William McHale

The meeting included the election of the executive officers, with the present executive board acclaimed to their respective positions. Key discussions involved confirmation of a 4 hand euchre event scheduled for February 27, 2026, and a motion to purchase an annual membership to UOVGC. The board accepted the Treasurer's Report, including the payment of all bills, and reviewed the CEO's Report. The item regarding a delegation to the Council meeting and the Policy Review were both tabled for later discussion.

This Official Plan provides a comprehensive policy framework for managing growth and development within the County of Renfrew. It outlines objectives for maintaining and enhancing natural, built, and human environments, strengthening the economic base, ensuring land use compatibility, and protecting resources. The plan emphasizes sustainable development, directs growth to urban and village communities, promotes fiscal responsibility, and balances private property interests with the public good through policies covering general development, specific land uses, and implementation strategies.

The Council meeting addressed several operational and financial matters. Key discussions included the delegation from the Renfrew County Road Supervisors Association being rescheduled, and the receipt of minutes, CEO's report, and Treasurer's report from the Admaston/Bromley Public Library Board. Financially, Council accepted the November 2025 Year to Date Financial Overview Report and approved the Payment Registers for October and November 2025. Furthermore, Council adopted By-Law 2025-52 authorizing an agreement with Circular Materials Ontario for Depot Operations and received correspondence regarding the 2026 Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Annual Billing Statement. The meeting concluded with the confirmation of proceedings.

The meeting agenda included key items such as a presentation from the Association of Ontario Road Supervisors (AORS) regarding the Municipal Public Works Tradeshow scheduled for June 2026. Committee reports covered several topics: the Planning and Economic Development Committee addressed a Consent Application (B86/25) regarding a lot addition, the Chief Building Official Job Evolution, and the Q4 2025 Building and Sewage Report. The Finance and Administration Committee discussed the financing for the Stone Road Sand/Salt Shed Replacement, the December 2025 Year-to-Date Financial Overview, and deferred the resolution to approve the 2026 Budget, following debate regarding the potential use of surplus funds. By-laws adopted included those for borrowing authority and an interim tax levy. Additionally, the Council considered entering into a new five-year Recreation Services Agreement with the Township of Bonnechere Valley, and reviewed the Public Works Monthly Report for December 2025, including increased material usage due to special weather events. The Waste Management Committee report involved awarding the Request for Proposal (RFP) for Environmental Monitoring and Reporting services for the next five years to D.M. Wills.

The Council meeting addressed several procedural and financial matters. Key discussions focused on the adoption of the agenda and the approval of previous meeting minutes from December 18, 2025. Under Finance and Administration, the Council adopted a Borrowing By-law to authorize funds for current expenditures and passed an Interim Tax Levy By-law for interim tax bills. The Council reviewed the 2026 Budget Booklet, which proposed a 0% tax levy increase due to waste management funding no longer being part of the levy, and detailed provisions for a new tandem truck, a fire truck, and road improvements in the capital budget. Following debate regarding the potential surplus, the Council voted to defer the resolution to approve the budget until the February 19th, 2026 meeting. The Council also received the Action Tracking List as information and passed a confirmatory by-law.