Council Meeting

That the agenda be approved as printed.

That the minutes of the Regular Council meeting dated July 14, 2026 and the Statutory Public meeting dated July 14, 2026 be adopted as presented.

That Council receive the minutes from the Committee of Adjustment/Appeals Committee dated June 2, 2026 for information.

That the Council meeting be suspended at 1:07 p.m. in favour of a Public Meeting pursuant to the Planning Act, R.S.O. 1990.

That the Council meeting be reconvened at 1:28 p.m.

That Council receive the report from the Planning Consultant regarding Zoning By-law Amendment File No. 24-27 (Serpa); and further That Council direct staff to prepare a By-law to be brought forward for adoption pending preparation and execution of a site plan agreement.

That Council receive the report from the Planning Consultant regarding Zoning By-law Amendment File No. 26-09 (Elmdale Developments); and further That Council direct staff to prepare a By-law to be brought forward for adoption pending preparation and execution of a site plan agreement for the proposed self-storage facility.

That Council receive the delegation from Kristin Clark regarding Request for Cancellation of Fire Department Invoice; and further That Council approve the cancellation of the Fire Department Invoice C-508-2025.

That Council receive the delegation from John Rowley and Richard Bryck regarding Request for Winter Road Maintenance of 0.5 km More for Fire Route 176 and 176B; and further That Council direct staff to prepare a report for Council with more information on ownership, prior maintenance and costs.

That Council receive the delegation from Gary Jarosz, Cavendish Community Ratepayers Association Inc. (CCRAI) regarding Abandoned Dock Initiative Project Completion Report for information.

That Council receive the delegation from Norman Lee regarding Issues Rezoning 112 Fire Route 355A - Interpretation of By-law B2011-055; and further That Council accept the Lee's proposal of entering into an indemnification agreement, subject to legal review.

That Council receive the report from the Planner regarding New Comprehensive Zoning By-law Project - Preliminary Issues Report; and further That Council direct staff to add the Preliminary Issues Report to the Municipal website.

That Council receive the report from the Planner regarding Buffalo Bay Subdivision Agreement; and further That Council support the approval of the Buffalo Bay Subdivision Agreement.

That Council receive the report from the Deputy Treasurer regarding 5.04 Council Conferences and Expense Claims Policy; and further That Council approve the amendments to the Council Conferences and Expense Claims Policy, attached as Appendix 1, effective November 15, 2026.

That Council receive the report from the Director of Finance/Treasurer regarding Budget vs. Actual Summary Spending to June 30, 2026 for information.

That Council receive the report from the Economic Development and Communications Officer regarding Economic Development and Tourism Overview for information.

That Council receive the report from the CAO regarding 2026 Q2 Summary Reporting for information; and further That Council direct staff to prepare a fulsome review of the Short Term Rental Registration program.

That Council receive the report from Deputy Clerk regarding Request for Temporary Liquor License Extension – Buckhorn Community Centre; and further That Council approve the Temporary Liquor License Extension for the Buckhorn Community Centre for the Buckhorn Festival of the Arts on August 15 & 16, 2026.

That Council receive the report from the Deputy Clerk regarding Purchasing Policy Review – Municipal Buy Ontario Procurement Directives; and further That Council support the changes to the Purchasing Policy.

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

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 B2026-061, being 'A by-law to adopt a Purchasing Policy', be read a first, second and third time and passed this 11th day of August, 2026; and further That By-law B2026-062, being 'A by-law to authorize the execution of a Subdivision Agreement between 2394735 Ontario Inc. and The Corporation of the Municipality of Trent Lakes', be read a first, second and third time and passed this 11th day of August, 2026; and further That By-law B2026-063, being 'A by-law to set the Remuneration of Council Members', be read a first, second and third time and passed this 11th day of August, 2026; and further That By-law B2026-064, being 'A by-law to appoint a Treasurer for the Municipality of Trent Lakes', be read a first, second and third time and passed this 11th day of August, 2026.

That By-law B2026-065, being 'A by-law to confirm the proceedings of the Regular Council meeting held on August 11, 2026', be read a first, second and third time and passed this 11th day of August, 2026.

That Council adjourn at 3:21 p.m.