The Russell Record

Jamie Laurin

Councillor · seen 2022-11-21 to 2024-10-25 · served 2010–2014, 2022–2026

32substantive motions movedof 35 meetings the minutes record them at
10procedural motions movedcounted separately, and never added to the above
16substantive motions secondedseconding is often a seat convention, not agreement
3meetings recorded absentof 35 they were on the record for
—recorded votes, for–againstthis council recorded no vote they took part in

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Meetings the minutes record them as absent from (3)

Regular Council MeetingMay 23, 2023
Regular Council MeetingApril 11, 2023
Regular Council MeetingDecember 19, 2022

Substantive motions moved (all 32)

That Council approve the following department’s recommendation for community grants donation in 2015 to the following group: 1. To approve an in-kind grant in the amount of $206 to l’École élémentaire catholique Ste-Thérèse d’Avila de Marionville to cover the costs of the rental of the Marionville Community Centre for their graduation on June 16th, 2015. 2. To approve an in-kind grant in the amoun
Regular Council Meeting, June 15, 2015 · Defeated
Be it resolved that we open this Regular Meeting of Council.
Regular Council Meeting, September 15, 2014 · Carried
Be it resolved that we acknowledge receipt of the paylist for the month of August 2014.
Regular Council Meeting, September 15, 2014 · Carried
Be it resolved that the following by-law be introduced and is deemed to have been read a first, second and third time and passed: 1. By-law 119-2014, being a sign by-law amendment to amend Sign By-law # 29-77 in order to permit the installation of election signs after 2pm on nomination day. (Report PIC 21-2014).
Regular Council Meeting, September 15, 2014 · Carried
Be it resolved that Council requests the Public Works Committee of the United Counties of Prescott and Russell to analyze the possibility and feasibility of installing a pedestrian crosswalk on Limoges Road at Oasis Street.
Regular Council Meeting, September 15, 2014 · Carried
Be it resolved that the following by-law be introduced and is deemed to have been read a first, second and third time and passed: By-law 121-2014, being a by-law to confirm the proceedings of council for the regular council meeting of September 15, 2014.
Regular Council Meeting, September 15, 2014 · Carried
Be it resolved that we open this committee of the whole meeting.
Committee of the Whole Meeting, September 8, 2014 · Carried
Be it resolved that Council acknowledges receipt of Report PD 46-2014 dated July 18, 2014 and approves as recommended the following water/sewer unit allocations to: 1. 0.65 units of water allocation - Property owned by Pierre Frizt (illegal apartment), legally described as PLAN J B LEWIS 1899 LOT 10 and known as 891 Notre Dame Street in Embrun .
Special Council Meeting, July 18, 2014 · Carried
Be it resolved that the following by-law be introduced and is deemed to have been read a first, second and third time and passed: 1. By-law 95-2014, being a sign by-law amendment for Mélanie Construction to locate the sign partially in the ditch within road allowance to direct customers to the development on Ste -Marie Road. (Report PIC 18-2014).
Special Council Meeting, July 18, 2014 · Carried
Be it resolved that the following by-law be introduced and is deemed to have been read a first, second and third time and passed: By-law 96-2014, being a by-law to confirm the proceedings of council for the special council meeting of July 18, 2014.
Special Council Meeting, July 18, 2014 · Carried
Be it resolved that we close this special meeting of council.
Special Council Meeting, July 18, 2014 · Carried
Be it resolved that we open this regular meeting of council.
That this Committee of the whole meeting be closed at 6:45 p.m.
Committee of the Whole Meeting, August 6, 2013 · Carried
Be it resolved that we open this Regular Meeting of Council.
Regular Council Meeting, June 17, 2013 · Carried
Be it resolved that the following by-law be introduced and is deemed to have been read a first, second and third time and passed: By-law 57-2013, being a Traffic and Parking by-law amendment to amend by-law 31-2004. (Report PIC 26-2013)
Regular Council Meeting, June 17, 2013 · Carried
Be it resolved that the following by-law be introduced and is deemed to have been read a first, second and third time and passed: By-law # 59- 2013, being a by-law for the Removal of Part Lot Control for a property owned by Mélanie Construction Inc. and legally described as Lot 45 on Plan 50M-311, being parts 1 to 3 on Plan 50R-10158 and known as 120 and 122 Broadway Avenue in the Village of Russe
Regular Council Meeting, June 17, 2013 · Carried
Be it resolved that Council acknowledges receipt of Report PD 42-2013 dated June 17, 2013 and approves as recommended street names Nancy Street, Lyon Street, Lucerne Drive, Belfort Street, Colmar Street, and Bruges Street as identified on the Plan made by Annis , O’Sullivan, Vollebekk Ltd., Ontario Land Surveyor for 1437137 Ontario Inc. for the property legally described as Part of Lots 9 & 10, Co
Regular Council Meeting, June 17, 2013 · Carried
