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Northumberland County public meetings in 2024

87 substantive meetings from 2024, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.

Wed Dec 18, 2024 · 9:30 AM

Regular Council Meeting

Election of Warden and Deputy Warden for the 2024‑25 term

Council will conduct the election of a new Warden and Deputy Warden, including nominations, voting, and appointment of scrutineers. The meeting will also adopt the minutes from the November 20, 2024 council session and consider a resolution urging the Ontario government to implement the Rural Road Safety Program. Recommendations from the five standing committees will be adopted, except for items set aside for separate discussion.

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✓ Decided: Council adopts 6.12% levy increase for 2025 budget

Council adopted a 6.12% levy increase (after growth) for the 2025 budget, approving $6.5 million from reserves to pay down Golden Plough Lodge and Museum financing and $100,000 annual funding for the Art Gallery of Northumberland. A compensation freeze for Council members and a three-month hiring freeze were both defeated, but a special meeting was scheduled for January 2025 to discuss cost savings. Council also pledged provincial funding to end encampments and directed staff to seek land from member municipalities for shelter expansion.

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Wed Dec 4, 2024 · 9:30 AM

Social Services Committee Meeting

No substantive items listed for Social Services Committee Meeting

The provided agenda contains only procedural boilerplate and software interface text. There are no specific decisions, proposals, or discussion items listed.

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Wed Dec 4, 2024 · 1:00 PM

Economic Development, Tourism, Land Use Planning

Committee reviews Proposed Updated Official Plan Amendment for Natural Heritage System

The Economic Development, Tourism and Land Use Planning Committee will receive a presentation on the Proposed Updated Official Plan Amendment – Natural Heritage System and recommend that County Council receive the material for information. It will also receive a report on an additional public meeting related to the same amendment. A closed‑session discussion on confidential broadband negotiations will be referred to County Council, and the committee will review a tourism activity update and a provincial planning policy report.

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✓ Decided: Committee receives Natural Heritage System amendment update, forwards to Council

The committee received a presentation and report on proposed changes to the Natural Heritage System amendment to align with the 2024 Provincial Planning Statement, and recommended County Council receive them for information. It also received a tourism activity update, a policy update on the Provincial Planning Statement, and correspondence on internet services, all for information. No substantive decisions were made; all items were received and forwarded to Council.

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Tue Dec 3, 2024 · 11:00 AM

Finance and Audit Committee Meeting

Committee considers $96.7M debenture for redevelopment projects

The Finance and Audit Committee is reviewing financing for the Golden Plough Lodge and Northumberland County Archives and Museum redevelopment. The body is also reviewing year-to-date financial results and correspondence from other municipalities.

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✓ Decided: Committee recommends $96.77M debenture for GPL/NCAM project

The Finance and Audit Committee recommended that County Council direct staff to finalize a $96,770,321 debenture with the Ontario Infrastructure and Lands Corporation for the Golden Plough Lodge and Northumberland County Archives and Museum redevelopment project, with a 20-year term. The committee also recommended that additional financing needs for the project be discussed during budget deliberations at the December 18, 2024 County Council meeting. Other items were received for information, including October 2024 year-to-date financial results and correspondence from other municipalities.

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Tue Dec 3, 2024 · 9:00 AM

Community Health Committee Meeting

Committee to discuss drug strategy and long-term care staffing

The Community Health Committee will consider a delegation from the HKLN Drug Strategy regarding a situational assessment of a four-pillar approach to the drug poisoning crisis. The committee will also receive a staff report on long-term care staffing challenges and correspondence from the Town of Petrolia regarding support for family physicians.

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✓ Decided: Committee reviews drug strategy and long-term care staffing reports

The Community Health Committee received presentations and reports regarding the local drug poisoning crisis and staffing challenges at the Golden Plough Lodge. The committee recommended that County Council receive these items for information at the December 18, 2024 meeting.

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Tue Dec 3, 2024 · 2:00 PM

Corporate Support Committee Meeting

Committee will hold closed session to discuss CUPE 3725 bargaining matters

The Corporate Support Committee will approve its agenda with a closed‑session update under Municipal Act Section 239.2(d) to address labour‑relations matters involving CUPE 3725. It will receive a correspondence from the Municipality of St Charles about Ontario’s Forest Sector, a WSIB Cost Analysis 2024 report, a Legislative Services 2024 update presentation, and minutes from the Northumberland Accessibility Advisory Committee (Oct 10, 2024). After public items, the committee will move to a closed session to discuss the CUPE bargaining issues and refer any resolutions to County Council.

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✓ Decided: Committee refers CUPE 3725 bargaining resolutions to County Council

The Corporate Support Committee held a routine meeting, receiving several reports and correspondence for information. The committee also held a closed session to discuss labour relations regarding CUPE 3725 bargaining, and referred the confidential resolutions from that session to County Council for adoption. No other substantive decisions were made.

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Mon Dec 2, 2024 · 1:00 PM

Public Works Committee Meeting

Committee recommends County Council support Ontario Rural Road Safety Program

The Public Works Committee will consider several pieces of correspondence and a staff report. It will recommend that County Council pass a resolution supporting the Ontario Rural Road Safety Program. The committee will also receive other correspondences and a Green Roads report for information.

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✓ Decided: Committee recommends Council support Ontario Rural Road Safety Program

The Public Works Committee approved a recommendation for County Council to pass a resolution supporting the establishment of an Ontario Rural Road Safety Program, based on correspondence from multiple municipalities. The committee also received several reports and correspondence for information, including updates on the Green Roads pilot project and the Golden Plough Lodge redevelopment. A closed session was held regarding personal matters about an identifiable individual, with the resulting confidential resolution referred to County Council for adoption.

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Wed Nov 20, 2024 · 9:30 AM

Regular Council Meeting

County Council to approve transfer of Thompson Bridge to Trent Hills

The council will consider routine business such as approving the agenda, adopting minutes from recent meetings, and adopting standing committee recommendations. It will also discuss separate items, including the transfer of Thompson Bridge to the Municipality of Trent Hills, appointing two council members to the new Board of Health, and a resolution supporting the SolveTheCrisis.ca campaign. All motions will be voted on during the November 20, 2024 meeting.

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✓ Decided: Council approves 6.5% levy increase target for 2025 budget

Council approved a revised 2025 target levy increase of 6.5% after growth and directed staff to prepare options for reducing the levy impact, including funding from reserves and identifying non-mandatory services. Council also approved the transfer of Thompson Bridge to Trent Hills, adopted a new Community Grant Policy, and supported the Solve the Crisis campaign on homelessness. Several reports were requested for the December 18 meeting, including on freezing council remuneration and CAO/director salaries, a hiring freeze, and an organizational restructuring review.

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Thu Nov 7, 2024 · 6:00 PM

Special County Council

Council holds closed session for Homelessness 101 training and adopts confirmatory by‑law

The Special County Council will approve its agenda, receive a verbal update on shelter services and affordable housing tours, and then move to a closed session for a Homelessness 101 education session. After the closed session, the Council will adopt By‑law 41‑2024 to confirm the proceedings of the meeting and then adjourn.

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✓ Decided: Council held closed training session on homelessness; no policy decisions made

Northumberland County Council held a special meeting primarily for education and training on homelessness. Council received a verbal update on shelter services and affordable housing tours for information only. The meeting included a closed session for 'Homelessness 101' training, which did not advance any substantive council business.

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Wed Nov 6, 2024 · 1:30 PM

Special County Council

Closed session addresses confidential matters at 310 Division Street

The Special County Council will hold a closed session to discuss confidential matters subject to solicitor‑client privilege concerning 310 Division Street, Cobourg. After the closed session, a motion will be moved to rise and refer the confidential resolution to the open session for adoption. New business includes an update on the Emergency Care Establishment application and shelter services for 310 Division Street. The council will also consider By‑law 40‑2024 to confirm the proceedings of this meeting.

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✓ Decided: County council votes to comply with Cobourg shelter licensing by-law

County Council directed staff to comply with the Town of Cobourg's Emergency Care Establishments By-law No. 018-2024 for the 310 Division Street shelter, subject to conditional exemptions approved by the Town on October 7, 2024. Council also withdrew the request for an administrative review of the denied exemptions and authorized up to $587,700 for compliance costs, funded from the general reserve for 2024 and the 2025 levy. The decision allows the shelter to proceed toward obtaining a licence from the Town.

