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Northumberland County, Ontario

Northumberland County public meetings in 2025

90 substantive meetings from 2025, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.

Wed Dec 17, 2025 · 9:30 AM

Regular Council Meeting

Northumberland County Council to elect Warden and Deputy Warden

County Council will hold elections for the positions of Warden and Deputy Warden for one-year terms. The body will also consider a proposal to conduct a comprehensive third-party review of the County's social services system.

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✓ Decided: Council directs staff to seek contractors for a comprehensive social services review

The council elected Councillor Robert Crate as Warden by acclamation and Councillor Mandy Martin as Deputy Warden by acclamation. It approved public delegations on the 310 Division Street social services system review, including a delegation from Patti Bell. The council instructed staff to obtain a list of qualified third‑party contractors to conduct a full review of the County’s social services system. It also adopted all standing‑committee recommendations except those slated for separate discussion.

Council Chambers
Agenda (official) · Minutes · Video
Wed Dec 3, 2025 · 9:30 AM

Social Services Committee Meeting

Committee will discuss confidential capital grant and land acquisition in closed session.

The Social Services Committee will approve its agenda, receive delegations and correspondence about the Winter Warming Room and 310 Division Street, and review several staff reports. It will also receive minutes from the 310 Division Street Community Liaison Committee and the Northumberland County Housing Corporation. A portion of the meeting will be held in closed session to consider confidential matters related to a capital grant program and a possible land acquisition.

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✓ Decided: Committee referred confidential closed‑session resolutions to County Council for adoption

The Social Services Committee approved its agenda and accepted a public delegation from Jeff Wheeldon on the Social Services System Review. It received several pieces of correspondence and reports for information, including the Winter Warming Room letters and the Emergency Treatment Fund application. In closed session, two confidential resolutions were adopted and then referred to County Council for adoption. All motions were carried.

Council Chambers
Agenda (official) · Minutes · Video
Wed Dec 3, 2025 · 1:00 PM

Economic Development, Tourism, Land Use Planning

No agenda items were listed for this meeting.

The agenda for the Northumberland County Economic Development, Tourism, and Land Use Planning meeting on December 3, 2025 contains no listed items. No decisions or discussions are detailed in the provided document. The meeting appears to be a placeholder or procedural entry.

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Council Chambers
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Tue Dec 2, 2025 · 9:00 AM

Community Health Committee Meeting

Community Health Committee to review long-term care and physician recruitment updates

The Community Health Committee is meeting to receive several reports and correspondence for information. The items focus on healthcare funding, facility inspections, and staffing recruitment strategies.

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✓ Decided: Community Health Committee approved receipt of multiple health reports for County Council

The committee approved its agenda. It adopted several resolutions to receive reports and correspondence from the Campbellford Memorial Hospital Foundation, Golden Plough Lodge, and other health agencies, and recommended that County Council receive these documents. All resolutions were carried.

Council Chambers
Agenda (official) · Minutes · Video
Tue Dec 2, 2025 · 2:00 PM

Corporate Support Committee Meeting

No substantive agenda items listed for this meeting

The agenda for the Northumberland County Corporate Support Committee meeting on 2025-12-02 contains no listed items, descriptions, or decisions. It appears to be a placeholder with no substantive content. No votes, contracts, or proposals are recorded in the document.

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Council Chambers
Agenda (official)
Tue Dec 2, 2025 · 11:00 AM

Finance and Audit Committee Meeting

No substantive items listed for Finance and Audit Committee meeting

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

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Council Chambers
Agenda (official)
Mon Dec 1, 2025 · 1:00 PM

Public Works Committee Meeting

No substantive items listed for Public Works Committee meeting

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

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Council Chambers
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Wed Nov 19, 2025 · 9:30 AM

Regular Council Meeting

Council approves 2026 capital budget with $3.0M levy increase and bridge levy removal

The council will consider and approve the proposed 2026 Capital Budget, which includes a total levy increase of $3,007,926 (3.77%) and the removal of a $205,650 levy for the new Campbellford Bridge project. It will also enact three by‑laws: the 2025 Emergency Management Program, the transfer of funds into reserve accounts, and an amendment to the speed‑limit by‑law for county roads. Additional items include a presentation from Ontario Power Generation on new nuclear generation in Port Hope and an update from the Eastern Ontario Wardens’ Caucus.

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✓ Decided: County Council approves 2026 Capital budget with $3.0M levy increase

The council approved the 2026 Capital budget, including a total levy increase of $3,007,926 (3.77%) and the removal of a $205,650 levy for the new Campbellford Bridge. Item 7.b concerning 310 Division Street was deferred to the December 17 meeting, and a related motion to hire a consultant was defeated. Several informational items were received and committee recommendations were adopted, with a few items set aside for separate discussion.

Council Chambers
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Mon Nov 10, 2025 · 9:30 AM

Special Council Meeting - Budget Deliberations

Northumberland County Council to deliberate on 2026 budget

County Council is meeting to review and discuss the 2026 budget. The session includes a review of financial analysis, staffing data, and capital budget summaries.

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✓ Decided: Council adjusts 2026 budget, raising levy $50k and cutting a manager role

The council directed staff to modify the 2026 draft budget, increasing the levy by $50,000, using $70,000 of 2025 timber revenue carry‑over, and reducing the budget by $110,349. It added student positions up to $230,349, removed the Business Analytics Manager position, and funded security system improvements over two years from reserves. A special council meeting was ordered to finalize the budget.

Council Chambers
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Fri Nov 7, 2025 · 9:00 AM

TEST Meeting

No agenda items listed for the meeting

The agenda for the Northumberland County meeting on 2025-11-07 contains no listed items. It appears to be a placeholder or procedural entry without substantive business. No decisions, proposals, or discussions are detailed.

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Council Chambers
Agenda (official)
Wed Nov 5, 2025 · 1:00 PM

Economic Development, Tourism, Land Use Planning

Committee considers draft approval for New Danforth subdivision in Grafton

The Economic Development, Tourism, and Land Use Planning Committee will review a subdivision plan in the Hamlet of Grafton. The body will also receive financial and departmental updates for the third quarter of 2025 and discuss membership in a regional cities initiative.

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✓ Decided: Committee recommends County Council authorize draft approval of New Danforth subdivision

The committee approved its agenda and received several pieces of correspondence for information, recommending that County Council also receive them. It recommended that the County Warden serve as the county’s representative to the Great Lakes and St. Lawrence Cities Initiative. It advised the council to authorize staff to draft‑approve the Alnwick/Haldimand subdivision D12‑AH2301 (New Danforth). All items were carried.

Council Chambers
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Wed Nov 5, 2025 · 9:30 AM

Social Services Committee Meeting

Committee recommends using Committee Room A for 2025‑2026 winter warming room

The Social Services Committee will consider several items, including receiving multiple resident correspondences about winter warming room locations and a municipal letter on veteran income support. It will review the Q3 2025 financial analysis and a data update for 310 Division Street, Cobourg. The committee will recommend that County Council authorize the use of Committee Room A for the 2025‑2026 winter warming room and adjust the reporting frequency of the 310 Division Street data to quarterly. It will also recommend proclaiming November 22, 2025 as National Housing Day.

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✓ Decided: Committee authorizes Committee Room A for 2025‑2026 winter warming room

The Social Services Committee approved its agenda and received several pieces of correspondence, recommending that County Council receive them and, for one item, discuss it at the November 19 council meeting. It accepted the Q3 2025 financial analysis and advised the council to receive it. The committee recommended quarterly reporting for the 310 Division Street data update and authorized the use of Committee Room A as a warming room for the 2025‑2026 winter season. It also recommended that the council proclaim November 22, 2025 as National Housing Day.

Council Chambers
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Tue Nov 4, 2025 · 9:00 AM

Community Health Committee Meeting

Northumberland County Community Health Committee meets

The Community Health Committee of Northumberland County is scheduled to meet on November 4, 2025. The agenda is currently procedural and contains no specific decisions or reports.

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Council Chambers
Agenda (official)
Tue Nov 4, 2025 · 2:00 PM

Corporate Support Committee Meeting

Committee considers 2025 Emergency Management Plan and municipal restructuring

The Corporate Support Committee is reviewing Quarter 3 2025 financial analyses for several departments and a municipal restructuring project. The body is also considering the adoption of the 2025 Emergency Management Program and Plan.

