THAT Council receive the report from Matthew McIntosh regarding parking and traffic control on east Main Street.
THAT Council receive the report entitled “Interim Treasurer Appointment and Recruitment Process”aspresented; AND FURTHER THAT Council appoint the Town Manager as Treasurer on an interim basis, effective September 23, 2026, and continuing until such time as a permanent Treasurer is appointed; AND FURTHER THAT Council authorize Management to proceed with the engagement of Palmer and Associates to co
THAT Council receive the report entitled "Community Sport and Recreation Infrastructure Fund – Deseronto Arena Refrigeration System Rehabilitation," as presented; THAT staff look into a safer more environmentally friendly type of refrigeration system prior to submitting the application; AND FURTHER THAT Council authorize Administration to submit an application to the Province of Ontario's Communit
THAT Council receive the report entitled "Fire Department Renovations"; AND FURTHER THAT Council approves that the Fire Department use the planned 2026 $5,000.00 reserves contribution to complete the bathroom renovations.
WHEREAS electric kick-style scooters (e-scooters) have become an increasingly popular and affordable form of transportation in Deseronto and across Ontario; AND WHEREAS e-scooters can provide an accessible, low-emission transportation option and help address transportation needs in communities such as Deseronto that do not have conventional public transit; AND WHEREAS Ontario’s current e-scooter p
THAT By-law 35-2026, being a by-law to confirm the proceedings of the September 9th, 2026 Regular Council meeting, having been read a first, second and third time, number assigned and finally passed this 9th day of September 2026.
THAT the agenda for the August 12, 2026 Regular Council meeting be accepted.
Council requested that staff speak with the OPP regarding e-bikes, scooters and mobility devices and bring a report back to the next meeting of Council.
THAT Council receive the Town of Deseronto Asset Replacement Plan for 2026- 2030.
THAT Council receive the Site Plan Review for 501 Dundas Street and allow Hastings County to proceed with the process
THAT Council adopt the minutes of the June 24, 2026 Regular meeting of Council; FURTHER THAT Council approve Schedule of Accounts numbered 13-2026 in Page 2 of 5 Regular Council July 8, 2026 the amount of $344,771.86; AND FURTHER THAT Council receive the Eastern Ontario Regional Network Cell Gap report for the month of June 2026.
THAT the letter from the Hon. Todd McCarthy be received by Council.
THAT the 2027 preliminary budget and the Capital Asset Management Plan from Quinte Conservation be received.
WHEREAS recent municipal infrastructure funding programs by the Government of Canada and Province of Ontario have tended to prioritize growth-related or housing-enabling infrastructure projects over infrastructure renewal needs; AND WHEREAS the Government of Ontario has regulated municipal infrastructure asset management through O. Reg 588/17 (Asset Management Planning for Municipal Infrastructure
THAT By-law 30-2026, being a by-law to authorize delegated authority during the "Lame Duck" periods of Council during the 2026 Municipal Election, having been read a first, second and third time and number assigned, be finally passed this 8th day of July 2026.
THAT By-law 31-2026, being a by-law to establish a Joint Municipal Election Compliance Audit Committee and Appoint Members, having been read a first, second and third time and number assigned, be finally passed this 8th day of July 2026. Page 4 of 5 Regular Council July 8, 2026
THAT By-law 33-2026, being a by-law to confirm the proceedings of the July 8, 2026 Council meeting, having been read a first, second and third time, be assigned a number and finally passed this 8th day of July 2026.
THAT Council receive the report entitled "LiveBarn Streaming Service Installation" as presented; FURTHER THAT Council approve the installation of the LiveBarn video streaming system within the Deseronto Community Recreation Centre; FURTHER THAT Council delegate administrative authority, with a memorandum of understanding, for the operation of the LiveBarn system, including scheduling, blackout req
THAT Council receive the Council Remuneration Review Report for information; FURTHER THAT Council approve the implementation of revised Council remuneration for the 2026-2030 term of Council based on the Average of the 25th Percentile and Median/Average comparator methodology as follows: Mayor/Reeve: $18,161 annually; Deputy Mayor/Reeve: $14,330 annually; Councillor: $12,829 annually; FURTHE
THAT Council receive the report entitled "Municipal Capital Facility Designation Review – 331 Dundas Street"for information; FURTHER THAT after review of the current use of the property located at 331 Dundas Street, Council rescinded By-Law No. 03-2022, which gave the property a Municipal Capital Facility designation. AND FURTHER THAT staff advise the Lennox & Addington County General Hospital of
THAT Council adopt the Town of Deseronto Water Financial Plan for the period of 2026-2031, as prepared by Agile Infrastructure; AND FURTHER THAT staff be directed to submit the plan to the Municipal Drinking Water Licensing Program.
