Trent Hills, ON

Council

Trent Hills Council is meeting to receive reports and consider several items, including a Community Improvement Plan funding request, special event permits, and a presentation on the Lower Trent Conservation Authority's 2027 draft budget. The agenda also includes routine adoption of minutes and a deputation from the Northumberland United Way regarding the Day of Caring.

• Community Improvement Plan application 2026-06 for 30 Doxsee Avenue South, Campbellford, with a funding request up to $3,300 for tenants Rigo and Laura Seucharan.
• Special Event Permit No. 2026-015 for the Warkworth Fair (September 11-13, 2026), including a fee waiver for the Table/Chair Event Trailer.
• Special Event Permit No. 2026-016 for the Dave Down Bridge Hospice Run, Walk and Wag (September 19, 2026).
• Special Event Permit No. 2026-017 for the Campbellford Royal Canadian Legion Branch 103 Drumhead Ceremony (September 27, 2026).
• Presentation by Lower Trent Conservation Authority CAO Rhonda Bateman on the 2027 Draft Budget.

Public Meeting

Council

Public Meeting

Council

Public Meeting

Inaugural Council Meeting

Public Meeting

Public Meeting

The Municipality of Trent Hills holds a public meeting to receive comments on three land-use applications. No decisions will be made; feedback will inform a future staff report. Residents may attend in person or virtually to speak on the proposals.

• Zoning amendment C11/2026 to convert former Campbellford Arena (313 County Road 38) from Community Facility to storage uses
• Severance consent B22/2026 and zoning amendment C10/2026 for 1.54-hectare parcel split at 166 2nd Line East, Seymour
• Severance consent B16/2026 for 1255 11th Line West, Seymour lot creation

Council

Trent Hills Council will consider adopting minutes from the previous meeting, approving a new payroll system with ADP Canada, and designating new Community Safety Zones on municipal roads. The agenda also includes reports on severance applications, road assumptions, and special event permits.

• Payroll software conversion to ADP Canada
• Community Safety Zone extension (By-law 2026-057)
• Severance consent application at 122 Mill Street, Warkworth
• Technical severance consent application at 4 Percy Street
• Assumption of Richardson Road and Wingfield Road into municipal system

Public Meeting

Council holds public hearings for two proposals. The main application by Ryan and Kaylea Friedrich seeks to consolidate three parcels and an unopened road allowance into six lots, including four new residential building lots and a natural heritage parcel, along with a zoning by-law amendment. No decision will be made at this meeting. Also, a severance application by Bruce Sharpe Ltd. for 68 Doxsee Street / 85 Front Street North.

• Severance consents B17-B20/2026: Create 4 new residential lots (0.84 to 1.49 ha) at 11404 County Road 45
• Zoning by-law amendment C09/2026 for the Friedrich property
• Severance consent B21/2026: Lot creation at 68 Doxsee Street / 85 Front Street North (Bruce Sharpe Ltd.)
• Consolidation of unopened road allowance and environmental lands into a 32 ha natural heritage parcel
• Retained parcel with existing dwelling (4.07 ha)

Council

Council will decide on transitioning plumbing inspection services from the county to municipal control, effective January 2027. They will also consider declining participation in BYOB event permits, approve heritage grants up to $8,000 each, and approve a severance consent at Puffball Inn Road.

• Transition plumbing inspections in-house from Northumberland County by Dec 31, 2026
• Decline BYOB event permits on municipal property under Ontario Regulation 747/21
• Approve heritage grants: $8,000 for 13952 County Road 29 and $8,000 for 51 Front Street North
• Approve severance consent (B11/2026) for 0.16 ha at 240 Puffball Inn Road
• Approve special event permits for Crooks Rapids Country Fest (Aug 20-24) and Rotary concert (July 18)

Public Meeting

Council will hold a public hearing to receive comments on two severance consent applications. No decisions will be made at this meeting. One proposal adjusts lot lines between 4 Percy Street and 29 Old Hastings Road. The other seeks a severance and zoning by-law amendment at 2400 County Road 38.

• Lot line adjustment: 0.67 acres from 4 Percy Street to 29 Old Hastings Road
• Severance and zoning amendment at 2400 County Road 38 for Allan and Rose Ingram
• Public hearing for B13/2026 and B14/2026; decision expected later
• Lower Trent Conservation and Northumberland County comments received
• Registered virtual participation available before meeting

Council

Council will decide on awarding a construction tender worth over $2 million for the Tanner Subdivision reconstruction. Other key items include pre-approval for a new fire pumper truck (up to $1.23M), approval of heritage grants (up to $8,000 each), a community improvement plan grant, and a blanket exemption under the Retail Business Holiday Act.

