Council

Be it resolved that the agenda for the Council meeting of Tuesday, June 23, 2026 be received and adopted.

Be it resolved that the minutes of the Council meeting held on June 2, 2026 be received and adopted as presented.

Be it resolved that the minutes of the Public meeting held on June 2, 2026 be received and adopted as presented.

Be it resolved that the minutes of the Community Development Advisory Committee Meeting held on May 27, 2026 be received and adopted as presented.

Be it resolved that the minutes of the Heritage Advisory Committee Meeting held on May 26, 2026 be received and adopted as presented. That the Heritage Grant Program Application HG05/2026 from Carole Dove, re: Repair and Restoration at 13952 County Road 29, Warkworth, Ontario, for replacement of the veranda floor and repair of two of the four chimneys, be approved for 50% of the actual cost, to a maximum amount of $8,000.00. And That the Heritage Grant Application HG06/2026 from Judith Pearce, re: Repair & Restoration at 51 Front Street North, Campbellford, for restoration of mortar on exterior of structure, be approved for 50% of the actual cost, to a maximum amount of $8,000.00. And That the property known as 593 Hoard's Church Road, geographic Township of Seymour, be considered for designation under the Ontario Heritage Act. And Further That staff be directed to undertake a review of existing heritage designations, particularly older designated properties, to: Assess whether current designation by-laws, statements of cultural heritage value, and attributes sufficiently reflect contemporary heritage conservation standards and practices; Identify any gaps, ambiguities, or outdated descriptions within existing designation documents; Consider opportunities to update or amend heritage designation by-laws where appropriate, in accordance with the Ontario Heritage Act; and Report back to Council with findings, recommendations, and a proposed work plan for implementing any necessa

Be it resolved that the Deputation from Kim Good, Capital Campaign Director, and Wendy Riley, Animal Care Director, Northumberland Humane Society, regarding an update on their programs and their facility, be received for information.

Be it resolved that the deputation from Dave Dunk, on behalf of a proposed Community Celebration recognizing Carson Campbell's Memorial Cup achievement, be received for information.

Motion to Amend the Original Motion by Adding: And That Council direct staff to review the proceeds received from the sale of the Campbellford Arena lands and the proceeds anticipated from the sale of the Hastings Arena lands and prepare a report for Council's consideration that outlines: a) the net proceeds available from each sale; b) any legislative, legal or policy restrictions on the use of those funds; c) Parks and Recreation Master Plan recommendations involving municipal facilities, parks, open spaces and other municipal recreation assets that may be considered for future funding; and d) options for the potential allocation of proceeds among municipal recreation assets in Hastings, Campbellford and Warkworth, including options based on geographic distribution, identified need, and Parks and Recreation Master Plan priorities.

Final Motion as Amended: Be it resolved that the presentation from Danielle Lenarcic Biss from Think Designs and Mary Catherine Mehak from Mehak, Kelly & Associates re: Parks & Recreation Master Plan update be received for information. And That Council direct staff to review the proceeds received from the sale of the Campbellford Arena lands and the proceeds anticipated from the sale of the Hastings Arena lands and prepare a report for Council's consideration that outlines: a) the net proceeds available from each sale; b) any legislative, legal or policy restrictions on the use of those funds; c) Parks and Recreation Master Plan recommendations involving municipal facilities, parks, open spaces and other municipal recreation assets that may be considered for future funding; and d) options for the potential allocation of proceeds among municipal recreation assets in Hastings, Campbellford and Warkworth, including options based on geographic distribution, identified need, and Parks and Recreation Master Plan priorities.

Be it resolved that Staff Report BLD-2026-005, Stephen White, Chief Building Official re: Transition of Plumbing Inspection Services In-House be received. That Council advise Northumberland County that the Municipality does not intend to continue participation in the County plumbing inspection service arrangement beyond December 31, 2026; and And Further That The Mayor and Clerk be authorized to provide written notice accordingly.

