Regular Council

THAT the agenda for the September 23, 2026 Regular Council meeting be accepted as presented.

THAT items 6.1, 6.5, 6.6, and 6.7 be pulled and discussed under Items for Consideration

Page 2 of 4 Regular Council September 23, 2026 THAT the minutes of the September 9, 2026 regular meeting of Council be adopted as presented; FURTHER THAT the Budgetary Control Report as of September 9, 2026 be received; FURTHER THAT Schedule of Accounts numbered 16-2026 in the amount of $464,361.85 be approved for payment; AND FURTHER THAT the letter from Martha Greenberg Deputy Minister, Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing regarding Supporting Ontario and Canadian Suppliers Through Municipal Procurement is received.

THAT the Public Works Manager have the word "SLOW" painted on the asphalt on Main Street from Fourth Street to the Dental Centre and the area of Centennial Park to the arena to reduce the speed of traffic in the areas; FURTHER THAT THE Public Works Manager select the appropriate spots in the areas mentioned prior; AND FURTHER THAT an education piece regarding the asphalt markings be published.

THAT the report entitled "Town Manager's Report - 09/23/2026" be received.

THAT the Town Manager advise the CEO of the Deseronto Public Library that the Memorandum of Understanding between the Library and the Town was approved by Council, but that it is to be noted that assistance will be granted based on availability of staff and experience.

Council requested that staff prepare a letter to the Eastern Ontario Wardens' Caucus advising that equal access to cell service should be available to all including First Nations; AND FURTHER THAT Council report any known cell gaps in our area to the Clerk, so that they can be included in the letter.

THAT after discussion, the letter from the Hon. Robert J. Flack, Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing Regarding the Municipal Accountability Act, 2026 was received.

THAT the Upper Canada Opera House be informed that they are to follow section 5.4 of by-law #51-17 to obtain a six month noise exemption.

THAT Council received the report entitled "Council Meeting Schedule"; FURTHER THAT the Council meeting of Wednesday November 11th will be cancelled; FURTHER THAT Council will be sworn in Monday November 16th, or the first day that the Judge is available for the swearing in ceremony; AND FURTHER THAT the date of the first Council meeting of the new Council will be decided at a later date.

THAT staff prepare a report for Council regarding the Non-Development Charge Municipalities Stream under the Municipal Housing Infrastructure Program outlining all of the potential existing street extensions as well as the costs for Dundas Street in preparation for a grant submission.

THAT the pool by-law be added to the regular agenda to allow time to review

THAT By-law 36-2026, being a by-law to appoint an Acting Treasurer for the Town, having been read a first, second and third time and number assigned, be finally passed this 23rd day of September 2026.

THAT By-law 37-2026, being a by-law to appoint a Deputy Fire Prevention Officer, having been read a first, second and third time and number assigned, be finally passed this 23rd day of September 2026.

THAT By-law 38-2026, being a by-law to confirm the proceedings of the September 23, 2026 Council meeting, having been read a first, second and third time, number assigned and finally passed this 23rd day of September 2026.