Deseronto, ON

Regular Council

Council will hear Baker Tilly's presentation on the Town's 2025 audited financial statements, which show a $100,014 annual surplus and a net debt of $793,873. The agenda also includes routine approvals (minutes, accounts, variance report) and several items for consideration, such as a Honk proposal for Centennial Park, a 2026-2030 asset replacement report, and a road reconstruction paving program. A closed session is scheduled for personnel and solicitor-client privileged matters.

• 2025 financial audit: $100,014 surplus, $793,873 net debt, $5.14M total revenues
• 2026 Q2 revenue and expenditure variance report
• Approval of accounts schedule 14-2026
• Centennial Park Honk proposal
• 2026 paving program quotes for road reconstruction

Regular Council

Council will receive a project update on the Deseronto standpipe water tower, including geotechnical testing and a fall tender for construction starting in May 2027. The meeting also covers Quinte Conservation’s preliminary budget, a letter on municipal budget apportionment, and two bylaws to manage election administration and compliance audits.

• Water tower project update: geotech report due July 30, tender in October, construction May–October 2027.
• By-law XX-2026: authorizes delegated authority during the 2026 municipal election lame duck period.
• By-law XX-2026: establishes a Joint Municipal Election Compliance Audit Committee for 2026–2030.
• Quinte Conservation preliminary budget and capital asset management plan review.
• Letter from Ontario Minister Todd McCarthy on municipal budget and apportionment.

Deseronto Cemetery Board

The Deseronto Cemetery Board will meet to discuss the maintenance and repair of monuments. The board will also hear a presentation from Bob Wales regarding the removal of brush along Ungar's Island Road.

• Presentation by Bob Wales regarding brush along Ungar's Island Road
• Discussion on monument maintenance and repair

Regular Council

The Town is considering a proposal to install a LiveBarn automated video streaming system at the Deseronto Community Recreation Centre. If approved, the Deseronto & District Minor Hockey Association will manage operations and receive all generated revenue.

• LiveBarn streaming service installation
• Fire Protection Services Agreement with Napanee
• Deseronto Water Financial Plan 2026-2031
• Municipal Capital Facility designation review for 331 Dundas Street
• Council remuneration report

Deseronto Cemetery Board

The Deseronto Cemetery Board will discuss and potentially approve Requests for Proposals for Monument Repair & Restoration and for Burial, Interment, and Maintenance Services, including a proposal from Dale Yonge. They will also review the cemetery price list and consider a request for an oversized monument (82 inches tall) at Plot 611, which exceeds by-law limits and requires board approval.

• Review of Monument Repair & Restoration Services RFP
• Review of Burial, Interment and Maintenance Services RFP (Dale Yonge proposal)
• Cemetery Price List update
• Request for large monument at Plot 611 (82" tall) from Virginia Maracle
• Passing of by-law to confirm proceedings

Regular Council

Council will receive deputations on the Medical Centre and public transportation, and consider a Town Manager report on infrastructure timelines. They will also approve accounts totaling $142,156.25 and enter closed session to discuss a property issue under solicitor-client privilege.

• Deputation by Mike Bell on the Medical Centre
• Deputation by Ron Youmans on public transportation
• Town Manager report on 2026 infrastructure timelines
• Approval of accounts totaling $142,156.25
• Closed session on property issue under solicitor-client privilege

Regular Council

The Deseronto Regular Council meeting will consider a deputation from Chris Bartolo about the Live Barn automated sports‑streaming system for the arena. The council will also approve the minutes from the May 13 meeting and the 2026 schedule of accounts totaling $179,901.44. A by‑law (XX‑2026) will be passed to confirm the proceedings of this council meeting. Closed‑session will address a personal matter concerning an identifiable person and a contract subject to solicitor‑client privilege.

• Deputation by Chris Bartolo on the Live Barn arena streaming system
• Approval of minutes from the May 13, 2026 council meeting
• Approval of the 2026 schedule of accounts – total $179,901.44
• By‑law XX‑2026 to confirm the proceedings of the May 27 council meeting
• Closed‑session discussion of a personal matter and a solicitor‑client privileged contract

Regular Council

The Deseronto Town Council will consider a hybrid traffic‑calming approach on Main Street between First and Fourth Streets, including delineators and parking restrictions. It will also review a commercial mower acquisition, renew the Building Inspection Services Board contract, and vote on several by‑laws such as the 2026 tax‑rate by‑law and a food‑vendor regulation. Additional items include a motion on the ALTO high‑speed rail and a street‑closure request.

