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Regular Council Meeting

February 9, 2026

What was decided (11 motions)

11 carried, 0 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 Danik Forgues, seconded by Alain Mainville
Carried
Be it resolved that all items listed under 7. Consent Items be received and approved as presented.
Moved by Raymond Lalande, seconded by Marjorie Drolet
Carried
Be it resolved that Council approve Option B, as presented in Report REP-REC-01-2026, and direct the Administration to obtain an expert opinion on the various options related to the accessible washroom, and to report back to Council.
Moved by Alain Mainville, seconded by Tim Stewart
Carried
Be it resolved that Council approves giving a total donation of $500.00 to the Union Culturelle Franco-Ontarienne de St-Albert, to be taken from the ward 3 donation account.
Moved by Danik Forgues, seconded by Raymond Lalande
Carried
Be it resolved that Council approve granting an exemption to the noise by-law to Sarah Spooner for the address indicated in the presented request for the following time period: Starting: September 26, 2026 at 3:00 p.m. Ending: September 27, 2026 at 3:00 a.m.
Moved by Marjorie Drolet, seconded by Danik Forgues
Carried
Whereas the Council of the City of Clarence-Rockland adopted resolution #2025-106, requesting that the United Counties of Prescott and Russell (UCPR) study and consider the implementation of a county-level OPP service delivery and governance model, including an analysis of billing implications, required approvals under the Community Safety and Policing Act , consolidation of detachment boards where feasible, and county-wide planning of policing infrastructure; and Whereas the Council of The Nation Municipality has received the aforementioned motion and has considered its implications; Now therefore be it resolved that the Council of The Nation Municipality does not support the City of Clarence-Rockland’s request that the UCPR study and consider the implementation of a county-level OPP service delivery and governance model; and Be it further resolved that a copy of this resolution be forwarded to the Council of the United Counties of Prescott and Russell, all local municipalities within the UCPR, and the Ministry of the Solicitor General.
Moved by Danik Forgues, seconded by Tim Stewart
Carried
Whereas Council has reviewed a proposed inter-municipal agreement related to the delivery and coordination of emergency management services; and Whereas the agreement is intended to support legislative compliance, service continuity, and operational efficiency while maintaining Council’s governance authority; Now therefore be it resolved that Council hereby directs Administration to proceed with the execution of the agreement and; Be it further resolved that the CAO and Clerk, or their designates, are hereby authorized to sign all agreements and any ancillary documents necessary to give effect to Council’s direction.
Moved by Raymond Lalande, seconded by Alain Mainville
Carried
Be it resolved that Council approve a Hole-in-One Partner sponsorship in the amount of $1,650.00 for the Sgt. Eric Mueller Charity Golf Tournament, $500.00 to be taken from the UCPR donation account, $125.00 to be taken from the ward 1 donation account, $125.00 to bet taken from the ward 2 donation account, $125.00 to be taken from the ward 3 donation account, $650.00 to be taken from the ward 4 donation account and $125.00 to be taken from the ward 6 donation account.
Moved by Danik Forgues, seconded by Raymond Lalande
Carried
Be it resolved that the By-laws listed below be read and adopted in first, second and third reading, as presented: By-law 16-2026 - Capital Cost Charges Limoges Water and Sewer By-law 17-2026 - Road Dedication Calypso Street By-law 18-2026 - to amend By-law 21-2024 with updated fire Services Agreement with the City of Clarence Rockland
Moved by Tim Stewart, seconded by Marjorie Drolet
Carried
Be it resolved that the present meeting be adjourned at 5:20 p.m. for a closed session under the following section(s) of the Municipal Act, 2001: Section 239(2) A meeting or part of a meeting may be closed to the public if the subject matter being considered is, ( k) a position, plan, procedure, criteria or instruction to be applied to any negotiations
Moved by Danik Forgues, seconded by Raymond Lalande
Carried
Be it resolved that By-law no. 19-2026 to confirm the proceedings of Council at its regular meeting of February 9, 2026, be read and adopted in 1st, 2nd and 3rd reading.
Moved by Alain Mainville, seconded by Marjorie Drolet
Carried

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