Peterborough County public meetings in 2025
50 substantive meetings from 2025, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
County Council - Regular Meeting
The County Council is reviewing a presentation on physician recruitment and discussing the development of a joint Community Safety and Well-being Plan with lower-tier townships. Council will also consider extending Integrity Commissioner services and supporting Hiawatha First Nation's participation in an Additions to Reserve pilot project.
- Presentation by Healthworkforce Innovations Inc. regarding Physician Recruitment
- Endorsement of the Year 23 Accessibility Advisory Committee Work Plan
- Support for Hiawatha First Nation's participation in the Additions to Reserve pilot project
- Authorization to extend the Integrity Commissioner agreement with Cunningham Swan Carty Little & Bonham LLP
- Direction to develop a joint Community Safety and Well-being Plan with local townships
Peterborough County Economic Development Advisory Committee
The committee is considering a shift from a fixed visitor hub to a mobile and virtual service model for 2026. They are also reviewing a proposal to change the committee's membership by removing Township CAOs.
- Proposed 2026 Visitor Service Delivery Model using mobile services and Live Chat
- Proposed revision of Economic Development Advisory Committee composition
- Proposed update to the Committee's Terms of Reference
- Discussion of 2026 budget with no net increase for visitor services
County Council - Regular Meeting
County Council will consider approving the 2026 budget with a 5.29% tax levy increase, including a 2.5% dedicated infrastructure levy, as recommended by the Finance Committee. Council will also hear a presentation on the County Road 22/23 intersection enhancements and decide on endorsing the preferred alternative (Alternative 3) for the Municipal Class Environmental Assessment. Additionally, Council will vote on approving the Affordable Housing Financial Incentive Pilot Program. The agenda includes routine consent items such as purchasing awards, correspondence, and committee minutes.
- 2026 Budget with 5.29% tax levy increase (incl. 2.5% infrastructure levy) for approval
- County Road 23 (Buckhorn Road) and County Road 22 (Curve Lake Road/16th Line) intersection capacity enhancement - endorse Alternative 3 and advertise Project File Report for 30-day review
- Affordable Housing Financial Incentive Pilot Program - approval requested
- Purchasing Awards report for May-October 2025 (FIN 2025-24)
- Closed session for personal matters (community member appointments) and potential land acquisition
Lang Pioneer Village Museum Advisory Committee
The Lang Pioneer Village Museum Advisory Committee is meeting to receive the September-October 2025 operations report, which details fall events, volunteer activity, and facility work. The committee will also receive the September 2025 accounts and hear a presentation from the Peterborough County Agricultural Wall of Fame. The agenda is largely routine, with no major decisions or public hearings scheduled.
- Presentation from Peterborough County Agricultural Wall of Fame (Carolyn Doris, Joan Larmer, Colleen Terpstra)
- Staff report on September-October 2025 operations, including Applefest (1,573 visitors, $17,169.83 ticket sales) and Spooky All Hallows' Eve (1,476 visitors, $23,225.00 ticket sales)
- Accounts for month ending September 30, 2025 to be received for information
- 2026 meeting schedule proposed (Jan 27, Feb 24, Mar 24, May 26, Jun 23, Sep 22, Nov 24)
- Adoption of minutes from September 23, 2025 meeting
Finance Committee
The Finance Committee is reviewing an update to the Affordable Housing Financial Incentive Program for Council approval. The committee is also discussing the 2026 draft budget and a funding request from the Ennismore Garden Club.
- Recommendation of the Affordable Housing Financial Incentive Program to Council
- Ennismore Garden Club request for $12,000 annual partnership grant
- Discussion regarding reducing 2026 Corporate Long-Term Reserve transfers from $221,000 to $120,000
- Review of 2026 draft budget and shared services caseload increases
County Council - Regular Meeting
The County Council will consider amendments to the 2026 draft operating and capital budgets, including a proposed $100,000 reduction in corporate reserve contributions. The meeting also includes discussions on updating development charges for 2026 and reviewing the Asset Management Plan Update.
- 2026 Draft Budget Update: proposed $100,000 reduction to Corporate Long Term Planning Reserve
- Decision on whether to adjust 2026 Development Charges using the Non-Residential Construction Price Index
- Adoption of the 2025 Asset Management Plan Update
- Road Safety Audit recommendations for County Road 35 (Keene Road) and Base Line
- Motion to support Asphodel-Norwood's watermain upgrade application via MHIP-HSWS
Peterborough County OPP Detachment Board Meeting
The Peterborough County OPP Detachment Board is holding a special meeting to consider appointing Sandra Vaughan, Dave Taillefer, and Sarah Frank as community members for the remainder of the 2022-2026 term, pending ratification by municipalities and First Nations. The board will also receive the draft 2026-2029 Local Action Plan, which outlines policing priorities in crime, roadways, waterways, and community well-being, and send it to councils for feedback before a January 5, 2026 meeting.
