Northumberland County, ON

Public Works Committee Meeting

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Finance and Audit Committee Meeting

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Corporate Support Committee Meeting

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Community Health Committee Meeting

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Economic Development, Tourism, Land Use Planning

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Social Services Committee Meeting

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Regular Council Meeting

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Public Works Committee Meeting

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Finance and Audit Committee Meeting

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Community Health Committee Meeting

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Social Services Committee Meeting

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Economic Development, Tourism, Land Use Planning

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Regular Council Meeting

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Public Works Committee Meeting

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Finance and Audit Committee Meeting

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Corporate Support Committee Meeting

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Community Health Committee Meeting

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Economic Development, Tourism, Land Use Planning

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• Meeting scheduled for November 4, 2026
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Social Services Committee Meeting

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Regular Council Meeting

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Regular Council Meeting

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Council awarded RFP 26-15 for the County Road 45 and County Road 18 Class Environmental Assessment to Stantec Consulting Ltd. for $627,631.20 plus HST. They also awarded a salt supply contract to Cargill at $135.28 per tonne, authorized three cost-sharing agreements for infrastructure projects, and passed by-laws on parking, community safety zones, and appointing a Clerk. All resolutions were carried unanimously.

• Awarded RFP 26-15 to Stantec Consulting Ltd. for $627,631.20 plus HST (carried)
• Awarded RFQ 26-31 to Cargill Salt at $135.28 per tonne (carried)
• Authorized CAO and Finance Director to execute cost-sharing agreements with Town of Cobourg for Elgin Street East intersection and widening projects (carried)
• Authorized CAO and Finance Director to execute cost-sharing agreement with Town of Cobourg and JMCD North Holdings for Brook Road North grade separation EA (carried)
• Passed By-law 26-2026 regulating parking on County roadways (carried)
• Passed By-law 27-2026 designating Community Safety Zones on County roads (carried)
• Passed By-law 28-2026 appointing a Clerk and repealing By-laws 33-2025 and 41-2022 (carried)
• Adopted all recommendations from six Standing Committees (carried)

Economic Development, Tourism, Land Use Planning

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The committee recommended that County Council authorize a renewed Plumbing Inspection Services Agreement with member municipalities. The meeting also included a public session regarding proposed agricultural amendments to the County's Official Plan.

• Recommended County Council authorize staff to prepare a renewed Plumbing Inspection Services Agreement (Carried)
• Recommended County Council enact a by-law to ratify the plumbing agreement on November 12, 2026 (Carried)
• Received Report 2026-115 regarding Official Plan Agricultural Amendment for information (Carried)
• Received objection from Seironia Enterprises Ltd regarding Draft Land Mapping Amendment (Carried)
• Received letter of support from Barbara Simpson McIntosh for Agricultural Mapping Amendment (Carried)
• Received correspondence from Ontario Power Generation regarding New Nuclear at Wesleyville project (Carried)
• Received Report 2026-117 Quarter 2, 2026 Update for information (Carried)

Social Services Committee Meeting

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Community Health Committee Meeting

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Corporate Support Committee Meeting

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Finance and Audit Committee Meeting

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Public Works Committee Meeting

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The Public Works Committee recommended that County Council approve amendments and enact consolidating by-laws for community safety zones and parking regulations. The committee also recommended a proclamation for Rail Safety Week. These items are scheduled for a County Council meeting on August 12, 2026.

• Recommended County Council approve community safety zone by-law amendments (Carried)
• Recommended County Council enact a consolidating parking regulation by-law (Carried)
• Recommended County Council proclaim September 21 to 27, 2026 as 'Rail Safety Week' (Carried)
• Approved the meeting agenda (Carried)

Regular Council Meeting

Northumberland County Council will vote on a $3.38 million joint purchase of financial software with member municipalities, approve $1.82M for culvert replacements and $2.12M for paving County Road 30, and consider a $350K mobile trailer for a winter warming room. Council will also receive the 2025 draft financial statements and approve transfers to cover an operating deficit.

