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Northumberland County public meetings in 2023

93 substantive meetings from 2023, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.

Wed Dec 13, 2023 · 9:30 AM

Regular Council Meeting

Council elects new Warden, approves 6.57% levy increase for 2024 budget

Northumberland County Council will elect a Warden and Deputy Warden for a one-year term, with Brian Ostrander nominated for Warden and Olena Hankivsky for Deputy Warden. Council will also consider and likely approve the 2024-2026 budget, including a 6.57% levy increase for 2024, a pilot addiction treatment program, and funding for Commuter Connect Durham Line. Several items will be discussed in closed session, including confidential broadband negotiations and land acquisition matters.

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Wed Dec 6, 2023 · 9:30 AM

Special Council Meeting - Budget Deliberations

Council to debate 2024-2026 budget and 4% tax target

Northumberland County Council holds a special budget meeting to deliberate the 2024-2026 draft budget and long-term plan. A motion proposes deferring deliberations to December 13 and directing staff to bring options for a 4% levy increase plus dedicated infrastructure and housing levies. Council will also consider court security funding and a closed-session item on a proposed land acquisition at 310 Division Street, Cobourg.

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Wed Nov 29, 2023 · 1:00 PM

Social Services Committee Meeting

Social Services Committee to review Q3 finances, housing, and correspondence

The Northumberland County Social Services Committee is meeting to receive several items for information, including a Q3 2023 financial analysis for Community and Social Services, a National Housing Day video, and correspondence on guaranteed livable income, intimate partner violence, childcare availability, and housing/homelessness. The committee will also consider minutes from the Northumberland County Housing Corporation and may enter closed session to discuss land acquisition or disposition related to housing and homelessness.

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Wed Nov 29, 2023 · 9:00 AM

Economic Development, Tourism, Land Use Planning

Committee to recommend backflow prevention bylaw and subdivision approval

The committee will consider staff reports on a new backflow prevention program and bylaw to protect drinking water, and draft approval for a subdivision at 20 Park Street East, Colborne. They will also receive a Q3 2023 financial analysis and a 2024-2026 issue paper summary. A closed session is scheduled for confidential broadband negotiations.

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Tue Nov 28, 2023 · 1:00 PM

Finance and Audit Committee Meeting

Committee to review Q3 finances and court security funding

The Finance and Audit Committee will receive the Q3 2023 financial analysis and consider a report on court security funding, which recommends continuing to provide up to $275,000 to the Town of Cobourg for provincial court security. The committee will also receive correspondence from other municipalities on 'Catch and Release Justice in Ontario' and a 'Social and Economic Prosperity Review'.

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Tue Nov 28, 2023 · 9:00 AM

Corporate Support Committee Meeting

Committee to recommend limiting electronic participation in council meetings

The Corporate Support Committee is meeting to review quarterly financial reports, correspondence about a legislative amendment, and a proposed by-law change to limit electronic participation by council members at hybrid meetings. The committee will also receive minutes from the Accessibility Advisory Committee and may enter closed session to discuss employee compensation.

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Mon Nov 27, 2023 · 9:00 AM

Public Works Committee Meeting

Public Works Committee meeting agenda contains no substantive items

This agenda for the Northumberland County Public Works Committee meeting on November 27, 2023, contains only procedural boilerplate and no listed agenda items, decisions, or discussion topics. The document is essentially empty of substantive content.

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Mon Nov 27, 2023 · 1:00 PM

Community Health Committee Meeting

Community Health Committee reviews financial reports and hospital foundation updates

The committee will review Q3 2023 financial analyses for Golden Plough Lodge and Northumberland Paramedics. Members will also receive updates on hospital foundation funding and a Ministry of Long-Term Care inspection.

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Wed Nov 15, 2023 · 9:30 AM

Regular Council Meeting

Council to discuss Joint Operations Base feasibility study and 2024 meeting schedule

Northumberland County Council is meeting to adopt recommendations from six standing committees, with several items held for separate discussion. Key items include a feasibility study for a Joint Operations Base, the 2024 meeting schedule, and correspondence on illegal land use enforcement. The meeting also includes closed sessions for cybersecurity training, land acquisition, and confidential negotiations.

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Wed Nov 1, 2023 · 1:00 PM

Social Services Committee Meeting

Committee to consider pre-development agreement for 473 Ontario Street housing project

The Social Services Committee will discuss a pre-development agreement for 473 Ontario Street, a housing project, and consider repealing 21 county policies for the Northumberland County Housing Corporation. The committee will also receive the 2024-2026 draft capital and operating budget for Community and Social Services, and consider several proclamations and correspondence items.

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Wed Nov 1, 2023 · 9:00 AM

Economic Development, Tourism, Land Use Planning

Committee to review 2024-26 budgets, $500K housing loan

The Economic Development, Tourism, and Land Use Planning Committee will receive updates on 2024-2026 draft capital and operating budgets for several departments, and will consider recommending a $500,000 loan to the Northumberland Workforce Housing Corporation. The committee will also receive correspondence from the Town of Cobourg about illegal land use enforcement, and reports on OAFVC program updates. The meeting includes a closed session for confidential broadband negotiations.

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Council Chambers
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Tue Oct 31, 2023 · 1:00 PM

Finance and Audit Committee Meeting

Committee to review 2024-2026 draft budgets and Q3 procurement report

The Finance and Audit Committee will receive an update on the 2024 to 2026 draft capital and operating budgets for Finance and POA, along with issue papers. It will also review the Q3 2023 procurement activity report, which itemizes purchases between $100,000 and $1,000,000. Both items are for information and recommended to be forwarded to County Council.

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Tue Oct 31, 2023 · 9:00 AM

Corporate Support Committee Meeting

Committee reviews 2024-2026 draft budgets for multiple departments

The Corporate Support Committee is meeting to receive and discuss 2024-2026 draft capital and operating budgets and issue papers for several departments, including Communications, Information Technology, Legal Services, and Corporate Services. The committee will also consider a report on limiting electronic participation at hybrid meetings, a proposed 2024 meeting schedule, and a proclamation for the International Day of Persons with Disabilities. Most items are for information and recommendation to County Council.

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Mon Oct 30, 2023 · 1:00 PM

Community Health Committee Meeting

Paramedics seek approval of response time plan; budgets reviewed

The Community Health Committee will receive and recommend to County Council the 2024-2026 draft capital and operating budgets for Northumberland Paramedics and Golden Plough Lodge, along with issue papers. The committee will also consider a report on a paramedic response time performance plan and receive updates on a COVID-19 outbreak at Golden Plough Lodge and a pilot of treatment options.

