The Deseronto Record

Regular Council

May 27, 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 (7 motions)

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

THAT the agenda for the May 27th, 2026 Town of Deseronto Regular Council meeting be accepted.
Moved by Councillor Norman Clark, seconded by Deputy Mayor Steven Everhardus
Carried
THAT Council receive the verbal presentation from Chris Bartolo regarding "Live Barn"; FURTHER THAT staff be directed to investigate "Live Barn" with a focus on who will manage the system and receive the revenue, the privacy of individuals, and user agreements; AND FURTHER THAT a report be back for the second Council meeting of June.
Moved by Deputy Mayor Steven Everhardus, seconded by Councillor Kevin Smith
Carried
THAT the minutes of the Regular Council meeting of May 13, 2026 be approved as presented; FURTHER THAT Schedule of Accounts numbered 10-2026 in the amount of $179,901.44 be approved for payment; FURTHER THAT the By-Law Enforcement Services Board report for April 2026 be received by Council; AND FURTHER THAT the Eastern Ontario Warden's Caucus news release be received.
Moved by Councillor Kevin Smith, seconded by Councillor Norman Clark
Carried
THAT Council rise at 6:50 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.
Moved by Deputy Mayor Steven Everhardus, seconded by Councillor Kevin Smith
Carried
THAT staff follow the direction of Council as discussed in Closed Session.
Moved by Deputy Mayor Steven Everhardus, seconded by Councillor Norman Clark
Carried
THAT By-law 24-2026, being a by-law to confirm the proceedings of the May 27, 2026 Council meeting, having been read a first, second and third time, be assigned a number and finally passed this 27th day of May 2026.
Moved by Deputy Mayor Steven Everhardus, seconded by Councillor Norman Clark
Carried
THAT the May 27, 2026 Regular Council meeting be adjourned at 7:25 pm
Moved by Councillor Kevin Smith
Carried

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