- Appoint Sandra Vaughan, Dave Taillefer, and Sarah Frank as board members for the 2022-2026 term
- Ratification of appointments by member municipalities and First Nations by January 26, 2026
- Receive draft 2026-2029 Local Action Plan for review and feedback by January 5, 2026
- Plan covers seven municipalities: Asphodel-Norwood, Douro-Dummer, Havelock-Belmont-Methuen, North Kawartha, Otonabee-South Monaghan, Selwyn, Trent Lakes
- Next special board meeting scheduled for January 5, 2026 at 1:00pm (virtual)
County Council - Regular Meeting
Peterborough County Council is meeting to receive the draft 2026 budget and presentations on public health and the 2026 social services budget. The agenda also includes routine consent items, correspondence, committee minutes, and a motion urging the province to restore blue box recycling eligibility for food banks. The meeting is largely procedural, with no final decisions on the budget expected at this stage.
- Draft 2026 Budget presentation by Director of Corporate Services Jennifer Stover
- Public Health Update from Lakelands Public Health Medical Officer of Health Dr. Thomas Piggott
- 2026 Social Services Budget presentation by City of Peterborough Director of Social Services Rebecca Morgan-Quin
- Motion urging province to reinstate curbside blue box collection for nonprofits like food banks starting January 1, 2026
- Support for Township of Otonabee-South Monaghan's community safety zone application on Highway 7
Finance Committee
The Finance Committee is meeting to discuss budget items, following up on the November 5 Council meeting. The agenda includes routine items like approving previous minutes and a discussion led by the CFO on the budget. Any matters discussed are recommendations to Council, not final decisions.
- Budget discussion follow-up from November 5 Council meeting
- Approval of October 23, 2025 Finance Committee minutes
- CFO Jennifer Stover to lead budget discussion
Peterborough County Economic Development Advisory Committee
The Peterborough County Economic Development Advisory Committee will decide whether to renew the lease for the main floor of 12 Queen Street, Lakefield, for two years or terminate it with 90 days' notice to Selwyn Township. The committee will also review and recommend the 2026 Draft Economic Development and Tourism Budget to Council. The agenda includes adoption of previous minutes and routine procedural items.
- Lease decision for 12 Queen Street, Lakefield: renew main floor for 2 years or terminate with 90 days' notice
- 2026 Draft Economic Development and Tourism Budget recommended to Council
- Staff report notes ~500 visitors to Lakefield site May–August 2025
- Community Futures and Chamber of Commerce will not sub-let office space in 2026
- Previous meeting deferred lease decision pending more information
Peterborough County OPP Detachment Board Meeting
The Peterborough County OPP Detachment Board is meeting to receive updates and make decisions on several items, including the 2026-2029 Detachment Action Plan, the 2026 budget, and the selection of community appointees. The board will also consider a Community Safety Zone designation on Highway 7 and approve policies and reports. The agenda includes routine items like minutes approval and information items.
- Receive presentation on 2026-2029 OPP Detachment Action Plan and strike an Action Plan Committee
- Support Township of Otonabee-South Monaghan request for Community Safety Zone on Highway 7 from Lansdowne Street to 500m east of Drummond Line
- Approve 2026 Board Budget and send to participating municipalities for Council approval
- Approve Policy 4.01 Community Appointee Selection and Scoring Rubric; select three community appointees by November 17, 2025
- Ratify renewal of Board Insurance with MacFarlan Rowlands through OAPSB Group Package
Finance Committee
The Finance Committee is reviewing the draft 2026 budget presentation from the CFO, which proposes a $112.4M budget and a 5.44% tax levy increase, adding $62 to the average home. The committee will discuss and potentially recommend the budget to Council, but no final decisions are made at this meeting.
- Draft 2026 budget of $112.4M with $30M capital budget
- Tax levy increase of 5.44%, tax rate increase of 4.09%
- $62 increase for average home ($18.02 per $100,000 assessment)
- Proposed efficiencies include in-house DEI program and procurement review
- Transfer of $227,412 Public Health mitigation payment to reserves
County Council - Regular Meeting
Peterborough County Council is meeting to receive staff reports on the 2026 draft budget pressures, a draft affordable housing financial incentive program, and a strategic alignment framework. Council will also hear presentations on 2026 Ontario Community Infrastructure Fund allocations and invasive phragmites control funding. A notice of motion requests detailed demolition plans from the City of Peterborough for the GE Vernova site at 107 Park Street North.
