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Township of Brudenell, Lyndoch and Raglan
Meeting Minutes
Regular Meeting June 3, 2026 - 07:00 PM
Present Were:
Mayor,
Valerie Jahn
Councillor,
Sheldon Keller
Councillor,
Wayne Banks
Councillor,
Iris Kauffeldt
Councillor,
Kevin Quade
Also Present:
Clerk-Treasurer,
Virginia Phanenhour
Deputy Clerk,
Tammy Thompson
Operations Manager,
Jordan Genrick
Public Attending: Via Zoom/Telephone/In Person
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Call to Order & Roll Call
Call to order Regular Council Meeting for the Corporation of the Township of
Brudenell Lyndoch and Raglan this 3rd day of June, 2026 at 7:04 pm.
Roll Call:
Councillor Banks
Councillor Kauffeldt
Councillor Keller
Councillor Quade
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Land Acknowledgement
"As we gather this evening I would like to acknowledge on behalf of this Council and
our community that we are meeting on the traditional territory of the Algonquin
People. We would like to thank the Algonquin people and express our respect and
support for their rich history, and we are extremely grateful for their many and
continued displays of friendship. We also thank all the generations of people who have
taken care of this land for thousands of years."
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Adoption of the Agenda
Resolution No: 2026-06-03-01
Moved By: Wayne Banks
Seconded By: Sheldon Keller
"THAT we the Council for the Corporation of the Township of Brudenell, Lyndoch and
Raglan adopt the agenda as submitted."
CARRIED
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Disclosure of Pecuniary Interest
There were no declarations of pecuniary interest expressed.
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Mayor's Address
Attended regular County council meetings and one more scheduled for Monday at
12:30pm to discuss the furtherment of the Hwy 17 corridor. Bids are out and there will
be more information to come.
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Clerk's Report
We would like to schedule the Special Meeting for the County Report from the last
public meeting. Council decided to schedule it for June 17th, 2026 at 7pm if the
County Planners are available.
Next regular meeting falls on July 1st which is Canada Day, Council rescheduled the
meeting for July 8th 2026 at 7pm.
Seniors Award will be presented at the next senior's lunch on June 30th, 2026. SALC
needs to know how many of Council will be present. Three Councillors said they in
attendance.
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Delegations and/or Presentations
7.1
Michele Gagnon - Renfrew County Community Futures Development Corp.
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Adoption of Minutes from Previous Meetings
Resolution No: 2026-06-03-02
Moved By: Iris Kauffeldt
Seconded By: Kevin Quade
"THAT we the Council for the Corporation of the Township of Brudenell, Lyndoch and
Raglan hereby adopt the minutes of the Public and Regular Council Meeting of May
6th, 2026 and Special Council Meeting on May 13th, 2026 as presented."
CARRIED
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Committee and/or Staff Reports
9.1
By-Law Enforcement Staff Report
Resolution No: 2026-06-03-03
Moved By: Sheldon Keller
Seconded By: Kevin Quade
"THAT Council for the Corporation of the Township of Brudenell, Lyndoch and Raglan
direct staff to bring forth draft by-laws for the Keeping and Control of Dogs By-Law,
Livestock By-Law, and Parking By-Law, to the next Regular Meeting of Council."
CARRIED
9.2
Joint Compliance Audit Committee - Staff Report
Resolution No: 2026-06-03-04
Moved By: Sheldon Keller
Seconded By: Iris Kauffeldt
"THAT Council for the Corporation of the Township of Brudenell, Lyndoch and Raglan
accept the Joint Compliance Audit Committee report as information."
CARRIED
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Correspondance
Resolution No: 2026-06-03-05
Moved By: Iris Kauffeldt
Seconded By: Wayne Banks
"THAT we the Council for the Corporation of the Township of Brudenell, Lyndoch and
Raglan hereby accept the correspondence as circulated with the exception of items
10.1, 10.2, 10.4, 10.6, and 10.9 to be brought back to the next Regular Meeting of
Council."
