Council

Be it resolved that the agenda for the Council meeting of December 10, 2024 be received and adopted.

Be it resolved that the minutes of the Council meeting held on November 26, 2024 be received and adopted as presented.

Be it resolved that the minutes of the:  Community Development Advisory Committee meeting held on November 27, 2024;  Heritage Advisory Committee meeting held on December 3, 2024; and  Public Hearings/Public Meetings meeting held on December 3, 2024 be received.

Be it resolved that the information presented by Leslie Abram, Northumberland Land Trust re: Awareness of Northumberland Land Trust be received.

Be it resolved that Staff Report FIN-2024-023, Christina Beaushaw, Director of Finance/Treasurer re: 2025 Draft Municipal Budget and 2025 Draft Water and Wastewater Budget-Comment Submissions be received.

Be it resolved that $80,000.00 be added to the Draft 2025 Municipal Budget as a transfer to the Policing Reserve.

Be it resolved that Staff Report FIN-2024-024, Christina Beaushaw, Director of Finance/Treasurer re: 2025 Municipal Budget Approval be received. That the 2025 Municipal Budget, as amended, in the amount of $ 27,530,748 including a tax levy requirement of $17,325,999 be approved. And that the appropriate By-law to approve the 2025 Municipal Budget be brought forward for Council's consideration.

Be it resolved that the Trent Hills Council requests the Trent Hills Lower Trent Conservation Authority Board Members to maintain the Lower Trent Conservation budget increase to 8%, which is consistent with the other Conservation Authorities.

Be it resolved that Staff Report FIN-2024-025, Christina Beaushaw, Director of Finance/Treasurer re: 2025 Water and Wastewater Budget Approval be received. That the 2025 Water Budget in the amount of $3,325,960 be approved. That the 2025 Wastewater Budget in the amount of $ 5,689,349 be approved. That the appropriate By-Law to approve the 2025 Water and Wastewater Budget be brought forward for Council's consideration. And that the appropriate By-Law to approve the 2025 Water and Wastewater Rates, Fees and Charges be brought forward for Council's consideration.

Be it resolved that Staff Report HRC-2024-001, Kari Petherick, Coordinator of Human Resources and Health & Safety re: Policy POL-HR-027 - Employee Training and Development Policy and Policy POL-HR-028 - Acknowledgement of Retirement Policy be received. And that Draft Human Resources Policies POL-HR-027 - Employee Training and Development Policy and POL-HR-028 - Acknowledgment of Retirement Policy, attached to Report HRC-2024-001, be adopted and effective immediately.

Be it resolved that Staff Report CAO-2024-11, Lynn Phillips, Chief Administrative Officer re: Risk Management Official - Options for Service be received. That the early termination clause of the Memorandum of Understanding with Lower Trent Conservation be exercised and notice provided to terminate the agreement. And that an alternative arrangement for the provision of Risk Management Official Services be brought forward for Council's consideration and approval.

Be it resolved that Staff Report CAO-2024-12, Lynn Phillips, Chief Administrative Officer re: Campbellford Lions Club In-Kind Contribution Request - Water Service Charge be received. That the Municipality enter into an Agreement with the Campbellford Lions Club to provide monetary support in the amount equal to the monthly service charge for the Lions Community Park water account. That the existing Agreement with the Campbellford Lions Club for the monetary support for the property taxes of the Lions Community Park be revised to also include the water service charges. And that the appropriate By-law be brought forward for Council's consideration.

Be it resolved that Staff Report CLK-2024-12, Doug Irwin, Director of Legislative Services/Clerk re: Criteria for Hybrid Meetings for Council Members be received. And that Staff Report CLK-2024-12 be

Be it resolved that Staff Report PLN-2024-063, Liz Stillman, Planning Coordinator re: Severance Consent Application B29/2024 and Zoning Amendment Application C20/2024, Jeff and Erin Pettey be received. Severance Consent Application B29/2024 And that Severance Consent Application B29/2024, Jeff and Erin Pettey, with respect to property located in Concession 10, North Part of Lot 1, 383 11th Line West, geographic Township of Seymour, for application to create one (1) new parcel, being approximately 4.45 hectares (11 acres) with an existing surplus residential dwelling and outbuildings, 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 applicant rezone the severed and retained parcels to conform to the Municipality of Trent Hills Zoning By-law 2010-105 and the Provincial Planning Statement, 2024. That the retained parcel, being a portion of Concession 10, North Part of Lot 1, 383 11th Line West, geographic Township of Seymour, shall be conveyed to and consolidated with the adjacent parcel to the East in Concession 10, Lot 2, 960 10th Line West, geographic Township of Seymour, Municipality of Trent Hills, and that the retained 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

Zoning Amendment Application C20/2024 Be it resolved that Zoning Amendment Application C20/2024, Jeff and Erin Pettey, to rezone the severed portion from Severance Consent Application B29/2024 to the Rural Exception (RU TH-105-90) Zone, be approved. And that the retained portion (as merged with the adjacent parcel to the east) from Severance Consent Application B29/2024, be rezoned to the Agricultural Exception * (A TH-105-91) Zone, in which no residential building permit(s) will be issued for this parcel of land, be approved. And that the appropriate By-law be brought forward for Council's consideration.

