The Trent Lakes Record

Peter Franzen

Councillor · seen 2020-09-15 to 2026-09-15 · served 2018–2022, 2022–2026

896substantive motions movedof 263 meetings the minutes record them at
59procedural motions movedcounted separately, and never added to the above
796substantive motions secondedseconding is often a seat convention, not agreement
1meetings recorded absentof 263 they were on the record for
45–17recorded 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…
Against · 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);
For · 2–3 · Lost
Special Council Meeting March 11, 2026
That the agenda be approved as printed.
Against · 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…
Against · 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;
For · 3–2 · Carried
Council Meeting June 17, 2025
That Council receive the report from the Director of Public Works regarding Island Drive Additional Culverts; and further That Council direct staff to proceed with Option 3 - Status Quo, as outlined in the report.
For · 2–2 · Lost
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.
For · 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 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…
For · 4–1 · 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;
For · 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 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…
Against · 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 January 16, 2024
That Council receive the report from the Planner regarding Langer Delegation at the December 19, 2023 Council Meeting; and further That Council reaffirm Resolution R2023-637, adopted December 19, 2023.
For · 4–0 · 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…
Against · 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…
For · 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.
Against · 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;
Against · 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…
For · 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 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;
For · 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;
For · 2–1 · Carried
Council Meeting March 8, 2022
a consistent food supply for those in need is a definite reality in these times; and Whereas we have no other emergency food option 5 days a week in the municipality;
Against · 0–3 · Lost
Council Meeting March 8, 2022
the pandemic has prevented me from using my $3,000.00 to have a volunteer dinner; and Whereas the Buckhorn Public School is trying to raise money to replace their play structure;
Against · 0–3 · Lost
Council Meeting February 15, 2022
That Council direct staff to donate $10,000.00 to the Peterborough Humane Society from the Animal Control Reserve.
For · 2–0 · Lost
Council Meeting February 15, 2022
the Municipality engaged a consultant to assess viable options for a sustainable skating surface and sports pad at the current Buckhorn Sportspad location;
For · 2–0 · Lost
Council Meeting February 1, 2022
That resolution R2021-781, as previously adopted on December 7, 2021 be amended by replacing “to include” with “with consideration for, among other methods”;
For · 3–0 · Carried

Meetings the minutes record them as absent from (1)

Council Meeting - SpecialJune 27, 2024

Items they put on the agenda themselves (2)

Parks, Recreation and Culture Advisory Committee May 12, 2022
Parks, Recreation and Culture Advisory Committee May 12, 2022

Substantive motions moved (showing the 40 most recent of 896)

