Trent Hills public meetings in 2025

Special Council

The Special Council will adopt the agenda and approve the minutes from the December 9 meeting. Staff reports on the 2026 draft municipal budget and the 2026 draft water and wastewater budget will be received. By‑law No. 2025‑085, which provides for an interim tax levy, instalment payments, and penalties for 2026, will be read, passed, and signed. By‑law No. 2025‑086 will confirm the proceedings of this meeting.

• By‑law No. 2025‑085: Interim Tax Levy, instalment payments, penalty and interest on tax arrears for 2026
• Staff Report FIN‑2025‑009: 2026 Draft Municipal Budget (Finance/Treasurer Christina Beaushaw)
• Staff Report FIN‑2025‑010: 2026 Draft Water and Wastewater Budget (Finance/Treasurer Christina Beaushaw)
• By‑law No. 2025‑086: Confirmation of the proceedings of the December 18, 2025 meeting
• Adoption of the agenda and approval of minutes from the December 9, 2025 council meeting

Council

The council will adopt the agenda and minutes, consider a heritage grant of up to $8,000 for roof repairs at 52 Main Street, receive reports on the 2026 Draft Fees & Charges By‑law and a revised meeting schedule, and decide on a severance consent and zoning amendment for a parcel on 1823 Wingfield Road that includes a $1,000 cash‑in‑lieu payment per new lot.

• Severance Consent Application B22/2025 for 1823 Wingfield Road, requiring $1,000 cash‑in‑lieu per new vacant lot
• Zoning Amendment Application C12/2025 to rezone the severed portion to Rural Residential (RR) and Environmental Protection (EP) zones
• Heritage Grant approval up to $8,000 for roof repair at 52 Main Street, Warkworth
• Extension of Draft Approval for Plan of Subdivision SB04/2017 (Green City Wide Homes Ltd.) to Dec 31 2027
• Staff Report on Draft Fees & Charges By‑law for 2026 to be considered by council

Public Hearings/Public Meetings

This public meeting will receive comments on three planning applications and a proposed fee update. No decisions will be made; staff will use feedback for recommendation reports. The items include a severance and zoning for 151/154 Portage Street, a zoning amendment for 108 Concession Street West, a zoning amendment for 0 Homewood Avenue (McDonald Homes), and proposed updated building and by-law fees for 2026.

• Severance Consent B23/2025 & Zoning By-law Amendment C14/2025 for Estate of Lillian Joy Stapley at 151/154 Portage Street (recreate two merged parcels, rezone to Low-Density Residential)
• Zoning By-law Amendment C13/2025 for Robert & Samantha Skinner at 108 Concession Street West (Geographic Township of Percy)
• Zoning By-law Amendment C15/2025 for McDonald Homes at 0 Homewood Avenue, Hastings
• Proposed Building & By-law Updated Fees and Charges for 2026 (By-law 2024-125 update)

Heritage Advisory Committee

The agenda for the November 25, 2025 meeting of the Trent Hills Heritage Advisory Committee contains only procedural boilerplate and login instructions. No decisions, discussions, or public hearings are listed.

Council

Council will vote on extending the draft approval for the Hastings Hilltop Subdivision (Huron Creek Developments) to December 31, 2027, with conditions requiring notable completion. Also up for decision: a $5,000 Community Improvement Plan grant for 4 Front St. S in Campbellford, extending the temporary on-street parking patio pilot to 2026, naming a newly assumed road as Lockside Drive, and declaring an unopened road allowance surplus. Several reports and two severance consent applications are also on the agenda.

• Extension of draft approval for SB01/2011 Hastings Hilltop Subdivision to Dec 31, 2027
• $5,000 Community Improvement Plan funding for 4 Front St. S, Campbellford
• Extension of temporary on-street parking patio pilot project to 2026
• Name newly assumed road as Lockside Drive on Meyers Island
• Declaration of surplus: unopened road allowance between Concessions 13 and 14, Seymour

Accessibility Advisory Committee

The Accessibility Advisory Committee will discuss proposed revisions to the Accessible Customer Service Policy and the Integrated Accessibility Standards Policy, with final drafts to be presented to Council. Members will also receive a verbal update on the Council Chambers Accessibility Audit and discuss community engagement strategies for accessibility. The meeting includes approval of previous minutes and scheduling the next meeting for February 18, 2026.