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Mon Oct 30, 2023 · 9:00 AM

Public Works Committee Meeting

Committee to review 2024-26 budgets, Joint Operations Base plan

The Public Works Committee will receive updates on the 2024-2026 draft capital and operating budgets for Transportation, Waste, and Facilities, and will consider a report recommending the County proceed with acquiring property for a new Joint Operations Base. The committee will also hear a delegation on climate action and receive correspondence on school bus stop arm cameras, Highway Traffic Act amendments, and a climate emergency just transition transfer.

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Wed Oct 18, 2023 · 9:30 AM

Regular Council Meeting

Council to decide on ending Commuter Connect pilot and deferring natural heritage plan update

Northumberland County Council will consider ending the Commuter Connect pilot transit service on November 30, 2023, and request the province to defer approval of a natural heritage system update until a new provincial planning statement takes effect. The council will also discuss a proposed inter-municipal committee on housing and homelessness, and receive updates on the opioid crisis and a flag-raising for Transgender Awareness Week.

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Wed Oct 4, 2023 · 1:00 PM

Social Services Committee Meeting

Committee to consider new housing directives and land acquisition

The Social Services Committee will receive a presentation on Northumberland County's housing stock and consider a report recommending new community housing directives and delegation of authority. The committee will also discuss correspondence on housing and homelessness, including from the Municipality of Brighton and the Town of Grimsby. A closed session is scheduled to address a proposed or pending land acquisition or disposition.

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Wed Oct 4, 2023 · 9:00 AM

Economic Development, Tourism, Land Use Planning

Agenda contains no substantive items; procedural only.

This agenda for the Northumberland County Economic Development, Tourism, and Land Use Planning meeting on 2023-10-04 contains only procedural boilerplate and no listed agenda items, decisions, or discussions. The document is essentially empty of substantive content.

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Council Chambers
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Tue Oct 3, 2023 · 1:00 PM

Finance and Audit Committee Meeting

Finance and Audit Committee meeting agenda contains no substantive items

This agenda for the Northumberland County Finance and Audit Committee meeting on October 3, 2023, contains only procedural boilerplate and no listed agenda items, reports, or decisions. The document appears to be a system-generated placeholder with no substantive content for residents to review.

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Tue Oct 3, 2023 · 9:00 AM

Corporate Support Committee Meeting

Committee to review IT budget issue papers for 2024-2026

The Corporate Support Committee is meeting to receive a presentation on Information Technology budget issue papers for 2024-2026, which was deferred from the previous meeting. The committee will also consider correspondence on municipal codes of conduct and MFIPPA changes, and recommend a proclamation for Transgender Awareness Week and Transgender Day of Remembrance.

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Mon Oct 2, 2023 · 1:00 PM

Community Health Committee Meeting

Community Health Committee meeting agenda contains only procedural boilerplate

This meeting agenda for the Northumberland County Community Health Committee contains no substantive items for discussion or decision. The agenda consists entirely of procedural boilerplate and embedded content placeholders with no actionable business.

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Mon Oct 2, 2023 · 9:00 AM

Public Works Committee Meeting

Public Works Committee meeting agenda contains no substantive items

This agenda for the Northumberland County Public Works Committee meeting on 2023-10-02 contains only procedural boilerplate and embedded content placeholders. No specific agenda items, decisions, or discussion topics are listed in the provided text.

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Wed Sep 20, 2023 · 9:30 AM

Regular Council Meeting

Council to hear drug crisis presentation, award $446,970 roadside safety contract

Northumberland County Council will receive a presentation from the HKLN Drug Strategy on the drug poisoning crisis and a verbal update on the Northumberland Expo for Women. Council will also consider awarding a $446,970.62 tender for roadside safety devices to Hughson Group, with a budget shortfall covered by other capital project surpluses. The agenda includes adoption of minutes, standing committee recommendations, and several proclamations.

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Council Chambers
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Thu Sep 7, 2023 · 9:00 AM

Public Works Committee Meeting

Public Works Committee discusses budget papers and excavator purchase

The committee is reviewing the Quarter 2, 2023 financial update and several 2024 to 2026 budget issue papers. They are also considering a recommendation to award a contract for a new wheeled excavator.

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✓ Decided: Public Works Committee recommends $505,923 purchase of wheeled excavator

The Committee recommended that County Council award a contract to Bob Mark New Holland for a wheeled excavator. They also recommended support for Highway Traffic Act amendments and replacement signage for the Northumberland Humane Society. Staff presented several 2024-2026 budget issue papers for information.

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Thu Sep 7, 2023 · 1:00 PM

Community Health Committee Meeting

Paramedics seek pre-budget approval for 4 ambulances and 1 ERV

The Community Health Committee will hear presentations on 2024-2026 budget issue papers for the Golden Plough Lodge and Northumberland Paramedics, and consider pre-budget approvals for purchasing four ambulances and one SUV converted to an Emergency Response Vehicle. The committee will also receive a delegation from the University Hospitals Kingston Foundation on regional healthcare projects and correspondence from the City of Ottawa regarding a donated decommissioned ambulance.

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✓ Decided: Committee recommends pre-approval for four ambulances and one ERV SUV

The Community Health Committee recommended that County Council pre-approve the purchase of four ambulances and one SUV for conversion to an Emergency Response Vehicle for the 2024 budget. The committee also received financial analyses and budget issue papers for Golden Plough Lodge and Northumberland Paramedics.

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Wed Sep 6, 2023 · 9:00 AM

Economic Development, Tourism, Land Use Planning

Committee to vote on Cramahe Official Plan Amendment for Foxtail Ridge South development

The committee will consider recommending County Council approve Cramahe Official Plan Amendment No. 20 for the Foxtail Ridge South development on Durham Street South in Colborne. They will also receive presentations on the department's Q2 2023 financial analysis and 2024-2026 budget issue papers, along with updates on BECN programs and tourism. Correspondence from three municipalities regarding the Provincial Planning Statement will be received for information.

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✓ Decided: Committee recommends approval of Cramahe Official Plan Amendment No. 20

The committee recommended that County Council approve an official plan amendment for the Foxtail Ridge South Development in Colborne. Other actions included recommending a proclamation for Hispanic Heritage Month and receiving several financial and program reports for information.

