The Deseronto Record

Regular Council

January 22, 2025

Who was there

Present (4): Steven Everhardus, Dan Johnston, Kevin Smith, Jamie Zieman

Absent (1): Norman Clark

Taken from the roll call in the town’s own minutes. The minutes record who was not there and almost never why.

What was decided (15 motions)

15 carried, 0 recorded otherwise. Every motion below is printed as the minutes print it.

THAT the agenda for the January 22, 2025 Regular Council meeting be accepted as presented.
Moved by Councillor Kevin Smith, seconded by Councillor Jamie Zieman
Carried
THAT the minutes of the January 8, 2025 Regular meeting of Council be approved as presented.
Moved by Deputy Mayor Steven Everhardus, seconded by Councillor Jamie Zieman
Carried
THAT Schedule of Accounts numbered 02-2025 in the amount of $267,882.53 be approved for payment.
Moved by Councillor Kevin Smith, seconded by Councillor Jamie Zieman
Carried
THAT the Clerk's report entitled "2024 Santa Claus Parade" be received by Council FURTHER THAT the Deseronto Santa Claus parade will be held yearly on the fourth Saturday of November; AND FURTHER THAT the time will be confirmed in late summer.
Moved by Deputy Mayor Steven Everhardus, seconded by Councillor Jamie Zieman
Carried
THAT the Clerk's report entitled '2025 Family Day' be received.
Moved by Deputy Mayor Steven Everhardus, seconded by Councillor Jamie Zieman
Carried
THAT the Clerk's report entitled "Traffic By-Law Review" be received; FURTHER THAT the overnight parking times be changed to 1:00 am - 7:00 am AND FURTHER THAT staff bring the revised by-law back to the next meeting of Council with details of the changeover.
Moved by Deputy Mayor Steven Everhardus, seconded by Councillor Jamie Zieman
Carried
THAT the Treasurer's report entitled "Reserve and Reserve Fund Balances" be received by Council
Moved by Councillor Jamie Zieman, seconded by Councillor Kevin Smith
Carried
THAT the Acting Fire Chief's report entitled "Fire Protection Grant Funding for Cancer Prevention Initiatives" be received by Council. AND FURTHER THAT staff ensure that the Fire Department is allowing for a separate female shower area and that the project meets Accessibility Requirements.
Moved by Deputy Mayor Steven Everhardus, seconded by Councillor Kevin Smith
Carried
Page 3 of 4 Regular Council January 22, 2025 THAT the December 2024 report from the Building Inspections Services Board be received.
Moved by Councillor Kevin Smith, seconded by Councillor Jamie Zieman
Carried
THAT the December 2024 report from the By-Law Enforcement Services Board be received; AND FURTHER THAT Council would like a breakdown on Patrols.
Moved by Deputy Mayor Steven Everhardus, seconded by Councillor Kevin Smith
Carried
THAT prior to altering the by-law, Council would like to see s definition of "Nuisance Inspections" inserted into the by-law.
Moved by Deputy Mayor Steven Everhardus, seconded by Councillor Jamie Zieman
Carried
THAT Council has no objection to the Application for Consent File No. B133/24.
Moved by Deputy Mayor Steven Everhardus, seconded by Councillor Jamie Zieman
Carried
THAT Council rise at 7:24 pm, under Section 239 of the Municipal Act and move Page 4 of 4 Regular Council January 22, 2025 into Closed Session to discuss 3 matters; 1 under 2(b) personal matters about an identifiable individual, including municipal or local board employees, 1 under 2(e) litigation or potential litigation, including matters before administrative tribunals, affecting the municipality or local board and 1 under 2(f) advice that is subject to solicitor-client privilege, including communications necessary for that purpose.
Moved by Councillor Kevin Smith, seconded by Councillor Jamie Zieman
Carried
THAT staff follow the direction of Council as discussed in Closed Session.
Moved by Deputy Mayor Steven Everhardus, seconded by Councillor Jamie Zieman
Carried
THAT By-law 07-2025, being a by-law to confirm the proceedings of the January 22, 2025 Council meeting, having been read a first, second and third time, be assigned a number and finally passed this 22nd day of January 2025.
Moved by Deputy Mayor Steven Everhardus, seconded by Councillor Kevin Smith
Carried

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