Council

Be it resolved that the agenda for the Council meeting of August 20, 2026 be received and adopted.

Be it resolved that the minutes of the Council meeting held on July 28, 2026 be received and adopted as presented.

Be it resolved that the minutes of the Public Meeting held on August 4, 2026 be received and adopted as presented.

Be it resolved that the information presented by Janine Lameiras, Community Outreach and Development Coordinator and Alicia Vandine, Executive Director from the Northumberland United Way re: Day of Caring be received.

Be it resolved that Council direct staff to promote Day of Caring and the application portal to local nonprofits; And That Council provide sponsorship of $3,000 to help support Day of Caring; And That Council encourage Municipal Staff to participate as volunteers for Day of Caring as they are able.

Be it resolved that the presentation and Draft Budget from Rhonda Bateman, Chief Administrative Officer from Lower Trent Conservation Authority be received for information.

Be it resolved that Staff Report CSR-2026-02, Peter Burnett, Director of Community Services re: Staff Report CRS-2026-02 re: Non-Standard Procurement - Hastings Field House Generator Replacement be received.

Be it resolved that Staff Report BLD-2026-006, Stephen White, Chief Building Official re: Building Department Activity - April to June, 2026 be received.

Be it resolved that Staff Report WWS-2026-07, Kyle Beacock, Manager of Water and Wastewater Services re: 2026 2nd Quarter Operational Report for Water and Wastewater be received.

Be it resolved that Staff Report EDC-2026-017, Kira Mees, Community Development Manager re: Community Improvement Plan Application 2026-06 for 30 Doxsee Avenue South be received. That the Community Improvement Plan application funding request from Rigo and Laura Seucharan, tenants of 30 Doxsee Ave. S., Campbellford, be approved to an up-set limit of $3,300. 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.

Be it resolved that Staff Report EDC-2026-018, Kira Mees, Community Development Manager re: Special Event Application for the Warkworth Fair - September 11-13, 2026 be received. And That Council approve the issuance of Special Event Permit No. 2026-015, subject to the conditions outlined in the draft permit. And That the applicant be advised of Council's decision under the Deputy Clerk's signature.

Be it resolved that Staff Report EDC-2026-019, Kira Mees, Community Development Manager re: Special Event Application for the Dave Down Bridge Hospice Run, Walk and Wag, September 19, 2026 be received. And That Council support the issuance of Special Event Permit No. 2026-016, subject to the conditions outlined in the permit.

Be it resolved that Staff Report EDC-2026-20, Kira Mees, Community Development Manager re: Special Event Application - Campbellford Royal Canadian Legion Branch 103 Drumhead Ceremony, September 27, 2026 be received. And That Council support the issuance of Special Event Permit No. 2026-017, subject to the conditions outlined in the permit.

Be it resolved that Staff Report CLK-2026-11, Jessica Polley, Clerk re: Lower Trent Conservation Authority Board Appointment be received. That Council receive the resignation as board member of the Lower Trent Conservation Authority from Council English; and That Council appoint Deputy Mayor Michael Metcalf as the Council representative on the Lower Trent Conservation Authority.

Be it resolved that Staff Report PLN-2026-48, Cameron Law, Planner re: Independent Energy System Operator (IESO) - Required Municipal Support for Hydroelectric Energy Project in Hastings be received. Whereas: 1. The proponent is proposing to construct and operate and LLT Energy Project with the characteristics outlined in the table below, located on the Properties identified below under the Long-Term 2 Energy Supply (Window 1) Request for Proposals (“LLT (e) RFP”) issued by the Independent Electricity System Operator (“IESO”); 2. Capitalized terms not defined herein have the meanings ascribed to them in the LLT(e) RFP; 3. The Proponent has, no later than sixty (60) days prior to the date of this Municipal Resolution in Support of Proposal Submission, delivered a Pre-Engagement Confirmation Notice to an applicable Local Body Administrator in respect of the Municipal Lands comprising the Project Site outlined in the table below: Unique Project ID of the Long-term Energy Project: N/A Legal Name of the Proponent: Prodigy Power Incorporated Name of the LLT Energy Project: Hastings Generating Station Generating Technology of the LLT Energy Project: Hydroelectric Electricity Generation Maximum Potential Contact Capacity of the LLT Energy Project (in MW): 3.00 Property Identification Number (PIN): 51212-0053 4. Pursuant to the LLT(e) RFP, if the LLT Energy Project is proposed to be located in whole or in part on Municipal Lands, the Proposal must include a Municipal Support Confirmat

