Regular Council Meeting

Be it resolved that the present meeting be opened at 4:31 p.m.

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, except for items 7.1 and 7.4.

Be it resolved that Council approves amending the proposed resolution as follows: Changing "Whereas The Nation Municipality's Council supports the Township of Stirling-Rawdon’s resolution regarding Public Sector Salary Disclosure" for "Whereas The Nation Municipality's Council understands the Township of Stirling-Rawdon’s resolution regarding Public Sector Salary Disclosure".

Whereas The Nation Municipality's Council understands the Township of Stirling-Rawdon’s resolution regarding Public Sector Salary Disclosure; Be it therefore resolved that Council of The Nation Municipality requests that the province update the Public Sector Salary Disclosure Act to reflect the inflation rates since 1996; and, Be it further resolved that Council of The Nation Municipality requests that the Act be further updated so that the inflation rate is applied each year to the requirement to report public salaries; and, Be it also resolved that this resolution be sent to the Province of Ontario Premier’s Office, the Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing, and the Association of Municipalities of Ontario.

Be it resolved that the Council meeting be adjourned at 4:55 p.m. for a public meeting for zoning.

Be it resolved that the regular Council meeting be reconvened at 5:03 p.m.

Be it resolved that Council receives report F-20-2024 and acknowledge receipt of the first draft of the 2025 budget, and that further budget discussions will be held on November 6 and 7, 2024.

Be it resolved that Council approves giving a total donation of $900.00 to Valoris, $200.00 to be taken from the UCPR donation account, $100.00 to be taken from the ward 1 donation account and $600.00 to be taken from the ward 4 donation account.

Be it resolved that Council approves giving a total donation of $1,200.00 to Embrun Family Centre, $300.00 to be taken from the UCPR donation account, $100.00 from the ward 3 donation account, $600.00 from the ward 4 donation account, $100.00 from the ward 5 donation account and $100.00 from the ward 6 donation account.

Be it resolved that By-law #129-2024 To amend zoning By-law #2-2006, Part lot 28, Concession 1, former Cambridge, as presented on October 28, 2024 agenda be adopted in first, second and third reading.

Be it resolved that council procedures be suspended to address this motion tonight.

Whereas The Nation Municipality has a high proportion of farmland and other lower-taxed property classes, resulting in a levy apportionment that may not accurately reflect its revenue-generating capacity; And whereas the current method of levy apportionment among member municipalities of the United Counties of Prescott and Russell may not fully account for the diverse economic and property composition of each municipality; And whereas there is a need to ensure that the levy apportionment method is fair, equitable, and reflective of each municipality's actual ability to contribute financially to the upper tier; And whereas the United Counties of Prescott and Russell are currently undertaking a Service Delivery Review to assess and enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of services provided to our communities; Therefore, be it resolved that The Council of The Nation Municipality formally requests that the Council of the United Counties of Prescott and Russell: Direct that the ongoing Service Delivery Review include a comprehensive evaluation of the current levy calculation model used to apportion the upper-tier levy among member municipalities. Explore alternative levy calculation models, such as the weighted assessment levy method, that consider the varying property class compositions and tax ratios of each municipality. Report back to all member municipalities with findings and recommendations on potential adjustments or the adoption of a new levy calculation model that pro

Be it resolved that the present meeting be adjourned at 5:39 p.m. for a closed session, in accordance with the following sections 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, (d) labour relations or employee negotiations;

Be it resolved that the present meeting be re-opened at 5:45 p.m.

Be it resolved that By-law no. 132-2024 to confirm the proceedings of Council at its regular meeting of October 28, 2024 be read and adopted in 1st, 2nd and 3rd reading.