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Wed Nov 6, 2024 · 9:30 AM

Social Services Committee Meeting

Committee recommends County Council proclaim National Housing Day on Nov 22, 2024

The Social Services Committee will receive several pieces of correspondence and reports for information and will recommend that County Council receive them. It will review the Community & Social Services Q3 2024 financial analysis and the Northumberland County Housing Corporation meeting minutes from July, August, and September 2024. The Committee will also recommend that County Council proclaim November 22, 2024 as National Housing Day. A portion of the meeting will be held in closed session to discuss confidential matters.

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✓ Decided: Committee recommends council support Solve the Crisis Campaign

The Social Services Committee approved several recommendations to County Council, including supporting the Solve the Crisis Campaign and receiving correspondence on a guaranteed livable basic income. It also received the Q3 2024 financial analysis and housing corporation minutes, and recommended proclaiming National Housing Day. The committee then entered closed session to discuss confidential negotiations and land matters, referring confidential resolutions to County Council for adoption.

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Wed Nov 6, 2024 · 1:00 PM

Economic Development, Tourism, Land Use Planning

No substantive agenda items listed for the meeting

The agenda for the Northumberland County Economic Development, Tourism, and Land Use Planning meeting on 2024-11-06 contains no listed items. It appears to be an empty or placeholder agenda with no specific decisions, proposals, or discussions recorded.

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Tue Nov 5, 2024 · 9:00 AM

Community Health Committee Meeting

Committee reviews HKPR health unit merger and recommends board appointments

The Community Health Committee will receive correspondence from the HKPR District Health Unit and Peterborough Public Health about a proposed voluntary merger and will recommend that County Council appoint two council members to the new Board of Health for the 2022‑2026 term. The Committee will also receive and recommend County Council receive correspondence from the City of Stratford on support for family physicians, and from the municipalities of St. Charles and Smith Falls on a physician shortage campaign. Financial analyses for the Golden Plough Lodge and Northumberland Paramedics for Q3 2024 will be presented for information and forwarded to County Council. Additional reports, including the Medical Priority Dispatch System report, will be received for information.

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✓ Decided: Committee recommends support for family physicians and health unit merger

The Community Health Committee recommended that County Council support a resolution for family physician support and appoint two members to a new Board of Health following a proposed health unit merger. The committee also reviewed third-quarter financial analyses for Golden Plough Lodge and Northumberland Paramedics.

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Tue Nov 5, 2024 · 2:00 PM

Corporate Support Committee Meeting

Committee recommends adoption of 2024 Emergency Management Plan and related by‑law

The Corporate Support Committee will receive Q3 2024 financial analyses for Corporate Services, Legal, Communications and IT departments for information. It will consider reports recommending that County Council adopt the Northumberland County Emergency Management Plan 2024 and enact a by‑law to formalize the plan. The committee also recommends updates to the Council Procedural By‑law on petition requirements and the multi‑year budget, and will forward a draft 2025 meeting schedule and two proclamations for Council approval.

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✓ Decided: Committee recommends adoption of 2024 Emergency Management Plan

The Corporate Support Committee reviewed several departmental financial reports and policy updates. They recommended that County Council adopt the 2024 Emergency Management Plan and approve revisions to the Council Procedural By-law regarding petition requirements and budget processes. Additionally, the committee proposed two upcoming proclamations for Council's consideration.

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Tue Nov 5, 2024 · 11:00 AM

Finance and Audit Committee Meeting

Committee recommends adoption of new Community Grant Policy

The Finance and Audit Committee will receive several staff reports, including a recommendation to adopt the Community Grant Policy. It will also recommend that County Council approve a by‑law to transfer funds into reserve accounts. Additional reports on the 2025 budget update, procurement activity, and Q3 financial analysis will be presented for information.

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✓ Decided: Committee recommends $100K annual funding boost for Art Gallery of Northumberland

The Finance and Audit Committee recommended that County Council approve a $100,000 increase in operational funding for the Art Gallery of Northumberland for each of fiscal years 2025 and 2026, contingent on Cobourg matching or exceeding its $150,000 contribution. The committee also recommended that County Council adopt a Community Grant Policy, approve a transfer of funds to reserve, and receive several financial reports for information. All recommendations are subject to final approval by County Council at its November 20, 2024 meeting.

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Mon Nov 4, 2024 · 1:00 PM

Public Works Committee Meeting

Committee to approve snowmobile land‑use agreements and related infrastructure items

The Public Works Committee will consider several reports and correspondences, including a recommendation to enter into land‑use agreements with the Great Pine Ridge Snowmobile Association, the Percy Boom River Rats, and the Ganaraska Snowmobile Club for county right‑of‑way use. It will also recommend seeking funding for backup power upgrades at the Cobourg and Morganston depots, and will receive updates on traffic calming in hamlets, the quarter‑3 financial analysis, and a Joint Operations Base feasibility study. The Committee will forward these items to County Council for information and will hold a closed session to discuss a pending land acquisition.

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✓ Decided: Committee recommends snowmobile land use agreements and backup power upgrades

The Public Works Committee received several reports and correspondence for information, and recommended that County Council direct staff to enter into land use agreements with three snowmobile associations for trail crossings on County rights-of-way. The committee also recommended that staff continue seeking funding for backup power upgrades at the Cobourg and Morganston depots. A presentation on a Joint Operations Base feasibility study was received for information, and a closed session resolution regarding land acquisition was referred to County Council.

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Tue Oct 29, 2024 · 10:00 AM

Special County Council

Council to receive update on unplanned reduction in shelter services

The Special County Council will meet to receive a verbal update regarding an unplanned reduction in shelter services. The meeting also includes the introduction of a confirmatory by-law for the session's proceedings.

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✓ Decided: County authorizes $40,000 for emergency motel spaces due to shelter reductions

County Council approved a $40,000 budget to secure motel or hotel spaces to supplement shelter services. Council also directed staff to work with the Town of Cobourg to comply with emergency care establishment by-laws. A proposal to seek temporary warming rooms from faith-based or other organizations was defeated.

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Wed Oct 16, 2024 · 9:30 AM

Regular Council Meeting

Council to approve transfer of Thompson Bridge ownership to Trent Hills

The Northumberland County Council will consider and adopt several by‑laws, including the transfer of ownership of the Thompson Bridge to the Municipality of Trent Hills and the appointment of municipal law enforcement officers to enforce forest by‑law 21‑10. The council will also receive reports on childcare space planning, a forest by‑law enforcement officer appointment, and a commitment letter for the Homelessness Addictions and Recovery Treatment (HART) Hub. Additional items include a Q3 2024 financial update and several proclamations.

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✓ Decided: County defers Thompson Bridge transfer to Trent Hills to Nov 20 meeting

Northumberland County Council approved most standing committee recommendations but held several items for separate discussion. Council directed staff to negotiate with the province on Official Plan Amendment No. 1 rather than repeal it, and deferred the Thompson Bridge transfer to Trent Hills to November 20, 2024. Council also directed staff to execute a letter of commitment for a Homelessness Addictions and Recovery Treatment (HART) Hub, and to request an administrative review of the Town of Cobourg's exemption decisions for the 310 Division Street shelter. Two closed session items on IT security and broadband were postponed to November 20.

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Wed Oct 2, 2024 · 9:30 AM

Social Services Committee Meeting

Committee recommends County Council approve NCHC Purchase Services Agreement

The Social Services Committee will receive several correspondences on mental health and a municipal housing development for information. It will receive a presentation on the encampment response at 310 Division Street, Cobourg. The Committee will recommend that County Council execute the Northumberland County Housing Corporation purchase services agreement and adopt the NCHC model for Halcyon Place, including board appointments.

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✓ Decided: Committee recommends shelter expansion feasibility study and NCHC model for Halcyon Place

The Social Services Committee recommended that County Council direct staff to prepare a feasibility report on expanding shelter and social services once 310 Division Street is fully operational, including costs incurred by the Town of Cobourg. The Committee also recommended adopting the 'NCHC Model' for Halcyon Place, which involves updating its by-laws and appointing specific County staff to its board. Additionally, the Committee recommended executing a purchase services agreement with the Northumberland County Housing Corporation and received several reports and delegations for information.

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Wed Oct 2, 2024 · 1:00 PM

Economic Development, Tourism, Land Use Planning

Committee recommends approval of Brighton Official Plan Amendments 16 & 17

The Economic Development, Tourism and Land Use Planning Committee will receive a report on inspection services fee updates and several pieces of correspondence for information. It will consider and recommend that County Council approve Brighton Official Plan Amendment No. 16 (Westgate Development) and Amendment No. 17 (Bonn Road). The Committee will also forward other correspondence to Council for information.

