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## Councillor Profiles, Committees & Policies
#### KJ
#### KAREN JENNINGS, Reeve
Karen sits on the following committees and boards:
* Lanark County OPP Detachment Board
* Airport Commission
* Committee of Adjustment
* County Council
#### **Contact** Reeve Jennings by email at or by calling 613-284-3994
#### Jeff
#### JEFFREY CARROLL, Deputy Reeve
Jeff sits on the following committees and boards:
* Recreation Committee Alternate
* Airport Commission
* County Council
**Contact** Deputy Reeve Carroll by email at or by calling 613-323-4121
#### Jim
#### JIM ABBASS, Councillor
Jim sits on the following committees and boards:
* Recreation Committee
* Committee of Adjustment
* Property Standards
**Contact** Councillor Abbass by email at or by calling 613-223-5433
#### Gerald
#### GERALD CRABTREE, Councillor
Gerald sits on the following committees and boards:
* Recreation Committee
* Committee of Adjustment
* Emergency Management Program Committee
**Contact** Councillor Crabtree by email at or by calling 613-866-1918
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#### Trevor
#### TREVOR JOHNSON, Councillor
Trevor sits on the following committees and boards:
* Rideau Valley Conservation Authority
**Contact** Councillor Johnson by email at or by calling 613-859-7145
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Integrity Commissioner Reports
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**2022 Integrity Commissioner's Report**
**2023 Integrity Commissioner's Report**
**2024 Integrity Commissioner's Report**
**2025 Integrity Commissioner's Report**
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Declaration of Interest Registry
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**DECLARATION OF INTEREST REGISTRY**
Where a Member of Council or Local Board declares a direct or indirect pecuniary interest in accordance with the *Municipal Conflict of Interest Act* or a conflict of interest in accordance with the Code of Conduct for Council and Local Boards, the Municipality is required to maintain a registry.
The original declaration filed can be viewed at the Municipal Office during regular office hours.
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Declaration List
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| Type of Meeting | Date | Member | Agenda Item | General Nature of Interest |
| Committee of the Whole | 20-Apr-21 | Klaas Van Der Meer | RFQ for Custodian Services | I hold the custodial services contract |
| Committee of the Whole | 06-Apr-21 | Ian Streight | Roadside Mowing | Brother bid the job originally |
| Council | 16-Mar-21 | Klaas Van Der Meer | Custodian Services | I hold the custodial services contract |
| Committee of the Whole | 16-Feb-21 | Klaas Van Der Meer | Office Cleaning Contract Renewal | I hold the custodial services contract |
| Committee of the Whole | 19-Jan-21 | Klaas Van Der Meer | Road Classification | Family members are owners of property on Lorne Street |
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| Council | 15-Dec-20 | Klaas Van Der Meer | 4C | The Baker family is related to me |
| Council | 01-Dec-20 | Klaas Van Der Meer | Baker Rezoning | "Baker Public Meeting" due to his relationship with the family |
| Committee of the Whole | 06-Oct-20 | Klaas Van Der Meer | Contract Service Review | |
| Committee of the Whole | 02-Jun-20 | Klaas Van Der Meer | Roads Bylaw | Relatives owning property on Lorne Street |
| Council | 04-Feb-20 | Klaas Van Der Meer | 9A - Lorne Street Maintenance Report | Buffams are both related to me |
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| Council | 15-Dec-19 | Klaas Van Der Meer | 4C | The Baker family is related to me |
| Council | 03-Dec-19 | Ian Streight | Rosedale Hall Reno | The company (division) I work for is performing some of the work at the hall |
| Council | 17-Sep-19 | Ian Streight | Rosedale Hall Reno | Company I work for may be interested in the work |
| Council | 03-Sep-19 | Ian Streight | Rosedale Hall | Company I work for may be interested in the work |
| Council | 18-Jun-19 | Klaas Van Der Meer | 3E Mower Purchase | I am in the grass cutting business and have in the past cut the grass for Montague Township |
| Council | 15-Jun-19 | Ian Streight | Cannabis Zoning | Potential pecuniery intest with this item |
| Council | 04-Jun-19 | Ian Streight | Cannabis Conversation | I have an interest in this area |
| Council | 21-May-19 | Ian Streight | Merrickville Fine Rate | I live in the effected area concering the rate changes |
| Committee of the Whole | 21-May-19 | Ian Streight | Cannabis Zoning | Interest in this area personally, do not want to influence zoning process |
| Council | 07-May-19 | Ian Streight | Item 4A Cannabis | I have considerable intesrest in this area which includes zoning changes |
| Council | 16-Apr-19 | Ian Streight | Council Item 3A | I have interest in the area, which conflicts with the item being discussed |
| Council | 02-Apr-19 | Klaas Van Der Meer | 7C Rosedale Hall Operations | I have contract as custodian for Rosedale Hall |
| Council | 02-Apr-19 | Ian Streight | Cannabis Zoning | Vested interest in this item. |
| Committee of the Whole | 05-Mar-19 | Ian Streight | Cannabis Zoning | Possible interest in this area |
| Committee of the Whole | 19-Feb-19 | Ian Streight | Cannabis Zoning | Investigating possibilities in this field |
| Committee of the Whole | 05-Feb-19 | Ian Streight | Cannabis Zoning | I have investigated possible investing into this business |
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| Council | 18-Dec-18 | Ian Streight | Public Works Hiring | Know someone who is potentially applying |
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## Committees of Council
The Township of Montague Council deems it necessary and desirable to make appointments to various boards, committees and other statutory poistions as per the authoirty set out in the statutes of Ontario.