• Review and propose revisions to POL-AODA-001 Accessible Customer Service Policy and POL-AODA-002 Integrated Accessibility Standards Policy
• Verbal update on Council Chambers Accessibility Audit; staff to proceed with improvements and report back
• Discussion on community engagement for accessibility, including a Halloween accessible homes project and National AccessAbility Week proclamation
• Staff directed to draft additional policies to support accessibility standards
• Next meeting set for Wednesday, February 18, 2026 at 3:00 p.m.

Special Council

Trent Hills Council will meet to discuss the recruitment of a new Chief Administrative Officer in a closed session. The meeting will also include standard procedural items such as adopting the agenda and confirming the meeting's proceedings.

• Closed session to discuss Chief Administrative Officer recruitment options
• Closed session to discuss personal matters regarding the Chief Administrative Officer position
• By-law No. 2025-074 to confirm proceedings of the November 4, 2025 meeting

Public Hearings/Public Meetings

Trent Hills Council holds statutory public hearings on three planning applications: a severance and zoning amendment at 1823 Wingfield Road, a plan of subdivision and zoning amendment at 0 Banta Road, and a proposed Official Plan Amendment No. 13 concerning agricultural parcel designations. No decisions will be made during this meeting; it is solely to receive public and agency comments.

• Severance Consent B22/2025 & Zoning Amendment C12/2025: create a 2.02-hectare residential lot at 1823 Wingfield Road (Clancy/Laffrenier)
• Plan of Subdivision SB01/2025 & Zoning Amendment C11/2025: propose subdivision at 0 Banta Road (Highland Builds Ltd.)
• Official Plan Amendment No. 13: revise Prime Agricultural designation for smaller farm parcels
• All items are public hearings; no decisions will be made at this meeting
• Virtual participation requires registration by 4 p.m. the day prior

Council

This meeting includes decisions on multiple capital projects and contracts. Council will consider awarding a $1.79M contract for UV disinfection upgrades at the Hastings Water Treatment Plant, approving a $2.64M loan for water and road projects, and retiring the Balaclava Street Bridge. Also on the agenda: animal control contract with Quinte Humane Society, community improvement plan grants for two businesses, and several planning applications.

• Award of tender for Hastings WWTF disinfection upgrades to Ritestart Limited for $1,787,600 plus applicable taxes, with $568,262 additional funds from the Wastewater Reserve
• Approval of a $2,635,822.96 loan from RBC to finance the Hastings Standpipe Project ($1,620,004.58) and Ranney Street North Reconstruction ($1,015,818.38)
• Retirement and removal of the Balaclava Street Bridge, with a capital project for removal included in the 2026 Municipal Budget
• Animal control contract authorizing the Quinte Humane Society to receive and impound dogs at large in Trent Hills
• Community Improvement Plan grants: $20,000 for 11 Front Street North, Campbellford, and $550 for 20 Main Street, Warkworth

Special Council

Council will consider a staff recommendation to pass a resolution supporting Prodigy Power Inc.'s proposal for a 2MW hydroelectric generating station on Water Street in Hastings. The resolution is required for the proponent to submit a complete proposal under the IESO's Long-Term 2 Energy Supply RFP. The project would be located on municipal lands historically used for water power; a similar application was supported by council in 2016 but not ultimately approved.

• Resolution to support Prodigy Power Inc.'s 2.00 MW hydroelectric project (Hastings G.S.) on Water Street, using Voith StreamDiver technology.
• Project lands described as PIN 51212-0053, Plan 95, Part Lot 175; RP 39R-10552, Parts 11 to 16 and 19 to 21, in the Village of Hastings.
• Consequential confirmation bylaw (2025-065) to adopt the proceedings of the meeting.
• Council previously supported a similar hydroelectric proposal for the same property in 2016, which was not finalized.
• No financial impact to the municipality; IESO requires municipal support evidence for proposal submission.

