Council Meeting

That the agenda be approved as printed.

That Council go into a closed meeting at 1:04 p.m. under Ontario Municipal Act, S.239 (2) (d) (e) (f) to discuss labour relations or employee negotiations (municipal employee); litigation or potential litigation, including matters before administrative tribunals, affecting the municipality (Dewdney, Trent Lakes Concerned Citizens litigation); and advice that is subject to solicitor-client privilege, including communications necessary for that purpose (Dewdney, Trent Lakes Concerned Citizens litigation).

That Council rise from the Closed Meeting at 3:02 p.m.

That the minutes of the Closed Meeting dated December 3, 2024 be adopted as presented.

That the minutes of the Regular Council meeting dated December 3, 2024 and the minutes of the Statutory Public meeting dated December 3, 2024 be adopted as presented.

That Council receive the minutes from the Environmental Advisory Committee dated December 5, 2024, the Peterborough County OPP Detachment Board dated December 2, 2024, and the Committee of Adjustment/Appeals Committee dated November 5, 2024 for information.

That Council receive the report from the Director of Public Works regarding Adjacent Road Infrastructure Update; and further That Council request Peterborough County investigate creating a bicycle route in the Buckhorn area; and further That Council direct staff to install a stop sign at Ode'Naang Park; and further That Council direct staff to consult with Peterborough County staff regarding funding for an asphalt walkway from Lakehurst Road to the Library.

That Council receive the report from the Director of Recreation and Facilities regarding Trail Maintenance Best Practices Document; and further That Council deem Recommendation tm4 from the Open Spaces Master Plan as complete by way of Policy 5.40, Recreation and Maintenance Policy.

That Council receive the report from the Director of Recreation and Facilities regarding Public Washroom Strategy; and further That Council approve the Public Washroom Strategy, attached as Appendix A.

That Council receive the report from the Director of Recreation and Facilities regarding Trails Design and Construction Strategy; and further That Council approve the Trails Design and Construction Strategy, attached as Appendix A.

That Council receive the report from the Planner regarding Appeal to Zoning By-law Amendment File No. 24-20 for information.

That Council receive the report from the Tax Clerk/Accounts Payable regarding Accounts Payable for the month of November 2024 for information.

That Council receive the report from the Deputy Clerk regarding Council Expenses for November 2024 and Remainder of October and September 2024 and authorizes payment.

That Council waive Section 5.3 of Policy 5.04, Council Conferences and Expense Claims, requiring claim forms to be submitted within 60 days and authorizes payment for the delayed expenses from Councillor Cadigan on a one time basis.

That Council defer the report from the Director of Corporate Services/Clerk regarding Sale of Unopened Road Allowance L07S-24-01 - Seffelaar/Post to the January 14, 2025 meeting to allow for a delegation from the applicants.

That the information correspondence be received for Council's information.

That the Correspondence for Action items be received for Council's information.

That the By-law, being 'A by-law to authorize certain new capital works of The Corporation of the Municipality of Trent Lakes (the Municipality); to authorize the submission of an application to Ontario Infrastructure and Lands Corporation (OILC) for financing of such capital works; to authorize temporary borrowing from OILC to meet expenditures in connection with such capital works; an to authorize long-term borrowing for such capital works through the issue of debentures to OILC', be

That By-law B2024-098, being 'A by-law to appoint Council Members to the Committee of Adjustment/Appeals Committee for 2025', be read a first, second and third time and passed this 17th day of December, 2024.

That By-law B2024-097, being 'A by-law to confirm the proceedings of the Regular Council meeting held on December 17, 2024', be read a first, second and third time and passed this 17th day of December, 2024.

That Council adjourn at 3:41 p.m.