Regular Council

THAT the agenda for the August 13, 2025 Regular Council meeting be accepted with the addition of the by-laws from the planning meeting.

THAT the minutes of the July 9, 2025 Regular meeting of Council be approved as presented; FURTHER THAT Council receives the report titled "2025 Second Quarter Revenue & Expenditure Report" for information; FURTHER THAT Schedule of Accounts numbered 13-2025 in the amount of Page 2 of 5 Regular Council August 13, 2025 $605,179.56 be approved for payment; FURTHER THAT Council receives the report titled "2020 Snow Plow" for information purposes; FURTHER THAT Council receives the report entitled "Fire Department 2025 Q2 Activity Report"; FURTHER THAT Council receives the April, May & June 2025 Building Inspection Services Board reports; AND FURTHER THAT Council receives the April, May & June 2025 By-law Enforcement Services Board reports;

THAT Council receive the report entitled "Deseronto Transit Operations Report" as presented FURTHER THAT Deseronto Transit shut down the end of November; FURTHER THAT staff work with other agencies to find possible ride share opportunities; AND FURTHER THAT staff report back to Council with a retention program.

THAT staff purchase 5 sets (3 per set) of delineators to be installed on Main Street from Fifth to First Streets; AND FURTHER THAT residents be notified that there will be No Parking on either side of Main Street from Fifth to First Street.

THAT this year staff extend the waterfront trail across Mill Street to the east side of Mill Point Park; FURTHER THAT the in-stock solar lights be installed along the trail; FURTHER THAT staff use large stones as a temporary fix to stop vehicular traffic from travelling in the park; AND FURTHER THAT any excess money be rolled over into next year's budget.

THAT staff forward the Memorandum of Understanding to all members of Council AND FUTHER THAT the Town Manager and the Librarian meet to discuss the Page 3 of 5 Regular Council August 13, 2025 Memorandum of Understanding.

THAT Council receive the report titled "Deseronto Public Library - Signage"; FURTHER THAT the Town fund the life jacket and fishing equipment rental signage under the Recreation budget; AND FURTHER THAT the sign also note that the waterfront is not supervised for those swimming,

THAT the Treasurer will send out a survey to the residents requesting their input on the budget and compile the results prior to October 8th Council meeting; THAT Council members have their initiatives in to the Treasurer by October 17th for consideration in the 2026 budget; THAT department heads have their budgets in to the Treasurer by October 31st; AND FURTHER THAT Council will have a budget meeting at 5 pm prior to each Council meeting in November and December

THAT By-law 45-2025, being a by-law to authorize the staff to secure funding for the 2020 plow, having been read a first, second and third time and number assigned, be finally passed this 13th day of August 2025.

THAT By-law 46-2025, being a by-law to amend the Comprehensive Zoning By- law 2023-27, as amended, having been read a first, second and third time and number assigned, be finally passed this 13th day of August 2025.

THAT Council rise at 8:10 pm, under Section 239 of the Municipal Act and move into Closed Session to discuss four matters under 2(f) advice that is subject to solicitor-client privilege, including communications necessary for that purpose.

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

THAT By-law 47-2025, being a by-law to confirm the proceedings of the August 13, 2025 Regular Council meeting, having been read a first, second and third time, be assigned a number and finally passed this 13th day of August 2025.