Taken from the roll call in the town’s own minutes. The minutes record who was not there and almost never why.
What was decided (24 motions)
24 carried, 0 recorded otherwise. Every motion below is printed as the minutes print it.
That the agenda be approved as printed.
Moved by Councillor Braybrook, seconded by Councillor Franzen
Carried
That the minutes of the Regular Council meeting dated April 22, 2025 be adopted as presented.
Moved by Councillor Cadigan, seconded by Deputy Mayor Armstrong
Carried
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.
Moved by Councillor Braybrook, seconded by Deputy Mayor Armstrong
Carried
That the Council meeting be reconvened at 1:33 p.m.
Moved by Councillor Braybrook, seconded by Councillor Cadigan
Carried
That Council receive the report from the Planning Technician for Zoning By-law Amendment File No. 25-01 (Barnes); and further That Council support Zoning By-law Amendment File No. 25-01; and further That Council direct staff to prepare a By-law to be brought forward for adoption pending receipt of executed site plan agreement.
Moved by Deputy Mayor Armstrong, seconded by Councillor Franzen
Carried
That Council receive the report from the Planning Technician for Zoning By-law Amendment File No. 25-03 (5023202 Ontario Inc.); and further That Council support Zoning By-law Amendment File No. 25-03.
Moved by Councillor Cadigan, seconded by Deputy Mayor Armstrong
Carried
That Council receive the report from the Planning Technician for Zoning By-law Amendment File No. 25-04 (1154853 Ontario Inc.); and further That Council support Zoning By-law Amendment File No. 25-04.
Moved by Councillor Franzen, seconded by Councillor Cadigan
Carried
That Council receive the delegation from Peter Kuttenkeuler regarding Land Purchase Application L07S-25-01 - Kuttenkeuler (Item 10.7.1.) for information.
Moved by Councillor Braybrook, seconded by Councillor Franzen
Carried
That Council receive the delegation from Lynda O'Meara regarding Petition for the Installation of Additional Culverts on Island Drive Causeway for information; and further That Council direct staff to provide a report that includes providing a construction history of the bridge, if available, and up-to-date costing to install two additional culverts to assist with the increasing water flow which would include information regarding precedent set and overall impact.
Moved by Councillor Braybrook, seconded by Deputy Mayor Armstrong
Carried
That Council receive the report from the CAO/Treasurer regarding GrantMatch Corp. Agreement; and further That Council authorize the CAO/Treasurer to execute the Service Agreement with GrantMatch Corp. and any other required documentation; and further That Council direct the CAO/Treasurer to proceed with discretion on which grants to use GrantMatch.
Moved by Deputy Mayor Armstrong, seconded by Councillor Cadigan
Carried
That Council receive the report from the CAO/Treasurer regarding 2025 Q1 Summary Reporting for information.
Moved by Councillor Franzen, seconded by Councillor Cadigan
Carried
That Council receive the report from the Director of Corporate Services/Clerk regarding Land Purchase Application L07S-25-01 - Kuttenkeuler; and further That Council support the application to purchase land from Peter and Chris Kuttenkeuler; and further That Council direct staff to proceed with the application process and advise the applicant they will be responsible for all costs; and further That the remnant parcel be merged in title with the island property parcel.
Moved by Councillor Braybrook, seconded by Deputy Mayor Armstrong
Carried
That Council receive the report from the Director of Corporate Services/Clerk regarding Mid-Term Procedure By-law Update - Council Comments; and further That Council support the proposed changes to the Procedure By-law; and further That Council approve the amendment to Schedule A of By-law B2024-003, attached to this report.
Moved by Councillor Braybrook, seconded by Deputy Mayor Armstrong
Carried
That Council support the correspondence from the Town of Aylmer, the Town of Parry Sound, and the Town of Tecumseh regarding the Response to Expansion of Strong Mayor Powers.
Moved by Councillor Franzen, seconded by Deputy Mayor Armstrong
Carried
That Council receive the correspondence from the Town of Parry Sound regarding Inclusive Research Reflecting Diversity of Canadian Communities for information.
Moved by Councillor Braybrook, seconded by Councillor Cadigan
Carried
That Council receive the correspondence from the Town of Georgina regarding Salt Management for information.
Moved by Councillor Cadigan, seconded by Deputy Mayor Armstrong
Carried
That By-law B2025-030, being 'A by-law to govern the calling, place and proceedings of meetings, otherwise known as the "Procedure By-law"', be read a first, second and third time and passed this 6th day of May, 2025.
Moved by Deputy Mayor Armstrong, seconded by Councillor Braybrook
Carried
That By-law B2025-044, 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 6th day of May, 2025.
Moved by Councillor Braybrook, seconded by Councillor Cadigan
Carried
That By-law B2025-045, 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 6th day of May, 2025.
Moved by Deputy Mayor Armstrong, seconded by Councillor Braybrook
Carried
That Council go into a closed meeting at 2:38 p.m. under Ontario Municipal Act, S.239 (2) (b) (d) to discuss personal matters about an identifiable individual, including municipal or local board employees (municipal employees) and labour relations or employee negotiations (municipal employees).
Moved by Councillor Braybrook, seconded by Councillor Franzen
Carried
That Council rise from the Closed Meeting at 2:52 p.m.
Moved by Councillor Cadigan, seconded by Councillor Braybrook
Carried
That the minutes of the Closed Meeting dated April 22, 2025 be adopted as presented.
Moved by Councillor Cadigan, seconded by Councillor Franzen
Carried
That By-law B2025-048, being 'A by-law to confirm the proceedings of the Regular Council meeting held on May 6, 2025', be read a first, second and third time and passed this 6th day of May, 2025.
Moved by Councillor Franzen, seconded by Deputy Mayor Armstrong
Carried
That Council adjourn at 2:53 p.m.
Moved by Councillor Braybrook, seconded by Councillor Franzen