- 2026 Draft Budget Pressures: non-eligible curbside collection budget of $626,000 split, $90,137 cut from Diversity, Equity, Inclusivity contribution, $227,412 Public Health mitigation payment to reserves
- Affordable Housing Financial Incentive Program draft for comment by October 31, 2025
- Notice of motion re GE Vernova demolition at 107 Park Street North, requesting detailed plans and disposal info
- Presentation on 2026 Ontario Community Infrastructure Fund (OCIF) allocations by MPP Dave Smith
- Presentation on Ontario Phragmites Action Program funding
Finance Committee
The Finance Committee will review a draft Affordable Housing Incentive Program (titled "Open Door") that offers grants and loans to not-for-profit housing projects, and will discuss the draft 2026 budget. It will also receive a report on Council composition and compensation, including potential savings from reducing Council size. The committee's discussions are recommendations to Council, not final decisions.
- Draft Affordable Housing Incentive Program with $10,000 grant per unit and loan option
- Draft 2026 Budget pressures and budget book
- Council composition report: potential savings of $197,416 if Council reduced from 16 to 8 members
- Per diem budget of $47,000 annually for committee meetings
- Approval of June 17, 2025 Finance Committee minutes
County Council - Regular Meeting
Peterborough County Council is meeting to receive reports and make decisions on several operational items, including the 2026 Paramedics Response Time Plan, renewal of the employee group benefit plan with a 7.1% premium decrease, and a proposed $120,000 depot master plan. The agenda also includes routine consent items such as staff reports, correspondence, and committee minutes, as well as a closed session for land and litigation matters.
- Approval of Peterborough Paramedics Response Time Plan, 2026
- Employee Group Benefit Plan renewal with Manulife and AIG, Nov 1, 2025 to Oct 31, 2026, 7.1% premium decrease
- Endorsement of $120,000 for 2026 budget to develop County Depot Master Plan
- Recognition of retirement for Lynn Fawn and United Way campaign presentation
- By-law to appoint Marissa Martin as Deputy Clerk
Peterborough County Economic Development Advisory Committee
The Peterborough County Economic Development Advisory Committee will consider a draft economic development plan, a collaborative framework for economic development, and several other items including a lease renewal and summer student hiring. The committee will also discuss the future delivery model for visitor services and receive updates on tourism and economic development activities.
- Draft Economic Development Plan for Peterborough County to be presented to County Council for initial feedback
- Economic Development Collaborative Framework recommended to County Council for adoption
- Lease renewal for main floor of 12 Queen Street, Lakefield
- Hiring of two summer students for economic development in 2026
- Visitor Service Delivery Model report for future direction
Lang Pioneer Village Museum Advisory Committee
The Lang Pioneer Village Museum Advisory Committee is reviewing a staff report recommending the museum transition from a county-run operation to a hybrid model, where the county retains ownership but a not-for-profit board manages operations. The committee will also consider deaccessioning artifacts, a 2026 draft budget, and accounts for several months. The agenda includes a recommendation for interested members to join a transition committee by September 30.
- Recommendation to receive report CPS 2025-18 on Lang Hybrid Operating Model and seek members for a Transition Committee
- Deaccessioning Report recommending approval to deaccession artifacts listed in Appendix A
- 2026 Draft Budget for Lang Pioneer Village Museum recommended for approval
- Accounts for March, April, May, and June 2025 received for information
Waste Management Committee
The Waste Management Committee will receive two staff reports for information: an update on the leaf and yard collection program, and a report on non-eligible sources requested by Council. These items are recommendations only and not final decisions, as the committee advises Council. The meeting also includes routine approval of previous minutes.
- Leaf and Yard Collection Update to be received for information
- Non-Eligible Sources Report Requested by Council to be received for information
- Approval of minutes from August 13, 2025 meeting
County Council - Regular Meeting
Peterborough County Council is meeting to decide on several financial and operational items, including approving an insurance program renewal, allocating 2024 surpluses to reserves, and authorizing pre-purchase of tandem trucks. They will also hear a presentation on the proposed Alto high-speed rail network and consider repealing a mandatory pre-consultation by-law. The agenda includes routine consent items and a closed session for negotiations.
