Regular Council

THAT the agenda for the November 8, 2023 Town of Deseronto Regular Council meeting be accepted.

THAT the minutes of the October 23, 2023 Town of Deseronto Regular meeting of Council be approved as presented.

THAT the Tree Replacement Approved Species be updated to remove Beech, Elm and Ash species due to fungal concerns. FURTHER THAT the list of Tree Replacement Approved Species, as amended be approved by Council. FURTHER THAT direction be given to Public Works that Deciduous trees only are permitted along streets and in Municipal Right of Ways.

THAT Council receive the report from the Treasurer pertaining to the breakdown of fees incurred in accepting Credit Cards as a form of payment. FURTHER THAT Council endorse the continued acceptance of Credit Cards for payment to the Municipality.

THAT Council remove item 6.8 - Treasurer's Report on Building Safety Inspections from Unfinished Business FURTHER THAT Council request regular reports from the Health and Safety Inspections of Municipal Properties as substantive information comes available.

THAT Schedule of Accounts numbered 18-2023 in the amount of $53,312.09 be approved for payment.

THAT Council receive the North Green Street Speeding report as presented.

THAT Council receive the conceptual routes for the Scheduled stop routes for Transit. FURTHER THAT Council direct staff to continue discussions with Napanee on a Page 3 of 5 Regular Council November 8, 2023 finalized route for Transit that outlines the weekday schedule.

THAT Council receive the report from the Clerk regarding the Community Centre Renovations as presented.

THAT Council receive the report from the Community Emergency Management Coordinator(CEMC) regarding the April 8 Solar eclipse and recommendations for community preparedness FURTHER THAT Council request the CEMC to monitor neighboring communities and report back in February/March with any recommendations for consideration

THAT Council approve the Application under Section 357 for 284 Dundas Street that was heavily damaged by Fire.

THAT Council receive the Lot Addition comments and application from Hastings County Planning for the property at 63 Mill St. FURTHER THAT the Town of Deseronto endorse the recommendation to obtain road widening as part of the approval process as recommended by the County of Hastings.

THAT Council receive the Hastings County Media Release announcing a new Medical Resident, the Hastings County Media Release of a new Website, correspondence from Quinte Conservation regarding the preliminary budget and correspondence from Quinte Conservation regarding concerns of process changes for information purposes.

THAT Council rise at 7 pm, under Section 239 of the Municipal Act and move into Closed Session to discuss 1 matter under 2(e) litigation or potential litigation, including matters before administrative tribunals, affecting the municipality or local board a including communications necessary for that Page 5 of 5 Regular Council November 8, 2023 purpose.

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

THAT By-law 52-2023, being a by-law to confirm the proceedings of the November 8, 2023 Council meeting, having been read a first, second and third time, be assigned a number and finally passed this 8th day of November 2023.

THAT the November 8, 2023 Town of Deseronto Regular Council meeting be adjourned.