Regular Council

THAT the agenda for the January 8, 2025 Regular Council meeting be accepted with the addition of two items under New Business.

THAT the minutes of the November 26, 2024 Special meeting and the December 11, 2024 Regular meeting of Council be approved as presented.

THAT Council receive the presentation by Mike Airhart

THAT Schedule of Accounts numbered 01-2025 in the amount of $116,888.50 be approved for payment.

THAT Council receive the report from Chris Morden regarding the completion status of the Deseronto Community Centre upgrades.

THAT Council receive the Mohawks of the Bay of Quinte & the Town of Deseronto's Communications Protocol and authorize the Mayor and staff to sign.

THAT Council endorse the Deseronto Transit Cancellation Policy.

THAT Council accept Fire Chief Darrell Brinklow's letter of resignation; FURTHER THAT staff send Darrell a letter of appreciation on behalf of Council; AND FURTHER THAT staff prepare a report on how to fill the Chief position.

THAT the Building Inspection Services Board and the By-Law Enforcement Services Board reports for the month of November 2024 be received.

THAT staff prepare a report including the total 2024 revenues, various 2025 scenarios and possible outcomes; AND FURTHER THAT MPP Ric Bresee and Greater Napanee be contacted for information required for 2025 budget deliberations.

THAT items 12.1, 12.3 and 12.4 be received.

THAT By-law 01-2025, being a by-law to appoint a Treasurer for the Town of Deseronto, having been read a first, second and third time and number assigned, be finally passed this 8th day of January 2025.

THAT By-law 02-2025, being a by-law to permit the Town to borrow money to Page 4 of 5 Regular Council January 8, 2025 meet the current expenditures of the Town, having been read a first, second and third time and number assigned, be finally passed this 8th day of January 2025.

THAT By-law 03-2025, being a by-law to allow for interim property tax billing, having been read a first, second and third time and number assigned, be finally passed this 8th day of January 2025.

THAT By-law 04-2025, being a by-law to enter into an agreement for the Fire Protection Grant, having been read a first, second and third time and number assigned, be finally passed this 8th day of January 2025.

THAT By-law 05-2025 as amended, being a by-law to remove and appoint members to the Deseronto Public Library Board, having been read a first, second and third time and number assigned, be finally passed this 8th day of January 2025.

THAT By-law 06-2025, being a by-law to confirm the proceedings of the January 8, 2025 Regular Council meeting, having been read a first, second and third time, be assigned a number and finally passed this 8th day of January 2025.