Council

Be it resolved that the agenda for the Council meeting of December 9, 2025 be received and adopted.

Be it resolved that the minutes of the Council meeting held on November 25, 2025 be received and adopted as presented.

Be it resolved that the minutes of the Accessibility Advisory Committee meeting held on November 12, 2025, be received and adopted as presented. And that the pursuant to Accessibility Advisory Committee's motion number AAC-251112-4, the existing hearing assistance devices available for public use in the Council Chambers be more prominently promoted through the installation of appropriate signage within the room, and by verbally informing meeting attendees before the commencement of each meeting that such devices are available, be approved, and that staff be directed to implement these measures.

Be it resolved that the minutes of the Heritage Advisory Committee meeting held on November 25, 2025, be received and adopted as presented. And pursuant to Heritage Advisory Committee's Motion Number HAC-251125-7, the Heritage Grant Program - Heritage Grant Application from Jackson Thurling, re: Repair and restoration of Roof at 52 Main Street, Warkworth, for painting of exterior siding, soffit and trim, be approved for 50% of the actual cost, up to a maximum of $8,000.00.

Be it resolved that the presentation presented by Larysa Struk, Co-Founder of Small Town Cat Project re: TNVR Program updates be received. And that it be considered in conjunction with Agenda item 11.c).

Be it resolved that the presentation from Cindy Cassidy, General Manager, Eastern Ontario Trails Alliance re: 2025 Update be received

Be it resolved that, pursuant to Section 9.3 g) of Procedural By-law No. 2023-015, Council provided consent to permit the presentation from Northumberland OPP Detachment Commander Michael Cavanagh and Northumberland OPP Staff Sergeant Mike Davidson regarding Northumberland OPP introductions and updates on local projects be received.

Be it resolved that Staff Report CLK-2025-06, Karen Frigault, Chief Administrative Officer re: 2026 Draft Fees & Charges By-law be received. And that Draft By-Law 2025-082 Fees and Charges By-law for 2026 be brought forward for Council's consideration.

Be it resolved that Staff Report CLK-2025-07, Karen Frigault, Chief Administrative Officer re: Council Meeting Schedule — Evaluation and Recommendations Moving Forward be received. That Council approve a regular meeting schedule of one meeting per month, to be held on the fourth Tuesday of each month at 9:30 a.m., effective January 2026; And that, in an election year, the regular October meeting be cancelled or rescheduled at Council’s discretion to avoid conflict with the municipal election date; And that, the Procedural By-law 2023-015 be amended to reflect the adopted regular meeting schedule and the election-year provisions described in this resolution; And that, staff be directed to bring forward the necessary amending by-law for Council’s consideration at a subsequent meeting, in accordance with the notice provisions of the Procedural By-law; And that, public notice of the revised meeting schedule and the proposed amendment to Procedural By-law 2023-015 be provided in accordance with the notice provisions of the Procedural By-law, including posting on the municipal website and inclusion on the applicable Council agenda prior to Council’s consideration of the amending by-law.

Be it resolved that Staff Report PLN-2025-62, Cameron Law, Planner re: Extension of Draft Approval for Plan of Subdivision SB04/2017 - Green City Wide Homes Ltd. be received. That an extension for fulfilling the conditions of draft approval for Plan of Subdivision SB04/2017 - Green City Wide Homes Ltd., be approved to December 31, 2027. That the developer be advised that the Municipality requires notable completion of the conditions of draft approval for Subdivision Application SB04/2017, during this extension. That failure to demonstrate notable completion of the conditions of draft approval for Subdivision Application SB04/2017 during this extension, may result in no further extension being granted. And that the developer be advised of Council's decision under the Director of Planning & Development's signature.

Be it resolved that Staff Report PLN-2025-63, Cameron Law, Planner re: Extension of Draft Approval for Plan of Subdivision SB01/2022 - 2003603 Ontario Corporation (McDonald Homes) / formerly J.R. Connor Properties Ltd. be received. That an extension for fulfilling the conditions of draft approval for Plan of Subdivision SB01/2022 - JR Connor Properties Ltd. c/o Patricia Connor, be approved to December 31, 2027. That the developer be advised that the Municipality requires notable completion of the conditions of draft approval for Subdivision Application SB01/2022, during this extension. That failure to demonstrate notable completion of the conditions of draft approval for Subdivision Application SB01/2022 during this extension, may result in no further extension being granted. And that the developer be advised of Council's decision under the Director of Planning & Development's signature.

Be it resolved that Staff Report PLN-2025-67, Liz Stillman, Planning Coordinator re: Severance Consent Application B22/2025 and Zoning Amendment Application C12/2025, Ronald Clancy & Elizabeth Clancy / Rhonda Laffrenier be received. Severance Consent Application B22/2025 And that Severance Consent Application B22/2025, Ronald Clancy & Elizabeth Clancy / Rhonda Laffrenier, with respect to property located in Concession 7, Lot 26, 1823 Wingfield Road, geographic Township of Seymour, for application to create one new parcel, being approximately 2.02 hectares (5.0 acres) of vacant land for residential building purposes, be approved with the following conditions: That $1,000.00 for each new vacant building lot created, is paid cash-in-lieu of parkland pursuant to Section 51.1 of the Planning Act, RSO 1990, as amended, and the Municipality of Trent Hills By-law 2001-47. That all taxes on the subject property(ies) 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 parcel to conform to the Municipality of Trent Hills Zoning By-law 2010-105. That the owner(s) meet all the requirements of the Municipality of Trent Hills Public Works Department to ensure the severed parcel(s) and retained parcel have legal and registered entrances installed to meet the Municipality of Trent Hills’ Entrance Setback Policy requirements, prior to the Severance Consent deeds being processed by the M

Zoning Amendment Application C12/2025 Be it resolved that Zoning Amendment Application C12/2025, Ronald Clancy & Elizabeth Clancy / Rhonda Laffrenier, to rezone the severed portion from Severance Consent Application B22/2025 to the Rural Residential (RR) Zone and the Environmental Protection (EP) Zone be approved. And that the appropriate By-law be brought forward for Council's consideration.

Be it resolved that the Staff Recommendations with respect to Consent Agenda Items 9 b.) to 9 g.) be adopted as printed.

Be it resolved that: By-law No. 2025-081: A By-law to amend the Zoning Provision which applies to land in Lot 26, Concession 7, geographic Township of Seymour, Municipality of Trent Hills C12/2025. By-law No. 2025-082: 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. 2024-125, and 2025-054 (Fees and Charges By-law). By-law No. 2025-083: A By-law to Authorize the Execution of an Agreement between The Corporation of the Municipality of Trent Hills and Small Town Cat Project (STCP) for the provision of Trap, Neuter, Return (TNR) services. be read, passed and properly signed and sealed by the Mayor and Clerk.

Be it resolved that By-law No. 2025-084: A By-law to Confirm the Proceedings of the Council meeting held on Tuesday, December 9, 2025 be read, passed and properly signed and sealed by the Mayor and Clerk.

Be it resolved we do now adjourn at 11:07 a.m.