Be it resolved that Council acknowledges receipt of Report PD-43-2013 dated June 17, 2013 and approves as recommended the following sewer and water allocation: 3 units of water allocation – Property owned by 795198 Ontario Inc., legally described as Part of Lot 10, Concession 7 and known as 1128 Route 300 in Embrun. Specifically for use for the Embrun Fire Hall on Route 300.
Regular Council Meeting, June 17, 2013 · Carried
Be it resolved that Council acknowledges receipt of Report FS-19-2013 dated June 4, 2013 and approves the proposed work schedule as recommended: 1. For the 2014Operational and Capital Budget 2. For the Development Charges Study 3. For the Asset Management Policy; And that the procedural by-law be amended accordingly.
Regular Council Meeting, June 17, 2013 · Carried
Be it resolved that we acknowledge receipt of Report PW 16-2013 dated June 17, 2013 and approve as recommended: That Council approves the Blue Box Promotion and Education communication plan as presented in Report PW 16-2013.
Regular Council Meeting, June 17, 2013 · Carried
Be it resolved that we acknowledge receipt of Report PW 17-2013 dated June 17, 2013 and approve as recommended: That Council accepts that the Township of Russell landfill site hours of operations are changed as shown below beginning 2014: • May 1st to August 31st: Monday to Friday 8:00 am to 2:00 pm Saturday 8:00 am to 4:00 pm; • September 1st to April 30th: Monday to Friday 8:00 am to 12:00 pm Sa
Regular Council Meeting, June 17, 2013 · Carried
Be it resolved that we acknowledge receipt of Report PW 20-2013 dated June 17, 2013 and approve as recommended: That Council accepts starting a pilot project during the 2013-2014 winter season by hiring two (2) additional operators and organizing a different work schedule in order to follow all regulations and providing the proper winter control services. That Council accepts that the administrati
Regular Council Meeting, June 17, 2013 · Carried
Be it resolved that Council approves the amended lease agreement between the Township of Russell and Michel Dignard and Jeanette Mongeon shown in appendix A of report PW 21-2013. That the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to sign the amended lease agreement with Michel Dignard and Jeanette Mongeon .
Regular Council Meeting, June 17, 2013 · Carried
Be it resolved that we acknowledge receipt of Report PR 10-2013 dated June 17, 2013 and support as recommended the Russell Agricultural Society Special Occasion Permit application for their Rodeo/Truck Pull/Show & Shine Show on July 13, 2013.
Regular Council Meeting, June 17, 2013 · Carried
Be it resolved that we acknowledge receipt of Report PR 12-2013 dated June 17, 2013 and approve as follows: 1. An in-kind grant in the amount of $450 to the Russell Optimist Club to cover the cost of the hall rental in Russell for their monthly dances for kids between the ages of 9 and 13 years old.
Regular Council Meeting, June 17, 2013 · Carried
Be it resolved that the following by-law be introduced and is deemed to have been read a first, second and third time and passed: By-law 66-2013 being a by-law to appoint an interim Director of Public Works
Regular Council Meeting, June 17, 2013 · Carried
Be it resolved that we close this Regular Meeting of Council.
Regular Council Meeting, June 17, 2013 · Carried
Be it resolved that the following by-law be introduced and is deemed to have been read a first, second and third time and passed: By-law # 42-2013, being a by-law to amend the Sign By-law #38-2010, dealing with temporary signs, to allow three (3) temporary sign permits per business not exceeding 30 consecutive days within the calendar year, from January 1st to December 31st of that same year. Perm
Regular Council Meeting, May 21, 2013 · Carried
Be it resolved that we acknowledge receipt of Report PR 05-2013 dated May 6th, 2013 and approve as follows: 1. An in-kind grant in the amount $1,322 to 5 Cyclone Air Cadet Squadron to cover the expenses of hall rentals in Russell and Embrun for their annual and awards parade (which includes practice time). And decline approve as follows: 2. An in-kind grant to JR Fitness EmbRUN in the amount of $1
Regular Council Meeting, May 21, 2013 · Carried
Be it resolved that we acknowledge receipt of Report PR 06-2013 dated May 21, 2013 and approve as follows: 1. An in-kind grant in the amount of $1,465 to the Embrun Optimist Club to cover the expenses of the hall rental of the Embrun Community Centre for their annual Lobster Fest on Saturday, June 8, 2013 along with a voucher of (but not exceeding) $100 for their dumping fee. 2. An ad-hoc grant in
Regular Council Meeting, May 21, 2013 · Carried
Considering that the Ontario Trillium Foundation requires an official authorization from Municipal Council when a library of a municipality with less than 20,000 residents applies for funding; Considering that the Township of Russell Public Library is planning to submit a request for funding to the Trillium Foundation for the improvement of services to children; That Municipal Council officially a
Regular Council Meeting, May 21, 2013 · Carried
Be it resolved that we close this closed meeting and reconvene to the regular meeting of council.
Regular Council Meeting, May 21, 2013 · Carried

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