That the minutes of the Regular Council meeting dated September 1, 2026 and the Statutory Public meeting dated September 1, 2026 be adopted as presented.
Council Meeting, September 15, 2026 · Carried
That Council receive the minutes from the Environmental Advisory Committee dated August 13, 2026 and the Committee of Adjustment/Appeals Committee dated August 11, 2026 for information.
Council Meeting, September 15, 2026 · Carried
That the Council meeting be suspended at 1:03 p.m. in favour of a Public Meeting pursuant to the Planning Act, R.S.O. 1990.
Council Meeting, September 15, 2026 · Carried
That Council receive the report from the Planner regarding the Repeal of the Trent Lakes Official Plan and for the County of Peterborough's Official Plan to Function as the new Official Plan for the Municipality of Trent Lakes; and further That Council support the County Official Plan functioning as the Municipality’s Official Plan; and further That Council direct staff to give notice of repeal of
Council Meeting, September 15, 2026 · Carried
That the Correspondence for Action items be received for Council's information.
Council Meeting, September 15, 2026 · Carried
That the agenda be approved as printed.
Council Meeting, September 1, 2026 · Carried
That Council receive the minutes from the Environmental Advisory Committee dated June 4, 2026 and the Committee of Adjustment/Appeals Committee dated July 7, 2026 for information.
Council Meeting, September 1, 2026 · Carried
That the information correspondence be received for Council's information.
Council Meeting, September 1, 2026 · Carried
That By-law B2026-067, being 'A by-law to stop up and close and sell to the abutting land owners a portion of those lands legally described as part of a road allowance on Registered Plan No. 2, geographic Township of Cavendish, Municipality of Trent Lakes, being Part 1 on Plan 45R15979, for Application L07S-26-01', be read a first, second and third time and passed this 1st day of September, 2026;
Council Meeting, September 1, 2026 · Carried
That Council rise from the Closed Meeting at 1:33 p.m.
Council Meeting, September 1, 2026 · Carried
That the minutes of the Regular Council meeting dated July 14, 2026 and the Statutory Public meeting dated July 14, 2026 be adopted as presented.
Council Meeting, August 11, 2026 · Carried
That the Council meeting be reconvened at 1:28 p.m.
Council Meeting, August 11, 2026 · Carried
That Council receive the report from Deputy Clerk regarding Request for Temporary Liquor License Extension – Buckhorn Community Centre; and further That Council approve the Temporary Liquor License Extension for the Buckhorn Community Centre for the Buckhorn Festival of the Arts on August 15 & 16, 2026.
Council Meeting, August 11, 2026 · Carried
That Council receive the report from the Deputy Clerk regarding Council Expenses for June 2026 and the remainder of May 2026 and authorizes payment.
Council Meeting, August 11, 2026 · Carried
That the information correspondence be received for Council's information.
Council Meeting, August 11, 2026 · Carried
That the Correspondence for Action items be received for Council's information.
Council Meeting, August 11, 2026 · Carried
That the agenda be approved as printed.
Council Meeting, July 14, 2026 · Carried
That Council receive the minutes from the Environmental Advisory Committee dated May 7, 2026; the Library Board dated April 10, 2026 and May 8, 2026; and the Committee of Adjustment/Appeals Committee dated May 5, 2026 for information.
Council Meeting, July 14, 2026 · Carried
That Council receive the presentation from Jeffrey McIntosh, Vice President - Public Sector, Aon, regarding Trent Lakes 2026-2027 Insurance Program Update for information.
Council Meeting, July 14, 2026 · Carried
That Council receive the report from the Supervisor of Waste/Public Works Coordinator regarding Buckhorn Transfer Station Perimeter Fence; and further That Council approve a transfer from the Waste Disposal Capital Reserve in the amount of $15,216.58 to the Buckhorn Transfer Station Maintenance and Supplies Ledger to fund a Perimeter Fence at the Buckhorn Transfer Station.
Council Meeting, July 14, 2026 · Carried
That Council receive the report from the Director of Public Works regarding Bessie Avenue North Assumption; and further That Council support a by-law to assume a portion of Bessie Ave North.
Council Meeting, July 14, 2026 · Carried
That the information correspondence be received for Council's information.
Council Meeting, July 14, 2026 · Carried
That Council support the following resolution from the County of Peterborough regarding Request for Provincial Action on the Accuracy of the Municipal Voters' Lists: Whereas the Province of Ontario shifted responsibility of the municipal election voters list from MPAC to Elections Ontario by amending the Municipal Elections Act, 1996, through the Helping Tenants and Small Businesses Act, 2020, eff
Council Meeting, July 14, 2026 · Carried
That Council receive the correspondence from the Town of Caledon regarding Tick Borne Diseases for information.
Council Meeting, July 14, 2026 · Carried
That By-law B2026-060, being 'A by-law to confirm the proceedings of the Special Council meeting held on July 2, 2026 and the Regular Council meeting held on July 14, 2026', be read a first, second and third time and passed this 14th day of July, 2026.
Council Meeting, July 14, 2026 · Carried
That Council rise from the Closed Meeting at 10:05 a.m.
Special Council Meeting, July 2, 2026 · Carried
That the agenda be approved as printed.
Council Meeting, June 16, 2026 · Carried
That Council receive the report from the Planning Technician regarding Zoning By-law Amendment File No. 26-10 (Lennie); and further That Council support Zoning By-law Amendment File No. 26-10.
Council Meeting, June 16, 2026 · Carried
That Council receive the report from the Director of Finance/Treasurer regarding O. Reg 588/17 Annual Review of Asset Management Progress for information.
Council Meeting, June 16, 2026 · Carried
That the agenda be approved as printed.
Council Meeting, June 2, 2026 · Carried
That Council receive the report from the Planner regarding Lion's Club Request for Electronic Sign; and further That Council defer the request for the electronic sign until the next regular Council meeting.
Council Meeting, June 2, 2026 · Lost
That the information correspondence be received for Council's information.
Council Meeting, June 2, 2026 · Carried
That Council support Correspondence Item 13.4 from the Town of Plympton-Wyoming regarding Sustainable Provincial Grant Funding for Fire Services in Ontario.
Council Meeting, June 2, 2026 · Carried
That Council support Correspondence Item 13.2 from the City of Richmond Hill regarding Integrated Living and Participation Model for Adults with Developmental Disabilities.
Council Meeting, June 2, 2026 · Carried
That the agenda be approved as printed.
Council Meeting, May 19, 2026 · Carried
That Council receive the minutes from the Environmental Advisory Committee dated April 9, 2026 and the Committee of Adjustment/Appeals Committee dated April 14, 2026 for information.
Council Meeting, May 19, 2026 · Carried
That Council receive the delegation from Louis Melizan, President, Buckhorn District Lion's Club regarding Electronic Sign Placement in Buckhorn; and further That Council refer this matter to staff for a report with further information at the next Council meeting.
Council Meeting, May 19, 2026 · Carried
That the information correspondence be received for Council's information.
Council Meeting, May 19, 2026 · Carried
That Council support Correspondence Item 13.3 from Kawartha Conservation regarding Regional Consolidation of Conservation Authorities.
Council Meeting, May 19, 2026 · Carried
That Council support Correspondence Item 13.7 from the Township of Springwater regarding Provincial Bill 100 – Better Regional Governance Act, 2026 and send a copy to the MPP.
Council Meeting, May 19, 2026 · Carried

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262meetings recorded presentthe minutes record presence, not a rate
0conflicts of interest declareda member saying they should not vote on a matter
1,766votes in 2022Local Councillor, incumbent

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