Council Meeting

That the agenda be approved as printed.

That the minutes of the Regular Council meeting dated September 1, 2026 and the Statutory Public meeting dated September 1, 2026 be adopted as presented.

That Council receive the minutes from the Environmental Advisory Committee dated August 13, 2026 and the Committee of Adjustment/Appeals Committee dated August 11, 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 1:08 p.m.

That Council receive the report from the Planning Technician regarding Zoning By-law Amendment File No. 26-14 (Allen); and further That Council support Zoning By-law Amendment File No. 26-14.

That Council receive the report from the Director of Public Works regarding Buckhorn Firehall and Public Works Depot Update 5 for information.

That Council receive the report from the Planner regarding the Repeal of the Trent Lakes Official Plan and for the County of Peterborough's Official Plan to Function as the new Official Plan for the Municipality of Trent Lakes; and further That Council support the County Official Plan functioning as the Municipality’s Official Plan; and further That Council direct staff to give notice of repeal of the Trent Lakes Official Plan in accordance with the Planning Act.

That Council receive the report from Director of Building and Planning/CBO regarding the Short-Term Rental Accommodation Registration Progress Update; and further That Council direct staff to continue to enforce the Short-Term Rental Accommodations by-law with a pro-active approach consisting of education, compliance and enforcement.

That Council receive the report from the Chief Administrative Officer regarding Early Procurement and Funding of 2027 Fleet Replacements; and further That Council approve a transfer of a maximum of $75,000 plus taxes and fees from the Building Capital Reserve and Bylaw Enforcement Reserve to fund the early procurement of a half-ton truck; and further That Council approve a transfer of a maximum of $260,000 plus taxes and fees from the Fire Reserve to fund the early procurement of two three-quarter ton trucks; and further That Council approve a transfer of a maximum of $135,000 plus taxes and fees from the Public Works Reserve to fund the early procurement of a one-ton truck; and further That Council support an exemption from the Purchasing Policy by using the procurement method of obtaining three quotations for the Fire and Public Works vehicle procurements.

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

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

That By-law B2026-072, 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 15th day of September, 2026; and further That By-law B2026-073, being 'A by-law to repeal The Corporation of the Municipality of Trent Lakes Official Plan', be read a first, second and third time and passed this 15th day of September, 2026; and further That By-law B2026-075, 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 15th day of September, 2026.

That Council go into a closed meeting at 1:31 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 (municipal employees) and labour relations or employee negotiations (municipal employees).

That Council rise from the Closed Meeting at 2:01 p.m.

That the minutes of the Closed Meeting dated September 1, 2026 be adopted as presented.

That By-law B2026-074, being 'A by-law to confirm the proceedings of the Regular Council meeting held on September 15, 2026', be read a first, second and third time and passed this 15th day of September, 2026.

That Council adjourn at 2:02 p.m.