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Councillor Profiles, Committees & Policies

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KAREN JENNINGS, Reeve

Karen sits on the following committees and boards:

  • Police Services Board
  • Airport Commission
  • Committee of Adjustment
  • County Council

Contact Reeve Jennings by email at  or by calling 613-284-3994

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JEFFREY CARROLL, Deputy Reeve

Jeff sits on the following committees and boards:

  • Recreation Committee Alternate
  • Airport Commission
  • Committee of Adjustment
  • County Council

Contact Deputy Reeve Carroll by email at  or by calling 613-323-4121

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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

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GERALD CRABTREE, Councillor

Gerald sits on the following committees and boards:

  • Recreation Committee
  • Emergency Management Program Committee 

Contact Councillor Crabtree by email at  or by calling 613-866-1918

 

VACANT, Councillor (TBD)

 

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. 

 

Type of MeetingDateMemberAgenda ItemGeneral Nature of Interest
Committee of the Whole20-Apr-21Klaas Van Der MeerRFQ for Custodian ServicesI hold the custodial services contract
Committee of the Whole06-Apr-21Ian StreightRoadside MowingBrother bid the job originally
Council16-Mar-21Klaas Van Der MeerCustodian ServicesI hold the custodial services contract
Committee of the Whole16-Feb-21Klaas Van Der MeerOffice Cleaning Contract RenewalI hold the custodial services contract
Committee of the Whole19-Jan-21Klaas Van Der MeerRoad ClassificationFamily members are owners of property on Lorne Street
Council15-Dec-20Klaas Van Der Meer4CThe Baker family is related to me
Council01-Dec-20Klaas Van Der MeerBaker Rezoning"Baker Public Meeting" due to his relationship with the family
Committee of the Whole06-Oct-20Klaas Van Der MeerContract Service Review
Committee of the Whole02-Jun-20Klaas Van Der MeerRoads BylawRelatives owning property on Lorne Street
Council04-Feb-20Klaas Van Der Meer9A - Lorne Street Maintenance ReportBuffams are both related to me
Council15-Dec-19Klaas Van Der Meer4CThe Baker family is related to me
Council03-Dec-19Ian StreightRosedale Hall RenoThe company (division) I work for is performing some of the work at the hall
Council17-Sep-19Ian StreightRosedale Hall RenoCompany I work for may be interested in the work
Council03-Sep-19Ian StreightRosedale HallCompany I work for may be interested in the work
Council18-Jun-19Klaas Van Der Meer3E Mower PurchaseI am in the grass cutting business and have in the past cut the grass for Montague Township
Council15-Jun-19Ian StreightCannabis ZoningPotential pecuniery intest with this item
Council04-Jun-19Ian StreightCannabis ConversationI have an interest in this area
Council21-May-19Ian StreightMerrickville Fine RateI live in the effected area concering the rate changes
Committee of the Whole21-May-19Ian StreightCannabis ZoningInterest in this area personally, do not want to influence zoning process
Council07-May-19Ian StreightItem 4A CannabisI have considerable intesrest in this area which includes zoning changes
Council16-Apr-19Ian StreightCouncil Item 3AI have interest in the area, which conflicts with the item being discussed
Council02-Apr-19Klaas Van Der Meer7C Rosedale Hall OperationsI have contract as custodian for Rosedale Hall
Council02-Apr-19Ian StreightCannabis ZoningVested interest in this item.
Committee of the Whole05-Mar-19Ian StreightCannabis ZoningPossible interest in this area
Committee of the Whole19-Feb-19Ian StreightCannabis ZoningInvestigating possibilities in this field
Committee of the Whole05-Feb-19Ian StreightCannabis ZoningI have investigated possible investing into this business

 

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. 

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)

Jeff Carroll (Council Member)

Karen Jennings (Council Member)

Next Committee Meeting

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

Katie Hammill

Kevin Armstrong

Kayla McCallum

Katherina Khoury

Christy Melvin

Jim Abbass (Council Member)

Gerald Crabtree (Council Member)

Jeff Carroll (Council Member-Alternate)

The Property Standards Committee is made up of three citizens and a staff member who serves as secretary. The Committee was designed to help enforce the Property Standards by-law, found here: Montague Property Standards By-Law

If you have any property standards concerns, please put them in writing and send them to:

Property Standards Officer
P.O. Box 755
Smiths Falls, ON K7A 4S6

E-mail

Next Committee Meeting
As required

The Montague Police Services Board is the independent body that provides direction and accountability to the OPP.  The Board is made up of one member of Council, one local resident appointed by the Province of Ontario and one local resident appointed by Township Council.

If you have any questions or concerns about policing in your area, please send an e-mail and we will follow up as appropriate.

Committee Members
Bill Lye, CD, P.Eng., C.Tech, PSP, Chair (Provincial Appointed Member)

Ross McMurchy

Karen Jennings

 

Next Committee Meeting

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.

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)

**** There are two representatives appointed to the Merrickville Public Library Board. *****

Montague Board Member

Olivia Enns

Next Board Meeting
The second Tuesday of every month at 12:30 pm

Please visit the Merrickville Public Library website by clicking here.

Smiths Falls Library Board

There is one citizen representative appointed to the Smiths Falls Library Board. 

Montague Board Member

Sarrahlynn Martin

Livestock Investigators follow provincial mandates by OMAFRA. More information can be found here: OMAFRA

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.

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

Vacant - TBD

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

Upcoming Meetings

March 19, 2024 | 6:00 pm
Regular Meeting of Council
March 19, 2024 | 6:30 pm
Committee of the Whole
April 2, 2024 | 6:00 pm
Regular Meeting of Council
April 2, 2024 | 6:30 pm
Committee of the Whole
April 16, 2024 | 6:00 pm
Regular Meeting of Council
April 16, 2024 | 6:30 pm
Committee of the Whole

Delegation Request

To present or delegate to Council, please contact the Clerk at 613-283-7478 by 4:30 pm on the Wednesday prior to the subject meeting.

Download the Delegation Request Form and related policies.

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Township of Montague

6547 Roger Stevens Drive
P.O. Box 755
Smiths Falls, ON K7A 4W6

Phone: 613‑283‑7478
Email:

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