Public Hearings/Public Meetings

The Trent Hills council will hold a public hearing on October 7, 2025, to consider four planning applications, including severance consents and zoning amendments. The meeting will be held in-person at the Council Chambers and streamed online.

• Severance Consent Application B19/2025 (155 Front Street West)
• Severance Consent Application B20/2025 (2883 13th Line East)
• Severance Consent Application B21/2025 (Timberlane Drive)
• Zoning Amendment Application C22/2023 (192 Front Street West)
• Official Plan Amendment OPA01/2025 (79 Front Street East)

Community Development Advisory Committee

The Community Development Advisory Committee will discuss the implementation of By-law 2025-046, which regulates the display and sale of merchandise on municipal property, and will make recommendations to Council. The committee will also receive verbal updates on the Temporary On-Street Parking Space Patios 2025 Pilot Project, downtown parking requirements, and the Parks & Recreation Master Plan status. New committee members Derek Chung and Ron Nelson will be welcomed.

• Review implementation of By-law 2025-046 regulating display/sale of merchandise on municipal property (annual fee $50 waived until Jan 1, 2027; $2M insurance required until then)
• Verbal update on Temporary On-Street Parking Space Patios 2025 Pilot Project
• Verbal update on Downtown Revitalization and Business Development - Parking Requirements
• Verbal update on Parks & Recreation Master Plan status
• Welcome of new committee members Derek Chung and Ron Nelson

Council

Council will consider approving a new water and wastewater rate study that will set rates for 2026, along with an associated drinking water financial plan. They will also vote on reinstating a 50 km/h speed limit on Old Hastings Road, replacing a temporary 40 km/h limit. Updates will be presented on the Campbellford Bridge project and a speed assessment on Old Hastings Road.

• Water and Wastewater Rate Study recommendations to set 2026 rates and review reserves
• Repeal of temporary 40 km/h speed limit on Old Hastings Road (County Road 25 to 29) and reinstatement of 50 km/h
• Heritage grants up to $8,000 each for repairs at 43 Centre Avenue, Warkworth and 26 Queen Street, Campbellford
• Campbellford Bridge Trent River Crossing and surrounding road network project update from Northumberland County
• Redline revision approvals for McDonald Homes subdivision on Marigold Road and Grey Jay Developments Lock 18 Townhouse in Hastings

Heritage Advisory Committee

The Heritage Advisory Committee is considering two heritage grant applications for repair work at designated properties: a porch reconstruction at 43 Centre Avenue, Warkworth, and mortar repointing and brick replacement at 26 Queen Street, Campbellford. The committee will also receive updates on the Ontario Heritage Conference and the Heritage Plaque Program, plus a verbal report on the listed heritage property at 109 Saskatoon Avenue, Campbellford.

• Heritage Grant Application HG01/2025: 50% of actual cost, up to $8,000, for porch reconstruction at 43 Centre Avenue, Warkworth
• Heritage Grant Application HG02/2025: 50% of actual cost, up to $8,000, for mortar repointing and brick replacement at 26 Queen Street, Campbellford
• Presentation on the Ontario Heritage Conference by Skye Morrison
• Heritage Plaque Program update (report HAC-2025-06)
• Verbal report regarding listed heritage property at 109 Saskatoon Avenue, Campbellford

Public Hearings/Public Meetings

The Trent Hills council will hold public hearings on three development applications: a plan of condominium for Grey Jay Developments at 192 Front Street West, and two severance consent and zoning amendment applications at 581 Cedar Court and 343 Concession Road 2 East. No decisions will be made at this meeting; council will receive public and agency comments before preparing staff recommendation reports.

