THAT items 6.1, 6.5, 6.6, and 6.7 be pulled and discussed under Items for Consideration
Page 2 of 4 Regular Council September 23, 2026 THAT the minutes of the September 9, 2026 regular meeting of Council be adopted as presented; FURTHER THAT the Budgetary Control Report as of September 9, 2026 be received; FURTHER THAT Schedule of Accounts numbered 16-2026 in the amount of $464,361.85 be approved for payment; AND FURTHER THAT the letter from Martha Greenberg Deputy Minister, Ministry
THAT the Public Works Manager have the word "SLOW" painted on the asphalt on Main Street from Fourth Street to the Dental Centre and the area of Centennial Park to the arena to reduce the speed of traffic in the areas; FURTHER THAT THE Public Works Manager select the appropriate spots in the areas mentioned prior; AND FURTHER THAT an education piece regarding the asphalt markings be published.
THAT the report entitled "Town Manager's Report - 09/23/2026" be received.
THAT the Town Manager advise the CEO of the Deseronto Public Library that the Memorandum of Understanding between the Library and the Town was approved by Council, but that it is to be noted that assistance will be granted based on availability of staff and experience.
Council requested that staff prepare a letter to the Eastern Ontario Wardens' Caucus advising that equal access to cell service should be available to all including First Nations; AND FURTHER THAT Council report any known cell gaps in our area to the Clerk, so that they can be included in the letter.
THAT the Upper Canada Opera House be informed that they are to follow section 5.4 of by-law #51-17 to obtain a six month noise exemption.
THAT Council received the report entitled "Council Meeting Schedule"; FURTHER THAT the Council meeting of Wednesday November 11th will be cancelled; FURTHER THAT Council will be sworn in Monday November 16th, or the first day that the Judge is available for the swearing in ceremony; AND FURTHER THAT the date of the first Council meeting of the new Council will be decided at a later date.
THAT staff prepare a report for Council regarding the Non-Development Charge Municipalities Stream under the Municipal Housing Infrastructure Program outlining all of the potential existing street extensions as well as the costs for Dundas Street in preparation for a grant submission.
THAT the pool by-law be added to the regular agenda to allow time to review
THAT By-law 36-2026, being a by-law to appoint an Acting Treasurer for the Town, having been read a first, second and third time and number assigned, be finally passed this 23rd day of September 2026.
THAT By-law 37-2026, being a by-law to appoint a Deputy Fire Prevention Officer, having been read a first, second and third time and number assigned, be finally passed this 23rd day of September 2026.
THAT By-law 38-2026, being a by-law to confirm the proceedings of the September 23, 2026 Council meeting, having been read a first, second and third time, number assigned and finally passed this 23rd day of September 2026.
THAT Council receive the 2025 Financial Statements from Baker Tilly; AND FARHTER THAT the Mayor and the Treasurer be authorized to sign the appropriate documents and submit them to Baker Tilly.
THAT Council receive the report entitled "Centennial Park Pay to Park - Honk Proposal 2026"; AND FURTHER THAT the report be filed for 2027 budge deliberations
THAT Council receive the report entitled "Capital Asset Prioritization"
THAT Council receive the report entitled "Municipal Communications Consulting Services"
THAT Council receive the report entitled "Public Works - 2026 Paving Program"; AND FURTHER THAT Council award the Brant Street (Main to Dundas) and Prince Street (Main to Thomas) paving projects to Williams Paving for the quoted price of $250,537.50 plus HST
THAT Council direct staff to clean up the Memorandum of Understanding; and for the Town Manager to meet with library staff prior to it coming back to Council
Council directed staff to review the current social media policy to modernize and include all new platforms and bring back to a future meeting of Council
THAT By-law 34-2026, being a by-law to confirm the proceedings of the August 12, 2026 Council meeting, having been read a first, second and third time, be assigned a number and finally passed this 12th day of August 2026.
THAT Council receive the report entitled "2026 Capital/Infrastructure Timelines" as presented; AND FURTHER THAT staff commence Phase 2 of the Mill Point Park project by calling a Special Meeting of Council and having a public information session where residents may comment on what they would like to see.
