Taken from the roll call in the town’s own minutes. The minutes record who was not there and almost never why.
What was decided (12 motions)
12 carried, 0 recorded otherwise. Every motion below is printed as the minutes print it.
Motion to adopt the Minutes of the Regular Meeting of Council of Monday, June 22, 2026 and Special Meeting of Council of Monday, July 6, 2026 as presented.
Moved by Sarah Good, seconded by Fred Ngoundjo
Carried
That Council receive the presentation.
Moved by Maurice Dupelle, seconded by Carilyne Hébert
Carried
That the Presentation be received for information purposes.
Moved by Sarah Good, seconded by Syd Gardiner
Carried
That Council receive this presentation. Motion
Moved by Maurice Dupelle, seconded by Denis Sabourin
Carried
That Council approve Consent Items #1 and #2.
Moved by Dean Hollingsworth, seconded by Fred Ngoundjo
Carried
That Council receive this report and the report titled “City of Cornwall Asset Management Progress Report – July 2026” (Attachment 1)
Moved by Maurice Dupelle, seconded by Elaine MacDonald
Carried
That Council approve the proposed change in scope for the Race Street Reconstruction Project and authorize the reallocation of funds necessary to implement the revised scope of work, as outlined in this report.
Moved by Dean Hollingsworth, seconded by Sarah Good
Carried
1. That Council receive Report 2026-60-Infrastructure Services. 2. That Council direct Administration to complete the engineering design for a signalized pedestrian crossing on Second Street West within one block east or west of Riverdale Terrace during 2026, with the final location to be determined through the engineering design process based on pedestrian safety, traffic operations, visibility, accessibility, and other applicable design considerations. Further, that construction of the crossing be included as a capital project in the 2027 Budget. 3. That Council direct Administration to install a Community Safety Zone on Second Street West between Westmooreland Avenue and Robertson Avenue in 2026. 4. That Council direct Administration to install temporary electronic radar speed signs near the proposed Community Safety Zone on Second Street West, between Westmooreland Avenue and Robertson Avenue in 2026 through maintenance operations.
Moved by Elaine MacDonald, seconded by Maurice Dupelle
Carried
WHEREAS Section 4.7.1 of the City of Cornwall’s Procedural By-law provides that Special Meetings of Council may be called by the Mayor; and WHEREAS Members of Council have requested that an additional meeting be scheduled during the summer months to address an increased volume of reports and matters requiring Council’s consideration; WHEREAS It is appropriate that Council formally approve the scheduling of such additional meetings by resolution in accordance with the Procedural By-law; now therefore be it RESOLVED That Council approves the holding of a Special Regular Meeting of Council on July 27, 2026, 7:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers and publicly advertised in accordance with the City’s Procedural By-law; and be it further RESOLVED that the purpose of this Special Regular Meeting is to consider the volume of reports and business requiring Council’s attention.
Moved by Carilyne Hébert, seconded by Fred Ngoundjo
Carried
That By-laws 2026-067 and 2026-068, be approved subject to Section 284.11 (4 of the Municipal Act).
Moved by Elaine MacDonald, seconded by Syd Gardiner
Carried
That Council receive this report.
Moved by Elaine MacDonald, seconded by Maurice Dupelle
Carried
That By-law 2026-069, being a By-law to confirm the proceedings of the Council of The Corporation of the City of Cornwall at its meetings held on Monday, July 13, 2026, is being presented to Council for adoption.
Moved by Elaine MacDonald, seconded by Syd Gardiner