The Augusta Record

REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING

June 8, 2026

Who was there

Present (5): Michele Bowman, Tanya Henry, Hendrik Pape, Jeff Shaver, Adrian Wynands

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 (17 motions)

16 carried, 1 recorded otherwise. Every motion below is printed as the minutes print it.

BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Council agenda for June 8, 2026, be adopted.
Moved by Councillor Henry, seconded by Councillor Bowman
Carried
BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council approve the minutes of the May 25, 2026 Public Meeting as distributed to all members.
Moved by Deputy Mayor Wynands, seconded by Councillor Bowman
Carried
BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council approve the minutes of the May 25, 2026 Council meeting as distributed to all members.
Moved by Councillor Bowman, seconded by Councillor Pape
Carried
THAT Council approve Option No. 1 to provide direction regarding RFT 2026-06 for the installation of an accessibility ramp at the North Augusta Community Hall; and THAT the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to execute the necessary agreement if deemed applicable.
Moved by Councillor Pape, seconded by Deputy Mayor Wynands
Carried
THAT Council award the contract for the supply and installation of a new propane generator, automatic transfer switch and all required accessories at Station 2 in North Augusta to D.R. Howel Electric Inc. at an upset limit of $34,925.00 plus HST and; THAT the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to execute the necessary agreement.
Moved by Councillor Henry, seconded by Councillor Pape
Carried
THAT Council receive the Building Department’s Monthly Activity Report as outlined in Staff Report 58-2026 for information.
Moved by Councillor Bowman, seconded by Deputy Mayor Wynands
Carried
THAT Council declares Vacant Lands in Con. 10, Pt. Lot 24 & 25, Pt. 1, 15R-192; Assessment Roll 0706 000 030 08200 as surplus to the needs of the Corporation of the Township of Augusta; and THAT staff be directed to undertake the necessary appraisal of the property.
Moved by Deputy Mayor Wynands, seconded by Councillor Henry
Carried
THAT Council declare Vacant Lands on Baker Drive; Con. 4, Pt. Lot 3, Block D, Reg. Plan 1070; Assessment Roll 0706 000 015 12029 as surplus to the needs of the Corporation of the Township of Augusta; and THAT staff be directed to undertake the necessary appraisal of the property.
Moved by Councillor Henry, seconded by Councillor Pape
Deferred
Council recommend that consent application B-37-26 (New Lot) be approved, subject to the following six (6) conditions of approval as detailed in Staff Report 61- 2026 1. That the balance of any outstanding taxes, including penalties and interest, (and any local improvement charges, if applicable) (roll no. 0706 000 030 07600) shall be paid to Augusta Township. 2. That an acceptable reference plan, survey or legal description of the severed lands be submitted to Augusta Township. 3. That the road allowance of Kyle Road be widened, if required, to provide for 10 metres from the centreline of the travelled road, across the frontage of the severed and retained lands. A Transfer/Deed conveying the said land to Augusta Township be prepared and executed and such lands be confirmed free/clear of any encumbrances, in consideration of the payment of $1.00. If such widening already exists, a surveyor shall confirm such with the Township. 4. That a cash-in-lieu of parkland levy of $630.00 (2026 rate) be paid to Augusta Township, as a new building lot is resulting. 5. That all costs associated with the fulfilment of conditions are at the applicant’s sole expense. 6. That the following note be placed on the Decision, to read as follows: Note: The Township of Augusta advises that it is the responsibility of the property owner to ensure an adequate supply and quality of potable water to service the severed lot (new building lot).
Moved by Deputy Mayor Wynands, seconded by Councillor Pape
Carried
THAT Council direct staff to undertake the necessary entrance reviews by the United Counties of Leeds & Grenville for potential lot division of the Vacant Lands on County Road 15; Con. 5, Pt. Lot 29; Assessment Roll 0706 000 045 03405; and THAT staff report back to Council with a development proposal including an appraisal, and related costs for declaring these lands surplus.
Moved by Councillor Henry, seconded by Councillor Bowman
Carried
THAT Council approve the Request for Proposal from EFI Engineering in the amount of $575,000.00 plus HST to undertake an Industrial Lands Feasibility, Servicing Strategy, & Municipal Services Corporation Assessment; and THAT the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to execute the necessary agreement.
Moved by Deputy Mayor Wynands, seconded by Councillor Pape
Carried
THAT Council recommend that consent application B-30-26 (Lot Addition) be approved, subject to the following six (6) conditions of approval as detailed in Staff Report 64-2026; and THAT Council recommend that consent application B-31-26 (Lot Addition) be approved, subject to the following five (5) conditions of approval as detailed in Staff Report 64-2026.
Moved by Deputy Mayor Wynands, seconded by Councillor Henry
Carried
THAT By-Law Numbered 3859-2026 being a By-Law to remove a holding (“H”) symbol; for lands located on Jones Court, Maitland, Concession 1, Part Lot 30; Part of current Roll 0706 000 035 19100, being the severed lands under B-111-25, be read a first time, a second time, a third time, and be enacted as read.
Moved by Councillor Bowman, seconded by Deputy Mayor Wynands
Carried
BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council move into a Closed Session at 6:10 p.m. to discuss matters pertaining to: 17.1 Approval of the Previous Closed Session Minutes (April 13, 2026, and April 27, 2026) 17.2 Matters under Section 239(2)(d) labour relations Specifically: Union Negotiations
Moved by Councillor Pape, seconded by Councillor Henry
Carried
BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Closed Session of Council be adjourned at 6:37 p.m. and that Council resume the Open Meeting and report out.
Moved by Councillor Henry, seconded by Deputy Mayor Wynands
Carried
BE IT RESOLVED THAT By-Law No. 3857-2026 being a By-Law to confirm the proceedings of Council of the Township of Augusta at its meeting held on June 8, 2026, be read a first time, a second time, a third time, and be enacted as read.
Moved by Councillor Bowman, seconded by Councillor Henry
Carried
BE IT RESOLVED THAT this Council meeting be adjourned at 6:38 p.m. until June 22, 2026, at 5:00 p.m. or at the call of the Mayor subject to need.
Moved by Councillor Henry, seconded by Councillor Pape
Carried

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