The Deseronto Record

Kevin Smith

Councillor · seen 2020-06-10 to 2026-09-23 · served 2018–2022, 2022–2026

146substantive motions movedof 103 meetings the minutes record them at
36procedural motions movedcounted separately, and never added to the above
351substantive motions secondedseconding is often a seat convention, not agreement
1meetings recorded absentof 103 they were on the record for
—recorded votes, for–againstthis council recorded no vote they took part in

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Meetings the minutes record them as absent from (1)

Regular CouncilJune 10, 2020

Substantive motions moved (showing the 40 most recent of 146)

THAT the agenda for the September 9, 2026 Regular Council meeting be accepted with the addition of two new items under Items for Consideration: - Noise Exemption Update for Upper Canada Opera House - 2026 Santa Claus Parade
Regular Council, September 9, 2026 · Carried
THAT the minutes of the Regular Council meeting of August 12, 2026 be approved; FURTHER THAT Schedule of Accounts numbered 15-2026 in the amount of $208,692.85 be approved for payment; FURTHER THAT the Deseronto Water/Wastewater Q2 2026 Performance Report be received; FURTHER THAT the letter from the Solicitor General's office regarding the 2027 OPP costs be removed from the list for discussion; F
Regular Council, September 9, 2026 · Carried
THAT Council approves the Position Description for the Assistant Fire Prevention Officer; AND FURTHER THAT the document be added to the file of job descriptions.
Regular Council, September 9, 2026 · Carried
THAT Council receive the report entitled "Town Manager's Report - 08-12-2026" as presented.
Regular Council, August 12, 2026 · Carried
THAT Council receive the report entitled "fire Protection Grant Application"; AND FURTHER THAT Council directs staff to apply to the OFM FP Grant for funding as detailed in the report
Regular Council, August 12, 2026 · Carried
THAT Council receive the Deputy Mayor's report on his meeting with the ALTO rep.
Regular Council, August 12, 2026 · Carried
THAT Council receive the request from Southeast Public Health; AND FURTHER THAT the Town of Deseronto gives permission to the Health Unit to carry out larviciding activities to prevent and/or control West Nile virus in our area, if deemed necessary.
Regular Council, August 12, 2026 · Carried
THAT the agenda for the July 8, 2026 Regular Council meeting be accepted with the addition of the following three items: 7.4 Request from the Municipal Finance Officers' Association regarding OCIF 7.5 Main Street traffic control 9.3 A by-law to enter into an extension agreement with the Mohawks of the Bay of Quinte for water & sewer services
Regular Council, July 8, 2026 · Carried
THAT Council receive the verbal update on the timeline of the new water tower.
Regular Council, July 8, 2026 · Carried
THAT Council send their Main Street traffic control issues to the Town Manager by the end of the week; AND FURTHER THAT the Town Manager will meet with the Town engineer to come up with options to control the issues.
Regular Council, July 8, 2026 · Carried
THAT the Fire Department Q2 report be moved to Items for Consideration for discussion.
Regular Council, June 24, 2026 · Carried
THAT the Deseronto Fire Department Q2 report be received.
Regular Council, June 24, 2026 · Carried
THAT Council receive the verbal presentation from Fire Chief McIlvaney regarding the Mutual Aid agreement with Greater Napanee.
Regular Council, June 24, 2026 · Carried
THAT staff consult with Hastings County to inquire whether or not they will be doing a group tender for a Closed Meeting Investigator.
Regular Council, June 24, 2026 · Carried
THAT By-law 27-2026, being a by-law to approve and authorize the execution of a mutual aid agreement between the Town and Greater Napanee for fire protection services, having been read a first, second and third time and number assigned, be finally passed this 24th day of June 2026.
Regular Council, June 24, 2026 · Carried
THAT Council receive the verbal presentation from Mike Bell regarding the Lennox & Addington County General's new tenants, the Indigenous Primary Care Team, at the former Deseronto Medical Centre.
Regular Council, June 10, 2026 · Carried
THAT the minutes of the Regular Council meeting of May 13, 2026 be approved as presented; FURTHER THAT Schedule of Accounts numbered 10-2026 in the amount of $179,901.44 be approved for payment; FURTHER THAT the By-Law Enforcement Services Board report for April 2026 be received by Council; AND FURTHER THAT the Eastern Ontario Warden's Caucus news release be received.
Regular Council, May 27, 2026 · Carried
THAT By-law 22-2026 being a by-law for the licensing, regulating and governing of food vendors be read a first, second and third time this 13th day of May 2026.
Regular Council, May 13, 2026 · Carried
