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Northumberland County public meetings in 2022

79 substantive meetings from 2022, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.

Wed Dec 14, 2022 · 10:45 AM

Regular Council Meeting

Council to receive 2023 draft budget and 10-year financial plan

Northumberland County Council meets to receive the 2023 draft budget and 10-year financial plan, consider transfers to reserves, update weighted voting, and make committee and board appointments. The agenda also includes correspondence on Bill 23, a closed session for labour relations and land matters, and several by-laws for enactment.

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✓ Decided: Northumberland County asks Ontario to pause Bill 23 implementation

Council passed a resolution calling on the Government of Ontario to pause Bill 23 due to concerns over financial and environmental impacts. The County estimates the Act could create a $17 million funding gap for affordable housing over seven years. Other actions included approving fund transfers to reserves and appointing members to standing committees.

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Wed Dec 14, 2022 · 9:30 AM

Inaugural County Council Meeting

New Northumberland County Council sworn in, elects Warden and Deputy Warden

This is the inaugural meeting of the newly elected Northumberland County Council for the 2022-2026 term. Council members will be sworn in, and the council will elect a Warden and Deputy Warden for a one-year term. The meeting also includes the appointment of a Clerk and the adoption of a confirming by-law.

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✓ Decided: Mandy Martin and Brian Ostrander elected as Warden and Deputy Warden

The County Council held its inaugural meeting to organize the 2022-2026 term. Council acclaimed Mandy Martin as Warden and Brian Ostrander as Deputy Warden. Additionally, Council passed a by-law to appoint a Clerk.

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Wed Nov 9, 2022 · 9:30 AM

Regular Council Meeting

Council to review 2023 draft budget and Bill 23 housing act impact

Northumberland County Council meets to receive presentations on the 2023 preliminary draft budget and a recruitment landscape overview, and to discuss a verbal update on Bill 23, the More Homes Built Faster Act, including a proposed letter to the province about removing housing as an eligible development charges service. The council will also adopt minutes from six standing committees, consider a draft 2023 meeting calendar, and issue proclamations for National Housing Day and the International Day of Persons with Disabilities. A closed session is scheduled to discuss proposed or pending land acquisitions.

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✓ Decided: Council adopts new Electronic Monitoring Policy and submits Bill 23 feedback

Council approved a new Electronic Monitoring Policy and submitted formal responses to the Province regarding Bill 23 and the Provincial Policy Statement. The body also supported legislation changes to streamline physician recruitment and proclaimed National Housing Day and the International Day of Persons with Disabilities.

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Wed Nov 2, 2022 · 9:00 AM

Economic Development, Tourism, Land Use Planning

Committee to review 2023 draft budgets and two land-use approvals

The Economic Development, Tourism, and Land Use Planning Committee will receive 2023 draft capital and operating budgets for several departments, along with updates on departmental activities and the Business Entrepreneurship Centre. The committee will also consider recommending approval of a Brighton official plan amendment and a draft condominium plan in Cramahe. All items are for information or recommendation to County Council.

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✓ Decided: Committee recommends approval of two residential developments

The committee recommended that County Council approve an official plan amendment for Applewood Meadows in Brighton and a draft condominium plan in Colborne. Several reports and draft budgets were received for information.

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Wed Nov 2, 2022 · 1:00 PM

Social Services Committee Meeting

Social Services Committee reviews 2023 draft budget and housing reports

The Social Services Committee is meeting to review the 2023 draft capital and operating budget for Community and Social Services, receive updates on community safety and well-being, and discuss housing-related reports. The committee will also consider correspondence on child care workforce challenges and several other informational items.

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✓ Decided: Committee recommends support for child care workforce challenges correspondence

The Social Services Committee recommended that County Council support correspondence from the Municipality of East Ferris regarding child care workforce challenges. The committee also recommended proclaiming November 18, 2022, as National Housing Day. Several reports and budget drafts were received for information.

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Tue Nov 1, 2022 · 1:00 PM

Finance and Audit Committee Meeting

Committee to review 2023 draft budgets and procurement report

The Finance and Audit Committee will receive the 2023 draft capital and operating budgets for Finance and POA, a verbal update on issue papers, and the Q3 2022 procurement activity report. They will also consider supporting increased speeding fines and a draft 2023 meeting calendar. The meeting is largely informational, with recommendations to forward items to County Council.

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✓ Decided: Committee recommends supporting increased speeding fines

The Finance and Audit Committee reviewed draft 2023 budgets and procurement reports. The committee recommended that County Council support a resolution from the Municipality of Grey Highlands regarding increased speeding fines and request data from the OPP on enforcement levels.

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Tue Nov 1, 2022 · 9:00 AM

Corporate Support Committee Meeting

Committee reviews 2023 draft budgets and new health and safety policies

The Corporate Support Committee is meeting to review draft 2023 capital and operating budgets for several departments, including Communications, IT, Legal, and Corporate Services, and to consider adopting new and updated health and safety policies. The committee will also discuss correspondence on provincial matters and other administrative items. Most items are recommendations to County Council for final approval.

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✓ Decided: Committee recommends adoption of new and revised health and safety policies

The Corporate Support Committee recommended that County Council adopt several new and revised health and safety policies. The committee also recommended support for correspondence regarding the 'Strong Mayors Building Homes Act' and the removal of municipal councillors. Various 2023 draft budgets were received for information.

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Mon Oct 31, 2022 · 9:00 AM

Public Works Committee Meeting

Public Works Committee reviews 2023 draft budgets for roads, waste, facilities

The Public Works Committee is meeting to receive the 2023 draft capital and operating budgets for Transportation, Waste, Facilities, and the Golden Plough Lodge Redevelopment, and to recommend them to County Council. They will also hear a verbal update on the 2023 Issue Paper Summary, receive a construction update on the Golden Plough Lodge and Archives/Museum redevelopment, and view a presentation on the Climate Action Plan. The agenda includes several routine items such as approval of the agenda, disclosures of interest, and a draft 2023 meeting calendar.

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✓ Decided: Public Works Committee reviews 2023 draft budgets and project updates

The Committee received several reports and presentations for information, including the 2023 draft budgets for transportation, waste, facilities, and the Golden Plough Lodge redevelopment. It also reviewed a construction update for the Golden Plough Lodge and Northumberland County Archives and Museum. The Committee recommended that County Council receive these items and review the draft 2023 meeting calendar.

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Mon Oct 31, 2022 · 1:00 PM

Community Health Committee Meeting

Committee reviews 2023 budgets for long-term care and paramedics

The Community Health Committee is meeting to review and discuss the 2023 draft capital and operating budgets for the Golden Plough Lodge and Northumberland Paramedics, along with related issue paper summaries. The committee will also consider reports on designating County Council as the Committee of Management for the Golden Plough Lodge and adopting a police record check policy under the Fixing Long Term Care Act, 2021. Correspondence from other municipalities on healthcare topics will be received for information.

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✓ Decided: Committee recommends Council as manager for Golden Plough Lodge

The Community Health Committee recommended that County Council designate itself as the Committee of Management for Golden Plough Lodge. The committee also recommended the adoption of a new police record check policy for the long-term care home. Several 2023 draft budgets and reports were received for information.

