The Trent Hills Record

Council

April 9, 2024

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 (17 motions)

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

Be it resolved that the agenda for the Council meeting of April 9, 2024 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 March 26, 2024 be received and adopted as presented.
Moved by Councillor Rick English, seconded by Councillor Daniel Giddings
Carried
Be it resolved that the minutes of the Public Hearings/Public Meetings meeting held on April 2, 2024 be received.
Moved by Mayor Robert Crate, seconded by Councillor Rob Pope
Carried
Be it resolved that the presentation presented by Brandon Quigley and Claire Basinski, CIMA+ re: Trent Hills Active Transportation and Trails Plan be received. And that the Trent Hills Active Transportation and Trails Plan - March 2024 be endorsed and utilized as a guiding document for future active transportation and trails initiatives.
Moved by Councillor Daniel Giddings, seconded by Councillor Dennis Savery
Carried
Be it resolved that Staff Report IWW-2024-10, Lynn Phillips, Chief Administrative Officer re: Selection for Award ITT IWW GEU 2024-07 - Generator and Electrical Upgrades for Campbellford Wastewater Pump Station #2 be received. That the quote from CWD Electric Inc. for ITT IWW GEU 2024-07 Generator and Electrical Upgrades be selected for award at their bid price of $125,580.00 plus HST. That the Clerk execute the appropriate contract documents with CWD Electric Inc. And that all bidders be advised of Councils decision under the CAOs' signature.
Moved by Councillor Rick English, seconded by Councillor Rob Pope
Carried
Be it resolved that Staff Report IWW-2024-11, Lynn Phillips, Chief Administrative Officer re: Housing Enabling Water Systems Fund - Project Recommendation be received. And that an application be submitted to the Housing Enabling Water Systems Fund (HEWSF) for the installation and replacement of core water, wastewater and storm water infrastructure on Front Street West in Hastings, in the amount of $2,641,065.
Moved by Mayor Robert Crate, seconded by Councillor Rob Pope
Carried
Be it resolved that Staff Report FIN-2024-011, Valerie Nesbitt, Director of Finance/Treasurer re: 2023 Reserve and Reserve Fund Activity be received. That the total 2023 Reserve activity as outlined in details of Appendix A to Staff Report FIN-2024-011 be approved. And that the total 2023 Reserve Fund activity as outlined in details of Appendix C to Staff Report FIN-2024-011 be approved.
Moved by Councillor Rob Pope, seconded by Councillor Daniel Giddings
Carried
Be it resolved that Staff Report FIN-2024-012, Valerie Nesbitt, Director of Finance/Treasurer re: 2024 Annual Repayment Limit (ARL) be received.
Moved by Councillor Gene Brahaney, seconded by Councillor Rob Pope
Carried
Be it resolved that Staff Report PWK-2024-05, Neil Allanson, Manager, Roads and Urban Services re: Consolidated Operations Facility for Public Works, Fleet Services and Community Services be received. That the Consolidated Operations Facility for Public Works, Fleet Services and Parks Operations project be approved in principle. That an amount of $100,000 be allocated from the Public Works Facilities Reserve for investigative studies and consultation required as part of the overall project plan. And that Staff bring forward routine updates on the progress of the project.
Moved by Councillor Rob Pope, seconded by Councillor Rick English
Carried
Be it resolved that Staff Report CSR-2024-02, Peter Burnett, Director of Community Services re: Outdoor Pool Operating Agreement 2024 be received. That the annual agreement with YMCA Northumberland for the operation of the Campbellford Outdoor Pool in the amount of $24,870.00 be approved and funded through the 2024 Community Services Department Operations Budget. And that YMCA Northumberland be advised of Council's decision under the Director of Community Services' signature.
Moved by Councillor Gene Brahaney, seconded by Mayor Robert Crate
Carried
Be it resolved that the Staff Recommendation with respect to Consent Agenda Item 9b) be adopted as printed.
Moved by Councillor Rob Pope, seconded by Councillor Dennis Savery
Carried
Be it resolved that: By-law No. 2024-017: A By-law to Permanently Stop up, Close and Sell Part of Road Allowance between Lots 6 and 7, Concession 2, Being Parts 2, 5, 6, 7 of RP 39R-14784, Part of PIN 51229-0300 (LT), within the geographic Township of Percy, Municipality of Trent Hills, County of Northumberland. By-law No. 2024-047: A By-law to Permanently Stop up, Close and Exchange lands described as Part of Road Allowance between Lots 15 & 16, Concession 3, Being Part 3 of RP 39R-14826, Part of PIN 51196-0204 (LT), within the geographic Township of Seymour, Municipality of Trent Hills, County of Northumberland For Lands described as Part Lot 16, Concession 3, Being Parts 1, 4, 5 of RP 39R-14826, Part of PIN 51196-0211 (LT), within the geographic Township of Seymour, Municipality of Trent Hills, County of Northumberland. By-law No. 2024-048: A By-law for establishing and assuming a municipal highway, being Part of Lot 16, Concession 3, Being Parts 1, 4, 5 of RP 39R-14826, Part of PIN 51196-0211 (LT), within the geographic Township of Seymour, Municipality of Trent Hills, County of Northumberland. By-law No. 2024-049: A By-law to Authorize Execution of a Letter of Agreement Between The Municipality of Trent Hills and His Majesty the King in right of the Province of Ontario, as represented by The Minister of Transportation for the Province of Ontario (Dedicated Gas Tax Funds). By-law No. 2024-050: A By-law to Authorize the Execution of a Lease Agreement between The Corporatio
Moved by Councillor Rob Pope, seconded by Mayor Robert Crate
Carried
Be it resolved we do now go into Closed Session at 10:48 a.m. to discuss:  Acquisition/disposition of land (Potential Disposition)
Moved by Councillor Rob Pope, seconded by Mayor Robert Crate
Carried
Be it resolved we do now rise at 11:11 a.m. and report on Closed Session Item 13 b) Acquisition/disposition of land (Potential Disposition).
Moved by Councillor Daniel Giddings, seconded by Mayor Robert Crate
Carried
Be it resolved that the confidential verbal information presented by Lynn Phillips, Chief Administrative Officer re: Acquisition/disposition of land (Potential Disposition) be received. And that staff proceed as directed.
Moved by Councillor Rob Pope, seconded by Councillor Gene Brahaney
Carried
Be it resolved that By-law No. 2024-052: A By-law to Confirm the Proceedings of the Council meeting held on Tuesday, April 9, 2024 be read, passed and properly signed and sealed by the Clerk and Deputy Mayor.
Moved by Councillor Daniel Giddings, seconded by Mayor Robert Crate
Carried
Be it resolved we do now adjourn at 11:13 a.m.
Moved by Councillor Rob Pope, seconded by Councillor Rick English
Carried

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