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 (11 motions)
10 carried, 1 recorded otherwise. Every motion below is printed as the minutes print it.
That the agenda be amended to include an additional grant application from the Buckhorn Lion's Club; and further That the agenda be approved as amended.
Moved by Deputy Mayor Armstrong, seconded by Councillor Franzen
Carried
That Council receive the presentation from Andréanne Landry, CEO, Trent Lakes Public Library regarding the Library Draft 2026 Budget; and further That Council approve a Library Levy in the amount of $298,437.32.
Moved by Councillor Braybrook, seconded by Councillor Cadigan
Carried
That Council receive the grant applications and delegations for information.
Moved by Councillor Franzen, seconded by Councillor Cadigan
Carried
That Council deny the late/incomplete grant application from the Buckhorn Lion's Club.
Moved by Deputy Mayor Armstrong, seconded by Councillor Cadigan
Lost
That Council amend the agenda to consider the Other Protection Services Budget Request - Discretionary Septic Inspections Report as the first item under Staff Reports.
Moved by Deputy Mayor Armstrong, seconded by Councillor Braybrook
Carried
That Council defer the Other Protection Services Budget Request of $195,000.00 for the Discretionary Septic Inspection Program to the 2027 budget; and further That Council direct staff to include developing a proposal for the Discretionary Septic Inspection Program to their 2026 work plan.
Moved by Deputy Mayor Armstrong, seconded by Councillor Cadigan
Carried
That Council receive the report from the CAO/Treasurer regarding 2026 Draft Budget Update for information.
Moved by Councillor Cadigan, seconded by Councillor Franzen
Carried
That Council receive the report from the CAO/Treasurer regarding Heavy Rescue Vehicle HR1 Update/Change to a Crew Cab Pumper/Rescue; and further That Council direct staff to proceed with a competitive procurement process for the purchase of a Crew Cab Pumper/Rescue in 2026 for delivery in 2028; and further That the 2026 Budget include a Transfer to Reserve of $100,000.00 for this replacement; and further That the balance of the cost for this replacement be funded through future transfer to reserve funds budgeted in 2027 and 2028, the use of Fire Capital Reserves and the use of Unfunded Capital if required.
Moved by Councillor Braybrook, seconded by Councillor Franzen
Carried
That Council approve the Kawartha Land Trust (KLT) Request of $3,500.00 from the Sandy Beach Park and Weed Spraying GLs for a Phragmites Management Program which includes a no-cost group submission by KLT to survey and monitor all public lands.
Moved by Councillor Braybrook, seconded by Mayor Lambshead
Carried
That By-law B2026-007, being 'A by-law to confirm the proceedings of the Special Council meeting held on January 22, 2026', be read a first, second and third time and passed this 22nd day of January, 2026.
Moved by Councillor Cadigan, seconded by Councillor Franzen
Carried
That Council adjourn at 12:07 p.m.
Moved by Councillor Franzen, seconded by Councillor Braybrook