The Trent Lakes Record

Carol Armstrong

Deputy Mayor · seen 2020-09-15 to 2026-09-24 · served 2018–2022, 2022–2026

1,023substantive motions movedof 264 meetings the minutes record them at
45procedural motions movedcounted separately, and never added to the above
917substantive motions secondedseconding is often a seat convention, not agreement
2meetings recorded absentof 264 they were on the record for
45–22recorded votes, for–againstrecorded votes are rare and a skewed sample

Vote count and office as published by the Ontario Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing, 2022 municipal election results (Open Government Licence – Ontario). Everything else on this page is read from Trent Lakes’s own minutes.

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Council Meeting June 2, 2026
That Council receive the report from the Planner regarding Lion's Club Request for Electronic Sign; and further That Council deny the request for the electronic sign at the proposed southwest corner of County Road 36…
For · 2–2 · Lost
Council Meeting April 7, 2026
That Council receive the report from the Planner regarding Amendment Requested to Operational Plans: Increase Operational Hours of Licensed Bass Lane Quarries (License Nos. 625888 and 624632);
Against · 2–3 · Lost
Special Council Meeting March 11, 2026
That the agenda be approved as printed.
For · 4–1 · Carried
Council Meeting December 16, 2025
the Conservation Authorities Act (1946) enable municipalities to establish local conservation authorities, and when municipalities choose to form such authorities, they assume responsibility for governance and funding…
For · 5–0 · Carried
Council Meeting September 16, 2025
That Council receive the report from the Director of Recreation and Facilities regarding Deer Bay Hall Status; and further That Council deem 22 Deer Bay School Road, Roll # 15-42-101-300-30000-0000, as surplus to…
For · 4–1 · Carried
Council Meeting July 15, 2025
That Council receive the report from the Planner regarding Granite Ridge Estates Phase II - Council Resolution Implications of the Stormwater Management Pond;
Against · 3–2 · Carried
Council Meeting June 17, 2025
That Council receive the report from the External Planning Consultant regarding Additional Residential Units; and further That Council direct staff to schedule a public meeting in accordance with the Planning Act.
Against · 4–1 · Carried
Council Meeting June 17, 2025
Council previously considered similar correspondence for information from the Town of Orangeville regarding Responsible Growth and Opposition to Elements of Bill 5 at the June 3, 2025 Council meeting, which was after…
For · 3–2 · Carried
Council Meeting June 3, 2025
That Council receive the report from the Planner regarding Community Fridge/Pantry Program for information.
For · 3–0 · Carried
Council Meeting May 20, 2025
That Council receive the report from the External Planning Consultant regarding Additional Residential Units; and further That Council direct the Planning Department to prepare draft Official Plan and Zoning By-law…
Against · 4–1 · Carried
Council Meeting April 8, 2025
That Council receive the delegation from Janet Clarkson regarding New Food Pantry Proposal; and further That Council direct staff to liaise with Newmarket and Orillia to assess their processes in allowing a Food Pantry…
For · 4–0 · Carried
Council Meeting March 18, 2025
That Council receive the report from the Director of Recreation and Facilities regarding Proposed Buckhorn Food Pantry Feasibility for information.
For · 4–0 · Carried
Council Meeting March 18, 2025
That Council receive the report from the Director of Corporate Services/Clerk regarding Alternative Voting Methods for the 2026 Municipal Election;
Against · 4–1 · Carried
Council Meeting March 4, 2025
That Council receive the report from the CAO/Treasurer, on behalf of the Short-Term Rental Working Group, regarding the Short-Term Rental Working Group Mandatory Registration By-Law;
For · 5–0 · Carried
Council Meeting February 4, 2025
That Council receive the delegation from Janet Clarkson regarding Food Pantry Set-up Request; and further That Council refer the request to staff to investigate the feasibility and requirements to support this project…
For · 3–1 · Carried
Council Meeting March 19, 2024
That Council receive the report from the Planner regarding Public Meeting Development Charges Background Study Feedback; and further That Council support the single detached unit charge of $7,584.00, as recommended…
For · 3–2 · Carried
Council Meeting March 5, 2024
That Council receive the report from the Director of Public Works regarding Private Road Grant Policy Comments; and further That Council approve the updated Private Road Grant Policy, as attached, to allow acceptance…
For · 4–1 · Carried
Council Meeting February 6, 2024
That Council receive the report from the Director of Building and Planning/CBO regarding License of Occupation - Phillips and Powell Applications;
For · 5–0 · Carried
Council Meeting - Special January 25, 2024
That subject to final approval of the 2024 budget, Council approve a grant to the Buckhorn and Area Lion's Club in the amount of $480.00; a grant to the Buckhorn Community Centre in the amount of $20,000.00;