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✓ Decided: Committee recommends approving two Brighton official plan amendments

The committee recommended County Council approve Brighton Official Plan Amendment No. 16 (Westgate Development) and No. 17 (Bonn Road), and direct staff to issue decision notices. It also recommended Council respond to the Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing regarding Official Plan Amendment No. 1, proposing modifications to align with the 2024 Provincial Planning Statement. The committee received reports on inspection services fees and the Northumberland Next Official Plan Amendment (OPA2) for information. A closed session addressed confidential broadband negotiations, with a resolution referred to County Council.

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Tue Oct 1, 2024 · 11:00 AM

Finance and Audit Committee Meeting

Committee to authorize write-off of $6,139.83 in uncollectible accounts

The Finance and Audit Committee will meet to approve the write-off of aged accounts receivable and review financial results from August 2024. The committee will also consider correspondence from other municipalities regarding budget pressures and funding requests.

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✓ Decided: Committee recommends writing off $6,139.83 in uncollectible accounts

The Finance and Audit Committee recommended that County Council authorize the write-off of $6,139.83 in aged and uncollectible accounts receivable, and received the August 2024 year-to-date financial results for information. The committee also recommended supporting correspondence from the City of Quinte West regarding the Canada Community-Building Fund, and received several other correspondences for information. All resolutions were carried unanimously.

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Tue Oct 1, 2024 · 2:00 PM

Corporate Support Committee Meeting

Committee considers support for public sector salary disclosure correspondence

The Corporate Support Committee is reviewing correspondence from the Township of Stirling-Rawdon and the Township of Tay Valley. The body will also receive a human resources payroll update and consider a proclamation for Transgender Awareness Week.

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✓ Decided: Committee recommends salary disclosure support and Transgender Awareness Week proclamation

The Corporate Support Committee made several recommendations to County Council, including supporting a Township of Stirling-Rawdon correspondence on public sector salary disclosure and proclaiming November 13-19, 2024 as Transgender Awareness Week. The committee also received updates on HR-Payroll activity and Accessibility Advisory Committee minutes, and moved into closed session to discuss IT security. All motions carried unanimously.

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Tue Oct 1, 2024 · 9:00 AM

Community Health Committee Meeting

Committee recommends County Council approve 2025 Paramedic Response Time Plan

The Community Health Committee will receive a delegation from the HKPR District Health Unit and several pieces of correspondence about physician shortages and Ontario Long Service Medals. It will review the Northumberland Paramedics 2025 Response Time Performance Plan and recommend that County Council approve it. The committee will also receive minutes and a summary report from the HKPR District Health Unit Board of Health.

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✓ Decided: Committee recommends council approve 2025 paramedic response time plan

The Community Health Committee received updates on public health, physician recruitment, and the Port Hope walk-in clinic, and recommended County Council approve the 2025 Response Time Performance Plan for Northumberland Paramedics. It also recommended sending a letter to the Ministry of Health and Ontario municipalities about internationally trained doctors, and noted $250,000 in hospital foundation funding. All items were carried unanimously.

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Mon Sep 30, 2024 · 1:00 PM

Public Works Committee Meeting

Committee recommends transfer of Thompson Bridge to Trent Hills

The Public Works Committee will recommend that County Council approve a by‑law to transfer ownership of the Thompson Bridge to the Municipality of Trent Hills. It will also receive correspondence on the completion of design work for the Choate Road and Ganaraska River bridges on Highway 401, and on the Whitewater Region’s ineligible sources recycling program. Presentations on the Northumberland Radio Tower project and the Joint Operations Base feasibility study will be received for information.

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✓ Decided: Committee recommends transferring Thompson Bridge to Trent Hills

The Public Works Committee recommended that County Council approve the transfer of the Thompson Bridge to the Municipality of Trent Hills and enact a by-law at the October 16, 2024 Council meeting. The committee also received several informational items, including correspondence on bridge replacements and recycling, and presentations on the radio tower project and a joint operations base feasibility study. A verbal update on the Cobourg Yard Fuel System led to a recommendation that staff bring a report to a future meeting.

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Tue Sep 24, 2024 · 10:30 AM

Special County Council

Council holds closed session for Indigenous Knowledge Sharing session

The Special County Council will approve its agenda, adopt minutes, and consider routine items. It will move to a closed session to conduct an Indigenous Knowledge Sharing session for council education. The council will also pass By-law 35-2024 to confirm the proceedings of this meeting before adjourning.

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✓ Decided: Council holds Indigenous knowledge sharing session

Council convened for a special meeting to conduct a closed session for member education and training. The session featured Indigenous knowledge learning provided by Chief Taynar Simpson of Alderville First Nation.

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Wed Sep 18, 2024 · 9:30 AM

Regular Council Meeting

Council adopts two by‑laws on development pre‑consultation and speed limits

The County Council will vote to introduce By‑law 32‑2024, encouraging pre‑consultation for development applications and repealing By‑law 2015‑23, and By‑law 33‑2024, amending the speed‑limit by‑law for county highways. The meeting also includes a presentation of Police Services Review Report 2024‑119, a report on the IT Managed Services agreement with Trent Hills (Report 2024‑120), and several proclamations such as Rail Safety Week.

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✓ Decided: Council receives police services review, backs physician recruitment plan

Council received the Police Services Review report for information, which analyzed three policing scenarios for the county. Council also approved a one-time $40,000 contribution to support a county-wide physician recruitment plan, including $20,000 for a marketing campaign and $20,000 for a pilot project. Several other items were received for information, including reports on IT managed services, unfinished council business, and correspondence regarding the Official Plan Growth Plan Amendment.

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Mon Sep 9, 2024 · 9:30 AM

Special County Council

Council to decide on Brook Road North closure options for Phase 2 project

The Special County Council will consider Report 2024-118 concerning the Tribute Communities Phase 2 project on County Road 20 (Brook Road North). Members will vote on two options: maintaining one lane of traffic at all times, or permitting a full road closure for a three‑week period to allow widening work by Behan Construction Ltd. A by‑law (31‑2024) will also be adopted to confirm the proceedings of this special meeting.

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✓ Decided: County approves 3-week full road closure for Brook Road widening

Council approved a full road closure for up to 3 weeks as part of the Brook Road widening and infrastructure project (Phase 2) on County Road 20, being built by Behan Construction Ltd. The motion carried. No other substantive decisions were made; the meeting was otherwise procedural.

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Thu Sep 5, 2024 · 1:00 PM

Public Works Committee Meeting

Public Works Committee to recommend updating County speed limits and safety review

The committee will consider a safety‑improvement request for the intersection of County Road 29 and County Road 30 and recommend that staff review it in the 2025 Transportation Master Plan. It will receive the Public Works Department’s 2025‑2026 budget issue papers and a draft corporate greenhouse‑gas emissions reduction plan for information. The committee will recommend that County Council amend By‑Law 22‑2022 to update speed limits on County Roads. It will also recommend proclamations for Rail Safety Week and Ontario Agriculture Week, and hold a closed session on security‑system and recycling‑service matters.

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✓ Decided: Committee recommends speed limit updates and intersection safety reviews

The Public Works Committee recommended that County Council approve updates to the Consolidated Speed Limit By-law, including a new 60 KM transition zone in Brighton. The committee also recommended a safety review of the intersection at County Road 29 and County Road 30 and referred confidential matters regarding security systems and recycling services to Council.

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Wed Sep 4, 2024 · 1:00 PM

Economic Development, Tourism, Land Use Planning

Committee recommends County Council adopt new pre‑consultation by‑law for development apps

The Economic Development, Tourism and Land Use Planning Committee will consider several staff reports and correspondence, including a recommendation to enact a new pre‑consultation by‑law for development applications. It will also receive information from Enbridge Gas, local agricultural groups, and the Town of The Blue Mountains, and propose a proclamation of Hispanic Heritage Month. A closed‑session portion will address confidential broadband negotiations before reporting back to Council.

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✓ Decided: Committee recommends new pre-consultation by-law for development applications

The committee recommended that County Council enact a new pre-consultation by-law for development applications at the September 18, 2024 Council meeting. It also received several items for information, including correspondence from Enbridge Gas, the Northumberland Federation of Agriculture, and the Town of The Blue Mountains, as well as a Strategic Initiatives Update. The committee recommended proclaiming October 2024 as Hispanic Heritage Month. A closed session addressed confidential broadband negotiations, with a resolution referred to County Council for adoption.

