Council Meeting

That the agenda be approved as printed.

That the minutes of the Regular Council meeting dated February 18, 2025 be adopted as presented.

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.

That the Council meeting be reconvened at 1:13 p.m.

That Council receive the report from the Planning Technician for Zoning By-law Amendment File No. 24-31 (Pavicic); and further That Council support Zoning By-law Amendment File No. 24-31; and further That Council direct staff to prepare a By-law to be brought forward for adoption pending receipt of a revised site plan moving the guest cabin further back from the road to create a setback that is aligned with the proposed addition, at a minimum, and completion of an executed site plan agreement to require shoreline restoration and naturalization in conjunction with the re-development of the lot.

That Council receive the delegation from Jeff Chesher regarding Granite Ridge Phase II (Plan of Subdivision 15T-12003, Plan of Common Element Condominium 15CD-18001, Zoning By-law Amendment 12-16) (Item 10.4.1) and the delegation from Gary Jarosz regarding Short-Term Rental Working Group Mandatory Registration By-law (Item 10.4.2) for information.

That Council receive the report from the Planner regarding Granite Ridge Phase II (Plan of Subdivision 15T-12003, Plan of Common Element Condominium 15CD-18001, Zoning By-law Amendment 12-16); and further That Council support Zoning By-law Amendment File No. 12-16.

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; and further That Council support the Short-Term Rental Accommodation Registration By-Law, as well as an amendment to the AMPS By-Law to include penalties for the Short-Term Rental Accommodation Registration By-Law and the Fees and Charges By-Law to include fees for the Short-Term Rental Accommodation Registration By-Law; and further That Council direct staff to provide a review of the program in one year to look at results and revisions; and further That Council thanks the members of the Working Group and dissolves the Working Group.

That Council receive the report from the CAO/Treasurer regarding Alpine Village Pirates Glen and Buckhorn Lake Estates 2024 Annual Reports; and further That Council direct staff to provide a copy of the 2024 Annual Water Reporting to 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 report from the Deputy Clerk regarding Council Expenses for January 2025 and authorizes payment.

That Council receive the report from the Director of Corporate Services/Clerk regarding a Privacy Breach Policy; and further That the Privacy Breach Policy, attached as Appendix 1, be adopted.

That Council receive the report from the Director of Corporate Services/Clerk regarding 2023-2027 Multi-Year Accessibility Plan - 2024 Annual Status Update for information.

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

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

That By-law B2025-024, being 'A by-law to register Short-Term Rental Accommodations', be read a first, second and third time and passed this 4th day of March, 2025; and further That By-law B2025-025, being 'A by-law to amend By-law B2023-051, as amended, being "A by-law to establish an Administrative Monetary Penalty System (AMPS) for the Municipality of Trent Lakes"', be read a first, second and third time and passed this 4th day of March, 2025; and further That By-law B2025-026, 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 4th day of March, 2025; and further That By-law B2025-027, being 'A by-law to amend By-law No. B2023-007, being "A by-law to establish and require payment of fees and charges for information, services and activities provided by The Corporation of the Municipality of Trent Lakes"', be read a first, second and third time and passed this 4th day of March, 2025; and further That By-law B2025-028, being 'A by-law of The Corporation of the Municipality of Trent Lakes to authorize the borrowing upon amortizing debentures in the principal amount of $3,000,000.00 towards the cost of the New Dedicated Mechanic Recreation and Facilities Build', be read a first, second and third time and passed this 4th day of March, 2025.

That Council go into a closed meeting at 1:56 p.m. under Ontario Municipal Act, S.239 (2) (c) (e) (f) to discuss a proposed or pending acquisition or disposition of land by the municipality (building permit); litigation or potential litigation, including matters before administrative tribunals, affecting the municipality (building permit); and advice that is subject to solicitor-client privilege, including communications necessary for that purpose (building permit).

That Council rise from the closed meeting at 2:57 p.m.

That the minutes of the Closed Meeting dated February 18, 2025 be adopted as presented.

That By-law B2025-029, being 'A by-law to confirm the proceedings of the Regular Council meeting held on March 4, 2025', be read a first, second and third time and passed this 4th day of March, 2025.

That Council adjourn at 2:58 p.m.