The Deseronto Record

Regular Council

March 25, 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 (12 motions)

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

THAT the agenda for the March 25, 2026 Regular Council meeting be accepted.
Moved by Councillor Jamie Zieman, seconded by Councillor Kevin Smith
Carried
THAT Council receive the report entitled "Special Pick-Up Day Options"; FURTHER THAT Council request the Special Pick-Up Day be May 30th; AND FURTHER THAT staff arrange to have a BBQ and supplies on site that day.
Moved by Deputy Mayor Steven Everhardus, seconded by Councillor Jamie Zieman
Carried
THAT Council receive the report entitled "Road Resurfacing 2026"; AND FURTHER THAT Council prioritize the following projects for remediation work in 2026: Brant Street road Prince Street road - south of the Feed Mill drive Page 2 of 4 Regular Council March 25, 2026 Fourth Street sidewalk - Main to Water Dundas Street sidewalk - First to Second Street
Moved by Deputy Mayor Steven Everhardus, seconded by Councillor Jamie Zieman
Carried
THAT items 6.5 and 6.7 be moved to Items for Consideration. FURTHER THAT the minutes of the March 11, 2026 regular meeting of Council be approved; FURTHER THAT Schedule of Accounts numbered 06-2026 in the amount of $244,978.58 be approved for payment; FURTHER THAT the 2025 Council Statement of Remuneration and Expenses be received by Council; FURTHER THAT the Building Inspection Services Board report for the month of February 2026 be received; AND FURTHER THAT the Eastern Ontario Regional Network Cell Gap report for the month of February 2026 be received.
Moved by Deputy Mayor Steven Everhardus, seconded by Councillor Jamie Zieman
Carried
THAT the report entitled "2026 Post Budget Approvals" be received; FURTHER THAT staff prepare a more detailed report on the next steps for the Mill Point Park and the dog park and on the financing for the Mill & Maple Street pumping station.
Moved by Deputy Mayor Steven Everhardus, seconded by Councillor Jamie Zieman
Carried
THAT the By-law Enforcement Services Board report for the month of February 2026 be received;
Moved by Deputy Mayor Steven Everhardus, seconded by Councillor Jamie Zieman
Carried
THAT staff respond to Quinte Conservation advising that the Town of Deseronto will be allocating $15,000. towards streetscapes and tree planting in parks and other municipal spaces.
Moved by Councillor Jamie Zieman, seconded by Deputy Mayor Steven Everhardus
Carried
THAT By-law 16-2026, being a by-law to pass the 2026 Municipal budget, having been read a first and second time on March 11, 2026 be read a third time, have the number assigned, and finally passed this 25th day of March 2026.
Moved by Deputy Mayor Steven Everhardus, seconded by Councillor Norman Clark
Carried
THAT Council rise at 8:10 pm, under Section 239 of the Municipal Act and move into Closed Session to discuss 2 matters; 2(b) personal matters about an identifiable individual, including municipal or local board employees,
Moved by Councillor Norman Clark, seconded by Councillor Kevin Smith
Carried
THAT Council receive the Pay Equity Report and approve the revised 2026 Wage Grid that were reviewed in Closed Session.
Moved by Deputy Mayor Steven Everhardus, seconded by Councillor Jamie Zieman
Carried
THAT By-law 17-2026, being a by-law to confirm the proceedings of the March 25, 2026 Regular Council meeting, having been read a first, second and third time, be assigned a number and finally passed this 25th day of March 2026.
Moved by Deputy Mayor Steven Everhardus, seconded by Councillor Kevin Smith
Carried
THAT the March 25, 2026 Regular Council meeting be adjourned at 9:00 pm.
Moved by Councillor Jamie Zieman, seconded by Councillor Kevin Smith
Carried

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