• Approve $3.38M for financial system replacement project
• Award $1.82M contract for Killoran Creek and Salt Creek culvert replacements
• Award $2.12M contract for paving County Road 30
• Approve $350K for mobile warming room trailer
• Transfer $1.66M from reserves to cover 2025 operating deficit

Council approved the $3.38 million financial system replacement project in partnership with member municipalities. Several public works contracts were awarded: $1.82M for culvert replacements, $2.12M for paving County Road 30, $1.20M for Grafton Urban Rehabilitation, and an asphalt emulsion contract at $1.03 per litre. A $350,000 warming room trailer was approved for winter 2026-2027, and $1.658M was transferred from reserves to cover the 2025 operating deficit.

• Approved $3.38M joint financial system replacement project
• Awarded $1.82M culvert replacement contract to Drain Bros. Excavating Limited
• Awarded $2.12M paving contract for County Road 30 to Drain Bros. Excavating Limited
• Awarded $1.20M Grafton Urban Rehabilitation contract to Earth-Crete Ontario Inc.
• Awarded asphalt emulsions contract to McAsphalt Industries Ltd. at $1.03/litre
• Approved up to $350K for a mobile warming room trailer for 2026-2027 winter
• Approved $1.658M transfer from reserves to fund 2025 operating deficit
• Authorized signing of 2025 draft financial statements

Social Services Committee Meeting

The Social Services Committee will receive several reports for information, including the Quarter 1 2026 financial analysis, the 2025-2026 warming room wrap-up, and annual housing/homelessness reports. The key decision item is a recommendation to County Council to approve a $350,000 upset limit for acquiring a mobile trailer and site setup for the 2026-2027 warming season.

• Quarter 1 2026 financial analysis for Community & Social Services
• Report on 2025-2026 warming room operations
• Proposed $350,000 upset limit for 2026-2027 warming room mobile trailer
• 2025 Housing and Homelessness Annual Report
• Northumberland County Housing Corporation 2025 Annual Report

The Social Services Committee received several staff reports and recommended County Council approve an upset limit of $350,000 for a mobile warming room trailer for the 2026-2027 season, funded through budget savings or reserves. The committee also received financial and annual reports on housing and homelessness. All recommendations were carried unanimously.

• Approved agenda (carried)
• Received delegation on Warming Room report (carried)
• Received Quarter 1 Financial Analysis and recommended to Council (carried)
• Received 2025-2026 Warming Room report and recommended to Council (carried)
• Recommended Council approve $350,000 upset limit for 2026-2027 Warming Room mobile trailer (carried)
• Received 2025 Housing and Homelessness Annual Report and recommended to Council (carried)
• Received Northumberland County Housing Corporation 2025 Annual Report and recommended to Council (carried)
• Received minutes from 310 Division Street Liaison Committee and Housing Corporation Board (carried)

Economic Development, Tourism, Land Use Planning

The committee will discuss and recommend a by-law amendment to delegate authority for plan of subdivision and condominium applications to the Director of Economic Development, Planning and Strategic Initiatives. They will also receive updates on first-quarter finances for the department, annual development activity for 2025, and correspondence regarding a proposed high-speed rail route. The committee will forward recommendations to County Council.

• Report 2026-097: Delegate authority for subdivision/condominium applications to Director of Planning
• Quarter 1 2026 Financial Analysis for Economic Development, Planning, and Strategic Initiatives
• Correspondence from Koole family regarding Alto High Speed Rail Proposed Northern Route
• Report 2026-098: Annual Development Activity 2025 (residential and non-residential construction values)
• Hydro One delegation update (Report 2026-096)

The Committee recommended that County Council amend By-law No. 2015-24 to delegate authority for plans of subdivision and condominium applications to the Director of Economic Development, Planning and Strategic Initiatives. Other reports on Q1 2026 finances, Hydro One update, annual development activity, and Q1 department update were received for information.

• Recommended amending By-law No. 2015-24 to delegate subdivision/condominium authority to Director of Planning (carried)
• Received Q1 2026 Financial Analysis for Economic Development/Planning/Strategic Initiatives (carried)
• Received Hydro One delegation update report (carried)
• Received Annual Development Activity 2025 report (carried)
• Received Q1 2026 department update report (carried)
• Received correspondence re: Alto High Speed Rail proposed northern route (carried)

Corporate Support Committee Meeting

The Corporate Support Committee will consider revised Terms of Reference for Northumberland County's standing committees, to take effect with the new Council term. They will also review Q1 2026 financial analyses for Communications, IT, Legal, and Corporate Services departments. Other items include approving an updated organizational chart and deaccession recommendations from the County Archives and Museum.

