The Deseronto Record

Regular Council

October 15, 2025

Who was there

Present (4): Norman Clark, Dan Johnston, Kevin Smith, Jamie Zieman

Absent (1): Steven Everhardus

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 (17 motions)

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

THAT the agenda for the October 15, 2025 Special Council meeting be accepted.
Moved by Councillor Jamie Zieman, seconded by Councillor Kevin Smith
Carried
THAT Council receive the delegation from the students of Deseronto Public School regarding suggestions to improve and expand the communication methods used by the Municipality.
Moved by Councillor Kevin Smith, seconded by Councillor Norman Clark
Carried
THATCouncil receive the correspondence and presentation from the students of Deseronto Public School; AND FURTHER THAT staff be directed to review the requests and provide a report back to Council outlining potential actionable items and next steps in response to the students’ suggestions.
Moved by Councillor Norman Clark, seconded by Councillor Jamie Zieman
Carried
THAT Council receive the correspondence and presentation from the students of Deseronto Public School; AND FURTHER THAT Council direct staff to review the recommendations and report back to Council on potential actionable items and initiatives to improve youth employment opportunities within the Town of Deseronto.
Moved by Councillor Jamie Zieman, seconded by Councillor Norman Clark
Carried
THAT Council receive the Regular Council Meeting Minutes of September 24, 2025, as presented.
Moved by Councillor Kevin Smith, seconded by Councillor Jamie Zieman
Carried
THAT the Schedule of Accounts in the amount of $ 466,291.39 be approved for payment, as presented.
Moved by Councillor Jamie Zieman, seconded by Councillor Norman Clark
Carried
THAT Council confirm the date for the 2025 Fall Leaf Cleanup in the Town of Deseronto to take place during the week beginning November 17, 2025.
Moved by Councillor Kevin Smith, seconded by Councillor Jamie Zieman
Carried
THAT Council receive the Third Quarter Report of the Deseronto Fire Department, as presented; AND FURTHER THAT Council request that the Fire Department provide a report outlining the certification and qualification levels of its members, including details on the equipment each member is authorized to operate and the training requirements associated with their respective positions.
Moved by Councillor Kevin Smith, seconded by Councillor Jamie Zieman
Carried
THAT Council receive the Building Inspection Services Report from September 2025, as presented.
Moved by Councillor Norman Clark, seconded by Councillor Kevin Smith
Carried
THAT Council receive the By-Law Enforcement Services Board report for September 2025, as presented.
Moved by Councillor Norman Clark, seconded by Councillor Jamie Zieman
Carried
THAT Council receive the letter from Honourable Michael S. Kerzner regarding the OPP Billing.
Moved by Councillor Kevin Smith, seconded by Councillor Jamie Zieman
Carried
THAT Council direct the Treasurer to seek clarification on the financial impact of the proposed O.P.P. cost increases to the Town and prepare a report outlining the anticipated implications.
Moved by Councillor Jamie Zieman, seconded by Councillor Kevin Smith
Carried
Page 5 of 6 Regular Council October 15, 2025 THAT Council receive and file the notification from Hastings County advising the Town of the new doctor signing as part of the Doctor Recruitment program operated by Hastings County.
Moved by Councillor Jamie Zieman, seconded by Councillor Kevin Smith
Carried
THAT Council receive the Eastern Ontario Regional Network (EORN) September 2025 Cell Gap Report, as presented.
Moved by Councillor Jamie Zieman, seconded by Councillor Norman Clark
Carried
THAT Council receive the report regarding the 2025 Santa Claus Parade; AND FURTHER THAT Council confirm the parade date as the 4th Saturday in November (November 22, 2025) start time of 5:30 p.m. to facilitate a Parade of Lights for the Deseronto Santa Claus Parade.
Moved by Councillor Norman Clark, seconded by Councillor Kevin Smith
Carried
THAT By-law 55-2025, being a by-law to confirm the proceedings of the Special Council meeting, having been read a first, second and third time, be assigned a number and finally passed this 15th day of October 2025.
Moved by Councillor Norman Clark, seconded by Councillor Jamie Zieman
Carried
THAT the October 15, 2025 Special Council meeting be adjourned.
Moved by Councillor Norman Clark, seconded by Councillor Kevin Smith
Carried

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