Peterborough County public meetings in 2023
14 substantive meetings from 2023, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
County Council - Regular Meeting
The County Council is reviewing several 2024 budget presentations from various organizations. Additionally, Council is considering a resolution to declare intimate partner violence an epidemic and referring related recommendations to staff.
- 2024 County Budget presentations from PKED, Peterborough Public Health, Fairhaven, and City of Peterborough Court Services
- Resolution to declare intimate partner violence an epidemic
- Approval of $273,711.95 write-off of outstanding Accounts Payable
- Approval of 2024 Development Charges By-law Indexation
- By-law No. 2023-50 regarding municipal solid waste practices
Finance Committee
The Finance Committee reviewed a draft 2024 budget that requires a tax levy increase exceeding 17%. Staff presented options to reduce this impact, such as using various reserves or adjusting efficiency targets, though they noted these are one-time solutions for ongoing pressures.
- 2024 Draft Budget Overview report (FIN 2023-34)
- Proposed 10.44% increase in Operating Budget
- Proposed 5.3% increase in Capital/Projects Budget
- Proposed 1.74% increase for Shared Services/Agencies
- Option to use $2,178,765 from Local Service Realignment (LSR) Reserve
Lang Pioneer Village Museum Advisory Committee
The Lang Pioneer Village Museum Advisory Committee is reviewing the 2024 draft budget, which proposes a 2% tax levy increase. The committee is also receiving operational reports for September and October 2023 and reviewing recent financial accounts.
- 2024 draft budget proposing a $19,143 (2%) tax levy increase
- Museum operations report for September and October 2023
- Review of accounts for the months ending September 30 and October 31, 2023
- Capital budget items including lawn mower replacement and Transportation Barn roof repairs
- Receipt of $18,296.20 in Young Canada Works additional funding
County Council - Regular Meeting
The Council will review a 2024 budget presentation from the City of Peterborough and consider several legislative updates. Key discussions include waste management, off-road vehicle regulations, and fire communications services.
- 2024 County Budget presentation by Rebecca Morgan Quin
- Renewal of Fire Communications Services Agreement with City of Peterborough and eight townships
- Amendment to Off-Road Vehicle By-law for County roads in Douro-Dummer
- Repeal of 2016-17 Waste Management By-law and passage of a new by-law
- Pre-approval of 2024 Capital Projects and Asset Management Plan update
Finance Committee
The Finance Committee is reviewing the 2024 draft budget and considering several financial recommendations. These include approving a $273,711.95 accounts payable write-off, indexing development charges by 6.6%, and pre-approving $2,637,000 in capital expenditures.
- Approval of $273,711.95 write-off for outstanding Accounts Payable
- 6.6% indexation of the County’s Development Charges By-law for 2024
- $1,542,000 for Public Works fleet replacements (plows, vehicles, loaders)
- $870,000 for the replacement of 3 paramedic ambulances
- $225,000 for an Asset Management Plan update via Public Sector Digest
County Council - Regular Meeting
The County Council is meeting to discuss several official plan amendments and approve various public works contracts. The agenda also includes presentations regarding economic development and community health investments.
- Award of $889,327.40 to Winslow-Gerolamy Motors Limited for two trucks
- Award of $281,652.50 to Brandt Tractor Ltd. for a four-wheel drive backhoe
- Award of $787,738.82 to Blue Mountain Chrysler LTD for public works vehicles
- Amending Agreement for Crowe Bridge rehabilitation on Vansickle Road
- Official Plan Amendment No. 71 for Lakefield Ward, Township of Selwyn
County Council - Regular Meeting
The County Council is reviewing a $36,000 contribution to a regional housing plan and the allocation of a $335,344 surplus to various working fund reserves. Additionally, the Council is considering a lease agreement for Peterborough County-City Paramedics with the Township of Cavan Monaghan.
- $36,000 County share of the EOWC 7 in 7+ Regional Housing Plan
- Allocation of $335,344 surplus to General, Public Works, and Land division reserves
- Lease Agreement with the Township of Cavan Monaghan for Paramedics
- Review of County-wide Organics Program options
- Updates to Investment, Banking Authority, and Reserve Fund policies
Finance Committee
The Finance Committee is reviewing the allocation of a $335,344 surplus from 2022 into various working fund reserves. The committee is also considering updates to the County's Investment Policy and a new Banking Authority by-law.
- Allocation of $335,344 surplus: $231,111 to General, $96,102 to Public Works, and $8,131 to Land division reserves
- Approval of updated Investment Policy to include new oversight for fund transfers
- Direction to bring Banking Authority by-law to Council for final approval
- Approval of the Reserve and Reserve Fund Policy
- Discussion regarding the 2024 Capital Budget timeline
County Council - Regular Meeting
The Council is reviewing a renewal of employee group benefit services and a final report on the Ministry of Health Land Ambulance Service Review. Additionally, staff will review guidelines for development adjacent to County Roads.
- Renewal of employee group benefit services with a $59,460 savings provision
- Presentation on Next Generation 9-1-1
- Presentation on PAR 2023-05 Community Paramedics
- Review of Ministry of Health Land Ambulance Service Review Final Report
- Proposed review of development guidelines for County Road entrance permits
Lang Pioneer Village Museum Advisory Committee
The Advisory Committee is reviewing the museum's operations report for June through August 2023. The committee is also receiving financial accounts for the months ending June, July, and August 2023.
- Museum operations report for June-August 2023
- Financial accounts for June, July, and August 2023
- 23% increase in year-to-date attendance compared to last year
- 10% decrease in year-to-date revenues compared to last year
- Floor replacement planning for the Schoolhouse and Booth Building
County Council - Regular Meeting
The Peterborough County Council will review a new paramedic response time performance plan and proposed changes to the County parking by-law. The meeting also includes discussions on the 2024 meeting calendar and an amended municipal service management agreement.
- Approval of the 2024 Council Meeting Calendar
- Approval of the Peterborough Paramedics Response Time Performance Plan
- Proposed parking and pedestrian crossover changes on County Road 45 at Mapleview Retirement Residence
- Amended Consolidated Municipal Service Management Agreement
- By-law No. 2023-35 regarding insurance and risk management services with Intact Public Entities
Waste Management Committee
The Waste Management Committee is reviewing a garbage upload analysis presentation from Dillon Consulting regarding a potential consolidated County-led garbage program. The committee is also receiving an update on the Blue Box delegation from the Manager of Waste Management.
- Presentation by Dillon Consulting on the Garbage Upload Analysis Update
- Verbal update from Kerri Snoddy regarding the AMO Blue Box Delegation
- Review of 2022 garbage tonnages across various townships
- Discussion of township-specific bag tag fees ranging from $1 to $6
County Council - Regular Meeting
The County Council will consider approving the 2023-2026 Strategic Plan Strategy Map and a contract for insurance and risk management services. The meeting also includes a presentation regarding regional recreational aquatic infrastructure.
- Award of insurance and risk management services to Intact Public Entities for an estimated $924,354.69
- Approval of the Peterborough County 2023-2026 Strategic Plan Strategy Map
- Presentation on a regional approach to developing recreational aquatic infrastructure
- Review of the 2023 Quarter Two CAO's Report
- Correspondence regarding ORV use on County Roads
Accessibility Advisory Committee
The Accessibility Advisory Committee will discuss drawings for a new EMS building in Cavan Monaghan Township. The meeting also includes a discussion regarding 'Time in My Shoes'.
- Deputation by David Justynski regarding new EMS building drawings in Cavan Monaghan
- Discussion of 'Time in My Shoes'
- Adoption of June 15, 2023, meeting minutes