• Revised Standing Committee Terms of Reference (Report 2026-089)
• Quarter 1, 2026 Financial Analyses for Communications, IT, Legal, Corporate Services
• 2026 Organizational Chart update (Report 2026-090)
• Northumberland County Archives and Museum deaccession recommendations (Report 2026-091)
• Correspondence regarding Bill 100, Better Regional Governance Act, 2026

The Corporate Support Committee recommended that County Council approve revised Terms of Reference for Standing Committees, effective next term. It also recommended approving the 2026 Organizational Chart, deaccession of museum collection items, and received Q1 2026 financial analyses from Communications, IT, Legal, and Corporate Services. Correspondence from Springwater Township on Bill 100 and Ministry of Emergency Preparedness compliance results were received for information.

• Approved agenda (carried)
• Received Springwater Township correspondence re Bill 100, recommended to Council for information (carried)
• Received Ministry of Emergency Preparedness 2025 compliance results, recommended to Council for information (carried)
• Received Q1 2026 financial analyses for Communications, IT, Legal, Corporate Services (carried)
• Recommended Council approve revised Standing Committee Terms of Reference (carried)
• Recommended Council approve 2026 Organizational Chart (carried)
• Recommended Council approve deaccession of NCAM collection materials (carried)

Community Health Committee Meeting

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Finance and Audit Committee Meeting

The Finance and Audit Committee will consider several financial reports and a major project to replace the County's financial system. The most notable item is a recommendation to County Council to spend $3.38 million on new financial software, including implementation and project management. The committee also reviews first quarter 2026 financial results and a draft schedule for the 2027 budget.

• Recommend approval of $3,380,000 from general reserve for financial system replacement project
• Receive and forward Quarter 1, 2026 financial analysis to County Council
• Receive and forward April 2026 year-to-date financial results report
• Receive and forward 2027 budget draft schedule report
• Receive and forward report on county levy information request

The committee received Q1 2026 financial analysis, April year-to-date results, and the 2027 budget draft schedule for information. It recommended County Council approve option #3 for a joint financial system replacement, with a total budget of $3,380,000 drawn from general reserves. The item was identified for separate discussion at the June 17 Council meeting.

• Received Quarter 1 2026 Financial Analysis for information (Carried)
• Received April 2026 Year-To-Date Financial Results for information (Carried)
• Received 2027 Budget and Draft Schedule for information (Carried)
• Recommended County Council proceed with joint purchase (Option #3) for financial software (Carried)
• Recommended $3,000,000 budget for implementation costs (Carried)
• Recommended $330,000 for two-year project manager contract (Carried)
• Recommended $50,000 for integration costs (Carried)
• Recommended drawing $3,380,000 from County general reserve to fund project (Carried)

Public Works Committee Meeting

The Public Works Committee will consider awarding a $393,860 contract for leachate loading and haulage from two landfill sites. They will also hear a delegation about train whistle cessation on Prince Edward Street in Brighton and receive the first quarter 2026 financial analysis. A closed session is scheduled to discuss confidential negotiations regarding the Trent River Crossing.

• Award RFQ 26-12 to Enviroland Services Inc. for $393,860 for leachate loading and haulage
• Delegation on train whistle cessation at Prince Edward Street, Brighton
• Quarter 1 2026 financial analysis for transportation, waste, facilities, and redevelopment project
• Trent River Bridge rehabilitation on County Road 30 North with proposed detours
• Closed session regarding Trent River Crossing land acquisition and negotiations

The Public Works Committee recommended awarding RFQ 26-12 for leachate loading and haulage from two landfill sites to Enviroland Services Inc. for $393,860. The committee also received a delegation on train whistling in Brighton and recommended it for separate discussion at County Council. Several staff reports were received for information, including the Q1 2026 financial analysis and results of a supplier qualification process for consultant services. A closed session discussion on a land acquisition (Trent River Crossing) was referred to County Council.