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Wed Sep 4, 2024 · 9:30 AM

Social Services Committee Meeting

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The provided agenda contains only procedural boilerplate and software interface text. There are no specific decisions, proposals, or discussion items listed.

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Tue Sep 3, 2024 · 9:00 AM

Community Health Committee Meeting

Committee reviews physician recruitment plan and health reports

The Community Health Committee is reviewing a proposal for a county-wide physician recruitment plan from the Ontario Health Team of Northumberland. The body will also receive updates on paramedic call volumes and a quarterly report for Golden Plough Lodge.

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✓ Decided: Committee backs county-wide physician recruitment plan

The Community Health Committee recommended that County Council support the creation of a Northumberland Wide Physician Recruitment Plan, including action items and a regionally representative governance model. The committee also received updates on paramedic call volumes and Golden Plough Lodge operations, and forwarded correspondence on hospital funding and physician shortage support to Council. Two confidential resolutions from closed session were referred to County Council for adoption.

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Tue Sep 3, 2024 · 11:00 AM

Finance and Audit Committee Meeting

Finance and Audit Committee meeting with no agenda items listed

The Northumberland County Finance and Audit Committee will meet on September 3, 2024. The agenda contains no listed items or decisions. The meeting appears to be procedural with no specific proposals.

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Tue Sep 3, 2024 · 2:00 PM

Corporate Support Committee Meeting

Committee recommends County Council approve NCAM Sponsorship Policy

The Corporate Support Committee will receive several pieces of correspondence and reports for information and will make recommendations to County Council. It will recommend that Council approve the Northumberland County Archives and Museum Sponsorship Policy. The committee will also recommend a set of proclamations for upcoming dates. All items will be recorded and forwarded to Council for further action.

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✓ Decided: Committee recommends NCAM sponsorship policy and Warden-Deputy Warden meeting

The Corporate Support Committee approved its agenda and received correspondence from Stratford and Wawa for information. It recommended that County Council approve the Northumberland County Archives and Museum Sponsorship Policy, direct staff to arrange a meeting to discuss Warden and Deputy Warden responsibilities, and receive an unfinished council business update. The committee also recommended proclamations for Truth and Reconciliation, Local Government Week, and Cyber Security Awareness Month, then moved into closed session and referred a confidential resolution to County Council.

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Wed Aug 14, 2024 · 9:30 AM

Regular Council Meeting

Council approves $3.18M debenture for Elgin Park redevelopment

Northumberland County Council will consider a $3,181,193 debenture for the Elgin Park Redevelopment Phase 1 and receive reports on homelessness and the 2023 Annual Report. The meeting will also address correspondence regarding water solutions and policing costs.

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✓ Decided: Council approves $3.18M debenture for Elgin Park redevelopment

County Council authorized $3,181,193 in 25-year debenture financing through OILC for Elgin Park Redevelopment Phase 1, and passed the corresponding by-law. Council also approved a $1.5M draw from Housing Reserves for pre-construction work at 123 King Street, Colborne, and directed staff to begin implementing a Community Liaison Committee for 310 Division Street, Cobourg. Several reports and presentations were received for information, and multiple items were referred to committees or adopted from standing committee recommendations.

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Wed Jul 31, 2024 · 1:00 PM

Economic Development, Tourism, Land Use Planning

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The agenda for the Northumberland County Economic Development, Tourism, and Land Use Planning meeting on July 31, 2024 contains no listed items. It appears to be an empty or procedural placeholder without specific proposals, contracts, or discussions.

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Wed Jul 31, 2024 · 9:30 AM

Social Services Committee Meeting

Committee considers $1.5 million for Colborne housing redevelopment

The Social Services Committee is reviewing funding for housing projects and corporate governance updates. The body is discussing homelessness encampments and proposing a proclamation for Hunger Action Month.

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✓ Decided: Committee recommends $1.5M draw for Colborne housing redevelopment

The Social Services Committee recommended County Council authorize a $1.5M draw from Housing Reserves for pre-construction work at 123 King Street, Colborne. It also recommended proclaiming September 2024 as Hunger Action Month, approving an updated NCHC by-law, and consenting to a partial land discharge at Elgin Park. All recommendations were carried unanimously and will go to County Council.

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Tue Jul 30, 2024 · 2:00 PM

Corporate Support Committee Meeting

Committee recommends County Council adopt Communications Master Plan

The Corporate Support Committee will consider Report 2024-095 and recommend that County Council approve and adopt the Northumberland County Communications Master Plan at the August 14, 2024 Council meeting. The Committee will also receive several pieces of correspondence from municipalities for information and recommend that County Council receive them. Quarterly financial analyses for Communications, Information Technology, Legal Services and Corporate Services will be presented for information. A Grant Activity Biannual Report will be received for information.

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✓ Decided: Committee recommends County Council adopt Communications Master Plan

The Corporate Support Committee reviewed several correspondence items and staff reports, recommending that County Council receive them for information. The most substantive action was a recommendation that County Council approve and adopt the Northumberland County Communications Master Plan at its August 14, 2024 meeting. All resolutions were carried unanimously.

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Tue Jul 30, 2024 · 9:00 AM

Community Health Committee Meeting

Committee considers physician recruitment plan and healthcare funding resolution

The Community Health Committee is reviewing a proposal for a county-wide physician recruitment plan and a resolution urging the Province of Ontario to address physician shortages. The body is also receiving financial and semi-annual reports for paramedic services and Golden Plough Lodge.

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✓ Decided: Committee recommends up to $45,000 for physician recruitment plan

The Community Health Committee recommended that County Council fund a shared project resource for a county-wide physician recruitment plan, with a one-time contribution of up to $45,000 from the 2024 budget. It also recommended supporting an AMO/OMA resolution urging the province to address physician shortages and fast-track foreign-trained doctors. Several financial and semi-annual reports were received for information, and remaining agenda items were deferred to the August 14, 2024 County Council meeting.

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Tue Jul 30, 2024 · 11:00 AM

Finance and Audit Committee Meeting

Committee considers $3.18 million debenture for Elgin Park Redevelopment

The Finance and Audit Committee is reviewing financial reports and funding agreements. Key discussions include a proposed 25-year debenture for capital works and a request to support the resumption of the provincial property assessment cycle.

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✓ Decided: Committee recommends $3.18M debenture for Elgin Park redevelopment

The Finance and Audit Committee recommended that County Council authorize staff to acquire $3,181,193 in debenture financing for the Elgin Park Redevelopment (Phase 1) and enact a by-law at the August 14, 2024 meeting. The committee also recommended executing the Canada Community Building Fund agreement and received several reports for information, including the Q2 2024 financial analysis and 2023 development charges statement. All resolutions were carried unanimously.

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Mon Jul 29, 2024 · 1:00 PM

Public Works Committee Meeting

Public Works Committee considers County Road 74 development agreement

The committee will consider a motion to approve a development agreement for 4746 County Road 74 in Port Hope, authorizing construction of two temporary entrances. It will also receive a resolution urging federal and provincial investment in small‑rural municipal infrastructure and several correspondences on infrastructure funding for information. Additional items include a Q2 2024 financial analysis and a Northumberland Radio Tower project update.

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✓ Decided: Committee recommends County Council join call for rural infrastructure investment

The Public Works Committee approved a resolution recommending County Council join the EOWC, AMO, and FCM in urging federal and provincial governments to invest in municipal infrastructure for small rural communities. It also recommended Council direct staff to send the resolution to key stakeholders and local officials. Other items were received for information, including a development agreement for temporary entrances at 4746 County Road 74, Port Hope, and a referral of a Green Roads pilot project to staff for review.

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Wed Jun 19, 2024 · 9:30 AM

Regular Council Meeting

Northumberland County to award $1.7 million contract for County Road 64 resurfacing

The Council will review the 2023 draft financial statements and adopt several new asset management plans. Members are also considering a revised Housing and Homelessness Plan Annual Report. Additionally, a delegation from the Town of Cobourg is scheduled to discuss the impact of homelessness in the community.

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✓ Decided: County awards $1.77M road resurfacing contract and adopts asset management plans

Council awarded a contract to IPAC Paving Limited for County Road 64 resurfacing and adopted several corporate asset management plans. The board also committed to collaborating with the Town of Cobourg on homelessness response and provincial funding requests.

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Fri Jun 7, 2024 · 3:00 PM

Special County Council

Northumberland County Council to discuss infrastructure negotiations in closed session

This special meeting includes a closed session to address litigation and confidential County infrastructure negotiations. The remaining agenda items are procedural, including the approval of the agenda and the adoption of By-law 25-2024.