CARRIED
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10.1
Provincial Bill 100 - Better Regional Governance Act, 2026
10.2
Ontario Most Outdated Property Reassessment in Canada: A Call to Return to
Property Tax Reassessment Cycle
10.3
Public Sector Salary Disclosure Inflation Adjustments
10.4
Integrated Living and Participation Model for Adults with Developmental Disabilities
10.5
Vacant Commercial Storefront Tax
10.6
Alcohol Empties
10.7
Ottawa Valley Trade Corridor Improvement Project
10.8
Concerns regarding the Province's proposed harmonization of municipal road
construction standards
10.9
Support for Sustainable Provincial Grant Funding for Fire Services in Ontario
10.10
Development of New and Upgraded Highway Rest Stops and Infrastructure Hwy 11
& 17
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New Business
11.1
Social Media Policy
Resolution No: 2026-06-03-06
Moved By: Iris Kauffeldt
Seconded By: Wayne Banks
"THAT we the Council for the Corporation of the Township of Brudenell, Lyndoch and
Raglan hereby adopt the Social Media Policy 2026 as presented."
CARRIED
11.2
DRAFT Waste Management By-Law
Resolution No: 2026-06-03-07
Moved By: Sheldon Keller
Seconded By: Wayne Banks
"THAT Council for the Corporation of the Township of Brudenell, Lyndoch and Raglan
accept this report as information and direct staff to bring the by-law back to the next
regular meeting of Council."
CARRIED
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11.3
Letter of Support - Ontario Regulation 391/21: Blue Box
Resolution No: 2026-06-03-08
Moved By: Wayne Banks
Seconded By: Kevin Quade
"Be it resolved that the Council for the Corporation of the Township of Brudenell,
Lyndoch and Raglan support the Municipality of Bluewater Ontario Regulation 391/21:
Blue Box, as attached.
And further that this resolution be forwarded to the Premier of Ontario, Minister of
Environment, Conservation and Parks, Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing,
Minister of Rural Affairs, Renfrew Nipissing Pembroke MPP and, and all municipalities
in Ontario."
CARRIED
11.4
Letter of Support - Community Safety Well-Being Plan
Resolution No: 2026-06-03-09
Moved By: Kevin Quade
Seconded By: Wayne Banks
"Be it resolved that the Council for the Corporation of the Township of Brudenell,
Lyndoch and Raglan support the Regional Municipality of Waterloo regarding the
changes to the Community Safety Well-Being Plan as attached.
And further that this resolution be forwarded to the Federation of Canadian
Municipalities (FCM), the Association of Municipalities of Ontario (AMO), and all
municipalities in Ontario."
CARRIED
11.5
Request Re: Homestead Road
Resolution No: 2026-06-03-10
Moved By: Wayne Banks
Seconded By: Iris Kauffeldt
"THAT Council for the Corporation of the Township of Brudenell, Lyndoch hereby
direct staff to propose the council decided transfers of land, to receive parts 8, 12 13,
and 14, at no cost to the Township, further should the resident wish to purchase the
shoreline road allowances parts 3, 5, and 9, applications will be required, and all
associated fees would apply."
CARRIED
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11.6
Special Events Application - Twin Music Festival Palmer Rapids
Resolution No: 2026-06-03-11
Moved By: Wayne Banks
Seconded By: Iris Kauffeldt
"THAT Council for the Corporation of the Township of Brudenell, Lyndoch and Raglan
hereby approved the Special Event Application for the Twin Music Festival 2026, on
the condition that the requirements as depicted in the Special Event By-Law are
completed to staff satisfaction no later than July 1st, 2026."
CARRIED
11.7
PRPS request for BLR Community Center use
Resolution No: 2026-06-03-12
"THAT Council for the Corporation of the Township of Brudenell, Lyndoch and Raglan
provide further direction on the matter."
CARRIED
11.7.1
PRPS use of BLR Community Center
Resolution No: 2026-06-03-13
Moved By: Wayne Banks
Seconded By: Sheldon Keller
"THAT Council for the Corporation of the Township of Brudenell, Lyndoch hereby
approve the PRPS use of the BLR Community Center at a reduced cost of $200.00."
