The Trent Hills Record

Council

January 10, 2023

Who was there

Present (7): Gene Brahaney, Robert Crate, Rick English, Daniel Giddings, Michael Metcalf, Rob Pope, Dennis Savery

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 (19 motions)

18 carried, 1 recorded otherwise. Every motion below is printed as the minutes print it.

Be it resolved that the agenda for the Council meeting of January 10, 2023 be received and adopted.
Moved by Councillor Gene Brahaney, seconded by Councillor Rob Pope
Carried
Be it resolved that the minutes of the Council meeting held on December 13, 2022 be received and adopted as presented.
Moved by Councillor Daniel Giddings, seconded by Councillor Rick English
Carried
Be it resolved that the PowerPoint presentation presented by Karen Bellamy re: Closure and Sale of the unassumed road allowance between Concession 9 and Concession 10, abutting Lots 13 & 14, geographic Township of Percy be received and considered in conjunction with Item 11a).
Moved by Councillor Rob Pope, seconded by Councillor Gene Brahaney
Carried
Be it resolved that the verbal information presented by Jim Orr and Nathan Orr re: Closure and Sale of the unassumed road allowance between Concession 9 and Concession 10, abutting Lots 13 & 14, geographic Township of Percy be received and considered in conjunction with Item 11a).
Moved by Councillor Dennis Savery, seconded by Councillor Rob Pope
Carried
Be it resolved that the PowerPoint presentation presented by Eric Hanna, Interim President and CEO, and Carrie Hayward, Board Member, Campbellford Memorial Hospital re: Hospital Redevelopment Project Update be received for information.
Moved by Councillor Rick English, seconded by Deputy Mayor Michael Metcalf
Carried
Be it resolved that Staff Report FIN-2023-001, Valerie Nesbitt, Director of Finance/Treasurer re: 2023 Municipal Budget Approval be received for information. That the 2023 Municipal Budget in the amount of $ 38,710,839 including a tax levy requirement of $ 15,209,303 be approved. And that the appropriate By-law to approve the 2023 Municipal Budget be brought forward for Council's consideration.
Moved by Councillor Rob Pope, seconded by Councillor Daniel Giddings
Carried
Be it resolved that Staff Report FIN-2023-002, Valerie Nesbitt, Director of Finance/Treasurer re: 2023 Water and Wastewater Budget approval be received for information. That the 2023 Water Budget in the amount of $ 8,932,620 be approved. That the 2023 Wastewater Budget in the amount of $ 3,193,304 be approved. That the appropriate By-Law to approve the 2023 Water and Wastewater Budgets be brought forward for Council's consideration. And that the appropriate By-Law to approve the 2023 Water and Wastewater Rates, Fees and Charges be brought forward for Council's consideration.
Moved by Councillor Daniel Giddings, seconded by Councillor Dennis Savery
Carried
Be it resolved that Staff Report FIN-2023-003 Valerie Nesbitt, Director of Finance/Treasurer re: 2023 Draft Budget-Comment Submissions be received for information.
Moved by Councillor Rick English, seconded by Councillor Gene Brahaney
Carried
Be it resolved that Staff Report FIN-2023-004, Valerie Nesbitt, Director of Finance/Treasurer re: 2023 Indexing of Development Charges, Water and Wastewater Connection Charges be received for information.
Moved by Councillor Dennis Savery, seconded by Councillor Daniel Giddings
Carried
Be it resolved that Staff Report FIN-2023-005, Valerie Nesbitt, Director of Finance/Treasurer re: 2022 Financial Indicator Review be received for information.
Moved by Councillor Rob Pope, seconded by Councillor Gene Brahaney
Carried
Be it resolved that Staff Report PLN-2023-001, Jim Peters, Director of Planning & Development re: Lot and Block reconfiguration Nappan Island Subdivision SB01 2016 for surface water drainage purposes in Phase 1 be received for information. And that Council approve the plan of Lot and Block reconfiguration for Phase 1 of the Nappan Island Subdivision SB01 2016 pertaining to surface water drainage.
Moved by Councillor Gene Brahaney, seconded by Councillor Daniel Giddings
Carried
Be it resolved that the Staff Recommendations with respect to Consent Agenda Items 9b) and 9c) be adopted as printed.
Moved by Councillor Daniel Giddings, seconded by Councillor Dennis Savery
Carried
Be it resolved that By-law No. 2023-001: A By-law to Permanently Stop up, Close and Sell Part of Road Allowance between Concession 9 and Concession 10 abutting Lots 13 and 14 (Part of PIN 51219-0758 (LT)), geographic Township of Percy, Municipality of Trent Hills, County of Northumberland be read a first, second and third time, passed and properly signed and sealed by the Clerk and Mayor.
Moved by Deputy Mayor Michael Metcalf, seconded by Councillor Rob Pope
Defeated
Be it resolved that: By-law No. 2023-002: A By-law to Adopt the 2023 Municipal Budget Estimates for the Municipality of Trent Hills. By-law No. 2023-003: A By-law to Adopt the 2023 Municipal Water and Wastewater Budget Estimates for the Municipality of Trent Hills. By-law No. 2023-004: A By-law to impose rates, fees and charges for Municipal Water and Wastewater services and to provide for the payment of rates, fees and charges and to provide for penalty and interest and to Repeal By-law No. 2021-115 (Water and Wastewater Rates, Fees and Charges). By-law No. 2023-005: A By-law to Provide for Remuneration and Expenses for Members of Council and to Repeal By-law No. 2022-009 (Remuneration and Expenses By-law). By-law No. 2023-006: A By-law to Repeal By-law No. 2018-118, A By-law to Establish an Advisory Committee knows as Hastings Hydro Reserve Advisory Committee. By-law No. 2023-007: A By-law to Appoint Representatives to the Lower Trent Conservation Board of Directors for the Term of Council ending in 2026. By-law No. 2023-008: A By-law to Appoint a Representative to the Otonabee Region Conservation Authority for the Term of Council ending in 2026. By-law No. 2023-009: A By-law to Appoint a Representative to the Eastern Ontario Trails Alliance for the Term of Council ending in 2026. By-law No. 2023-010: A By-law to Appoint a Liaison to the Campbellford/Seymour Community Foundation for the Term of Council ending in 2026. By-law No. 2023-011: A By-law to Appoint a Representativ
Moved by Councillor Rick English, seconded by Councillor Daniel Giddings
Carried
Be it resolved we do now go into Closed Session at 11:21 a.m. to discuss:  Acquisition/disposition of land (Affordable Housing)
Moved by Councillor Rob Pope, seconded by Councillor Rick English
Carried
Be it resolved we do now rise at 12:03 p.m. and report on Closed Session Item 13b) Acquisition/disposition of land (Affordable Housing).
Moved by Councillor Daniel Giddings, seconded by Councillor Rick English
Carried
Be it resolved that the confidential information presented by Mayor Crate, Dan Borowec and T.J. Flynn, Northumberland County re: Acquisition/disposition of land (Affordable Housing) be received.
Moved by Deputy Mayor Michael Metcalf, seconded by Councillor Rob Pope
Carried
Be it resolved that By-law No. 2023-012: A By-law to Confirm the Proceedings of the Council meeting held on Tuesday, January 10, 2023 be read a first, second and third time, passed and properly signed and sealed by the Clerk and Mayor.
Moved by Councillor Daniel Giddings, seconded by Deputy Mayor Michael Metcalf
Carried
Be it resolved we do now adjourn at 12:05 p.m.
Moved by Councillor Rick English, seconded by Councillor Rob Pope
Carried

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