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✓ Decided: Northumberland County Council holds special meeting for closed session

Council met for a special session primarily to discuss confidential matters in a closed session. No substantive public decisions were made during the open portion of the meeting.

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Wed Jun 5, 2024 · 1:00 PM

Economic Development, Tourism, Land Use Planning

Public meeting on proposed growth management amendments to County Official Plan

The committee is holding a public meeting to discuss proposed policy changes for long-term growth and land needs in the Northumberland County Official Plan. The agenda also includes reviewing the Q1 2024 financial analysis and an update on the Business and Entrepreneurship Centre. A recommendation will be made to end the Durham Line pilot project effective August 2, 2024.

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✓ Decided: Committee recommends ending Durham Line Commuter Connect pilot effective Aug 2, 2024

Northumberland County's Economic Development, Tourism and Planning Committee held a statutory public meeting on a proposed Growth Management Official Plan Amendment, receiving a presentation, Report 2024-078, written correspondence from five residents, and delegations from eleven individuals. All items were received for information and recommended to County Council for information only; no decisions on the amendment itself were made. The committee recommended that County Council conclude the Durham Line Commuter Connect pilot project effective August 2, 2024. It also met in closed session on confidential broadband negotiations and referred the confidential resolution to County Council for adoption.

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Wed Jun 5, 2024 · 9:30 AM

Social Services Committee Meeting

Committee recommends sharing Housing and Homelessness Annual Report with Ministry

The committee will review the 2023 Housing and Homelessness Annual Report and recommend sharing it with the Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing. Members will also receive updates on the 2024 Early Years Service Plan and the Q1 2024 financial analysis for Social Services. Additionally, several pieces of correspondence regarding housing funding and social service rates will be received for information.

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✓ Decided: Committee advances 2023 Housing and Homelessness Annual Report to Council

Northumberland County's Social Services Committee received several staff reports and items of correspondence for information, recommending that County Council also receive them. On the 2023 Housing and Homelessness Annual Report, the committee recommended that Council direct staff to share the report with the Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing and post it on the County website, with a revised version to come to the June 19, 2024 Council meeting. All recorded resolutions carried; no substantive items were denied or tabled.

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Tue Jun 4, 2024 · 9:00 AM

Community Health Committee Meeting

Committee reviews business case for public health service merger

The committee will review a business case regarding a merger between Haliburton Kawartha Pine Ridge District Health Unit and Peterborough Public Health. Members will also receive Q1 2024 financial analyses for Northumberland Paramedics and Golden Plough Lodge. Additionally, the committee will review a quality improvement plan for Golden Plough Lodge.

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✓ Decided: Committee advances long-term care staffing report request to County Council

The Community Health Committee approved its agenda and received several items for information, recommending that County Council also receive them. It recommended Council invite public health representatives to a future meeting to discuss a Haliburton Kawartha Pine Ridge District Health Unit and Peterborough Public Health merger business case. It also recommended Council direct staff to report back on staffing challenges in long-term care and the need for flexible staffing models. All resolutions carried; no vote tallies were recorded.

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Tue Jun 4, 2024 · 11:00 AM

Finance and Audit Committee Meeting

Committee recommends developing a new community grant policy

The Finance and Audit Committee will review several financial reports and municipal correspondences. The committee is also recommending that staff develop a new policy to fund community agencies and initiatives within the county.

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✓ Decided: Northumberland County Finance and Audit Committee recommended drafting a community grant policy

The Northumberland County Finance and Audit Committee approved the meeting agenda, recommended that County Council receive several pieces of correspondence and financial reports for information, and recommended directing staff to develop a new community grant policy. The committee also supported external resolutions regarding infrastructure development pressures, catch and release justice, and a social and economic prosperity review.

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Tue Jun 4, 2024 · 2:00 PM

Corporate Support Committee Meeting

Committee recommends adoption of new and updated health and safety policies

The committee will review recommendations to adopt several new and updated health and safety policies. The agenda also includes reviewing Q1 2024 financial analyses for four departments and receiving updates on emergency management compliance and museum activities.

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✓ Decided: Committee recommends adoption of updated health and safety policies

The Corporate Support Committee received financial analyses for four departments and compliance results from Emergency Management Ontario for information. The committee recommended that County Council adopt two updated health and safety policies and one new respirator policy at the June 19 meeting. All resolutions were carried without recorded vote tallies.

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Mon Jun 3, 2024 · 1:00 PM

Public Works Committee Meeting

MTO presents County Rd 28 interchange to Hamilton Rd bridge design update

The Public Works Committee will receive a presentation from the Ministry of Transportation on the preliminary design for the County Rd 28 interchange to Hamilton Rd bridge project. The committee will also review the Quarter 1 2024 financial analysis, operations and engineering updates, and several items of correspondence from other municipalities on topics like infrastructure funding and climate change. All items are for information only, with recommendations to forward them to County Council.

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✓ Decided: Committee recommends Council support rural infrastructure funding requests

The Public Works Committee reviewed correspondence from Hastings County and Brighton regarding infrastructure funding, recommending that County Council support both requests. The committee also received updates on the MTO County Road 28 interchange design, Q1 financial results, and public works operations for information only. No new projects were approved or denied during this meeting.

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Wed May 15, 2024 · 9:30 AM

Regular Council Meeting

Council to vote on housing funding advocacy and forest use by-law

Northumberland County Council is meeting to adopt committee recommendations, consider a by-law amending County Forest use rules, and discuss housing-related items including a funding interruption under the National Housing Strategy. The council will also receive correspondence from federal and provincial housing ministers and consider several proclamations.

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✓ Decided: Council orders public open house for Port Hope boundary changes

Council directed staff to hold at least one in-person public open house regarding draft Amendment #2 to the Official Plan and proposed boundary changes in Port Hope. The board also authorized the Warden to advocate for the resolution of federal and provincial funding disputes regarding the National Housing Strategy.

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Wed May 1, 2024 · 1:00 PM

Economic Development, Tourism, Land Use Planning

Committee to weigh $68K tourism reallocation, modular housing, official plan changes

The Economic Development, Tourism, and Land Use Planning Committee is meeting to consider several recommendations for County Council, including approving two official plan amendments, reallocating $68,000 in tourism funds, and receiving updates on settlement services and subdivision plans. The agenda also includes a delegation on manufactured modular housing and correspondence on ride-sharing and energy legislation. A closed session is scheduled for confidential broadband negotiations.

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✓ Decided: Committee recommends $68K tourism budget reallocation and two official plan amendments

The Economic Development, Tourism and Land Use Planning Committee recommended that County Council approve Alnwick/Haldimand Official Plan Amendment No. 2 and Hamilton Official Plan Amendment No. 13, both concerning alternate notice provisions. It also recommended reallocating $68,000.00 from 2023 tourism budget reserves to the 2024 tourism budget. The committee received a delegation on manufactured modular housing and recommended that County Council refer the matter to staff for review. All resolutions carried; the committee also referred a confidential broadband resolution to County Council for adoption.

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Wed May 1, 2024 · 9:30 AM

Social Services Committee Meeting

Social Services Committee meeting agenda contains no substantive items

This agenda for the Northumberland County Social Services Committee meeting on 2024-05-01 contains only procedural boilerplate and no listed agenda items, decisions, or discussions. The document appears to be a placeholder with no substantive content for residents.

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Tue Apr 30, 2024 · 11:00 AM

Finance and Audit Committee Meeting

Finance and Audit Committee meeting agenda is procedural only

This agenda for the Northumberland County Finance and Audit Committee meeting on 2024-04-30 contains only boilerplate interface text from the eSCRIBE software, with no listed agenda items, reports, or decisions. The meeting appears to be scheduled, but no substantive business is detailed in the provided text.

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Tue Apr 30, 2024 · 2:00 PM

Corporate Support Committee Meeting

Committee to weigh Wawa library/museum funding plea, EDI letter

The Corporate Support Committee will consider two pieces of correspondence: one from the Municipality of Wawa urging increased provincial funding for libraries and museums, and an open letter from The Globe and Mail on Canada's future, which could inform the county's Equity, Diversity and Inclusion framework. The committee will also receive a presentation on the Communications Department's first-quarter 2024 update, recommend several proclamations for June, and receive minutes from the Accessibility Advisory Committee. The meeting includes a closed session for personnel matters.

