Council Meeting

That the agenda be approved as printed.

That the minutes of the Regular Council meeting dated April 21, 2026, the Statutory Public meeting dated April 21, 2026 and the Special Council meeting dated April 25, 2026 be adopted as presented.

That Council receive the minutes from the Committee of Adjustment/Appeals Committee dated March 3, 2026 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 1:08 p.m.

That Council receive the report from the External Planning Consultant for Zoning By-law Amendment File No. 26-06 (Lee); and further That Council defer approval of the Zoning By-law Amendment pending confirmation the applicant has executed the Encroachment Agreement and Site Plan Agreement addressing access to the lands and the recommendations of the site evaluation report with respect to site alteration.

That Council receive the delegation from Jeff Chesher and Evan Leahy regarding Amendment Requested to Operational Plans: Increase Operational Hours of Licensed Bass Lane Quarries (License Nos. 625888 and 624632) - Letter from Buckhorn Sand & Gravel for information.

That Council reconsider Resolution R2026-128, being: That Council receive the report from the Planner regarding Amendment Requested to Operational Plans: Increase Operational Hours of Licensed Bass Lane Quarries (License Nos. 625888 and 624632); and further That Council direct staff to advise the Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry that Council is opposed to the amended hours of operation requested for these two quarries; and further That Council direct staff to advise the Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry that Council has concerns with the sequential shift in phasing of extraction being requested; and further That Council direct staff to forward all public comments received to the Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry for their consideration.

That Council receive the report from the Planner regarding Amendment Requested to Operational Plans: Increase Operational Hours of Licensed Bass Lane Quarries (License Nos. 625888 and 624632) - Letter from Buckhorn Sand & Gravel; and further That Council direct staff to advise the Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry that Council is supportive of the amended hours of operation requested for these two quarries; and further That Council direct staff to advise the Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry that Council has concerns with the sequential shift in phasing of extraction being requested; and further That Council direct staff to forward all public comments received to the Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry for their consideration.

That Council receive the report from the Planner regarding Proposed Shoreline Protection and Alteration By-law and Proposed By-law to Amend the Existing By-law Establishing Site Plan Control; and further That Council defer the proposed Shoreline Protection and Alteration By-law and proposed amendments to the Site Plan Control By-law until after the municipal election.

That Council receive the report from the Planner regarding Bill 98 – Building Homes and Improving Transportation Infrastructure Act, 2026; and further That Council direct staff to forward this report to the County of Peterborough.

That Council receive the report from the Fire Prevention Inspector regarding Open-Air Burning and Fireworks By-law; and further That Council support the Open Air Burning and Fireworks By-law, as well as an amendment to the AMPS By-Law to include the amended sections to the penalties for the Open Air Burning and Fireworks By-law.

That Council receive the report from the Fire Prevention Inspector regarding the By-Law to Reduce False Alarms; and further That Council support the changes to the By-law to Reduce False Alarms that require the deployment of emergency services and the Fees and Charges By-law.

That Council receive the report from the Director of Finance/Treasurer regarding Scotiatrust Resignation as Trustee Sandy Lake Cemetery; and further That Council authorize staff to transfer funds from the Scotiatrust Account (License #3296763) to the RBC Royal Bank; and further That Council authorize the Municipality of Trent Lakes to act as a Trustee of the Care and Maintenance Funds to be held at RBC Royal Bank.

That Council receive the report from the Director of Finance/Treasurer regarding Bill 73 – Development Charges Act 1997– Annual Financial Statement; and further That Council direct staff to make the Treasurer’s Statement available to the public for viewing through the Municipality’s Website; and further That Council direct staff to send a copy of the Treasurer’s Statement to the Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing.

That Council receive the report from the Director of Corporate Services/Clerk regarding 2026 AMO Delegation Requests; and further That Council direct staff to request delegations with the Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing regarding Bill 98; the Ministry of Tourism, Culture and Sport regarding Library Funding; the Ministry of Infrastructure regarding Infrastructure Funding; the Ministry of the Solicitor General regarding Firefighter Certification and the Ministry of the Solicitor General regarding OPP Costs.

That Council receive the report from the Director of Corporate Services/Clerk regarding Request for Temporary Liquor License Extension - Sheffield Greens; and further That Council approve the Temporary Liquor License Extensions for Sheffield Greens for their patio season.

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

That the Correspondence for Action items be received for Council's information.

That By-law B2026-034, being 'A by-law to regulate open-air burning and fireworks', be read a first, second and third time and passed this 5th day of May, 2026; and further That By-law B2026-035, being 'A by-law to reduce False Alarms that require the deployment of Emergency Services within the Municipality of Trent Lakes', be read a first, second and third time and passed this 5th day of May, 2026; and further That By-law B2026-036, being 'A by-law to amend By-law No. B2023-007, being "A by-law to establish and require payment of fees and charges for information, services and activities provided by The Corporation of the Municipality of Trent Lakes"', be read a first, second and third time and passed this 5th day of May, 2026; and further That By-law B2026-037, being 'A by-law to amend By-law B2023-051, as amended, being "A by-law to establish an Administrative Monetary Penalty System (AMPS) for the Municipality of Trent Lakes"', be read a first, second and third time and passed this 5th day of May, 2026; and further That By-law B2026-038, 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 5th day of May, 2026; and further That By-law B2026-039, being 'A by-law to authorize the execution of a Cost Recovery Agreement between 2394735 Ontario Inc. and The Corporation of the Municipality of Trent Lakes', be read a first, second and third time and p

That By-law B2026-040, being 'A by-law to confirm the proceedings of the Special Meeting held on April 25, 2026, the Special Meeting held on May 5, 2026 and the Regular Meeting held on May 5, 2026', be read a first, second and third time and passed this 5th day of May, 2026.

That Council adjourn at 2:14 p.m.