The Trent Hills Record

Council

June 2, 2026

Who was there

Present (6): Gene Brahaney, Rick English, Daniel Giddings, Michael Metcalf, Rob Pope, Dennis Savery

Absent (1): Robert Crate

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 (27 motions)

27 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 June 2, 2026 be received and adopted.
Moved by Councillor Rick English, seconded by Councillor Rob Pope
Carried
Be it resolved that the minutes of the Council Meeting held on May 19, 2026 be received and adopted as presented.
Moved by Councillor Rob Pope, seconded by Councillor Rick English
Carried
Be it resolved that the minutes of the Public Meeting held on May 5, 2026 be received and adopted as presented.
Moved by Councillor Gene Brahaney, seconded by Councillor Rob Pope
Carried
Be it resolved that the minutes of the Community Development Advisory Committee meeting held on April 22, 2026 be received and adopted as presented.
Moved by Councillor Dennis Savery, seconded by Councillor Rob Pope
Carried
Be it resolved that the minutes of the Heritage Advisory Committee Meeting held on April 28, 2026 be received and adopted as presented. And That the Heritage Grant Program Application HG01/2026 from Shari Frost & David Granic, re: Repair and Restoration at 26 Queen Street, Campbellford, for removal of the existing brick chimney, repatching of the roof after chimney repair, eavestrough, downpipe, and fascia replacements, and other repairs to the roof, be approved for 50% of the actual cost, to a maximum amount of $8,000.00. And That the Heritage Grant Application HG02/2026 from the Municipality of Trent Hills re: Restoration and Improvement for 98 Bridge Street East, Campbellford, for a roof replacement, fascia repair, masonry repointing, and repainting of the windows and trim, be approved for 50% of the actual cost, to a maximum amount of $8,000.00. And That Heritage Grant Application HG03/2026 from the Municipality of Trent Hills, re: Restoration and Improvement for 37 Saskatoon Avenue, Campbellford, for masonry repointing, repainting and caulking of window sills, removal of vines, and capping of chimneys, be approved for 50% of the actual cost, to a maximum amount of $8,000.00. And Further That Heritage Grant Application HG04/2026 from the Municipality of Trent Hills re: Restoration and Improvement for 58 Saskatoon Avenue, Campbellford, for a restoration of the Fire Hall Cupola and replacement of the garage door, be approved for 50% of the actual cost, to a maximum amount o
Moved by Councillor Daniel Giddings, seconded by Councillor Gene Brahaney
Carried
Be it resolved that the minutes of the Accessibility Advisory Committee meeting held on April 30, 2026 be received and adopted as presented.
Moved by Councillor Rick English, seconded by Councillor Dennis Savery
Carried
Be it resolved that Staff Report THFD 2026-004, Shawn Jamieson, Fire Chief re: Staff Report THFD 2026-004 regarding first quarter operations report be received.
Moved by Councillor Daniel Giddings, seconded by Councillor Rob Pope
Carried
Be it resolved that Staff Report THFD 2026-003, Shawn Jamieson, Fire Chief re: Pre-Approval for Replacement Pumper and Reserve Funding Authorization be received. That an amount up to an upset limit of $1,225,492.00 be pre-approved for the acquisition of a replacement Pumper Truck, with delivery anticipated in 2027. That an amount up to an upset limit of $122,549.20 be approved from the Fire Department Reserves for the required down payment. And That the remaining balance be funded from the Fire Department Reserves at the time of delivery, in 2027. And Further That the proposed acquisition be completed through Canoe Procurement Group of Canada.
Moved by Councillor Daniel Giddings, seconded by Councillor Rick English
Carried
Be it resolved that Staff Report BLD-2026-004, Stephen White, Chief Building Official re: Building Department Activity - January to March, 2026 be received.
Moved by Councillor Rob Pope, seconded by Councillor Dennis Savery
Carried
Be it resolved that Staff Report EDC-2026-09, Kira Mees, Community Development Manager re: Community Improvement Plan Application 2026-05 - 33 Front St. N., Campbellford be received. That the Community Improvement Plan application funding request from Marlene Cottrell, owner of 33 Front St. N., Campbellford, be approved to an up-set limit of $4,250. That the appropriate By-law be brought forward for Council's consideration. And That the applicant be advised of Council's decision under the Community Development Manager's signature.