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✓ Decided: Committee recommends County Council adopt 2025 Emergency Management Program and by‑law

The Corporate Support Committee approved its agenda and received several pieces of correspondence and financial analyses for information. It recommended that County Council adopt the 2025 Emergency Management Program and enact a supporting by‑law. The Committee also deferred the Municipal Restructuring Project item and recommended two international day proclamations. A closed‑session portion addressed IT security matters before the meeting reconvened.

Council Chambers
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Tue Nov 4, 2025 · 11:00 AM

Finance and Audit Committee Meeting

Committee recommends by‑law to transfer funds to reserve accounts

The Finance and Audit Committee will receive the Quarter 3, 2025 Financial Analysis and the Procurement Activity Quarterly Report for information. It will consider Report 2025‑213 proposing a transfer of funds to reserve accounts and recommend that County Council enact a by‑law to approve the transfer at the November 19, 2025 council meeting. Standard agenda items such as approval of the agenda, disclosures of interest, and media questions will also be addressed.

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✓ Decided: Finance Committee approved agenda and recommended reserve fund transfer

The Finance and Audit Committee approved its meeting agenda. It accepted the Quarter 3, 2025 financial analysis and the Procurement Activity Quarterly Report for information. The committee recommended that County Council pass a by‑law to approve the transfer of funds to the reserve as outlined in Report 2025‑213.

Council Chambers
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Mon Nov 3, 2025 · 1:00 PM

Public Works Committee Meeting

Public Works Committee recommends updating county speed limit bylaw

The Northumberland County Public Works Committee will receive several correspondences for information and recommend that County Council adopt a by‑law amendment to update the maximum speed on county roads. It will also review the Quarter 3, 2025 financial analysis for transportation, waste, facilities and the GPL & NCAM redevelopment project. A closed‑session will address confidential matters related to a proposed land acquisition. The committee will then rise from closed session and refer the resolution to County Council.

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✓ Decided: Public Works Committee recommends County Council amend speed‑limit bylaw

The committee approved its agenda and formally received several pieces of correspondence, recommending that County Council be informed. It accepted the Quarter 3, 2025 financial analysis and a Public Works Operations presentation for information and forwarded them to Council. The committee recommended that County Council enact an amendment to By‑Law 22‑2022 to update speed limits on county roads. A confidential matter from closed session concerning a land acquisition was referred to County Council for adoption.

Council Chambers
Agenda (official) · Minutes · Video
Tue Oct 28, 2025 · 2:00 PM

Special County Council

Council reviews Winter Warming Room location correspondence

The Special County Council will consider a large set of correspondence regarding the Winter Warming Room location. It will also approve the agenda, record declarations of interest, and adopt minutes from prior meetings. All items are presented in a fully virtual format.

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✓ Decided: Council approved opening a winter warming centre at County headquarters

The council approved its agenda and received correspondence on the Winter Warming Room location. It approved three delegations and recorded the delegations for information. The council directed staff to open a winter warming centre at 555 Courthouse Road, Cobourg, and asked Cobourg Council to consider a license exemption. It also directed investigation of the Old GPL building, confirmed the special‑meeting by‑law and adjourned at 3:00 p.m.

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Wed Oct 15, 2025 · 9:30 AM

Regular Council Meeting

County Council to consider amendment of speed limit by-law for county roads

The Northumberland County Council will review and adopt several reports, including a proposal to amend By‑Law 22‑2022 to update maximum speed limits on county highways. It will also authorize the purchase of a new commercial dishwasher for the Ontario Agri‑Food Venture Centre at a cost of $14,995.00 plus HST. Additional items include a public works operations update, a Q3 2025 financial update, and a Lakelands Public Health presentation on its new brand and 2026 budget.

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✓ Decided: Council approved salary and per‑diem changes for members

The council approved extending the Lakelands Public Health presentation to 15 minutes and adopted the minutes from previous meetings. It also approved a package of remuneration changes for council members, including salary adjustments to the 60th percentile and new per‑diem rates. Additional resolutions supported municipal correspondence on waste management and speed enforcement.

Council Chambers
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Wed Oct 8, 2025 · 9:00 AM

Special County Council

Special County Council to confirm meeting by‑law and discuss homeless winter‑warming update

The Special County Council will adopt By‑law 41‑2025 to confirm the proceedings of this special meeting. A closed‑session portion will address a homelessness programming update, specifically the Winter Warming Room. The council will then move to open‑session for adoption of the resolution from closed session.

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✓ Decided: Council entered closed session to discuss homelessness programming

The council approved its agenda for the meeting. It moved into a closed session to address matters related to the security of municipal property and a homelessness programming update. After the closed session, the council rose and referred the confidential resolution to the open session for adoption. A by‑law confirming the special meeting proceedings was passed and the meeting was adjourned.

Council Chambers
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Thu Oct 2, 2025 · 11:00 AM

Finance and Audit Committee Meeting

Committee recommends removing county from provincial court security funding program

The Finance and Audit Committee will approve its agenda, receive the August 2025 year‑to‑date financial results, and consider a report on the Provincial Court Security and Prisoner Transportation Funding Program. The committee will recommend that County Council authorize staff to withdraw Northumberland County from that provincial funding program. No other decisions are listed.

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✓ Decided: Finance Committee approves agenda and recommends exiting court funding program

The Finance and Audit Committee approved its agenda. It received the August 2025 year‑to‑date financial results report and recommended that County Council receive it. It also received the Provincial Court Security and Prisoner Transportation Funding Program report and recommended that staff remove Northumberland County from that program. All motions were carried.

Council Chambers
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Thu Oct 2, 2025 · 9:00 AM

Community Health Committee Meeting

Committee to review paramedic response plans and offload nursing program

The Community Health Committee will receive verbal and written reports on paramedic response times, a land ambulance service review, and a dedicated offload nursing program. The committee will also recommend that County Council receive these reports for information.

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✓ Decided: Committee recommended County Council proclaim World Polio Day on Oct 24, 2025

The Community Health Committee approved its agenda and received several informational reports, including a county‑wide physician recruitment update and multiple Northumberland Paramedics reports. It recommended that County Council receive those reports for information. The Committee also recommended that County Council proclaim October 24, 2025 as World Polio Day.

Council Chambers
Agenda (official) · Minutes · Video
Thu Oct 2, 2025 · 2:00 PM

Corporate Support Committee Meeting

Committee recommends new health and safety policies for County Council

The Corporate Support Committee will consider several staff reports, including a recommendation to adopt updated health and safety policies at the October 15 County Council meeting. It will also review a council remuneration review report and recommend direction for any changes for the 2026‑2030 term. Additional items include a Natural Heritage 2025 activity update, an emergency‑management presentation, and a request to support the Elect Respect Campaign correspondence.

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

The Corporate Support Committee approved its agenda and endorsed the Elect Respect Campaign correspondence. It received presentations on natural heritage and emergency management and recommended that County Council receive the materials. The committee advised Council to adopt several updated and new health‑safety policies at the October 15 meeting and to consider remuneration changes for council members. It also recommended proclaiming November 13‑19, 2025 as Transgender Awareness Week.

Council Chambers
Agenda (official) · Minutes · Video
Wed Oct 1, 2025 · 9:30 AM

Social Services Committee Meeting

Committee will hold a closed session on confidential homelessness programming.

The Social Services Committee will approve its agenda, receive a delegation from the 310 Division Street Community Liaison Committee, and consider several staff reports, including an update on a pilot addiction treatment program with the Canadian Centre for Addictions. It will recommend that County Council proclaim October 21, 2025 as Early Childhood Educator and Child Care Worker Appreciation Day. The committee will also move to a closed session to discuss confidential negotiations related to homelessness programming.

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✓ Decided: Committee referred confidential homelessness resolution to Council for adoption

The Social Services Committee approved its agenda and received a delegation from the 310 Division Street Community Liaison Committee. It accepted several informational reports on addiction treatment, housing data, and business surveys, and recommended a proclamation for Early Childhood Educator and Child Care Worker Appreciation Day. The Committee held a closed session on homelessness programming and referred the confidential resolution from that session to County Council for adoption.