• Award $2,029,729 (plus tax) construction contract to Behan Construction for Tanner Subdivision reconstruction
• Pre-approve $1,225,492 for a new fire pumper truck with $122,549 down payment from reserves
• Approve four heritage grants up to $8,000 each for properties in Campbellford
• Approve $4,250 Community Improvement Plan grant for 33 Front St. N., Campbellford
• Approve municipality-wide exemption under Retail Business Holiday Act

Community Development Advisory Committee

The Community Development Advisory Committee will hold a roundtable discussion to reflect on its progress and address current challenges. The body is specifically reviewing recommendations for the Committee By-law and Terms of Reference to shape its future operations.

• Review of Committee By-law and Terms of Reference

Heritage Advisory Committee

The Heritage Advisory Committee will discuss and recommend to Council two heritage grant applications (up to $8,000 each) for repairs at 13952 County Road 29 and 51 Front Street North. They will also consider a proposal to designate 593 Hoard's Church Road under the Ontario Heritage Act. A roundtable discussion will reflect on the committee's progress and future direction.

• Heritage Grant HG05/2026: Carole Dove, 13952 County Road 29 – veranda floor & chimney repair, up to $8,000
• Heritage Grant HG06/2026: Judith Pearce, 51 Front Street North – mortar restoration, up to $8,000
• Application to designate 593 Hoard's Church Road (Seymour) under Ontario Heritage Act
• Committee roundtable on progress, challenges, and future terms of reference

RESCHEDULED from April 28, 2026 Council

Council will vote on the 2026 municipal tax rates and billing. They will also decide on two land severance and rezoning applications, a community improvement plan grant, and several procedural updates including a new election compliance audit committee.

• Approval of 2026 Municipal Tax Rates and billing by-law
• Community Improvement Plan grant of $1,200 for 27 Main Street, Warkworth
• Severance and rezoning for 343 Concession Road 2 East (93.35 acres agricultural parcel)
• Severance for surplus dwelling at 1625 Burnbrae Road (4.77 acres)
• Establishment of a Joint Municipal Election Compliance Audit Committee

Public Meeting

Council holds a statutory public meeting to receive comments on seven planning applications, including minor variances, severance consents, and zoning by-law amendments. No decisions will be made at this meeting; staff will incorporate feedback into recommendation reports.

• Minor variance for 77 Wight Island Rd to reduce side yard setback from 3m to 1.2m
• Minor variance for Campbellford Farm Supply at 19 Industrial Dr
• Severance consent for 240/226 Puffball Inn Rd
• Zoning by-law amendment for Island Park RV Resort at 9 Island Park Rd
• Severance and zoning amendment for 122 Mill St, Warkworth (25+ public comments received)

Accessibility Advisory Committee

The Accessibility Advisory Committee will hear a verbal update on an event co-hosted with the Trent Hills Chamber to educate businesses about Rural Ontario Development (ROD) funding for accessibility improvements. The committee will also hold a roundtable discussion to reflect on progress, address challenges, and review the committee's by-law/terms of reference, with a recommendation to staff to incorporate feedback into a draft plan for the next term. They will approve minutes from the February 18 meeting and receive a save-the-date for a provincial AAC forum on June 11.

• Verbal update on ROD funding event with Trent Hills Chamber for business accessibility
• Committee roundtable discussion and review of by-law/terms of reference
• Approval of February 18 minutes (election accessibility plan, white cane week, etc.)
• Save-the-date for AAC Forum on June 11, 2026
• Motion to approve agenda

Heritage Advisory Committee

The Heritage Advisory Committee will discuss a landowner request for heritage designation of a property at 593 Hoard's Church Road. They will also consider four heritage grant applications for repairs and restorations, each up to $8,000. The committee will receive a notice about the Ontario Heritage Conference in Hamilton in June 2026.

• Heritage designation for 593 Hoard's Church Road, geographic Township of Seymour
• Heritage grant for 26 Queen Street, Campbellford: chimney/roof repairs, max $8,000
• Heritage grant for 98 Bridge Street East, Campbellford: roof/fascia/masonry, max $8,000
• Heritage grant for 37 Saskatoon Avenue, Campbellford: masonry/painting, max $8,000
• Heritage grant for 58 Saskatoon Avenue, Campbellford: cupola/garage door, max $8,000

April 28, 2026 Council RESCHEDULED to May 19, 2026

Community Development Advisory Committee

The Community Development Advisory Committee will receive a verbal update on the Parks & Recreation Master Plan, which is nearing completion. They will discuss drafting a by-law to allow retail businesses to open on statutory holidays. A committee roundtable will reflect on progress and shape future priorities.