THAT the agenda for the April 8, 2026 Regular Council meeting be accepted; FURTHER THAT the Asset Management Plan Update be moved to Deputations; AND FURTHER THAT the following items be added under Items for Consideration - Audit Planning Report - Food Vendors - Outstanding Items
Regular Council, April 8, 2026 · Carried
THAT staff send a letter welcoming the new residents and advising them that Council would be willing to make a small donation to the project if they are able to work with a private property owner and send a detailed proposal back to Council.
Regular Council, April 8, 2026 · Carried
THAT By-law 19-2026, being a by-law to confirm the proceedings of the April 8, 2026 Council meeting, having been read a first, second and third time, be assigned a number and finally passed this 8th day of April 2026.
Regular Council, April 8, 2026 · Carried
THAT the agenda for the February 25, 2026 Regular Council meeting be accepted.
Regular Council, February 25, 2026 · Carried
THAT the minutes of the February 1, 2026 Regular meeting of Council be accepted as presented; AND FURTHER THAT Schedule of Accounts numbered 04-2026 in the amount of $331,480.80 be approved for payment.
Regular Council, February 25, 2026 · Carried
THAT By-law 12-2026, being a by-law to confirm the proceedings of the February 25, 2026 Special Budget Council meeting, having been read a first, second and third time, be finally passed this 25th day of February 2026.
Special Budget Council Meeting, February 25, 2026 · Carried
THAT the agenda for the February 11, 2026 Regular Council meeting be accepted with the addition of 1 item under Administrative Consent: 6.8 Crossing Guards
Regular Council, February 11, 2026 · Carried
THAT the budget be revised as per Council's directions
Regular Council, February 11, 2026 · Carried
THAT Quinte Walleye be permitted to have a weigh station at Deseronto Centennial Park the opening weekend of walleye.
Regular Council, February 11, 2026 · Carried
THAT Tsi Tyonnheht be permitted to assemble their National Indigenous Peoples Day parade off of Fifth Street and then proceed along Main Street to the Tkeritoton Park on Sunday June 21, 2026.
Regular Council, February 11, 2026 · Carried
THAT By-law 11-2026, being a by-law to confirm the proceedings of Council for February 11, 2026, having been read a first, second and third time and number assigned, be finally passed this 11th day of February 2026.
Regular Council, February 11, 2026 · Carried
THAT the agenda for the January 28, 2026 Regular Council meeting be accepted.
Regular Council, January 28, 2026 · Carried
THAT the Treasurer further vet the company by checking references; AND FURTHER THAT a recommendation be brought back to Council.
Special Budget Council Meeting, January 28, 2026 · Carried
THAT the Asset Management Plan be left on the agenda while the Treasurer looks into whether or not the firm is willing to remove the $4,500. cost for familiarity since the previous work was completed by their firm; AND FURTHER THAT the Treasurer inquire into the AODA compliance cost.
Special Budget Council Meeting, January 14, 2026 · Carried
THAT the agenda for the December 10, 2025 Regular Council meeting be accepted with the addition of 1 item under "Items for Consideration".
Regular Council, December 10, 2025 · Carried
That Council defer the draft MOU to the January meeting of Council.
Regular Council, December 10, 2025 · Carried
THAT By-law 65-2025, being a by-law to confirm the proceedings of the December 10, 2025 Regular Council meeting, having been read a first, second and third time, be assigned a number and finally passed this 10th day of December 2025.
Regular Council, December 10, 2025 · Carried
THAT the agenda for the November 26, 2025 Regular Council meeting be approved, as presented.
Regular Council, November 26, 2025 · Carried
THAT Council direct the Fire Chief and Manager draft a report for council on the recommendations for a Fire Prevention Officer for the Town of Deseronto
Regular Council, November 26, 2025 · Carried
THAT staff follow the Procurement Policy and select the most economical option to repair or replace the furnace at the food bank.
Regular Council, November 12, 2025 · Carried
THAT the agenda for the November 12, 2025 Special Council meeting be accepted.
Special Budget Council Meeting, November 12, 2025 · Carried
THAT By-law 57-2025, being a by-law to confirm the proceedings of the November 12, 2025 Special Budget Council meeting, having been read a first, second and third time, be finally passed this 12th day of November 2025.
Special Budget Council Meeting, November 12, 2025 · Carried

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102meetings recorded presentthe minutes record presence, not a rate
0conflicts of interest declareda member saying they should not vote on a matter
149votes in 2022Local Councillor, incumbent

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