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Northumberland County public meetings in 2021

61 substantive meetings from 2021, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.

Wed Dec 15, 2021 · 9:30 AM

Regular Council Meeting

Council to elect Warden and Deputy Warden, hear Lakeport Beach proposal

Northumberland County Council meets to elect a new Warden and Deputy Warden, hear a delegation from Landlab regarding the Lakeport Beach proposal, and consider adopting recommendations from six standing committees. The agenda also includes by-laws to approve the 2022 budget, amend the Official Plan, and transfer funds into reserve accounts, as well as a report on council remuneration.

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✓ Decided: Council adopts 2022 budget, re-elects Crate as Warden

Council approved the 2022 budget by-law and re-elected Bob Crate as Warden and Mandy Martin as Deputy Warden for one-year terms. It also passed by-laws amending the 2021 budget to transfer funds to reserves and adopting Amendment No. 1 to the Official Plan. Council received several delegations and correspondence regarding the Lakeport Beach Proposal for information only.

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Thu Dec 9, 2021 · 9:30 AM

Special County Council

County Council continues 2022 budget and 10-year financial plan deliberations

This is a special meeting of Northumberland County Council, held virtually, to continue budget deliberations from the December 8 meeting regarding the 2022 Budget and Ten Year Financial Plan. The agenda includes receiving department presentations on the draft budget and long-term plan, plus a closed session to train council members on ElectionBuddy software for the upcoming Warden and Deputy Warden election. Most agenda items are procedural, with the budget discussion being the main substantive item.

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✓ Decided: Council approves 2022 budget staffing and issue papers

Council approved the 2022 Budget and Long-Term Plan for final adoption at the December 15 meeting, including seven new staffing positions and sixteen non-staffing issue papers. Two programs totaling $10,000 were eliminated from the budget. The meeting also included closed sessions on snowmobile use and ElectionBuddy training.

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Wed Dec 8, 2021 · 9:30 AM

Special Council Meeting - Budget Deliberations

✓ Decided: Council receives 2022 draft budget and 10-year financial plan

The special meeting was held for budget deliberations. Council received the 2022 Draft Budget and 10 Year Financial Plan report and all departmental budget presentations for information only. No budget was approved or amended; the meeting was procedural and ended with adoption of a confirming by-law.

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Wed Dec 1, 2021 · 9:00 AM

Economic Development, Tourism, Land Use Planning

Committee to weigh growth forecasts, natural heritage plan amendment

The Economic Development, Tourism and Land Use Planning Committee will hear presentations and consider recommendations on two major planning documents: a proposed amendment to the County Official Plan for a Natural Heritage System, and a growth forecast and land needs analysis (Northumberland Next) that sets intensification and density targets. The committee will also receive financial updates, correspondence on COVID-19 measures and electricity planning, and verbal updates on tourism and departmental highlights.

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✓ Decided: Committee recommends adopting Natural Heritage System amendment to County Official Plan

The committee recommended County Council adopt Amendment No. 1 to the Northumberland County Official Plan regarding the Natural Heritage System, and enact a by-law at the December 15, 2021 Council meeting. It also recommended supporting growth targets (17% intensification, 40 residents/jobs per hectare) and circulating a draft official plan amendment for input. The committee received a delegation on a potential Lakeport Beach residential development and recommended Council hear the full presentation. All motions carried.

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Wed Dec 1, 2021 · 1:00 PM

Social Services Committee Meeting

Committee to review Q3 finances, homelessness count, and renoviction letters

The Northumberland County Social Services Committee is meeting virtually to receive staff reports and correspondence. Items include a Q3 2021 financial analysis for Community and Social Services, a Point in Time Enumeration Count report on homelessness, and letters from other municipalities about 'renovictions' and a homelessness task force. The committee will also enter a closed session to discuss two proposed or pending land acquisitions.

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✓ Decided: Committee receives Q3 finances, homelessness count; refers land deals to Council

The Social Services Committee received, for information, the Q3 financial analysis for Community and Social Services and Report 2021-201 on the Point in Time Enumeration Count, recommending County Council also receive them. It received correspondence on 'renovictions' and a homelessness task force, recommending Council receive those as well. The committee then moved into closed session to discuss two proposed or pending land acquisitions, referring confidential resolutions on both to County Council for adoption. No other substantive decisions were made.

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Tue Nov 30, 2021 · 1:00 PM

Finance and Audit Committee Meeting

Committee to review Q3 finances, reserve transfers, farm taxation delegation

The Finance and Audit Committee is meeting virtually to discuss financial matters including a proposed transfer of funds to reserves, the Q3 2021 financial analysis, and correspondence from other municipalities. They will also hear a delegation from the Northumberland Federation of Agriculture on farm taxation and farmland preservation. The meeting includes routine items like agenda approval and disclosures of interest.

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✓ Decided: Committee recommends County Council authorize 2021 reserve fund transfers

The Finance and Audit Committee approved a motion recommending County Council authorize the 2021 transfer of funds to reserve, with a by-law to be prepared for the Treasurer to record the transfer. The committee also received and recommended Council receive the Q3 Financial Analysis, plus correspondence on property assessment, Bill 177, and COVID-19 funding. A delegation on farm taxation was received for information. No other substantive decisions were made.

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Tue Nov 30, 2021 · 9:00 AM

Corporate Support Committee Meeting

Committee to weigh temporary IT hire for Port Hope and 311 call routing

The Corporate Support Committee is meeting to review Q3 2021 financial analyses for Communications, IT, and Corporate Services, and to consider a request to hire a temporary IT support position for the Municipality of Port Hope. They will also discuss correspondence about 311 call routing with Durham Region and OMERS pension governance. The meeting includes a closed session for negotiation-related matters.

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✓ Decided: Committee recommends hiring 1-year IT support for Port Hope

The Corporate Support Committee approved its agenda and received several items for information, including Q3 financial analyses and correspondence on OMERS. It recommended that County Council approve a 1-year temporary IT support position to accommodate additional hours for the Municipality of Port Hope. The committee also recommended no objection to the routing of 311 calls from the Durham Region overlap area. The meeting moved to closed session to discuss negotiation matters and referred a confidential resolution to County Council.

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Mon Nov 29, 2021 · 1:00 PM

Community Health Committee Meeting

Committee to review Q3 finances for Golden Plough Lodge and Paramedics

The Community Health Committee is meeting virtually to receive financial updates for the Golden Plough Lodge and Northumberland Paramedics for the third quarter of 2021, and to consider a funding application for a Community Paramedicine Long Term Care program. The committee will also receive correspondence about OHIP-insured eye care and minutes from the HKPR District Health Unit Board of Health meetings. All items are for information or recommendation to County Council.

