The Deseronto Record

Norman Clark

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

163substantive motions movedof 102 meetings the minutes record them at
39procedural motions movedcounted separately, and never added to the above
268substantive motions secondedseconding is often a seat convention, not agreement
10meetings recorded absentof 102 they were on the record for
—recorded votes, for–againstthis council recorded no vote they took part in

Vote count and office as published by the Ontario Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing, 2022 municipal election results (Open Government Licence – Ontario). Everything else on this page is read from Deseronto’s own minutes.

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Meetings the minutes record them as absent from (10)

Regular CouncilNovember 12, 2025
Special Budget Council MeetingNovember 12, 2025
Regular CouncilSeptember 10, 2025
Regular CouncilJuly 9, 2025
Regular CouncilMay 28, 2025
Regular CouncilJanuary 22, 2025
Special Council MeetingMarch 5, 2024
Regular CouncilJanuary 10, 2024
Regular CouncilNovember 22, 2023
Special (Water) Council MeetingFebruary 27, 2023

Substantive motions moved (showing the 40 most recent of 163)

THAT the agenda for the September 23, 2026 Regular Council meeting be accepted as presented.
Regular Council, September 23, 2026 · Carried
THAT after discussion, the letter from the Hon. Robert J. Flack, Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing Regarding the Municipal Accountability Act, 2026 was received.
Regular Council, September 23, 2026 · Carried
THAT staff file the Main Street traffic control report for 2027 budget deliberations
Regular Council, September 9, 2026 · Carried
THAT Council receive the letter from the Office of the Solicitor General regarding 2027 OPP costs; AND FURTHER THAT staff be directed to send a letter to MPP Ric Bresee In advance of the final OPP costs being confirmed, to request his advocacy on behalf of municipalities to ensure that any increase in O.P.P. costs are fully and equally offset through an increase in the Ontario Municipal Partnershi
Regular Council, September 9, 2026 · Carried
THAT staff contact Manulife and the Municipal Retirees Organization of Ontario (MROO) to obtain a price on benefits for a person who has aged out of the Town's health benefits.
Regular Council, September 9, 2026 · Carried
THAT the minutes of the July 8, 2026 Regular meeting of Council be adopted as presented; FURTHER THAT the 2026 Q2 Revenue and Expenditure Report be received as presented; FURTHER THAT Schedule of Accounts numbered 14-2026 in the amount of $738,341.02 be approved for payment; FURTHER THAT the Deseronto WPCP Q2 2026 Bypass and Overflow Report be received by Council; FURTHER THAT the July 2026 Hastin
Regular Council, August 12, 2026 · Carried
THAT By-law 32-2026, being a by-law to enter into an extension agreement with the Mohawks of the Bay of Quinte for water & sewer services, having been read a first, second and third time and number assigned, be finally passed this 8th day of July 2026.
Regular Council, July 8, 2026 · Carried
THAT the agenda for the June 24, 2026 Regular Council meeting be accepted.
Regular Council, June 24, 2026 · Carried
THAT the minutes of the June 10, 2026 Regular meeting of Council be adopted as presented; FURTHER THAT Schedule of Accounts numbered 12-2026 in the amount of $258,822.59 be approved for payment; FURTHER THAT the By-Law Enforcement Services Board report for the month of May 2026 be received; FURTHER THAT the Eastern Ontario Warden's Caucus June 2026 newsetter be received; AND FURTHER THAT the Easte
Regular Council, June 24, 2026 · Carried
WHEREAS oral health is an essential component of overall health and well-being, and access to preventive dental care and oral health education contributes to healthier individuals, families, and communities; AND WHEREAS National Dental Care Day is a Canadian public awareness initiative dedicated to promoting oral health education, preventive care, and equitable access to oral healthcare services,
Regular Council, June 24, 2026 · Carried
WHEREAS pregnancy and infant loss affects thousands of Canadian families each year; AND WHEREAS Council would like to help raise awareness, honour babies gone too soon, support bereaved families, reduce the stigma surrounding grief and loss, and encourage compassionate conversations about pregnancy loss, infant loss, stillbirth, and child loss within our communities. THEREFORE the Council of the T
Regular Council, June 24, 2026 · Carried
THAT the agenda for the June 10, 2026 Regular Council meeting be accepted.
Regular Council, June 10, 2026 · Carried
THAT Council receive the proposal from Ron Youmans regarding the Lennox & Addington Transportation Subsidy Program; AND FURTHER THAT Mr. Youmans work with staff to bring a more detailed proposal back to Council.
Regular Council, June 10, 2026 · Carried
THAT the agenda for the May 27th, 2026 Town of Deseronto Regular Council meeting be accepted.
Regular Council, May 27, 2026 · Carried
THAT Council receive the report entitled “Public Works- Main Street Traffic Calming – May 13, 2026” and: FURTHER THAT Council approve the implementation of a hybrid traffic calming approach on Main Street between First Street and Fourth Street, including:  The implementation of “No Parking” restrictions on the North side of Main Street between Fourth and First street and on the south side of Main
Regular Council, May 13, 2026 · Carried