Council Chambers
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Wed Oct 1, 2025 · 6:00 PM

Special County Council

Council will consider By-law 40-2025 to confirm the special meeting proceedings

The Special County Council will approve its agenda, adopt By-law 40-2025 that confirms the proceedings of this special meeting, and conduct a closed session to address personal matters about an identifiable individual, including a municipal employee in the CAO position. After the closed session, the council will move to rise and adopt the confidential resolution in the open session.

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✓ Decided: Council approved agenda and adopted By-law confirming the special meeting

The council approved the meeting agenda (Resolution 2025-01-776). It authorized a closed session at 6:03 p.m. to discuss personal matters concerning a municipal employee (Resolution 2025-10-02-777). The council ended the closed session at 6:38 p.m. and referred the confidential resolution from that session to the open meeting for adoption (Resolution 2025-10-02-778). Council adopted By‑law 40‑2025 confirming all actions taken at the special meeting and adjourned at 6:40 p.m. (Resolutions 2025-10-02-779 and 2025-10-02-780).

Council Chambers
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Wed Oct 1, 2025 · 1:00 PM

Economic Development, Tourism, Land Use Planning

Committee recommends draft approval of condominium at 4751 County Road 45

The Economic Development, Tourism and Land Use Planning Committee will recommend that County Council authorize staff to draft‑approve the condominium development D05‑HA2502 at 4751 County Road 45 in Baltimore, Hamilton Township, and to send notice of the draft approval to public agencies and commenters. The committee will also receive a delegation from Jim Corcoran of Ste. Anne’s Spa about a Hydro One blackout and a correspondence from the Town of Goderich concerning the Standing Senate Committee on Agriculture and Forestry. Additionally, a verbal update on the Northumberland County Broadband Project will be presented.

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✓ Decided: Committee recommended County Council approve a new condominium at 4751 County Road 45

The Economic Development, Tourism and Land Use Planning Committee approved its agenda and accepted a delegation from Ste. Anne's Spa about a Hydro One blackout, forwarding it to County Council for discussion. It also received and recommended County Council take notice of correspondence from the Town of Goderich on a Senate agriculture committee. The Committee recommended County Council authorize a draft approval for a condominium development at 4751 County Road 45, and it received a verbal update on the Northumberland County Broadband Project.

Council Chambers
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Mon Sep 29, 2025 · 9:00 AM

Special Council Meeting - Budget Deliberations

County Council reviews the 2026 budget and capital plan

The Northumberland County Council will consider the 2026 Budget Review presented by Finance Director Matthew Nitsch. A motion will be moved to receive Report 2025-196 “2026 Budget Review” for information. The meeting includes a closed‑session segment to address personal matters about identifiable individuals. The council will also adopt By‑law 39‑2025 confirming the proceedings of this special meeting.

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✓ Decided: Council defers 2026 budget review and confidential negotiations to future meetings

The council approved the agenda, including two closed‑session items, and then entered closed session to discuss personal matters about identifiable individuals and labour relations. In open session, the council voted to defer the 2026 budget review and the confidential Warming Hub homelessness‑programming negotiations to a future meeting. A by‑law confirming the proceedings of this special meeting was adopted, and the council adjourned at 12:09 p.m.

Council Chambers
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Mon Sep 29, 2025 · 1:00 PM

Public Works Committee Meeting

Committee recommends updating the county speed limit bylaw

The Northumberland County Public Works Committee will consider staff reports and recommend that County Council amend By‑Law 22‑2022 to update maximum speed rates on county roads. It will also recommend that County Council support correspondence from the Municipalities of Tweed on sustainable waste management and Brighton on automated speed enforcement. A Public Works Operations Update presentation will be received for information, and a closed session will address confidential land and litigation matters.

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Council Chambers
Agenda (official)
Wed Sep 17, 2025 · 9:30 AM

Regular Council Meeting

Council to consider land expropriation for New Trent River Crossing

Northumberland County Council will discuss the expropriation of land for the New Trent River Crossing (Campbellford Bridge) and arterial road network. The meeting also includes updates on automated speed enforcement and a proposed property tax subclass for affordable rental housing.

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✓ Decided: Council approved borrowing funds for the 129 Kent Street housing project

The Council approved its agenda, reordered items, and defeated a motion to waive the hybrid‑meeting rule. It received several reports for information and directed staff to continue work on an automated speed‑enforcement program and to explore an affordable rental‑housing tax subclass. The Council also approved borrowing funds for the 129 Kent Street housing project and authorized the Warden and Clerk to sign the shareholder resolution. Additional procedural updates and the 2026 meeting‑schedule report were received.

Council Chambers
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Thu Sep 4, 2025 · 1:00 PM

Public Works Committee Meeting

Committee reviews Trent River Crossing (Campbellford Bridge) project update

The Public Works Committee will receive the Quarter 2, 2025 financial analysis for Public Works and reports on automated speed enforcement and the Trent River Crossing (Campbellford Bridge) project for information. It will recommend that County Council receive these reports. The Committee will also consider correspondence from the townships of Alnwick/Haldimand and Cramahe on traffic‑safety emergency worker protection and detour routes and recommend support to the provincial ministers. A closed‑session portion will address confidential matters related to land acquisition, disposition, and potential litigation.

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✓ Decided: Committee referred confidential Trent River Crossing resolutions to council

The Public Works Committee approved its agenda and endorsed traffic‑safety correspondence from local townships. It received a Q2 financial analysis, an Automated Speed Enforcement update, and a Trent River Crossing project update, recommending County Council receive the reports and discuss the two items at the September 17 Council meeting. The committee also received Agricultural Advisory Group minutes and referred two confidential resolutions – one on land acquisition and one on litigation – to the open session for County Council adoption.

Council Chambers
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Wed Sep 3, 2025 · 1:00 PM

Economic Development, Tourism, Land Use Planning

Committee receives delegation on Alto High Speed Rail and recommends council review.

The Economic Development, Tourism and Land Use Planning Committee will receive a delegation from Alto regarding a high‑speed rail network and recommend that County Council be advised of the report. It will also consider a Trent Hills correspondence on the Northumberland broadband project, directing staff to continue discussions with the contractor Axle Telecom about road damage and restoration. Additionally, the committee will receive a Q2 2025 financial analysis and two departmental update reports for information.

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✓ Decided: Committee recommends Council continue broadband talks to address road damage

The committee approved its agenda and accepted a delegation from Alto on high‑speed rail. It recommended that County Council direct staff to keep facilitating the Northumberland broadband project and address road‑damage concerns. The committee received the Q2 2025 financial analysis and two departmental reports for information and advised the council to receive them. It also took verbal updates on power outages and an Ontario Land Tribunal appeal for information.

Council Chambers
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Wed Sep 3, 2025 · 9:30 AM

Social Services Committee Meeting

Committee considers housing facility by-law for 195 Prince Edward Street

The Social Services Committee will review financial and outcome reports for the second quarter of 2025. The body is also considering a recommendation to designate 195 Prince Edward Street in Brighton as a Municipal Housing facility. Additionally, the committee will review data and survey results regarding 310 Division Street in Cobourg.

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✓ Decided: Committee recommends municipal housing by‑law for 195 Prince Edward St, Brighton

The Social Services Committee approved its agenda and received several reports, including the Q2 2025 financial analysis and updates on housing and community services. It recommended that County Council enact a Municipal Housing Facilities By‑law designating 195 Prince Edward Street, Brighton as a municipal housing facility. The committee also moved to close part of the meeting and referred confidential resolutions to County Council for adoption.

Council Chambers
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Tue Sep 2, 2025 · 9:00 AM

Community Health Committee Meeting

Committee recommends using $190,000 to expand Port Hope Walk‑in Clinic services

The Community Health Committee will receive several staff reports and municipal correspondence for information. It will recommend that County Council authorize staff to expand services at the Port Hope Walk‑in Clinic, adding nurse‑practitioner care and longer hours using approximately $190,000 raised through community fundraising, with the goal of moving toward a 7‑day‑per‑week model pending staffing. The committee will also consider financial analyses for the Golden Plough Lodge and Northumberland Paramedics, and a Ministry of Long‑Term Care inspection report.