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✓ Decided: Committee recommends calling on Province to increase museum and library funding

The Corporate Support Committee recommended that County Council support a request for the Province to increase Community Museum Operating Grant funding. The committee also recommended incorporating specific equity and diversity recommendations into the County's EDI framework. Several proclamations for May and June were recommended for approval.

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Tue Apr 30, 2024 · 9:00 AM

Community Health Committee Meeting

Community Health Committee meeting agenda contains no substantive items

This agenda for the Northumberland County Community Health Committee meeting on 2024-04-30 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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Mon Apr 29, 2024 · 10:00 AM

Special County Council

Council to tour 310 Division St. shelter before renovations

This Special County Council meeting is primarily a tour of the 310 Division Street building in Cobourg ahead of its renovation as part of the Shelter Modernization Project. Council will hear an overview of planned building improvements and services from the Manager of Homelessness Services. The agenda is otherwise procedural, including approval of the agenda and a confirming by-law. No decisions on the project itself are listed.

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✓ Decided: County Council tours 310 Division Street for shelter modernization

Council met for a tour of the 310 Division Street building to review planned improvements and services prior to renovations. No substantive policy or financial decisions were made during the meeting.

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Mon Apr 29, 2024 · 1:00 PM

Public Works Committee Meeting

Committee to recommend $2.79M paving contract for county roads

The Public Works Committee is meeting to consider a staff recommendation to award a $2,789,075.73 contract for 2024 paving of various county roads to Drain Bros. Excavating Limited. The committee will also receive correspondence from other municipalities on topics like Blue Box regulation, tile drain loans, and gas pipeline subsidies, and will recommend proclaiming National Public Works Week.

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✓ Decided: Committee recommends $2.79M paving contract for county roads

Northumberland County's Public Works Committee recommended that County Council award a 2024 paving contract to Drain Bros. Excavating Limited for $2,789,075.73, inclusive of provisional items and non-recoverable HST. The committee also recommended that any savings at project completion, relative to the estimated total project cost of $3,119,075.73, be transferred back into the Public Works Capital Reserve. Three items of correspondence were received for information, and the committee recommended that County Council proclaim May 19-25, 2024 as National Public Works Week. All resolutions carried; the meeting adjourned at 1:13 p.m.

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Wed Apr 17, 2024 · 9:30 AM

Regular Council Meeting

Council to set 2024 tax rates, hear police review, housing funding resolution

Northumberland County Council will consider several by-laws, including setting 2024 tax rates and ratios, and amending the 2024 budget to incorporate carryovers. They will also receive a presentation on the Northumberland Police Services Review, hear a resolution calling on the province to increase housing and social services funding, and receive a Q1 2024 financial update. The meeting includes adoption of standing committee recommendations and several proclamations.

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✓ Decided: Northumberland County passes 2024 tax rates and budget carryover by-laws

Northumberland County Council adopted three 2024 finance by-laws: one incorporating approved carryovers into the 2024 budget, one setting tax ratios for prescribed property classes, and one establishing 2024 tax rates levied against lower-tier municipalities. Council also adopted all recommendations from five standing committees, with one item (Youth Wellness Hub Funding) held for separate discussion and then received as a verbal update. Council passed a resolution calling on the Province of Ontario to increase ongoing operating funding for housing, shelters, and social services, and received a police services review presentation and a Transition House delegation for information. Several confidential matters were considered in closed session and referred to open session for adoption; no details of those resolutions are recorded in the minutes.

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Thu Apr 4, 2024 · 1:00 PM

Public Works Committee Meeting

Committee to weigh $1.3M cost-share for Elgin St. West infrastructure

The Public Works Committee will consider two staff reports on infrastructure work along Elgin Street West in Cobourg, including a proposed cost-sharing agreement with Castlegrove Homes (Cobourg) Inc. for approximately $1,295,906.34 and a reimbursement of $213,214.71 to Tribute (Cobourg) Limited. The committee will also receive several items of correspondence, including notices about Highway 401 underpass studies and a request to support amending Blue Box regulations. A presentation on the Northumberland Radio Tower Project will be given for information.

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✓ Decided: Committee recommends cost sharing for Elgin Street West infrastructure

The Public Works Committee recommended that County Council enter a cost sharing agreement with Castlegrove Homes (Cobourg) Inc. for infrastructure work on Elgin Street West. The committee also recommended reimbursing Tribute (Cobourg) Limited for completed works on the same street.

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Wed Apr 3, 2024 · 1:00 PM

Economic Development, Tourism, Land Use Planning

Agenda contains only procedural boilerplate; no substantive items listed

This agenda for the Northumberland County Economic Development, Tourism, and Land Use Planning meeting on April 3, 2024, contains only procedural boilerplate and no substantive agenda items. The document is essentially empty of decisions or discussions.

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Wed Apr 3, 2024 · 9:30 AM

Social Services Committee Meeting

Committee to weigh housing funding, sleeping cabins, and closed-session land talks

The Social Services Committee will receive correspondence on housing funding, sleeping cabins for transitional housing, and other housing-related matters, and will recommend County Council receive them for information. It will also consider a resolution of support for housing and social services funding from the Inter-Municipal Task Force on Housing and Homelessness. The meeting will then close to the public for confidential talks on personnel, land, and negotiations, including at 310 Division Street, Cobourg.

✓ Decided: Committee recommends County Council advocate for National Housing Strategy funding

The Social Services Committee recommended that County Council advocate to federal and provincial governments for the reestablishment of National Housing Strategy Action Plan funding. The committee also recommended that Council pass a resolution of support for housing and social services funding on April 17, 2024.

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Tue Apr 2, 2024 · 11:00 AM

Finance and Audit Committee Meeting

Committee to recommend 2024 tax ratios, rates, and budget carryovers

The Finance and Audit Committee will consider staff reports recommending County Council enact 2024 property tax ratios and rates, and amend the 2024 budget to include approved 2023 carryovers. The committee will also receive correspondence from other Ontario municipalities on insurance costs, social and economic prosperity, and operational budget funding, plus a report on February 2024 year-to-date financial results.

✓ Decided: Committee recommends 2024 tax rates and budget carryovers for Council approval

The Finance and Audit Committee recommended that County Council enact by-laws for 2024 tax ratios and rates. The committee also recommended approving the transfer of 2023 carryover funds into the 2024 budget. Several pieces of correspondence from other municipalities were received for information.

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Tue Apr 2, 2024 · 9:00 AM

Community Health Committee Meeting

Committee to review 2023 paramedic, community paramedic reports

The Community Health Committee will receive year-end reports on Northumberland Paramedics and Community Paramedics, plus a Golden Plough Lodge update. It will also consider correspondence on a Port Hope walk-in clinic and a national suicide hotline, and recommend proclamations for First Responders Day and National Nursing Week.

✓ Decided: Committee recommends proclaiming First Responders Day and National Nursing Week

The Community Health Committee recommended that County Council proclaim May 1, 2024, as First Responders Day and May 6-12, 2024, as National Nursing Week. The committee also received several year-end reports and correspondence for information.

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Tue Apr 2, 2024 · 2:00 PM

Corporate Support Committee Meeting

Committee to review non-union cost-of-living adjustment and correspondence on municipal powers

The Corporate Support Committee is meeting to receive staff reports and correspondence for information, including a report on the 2024 non-union cost-of-living adjustment and letters from other municipalities on topics like codes of conduct, strong mayor powers, and conference attendance. The committee will also recommend proclamations for Earth Day, National Day of Mourning, Emergency Preparedness Week, and Safety and Health Week. The agenda is largely procedural, with no major decisions or public hearings.

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✓ Decided: Northumberland County committee recommends four proclamations to Council

The Northumberland County Corporate Support Committee approved the meeting agenda, received several municipal correspondence items and a staff report for information, and recommended that County Council proclaim Earth Day, National Day of Mourning, Emergency Preparedness Week, and Safety and Health Week. The committee also received minutes from the Northumberland Accessibility Advisory Committee.

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Wed Mar 20, 2024 · 9:30 AM

Regular Council Meeting

Council to review shelter modernization feedback and enter closed session

Northumberland County Council will receive a presentation on community engagement for modernizing shelter services at 310 Division Street, Cobourg, and consider directing staff to address feedback in agreements and plans. The meeting also includes adopting minutes, receiving committee recommendations, and proclaiming awareness months. Council will enter closed session for paramedic collective bargaining and solicitor-client privileged matters related to 310 Division Street.