Moved by Councillor Gene Brahaney, seconded by Councillor Rob Pope
Carried
Be it resolved that Staff Report EDC-2026-012, Kira Mees, Community Development Manager re: Municipality-Wide Exemption under the Retail Business Holiday Act be received. That a municipality-wide blanket exemption under the Retail Business Holiday Act be approved. And That the appropriate By-law be brought forward for Council's consideration.
Moved by Councillor Rob Pope, seconded by Councillor Dennis Savery
Carried
Be it resolved that Staff Report CWA-2026-02, Tanya Redden, Manager of Capital Works and Asset Management re: Award of Construction Tender and Contract Administration and Inspection Services for Tanner Subdivision Reconstruction be received. And That ITT PWK TSR 2026-04: Tanner Subdivision Reconstruction be awarded to Behan Construction Limited in the amount of $2,029,729.01 plus applicable taxes; And That the Mayor and Clerk execute contract documents with Behan Construction Limited for ITT PWK TSR 2026-04; And That Council authorize staff to award up to $15,922.95 plus applicable taxes in provisional items for ITT PWK TSR 2026-04 as required throughout the duration of the project; And That RFP PWK TCA 2026-05: Tanner Subdivision Contract Administration and Inspection Services be awarded to Jewell Engineering Inc. in the amount of $101,130.00 plus applicable taxes; And That the Mayor and Clerk execute contract documents with Jewell Engineering Inc. for RFP PWK TCA 2026-05; And Further That all bidders for each procurement be advised of Council's decision under the Manager of Capital Works and Asset Management's signature.
Moved by Councillor Rick English, seconded by Councillor Rob Pope
Carried
Be it resolved that Staff Report PLN-2026-30, Liz Stillman, Planning Coordinator re: Severance Consent Applications B07/2026 and B08/2026 and Zoning Amendment Application C03/2026, 2322257 Ontario Inc. (Ron Elmhirst) be received. Severance Consent Application B07/2026 And That Severance Consent Application B07/2026, 2322257 Ontario Inc. (Ron Elmhirst), with respect to property located in Concession 11, Part Lot 17, 2808 12th Line East, geographic Township of Seymour, for application to create one new parcel, being approximately 0.82 hectares (2.03 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 Municipality o
Moved by Councillor Gene Brahaney, seconded by Councillor Rob Pope
Carried
Severance Consent Application B08/2026 And That Severance Consent Application B08/2026, 2322257 Ontario Inc. (Ron Elmhirst), with respect to property located inConcession 11, Part Lot 17, 2808 12th Line East, geographic Township of Seymour, for application to create one new parcel, being approximately 0.82 hectares (2.03 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 Municipality of Trent Hills. Further entrance details (culvert, ditching, brushing, etc., if required) will be provided by Public Works staff, upon the formal application of an entrance permit(s). That a parcel of land measuring 10.1 metres (33
Moved by Councillor Rob Pope, seconded by Councillor Rick English
Carried
Zoning Amendment Application C03/2026 Be it resolved that Zoning Amendment Application C03/2026, 2322257 Ontario Inc. (Ron Elmhirst), to rezone the severed portions from Severance Consent Applications B07/2026 and B08/2026 to the Rural Residential (RR) Zone be approved. And That the appropriate By-law be brought forward for Council's consideration.
Moved by Councillor Rob Pope, seconded by Councillor Dennis Savery
Carried
