The East Hawkesbury Record

Jacques Tranchemontagne

Mayor · seen 2025-06-09 to 2026-09-14 · served 2022–2026

118substantive motions movedof 15 meetings the minutes record them at
19procedural motions movedcounted separately, and never added to the above
89substantive motions secondedseconding is often a seat convention, not agreement
0meetings recorded absentof 15 they were on the record for
—recorded votes, for–againstthis council recorded no vote they took part in

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Substantive motions moved (showing the 40 most recent of 118)

Sauvé THAT Council receive Report PW-2026-11 regarding the acquisition of an Asphalt Hot Box Unit. AND THAT Council authorize the Director of Public Works to proceed with the procurement of an Asphalt Hot Box Unit through a Rent-to-Own Agreement, in accordance with the Township's Procurement Policy and approved budget. AND THAT the Mayor and CAO be authorized to execute any agreements necessary to
Regular Meeting, September 14, 2026 · Carried
Be it resolved that the accounts paid for the accounts payable be approved as follows: For the June 1, 2026 to june 30. 2026 $1,598,460.46.
Regular Meeting, August 10, 2026 · Carried
Be it resolved that by-Law No. 2026-42 being a by-law to increase Karine Desjardins by 3% effective immediatly be read a first, second and third time and passed in Open Council.
Regular Meeting, August 10, 2026 · Carried
Sauvé WHEREAS the municipality wishes to install a fence at the baseball field in Samuel Reilley Park; WHEREAS a bids have been solicited. THAT the municipal council award the contract for the installation of a fence at the baseball field in Samuel Reilley Park to CGP Paysagiste; AND THAT the expenses related to this project be financed from the funds set aside in account GL 1-3-3000-0035
Regular Meeting, May 11, 2026 · Carried
WHEREAS Report No. TP2026-01, recommends the procurement of a new backhoe for the Public Works Department; AND WHEREAS the existing 2015 Case 580SNWT backhoe has reached the end of its operational life cycle and requires significant repairs estimated at $73,400; AND WHEREAS the acquisition of a new 2026 backhoe is necessary to ensure reliable equipment for essential Public Works operations, includ
Regular Meeting, May 11, 2026 · Carried
Sauvé That Council approves the purchase of a new 2026 flail mower for roadside grass cutting operations for the Public Works Department as presented in report PW2026-04.
Regular Meeting, May 11, 2026 · Carried
Sauvé Be it resolved that by-Law No. 2026-32 being a by-law to delegate certain duties and acts during restricted periods after nomination day or the election of a new Council be read a first,second and third time and passed in Open Council.
Regular Meeting, May 11, 2026 · Carried
That Council approve the procurement of a fiberglass water storage tank from Granby Composites for the Township of East Hawkesbury, based on the submitted proposal, in the estimated amount of $48,017.75 CAD (before applicable taxes and additional works) . Furthermore, that Council acknowledge that additional costs may be incurred once final connection requirements and installation details are dete
Regular Meeting, April 13, 2026 · Carried
Sauvé Be it resolved that by-Law No. 2026-22 being a by-law to Levy and Collect Property Taxes for 2026 be read a first, second and third time and passed in Open Council.
Regular Meeting, April 13, 2026 · Carried
Be it resolved that by-Law No. 2026-27 being a by-law to Appoint Jean Francois Santerre as Mechanic/ Municipal Service opperator be read a first, second and third time and passed in Open Council.
Regular Meeting, April 13, 2026 · Carried
Be it resolved that by-Law No. 2026-29 being a by-law to amend By-law Number 2017-51 pay periods for employees be read a first, second and third time and passed in Open Council.
Regular Meeting, April 13, 2026 · Carried
Be it resolved that the Council of the Township of East Hawkesbury support the resolutionfrom the EOWC opposing the ALTO high-speed rail project in its current form.
Regular Meeting, April 13, 2026 · Carried
Be it resolved that Council approves and accepts Hawkesbury OPP Detachment board 2026 Budget estimates
Regular Meeting, February 9, 2026 · Carried
Résolution – Opposition au couloir retenu pour le projet de train à grande vitesse Alto WHEREAS the Alto high-speed rail project aims to connect the cities of Toronto and Quebec City; WHEREAS the corridor currently selected for this project crosses our territory and directly affects our residents; WHEREAS the proposed route entails significant constraints, particularly in terms of land use plannin
Regular Meeting, February 9, 2026 · Carried
Whereas the Ministry of the Solicitor General offers grant programs to support a variety of local community projects, crime prevention, and community safety initiatives; and Whereas confirmation of approval for grant applications under these programs is often received late in the application year or grant period; and Whereas successful applicants are required to expend approved funds strictly with
Regular Meeting, January 12, 2026 · Carried
Be it resolved that Council approve the transfer of $7,000 as of December 31, 2025, from the parkland reserve to be used to cover some of the cost related to the upgrade of the Parc Augustin Larocque.
Regular Meeting, January 12, 2026 · Carried
Be it resolved that by-Law No. 2026-02 being a by-law to authorize the imposition of garbage service rate be read a first, second and third time and passed in Open Council.
Regular Meeting, January 12, 2026 · Carried