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Wed Oct 19, 2022 · 9:30 AM

Regular Council Meeting

Council to adopt Community Health Committee recommendations, enter closed session on CUPE bargaining

Northumberland County Council is meeting to approve the agenda and minutes, adopt recommendations from the October 3 Community Health Committee, and handle routine items like a flag-raising proclamation. The meeting will also move into a closed session to discuss labour relations regarding CUPE 1748 bargaining at Golden Plough Lodge. Most standing committee meetings were cancelled, so the agenda is largely procedural.

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✓ Decided: Council supports Brighton's call to change military healthcare system

Council adopted a resolution supporting the Municipality of Brighton's request to change the Canadian Armed Forces Healthcare Connect System. The meeting also received the Q3 2022 financial analysis for information and approved a proclamation for Local Government Week. A closed session was held to discuss CUPE 1748 bargaining for Golden Plough Lodge.

Council Chambers
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Wed Oct 5, 2022 · 9:00 AM

Economic Development, Tourism, Land Use Planning

Agenda contains only procedural boilerplate; no substantive items listed

This meeting agenda for the Northumberland County Economic Development, Tourism, and Land Use Planning committee on October 5, 2022, contains only procedural boilerplate. No specific agenda items, decisions, or discussion topics are listed in the provided text.

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Wed Oct 5, 2022 · 1:00 PM

Social Services Committee Meeting

Social Services Committee meeting agenda contains no substantive items

This agenda for the Northumberland County Social Services Committee meeting on 2022-10-05 contains only procedural boilerplate and no listed agenda items, decisions, or discussion topics. The document is essentially empty of substantive content.

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Tue Oct 4, 2022 · 9:00 AM

Corporate Support Committee Meeting

Corporate Support Committee meeting agenda contains no substantive items

This agenda for the Northumberland County Corporate Support Committee meeting on October 4, 2022, contains only procedural boilerplate and no listed agenda items, decisions, or discussion topics. The document appears to be a placeholder with no substantive content for residents.

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Tue Oct 4, 2022 · 1:00 PM

Finance and Audit Committee Meeting

Finance and Audit Committee meeting agenda contains no substantive items

This agenda for the Northumberland County Finance and Audit Committee meeting on 2022-10-04 contains only procedural boilerplate and no listed agenda items, decisions, or discussion topics. The document appears to be a placeholder with no substantive content.

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Mon Oct 3, 2022 · 1:00 PM

Community Health Committee Meeting

Committee to review ambulance delivery delays and healthcare system change

The Community Health Committee is meeting to receive reports and correspondence for information, including a report on delays in receiving ambulances and a letter from Brighton about a healthcare system change for Canadian Forces members. The committee will also receive minutes from the HKPR District Health Unit board meeting. No decisions are expected; items are recommended to be forwarded to County Council for information.

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✓ Decided: Community Health Committee receives ambulance delay report and healthcare correspondence

The committee received a report on delays in ambulance delivery and correspondence from Brighton about changes to the Healthcare Connect system for Canadian Forces members, both for information only. No substantive decisions were made.

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Wed Sep 21, 2022 · 9:30 AM

Regular Council Meeting

Council to vote on speed limit change near Plainville Public School

Northumberland County Council is meeting to adopt recommendations from six standing committees, consider a by-law to update speed limits on County Road 18 near Plainville Public School, and issue several proclamations. The agenda also includes a closed session for confidential infrastructure negotiations and litigation matters.

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✓ Decided: Council supports keeping Alnwick/Haldimand and Alderville First Nation in federal riding

Council approved a resolution supporting the retention of the Township of Alnwick/Haldimand in its entirety and Alderville First Nation Indian Reserve within the federal electoral district of Northumberland, as part of the Federal Electoral Boundary Review. Council also appointed Councillor Gail Latchford as the county representative at the public hearing on September 26, 2022. Additionally, council passed a by-law updating speed limits on County Road 18 near Plainville Public School and issued several proclamations, including for the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, Local Love Week, Hispanic Heritage Month, Cyber Security Awareness Month, and Dress Purple Day.

Council Chambers
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Thu Sep 8, 2022 · 1:00 PM

Community Health Committee Meeting

Committee to review Q2 finances and 2023 budget issue papers for county health departments

The Community Health Committee will receive Q2 2022 financial analyses for the Golden Plough Lodge and Northumberland Paramedics, plus presentations on 2023 budget issue papers for both departments. It will also receive a COVID-19 update report from the Golden Plough Lodge. The meeting is largely informational, with recommendations to forward items to County Council.

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✓ Decided: Committee receives Q2 financial reports and 2023 budget issue papers

The Community Health Committee received Q2 2022 financial analyses for Golden Plough Lodge and Northumberland Paramedics, and presentations on 2023 budget issue papers for both departments, all for information only. No substantive decisions were made; all items were received and recommended to County Council for information.

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Thu Sep 8, 2022 · 9:00 AM

Public Works Committee Meeting

Public Works Committee reviews 2023 budget issue papers and speed limit changes

The Public Works Committee is meeting to receive financial reports, discuss 2023 budget issue papers, and consider a speed limit amendment on County Road 18 near Plainville Public School. They will also hear a verbal update on the County Surface Treatment Program and receive correspondence from the Township of West-Lincoln about infrastructure funding. The meeting includes a closed session for confidential infrastructure negotiations and litigation matters.

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✓ Decided: Committee recommends speed limit change near Plainville Public School

The Public Works Committee approved several recommendations, including a speed limit amendment on County Road 18 near Plainville Public School, and received the Q2 financial analysis and 2023 budget issue papers for information. It also recommended continuing the surface treatment program as is, with about 120 km per year, and referred a confidential infrastructure matter to County Council.

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Wed Sep 7, 2022 · 9:00 AM

Economic Development, Tourism, Land Use Planning

Committee to review 2023 budget issue papers for planning department

The Economic Development, Tourism, and Land Use Planning Committee will receive staff reports and presentations, including a Q2 financial analysis and 2023 budget issue papers proposing new staff and a vehicle. The committee will also receive correspondence from other municipalities about Bill 109 and an official plan adoption, all for information only.

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✓ Decided: Committee recommends Council support Bill 109 correspondence

The Economic Development, Tourism and Planning Committee received several reports and correspondence for information, and recommended that County Council support correspondence regarding Bill 109, More Homes for Everyone Act, 2022. All items were received as information only; no substantive decisions were made.

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Wed Sep 7, 2022 · 1:00 PM

Social Services Committee Meeting

Social Services Committee to review Q2 finances and 2023 budget issue papers

The Social Services Committee is meeting to receive the Q2 2022 financial analysis for Community and Social Services and a presentation on 2023 budget issue papers covering homelessness, rent supplements, and affordable housing. The committee will also consider a proclamation for Child Care Worker and Early Childhood Educator Appreciation Day and receive minutes from other committees.

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✓ Decided: Social Services Committee receives 2023 budget issue papers

The committee received three 2023 budget issue papers on homelessness investment, rent supplement program, and affordable housing growth, and recommended County Council proclaim October 18, 2022 as Child Care Worker and Early Childhood Educator Appreciation Day. All items were received or recommended for information only; no substantive decisions were made.

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Tue Sep 6, 2022 · 1:00 PM

Finance and Audit Committee Meeting

Northumberland finance committee reviews Q2 and July 2022 financial results

The Finance and Audit Committee is meeting to receive financial reports for Q2 and July 2022, an audit management letter, and a 2023 budget issue paper. The committee will also consider correspondence from the City of Brantford about a potential threat to residential home ownership. All items are for information and recommendation to County Council.

