Council Meeting

That the agenda be approved as printed.

That the minutes of the Regular Council meeting dated October 3, 2023 and the minutes of the Statutory Public meeting dated October 3, 2023 be adopted as presented.

That Council receive the minutes from the Committee of Adjustment dated August 1, 2023 and September 12, 2023 for their information.

That the Council meeting be suspended at 1:05 p.m. in favour of a Public Meeting pursuant to the Planning Act, R.S.O. 1990.

That the Council meeting be reconvened at 1:09 p.m.

That Council receive the report from the Junior Planner for Zoning By-law Amendment File No. 22-17 (Duarte); and further That Council support Zoning By-law Amendment File No. 22-17; and further That Council defer approval of the Zoning By-law Amendment pending receipt of a registered reference plan.

That Council receive the report from the Director of Public Works regarding Lakehurst Road Winter Maintenance Agreement; and further That Council support the execution of an agreement for Winter Maintenance on Lakehurst Road (County Road 37); and further That Council direct staff to request that the County of Peterborough take over Winter Maintenance on Lakehurst Road when the agreement expires at the end of the 2027-2028 winter season.

That Council receive the report from the CAO/Treasurer regarding Accounts Payable for September 2023 for their information.

That Council receive the report from the CAO/Treasurer regarding 2023 Q3 Summary Reporting for their information.

That Council receive the report from the Deputy Clerk regarding Council Expenses for September 2023 and the remainder of August 2023 and authorizes payment.

That Council receive the report from the Director of Corporate Services/Clerk regarding 2024 Council Meeting Calendar; and further That Council adopt the 2024 Council Meeting calendar, as presented.

That Council receive the report from the Director of Corporate Services/Clerk regarding 2024 Conferences and ROMA Delegation Requests; and further That Council approve sending Councillor Cadigan to the 2024 ROMA conference; and further That Council approve sending Councillor Braybrook to the 2024 OGRA conference; and further That Council approve sending Councillor Franzen to the 2024 AMO conference; and further That Council approve sending Mayor Lambshead and Deputy Mayor Armstrong to the 2024 OEMC conference; and further That Council direct staff to request delegations for the 2024 ROMA conference to the Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing regarding Oath of Office and Short Term Rentals; the Solicitor General regarding Firefighter Certification; and the Ministry of Tourism, Culture and Sport regarding Library Funding.

That Council receive the correspondence from the Kawartha Region Conservation Authority (KRCA) regarding Transition Plan - Progress Report #6 for their information.

That Council support the correspondence from the Town of Parry Sound regarding Support Resolution regarding Controls on Airbnb, VRBO and Others Which Affect Municipal Rentals.

That Council receive the correspondence from the Town of Stouffville regarding Support Resolution regarding Illegal Land Use Enforcement Update for their information.

That Council receive the correspondence from the Town of Wasaga Beach regarding Illegal Car Rally - Provincial Task Force for their information.

That Council support the correspondence from the Municipality of Blue Water regarding Critical Issue of Childcare Availability in our Province.

That By-law B2023-086, being 'A by-law to authorize the execution of a Road Maintenance Services Agreement between The Corporation of the County of Peterborough and The Corporation of the Municipality of Trent Lakes respecting winter maintenance of Lakehurst Road (County Road 37)', be read a first, second and third time and passed this 17th day of October, 2023.

the Municipality owns and maintains three public community centres, which are valuable and expensive assets; and Whereas each Centre is managed by a board of local volunteers; and Whereas these centres are facilities intended to be used by residents for social, cultural and recreational purposes; and Whereas although these centres are booked for different events throughout the year, they are seemingly underutilized and frequented by a very small percentage of our residents, Therefore That Council directs staff to organize a meeting of 2 – 3 executives from each of the boards to meet with 2 Councillors and select staff to:  Exchange information about their individual activities, events and attendance, as well as their fund raising initiatives,  Brainstorm ideas for expanding activities, increasing utilization and diversifying attendees (e.g., youth, seniors, families, seasonal residents,  Develop action plans to achieve the above objectives

That By-law B2023-087, being 'A by-law to confirm the proceedings of the Regular Council meeting held on October 17, 2023', be read a first, second and third time and passed this 17th day of October, 2023.

That Council adjourn at 1:47 p.m.