The Deseronto Record

Regular Council

January 28, 2026

Who was there

Present (5): Norman Clark, Steven Everhardus, Dan Johnston, Kevin Smith, Jamie Zieman

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 (10 motions)

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

THAT the agenda for the January 28, 2026 Regular Council meeting be accepted.
Moved by Councillor Kevin Smith, seconded by Councillor Jamie Zieman
Carried
THAT the Memorandum of Understanding between the Deseronto Public Library and the Town of Deseronto be received by Council; AND FURTHER THAT the Memorandum be forwarded to the library for review.
Moved by Councillor Jamie Zieman, seconded by Councillor Kevin Smith
Carried
THAT the Town Manager's verbal report on the North Street entrance be received by Council Page 2 of 4 Regular Council January 28, 2026
Moved by Deputy Mayor Steven Everhardus, seconded by Councillor Norman Clark
Carried
THAT the minutes of the January 14, 2026 Special Budget Council meeting be approved; FURTHER THAT the minutes of the January 14, 2026 Regular Council meeting be approved; FURTHER THAT Council receive the report entitled, "2025 Fourth Quarter Revenue & Expenditure Report" for information; FURTHER THAT Schedule of Accounts numbered 02-2026 in the amount of $145,507.84 be approved for payment; FURTHER THAT the January 2026, Eastern Ontario Regional Network's Cell Phone Gap report be received; FURTHER THAT the Eastern Ontario Wardens' Caucus announcement of the 2026 Chair and Vice Chair be received; FURTHER THAT the Eastern Ontario Wardens' Caucus news release of their 2026 regional priorities and partnerships be received; AND FURTHER THAT the Eastern Ontario Wardens' Caucus comments on the OMERS governance changes be received.
Moved by Deputy Mayor Steven Everhardus, seconded by Councillor Jamie Zieman
Carried
THAT Council receive and file the request from Centre Hastings regarding the Alto high-sped rail.
Moved by Deputy Mayor Steven Everhardus, seconded by Councillor Kevin Smith
Carried
THAT Council approve the draft Family Day agenda and request that it be published on social media by the end of the week.
Moved by Deputy Mayor Steven Everhardus, seconded by Councillor Jamie Zieman
Carried
THAT By-law 06-2026, being a by-law to enter into an agreement with The Ministry of the Solicitor General, Office of the Fire Marshal for Fire Protection Grant funding for the purchase of cancer prevention equipment and supplies, having been read a first, second and third time and number assigned, be finally passed this 28th day of January 2026.
Moved by Deputy Mayor Steven Everhardus, seconded by Councillor Norman Clark
Carried
THAT By-law 07-2026, being a by-law to Amend Comprehensive Zoning Bylaw No. 27-2023, as amended, having been read a first, second and third time and number assigned, be finally passed this 28th day of January 2026.
Moved by Deputy Mayor Steven Everhardus, seconded by Councillor Kevin Smith
Carried
THAT By-law 08-2026, being a by-law to enter into an extension agreement with the Mohawks of the Bay of Quinte for water & sewer services, having been read a first, second and third time and number assigned, be finally passed this 28th day of January 2026.
Moved by Deputy Mayor Steven Everhardus, seconded by Councillor Norman Clark
Carried
THAT By-law 09-2026, being a by-law to confirm the proceedings of the January 28, 2026 Council meeting, having been read a first, second and third time, be assigned a number and finally passed this 28th day of January 2026.
Moved by Deputy Mayor Steven Everhardus, seconded by Councillor Jamie Zieman
Carried

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