• Plan of Condominium Application SB01/2023 for Grey Jay Developments at 192 Front Street West, Hastings
• Severance Consent B17/2025 and Zoning Amendment C08/2025 for Bonnie Stephens & Diane Frederick at 581 Cedar Court (proposed 0.81-hectare severed lot with dwelling and barn)
• Severance Consent B18/2025 and Zoning Amendment C10/2025 for Larry Greenly & David Poole at 343 Concession Road 2 East
• All applications include public hearing procedures with virtual participation available via registration
• No decisions will be made at this meeting; public comments will inform future staff recommendations

Council

Council will consider the 2024 draft consolidated financial statements and the 2026 municipal budget timeline. The meeting includes a decision on a phased road reconstruction project and a new by-law for selling merchandise on municipal property.

• Approval of 2024 Draft Consolidated Financial Statements and Audit Reporting Letter
• Approval of $468,339 for 2025 phase of reconstruction for Tanner Road, Parkview Boulevard, Gair Street and Ibey Court
• Draft By-Law 2025-046 to regulate merchandise sales on municipal property, including a $50 fee waiver until 2027
• Severance Consent Application B12/2025 for 22 Lockhart Court to create an 18-acre residential lot
• Severance Consent Application B13/2025 for 200 Concession Road 8 West / Richardson Road to create a 3-acre residential lot

Public Hearings/Public Meetings

The Council will hold a statutory public hearing to receive comments on Severance Consent Application B15/2025 (Bruce Sharpe Ltd.) and Severance Consent Application B16/2025 (Michael de Blois). No decision will be made at this meeting; staff will use the feedback to prepare a recommendation report. Residents may submit written comments before the meeting or speak during the hearing.

• Severance Consent Application B15/2025 – 66 Doxsee Street North / 85 Front Street North – proposes a 0.08‑ha severed parcel and a 0.78‑ha retained parcel.
• Severance Consent Application B16/2025 – 250/226 Richardson Road – lot line adjustment adding ~2.60 acres to an existing parcel, creating a 15.22‑acre parcel.
• Public hearing scheduled for Tuesday, August 5, 2025 at 6:00 p.m. in Council Chambers, 50 Doxsee Avenue South, Campbellford.
• Residents may submit written comments by email to [email protected] or in person before the meeting.
• A 20‑day appeal period applies after a decision is made, though no decision is taken at this hearing.

Council

Council will consider a new by-law to regulate the display and sale of merchandise on municipal property, with a $50 annual fee waived until 2027 and a $2M insurance requirement. Other items include a Community Improvement Plan grant of up to $5,000 for 23 Main St. in Warkworth, a presentation on Campbellford Memorial Hospital redevelopment, a pilot to reduce council meetings to one per month in fall 2025, and a resolution requesting the province rescind Strong Mayor Powers for Trent Hills.

• By-law 2025-046 to regulate merchandise display/sale on municipal property, fee waived until 2027, $2M insurance required
• Community Improvement Plan funding up to $5,000 for 23 Main St., Warkworth (1412103 Ontario Ltd)
• Campbellford Memorial Hospital redevelopment update presentation
• Pilot project to reduce council meetings to one per month for September–November 2025
• Council resolution requesting rescission of Strong Mayor Powers legislation or removal of Trent Hills from designated list

Public Hearings/Public Meetings

Council will hold a public hearing on two severance consent applications and one zoning by-law amendment. No decisions will be made; the purpose is to receive public and agency comments for staff reports.

• Severance Consent B13/2025 to create a 1.21-hectare (3-acre) vacant residential lot at 200 Concession Road 8 West, with retained portion of 66.12 hectares
• Zoning Amendment C07/2025 to rezone the severed lot to Rural Residential (RR) and Environmentally Sensitive (ES) zones, retaining existing zoning on the remainder
• Severance Consent B14/2025 by Craig Lillico for a lot creation at 135 Gummow Road / 0 Gummow Road in Concession 3, Geographic Township of Percy
• Both hearings are statutory and will not result in a decision at this meeting

Council

Council will consider a staff report recommending the full closure of Balaclava Street Bridge to all traffic, including pedestrians, and authorizing staff to investigate its retirement. Other items include approving up to $1,750 in community improvement plan funding for 68 Front St N in Campbellford, adopting a temporary outdoor patio pilot project on parking spaces, and multiple land severance and zoning by-law amendments.