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✓ Decided: Committee backs paramedicine funding application for long-term care program

The Community Health Committee approved its agenda and received correspondence from the Township of Larder Lake about OHIP-insured eye care, recommending Council receive it for information. It received Q3 financial updates for the Golden Plough Lodge and Northumberland Paramedics, recommending Council receive them for information. The committee supported Report 2021-198, recommending Council approve the allocation and immediate spending of funds for the Community Paramedicine and Long Term Care program. It also received HKPR District Health Unit Board of Health minutes from September 16 and October 21, 2021, recommending Council receive them for information.

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Mon Nov 29, 2021 · 9:00 AM

Public Works Committee Meeting

Committee to consider GO Expansion business case for Northumberland County

The Public Works Committee is meeting virtually to review staff reports and correspondence. Key items include a Q3 2021 financial update for transportation, waste, facilities, and the Golden Plough Lodge rebuild, and a report on a GO Expansion business case that could lead to a pilot project for extending GO services to the county. The committee will also receive correspondence from other municipalities on rural infrastructure funding and teen driver safety.

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✓ Decided: Committee recommends County Council approve GO Expansion business case study

The Public Works Committee approved its agenda and received several items of correspondence for information, including letters from the Township of Lake of Bays, the City of Vaughan, and the Township of Alnwick/Haldimand. The committee received the Q3 2021 financial update for information. The most significant action was a recommendation that County Council approve the 'Go Expansion Business Case study' and direct staff to send the resolution and report to Metrolinx, MPP David Piccini, and member municipalities, and to continue discussions on a GO service extension pilot project.

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Wed Nov 17, 2021 · 9:30 AM

Regular Council Meeting

Council to consider 'Made in Northumberland' transit plan and 473 Ontario St. project

Northumberland County Council is meeting virtually to consider recommendations from six standing committees, a presentation on construction management for 473 Ontario Street, and a proposed 'Made in Northumberland' transit solution. The council will also vote on by-laws for the 2021 Emergency Management Plan and a confirming by-law, plus receive proclamations and a flag application. Most agenda items are routine approvals, but the transit motion directs staff to develop a county-wide transit strategy.

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✓ Decided: Council directs staff to develop a 'Made in Northumberland' transit solution

County Council directed staff to lead the development of a 'Made in Northumberland' transit solution, including coordinating existing services, exploring partnerships, and identifying financial requirements. Council also approved replacing the Thompson Bridge with a single-lane modular steel girder bridge at approximately $1.9M, with the County covering 100% of the cost and transferring ownership to Trent Hills upon completion. The one-year term for Warden and Deputy Warden was maintained. All other recommendations from the six Standing Committees were adopted.

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Thu Nov 4, 2021 · 9:30 AM

Special County Council

County Council to hear hospital funding request presentation

This is a special meeting of Northumberland County Council held virtually. The main item is a staff presentation on a hospital funding request, with supporting documents including capital needs letters from Northumberland Hills Hospital (NHH) and Campbellford Memorial Hospital (CMH). The agenda is otherwise procedural, covering approval of the agenda, a confirming by-law, and adjournment.

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✓ Decided: County commits $250K/year for 5 years to two hospital foundations

Council approved funding of $250,000 annually for five years, starting in 2022, to the Northumberland Hills Hospital (75%) and Campbellford Memorial Hospital (25%) foundations for capital expenses. The funding is subject to a formal agreement with conditions including capital-only use, reporting, and possible County board representation. The decision was made at a special meeting after deferring the matter from October 20, 2021.

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Wed Nov 3, 2021 · 1:00 PM

Social Services Committee Meeting

✓ Decided: Committee recommends 2022 draft operating budget for Community and Social Services to County Council

The Social Services Committee received the 2022 Draft Operating Budget for Community and Social Services and recommended that County Council receive it for information. The committee also received presentations on construction management for 473 Ontario Street and the Community Safety and Wellbeing structure, and recommended that County Council receive those presentations. All items were received for information only; no substantive decisions were made.

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Wed Nov 3, 2021 · 9:00 AM

Economic Development, Tourism, Land Use Planning

Committee to review 2022 draft budgets and Hamilton Official Plan amendment

The Economic Development, Tourism, and Land Use Planning Committee is meeting to review and recommend approval of several items, including the 2022 draft operating budgets for multiple departments, a proposed amendment to the Hamilton Township Official Plan regarding additional residential units, and revisions to committee terms of reference. The committee will also receive correspondence on various topics and may enter closed session to discuss negotiations.

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✓ Decided: Committee recommends approving Hamilton Township Official Plan Amendment for additional residential units

The Economic Development, Tourism and Planning Committee recommended that County Council approve Amendment No. 12 to the Hamilton Township Official Plan, which relates to additional residential units. The committee also recommended that Council discuss GO Transit and VIA rail commuter service to Port Hope and Cobourg at its November 17 meeting. All recommendations were carried unanimously.

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Tue Nov 2, 2021 · 1:00 PM

Finance and Audit Committee Meeting

Finance and Audit Committee reviews 2022 draft budgets for Finance and POA departments

The Finance and Audit Committee is meeting to review and discuss several items, including the 2022 draft operating budgets for the Finance and POA departments, a quarterly procurement report, and proposed revisions to committee terms of reference. The committee will also receive correspondence from external agencies for information. Most items are for information and recommendation to County Council, not final decisions.

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✓ Decided: Committee recommends Council adopt revised Terms of Reference

The Finance and Audit Committee reviewed and recommended that County Council adopt staff revisions to the Standing Committees' Terms of Reference, as presented in Report 2021-180. The committee also received several items for information, including the 2022 draft operating budgets for Finance and POA, the Q3 2021 procurement activity report, and correspondence from MPAC, the Health Unit, and the Township of Hamilton. All recommendations were carried unanimously.

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Tue Nov 2, 2021 · 9:00 AM

Corporate Support Committee Meeting

✓ Decided: Committee recommends extending Warden's term to two years

The Corporate Support Committee approved several recommendations for County Council, including extending the Warden's term to two years with no term restrictions starting December 2022, and maintaining the Deputy Warden's one-year term. It also recommended adopting the 2021 Emergency Management Plan, approving an audio-visual equipment RFP award, and receiving 2022 budget documents from Communications, Corporate Services, and IT. All resolutions were carried unanimously.

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Mon Nov 1, 2021 · 1:00 PM

Community Health Committee Meeting

Committee to review 2022 budgets, paramedic vehicle purchase

The Northumberland County Community Health Committee is meeting to review and recommend action on several items, including 2022 draft budgets for the Golden Plough Lodge and Paramedics, a pre-budget approval for a new paramedic vehicle, and correspondence on long-term care. The committee will also consider revisions to its terms of reference and the 2022 meeting calendar. All items are recommendations to County Council for final approval.