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✓ Decided: Committee supports Brantford letter on residential ownership threat

The Finance and Audit Committee approved its agenda and received several financial reports for information, including the Q2 financial analysis, July year-to-date results, and the 2021 Audit Management Letter. It also supported correspondence from the City of Brantford regarding a 'Potential Threat to Residential Home Ownership' and recommended County Council support it. No substantive decisions were made beyond these procedural approvals and recommendations.

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Tue Sep 6, 2022 · 9:00 AM

Corporate Support Committee Meeting

Committee reviews Q2 finances and 2023 budget issue papers for three departments

The Corporate Support Committee is meeting to receive Q2 2022 financial analyses for Communications, Information Technology, and Corporate Services, and to hear presentations on proposed 2023 budget issue papers from those departments. The committee will also consider correspondence on expanding the Amber Alert system and on Indigenous partnerships, and recommend a proclamation for the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation. A closed session is planned for confidential negotiations involving the Northumberland County Archives and Museum.

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✓ Decided: Committee recommends National Day for Truth and Reconciliation proclamation

The Corporate Support Committee received Q2 financial analyses and 2023 budget issue papers for information, and recommended that County Council proclaim September 30, 2022 as National Day for Truth and Reconciliation (Orange Shirt Day). The committee also received correspondence on expanding the Amber Alert system and on Indigenous partnerships, and held a closed session regarding confidential negotiations involving the Northumberland County Archives and Museum.

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Thu Aug 18, 2022 · 9:00 AM

Regular Council Meeting

Council to approve $100K fire/public works communications tower

Northumberland County Council is meeting to consider routine business, including adopting minutes and committee recommendations, plus several reports. Key items include approving a new communications tower for fire and public works at an additional cost of about $100,000, and receiving updates on the 'lame duck' period and department activities. The meeting also includes proclamations and a closed session for labour, legal, and land matters.

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✓ Decided: Council approves $100K emergency communications tower

Council approved the installation of a new communications tower for Fire Services and Public Works at an additional cost of approximately $100,000, with the cost to be borne solely by Northumberland County. The funding will be transferred from the County General Reserve. Council also received updates on the 'lame duck' period and tourism relief funding.

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Thu Aug 4, 2022 · 1:00 PM

Community Health Committee Meeting

Committee to review paramedic response time plan and mid-year report

The Community Health Committee is meeting to consider two paramedic reports: a proposed Response Time Performance Plan and a mid-year analytical report. The committee will also review its terms of reference and receive minutes from the HKPR District Health Unit board meetings. All items are for recommendation to County Council or for information.

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✓ Decided: Committee recommends approval of Paramedics Response Time Performance Plan

The Community Health Committee recommended that County Council approve the Paramedics Response Time Performance Plan (Report 2022-126). It also received the Paramedics Mid-Year Analytical Report, the Committee's Terms of Reference, and HKPR District Health Unit board minutes for information, recommending Council receive them as well. All motions were carried unanimously.

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Thu Aug 4, 2022 · 9:00 AM

Public Works Committee Meeting

Committee to recommend vegetation management plan and rail safety proclamation

The Public Works Committee is meeting to discuss and recommend actions on several items, including a vegetation management plan, a rail safety week proclamation, and its own terms of reference. The committee will also receive correspondence about a climate emergency and may enter closed session for confidential infrastructure and legal matters.

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✓ Decided: Committee recommends vegetation management plan and dissolving advisory committee

The Public Works Committee approved a motion recommending that County Council direct staff to prepare a Vegetation Management Plan based on the Vegetation Management Advisory Committee's recommendations, with financial impacts to be considered in future budgets, and also recommended dissolving that advisory committee. The committee also received correspondence from the Township of Mulmur on 'Climate Emergency' for information, recommended proclaiming Rail Safety Week, and received the committee's Terms of Reference. A closed session was held for confidential infrastructure negotiations and litigation matters, with a confidential resolution referred to County Council.

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Wed Aug 3, 2022 · 1:00 PM

Social Services Committee Meeting

Committee to weigh $560K budget for 152 Cockburn housing project

The Social Services Committee is meeting to discuss and recommend several items to County Council, including a revised construction budget and financing strategy for the 152 Cockburn transitional housing project, a proposed draw from Housing Reserves for construction management at 473 Ontario Street, and proclamations and reports on workforce and food security. The committee will also receive correspondence and minutes for information. No final decisions are made here; recommendations go to Council.

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✓ Decided: Committee recommends revised $560K budget for 152 Cockburn housing project

The Social Services Committee reviewed staff reports and recommended County Council approve a revised construction budget of $560,000 for the 152 Cockburn transitional housing project, along with a financing strategy using provincial funds and reserve draws. It also recommended proclaiming September 2022 as Hunger Action Month and authorizing up to $400,000 from Housing Reserves for construction management at 473 Ontario Street. All recommendations were carried unanimously.

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Wed Aug 3, 2022 · 9:00 AM

Economic Development, Tourism, Land Use Planning

Committee to consider directing staff to assess employment lands infrastructure

The Economic Development, Tourism, and Land Use Planning Committee is meeting to receive staff reports and consider recommendations. The most consequential item is a recommendation to direct staff to undertake an Employment Lands Infrastructure Assessment. The committee will also receive updates on the People Plan and department activities, and review its terms of reference.

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✓ Decided: Committee recommends County Council endorse 'People Plan' initiative

The Economic Development, Tourism and Planning Committee approved several recommendations for County Council, including endorsing the 'People Plan' initiative, receiving a department activities update, and directing staff to conduct an Employment Lands Infrastructure Assessment. All motions were carried unanimously. No delegations or closed session items were considered.

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Tue Aug 2, 2022 · 1:00 PM

Finance and Audit Committee Meeting

Committee to review Q2 procurement report and 2021 development charges statement

The Finance and Audit Committee is meeting to receive two staff reports for information: the Q2 2022 procurement activity report and the 2021 development charges treasurer's annual statement. The committee will also review its updated terms of reference. All items are for information and recommendation to County Council, with no decisions expected.

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✓ Decided: Committee receives Q2 procurement report and 2021 development charges statement

The Finance and Audit Committee received three reports for information only: the Q2 2022 Procurement Activity Report, the 2021 Development Charges Treasurer's Annual Statement, and the Committee's Terms of Reference. All were recommended to County Council for information. No substantive decisions were made.

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Tue Aug 2, 2022 · 9:00 AM

Corporate Support Committee Meeting

Committee to recommend adopting 2022 Emergency Management Plan

The Corporate Support Committee is meeting to discuss several items, including recommending that County Council adopt the 2022 Emergency Management Plan by by-law. The committee will also receive correspondence on topics like the Amber Alert system and the former Mohawk Institute Residential School document release, and will review the 'People Plan' and its own terms of reference. The meeting includes a closed session for confidential negotiations regarding the Northumberland County Archives and Museum.

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✓ Decided: Committee recommends adopting 2022 Emergency Management Plan

The Corporate Support Committee approved its agenda and received correspondence on emergency exercise exemptions, Amber Alert expansion, and the Mohawk Institute document release, recommending County Council support these items. It also recommended Council adopt the Northumberland County Emergency Management Plan 2022 by by-law at the August 18 meeting, and received the People Plan report and its own Terms of Reference for information. The committee held a closed session on confidential negotiations involving the Northumberland County Archives and Museum, referring a confidential resolution to County Council.