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Wed Sep 6, 2023 · 1:00 PM

Social Services Committee Meeting

Social Services Committee to review 2024-2026 budget issues and Q2 finances

The Northumberland County Social Services Committee will receive a presentation on the 2024 to 2026 Budget Issue Paper, covering six issues including community housing building condition audits, a rent supplement program, and housing reserve investments. The committee will also review the Quarter 2, 2023 financial analysis for Community and Social Services, and hear a delegation from The Children's Foundation requesting a proclamation of 'Dress Purple Day' on October 27, 2023. Additionally, correspondence on health and homelessness response and housing and homelessness funding will be received for information.

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✓ Decided: Committee recommends proclaiming October 27, 2023 as ‘Dress Purple Day'

The Social Services Committee recommended that County Council proclaim October 27, 2023 as ‘Dress Purple Day’ following a presentation from The Children's Foundation. The committee also received several reports and correspondence for information regarding housing, homelessness, and financial analysis.

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Tue Sep 5, 2023 · 11:00 AM

Special County Council

Council to get verbal update on unauthorized encampment at 600 William Street

This is a special meeting of Northumberland County Council with a single substantive item: a verbal update from staff on an unauthorized encampment at 600 William Street in Cobourg. The rest of the agenda is procedural, including approval of the agenda, a confirming by-law, and adjournment.

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✓ Decided: Council authorizes removal of unauthorized encampment at 600 William Street

County Council approved the removal of an unauthorized encampment at 600 William Street, Cobourg. The decision follows a staff update regarding operational impacts to ambulance and community paramedicine services. Council designated Cobourg Police Services and Integrity Investigative Solutions Limited as agents to exercise authorities under the Trespass to Property Act.

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Tue Sep 5, 2023 · 1:00 PM

Finance and Audit Committee Meeting

Committee to review Q2 finances, audit letter, and 2024-26 budget plan

The Finance and Audit Committee is meeting to receive several financial reports for information, including the Q2 2023 financial analysis, the 2022 audit management letter, and the July 2023 year-to-date results. They will also hear a presentation on the 2024-2026 budget issue paper regarding a financial system replacement, and receive the Q2 procurement activity report and the 2022 development charges annual statement. All items are for information and recommendation to County Council, with no decisions expected.

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✓ Decided: Finance and Audit Committee reviews quarterly financial and procurement reports

The Committee received several financial reports and presentations for information and recommended that County Council do the same. No substantive policy changes or funding approvals were decided during the meeting.

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Tue Sep 5, 2023 · 9:00 AM

Corporate Support Committee Meeting

Committee reviews budget issue papers and financial analyses

The Corporate Support Committee is reviewing several multi-year budget issue papers for the 2024 to 2026 period. The meeting also includes reviews of second-quarter financial analyses across multiple departments and various municipal correspondences.

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✓ Decided: Committee recommends support for MFIPPA and Black Ash Tree endangered status

The Corporate Support Committee recommended that County Council support correspondence regarding the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act and the classification of Black Ash Trees as endangered. The committee also received several budget issue paper presentations and financial analyses for information. Four local proclamations were recommended for County Council approval.

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Wed Aug 16, 2023 · 9:30 AM

Regular Council Meeting

Council to award $452,835 brick repair contract at 860 William Street

Council will consider awarding RFP 23-37 for brick repairs and window replacements at 860 William Street to Brook Restorations Ltd. for $452,835.85, exceeding the $260,000 budget. They will also discuss adopting the 2023-2027 Community Strategic Plan pillars, goals, and actions, and consider a presentation on climate change actions. Several items will be discussed in closed session, including confidential infrastructure negotiations and a landfill committee appointment.

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✓ Decided: Council adopts 2023-2027 Community Strategic Plan

Northumberland County Council approved the final pillars, goals, and actions for its 2023-2027 Community Strategic Plan. Council also awarded a building repair contract and passed two new by-laws. A discussion on a drug strategy for the opioid overdose crisis was deferred to October.

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Wed Aug 2, 2023 · 9:00 AM

Economic Development, Tourism, Land Use Planning

Committee to review 2023-2027 Community Strategic Plan pillars

The Economic Development, Tourism, and Land Use Planning Committee will consider several reports and correspondence. Key items include a proposed 2023-2027 Community Strategic Plan, an amendment to a draft subdivision plan in Colborne, and an official plan amendment for Brighton's Community Improvement Plan. The committee will also receive correspondence from other municipalities on topics like 'Right to Repair' and the Provincial Planning Statement, and will recommend a by-law to appoint plumbing and sewage system inspectors.

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✓ Decided: Committee recommends adoption of 2023-2027 Community Strategic Plan

The committee recommended that County Council adopt the pillars, goals, and actions of the 2023-2027 Community Strategic Plan. It also recommended the approval of Brighton Official Plan Amendment No. 10 and the enactment of a by-law to appoint plumbing and sewage system inspectors.

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Wed Aug 2, 2023 · 1:00 PM

Social Services Committee Meeting

Committee to recommend housing funding and by-law changes

The Social Services Committee will consider staff reports on housing initiatives, including pre-approval for provincial funding programs and an amendment to the municipal housing facilities by-law. They will also discuss correspondence on renovictions and childcare regulations, and receive minutes from the housing corporation. The committee will make recommendations to County Council on these items.

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✓ Decided: Committee recommends housing initiative spending and new housing facilities by-law

The Social Services Committee recommended that County Council approve the implementation of Canada-Ontario and Ontario Priorities housing initiative spending. The committee also recommended the enactment of a new by-law for municipal housing facilities and the proclamation of September 2023 as Hunger Action Month.

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Tue Aug 1, 2023 · 9:00 AM

Corporate Support Committee Meeting

Committee to consider Naloxone policy and hear from Community Foundation

The Corporate Support Committee will discuss a proposed Naloxone policy (HS 11.3) and receive a presentation from the Community Foundation of Campbellford/Seymour and Northumberland. The committee will also review correspondence from other municipalities regarding legislative amendments to improve municipal codes of conduct and enforcement. A closed session is scheduled for a non-union compensation review update.

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✓ Decided: Committee recommends adoption of new Naloxone Policy

The Corporate Support Committee recommended that County Council adopt the HS 11.3 Naloxone Policy. The committee also recommended that Council send a letter of support to the Community Foundation of Campbellford/Seymour and Northumberland.

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Tue Aug 1, 2023 · 1:00 PM

Finance and Audit Committee Meeting

Finance and Audit Committee meeting agenda contains no substantive items

This agenda for the Northumberland County Finance and Audit Committee meeting on 2023-08-01 contains only procedural boilerplate and no listed agenda items, decisions, or discussion topics. The document is essentially empty of substantive content.

