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 (9 motions)
9 carried, 0 recorded otherwise. Every motion below is printed as the minutes print it.
BE IT RESOLVED THAT the October 29, 2025, Council Meeting of the Municipality of South Dundas now be opened at 5:59 p.m.
Moved by Deputy Mayor St. Pierre
Carried
BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Council of the Municipality of South Dundas approve the agenda as presented.
Moved by Councillor Veinotte, seconded by Councillor Smyth
Carried
BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Minutes of the following meeting, be adopted as presented: October 1, 2025 – Regular Council Meeting
Moved by Councillor Smyth
Carried
BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Council of the Municipality of South Dundas directs staff to proceed with Option 3 and send a letter to the affected property owners and verify with Hydro One to for more information on the process of disconnection. own cost; AND THAT staff report back to Council on the outcomes.
Moved by Councillor Smyth, seconded by Councillor Veinotte
Carried
BE IT RESOLVED THAT that the Council of the Municipality of South Dundas award RFP SDG-2025-01 for the supply of Internet Voting Systems and paper ballot tabulator(s), and related services for the 2026 municipal election be awarded to Voatz Canada Ltd. AND furthermore, that the Clerk/Director of Corporate Services be authorized to sign all applicable documents.
Moved by Councillor Veinotte, seconded by Councillor Smyth
Carried
BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Council of the Municipality of South Dundas accepts the termination of the Dundas County Archive partnership with the Township of North Dundas effective December 31, 2025; AND THAT By-Law No. 2025-75, being a by-law to repeal By-Law No. 2021-106 (Shared Services Agreement for Municipal Archives with the Township of North Dundas), be enacted this 29th day of October 2025, to come into force and effect on December 31, 2025.
Moved by Councillor Smyth, seconded by Deputy Mayor St. Pierre
Carried
BE IT RESOLVED THAT By-Law No. 2025-74 being a by-law to appoint Benjamin de Haan as Acting Fire Chief for the Municipality of South Dundas be read and passed, signed and sealed in open Council.
Moved by Deputy Mayor St. Pierre, seconded by Councillor Veinotte
Carried
BE IT RESOLVED THAT all items listed under General Consent section of the Agenda be adopted as presented.
Moved by Deputy Mayor St. Pierre, seconded by Councillor Smyth
Carried
WHEREAS, The Ontario Federation of Snowmobile Clubs (OFSC) manages and maintains a vital network of snowmobile trails that connect communities across Ontario; The Riverside Snowmobile Club represents 24 members, 351 permit buyers, and managed approximately 164 kilometers of OFSC trails in the 2024-25 season, reduced from 134 kilometers this season due to lack of funding; The Ministry of Transportation of Ontario (MTO) has denied a modest 7% increase (equal to $14.98) for the Ontario Snowmobile Trail Permit for the 2026 season, despite full support from OFSC member clubs at their 2025 Annual General Meeting; This decision follows a similar refusal by the MTO to approve the OFSC Board of Governor's recommended increase for the 2025 season; The MTO's decision undermines the OFSC's ability to sustainably operate and maintain the trail network, threatens the economic health of many Ontario communities that rely on winter tourism, and may force clubs to reduce services, delay grooming, or close trails; According to the 2023 Economic Impact of Snowmobile Trails in Ontario report, OFSC trails contribute an estimated $3 to $6 billion annually to Ontario's economy, support over 9,300 full-time equivalent jobs, and generate approximately $538 million in tax revenues across all levels of government, including $40.98 million in municipal taxes; Insufficient funding places an unfair and unsustainable burden on thousands of dedicated volunteers who contribute additional time, free volunteer