Be it resolved that Staff Report PLN-2026-31, Liz Stillman, Planning Coordinator re: Severance Consent Application B09/2026, John and Danielle Rinsma be received. That Severance Consent Application B09/2026, John and Danielle Rinsma, with respect to property located at 36 Cardinal Drive being Lots 9, 10, 21, & 22, Block R, Plan 51; Percy (Originating Parcel); Lots 11-15, 17-20, Block S, Plan 51; Percy & Part Park Street, Plan 51 Percy, North of Road Allowance Between Concession 11 & 12 Designated as Part 1 & 2 on Plan 39R13177 (Benefitting Parcel); and Lots 11-20, Block R, Plan 51; Percy & Part 3 39R-13177; Percy (Retained Parcel), geographic former Village of Hastings, for application to sever a portion of land that has merged in title (approximately 0.98 hectares (2.42 acres) of vacant land), that will merge with the benefitting parcel located at 36 Cardinal Drive (approximately 0.69 hectares (1.72 acres) containing a residential building 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 severed parcel, being Lots 17, 18, 19, and 20, Block S, Plan 51; Lots 9, 10, 21, and 22, Block R, Plan 51; Parts 1 and Part 2 on Registered Plan 39R-13177, shall be conveyed to and consolidated with the adjacent parcel located at 36 Cardinal Drive, geographic Village of Hastings, and that the severed parcel a
Moved by Councillor Dennis Savery, seconded by Councillor Rick English
Carried
Be it resolved that Staff Report PLN-2026-32, Cameron Law, Planner re: Severance Consent Application B10/2026, James Curle / Shawn Legere, RFA Planning Consultant Inc. (Campbellford Memorial Hospital site) be received. Severance Consent Application B10/2026 That Severance Consent Application B10/2026, James Curle / Shawn Legere, RFA Planning Consultant Inc., with respect to property located in Concession 7, Part Lots 6 and 7, being Parts 2 and 3 on Plan 39R-12944, County Road 30 / 8th Line West, geographic Township of Seymour, for application to sever one (1) new parcel, being approximately 19.72 hectares (48.73 acres) of vacant land for the future development of the Campbellford Memorial Hospital Site, be approved with the following conditions: 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 shall layout and dedicate by deed to the County of Northumberland a strip of land ensuring 18.25 metres (60 feet) from the painted centerline of County Road 30, along the frontage of both the severed and retained parcels, for road widening purposes and that the applicant submits a plan (e.g., draft reference plan) to the satisfaction of the County of Northumberland that illustrates the road widening of 18.25 metres (60 feet) from the painted centerline of County Road 30. The road widening must also be free and clear of all encumbrances. That the applic
Moved by Councillor Rick English, seconded by Councillor Gene Brahaney
Carried
Be it resolved that Staff Report PLN-2026-33, Sam de Boer, Planning and Development Assistant re: Authorization of Transfer of Land of unopened portion of Road Allowance between Concessions 13 and 14, Township of Seymour be received. The Road Allowance portion between Concession 13 and Concession 14 being identified as Part of PIN 51210 - 0673, being Part 2 on Plan 39R-15148, geographic Township of Seymour, Municipality of Trent Hills, County of Northumberland, be stopped-up, closed and conveyed to the applicant. And That the appropriate by-law be brought before Council.
Moved by Councillor Rob Pope, seconded by Councillor Dennis Savery
Carried
Be it resolved that Staff Report PLN-2026-34, Cameron Law, Planner re: Zoning By-law Amendment C15/2024, James Steele / Leah Steele / Ken Nicholson be received. That Zoning By-law Amendment Application C15/2024, James Steele / Leah Steele / Ken Nicholson, with respect to property located in Part of Lot 11, Concessions 6 and 7; Part of Lot 12, Concessions 6 and 7; Part of the road allowance between Concessions 6 and 7; Part of Lot 163, Plan 97; Lot 145, Plan 112; being Part 1 on RP 39R-11131, 199 Oliver road, geographic Township of Seymour / geographic Township of Campbellford, to rezone the subject lands from the Development (D) Zone to the Residential 3 - Holding (R3-H) Zone, be approved. And That the appropriate By-law be brought forward for Council's consideration.
Moved by Councillor Rob Pope, seconded by Councillor Gene Brahaney
Carried
Be it resolved that Staff Report PLN-2026-35, Cameron Law, Planner re: Zoning Amendment Application C02/2026, Municipality of Trent Hills (Agricultural Zone Lot Size and Minor Updates) be received. That Zoning Amendment Application C02/2026, Municipality of Trent Hills, with respect to the entirety of the Municipality of Trent Hills, be approved. And That the appropriate By-law be brought forward for Council's consideration.
Moved by Councillor Rob Pope, seconded by Councillor Dennis Savery