- Insurance program renewal with Intact Public Entities Inc. for $947,701 (Oct 1, 2025 – Sep 30, 2026)
- Allocate 2024 capital surplus of $2,509,665 to Public Works Infrastructure Long Term Reserve and operating surplus of $2,393,913 to General Working Fund Reserve
- Pre-purchase approval for one tandem truck with plow at $496,000 and two more at $1,042,000 (net of HST), funded from Public Works Vehicle Reserve
- Repeal of Mandatory Pre-Consultation By-law 2015-04
- Presentation on Alto High Speed Rail Network: Toronto – Quebec City
Waste Management Committee
The Waste Management Committee will review a report regarding the County's leaf and yard waste program before the current contract expires on December 31, 2025. While residents have requested service expansions, staff recommend against expanding collection to private roads or additional areas due to high costs.
- Review of leaf and yard program prior to new procurement
- Current annual program cost of $200,000
- Proposal to expand collection to all households could increase costs to $900,000 annually
- Expansion to private roads estimated at an additional $15,000
- Expansion to additional areas with demand estimated at an additional $25,000
County Council - Regular Meeting
The Peterborough County Council is considering a review of planning application fees and updates to the Peer Review and Planning Reimbursement Agreement. The meeting also includes discussions on establishing a transition committee for the Lang Museum's new hybrid operating model.
- Proposed changes to planning application fees and deposit amounts, effective September 1, 2025
- Establishment of a Lang Museum Transition Committee to create a not-for-profit Board of Directors
- Official Plan Amendment No. 81 for 8 Burnham Street, Lakefield Ward
- Application for the Municipal Ice Storm Assistance Program regarding March 2025 costs
- Repeal of the Mandatory Pre-Consultation By-law, effective immediately
County Council - Special Meeting
This special meeting is scheduled for training/education and to consider personal matters regarding employees and municipal negotiations. The agenda consists of procedural items and closed session discussions.
- Closed session for member education or training
- Closed session regarding personal matters about identifiable individuals
- Closed session regarding municipal negotiation positions, plans, or procedures
Peterborough County OPP Detachment Board Meeting
The Peterborough County OPP Detachment Board is meeting to receive reports and discuss several items, including the 2026 budget, a draft external communications policy, and community appointments. The board will also hear a presentation from the Inspectorate of Policing and receive updates on Project Lifesaver and the second quarter detachment report. Several information items are also on the agenda for receipt.
- 2026 Detachment Board Budget discussion
- Draft External Communications Policy (Policy 3.01) for approval
- Community Appointments Policy and By-Law direction
- Trafficlogix Report for Six Foot Bay Road (Trent Lakes)
- Presentation from Ryan Berrigan, Police Services Advisor
County Council - Regular Meeting
Peterborough County Council is meeting to decide on routine and operational matters, including a borrowing by-law for up to $5,000,000 in 2026 for cash flow, pre-purchase approval for four new ambulances at $1,086,839, and a funding agreement with Community Futures Peterborough. The agenda also includes receiving the draft 2024 financial statements, an ice storm debrief report, and several consent items like the Elect Respect motion and committee minutes. A closed session is scheduled for confidential matters.
- By-law No. 2025-23 authorizing borrowing of $5,000,000 for 2026
- Pre-purchase approval for 4 ambulances from Crestline Coach Ltd. at $1,086,839 (net of HST)
- Funding agreement with Community Futures Peterborough
- 2025 Ice Storm Debrief Report to be circulated to municipalities and First Nations
- Elect Respect motion supporting civility in politics
Lang Pioneer Village Museum Advisory Committee
The Lang Pioneer Village Museum Advisory Committee will receive a presentation on incorporating as a not-for-profit, review staff reports on operations and proposed deaccessioning of 32 artifacts, and receive accounts for March through May 2025. The committee will also consider adopting minutes from its March 25, 2025 meeting. The deaccessioning recommendation would go to County Council for final approval.
- Presentation by Ontario Historical Society on incorporating as a not-for-profit
- Recommendation to deaccession 32 artifacts, including plates, textiles, and a 1950s military uniform
- Staff report on museum operations for March–May 2025, including 1,031 volunteer hours and 51 school visits
- Accounts for March, April, and May 2025 to be received for information
- Adoption of March 25, 2025 meeting minutes
Peterborough County OPP Detachment Board Meeting
The Peterborough County OPP Detachment Board will decide whether to renew its Purchase of Services Agreement with Peterborough County, which includes raising the monthly administrative fee from $700 to $910 starting January 1, 2026. The board will also consider approving its 2024 Annual Report for distribution to participating municipalities and First Nations councils. The meeting includes a review of the County's services and hours worked in 2025.