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✓ Decided: Committee recommends pre-budget approval for $95,030 emergency response vehicle

The Community Health Committee approved several recommendations to County Council, including pre-budget approval to purchase one emergency response vehicle with conversion for $95,030, and to allocate new Ministry of Long-Term Care funding to increase direct care staffing hours at Golden Plough Lodge. The committee also recommended Council support a resolution on long-term care COVID-19 commission recommendations and received various reports and draft budgets for information.

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Mon Nov 1, 2021 · 9:00 AM

Public Works Committee Meeting

Public Works Committee reviews 2022 budgets and Thompson Bridge report

The Public Works Committee will receive draft 2022 operating budgets for Facilities, GPL/NCAM Redevelopment, Transportation, and Waste, and hear a staff presentation on the Thompson Bridge. The committee will also consider supporting a Scugog request for more federal/provincial rural infrastructure funding, and review proposed revisions to standing committee terms of reference and the 2022 meeting schedule.

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✓ Decided: Committee recommends replacing Thompson Bridge with $1.9M modular steel bridge

The Public Works Committee recommended County Council replace the Thompson Bridge with a single-lane pre-engineered modular steel girder bridge at an estimated cost of $1.9M, with the County covering 100% of replacement costs for both Thompson and Loomis bridges, and transferring ownership to Trent Hills and Brighton upon completion. The committee also recommended supporting a request for more federal/provincial rural infrastructure funding, and received several reports for information, including the 2022 draft operating budgets and the GPL/NCAM redevelopment update.

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Wed Oct 20, 2021 · 9:30 AM

Regular Council Meeting

Northumberland County Council to consider hospital funding, ash tree felling contract, and 2022 budget input

Northumberland County Council meets Oct. 20, 2021, via Zoom. The agenda includes a CAO report on hospital funding, 2022 budget engagement results, and a tender award for ash tree felling. Several committee minutes and a closed session for a potential property acquisition are also on the agenda.

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✓ Decided: Council defers hospital funding decision to Nov. 4

Council deferred the revised hospital funding request (1% of levy annually for 8 years) until November 4, 2021, and directed staff to provide financial data on various funding options. Council also awarded an ash tree felling contract to Parkside Landscaping & Contracting for $236,730, funded partly from reserve savings. All other items were routine approvals, including adopting standing committee recommendations and receiving the Q3 financial update.

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Wed Oct 6, 2021 · 1:00 PM

Social Services Committee Meeting

✓ Decided: Committee recommends revised Food 4 All fee structure to County Council

The Social Services Committee recommended that County Council approve a revised fee structure for the Food 4 All program, to be included in the 2022 Fees and Charges By-Law. The committee also received an enumeration update presentation and the Northumberland County Housing Corporation minutes for information. A closed session was held to discuss a potential property acquisition, and the resulting confidential resolution was referred to County Council for adoption.

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Wed Oct 6, 2021 · 9:00 AM

Economic Development, Tourism, Land Use Planning

✓ Decided: Committee recommends approving two Brighton Official Plan amendments

The Economic Development, Tourism and Planning Committee recommended that County Council approve two amendments to the Brighton Official Plan: Amendment No. 5 for 300 and 314 Whites Road, and Amendment No. 7 for the Brighton Meadows Development. The committee also received information items, including a delegation on a commuter shuttle, correspondence on affordable internet and Glen Abbey Lands, and a report on Northumberland Youth Programs. All resolutions were carried unanimously.

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Tue Oct 5, 2021 · 1:00 PM

Finance and Audit Committee Meeting

✓ Decided: Committee recommends ending court security payments to Brighton, Trent Hills, Port Hope

The Finance and Audit Committee voted to recommend that County Council stop court security payments to Brighton, Trent Hills, and Port Hope, while continuing support to Cobourg with up to $275,000 in levy funds. It also recommended adding an in-house solicitor and paralegal/prosecutor positions, and received several reports and correspondence items for information.

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Tue Oct 5, 2021 · 9:00 AM

Corporate Support Committee Meeting

Committee to consider pre-budget approval for IT infrastructure upgrades

The Corporate Support Committee is meeting to discuss routine administrative items, including approval of the agenda, disclosures of interest, and correspondence. The main substantive item is a staff report recommending pre-budget approval for IT infrastructure upgrades, which would authorize the IT Director to procure networking equipment and licenses. The committee will also receive minutes from the Northumberland Accessibility Advisory Committee and correspondence regarding a proposed federal bill.

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✓ Decided: Committee recommends pre-budget approval for IT infrastructure upgrades

The Corporate Support Committee received a staff report on IT infrastructure upgrades and recommended that County Council approve the pre-budget request, directing the IT Director to procure necessary networking equipment and licenses. The committee also received correspondence from the Town of Plympton-Wyoming regarding Bill C-313 and minutes from the Northumberland Accessibility Advisory Committee, both for information. No other substantive decisions were made.

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Mon Oct 4, 2021 · 1:00 PM

Community Health Committee Meeting

✓ Decided: Committee recommends County Council advocate for provincial funding for Community Paramedic program

The Community Health Committee received a delegation from the Charles H. Best Diabetes Centre and recommended County Council receive the presentation for information. The committee also recommended that County Council advocate for and request funding from Ontario's Community Paramedic and Long-Term Care program for Northumberland Paramedics, and approve the 2022 Response Time Performance Plan. Additionally, the committee recommended approval of Ontario Health Team Northumberland funding for clerical support and a paramedic team lead for the Community Paramedicine Program for the 2021 fiscal year. All recommendations were carried unanimously.

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Mon Oct 4, 2021 · 9:00 AM

Public Works Committee Meeting

Committee to consider $2.1M salt contract and Thompson Bridge petition

The Public Works Committee is meeting virtually to receive delegations and a petition about the proposed Thompson Bridge closure, and to consider awarding a $2,095,210 contract for pre-treated bulk highway salt to Cargill. The committee will also receive correspondence about phasing out Ontario's gas plants. Most items are for information or recommendation to County Council.

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✓ Decided: Committee recommends $2.1M salt contract to Cargill

The Public Works Committee approved its agenda and received delegations, a petition, and correspondence about the Thompson Bridge, noting a staff report on the Environmental Assessment will come to the November 1, 2021 meeting. The committee recommended County Council award a 3-year, $2,095,210.00 (excl. HST) contract for pre-treated bulk highway salt to Cargill Salt, and a $89,880 (plus tax) weigh scale replacement contract at the Seymour Community Recycling Centre to Rose Scale Ltd., with funding from surplus MRF revenues and savings. All recommendations were carried unanimously.

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Wed Sep 29, 2021 · 1:00 PM

Special County Council

County council to discuss hospital funding request

Northumberland County Council is holding a special virtual meeting. The main item is a staff presentation on Report 2021-153, which provides background and considerations on a hospital funding request. The council will also consider adopting the minutes from the September 15, 2021 meeting and proclaiming October 4-10, 2021 as Ontario Agriculture Week.

