Council Meeting

That the agenda be approved as printed.

That the minutes of the Special Council meeting dated May 5, 2026, the Special Statutory Public meeting dated May 5, 2026, the Regular Council meeting dated May 5, 2026 and the Statutory Public meeting dated May 5, 2026 be adopted as presented.

That Council receive the minutes from the Environmental Advisory Committee dated April 9, 2026 and the Committee of Adjustment/Appeals Committee dated April 14, 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 Planning Technician for Zoning By-law Amendment File No. 26-07 (Lomax); and further That Council support Zoning By-law Amendment File No. 26-07.

That Council receive the delegation from Louis Melizan, President, Buckhorn District Lion's Club regarding Electronic Sign Placement in Buckhorn; and further That Council refer this matter to staff for a report with further information at the next Council meeting.

That Council receive the report from the Director of Public Works regarding Buckhorn Firehall and Public Works Depot Update 2 for information.

That Council receive the report from the Director of Building and Planning/CBO regarding Building By-law B2024-045 Definition Expansion and Amendment; and further That Council support an amendment to subsection 1.8 of the Building By-law B2024-045 to amend the definition of a bedroom.

That Council receive the report from the Director of Finance/Treasurer regarding 2026 Water Budgets; and further That Council approve a 2026 Buckhorn Lake Estates Water Rate of $2,070.00 and a 2026 Alpine/Pirates Glen Water Rate of $1,200.00.

That Council receive the report from the Deputy Clerk regarding Council Expenses for April 2026 and the remainder of March 2026 and authorizes payment.

That Council receive the report from Director of Corporate Services/Clerk regarding Request for Temporary Liquor License Extension – Belly's Restaurant; and further That Council approve the Temporary Liquor License Extensions for Belly's Restaurant for their patio season, subject to the conditions of a 50 person capacity on the temporary patio extension and the addition of two (2) portable toilets.

That Council receive the report from the Director of Corporate Services/Clerk regarding Sale of Road Allowance L07S-26-01 – Torrie; and further That Council declare a portion of the road allowance, being Part 1 on Plan 45R15979, as surplus to the needs of the municipality; and further That Council authorize the stop-up and closure of said road allowance; and further That Council authorize the sale of said road allowance to the adjacent landowner.

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

That Council support Correspondence Item 13.3 from Kawartha Conservation regarding Regional Consolidation of Conservation Authorities.

That Council support Correspondence Item 13.7 from the Township of Springwater regarding Provincial Bill 100 – Better Regional Governance Act, 2026 and send a copy to the MPP.

That Council support Correspondence Item 13.2 from the Eastern Ontario Wardens' Caucus (EOWC) regarding Ontario Most Outdated Property Reassessment in Canada A Call to Return to Property Tax Reassessment Cycle.

That Council receive Correspondence Item 13.8 from the Wilderness Committee regarding Request for Updated Support Letter for Catchacoma Forest Protection; and further That Council direct staff to prepare a revised letter of support to the Ministry of the Environment, Conservation and Parks.

That the remainder of the Correspondence for Action items, being Items 13.1, 13.4, 13.5 and 13.6, be received for Council's information.

That By-law B2026-041, 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 19th day of May, 2026; and further That By-law B2026-042, 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 19th day of May, 2026; and further That By-law B2026-043, being 'A by-law to amend By-law No. B2024-045, being "A by-law respecting Construction, Demolition, Change of Use Permits and Inspections"', be read a first, second and third time and passed this 19th day of May, 2026.

That Council go into a closed meeting at 1:57 p.m. under Ontario Municipal Act, S.239 (2) (e) to discuss litigation or potential litigation, including matters before administrative tribunals, affecting the municipality or local board (status of outstanding litigation).

That Council rise from the Closed Meeting at 2:31 p.m.

That the minutes of the Closed Meeting dated April 7, 2026 be adopted as presented.

That By-law B2026-044, being 'A by-law to confirm the proceedings of the Regular Council meeting held on May 19, 2026', be read a first, second and third time and passed this 19th day of May, 2026.

That Council adjourn at 2:32 p.m.