For · 3–1 · Carried
Council Meeting November 21, 2023
That Council receive the report from the Director of Recreation and Facilities regarding Deer Bay Hall Proposals; and further That Council direct staff to complete the necessary process to separate the facility and its…
For · 2–3 · Lost
Council Meeting November 21, 2023
That Council receive the report from the Director of Recreation and Facilities regarding Deer Bay Hall Proposals; and further That Council direct staff to engage a professional engineer/architect to provide Class D…
Against · 3–2 · Carried
Council Meeting September 5, 2023
That Council receive the report from the Planning Consultant regarding Application for Zoning By-law Amendment - File No. 21-08 16 Fire Route 94A (Lennox); and further That Council deny Zoning By-law Amendment File No.
For · 4–1 · Carried
Council Meeting - Special August 8, 2023
That Council receive the report from the Deputy Clerk, Director of Public Works, and the CAO/Treasurer; and further That Council approves awarding RFT-07-2023 for the New Dedicated Mechanic’s Facility to MVW…
For · 4–0 · Carried
Council Meeting July 11, 2023
That Council receive the report from the CAO/Treasurer regarding Annual Ratepayer/Community Associating Meeting Public Feedback;
For · 5–0 · Carried
Council Meeting June 6, 2023
That Council receive the report from the Director of Corporate Services/Clerk regarding Committee Structure Review; and further That Council defer this report to the July 11, 2023 Regular Meeting of Council.
For · 4–1 · Carried
Council Meeting May 16, 2023
That Council receive the report from the CAO/Treasurer regarding Annual Ratepayer/Community Association Meeting; and further That Council cancel the 2023 Ratepayer/Community Association meeting;
For · 1–4 · Lost
Council Meeting December 6, 2022
there is an active zoning bylaw (ZBA) amendment application from Dewdney Mountain Farms Ltd, and Whereas a development agreement (including the haul routes) with the municipality must be entered into prior to the ZBA…
For · 5–0 · Carried
Council Meeting November 8, 2022
That Council receive the report from the Planner regarding OLT Decision - Buffalo Bay Plan of Subdivision/Condo and ZBA for their information.
For · 3–0 · Carried
Council Meeting November 8, 2022
That Council supports Consent File No. B-120-22 made by Douglas Malcolm Dixon and Wendy Clare Dixon for 8 Fire Route 78 having property roll # 15-42-010-302-14703-0000 with conditions 2, 3, 8, 9, 10, 11 from…
For · 3–0 · Carried
Council Meeting September 6, 2022
That Council receive the report from the CAO/Treasurer regarding Electronic Sign Purchase; and further That Council approve a transfer from the Service Delivery Reserve in the amount of $20,000.00 to fund the purchase…
Against · 1–1 · Carried
Council Meeting August 9, 2022
That Council receive the report from the Junior Planner for Zoning By-law Amendment File No. 22-23; and further That Council direct staff to prepare a By-law to authorize the proposed home industry in the manner…
Against · 1–2 · Carried
Council Meeting July 12, 2022
That Council receive the report from the Planning Consultant regarding Application for Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendment (Rockridge); and further That Council support Official Plan Amendment No. 50;
For · 2–0 · Carried
Council Meeting July 12, 2022
That By-law B2022-083, being 'A by-law passed pursuant to the provisions of Sections 17, 22 of the Planning Act, R.S.O. 1990, as amended', be read a first, second and third time and passed this 12th day of July, 2022.
For · 2–0 · Carried
Council Meeting July 12, 2022
That By-law B2022-084, being 'A by-law to amend By-law No. B2014-070 otherwise known as "The Municipality of Trent Lakes Comprehensive Zoning By-law"', be read a first, second and third time and passed this 12th day…
For · 2–0 · Carried
Council Meeting June 7, 2022
Council is now in receipt of a formal response from the Buckhorn Community Centre, stating their position that additional land is not available for implementation of any of the proposed options in the FSStrategy…
For · 3–0 · Carried
Council Meeting June 7, 2022
That Council receive the correspondence from the City of Brantford regarding Release of all Federal and Provincial Documents Related to the Former Mohawk Institute Residential School for their information.
For · 3–0 · Carried
Council Meeting May 17, 2022
That Council receive the report from the Deputy Clerk regarding Council Expenses for April 2022 and authorizes payment for compliant expenses;
For · 3–0 · Carried
Council Meeting April 19, 2022
That Council receive the report from the Director of Corporate Services/Clerk regarding Unopened Road Allowance Purchase Application - Byles;
Against · 1–2 · Lost
Council Meeting April 5, 2022
That Council receive the report from the Director of Recreation and Facilities regarding Buckhorn Sportspad Immediate Issues; and further That Council approve the remedial work and additional washroom;
For · 3–0 · Carried
Council Meeting April 5, 2022
That Council receive the report from the Director of Building and Planning/CBO regarding Delegation by Lisa Henry for 3459 County Rd 507 - Development Charges;
Against · 2–1 · Carried