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✓ Decided: Committee recommends expanding Port Hope Walk‑in Clinic services using $190,000

The Community Health Committee approved its agenda and received several financial and operational reports for information. It approved a recommendation that County Council authorize staff to expand services at the Port Hope Walk‑in Clinic, using approximately $190,000 raised through community fundraising, and to develop an advocacy plan for OHIP funding of nurse practitioner services. All resolutions were carried.

Council Chambers
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Tue Sep 2, 2025 · 11:00 AM

Finance and Audit Committee Meeting

Committee considers extending County-Wide Development Charge By-law

The Finance and Audit Committee is reviewing financial reports and property tax subclass options. The committee is specifically considering a recommendation to extend the current development charge by-law to allow time for a new study.

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✓ Decided: Committee recommends development charge by‑law amendment for Sep 17 council meeting

The committee approved its agenda and received several financial reports for information, including the Q2 2025 analysis and July 2025 year‑to‑date results. It accepted correspondence on the affordable rental housing property‑tax subclass and recommended that County Council receive it and discuss the item at the September 17 council meeting. The committee also recommended that Council enact an amendment to the County‑wide Development Charge By‑law at the September 17 meeting to extend the by‑law and suspend indexing for 2025.

Council Chambers
Agenda (official) · Minutes · Video
Tue Sep 2, 2025 · 2:00 PM

Corporate Support Committee Meeting

Committee recommends Council proclaim several upcoming observance days

The Corporate Support Committee will receive the Quarter 2, 2025 financial analyses for Communications, Information Technology, Legal Services and Corporate Services departments for information and will recommend that County Council also receive them. It will receive Report 2025‑180 on the 2026 County Council and Standing Committee meeting schedule, note that the schedule will be presented to Council on December 17, 2025, and recommend that Council discuss it at the September 17, 2025 meeting. The Committee will recommend that County Council proclaim National British Home Child Day (Sept 28), National Day for Truth and Reconciliation (Sept 30), World Mental Health Day (Oct 10) and Cybersecurity Awareness Month (Oct 2025).

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Council Chambers
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Fri Aug 15, 2025 · 9:30 AM

Special Council Meeting - Budget Deliberations

County Council reviews 2026 budget and adopts confirmatory by‑law

The Special County Council will receive Report 2025-173 Finance “2026 Budget and Discretionary Services Review,” which includes a budget analysis, staffing overview, and capital budget summary. The Council will also consider By‑law 32‑2025 to confirm the proceedings of the August 15, 2025 meeting. Standard procedural items such as notices, agenda approval, and closed‑session business are also on the agenda.

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✓ Decided: Council directed staff to review services and explore revenue options for 2026 budget

The council approved a resolution directing staff to review all non‑mandatory services, explore innovative revenue‑generating options such as public‑private partnerships, consider downloading services to municipalities, and assess the impact of increased interest revenue, with a report due at a September special meeting. It also approved the agenda, allowing Deputy Warden Hankivsky to attend electronically, and added a closed‑session item on litigation. The council entered and later exited closed session, referring the confidential resolution to the open meeting. Finally, the council confirmed the meeting by‑law and adjourned at 11:48 a.m.

Council Chambers
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Wed Aug 13, 2025 · 9:30 AM

Regular Council Meeting

Council to award $123,750.72 contract for microphone system upgrade

The Northumberland County Council will consider several reports and motions, including awarding a contract to VC‑IT Inc. for a council chambers microphone and AV replacement. It will also refer a by‑law to appoint Aird & Berlis LLP as the interim Integrity Commissioner and Closed Meeting Investigator, and support amendments to Bill 9 under the Municipal Accountability Act. Additional items include a motion to amend the procedural by‑law for greater electronic participation and the receipt of public correspondence regarding 310 Division Street.

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✓ Decided: County Council drafts approval of Danforth Sixty subdivision and awards AV upgrade

The council gave a draft approval for the Alnwick/Haldimand subdivision (D12‑AH2201) on Old Danforth Road. It also approved a $123,750.72 award to VC‑IT Inc. for the council chambers microphone and AV system, covering the shortfall with $43,465.72 from the IT budget. Additional actions included directing staff to implement the 310 Division Street emergency shelter model and supporting AMO amendments to Bill 9.

Council Chambers
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Thu Jul 31, 2025 · 9:30 AM

Special County Council

Council to adopt By-law 29-2025 confirming the special meeting

The Special County Council will approve its agenda and hold a closed‑session to address personal and solicitor‑client privileged matters. It will then adopt By‑law 29‑2025, which confirms the proceedings of this special meeting. All other agenda items are routine procedural matters.

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✓ Decided: Council approved agenda, closed session, and confirmed by-law in special meeting

The Special County Council approved the meeting agenda (Resolution 2025-7-31-601). It entered a closed session to discuss privileged matters (Resolution 2025-7-31-602) and later rose from that session (Resolution 2025-7-31-603). The council confirmed By‑law 29‑2025 to record the proceedings of the special meeting (Resolution 2025-7-31-604) and adjourned at 10:16 a.m.

Council Chambers
Agenda (official) · Minutes
Wed Jul 30, 2025 · 1:00 PM

Economic Development, Tourism, Land Use Planning

Committee recommends draft approval of Danforth Sixty subdivision at Old Danforth Rd

The Economic Development, Tourism and Land Use Planning Committee will receive a report on the 2024 proposed residential units in Northumberland County for information. It will consider and recommend that County Council draft‑approve the Alnwick/Haldimand subdivision D12‑AH‑2201 (Danforth Sixty Holdings) located at 226 Old Danforth Road in Grafton. The committee will also receive a verbal update on the Northumberland County Broadband Project.

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✓ Decided: Committee approved agenda and multiple planning reports for County Council

The Economic Development, Tourism and Land Use Planning Committee approved its agenda. It accepted Report 2025-153 on proposed residential units and recommended the report be shared with municipalities and County communication channels. It accepted Report 2025-168 on the Alnwick/Haldimand subdivision and recommended County Council draft‑approve the subdivision and notify prescribed persons. The committee also received a verbal update on the Northumberland County Broadband Project.

Council Chambers
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Wed Jul 30, 2025 · 9:30 AM

Social Services Committee Meeting

Committee considers operating model for 310 Division Street shelter

The Social Services Committee is reviewing the transition of the 310 Division Street shelter in Cobourg to a higher barrier model for lower to moderate acuity individuals. The body will also consider proclaiming September 2025 as Hunger Action Month. Several reports and pieces of correspondence regarding shelter services and disability support are on the agenda.

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✓ Decided: Committee recommends proceeding with 310 Division Street emergency shelter model

The Social Services Committee approved its agenda and received several pieces of correspondence and reports for information. It adopted resolutions to proclaim September 2025 as Hunger Action Month and to proceed with implementing the emergency shelter operating model at 310 Division Street as directed by Council. Closed‑session matters were referred to County Council for adoption.

Council Chambers
Agenda (official) · Minutes · Video
Tue Jul 29, 2025 · 11:00 AM

Finance and Audit Committee Meeting

Finance Committee reviews summer 2025 financial update and procurement report

The Northumberland County Finance and Audit Committee will receive a summer 2025 financial update presentation, a report on 2024 development charges, and a quarterly procurement activity report for information. It will also consider a delegation from the Art Gallery of Northumberland regarding program funding. The committee will recommend that County Council receive each of these documents.

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✓ Decided: Finance and Audit Committee approved agenda and forwarded reports for info

The committee approved its meeting agenda. It accepted a delegation from the Art Gallery of Northumberland and recommended the County Council receive the accompanying PowerPoint. The committee received a Financial Update Summer 2025 presentation, the 2024 Development Charges Treasurer’s Annual Statement, and the Q2 2025 Procurement Activity Quarterly Report, and recommended each be forwarded to County Council for information.

Council Chambers
Agenda (official) · Minutes · Video
Tue Jul 29, 2025 · 9:00 AM

Community Health Committee Meeting

Committee recommends proclaiming International Overdose Awareness Day on Aug 31, 2025

The Northumberland County Community Health Committee met on July 29, 2025 to consider a series of informational items and recommendations. The committee received correspondence from several municipalities regarding the Northern Health Travel Grant Program, physician licensing changes, physician recruitment, and hospital board membership, and recommended that County Council receive these for information. Staff reports on the Golden Plough Lodge resident satisfaction survey and the Northumberland Community Paramedic 2025 semi‑annual report were presented and recommended for Council information. The committee recommended that County Council proclaim August 31, 2025 as International Overdose Awareness Day.