Be it resolved that Staff Report FIN-2026-09, Christina Beaushaw, Director of Finance/Treasurer re: 2025 Development Charges and Water & Wastewater Reserve Fund Annual Treasurer's Statement be received. And That Council approve the 2025 Development Charges and Water & Wastewater Reserve Fund Annual Treasurer’s Statement, and direct the Director of Finance/Treasurer to submit the required statements to the Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing in accordance with the Development Charges Act.

Be it resolved that Staff Report CLK-2026-08, Dawn Welch, Deputy Clerk re: Provincial “Bring Your Own Alcohol” (BYOB) Event Permits and Municipal Participation be received. And That Council decline to permit BYOB event designation requests through the Municipality’s special event approval process for events held on municipal property at this time; And That Council confirm that the Municipality of Trent Hills will not designate community or cultural events for the purpose of BYOB event permits under Ontario Regulation 747/21 at this time.

Be it resolved that Staff Report EDC-2026-014, Kira Mees, Community Development Manager re: Special Event Application from Crooks Rapids Country Fest re: Crooks Rapids Country Fest - August 20 to 24, 2026 be received. And That Council approve the issuance of Special Event Permit No. 2026-012, subject to the conditions outlined in the draft permit. And That Crooks Rapids County Fest be declared as an Event of Municipal Significance, in support of their application to the AGCO for a Special Occasion Permit. And Further That the applicant be advised of Council's decision under the Deputy Clerk's signature.

Be it resolved that Staff Report EDC-2026-013, Kira Mees, Community Development Manager re: Special Event Application from Rotary Club of Campbellford re: Rotary Community Concert in Old Mill Park - July 18, 2026 be received. And That Council approve the issuance of Special Event Permit No. 2026-011, subject to the conditions outlined in the draft permit.

Be it resolved that Staff Report PWK-026-04, Neil Allanson, Manager, Roads and Urban Services re: Campbellford-Seymour Agricultural Society, Equipment and Staff Request, Campbellford Fair August 7 - 9, 2026. be received. That the request from the Campbellford-Seymour Agricultural Society for the use of Municipal Equipment to be operated by qualified Municipal Staff Volunteers for the purpose of assisting at the 2026 Campbellford Fair, August 7th - 9th, 2026 be approved, pursuant to Policy No. POL-REC-001 - In-kind Contributions/Subsidy Requests from Community Organizations. And that the Campbellford -Seymour Agricultural Society be advised of Council's decision under the Manager of Roads and Urban Services' signature.

Be it resolved that Staff Report PLN-2026-36, Sam de Boer, Planning and Development Assistant re: Severance Consent Application B11/2026, Scott Blackburn (benefitting parcel owner) / Dianne Nicholson-Chennette and Timothy Chennette (originating parcel owners) be received. That Severance Consent Application B11/2026, Scott Blackburn (benefitting parcel owner) / Dianne Nicholson-Chennette and Timothy Chennette (originating parcel owners), with respect to property located in Concession 13, Part Lots 11 & 12, 39R10669, Part 2, 240 Puffball Inn Road / Concession 13, Part Lot 11, 39R10669, Part 3, 226 Puffball Inn Road, geographic Township of Seymour, for application to create one (1) new parcel, being approximately 0.16 hectares (0.40 acres) of vacant land that will merge to the parcel to the west, which creates an overall parcel of 0.58 hectares (1.43 acres) 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 Concession 13, Part Lots 11 & 12, 39R10669, Part 2, 240 Puffball Inn Road, geographic Township of Seymour shall be conveyed to and consolidated with the adjacent parcel located in Concession 13, Part Lot 11, 39R10669, Part 3, 226 Puffball Road, geographic Township of Seymour, Municipality of Trent Hills, and that the severed parcel and adjac