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Mon Jul 31, 2023 · 9:00 AM

Public Works Committee Meeting

Committee to recommend awarding $452,836 brick and window repair contract

The Public Works Committee will consider a staff report recommending awarding a $452,835.85 contract for brick repairs and window replacements at 860 William Street, with additional funds from capital reserves to cover the total estimated cost of $515,000. The committee will also receive correspondence on school bus stop arm cameras, the right to a healthy environment, the Nagle Road Interchange Study, and highway traffic amendments. A proclamation for Rail Safety Week (September 18-24, 2023) is proposed, and a closed session is scheduled to discuss a personal matter regarding the Brighton Landfill Liaison Committee appointment.

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✓ Decided: Committee recommends $452,835 contract for repairs at 860 William Street

The Public Works Committee recommended awarding a contract to Brook Restorations Ltd for brick and window repairs. The committee also recommended that County Council receive several pieces of correspondence for information and proclaim Rail Safety Week.

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Mon Jul 31, 2023 · 1:00 PM

Community Health Committee Meeting

Committee to hear climate-health presentation, consider long-term care funding, opioid crisis letters

The Community Health Committee will receive a delegation from the HKPR District Health Unit on climate change and health, and consider correspondence from Pickering on using long-term care funding for community care and from Port Hope on renewing a drug strategy to address the opioid crisis. Staff reports include a new violence management policy for Golden Plough Lodge, a long-term care inspection update, and a paramedic service performance review.

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✓ Decided: Committee recommends adoption of Care Transition Violence Management Policy

The Community Health Committee recommended that County Council adopt a new violence management policy for Golden Plough Lodge. The committee also recommended supporting correspondence regarding long-term care funding and opioid overdose strategies.

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Mon Jul 24, 2023 · 9:30 AM

Special County Council

County Council tours facilities and projects across Northumberland

This is a special meeting of Northumberland County Council focused on a bus tour of county facilities and projects. Council members will visit 12 locations including emergency services bases, housing properties, bridges, and the county forest. The agenda is otherwise procedural, with no presentations, communications, or new business scheduled.

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✓ Decided: County Council conducts tour of facilities and projects

The Special County Council meeting consisted primarily of a tour of 12 county facilities and projects. No substantive policy or budgetary decisions were made during the session.

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Wed Jul 19, 2023 · 9:30 AM

Regular Council Meeting

Council to vote on $2.7M County Road 50 rehab and workforce housing corporation

Northumberland County Council is deciding on several key items, including awarding up to $2,702,436.62 for County Road 50 rehabilitation and authorizing a municipal service corporation for workforce housing. Council will also receive presentations on the Eastern Ontario Wardens' Caucus strategic priorities and a regional housing plan, and discuss a report on affordable housing advocacy. The meeting includes a closed session for land acquisition and an Indigenous knowledge sharing session.

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✓ Decided: Council approves $2.7M for County Road 50 rehabilitation

Council authorized payment for road rehabilitation and passed by-laws regarding housing facilities and workforce housing. The board also approved revised terms of reference for the Accessibility Advisory Committee and appointed a member to that committee.

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Thu Jul 6, 2023 · 1:00 PM

Community Health Committee Meeting

Community Health Committee meeting agenda only

This is a procedural agenda for the Northumberland County Community Health Committee meeting on July 6, 2023. No specific items, decisions, or proposals are listed in the provided text.

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Thu Jul 6, 2023 · 9:00 AM

Public Works Committee Meeting

Public Works Committee meeting agenda contains no substantive items

This agenda for the Northumberland County Public Works Committee meeting on 2023-07-06 contains only procedural boilerplate and no listed agenda items, decisions, or discussion topics. The document is essentially empty of substantive content.

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Wed Jul 5, 2023 · 9:00 AM

Economic Development, Tourism, Land Use Planning

Agenda contains only procedural boilerplate; no substantive items

This meeting agenda for Northumberland County's Economic Development, Tourism, and Land Use Planning committee on July 5, 2023, consists entirely of technical placeholders and embedded content frames with no actual agenda items, decisions, or discussion topics listed.

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Wed Jul 5, 2023 · 1:00 PM

Social Services Committee Meeting

Committee to vote on adding two caseworkers, housing by-law, and master plan

The Social Services Committee will consider three staff reports: adding two caseworker positions, designating 152 Cockburn Street in Campbellford as a municipal housing facility, and approving a Community Housing Master Plan. The committee will also receive correspondence on intimate partner violence, renovictions, and opioid/mental health/homelessness resources, and will enter closed session for labour and legal matters.

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✓ Decided: Committee recommends adding two caseworker positions and approving housing master plan

The Social Services Committee recommended that County Council approve two new caseworker positions and the Community Housing Master Plan. The committee also recommended enacting a by-law to designate 152 Cockburn Street in Campbellford as a Municipal Housing Facility.

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Tue Jul 4, 2023 · 9:00 AM

Corporate Support Committee Meeting

Committee to consider revised accessibility advisory terms and grant report

The Corporate Support Committee is meeting to discuss several items, including a revised terms of reference for the Northumberland Accessibility Advisory Committee and a biannual grant activity report. The committee will also consider correspondence from other municipalities regarding a proposed 'Stopping Harassment and Abuse by Local Leaders Act' and legislative amendments to improve municipal codes of conduct. The meeting includes a closed session for personnel matters.

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✓ Decided: Committee recommends support for municipal code of conduct legislative amendments

The Corporate Support Committee recommended that County Council support legislative amendments to improve municipal codes of conduct and enforcement. The committee also recommended the approval of revised Terms of Reference for the Northumberland Accessibility Advisory Committee. Several pieces of correspondence and a grant activity report were received for information.

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Tue Jul 4, 2023 · 1:00 PM

Finance and Audit Committee Meeting

Committee to discuss 2024-2026 budget levy targets and financial framework

The Finance and Audit Committee will consider a staff report proposing target base levy increases of 6.63% for 2024, 4.92% for 2025 and 2026, and a dedicated infrastructure levy of 2% of the prior year total levy. The committee will also receive the May 2023 year-to-date financial results and correspondence from other municipalities on insurance costs and rural education funding.

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✓ Decided: Committee recommends 4% target base levy increases through 2033

The Finance and Audit Committee recommended target base levy increases of 4% for the 2024-2026 budget years and a 4% target for the 2027-2033 long-term forecast. The committee also proposed a dedicated infrastructure levy to reduce the infrastructure deficit. Other items received for information included financial results and municipal correspondence.

