Council Meeting

That the agenda be amended to include a Delegation from Ricardo Borges regarding 2025 Water Budgets (Item 10.5.1) as Item 9.1; and further That the agenda be approved as amended.

That the minutes of the Regular Council meeting dated April 8, 2025 be adopted as presented.

That Council receive the minutes from the Environmental Advisory Committee dated April 10, 2025, the Library Board dated March 14, 2025 and the Committee of Adjustment/Appeals Committee dated March 4, 2025 for information.

That Council receive the presentation from Gibson Ingram, Vice President - Growth, GrantMatch regarding GrantMatch Introduction for information.

That Council receive the presentation from Natalie Baker, Business Development Manager and Brent Martin, Senior Operations Manager, Ontario Clean Water Agency (OCWA) regarding 2024 Regulatory Reporting Requirements and Annual Operational Review for information.

That Council receive the delegation from Ricardo Borges regarding 2025 Water Budgets (Item 10.5.1) for information.

That Council receive the report from the CAO/Treasurer regarding 2025 Water Budgets; and further That Council approve a 2025 Buckhorn Lake Estates Water Rate of $2,020.00 and a 2025 Alpine/Pirates Glen Water Rate of $1,140.00.

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

That Council receive the correspondence from the Ministry of the Solicitor General regarding Fire Protection Grant; and further That Council approve the proposal for spending the additional funds provided; and further That Council authorize the Mayor and Clerk to execute the Transfer Payment Agreement and any other required documentation.

That By-law B2025-046, being 'A by-law to amend By-law No. B2014-070 otherwise known as "The Municipality of Trent Lakes Comprehensive Zoning By-law" for the purpose of permitting a sauna in the water yard and applicable regulations', be read a first, second and third time and passed this 22nd day of April, 2025.

That Council go into a closed meeting at 2:15 p.m. under Ontario Municipal Act, S.239 (2) (b) (f) to discuss personal matters about an identifiable individual, including municipal or local board employees (municipal employees) and advice that is subject to solicitor-client privilege, including communications necessary for that purpose (legal advice).

That Council rise from the Closed Meeting at 3:07 p.m.

That the minutes of the Closed Meeting dated April 8, 2025 be adopted as presented.

Bessie Ave North has been municipally maintained from the early 1990’s to 2010; And Whereas Section 26 paragraph 2 and Section 31 of the Municipal Act, 2001 speaks to the activities of the municipality, including the spending of public money, before December 31, 2002 for the establishment of a highway; And Whereas the distance of Bessie Ave North reflected on the County GIS is correct; And Whereas Bessie Ave North is entirely on a municipal road allowance; And Whereas no previous by-law established Bessie Ave North as a public highway; Now Therefore Be It Resolved That Council direct staff to bring forward the necessary by-law to declare Bessie Ave North, to the point indicated on the GIS mapping, as a public highway pursuant to Section 31(2) of the Municipal Act, 2001 ; and further That Council direct staff to include Bessie Ave North in the municipal road inventory for future rehabilitation, reconstruction and maintenance.

That By-law B2025-047, being 'A by-law to confirm the proceedings of the Regular Council meeting held on April 22, 2025', be read a first, second and third time and passed this 22nd day of April, 2025.

That Council adjourn at 3:12 p.m.