Be it resolved that Staff Report PLN-2026-37, Cameron Law, Planner re: Extension of Draft Approval for Plan of Subdivision SB02/2021 - 2077412 Ontario Inc. (Hastings Estates) - Hastings Meadow Phase 5 be received. That an extension for fulfilling the conditions of draft approval for Plan of Subdivision SB02/2021 - Hastings Estates, be approved to June 30, 2029. That the developer be advised that the Municipality requires notable completion of the conditions of draft approval for Subdivision Application SB02/2021 during this extension. That failure to demonstrate notable completion of the conditions of draft approval for Subdivision Application SB02/2021 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-2026-38, Cameron Law, Planner re: Zoning Amendment Application C07/2026, Mark & Christine Althouse, 3920 10th Line East, geographic Township of Seymour be received. That Zoning By-law Amendment Application C07/2026 , Mark & Christine Althouse), with respect to property located at 3920 10th Line East, legally described as Concession 10, Part Lot 26, Part 1 on 39R-14678, n the geographic Township of Seymour, to rezone the subject lands from the RU-TH-105-73 Zone to the RU-TH-105-104 Zone, be approved. And That the appropriate By-law be brought forward for Council's consideration.

Be it resolved that Staff Report COA-2026-05, Cameron Law, Planner re: Minor Variance Application A04/2026, Kristina Gubanov (Agent: Glen Salmon) be received. And That Minor Variance Application A04/2026 - Kristina Gubanov (Agent: Glen Salmon), with respect to property located at 77 Wight Island Road, legally described as Concession 14, Part Lot 6, being Part 1 on Plan 38R-4413, Right-of-way over Part 2 on Plan 38R-4413, geographic Township of Seymour, to reduce the required minimum interior side yard setback from 3 metres to 1.2 metres, be approved.

Be it resolved that Staff Report COA-2026-06, Cameron Law, Planner re: Minor Variance Application A05/2026, Campbellford Farm Supply Ltd. (Agent: Tim Pennings) be received. And That Minor Variance Application A05/2026 - Campbellford Farm Supply (Agent: Tim Pennings), with respect to property located at 19 Industrial Drive, legally described as Concession 5, Part Lot 8, being Parts 1 and 2 on Plan 39R-13689, geographic Town of Campbellford, to reduce the required minimum interior side yard setback from 15 metres to 5.6 metres, be approved.

Be it resolved that the Staff Recommendations with respect to Consent Agenda Items 11. c.) to 11. e.) be adopted as printed.

Be it resolved that the correspondence received June 1, 2026 from Jordan Roddy on behalf of the Friends of the Hastings Library re: requesting permission from Council for the presence of a Municipal Fire Department response vehicle for the "Road 2 Reading" event being held on August 1, 2026. That the request from the Friends of the Hastings Library for the provision of a Response Vehicle and qualified Fire Department Staff Volunteers to assist and educate children at a Touch the Truck and event on August 1, 2026 from 10:00 a.m. until 1:00 p.m. be approved, subject to the equipment and Fire Department Staff Volunteers being available. And that Jordan Roddy on behalf of the Friends of the Hastings Library be advised of Council's decision under the Community Development Manager's signature.

Be it resolved that: By-law No. 2026-052: A By-law to amend the Zoning Provisions which apply to land at Concession 10, Part Lot 26, Part 1 on 39R-14678, Geographic Township of Seymour, Municipality of Trent Hills Zoning By-law Amendment Application C07/2026. By-law No. 2026-053: A By-law to Appoint Jessica Polley as Clerk and to Repeal By-law 2025-033. By-law No. 2026-054: A By-law to Appoint Karen Frigault as a Deputy Clerk. By-law No. 2026-055: A By-law to Appoint Dawn Welch as Deputy Clerk and to Repeal By-law No. 2025-079. be read, passed and properly signed and sealed by the Mayor and CAO/Clerk.

Be it resolved that By-law No. 2026-056: A By-law to Confirm the Proceedings of the Council meeting held on Tuesday, June 23, 2026 be read, passed and properly signed and sealed by the Mayor and Clerk.

Be it resolved we do now adjourn at 11:49 a.m.