- Proposed fee increase: $700/month until Dec 31, 2025; $910/month from Jan 1, 2026
- 2026 budget increase of $2,520 (total $10,920) if renewed
- Board Administrator worked 45 hours in Q1 2025; 52.5 hours in Q2 up to June 12
- Proposed changes to Statement of Work add duties like report writing, policy review, and budget preparation
- 2024 Annual Report to be sent to participating municipalities and First Nations councils
Peterborough County Economic Development Advisory Committee
The Peterborough County Economic Development Advisory Committee is meeting to receive updates on tourism marketing, including the re-launch of the Visitor Pledge, and to review the draft Tourism Plan. They will also hear verbal updates on the Curve Lake First Nation letter, a collaborative framework, and a microsite, along with activity status reports from Economic Development and briefing notes from recent events.
- Re-launch of the Visitor Pledge by Tracie Bertrand, General Manager, Tourism and Communications
- Verbal update on Curve Lake First Nation letter
- Tourism Marketing and Visitor Services Update report with draft Tourism Plan
- Economic Development and Community Development June Activity Status Report
- Briefing notes from Resilient Retailer and Selling to Local Government events
Finance Committee
The Finance Committee will consider the draft 2024 consolidated financial statements and an audit letter from Baker Tilly KDN LLP, recommending they be presented to County Council. The committee's recommendations are not final and require Council approval. The agenda also includes routine items like approving previous minutes.
- Draft 2024 financial statements to be presented to Council
- Audit letter from Baker Tilly KDN LLP to be executed by Chair and Vice Chair
- Approval of January 30, 2025 minutes
Waste Management Committee
The Waste Management Committee will receive staff comments on proposed provincial changes to the Blue Box Regulation, which would delay recycling targets and reduce diversion requirements. It will also receive an expression of interest from Emerald Energy from Waste for a waste-to-energy facility, and a report on a request for proposals for non-eligible source blue box collection. These items are recommendations to Council, not final decisions.
- Comments on proposed Blue Box Regulation changes, including delaying recovery targets to 2031 and reducing flexible plastic target to 5%
- Emerald Energy from Waste expression of interest to process up to 2,500 tonnes of waste per day
- Non-Eligible Sources Negotiable Request for Proposal report
- Closed session to discuss trade secrets or commercial information
County Council - Regular Meeting
Peterborough County Council is meeting to receive an update on the Waste Management Master Plan and consider endorsing it in principle, with staff directed to phase implementation over five years through annual budgets. Council will also decide on several planning matters, including an Official Plan Amendment and draft subdivision approval for Lakefield South, school zone speed limit changes, and whether to appeal a consent application approved contrary to County policy. The agenda includes routine consent items such as staff reports, correspondence, and committee minutes.
- Waste Management Master Plan update presented by Cambium; report PDPW 2025-14 recommends endorsement in principle and phased implementation over five years
- Official Plan Amendment No. 63 (File 15OP-21006) for Lakefield South, Selwyn Township, recommended for approval by by-law
- Plan of Subdivision 15T-21001 (Triple T Holdings) for Lakefield South recommended for draft approval with conditions
- Consent Application B-3-25 approved contrary to County Official Plan policy; Council to decide whether to file an appeal
- School Zone Changes: Consolidated Speed Limit By-law (2025-20) and Community Safety Zone By-law (2025-21) recommended for approval
Peterborough County Economic Development Advisory Committee
The Peterborough County Economic Development Advisory Committee will review the approved 2025 Economic Development and Tourism Budget, receive status reports on recent activities, and discuss a real estate review project and the Community Futures Peterborough year-end report. The meeting also includes adoption of previous minutes and a verbal update on the collaborative framework.
- 2025 Economic Development and Tourism Budget approved at $720,652
- Tourism promotion budget of $40,300
- Economic Development programming budget of $63,600
- Small Business Enterprise Centre funding of $34,000
- Discussion on real estate review project
County Council - Regular Meeting
County Council will receive a presentation and report on the 2024 Asset Management Plan update, which adds non-core assets (facilities, fleet, equipment, landfill, land improvements, culverts) and aims for compliance with O. Reg. 588/17. Council is also asked to adopt the plan and to forward redline revisions to the County Official Plan to the Ministry for approval. The agenda includes routine consent items, a by-law for dedicated gas tax funds, and a moment of silence for a former councillor.