Be it resolved that Staff Report PLN-2026-49, Sam de Boer, Planning and Development Assistant re: Severance Consent Application B21/2026, Bruce Sharpe Ltd., 68 Doxsee Avenue North, geographic Town of Campbellford be received. That Severance Consent Application B21/2026, Bruce Sharpe Ltd., with respect to property located in Plan 112, Part of Lot 13 and Part of Block D, being Parts 3 and 4 on Reference Plan 38R-3810, designated as Parts 4 and 5 on Reference Plan 39R-15136, 68 Doxsee Avenue North / Plan 112, Block D, Lots 15 - 16, 85 Front Street North, 85 Front Street North, geographic Town of Campbellford, for application to create two separate parcels, which have merged in title, 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 provide a registerable description under the requirements of the Land Titles Act / Registry Act. That the applicant provides two copies of a registered survey of the subject property, prior to the issuance of the Certificate of Consent. That the applicant provides a deed conveying the severed lands, for use for the issuance of the Certificate of Consent. If all conditions of this decision have been fulfilled within two years of the date on the "Notice of Decision", and all authorities concerned have so notified the Municipality in writing, the designated official is authoriz

Be it resolved that Staff Report PLN-2026-50, Cameron Law, Planner re: Campbellford Memorial Hospital Request to Waive Fees for Past and Future Planning Applications for the Campus of Care Project be received. That the Campbellford Memorial Hospital's Request to waive the fees for all Planning Applications related to the Campbellford Memorial Hospital's Campus of Care Project, for the property legally described as Part of lots 6 and 7, Concession 7, Part 3 on Plan 39R-12944, Geographic Township of Seymour, Municipality of Trent Hills, pursuant to Section 5 of Fees & Charges By-law 2025-082 and its successors be approved.

Be it resolved that Staff Report PLN-2026-51, Cameron Law, Planner re: Severance Consent Application B06/2026 and Zoning By-law Amendment Application C05/2026 – Status Update and Continued Deferral be received. And That Severance Consent Application B06/2026 and Zoning By-law Amendment Application C05/2026 remain

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

Be it resolved that: By-law No. 2026-066: A By-law to authorize execution of a Community Improvement Plan Program Agreement between The Corporation of the Municipality of the Trent Hills and Percy Township Non-Profit Housing Corporation of 140 Church Street, Warkworth. By-law No. 2026-067: A By-law to Appoint Members to the Joint Municipal Election Compliance Audit Committee for the Municipality of Trent Hills and Northumberland County Partner Municipalities for the 2026-2030 term of office. By-law No. 2026-068: A By-law to Appoint an Integrity Commissioner and Closed Meeting Investigator for the Municipality of Trent Hills. be read, passed and properly signed and sealed by the Deputy Mayor and Clerk.

Whereas the Workplace Safety and Insurance Board (WSIB) eliminated the Second Injury and Enhancement Fund (SIEF), effective June 16, 2026, ending a long-standing cost relief program that assisted employers where pre-existing conditions contributed to the cost or duration of workplace injury claims; and Whereas municipalities are significant employers of workers performing physically demanding duties and may experience increased WSIB costs as a result of the elimination of SIEF; and Whereas the Second Injury and Enhancement Fund was established to provide cost relief to employers when pre-existing conditions significantly contributed to workplace injury claims, thereby encouraging employers to hire and retain workers with disabilities and pre-existing medical conditions; and Whereas the Workplace Safety and Insurance system was established to provide a fair and balanced insurance system that protects both workers and employers; and Whereas increased workplace insurance costs have the potential to place additional financial pressures on municipal operating budgets and property taxpayers; Now Therefore Be It Resolved That the Council of the Municipality of Trent Hills respectfully requests that the Province of Ontario and the Workplace Safety and Insurance Board review the impacts of eliminating the Second Injury and Enhancement Fund (SIEF) consult with employers, municipalities, labour representatives and other stakeholders, and consider modernizing or revising the program rath

Be it resolved that Council authorize the Chief Administrative Officer, in consultation with the Deputy Mayor and appropriate conservation authority representatives, to prepare and submit comments on behalf of the Municipality of Trent Hills in response to Environmental Registry of Ontario Posting 026-0740 prior to the September 12, 2026 deadline; And That the submission identify concerns regarding the accuracy and methodology of the population figures used in the proposed Tiered Allocation Formula and the resulting impact on equitable representation of smaller and rural municipalities within the proposed regional conservation authority governance structure; And That the final submission be circulated to Council following submission.

Be it resolved that Council do now proceed into Closed Session at 11:42 a.m. pursuant to section 239 of the Municipal Act, 2001, to consider the following matters:  Labour Relations or Employee Negotiations s. 239(2)(d)  Acquisition or Disposition of Land s. 239(2)(c)

Be it resolved we do now rise at 12:32 p.m. and report on Closed Session Items 14. b) and 14. c):

Be it resolved that the confidential information provided in Closed Session regarding:  Labour Relations or Employee Negotiations s. 239(2)(d)  Acquisition or Disposition of Land s. 239(2)(c) be received. And That staff proceed as directed in closed session

Be it resolved that By-law No. 2026-069: A By-law to Confirm the Proceedings of the Council meeting held on Thursday, August 20, 2026 be read, passed and properly signed and sealed by the Deputy Mayor and Clerk.

Be it resolved we do now adjourn at 12:34 p.m.