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Wed Jun 21, 2023 · 9:30 AM

Regular Council Meeting

Council to consider '7 in 7' regional housing plan and affordable housing advocacy

Northumberland County Council will hear a presentation on the Eastern Ontario Regional Network (EORN) update and consider a resolution to support the Eastern Ontario Wardens' Caucus '7 in 7' Regional Housing Plan, which aims to build 7,000 affordable rental units over seven years. Council will also discuss a separate item on affordable housing advocacy directed at upper levels of government. The meeting includes adoption of minutes, committee recommendations, and several by-laws, including one for the 2023 Emergency Management Program.

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✓ Decided: Council approves $526,342 for Fire and Public Works radio system upgrade

Council approved a budget increase to upgrade the County's radio coverage to a Digital Mobile Radio system. They also passed bylaws for emergency management and law enforcement appointments, and committed to a regional affordable housing plan.

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Wed Jun 7, 2023 · 9:00 AM

Economic Development, Tourism, Land Use Planning

Committee to vote on Cramahe Official Plan Amendment for 891 Pinewood School Road

The committee will consider and recommend approval of Cramahe Official Plan Amendment No. 21 for a property at 891 Pinewood School Road. It will also receive a Q1 2023 financial analysis, correspondence on cannabis act review and provincial planning statement, and a verbal broadband project update. Several items are for information only.

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✓ Decided: Committee recommends approval of Cramahe Official Plan Amendment No. 21

The Committee recommended that County Council approve Cramahe Official Plan Amendment No. 21 for 891 Pinewood School Road. Members also recommended support for the Eastern Ontario Wardens' Caucus advocacy regarding the South Eastern Ontario Production Accelerator Fund. Several reports and pieces of correspondence were received for information.

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Wed Jun 7, 2023 · 1:00 PM

Social Services Committee Meeting

Committee to review housing, homelessness reports and shelter system review

The Social Services Committee is meeting to receive and discuss several reports and correspondence related to housing and homelessness, including the Northumberland County Housing Corporation 2022 Annual Report, the Housing and Homelessness Plan 2022 Annual Report, a presentation on 'A Home for Everyone', and a shelter system review by Vink Consulting. The committee will also consider correspondence from other municipalities on topics like homelessness, housing, and intimate partner violence. The meeting includes a closed session to discuss a proposed or pending land acquisition or disposition.

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✓ Decided: Committee recommends support for '7 in 7' Regional Housing Plan

The Social Services Committee recommended that County Council support the Eastern Ontario Wardens' Caucus '7 in 7' Regional Housing Plan. The committee also recommended that staff continue advocating to upper levels of government for affordable housing support. Several annual reports and financial analyses were received for information.

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Tue Jun 6, 2023 · 1:00 PM

Finance and Audit Committee Meeting

Committee to review 2022 draft financial statements and audit letter

The Finance and Audit Committee is meeting to review and recommend approval of the 2022 draft consolidated financial statements, the audit reporting letter, and recent financial reports. The committee will also receive correspondence about municipal insurance costs. These items will be recommended to County Council for final approval.

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✓ Decided: Committee recommends approval of 2022 Draft Consolidated Financial Statements

The Finance and Audit Committee reviewed the 2022 draft financial statements and audit reporting letter, recommending both for County Council approval. The committee also received financial analysis for the first quarter of 2023 and year-to-date results through April 2023 for information.

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Tue Jun 6, 2023 · 9:00 AM

Corporate Support Committee Meeting

Committee to recommend support for Bill 5, Stopping Harassment and Abuse by Local Leaders Act

The Corporate Support Committee is recommending that County Council support correspondence from multiple municipalities and a citizens' group regarding Bill 5, which addresses harassment and abuse by local leaders. The committee will also consider adopting the 2023 Emergency Management Plan and a new Maternity and Parental Leave Top Up Policy. Additionally, it will receive Q1 2023 financial analyses for Communications, IT, Legal, and Corporate Services departments.

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✓ Decided: Committee recommends new maternity and parental leave top-up policy for non-union staff

The Corporate Support Committee recommended that County Council adopt a new maternity and parental leave top-up policy for permanent non-union employees. The committee also recommended the adoption of the 2023 Emergency Management Plan and expressed support for correspondence regarding Bill 5.

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Mon Jun 5, 2023 · 9:00 AM

Public Works Committee Meeting

Committee to award $393,185 snowplow truck contract

The Public Works Committee is recommending County Council award a $393,185 contract for a new combination tandem snowplow truck to Winslow-Gerolamy, exceeding the $360,000 budget by $40,105.06. The committee will also discuss transitioning the Blue Box program to full producer responsibility and upgrading the joint fire service and public works communications tower to a Digital Mobile Radio system at a total cost of $526,342.15.

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✓ Decided: Committee recommends $393,185 snowplow purchase and radio system upgrade

The Public Works Committee recommended awarding a snowplow truck contract to Winslow-Gerolamy and upgrading the joint Fire Service and Public Works radio system. The committee also recommended authorizing negotiations for a Blue Box program transition and received financial and correspondence reports.

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Mon Jun 5, 2023 · 1:00 PM

Community Health Committee Meeting

Committee to consider supporting Peterborough County Health Centre project without funding

The Community Health Committee will discuss and vote on several items, including a recommendation to support the Peterborough County Health Centre project in principle but not provide funding at this time. They will also receive financial reports for the Golden Plough Lodge and Northumberland Paramedics for the first quarter of 2023, and correspondence on long-term care funding and paramedic services.

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✓ Decided: Committee supports Peterborough Community Health Centre project in principle

The Community Health Committee recommended that County Council support the Peterborough Community Health Centre project in principle, though no funding will be provided at this time. Other actions consisted of receiving financial reports and correspondence for information.

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Wed May 17, 2023 · 9:30 AM

Regular Council Meeting

Council to vote on by-law updating school-zone speed limits on county roads

Northumberland County Council is meeting to consider routine administrative items, including by-laws on school-zone speed limits and law enforcement appointments, as well as several proclamations. Council will also receive presentations and correspondence, and discuss a resolution opposing Enbridge Gas's proposed $200 fee for utility locates. Two items will be discussed in closed session.

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✓ Decided: Council opposes new Enbridge Gas utility locate fees

County Council passed a resolution opposing Enbridge Gas's proposal to charge municipalities for utility locates. The council also updated speed limits near schools and appointed municipal law enforcement officers.

