Regular Council

THAT the agenda for the February 11, 2026 Regular Council meeting be accepted with the addition of 1 item under Administrative Consent: 6.8 Crossing Guards

THAT the presentation by Lindsay Nash on the Green Municipal Fund be received.

THAT the budget be revised as per Council's directions

THAT Council receive the report entitled "Update on Asset Management Quotation" as presented; FURTHER THAT Council approve Agile Infrastructure as the successful vendor for the 2026 Asset Management Plan; AND FURTHER THAT Council grant pre-budget approval for the project to allow project finalization to commence in 2026, in order to ensure continued compliance with Ontario Regulation 588/17 and to avoid any potential impacts related to grant eligibility or regulatory non-comliance.

THAT the minutes of the January 28, 2026 Special Budget Council meeting be approved as presented; FURTHER THAT the minutes of the January 28, 2026 Regular Council meeting be approved as presented; FURTHER THAT Schedule of Accounts numbered 03-2026 in the amount of $229,231.48 be approved for payment; FURTHER THAT the Water & Sewer Department's 2025 Fourth Quarter Performance Report be received; FURTHER THAT Hastings County's media release regarding two new family doctors be received; FURTHER THAT the Quinte Health and Hastings County media release regarding a new Emergency Department Physician be received; FURTHER THAT the Eastern Ontario Wardens' Caucus January 2026 newsletter be received; AND FURTHER THAT the report entitled "Crossing Guard Update" be received for information purposes.

THAT Council received the report entitled "2026 Municipal Fee/Rate Review" as Page 3 of 5 Regular Council February 11, 2026 presented; FURTHER THAT Council approved the following increases: Arena Ice Rental Rates Adult Prime Time $214.65 per hour Youth Prime Time $167.42 per hour Non-Prime Time $128.78 per hour Water & Sewer Asset Replacement Fee of $11.11 per account each month Increase water fee to $1.32 per m3 for water useage over 40 m3

THAT Council receive the report entitled "Naming of Laneway on the West Side of the Community Centre" as presented; FURTHER THAT the laneway on the west side of the Deseronto Community Centre be named Arena Lane; AND FURTHER THAT staff be instructed to notify the County and order a street sign.

WHEREAS the Town of Deseronto has the an interest in replanting trees that have been removed or

THAT the Deseronto Fire Department be permitted to have a boot drive at Deseronto Centennial Park the opening weekend of walleye. Page 4 of 5 Regular Council February 11, 2026

THAT the Deseronto Fire Department be permitted to use the Mill and Water Street area for a antique car show on Sunday June 21, 2026.

THAT Quinte Walleye be permitted to have a weigh station at Deseronto Centennial Park the opening weekend of walleye.

THAT Tsi Tyonnheht be permitted to assemble their National Indigenous Peoples Day parade off of Fifth Street and then proceed along Main Street to the Tkeritoton Park on Sunday June 21, 2026.

THAT By-law 10-2026, being a by-law to enter into a transfer payment agreement for the pothole prevention and repair program, having been read a first, second and third time and number assigned, be finally passed this 11th day of February 2026.

THAT Council rise at 8:33 pm, under Section 239 of the Municipal Act and move into Closed Session to discuss 2 matters; 1 under 2(b) personal matters about an identifiable individual, including municipal or local board employees, and 1 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 11-2026, being a by-law to confirm the proceedings of Council for February 11, 2026, having been read a first, second and third time and number assigned, be finally passed this 11th day of February 2026.