THAT Council receive the verbal report from the Town Manager on the update of the tenant at 331 Dundas Street in the Medical Centre building( owned and operated by Lennox and Addington County General Hospital. FURTHER THAT Council invite LACGH representatives to a Council meeting to broadly explain the services being offered from the building for educational purposes.
Regular Council, May 13, 2026 · Carried
THAT Council receive the report entitled Building Inspection Services Board Agreement Renewal, as presented; FURTHER THAT Council direct staff to either:  forward the compiled list of Council considerations to the Building Inspection Services Board (BISB); or  return the compiled list to Council for review prior to submission to the BISB; AND FURTHER THAT Council members provide any comments or
Regular Council, May 13, 2026 · Carried
THAT By-law 23-2026, being a by-law to confirm the proceedings of the May 13, 2026 Council meeting, having been read a first, second and third time, be assigned a number and finally passed this 13th day of May 2026.
Regular Council, May 13, 2026 · Carried
THAT the remaining four policies prepared by Christina Detlor be approved by Council.
Regular Council, April 8, 2026 · Carried
THAT the agenda for the March 11, 2026 Regular Council meeting be accepted.
Regular Council, March 11, 2026 · Carried
THAT the $3,500. in Economic Development will used as a contingency for "Special Projects", to be approved at a later date.
Special Budget Council Meeting, February 25, 2026 · Carried
WHEREAS the Town of Deseronto has the an interest in replanting trees that have been removed or
Regular Council, February 11, 2026 · Lost
THAT the agenda for the January 28, 2026 Special Council meeting be accepted.
Special Budget Council Meeting, January 28, 2026 · Carried
THAT the agenda for the January 14, 2026 Special Council meeting be accepted as presented.
Special Budget Council Meeting, January 14, 2026 · Carried
THAT By-law 64-2025, being a by-law to confirm the proceedings of the December 10, 2025 Statutory Planning meeting, having been read a first, second and third time, be finally passed this 10th day of December 2025.
Public - Statutory Planning Meeting, December 10, 2025 · Carried
THAT Council receive the report entitled 2026 Auditing Services - Request for Proposal, as presented;
Regular Council, December 10, 2025 · Carried
THAT the agenda for the November 26, 2025 Town of Deseronto Special Budget Council meeting be accepted.
Special Budget Council Meeting, November 26, 2025 · Carried
THATCouncil receive the correspondence and presentation from the students of Deseronto Public School; AND FURTHER THAT staff be directed to review the requests and provide a report back to Council outlining potential actionable items and next steps in response to the students’ suggestions.
Regular Council, October 15, 2025 · Carried
THAT Council receive the Building Inspection Services Report from September 2025, as presented.
Regular Council, October 15, 2025 · Carried
THAT Council receive the By-Law Enforcement Services Board report for September 2025, as presented.
Regular Council, October 15, 2025 · Carried
THAT Council receive the report regarding the 2025 Santa Claus Parade; AND FURTHER THAT Council confirm the parade date as the 4th Saturday in November (November 22, 2025) start time of 5:30 p.m. to facilitate a Parade of Lights for the Deseronto Santa Claus Parade.
Regular Council, October 15, 2025 · Carried
THAT By-law 55-2025, being a by-law to confirm the proceedings of the Special Council meeting, having been read a first, second and third time, be assigned a number and finally passed this 15th day of October 2025.
Regular Council, October 15, 2025 · Carried
THAT the agenda for the August 13, 2025 Public Statutory meeting of Council for Planning purposes be accepted with the addition of the report from Hastings County regarding ZBA 2025-03.
Public - Statutory Planning Meeting, August 13, 2025 · Carried
THAT the agenda for the June 25, 2025 Regular Council meeting be accepted with the addition of two items under New Business - grass cutting and 2025 budget
Regular Council, June 25, 2025 · Carried
THAT Council receive the verbal report from Tony Guerrera of Jp2g Consultants Inc. regarding the Mill Street & Maple Avenue pump station;
Regular Council, June 25, 2025 · Carried
THAT Council receive the report entitled “Town of Deseronto New Plow Truck” for information and discussion purposes; AND THAT staff commence the procedure to borrow $150,000. over 10 years from Infrastructure Ontario with the balance coming from Reserves to purchase the plow truck.
Regular Council, June 25, 2025 · Carried
THAT Schedule of Accounts numbered 11-2025 in the amount of $334,520.35 be approved for payment.
Regular Council, June 25, 2025 · Carried
THAT staff work with the engineers regarding the drainage from the upper roof of the arena onto the lower roof; AND FURTHER THAT staff work on correcting the drainage and lighting issues at the arena.
Regular Council, June 11, 2025 · Carried
THAT Schedule of Accounts numbered 10-2025 in the amount of $81,064.87 be approved for payment.
Regular Council, June 11, 2025 · Carried
THAT the agenda for the May 14, 2025 Regular Council meeting be accepted as presented.
Regular Council, May 14, 2025 · Carried

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92meetings recorded presentthe minutes record presence, not a rate
0conflicts of interest declareda member saying they should not vote on a matter
167votes in 2022Local Councillor, incumbent

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