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Wed Jul 20, 2022 · 9:30 AM

Regular Council Meeting

Council to vote on broadband utility, homelessness response, and $678K bridge contract

Northumberland County Council will decide on creating a municipal services corporation for a high-speed digital network, hear delegations on homelessness and encampments, and consider a $678,295 contract for the Campbellford Bridge expansion joint replacement. The meeting includes two closed sessions for negotiations and legal matters, and several by-laws on roads, ATVs, parking, and procedures.

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✓ Decided: Council approves broadband utility by-laws and $678K bridge contract

Council passed by-laws to create an asset transfer policy and authorize municipal service corporations for a high-speed digital communication network, advancing the broadband open-access utility. It also awarded a $678,295 contract for the Campbellford Bridge expansion joint replacement, approved several other by-laws (including ATV regulation and parking prohibitions), and directed staff to continue engagement on homelessness with the Town of Cobourg. All votes were carried unanimously.

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Wed Jul 6, 2022 · 9:00 AM

Economic Development, Tourism, Land Use Planning

Committee to consider part-lot control exemption by-law and municipal services corporation

The Economic Development, Tourism, and Land Use Planning Committee will receive several items for information, including correspondence from other municipalities on housing and planning issues, and staff reports on a municipal services corporation and department activities. The committee will also consider recommending that County Council enact a by-law for part-lot control exemption administration. The meeting includes a closed session to discuss broadband infrastructure matters under solicitor-client privilege.

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✓ Decided: Committee recommends by-law for part-lot control exemption

The committee received several correspondences and reports for information, and recommended that County Council enact a by-law for County Planning to administer part-lot control exemption. The meeting also included a closed session on broadband infrastructure, with a confidential resolution referred to the committee for adoption.

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Wed Jul 6, 2022 · 1:00 PM

Social Services Committee Meeting

Committee recommends continuing rent supplements and exploring homelessness options

The Northumberland County Social Services Committee met virtually on July 6, 2022, to discuss homelessness and sheltering issues, including delegations from the Town of Cobourg and residents. The committee recommended continuing the Strong Community Rent Supplement Program and directing staff to explore options for a $247,045 allocation under the Homelessness Prevention Program. It also received several reports and correspondence, and moved into closed session for confidential matters.

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✓ Decided: Committee recommends continuing rent supplement program and exploring housing options

The Social Services Committee recommended that County Council continue funding the expiring Strong Community Rent Supplement Program as of April 1, 2023, and direct staff to determine program options for the $247,045 allocation under the new Homelessness Prevention Program to support permanent housing for people experiencing homelessness. The committee also received delegations on homelessness and sheltering, directed staff to prepare a report for the July 20, 2022 Council meeting, and recommended allowing related delegations at that meeting. All resolutions were carried unanimously.

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Tue Jul 5, 2022 · 1:00 PM

Finance and Audit Committee Meeting

✓ Decided: Committee recommends adopting managed services review, debt policy

The Finance and Audit Committee recommended that County Council proceed with implementing the StrategyCorp managed services review recommendations, with financial impacts to be considered in future budgets. It also recommended adopting a Debt Management Policy by by-law at the July 20 Council meeting. The committee received several correspondence items and financial reports for information. A closed session was held to discuss personal matters and confidential negotiations related to the managed services review.

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Tue Jul 5, 2022 · 9:00 AM

Corporate Support Committee Meeting

Committee to review managed services, appoint deputy clerk

The Corporate Support Committee is meeting to discuss several administrative items, including a managed services review, the appointment of a deputy clerk, and updates to the procedural by-law for electronic participation. The committee will also receive reports on grant activity and the 2021 annual report. The meeting includes a closed session to discuss personal matters related to the managed services review.

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✓ Decided: Committee recommends appointing Cheryl Sanders as Deputy Clerk

The Corporate Support Committee recommended that County Council appoint Cheryl Sanders as Deputy Clerk and adopt edits to the Procedural By-law for electronic participation and hybrid meetings. It also recommended proceeding with the StrategyCorp managed services review, with financial impacts deferred to future budgets. All recommendations are subject to Council approval at the July 20, 2022 meeting.

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Mon Jul 4, 2022 · 9:00 AM

Public Works Committee Meeting

Committee to recommend closing part of Courthouse Road, ATV bylaw update

The Public Works Committee is meeting to review staff reports and make recommendations to County Council. Key items include closing a portion of Courthouse Road in Cobourg, updating the ATV by-law to allow use on roads in Hamilton Township temporarily, and restricting parking on County Road 20 and 50. The committee will also receive correspondence on infrastructure funding, engineer retention, and free transit on election days, and will discuss a managed services review.

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✓ Decided: Committee recommends closing and renaming part of Courthouse Road

The Public Works Committee recommended that County Council stop up and close a portion of Courthouse Road in Cobourg and rename another portion to Courthouse Road West. The committee also recommended approving amendments to the ATV by-law to include roads in Hamilton Township temporarily, and enacting a new no-parking by-law for County Road 20 and 50. All recommendations were carried and will go to County Council for final approval.

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Mon Jul 4, 2022 · 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 4, 2022, contains only procedural boilerplate and no listed agenda items, decisions, or discussion topics. The document appears to be a system-generated placeholder with no substantive content.

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Wed Jun 15, 2022 · 9:30 AM

Regular Council Meeting

Council to adopt Asset Management Plan and three by-laws

Northumberland County Council is meeting virtually to consider recommendations from six standing committees, adopt an Asset Management Plan, and pass three by-laws covering multi-year budgeting, purchasing, and speed limits. The agenda also includes a closed session for an infrastructure matter and negotiations.

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✓ Decided: Council adopts asset management plan and three by-laws

Council adopted the Asset Management Plan (Report 2022-084) after a staff presentation, and passed three by-laws: a multi-year budget policy (By-law 20-2022), an updated purchasing by-law (By-law 21-2022), and a by-law prescribing maximum speed limits on county highways (By-law 22-2022). All votes were carried unanimously. Council also received a verbal update on the CAOs' Committee and proclaimed June 19, 2022 as The Longest Day of SMILES in Northumberland County.

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Wed Jun 1, 2022 · 1:00 PM

Social Services Committee Meeting

Committee to review Q1 finances, housing/homelessness report, child care needs

The Social Services Committee is meeting virtually to receive and discuss several staff reports, including the Q1 2022 financial analysis, the 2021 annual report on housing and homelessness, and a 2022 child care needs assessment. The committee will also receive minutes from the Northumberland County Housing Corporation board meeting. All items are for information and recommendation to County Council, with no decisions expected on substantive policy changes.

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✓ Decided: Committee receives Q1 financials, housing and child care reports

The Social Services Committee received the Q1 Financial Analysis, the Housing and Homelessness 2021 Annual Report, and the 2022 Child Care Needs Assessment, all for information, and recommended County Council receive them as well. The committee also received the Northumberland County Housing Corporation meeting minutes for information. No substantive decisions were made; all items were informational.

