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Wednesday, 31 August 2022 12:50

Septic Systems

Written by Super User

Effective October 1st, 2022, the Township of Montague will be responsible for septic services for properties located within its jurisdiction.  The Leeds, Grenville and Lanark District Health Unit will continue to oversee applications submitted prior to that date.

Fees:

APPLICATIONFeeHSTTotal Fee
SEWAGE SYSTEM PERMIT - For private sewage systems with flows up to 10,000 litres/day (See Note #1 below)$721.00N/A$721.00
TERTIARY SEWAGE SYSTEM PERMIT (See Note #2 below)$798.00N/A$798.00
PERMIT RENEWAL/REVISION - With Site Inspection$206.00N/A$206.00
PERMIT RENEWAL/REVISION - Without Site Inspection$62.00N/A$62.00
THIRD PARTY CERTIFICATES$62.00N/A$62.00
SITE INSPECTIONS - Septic Tank Replacement Only, Alterations, Class 2 & 3 Sewage Systems$360.00N/A$360.00
MAINTENANCE INSPECTIONS - Minor Variances, Zoning By-laws, Building Renovations, Septic Re-Inspections$206.00N/A$206.00
SEVERANCE APPLICATION - If an inspection is required$443.00N/A$443.00
* MULTIPLE SEVERANCES - When more than one application is submitted pertaining to a particular landholding, the fee is $180.00 for each additional application, if submitted at the same time.
SUBDIVISION PLAN REVIEW - Non-communal Sewage Systems$200.00/lot up to a maximum fee of $5,000.00+ 13% HST
FILE SEARCHES$103.00N/A$103.00

These fees include the cost of legal services, review of studies, consultant services, administration, education, and promotional activities.

Note #1:  The Ministry of the Environment will be responsible for sewage works where the design capacity is in excess of 10,000 litres/day under the Ontario Water Resources Act.

Note #2:  Tertiary Treatment Systems (Level 4 Treatment) are Ecoflo, Eljen, Waterloo Biofilter, ATL, EnviroSeptic, Norweco, and Biomicrobics and require Maintenance Agreements upon installation completion.

Payment Options:

  • Cash
  • Debit
  • Cheque (payable to Township of Montague)
  • We do not accept credit cards

 Applications and Forms:

 The following forms are available for you to complete and submit to the Township Office, along with the applicable fees:

Contact Information:

Address:  Township of Montague, 6457 Roger Stevens Drive, P. O. Box 755, Smiths Falls, Ontario, K7A 4W6

Hours:      Monday through Friday from 9:00am until 4:30pm (excluding statutory holidays)

Phone:      613-283-7478 x 260

E-Mail:      

Monday, 11 April 2022 12:05

2022 Election

Written by Montague Admin

 This is the official website providing information regarding the 2022 Municipal/School Board Elections for the Township of Montague.

Please check back regularly as the website will be updated as new information becomes available.

The next Municipal Elections are Monday, October 24th, 2022.

 

 

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Results Unofficial Township of Montague School Board Results 2022

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(as of October 24, 9:15pm)

  Total Eligible Electors Total Participation
 Montague Township Council - Reeve & Deputy Reeve 3,391 40.2% 
 Upper Canada District School Board - English Public Trustee  2,994 39.4%
 Catholic District School Board of Eastern Ontario - English Separate Trustee 256 49.6%

 

 

Unofficial List of Candidates (as of 2:00 pm August 19, 2022)

OFFICENAME OF CANDIDATEQUALIFYING ADDRESSDATE FILEDCONTACT INFORMATION
REEVE
Vince Carroll704 Kelly-Jordan Road, Smiths Falls, ON K7A 4S4May 6, 2022This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
Pat Dolan - WITHDRAWN August 19, 2022 at 1:44 p.m.279 Harper Condie, Smiths Falls, ON K7A 4S6August 4, 2022This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
Klaas Van Der Meer127 Rainbow Valley Drive, Smiths Falls, ON K7A 5B8August 12, 2022This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
Karen (Francis) JenningsPart Lot 21, Concession 6, Part 3 on 27R-6942August 17, 2022This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
DEPUTY REEVE
Jeffrey Carroll864 Carroll Road, Smiths Falls, ON K7A 4S4July 11, 2022This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
David Marion4703 Roger Stevens Drive, Smiths Falls, ON K7A 4S6August 19, 2022This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
Pat Dolan279 Harper Condie Road, Smiths Falls, ON K7A 4S6August 19, 2022This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
COUNCILLOR
Jim Abbass10 Uphill Street, Smiths Falls, ON K7A 4Z9August 4, 2022This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
Morgan Kenny499 Burchill Road, Merrickville, ON K0G 1N0August 10, 2022This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
Gerald Crabtree280 Ford Road, Smiths Falls, ON K7A 4S4August 18, 2022This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

