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Our bid / tender opportunities process is one of the many ways the Township of Montague is committed to providing a fair, open, and transparent procurement process. Through these posted opportunities, we are ensuring the Township obtains the best value for goods and services for the taxpayer, protects the Town’s financial interests, and encourages competitive bidding in accordance with applicable treaties such as Canadian Free Trade Agreement and Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement.
This is also public notification that the Township of Montague intends to participate in one or more procurements conducted by Canoe Procurement Group of Canada. For further information and access to the Canoe RFP notices, please visit the Canoe Procurement Portal at https://canoe.bidsandtenders.ca/Module/Tenders/en OR review the provincial designated tendering site. For further information about Canoe, please visit their website at www.canoeprocurement.ca.
CURRENT TENDERS CAN BE ACCESSED BELOW
Ferguson Tetlock Road Rehabilitation 2025-PW-03
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:
| APPLICATION | Fee | HST | Total Fee |
| SEWAGE SYSTEM PERMIT - For private sewage systems with flows up to 10,000 litres/day (See Note #1 below) | $721.00 | N/A | $721.00 |
| TERTIARY SEWAGE SYSTEM PERMIT (See Note #2 below) | $798.00 | N/A | $798.00 |
| PERMIT RENEWAL/REVISION - With Site Inspection | $206.00 | N/A | $206.00 |
| PERMIT RENEWAL/REVISION - Without Site Inspection | $62.00 | N/A | $62.00 |
| THIRD PARTY CERTIFICATES | $62.00 | N/A | $62.00 |
| SITE INSPECTIONS - Septic Tank Replacement Only, Alterations, Class 2 & 3 Sewage Systems | $360.00 | N/A | $360.00 |
| MAINTENANCE INSPECTIONS - Minor Variances, Zoning By-laws, Building Renovations, Septic Re-Inspections | $206.00 | N/A | $206.00 |
| SEVERANCE APPLICATION - If an inspection is required | $443.00 | N/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 | $103.00 | N/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:
- Application for a Sewage System Maintenance Inspection (commonly used for minor variance and zoning inspections, or prior to sale/purchase of a property with a sewage system)
- Application for Permit to Construct or Demolish (Sewage System and/or Site Inspection application for new or replacement sewage system)
- Fee Schedule
- File Search (for records dating back to 1972)
- Holding Tanks – Pump-out Agreement-Owner’s Undertaking (These are required to be arranged to ensure a holding tank can get pump-out servicing)
- Transfer of Sewage System to New Owner (This form is used when the owners name has changed)
- Information on wells is stored by the Ministry of Environment and Climate Change. You can access it through their website if your well information was submitted.
- Well Record Verification (This is to confirm location and casing depth of an existing well)
- Authorization for an Application for a Sewage System Permit by a Person Other Than The Legal Owner (This form is required if a third party other than the owner is applying for the permit i.e. sewage installer, engineer or agent)
- As Constructed Plan and Backfill Notification Form
- Filter Sand Affidavit
- Septic Stone Affidavit
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 270
E-Mail: inspector@township.montague.on.ca
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.
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.
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
planner@township.montague.on.ca
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 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.
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 the Clerk.
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: cjames@smallbizcentre.ca
Current Population and Dwelling Count
Population Distribution
16.2%
In 2021, 635 children aged 0 to 14 were enumerated in Montague (Township), representing respectively 16.2% of the total population. In comparison, for Canada, the proportion of children was 16.3% in 2021.
64.2%
The working age population (15 to 64) represented 64.2% of the total population. In comparison, for Canada, the proportion of the population aged 15 to 64 was 64.8% in 2021.
19.5%
In 2021, 765 persons aged 65 and over were enumerated in Montague (Township), representing respectively 19.5% of the total population. In comparison, for Canada, the proportion of seniors was 19.0% in 2021.
Labour Force Activity
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
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.).
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KAREN JENNINGS, Reeve
Karen sits on the following committees and boards:
- Lanark County OPP Detachment Board
- Airport Commission
- Committee of Adjustment
- County Council
Contact Reeve Jennings by email at kjennings@township.montague.on.ca 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 jcarroll@township.montague.on.ca 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 jabbass@township.montague.on.ca 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 gcrabtree@township.montague.on.ca 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 tjohnson@township.montague.on.ca or by calling 613-859-7145
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.
COUNCIL POLICIES
Council and Staff Relations Policy
Township of Montague
6547 Roger Stevens Drive
P.O. Box 755
Smiths Falls, ON K7A 4W6
Phone: 613‑283‑7478
Email: admin@township.montague.on.ca
Hours of Operation:
Monday to Friday - 9:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
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