The Corporation of the Municipality of St.-Charles

MINUTES

Committee of the Whole Meeting

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Council Chambers (Municipal Office)
2 King Street East
St.-Charles, Ontario P0M 2W0
Members Present:
  • Mayor: Paul Branconnier
  • Councillor: Julie Laframboise
  • Councillor: Monica Loftus
  • Councillor Mathieu Pothier
  • Councillor: Joshua Lachance
Staff Present:
  • Chief Administrative Officer: Denis Turcot
  • Director of Operations: Michelle Clark
Guests:

  • Suzanne Lafleur

1.
MEETING CALLED TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL

 

1.1
Resolution to Open the Meeting

 
  • Resolution:2024-395
    Moved by:Councillor Laframboise
    Seconded by:Councillor Pothier

    BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council for the Corporation of the Municipality of St.-Charles hereby opens the Committee of the Whole meeting at 6:00 p.m. on November 6, 2024.

    CARRIED

1.2
Indigenous Land Acknowledgement

 

Mayor Branconnier delivered the prepared Indigenous Land Acknowledgement.

2.
ADOPTION OF AGENDA

 

2.1
Resolution to Adopt the Agenda

 
  • Resolution:2024-396
    Moved by:Councillor Loftus
    Seconded by:Councillor Lachance

    BE IT RESOLVED THAT the agenda for the Committee of the Whole meeting held November 6, 2024 be adopted as presented.

    CARRIED

3.
DISCLOSURE OF PECUNIARY INTEREST

 

None declared.

4.
PRESENTATIONS AND DELEGATIONS

 

4.1
Segal Constructions - Municipal Housing Development

 

Mr. Daniel Segal introduced himself to Council and thanked them for accepting his delegation. Mr. Segal indicates that he believes the housing crisis is due to the lack of affordable entry level housing, being two (2) bedroom, one (1) bathroom homes. Mr. Segal confirmed that he is a for-profit business. His vision is to work with Municipalities to build compact communities of modest homes at affordable prices. He offers prefabricated homes that arrive by transport. Nobody is doing this as most buildable land is gone leaving only challenged building sites.

5.
ANNOUNCEMENTS AND INQUIRIES BY MEMBERS OF THE GENERAL PUBLIC AND BY COUNCIL

 

5.1
Mayor Branconnier - Christmas Parade

 

Mayor Branconnier advised that he will be seeking help for the construction of the Santa float for the parade.

6.
NOTICE OF MOTIONS

 

Nil.

7.
COMMITTEES

 

7.1
General Government Committee

 

7.1.1
Report to Council - 2024 Christmas Parade

 

The Chief Administrative Officer presented the report as provided in the agenda package. Following discussion, Council supported the recommendation regarding the 2024 Christmas Parade route. Council would like staff to explore other options for the start and end of the parade route for upcoming years. Council further agreed that the $1,500.00 allocated in the 2024 Budget for this event can be used for expenses relating to this event as well as gifts for the children, provided they are St-Charles residents and receipts are provided to the Treasurer for reimbursement.

  • Resolution:2024-397
    Moved by:Councillor Pothier
    Seconded by:Councillor Loftus

    WHEREAS the Corporation of the Municipality of St.-Charles has authorized the 2024 Christmas Parade to take place on Saturday, November 30th, 2024 at 6:00 p.m.;

    AND WHEREAS Council must establish a prescribed parade route;

    BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council for the Corporation of the Municipality of St.-Charles declares the 2024 Christmas Parade as a community event of municipal significance;

    AND BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that Council authorized the 2024 Christmas Parade on the following route:

    • Commencing at the St.-Charles Community Centre on Casimir Road
    • Right onto Casimir Road
    • Left onto King Street East
    • Right onto Main Street
    • Left onto St. Joseph Street
    • Left onto Notre Dame Street
    • Left onto to King Street West and continuing down King Street East
    • Right onto Casimir Road
    • Ending at the St.-Charles Community Centre on Casimir Road.
    CARRIED

7.1.2
Report to Council - MOU for Snowmobile Trail System

 

The Chief Administrative Officer presented the report as provided in the agenda package. Following discussion, Council agreed with the recommendation and provided direction to the Chief Administrative Officer to proceed with the Memorandum of Understanding.

7.1.3
Report to Council - Alpha en Partage – Pre-Employment – Notice of Partial Termination of Lease

 

The Chief Administrative Officer presented the report as provided in the agenda package. Following discussion, Council provided direction to the Chief Administrative Officer to obtain more information and make it a topic of discussion for the strategic planning.

7.2
Health Services Committee

 

7.2.1
Public Health Sudbury & Districts Unapproved Minutes of October 17, 2024

 

Council received the Public Health Sudbury & Districts unapproved minutes of October 17, 2024.

7.2.2
Report to Council - Future of Sudbury East Accessible Transportation (SEAT) Program

 

The Chief Administrative Officer presented the report as provided in the agenda package. Following discussion, Council provided direction to the Chief Administrative Officer to request a more detailed plan from the Lions Club and to seek preapproval from MTO for the disposition of the van.

7.3
Transportation Services Committee

 

7.3.1
Report to Council - Mutual Drainage Agreement / Municipal Drainage Outlet

 

The Director of Operations presented the report as provided in the agenda package. Following discussion, Council agreed with the proposed Mutual Drainage Agreement.

7.3.2
Report to Council - Proposed Winter Maintenance Policy

 

The Director of Operations presented the report as provided in the agenda package. Following discussion, Council agreed with the proposed Winter Maintenance Policy.

8.
ST.-CHARLES PUBLIC LIBRARY BOARD (SCPLB)

 

8.1
St.-Charles Public Library Board Minutes of June 6, 2024

 

Council received the St.-Charles Public Library Board minutes of June 6, 2024.

9.
SUDBURY EAST MUNICIPAL ASSOCIATION (SEMA)

 

9.1
Sudbury East Municipal Association Minutes of May 22, 2024

 

Council received the Sudbury East Municipal Association minutes of May 22, 2024.

Mayor Branconnier advised that the next meeting will be on November 15, 2024 and we will be meeting with Dr. Hirji, the Acting Medical of Health and Chief Executive Officer. Mayor Branconnier also advised they will also be discussing DSSAB and what all municipalities need, is there anything lacking.

10.
ADDENDUM (If Required and by Resolution)

 

Nil.

11.
CLOSED SESSION

 

Nil.

12.
RECONVENE TO OPEN SESSION

 

Not applicable.

13.
ADJOURNMENT

 

13.1
Resolution to Adjourn the Meeting

 
  • Resolution:2024-398
    Moved by:Councillor Loftus
    Seconded by:Councillor Lachance

    BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Committee of the Whole meeting of November 6, 2024 be adjourned at 7:29 p.m.

    CARRIED
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