Council Meeting

That the agenda be approved as printed.

That the minutes of the Regular Council meeting dated June 17, 2025 and the minutes of the Special Council meeting dated July 2, 2025 be adopted as presented.

That Council receive the minutes from the Environmental Advisory Committee dated June 5, 2025 and July 3, 2025, the Library Board dated April 11, 2025 and the Committee of Adjustment/Appeals Committee dated June 3, 2025 for information.

That the Council meeting be suspended at 1:04 p.m. in favour of a Public Meeting pursuant to the Planning Act, R.S.O. 1990.

That the Council meeting be reconvened at 2:00 p.m.

That Council receive the report from the Planning Consultant for Zoning By-law Amendment File No. 25-07 (Kondracki); and further That Council support Zoning By-law Amendment File No. 25-07, pending confirmation that the applicant has executed a site plan agreement.

That Council receive the report from the Planner for Zoning By-law Amendment File No. 25-08 (1447147 Ontario Inc.); and further That Council support Zoning By-law Amendment File No. 25-08.

That Council receive the report from the Planning Consultant for Zoning By-law Amendment File No. 25-09 (1447147 Ontario Inc.); and further That Council support Zoning By-law Amendment File No. 25-09.

That Council receive the information provided in the Statutory Public Meeting regarding Zoning By-law Amendment File No. 25-10 and Official Plan Amendment File No. 64 to permit Additional Residential Units; and further That Council support Zoning By-law Amendment File No. 25-10 and Official Plan Amendment File No. 64; and further That Council direct staff to bring the Zoning By-law Amendment and Official Plan Amendment to the August 12, 2025 Council meeting for adoption subject to: 1. Integration of policy restricting Additional Residential Units in the Shoreline Residential zone, subject to planning approval; and 2. Further recommendations concerning Additional Residential Units and Short-Term Rentals.

That Council receive the delegation from Scott McFadden and 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 Supervisor of Waste/Public Works Coordinator regarding 2024 Waste Management Report.

That Council receive the report from the Planner regarding Granite Ridge Estates Phase II - Council Resolution Implications of the Stormwater Management Pond; and further That Council support the ownership of the Stormwater Management Pond and channels by the Municipality; and further That Council direct staff to incorporate new draft plan conditions in the Subdivision Agreement restricting access to the Stormwater Management Pond by the public and surrounding property owners and that access is to be restricted with a gate or granite boulder at inlet channel points along roadways of which the costs are to be borne by the applicant; and further That Council direct staff to work with the Insurer and Solicitor to lessen municipal liability regarding ownership of the Stormwater Management Pond (i.e restricting access, convenants registered on title, signage, etc.)

That Council receive the report from the CAO/Treasurer regarding Blood Lab Reserve Transfer; and further That Council approve a transfer from the Buckhorn Regional Health Centre Blood Lab Reserve in the amount of $3,000.00 to fund the continued work of the blood lab technician.

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

That the information correspondence items 12.2 and 12.3 be received for Council's information.

That Council refer the correspondence from the Catchacoma North Shore Cottagers regarding Protected Status for the Catchacoma Old Growth Forest to the Environmental Advisory Committee for their information.

That Council receive the correspondence from the City of Guelph regarding Special Economic Zones Act, 2025 for information.

That Council support the correspondence from the County of Prince Edward regarding Advocacy to the Federal Government for 'Disability without Poverty'.

The Corporation of the Municipality of Trent Lakes has eligible costs directly linked to the March 2025 ice storm; and Whereas Council, at the June 17, 2025 meeting, supported the submission of a Municipal Disaster Recovery Assistance (MDRA) application for the March 2025 ice storm; and Whereas the Municipal Ice Storm Assistance (MISA) program is the only provincial disaster assistance program available to support municipal costs related to the March 2025 ice storm and municipalities intending to seek funding under the MDRA program must instead apply through MISA; Now Therefore Be It Resolved That the Council of The Corporation of the Municipality of Trent Lakes hereby requests assistance under the Municipal Ice Storm Assistance program; and further That the Treasurer is given delegated authority to verify and attest to the accuracy of the attached application package.

That Council receive the correspondence from the Town of Bradford West Gwillimbury regarding Advocacy for Increased Income Support Thresholds for Canadian Veterans for information.

That By-law B2025-060, 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 15th day of July, 2025.

That By-law B2025-061, 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 15th day of July, 2025.

That By-law B2025-062, 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 15th day of July, 2025.

That Council go into a closed meeting at 3:03 p.m. under Ontario Municipal Act, S.239 (2) (c) (k) to discuss a proposed or pending acquisition or disposition of land by the municipality or local board (lease negotiation) and a position, plan, procedure, criteria or instruction to be applied to any negotiations

That Council rise from the Closed Meeting at 3:21 p.m.

That the minutes of the Closed Meeting dated June 17, 2025 and July 2, 2025 be adopted as amended.

That By-law B2025-063, being 'A by-law to confirm the proceedings of the Special meeting held on July 12, 2025 and the Regular and Special Council meetings held on July 15, 2025', be read a first, second and third time and passed this 15th day of July, 2025.

That Council adjourn at 3:22 p.m.