Council Meeting

That the agenda be approved as printed.

That the minutes of the Regular Council meeting dated June 3, 2025 be adopted as presented.

That Council receive the minutes from the Committee of Adjustment/Appeals Committee dated May 6, 2025 for information.

That Council receive the delegation from Jeff Chesher regarding Granite Ridge Estates Phase II – Council Resolution Implications of the Assumption of the Stormwater Management Pond (Item 10.4.1) for information.

That Council receive the report from the Director of Public Works regarding Island Drive Additional Culverts; and further That Council direct staff to proceed with Option 3 - Status Quo, as outlined in the report.

That Council receive the report from the Director of Public Works regarding Island Drive Additional Culverts; and further That Council direct staff to include the Island Drive culvert in the next Ontario Structure Inspection Manual (OSIM), including specific assessment of the functionality of the culvert and any recommendations for remediation.

That Council receive the report from the Director of Public Works regarding Central Eastern Area Snowmobile Region Memorandum of Understanding; and further That Council authorize the Director of Public Works to sign the Memorandum of Understanding with the Central Eastern Area Snowmobile Region District 2, attached as Appendix 1.

That Council receive the report from the Planner regarding Granite Ridge Estates Phase II – Council Resolution Implications of the Assumption of the Stormwater Management Pond; and further That Council defer a decision in order to allow staff to report back with additional information from insurance and legal and to hold a meeting with the applicant, accompanied by legal representatives, to come to a mutually agreeable solution.

That Council receive the report from the External Planning Consultant regarding Additional Residential Units; and further That Council direct staff to prepare the Zoning By-law Amendment to exempt Additional Residential Units in the Shoreline Residential zone; and further That Council direct staff to schedule a public meeting in accordance with the Planning Act.

That Council receive the report from the External Planning Consultant regarding Additional Residential Units; and further That Council direct staff to schedule a public meeting in accordance with the Planning Act.

That Council receive the report from the CAO/Treasurer regarding Municipal Disaster Recovery Assistance; and further That Council support the submission of a Municipal Disaster Recovery Assistance application requesting assistance for costs incurred as a result of the March 28 and March 29 ice storm.

That Council receive the report from the Deputy Clerk regarding Council Expenses for May 2025 and authorizes payment.

Council previously considered similar correspondence for information from the Town of Orangeville regarding Responsible Growth and Opposition to Elements of Bill 5 at the June 3, 2025 Council meeting, which was after the consultation period had been closed; and Whereas Bill 5 was subsequently passed and is continuing to be met with considerable opposition, Council may want to reconsider support; and Whereas the Municipality of Trent Lakes supports increasing housing supply and economic growth, but believes this must be achieved without undermining environmental protections or compromising the integrity of municipal planning processes or infringement of indigenous rights in Treaty 20; and Whereas Bill 5 introduces substantial changes to environmental planning legislation, including rolling back environmental assessments and protections, and the repeal of the Endangered Species Act; and Whereas Bill 5 creates “Special Economic Zones” that may override local planning authority; and Whereas Bill 5 risks weakening safeguards for Ontario’s natural heritage and reducing the role of municipalities in managing growth in a responsible and locally informed manner; and Whereas Bill 5 reduces Constitutionally guaranteed consultation requirements with First Nations; and Whereas Bill 5 was rushed through the legislative process; Now Therefore Be It Resolved That Trent Lakes Council joins with our neighbor Curve Lake FirstNation in requesting that Bill 5 be repealed and any new legislation t

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

That Council receive the correspondence from the City of Peterborough regarding Bill 6, Safer Municipalities Act, 2025 for information.

That Council receive the correspondence from the District of Parry Sound Municipal Association regarding Supporting Municipal Ethics Through Access and Education for information.

That Council receive the correspondence from the Kinmount and Area Canada Day Committee and authorize a donation in the same amount as 2024 from the Miscellaneous Grants budget; and further That Council request the Kinmount and Area Canada Day Committee to go through the Community Grant process for future funding requests.

That Council receive the correspondence from the Town of Caledon regarding Illegal Land Use for information.

That By-law B2025-054, being 'A by-law to deem Lots 3 and 4 on Registered Plan No. 15, in the former Township of Harvey, Municipality of Trent Lakes, not to be lots on a Plan of Subdivision', be read a first, second and third time and passed this 17th day of June, 2025; and further That By-law B2025-055, being 'A by-law to stop-up, close and sell to the abutting land owners or their respective nominees those lands and premises in Series 42', be read a first, second and third time and passed this 17th day of June, 2025.

That Council go into a closed meeting at 2:20 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).

That Council rise from the Closed Meeting at 3:54 p.m.

That the minutes of the Closed Meeting dated June 3, 2025 be adopted as amended.

That By-law B2025-056, being 'A by-law to confirm the proceedings of the Regular Council meeting held on June 17, 2025', be read a first, second and third time and passed this 17th day of June, 2025.

That Council adjourn at 3:55 p.m.