The Trent Hills Record

Council

October 22, 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 (18 motions)

18 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 October 22, 2024 be received and adopted.
Moved by Councillor Daniel Giddings, seconded by Councillor Rob Pope
Carried
Be it resolved that the minutes of the:  Special Council meeting held on October 7, 2024; and  Council meeting held on October 8, 2024 be received and adopted as presented.
Moved by Councillor Gene Brahaney, seconded by Councillor Rick English
Carried
Be it resolved that the minutes of Public Hearings/Public Meetings meeting held on October 1, 2024 be received.
Moved by Councillor Dennis Savery, seconded by Councillor Daniel Giddings
Carried
Be it resolved that Staff Report EDC-2024-09, Kira Mees, Community Development Manager re: Community Sports and Recreation Infrastructure Fund Grant Application be received. And that an application be submitted to the Community Sports and Recreation Infrastructure Fund for repairs to the Warkworth Arena roof, in the amount of $150,000.
Moved by Councillor Rick English, seconded by Councillor Rob Pope
Carried
Be it resolved that Staff Report CAO-2024-10, Lynn Phillips, Chief Administrative Officer re: Sunny Life Recreation and Wellness Centre - Capital Construction Financing Plan be received. That the updated financing plan presented in Staff Report CAO-2024-10 for the Sunny Life Recreation and Wellness Centre project be approved. That the Chief Administrative Officer negotiate a Loan Agreement with Royal Bank of Canada (RBC) that provides long term borrowing for the Sunny Life Recreation and Wellness Centre project. And that the appropriate By-law authorizing the loan be brought forward for Council's consideration.
Moved by Councillor Daniel Giddings, seconded by Councillor Rick English
Carried
Be it resolved that Staff Report CAO-2024-11, Lynn Phillips, Chief Administrative Officer re: Housing Enabling Water Systems Fund Intake 2 - 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 $2,773,118.
Moved by Councillor Daniel Giddings, seconded by Councillor Dennis Savery
Carried
Be it resolved that Staff Report BLD-2024-007, Stephen White, Chief Building Official re: Building Department Activity - July to September, 2024 be received.
Moved by Councillor Rob Pope, seconded by Councillor Gene Brahaney
Carried
Be it resolved that Staff Report PLN-2024-052, Liz Stillman, Planning Coordinator re: Severance Consent Application B19/2024 and Zoning Amendment Application C12/2024, William Thompson be received. That Severance Consent Application B19/2024, William Thompson, with respect to property located in Concession 13, Part Lot 16, 1840 13th Line East and Concession 13, Part Lot 17, being Part 1 on RP 38R-3455, 13th Line East, geographic Township of Seymour, for application to create one (1) new parcel, being approximately 2.14 hectares (5.3 acres) of vacant land that will merge to the parcel to the south, which creates an overall parcel of 2.44 hectares (6.02 acres) for residential building purposes, be approved with the following conditions: That all taxes on the subject properties be paid in full, including any taxes levied for the year, as of the date of consent deed stamping at the municipal office. That the severed parcel, being a portion of Concession 13, Part Lot 16, 1840 13th Line East, geographic Township of Seymour shall be conveyed to and consolidated with the adjacent parcel located in Concession 13, Part Lot 17, being Part 1 on RP 38R-3455, 13th Line East, geographic Township of Seymour, Municipality of Trent Hills, and that the severed parcel and adjacent parcel shall be consolidated and become one parcel of land. A solicitor's written undertaking shall be provided to the Municipality indicating that the necessary steps will be taken to implement the conveyance and to c
Moved by Councillor Rick English, seconded by Councillor Gene Brahaney
Carried
Zoning Amendment Application C12/2024 Be it resolved that Zoning Amendment Application C12/2024, William Thompson, to rezone the severed portion from Severance Consent Application B19/2024 to the Rural Residential (RR) Zone be approved. And that the appropriate By-law be brought forward for Council's consideration.
Moved by Councillor Gene Brahaney, seconded by Councillor Rob Pope
Carried
Be it resolved that Staff Report PLN-2024-053, Liz Stillman, Planning Coordinator re: Severance Consent Application B22/2024, Murray MacLennan / Linda Gay be received. That Severance Consent Application B22/2024, Murray MacLennan / Linda Gay, with respect to property located in Plan 112, Block 33, Lot 9, 102 Maple Street / Plan 112, Block 33, Part Lots 10 and 11, Maple Street / Plan 39M-762, Lot 14, 91 High Street, geographic Town of Campbellford, for application to create one new parcel, being approximately 0.07 hectares (0.18 acres) of vacant land that will merge with the adjacent parcel located at 102 Maple Street, which will subsequently merge to the parcel located at 91 High Street (with an existing residential dwelling), creating a new parcel of 0.3 hectares (0.75 acres), be approved with the following conditions: That all taxes on the subject properties be paid in full, including any taxes levied for the year, as of the date of consent deed stamping at the municipal office. That the severed parcel, being a portion of Plan 112, Block 33, Part Lots 10 and 11, Maple Street and Plan 112, Block 33, Lot 9, 102 Maple Street, geographic Town of Campbellford, shall be conveyed to and consolidated with the adjacent parcel located in Plan 39M-762, Lot 14, 91 High Street, geographic Town of Campbellford, Municipality of Trent Hills, and that the severed parcel and adjacent parcels shall be consolidated and become one parcel of land. A solicitor's written undertaking shall be provi
