Regular Council

THAT the agenda for the April 24, 2024 Regular Council meeting be accepted with the addition of 2 items under Action Items: 11.5 Recreation 116. Broadcasting of Public Meetings

THAT the minutes of the April 10, 2024 Regular meeting of Council and the April 17, 2024 Special meeting of Council be approved as presented.

THAT Schedule of Accounts numbered 08-2024 in the amount of $82,701.32 be Page 2 of 5 Regular Council April 24, 2024 approved for payment.

THAT the Deseronto Fire Department be granted exclusive use of Centennial Park on Saturday May 4, 2024 to assist the fishermen in launching their boats.

THAT the March 2024 Building Inspections Services Board and By-Law Enforcement Services Board reports be received.

THAT the Deseronto Girl Guides be allowed their annual one free rental of the Deseronto Community Centre banquet room as per policy.

THAT Council rescinds Resolution 17-23-14 sand 17-23-15.

THAT Council instruct staff to investigate a pilot "No Parking" campaign for the north sides of Main and Thomas Streets from Fourth to First Streets and report back at the next meeting of Council.

Council requested a report on the tree removals of 2023, the planned tree removals for 2024 as well as the replanting of trees for both of the preceding.

THAT the Town Manager prepare a draft press release to be sent to the Belleville and Napanee media as well as one for the residents of Deseronto.

THAT Council receive Warden Mullin's response with thanks.

THAT Council authorize staff to replace Schedule E of By-Law 49-20 with the April 24, 2024 revised edition.

THAT By-law 19-2024, being a by-law to authorize the borrowing upon Page 4 of 5 Regular Council April 24, 2024 amortizing debentures in the principal amount of $425,000. towards the cost of the new fire truck,, having been read a first, second and third time and number assigned, be finally passed this 24th day of April 2024.

THAT By-law 20-2024, being a by-law to adopt a budget for the year 2024, to provide for 2024 final tax rates for properties, to provide for the collection of these 2024 taxes, and to establish penalty and interest for all unpaid taxes on due dates, having been read a first, second and third time and number assigned, be finally passed this 24th day of April 2024.

THAT Council rise at 7:23 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 and

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

THAT By-law 21-2024, being a by-law to confirm the proceedings of the April 24, 2024 Regular Council meeting, having been read a first, second and third time, be assigned a number and finally passed this 24th day of April 2024.