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✓ Decided: Council asks hospitals to revise funding requests for October review

Council received a staff report on hospital funding requests and directed Northumberland Hills Hospital and Campbellford Memorial Hospital to revise their requests, specifying amounts and capital priorities, for consideration at the October 20, 2021 meeting. The council also proclaimed Ontario Agriculture Week and approved the meeting minutes and a confirming by-law.

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Wed Sep 15, 2021 · 9:30 AM

Regular Council Meeting

Council to consider COVID-19 immunization policy and $18.45M Elgin Park housing project award

Northumberland County Council meets to receive a COVID-19 update from the health unit, consider a new immunization policy for staff, and decide on awarding a construction contract for the Elgin Park affordable housing project. The council will also adopt minutes from standing committees and consider several proclamations.

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✓ Decided: Council authorizes staff to award Elgin Park affordable housing construction contract

County Council authorized staff to award the RFP 21-24 construction contract for the Elgin Park Affordable Housing Project to the highest-ranked proponent, provided the bid stays within the approved $18.45 million budget. Council also adopted a COVID-19 immunization policy for county staff and approved a $51,131.23 purchase of a power stretcher and load system for paramedics. A franchise agreement with Enbridge Gas Inc. was authorized, and several proclamations were issued for October observances.

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Wed Sep 1, 2021 · 9:00 AM

Economic Development, Tourism, Land Use Planning

Committee to review 2022 budget staffing increases and tourism strategy

The Economic Development, Tourism, and Land Use Planning Committee of Northumberland County is meeting virtually to receive several reports and correspondence. Items include a Q2 2021 financial analysis, two 2022 budget issue papers proposing staffing increases (one for land use planning, one for manufacturing/investment attraction), a tourism update on a health and wellness strategy, and correspondence from the Township of Hamilton about extending an interim control by-law. The committee will also hold a closed session to discuss negotiations involving the Ontario Agri-Food Venture Centre (OAFVC).

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✓ Decided: Committee forwards OAFVC negotiation resolution to County Council

The committee received several reports and correspondence for information, including Q2 financials, 2022 budget issue papers, and a tourism update. It also moved into closed session to discuss negotiations involving the Ontario Agri-Food Venture Centre (OAFVC) and referred a confidential resolution on those negotiations to County Council for adoption. No substantive decisions were made on the items received.

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Wed Sep 1, 2021 · 1:00 PM

Social Services Committee Meeting

Committee to recommend $306K CMHC seed funding for 473 Ontario Street housing

The Northumberland County Social Services Committee is meeting virtually to consider several housing and social services items. Key decisions include recommending County Council authorize a $306,000 CMHC seed funding agreement for the 473 Ontario Street project, and approving a governance MOU for the same property. The committee will also receive updates on Q2 finances, child care proclamations, and 2022 budget issue papers.

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✓ Decided: Committee recommends council approve $306K CMHC seed funding for 473 Ontario St.

The Social Services Committee approved several recommendations to County Council, including authorizing signing authorities for a governance MOU for 473 Ontario Street and accepting $306,000 in CMHC seed funding ($150,000 contribution, $156,000 interest-free loan) for the project. The committee also recommended proclaiming October 2021 as 'Dress Purple Month' and October 21, 2021 as Child Care Worker and Early Childhood Educator Appreciation Day. All agenda items were received for information, and no substantive decisions were made beyond these recommendations.

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Tue Aug 31, 2021 · 1:00 PM

Finance and Audit Committee Meeting

Committee to consider reallocating $62,069 for budgeting software

The Finance and Audit Committee will review financial updates, including Q2 and July year-to-date results, and the 2020 audit management letter. They will also consider a report recommending reallocation of unutilized provincial modernization funding to purchase budgeting software. Correspondence from other municipalities on topics like POA advocacy and capital gains tax will be received for information.

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✓ Decided: Committee recommends reallocating $62,069 for budgeting software

The Finance and Audit Committee approved a recommendation to County Council to authorize reallocating $62,069 in unutilized 2019 Provincial Modernization Funding to acquire a budgeting software solution. The committee also received the Q2 financial analysis, the 2020 Audit Management Letter, and the July 2021 year-to-date financial results, recommending Council receive them for information. Correspondence on POA Advocacy, Municipal Land Transfer Tax, and Capital Gains Tax on Primary Residence was received, with recommendations for Council support and forwarding to provincial and federal officials.

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Tue Aug 31, 2021 · 9:00 AM

Corporate Support Committee Meeting

Committee reviews Q2 finances, construction update, 2022 budget issue papers

The Corporate Support Committee is meeting virtually to receive routine financial reports, a construction update for the Golden Plough Lodge and Museum, and a digital strategy update. They will also hear a verbal update on COVID-19 employee vaccinations and a presentation on 2022 budget issue papers covering staffing, IT, and other departmental requests. The agenda is largely informational, with recommendations to forward reports to County Council.

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✓ Decided: Committee recommends updated COVID-19 vaccination policy for Council adoption

The Corporate Support Committee received several reports and recommended that County Council receive them for information, including Q2 financial analyses, a construction update for Golden Plough Lodge and the museum, and a digital strategy update. The committee also recommended that Council adopt an updated COVID-19 vaccination policy (HS 12.2) at its September 15, 2021 meeting. All resolutions were carried unanimously.

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Mon Aug 30, 2021 · 9:00 AM

Public Works Committee Meeting

Public Works Committee reviews infrastructure, gas agreements, and budget strategies

The committee is reviewing several infrastructure updates, including the Golden Plough Lodge construction and a master drainage plan. Members are also considering an Enbridge Gas Inc. franchise agreement and various 2022 budget issue papers.

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✓ Decided: Committee approves Enbridge gas franchise agreement, repeals two old by-laws

The Public Works Committee approved a new Enbridge Gas Inc. franchise agreement and recommended County Council enact it via By-Law 26-2021, repealing two older by-laws. The committee also recommended Council support resolutions on rising building material costs and received several reports and correspondence for information, including a Q2 financial update and a construction update for the Golden Plough Lodge and Museum.

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Mon Aug 30, 2021 · 1:00 PM

Community Health Committee Meeting

Committee to review Q2 finances, paramedic budget, construction update

The Community Health Committee is meeting virtually to receive financial updates, discuss a proposed paramedic logistics technician position for the 2022 budget, and hear a construction update on the Golden Plough Lodge and Northumberland Museum and Archives project. The committee will also consider correspondence from two municipalities about including PSA tests for men in medical care. All items are for information and recommendation to County Council.