• Verbal update on Parks & Recreation Master Plan – final plan to be presented to Council in May 2026
• Discussion of a by-law to allow retail businesses to open on statutory holidays under the Retail Business Holidays Act
• Committee roundtable reflecting on progress and shaping future of the advisory committee
• Approval of minutes from February 25, 2026 meeting

Public Meeting

The Trent Hills Council holds a public meeting to receive public and agency comments on several planning applications, including severance consents and zoning amendments. No decisions will be made at this meeting; input will inform staff recommendations.

• Severance Consent B07/2026 & B08/2026 and Zoning Amendment C03/2026 for 2808 12th Line East propose two new 2.03-acre residential parcels (2322257 Ontario Inc./Ron Elmhirst).
• Severance Consent B09/2026 for John & Danielle Rinsma at 36 Cardinal Drive in former Village of Hastings.
• Severance Consent B10/2026 for James Curle at 0 County Road 30 (8th Line West).
• Minor Variance A02/2026 for Gillian Proudfoot at 55 Glover Road, and A03/2026 for Jonathan Burton at 0 Trentview Drive.
• Zoning Amendment C02/2026 for the Trent Hills Housekeeping Update 2026.

Council

Council will adopt the agenda and minutes from previous meetings and approve several funding reallocations and contracts. The council reallocates $521,717 and $248,844 to Tanner Road reconstruction, pre‑approves up to $480,000 for a new tandem plow truck and awards the $455,263.05 bid, and approves a $100,000 physician recruitment agreement. Additional items include a $2,525 community improvement grant for 140 Church Street, Warkworth, and a seasonal road closure for the Campbellford Farmers' Market.

• Reallocate $521,717 from OCIF and $248,844 from urbanization grants to Tanner Road reconstruction
• Pre‑approve up to $480,000 for a new tandem plow/sander truck; award $455,263.05 to Winslow Gerolamy Motors
• Approve $100,000 one‑year physician recruitment agreement with Trent Hills Family Health Organization
• Approve $2,525 Community Improvement Plan funding for 140 Church Street, Warkworth
• Close River Street between Front Street South and Saskatoon Avenue for Farmers' Market Saturdays (May 2 – Oct 31 2026)

Public Meeting

Trent Hills Council will hold a public meeting to hear feedback on a proposal to sever a 4.77-acre parcel of farmland at 1625 Burnbrae Road. The application seeks to create a new lot with a surplus farm dwelling and rezone the retained farmland to an Agricultural Exception zone.

• Public hearing for severance consent application B04/2026
• Zoning by-law amendment application C01/2026
• Proposal to create new parcel with surplus farm dwelling
• Rezoning of retained farmland to Agricultural Exception zone
• Meeting held at 50 Doxsee Avenue South, Campbellford

Community Development Advisory Committee

The Community Development Advisory Committee will receive verbal updates on the Parks & Recreation Master Plan and the extension of the Temporary On-Street Parking Space Patios pilot project. The committee will also discuss the Sidewalk Use By-law and the committee's future role.

• Verbal update on Parks & Recreation Master Plan
• Verbal update on Temporary On-Street Parking Space Patios 2025 Pilot Project
• Verbal update on Sidewalk Use By-law
• Discussion on committee's future role
• Approval of September 24, 2025 meeting minutes

CANCELLED: Heritage Advisory Committee

Council

Council will receive a deputation on the Tannery Redevelopment Project alongside a staff report on Official Plan Amendment No. 12 for 79 and 87 Front St E in Hastings. Other items include awarding calcium chloride supply contracts, purchasing a flail mower for $437,322.54, approving a $5,000 Community Improvement Plan grant for 47 Bridge St E in Campbellford, and a five-year lease with the Trent Hills Chamber of Commerce. The meeting also covers water system reports, development charge indexing, and building reserve funding.

• Deputation from D.M. Wills Associates on Tannery Redevelopment; tied to OPA for 79 & 87 Front St E, Hastings
• Award of calcium chloride supply: $0.2089/L (20% solution) to Road Maintenance Equipment, $0.4403/L (35%) to Miller Paving
• Purchase of one Energreen ILF Kommunal self-propelled hydrostat flail mower for $437,322.54 from Colvoy Enterprises
• Community Improvement Plan grant up to $5,000 for facade/improvements at 47 Bridge St E, Campbellford
• Five-year lease with Trent Hills Chamber of Commerce for 51 Grand Road, Campbellford; By-law 2026-019

Accessibility Advisory Committee

The Accessibility Advisory Committee will review and provide feedback on the Draft 2026 Trent Hills Election Accessibility Plan, which identifies measures to remove barriers for electors and candidates with disabilities. They will also discuss a recommendation to invite the Trent Hills Public Library to participate in White Cane Week programs, and consider endorsing a Community Engagement and Communication Plan for accessibility. Verbal updates are scheduled on the Recreation Master Plan and the Active Transportation & Trails Plan.