• Main Street Traffic Calming: install delineators between 433–436 and 465–488 Main St, add ‘No Parking’ zones, and allow flexible parking outside the restricted corridor
• Public Works – Commercial Mower Acquisition (quoted options attached)
• Building Inspection Services Board Contract Renewal (2021 BISB agreement)
• By‑law XX‑2026 to approve the 2026 tax rates
• By‑law 2026 to regulate food vendors

Regular Council

The Deseronto Town Council will review and vote on a by‑law to license vehicles that sell refreshments to the public. It will also consider town‑manager reports on Main Street parking delineators, an asbestos abatement plan, and the Deseronto Fitness Centre. A request from the Mohawks of the Bay of Quinte regarding Centennial Park will be discussed, and the council will adopt a by‑law confirming the proceedings of this meeting.

• By‑law XX-2026 to license, regulate and govern vehicles selling refreshments (chip‑truck by‑law)
• Town Manager report – Main Street parking delineators
• Town Manager report – Asbestos Abatement Plan
• Town Manager report – Deseronto Fitness Centre
• Request from the Mohawks of the Bay of Quinte – Centennial Park (MBQ Pride Parade letter)

Regular Council

The Deseronto Town Council will consider an update to the town’s Asset Management Plan and a proposal to create a community garden. It will also consider By‑law XX‑2026 to enter an agreement for the Provincial Gas Tax and By‑law XX‑2026 to confirm the council’s proceedings. Additional routine items include approval of minutes, accounts and various reports.

• Asset Management Plan Update (pages 111‑209)
• Proposal for a Community Garden (pages 210‑211)
• By‑law XX‑2026 to enter an agreement for Provincial Gas Tax (pages 212‑216)
• By‑law XX‑2026 to confirm the proceedings of the Regular Council meeting of April 8 2026 (page 217)
• Approval of the minutes of the March 25 2026 Regular Council meeting (pages 19‑22)

Regular Council

The Deseronto Town Council will consider several approvals, including human resources policies and public works projects. It will review the cost estimate for road resurfacing in 2026 and a large‑item disposal day. The council will adopt the 2026 municipal budget through By‑law XX‑2026 and hear a deputation from the Deseronto Historical Society about the Deseronto Days event. Additional items include a Green Municipal Fund application for tree replacement.

• By‑law XX‑2026 to adopt the 2026 municipal budget
• Public Works – Road Resurfacing Costing for 2026
• Public Works – Large Item Disposal Day
• Quinte Conservation – Green Municipal Fund application for tree replacement
• Deseronto Historical Society deputation for Deseronto Days event (June 27, 2026)

Regular Council

Council will consider the 2026 Municipal Budget and a related by-law to pass it. The meeting includes discussions on road resurfacing, a policing grant application, and various draft HR policies.

• By-law to pass the 2026 Municipal Budget
• By-law for a Transfer Payment Agreement to replace the water standpipe
• Request from Ian Crerar (Upper Canada Opera House) for a Noise by-law exemption and temporary closure of southern Prince Street on April 18, 2026
• Proceeds of Crime- Front Line Policing Grant Application for a Community Safety Overwatch System
• Public Works disposition of a 2010 Peterbilt Plow truck

Regular Council

The Deseronto Town Council will adopt the agenda, approve minutes from the February 11 meeting, and approve the Schedule of Accounts totaling $229,231.48. Council will approve fee and rate increases, name a new laneway, consider several park‑use requests, and pass By‑law 10‑2026 establishing a transfer payment agreement for the pothole prevention and repair program. Closed‑session items include a discussion of the municipal pay‑equity grid and a solicitor‑client privileged water and sewer contract.

• By‑law 10‑2026: transfer payment agreement for the pothole prevention and repair program
• Approval of Schedule of Accounts $229,231.48 for payment
• Fee increases: Arena Ice Rental rates (Adult $214.65/hr, Youth $167.42/hr, Non‑Prime $128.78/hr) and water fee $1.32 per m³ over 40 m³
• Naming of Arena Lane on the west side of the Deseronto Community Centre
• Park use permissions: boot drive at Centennial Park (opening weekend of walleye), antique car show at Mill and Water Street (June 21 2026), weigh station at Centennial Park, and Indigenous parade from Fifth Street to Main Street to Tkeritoton Park

Special Budget Council Meeting

Council will review Scenario 3 of the 2026 Municipal Budget, which includes a proposed tax increase of 3.26%. The meeting will also cover the debt repayment limit and a public works update on streets requiring immediate replacement.

