Regular Council

THAT the agenda for the October 25, 2023 Regular Council meeting be accepted.

THAT the minutes of the October 25, 2023 Regular meeting of Council be approved as presented.

THAT Schedule of Accounts numbered 17-2023 in the amount of $243,947.54 be approved for payment.

THAT Council receive the report entitles "Deseronto Fitness Centre", FURTHER THAT Council authorize the Fitness Centre to re-open effective November 1st (Monday - Thursday 5 pm to 9:30 pm, Friday 3-8 pm and weekends 9 am - 2 pm), FURTHER THAT Council approve a monthly fee of 50% of the regular monthly membership while the facility is under reduced operating hours, AND FURTHER THAT Council direct management to bring a project plan back to Council with controlled access to the facility, entrance/exit monitoring solution, sample contract/waiver and facility monitoring options during times when the building is not staffed.

THAT Council receive the OMPH information, AND FURTHER THAT a letter be sent to MPP Bresee advising that Council is concerned that the OMPH funding is not keeping up with inflation.

THAT the media release from Hastings County and the leaf pick-up notice be received by Council.

THAT By-law 49-2023, being a by-law to enter into a contract with the Ontario Clean water Agency, having been read a first, second and third time and number assigned, be finally passed this 25th day of October 2023, AND FURTHER THAT OCWA be removed from Unfinished Business.

THAT By-law 50-2023, being a by-law to enter into a Memorandum of Understanding with the Mohawks of the Bay of Quinte, having been read a first, second and third time and number assigned, be finally passed this 25th day of October 2023.

THAT Council rise at 7:10 pm, under Section 239 of the Municipal Act and move into Closed Session to discuss 4 matters; 2 under 2(b) personal matters about an identifiable individual, including municipal or local board employees, and 2 under 2(f) advice that is subject to solicitor-client privilege, including communications necessary for that purpose.

THAT staff follow the direction of Council as discussed in Closed Session.

THAT By-law 51-2023, being a by-law to confirm the proceedings of the October 25, 2023 Regular Council meeting, having been read a first, second and third time, be assigned a number and finally passed this 25th day of October 2023.