The Trent Lakes Record

Council Meeting

June 16, 2026

Who was there

Present (5): Carol Armstrong, John Braybrook, Joe Cadigan, Peter Franzen, Terry Lambshead

Taken from the roll call in the town’s own minutes. The minutes record who was not there and almost never why.

What was decided (20 motions)

20 carried, 0 recorded otherwise. Every motion below is printed as the minutes print it.

That the agenda be approved as printed.
Moved by Councillor Franzen, seconded by Councillor Cadigan
Carried
That the minutes of the Regular Council meeting dated June 2, 2026 be adopted as presented.
Moved by Councillor Cadigan, seconded by Deputy Mayor Armstrong
Carried
That the Council meeting be suspended at 1:03 p.m. in favour of a Public Meeting pursuant to the Planning Act, R.S.O. 1990.
Moved by Councillor Cadigan, seconded by Councillor Braybrook
Carried
That the Council meeting be reconvened at 1:08 p.m.
Moved by Councillor Braybrook, seconded by Councillor Franzen
Carried
That Council receive the report from the Planning Technician regarding Zoning By-law Amendment File No. 26-08 (Byles); and further That Council support Zoning By-law Amendment File No. 26-08.
Moved by Councillor Braybrook, seconded by Deputy Mayor Armstrong
Carried
That Council receive the report from the Planning Technician regarding Zoning By-law Amendment File No. 26-10 (Lennie); and further That Council support Zoning By-law Amendment File No. 26-10.
Moved by Councillor Franzen, seconded by Councillor Cadigan
Carried
That Council receive the report from the Director of Public Works regarding Buckhorn Firehall and Public Works Depot Update 3 for information.
Moved by Deputy Mayor Armstrong, seconded by Councillor Franzen
Carried
That Council receive the report from the Recreation and Facilities Coordinator regarding Revised Memorial Donation Policy; and further That Council approve the amendments to the Memorial Donation Policy 5.37, attached to this report.
Moved by Deputy Mayor Armstrong, seconded by Councillor Cadigan
Carried
That Council receive the report from the Planning Technician and Planner regarding Zoning By-law Amendment File No. 21-11 (Gallery on the Lake) for information.
Moved by Councillor Cadigan, seconded by Councillor Braybrook
Carried
That Council receive the report from the Deputy Treasurer regarding Council Remuneration and Mileage Review; and further That Council direct staff to bring forward the necessary by-law and policy amendments to implement Option 1 - CPI Remuneration Increase and Fixed Bi-Weekly Vehicle Allowance, totaling $2,200.00 per Member annually, effective November 15, 2026.
Moved by Deputy Mayor Armstrong, seconded by Councillor Braybrook
Carried
That Council receive the report from the Director of Finance/Treasurer regarding O. Reg 588/17 Annual Review of Asset Management Progress for information.
Moved by Councillor Franzen, seconded by Councillor Cadigan
Carried
That Council receive the report from the Deputy Clerk regarding Council Expenses for May 2026 and authorizes payment.
Moved by Councillor Braybrook, seconded by Deputy Mayor Armstrong
Carried
That the information correspondence be received for Council's information.
Moved by Deputy Mayor Armstrong, seconded by Councillor Braybrook
Carried
That the Correspondence for Action items be received for Council's information.
Moved by Councillor Braybrook, seconded by Deputy Mayor Armstrong
Carried
That By-law B2026-046, 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 16th day of June, 2026; and further That By-law B2026-047, 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 16th day of June, 2026; and further That By-law B2026-048, 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 16th day of June, 2026.
Moved by Councillor Cadigan, seconded by Councillor Franzen
Carried
That Council go into a closed meeting at 1:43 p.m. under Ontario Municipal Act, S.239 (2) (b) (c) (d) 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); and labour relations or employee negotiations (municipal employees).
Moved by Councillor Cadigan, seconded by Deputy Mayor Armstrong
Carried
That Council rise from the Closed Meeting at 2:35 p.m.
Moved by Councillor Cadigan, seconded by Councillor Braybrook
Carried
That the minutes of the Closed Meeting dated May 19, 2026 be adopted as presented.
Moved by Councillor Braybrook, seconded by Deputy Mayor Armstrong
Carried
That By-law B2026-049, being 'A by-law to confirm the proceedings of the Regular Council meeting held on June 16, 2026', be read a first, second and third time and passed this 16th day of June, 2026.
Moved by Councillor Cadigan, seconded by Councillor Braybrook
Carried
That Council adjourn at 2:36 p.m.
Moved by Councillor Braybrook, seconded by Councillor Franzen
Carried

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