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✓ Decided: Committee recommends council support PSA test correspondence

The Community Health Committee received correspondence from the Town of Cochrane and Township of Huron-Kinloss regarding including PSA tests for men into medical care, and recommended County Council support it. The committee also received financial updates for the Golden Plough Lodge and Northumberland Paramedics, a 2022 paramedic budget issue paper, and a construction update for the Golden Plough Lodge and Museum/Archives. It directed staff to bring a report on a power stretcher and load purchase to the September 15, 2021 County Council meeting.

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Wed Aug 25, 2021 · 9:30 AM

Regular Council Meeting

Council to vote on development charges by-law amendment

Northumberland County Council will consider amending the Development Charges By-law 2020-36, following a public meeting and a development charges update study. The council will also receive committee recommendations, hear a presentation on facilities staffing needs, and consider a delegation request from Trent Hills regarding the Thompson Bridge. The meeting includes closed sessions on land acquisition and infrastructure negotiations.

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✓ Decided: Council approves amended development charges by-law

Council approved the Development Charges Update Study and By-law 25-2021, amending the existing development charges by-law, with no further public meeting required. Council also adopted all standing committee recommendations, received a presentation on facilities staffing needs, and permitted Trent Hills Council to make a delegation at the September 15 meeting. Two proclamations were issued for Rail Safety Week and Hunger Action Month. The meeting went into closed session to discuss a land acquisition and infrastructure negotiations, with confidential resolutions referred for adoption.

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Thu Aug 5, 2021 · 9:00 AM

Public Works Committee Meeting

Public Works Committee to consider adding four full-time facilities positions

The Public Works Committee is meeting to discuss and recommend action on several items, including a staff report on Facilities Division staffing needs, correspondence about the Thompson Bridge closure, and a proclamation for Rail Safety Week. The most consequential item is a recommendation to County Council to convert a part-time building superintendent to full-time and add three new full-time positions (HVAC Technician, Plumber, Senior Technician) in 2022, citing increased facilities workload and potential net savings of about $440,000 over ten years.

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✓ Decided: Committee recommends adding 3 full-time facilities staff and upgrading superintendent to full-time

The Public Works Committee recommended that County Council approve staffing changes for the Facilities Division, including converting the Building Superintendent position to permanent full-time and adding three full-time positions in 2022. The committee also received correspondence about the Thompson Bridge closure and recommended Council proclaim Rail Safety Week. All recommendations were carried unanimously.

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Thu Aug 5, 2021 · 1:00 PM

Community Health Committee Meeting

Committee discusses ambulance purchases and Golden Plough Lodge staffing

The Community Health Committee is reviewing several staff reports regarding local health services. Key items include a request for pre-budget approval to purchase three ambulances and the recruitment of an Infection Prevention and Control Coordinator for Golden Plough Lodge.

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✓ Decided: Committee recommends hiring IPAC coordinator, buying 3 ambulances

The Community Health Committee approved recommendations to County Council, including recruiting a full-time Infection Prevention and Control (IPAC) Coordinator for Golden Plough Lodge starting October 1, 2021, and pre-budget approval to purchase three 2022 ambulances at $527,063.40 plus taxes. The committee also received correspondence on Lyme Disease Awareness Month and PSA testing for men, along with reports on COVID-19 updates and 14 part-time paramedic recruits, all for information. All motions were carried unanimously.

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Wed Aug 4, 2021 · 9:00 AM

Economic Development, Tourism, Land Use Planning

Committee to discuss tourism, economic recovery, and closed OAFVC negotiations

The Economic Development, Tourism, and Land Use Planning Committee is meeting virtually to receive updates on tourism and economic recovery, and to discuss correspondence about the Local Planning Appeal Tribunal. The committee will also enter closed session to discuss negotiations involving the Ontario Agri-Food Venture Centre (OAFVC).

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✓ Decided: Committee receives tourism, recovery reports; closed session on OAFVC negotiations

The Economic Development, Tourism and Planning Committee met virtually and received several reports for information, including a tourism health and wellness strategy update and an Economic Recovery Task Force update. The committee also received correspondence from the Township of Georgian Bay regarding the elimination of the Local Planning Appeal Tribunal, and a document on enhancing municipal capacity to support agriculture in the Greenbelt. The committee entered closed session to discuss negotiations involving the Ontario Agri-Food Venture Centre (OAFVC) and referred a confidential resolution to County Council for adoption.

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Wed Aug 4, 2021 · 1:00 PM

Social Services Committee Meeting

Committee to discuss housing crisis, elder abuse, hunger action month

The Social Services Committee will consider correspondence on the affordable housing crisis and elder abuse, receive a report on Hunger Action Month, and get updates on the Elgin Park Redevelopment Project and the Northumberland County Housing Corporation. The meeting is largely informational, with recommendations to County Council for action.

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✓ Decided: Committee recommends sharing housing crisis letter with county board

The Social Services Committee approved several recommendations to County Council, including sharing a letter from the City of Woodstock about the affordable housing crisis with the Community Safety and Well-Being Committee, and working with the Northumberland Elder Abuse Resource Network to address elder abuse. The committee also received reports on Hunger Action Month and the Elgin Park Redevelopment Project, and recommended proclaiming September 2021 as Hunger Action Month.

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Tue Aug 3, 2021 · 1:00 PM

Finance and Audit Committee Meeting

Committee to review development charges update and Q2 finances

The Finance and Audit Committee is meeting to receive staff reports and correspondence, including a development charges background study update and a quarterly procurement report. The committee will also hear a verbal update on second-quarter financial results. Most items are for information, with a recommendation to Council to amend the development charges by-law.

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✓ Decided: Committee recommends amending development charges by-law

The Finance and Audit Committee received the Q2 2021 procurement report and recommended that County Council support a City of Sarnia correspondence on capital gains tax exemptions. The committee also recommended that County Council enact a by-law to amend the Development Charges By-law 2020-36, following a background study update. No final decisions were made; all items were recommendations to County Council.

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Tue Aug 3, 2021 · 9:00 AM

Corporate Support Committee Meeting

Committee to review HR policies, forest by-law enforcement, and correspondence

The Corporate Support Committee is meeting to receive staff reports and correspondence, and to recommend actions to County Council. Items include an update on forest by-law enforcement, a review of human resources policies (telecommute and workplace bullying/harassment/violence), and correspondence on Bill C-6 and the Truth and Reconciliation Commission. The committee will also discuss a closed session on snowmobile use in the County Forest.

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✓ Decided: Committee recommends revised HR policies on telecommute and workplace harassment

The Corporate Support Committee recommended that County Council adopt revised HR policies on telecommuting and workplace bullying/harassment/sexual harassment/violence. It also received correspondence on Bill C-6 and Truth and Reconciliation, and updates on council meetings and forest by-law enforcement. A closed session addressed snowmobile use in the County Forest, with a resolution referred to County Council for adoption.

