Council Meeting

That the agenda be approved as printed.

That the minutes of the Regular Council meeting dated February 20, 2024 and the minutes of the Statutory Public meeting dated February 20, 2024 be adopted as presented.

That Council receive the minutes from the Police Services Board dated February 20, 2024 for their information.

That the Council meeting be suspended at 1:05 p.m. in favour of a Public Meeting pursuant to the Development Charges Act, R.S.O. 1997.

That the Council meeting be reconvened at 1:50 p.m.

That Council receive the presentation from Sean-Michael Stephen, Managing Partner, Watson & Associates Economists Ltd. regarding Development Charges Background Study; and further That Council direct the consultant to explore two categories of residential dwellings based on number of bedrooms; and further That Council direct the consultant to review increased charges for aggregate properties to align with the current policy to recognize the impact to roads and facilities; and further That Council direct staff to bring forward a by-law to the April 2, 2024 meeting with the amendments.

That the Council meeting be suspended at 1:55 p.m. in favour of a Public Meeting pursuant to the Building Code Act, R.S.O. 1992.

That the Council meeting be reconvened at 2:03 p.m.

That Council receive the report from the Director of Building and Planning/CBO regarding Proposed Building Permit Fees - Sewage System Fees and Administrative Penalties; and further That Council direct staff to bring forward a by-law to the March 19, 2024 Council Meeting to amend the Fees and Charges By-law with additional Septic Permit fees.

That Council receive the report from the Supervisor of Waste/Public Works Coordinator regarding the 2023 Waste and Recycling Summary for their information.

That Council receive the report from the Supervisor of Waste/Public Works Coordinator regarding the Bulky Plastics Collection Program; and further That Council approve Option 1 to provide a seasonal Bulky Plastics Collection Program at all four Transfer Stations from May to October 2024; and further That Council approve a transfer from the Service Delivery Reserve to fund the Bulky Plastics Collection Program.

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 of applications beginning in September of 2024 for 2025 Budget planning; and further That Council direct staff to provide an update on the progress of the first intake period at the the Draft 2025 Budget Meeting.

That Council receive the repot from the Planner regarding Request to Extend Draft Plan Approval for Plan of Subdivision 15T-12003 and Plan of Common Element Condominium 15CD-18001 Granite Ridge Phase II; and further That Council supports the request to extend the draft plan approvals for an additional three (3) years; and further That Council direct staff to notify the County of Peterborough of this decision.

That Council defer the report from the Director of Building and Planning/CBO regarding Building Permit Fee Review - Procurement for Consulting Services to a future Council meeting.

That Council receive the report from the CAO/Treasurer regarding Alpine Village/Pirates Glen and Buckhorn Lake Estates 2023 Annual Reports; and further That Council direct staff to provide a copy of the 2023 Annual Water Reporting to the Alpine Village/Pirates Glen and Buckhorn Lake Estates Associations; and further That Council direct staff to post the reports on the Municipality's website and have hard copies of the reports available at the Municipal Office at no charge.

That Council receive the correspondence regarding OLT Decision - File No. 21-08 Lennox for their information.

That Council receive the correspondence from Call2Recycle Canada Inc. regarding the Leader in Sustainability Award for 2023 for their information.

That Council receive the correspondence from the County of Prince Edward regarding the Review of the Ontario Works and Ontario Disability Support Program Financial Assistance Rates for their information.

That Council support the correspondence from the Municipality of Powassan regarding Municipal Equipment Operator Course.

That Council support the correspondence from the Township of Perry regarding Amend Blue Box Regulation.

That By-law B2024-020, 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 5th day of March, 2024.

That Council go into a closed meeting at 2:56 p.m. under Ontario Municipal Act, S.239 (2) (e) to discuss litigation or potential litigation, including matters before administrative tribunals, affecting the municipality or local board.

That Council rise from the Closed Meeting at 3:08 p.m.

That the minutes of the Closed Meeting dated February 20, 2024 be adopted as presented.

That By-law B2024-021, being 'A by-law to confirm the proceedings of the Regular Council meeting held on March 5, 2024', be read a first, second and third time and passed this 5th day of March, 2024.

That Council adjourn at 3:09 p.m.