 

SCHOOL BOARD ELECTIONS
OFFICENAME OF CANDIDATEQUALIFYING ADDRESSDATE FILED
ENGLISH SEPARATE SCHOOL BOARD TRUSTEE (CATHOLIC)Jennifer Cooney3193 Old Perth Road, Mississippi Mills, ON K0A 1A0May 20, 2022
Max Benda6 McLean Blvd., Perth, ON K7H 2Z3August 18, 2022
ENGLISH PUBLIC SCHOOL BOARD TRUSTEEWilliam (Bill) MacPherson537 Armstrong Road, Perth, ON K7H 4S4May 20, 2022
Carole Dufort299 Birch Grove Road, Perth, ON K7H 3C5August 18, 2022
FRENCH SEPARATE SCHOOL BOARD TRUSTEEDiane Burns99 Queensborough Road, Tweed, ON K0K 3J0June 24, 2022
FRENCH PUBLIC SCHOOL BOARD TRUSTEEColette Stitt1208 Pembroke Street East, Pembroke, ON K8A 7R7July 28, 2022

 

Official List of Candidates and Acclamations 

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Official List of Candidates Updated

To run for municipal office you must be nominated and qualify.

To be a qualified candidate you must be:

  • a Canadian Citizen; and
  • at least 18 years old; and
  • reside in Montague Township or be the owner or tenant of land in Montague Township, or the spouse of an owner or tenant of land in Montague Township.

  • A person who is serving a sentence of imprisonment in a penal or correctional institute.
  • A corporation.
  • A person acting as an executor or trustee or in any other representative capacity.
  • A person who ceases to be a Canadian citizen.
  • A person who is not a resident, the owner or tenant of land or the spouse of an owner or tenant of land in the municipality.
  • An employee of the municipality or local board unless he or she takes an unpaid leave of absence beginning the day the employee is nominated and resigns if elected to the office.
  • A person who is not an employee of the municipality but who is the Clerk, Treasurer, Integrity Commissioner, Auditor General, Ombudsman or registrar referred to in section 223.11 of the Municipal Act, 2001 or an investigator referred to in subsection 239.2 91 of the municipality, or a person who is not an employee of the municipality but who holds an administrative position of the municipality.
  • A judge of any court; a member of the Legislative Assembly of Ontario or the Senate or House of Commons of Canada.
  • A public servant within the meaning of the Public Service of Ontario Act, 2006.
  • A federal employee within the meaning of the Public Service Employment Act.
  • A person who is prohibited from voting in a municipal election according to the Municipal Elections Act, 1996or the Municipal Act
  • A person who has violated financial requirements for filing financial information in the previous election.
  • A person who has been convicted of a corrupt practice under the Municipal Elections Act, 1996or of an offence under the Criminal Code(Canada) in connection with an act or omission that relates to an election to which the Municipal Elections Act, 1996

*Despite the above disqualification, MPs, MPPs and Senators may be nominated for municipal office without having to resign their current seat in parliament. However by 2:00 p.m. on August 19, 2022 (Nomination Day), MPs, MPPs and Senators will be required to resign their current seat should they wish to continue to seek municipal office.  If you are a federal or provincial cabinet minister, you must step down from cabinet prior to filing your nomination and must resign your seat by the close of nominations.

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Friday, 10 July 2020 14:53

Zoning By-Law Update

Written by Super User

Montague Township is reviewing and updating its Zoning By-Law!

What is a Zoning By-Law?

A Zoning By-Law controls the use of land in your community.  It states:

  • how land may be used
  • where buildings and other structures can be located
  • the type of buildings that are permitted and how they may be used
  • lot sizes and dimensions, parking requirements, building heights and setbacks

An Official Plan sets out the Township's general land-use policies.  The Zoning By-Law puts the plan into effect and provides for the day-to-day administration.  The Zoning By-Law contains specific requirements that are legally enforceable.  Construction or development that does not comply with a Zoning By-Law is not allowed, and a building permit can be refused.

Why do Municipalities need a Zoning By-Law?

A Zoning By-Law:

  • implements the objectives and policies of a municipality's Official Plan
  • provides a legal and precise way of managing land use and future development
  • protects you from conflicting and possible dangerous land uses

Why are we Reviewing our Zoning By-Law?