• Review Draft 2026 Trent Hills Election Accessibility Plan (Report AAC-2026-01)
• Recommend Council invite Trent Hills Public Library to participate in White Cane Week programs (Report AAC-2026-02)
• Endorse proposed Community Engagement and Communication initiatives for accessibility plan (Report AAC-2026-03)
• Verbal update on Recreation Master Plan from Community Development Manager Kira Mees
• Verbal update on Active Transportation & Trails Plan from Kira Mees

Special Council

The Special Council will adopt By‑law No. 2026‑012 that ratifies all actions taken at this meeting. Council will then move into a closed session to consider personal matters about an identifiable individual and labour‑relations or employee‑negotiation issues. No public presentations, deputations, or other agenda items are listed.

• Adopt By‑law No. 2026‑012 to confirm the proceedings of the February 17, 2026 Special Council meeting
• Closed‑session discussion of personal matters about an identifiable individual (s. 239(2)(b))
• Closed‑session discussion of labour relations or employee negotiations (s. 239(2)(d))

Public Hearings/Public Meetings

This is a statutory public hearing meeting where Council will receive public and agency comments on four severance consent and minor variance applications. No decisions will be made at this meeting; staff will incorporate feedback into a recommendation report for a later council decision. The applications involve properties at 93 Nelson Drive, 15 Rosecliff Court, Industrial Drive/Trent Drive, and 89 Portage Street/Oak Street.

• Severance Consent B24/2025 and Minor Variance A02/2025 for Sandra & Ron Kelly at 93 Nelson Drive to create a 2.02-hectare vacant lot and reduce frontage from 30m to 15.24m
• Severance Consent B01/2026 and Minor Variance A01/2026 for 2616795 Ontario Inc./Derek Sanftenberg at 15 Rosecliff Court in Hastings
• Severance Consent B02/2026 for Hydro One Networks Inc. and OPG on Industrial Drive/Trent Drive in Campbellford
• Severance Consent B03/2026 for Jeffrey & Sandra Carswell at 89 Portage Street/Oak Street in Campbellford

Council

Council will consider releasing $140,000 from the Fire Department Reserve Fund to supplement the $500,000 budgeted for a replacement rescue vehicle for Station 1 in Campbellford. Several zoning by-law amendments and a severance consent are up for decision, including a rezoning for residential development on Banta Road. Council will also vote on reintroducing civil marriage solemnization services and extending the tourism agreement with the Trent Hills Chamber of Commerce to 2031.

• Release of $140,000 from Fire Reserve Fund for replacement of 2001 Ford F-550 Rescue Vehicle (total $640,000)
• Approval of up to $7,000 in Community Improvement Plan funding for 27 Doxsee Street North, Campbellford
• Reintroduction of civil marriage solemnization services by municipal staff with new policy and by-law
• Zoning amendment for Highland Builds Ltd. to allow low-density residential on 0 Banta Road, geographic Township of Percy
• Amendment to Tourism Services Agreement with Trent Hills Chamber of Commerce extending term to February 1, 2031

Special Council

The Special Council will adopt by‑laws to approve the 2026 Municipal Budget of $30,349,986, including a tax levy of $18,342,085. It will also adopt the 2026 Water and Wastewater Budget, approving $3,046,764 for water and $6,297,087 for wastewater and the associated rates, fees and charges. A purchase order for one Avant M530 GT loader and attachments from Moore Equipment Ltd. for $114,500 plus HST will be approved. Staff reports on the budgets will be received for information.

• By‑law No. 2026‑002 to adopt the 2026 Municipal Budget of $30,349,986 with a tax levy of $18,342,085
• By‑law No. 2026‑001 to adopt the 2026 Water Budget of $3,046,764 and Wastewater Budget of $6,297,087 and related rates
• Purchase of one Avant M530 GT loader and attachments from Moore Equipment Ltd. for $114,500 plus HST
• Reception of Staff Reports FIN‑2026‑01, FIN‑2026‑02 and FIN‑2026‑03 on the draft budgets
• By‑law No. 2026‑003 to confirm the proceedings of the Special Council meeting