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✓ Decided: Committee recommends County Council proclaim International Overdose Awareness Day

The Community Health Committee approved its agenda and received multiple correspondences and reports for information. It recommended that County Council receive these items and consider them at the August 13, 2025 council meeting. The committee also urged the council to proclaim August 31, 2025 as International Overdose Awareness Day and to follow up on the Warm‑room request.

Council Chambers
Agenda (official) · Minutes · Video
Tue Jul 29, 2025 · 2:00 PM

Corporate Support Committee Meeting

Committee recommends County Council approve NCAM collection deaccession

The Corporate Support Committee will consider several items for information, including correspondences from the Canadian Abilities Foundation, the District of Parry Sound Municipal Association, and the Ministry of Emergency Preparedness and Response. Staff reports will be received on communications, grant activity, and the Northumberland County Archives and Museum (NCAM) 2025 updates. The Committee will recommend that County Council approve the deaccession of collection materials listed in the NCAM Deaccession Recommendations attachment. It will also recommend that County Council direct staff to begin coordinating a twinning agreement with Albany County.

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✓ Decided: Committee approved agenda and urged Council to receive reports, approve deaccession, start twinning agreement

The Corporate Support Committee approved its agenda and formally received several pieces of correspondence and reports, recommending that County Council also receive them for information. It approved the deaccession of items listed in the NCAM Deaccession Recommendations. The committee recommended that staff begin coordinating a twinning agreement with Albany County. All motions were carried.

Council Chambers
Agenda (official) · Minutes · Video
Mon Jul 28, 2025 · 1:00 PM

Public Works Committee Meeting

No agenda items listed for the Public Works Committee meeting

The Northumberland County Public Works Committee meeting on July 28, 2025 has no specific agenda items recorded. The agenda appears to contain only procedural placeholders without any listed decisions, contracts, or hearings.

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Council Chambers
Agenda (official)
Wed Jun 18, 2025 · 9:30 AM

Regular Council Meeting

Council to allocate $200,000 for shared‑services assessment and consider multiple committee items

The Northumberland County Council will approve the meeting agenda, adopt minutes from May 21 and a June 5 special session, and adopt most standing‑committee recommendations. It will separately discuss several items, including a $200,000 allocation for assessing shared services, a $110,000 funding request for the Prosper in Northumberland program, and reports on a judicial review application for 310 Division Street and a delegation on Bill 5, Protect Ontario by Unleashing our Economy Act, 2025.

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✓ Decided: Council approves 5% levy increase and allocates $4.6M surplus

At the June 18, 2025 council meeting, members approved a 5% increase to the 2026 target levy. They directed $2,000,000 of the 2024 surplus to the Rate Stabilization Reserve and $2,565,559 to the General Reserve for the Golden Plough Lodge and County Archives and Museum projects. The council also authorized a $200,000 assessment of shared services, $110,000 funding for the Prosper in Northumberland program, and a $977 contribution to the Youth Wellness Hub renovation in Port Hope.

Council Chambers
Agenda (official) · Minutes · Video
Thu Jun 5, 2025 · 3:00 PM

Special County Council

Council will confirm a by‑law for the special meeting and hold a closed session

The Special County Council will approve the meeting agenda and adopt By‑law 21‑2025 to confirm the proceedings of this special meeting. A closed session will be held to discuss litigation‑related matters. After the closed session, the council will consider a motion to rise and refer the confidential resolution to the open session before adjourning.

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✓ Decided: County withdraws judicial review of Cobourg enforcement order

Northumberland County Council approved its agenda and moved into a closed session to discuss confidential litigation matters. After the closed session, the council rose and referred the confidential resolutions for adoption. The council confirmed By‑law 21‑2025 to record the special meeting and then adjourned. It also announced the withdrawal of its judicial review application concerning the Town of Cobourg’s Emergency Care Establishment By‑law.

Council Chambers
Agenda (official) · Minutes · Video
Wed Jun 4, 2025 · 9:30 AM

Social Services Committee Meeting

Committee recommends $600,000 draw for additional dwelling units at 129 Kent Street

The Social Services Committee will receive several pieces of correspondence and reports for information, including updates on early years funding, housing and homelessness, and data on 310 Division Street. It will recommend that County Council approve a $600,000 draw from the housing reserves to fund the design and construction of two additional dwelling units at 129 Kent Street, Campbellford, using modular technology. The committee will also recommend adding one Early Years Supervisor position financed by Ontario Child Care and Early Years Administration Funding. A closed session will address confidential matters before the meeting resumes.

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✓ Decided: Committee approves $600,000 draw for two new dwelling units at 129 Kent St

The Social Services Committee approved a $600,000 draw from housing reserves to design and construct two additional dwelling units at 129 Kent Street, Campbellford. It also recommended adding one Early Years Supervisor position funded by provincial child‑care money and asked County Council to share the 2024 Housing and Homelessness Annual Report publicly. Several pieces of correspondence were received and forwarded to County Council, and confidential resolutions from a closed session were referred to Council for adoption.

Council Chambers
Agenda (official) · Minutes · Video
Wed Jun 4, 2025 · 1:00 PM

Economic Development, Tourism, Land Use Planning

Committee recommends $110,000 transfer for Prosper In Northumberland

The Economic Development, Tourism and Land Use Planning Committee will consider three staff reports recommending County Council approve official plan amendments for Brighton (Amendment No. 19 at 21 Meade Street) and Hamilton (Amendment No. 14 for source‑water protection). It will also recommend that $110,000 be moved from the County General Reserve to fund the Prosper In Northumberland program over two years. Additional items include a verbal update on the Northumberland County Broadband Project and a delegation from Blue Dot Northumberland on Bill 5.

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✓ Decided: Committee recommends $110,000 transfer to fund Prosper in Northumberland program

The committee approved its agenda and accepted a delegation from Blue Dot Northumberland, recommending that County Council oppose Bill 5 and consider advocacy options at the June 18 council meeting. It recommended County Council approve the Brighton and Hamilton Official Plan Amendments, and authorize a $110,000 transfer from the General Reserve to fund the “Prosper in Northumberland” initiative over two years. The committee also received several pieces of correspondence for information, noted a verbal update on the county broadband project, and moved to a closed session before referring a confidential resolution to the open session for council adoption.

Council Chambers
Agenda (official) · Minutes · Video
Tue Jun 3, 2025 · 9:00 AM

Community Health Committee Meeting

Committee reviews paramedic programs and long-term care updates

The Community Health Committee is meeting to receive several staff reports and updates for information. The body will discuss paramedic nursing and student programs, long-term care inspections, and physician recruitment.

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✓ Decided: Committee recommended County Council proclaim June 19 2025 as World Sickle Cell Awareness Day

The Community Health Committee approved its agenda and formally received several health‑related reports, recommending that County Council also receive them. It adopted a resolution urging Council to proclaim June 19, 2025 as World Sickle Cell Awareness Day. The Committee also approved Councillor Lucas Cleveland’s electronic participation in the meeting.

Council Chambers
Agenda (official) · Minutes · Video
Tue Jun 3, 2025 · 11:00 AM

Finance and Audit Committee Meeting

Committee recommends 2026 levy increase and allocates $2,000,000 and $2,565,559 surplus

The Finance and Audit Committee will receive and forward several financial reports to County Council, including the 2024 draft financial statements, April 2025 year‑to‑date results, a procurement activity report, and the 2024 investment report. It will recommend that Council approve a 2026 target levy increase (percentage not specified) and allocate $2,000,000 of the 2024 surplus to the Rate Stabilization Reserve and $2,565,559 to the General Reserve for the Golden Plough Lodge and Northumberland County Archives and Museum redevelopment. The committee will also forward a correspondence from the Township of Mulmur regarding procurement advocacy for information.

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✓ Decided: Committee recommends 5% levy increase and allocates $4.6M surplus

The Finance and Audit Committee approved its agenda and several informational reports. It recommended that County Council support a Mulmur Township procurement correspondence and receive various financial and procurement reports. The Committee also recommended a 5% increase to the 2026 levy and directed specific allocations of the 2024 surplus. A verbal discussion on emergency funding was recorded for information.

