Regular Council

THAT the Town of Deseronto Council hereby adopts the agenda for the May 28, 2025, Regular Meeting of Council as amended, to include an additional item under New Business regarding Second Street Storm Water Monitoring.

THAT the minutes of the Regular Meeting of the Council of the Town of Deseronto helf on May 14, 2025 be approved as presented.

THAT Council receive the delegation from Wes Henneberry, Ontario Clean Water Agency (OCWA), AND FURTHER THAT Council endorse the application under the Municipal Housing Infrastructure- Health and Safety Water Stream for the replacement of the Deseronto Water Tower; AND FURTHER THAT Town Administration communicate the intent to apply to the Water and Sewer Liaison Board.

That Council directs staff to refine the Capital Plan in 2025 to determine if there are any savings in the calendar year.

THAT the Surveillance Policy and Procurement Policy remain on Unfinished Business.

THAT Council receive the Fitness Centre Membership Prices information for information purposes; AND FURTHER THAT Council provide direction to staff to confirm a 50% reduction from the rates for Town of Deseronto Staff and Deseronto Public Library (part-time and full-time) and the Deseronto Firefighters.

THAT the Town of Deseronto Schedule of Accounts 09-2025, in the amount of $116,839.09, be approved as presented.

THAT the Town of Deseronto receive the New Plow Truck Options Report dated May 28, 2025, as presented; AND FURTHER THAT Council provide direction to staff to proceed with the acquisition of the 2020 Plow truck which is listed at $209,900. Page 3 of 6 Regular Council May 28, 2025 FURTHER THAT Council request a report from the Public Works Manager and Treasurer on preferred financing method.

THAT Council receive the request from Tyendinaga Pride; AND FURTHER THAT Council provide approval for the Tyendinaga Pride event as presented.

THAT Council receive the request pertaining to the National Indigenous Peoples Day 25th Annual Celebration to move the start of the celebration parade from Centennial Park to Fifth Street in Deseronto on June 21, 2025, at 9:45a.m.; AND FURTHER THAT Council provide direction on a response to the request to event organizers.

Approve them both as presented.

THAT Council receive the following correspondence for information purposes:  The letter from Honourable Robert J. Flack, Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing, pertaining to the proposed Protect Ontario by Building Faster and Smarter Act, 2025 (Bill 17);  The press release from Hastings County confirming the collective agreement with OPSEU Local 296, dated May 20, 2025;  The notice from the South East Health Unit regarding the confirmation of the monitoring period from the May 20, 205 to August 25, 2025 in Centennial Park.

THAT Council direct staff to look into Bill 5 to determine the benefits to Deseronto if there is establishment of the Economic Development zones.

THAT Council receive the notice of the attendance of M.P.P Bresee at the June 11, 2025 Council meeting to acknowledge the acts of members of our community.

THAT Council receive the Second Street Stormwater Monitoring Report as presented on May 28, 2025. FURTHER THAT Council authorize the inclusion of the Second Street drainage enhancement as part of the 2025 Capital Plan in the estimated amount of $30,000, to be funded from the Canada Community Building Fund reserve. FURTHER THAT staff be directed to proceed with the scheduling of contractor engagement, as availability allows.

THAT By-law 34-2025, being a bylaw to enter into a cost sharing agreement with 1001096591 Ontario Inc., be read a first, second, and third time and passed this 28th day of May 2025.

Page 5 of 6 Regular Council May 28, 2025 THAT By-law 35-2025, being a by-law to enter into a site plan agreement with 1001096591 Ontario Inc., be read a first, second, and third time and finally passed this 28th day of May, 2025.

THAT a by-law to authorize the use of alternative voting methods (Internet and telephone voting) for the 2026 Municipal Elections and subsequent municipal elections be read a first, second time this 28th day of May 2025. (not passed)

THAT Council authorize the participation in Hastings County Clerks group tender for alternative voting tender for the 2026 Municipal Election

THAT By-law 36-2025, being a by-law to appoint Kris Brunton as Deputy Chief for the Town of Deseronto, effective May 18, 2025, be read a first, second, and third time and finally passed this 28th day of May, 2025.

THAT By-law 37-2025, being a by-law to enter into a Municipal Shared Roads Agreement with Lennox and Addington County for Deseronto Rd. (County Rd. 10), be read a first, second, and third time and passed this 28th day of May 2025.

THAT Council direct staff to draft a report on a community celebration during Local Government Week that would include recognition of the 50th year anniversary of the community centre and profile the community and municipality throughout that week. Page 6 of 6 Regular Council May 28, 2025

THAT By-law 38-2025, being a by-law to confirm the proceeding of the May 28, 2025 Council meeting, having been read a first, second and third time, be assigned a number and passed this 28th day of May 2025.

THAT the Town of Deseronto Council Meeting of May 28, 2025 be adjourned.