✓ Decided: County directs staff to act on shelter feedback for 310 Division Street, Cobourg

Northumberland County Council adopted all recommendations from five standing committees (meetings held March 5 and 6, 2024) and approved minutes from its February 21, 2024 session and special sessions of March 6 and March 14, 2024. Council directed staff to address recommendations from Report 2024-044 on community engagement for modernizing shelter services at 310 Division Street, Cobourg, within budget and operational parameters. Council also received a presentation on the 2024 total solar eclipse and a verbal update from the Northumberland CAOs' Committee, and issued three proclamations. Council rose from closed session and referred confidential resolutions on Northumberland Paramedics collective bargaining and 310 Division Street matters to open session for adoption.

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Thu Mar 14, 2024 · 9:30 AM

Special County Council

County to vote on $2.47M extra provincial funding for Cobourg shelter project

Northumberland County Council is holding a special meeting with one substantive item: deciding whether to accept an additional $2,469,500 in provincial Homelessness Prevention Program funding for the 310 Division Street, Cobourg shelter modernization project. Council would direct staff to execute the required agreements with the Province and authorize the CAO to sign the acceptance letter before the March 15, 2024 deadline. The rest of the agenda is procedural, including agenda approval, a confirming by-law, and adjournment.

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✓ Decided: Council approves $2.47M for Cobourg shelter modernization

County Council directed staff to secure $2,469,500 in provincial funding for the 310 Division Street, Cobourg Shelter Modernization Project. The Chief Administrative Officer was directed to execute the required sign-back letter by March 15, 2024.

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Wed Mar 6, 2024 · 2:30 PM

Special County Council

County Council to consider Cobourg emergency shelter licensing impacts and evacuation shelter services

Northumberland County Council will hold a special meeting to receive a presentation and delegation on the Town of Cobourg's Emergency Care Establishment Licensing By-law and its potential impacts on the homelessness system. Council will also consider a report directing staff to request that Cobourg exempt emergency management evacuation shelters from the by-law. The meeting includes a closed session for solicitor-client privileged advice on negotiations with the Town of Cobourg.

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✓ Decided: County Council refers emergency shelter services report back to staff

Council received a presentation and delegation regarding the Town of Cobourg's Emergency Care Establishment Licensing By-law and its potential impacts on homelessness services. A separate report on emergency management evacuation shelter services was referred back to staff for further review.

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Wed Mar 6, 2024 · 9:30 AM

Social Services Committee Meeting

Committee to review Ontario Works service plan and support ODSP rate review

The Social Services Committee will receive the 2024 Ontario Works Service Plan and correspondence from the County of Prince Edward regarding a review of Ontario Works and Ontario Disability Support Program financial assistance rates. The committee will also receive correspondence about 310 Division Street, Cobourg, and minutes from the Northumberland County Housing Corporation. Most items are for information and recommendation to County Council.

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✓ Decided: Committee recommends urgent provincial advocacy for social service funding

The Social Services Committee recommended that County Council declare Ontario Works and ODSP funding rates an urgent priority. The committee also recommended that Council support a request for financial assistance rate reviews and direct staff to develop an advocacy plan.

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Wed Mar 6, 2024 · 1:00 PM

Economic Development, Tourism, Land Use Planning

Committee to review 2023 development activity and renew sewage agreements

The Economic Development, Tourism, and Land Use Planning Committee will receive reports on annual development activity for 2023 and a proposed renewal of the county's sewage system agreement with local municipalities. The committee will also consider correspondence from the Eastern Ontario Wardens Caucus and the City of Brantford on infrastructure and rail transit issues. A closed session is scheduled for confidential broadband negotiations.

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✓ Decided: Committee advances renewed sewage system agreement to County Council

Northumberland County's Economic Development, Tourism and Land Use Planning Committee met on March 6, 2024 and approved several items, all carried unanimously. The committee recommended that County Council authorize staff to prepare a by-law for a renewed sewage system agreement with local municipalities, approve execution of the agreement subject to minor amendments by the Municipal Solicitor, and ratify it at the June 19, 2024 Council meeting. It also received correspondence from the Eastern Ontario Wardens Caucus and the City of Brantford, and received Report 2024-039 'Annual Development Activity 2023', all for information. A closed session on confidential broadband negotiations produced a resolution referred to County Council for adoption; its contents were not disclosed in the minutes.

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Tue Mar 5, 2024 · 2:00 PM

Corporate Support Committee Meeting

Northumberland County committee to review accessibility report, flags policy, and correspondence on conferences and council rules

The Corporate Support Committee will consider staff reports on the 2023 Accessibility Status and a new Commemorative Observances, Proclamations and Flags Policy, both recommended for County Council approval. The committee will also receive correspondence from other Ontario municipalities on topics including conference attendance, prohibiting criminals from council, and clarifying the OHSA employer definition. The meeting includes a closed session for matters related to employee negotiations and a non-union compensation review.

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✓ Decided: Committee recommends adoption of new Commemorative Observances and Flags Policy

The Corporate Support Committee recommended that County Council adopt a new policy for commemorative observances, proclamations, and flags. The committee also recommended the approval of the 2023 Accessibility Annual Status Report and a proclamation for National Volunteer Week.

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Tue Mar 5, 2024 · 11:00 AM

Finance and Audit Committee Meeting

Committee to recommend cutting multi-residential tax ratio to 1.6

The Finance and Audit Committee will consider several staff reports, including a recommendation to reduce the 2024 multi-residential tax ratio from 1.8 to 1.6, continuing a gradual move toward 1.0. The committee will also review the 2023 audit plan, January 2024 financial results, and 2023 council remuneration and expenses. Several pieces of correspondence from other municipalities will be received for information.

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✓ Decided: Committee recommends cutting multi-residential tax ratio from 1.8 to 1.6

Northumberland County's Finance and Audit Committee met on March 5, 2024 and recommended that County Council approve a further reduction in the 2024 multi-residential tax ratio from 1.8 to 1.6. The committee also recommended that Council authorize the Warden and Deputy Warden to sign the acknowledgement in the 2023 Audit Planning Report and Audit Engagement Letter. Several items were received for information, including correspondence on 'Catch and Release Justice', the 'Social and Economic Prosperity Review', and 'Carbon Tax', plus reports on January 2024 year-to-date financial results and 2023 Council remuneration and expenses. All resolutions carried; no vote tallies were recorded.

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Tue Mar 5, 2024 · 9:00 AM

Community Health Committee Meeting

✓ Decided: Committee advances Golden Plough Lodge long-term care development agreement to Council

Northumberland County's Community Health Committee met on March 5, 2024 and approved several recommendations to County Council. It recommended that Council direct staff to sign the Long-Term Care Development Agreement for Golden Plough Lodge, approve donating one decommissioned ambulance to Habitat for Humanity Northumberland, and proclaim March 2024 as Amyloidosis Awareness Month. The committee also received several reports and items of correspondence for information, including paramedic 2023 response-time actuals and HKPR District Health Unit materials. All resolutions carried; no vote tallies were recorded.

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Mon Mar 4, 2024 · 1:00 PM

Public Works Committee Meeting

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This is a procedural meeting of the Northumberland County Public Works Committee with no substantive agenda items listed. The agenda contains only boilerplate interface text and no decisions, discussions, or reports are specified.

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Wed Feb 21, 2024 · 9:30 AM

Regular Council Meeting

Council to vote on $10M borrowing by-law and fee consolidation

Northumberland County Council is meeting to consider several by-laws, including a $10 million borrowing authorization and a consolidation of fees and charges. Council will also receive committee recommendations from February 6-7, 2024, and hold a closed session to discuss confidential broadband negotiations and community housing land matters.

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✓ Decided: Northumberland County Council authorizes $10M borrowing

Council passed a by-law to authorize borrowing $10 million and approved a new by-law to regulate various county fees and charges. The council also formally supported the development of a Municipal Equipment Operator Course to address labor shortages in Public Works.

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Wed Feb 7, 2024 · 1:00 PM

Economic Development, Tourism, Land Use Planning

Committee to consider Brighton Official Plan Amendment for parks and recreation

The Economic Development, Tourism, and Land Use Planning Committee of Northumberland County is meeting to receive updates on the Business and Entrepreneurship Centre, tourism, and the County Official Plan, and to recommend approval of Brighton Official Plan Amendment No. 15 regarding municipal parks and recreation facilities. The agenda also includes receiving correspondence from the City of Stratford about CEBA loan businesses and a closed session for personnel matters.

