Council Meeting Highlights – April 13, 2026

Here are some highlights from the April 13, 2026, Council meeting. For more information on these and other topics discussed at meetings, see our website for meeting schedule, agendas and minutes.

The video of the full meeting can be viewed here.

Extension of the Pylon Sign at the 417 Industrial Park (Item 11b)

Council approved the expansion of the existing pylon sign at the entrance of the 417 Industrial Park.

This project responds to strong demand from industrial park businesses for additional advertising space, as the current sign has maintained 100% occupancy with a growing waiting list. Expanding the existing structure will allow the Township to accommodate more advertising while maximizing the use of an existing municipal asset.

The project will be fully self-funded through revenues generated by the pylon sign, with no impact on the tax base. After operating expenses are covered, all net profits will be allocated to a dedicated transit reserve. This reserve will support the future development of a transportation solution to the 417 Industrial Park, addressing a key challenge identified by local employers and their workforce. 

Special Recreational Project Considerations (Item 11f)

Council received the Special Recreational Project Considerations report and approved Project A, the Richelieu Baseball Diamond dugout in Embrun, for inclusion in the 2026 Capital Budget.

The Parks and Recreation Department identified a $30,000 operating surplus from the 2025 budget. This surplus has been carried forward to 2026 to fund one of the proposed special recreation projects.

Based on available funding, Council approved the Dugout Richelieu Project.

Dugout Richelieu Project

The project includes replacing and completing the dugout structures at the Embrun Richelieu baseball diamond. The upgrades will improve safety, durability, and overall use of the facility. Parks and Recreation staff will complete part of the construction and installation work internally to help reduce costs.

The estimated total project cost is $24,674, with completion planned for summer 2026. 

Recognition of Four Municipal Employees (Item 20a)

Council received formal recognition from the Ontario Provincial Police and Staff Sergeant Lalonde for Infrastructure Department employees Sylvain Leduc, Paul Martel, Brydon Cadieux, and Will St-Yves.

On March 31, while carrying out their regular duties, the four employees noticed a toddler walking alone and unattended on Notre-Dame Street near the roadway. Recognizing the immediate risk, they quickly took control of the situation. They positioned their vehicles to prevent the child from entering traffic and stayed with the child while assistance was requested and the family was located.

Thanks to their quick thinking, sound judgment, and compassion, the situation was resolved safely.

Their actions went above and beyond their regular duties. They did not hesitate to step in to protect one of the Township’s youngest residents. Council thanked them for their actions and commended them for representing the Township with professionalism, kindness, and a strong sense of responsibility to the community.

The next Council meeting will be Monday, April 27, 2026, at 6:00 p.m.