- Adoption of 2024 Asset Management Plan Update (Report FIN 2025-13)
- Redline revisions to the County Official Plan to be sent to Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing
- By-law 2025-15 authorizing agreement with Ontario for Dedicated Gas Tax Funds for Public Transportation
- Presentation on 2024 Asset Management Plan by PSD CityWide
- Moment of silence for former Havelock councillor Barry Pomeroy
Waste Management Committee
The Waste Management Committee will receive a presentation on the draft Waste Management Master Plan update from Cambium Inc., which includes a five-year implementation plan with 13 recommended options to improve waste diversion and reduce landfill use. The committee will also receive an update on the Negotiable Request for Proposals. Recommendations from this committee are not final and will be forwarded to Council for decision.
- Draft Waste Management Master Plan update presented by Cambium Inc.
- 13 recommended program options in the implementation plan
- Negotiable Request for Proposals update
- Waste audits show organics are about 50% of residential garbage
- Blue Box program transition affecting non-eligible sources from 2026
Peterborough County OPP Detachment Board Meeting
The Peterborough County OPP Detachment Board will receive reports on Q1 2025 policing, emergency response to the April ice storm and flooding, and community programs. It will also consider recommending a $100 per meeting remuneration rate for board members and approving a related policy, plus updates to the 2025 meeting calendar and work plan.
- Recommend $100/Board meeting remuneration for Community Representative and Provincial Appointee members
- Receive Q1 2025 OPP Detachment Report from Inspector Chris Galeazza
- Verbal update on OPP emergency response during April 2025 ice storm and flooding
- Update on Detachment Action Plan and public consultation under s. 70(1) Community Safety and Policing Act, 2019
- Updates on CAMSafe Program and Project Life Saver
County Council - Regular Meeting
Peterborough County Council will consider approving the proposed 2025 Economic Development and Tourism Budget, which was deferred from the April 9 meeting. The agenda also includes presentations on the oral history of county wardens and updates on the EORN cell tower project, plus routine consent items and a closed session for personal matters.
- Proposed 2025 Economic Development and Tourism Budget (FIN 2025-06) for approval
- EORN Cell Gap Project update: 78.7% of Peterborough County sites completed, $27.4M infrastructure investment
- EORN Municipal Services Corporation project update
- 2024 Integrity Commissioner Annual Report
- 2024 Treasurer's Statement of Development Charges Revenue
County Council - Regular Meeting
County Council will consider approving the proposed 2025 Economic Development and Tourism Budget, adopt a road safety audit for County Road 507, and decide on intersection improvements at County Road 40 and Ridge Street. The agenda also includes routine consent items such as the 2024 investment report, an employee code of conduct policy update, and an official plan amendment for 181 County Road 4.
- Proposed 2025 Economic Development and Tourism Budget approval
- Adoption of Road Safety Audit for County Road 507
- Adoption of alternatives 2 and 3 for County Road 40 at Ridge Street intersection
- Official Plan Amendment No. 79 for 181 County Road 4, Douro-Dummer Township
- 2024 Investment Report: $38,347,010 invested as of Dec 31, 2024
Peterborough County Economic Development Advisory Committee
The Peterborough County Economic Development Advisory Committee will consider a request from Curve Lake First Nation for representation on the committee, review proposed amendments to the County's purchasing policy in response to U.S. tariffs, and receive updates on the economic development and tourism budget and activities. The agenda also includes status reports and a look-ahead calendar for 2025 events.
- Letter from Mindy Knott, Curve Lake First Nation, requesting First Nation representation on the Advisory Committee
- Report on Economic Development and Tourism Budget by Jennifer Stover, CFO/CIO/Deputy CAO
- County Tariff Response Purchasing Policy Amendments, including Appendix F on Local Benefit
- March Economic Development and Tourism Status Report
- 2025 Significant Events and Activities Look Ahead Calendar
Lang Pioneer Village Museum Advisory Committee
The Lang Pioneer Village Museum Advisory Committee will discuss establishing working groups for governance, human resources, finance, communications, and programs, and review board composition. They will also receive an update on the service delivery review and approve February accounts. The agenda includes standard items like minutes and disclosures.
- Discussion and establishment of working groups: Governance, Human Resources, Finance (with Fundraising), Communications & Public Relations (with volunteers), Programs & Special Events
- Board Composition Discussion referencing Governance Policy
- Accounts for month ending February 28, 2025 to be received for information
- Next meeting scheduled for Tuesday, May 27, 2025
Peterborough County OPP Detachment Board Meeting
The Peterborough County OPP Detachment Board will consider recommending the 2025 draft budget for approval and sending it to participating municipalities. The board will also receive a draft work plan, correspondence from the Ministry of the Solicitor General, and a verbal update on the Peterborough Situation Table funding. The agenda includes routine items like approving minutes and information items.