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Wed Jul 21, 2021 · 9:30 AM

Regular Council Meeting

Council to consider OILC financing by-law for capital works

Northumberland County Council is meeting to receive committee recommendations, consider a by-law authorizing OILC financing for capital works, and hear presentations on the 2022 budget simulation pilot, the 2020 annual report, and Q2 2021 financial results. The meeting will also move into closed session to discuss labour relations with OPSEU and CUPE.

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✓ Decided: Thompson Bridge to stay closed pending environmental assessment

Council adopted a new staff recommendation to keep the Thompson Bridge closed temporarily until final recommendations from the completed Environmental Assessment are made, and repealed By-law 2019-24 which restricted vehicle weights on county bridges. Council also approved a by-law authorizing OILC financing for capital works, and received several reports for information. The meeting went into closed session to discuss labour relations with OPSEU and CUPE, and referred two confidential recommendations for adoption.

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Wed Jul 7, 2021 · 9:00 AM

Economic Development, Tourism, Land Use Planning

Committee to vote on Hamilton Official Plan Amendment for Baltimore servicing

The Economic Development, Tourism, and Land Use Planning Committee will consider approving Amendment No. 11 to the Hamilton Township Official Plan, which relates to servicing in Baltimore. The committee will also receive correspondence from other municipalities and updates on local programs. The meeting is largely procedural, with most items being received for information.

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✓ Decided: Committee recommends approving Hamilton Official Plan Amendment No. 11

The committee recommended County Council approve Amendment No. 11 to the Hamilton Township Official Plan regarding Baltimore servicing, and direct staff to provide notice per the Planning Act. It also recommended directing County Tourism staff to research health and wellness business issues related to COVID-19 restrictions, following correspondence from Alnwick/Haldimand. All other items were received for information only, with no substantive decisions made.

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Wed Jul 7, 2021 · 1:00 PM

Social Services Committee Meeting

Committee to review housing, Ontario Works, and Northumberland Eats reports

The Social Services Committee is meeting to receive several staff reports and recommend them to County Council. Items include the Northumberland Eats program, affordable housing funding for 473 Ontario Street, Built for Zero Canada, the 2020 Housing Corporation Annual Report, and an Ontario Works update. The meeting also includes a closed session on a land acquisition or disposition.

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✓ Decided: Committee recommends council authorize FCM funding for 473 Ontario St. study

The Social Services Committee approved all agenda items and staff reports, recommending County Council authorize staff to execute funding agreements with the Federation of Canadian Municipalities for a Net-Zero Ready Feasibility Study at 473 Ontario Street, Cobourg. The committee also recommended council receive reports on 'Northumberland Eats', 'Built for Zero – Canada', the 2020 Northumberland County Housing Corporation Annual Report, and an Ontario Works program update. It moved into closed session to discuss a proposed or pending land acquisition or disposition, and referred a confidential resolution on that matter to County Council for adoption.

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Tue Jul 6, 2021 · 1:00 PM

Finance and Audit Committee Meeting

Public meeting on proposed development charges by-law and background study

The Finance and Audit Committee is holding a statutory public meeting to receive input on a proposed Development Charges By-Law and Background Study, as required under the Development Charges Act. The committee will also review financial reports, correspondence, and a recommendation to authorize debenture issuances for the Elgin Park Redevelopment Project.

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✓ Decided: Committee recommends $11.96M debenture for Elgin Park redevelopment

The Finance and Audit Committee received the 2021 Development Charges Update Study and public delegations for information, recommending County Council do the same. It also recommended Council request the Attorney General to halt Bill 177 early resolution reforms and streamline POA processes. The committee recommended Council authorize up to $11,961,534 in 25-year OILC debentures for the Elgin Park Redevelopment Project, with a by-law to be enacted at the July 21, 2021 Council meeting. All motions were carried unanimously by the two members present.

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Tue Jul 6, 2021 · 9:00 AM

Corporate Support Committee Meeting

Committee to review fire communications agreement and grant report

The Corporate Support Committee is meeting to receive two staff reports for information: a biannual grant activity report and a fire communications service agreement. The committee will also receive correspondence from the Township of Huron-Kinloss about a fire department infrastructure program. The agenda is largely procedural, with no major decisions or public hearings scheduled.

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✓ Decided: Committee receives grant and fire communications reports for information

The Corporate Support Committee approved its agenda and received three items for information: correspondence from the Township of Huron-Kinloss about a Fire Department Infrastructure Program, a biannual grant activity report, and a Fire Communications Service Agreement report. The committee recommended that County Council receive the correspondence and reports for information, and that Council consider the fire communications matter as a separate item at its July 21, 2021 meeting. No substantive decisions were made; all items were procedural or informational.

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Mon Jul 5, 2021 · 1:00 PM

Community Health Committee Meeting

Community Health Committee meeting agenda contains no substantive items

This agenda for the Northumberland County Community Health Committee meeting on July 5, 2021, contains only procedural boilerplate and embedded content placeholders. No specific agenda items, decisions, or discussion topics are listed.

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Public Works Committee Meeting

Committee to weigh $619,796 landfill leachate contract, bridge load limit

The Public Works Committee will consider three staff reports: awarding a $619,796 contract for leachate system alterations at Eagleson Landfill, reducing the load limit on Thompson Bridge to 5 tonnes, and approving funding for a POA office entrance retrofit. The committee will also receive correspondence on polystyrene foam bans, microplastics filters, and an encroachment removal program.

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✓ Decided: Committee recommends $619,796 contract for Eagleson Landfill leachate work

The Public Works Committee recommended that County Council award a $619,796 (plus tax) contract to RD Build Inc for alterations to the leachate collection system at Eagleson Landfill, with funding from surplus MRF revenues, savings in leachate management costs, and Waste Services Capital Reserves. The committee also recommended reducing the load restriction on Thompson Bridge to 5 tonnes and enacting a new by-law to replace By-Law 2019-24. Additionally, it recommended supporting two resolutions from the Township of The Archipelago regarding bans on polystyrene foam and microplastics filters, and receiving a notice from Trans-Northern about an encroachment removal program. The committee approved the agenda and received all reports as presented.

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Wed Jun 16, 2021 · 9:30 AM

Regular Council Meeting

Council to consider affordable housing grant program and EORN cell gap project

Northumberland County Council is meeting virtually to receive presentations and consider recommendations from its standing committees. Key items include a proposed Affordable Housing Capital Grant Program, a report on the 50-30 Challenge for diversity, and an update on the Eastern Ontario Regional Network cell gap project. The meeting also includes routine approvals of minutes, by-laws, and a closed session for labour relations and county forest matters.

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✓ Decided: Council approves Affordable Housing Capital Grant Program and by-law enforcement appointments

Northumberland County Council approved the Affordable Housing Capital Grant Program, delegating funding decisions to the CAO and Director of Finance/Treasurer. Council also appointed K9ine Security as by-law enforcement officers for County Forest lands and adopted a by-law appointing a municipal law enforcement officer. All other agenda items were received for information or adopted without separate discussion.

