Council Meeting

That the agenda be approved as printed.

That the minutes of the Special Council meeting dated July 12, 2025, the minutes of the Special Council meeting dated July 15, 2025, the minutes of the Regular Council meeting dated July 15, 2025, the minutes of the Statutory Public meeting dated July 15, 2025 and the minutes of the Special Council Meeting dated July 24, 2025 be adopted as presented.

That Council receive the presentation from Carol Amstrong, Vice Chair, Environmental Advisory Committee regarding Lake Inventory Summary for information.

That the Council meeting be suspended at 1:27 p.m. in favour of a Public Meeting pursuant to the Planning Act, R.S.O. 1990.

That the Council meeting be reconvened at 3:02 p.m.

That Council receive the report from the Planning Consultant for Zoning By-law Amendment File No. 25-06 and Official Plan Amendment No. 63 (Buckhorn Yacht Harbour); and further That Council support Official Plan Amendment No. 63 and direct staff to forward it to the County of Peterborough for review and final approval; and further That Council support Zoning By-law Amendment File No. 25-06; and further That Council direct staff to prepare the Zoning By-law to be brought forward for adoption pending preparation of a site plan agreement for the proposed marine storage facility; execution of the site plan agreement by the applicant; and approval of the Official Plan Amendment by the County of Peterborough.

That Council receive the report from the Planning Consultant for Zoning By-law Amendment File No. 25-11 (Davies); and further That Council support Zoning By-law Amendment File No. 25-11.

That Council receive the report from the Planning Consultant for Zoning By-law Amendment File No. 25-12 (Lakehurst Bowl); and further That Council support Zoning By-law Amendment File No. 25-12.

That Council receive the delegation from Richard Reycraft regarding Unopened Road Allowance Purchase Application L07S-25-03 - Reycraft (Item 10.7.1) for information.

That Council receive the report from the CAO/Treasurer regarding 2025 Budget Spending and 2026 Budget Timeline; and further That Council approve the 2026 Budget Timeline.

That Council receive the report from the CAO/Treasurer regarding Policy Updates - 1.02 Respect in the Workplace, 1.05 Technology Code of Conduct, 4.03 Use of Prescribed Substances; and further That Council approve the amendments to the Respect in the Workplace Policy 1.02, Technology Code of Conduct Policy 1.05, and the Use of Prescribed Substances Policy 4.03, attached to this report.

That Council receive the report from the CAO/Treasurer regarding 2025 Q2 Summary Reporting for information.

That Council receive the report from the Director of Corporate Services/Clerk regarding Unopened Road Allowance Purchase Application L07S-25-03 - Reycraft; and further That Council support the application to purchase an unopened road allowance from Richard and Rosalind Reycraft; and further That Council direct staff to proceed with the application process and advise the applicant they will be responsible for all costs.

That Council receive the report from the Director of Corporate Services/Clerk regarding Unopened Road Allowance Purchase Application L07S-25-04 - de Freitas; and further That Council support the application to purchase an unopened road allowance from Tina and Tim de Freitas; and further That Council direct staff to proceed with the application process and advise the applicant they will be responsible for all costs.

That Council receive the report from the Director of Corporate Services/Clerk regarding Request for Temporary Liquor License Extension - Buckhorn Community Centre and Bellys Restaurant; and further That Council approve the Temporary Liquor License Extensions for the Buckhorn Community Centre for the Buckhorn Festival of the Arts on August 16 & 17, 2025 and a Garden Party on August 20, 2025; and further That Council approve a Temporary Liquor License Extension for Bellys Restaurant for the 2025 patio season.

That Council receive the correspondence from the City of St. Catharines regarding Elect Respect Pledge for information.

That Council support the correspondence from the Grey Bruce OPP Detachment Board regarding Appeal to the Ministry of the Solicitor General for Reinstatement of Provincial Funding.

That Council receive the correspondence from the Grey Bruce OPP Detachment Board regarding Appeal to The Ministry of the Solicitor General for Review and Reform of Provincial Offences System for information.

That Council receive the correspondence from Marcus Byrne, Bass Lake Property Owner regarding Winter Road Maintenance Request; and further That Council direct staff to prepare a report with recommendations.

That Council receive the correspondence from the Town of Aurora and the Town of Kingsville regarding Opposition of Bill 17 for information.

That Council receive the correspondence from the Township of Otonabee-South Monaghan regarding Bill C-2, Section 77.5(1) for information.

That Council support the correspondence from the Township of Otonabee-South Monaghan regarding Bill C-2, Section 77.5(1).

That Council receive the correspondence from the Twin Mountains Snowmobile Club and authorize a donation in the amount of $2,000.00 from the Miscellaneous Grants budget.

That By-law B2025-065, being 'A by-law to authorize the acquisition of land', be read a first, second and third time and passed this 12th day of August, 2025.

That By-law B2025-066, being 'A by-law passed pursuant to the provisions of Sections 17, 22 of the Planning Act, R.S.O. 1990, as amended', be read a first, second and third time and passed this 12th day of August, 2025.

That By-law B2025-067, 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 12th day of August, 2025.

That By-law B2025-068, 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 12th day of August, 2025.

That By-law B2025-069, being 'A by-law passed pursuant to the provisions of Sections 17, 22 of the Planning Act, R.S.O. 1990, as amended' and By-law B2025-070, being 'A by-law to amend By-law No. B2014-070 otherwise known as "The Municipality of Trent Lakes Comprehensive Zoning By-law"' be

That By-law B2025-071, being 'A by-law to stop up and close and sell to the abutting land owners a portion of those lands legally described as part of an unopened road allowance lying between Lots 20 and 21, Concession 18, geographic Township of Harvey, being Part 1 on Plan 45R17873, Municipality of Trent Lakes for Application L07S-24-02', be read a first, second and third time and passed this 12th day of August, 2025.

That Council go into a closed meeting at 4:10 p.m. under Ontario Municipal Act, S.239 (2) (b) (c) (d) (e) (f) (d) (k) to discuss personal matters about an identifiable individual, including municipal or local board employees (municipal employees); a proposed or pending acquisition or disposition of land by the municipality or local board (lease negotiations); labour relations or employee negotiations (municipal employees); litigation or potential litigation, including matters before administrative tribunals, affecting the municipality or local board (litigation); advice that is subject to solicitor-client privilege, including communications necessary for that purpose (litigation); a position, plan, procedure, criteria or instruction to be applied to any negotiations

That Council rise from the Closed Meeting at 5:40 p.m.

That the minutes of the Special Closed Meeting dated July 15, 2025, the minutes of the Regular Closed Meeting dated July 15, 2025 and the minutes of the Special Closed Meeting dated July 24, 2025 be adopted as presented.

That By-law B2025-072, being 'A by-law to confirm the proceedings of the Regular Council meeting held on August 12, 2025', be read a first, second and third time and passed this 12th day of August, 2025.

That Council adjourn at 5:41 p.m.