Council Chambers
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Tue Jun 3, 2025 · 2:00 PM

Corporate Support Committee Meeting

Committee to review municipal restructuring and records management

The Corporate Support Committee will discuss municipal restructuring, records management policies, and legal matters. The committee is set to recommend that County Council approve a new Records and Information Management Policy and repeal an old by-law. Staff will also present a study on shared services and the impact of strong mayor powers.

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✓ Decided: Committee recommends $200,000 for municipal restructuring assessment

The Corporate Support Committee approved its agenda and received several staff reports for information. It recommended that County Council approve a new Records and Information Management Policy and repeal By-law 27-12. It also directed staff to begin a municipal restructuring assessment, allocating $200,000 from savings or the General Reserve. Additional recommendations were made to enact an indemnity by‑law, receive legal and accessibility reports, and schedule further discussion at the June 18 council meeting.

Council Chambers
Agenda (official) · Minutes · Video
Mon Jun 2, 2025 · 1:00 PM

Public Works Committee Meeting

Public Works Committee to consider $172,822 contract for Courthouse Road upgrades

The Public Works Committee is reviewing several infrastructure and policy updates. Key items include a contract for emergency exit upgrades at 555 Courthouse Road and a revised corporate video surveillance policy.

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✓ Decided: Public Works Committee recommends $172,822 contract and policy updates

The committee approved its agenda and forwarded two pieces of correspondence to County Council for information. It recommended awarding a $172,822.20 contract to AVI Construction for exterior walkways at 555 Courthouse Road and using $87,228.22 from Facilities Reserves. It also recommended County Council adopt a revised video‑surveillance camera policy and approve a cost‑sharing agreement for County Road 64 reconstruction.

Council Chambers
Agenda (official) · Minutes · Video
Wed May 21, 2025 · 9:30 AM

Regular Council Meeting

Council will consider AMO delegation requests for bridge funding and security

The County Council will adopt recommendations from the five standing committees and discuss items set aside for separate consideration, including the Association of Municipalities of Ontario delegation requests. It will receive informational presentations on the Eastern Ontario Regional Network Cell Gap Project, a CPR techniques demonstration, and a development road network environmental assessment. The meeting will also adopt several community proclamations for upcoming national observances.

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✓ Decided: Council directs staff to hire physician recruiter and form advisory committee

The council approved a physician recruitment plan, directing staff to retain a recruiter on an outcomes‑based contract for up to two years and to create a Physician Recruitment Advisory Committee. It also adopted several committee recommendations, including requests for AMO delegations, a report on converting 310 Division Street to a sober‑living facility, and a study on electronic participation for hybrid meetings. All listed items were carried.

Council Chambers
Agenda (official) · Minutes · Video
Sat May 17, 2025 · 10:15 AM

Special County Council

Council to discuss confidential land acquisition/disposition in closed session

The Special County Council will hold a virtual meeting on May 17, 2025. Most agenda items are routine approvals such as the agenda, minutes, and by‑law enactments. The council will enter a closed session to consider a proposed or pending acquisition or disposition of land by the municipality or Community Housing, and then bring a confidential resolution back to the open session for adoption. A confirmatory By‑law 19‑2025 will be introduced to ratify the special meeting.

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✓ Decided: Council approved agenda, entered closed session, and confirmed meeting by‑law

The Special County Council approved its May 17 agenda. It moved to a closed session to discuss a pending land acquisition, then rose and referred the confidential resolution to the open meeting. A by‑law confirming the special meeting’s proceedings was adopted, and the council adjourned at 11:11 a.m.

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Wed May 7, 2025 · 9:30 AM

Social Services Committee Meeting

Committee will receive and forward Q1 2025 financial analysis for Community & Social Services

The Social Services Committee will consider a series of correspondences and staff reports, recommending that County Council receive each for information. Items include financial analysis, data updates for 310 Division Street, and inspection results for the Cobourg Emergency Care Establishment. The meeting consists mainly of informational motions rather than policy decisions.

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✓ Decided: Committee authorized CAO to represent County at NCHC AGM

The Social Services Committee approved its agenda and agreed to hear delegations on 310 Division Street. It received multiple pieces of correspondence and staff reports for information and recommended that County Council receive them. The Committee also authorized the Chief Administrative Officer and the Director of Health and Human Services to act on behalf of the County at two upcoming housing corporation annual general meetings.

Council Chambers
Agenda (official) · Minutes · Video
Wed May 7, 2025 · 1:00 PM

Economic Development, Tourism, Land Use Planning

Committee recommends $100,000 funding for County Official Plan Update

The Economic Development, Tourism and Land Use Planning Committee will receive several reports—including the Q1 2025 financial analysis and the "Prosper In Northumberland" report—for information and to forward to County Council. It will consider a motion to allocate an additional $100,000 from the Land Use Planning General Reserve to complete the County Official Plan Update. The meeting also includes a closed‑session to discuss confidential land acquisition matters.

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✓ Decided: Committee approved $100,000 funding for County Official Plan Update

The Economic Development, Tourism and Land Use Planning Committee approved its agenda and received several quarterly reports for information, recommending they be forwarded to County Council. It recommended that County Council approve an additional $100,000 and transfer that amount from the Land Use Planning General Reserve to complete the County Official Plan Update. The Committee also moved to a closed session and later referred a confidential resolution from that session to the open session for County Council adoption.

Council Chambers
Agenda (official) · Minutes · Video
Tue May 6, 2025 · 9:00 AM

Community Health Committee Meeting

Community Health Committee to review paramedic and long-term care reports

The Committee will receive several staff reports and financial analyses for information. Key topics include paramedic response updates, a walk-in clinic research study in Port Hope, and a Ministry of Long-Term Care inspection update.

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✓ Decided: Committee approved receipt of health reports, correspondence and financial analyses

The Community Health Committee approved the agenda and formally received several pieces of correspondence and reports for information, recommending that County Council also receive them. Items included letters from the City of Port Colborne, Town of Fort‑Erie and the HKNP Health Unit, as well as reports on long‑term‑care inspections, a walk‑in clinic study, paramedic data, and quarterly financial analyses. The committee also accepted a verbal update and infographic about Paramedic Services Week. All motions were carried.

Council Chambers
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Tue May 6, 2025 · 2:00 PM

Corporate Support Committee Meeting

Corporate Support Committee to review Q1 2025 financial analyses

The Committee will review first-quarter 2025 financial analyses for Communications, Information Technology, Legal Services, and Corporate Services. Members will also discuss delegation requests for the Association of Municipalities of Ontario Conference and various community proclamations.

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✓ Decided: Committee recommended County Council pursue AMO delegation requests, including bridge funding

The Corporate Support Committee approved its agenda and received several pieces of correspondence for information, including requests about strong mayor powers and the Eastern Ontario Wardens' Caucus newsletter. It accepted quarterly financial analyses from four departments and related presentations and reports for information. The Committee recommended that County Council direct staff to request ministerial delegations at the 2025 AMO conference, covering emergency detour routes, funding for the Campbellford Bridge, and court security funding. It also recommended proclamations for National AccessAbility Week, National Indigenous History Month, and Pride Month, and asked for a future report on electronic participation options.

Council Chambers
Agenda (official) · Minutes · Video
Tue May 6, 2025 · 11:00 AM

Finance and Audit Committee Meeting

No substantive items listed for Finance and Audit Committee meeting

The provided agenda contains only procedural software placeholders and boilerplate text. No specific decisions, discussions, or business items are listed for this meeting.

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Council Chambers
Agenda (official)
Mon May 5, 2025 · 1:00 PM

Public Works Committee Meeting

Committee recommends $10.1M award for County Road 64 reconstruction

The Public Works Committee will receive a Q1 2025 financial analysis and consider several contract awards, including a $986,701.36 purchase of two tri‑axle plow trucks, a $10,111,211.08 award for County Road 64 reconstruction, and a $1,396,525.82 award for the Burnley Bridge replacement. It will also recommend a speed‑limit reduction on County Road 23 from 80 km/h to 60 km/h. The committee will forward these recommendations to County Council for approval.