• Recommended awarding RFQ 26-12 to Enviroland Services Inc. for $393,860 (carried)
• Received delegation from Janice Lewis and Gerry Cunningham on train whistling, recommended council discuss separately (carried)
• Received correspondence from Municipality of Shuniah on public works health and safety (carried)
• Received correspondence from Ontario Energy Board on model franchise agreement (carried)
• Received correspondence from Town of Northeastern Manitoulin and the Islands on tar and chip surface treatment (carried)
• Received Q1 2026 financial analysis for transportation, waste, facilities, and GPL/NCAM redevelopment (carried)
• Received Report 2026-082 on supplier qualifications for professional consultant services (carried)
• Received Report 2026-083 on Trent River Bridge rehabilitation and authorized staff to use savings on other programs (carried)

Regular Council Meeting

Council will decide on purchasing a 2026 EV half-tonne truck for $86,500, requiring an $18,022 transfer from capital reserves. They will also receive a presentation on the economic impact of the proposed Wesleyville nuclear facility and discuss a report on fire communication services. Several proclamations for June observances are on the agenda.

• Award of RFQ 26-13 to Queenston Chevrolet Buick GMC for one EV pickup at $86,500, over budget by $18,022
• Presentation on preliminary economic impact analysis of proposed Wesleyville nuclear facility
• Discussion of Report 2026-070 on fire communication services
• Correspondence regarding Northumberland County submissions on Wesleyville nuclear project public participation plan
• Proclamations for National Accessibility Week, Pride Month, Seniors Month, National Indigenous History Month, and Indigenous Peoples Day

Council authorized the purchase of a 2026 electric half-tonne pickup truck from Queenston Chevrolet at $86,500, exceeding the $70,000 budget, and approved transferring $18,022.40 from the Facilities Capital Reserve to cover the shortfall. Council also received presentations on paramedic week, nuclear facility economic impact, and updates from committees, and adopted multiple proclamations for June observances.

• Awarded RFQ 26-13 for 2026 EV half-tonne truck to Queenston Chevrolet at $86,500 (carried)
• Authorized $18,022.40 transfer from Facilities Capital Reserve for truck budget shortfall (carried)
• Approved County Council minutes of April 15, 2026 (carried)
• Received correspondence on Wesleyville New Nuclear Project submissions (carried)
• Adopted all Standing Committee recommendations except held item on Fire Communication Services (carried)
• Received report on Fire Communication Services for information (carried)
• Received presentation on Proposed Nuclear Facility Economic Impact Analysis (carried)
• Proclaimed National Accessibility Week, Pride Month, Seniors Month, National Indigenous History Month and Indigenous Peoples Day (carried)

Social Services Committee Meeting

The Social Services Committee will consider expanding allowable expenses within a $400,000 pre-construction budget for a housing project at 473 Ontario Street, Cobourg, to advance it to shovel-ready status. They will also recommend approval of the 2026-2030 Early Years Services Plan and authorize representatives to act at annual general meetings of housing corporations. Several reports on housing data and partnerships are on the agenda for information.

• Broaden $400K pre-construction budget at 473 Ontario St, Cobourg (Report 2026-078)
• Approve 2026-2030 Early Years Services Plan (Report 2026-072)
• Authorize deputy treasurer to act at Northumberland Supportive Non-Profit Housing AGM (Report 2026-074)
• Authorize representative for Northumberland County Housing Corporation AGM (Report 2026-075)
• Withdrawal of partners from 473 Ontario St housing project (Report 2026-077)

The Social Services Committee recommended County Council approve the 2026-2030 Early Years Services Plan and authorize its public posting. They also recommended broadening the pre-construction budget for the 473 Ontario Street housing project to include additional expenses like archaeological assessments and tree removal. Several housing-related reports and appointments were received or recommended for approval, all carried unanimously.

• Recommended County Council approve 2026-2030 Early Years Services Plan (unanimous)
• Received 310 Division Street Q1 2026 data update for information (unanimous)
• Recommended County Council authorize deputy treasurer to act at Northumberland Supportive Non-Profit Housing AGM (unanimous)
• Recommended County Council authorize Dwayne Campbell to act at NCHC AGM (unanimous)
• Recommended County Council approve updated NCHC Corporate By-law No. 1 (unanimous)
• Received report on withdrawal of partners at 473 Ontario Street for information (unanimous)
• Recommended County Council broaden allowable pre-construction expenses at 473 Ontario Street up to existing $400K budget (unanimous)
• Received minutes of 310 Division Street Community Liaison Committee and NCHC Board for information (unanimous)

Economic Development, Tourism, Land Use Planning

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Corporate Support Committee Meeting

The Corporate Support Committee will receive several staff reports for information, including a report on fire communication services and updates from the Communications and IT departments. The committee will also recommend proclamations for National AccessAbility Week, Pride Month, Seniors Month, and National Indigenous History Month. A closed session is scheduled to discuss matters pertaining to the security of municipal property (IT).