THAT By-law 26-2026, being a by-law to confirm the proceedings of the June 10, 2026 Council meeting, having been read a first, second and third time, be assigned a number and finally passed this 10th day of June 2026.
THAT Council receive the verbal presentation from Chris Bartolo regarding "Live Barn"; FURTHER THAT staff be directed to investigate "Live Barn" with a focus on who will manage the system and receive the revenue, the privacy of individuals, and user agreements; AND FURTHER THAT a report be back for the second Council meeting of June.
THAT By-law 24-2026, being a by-law to confirm the proceedings of the May 27, 2026 Council meeting, having been read a first, second and third time, be assigned a number and finally passed this 27th day of May 2026.
THAT the agenda for the April 22, 2026 Regular Council meeting be accepted with the addition of one item under Items for Consideration - Monarch Butterfly Pollinator Habitat Restoration
THAT Council agree in principle with the concept of the Deseronto & District Historical Society hosting a Deseronto Days; AND FURTHER THAT the applicants meet with the Town Manager and the Clerk to work out details and bring a more detailed proposal back to Council.
THAT the minutes of the April 8, 2026 Regular meeting of Council be accepted as presented; FURTHER THAT the report entitled "2026 First Quarter Revenue & Expenditure Report" be received; FURTHER THAT Schedule of Accounts numbered 08-2026 in the amount of $147,018.46 be approved for payment; FURTHER THAT the report entitled "Deseronto Fire Department 2026 Q1 Activity Report" be received; FURTHER TH
THAT Council receive the report entitled " Main Street Delineators"; AND FURTHER THAT staff prepare a follow-up report for the next Council meeting taking the following options into consideration: - parking permitted on the south side of Main Street from Fourth Street to approx. 435 Main Street - bollards be installed (narrower) between 435 Main Street and to the dental office - parking be permitt
THAT Council receive the report entitled "Asbestos Management Update"; FUTHER THAT Council adopt the Asbestos Abatement Plan;AND FURTHER THAT the plan be shared with all department managers so that it can be considered when any capital or building repair work is being planned
THAT Council receive the report entitled "Deseronto Fitness Centre Activity".
THAT Council grant permission for the 2026 Tyendinaga PRIDE parade to assemble in Centennial Park on Sunday May 31, 2026
THAT the food truck by-law be revised and brought back to Council
THAT By-law 20-2026, being a by-law to confirm the proceedings of the April 22, 2026 Council meeting, having been read a first, second and third time, be assigned a number and finally passed this 22nd day of April 2026.
THAT Council receive the report entitled "Special Pick-Up Day Options"; FURTHER THAT Council request the Special Pick-Up Day be May 30th; AND FURTHER THAT staff arrange to have a BBQ and supplies on site that day.
THAT Council receive the report entitled "Road Resurfacing 2026"; AND FURTHER THAT Council prioritize the following projects for remediation work in 2026: Brant Street road Prince Street road - south of the Feed Mill drive Page 2 of 4 Regular Council March 25, 2026 Fourth Street sidewalk - Main to Water Dundas Street sidewalk - First to Second Street
THAT items 6.5 and 6.7 be moved to Items for Consideration. FURTHER THAT the minutes of the March 11, 2026 regular meeting of Council be approved; FURTHER THAT Schedule of Accounts numbered 06-2026 in the amount of $244,978.58 be approved for payment; FURTHER THAT the 2025 Council Statement of Remuneration and Expenses be received by Council; FURTHER THAT the Building Inspection Services Board rep
THAT the report entitled "2026 Post Budget Approvals" be received; FURTHER THAT staff prepare a more detailed report on the next steps for the Mill Point Park and the dog park and on the financing for the Mill & Maple Street pumping station.
THAT the By-law Enforcement Services Board report for the month of February 2026 be received;
THAT By-law 16-2026, being a by-law to pass the 2026 Municipal budget, having been read a first and second time on March 11, 2026 be read a third time, have the number assigned, and finally passed this 25th day of March 2026.