Regular Council Meeting

Be it resolved that the agenda be accepted, including the modifications made forthwith, as applicable.

Be it resolved that Council approve the minutes of the following meetings, as presented: - Minutes of joint Council meeting with the Municipality of Casselman held on March 20, 2025 - Minutes of regular Council meeting held on March 24, 2025

Be it resolved that all items listed under 7. Consent Items be received and approved as presented.

Be it resolved that Council approves the use of alternative voting methods, being internet and telephone voting for the 2026 Municipal Elections, for the purpose of participating in a joint Request for Proposals with the municipalities of the United Counties of Prescott and Russell; Be it also resolved that a by-law confirming the specific alternative voting method to be used in the 2026 Municipal Election be presented at a later date, once a successful proponent is selected and cost implications are finalized.

Be it resolved that Council approve the hiring of Justin Lafrance as Director of Recreation for The Nation Municipality, effective March 31, 2025.

Be it resolved that Council approves giving a total donation of $375.00 to Prescott Russell Autism Group, to be taken from the United Counties and Prescott-Russell Donation Account.

Be it resolved that Council approves giving a total donation of $500.00 to 2804 Royal Canadian Army Cadet Corps, to be taken from the ward 4 donation account.

Be it resolved that Council approves a donation for a total amount of $950.00 to C.C.S. Foodbank, $300.00 to be taken from the UCPR donation account, $250.00 to be taken from the ward 3 donation account, $250.00 from the ward 4 donation account and $150.00 from the ward 6 donation account.

Be it resolved that the By-laws listed below be read and adopted in first, second and third reading, as presented: - By-law #21-2025 Amendment to zoning by-law #2-2006 for the property located at 757 Aurele Road - By-law #24-2025 Part lot control on Machabee Street - By-law #25-2025 to authorize the use of French during the 2026 municipal elections

Be it resolved that the present meeting be adjourned at 5:00 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, (b) personal matters about an identifiable individual, including municipal or local board employees; (d) labour relations or employee negotiations;

Be it resolved that the present public meeting be re-opened at 6:02 p.m.

Be it resolved that By-law no. 28-2025 to confirm the proceedings of Council at its regular meeting of April 14, 2025, be read and adopted in 1st, 2nd and 3rd reading.