Regular Council

THAT the agenda for the May 14, 2025 Regular Council meeting be accepted as presented.

THAT the minutes of the April 23, 2025 Special Budget and Regular meeting of Council meetings be approved as presented.

THAT Pat Finnegan's presentation be received by Council.

THAT Schedule of Accounts numbered 08-2025 in the amount of $183,616.13 be approved for payment.

THAT Council receive the report entitled "Town Manager's Report - 05/14/2025", as presented.

THAT Council receive the report entitled "2025 Summer Student Employees" and authorize the hiring of Ray Mullins and Malcolm Isbester as Civil Technologist student employees in the Public Works Department; AND FURTHER THAT Landon Conger be hired as the student employss in the Parks and Recreation Department for the 2025 summer season.

THAT Council approve the acquisition of 2 Apple ipads for Council use in 2025 FURTHER THAT Council approve a 2025 Budget Allocation of $15,000 for the update of the Town of Deseronto’s HR Policy, Market and Position Evaluation and Pay Equity Maintenance. Page 3 of 5 Regular Council May 14, 2025 FURTHER THAT Council approve the purchase of a New Server ($10,500), replacement of Municipal Laptops ($4,500), Hastings County Information Technology ($2,500), Contribution to Reserve for Cyber Audit ($2,500) in 2026. FURTHER THAT Council authorize the allocation of $35,000 for Administration (Legal) from the Future Capital Reserve for legal guidance and direction for issues pertaining to the Culbertson Tract Land Claim. FURTHER THAT Council endorse the allocation of $5,000 into Reserves for the future capital replacement for the Fire Department. FURTHER THAT Council approve the purchase of a Washer and Dryer for the Deseronto Fire Department in the amount of $1,500 to be funded from the Fire Capital Reserve. FURTHER THAT Council authorize the implementation of the 2025 Public Works Capital Projects as outlined in the Capital Budget Report, including:  The allocation of up to $100,000 from the Working Capital Reserve for the potential purchase of a used Plow Truck, should a suitable vehicle become available in the budget year;  The allocation of $3,000 from Future Capital Reserves for the creation of a Veteran’s Crosswalk between the Deseronto Post Office and the Royal Canadian Legi

THAT By-law 32-2025, being a by-law to pass the 2025 Municipal budget, having been read a first, second and third time, be assigned a number and finally passed this 14th day of May 2025.

THAT Council rise at 7:45 pm, under Section 239 of the Municipal Act and move into Closed Session to discuss 1 matter under 2(b) personal matters about an identifiable individual, including municipal or local board employees.

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

THAT By-law 33-2025, being a by-law to confirm the proceedings of the May 14, 2025 Regular Council meeting, having been read a first, second and third time, be assigned a number and finally passed this 14th day of May 2025.