- 2025 draft budget of $49,965, with $7,138 cost per member municipality
- Budget includes $7,000 for community engagement and $8,000 for Situation Table funding
- Draft work plan for board activities through 2025
- Authorization for two board members to attend OAPSB conference June 3-5, 2025 in London, ON
- Correspondence from Ministry of Solicitor General re oaths and affirmations
County Council - Regular Meeting
Peterborough County Council is meeting to receive a presentation on the Watershed Plan, approve several consent items including a purchasing policy amendment, tax relief for low-income seniors and persons with disabilities, and school/community safety zone policies, and consider a temporary staffing enhancement for community paramedics funded provincially. The agenda also includes routine adoption of minutes and a closed session for personal matters and negotiations.
- Watershed Plan presentation by Montrose Environmental and Grounded Solutions
- Purchasing Policy Amendment (Report FIN 2025-10) approving Appendix F to Policy FI-30
- Tax relief by-law for low-income seniors and persons with disabilities (By-law 2025-12)
- Adoption of School and Community Safety Zone Policies (PDPW-EC-05 and PDPW-EC-06)
- Approval of temporary staffing enhancement for Peterborough Community Paramedics for 2025/2026, fully funded by Province
County Council - Regular Meeting
County Council will hold a public meeting on proposed revisions to the new County Official Plan, which aim to implement the 2024 Provincial Planning Statement. Council will also receive a service delivery review for Lang Pioneer Village Museum, consider a tariff response plan, and decide on options for non-eligible waste sources.
- Public meeting on proposed revisions to the new County Official Plan
- Lang Pioneer Village Museum Service Delivery Review and proposed fee update effective April 1, 2025
- County Tariff Response plan and request for a 'Stay Local' tax credit
- Direction on non-eligible sources for waste management
- Approval of policies: Employee Expense Claims, Professional Development, and Acceptable Use of County Technology Resources
Peterborough County Economic Development Advisory Committee
The Peterborough County Economic Development Advisory Committee is meeting to receive updates on economic development and tourism, review its terms of reference, discuss a county tariff response, and get a budget overview. The agenda is largely informational, with no major decisions listed, though the terms of reference review could lead to recommendations to County Council.
- Review of Terms of Reference for the Economic Development Advisory Committee
- County Tariff Response discussion
- Budget Overview presented by CFO Jennifer Stover
- Economic Development Updates from GM Rhonda Keenan
- Tourism Updates from GM Tracie Bertrand
Lang Pioneer Village Museum Advisory Committee
The Lang Pioneer Village Museum Advisory Committee will receive a service delivery review recommending updated admission fees effective April 1, 2025, and will consider a staff report on January 2025 operations. The committee will also adopt minutes from its January 28, 2025 meeting and receive January accounts for information.
- Service Delivery Review by NLS Corp Management Consulting recommends updating admission fees effective April 1, 2025
- Recommendation to take an implementation strategy report to Council in Q2
- Staff report on January 2025 museum operations
- Accounts for month ending January 31, 2025 received for information
Peterborough County OPP Detachment Board Meeting
The Peterborough County OPP Detachment Board is meeting to receive reports and consider recommendations, including a draft budget for the OPP board, a request for funding to sustain the Peterborough Risk Driven Situation Table, and a community engagement budgetary request. The board will also consider adopting a new procedural by-law and moving into closed session. The agenda is largely procedural, with decisions expected on the budget and by-law.
- Draft OPP Board Budget report (CTY2025-02) with recommendations to establish a stabilization reserve capped at 10% of annual budget and return excess to member municipalities
- Peterborough Risk Driven Situation Table funding request: current grant expires March 2025; approximately $43,000 per year is transferred to Peterborough Drug Strategy for administrative support
- OPP Community Engagement Budgetary Request report
- Adoption of By-Law 2025-01 'Procedural By-Law' repealing By-Law 2024-01
- Closed session under Community Safety and Policing Act, 2019, S.44(2) for information exempt from disclosure
County Council - Regular Meeting
Peterborough County Council will receive a presentation from Brock Mission on its 2026 expansion plan, and will consider several staff reports including the 2025 tax policy and rates, an update on the 2025 budget's reliance on reserves, and a recommendation to continue blue box collection services for non-eligible sources. The agenda also includes routine consent items such as a lease amendment with Cavan Monaghan and records retention schedule changes. A closed session is scheduled to discuss municipal property security.
- Brock Mission 2026 Expansion Plan presentation (10:15 a.m.)