• Report 2026-070 on Fire Communication Services
• Report 2026-071 on Northumberland Museums
• Communications Department Q1 2026 update presentation
• Information Technology Q1 2026 update presentation
• Proclamations for June 2026 (AccessAbility, Pride, Seniors, Indigenous History)

The Corporate Support Committee received several staff reports and presentations for information only, including updates on fire communication services, museums, communications, and information technology. The committee also recommended that County Council approve a list of proclamations for June 2026. No substantive decisions were made; all items were procedural or informational.

• Received Report 2026-070 on Fire Communication Services for information
• Received Report 2026-071 on Northumberland Museums for information
• Received Communications Q1 2026 update presentation for information
• Received Information Technology Q1 2026 update presentation for information
• Recommended proclamations for National Accessibility Week, Pride Month, Seniors Month, National Indigenous History Month, and National Indigenous Peoples Day
• Entered closed session to discuss information technology security
• Referred confidential closed-session resolution to County Council

Finance and Audit Committee Meeting

The Finance and Audit Committee will discuss and make recommendations on four reports: implementing the Buy Ontario Act procurement directives, approving mileage reimbursement for several advisory committees, receiving a quarterly procurement report, and amending the county reserve policy.

• Recommend County Council adopt Municipal Buy Ontario Procurement Directive (Report 2026-066)
• Approve mileage reimbursement for Agricultural Advisory, Brighton Landfill Liaison, Community & Safety Well-Being, Forest, Accessibility, Physician Recruitment committees (Report 2026-067)
• Receive Q1 2026 Procurement Activity report covering purchases $100k-$1M (Report 2026-068)
• Amend Schedule A to By-law 10-2021, the County Reserve Policy (Report 2026-069)

The committee recommended that County Council approve mileage reimbursement for members of six advisory committees at Canada Revenue Agency rates, with reimbursement in December and a preference for virtual meetings. It also recommended an amendment to the County Reserve Policy and received reports on the Buy Ontario Act and quarterly procurement activity.

• Recommended mileage reimbursement for Agricultural, Brighton Landfill Liaison, Community & Safety Well-Being, Forest, Northumberland Accessibility, and Physician Recruitment advisory committees (carried)
• Recommended amendment to Schedule A of County Reserve Policy (carried)
• Received Report 2026-066 on Buy Ontario Act procurement directives for information (carried)
• Received Report 2026-068 on Q1 2026 procurement activity for information (carried)

Community Health Committee Meeting

The Community Health Committee will consider a memorandum of understanding for regional physician recruitment with five other municipalities, recommend pre-budget approval to purchase three replacement ambulances, and receive a financial analysis for the Golden Plough Lodge. Other items include correspondence from Ottawa on illegal substance consumption and an update on resident move-ins.

• Recommend approval of MOU for regional physician recruitment with Belleville, Quinte West, Hastings County, Prince Edward County, and Brighton
• Pre-budget approval to order three ambulances for replacement in 2027 budget
• Receive Golden Plough Lodge Quarter 1 2026 financial analysis
• Correspondence from Ottawa on proposed regulation under Restricting Public Consumption of Illegal Substances Act
• Verbal update on Golden Plough Lodge resident move-in

The committee recommended County Council approve entering a regional physician recruitment MOU with Hastings County, Prince Edward County, Belleville, and Quinte West. It also recommended pre-budget approval to order three replacement ambulances for the 2027 budget. Other items, including Golden Plough Lodge financials and correspondence, were received for information.

• Recommended regional physician recruitment MOU (carried)
• Recommended pre-budget approval to purchase three ambulances (carried)
• Received Q1 2026 Golden Plough Lodge financial report (for information)
• Received Ottawa correspondence on illegal substances act (for information)
• Received verbal update on GPL resident move-in (for information)
• Received Lakelands Public Health Board of Health minutes (for information)
• Approved meeting agenda (carried)

Public Works Committee Meeting

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Regular Council Meeting

Council will hear a presentation on the municipal implications of the ALTO high-speed rail project and consider a report endorsing the north corridor while opposing the south corridor due to impacts on farmland and rural communities. They will also discuss deferred items on council remuneration, the Golden Plough Lodge's operating costs, and a bylaw delegating authority during the lame duck period before the 2026 election.