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Wed May 3, 2023 · 9:00 AM

Economic Development, Tourism, Land Use Planning

✓ Decided: Committee recommends creating a workforce housing corporation

The committee voted to recommend that County Council support the creation of a Municipal Services Corporation dedicated to workforce housing. They also recommended draft approval of a subdivision at 9493 Community Centre Road in Baltimore, pending endorsement by Hamilton Township. Other items received for information included a strategic plan engagement strategy, BECN program updates, and correspondence on the Cannabis Act review.

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Wed May 3, 2023 · 1:00 PM

Social Services Committee Meeting

Northumberland social services committee meets May 3, 2023

The agenda contains only procedural boilerplate and no substantive items for decision or discussion.

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Tue May 2, 2023 · 9:00 AM

Corporate Support Committee Meeting

Committee to recommend hiring firm to enforce county forest by-law

The Corporate Support Committee is meeting to discuss and recommend actions for County Council, including appointing a by-law enforcement firm for county forests, receiving correspondence on various topics, and proclaiming several awareness months. The agenda is largely procedural, with most items being recommendations for information or proclamation.

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✓ Decided: Committee recommends hiring CNSS for county forest by-law enforcement

The Corporate Support Committee recommended that County Council appoint the Canadian National Security Solutions Corp. (CNSS) to assist with by-law enforcement for the Northumberland County Forest in 2023. The committee also recommended several proclamations for June and the support of correspondence regarding the Municipal Oath of Office.

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Tue May 2, 2023 · 1:00 PM

Finance and Audit Committee Meeting

Committee to consider multi-year budget for 2024-2026

The Finance and Audit Committee will discuss a multi-year budget for 2024-2026, a quarterly procurement report, and the 2022 investment report. They will also consider correspondence from several municipalities on reducing insurance costs and rural education funding. The meeting includes presentations on the county's board insurance policy and a first-quarter 2023 financial update.

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✓ Decided: Committee recommends multi-year budget for 2024-2026

The Finance and Audit Committee recommended that County Council direct staff to prepare a multi-year budget covering fiscal years 2024, 2025, and 2026. The committee also received presentations on the board insurance policy and Q1 2023 financial update, and approved correspondence on reducing municipal insurance costs and rural education funding. All items were carried unanimously.

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Mon May 1, 2023 · 9:00 AM

Public Works Committee Meeting

Committee to recommend $3.1M paving contract and school zone speed limits

The Public Works Committee will consider awarding a $3.1 million paving contract for various county roads and recommend reducing speed limits in school zones. They will also receive updates on a Highway 401 planning study and the Golden Plough Lodge redevelopment. The meeting includes correspondence on Enbridge Gas fees and school bus stop arm cameras.

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✓ Decided: Committee recommends $3.1M paving contract and school zone speed limit reductions

The Public Works Committee recommended that County Council award a $3,110,990.34 paving contract to IPAC Paving Limited. The committee also recommended updating speed limits near schools and supporting correspondence regarding Enbridge Gas fees and CN Railway drainage requirements.

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Mon May 1, 2023 · 1:00 PM

Community Health Committee Meeting

Community Health Committee meeting agenda contains no substantive items

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Wed Apr 12, 2023 · 9:30 AM

Regular Council Meeting

Council to set 2023 tax ratios and rates, hear opioid crisis presentation

Northumberland County Council will vote on by-laws setting 2023 tax ratios and tax rates for lower-tier municipalities. Council will also hear a delegation from the HKPR District Health Unit on the opioid overdose crisis and consider a motion opposing unsanctioned overdose prevention sites. Other business includes awarding contracts for the Hickerson Culvert replacement ($1,058,304) and Thompson Bridge replacement ($2,137,710.99), and receiving an update on the Trent River Crossing detailed design.

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✓ Decided: Council rejects unsanctioned overdose sites and seeks feasibility study for sanctioned site

County Council resolved not to endorse unsanctioned overdose prevention sites and directed staff to conduct a feasibility assessment for a sanctioned site with the HKPR District Health Unit. Council also passed by-laws for 2023 tax ratios and rates and called on the Provincial Government to address the homelessness crisis.

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Mon Apr 3, 2023 · 9:30 AM

Special County Council

County Council holds strategic planning session with external facilitators

This special meeting is primarily a strategic planning session facilitated by Jim Harris and Lee-Anne McAlear. The agenda includes a presentation on trends, review of interview insights, prioritization of focus areas, and group work on strategies and metrics. No other substantive business is scheduled.

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✓ Decided: Council identifies key focus areas for 2023-2027 Strategic Plan

County Council held a strategic planning session to determine priorities for the 2023-2027 Strategic Plan. Council directed staff to explore specific focus areas and conduct further consultations with the community and stakeholders.

Council Chambers
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Wed Mar 29, 2023 · 9:00 AM

Economic Development, Tourism, Land Use Planning

Agenda contains only procedural boilerplate, no substantive items

This meeting agenda for the Northumberland County Economic Development, Tourism, and Land Use Planning committee contains only procedural boilerplate from the eSCRIBE software interface. No agenda items, reports, or decisions are listed.

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Wed Mar 29, 2023 · 9:30 AM

Special County Council

Northumberland County Council holds special meeting with closed session

This is a procedural special meeting of Northumberland County Council. The agenda contains no substantive public items; all regular business sections are marked N/A. The main action is a motion to move into closed session to discuss confidential negotiations, litigation, and confidential funding information.

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

Council approved the agenda and entered a closed session to discuss confidential negotiations, litigation, and government funding. A confidential resolution from that session was referred to the open session for adoption. No other substantive decisions were recorded.

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Wed Mar 29, 2023 · 1:00 PM

Social Services Committee Meeting

Committee to review Ontario Works plan and homelessness resolution

The Social Services Committee will receive reports on the 2023 Ontario Works Service Plan and a proposed resolution calling on the provincial government to end homelessness in Ontario. The committee will also receive correspondence from several municipalities on homelessness, intimate partner violence, and opioid addiction, and will consider minutes from the Northumberland County Housing Corporation. A closed session is scheduled for confidential negotiations and personal matters.

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✓ Decided: Committee recommends opposing unsanctioned overdose prevention sites

The Social Services Committee recommended that County Council oppose the operation of unsanctioned overdose prevention sites and support a similar resolution from the Town of Cobourg. The committee also recommended supporting the Association of Municipalities of Ontario’s call to action on housing and homelessness. Several reports and pieces of correspondence regarding homelessness and social services were received for information.

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Tue Mar 28, 2023 · 1:00 PM

Finance and Audit Committee Meeting

Committee to recommend 2023 tax ratios and rates for County Council approval

The Finance and Audit Committee will review February 2023 year-to-date financial results, a proposal to repeal a lame-duck delegation by-law, and the 2023 property tax policy. They will also receive correspondence from the Town of Cobourg about a county-wide policing study. The committee will make recommendations to County Council on these items.