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Wed Jun 1, 2022 · 9:00 AM

Economic Development, Tourism, Land Use Planning

Committee weighs creating a Municipal Services Corporation for economic development

The Economic Development, Tourism and Land Use Planning Committee will consider a staff report recommending the creation of a Municipal Services Corporation, a process that could lead to a new county-owned entity. The committee will also review Q1 2022 financial data for its departments and receive several pieces of correspondence from other municipalities on provincial planning and housing legislation, plus a fee waiver request from a local Legion branch.

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✓ Decided: Committee supports creating Municipal Services Corporation

The committee approved a motion to support the Municipal Services Corporation process and recommend County Council direct staff to take steps for its creation. It also recommended not waiving fees for the Royal Canadian Legion Grafton Branch 580, and received several correspondences for information.

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Tue May 31, 2022 · 9:00 AM

Corporate Support Committee Meeting

Committee to review Q1 finances and consider extra $10,000 for truck purchase

The Corporate Support Committee will receive Q1 2022 financial analyses for Communications, IT, and Corporate Services, and will consider a recommendation to approve an additional $10,000 from the Natural Heritage Budget to equip a new pickup truck, bringing the total to $70,000. The committee will also receive minutes from the Accessibility Advisory Committee and may enter closed session for infrastructure negotiations.

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✓ Decided: Committee recommends extra $10K for pickup truck purchase

The Corporate Support Committee received Q1 2022 financial analyses for Communications, IT, and Corporate Services, recommending County Council receive them for information. It also recommended Council approve an additional $10,000 from the Natural Heritage Budget, bringing total to $70,000, to purchase and equip a new pickup truck. The committee received Accessibility Advisory Committee minutes and moved to closed session for infrastructure negotiations, referring a confidential resolution to Council.

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Tue May 31, 2022 · 1:00 PM

Finance and Audit Committee Meeting

Finance and Audit Committee discusses budget planning and purchasing updates

The committee is reviewing several financial reports, including the 2021 draft financial statements and Q1 2022 analysis. Discussions include long-term financial planning for the 2023 budget and proposed updates to the county's purchasing by-law.

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✓ Decided: Committee recommends 5% base levy increase for 2023 budget

The Finance and Audit Committee recommended that County Council set a target base levy increase of 5.0% for the 2023 budget, based on an estimated 8.07% blended inflation factor, and a 3.0% increase for the 2024-2032 forecast. It also recommended a dedicated infrastructure levy of 2.0% of the 2022 total levy for 2023 and 2.0% annually thereafter. The committee approved recommendations to support an HST rebate threshold change, receive financial reports, update the purchasing by-law, and approve a multi-year budget policy. All motions were carried unanimously.

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Mon May 30, 2022 · 9:00 AM

Public Works Committee Meeting

Committee to weigh $181K culvert and $503K pavement marking tenders

The Public Works Committee is meeting to review staff reports and recommend actions to County Council, including awarding two construction tenders, approving a vehicle purchase, closing a portion of Courthouse Road, updating speed limits, and adopting an Asset Management Plan. The agenda also includes receiving correspondence on off-road vehicles and rural infrastructure funding, plus a Q1 financial analysis.

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✓ Decided: Committee recommends $181,100 culvert contract and $502,918 pavement markings

The Public Works Committee recommended awarding two contracts: Norbrook Contracting Limited for minor culvert rehabilitation at $181,100 plus HST, and Apex Pavement Markings Inc. for 2022 pavement markings at $502,918 plus HST. It also recommended adopting the Asset Management Plan and updating speed limits, while deferring the Courthouse Road closure by-law to July 4, 2022.

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Mon May 30, 2022 · 1:00 PM

Community Health Committee Meeting

Committee to consider proclaiming June 19 as Longest Day of SMILES

The Community Health Committee is meeting virtually to review routine items, including a request to proclaim June 19, 2022 as the 'Longest Day of SMILES' for Operation Smile Canada, and to receive the Q1 2022 financial analysis for the Golden Plough Lodge. The committee will also receive minutes from the HKPR District Health Unit board meetings. The agenda is largely procedural, with no major policy decisions or public hearings.

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✓ Decided: Committee approves proclamation for Longest Day of SMILES, receives Q1 financials

The Community Health Committee approved a proclamation for June 19, 2022 as the Longest Day of SMILES, to be considered by County Council. It received Q1 financial statements for Golden Plough Lodge and Northumberland Paramedics, and recommended Council receive them. The Committee also directed staff to draft a letter to the province about funding timing issues for paramedics, and received a report on the Golden Plough Lodge inspection follow-up.

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Wed May 18, 2022 · 9:30 AM

Regular Council Meeting

Northumberland County Council discusses infrastructure, transit, and by-laws

The County Council is reviewing several infrastructure projects including bridge replacement and road intersection improvements. The meeting also includes discussions on VIA Train 651 service advocacy and the adoption of various municipal by-laws.

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✓ Decided: Council awards $3.09M road contract and $584K bridge contract

Council awarded two major infrastructure contracts: a $3,092,941.45 tender to Drain Bros Excavating Limited for County Road 18 intersection improvements, and a $584,011.80 contract to Fidelity Engineering & Construction Inc. for the Loomis Bridge replacement. Council also adopted a new set of comparators for non-union salary calculations, directed staff to advocate for reinstatement of VIA Train 651, and passed several by-laws including repealing the COVID-19 delegation by-law and appointing a Community Emergency Management Coordinator.

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Wed May 4, 2022 · 11:30 AM

Special County Council

Northumberland County Council to hold special meeting, mostly procedural

This is a special County Council meeting with a largely procedural agenda, including approval of the agenda, a closed session, and a confirming by-law. The only substantive item is a closed session to discuss solicitor-client privileged advice and negotiation strategy for an infrastructure matter, with results referred to the Social Services Committee.

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✓ Decided: Council holds closed session on infrastructure negotiations

The special meeting was largely procedural, with the only substantive action being a unanimous vote to enter closed session to discuss solicitor-client privileged advice and negotiation strategy for an infrastructure matter. After rising from closed session, council referred a confidential resolution for adoption, but no public decisions were made.

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Wed May 4, 2022 · 9:00 AM

Economic Development, Tourism, Land Use Planning

County committee holds public meeting on growth management Official Plan amendment

This is a public meeting under the Planning Act to discuss proposed policy changes for long-term growth and land needs in the Northumberland County Official Plan. The committee will receive presentations on a growth forecast and land needs assessment, a proposed Official Plan amendment on growth management, and public delegations and written submissions. It will also consider staff reports on a septic system re-inspection program, BECN program updates, and a wellness tourism initiative, plus several items of correspondence. The meeting includes a closed session for infrastructure and land acquisition negotiations.

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✓ Decided: Committee recommends septic re-inspection program and VIA Rail advocacy

The committee held a statutory public meeting on growth management amendments to the County Official Plan, receiving presentations and public submissions for information. It recommended County Council endorse a septic system re-inspection program, advocate for VIA Rail commuter service, and execute funding documents for high-speed internet. All motions carried unanimously.

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Wed May 4, 2022 · 1:00 PM

Social Services Committee Meeting

Social Services Committee to review housing, Ontario Works updates

The Northumberland County Social Services Committee is meeting virtually to receive staff reports and correspondence, including updates on the Ontario Works program and the Northumberland County Housing Corporation's annual general meeting. The committee will also receive minutes from other committees and enter a closed session to discuss infrastructure negotiations.

