Regular Council

THAT the agenda for the May 13, 2026 Town of Deseronto Regular Council meeting be accepted, as presented.

THAT Council receive the report entitled “Canadian Wildlife Federation Rights-of-Way as Habitat Program” for information purposes, as presented. FURTHER THAT council directs staff to not proceed with an application at this time and continue to monitor future opportunities for a grant opportunity.

THAT Council receive the report entitled “Public Works- Main Street Traffic Calming – May 13, 2026” and: FURTHER THAT Council approve the implementation of a hybrid traffic calming approach on Main Street between First Street and Fourth Street, including:  The implementation of “No Parking” restrictions on the North side of Main Street between Fourth and First street and on the south side of Main Street between 436 - 465 and Main Street;  The installation of “No Parking Here to Corner” restrictions near the intersection of Main Street and First Street and Fourth Street and Main where sightlines could be affected (PW Managers discretion);  That parking stalls not be painted on Main Street (east of the Upper Canada Opera House) due to roadway width constraints and impacts to safe two-way traffic flow.

THAT Council approve the Administrative Consent Agenda items 6.1 - 6.7, as presented.

THAT Council receive the verbal report from the Town Manager on the update of the tenant at 331 Dundas Street in the Medical Centre building( owned and operated by Lennox and Addington County General Hospital. FURTHER THAT Council invite LACGH representatives to a Council meeting to broadly explain the services being offered from the building for educational purposes.

That Council approve the purchase of one (1) 2026 John Deere Z994R Diesel Commercial 60" cut ZTrak mower from Premier Equipment, at a total net cost of $23,447.50 to the municipality, inclusive of trade-in allowances and applicable taxes. FURTHER THAT this recommendation is based on Premier Equipment providing the lowest overall net cost and the highest trade-in value among the submissions received, representing the best value to the municipality.

THAT Council receive the report entitled Building Inspection Services Board Agreement Renewal, as presented; FURTHER THAT Council direct staff to either:  forward the compiled list of Council considerations to the Building Inspection Services Board (BISB); or  return the compiled list to Council for review prior to submission to the BISB; AND FURTHER THAT Council members provide any comments or proposed amendments for consideration in the BISB agreement renewal to staff, in writing, no later than May 29, 2026.

BE IT RESOLVED THAT because of the significant impacts that will occur to our region, the Town of Deseronto does not support the proposed northern or southern corridor; FURTHER THAT the Town of Deseronto recommends that the Federal Government enhance the existing passenger rail service that already has established corridors through our region instead of creating unnecessary negative impacts on our environment, communities and properties, AND FURTHER THAT a copy of this motion be sent to: The Right Honourable Mark Carney, P.C., M.P. Prime Minister of Canada, The Honourable Steve MacKinnon, P.C., M.P., Minister of Transport, Martin Imbleau, President and CEO, Alto, Scott Reid, M.P. Lanark-Frontenac, John Jordan, M.P.P. Lanark-Frontenac-Kingston, Shelby Kramp-Neuman, M.P., Hastings–Lennox and Addington–Tyendinaga, Ric Breese, M.P.P. Hastings-Lennox and Addington and, Mohawks of the Bay of Quinte First Nation,

THAT Council receive the request as presented. AND FURTHER THAT staff be directed to advise Mr. Soucie that he can submit an event permit request with all required details or utilize his constitutional right to gather peacefully in an outdoor public space.

THAT By-law 21-2026, being a by-law to provide for the collection of 2026 taxes and to establish penalty and interest for all unpaid taxes on due dates, having been read a first, second and third time and number assigned, be finally passed this 13th day of May 2026.

THAT By-law 22-2026 being a by-law for the licensing, regulating and governing of food vendors be read a first, second and third time this 13th day of May 2026.

THAT Council not provide delegated authority for minor purposes to Hastings County at this time. FURTHER THAT Council would be willing to reconsider in the future if situations warrant the approval.

THAT By-law 23-2026, being a by-law to confirm the proceedings of the May 13, 2026 Council meeting, having been read a first, second and third time, be assigned a number and finally passed this 13th day of May 2026.

THAT the May 13th, 2026 Deseronto Regular Council meeting be adjourned at 7:42 pm.