The Planning Act requires that municipalities review and update their Zoning By-Law to conform with the Official Plan within 3 years of an Official Plan update.

Jp2g Consultants Inc. was retained by the Township to assist with this project.

How Do I Get Involved?

Opportunities for public input on the Zoning By-Law Review and Update will be provided during the review process.  The Planning Act requires that Council hold at least one public meeting to give members of the community an opportunity to ask questions and to discuss possible revisions to the Zoning By-Law.

Draft Zoning By-law Amendment for Open House and Public Meeting

The Draft Zoning By-law amendment can be found here.

The Draft Schedule A can be found here.

The Draft Schedule A1 can be found here.

If you require a paper copy of these documents, please contact the Township Office.

Meetings and Notices

Notice of the Statutory Open House and Public Meeting can be found here.

Statutory Open House

This Open House is being held to allow for members of the public to ask questions in an informal setting related to the draft Zoning By-law Update.

     Date:           April 9th, 2024

     Time:          1:00pm - 4:00pm

     Location:  Township of Montague Council Chambers (6547 Roger Stevens Drive)

Statutory Public Meeting

This Public Meeting is an opportunity for members of the public to learn more about the proposed changes to the zoning by-law, ask questions, and/or make statements either in favour of, or in opposition to, the proposed changes.

     Date:          April 9th, 2024

     Time:         6:00pm

     Location:  Rosedale Hall (657 Rosedale Road South)

Documents

The Notice of Decision can be found here

The May 21st Council-approved Zoning By-law can be found here (subject to 20-day appeal period)

The May 21st Council-approved Schedule A can be found here (subject to 20-day appeal period)

The May 21st Council-approved Schedule A-1 can be found here (subject to 20-day appeal period)

The May 7th version of the Draft Zoning By-law can be found here

The May 7th version of Schedule A can be found here

The May 7th version of Schedule A-1 can be found here

Public & Agency Comments can be found here

 

If you have any questions or comments about any aspect of the Zoning By-law Update, please direct your comments to:

Kirsten Cote
Junior Planner, Township of Montague

613-283-7478 x 260

Tuesday, 10 December 2019 10:38

Accessibility

Written by Montague Admin

In 2005, the Ontario Government passed the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act to make Ontario accessible by 2025.

Accessibility standards have been created as part of the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005. These standards are rules that businesses and organizations in Ontario need to follow to identify, remove and prevent barriers so that people with disabilities have more opportunities to participate in everyday life.

The Accessibility Standard for Customer Service was the first standard to become law.

The next four standards - Information and Communications, Employment, Transportation and the Built Environment (buildings and outdoor spaces) - have been combined under one regulation, the Integrated Accessibility Standards Regulation. This regulation is now law and the requirements currently in the regulation are being phased in between 2011 and 2021.

Statement of Commitment

The Municipality is committed to treating all people in a way that allows them to maintain their dignity and independence.  We believe in integration and equal opportunity.  We are committed to meeting the needs of people with disabilities in a timely manner, and shall do so by preventing and removing barriers to accessibility and meeting the accessibility requirements under the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005 .

Accessibility Policy

Our policy describes how the Municipality will meet its obligations under the Integrated Accessibility Standards.

Accessibility Policy

Accessibility Plan

Our plan describes the measures that the Municipality may undertake to identify, remove and prevent barriers so that goods, services, facilities, accommodation, employment, buildings, structures and premises are accessible to persons with disabilities.

2024-2028 Accessibility Plan

2019-2023 Accessibility Plan

2014-2018 Accessibility Plan

 

If you require information in alternate formats or would like to make a complaint or inquiry regarding the accessibility of our customer service, please contact Allison Vereyken.

Monday, 26 August 2019 12:41

Business Support Services

Written by Super User

Valley Heartland

The Valley Heartland Community Futures Development Corporation offers a variety of services for entrepreneurs starting or expanding their business. They have business loans available up to $250,000 as well as business counselling and workshops to help develop or expand a successful business.

For Inquiries
Website: valleycfdc.com
Phone: 613-283-7002 ext.103.

Small Business Advisory Center

Are you thinking about starting a small business, need help with questions on your existing business? Are you starting a business in the Lanark, Smiths Falls, Perth, Carleton Place, Mississippi Mills area? If so, the Small Business Advisory Centre is here to support you, the entrepreneur!

