The Corporation of the
Municipality of St.-Charles
AGENDA
Regular Meeting of Council

Wednesday, July 16, 2025 at 6:00 P.m. - 10:00 P.m.

Council Chambers (Municipal Office)

2 King Street East

St.-Charles, Ontario P0M 2W0

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1.

MEETING CALLED TO ORDER & ROLL CALL

1.1

Resolution to Open the Meeting

• Recommended Resolution

  BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council for the Corporation of the Municipality of St.-Charles hereby opens the Regular Meeting of Council at 6:00 p.m. on July 16, 2025.

1.2

Indigenous Land Acknowledgement

2.

ADOPTION OF AGENDA

2.1

Resolution to Adopt the Agenda

• Recommended Resolution

  BE IT RESOLVED THAT the agenda for the Regular Meeting of Council held July 16, 2025 be adopted as presented.

3.

DISCLOSURES OF PECUNIARY INTEREST

4.

PRESENTATIONS AND DELEGATIONS

4.1

Community Housing Initiative - Descon Construction and Harriman & Associates

Presented by: Keith Harriman, David Butler, John Demeis and Jeff Felice

5.

ANNOUNCEMENTS AND INQUIRIES BY MEMBERS OF THE GENERAL PUBLIC AND BY COUNCIL

6.

NOTICE OF MOTIONS

7.

CORRESPONDENCE FOR INFORMATION

7.1

Resolution to Receive Correspondence for Information

• Recommended Resolution

  BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council for the Corporation of the Municipality of St.-Charles receives the following correspondence for information:

  1. Copy of letter from Brudenell, Lyndoch and Raglan dated June 6, 2025, regarding Call for Inclusive Research to Reflect Diversity of Canadian Communities;
  2. Copy of letter from Brudenell, Lyndoch and Raglan dated June 6, 2025, regarding Ontario Works Financial Assistance Rates;
  3. Copy of letter from Prince Edward dated June 13, 2025;
  4. Copy of letter from Bradford West Gwillimbury dated June 17, 2025, regarding Advocacy for Increased Income Support Thresholds for Canadian Veterans;
  5. Letter from John Vanthof dated June 17, 2025;
  6. Email from Port Hope dated June 20, 2025, regarding Bill 5, Protect Ontario by Unleashing our Economy Act, 2025;
  7. Email from McNab - Braeside dated June 23, 2025, regarding Township of McNab/Braeside - Motion Re: Strong Mayor Powers;
  8. Copy of letter from Southgate dated June 23, 2025, regarding Bill 5 - Protecting Ontario by Unleashing our Economy Act;
  9. Copy of letter from Fort Erie dated June 24, 2025, regarding The Corporation of the County of Prince Edward Resolution - Bill 5 Protect Ontario by Unleashing Our Economy Act, 2025;
  10. Copy of letter from Fort Erie dated June 24, 2025, regarding The Corporation of the Township of Rideau Lakes Resolution - Strong Mayor Powers;
  11. Copy of letter from Northumberland dated June 25, 2025, regarding Correspondence, Township of Mulmur - Procurement and Advocacy for Trade Agreement Exemptions;
  12. Copy of letter from ServiceOntario dated June 26, 2025, regarding Medical Certificate of Death and Expanding the Scope of Practice for Nurses;
  13. Copy of letter from Pickering dated June 30, 2025, regarding Opposition to Bill 5 and Request to Repeal;
  14. Copy of letter from Cobourg dated July 4, 2025, regarding Ontario's Bill 5 and its Impact on the Local Food System and the Environment; and,
  15. Email from FONOM dated July 10, 2025, regarding Recent FONOM Policy Work;

  and directs staff to:

  • draft a report on items: 
  • draft a Resolution in support on items: 
  • respond with a letter on items: 
  • include on the next Committee of the Whole items: 

7.2

Resolution Stemming from June 18, 2025 Regular Meeting of Council - Item 7.1 - Correspondence #1

• Recommended Resolution

  WHEREAS the Sudbury East Family Service Provider Network held a Family Fun Day on June 7th, 2025 at the St.-Charles Community Centre;

  AND WHEREAS the Sudbury East Family Service Provider Network has submitted a request to Council for the waiver of the rental fees for this event;

  AND WHEREAS the event has met the conditions required under the Fees and Charges By-Law 2018-44 and amended by By-Law 2023-52 to qualify to be exempt or pay a nominal fee;

  BE IT THEREFORE RESOLVED THAT Council for the Corporation of the Municipality of St.-Charles agrees to waive the Community Centre rental fees for the event held on June 7, 2025 by the Sudbury East Family Service Provider Network.

   

8.

