Regular Council Meeting

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

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

Be it resolved that Council approves the request that the municipality pays for the inspection of the Caledonia Community Centre, in the amount of $3,107.50. For (2) Tim Stewart, and Alain Mainville Against (5) Francis Brière, Danik Forgues, Raymond Lalande, Daniel Boisvenue, and Marjorie Drolet

Be it resolved that Council approves giving a donation of $1,000.00 to the Riceville Foodbank, $250.00 to be taken from the ward 1 donation account, $250.00 to be taken from the ward 2 donation account, $250.00 to be taken from the ward 4 donation account and $250.00 to be taken from the ward 5 donation account.

Be it resolved that Council approves giving a donation of $350.00 to the Girl Guides of Canada - 1st Casselman Unit, $50.00 to be taken from the ward 2 donation account, $50.00 to be taken from the ward 3 donation account, $200.00 to be taken from the ward 4 donation account and $50.00 to be taken from the ward 6 donation account.

Be it resolved that the by-laws listed below be read and adopted in first, second and third readings: By-law 128-2025 Block dedication Oasis Phase 3 By-law 129-2025 Part Lot Control - Lorie Street

WHEREAS Council adopted a Recreation Master Plan in 2019, including an Action and Implementation Plan covering the period from 2020 to 2034, as detailed in Annex C, aligning with the timeline of the previous Municipal Strategic Plan (2014–2034); BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council amend the Mayor’s 2026 Budget by removing the capital expenditure for the development of a new Recreation Master Plan, in the amount of $75,000; AND BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED THAT this $75,000 be transferred to the Bridge Reserve to maintain the Municipality’s planned contribution toward reducing the infrastructure funding gap identified in the Asset Management Plan; AND BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED THAT, recognizing the additional $26,700 received through the Ontario Municipal Partnership Fund (OMPF) and applying $48,300 from the OPP reserve (noting that the total reserve is higher), the 2026 Budget be reduced by $75,000 to lower the required tax levy increase for the year.

Be it resolved that By-law no. 131-2025 to confirm the proceedings of Council at its regular meeting of November 24, 2025 , be read and adopted in 1st, 2nd and 3rd reading.