• Full closure of Balaclava Street Bridge to all traffic including pedestrians, and investigation into retirement
• Community Improvement Plan funding up to $1,750 for 68 Front St N (Esso Campbellford)
• Adoption of Temporary On-Street Parking Space Patios 2025 Pilot Project policy
• Severance consent and zoning amendment for a 2.23-hectare parcel on Silver Heights Drive (Zachary Jilesen/Kristina Pazdzior)
• Zoning amendment of 0 Church Avenue, Campbellford, from Development to High-Density Residential Holding (R3-H) (Sunny Life Properties)

Council

Trent Hills Council will decide on a $4,250 Community Improvement Plan grant for a tenant at 27 Front St N, Campbellford, and consider a by-law to authorize Autumn Road as a local improvement. Council will also receive a deputation on Northumberland housing solutions and a presentation on physician recruitment. Multiple special event permits for July events, including Chrome on the Canal and the Incredible Edibles Festival, are up for approval.

• $4,250 CIP grant for tenant Dawn Fryer at 27 Front St N, Campbellford
• By-law 2025-040 to authorize Autumn Road local improvement works
• Deputation on Northumberland Housing Solutions Workshop recommendations
• Presentation on physician recruitment by Ontario Health Team of Northumberland
• Special event permits for Chrome on the Canal, Doctors' Cook-off, Gospel Fest, Incredible Edibles Festival, Rotary Community Dance, and Hastings Canada Day

Accessibility Advisory Committee

The agenda for the June 5, 2025 meeting of the Trent Hills Accessibility Advisory Committee is not available on the provided document.

Public Hearings/Public Meetings

Council will hold public hearings for three applications: severance consents B04/2025 and B05/2025 and zoning amendment C04/2025 for Oak Heights Vista on Concession Road 2 West; zoning amendment C06/2025 for Huron Creek Homes on Albert Street West; and severance consent B12/2025 for Raquilda Van Zoeren at 22 Lockhart Court. The meeting also includes discussion of proposed legislative changes to the Planning Act. No decisions will be made; this session is solely to receive public and agency feedback.

• Severance Consent B04/2025 and B05/2025 (lot line adjustment and new lot creation) by Oak Heights Vista on Concession Road 2 West, Township of Percy
• Zoning Amendment C04/2025 to rezone severed portion to Rural Exception (RU TH-105-91) for a 4.76-hectare residential lot
• Zoning Amendment C06/2025 by Huron Creek Homes for Albert Street West, Village of Hastings
• Severance Consent B12/2025 by Raquilda Van Zoeren for 22 Lockhart Court, Township of Percy
• Discussion of proposed legislative changes to the Planning Act

Council

Trent Hills Council will consider approving a contract for the reconstruction of Autumn Road and a related local improvement by-law. The meeting also includes reports on a land surplus declaration, a parking area maintenance project, and several planning applications.

• Award of contract for Autumn Road reconstruction to Tim Donaldson Excavating Ltd. ($378,443.90)
• Approval of Local Improvement By-law for Autumn Road
• Declaration of surplus land for unopened road allowance
• Approval of maintenance work for Ranney Gorge Suspension Bridge parking area ($35,397.00)
• Approval of severance consent applications for residential building lots

Community Development Advisory Committee

The Trent Hills Community Development Advisory Committee will receive a staff report on a draft by‑law to regulate the display and sale of merchandise on municipal property and provide recommendations to council. It will also review the final parking survey summary for downtown revitalization, a draft mural strategy for Campbellford, and a deputation from K Okay Café about converting an on‑street parking space into a patio. The meeting includes routine approvals of the agenda and previous minutes.

• Draft By‑law to regulate and govern the display and/or sale of merchandise on Municipal Property (CDAC‑2025‑001)
• Final Parking Survey Summary for Downtown Revitalization and Business Development
• Draft Downtown Campbellford Mural Strategy
• Deputation request from Jimmy and Tracy Loannidis, K Okay Café, on an on‑street parking patio proposal
• Approval of agenda and minutes from the March 26, 2025 meeting

Council

Council will consider a formal request to the Government of Ontario for a planning grant to replace the Campbellford Memorial Hospital. The meeting also includes decisions on community improvement funding, fire department equipment, and road closures.