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✓ Decided: Committee recommends completing housing investment plan and signing funding agreement

The Social Services Committee approved several recommendations to County Council, including directing staff to complete the 2022-2023 Canada-Ontario Community Housing Initiative/Ontario Priorities Housing Initiative Investment Plan and enter into a Transfer Payment Agreement with the Province. The committee also recommended Council authorize the CAO to confirm directors at the Northumberland County Housing Corporation AGM, and received updates on Ontario Works and other reports for information. All motions were carried unanimously.

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Tue May 3, 2022 · 1:00 PM

Finance and Audit Committee Meeting

Committee to weigh charity tax rebate and on-farm business tax subclasses

The Finance and Audit Committee is meeting to discuss and recommend several financial items to County Council, including a quarterly procurement report, the 2021 investment report, a property tax rebate by-law for eligible charities, and adoption of small-scale on-farm business property tax subclasses. The committee will also receive correspondence from other municipalities regarding joint and several liability. The meeting is largely procedural, with recommendations to be forwarded to Council.

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✓ Decided: Committee recommends charity and on-farm business property tax rebates

The Finance and Audit Committee received quarterly procurement and 2021 investment reports for information, and recommended that County Council enact by-laws for the Eligible Charity Property Tax Rebate Program and Small-scale On-farm Business Property Tax Subclasses at the May 18, 2022 Council meeting. All motions were carried unanimously.

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Tue May 3, 2022 · 9:00 AM

Corporate Support Committee Meeting

Committee to weigh new policies on remote work, immunization, and closed meetings

The Corporate Support Committee is meeting to review and recommend several corporate policies and appointments for County Council approval. Items include a new Disconnecting from Work Policy, a revised immunization policy, a Closed Meeting Policy, and a change to the non-union salary comparator group. The committee will also consider by-laws to appoint a municipal law enforcement officer and a Community Emergency Management Coordinator.

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✓ Decided: Committee recommends adopting Disconnecting from Work Policy

The Corporate Support Committee approved several recommendations for County Council, including adopting a Disconnecting from Work Policy, a revised immunization policy, and a Closed Meeting Policy. It also recommended appointing Neptune Security Services as Municipal Law Enforcement Officers and Colleen McCabe as Community Emergency Management Coordinator. All motions were carried unanimously.

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Mon May 2, 2022 · 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 May 2, 2022, contains only procedural boilerplate and embedded content placeholders. No specific agenda items, decisions, or discussion topics are listed in the provided text.

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Mon May 2, 2022 · 9:00 AM

Public Works Committee Meeting

✓ Decided: Committee recommends $712,510 micro-surfacing contract to County Council

The Public Works Committee recommended that County Council award the 2022 micro-surfacing tender to Miller Paving Limited for $712,510 plus HST. The committee also recommended supporting correspondence on Ontario Building Code and energy performance standards, and received correspondence on rural infrastructure funding. All items were carried unanimously.

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Wed Apr 20, 2022 · 9:30 AM

Regular Council Meeting

Council to appoint representatives to nuclear host communities group

Northumberland County Council is meeting virtually to consider routine items, including adopting standing committee recommendations, appointing representatives to the Canadian Association of Nuclear Host Communities, and proclaiming several awareness months. The agenda is largely procedural, with no major policy decisions or public hearings listed.

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✓ Decided: Council approves $718K share for County Road 42 rehab

Council approved Northumberland County's $718,227.32 share of the County Road 42 rehabilitation project, which will be jointly funded with Peterborough County and awarded to Coco Paving Inc. The council also adopted all standing committee recommendations, nominated Councillor John Henderson to the Canadian Association of Nuclear Host Communities, and proclaimed several awareness months and weeks. The meeting included a closed session for three property matters, with confidential resolutions referred to open session for adoption.

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Wed Apr 6, 2022 · 1:00 PM

Social Services Committee Meeting

✓ Decided: Committee recommends expanding NCHC board to 13, appointing two directors

The Social Services Committee recommended that County Council increase the NCHC Board from 12 to 13 directors and appoint Cathy Borowec and Steve Gilchrist at the 2022 AGM. It also recommended directing staff to seek member municipality support for parking by-law enforcement at NCHC properties. Correspondence on housing affordability and mental health was received for information, and a verbal update on the child care agreement was noted. The committee entered closed session to discuss three land acquisition/disposition matters, referring confidential resolutions for adoption.

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Wed Apr 6, 2022 · 9:00 AM

Economic Development, Tourism, Land Use Planning

✓ Decided: Committee recommends draft approval for Eastfields subdivision

The committee recommended County Council draft-approve the Eastfields Development subdivision (Report 2022-052) and direct staff to send required notices. It also recommended Council receive the 2021 Annual Development Activity report and direct staff to work with member municipalities on a film development strategy. The meeting went into closed session for infrastructure negotiations, and a confidential resolution was referred for adoption.

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Tue Apr 5, 2022 · 1:00 PM

Finance and Audit Committee Meeting

Finance and Audit Committee meeting agenda, April 5, 2022

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Tue Apr 5, 2022 · 9:00 AM

Corporate Support Committee Meeting

Committee to weigh joining nuclear host communities group, pay raises

The Corporate Support Committee will consider several staff reports and recommendations for County Council, including a 2022 non-union cost-of-living adjustment and benefit enhancements, a 2022-2025 multi-year accessibility plan, and a proposal to formally join the Canadian Association of Nuclear Host Communities. The committee will also receive correspondence from other municipalities, hear a spongy moth update, and recommend several proclamations. The meeting includes a closed session to discuss information technology security.

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✓ Decided: Committee recommends 2022 non-union pay raise, accessibility plan, and CANHC membership

The Corporate Support Committee recommended County Council approve the 2022 non-union cost of living adjustment and benefit enhancements, the 2022-2025 Multi-Year Accessibility Plan, and formally join the Canadian Association of Nuclear Host Communities (CANHC) with council and CAO representatives. The committee also received correspondence and presentations for information, and recommended proclamations for Earth Day, National Volunteer Week, National Day of Mourning, Emergency Preparedness Week, and Safety and Health Week. All motions carried unanimously.

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Mon Apr 4, 2022 · 1:00 PM

Community Health Committee Meeting

Committee to review COVID-19 update, hospital funding letters, paramedic week proclamation

The Community Health Committee is meeting virtually to receive staff reports and correspondence, and to recommend actions to County Council. Items include a COVID-19 update from Golden Plough Lodge, letters about hospital capital funding and medical school expansion, and a proclamation for Paramedic Services Week. No votes are taken; the committee only makes recommendations to Council.

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Mon Apr 4, 2022 · 9:00 AM

Public Works Committee Meeting

Committee to recommend $4.3M paving contract and $141K accessible ramp

The Public Works Committee is meeting to consider staff reports and make recommendations to County Council. Key items include awarding a $4,326,838.50 paving contract and an accessible ramp construction contract, along with receiving updates on automated speed enforcement and a redevelopment project. The agenda also includes routine items like correspondence and proclamations.

