Council Recap Newsletter - November 2025
Township of Alnwick/Haldimand Council Meeting Update Newsletter - November 2025
November 12, 2025 – Regular Council Meeting:
· Council received a presentation from Pesce and Associates regarding the Pay Equity and Compensation Review.
· Council received a presentation from Rhonda Bateman, the Chief Administrative Officer for the Lower Trent Conservation regarding Draft 2026 Budget.
· Council received a report from staff regarding a residents request for relief from development charges. Council approved that the development charges be waived.
· Council received a report regarding the Fees and Charges By-law and an update to the Planning Fees. Council approved the proposed changes to the Planning fees.
· Council received a report regarding award of Tender T-06-2025 to replace a Public Works Tandem Axle Truck. Council awarded the tender to Winslow-Gerolamy Motors Ltd. in the amount of $462,841.22 (inclusive of HST).
· Council received a report regarding the Arena Floor Replacement Fundraising Finance for information.
· Council received a report regarding award of RFP for a Development Charge Background Study. Council awarded the RFP to Watson & Associates Economists Ltd. at a value of $38,628 (plus HST).
· Council passed By-law No. 87-2025 authorizing the use of alternative voting methods for the 2026 Municipal Elections.
· Read Meeting Agenda, Minutes, and Staff Reports
November 18, 2025 – Committee of the Whole Meeting:
· Committee of the Whole received a delegation from the Inspector – Detachment Commander and Staff Sergeant from the Northumberland OPP regarding the Northumberland OPP Action Plan.
· Committee of the Whole received a recommendation from the Parks, Recreation and Culture Advisory Committee regarding a request for Council to hire additional Parks & Recreation staff. Committee of the Whole referred the request to staff to report back with additional information.
· Read Meeting Agenda, Minutes, and Staff Reports
October 28, 2025 – Municipal Planning/Regular Council Meeting:
· The October 28, 2025 Municipal Planning/Regular Council meeting was cancelled as there were no planning items for Councils consideration.
Upcoming Council Meetings
· December 9, 2025 – Regular Council Meeting
· December 16, 2025 – Committee of the Whole Meeting
· December 16, 2025 – Public Meeting at Fenella Hall
· December 18, 2025 – Special Council Meeting – 2026 Budget Session
· December 23, 2025 – Municipal Planning/Regular Council Meeting
· To register to speak as a delegate at an upcoming Council meeting please complete a Request for Delegation Form and email it to clerks@ahtwp.ca.
· Visit the Council Portal at alnwickhaldimand.civicweb.net/Portal/ for meeting times, locations, agendas and minutes.
2026 Municipal Elections
· If you are thinking about running for Council, please consult the Association of Municipalities of Ontario workshop outlining what it means to be and what is involved with being a Councillor and whether elected office is right for you:
· AMO’s Healthy Democracy Leaders Series: Stronger Leaders, Stronger Communities | AMO
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