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Mon Jun 7, 2021 · 10:00 AM

Special County Council

Council to consider $18.45M Elgin Park redevelopment budget and financing

Northumberland County Council is holding a special virtual meeting to hear a delegation from two local hospitals and to consider a proposed budget and financing plan for the Elgin Park Redevelopment project. The council will also approve the meeting agenda and a confirming by-law. The hospital delegation is informational, with a request for financial support to be considered during 2022 budget deliberations.

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✓ Decided: County Council approves $18.45M Elgin Park redevelopment budget and financing

Northumberland County Council approved a total project budget of $18,450,000 for the Elgin Park Redevelopment, excluding land value, with costs broken down into construction, escalations, soft costs, and HST. The financing strategy includes a $5.77M grant, a $1.5M anticipated forgivable loan, and a $10.46M Infrastructure Ontario debenture, with a provision to increase the debenture if full CMHC funding is not received. Council also received a delegation from two local hospitals regarding their request for financial support, to be considered during 2022 budget deliberations.

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Wed Jun 2, 2021 · 9:00 AM

Economic Development, Tourism, Land Use Planning

Committee to review Cramahe aggregate official plan amendment

The Economic Development, Tourism, and Land Use Planning Committee is meeting virtually to receive staff reports and correspondence. Key items include a recommendation to approve Cramahe Official Plan Amendment 15 (OPA15) regarding aggregate resources, a Q1 financial analysis, and reports on Digital Northumberland, the 50-30 Challenge, and tourism services. The committee will also receive correspondence on cannabis production facilities, growth management, and other topics.

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✓ Decided: Committee recommends County Council approve Cramahe Official Plan Amendment 15 for aggregate resources

The Economic Development, Tourism and Planning Committee reviewed and recommended County Council approve Cramahe Official Plan Amendment 15 (OPA15) regarding aggregate resources, with deferrals as outlined in the draft decision. The committee also received several reports for information, including the Q1 Financial Analysis, Digital Mainstreet Final Report, the 50-30 Challenge, and the Northumberland Tourism Services 2021 report. All resolutions were carried unanimously.

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Wed Jun 2, 2021 · 1:00 PM

Social Services Committee Meeting

Committee to review housing, homelessness, and safety plans

The Social Services Committee is meeting to discuss and recommend approval of several key reports, including the Community Safety and Well-being Plan, the 2019-2020 Annual Report for the 10-Year Housing and Homelessness Plan, and a new Affordable Housing Capital Grant Program. The committee will also receive a verbal update on Q1 2021 finances and minutes from related boards. A closed session is scheduled to discuss a potential land acquisition or disposition.

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✓ Decided: Committee recommends County Council approve Community Safety and Well-being Plan

The Social Services Committee recommended that County Council approve the Northumberland County Community Safety and Well-being Plan, including hiring a temporary full-time Community Services Coordinator for 12 months and allocating existing 2021 budget funds for implementation. The Committee also recommended approval of the 2019-2020 Ten-Year Housing and Homelessness Plan and the Affordable Housing Capital Grant Program, with funding approval delegated to the CAO and Director of Finance/Treasurer. All recommendations were carried unanimously. The Committee also received the Q1 Financial Analysis and minutes from the Housing Corporation and CSWB Advisory Committee for information, and referred a confidential resolution from closed session regarding land acquisition to County Council.

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Tue Jun 1, 2021 · 1:00 PM

Finance and Audit Committee Meeting

County committee to review 2020 audited financials, 2022 budget levy targets

The Finance and Audit Committee will receive the 2020 draft audited financial statements and a Q1 2021 financial analysis, and will consider a report on the long-term financial planning framework that proposes a target base levy increase for 2022 and a 2.7% levy increase for 2023-2031. The committee will also review April 2021 year-to-date financial results. All items are for information or recommendation to County Council.

✓ Decided: Committee recommends 1.5% base levy increase for 2022 budget

The Finance and Audit Committee received the 2020 draft audited financial statements, a Q1 financial analysis, and the April 2021 year-to-date financial results for information, recommending County Council receive them as well. A proposed 3% target base levy increase for 2022 was defeated, and a 1.5% increase was approved instead. The committee also recommended a 2.7% target base levy increase for 2023-2031 and a dedicated infrastructure levy of 1.0% of the prior year's total levy for 2022 and each year through 2031.

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Tue Jun 1, 2021 · 9:00 AM

Corporate Support Committee Meeting

Committee reviews Q1 finances, COLA, and Golden Plough Lodge project

The Corporate Support Committee is meeting to review quarterly financial reports for Communications, Corporate Services, and IT, and to discuss several staff reports. Key items include a proposed 1.675% non-union cost of living adjustment costing $180,220, an update on the Golden Plough Lodge and Archives/Museum redevelopment, and a revised flag policy. The committee will also consider the Integrity Commissioner's periodic report and minutes from the Accessibility Advisory Committee.

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✓ Decided: Committee recommends 1.675% non-union COLA, costing $180,220

The Corporate Support Committee approved several recommendations for County Council, including a 1.675% non-union Cost of Living Adjustment with an estimated cost of $180,220, and adoption of a revised Flags, Community Flags, and Community Flagpole Policy that adds December 6 as a special day. The committee also received Q1 financial analyses for Communications, Corporate Services, and IT, and updates on the Golden Plough Lodge and Archives/Museum projects. A closed session addressed County Forest and snowmobile use, with a confidential resolution referred to County Council for adoption.

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Mon May 31, 2021 · 1:00 PM

Community Health Committee Meeting

Committee to review Q1 finances, GPL construction, COVID-19 update

The Community Health Committee is meeting virtually to receive staff reports and updates. Items include a verbal Q1 2021 financial analysis for the Golden Plough Lodge and Paramedics, a construction update on the Golden Plough Lodge and Archives/Museum redevelopment, and a COVID-19 update for the long-term care home. The committee will also consider correspondence from the Town of Perth regarding provincial hospital funding for major capital equipment.

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✓ Decided: Committee recommends County Council discuss hospital funding June 16

The Community Health Committee approved its agenda and received several reports for information. It recommended that County Council discuss provincial hospital funding for major capital equipment at its June 16, 2021 meeting. The committee also received verbal and printed updates on Q1 finances for Golden Plough Lodge and Northumberland Paramedics, plus construction and COVID-19 updates for the Lodge. No substantive decisions were made beyond these recommendations.

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Mon May 31, 2021 · 9:00 AM

Public Works Committee Meeting

Committee to recommend $613,825 equipment purchase to County Council

The Public Works Committee is meeting to review staff reports and correspondence, and to make recommendations to County Council. The most consequential item is a recommendation to accept a $613,825 bid for a new aggregate spreader and bituminous emulsions distributor. The committee will also receive updates on the Highland Drive Landfill, Q1 finances, and construction on the Golden Plough Lodge and Archives/Museum.