STANDING COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATIONS / REPORTS - MOTIONS

8.1

ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES COMMITTEE

Chair Councillor Joshua Lachance / Co-Chair Councillor Mathieu Pothier

8.1.1

Report to Council - 2025 Q2 Report – Environmental Services

Prepared by: Michelle Clark, Director of Operations

8.2

FINANCE COMMITTEE

Chair Councillor Julie Laframboise / Council

8.2.1

Resolution to Receive the Cash Disbursement Register for the Month of June 2025

• Recommended Resolution

  BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Cash Disbursement Register for the month of June 2025 be received in the amount of:

  • $331,082.87

8.2.2

Report to Council - Budget Policy Review

Prepared by: Pamela McCracken, Treasurer

8.2.3

Report to Council - Facilities Fees and Charges Revision

Prepared by: Pamela McCracken, Treasurer

8.3

GENERAL GOVERNMENT COMMITTEE

Chair Mayor Paul Branconnier / Council

8.3.1

Report to Council - 2025 Bi-Annual Council Attendance

Prepared by: Pamela McCracken, Treasurer

8.3.2

Report to Council - Draft Procedure By-Law – Revision 1

Prepared by: Tammy Godden, Clerk

8.3.3

Report to Council - Tender 2025-06 Results - Columbarium

Prepared by: Tammy Godden, Clerk

• Recommended Resolution

  BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council for the Corporation of the Municipality of St.-Charles awards the contract for the design, supply and installation of a 72-niche columbarium with a dome top and with the concrete pad to Bazinet Monuments in the amount of $49,000.00 plus HST.

8.3.4

Report to Council - Mid-Program Review of the 4-Day Work Week Initiative

Prepared by: Denis Turcot, CAO

8.3.5

Report to Council - School Lease Update

Prepared by: Denis Turcot, CAO

8.3.6

Report to Council - Municipal Logo – Next Steps / Options

Prepared by: Denis Turcot, CAO

8.3.7

Report to Council - Update on Strategic Plan Implementation

Prepared by: Denis Turcot, CAO

8.4

HEALTH SERVICES COMMITTEE

Chair Councillor Monica Loftus / Co-Chair Councillor Julie Laframboise

8.4.1

Public Health Sudbury & Districts Unapproved Minutes of June 12, 2025

8.5

PARKS & RECREATION SERVICES COMMITTEE

Chair Councillor Mathieu Pothier / Co-Chair Councillor Joshua Lachance

8.5.1

Report to Council - 2025 Q2 Report – Parks, Recreation and Facilities

Prepared by: Michelle Clark, Director of Operations

8.6

PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE

Chair Councillor Joshua Lachance / Co-Chair Mayor Paul Branconnier

8.6.1

2025 Q2 Report - Building Department - RMC-2025-009

Prepared by: Andrea Tarini, CBO / Director of SEBBS

8.7

PROTECTION TO PERSONS & PROPERTY COMMITTEE

Chair Councillor Mathieu Pothier / Co-Chair Councillor Joshua Lachance

8.7.1

2025 Q2 Report – By-Law Services Department - RMC-2025-008

Prepared by: Kevin Benvenuti, MLEO / Management of By-Law Services

8.8

TRANSPORTATION SERVICES COMMITTEE

Chair Councillor Julie Laframboise / Co-Chair Councillor Monica Loftus

8.8.1

Report to Council - 2025 Q2 Report – Public Works / Transportation Services

Prepared by: Michelle Clark, Director of Operations

9.

BY-LAWS

9.1

First and Second Reading

• Recommended Resolution

  BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council for the Corporation of the Municipality of St.- Charles hereby gives first and second reading to the following By-Laws:

  • By-Law 2025-33 - Being a By-Law to Govern the Proceedings of Municipal Council and Committee Meetings of the Corporation of the Municipality of St.-Charles and Repeal By-Law 2018-46

9.2

Third and Final Reading

• Recommended Resolution

  BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council for the Corporation of the Municipality of St.-Charles hereby gives third reading to and finally passes By-Law 2025-33.

10.

ADDENDUM (If required and by Resolution)

11.

CLOSED SESSION

12.

RECONVENE TO OPEN SESSION

13.

ADJOURNMENT

13.1

Confirmation By-Law - First and Second Reading

• Recommended Resolution

  BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council for the Corporation of the Municipality of St.- Charles hereby gives first and second reading to the following By-Law:

  • By-Law 2025-34 - Being a By-Law to Confirm the Proceedings of Council at its Regular Meeting of Council Held July 16th, 2025

13.2

Confirmation By-Law - Third and Final Reading

• Recommended Resolution

  BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council for the Corporation of the Municipality of St.-Charles hereby gives third reading to and finally passes By-Law 2025-34.

13.3

Resolution to Adjourn the Meeting

• Recommended Resolution

  BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Regular Meeting of Council of July 16, 2025 be adjourned at **:** p.m.