Council

Be it resolved that the agenda for the Council meeting of May 4, 2021 be received and adopted.

Be it resolved that the minutes of the Council meeting held on April 20, 2021 be received and adopted as presented.

Be it resolved that the minutes of the Police Services Board meetings held on February 23, 2021 and April 27, 2021 be received.

Be it resolved , pursuant to Police Services Board Motion No. PSB-210427-6, that a coordinated proposal be submitted to the Ministry of the Solicitor General regarding the formation of a Northumberland OPP Detachment Board, representing:  Alderville First Nation  Township of Alnwick/Haldimand  Municipality of Brighton  Township of Cramahe  Township of Hamilton  Municipality of Trent Hills That the composition of the OPP Detachment Board be established at ten (10) board members, consisting of:  six (6) Municipal and First Nations representatives (one from each municipality/First Nation) (60%)  two (2) Community Representatives (20%)  two (2) Provincial Appointees (20%) That the Township of Hamilton complete and submit the proposal on behalf of the participating municipalities and First Nations prior to the deadline of June 7, 2021. And that the Northumberland Detachment Commander, and the participating municipalities and First Nations be advised of Council's decision under Director of Legislative Services/Clerk's signature.

Be it resolved that the PowerPoint presentation presented by Sarah Tanner, Community Services Manager, Community & Social Services, Northumberland County re: Community Safety and Well Being Plan be received for information.

Be it resolved that the PowerPoint presentation presented by Richard Steiginga, Baker Tilly re: Comparative Analysis December 31, 2020 be received and considered in conjunction with Item 9a).

Be it resolved that Staff Report FIN-2021-015, Valerie Nesbitt, Director of Finance/Treasurer re: Presentation of 2020 Consolidated Financial Statements and Audit Related Documents be received for information. That the 2020 Draft Consolidated Financial Statements be approved as presented. That the 2020 Management Letter be approved as presented. That the 2020 Audit Reporting Letter be approved as presented. That the Chief Administrative Officer and Director of Finance/Treasurer execute the 2020 Audit Representation Letter. And that the Mayor and Director of Finance/Treasurer execute the 2020 Management Report.

Be it resolved that Staff Report FIN-2021-016, Director of Finance/Treasurer re: 2021 Tax Rate Approval be received for information. And that the appropriate By-law to approve the 2021 Municipal Tax Rates and to authorize billing and collecting of taxes be brought forward for Council's consideration.

Be it resolved that Staff Report EDC-2021-11, Kira Mees, Community Development Officer re: Matching Funds Request from Trent Hills Chamber of Commerce be received for information. That, if the Trent Hills Chamber of Commerce application to the Regional Tourism Organization 8 (RTO8) Partnership Allocation Program is successful, $5,000 be allocated from the 2021 Community Development budget, for the creation of promotional videos. And that the Trent Hills Chamber of Commerce be advised of Council's decision under the Community Development Officer's signature.

Be it resolved that Staff Report CLK-2021-005, Doug Irwin, Director of Legislative Services/Clerk re: Set Fines for By-law No. 2021-006 - Refreshment Vehicle By-law be received for information. That the set fines as outlined in Attachment #1 to Report CLK-2021-005 related to By-law No. 2021-006, A By-law to License and to Regulate Refreshment Vehicles in the Municipality of Trent Hills, be approved. And that the Clerk forward the required documentation to the Ministry of Attorney General for approval.

Be it resolved that the Staff Recommendations with respect to Consent Agenda Items 11b) and 11c) be adopted as printed.

Be it resolved that: By-law No. 2021-040: A By-law to Govern the Proceedings of Council and Advisory Bodies of Council of The Corporation of the Municipality of Trent Hills and to Repeal By-law Nos. 2020-020 and 2020-059 - (Procedural By-law). By-law No. 2021-041: A By-law to Authorize the Use of Alternative Voting Methods (Internet and Telephone Voting) for the 2022 Municipal Election, and subsequent Municipal Elections and to Repeal By-law No. 2003-41. By-law No. 2021-042: A By-law to Establish Tax Rates and to Provide for the Levy and Collection of Municipal, County and Education Taxes for the Year 2021. be read a first, second and third time, passed and properly signed and sealed by the Clerk and Mayor.

Be it resolved that By-law No. 2021-043: A By-law to designate One-Way Highways within the Municipality of Trent Hills and to Repeal By-law Nos. 2015-124 and 2016-71 be read a first, second and third time, passed and properly signed and sealed by the Clerk and Mayor.

Be it resolved that By-law No. 2021-046: A By-law to Confirm the Proceedings of the Council meeting held on Tuesday, May 4, 2021 be read a first, second and third time, passed and properly signed and sealed by the Clerk and Mayor.

Be it resolved we do now adjourn at 7:30 p.m.