CARRIED
11.8
Severance B034/2026 - Hudder
Resolution No: 2026-06-03-14
Moved By: Iris Kauffeldt
Seconded By: Kevin Quade
"THAT Council for the Corporation of the Township of Brudenell, Lyndoch and Raglan
hereby approved the Land Severance Application B034/2026, from Cheryl and Michael
Hudder for the creation of one new lot providing that all the conditions as listed in the
County of Renfrew planning report concerning this division of land are met."
CARRIED
Mayor - Council Discussion
Council discussed bringing a motion forward at the next Regular Meeting in regards to
sending a resolution to the Province regarding updating the mapping for aggregate
zones and the distance of buffer zones.
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Financial Report
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12.1
Financial Reports
Resolution No: 2026-06-03-15
Moved By: Kevin Quade
Seconded By: Wayne Banks
"THAT we the Council for the Corporation of the Township of Brudenell, Lyndoch and
Raglan accept the Year-to-Date Budget Variance and the Monthly Expenses Summary
as presented."
CARRIED
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By-Laws
13.1
Tax Rate By-Law
Resolution No: 2026-06-03-16
Moved By: Sheldon Keller
Seconded By: Kevin Quade
"THAT we the Council for the Corporation of the Township of Brudenell, Lyndoch and
Raglan hereby adopts By-Law 2026-30 being a By-Law to approve the 2026 Tax Rates,
having been introduced and read a first, second and third time and finally passed."
CARRIED
13.2
Appointing a Municipal By-Law Enforcement Officer
Resolution No: 2026-06-03-17
Moved By: Kevin Quade
Seconded By: Iris Kauffeldt
"THAT we the Council for the Corporation of the Township of Brudenell, Lyndoch and
Raglan hereby adopts By-Law 2026-31 being a By-Law to appoint a Municipal Law
Enforcement Officer, having been introduced and read a first, second and third time
and finally passed."
CARRIED
Councillor Keller
Councillor Keller and the rest of Council commended the Brudenell, Lyndoch and
Raglan Fire Department for great work during the multiple calls over the past week.
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Closed Session
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14.1
To go into Closed
Resolution No: 2026-06-03-18
Moved By: Kevin Quade
Seconded By: Wayne Banks
"THAT we the Council for the Corporation of the Township of Brudenell, Lyndoch and
Raglan go into closed session pursuant to the Municipal Act, 2001, Section 239 (2) for
the purposes of four items under subsection (b) regarding personal matters about an
identifiable individual, including municipal or local board employees."
CARRIED
14.2
To come out of Closed
Resolution No: 2026-06-03-19
Moved By: Kevin Quade
Seconded By: Wayne Banks
"That Council comes out of closed at 9:17 pm."
CARRIED
14.3
Report from Closed
In Closed Session Council received confidential information regarding personal matters
regarding identifiable individuals.
14.4
Resolution from Closed #1
Resolution No: 2026-06-03-20
Moved By: Wayne Banks
Seconded By: Sheldon Keller
"THAT Council for the Corporation of the Township of Brudenell, Lyndoch and Raglan
hereby direct the Clerk-Treasurer to proceed with direction given in closed."
CARRIED
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Confirmation By-Law
Resolution No: 2026-06-03-21
Moved By: Iris Kauffeldt
Seconded By: Wayne Banks
"THAT we the Council for the Corporation of the Township of Brudenell, Lyndoch &
Raglan hereby adopts By-Law 2026-32 being a By-Law to confirm the proceedings of
the June 3rd, 2026 Regular Meeting of Council, having been read a first, second and
third time and finally passed."
CARRIED
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Adjournment
Resolution No: 2026-06-03-22
Moved By: Wayne Banks
Seconded By: Sheldon Keller
"THAT this meeting adjourns at 9:19 pm."
CARRIED
___________________________ ________________________________
Mayor, Valerie Jahn Clerk-Treasurer, Virginia Phanenhour