• Request for a provincial planning grant for a new hospital and Campus of Care
• Community Improvement Plan funding request for 62 Bridge St. E, Campbellford up to $8,500
• Authorization of up to $20,000 from Fire Reserve for a standby generator at Fire Station 2 in Hastings
• Minor variance application A01/2025 to reduce front yard setback to 1 metre at 134 Cedar Drive, Hastings
• Closure of a portion of an unopened road allowance between Concessions 6 & 7, Geographic Township of Seymour

Public Hearings/Public Meetings

Trent Hills Council is holding public hearings to receive comments on several severance consent applications and a zoning by-law amendment. No decisions will be made at this meeting; staff will incorporate feedback into a recommendation report. The proposals include lot line adjustments from 44 Nicholas Road to four adjacent Canal Road properties, a severance and rezoning for 0 Silver Heights Drive, and a severance for 81 Percy Street.

• Lot line adjustments B06/2025–B09/2025: merging vacant land from 44 Nicholas Road to 499, 0, 523, and 469 Canal Road (Seymour Twp.)
• Severance B10/2025 and zoning amendment C05/2025 for 0 Silver Heights Drive (Percy Twp.)
• Severance B11/2025 for 81 Percy Street, Warkworth (Percy Twp.)
• All items are public hearings only; no decisions will be made at this meeting

Heritage Advisory Committee

The Heritage Advisory Committee is meeting to select a new supplier and design option for the Heritage Awareness Plaque Program. The body will also review a restoration proposal for a heritage structure in Warkworth.

• Selection of a supplier for the Heritage Designation Plaque program (BMR Manufacturing Inc. and Ottawa Brass Ltd. identified as options)
• Review of sympathetic restoration of a patio at 43 Centre Street, Warkworth (Report HAC-2025-02)
• Notice of Ontario Heritage Conference scheduled for June 19-21, 2025, in Picton, Ontario

Council

Council will vote on the 2025 tax rate by-law, award a $420,969 Dartford Bridge rehabilitation contract, approve a $4,750 community improvement grant, and discuss a request for a provincial hospital planning grant. Other items include authorization of internet/telephone voting for the 2026 municipal election and updates to the civic address policy.

• 2025 tax rate by-law (By-law 2025-027) to establish municipal, county, and education tax levies
• Award of Dartford Bridge rehabilitation contract to Henderson Construction for $420,969.50
• Community Improvement Plan grant of up to $4,750 for 19 Front Street South, Campbellford
• Requesting Ontario government commit a planning grant for a new hospital in Trent Hills
• Authorization of internet and telephone voting for the 2026 municipal election

Council

The Trent Hills Council will adopt the agenda and approve several staff reports. It will authorize the execution of an agreement with Ontario Power Generation for the Ranney Gorge Suspension Bridge and adopt a by‑law to assume a portion of Maple Street into the municipal road system. The council will also approve certificates of validation for land in the geographic Township of Seymour and issue a special event permit for the Ranney Gorge Run. Additional routine items such as minutes, reports and announcements will be received.

• By‑law No. 2025‑024: Authorize agreement with Ontario Power Generation Inc. for Ranney Gorge Suspension Bridge
• By‑law No. 2025‑025: Establish and assume a municipal highway on a portion of Maple Street, Campbellford
• Approval of Certificates of Validation for Part Lot 9, Concession 14, geographic Township of Seymour
• Special Event Permit #2025‑001 issued for the Annual Ranney Gorge Run on May 4, 2025
• Staff Report CAO‑2025‑05 on Drinking Water Quality Management System 2024 Management Review

Public Hearings/Public Meetings

The Municipality of Trent Hills will conduct public hearings to receive feedback on three planning applications. No decisions will be made during this meeting; comments will be incorporated into staff recommendation reports.