THAT By-law 28-2026, being a by-law to confirm the proceedings of the June 24, 2026 Council meeting, having been read a first, second and third time, be assigned a number and finally passed this 24th day of June 2026..
THAT the agenda for the May 13, 2026 Town of Deseronto Regular Council meeting be accepted, as presented.
THAT Council receive the report entitled “Canadian Wildlife Federation Rights-of-Way as Habitat Program” for information purposes, as presented. FURTHER THAT council directs staff to not proceed with an application at this time and continue to monitor future opportunities for a grant opportunity.
THAT Council approve the Administrative Consent Agenda items 6.1 - 6.7, as presented.
That Council approve the purchase of one (1) 2026 John Deere Z994R Diesel Commercial 60" cut ZTrak mower from Premier Equipment, at a total net cost of $23,447.50 to the municipality, inclusive of trade-in allowances and applicable taxes. FURTHER THAT this recommendation is based on Premier Equipment providing the lowest overall net cost and the highest trade-in value among the submissions receive
BE IT RESOLVED THAT because of the significant impacts that will occur to our region, the Town of Deseronto does not support the proposed northern or southern corridor; FURTHER THAT the Town of Deseronto recommends that the Federal Government enhance the existing passenger rail service that already has established corridors through our region instead of creating unnecessary negative impacts on our
THAT Council receive the request as presented. AND FURTHER THAT staff be directed to advise Mr. Soucie that he can submit an event permit request with all required details or utilize his constitutional right to gather peacefully in an outdoor public space.
THAT By-law 21-2026, being a by-law to provide for the collection of 2026 taxes and to establish penalty and interest for all unpaid taxes on due dates, having been read a first, second and third time and number assigned, be finally passed this 13th day of May 2026.
THAT Council not provide delegated authority for minor purposes to Hastings County at this time. FURTHER THAT Council would be willing to reconsider in the future if situations warrant the approval.
THAT staff investigate if there are any potential locations for pollinator habitat, request an extension to the grant deadline and report back to Council.
THAT the presentation by Nick Larson be received by Council; AND FURTHER THAT the revised Asset Management Plan be adopted by Council and put on the Town's website.
THAT the Town Manager's Report be pulled for discussion; FURTHER THAT The minutes of the March 25, 2026 Regular meeting of Council be approved; FURTHER THAT Schedule of Accounts numbered 07-2026 in the amount of $235,677.45 be approved for payment; FURTHER THAT the 2025 Annual Deseronto Wastewater Stormwater Annual Performance Report be approved by Council; FURTHER THAT the Building Inspection Ser
THAT the Town Manager ask a couple of the Deseronto Firefighters to collect data and control traffic at the grand opening of the Upper Canada Opera House,
THAT Council receive the Town Manager's report.
THAT any travelling food vendor must purchase a one-day permit at a fee of $100.00, up to a maximum of 3 per calendar year; FURTHER THAT the vendor must provide proof of inspections from Fire Department and Health Unit; FURTHER THAT the vendor must provide the Town with proof of 1 (one) million dollar public liability insurance naming the Town as a co-insured; AND FURTHER THAT the food vendor poli
THAT Council authorize the signing of the Audit Planning Report.
THAT By-law 18-2026, being a by-law to enter into an agreement for Provincial Gas Tax, having been read a first, second and third time and number assigned, be finally passed this 8th day of April 2026.
THAT staff inform the Building Inspection Services Board that Deseronto Town Council does not support the acceptance of 2 additional municipalities at this time due to increased financial recording legislation, staffing requirements and the geographical locations.
THAT the agenda for the March 25, 2026 Regular Council meeting be accepted.