- 2025 Tax Policy and Rates Report (FIN 2025-02) - comments due Feb 26
- 2025 Budget Reliance on Reserves Update (FIN 2025-001) - proposed operating budget amendment
- Post Transition Options for Non-Eligible Sources - continue blue box collection funded by taxpayers
- By-law 2025-06 to amend records retention by-law
County Council - Regular Meeting
County Council will receive a presentation and report on the Ward Street Widening Municipal Class Environmental Assessment, with a recommendation to endorse Alternative 1 and advertise the Environmental Study Report for a 30-day review. Council will also consider approving a Community Emergency Preparedness Grant to procure a deployable Emergency Operations Centre/Mobile Clinic, and a notice of motion on U.S. tariffs and supporting Canadian procurement. Several routine items are on the consent agenda, including policy reviews and a reduced load by-law.
- Endorse Alternative 1 for Ward Street Widening and advertise Environmental Study Report for 30-day review
- Approve 2024-2025 Community Emergency Preparedness Grant for deployable Emergency Operations Centre/Mobile Clinic
- Notice of motion on U.S. tariffs: support federal/provincial measures, remove interprovincial trade barriers, direct 'Buy Local Peterborough County, Buy Canadian' campaign
- Adopt revised Design and Construction Standards Policy and rescind Internal Bike Share Policy
- Pass By-law No. 2025-03 to establish reduced loads on County roads
Finance Committee
The Finance Committee will receive updates on two staff policies (employee expenses and professional development) and on the 2025 budget's reliance on reserves. The committee will recommend whether to send the policies to Council for approval and whether to amend the 2025 operating budget as described. These are recommendations only; final decisions rest with Council.
- Employee Expense Claim Policy update: new meal maximums ($15 breakfast, $25 lunch, $35 dinner), mileage rules for remote work, and limits to most cost-effective transport
- Professional Development Policy update: requires Director/CAO approval for conferences and limits attendance to two employees per event
- 2025 Budget Reliance on Reserves Update (FIN 2025-001): proposes amending the 2025 operating budget to reduce reserve use
- Budget Questions Received: discussion item on submitted budget questions
- Adoption of November 25, 2024 minutes
Lang Pioneer Village Museum Advisory Committee
The Lang Pioneer Village Museum Advisory Committee will elect a chair and vice chair, adopt minutes, and receive the November-December 2024 staff report and December accounts. The main item is a tabled proposal from sculptor Garrett Gilbart to donate a hand-carved, illuminated grain silo sculpture honoring Red Fife wheat, to be installed at the museum. The committee will also set the next meeting date.
- Election of Chair and Vice Chair
- Garrett Gilbart's proposed Red Fife wheat sculpture donation (tabled from Nov. 26, 2024)
- Staff report for Nov-Dec 2024: Christmas Bazaar revenue $6,624.69, Christmas by Candlelight revenue $22,995.59
- Accounts for month ending Dec. 31, 2024
- Next meeting scheduled for Feb. 25, 2025
Peterborough County OPP Detachment Board Meeting
The Peterborough County OPP Detachment Board will elect a Chair and Vice-Chair, approve minutes, and decide on paying the $7,742.15 Ontario Association of Police Services Boards (OAPSB) membership fee, with costs split equally among seven municipalities. Members will also receive the OPP December 2024 report, discuss a letter to the Solicitor General, and review budget items, including community engagement and equipment. The agenda includes several discussion items and information items, but no major policy decisions beyond the membership payment.
- Election of Chair and Vice-Chair
- Payment of $7,742.15 OAPSB membership fee, split equally among seven municipalities ($1,106.03 each)
- Receive OPP December 2024 report
- Discussion on OPP billing, board budget, and Situation Table funding
- Information item on $77 million provincial police funding announcement
County Council - Regular Meeting
County Council will hear presentations on the 2025 Bicentennial, Peterborough Airport, an Economic Development and Tourism Plan, and a garbage upload analysis. Council will consider a staff recommendation to move forward with a negotiable RFP for a county-led co-collection garbage and organics contract in five townships, with final costs to be reported back. The agenda also includes routine consent items, a parking by-law amendment, and a report on post-transition options for non-eligible waste sources.
- Negotiable RFP for county-led co-collection garbage and organics contract in Asphodel Norwood, Douro Dummer, Havelock-Belmont-Methuen, Otonabee-South Monaghan, and Selwyn
- Proclamation declaring August 1-10, 2025 as the Peter Robinson Irish Emigration Bicentennial Commemoration period
- By-law 2025-01 to amend parking regulation by-law 2023-26
- Road Rationalization Policy approval (PDPW-EC-07)
- Report on post-transition options for non-eligible waste sources