged unless otherwise identified in the approved fee schedule.
Moved by Alain Mainville, seconded by Daniel Boisvenue
Carried
Be it resolved that Council approves the following by-law exemptions to Mario Lamoureux for the exceptional event to be held on June 13 2026 from 5 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. at the address indicated in the application form: Exemption to Section 5.17 of Zoning By-law #2-2006 Exemption to Section 3. a) of Noise Regulation By-law #65-2000
Moved by Raymond Lalande, seconded by Daniel Boisvenue
Carried
WHEREAS on March 9, 2026, Council adopted Resolution No. RES-CM-55-2026, approving a donation to the C.C.S. Food Bank, of which $1,165.00 was to be funded from the United Counties of Prescott and Russell (UCPR) Discretionary Fund; AND WHEREAS on March 23, 2026, Council adopted Resolution No. RES-CM-66-2026, approving a donation for the purchase of a defibrillator, of which $500.00 was to be funded from the UCPR Discretionary Fund; AND WHEREAS the UCPR Discretionary Fund is intended to support community engagement activities, and expenditures such as food bank donations and defibrillator purchases do not align with this purpose; THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council approves that the portions of the above-noted donations originally allocated from the UCPR Discretionary Fund be reallocated to the Mayor’s Donation Account.
Moved by Tim Stewart, seconded by Marjorie Drolet
Carried
Be it resolved that the by-laws listed below be read and adopted in first, second and third readings: By-law 80-2026 to amend by-law 126-2025 to establish waste management system, and its fee schedules By-law 88-2026 to repeal by-law 19-2025 By-law 89-2026 to establish fees and charges and repeal 98-2025 By-law 85-2026 authorizing OILC Financing for Municipal Capital Projects
Moved by Alain Mainville, seconded by Danik Forgues
Carried
Be it resolved that Council authorizes the provision of in-kind municipal services, valued between $2,800 and $3,800, to support the Limoges Recreation Committee with the relocation of the shipping storage container; Be it further resolved that the associated costs be funded from the Council in-kind budget; AND THAT such in-kind support may include municipal staff time, equipment use, and associated materials as deemed necessary; AND THAT Administration be authorized to coordinate and carry out the required work within the approved value range; AND THAT, provided the total value of the works remains within the approved range, no further Council approval shall be required.
Moved by Marjorie Drolet, seconded by Daniel Boisvenue
Carried
Be it resolved that the Council of The Nation Municipality requests that the federal Member of Parliament distribute information regarding the Alto project by mail to all residents of the municipality in order to inform them of the proposed project; And be it further resolved that the Municipality publish on its website and social media platforms a link to available information regarding the Alto project so that residents may remain informed about the proposed project. And be it further resolved that the Mayor present this request at the upper tier level, being the United Counties of Prescott and Russell.
Moved by Tim Stewart, seconded by Alain Mainville
Carried
Be it resolved that By-law no. 90-2026 to confirm the proceedings of Council at its regular meeting of May 11, 2026, be read and adopted in 1st, 2nd and 3rd reading.
Moved by Daniel Boisvenue, seconded by Marjorie Drolet
Carried
Motion to receive report REP-FIN-07-2026 regarding the 2025 Development charges. 7.5 REP-FIN-09-2026 - Reserves, Reserve Funds and
Deferred

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