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Wed Mar 16, 2022 · 9:30 AM

Regular Council Meeting

Council to set 2022 tax rates and award roll-off truck contract

Northumberland County Council is meeting virtually to consider several by-laws, including establishing 2022 tax rates for lower-tier municipalities and amending the 2022 budget to incorporate approved carryovers. Council will also decide on a tender award for a new roll-off truck and discuss amendments to the procedural by-law for electronic and hybrid meetings. The agenda includes routine approvals of minutes and committee recommendations, plus a closed session for infrastructure negotiations, property matters, and potential litigation.

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✓ Decided: County Council approves 2022 tax rates and budget amendments

Northumberland County Council approved the 2022 tax rates for lower-tier municipalities and amended the 2022 budget to incorporate approved carryovers. Council also awarded a contract for a new roll-off truck to Winslow-Gerolamy Motors Limited for $258,203.00, and directed staff to send a letter of support for Campbellford Memorial Hospital redevelopment. The meeting included a closed session for infrastructure negotiations, property matters, and potential litigation, with four confidential resolutions referred to open session for adoption.

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Wed Mar 2, 2022 · 1:00 PM

Social Services Committee Meeting

Social Services Committee reviews enumeration reports and housing minutes

The committee is reviewing correspondence regarding 'Renovictions' in Prince Edward County and the final 2021 Enumeration Report. Members will also receive meeting minutes from the Community Safety and Well Being Committee and the Northumberland County Housing Corporation.

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✓ Decided: Social Services Committee receives reports, minutes; enters closed session

The Social Services Committee approved its agenda and received correspondence from Prince Edward County regarding 'renovictions' for information. It also received the 2021 Enumeration Final Report, minutes from the Community Safety and Well-Being Committee and Northumberland County Housing Corporation meetings, all for information and recommendation to County Council. The committee then moved into closed session to discuss a proposed land acquisition and negotiation procedures, and later rose, referring confidential resolutions for adoption.

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Wed Mar 2, 2022 · 9:00 AM

Economic Development, Tourism, Land Use Planning

Committee considers Brighton official plan amendment and economic reports

The committee will review a proposed amendment to the Brighton Official Plan regarding short-term accommodations. Other items include updates on workforce development, film opportunities, and tourism recovery campaign results.

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Tue Mar 1, 2022 · 9:00 AM

Corporate Support Committee Meeting

✓ Decided: Committee recommends new forest management plan and social media policy

The Corporate Support Committee reviewed staff reports and recommended that County Council adopt the revised Social Media Policy, the Northumberland County Forest Management Plan 2021-2041, and the 2021 Accessibility Annual Status. The committee also recommended enacting a by-law to delegate authority to the CAO and Director of Finance/Treasurer during the 'lame duck' period after the 2022 election, and recommended amending the procedural by-law for electronic and hybrid meetings. All recommendations were carried unanimously by the two members present.

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Tue Mar 1, 2022 · 1:00 PM

Finance and Audit Committee Meeting

✓ Decided: Committee recommends 2022 tax rates, audit sign-off, budget carryovers

The Finance and Audit Committee approved several recommendations for County Council, including enacting 2022 property tax rates, authorizing the Warden and Deputy Warden to sign the 2021 Audit Planning Report, and amending the 2022 budget by-law to include approved 2021 carryovers. The committee also received reports on January 2022 financial results and 2021 council remuneration, and supported correspondence on POA Court issues and 'Revolving Door of Justice'.

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Mon Feb 28, 2022 · 1:00 PM

Community Health Committee Meeting

Northumberland health committee to review 2021 paramedic response times

The Community Health Committee is meeting virtually to receive staff reports and correspondence, including a report on 2021 paramedic response time performance and a report on Governor General's Emergency Medical Services Exemplary Service medals for four paramedics. The committee will also hear a verbal update on the Ontario Health Team of Northumberland and receive correspondence from the Municipality of Shuniah and the Haliburton, Kawartha, Pine Ridge District Health Unit. All items are for information only, with recommendations to forward to County Council.

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Mon Feb 28, 2022 · 9:00 AM

Public Works Committee Meeting

Public Works Committee to review automated speed enforcement report

The Public Works Committee is meeting virtually to receive staff reports and correspondence. Key items include a report on automated speed enforcement, a construction update for the Golden Plough Lodge and Archives/Museum redevelopment, and correspondence from other municipalities on rural infrastructure funding and plastic wrap disposal. The committee will also handle routine agenda items such as approval of the agenda and disclosures of interest.

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Wed Feb 16, 2022 · 9:30 AM

Regular Council Meeting

Council to vote on 2022 tax ratios and ambulance purchases

Northumberland County Council is meeting virtually to consider routine items including approval of prior minutes and a by-law to confirm proceedings. The main substantive items are a by-law setting 2022 tax ratios for county and lower-tier municipal purposes, and a recommendation to approve using the paramedic reserve fund to cover increased costs of three pre-approved ambulances for 2022 delivery, plus pre-approval to order two more for 2023.

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✓ Decided: Council approves 2022 tax ratios and ambulance purchases

Council approved By-law 05-2022 setting 2022 tax ratios and property class treatments for county and lower-tier purposes. It also approved using the Paramedic reserve fund to cover increased costs of three pre-approved 2022 ambulances, pre-approved two more for 2023, and authorized immediate spending of Ministry of Long-Term Care funds for the Community Paramedicine program.

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Wed Feb 2, 2022 · 1:00 PM

Social Services Committee Meeting

Social Services Committee to review COVID-19 response and housing minutes

The Social Services Committee is meeting virtually to receive updates and correspondence, including an Early Years COVID-19 response report and minutes from the Northumberland County Housing Corporation. The agenda is largely procedural, with no major decisions or public hearings scheduled.

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✓ Decided: Committee receives COVID-19 early years update and correspondence

The Social Services Committee met virtually and approved its agenda. It received correspondence from the Town of Bracebridge and the Haliburton, Kawartha, Pine Ridge District Health Unit for information, and recommended County Council receive them as well. The committee also received the Early Years COVID-19 Response Update report and the November 24, 2021 minutes from the Northumberland County Housing Corporation, both for information. No substantive decisions were made; all items were procedural or informational.

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Wed Feb 2, 2022 · 9:00 AM

Economic Development, Tourism, Land Use Planning

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Tue Feb 1, 2022 · 9:00 AM

Corporate Support Committee Meeting

Committee to review County 'People Plan' for workforce strategy

The Corporate Support Committee is meeting virtually to consider routine procedural items and one substantive staff report. The main item is Staff Report 2022-019, the 'People Plan', which the committee will receive for information and recommend that County Council approve and adopt. The agenda is otherwise procedural, including approval of minutes, disclosures, and a closed session.

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✓ Decided: Committee recommends County Council adopt 'People Plan'

The Corporate Support Committee received Staff Report 2022-019, the 'People Plan', for information and voted to recommend that County Council approve and adopt it. No other substantive decisions were made; the meeting was otherwise procedural.

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Tue Feb 1, 2022 · 1:00 PM

Finance and Audit Committee Meeting

Committee to review 2022 property tax ratios and Q4 procurement report

The Finance and Audit Committee is meeting virtually to receive two staff reports: one on the 2022 property tax ratios, which would be recommended to County Council for adoption via by-law, and a quarterly procurement report for Q4 2021. The agenda also includes routine items like approval of minutes, disclosures of interest, and delegations. No other substantive decisions are listed.