• Proposed 3.26% municipal tax increase in Budget Draft 3
• Budgetary impact of $10,000 for wage grid implementation and pay equity
• Proposed $10,000 for Town Hall repairs including Ice Guard installation and roof sealing
• Budget reduction of $56,954.40 for recycling due to the Circular Materials program
• Proposed large item waste drop-off day for May 23, 2026

Regular Council

The Deseronto Town Council will review and vote on a by-law to enter a transfer payment agreement for the pothole prevention and repair program. It will also discuss the 2026 operational and capital budget scenarios for Roads, Public Works and Parks, and review the Town Manager's rates/fee by-law report. Additional items include naming Arena Lane, supporting Quinte Conservation’s application for Green Municipal Fund tree‑planting funding, and several park‑use requests.

• By-law to enter a transfer payment agreement for the pothole prevention and repair program (Item 9.1)
• Town Manager Rates/Fee By-law Report (Item 7.1)
• Naming of Arena Lane at the Deseronto Community Centre (Item 7.2)
• Support for Quinte Conservation’s Green Municipal Fund (GCCC) tree‑planting application (Item 7.3)
• Roads/Public Works/Parks 2026 operational and capital budget scenarios (Item 5.1)

Water & Sewer Liaison Board

Special Budget Council Meeting

The Special Budget Council will review the Town's 2026 operational and capital budget scenarios for Public Works, Parks, Arena, Recreation, and Water & Sewer. It will discuss the Asset Management Plan proposal from Agile Infrastructure Limited, which includes an initial fee of $18,000 for a 2025‑compliant plan. The council will also consider By‑law XX‑2026 to confirm the proceedings of this meeting.

• Asset Management Plan proposal – Agile Infrastructure Limited, $18,000 initial fee
• 2026 Operational Budget Scenario #2 – review of Public Works, Parks, Arena, Recreation, Water & Sewer
• 2026 Capital Budget Scenario #2 – review of capital spending plans
• By‑law XX‑2026 to confirm the proceedings of the Special Budget Council meeting
• Annual fee schedule for ongoing asset‑management support (2027‑2030 fees listed)

Regular Council

The Deseronto Town Council will discuss the Memorandum of Understanding with the Deseronto Public Library, receive an update on Mohawk consent, and approve several administrative items including minutes and financial reports. Council will consider a request from Centre Hastings regarding Alto high‑speed rail advocacy, schedule a follow‑up with Christina Detlor, and review a draft Family Day agenda. Three by‑laws will be voted on: a fire‑protection grant agreement for cancer‑prevention equipment, an amendment to Comprehensive Zoning By‑law No. 27‑2023 (Green Street), and an extension of the water and sewer services agreement with the Mohawks of the Bay of Quinte.

• By‑law XX‑2026 to enter an agreement with the Ministry of the Solicitor General for fire‑protection grant funding for cancer‑prevention equipment and supplies
• By‑law XX‑2026 to amend Comprehensive Zoning By‑law No. 27‑2023 (Green Street amendment)
• By‑law XX‑2026 to extend the water & sewer services agreement with the Mohawks of the Bay of Quinte
• Request from the Municipality of Centre Hastings concerning Alto high‑speed rail advocacy
• Draft Family Day agenda

Special Budget Council Meeting

The Special Budget Council will discuss the Town's Asset Management Plan proposal submitted by PSD Citywide Inc. It will also consider the 2026 Cemetery Budget and review Draft #2 of the 2026 operating and capital budgets, covering Library, Fire, Administration, Council and Cemetery services, with possible discussion of PPP. A by‑law (XX‑2026) will be adopted to confirm the proceedings of this meeting.

• Asset Management Plan – Project Proposal (PSD Citywide Inc.)
• 2026 Cemetery Budget – discussion
• 2026 Draft #2 Budget – review of Library, Fire, Admin, Council and Cemetery (and PPP if time permits)
• By‑law XX‑2026 to confirm the proceedings of the Special Budget Council meeting

Regular Council

The Deseronto Council will consider a Memorandum of Understanding with the Deseronto Public Library Board and approve by-laws for interim tax levies and borrowing. The meeting also includes the approval of minutes and reports from various town boards.

• Approval of Memorandum of Understanding with Deseronto Public Library Board
• By-law XX-2026 for interim tax levy
• By-law XX-2026 to authorize municipal borrowing
• Approval of Schedule of Accounts for January 2026
• Approval of Public Works hiring update