Meetings the minutes record them as absent from (2)

Council MeetingApril 22, 2025
Council Meeting - SpecialOctober 25, 2021

Substantive motions moved (showing the 40 most recent of 1,023)

That Council receive the report from the Director of Public Works regarding Buckhorn Firehall and Public Works Depot Update 5 for information.
Council Meeting, September 15, 2026 · Carried
That Council receive the report from Director of Building and Planning/CBO regarding the Short-Term Rental Accommodation Registration Progress Update; and further That Council direct staff to continue to enforce the Short-Term Rental Accommodations by-law with a pro-active approach consisting of education, compliance and enforcement.
Council Meeting, September 15, 2026 · Carried
That Council receive the report from the Chief Administrative Officer regarding Early Procurement and Funding of 2027 Fleet Replacements; and further That Council approve a transfer of a maximum of $75,000 plus taxes and fees from the Building Capital Reserve and Bylaw Enforcement Reserve to fund the early procurement of a half-ton truck; and further That Council approve a transfer of a maximum of
Council Meeting, September 15, 2026 · Carried
That Council go into a closed meeting at 1:31 p.m. under Ontario Municipal Act, S.239 (2) (b) (d) to discuss personal matters about an identifiable individual, including municipal or local board employees (municipal employees) and labour relations or employee negotiations (municipal employees).
Council Meeting, September 15, 2026 · Carried
That the minutes of the Closed Meeting dated September 1, 2026 be adopted as presented.
Council Meeting, September 15, 2026 · Carried
That the Council meeting be reconvened at 1:10 p.m.
Council Meeting, September 1, 2026 · Carried
That Council receive the report from the Director of Corporate Services/Clerk regarding Compliance Audit Committee Terms of Reference; and further That Council support the Compliance Audit Committee Terms of Reference.
Council Meeting, September 1, 2026 · Carried
That Council support the correspondence from the Township of North Kawartha regarding Highway 28 Performance Review - Municipal Response and Request for Further Action.
Council Meeting, September 1, 2026 · Carried
That Council support the comments from the County of Peterborough for submission to Environmental Registry of Ontario Posting 026-0740.
Council Meeting, September 1, 2026 · Carried
That the agenda be approved as printed.
Council Meeting, August 11, 2026 · Carried
That Council receive the minutes from the Committee of Adjustment/Appeals Committee dated June 2, 2026 for information.
Council Meeting, August 11, 2026 · Carried
That Council receive the report from the Planning Consultant regarding Zoning By-law Amendment File No. 24-27 (Serpa); and further That Council direct staff to prepare a By-law to be brought forward for adoption pending preparation and execution of a site plan agreement.
Council Meeting, August 11, 2026 · Carried
That Council receive the delegation from Kristin Clark regarding Request for Cancellation of Fire Department Invoice; and further That Council approve the cancellation of the Fire Department Invoice C-508-2025.
Council Meeting, August 11, 2026 · Carried
That Council receive the delegation from John Rowley and Richard Bryck regarding Request for Winter Road Maintenance of 0.5 km More for Fire Route 176 and 176B; and further That Council direct staff to prepare a report for Council with more information on ownership, prior maintenance and costs.
Council Meeting, August 11, 2026 · Carried
That Council receive the delegation from Norman Lee regarding Issues Rezoning 112 Fire Route 355A - Interpretation of By-law B2011-055; and further That Council accept the Lee's proposal of entering into an indemnification agreement, subject to legal review.
Council Meeting, August 11, 2026 · Carried
That Council receive the report from the Planner regarding New Comprehensive Zoning By-law Project - Preliminary Issues Report; and further That Council direct staff to add the Preliminary Issues Report to the Municipal website.
Council Meeting, August 11, 2026 · Carried
That Council receive the report from the Director of Finance/Treasurer regarding Budget vs. Actual Summary Spending to June 30, 2026 for information.
Council Meeting, August 11, 2026 · Carried
That Council receive the report from the Economic Development and Communications Officer regarding Economic Development and Tourism Overview for information.
Council Meeting, August 11, 2026 · Carried
That Council receive the report from the CAO regarding 2026 Q2 Summary Reporting for information; and further That Council direct staff to prepare a fulsome review of the Short Term Rental Registration program.
Council Meeting, August 11, 2026 · Carried
That By-law B2026-061, being 'A by-law to adopt a Purchasing Policy', be read a first, second and third time and passed this 11th day of August, 2026; and further That By-law B2026-062, being 'A by-law to authorize the execution of a Subdivision Agreement between 2394735 Ontario Inc. and The Corporation of the Municipality of Trent Lakes', be read a first, second and third time and passed this 11t