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Committee of Adjustment
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The Committee of Adjustment consists of three residents of the community and a secretary who is an employee of the Township. The Committee meets whenever there is an application for consideration. The purpose of the Committee is to evaluate and make decisions on minor variances and permit a change of use or extension of non-conforming use.
**Committee Members**Brian Gibbs
Tom May
Jim Abbass (Council Member)
Gerald Crabtree (Council Member)
Karen Jennings (Council Member)
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Lanark County OPP Detachment Board
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While it is the legislative mandate of the OPP Detachment Board to work with the Detachment Commander to make decisions where appropriate and submit information to the Municipal Councils in other matters in accordance with the Community Safety and Policing Act (CSPA), the purpose of the OPP Detachment Board is to:
* Comply with the prescribed standards, if any, with respect to the exercise of its powers and the performance of its duties under the Act;
* Make decisions on matters within their jurisdiction and provide advice and information to Municipal Councils on specialized matters as outlined in the Act;
* Facilitate public input on programs and ideas when appropriate and approved by the OPP Detachment Board to ensure the work of the Board is representative of the communities it serves;
* Make decisions in enhancing the quality of life and ensuring the safety and security of all persons and property in the community, in keeping with the Minister's Strategic Plan and the OPP Detachment Board strategic plan or the annual objectives and principles as established by the OPP Detachment Board; and
* Conduct itself in keeping with the prescribed Code of Conduct under the CSPA (Section 35(6)) and in keeping with the OPP Detachment Board's Procedural By-law.
View the Inaugural Meeting Agenda & Regular Meeting Agenda Package here: April 23, 2025 Inaugural & Regular Meeting Agendas
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Recreation Committee
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**The MRCC meets on the fourth Thursday of every month at 7pm.**
The Terms of Reference can be found here: MRCC Terms of Reference
**Committee Members**Brandy Attewell
Jessica Lilley
Kayla McCallum
Katherina Khoury
Christy Melvin
John Johnston
Jim Abbass (Council Member)
Gerald Crabtree (Council Member)
Jeff Carroll (Council Member-Alternate)
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Lanark County Council
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Council operates under a Committee of the Whole Structure whereby Community Services and Corporate Services committee meetings are held the first Wednesday of each month and Economic Development and Public Works committee meetings are held the fourth Wednesday of each month. County Council meets prior to each of the committee meetings at 5p.m.
**Montague Council Members**
Karen Jennings, Reeve (County Councillor)
Jeff Carroll, Deputy Reeve (County Councillor)
**Next Committee Meeting**
The first and fourth Wednesday of each month.
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Merrickville Public Library Board
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The Merrickville-Wolford Public Library Board is made up of 6 members appointed by the Municipal Council: 5 from Merrickville-Wolford (including one Council member) and **1 from Montague Township**.
#### What does the Library Board do?
The Public Libraries Act, a provincial statute, designates library boards as governing boards. As such, library boards perform many functions, including the following tasks:
* determine library services
* advocate on behalf of the library
* overseeing the library's finances
* seek funds through the Municipal Council's budget and through other funding opportunities
* appoint and oversee the Chief Executive Officer (CEO)
**Montague Board Member**
Olivia Enns
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Smiths Falls Library Board
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**Smiths Falls Library Board**
There is one citizen representative appointed to the Smiths Falls Library Board.
#### What does the Library Board do?
The Public Libraries Act, a provincial statute, designates library boards as governing boards. As such, library boards perform many functions, including the following tasks:
* determine library services
* advocate on behalf of the library
* overseeing the library's finances
* seek funds through the Municipal Council's budget and through other funding opportunities
* appoint and oversee the Chief Executive Officer (CEO)
**Montague Board Member**
Sarrahlynn Martin
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Livestock Investigators
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Livestock Investigators follow provincial mandates by OMAFA. More information can be found on the Ontario Government Website
Contact: Clare Porter - 613-283-4841
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Fenceviewers
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Fenceviewers are required per the line fences act, found here: Ontario Line Fences Act
To inquiry about a Fenceviewing, please contact Allison Vereyken at or 613-283-7478 ext. 250.
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Rideau Valley Conservation Authority
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One member of Council is appointed to represent the Township. For more information on the Authority and their activities, please visit their website.
**Committee Members**
Trevor Johnson
**Next Committee Meeting**
The fourth Thursday of every month at 6:30pm
## **COUNCIL POLICIES**
Council Code of Conduct
Council and Staff Relations Policy
Pregnancy and Parental Leave for Councillors
Tree Canopy Policy
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### Upcoming Meetings
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| June 16, 2026 | 6:00 pm Regular Meeting of Council |
| June 16, 2026 | 6:30 pm Committee of the Whole |
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