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✓ Decided: Committee approved $10.1M County Road 64 reconstruction contract

The Public Works Committee approved three major capital contracts: a $10,111,211.08 award for County Road 64 reconstruction, a $1,396,525.82 award for the Burnley Bridge replacement, and a $986,701.36 award for two new tri‑axle plow trucks with an additional $4,067.30 from the capital reserve. It also recommended amending By‑Law 22‑2022 to lower the speed limit on County Road 23 from 80 km/h to 60 km/h. Several reports and correspondence were received for information, and a closed session was held for confidential matters.

Council Chambers
Agenda (official) · Minutes · Video
Wed Apr 16, 2025 · 9:30 AM

Regular Council Meeting

County adopts new 2025 tax ratio and rate by-laws for property classes

The Council will vote to pass By-law 15‑2025 setting tax ratios for prescribed property classes and By-law 16‑2025 establishing 2025 tax rates for lower‑tier municipalities. It will also adopt By-law 17‑2025 designating certain volunteers as employees. Additional items include a finance motion to seek up to $37.7 M in provincial funding for downloaded program costs and a discussion of the Alto High Speed Rail network correspondence.

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✓ Decided: Council passed by-laws setting 2025 tax ratios and rates for lower‑tier municipalities

The council approved the meeting agenda and March minutes, received several pieces of correspondence, and supported the Alto High Speed Rail Network project. It directed staff to seek up to $37.7 million in provincial funding and adopted three by‑laws establishing tax ratios, tax rates, and volunteer employee designations. The council also issued multiple proclamations for upcoming community events.

Council Chambers
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Wed Apr 2, 2025 · 9:30 AM

Social Services Committee Meeting

Committee recommends new by‑law to extend employee status to volunteers for indemnity

The Social Services Committee will receive presentations and correspondence from community partners, including Rebound Child and Youth Services, Vault Mental Health Services, and the Inter‑Municipal Taskforce on Housing and Homelessness. Staff reports will be considered, notably a recommendation to enact a by‑law that designates volunteers of the 310 Division Street Community Liaison Committee as employees under By‑law 55‑08 for indemnification purposes. The meeting will also include a closed‑session segment addressing confidential homelessness programming matters.

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✓ Decided: Committee referred closed‑session resolutions on homelessness programming and CUPE bargaining to Council

The Social Services Committee approved its agenda and received several presentations and reports for information, recommending that County Council receive them. It also recommended that County Council enact a by‑law to extend indemnity to members of the 310 Division Street Community Liaison Committee. Two confidential resolutions from closed session—one on homelessness programming and one on CUPE 3725 bargaining—were referred to the open session for County Council adoption.

Council Chambers
Agenda (official) · Minutes · Video
Wed Apr 2, 2025 · 1:00 PM

Economic Development, Tourism, Land Use Planning

Committee recommends County Council approve Cramahe Official Plan Amendment No. 19

The Economic Development, Tourism and Land Use Planning Committee will consider several pieces of correspondence and staff reports. It will recommend that County Council approve Cramahe Official Plan Amendment No. 19 for 218 Orchard Road, Colborne. The committee will also receive updates and reports for information, including a broadband project update and an annual development activity report.

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✓ Decided: Committee approves Cramahe amendment and forwards multiple correspondences to council

The Economic Development, Tourism and Planning Committee approved the Cramahe Official Plan Amendment No. 19 and recommended that County Council receive several pieces of correspondence on trade and infrastructure issues. It also approved the agenda, directed staff to distribute the 2024 Annual Development Activity report to all municipalities, and took a verbal update on the broadband project for information.

Council Chambers
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Tue Apr 1, 2025 · 2:00 PM

Corporate Support Committee Meeting

Committee recommends adopting revised commemorative observances policy and committee terms

The Corporate Support Committee will consider staff reports, including a recommendation to adopt a revised Commemorative Observances, Proclamations and Flags Policy. It will also recommend that County Council approve revised Standing Committee Terms of Reference for six standing committees. The committee will receive and forward correspondence from the Regional Municipality of Durham and the Eastern Ontario Wardens' Caucus. It will recommend that County Council proclaim a series of observances in April and May 2025.

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✓ Decided: Committee recommends County Council adopt updated commemorative observances policy

The Corporate Support Committee approved several resolutions. It recommended that County Council adopt the revised “Commemorative Observances, Proclamations and Flags Policy” at the April 16, 2025 council meeting. It also approved the 2024 Accessibility Annual Status Report and updated Multi‑Year Accessibility Plan, and endorsed a list of upcoming proclamations.

Council Chambers
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Tue Apr 1, 2025 · 9:00 AM

Community Health Committee Meeting

No substantive agenda items listed for the meeting

The Northumberland County Community Health Committee agenda for April 1, 2025 contains only generic headings and placeholders. No specific items, proposals, or decisions are detailed in the document. As a result, the meeting agenda does not specify any discussions or actions.

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Tue Apr 1, 2025 · 11:00 AM

Finance and Audit Committee Meeting

Committee to review 2025 property tax policy and rates

The Finance and Audit Committee is meeting to discuss the 2025 property tax policy and recommend tax ratios and rates for County Council approval. The body will also review year-to-date financial results and funding for court security in the Town of Cobourg.

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✓ Decided: Committee approves agenda, tax policy recommendation, and levy funding

The Finance and Audit Committee approved its meeting agenda and adopted several recommendations for County Council, including support for a 'Buy Canadian' correspondence and receipt of tax‑transfer and GST information. It advised the council to enact 2025 property tax by‑laws and to approve $185,899 in levy funding for the Town of Cobourg’s court security costs. The committee also added a directors’ salaries item to the agenda and urged discussion of salary adjustments at the next council meeting.

Council Chambers
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Mon Mar 31, 2025 · 1:00 PM

Public Works Committee Meeting

Public Works Committee receives correspondence and staff reports

The Northumberland County Public Works Committee will receive correspondence from several municipalities regarding the Ontario Rural Road Safety Program and a Deposit Return Program. The committee will also review a staff report on the Northumberland Radio Tower Project and receive minutes from the Agricultural Advisory Group.

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✓ Decided: Committee referred confidential litigation resolution to County Council for adoption

The Public Works Committee approved its agenda, received several pieces of correspondence and reports for information, and took a verbal update on County Road 45 construction. The Committee entered a closed session and then referred a confidential resolution concerning litigation to the open session, directing it to County Council for adoption.

Council Chambers
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Wed Mar 19, 2025 · 9:30 AM

Regular Council Meeting

Council to consider $125,000 funding for Port Hope Walk-in Medical Clinic

Northumberland County Council will meet to discuss funding for a medical clinic and review paramedic response time standards. The body will also consider amendments to the County Official Plan and receive a presentation on a military exercise in the county.

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✓ Decided: Council allocates $187,500 to fund Port Hope Walk‑in Clinic

The council approved $187,500 from the 2025 budget to support the Port Hope Walk‑in Clinic. It also passed by‑laws to appoint area weed inspectors and to adopt Amendment No. 2 to the Official Plan. Additional items were received for information, including updates on U.S. trade tariffs and the encampment response plan, and several proclamations were adopted.

Council Chambers
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Tue Mar 11, 2025 · 9:00 AM

Special County Council

County adopts by-laws to enable broadband expansion project

The Special County Council will consider a verbal update on the County’s Broadband Expansion Project. It will vote to adopt By-law 10-2025, which delegates authority to the Chief Administrative Officer and staff to execute agreements for the broadband project. The Council will also adopt By-law 11-2025, confirming the proceedings of this special meeting.

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Council Chambers
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Wed Mar 5, 2025 · 1:00 PM

Economic Development, Tourism, Land Use Planning

Committee considers Official Plan Amendment for growth and employment areas

The Economic Development, Tourism, and Land Use Planning Committee is reviewing a proposed amendment to the County Official Plan regarding growth forecasts and major employment areas. The body is also considering the draft approval of a subdivision in the Village of Colborne.

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Wed Mar 5, 2025 · 9:30 AM

Social Services Committee Meeting

Social Services Committee to review 2024 departmental performance and housing data

The Social Services Committee will meet to review a presentation on the Community & Social Services Department's 2024 performance and a data update regarding a specific housing project. The committee will also receive correspondence from other municipalities regarding provincial legislation and building code changes.

