Council Meeting

That the agenda be approved as printed.

That the minutes of the Regular Council meeting dated June 16, 2026; the Statutory Public meeting dated June 16, 2026; and the Special Council meeting dated July 2, 2026 be adopted as presented.

That Council receive the minutes from the Environmental Advisory Committee dated May 7, 2026; the Library Board dated April 10, 2026 and May 8, 2026; and the Committee of Adjustment/Appeals Committee dated May 5, 2026 for information.

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.

That the Council meeting be reconvened at 1:07 p.m.

That Council receive the report from the Planning Technician regarding Zoning By-law Amendment File No. 26-11 (Telford); and further That Council support Zoning By-law Amendment File No. 26-11.

That Council receive the presentation from Jeffrey McIntosh, Vice President - Public Sector, Aon, regarding Trent Lakes 2026-2027 Insurance Program Update for information.

That Council receive the delegation from Jason Bredin, Mississagua Gold Lake Cottager Road Group Board Member, regarding Maintenance Responsibilities for Fire Route 130; and further That Council direct staff to report back on Fire Route 130, specifically regarding maintenance, history and addressing the Association's questions.

That Council direct staff to provide a road inventory report of the network of roads within the geographical boundaries of Trent Lakes.

That Council receive the report from the Supervisor of Waste/Public Works Coordinator regarding Buckhorn Transfer Station Perimeter Fence; and further That Council approve a transfer from the Waste Disposal Capital Reserve in the amount of $15,216.58 to the Buckhorn Transfer Station Maintenance and Supplies Ledger to fund a Perimeter Fence at the Buckhorn Transfer Station.

That Council receive the report from the Director of Public Works regarding Bessie Avenue North Assumption; and further That Council support a by-law to assume a portion of Bessie Ave North.

That Council receive the report from the Director of Public Works regarding Gravel Road Upgrade Policy; and further That the Gravel Road Upgrade Policy, attached as an Appendix, be adopted.

That Council receive the report from the Director of Public Works regarding Buckhorn Firehall and Public Works Depot Update 4 for information.

That Council receive the report from the Maintenance Supervisor regarding Bench Donation at Sandy Lake Cemetery; and further That Council approve an exemption from Section 18.7 of By-law B2016-073 to permit the installation of a granite bench at the Sandy Lake Cemetery Columbarium.

That Council receive the report from the Municipal Law Enforcement Officer regarding Updates to the Property Standards By-Law, Noise By-Law and Repeal of Fence By-law; and further That Council support the repeal of the existing Fence By-Law; and further That Council support the updated Property Standards By-Law and Noise By-Law; and further That Council support the amendments to the Administrative Monetary Penalty System By-Law to include the Property Standards By-Law and associated penalties and replacement of the Noise By-Law with the revised Noise By-Law.

That Council receive the report from the Director of Building and Planning/CBO regarding Updates to Ministry of the Environment, Conservation and Parks' Compliance Policy for information.

That Council receive the report from the Director of Building and Planning/CBO regarding the Temporary Water Well Encroachment Agreement for 54 Mitchell Crescent; and further That Council supports the Temporary Water Well Encroachment Agreement between the owners of 54 Mitchell Crescent and the Municipality of Trent Lakes.

That Council receive the report from the Director of Finance/Treasurer regarding 2027 Budget Timeline; and further That Council approve the 2027 Budget Timeline.

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

That Council receive the correspondence from Canada 911 Ride Foundation; and further That Council authorize a donation in the amount of $500.00 from the Miscellaneous Grants budget.

That Council receive the correspondence from the City of Mississauga regarding Provincial Review of Women and Children Experiencing Intimate Partner Violence for information.

That Council support the following resolution from the County of Peterborough regarding Request for Provincial Action on the Accuracy of the Municipal Voters' Lists: Whereas the Province of Ontario shifted responsibility of the municipal election voters list from MPAC to Elections Ontario by amending the Municipal Elections Act, 1996, through the Helping Tenants and Small Businesses Act, 2020, effective after the 2022 municipal election; and Whereas many of the eight lower-tier Township elector lists presented by Elections Ontario have discrepancies in voter counts from the 2022 municipal election, specifically in the number of eligible non-resident property owners which are significantly lower than the 2022 numbers; and Whereas Elections Ontario has acknowledged the discrepancies and is planning to address them; Now therefore be it resolved that the Corporation of the County of Peterborough urges the Province of Ontario to immediately encourage prioritization of the review of data specifically related to non-resident property owners to ensure voter lists are as accurate as possible prior to August 14, 2026; and That this resolution be forwarded to the Premier, the Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing, the local MPPs, AMO, ROMA, AMCTO, EOWC, FOCA, all Ontario municipalities and the eight lower-tier Township Clerks for support.

That Council receive the correspondence from the Town of Caledon regarding Tick Borne Diseases for information.

That By-law B2026-050, being 'A by-law to prescribe standards for the maintenance and occupancy of property', be read a first, second and third time and passed this 14th day of July, 2026; and further That By-law B2026-051, 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 14th day of July, 2026; and further That By-law B2026-052, being 'A by-law to prohibit and regulate noise within the Municipality of Trent Lakes', be read a first, second and third time and passed this 14th day of July, 2026; and further That By-law B2026-053, 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 14th day of July, 2026; and further That By-law B2026-054, 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 14th day of July, 2026; and further That By-law B2026-055, 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 a

That Council go into a closed meeting at 2:50 p.m. under Ontario Municipal Act, S.239 (2) (b) (d) to discuss personal matters about an identifiable individual, including municipal or local board employees (Director of Finance/Treasurer Recruitment) and labour relations or employee negotiations (Director of Finance/Treasurer Recruitment).

That Council rise from the Closed Meeting at 2:54 p.m.

That the minutes of the Closed Meetings dated June 16, 2026 and July 2, 2026 be adopted as presented.

That By-law B2026-060, being 'A by-law to confirm the proceedings of the Special Council meeting held on July 2, 2026 and the Regular Council meeting held on July 14, 2026', be read a first, second and third time and passed this 14th day of July, 2026.

That Council adjourn at 2:55 p.m.