• Presentation on ALTO High-Speed Rail Project municipal implications
• Council to approve formal submission supporting north corridor, opposing south corridor
• Deferred item: 2025 Council Remuneration Review update
• Deferred item: Existing Golden Plough Lodge ongoing operating and maintenance costs
• Report on Restricted Acts of Council (Lame Duck) and delegation of authority to CAO and Treasurer

Council adopted a formal submission supporting the north conceptual corridor for the ALTO high-speed rail project and opposing the south corridor due to impacts on farmland, natural heritage, and rural communities. Council also approved changes to council remuneration, including per diems, conference reimbursement increase, OMERS participation, and health care spending account, and directed demolition of the existing Golden Plough Lodge.

• Supported north ALTO high-speed rail corridor, opposed south corridor (carried)
• Approved per diem payments for conferences at $123.30/half day, $252.31/full day (carried)
• Increased conference reimbursement max to $5,439 annually (carried)
• Directed staff to prepare OMERS participation by-law for council (carried)
• Directed staff to implement $2,500 Health Care Spending Account for council (carried)
• Directed demolition of existing Golden Plough Lodge (carried)
• Received 310 Division Street Community Liaison Committee minutes (carried)
• Enacted lame duck delegation of authority to CAO and Director of Finance (carried)

Economic Development, Tourism, Land Use Planning

The Economic Development, Tourism, and Land Use Planning Committee is reviewing a proposal to increase residential lots in Colborne and an amendment to the Brighton Official Plan. The body will also receive correspondence regarding high-speed rail and fiber internet.

• Proposal to increase residential lots from 57 to 64 at 20 Park Street East, Colborne
• Approval of Brighton Official Plan Amendment No. 18 subject to modification
• Correspondence from Rideau Lakes regarding Alto High Speed Rail Project concerns
• Correspondence from Municipality of Magnetawan regarding 'Bell Fibre'
• Proposed proclamation of May 9, 2026, as 'World Fair Trade Day'

The Economic Development, Tourism and Land Use Planning Committee approved its agenda and received three pieces of correspondence from Magnetawan, North Dumfries and Rideau Lakes. It recommended that County Council change the conditions of the subdivision plan at 20 Park Street East, Colborne to increase residential lots from 57 to 64. It also recommended that County Council approve Brighton Official Plan Amendment No. 18, subject to modification, and proclaim May 9, 2026 as World Fair Trade Day.

• Approved agenda (Resolution 2026-04-01-239) – carried
• Received Magnetawan Bell Fibre correspondence – carried
• Received North Dumfries Bill 21 correspondence – carried
• Received Rideau Lakes Alto High Speed Rail concerns – carried
• Recommended increasing subdivision lots at 20 Park Street East, Colborne from 57 to 64 – carried
• Recommended County Council approve Brighton Official Plan Amendment No. 18 (subject to modification) – carried
• Recommended proclamation of World Fair Trade Day on May 9, 2026 – carried

Social Services Committee Meeting

The Social Services Committee will consider a delegation from Highland Shores Children’s Aid and receive several sets of meeting minutes for information. It will recommend that County Council enact a Municipal Housing Facilities By-law identifying 195 Prince Edward Street, Brighton as a municipal housing facility under the contribution agreement with Mauva Shepherd and Heidi Pope. The committee will also address a closed‑session item and set the next meeting date.

• Delegation from Highland Shores Children’s Aid – Services Overview presentation
• Recommendation to enact Municipal Housing Facilities By-law for 195 Prince Edward Street, Brighton
• Receive February 3, 2026 minutes of the 310 Division Street Community Liaison Committee
• Receive February 25, 2026 minutes of the Northumberland County Housing Corporation Board
• Closed‑session discussion (no details provided)

The Social Services Committee approved its agenda and accepted a delegation from Highland Shores Children’s Aid, recommending the presentation be forwarded to County Council. It also recommended that County Council enact a Municipal Housing Facilities By‑law for 195 Prince Edward Street, Brighton. The committee received minutes from the 310 Division Street Community Liaison Committee and the Northumberland County Housing Corporation Board and advised County Council to receive both sets of minutes.