Council Meeting, August 11, 2026 · Carried
That By-law B2026-065, being 'A by-law to confirm the proceedings of the Regular Council meeting held on August 11, 2026', be read a first, second and third time and passed this 11th day of August, 2026.
Council Meeting, August 11, 2026 · Carried
That the minutes of the Regular Council meeting dated June 16, 2026; the Statutory Public meeting dated June 16, 2026; and the Special Council meeting dated July 2, 2026 be adopted as presented.
Council Meeting, July 14, 2026 · Carried
That Council receive the delegation from Jason Bredin, Mississagua Gold Lake Cottager Road Group Board Member, regarding Maintenance Responsibilities for Fire Route 130; and further That Council direct staff to report back on Fire Route 130, specifically regarding maintenance, history and addressing the Association's questions.
Council Meeting, July 14, 2026 · Carried
That Council direct staff to provide a road inventory report of the network of roads within the geographical boundaries of Trent Lakes.
Council Meeting, July 14, 2026 · Carried
That Council receive the report from the Maintenance Supervisor regarding Bench Donation at Sandy Lake Cemetery; and further That Council approve an exemption from Section 18.7 of By-law B2016-073 to permit the installation of a granite bench at the Sandy Lake Cemetery Columbarium.
Council Meeting, July 14, 2026 · Carried
That Council rise from the Closed Meeting at 2:54 p.m.
Council Meeting, July 14, 2026 · Carried
That the agenda be approved as printed.
Special Council Meeting, July 2, 2026 · Carried
That Council receive the report from the Director of Public Works regarding Buckhorn Firehall and Public Works Depot Update 3 for information.
Council Meeting, June 16, 2026 · Carried
That Council receive the report from the Recreation and Facilities Coordinator regarding Revised Memorial Donation Policy; and further That Council approve the amendments to the Memorial Donation Policy 5.37, attached to this report.
Council Meeting, June 16, 2026 · Carried
That Council receive the report from the Deputy Treasurer regarding Council Remuneration and Mileage Review; and further That Council direct staff to bring forward the necessary by-law and policy amendments to implement Option 1 - CPI Remuneration Increase and Fixed Bi-Weekly Vehicle Allowance, totaling $2,200.00 per Member annually, effective November 15, 2026.
Council Meeting, June 16, 2026 · Carried
That the information correspondence be received for Council's information.
Council Meeting, June 16, 2026 · Carried
That the minutes of the Regular Council meeting dated May 19, 2026 and the Statutory Public meeting dated May 19, 2026 be adopted as presented.
Council Meeting, June 2, 2026 · Carried
That Council receive the report from the Planner regarding New Comprehensive Zoning By-law Project Update for information.
Council Meeting, June 2, 2026 · Carried
That Council receive the report from the Director of Finance/Treasurer regarding Royal Bank of Canada – Resolution Regarding Banking Services; and further That Royal Bank of Canada be appointed banker for Perpetual Care Funds for the Municipality of Trent Lakes; and further That Council authorize Donna Teggart, Treasurer and Chasity Robertson, Deputy Treasurer on behalf of the Customer from time t
Council Meeting, June 2, 2026 · Carried
Peterborough County has adopted a Sustainability and Climate Change Action Plan which identifies the importance of seeking opportunities to naturalize properties by planting native plants and trees; Now Therefore Be It Resolved That Trent Lakes Council acknowledges that Peterborough County is applying for a funding opportunity from the Federation of Canadian Municipalities’ Growing Canada’s Commun
Council Meeting, June 2, 2026 · Carried
That By-law B2026-045, being 'A by-law to confirm the proceedings of the Regular Council meeting held on June 2, 2026', be read a first, second and third time and passed this 2nd day of June, 2026.
Council Meeting, June 2, 2026 · Carried
That Council receive the report from the Director of Public Works regarding Buckhorn Firehall and Public Works Depot Update 2 for information.
Council Meeting, May 19, 2026 · Carried
That Council receive the report from the Director of Finance/Treasurer regarding 2026 Water Budgets; and further That Council approve a 2026 Buckhorn Lake Estates Water Rate of $2,070.00 and a 2026 Alpine/Pirates Glen Water Rate of $1,200.00.
Council Meeting, May 19, 2026 · Carried
That Council support Correspondence Item 13.2 from the Eastern Ontario Wardens' Caucus (EOWC) regarding Ontario Most Outdated Property Reassessment in Canada A Call to Return to Property Tax Reassessment Cycle.
Council Meeting, May 19, 2026 · Carried
That Council receive Correspondence Item 13.8 from the Wilderness Committee regarding Request for Updated Support Letter for Catchacoma Forest Protection; and further That Council direct staff to prepare a revised letter of support to the Ministry of the Environment, Conservation and Parks.
Council Meeting, May 19, 2026 · Carried

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