Regular Council

THAT the agenda for the April 10, 2024 Regular Council meeting be accepted with pulling one item from Item 9.1 and putting it under 13.2 - May events

THAT the minutes of the March 27, 2024 Regular meeting and the April 3, 2024 Special meeting of Council be approved as presented.

THAT the presentation by Hastings County Warden Bob Mullin and CAO Connor Dorey regarding the County's new Strategic Plan be received.

THAT Council and staff allow any synergies between the Town and the County.

THAT the presentation from Mandi Wilson regarding recreation programming be received.

THAT the presentation from Greg Soucie regarding Deseronto Transit be received.

THAT Council approve of the Joint Police Services Board; AND FURTHER THAT Council will appoint a Council representative at a future time.

THAT Council receive the Town of Deseronto First Quarter Revenue and Expenditure Report.

THAT Schedule of Accounts numbered 7-2024 in the amount of $690,671.09 be approved for payment.

THAT Council receive the report entitled "Town Manager's Report 04-10-2024" as presented.

THAT Council receives the Town Manager's verbal report on the Community Centre multi-purpose sports pad; AND FURTHER THAT the pickle ball court be painted blue with white lines and that the other lines be yellow.

THAT Council authorize the Treasurer to submit an application for $425,000. from Ontario Infrastructure and Lands Corporation (OILC) and to take the remaining $100,000. from Reserves to purchase the new fire truck.

THAT the Treasurer's report entitled " 2023 Overtime Recap for Public Works 040224" be received.

THAT the Treasurer's report entitled "Reporting Requirements under O. Reg 284-09 (PSAB) 040224" be received.

THAT Council authorize staff to move ahead with the process of having the first section of Main Street culvert relined as the 2024 Capital Project; AND FURTHER THAT Council will review the smaller projects at a later date.

THAT Council agree to enter into and execute a Mutual Aid Agreement with Greater Napanee for fire services.

THAT the minutes of the February 13, 2024 Deseronto Public Library Board meeting be received.

THAT Council receive Greer Galloway's Sanitary Pumping Station Needs Study and submit a grant application to Housing-Enabling Water Systems Fund (HEWSF) to have the Mill Street & Maple Avenue pumping station rebuilt.

THAT Council receive Quinte Conservation's letter regarding Invasive Species; AND FURTHER THAT the budget request be

THAT Council request staff to start compiling information regarding the following: - development & zoning - report on taxation AND FURTHER THAT staff check with Tyendinaga Township to see if they are interested in partnering with the Town.

THAT staff investigate the cost of having a hazardous waste day and report back to Council

THAT By-law 16-2024, being a by-law to enter into an agreement for Provincial Gas Tax, having been read a first, second and third time, be assigned a number and finally passed this 10th day of April 2024.

THAT Council rise at 8:50 pm, under Section 239 of the Municipal Act and move into Closed Session to discuss a matter under 2(e) litigation or potential litigation, including matters before administrative tribunals, affecting the municipality or local board

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

Page 6 of 6 Regular Council April 10, 2024 THAT By-law 17-2024, being a by-law to confirm the proceedings of the April 10, 2024 Council meeting, having been read a first, second and third time, be assigned a number and finally passed this 10th day of April 2024.