• Approved agenda (Resolution 2026-04-01-234)
• Received Highland Shores Children’s Aid delegation and recommended County Council receive the presentation (Resolution 2026-04-01-235)
• Recommended County Council enact Municipal Housing Facilities By‑law for 195 Prince Edward Street, Brighton (Resolution 2026-04-01-236)
• Received February 3, 2026 minutes of 310 Division Street Community Liaison Committee and recommended County Council receive them (Resolution 2026-04-01-237)
• Received February 25, 2026 minutes of Northumberland County Housing Corporation Board and recommended County Council receive them (Resolution 2026-04-01-238)

Community Health Committee Meeting

The agenda for the Northumberland County Community Health Committee meeting on March 31, 2026 contains no listed items. No decisions, proposals, or discussions are detailed in the provided document. The meeting appears to be a placeholder with no substantive agenda items.

Finance and Audit Committee Meeting

The Finance and Audit Committee meeting is scheduled for March 31, 2026. The agenda contains no listed items, only placeholders and generic interface text. No decisions, proposals, or discussions are specified in the agenda.

Corporate Support Committee Meeting

The Corporate Support Committee will consider three staff reports: the 2025 Accessibility Annual Status Report with an updated Multi‑Year Accessibility Plan, the 2026 Non‑Union Cost of Living Adjustment, and a land donation to increase the County Forest. It will recommend that County Council approve the accessibility plan and receive the COLA report for information, and that the Council approve the land donation and authorize the CAO and Treasurer to execute the transfer. The Committee will also recommend a series of proclamations for upcoming community events.

• Recommend County Council approve the 2025 Accessibility Annual Status Report and updated 2022‑2026 Multi‑Year Accessibility Plan
• Recommend County Council receive the 2026 Non‑Union Cost of Living Adjustment report for information
• Recommend County Council approve receipt of land donation to increase the County Forest and authorize execution of transfer documents
• Recommend County Council proclaim National Volunteer Week, Earth Day, Administrative Professionals' Day, National Day of Mourning, Emergency Preparedness Week, Safety and Health Week, Community Living Month, and Museum Month
• Approve the meeting agenda

The Corporate Support Committee approved its agenda and recommended that County Council approve the 2025 Accessibility Annual Status Report and the updated Multi-Year Accessibility Plan. It also recommended that Council receive the 2026 Non‑Union Cost of Living Adjustment report and approve the receipt of a land donation to increase the County Forest. Additional recommendations included a list of proclamations for April‑May 2026 and that Council receive recent Accessibility Advisory Committee minutes.

• Approved agenda (Resolution 2026-03-31-228)
• Recommended County Council approve 2025 Accessibility Annual Status Report and updated Multi‑Year Accessibility Plan (Resolution 2026-03-31-229)
• Recommended County Council receive 2026 Non‑Union Cost of Living Adjustment report for information (Resolution 2026-03-31-230)
• Recommended County Council approve land donation to increase County Forest and authorize execution of transfer documents (Resolution 2026-03-31-231)
• Recommended County Council proclaim listed events for April‑May 2026 (Resolution 2026-03-31-232)
• Recommended County Council receive Accessibility Advisory Committee minutes for information (Resolution 2026-03-31-233)

Public Works Committee Meeting

The Public Works Committee will consider several recommendations, including awarding the micro‑surfacing contract to Miller Paving Limited for $1,046,398.08 and authorizing up to $16,400 from the transportation infrastructure reserve to cover the shortfall. It will also recommend $100,000 from the general reserve for a technical radio communications review and endorse a request to the Ontario government for consistent Blue Box recycling standards. Finally, the committee will propose a proclamation of National Public Works Week for May 17‑23 2026.

• Award RFQ 26-03 Micro‑surfacing contract to Miller Paving Limited for $1,046,398.08
• Authorize up to $16,400 from Transportation Infrastructure Reserve for project shortfall
• Approve funding up to $100,000 for Technical Radio Communication Review
• Receive Circular Materials Ontario correspondence and recommend provincial recycling standards
• Proclaim May 17‑23 2026 as National Public Works Week in Northumberland County

The committee approved its agenda and several resolutions. It endorsed a recommendation to support Circular Materials Ontario and to ask the province for consistent recycling standards. It recommended awarding a $1,046,398.08 micro‑surfacing contract to Miller Paving Limited and authorizing related reserve funding. It also approved funding for a radio communication review and a proclamation for National Public Works Week.

