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 (13 motions)
13 carried, 0 recorded otherwise. Every motion below is printed as the minutes print it.
THAT the agenda for the April 8, 2026 Regular Council meeting be accepted; FURTHER THAT the Asset Management Plan Update be moved to Deputations; AND FURTHER THAT the following items be added under Items for Consideration - Audit Planning Report - Food Vendors - Outstanding Items
Moved by Councillor Kevin Smith, seconded by Councillor Jamie Zieman
Carried
THAT the presentation by Nick Larson be received by Council; AND FURTHER THAT the revised Asset Management Plan be adopted by Council and put on the Town's website.
Moved by Councillor Jamie Zieman, seconded by Councillor Norman Clark
Carried
THAT the remaining four policies prepared by Christina Detlor be approved by Council.
Moved by Councillor Norman Clark, seconded by Councillor Kevin Smith
Carried
THAT the Town Manager's Report be pulled for discussion; FURTHER THAT The minutes of the March 25, 2026 Regular meeting of Council be approved; FURTHER THAT Schedule of Accounts numbered 07-2026 in the amount of $235,677.45 be approved for payment; FURTHER THAT the 2025 Annual Deseronto Wastewater Stormwater Annual Performance Report be approved by Council; FURTHER THAT the Building Inspection Services Board report for the month of March 2026 be received by Council; FURTHER THAT the Richmond Landfill Monitoring Report be received by Council; AND FURTHER THAT the Eastern Ontario Wardens' Caucus newsletter for the month of March 2026 be received.
Moved by Councillor Jamie Zieman, seconded by Councillor Kevin Smith
Carried
THAT the Town Manager ask a couple of the Deseronto Firefighters to collect data and control traffic at the grand opening of the Upper Canada Opera House,
Moved by Councillor Jamie Zieman, seconded by Councillor Kevin Smith
Carried
THAT Council receive the Town Manager's report.
Moved by Councillor Jamie Zieman, seconded by Councillor Norman Clark
Carried
THAT staff send a letter welcoming the new residents and advising them that Council would be willing to make a small donation to the project if they are able to work with a private property owner and send a detailed proposal back to Council.
Moved by Councillor Kevin Smith, seconded by Councillor Jamie Zieman
Carried
THAT any travelling food vendor must purchase a one-day permit at a fee of $100.00, up to a maximum of 3 per calendar year; FURTHER THAT the vendor must provide proof of inspections from Fire Department and Health Unit; FURTHER THAT the vendor must provide the Town with proof of 1 (one) million dollar public liability insurance naming the Town as a co-insured; AND FURTHER THAT the food vendor policy be updated and brought back to Council.
Moved by Councillor Jamie Zieman, seconded by Councillor Kevin Smith
Carried
THAT Council authorize the signing of the Audit Planning Report.
Moved by Councillor Jamie Zieman, seconded by Councillor Norman Clark
Carried
THAT By-law 18-2026, being a by-law to enter into an agreement for Provincial Gas Tax, having been read a first, second and third time and number assigned, be finally passed this 8th day of April 2026.
Moved by Councillor Jamie Zieman, seconded by Councillor Norman Clark
Carried
THAT Council rise at 8:20 pm, under Section 239 of the Municipal Act and move into Closed Session to discuss one matter for the education of Council Page 4 of 4 Regular Council April 8, 2026
Moved by Councillor Norman Clark, seconded by Councillor Kevin Smith
Carried
THAT staff inform the Building Inspection Services Board that Deseronto Town Council does not support the acceptance of 2 additional municipalities at this time due to increased financial recording legislation, staffing requirements and the geographical locations.
Moved by Councillor Jamie Zieman, seconded by Councillor Kevin Smith
Carried
THAT By-law 19-2026, being a by-law to confirm the proceedings of the April 8, 2026 Council meeting, having been read a first, second and third time, be assigned a number and finally passed this 8th day of April 2026.
Moved by Councillor Kevin Smith, seconded by Councillor Norman Clark