Highlights from the April 28th Regular Council Meeting
- The Minutes from the March 24th, April 14th and April 17th Meetings were approved.
- Council awarded the 2025 Brushing Tender to Tarstone Contracting Ltd. and Tackaberry. The 2025 Ditching Tender was awarded to Tarstone Canada Ltd.
- The draft 2025 Grenville Detachment Board budget was endorsed by Council to be approved by the Board.
- The Multi-Year Accessibility Plan for 2025-2029 was approved. This will be posted on the Village website and will be referenced by staff to improve accessibility in the Municipality.
- The Noise By-law Exemption request for the 2025 Merrickville Fair was approved.
- Council proclaimed November 22, 2025 as “Theatre Night in Merrickville” Day in celebration of the 50th anniversary for TNIM.
- Minutes from the February 25th and March 25th Public Library Board Meetings were received.
- Consent Application B-17-25 (McGrath) was endorsed & recommended for approval to the UCLG Consent Granting Authority.
- Zoning By-law amendment applications (Watt and Brayman) were approved.
- Council received an update report on the allocation of uncommitted reserve capacity action items for information.
- The allocation of uncommitted reserve capacity for 40 connections to McLean’s Landing Phase II was approved.
- The sewage capacity allocation request for 114 Lewis Street West was approved in principle, pending a zoning by-law amendment application to change the zoning of the property from R1 to R3.
- Departmental Activity Update reports were received from the Public Works, Fire/Emergency Management & Administration/Finance departments.
- The report to install an accessible washroom at 112 Wellington Street and to sign a Memorandum of Understanding between the Village, Main Street Restaurant and the Chamber of Commerce was deferred until staff can bring back further information for final consideration.
Municipal Reminders
Recruitment is underway for Committees and Coalitions. Please visit the Village website to learn more & to apply! The deadline for applications is Friday, May 30th.
There is a Public Meeting scheduled on Monday, May 26th at 5:00 p.m. in Council Chambers for the 2nd Draft Zoning By-law.
Next Committee of the Whole Meeting - Monday, May 12th at 3:00 p.m.
Next Regular Council Meeting- Monday, May 26th at 6:00 p.m.