• Approved agenda for March 30, 2026 Public Works Committee (carried)
• Received Circular Materials Ontario correspondence and recommended provincial support (carried)
• Recommended awarding micro‑surfacing contract to Miller Paving Limited for $1,046,398.08 and authorizing up to $16,400 from transportation reserve (carried)
• Recommended approving up to $100,000 from General Reserve for Technical Radio Communication Review (carried)
• Recommended proclaiming National Public Works Week, May 17‑23, 2026 (carried)

Regular Council Meeting

County Council will meet to appoint a Chief Administrative Officer and review operating and maintenance costs for the Golden Plough Lodge. The body will also adopt recommendations from six standing committees.

• By-law 13-2026: Appointment of a Chief Administrative Officer
• Report 2026-037: Existing Golden Plough Lodge – Ongoing Operating and Maintenance Costs
• Proclamation of Archives Awareness Week (April 6-10, 2026)
• Proclamation of Dig Safe Month (April 1-30, 2026)

The council adopted a resolution to approve demolition of the houses at 9 Second St., 109 Saskatoon Ave. and 120 Grand Rd. in Campbellford to make the sites shovel‑ready for the new Trent River Crossing. The demolition contract was awarded to Eddy’s Demolition & Excavation Ltd. for $75,694 (inclusive of provisional items and non‑recoverable HST). The council also passed a by‑law appointing a new Chief Administrative Officer and issued proclamations for Archives Awareness Week and Dig Safe Month.

• Approved demolition of three Campbellford properties and awarded contract to Eddy’s Demolition & Excavation Ltd. for $75,694 (carried)
• Adopted by‑law to appoint a Chief Administrative Officer and repeal By‑law 42‑2025 (carried)
• Deferred discussion of Golden Plough Lodge operating costs to the April 15, 2026 council meeting (carried)
• Received correspondence on yard‑waste charges for information (carried)
• Received Engineering Department Q4 2025 PowerPoint presentation for information (carried)
• Received Alto Corridor Map correspondence, directed staff to report back (carried)
• Received 2025 Council remuneration review report for information and deferred further discussion to April 15, 2026 (carried)
• Proclaimed Archives Awareness Week (April 6‑10 2026) and Dig Safe Month (April 1‑30 2026) (carried)

Economic Development, Tourism, Land Use Planning

The Economic Development, Tourism and Land Use Planning Committee will approve its agenda and formally receive several pieces of correspondence for information, including items from the Community Foundation of Campbellford Seymour and Northumberland, the Town of Cobourg, Alto, and a certification notice for TJ Flynn. The committee will also receive two staff reports: a Q4 2025 update from the Planning, Economic Development and Strategic Initiatives Department and a "Prosper in Northumberland" update. No policy decisions or approvals are listed beyond acknowledging these items.

• Receive correspondence from Community Foundation of Campbellford Seymour and Northumberland – 25th Anniversary Press Release
• Receive correspondence from Town of Cobourg – "Manufacturers in Cobourg"
• Receive correspondence from Alto – "Alto Corridor Map and Virtual Engagement"
• Receive correspondence congratulating TJ Flynn on Foreign Direct Investment Professional Certification
• Receive Report 2026-050 – Planning, Economic Development & Strategic Initiatives Dept, Quarter 4, 2025 Update

The committee approved its agenda and formally received four pieces of correspondence, extending congratulations to TJ Flynn, and recommended that County Council receive each item. It also received two departmental reports and recommended they be forwarded to County Council. No other matters were considered.

• Approved agenda (Carried)
• Received Community Foundation of Campbellford Seymour correspondence and recommended County Council receive it (Carried)
• Received Town of Cobourg 'Manufacturers in Cobourg' correspondence and recommended County Council receive it (Carried)
• Received Alto 'Alto Corridor Map and Virtual Engagement' correspondence and recommended County Council receive it (Carried)
• Received 'Foreign Direct Investment Professional Certification to TJ Flynn' correspondence, extended congratulations, and recommended County Council receive it (Carried)
• Received Report 2026-050 'Planning, Economic Development & Strategic Initiatives Department Quarter 4, 2025 Update' and recommended County Council receive it (Carried)
• Received Report 2026-051 'Prosper in Northumberland Update' and recommended County Council receive it (Carried)