Regular Council Meeting

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

Be it resolved that Council approves the following meeting minutes, as presented on the February 24, 2025 agenda: - Minutes of regular Council meeting held on January 27, 2025 - Minutes of regular Council meeting held on February 10, 2025

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

Be it resolved that Council approve all recommendations listed on the agenda under item #8. Reports from departments and Council Committees, as presented.

WHEREAS Section 38(1) of the Planning Act, R.S.O. 1990, as amended, permits the Council of a municipality to pass an Interim Control By-Law where Council has directed that a review or study be undertaken in respect of land use planning policies and regulations within the municipality or defined areas thereof; AND WHEREAS the Council of The Nation Municipality previously passed By-Law No. 4-2024 to prohibit the establishment of new large-scale renewable energy facilities for a period of twelve (12) months in order to allow for the appropriate completion of further research and consultations; AND WHEREAS the ongoing study and consultation process regarding land use planning policies for large-scale renewable energy facilities has not yet been completed; AND WHEREAS it is deemed necessary and appropriate to extend the Interim Control By-Law to allow for the continued review and analysis of these matters to ensure proper regulation and siting of such facilities within The Nation Municipality; NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT : The Council of The Nation Municipality directs that By-Law No. 4-2024 be renewed for a further period of twelve (12) months, continuing the prohibition on the establishment of new large-scale renewable energy facilities, including battery storage facilities and solar farm projects, within the Municipality; The prohibition shall remain in effect for the duration of the extension period unless repealed or replaced by a subsequent by-law; The Municipality sha

Be it resolved that Council approves giving a total donation of $500.00 to the Union Culturelle des Franco-Ontariennes de St-Isidore for their activities for the year 2025, $250.00 to be taken from the Ward 1 donation account and $250.00 to be taken from the Ward 2 donation account.

Be it resolved that the following By-laws, as presented on the February 24, 2025 agenda, be adopted in first, second and third reading: By-law #5-2025 Water By-law and repeal By-law no. 53-2021 By-law #6-2025 Sewer By-law and repeal By-law no. 107-2012 By-law #8-2025 to establish interim control provisions to prohibit the establishment of new large scale renewable energy facilities By-law #10-2025 to appoint Julie Langlois-Caisse as Deputy Clerk By-law #12-2025 part lot control, Hazel Crescent By-law #13-2025 Part lot control, 67 Andrew Street, Limoges By-law #14-2025 To appoint member to The Nation Municipality Library Board

Be it resolved that By-law no. 15-2025 to confirm the proceedings of Council at its regular meeting of February 24, 2025, be read and adopted in 1st, 2nd and 3rd reading.