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✓ Decided: Committee recommends 2023 property tax rates and ratios for Council approval

The Finance and Audit Committee recommended that County Council enact bylaws for the 2023 property tax policy. The committee also recommended the repeal of a 2022 delegation of authority by-law. Other reports and correspondence were received for information.

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Tue Mar 28, 2023 · 9:00 AM

Corporate Support Committee Meeting

Committee meeting agenda contains no substantive items

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Mon Mar 27, 2023 · 9:00 AM

Public Works Committee Meeting

Public Works Committee meeting agenda contains no substantive items

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Mon Mar 27, 2023 · 1:00 PM

Community Health Committee Meeting

Community Health Committee meeting agenda contains no substantive items

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Wed Mar 15, 2023 · 9:30 AM

Regular Council Meeting

Council to adopt 2023 budget carryovers and hear Early Years update

Northumberland County Council is meeting to adopt recommendations from six standing committees, approve a by-law authorizing 2022 carryovers into the 2023 budget, and receive a presentation on the 2023 Early Years update. The agenda also includes closed-session items on infrastructure negotiations and CUPE 1748 collective bargaining at Golden Plough Lodge. Most items are routine approvals, with no major public hearings or rezonings listed.

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✓ Decided: Council authorizes 2022 budget carryovers into 2023

Council passed a by-law to incorporate approved 2022 carryovers into the 2023 budget. The body also adopted most standing committee recommendations and referred several specific items, including a residential addiction services proposal, back to staff for review.

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Wed Mar 1, 2023 · 1:00 PM

Social Services Committee Meeting

Committee to consider $75,000 asset limit for rent-geared-to-income housing

The Northumberland County Social Services Committee is meeting to discuss and potentially recommend approval of a new asset limit directive for rent-geared-to-income housing, set at $75,000 for all households with an implementation date of July 1, 2023. The committee will also receive updates on early years programs, correspondence regarding intimate partner violence inquest recommendations, and minutes from the Northumberland County Housing Corporation.

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✓ Decided: Committee recommends $75,000 asset limit for rent-geared-to-income housing

The Social Services Committee recommended that County Council approve a new asset limit directive for rent-geared-to-income housing. The proposed directive sets an asset limit of $75,000 for all households starting July 1, 2023. The committee also recommended a separate discussion for the 2023 Early Years Update at the March 15 Council meeting.

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Wed Mar 1, 2023 · 9:00 AM

Economic Development, Tourism, Land Use Planning

Committee to review 2022 development activity and Bill 23 impacts

The Economic Development, Tourism, and Land Use Planning Committee will receive three staff reports for information: an update on film production in Northumberland, annual development activity for 2022, and the impact of Bill 23 on conservation authority planning services. The committee will also receive correspondence from the City of Brantford regarding VIA Rail cancellations. No decisions are expected; all items are for information and recommendation to County Council.

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✓ Decided: Committee recommends Council support City of Brantford's VIA Rail correspondence

The committee received three staff reports for information and recommended that County Council do the same. They also recommended that County Council support correspondence from the City of Brantford regarding VIA Rail cancellations.

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Tue Feb 28, 2023 · 1:00 PM

Finance and Audit Committee Meeting

Committee to review 2023 tax ratios, audit plan, and budget carryovers

The Finance and Audit Committee will consider several financial items, including the 2022 audit planning report, a presentation on 2023 property tax ratio options, a report on 2022 council remuneration and expenses, a by-law amendment for 2022 budget carryovers, and January 2023 year-to-date financial results. The committee will also receive correspondence about Bill 23 and may enter closed session for personnel matters.

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Tue Feb 28, 2023 · 9:00 AM

Corporate Support Committee Meeting

Committee to review hemlock pest letter and accessibility plan

The Corporate Support Committee will consider two staff reports: one on the Hemlock Woolly Adelgid update, recommending a letter to provincial ministers and member municipalities, and another on the 2022 Accessibility Annual Status Report, recommending approval of the updated Multi-Year Accessibility Plan. The committee will also receive minutes from the Accessibility Advisory Committee and may enter closed session to discuss information technology security.

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✓ Decided: Committee recommends approval of 2022 Accessibility Annual Status Report

The Corporate Support Committee recommended that County Council approve the 2022 Annual Status Report and the updated 2022-2025 Multi-Year Accessibility Plan. The committee also recommended sending a letter regarding the Hemlock Woolly Adelgid to provincial ministers and member municipalities. Additionally, staff were directed to gauge interest for a member municipality orientation session.

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Mon Feb 27, 2023 · 9:00 AM

Public Works Committee Meeting

Highway 401 Nagle Road interchange study and Garden Hill traffic calming on agenda

The Public Works Committee is meeting to receive two delegations: one on the Highway 401 Nagle Road Interchange Study by Stantec and the Ministry of Transportation, and another on traffic calming in Garden Hill. Both are for information only, with recommendations to forward the presentations to County Council. No staff reports or other business items are listed.

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✓ Decided: Public Works Committee receives reports on Highway 401 and Garden Hill traffic

The Committee received informational presentations regarding a Highway 401 interchange study and traffic calming in Garden Hill. A confidential resolution concerning infrastructure negotiations and litigation was referred to County Council for adoption.

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Mon Feb 27, 2023 · 1:00 PM

Community Health Committee Meeting

Committee to review paramedic response times, addiction services proposal

The Community Health Committee is meeting to receive correspondence and staff reports, including paramedic response time performance for 2022 and a proposal for residential addiction services. The committee will also consider a closed session for personnel matters. Most agenda items are for information or referral to County Council.

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Thu Feb 23, 2023 · 12:15 PM

Joint Council Meeting with Northumberland County Member Municipalities

Joint council meeting to hear department overviews and AODA training

This is a joint council meeting of Northumberland County and its member municipalities. The agenda is largely informational: it includes AODA training and presentations from each county department, followed by media questions and adjournment. No decisions or votes on substantive matters are listed.

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Wed Feb 15, 2023 · 9:30 AM

Regular Council Meeting

Council to award $1.55M furniture contract for Golden Plough Lodge redevelopment

Northumberland County Council is meeting to consider several staff recommendations, including awarding a $1,549,351 furniture contract for the Golden Plough Lodge and Archives/Museum redevelopment, approving a $234,515 federal settlement funding agreement, and adopting a new solid waste management by-law. The council will also receive committee recommendations and hold a closed session on confidential land and housing matters.

