REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING

BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Council agenda for July 13, 2026, be adopted.

BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council approve the minutes of the June 22, 2026, Council meeting as distributed to all members.

THAT Council direct staff to refer the letter and updated plot plan from Marcel Lavigne dated June 17, 2026, to the Planning Advisory Committee; and THAT Council direct Staff to prepare a report to the Planning Advisory Committee on the proposed changes and response from Marcel Lavigne as detailed in the letter dated June 17, 2026, on the recommendations made by the Planning Advisory Committee.

​ ​ THAT Council declare the Generator from Fire Station 2 as surplus equipment; and ​ THAT the Manager of Protective Services be authorized to sell the Generator in “as is" condition via sealed bid with a reserve bid of $5,000. ​

​ ​ THAT Council declare the road allowance located on a portion of the unopened road allowance located to the east of Lot 37, in Concession 2, Township Augusta, being part of PIN 68182-0051; located between 2100 and 2934 2nd Concession Road as surplus to the needs of the Township; and ​ THAT Council directs staff to proceed with the required posting and notice provisions as per By-Law 3214-2015 being a By-Law to regulate the sale of municipally owned real property. ​

THAT Council receive Staff Report 68-2026 for information; and ​ THAT Staff continue to contact and meet with the property owner(s) to negotiate acceptable payment arrangements for outstanding tax arrears.

THAT Council receive the attached Statement of Revenues and Expenses as of June 30, 2026, for information purposes as outlined in Staff Report 69-2026. ​

THAT Council direct Staff to work with the River Route partner municipalities and the City of Brockville to develop a tender package for a new bus and Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) compliant equipment using the Rural Transit Solutions Fund allocation; and ​ THAT Council direct Staff to work with the River Route partnering municipalities to run a trial to extend weekday service two additional hours from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. and an eight-hour Saturday service. ​

​ ​ THAT Council approve the establishment of a dedicated Fire Marque revenue account for all Emergency Cost Recovery proceeds received through Fire Marque; and ​ THAT Council authorize the Manager of Protective Services to utilize Fire Marque revenues exclusively for eligible Fire Department purposes as outlined in the Fire Marque Agreement, including firefighter training, fire prevention, public education, and equipment purchases; and ​ THAT any unspent Fire Marque revenues be transferred to a Fire Marque Reserve for future eligible Fire Department expenditures. ​

THAT Council authorize Staff to initiate the process to surrender the Township's Aggregate Resources Act license for the Dixon Pit located on Coville Road; and THAT Staff be directed to complete all necessary requirements with the Province of Ontario to formally surrender the license . ​

​ ​ THAT Council receive the Building Department’s Monthly Activity Report as outlined in Staff Report 73-2026 for information. ​

​ ​ THAT Council approve the 2025 Financial Statements as presented by MNP LLP on June 22, 2026, as attached to Staff Report 74-2026. ​

THAT By-Law Numbered 3860-2026 being a By-Law to appoint a Deputy Clerk for the Corporation of the Township of Augusta be read a first time, a second time, a third time, and be enacted as read.

BE IT RESOLVED THAT By-Law Numbered 3861-2026 being a By-Law to confirm the proceedings of Council of the Township of Augusta at its meeting held on July 13 2026, be read a first time, a second time, a third time, and be enacted as read.

BE IT RESOLVED THAT this Council meeting be adjourned at 6:02 p.m. until August 10, 2026, at 5:00 p.m. or at the call of the Mayor subject to need.