Taken from the roll call in the town’s own minutes. The minutes record who was not there and almost never why.
What was decided (10 motions)
10 carried, 0 recorded otherwise. Every motion below is printed as the minutes print it.
THAT the Regular Meeting of Council Agenda dated April 21st, 2026, be approved as presented this date.
Moved by Deputy Reeve Carroll, seconded by Councillor Abbass
Carried
THAT the minutes from the Regular Meeting of Council dated April 7th, 2026, be approved as presented this date.
Moved by Councillor Johnson, seconded by Councillor Crabtree
Carried
THAT the presentation by Mary Kate Laphen, CEO for the Merrickville Public Library, regarding the Merrickville Public Library's 2025 Annual Report, be accepted as information.
Moved by Councillor Abbass, seconded by Deputy Reeve Carroll
Carried
THAT the presentation by Michael Ryan, requesting a demolition permit extension for 618 Ferguson Tetlock Road, be accepted as information.
Moved by Councillor Crabtree, seconded by Councillor Johnson
Carried
THAT David Nusko, Jason Huang and Rhonda Whitmarsh be appointed to the Joint Lanark County Compliance Audit Committee for the term November 15th, 2026 to November 14th, 2030 to deal with applications from the 2026 Municipal Election and any by-elections during the next Council term.
Moved by Deputy Reeve Carroll, seconded by Councillor Abbass
Carried
THAT Council approve the attached 2026 Municipal Election Accessibility Plan.
Moved by Councillor Johnson, seconded by Councillor Crabtree
Carried
THAT Council approve the minutes of the Committee of the Whole Meeting dated April 7th, 2026, and the recommendations contained within.
Moved by Councillor Crabtree, seconded by Councillor Johnson
Carried
THAT By-law 4210-2026, being a by-law to authorize the execution of a Development Agreement with Ryan Jonathan MacDonald, be read a first, second & third time & passed, signed & sealed this 21st day of April, 2026.
Moved by Deputy Reeve Carroll, seconded by Councillor Abbass
Carried
THAT By-law 4211-2026, being a by-law to assume a portion of Fletcher Road into the Township's Road System, be read a first, second & third time & passed, signed & sealed this 21st day of April, 2026.
Moved by Councillor Johnson, seconded by Councillor Crabtree
Carried
THAT Council deny Michael and Shannon Ryan's request for a demolition permit extension as they did not transfer the permit into their names as per item #2 in the letter dated October 24th, 2025, and signed by Michael Ryan on October 28th, 2025; AND THAT Council direct Staff to have discussions with Michael and Shannon Ryan about the potential for a temporary zoning amendment, the required process and known associated costs; AND FURTHER THAT if the temporary zoning amendment will not address these circumstances, then the dates noted in the signed letter dated October 24th, 2025, and signed by Michael Ryan on October 28th, 2025, remain in effect.
Moved by Councillor Crabtree, seconded by Councillor Johnson