• Minor Variance Application A01/2025: Request to reduce front yard setback to 1 metre for a wastewater UV filter structure at 134 Cedar Drive, Hastings
• Severance Consent Application B01/2025 and Zoning Amendment Application C03/2025 at 1321 Crowe River Road
• Severance Consent Applications B02/2025 and B03/2025 at 5866 County Road 25 / Concession Road 11 West

Community Development Advisory Committee

The committee will receive a staff report on By-law BLD-2025-002, which proposes rules and a $50 annual permit fee for displaying goods or signs on municipal property. The draft also requires $5,000,000 liability insurance and a minimum 1.8 m sidewalk clearance. The committee will consider the report and refer the draft by‑law for further consultation.

• By‑law BLD-2025-002: regulate display/sale of merchandise on municipal sidewalks
• Proposed annual permit fee of $50.00
• Liability insurance requirement of $5,000,000 per business
• Minimum sidewalk clearance of 1.8 m
• Deputations from local business groups on the same draft by‑law

Council

Council will vote on awarding a $130,635 contract to Tocher Heyblom Designs Inc. for a Parks and Recreation Master Plan, funded from Development Charges and Planning Reserves. Other decisions include a $34,013.28 purchase of a citywide maintenance database for by-law enforcement, a $119,333.33 condenser replacement at Warkworth Arena, a seasonal road closure for the Campbellford Farmers' Market, a zoning by-law amendment for 471 County Road 38, and an exemption for J's Place Chip Truck. The meeting also includes consent items such as OPP board minutes and proclamations.

• Award $130,635 contract for Parks & Recreation Master Plan to Tocher Heyblom Designs Inc.
• Approve $34,013.28 from Building Reserve for citywide maintenance database for by-law enforcement
• Approve $119,333.33 condenser replacement at Warkworth Arena awarded to CIMCO Refrigeration
• Seasonal closure of River Street between Front Street South and Saskatoon Avenue for Campbellford Farmers’ Market (Saturdays, May 3–Oct 25)
• Zoning amendment for 471 County Road 38 from Highway Commercial (C2) to Rural Residential (RR)

Council

Council will decide on several road maintenance contracts, including a $841,405.76 surface treatment application and a $437,717.33 tandem plow truck. They will also consider declaring an unopened portion of Silver Heights Drive surplus to municipal needs and pass by-laws for a soccer association water service agreement, a road closure, and a part-lot control exemption.

• Award of $841,405.76 surface treatment application to Dufferin Construction Company
• Award of $437,717.33 tandem plow truck to Rush Truck Centres Canada
• Award of $189,744.11 articulating multi-purpose utility tractor to Cubex Ltd.
• Declaration of surplus lands for unopened portion of Silver Heights Drive, Concession 10, Part Lot 4
• By-law to authorize agreement with Trent Hills Soccer Association for water service at Kennedy Park, 179 Saskatoon Avenue

Accessibility Advisory Committee

The Accessibility Advisory Committee will recommend that Council approve a $12,035 grant (plus HST) for an automatic front entry system at the Trent Hills Public Library. The committee will also seek adoption of an amendment to the Draft Accessibility Plan 2024‑2027 to acknowledge Indigenous lands. Additional items include discussion of planned accessibility initiatives for 2025‑2026 and a staff report on a by‑law governing merchandise on municipal property.

• Approve $12,035 (plus HST) grant for automatic front entry system at Trent Hills Public Library
• Adopt amendment to Draft Accessibility Plan 2024‑2027 to include Indigenous lands acknowledgement
• Recommend Accessibility Advisory Committee activities/initiatives for 2025‑2026 per approved plan
• Receive Staff Report BLD‑2025‑002 on by‑law to regulate display/sale of merchandise on municipal property (information)
• Approve minutes from the November 7, 2024 Accessibility Advisory Committee meeting

Council

Council will discuss a proposed by-law to regulate display and sale of merchandise on municipal property, referring it to an advisory committee. It will also decide on a $38,748 annual agreement with Lower Trent Conservation and authorize $16,000 for fire station equipment. Other items include approving the audit planning report and a Touch the Truck event.