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✓ Decided: Committee recommends 2022 property tax ratios by-law to Council

The Finance and Audit Committee received the 2022 Property Tax Policy report and recommended that County Council enact a by-law to authorize the 2022 tax ratios. It also received the Q4 2021 procurement report for information, as required by the Procurement By-law. No other substantive decisions were made; the meeting was largely procedural.

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Mon Jan 31, 2022 · 1:00 PM

Community Health Committee Meeting

Committee to recommend pre-budget approval for ambulance purchases

The Community Health Committee is meeting to consider a staff report recommending that County Council approve using the paramedic reserve fund to cover increased costs for three ambulances for 2022 delivery, and to grant pre-approval for ordering two more ambulances for the 2023 budget. The agenda is otherwise routine, with standard items like approval of minutes and disclosures of interest.

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✓ Decided: Committee recommends pre-budget approval for ambulance purchases

The Community Health Committee recommended that County Council approve using the Paramedic reserve fund to cover increased costs for three pre-approved ambulances for 2022 delivery, and grant pre-approval to order two additional ambulances for the 2023 budget. The committee also recommended that Council direct staff to ask provincial ministries to consider inflation and supply chain impacts on municipal budgets and future funding allocations. Both recommendations were carried unanimously.

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Mon Jan 31, 2022 · 9:00 AM

Public Works Committee Meeting

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Wed Jan 26, 2022 · 9:30 AM

Regular Council Meeting

Council to vote on $10M borrowing by-law and housing repair funding

Northumberland County Council is meeting virtually to consider routine approvals, including minutes, committee recommendations, and several by-laws. The most consequential items are a by-law authorizing $10,000,000 in borrowing and a recommendation to spend up to $350,000 on repairs at a Campbellford housing project. The meeting also includes a closed session for confidential legal and negotiation matters.

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✓ Decided: Council approves $10M borrowing and committee recommendations

Northumberland County Council approved a $10 million borrowing by-law, adopted all recommendations from six standing committees, and passed several other by-laws including an occupational health and safety policy and a fees amendment. Council also authorized staff to enter into an agreement for a capital project at 152 Cockburn St. with a $350,000 budget. The meeting included a closed session for confidential matters, with resolutions referred back to open session.

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Wed Jan 12, 2022 · 9:00 AM

Economic Development, Tourism, Land Use Planning

Committee to weigh Cramahe Official Plan Amendment, OAFVC contract renewals

The Economic Development, Tourism, and Land Use Planning Committee is meeting virtually to discuss several items, including correspondence on Brighton's proposed short-term accommodation by-law and a groundwater use request in Port Hope. They will also receive updates on the Business and Entrepreneurship Centre of Northumberland and consider recommending approval of a Cramahe Official Plan Amendment and the extension of seven temporary positions at the Ontario Agri-Food Venture Centre. The meeting includes a closed session for infrastructure negotiations.

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✓ Decided: Committee recommends extending 7 OAFVC positions and approving Cramahe plan amendment

The committee recommended County Council approve the extension of 7 temporary positions at the Ontario Agri-Food Venture Centre for 2022-2023, and approve Amendment No. 18 to the Cramahe Official Plan. It also received correspondence and reports for information, and moved to closed session for infrastructure negotiations.

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Wed Jan 12, 2022 · 1:00 PM

Social Services Committee Meeting

Social Services Committee to review homelessness system planning update

The Northumberland County Social Services Committee is meeting virtually to receive correspondence from other municipalities and a staff report on homelessness system planning. The committee will also consider entering closed session to discuss a land acquisition or disposition and a housing matter involving negotiations.

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✓ Decided: Committee recommends $350K housing repair project at Campbellford site

The Social Services Committee approved a recommendation to County Council to authorize staff to enter into an alternate security agreement with the Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing for the SSRF 4 Capital Project at 152 Cockburn St, Campbellford, and to initiate repairs with a maximum budget of $350,000. The committee also received correspondence on conversion therapy and a national childcare program, and a report on homelessness system planning, all for information. The meeting moved into closed session to discuss a housing matter involving negotiations.

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Tue Jan 11, 2022 · 1:00 PM

Finance and Audit Committee Meeting

Committee to recommend $10M borrowing by-law and 2022 fee changes

The Finance and Audit Committee is meeting virtually to review and recommend several financial items to County Council, including a by-law to authorize $10,000,000 in borrowing, the November 2021 year-to-date financial results, and revisions to the 2022 fees and charges by-law. The committee will also receive correspondence from four municipalities regarding MPAC property assessments. The agenda includes standard procedural items such as approval of the agenda, disclosures of interest, and delegations.

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✓ Decided: Committee recommends $10M borrowing by-law for 2022

The Finance and Audit Committee received reports and recommended that County Council enact a by-law to authorize borrowing $10,000,000 for 2022. It also recommended amending the consolidated fees and charges by-law for 2022 and received the November 2021 year-to-date financial results for information. All resolutions were carried unanimously.

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Tue Jan 11, 2022 · 9:00 AM

Corporate Support Committee Meeting

Committee to review 2022 organization chart, health & safety policy, forest plan feedback

The Corporate Support Committee is meeting virtually to receive staff reports and correspondence, and to recommend actions to County Council. Items include the 2021 Accessibility Compliance Report, a year-end grant activity report, the proposed 2022 organization chart, a new Corporate Occupational Health and Safety Policy, and public feedback on the Northumberland County Forest Management Plan. The committee will also receive correspondence from other municipalities on Quebec's Bill 21 and Truth and Reconciliation Calls to Action.

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✓ Decided: Committee recommends new 2022 health and safety policy

The Corporate Support Committee reviewed several reports and recommended that County Council approve the 2022 Organization Chart, rescind By-law 03-2021, and adopt the new Corporate Occupational Health and Safety Policy 2022. All recommendations were carried unanimously.

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Mon Jan 10, 2022 · 1:00 PM

Community Health Committee Meeting

Committee to review COVID-19 updates, health unit communications

The Community Health Committee will receive several information items, including COVID-19 updates from the Golden Plough Lodge and communications from the health unit and provincial/federal governments. The committee will also receive minutes from the HKPR District Health Unit board meeting. All items are for information and recommendation to County Council.

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✓ Decided: Committee receives COVID-19 updates, refers items to County Council

The Community Health Committee met virtually and received several informational items, including a COVID-19 update from Golden Plough Lodge and communications from the health unit and provincial/federal governments. All items were received for information and recommended to County Council for receipt. The committee also entered closed session to discuss long-term care and Eastern Ontario Wardens' Caucus negotiations, and referred a confidential resolution for adoption.

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Mon Jan 10, 2022 · 9:00 AM

Public Works Committee Meeting

Public Works Committee to review photo radar feasibility and capital project updates

The Northumberland County Public Works Committee is meeting virtually to receive correspondence and staff reports, including a construction update on the Golden Plough Lodge and Archives/Museum redevelopment. The committee will also consider directing staff to prepare an information report on the feasibility and timelines of implementing photo radar in the county. Several items of correspondence from other municipalities will be received for information.

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✓ Decided: Committee directs staff to study photo radar feasibility in Northumberland County

The Public Works Committee received several items of correspondence and directed staff to prepare an information report on the feasibility and timelines of implementing photo radar in the county. The committee also received updates on the Golden Plough Lodge and Archives/Museum redevelopment and forwarded correspondence on rural infrastructure funding to Council. No substantive decisions were made beyond these procedural and informational actions.

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