The Small Business Advisory Centre is an initiative of the Ministry of Economic Development, Job Creation and Trade, in partnership with the Town of Smiths Falls and funding support from the County of Lanark and the United Counties of Leeds and Grenville. A business advisor is available (by appointment) to meet with you whether you have questions about starting or growing a small business. The advisory services are free of charge and provide you with the information required to get your business going and keep it running smoothly and profitably. The Centre in the local service provider for programs such as Summer Company and Starter Company Plus and they offer many informative webinars and events throughout the year for businesses. The centre and personnel are very resourceful and can steer you to various other sources for more specialized information, if need.

The Small Business Advisory office provides confidential business advisory services to small business start-ups, as well as on-going support for existing small businesses. They are also a business information source designed to point entrepreneurs in the right direction whether they are just starting out or growing their business.

  • Free business consultations (thinking, starting, growing) (Consultations via phone, virtual or in person by prebooked appointment)
  • Seminars, Webinars and Events
  • Outreach to Communities for consultations
  • Business Programs (youth and adults)

Contact for more information:

Cindy James Manager, Small Business Advisory Centre

Smiths Falls/Lanark County/Leeds-Grenville

77 Beckwith Street N. Smiths Falls

Phone: 613-283-0062

Email: 

Website: www.smallbizcentre.ca

Thursday, 15 August 2019 14:30

Community Profile

Written by Super User
 

Current Population and Dwelling Count

Population and Dwelling Count
Population in 20173,972
Total Private Dwellings1,489
Density per sq. km13.4 sq. km.

Population Distribution

Age GroupPercentage
0 to 14 years16.9
15 to 64 years65.8
65 years and over17.4
 

Labour Force Activity

Labour Force ActivityTotalMaleFemale
Population 15 years and older3,0201,5151,505
In the Labour Force2,0101,060950
Employed1,915995925
Unemployed956525
Participation Rate66.67063.1
Employment Rate63.465.761.5
Friday, 09 August 2019 15:47

Available Land

Written by Super User

The Township recently updated their Sale or Other Disposition of Township-Owned Land Policy, noted as By-Law 4060-2024. Schedule "A" to the by-law outlines the procedure, and can be viewed here: Sale or Other Disposition of Township-Owned Land Policy.

Interested in a property? Complete the application form here: Application to Purchase Township-Owned Lands

Available Commercial / Industrial Land

LocationZoningNotes
 
 
Friday, 19 July 2019 16:33

Finance

Written by Super User

The Finance/Treasury Department is responsible for the handling of the financial affairs of the Township and ensuring the overall financial well-being of the Township of Montague. 

Budget

The Municipality passes an annual budget that consists of two parts, an operating budget, including all the expenditures required to deliver day-to-day Municipal services and the expected revenue (user fees, permits, etc.) and a capital budget which includes one-time expenditures for new or existing major projects or infrastructure (roads, sidewalks, bridges, etc.).

2024 BUDGETS

The Municipal budget can be found here:  Operating and Capital Budget 2024

2024 DRAFT WATER & SEWER BUDGET

The DRAFT Municipal budget for 2024 can be found here: DRAFT 2024 Water & Sewer Budget Document

2023 BUDGETS

The Municipal budget can be found here: Operating and Capital Budget 2023

The Municipal budget for Water and Wastewater can be found here: Water and Wastewater Budget 2023

ASSET MANAGEMENT PLAN

The Township of Montague's Asset Management Plan can be found here.

The Finance/Treasury Department provides the following services:

  • prepares and compiles annual departmental budgets in conjunction with department heads
  • budget monitoring
  • long-term financial planning
  • investment management
  • develops policies to improve overall operation of data management
  • regulatory financial reporting and report preparation for upper levels of government
  • internal financial reporting
  • coordination of all audit functions
  • corporate bank liaison
  • capital financing and debenturing
  • provides financial information, analysis and guidance to Council, public and departments regarding financial matters
  • property tax billing and collection including tax registrations
  • payroll/HR administration
  • insurance administration
  • utility billing and collection
  • general accounts receivable, billing and collection
  • general accounts payable
  • supervision of accounting and internal controls for all departments
  • front line reception/revenue collection

FINANCIAL REPORTING

The Finance Department is responsible to ensure compliance with a variety of legislated reporting requirements. Some of the required reports include the annual Financial Information Returns, annual Financial Statements, etc. 2023's Annual Financial Statements and FIRs can be found by clicking here: 2023 Township of Montague Financial Statements  Interested in previous years? Email  to receive a copy.

 

Thursday, 11 July 2019 16:30

Councillor Profiles, Committees & Policies

Written by Super User

KJ

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

JA

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

 

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 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

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P.O. Box 755
Smiths Falls, ON K7A 4W6

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Email:

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