✓ Decided: Committee recommends $613,825 equipment purchase to County Council

The Public Works Committee approved a recommendation to County Council to accept Amaco Construction Equipment Inc.'s bid of $613,825 plus HST (less $18,000 trade-in) for a new aggregate spreader and bituminous emulsions distributor, funded by $335,000 from the Transportation Capital reserve. All other items were received for information, including the Highland Drive Landfill update, Q1 financial statements, and various correspondence. No decisions were final; all recommendations await County Council action.

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Wed May 19, 2021 · 9:30 AM

Regular Council Meeting

Council to consider hospital funding request, housing by-law, and proclamations

Northumberland County Council is meeting virtually to adopt minutes, receive committee reports, and consider a delegation request from two local hospitals for financial assistance. The agenda includes a by-law to repeal and replace the municipal housing facilities by-law, as well as several proclamations for public works, paramedic services, and awareness weeks. The meeting is largely procedural, with most items being routine approvals and information items.

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✓ Decided: Council adopts all standing committee recommendations, passes housing by-law

Northumberland County Council approved the agenda, adopted the April 21 minutes, and received several informational updates including the Natural Heritage System memo and the 2019-2023 Strategic Plan Quarterly Update. Council adopted all recommendations from six standing committees and passed By-law 17-2021 to repeal By-law 2019-20 and enact a new by-law for municipal housing facilities. The meeting also included seven proclamations and a closed session for broadband negotiations and accessible documents training.

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Wed May 5, 2021 · 1:00 PM

Social Services Committee Meeting

Housing by-law, housing corporation changes, and safety updates on agenda

The Social Services Committee is meeting virtually to discuss several staff reports and correspondence. Key items include a new Housing Facilities By-law, updates on the Northumberland County Housing Corporation's annual general meeting, and a presentation on the Community Safety and Well-being Advisory Committee. The committee will also receive correspondence on a suicide prevention hotline, a youth residence closure, and a needle drop box program.

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✓ Decided: Committee recommends May 28 as Menstrual Hygiene Day in Northumberland County

The Social Services Committee approved its agenda and received a delegation from Northumberland United Way regarding the 'Period Promise Campaign'. The committee recommends that County Council proclaim May 28, 2021 as Menstrual Hygiene Day in Northumberland County at its May 19 meeting. The committee also recommends that County Council support a 3-digit suicide and crisis prevention hotline (988), and received several other items for information, including a housing facilities by-law update and a housing corporation board membership change.

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Wed May 5, 2021 · 9:00 AM

Economic Development, Tourism, Land Use Planning

Committee to review Digital Northumberland and 50-30 Challenge reports

The Economic Development, Tourism, and Land Use Planning Committee is meeting virtually to receive staff reports and correspondence. The agenda includes reports on the Digital Northumberland initiative and the 50-30 Challenge diversity program, as well as correspondence from other municipalities regarding cannabis production facilities and growth plan conformity. The committee will consider motions to receive these items for information and recommend them to County Council.

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Tue May 4, 2021 · 1:00 PM

Finance and Audit Committee Meeting

Committee to review Q1 COVID-19 financial impacts and procurement savings

The Finance and Audit Committee will receive a verbal update on Q1 2021 COVID-19 financial impacts, review the Q1 procurement activity report, and consider correspondence from the Township of Zorra on joint and several liability. The committee will also recommend transferring $266,414.25 in procurement savings to reserves. The meeting includes a closed session for confidential provincial information.

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✓ Decided: Committee recommends transferring $266,414 in procurement savings to reserves

The Finance and Audit Committee received the Q1 2021 procurement report and recommended that County Council authorize transferring $266,414.25 in identified procurement savings to respective reserves. The committee also received a verbal update on Q1 COVID-19 financial impacts and correspondence from the Township of Zorra on joint and several liability reform, both for information only. A closed session was held to discuss confidential provincial information, and a confidential resolution was adopted for Council's consideration.

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Corporate Support Committee Meeting

Committee to review COVID-19 immunization policy and paid sick day support

The Corporate Support Committee is meeting to discuss several items, including a COVID-19 immunization policy, correspondence on paid sick days, and a provincial consultation on council accountability. The committee will also review a strategic plan update and consider a proclamation for National AccessAbility Week. The meeting includes a closed session to discuss confidential provincial funding information.

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✓ Decided: Committee recommends COVID-19 immunization policy and paid sick day support

The Corporate Support Committee approved its agenda and received correspondence from the Town of Amherstburg supporting universal paid sick days, recommending it to Council for information. It also recommended that Deputy Warden Mandy Martin attend a provincial townhall on municipal codes of conduct, and that Council adopt Policy HS 12.2 on COVID-19 immunization. The committee forwarded the Strategic Plan quarterly update and accessibility proclamations to the May 19 Council meeting, then moved into closed session to discuss provincial funding.

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Community Health Committee Meeting

Committee to review COVID-19 updates, long-term care inspection, paramedic projects

The Community Health Committee is meeting to receive staff reports on COVID-19 updates at Golden Plough Lodge, a follow-up on a Ministry of Long-Term Care inspection, and requests for assistance for special COVID-19 projects by Paramedics. The committee will also consider correspondence supporting a 988 suicide prevention hotline and a request for paid sick leave, as well as a proclamation for Paramedic Services Week.

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✓ Decided: Committee recommends County Council support 988 suicide hotline

The Community Health Committee approved several recommendations to County Council, including supporting a 3-digit suicide and crisis prevention hotline (988), receiving correspondence on paid sick leave, and accommodating a delegation from two local hospitals. The committee also received updates on COVID-19 and long-term care inspections, and recommended proclaiming Paramedic Services Week. All decisions were carried unanimously.

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Public Works Committee Meeting

Committee weighs $808,845 Dartford Bridge rehab, $58,866 truck purchase

The Public Works Committee is meeting to consider several staff recommendations, including awarding tenders for a new 1-ton crew cab truck and the rehabilitation of Dartford Bridge, extending an environmental officer contract, and receiving reports on landfill repairs and a vegetation committee's terms of reference. The committee will also discuss a proclamation for National Public Works Week and correspondence about invasive phragmites management.

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✓ Decided: Committee recommends $808,845 Dartford Bridge rehabilitation contract

The Public Works Committee recommended County Council accept Willis Kerr Contracting's $808,845 bid for the Dartford Bridge rehabilitation, with savings of $586,919.33 to fund the Hickerson Culvert Replacement. It also recommended accepting Finch Auto Group's $58,866 bid for a new 1-ton crew cab 4x4, extending the Environmental Officer contract by 3 months at $21,000, and proclaiming National Public Works Week. All recommendations were carried unanimously.

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