Regular Council

THAT the agenda for the April 26, 2023 Regular Council meeting be accepted with the addition of 4 items under New Business - Parking Restrictions - Library Historical Items - First Street Railbed - Community Centre Press Release

THAT the minutes of the April 12, 2023 Statutory Planning meeting, the April 12, 2023 Regular meeting and the April 19, 2023 Special meeting of Council be approved as presented.

THAT the topic of the MBQ Long Term Care Centre be moved to the Water Page 2 of 6 Regular Council April 26, 2023 Liaison Board meetings

THAT the Town Manager bring a report & map to the next meeting of Council of the trees that have been cut down over the past ten years and where new trees are to be planted.

THAT Council receive the Clerk's report on possible OCIF projects and that staff are requested to bring back pricing on the top few projects to the next meeting of Council.

THAT Council authorize the Public Works Department to purchase a new John Deere lawnmower from Deerhaven.

THAT Council request the Roads Supervisor research the pricing for a new dock for Centennial Park and be ready in case a grant becomes available.

THAT Schedule of Accounts numbered 7-2023 in the amount of $76,678.57 be approved for payment.

THAT Council receive the Town Manager's report; AND FURTHER THAT the Town Manager make the requested amendments to the Communications Protocol document and bring it back to the next meeting of Council.

THAT the March 2023 reports for the Building Inspection Services Board and the By-Law Enforcement Services Board be received by Council.

THAT Council Receive the Planning Report on the Updated Zoning By-Law.

THAT Council receive the letter from Minister Steve Clark regarding housing. Page 4 of 6 Regular Council April 26, 2023

THAT Council approve Deseronto Pentecostal Church's request to use Centennial Park for their Music in the Park program scheduled for July & August 2023.

THAT Council directs staff to implement a "No Parking Zone" on Main Street from Prince Street to First Street on the north side of the road, beginning June 1st, 2023 and ending December 31, 2023; AND FURTHER THAT Council directs staff to begin an advertising blitz two weeks prior to the signs going up.

THAT Council directs staff to implement a "No Parking Zone" on Thomas Street from Fourth to Second Streets on the north side of the road, beginning June 1st, 2023 and ending December 31, 2023; AND FURTHER THAT Council directs staff to begin an advertising blitz two weeks prior to the signs going up.

Council directed that the historical items currently at the Deseronto Public Library will be stored in the upstairs of the Town Hall until Council decides what to to with the items.

THAT the press release be published as discussed, provided that approval is received from both the Federal and Provincial granting partners Page 5 of 6 Regular Council April 26, 2023

THAT By-law 27-2023, being a by-law to approve the Comprehensive zoning by- law, having been read a first, second and third time and number assigned, be finally passed this 26th day of April 2023.

THAT By-law 28-2023, being a by-law to approve a zoning by-law amendment for Park/Pearl Street be changed to reference the new zoning by-law, and having been read a first, second and third time and number assigned, be finally passed this 26th day of April 2023.

THAT By-law 29-2023, being a by-law to enter into an agreement with the Canada Summer Jobs Program, having been read a first, second and third time and number assigned, be finally passed this 26th day of April 2023.

THAT Council rise at 8:30 pm, under Section 239 of the Municipal Act and move into Closed Session to discuss one matter; under 2(b) personal matters about an identifiable individual, including municipal or local board employees,

THAT By-law 30-2023, being a by-law to confirm the proceedings of the April 26, 2023 Council meeting, having been read a first, second and third time, be assigned a number and finally passed this 26th day of April 2023.