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Tue Mar 4, 2025 · 2:00 PM

Corporate Support Committee Meeting

Committee recommends County Council adopt a new Donation Policy

The Corporate Support Committee will consider several staff reports and correspondence. It will recommend that County Council adopt the Communications Donation Policy and approve an updated organizational chart. It will also forward CUP W correspondence and other presentations to Council for information.

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Council Chambers
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Tue Mar 4, 2025 · 9:00 AM

Community Health Committee Meeting

Committee considers replacing paramedic automatic vehicle locators

The Community Health Committee will review several 2024 year-end reports and updates regarding paramedic services and long-term care. The body is asked to recommend the approval of replacing automatic vehicle locators within the 2025 budget.

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Council Chambers
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Tue Mar 4, 2025 · 11:00 AM

Finance and Audit Committee Meeting

Committee considers reducing multi-residential tax ratio to 1.4

The Finance and Audit Committee is reviewing tax ratios and financial reports. The body is proposing a gradual reduction of the multi-residential tax ratio to 1.4 for 2025. Other items include audit planning and year-to-date financial results.

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Council Chambers
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Mon Mar 3, 2025 · 1:00 PM

Public Works Committee Meeting

Northumberland County Public Works Committee meets on March 3, 2025

The Public Works Committee of Northumberland County is scheduled to meet on March 3, 2025. The agenda is currently listed as procedural boilerplate with no specific items or decisions attached.

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Council Chambers
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Wed Feb 19, 2025 · 9:30 AM

Regular Council Meeting

County Council to consider $96.7 million borrowing for Golden Plough Lodge rebuild

Northumberland County Council will meet to adopt recommendations from six standing committees and vote on several by-laws. Key decisions include authorizing significant borrowing for infrastructure and housing, and updating the county's fee and charge regulations.

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Wed Feb 5, 2025 · 1:00 PM

Economic Development, Tourism, Land Use Planning

Committee recommends County Council support nuclear energy correspondence

The Economic Development, Tourism and Land Use Planning Committee will consider several pieces of correspondence and staff reports. It will recommend that County Council support a media release on Ontario exploring new nuclear energy generation in Port Hope and direct staff to send letters of support to provincial officials. The committee will also receive and recommend County Council receive correspondence on Planning Act changes, Fortress AM‑CAN support, and the Ontario Agri‑Food Venture Centre. Two staff reports on broadband strategy and a departmental update will be received for information.

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Wed Feb 5, 2025 · 9:30 AM

Social Services Committee Meeting

Committee recommends by‑law to designate 129 Kent St. as a municipal housing facility

The Social Services Committee will receive a delegation from the Integrated Homelessness & Addictions Response Centre and consider several pieces of correspondence and staff reports. It will recommend that County Council enact a Municipal Housing Facilities By‑law identifying 129 Kent Street, Campbellford as a municipal housing facility, and forward the other items to Council for information.

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Tue Feb 4, 2025 · 11:00 AM

Finance and Audit Committee Meeting

Committee considers $10 million borrowing by-law

The Finance and Audit Committee is reviewing a proposal to authorize $10 million in borrowing and a revision of the 2025 Fees and Charges By-law. The body will also receive a procurement activity report for the fourth quarter of 2024 and various pieces of municipal correspondence.

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Tue Feb 4, 2025 · 2:00 PM

Corporate Support Committee Meeting

Committee moves to close part of meeting for solicitor‑client privileged legal advice

The Corporate Support Committee will approve its agenda and receive a delegation on "Northumberland Pride" from Jacqueline Pennington and Jason Schmidt. It will also receive correspondence from the Minister of Municipal Affairs on the Municipal Accountability Act, 2024, and several staff reports including a grant activity report and an unfinished council business update. The Committee will hold a closed‑session to discuss solicitor‑client privileged legal advice and will refer the resulting resolution to the open session and County Council.

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Tue Feb 4, 2025 · 9:00 AM

Community Health Committee Meeting

Community Health Committee reviews health reports and receives correspondence

The Committee will receive a Toronto letter opposing private for‑profit blood and plasma collection and recommend it to County Council. It will also receive a Ministry of Long‑Term Care inspection update for Golden Plough Lodge and a report on vehicle maintenance cost increases from Northumberland Paramedics. The Committee will recommend proclaiming March 2025 as Amyloidosis Awareness Month and will receive meeting summaries from the HKPR and HKNP District Health Units for information.

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Mon Feb 3, 2025 · 1:00 PM

Public Works Committee Meeting

Committee recommends encroachment agreement for GPLNCAM redevelopment with Halcyon Place

The Public Works Committee will receive correspondence on the Deposit Return Program from Stratford and Bradford West Gwillimbury, and on the Ontario Rural Roads Safety Program from Stratford and South Stormont. It will also receive a notice of completion for the Highway 401 Nagle Road Interchange Study. The committee will review a construction update for the Golden Plough Lodge Northumberland County Archives and Museum (GPLNCAM) redevelopment and will recommend that County Council enter into an encroachment agreement with Halcyon Place for a retaining wall and sidewalk portion of the project. A closed‑session portion will address confidential matters before returning to open session.

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Mon Feb 3, 2025 · 2:00 PM

Special County Council

By-law 04-2025 to confirm the special council meeting proceedings

The Special County Council will approve its agenda and adopt minutes. A closed‑session education and training tour of the Golden Plough Lodge and the Northumberland County Archives and Museum redevelopment project will be conducted. The council will consider By‑law 04‑2025, which seeks to confirm the proceedings of this February 3, 2025 meeting.

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Council Chambers
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Thu Jan 30, 2025 · 9:30 AM

Special County Council

County Council to receive Discretionary Services Review report

The Special County Council meeting is scheduled to discuss a specific administrative review. The primary action is for Council to receive a report regarding discretionary services for information.

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Wed Jan 22, 2025 · 9:30 AM

Regular Council Meeting

Northumberland County Council to update health and safety policy

County Council will consider a new Corporate Occupational Health and Safety Policy for 2025 and a related by-law. The body will also review reports on housing updates at 310 Division Street and an IT services agreement with the OPP Detachment Board.

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Wed Jan 8, 2025 · 9:30 AM

Social Services Committee Meeting

Closed session to discuss confidential capital grant matters

The Social Services Committee will approve its agenda and receive several staff reports for information, including updates on early learning, a wellness clinic, and the 310 Division Street projects. It will also hold a closed session to consider two confidential matters related to a Community & Social Services capital grant program, with outcomes to be referred to County Council. The committee will then adjourn and schedule its next meeting for February 5, 2025.

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Wed Jan 8, 2025 · 1:00 PM

Economic Development, Tourism, Land Use Planning

Committee recommends County Council endorse OPA1 Natural Heritage System changes

The Economic Development, Tourism and Land Use Planning Committee will consider several staff reports, including recommended modifications to Official Plan Amendment No. 1 – Natural Heritage System. It will recommend that County Council endorse those modifications and request ministerial approval. The Committee will also recommend approval of Brighton Official Plan Amendment No. 13 for 207 Middle Ridge Road and will receive informational reports on the Business and Entrepreneurship Centre Northumberland 2024 program update and the new Ontario Building Code plumbing and sewage changes.

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Tue Jan 7, 2025 · 9:00 AM

Community Health Committee Meeting

Northumberland County Community Health Committee meets

The Community Health Committee of Northumberland County is scheduled to meet on January 7, 2025. The agenda is currently procedural and does not list specific items for decision.

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Council Chambers
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Tue Jan 7, 2025 · 11:00 AM

Finance and Audit Committee Meeting

No substantive items listed for Finance and Audit Committee meeting

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

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Tue Jan 7, 2025 · 2:00 PM

Corporate Support Committee Meeting

No substantive items listed for Corporate Support Committee meeting

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

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Mon Jan 6, 2025 · 1:00 PM

Public Works Committee Meeting

Committee to adopt county greenhouse gas reduction plan

The Public Works Committee will consider adopting a plan to reduce the county's greenhouse gas emissions by 65% by 2030 and reach net zero by 2050. The committee also plans to defer a bridge replacement project on County Road 45 to use the funds for emergency repairs on the Trent River Bridge.

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