Be it resolved that Staff Report PLN-2024-065, Jim Peters, Director of Planning & Development re: Assumption of Municipal Service Assets (Municipal Underground Services) - 2149702 Ontario Limited (Orchard Hill) and Easement Agreement - 1881566 Ontario Limited (Orchard Hill) be received. That the Municipality of Trent Hills issue the Certificate of Substantial Completion and Acceptance (Municipal Underground Services) for 2149702 Ontario Limited (Orchard Hill); That the Transfer of Easement (for Municipal Underground Services) from 1881566 Ontario Limited to The Corporation of the Municipality of Trent Hills, for property identified as Part Lot 16, Concession 3, being Parts 1 and 2 on Plan 39R-14926, geographic Township of Percy, be approved; That the Mayor and Clerk execute any documents that may be necessary to affect the Transfer of Easement; That the Applicants' solicitor shall be responsible to see to the registration of the Transfer of Easement; That the appropriate By-laws be brought forward for Council's consideration; And that the Developers' solicitor be advised of Council's decision, under the Director of Planning & Development's signature.

Be it resolved that Staff Report PLN-2024-066, Jim Peters, Director of Planning & Development re: Hearing pursuant to Section 20 of the Development Charges Act, 1997, as amended, to consider a complaint regarding the imposition of a Municipal Development Charges be received. And that the Development Charges complaint from Jim Orr regarding the property located at 37 County Road 35, geographic Township of Percy (Hastings), be dismissed.

Whereas Eastern Ontario’s small rural municipalities face insurmountable challenges to fund both new growth related infrastructure and ongoing maintenance of their capital assets including local roads and bridges, clean water, wastewater, waste facilities, and municipally owned buildings including recreational facilities and libraries; And whereas the Federation of Canadian Municipalities has calculated that Municipal Governments across Canada are responsible for approximately 60 percent of public infrastructure that supports our economy and quality of life, but only receive 10 cents of every tax dollar; And whereas the Eastern Ontario Wardens’ Caucus (EOWC) region’s capital infrastructure deficit has increased by 58 percent since 2011 and is now at $6 billion, and growing; And whereas in 2018, the Ontario Government mandated all Ontario municipalities to develop and fully fund capital asset management plans by July 2025; And whereas the EOWC has released a regional Municipal Infrastructure Policy Paper showing key infrastructure data, opportunities and challenges in small rural municipalities across Eastern Ontario; And whereas Eastern Ontario is a growing economy that can grow more with sustainable, innovative infrastructure partnership and investment from the Federal and Ontario Governments; And whereas the infrastructure deficit for small rural municipalities cannot be adequately addressed through property tax revenue, restricted municipal borrowing capacity, and municipa

Whereas municipalities face growing infrastructure needs, including roads, bridges, public transit, water systems, and other critical services, which are essential to community well-being and economic development; And whereas the current sources of municipal revenue, including property taxes and user fees, are insufficient to meet these increasing demands for infrastructure investment; And whereas the Province of Ontario currently collects the Land Transfer Tax (LTT) on property transactions in municipalities across the province, generating significant revenue that is not directly shared with municipalities; And whereas the Federal Government collects the Goods and Services Tax (GST) on property transactions, a portion of which could be directed to municipalities to address local infrastructure needs; And whereas redistributing a portion of the Provincial Land Transfer Tax and GST to municipalities would provide a predictable and sustainable source of funding for local infrastructure projects without creating a new tax burden on residents or homebuyers; And whereas a redistribution of a portion of the existing Land Transfer Tax and GST would allow municipalities to better plan and invest in long-term infrastructure initiatives, supporting local economic growth and improving the quality of life for residents; Now therefore be it resolved that the Municipality of Trent Hills supports Aurora Town Council’s request that the Provincial Government consider redistributing a portion

Be it resolved that the Staff Recommendations with respect to Consent Agenda Items 10b) to 10f) be adopted as printed.

Be it resolved that: By-law No. 2024-124: A By-law to authorize execution of a Community Improvement Plan Program Agreement between The Corporation of the Municipality of the Trent Hills and 1000545059 Ontario Inc., (Naveen Khan) - Owner of 39 Bridge Street E., Campbellford. By-law No. 2024-125: A By-law of The Corporation of the Municipality of Trent Hills to provide for the imposition of fees or charges And to Repeal By-law Nos. 2023-163, and 2024-064 - (Fees and Charges By-law). By-law No. 2024-126: A By-law to amend the Zoning Provision which applies to land in North Part of Lot 1, Concession 10, geographic Township of Seymour, Municipality of Trent Hills - C20/2024. By-law No. 2024-127: A By-law to Repeal By-law No. 2022-055, A By-law to Appoint an Acting Deputy Clerk. By-law No. 2024-128: A By-law to Authorize the Issuance of the Certificate of Substantial Completion and Acceptance (Municipal Underground Services) for 2149702 Ontario Limited – Orchard Hill. By-law No. 2024-129: A By-law to Authorize the Execution of An Easement Agreement between The Corporation of the Municipality of Trent Hills and 1881566 Ontario Limited. By-law No. 2024-130: A By-law to Regulate Private Outdoor Pools within the Municipality of Trent Hills - (Pool Permit By-law). By-law No. 2024-131: A By-law to Amend By-law No. 2021-107, A By-law to Authorize Execution of an Agreement between Campbellford Lions Club and The Corporation of the Municipality of Trent Hills. By-law No. 2024-132: A By-law

Be it resolved that By-law No. 2024-136: A By-law to Confirm the Proceedings of the Council meeting held on Tuesday, December 10, 2024 be read, passed and properly signed and sealed by the Clerk and Mayor.

Be it resolved we do now adjourn at 11:40 a.m.