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
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
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
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
TREVOR JOHNSON, Councillor
Trevor sits on the following committees and boards:
- Rideau Valley Conservation Authority
Contact Councillor Johnson by email at or by calling 613-859-7145
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 Meeting Date Member Agenda Item General Nature of Interest Committee of the Whole 20-Apr-21 Klaas Van Der Meer RFQ for Custodian Services I hold the custodial services contract Committee of the Whole 06-Apr-21 Ian Streight Roadside Mowing Brother bid the job originally Council 16-Mar-21 Klaas Van Der Meer Custodian Services I hold the custodial services contract Committee of the Whole 16-Feb-21 Klaas Van Der Meer Office Cleaning Contract Renewal I hold the custodial services contract Committee of the Whole 19-Jan-21 Klaas Van Der Meer Road Classification Family members are owners of property on Lorne Street Council 15-Dec-20 Klaas Van Der Meer 4C The Baker family is related to me Council 01-Dec-20 Klaas Van Der Meer Baker Rezoning "Baker Public Meeting" due to his relationship with the family Committee of the Whole 06-Oct-20 Klaas Van Der Meer Contract Service Review Committee of the Whole 02-Jun-20 Klaas Van Der Meer Roads Bylaw Relatives owning property on Lorne Street Council 04-Feb-20 Klaas Van Der Meer 9A - Lorne Street Maintenance Report Buffams are both related to me Council 15-Dec-19 Klaas Van Der Meer 4C The Baker family is related to me Council 03-Dec-19 Ian Streight Rosedale Hall Reno The company (division) I work for is performing some of the work at the hall Council 17-Sep-19 Ian Streight Rosedale Hall Reno Company I work for may be interested in the work Council 03-Sep-19 Ian Streight Rosedale Hall Company I work for may be interested in the work Council 18-Jun-19 Klaas Van Der Meer 3E Mower Purchase I am in the grass cutting business and have in the past cut the grass for Montague Township Council 15-Jun-19 Ian Streight Cannabis Zoning Potential pecuniery intest with this item Council 04-Jun-19 Ian Streight Cannabis Conversation I have an interest in this area Council 21-May-19 Ian Streight Merrickville Fine Rate I live in the effected area concering the rate changes Committee of the Whole 21-May-19 Ian Streight Cannabis Zoning Interest in this area personally, do not want to influence zoning process Council 07-May-19 Ian Streight Item 4A Cannabis I have considerable intesrest in this area which includes zoning changes Council 16-Apr-19 Ian Streight Council Item 3A I have interest in the area, which conflicts with the item being discussed Council 02-Apr-19 Klaas Van Der Meer 7C Rosedale Hall Operations I have contract as custodian for Rosedale Hall Council 02-Apr-19 Ian Streight Cannabis Zoning Vested interest in this item. Committee of the Whole 05-Mar-19 Ian Streight Cannabis Zoning Possible interest in this area Committee of the Whole 19-Feb-19 Ian Streight Cannabis Zoning Investigating possibilities in this field Committee of the Whole 05-Feb-19 Ian Streight Cannabis Zoning I have investigated possible investing into this business Council 18-Dec-18 Ian Streight Public Works Hiring Know someone who is potentially applying
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 Tom May Jim Abbass (Council Member) Jeff Carroll (Council Member) Karen Jennings (Council Member) Next Committee Meeting
Brian Gibbs
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 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)
Brandy Attewell
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
Next Committee Meeting
P.O. Box 755
Smiths Falls, ON K7A 4S6
As required
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 Next Committee Meeting
Karen Jennings, Reeve (County Councillor)
Jeff Carroll, Deputy Reeve (County Councillor)
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. The Public Libraries Act, a provincial statute, designates library boards as governing boards. As such, library boards perform many functions, including the following tasks: **** There are two representatives appointed to the Merrickville Public Library Board. ***** Montague Board Member Olivia Enns Next Board Meeting Please visit the Merrickville Public Library website by clicking here.
What does the Library Board do?
The second Tuesday of every month at 12:30 pm
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 on the Ontario Government Website Contact: Clare Porter - 613-283-4841
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 - Trevor Johnson Next Committee Meeting
The fourth Thursday of every month at 6:30pm
COUNCIL POLICIES
Council and Staff Relations Policy