Moved by Councillor Rick English, seconded by Councillor Rob Pope
Carried
Be it resolved that Staff Report PLN-2024-054, Liz Stillman, Planning Coordinator re: Severance Consent Application B23/2024, Murray MacLennan / Roxanne O'Dell be received. That Severance Consent Application B23/2024, Murray MacLennan / Roxanne O'Dell, with respect to property located in Plan 112, Block 33, Part Lots 10 and 11, Maple Street / Plan 39M-762, Lot 12, 95 High Street, geographic Town of Campbellford, for application to create one new parcel, being approximately 0.12 hectares (0.3 acres) of vacant land, that will merge with the adjacent parcel located at 95 High Street (with an existing residential dwelling); and that the retained portion, being approximately 0.07 hectares (0.18 acres) of vacant land, that will merge with the adjacent parcel located at 93 High Street (with an existing residential dwelling), be approved with the following conditions: That all taxes on the subject properties be paid in full, including any taxes levied for the year, as of the date of consent deed stamping at the municipal office. That the severed parcel, being a portion of Plan 112, Block 33, Part Lots 10 and 11, Maple Street, geographic Town of Campbellford, shall be conveyed to and consolidated with the adjacent parcel located in Plan 39M-762, Lot 12, 95 High Street, geographic Town of Campbellford, Municipality of Trent Hills, and that the severed parcel and adjacent parcel shall be consolidated and become one parcel of land. A solicitor's written undertaking shall be provided to t
Moved by Councillor Gene Brahaney, seconded by Councillor Dennis Savery
Carried
Be it resolved that the information presented by Councillor Rick English re: Maximum Speed Limit - Old Hastings Road, Warkworth from County Road 25 to County Road 29 (Mill Street) be received. And that staff bring forward a report with respect to a permanent speed limit reduction on Old Hastings Road, Warkworth from County Road 25 to County Road 29 (Mill Street).
Moved by Councillor Rick English, seconded by Councillor Daniel Giddings
Carried
Be it resolved that the verbal information presented by Councillor Rob Pope re: Downtown Revitalization and Business Development - Parking Requirements be received. And that the Community Development Advisory Committee review and make recommendations with respect to Downtown Revitalization and Business Development - Parking Requirements, for new and existing businesses and housing within Campbellford, Hastings and Warkworth.
Moved by Councillor Rob Pope, seconded by Councillor Gene Brahaney
Carried
Be it resolved that the Staff Recommendations with respect to Consent Agenda Items 9b) to 9f) be adopted as printed.
Moved by Councillor Rob Pope, seconded by Councillor Gene Brahaney
Carried
Be it resolved that the correspondence dated October 9, 2024 from Northumberland Inter-Municipal Task Force on Housing and Homelessness & Northumberland County re: Homelessness 101 Joint Council Meeting - November 7 2024 be received. And whereas a Joint Meeting of Northumberland County Council and the seven member municipalities’ Councils will take place on November 7, 2024, regarding the issue of homelessness, for the purpose of education and training. And whereas based on legal guidance and governance best practices, Northumberland County seeks a common Resolution adopted by each of the participating member municipalities’ Councils. Now therefore be it resolved that the Municipality of Trent Hills Council hereby authorizes Trent Hills Council’s participation in the November 7, 2024 Homelessness 101 Joint Meeting. That the Trent Hills Council agrees to the use of Northumberland County’s Procedural By-law #39-2023, as supplemented by the special procedures for the day, for the purpose of the November 7, 2024 Joint Meeting. That the Trent Hills Council agrees to the Northumberland County Clerk to be the presiding Clerk at the November 7, 2024 Joint Meeting. That the Trent Hills Council agrees to special procedures for the sole purpose of facilitating the Joint Meeting on November 7, 2024, including: That the official record of the meeting shall be kept by the County Clerk; and That quorum for the meeting shall be ‘50% +1’ of the total members of the participating councils (not
Moved by Councillor Daniel Giddings, seconded by Councillor Rob Pope
Carried
Be it resolved that By-law No. 2024-106: A By-law to amend the Zoning Provision which applies to land in Part of Lot 17, Concession 13, geographic Township of Seymour, Municipality of Trent Hills - C12/2024 be read, passed and properly signed and sealed by the Clerk and Mayor.
Moved by Councillor Daniel Giddings, seconded by Councillor Rob Pope
Carried
Be it resolved that By-law No. 2024-107: A By-law to Confirm the Proceedings of the Council meeting held on Tuesday, October 22, 2024 be read, passed and properly signed and sealed by the Clerk and Mayor.
Moved by Councillor Rob Pope, seconded by Councillor Gene Brahaney
Carried
Be it resolved we do now adjourn at 10:14 a.m.
Moved by Councillor Rick English, seconded by Councillor Rob Pope
Carried

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