Be it resolved that by-Law No. 2026-03 being a by-law to AUTHORIZE TEMPORARY BORROWING FOR THE CURRENT EXPENDITURES OF THE CORPORATION FOR THE YEAR 2026 be read a first, second and third time and passed in Open Council.
Regular Meeting, January 12, 2026 · Carried
Be it resolved that the accounts paid for the accounts payable be approved as follows: For the December 1, 2025 to December 31. 2025 $1,329,478,78.
Regular Meeting, January 12, 2026 · Carried
Be it resolved that By-Law No. 2026-04 being a By-law to confirm Council proceedings at its regular meeting of January 12, 2026 be read a first, second and third time and passed in Open Council.
Regular Meeting, January 12, 2026 · Carried
Sauvé Be it resolved that the agenda be accepted, including the modifications made forthwith, as applicable.
Regular Meeting, December 8, 2025 · Carried
Be it resolved that the accounts paid for the accounts payable be approved as follows: For the November 1, 2025 to November 30. 2025 $253,228.17.
Regular Meeting, December 8, 2025 · Carried
Sauvé Be it resolved that the accounts paid for the accounts payable be approved as follows: For the October 1, 2025 to October 31. 2025 $ 741,077.83.
Regular Meeting, November 10, 2025 · Carried
Be it resolved that Council of The Township of East Hawkesbury approves and accepts to Donate $500 to Les Chevalier de Colomb de Chute a Blondeau to continue to help with the Vankleek Hill food Bank.
Regular Meeting, November 10, 2025 · Carried
Be it resolved that by-Law No. 2025-53 being a by-law to Amend, the Wilfrid Reilly Municipal Drain Schedule be read a first, second and third time and passed in Open Council.
Regular Meeting, October 14, 2025 · Carried
Sauvé WHEREAS the activities of the recycling committee have been completed and funds have been sent to each municipality; WHEREAS funds in the recycling committee account have been divided as per requisition and sent to each municipality; IT IS RESOLVED THAT the amount sent by the recycling committee, being 42,567.71, be transferred to the following account: Working Capital 1-3-3000-0040.
Regular Meeting, October 14, 2025 · Carried
Sauvé Be it resolved that By-Law No. 2025-52 being a By-law to confirm Council proceedings at its regular meeting of October 14 be read a first, second and third time and passed in Open Council.
Regular Meeting, October 14, 2025 · Carried
Be it resolved that the agenda be accepted, including the modifications made forthwith, as applicable.
Regular Meeting, September 8, 2025 · Carried
Sauvé Be it resolved that by-Law No. 2025-50 being a by-law to amend the by-law for the little Rideau Creek extension Municipal Drain be read a first, second and third time and passed in Open Council.
Regular Meeting, September 8, 2025 · Carried
WHEREAS , it is necessary to appoint a temporary Clerk to fulfill the duties of the position on October 14, 2025; AND WHEREAS , Karine Desjardins is qualified and willing to serve as Clerk on a temporary basis; BE IT RESOLVED THAT , Karine Desjardins is hereby appointed as Temporary Clerk for October 14, 2025, with all duties and responsibilities pertaining to the office of Clerk for that day; FUR
Regular Meeting, September 8, 2025 · Carried
WHEREAS the Township of East Hawkesbury is responsible for the maintenance, operation, and management of municipal drains and their associated branches, distinct watercourses across the municipality; AND WHEREAS many of these municipal drainage systems were constructed over 40 years ago under joint federal-provincial funding programs that supported agricultural development and land drainage improv
Regular Meeting, August 18, 2025 · Deferred
That the present Regular Meeting be reopened at
Regular Meeting, August 18, 2025 · Carried
Be it resolved that the accounts paid for the accounts payable be approved as follows: For the May 1, 2025 to May 31. 2025 $275,003.61.
Regular Meeting, June 9, 2025 · Carried
Sauvé Be it resolved that by-Law No. 2025-36 being a by-law to Amend By-Law No. 2021-22 be read a first, second and third time and passed in Open Council.
Regular Meeting, March 10, 2025 · Carried
Be it resolved that By-Law No. 2025-35 being a By-law to confirm Council proceedings at its regular meeting of March 10, 2025 be read a first, second and third time and passed in Open Council.
Regular Meeting, March 10, 2025 · Carried
Be it resolved that the agenda be accepted, including the modifications made forthwith, as applicable.
Zoning Public Meeting, March 10, 2025 · Carried
Be it resolved that council approves and accepts to donate a 300$ bursary for the Graduating class of Le Sommet 2025 under the following conditions; A student from East Hawkesbury who was able to stand out, show improvement during their last year of high school.
Regular Meeting, February 10, 2025 · Carried
Sauvé Be it resolved that the agenda be accepted, including the modifications made forthwith, as applicable.
Regular Meeting, February 10, 2025 · Carried
Sauvé Be it resolved that Council approves and accepts to extend contract for another 2 years with A.L. Blair construction ltd as presented in report R2025-01.
Regular Meeting, February 10, 2025 · Carried
WHEREAS The Corporation of the Township of East Hawkesbury did declare the aforementioned land to be surplus to the needs of the Municipality by Resolution No. 2022-19; AND WHEREAS the aforementioned land is zoned Rural Industrial (M1), intended for the establishment and carrying on of industries and industrial operations and incidental uses, thus exempted from the public notice and other requirem
Regular Meeting, February 10, 2025 · Carried

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