• By-law to regulate display/sale of merchandise on municipal property (referred to Community Development Advisory Committee)
• $38,748 annual MOU with Lower Trent Conservation for risk management and drinking water source protection
• Up to $16,000 from Fire Reserve for two Unimac washer/extractors for Fire stations 2 and 3
• 2024 Audit Planning Report and Engagement Letter – authorize Mayor and Deputy Mayor to execute
• Approval of Campbellford BIA Touch the Truck event on April 19, 2025 with municipal equipment and staff volunteers

Council

The council approved several contracts, including a $134,800 light replacement at Hastings Field House, a $635,080 filter media purchase for water treatment plants, and a $151,000 ultraviolet system for the Hastings wastewater facility. It also approved a $4,150,487 application to the Health and Safety Water Stream Fund for water, wastewater and stormwater upgrades on Tanner Road, Parkview Boulevard, Gair Street and Ibey Court. The draft subdivision agreement for the Haven on the Trent Phase 4 project was accepted, and lands comprising the former Campbellford arena and parking lot were declared surplus.

• Approval of $134,800 contract with Farley Manufacturing Inc. for Hastings Field House light replacement
• Selection of Continental Carbon Group Inc. contract for filter media and underdrain replacement at $635,080
• Selection of H2Flow Equipment Inc. contract for ultraviolet disinfection system at $151,000
• Application for $4,150,487 Health and Safety Water Stream funding for infrastructure on Tanner Road, Parkview Boulevard, Gair Street and Ibey Court
• Approval of draft Subdivision Agreement for Haven on the Trent Phase 4 (SB01/2013)

Public Hearings/Public Meetings

The Council will conduct a statutory public hearing to receive comments on a private zoning amendment (Application C01/2025) for 471 County Road 38 and a municipally‑initiated zoning by‑law amendment (C02/2025) that updates definitions, zone names, parking, and duplex/townhouse provisions. A presentation on Part‑Lot Control Exemption By‑Laws will also be given. No decisions will be made at this meeting; staff will prepare a recommendation report after considering public input.

• Zoning Amendment Application C01/2025 – John and Rosalind Watkins, 471 County Rd 38, change from Highway Commercial (C2) to Rural Residential (RR)
• Notice of Zoning By‑Law Amendment C02/2025 – municipal update to Comprehensive Zoning By‑law 2010‑105 (definitions, zone names, parking, duplex/townhouse rules)
• Part‑Lot Control Exemption By‑Laws presentation
• Zoning By‑Law 2025 Housekeeping Update (draft)
• Public hearing procedures (in‑person at 50 Doxsee Ave South and virtual via Zoom)

Council

Council will decide on several planning applications, including a zoning by-law amendment to allow a single detached dwelling on a rural property (Robert Morden), and a site plan agreement for 4 Front Street South. They will also consider a deputation from the Small Town Cat Project requesting a $5,000 agreement for trap-neuter-release services. Other items include severance consents, a yard hydrant for a water bottle filling station at Kennedy Park, and by-laws for fire safety grant and BIA board appointments.

• $5,000 agreement with Small Town Cat Project for trap-neuter-release services
• Zoning by-law amendment for single detached dwelling on rural lot (Robert Morden)
• Severance consent for parcels on Maple Street, Campbellford
• Site plan agreement for 4 Front Street South, Campbellford
• Fire safety grant transfer payment agreement with Ontario

Council

Trent Hills Council is meeting to decide on several by-laws, including an interim tax levy for 2025, temporary borrowing authority, and council remuneration. Other business includes forgiving $30,000 in Aron Theatre bonds, approving a $10,000 security deposit for fiber network installation, and a minor variance for a property at 122 Trentview Drive.

• By-law 2025-003: Interim tax levy for 2025, setting tax payment installments and penalties
• Forgiveness of up to $30,000 in Aron Theatre Bonds from Community Foundation of Campbellford/Seymour and Northumberland
• $10,000 security deposit from NuBuild Contracting Inc. for fiber telecommunications network installation
• Minor variance approval to reduce side yard setback from 3m to 1.2m at 122 Trentview Drive
• Hastings Hydro Reserve Fund application for library signage project, amount not specified