Carried
Be it resolved that Staff Report COA-2026-03, Cameron Law, Planner re: Minor Variance Application A02/2026, Gillian Proudfoot be received. And That Minor Variance Application A02/2026 - Gillian Proudfoot, with respect to property located at 55 Glover Road, legally described as Concession 3, Part Lot 19, being Part 1 on Plan 39R-5278, geographic Township of Percy, to reduce the required minimum centreline setback requirements from a municipal road from 17.5 metres to 14.5 metres, be approved; And That Minor Variance Application A02/2026 - Gillian Proudfoot, with respect to property located at 55 Glover Road, legally described as Concession 3, Part Lot 19, being Part 1 on Plan 39R-5278, geographic Township of Percy, to reduce the minimum front yard setback from 15 metres to 3.9 metres, be approved.
Moved by Councillor Rob Pope, seconded by Councillor Rick English
Carried
Be it resolved that Staff Report COA-2026-04, Cameron Law, Planner re: Minor Variance Application A03/2026, Jonathan Burton and Elyse Burton be received. And That Minor Variance Application A03/2026 - Jonathan Burton and Elyse Burton, with respect to property located on Trentview Drive, legally described as Concession 11, Part Lot 6, being Part 5 within RD 25, geographic Township of Percy, to reduce the required minimum side yard setback requirements from 6 metres to 4.89 metres (a 1.11 metre reduction), be approved.
Moved by Councillor Dennis Savery, seconded by Councillor Rob Pope
Carried
Be it resolved that the Staff Recommendations with respect to Consent Agenda Items 10 c.) to 10 h.) be adopted as printed.
Moved by Councillor Dennis Savery, seconded by Councillor Daniel Giddings
Carried
Be it resolved that the Hastings Hydro Reserve Fund Application from Friends of the Hastings Library for Trent Hills Public Library - Banquet Chair Replacement Project be received. That the Hastings Hydro Reserve Fund Application from Friends of the Hastings Library for funds to purchase 20 banquet chairs to replace damaged chairs that were discarded be approved in an amount not to exceed $2,200.00. And That the applicant be advised of Council's decision under the Deputy Clerk’s signature.
Moved by Councillor Rob Pope, seconded by Councillor Rick English
Carried
Be it resolved that: By-law No. 2026-023: A By-law to Amend the Zoning Provisions which applies to land in Part of Lot 3, Concession 7, Township of Asphodel/RD 134 Part 1 RP 39R14574 Part 2, former Village of Hastings The Municipality of Trent Hills With respect to Zoning By-law Amendment Application C22/2023. By-law No. 2026-046: A By-law to Permanently Stop up, Close and Sell Part of Road Allowance between Concession 13 and Concession 14, Part of PIN 51210-0673, being Part 2 on Plan 39R-15148, geographic Township of Seymour, Municipality of Trent Hills, County of Northumberland. By-law No. 2026-047: A By-law to adopt to amend the Zoning Provisions which applies to the lot legally described as Part of Lot 11, Concessions 6 and 7; Part of Lot 12, Concessions 6 and 7; Part of the road allowance between Concessions 6 and 7; Part of Lot 163, Plan 97; Lot 145, Plan 112; being Part 1 on RP 39R-11131, 199 Oliver Road, geographic Township of Seymour & geographic Township of Campbellford, Municipality of Trent Hills With respect to Zoning By-law Amendment Application C09/2025. By-law No. 2026-048: A By-law to Amend By-law 2010-105, Being the Comprehensive Zoning By-law of the Municipality of Trent Hills, With Respect to Official Plan Amendment No. 13, Definitions, & Developable R.D. Plans. By-law No. 2026-049: A By-law to amend the Zoning Provision which applies to land in Part of Lot 17, Concession 11, geographic Township of Seymour, Municipality of Trent Hills C03/2026. By-law No.
Moved by Councillor Rick English, seconded by Councillor Daniel Giddings
Carried
Be it resolved that By-law No. 2026-051: A By-law to Confirm the Proceedings of the Council meeting held on Tuesday, June 2, 2026 be read, passed and properly signed and sealed by the Deputy Mayor and Clerk.
Moved by Councillor Rob Pope, seconded by Councillor Gene Brahaney
Carried
Be it resolved we do now adjourn at 2:03 p.m.
Moved by Councillor Rick English, seconded by Councillor Rob Pope
Carried

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