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✓ Decided: Committee recommends approval of Brighton Official Plan Amendment No. 15

The Economic Development, Tourism and Planning Committee recommended that County Council approve Brighton Official Plan Amendment No. 15 regarding municipal parks and recreation facilities. The committee also received updates on business support, tourism, and the County Official Plan for information. A closed session was held to discuss confidential employee compensation matters, with the resulting resolution referred to County Council for adoption.

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Wed Feb 7, 2024 · 9:30 AM

Social Services Committee Meeting

Committee to review 24 letters on 310 Division Street, Cobourg

The Social Services Committee is meeting to receive correspondence from 24 residents regarding 310 Division Street, Cobourg, and to receive a letter from the Orangeville Police Services Board on gender-based violence. The committee will also receive minutes from the Northumberland County Housing Corporation and will move into closed session to discuss land negotiations and CUPE 3725 bargaining.

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✓ Decided: Social Services Committee refers confidential housing and labour resolutions to Council

The committee received correspondence regarding 310 Division Street and gender-based violence for information. Two confidential resolutions from a closed session concerning community housing land and CUPE 3725 bargaining were referred to County Council for adoption.

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Tue Feb 6, 2024 · 2:00 PM

Corporate Support Committee Meeting

Committee to review Port Hope Archives transfer and correspondence on council rules

The Corporate Support Committee is meeting to discuss routine administrative matters, including receiving correspondence from other municipalities on topics like prohibiting criminals from municipal council and supporting an amendment to the Occupational Health and Safety Act. They will also receive a presentation on the Communications Department's Quarter 4 update and a report on transferring the Port Hope Archives to the Municipality of Port Hope. The agenda is largely procedural, with no major decisions or public hearings scheduled.

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✓ Decided: Committee backs OHSA employer-definition amendment, sends correspondence to province

Northumberland County's Corporate Support Committee met on February 6, 2024 and approved seven resolutions, all carried, recommending items to County Council. The most substantive was support for correspondence from Plympton-Wyoming and Larder Lake backing an amendment to the Occupational Health and Safety Act to clarify the definition of employer, including a motion from the City of Greater Sudbury and direction to send the resolution to Premier Doug Ford, Minister David Piccini, Minister Paul Calandra, and all Ontario municipalities. The committee also received for information correspondence on prohibiting criminals from municipal council, Bill 3 (Strong Mayors Building Homes Act), and Conservation Officer reclassification, plus a communications department update and a report on the Port Hope Archives transfer. No delegations, disclosures, or closed session items were recorded; the meeting adjourned at 2:27 p.m.

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Tue Feb 6, 2024 · 9:00 AM

Community Health Committee Meeting

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Tue Feb 6, 2024 · 11:00 AM

Finance and Audit Committee Meeting

Committee to recommend $10M borrowing by-law and 2024 fees update

The Finance and Audit Committee is meeting to review financial reports and recommend actions to County Council. Key items include a proposed by-law to borrow $10,000,000, a revision of the 2024 fees and charges by-law, and receiving quarterly procurement and year-to-date financial reports. The committee will also hear a delegation from the Ontario Federation of Agriculture and receive correspondence from the Township of Cramahe on justice-related topics.

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✓ Decided: Committee recommends $10M borrowing by-law and new fees by-law to Council

Northumberland County's Finance and Audit Committee met on February 6, 2024, and recommended that County Council enact a by-law to authorize borrowing of $10,000,000 and a new by-law to consolidate and regulate fees and charges. The committee also received several information reports, including the Quarter 4 2023 procurement activity report and November 2023 year-to-date financial results, and recommended Council receive them. A delegation from the Ontario Federation of Agriculture on the cost of community services methodology was received, with a recommendation for separate discussion at the February 21, 2024 Council meeting. All resolutions carried; no vote tallies were recorded.

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Mon Feb 5, 2024 · 1:00 PM

Public Works Committee Meeting

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This is a procedural meeting of the Public Works Committee with no substantive agenda items listed. The agenda contains only boilerplate text and no decisions or discussions are specified.

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Wed Jan 24, 2024 · 9:30 AM

Regular Council Meeting

Council to vote on bridge transfers, appointments, and closed-session items

Northumberland County Council is meeting to adopt recommendations from three standing committees, consider several by-laws including transferring ownership of the Loomis and Thompson bridges to local municipalities, and appoint a new council representative to the NCHC Board of Directors. The agenda also includes a proclamation for Black History Month and multiple items to be discussed in closed session, such as housing infrastructure, broadband negotiations, and litigation matters.

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✓ Decided: Council authorizes feasibility study for Port Hope Walk-in Medical Clinic

Council approved investigating a one-year pilot partnership to reopen the Port Hope Walk-in Medical Clinic, provided external financing is secured. Several by-laws were passed, including the transfer of Loomis Bridge to the Municipality of Brighton. The transfer of Thompson Bridge to the Municipality of Trent Hills was postponed until fall 2024.

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Wed Jan 10, 2024 · 1:00 PM

Economic Development, Tourism, Land Use Planning

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This meeting agenda for the Northumberland County Economic Development, Tourism, and Land Use Planning committee contains only boilerplate and embedded content placeholders. No specific agenda items, decisions, or discussion topics are listed.

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Wed Jan 10, 2024 · 1:00 PM

Special County Council

County Council to hold closed session on land, housing, litigation

This is a special meeting of Northumberland County Council. The agenda is largely procedural, with no public presentations, communications, or new business. The main substantive items are two closed-session discussions: one on a proposed land acquisition or disposition and confidential community housing negotiations, and another on litigation and confidential infrastructure negotiations. The meeting will also consider a confirming by-law for the proceedings.

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✓ Decided: Council refers closed-session housing and infrastructure matters for adoption

Council held a special meeting primarily in closed session to discuss land acquisition for community housing and infrastructure negotiations. Two confidential resolutions from these sessions were referred for adoption.

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Wed Jan 10, 2024 · 9:30 AM

Social Services Committee Meeting

Social Services Committee to review correspondence on housing, homelessness, and livable income

The Northumberland County Social Services Committee is meeting to receive correspondence on several social issues, including a housing matter at 310 Division Street in Cobourg, a homelessness crisis, gender-based violence, and guaranteed livable income. The committee will also receive a report on petitions to County Council and will enter a closed session to discuss appointments to the Northumberland County Housing Corporation. Most items are for information only, with recommendations to forward them to County Council.

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✓ Decided: Committee advances 310 Division Street consultation report request to County Council

Northumberland County's Social Services Committee met on January 10, 2024 and received several items of correspondence for information, recommending that County Council also receive them. The committee recommended that County Council direct staff to report back on a thematic analysis of community consultations and correspondence about 310 Division Street, Cobourg. The committee also met in closed session regarding the Northumberland County Housing Corporation appointment of directors, and referred the confidential resolution from that session to County Council for adoption. No staff reports were presented and no delegations appeared.

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Tue Jan 9, 2024 · 9:00 AM

Community Health Committee Meeting

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Tue Jan 9, 2024 · 11:00 AM

Finance and Audit Committee Meeting

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Tue Jan 9, 2024 · 2:00 PM

Corporate Support Committee Meeting

Committee to review 2023 grant report and new health & safety policy

The Corporate Support Committee is meeting to receive correspondence from other Ontario municipalities, review a year-end 2023 grant activity report, and recommend a new Corporate Occupational Health and Safety Policy for County Council approval. The agenda is largely procedural, with no major decisions expected beyond forwarding items to Council.

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✓ Decided: Committee recommends new Corporate Occupational Health and Safety Policy for 2024

The Corporate Support Committee recommended that County Council enact a by-law to establish the Corporate Occupational Health and Safety Policy 2024 and repeal By-law 05-2023. The committee also received several pieces of correspondence and a grant activity report for information.

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Mon Jan 8, 2024 · 1:00 PM

Public Works Committee Meeting

Committee to recommend transferring two county bridges to local municipalities

The Public Works Committee will consider two staff reports recommending the transfer of Loomis Bridge to Brighton and Thompson Bridge to Trent Hills, with by-laws to be enacted at the January 24 County Council meeting. The committee will also receive correspondence on school bus stop arm cameras, a provincial permit-by-rule proposal, and construction costs of county projects. The rest of the agenda is routine procedural items.

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✓ Decided: Committee recommends transferring two bridges to local municipalities

The Public Works Committee recommended that County Council transfer ownership of Loomis Bridge to the Municipality of Brighton and Thompson Bridge to the Municipality of Trent Hills. The committee also received several pieces of correspondence for information.

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