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✓ Decided: Council approves $1.5M furniture contract for GPL-NCAM redevelopment

Council awarded a furniture procurement contract to Harkel Furniture Ltd. and approved a two-year federal funding agreement for settlement services. A new solid waste management by-law was passed, and recommendations from five standing committees were adopted.

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Wed Feb 1, 2023 · 1:00 PM

Social Services Committee Meeting

Committee to weigh housing transfers, by-law changes, and program updates

The Social Services Committee will receive presentations on homelessness and early years programs, an Ontario Works update, and a delegation on affordable building practices. It will also consider recommending approval of an amended by-law for the Northumberland County Housing Corporation, consent for a parking lot agreement at Halcyon Place, and the transfer of 152 Cockburn Street for supportive housing. The meeting includes a closed session on a proposed land acquisition or disposition.

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✓ Decided: Committee recommends property transfer for supportive housing

The Social Services Committee recommended that County Council approve the transfer of 152 Cockburn Street to the Northumberland County Housing Corporation for supportive housing. The committee also recommended the approval of an amended corporate by-law for the housing corporation and consent for a parking lot development agreement at Halcyon Place.

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Wed Feb 1, 2023 · 9:00 AM

Economic Development, Tourism, Land Use Planning

Committee to consider making 7 OAFVC contract jobs permanent

The Economic Development, Tourism, and Land Use Planning Committee will hear three delegations, receive staff reports, and consider a recommendation to convert seven contract positions at the Ontario Agri-Food Venture Centre (OAFVC) to permanent roles starting April 1, 2023. The meeting also includes a closed session for confidential negotiations regarding housing infrastructure.

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✓ Decided: Committee recommends making 7 OAFVC contract positions permanent

The Committee recommended that County Council change seven contract positions at the Ontario Agri-Food Venture Centre (OAFVC) to permanent status starting April 1, 2023. The meeting also included informational presentations on the Loyalist College Port Hope Campus and Commuter Connect. A confidential resolution regarding housing infrastructure negotiations was referred to County Council.

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Tue Jan 31, 2023 · 9:00 AM

Corporate Support Committee Meeting

Corporate Support Committee meeting agenda contains no substantive items

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Tue Jan 31, 2023 · 1:00 PM

Finance and Audit Committee Meeting

Committee to review Q4 procurement report and Bill 23 correspondence

The Finance and Audit Committee is meeting to receive staff reports and correspondence for information. Key items include the Q4 2022 procurement activity report, which lists purchases between $100,000 and $1,000,000, and correspondence from the Township of Brock and City of Kitchener about Bill 23, the More Homes Built Faster Act, 2022. The committee will also receive a report from the OPP Northumberland Detachment on enforcement activities. No decisions are expected; all items are for information and recommendation to County Council.

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✓ Decided: Finance and Audit Committee receives procurement and enforcement reports

The Committee reviewed correspondence regarding Bill 23 and OPP enforcement activities. It also received the Quarter 4 2022 Procurement Activity Report. All items were recommended to County Council for information.

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Mon Jan 30, 2023 · 1:00 PM

Community Health Committee Meeting

Health committee to hear HKPR health unit budget presentation

The Community Health Committee is meeting to receive a presentation from the HKPR District Health Unit on its services and budget, and to review a report on long-term care home orientation. The committee will also receive minutes from the HKPR board. All items are for information, with recommendations to forward them to County Council.

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✓ Decided: Community Health Committee receives health unit and long-term care reports

The Committee received a presentation on the Haliburton Kawartha Pine Ridge District Health Unit services and budget. It also received a report on the Golden Plough Lodge AdvantAge Ontario orientation and health unit board minutes. All items were received for information and recommended for receipt by County Council.

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Mon Jan 30, 2023 · 9:00 AM

Public Works Committee Meeting

Committee to recommend new waste collection by-law to County Council

The Public Works Committee is meeting to consider a staff report recommending that County Council repeal and replace By-law 2018-22 and related by-laws with a new solid waste management by-law for household and commercial waste and recyclables. The committee will vote on whether to forward this recommendation to the February 15, 2023 County Council meeting. The rest of the agenda is procedural, including approval of the agenda, disclosures of interest, and adjournment.

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✓ Decided: Committee recommends new solid waste management by-law

The Public Works Committee recommended that County Council repeal and replace By-law 2018-22 and related by-laws. The proposed new waste by-law for household and commercial waste and recyclable materials was recommended for enactment at the February 15, 2023 meeting.

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Wed Jan 25, 2023 · 12:30 AM

Special County Council

Special County Council meeting — agenda contains only procedural boilerplate

This is a Special County Council meeting for Northumberland County, ON, dated 2023-01-25. The agenda text contains only technical interface labels and boilerplate from the eSCRIBE software, with no actual agenda items, reports, or decisions listed. No substantive business is identifiable from the provided document.

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Wed Jan 25, 2023 · 9:30 AM

Regular Council Meeting

Council to deliberate 2023 budget, approve $10M borrowing, and discuss long-term care funding

Northumberland County Council is meeting to consider several key items, including the 2023 budget deliberations, a by-law to authorize $10,000,000 in borrowing, and a report on construction funding for long-term care homes. The council will also hold a closed session on confidential broadband negotiations and consider a by-law consolidating various fees and charges. The meeting includes adoption of minutes and recommendations from six standing committees.

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✓ Decided: Northumberland County Council approves 2023 budget of $213.5M

Council adopted the 2023 budget with total estimated expenditures and revenues of $213,488,513. The meeting included the approval of several by-laws regarding borrowing, fee regulation, and occupational health and safety. Council also authorized funding for a policing study and requested provincial funding for long-term care projects.

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Wed Jan 18, 2023 · 9:30 AM

Special County Council

County Council to deliberate 2023 budget and consider $50K warming room increase

Northumberland County Council is holding a special meeting to receive a winter storm response presentation, consider a $50,000 increase to 2023 base funding for the warming room program, and conduct 2023 budget deliberations. The meeting also includes a closed session for confidential negotiations involving the Northumberland County Archives and Museum.

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✓ Decided: County Council approves $50,000 increase for warming room program

County Council approved a $50,000 increase to the 2023 base funding for the warming room program to support unsheltered individuals. The council also received presentations on winter storm response and budget staffing issues, with further budget deliberations deferred to January 25, 2023.

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Mon Jan 16, 2023 · 9:00 AM

Special County Council

County Council orientation: department overviews and closed governance training

This is a special County Council meeting focused on orientation for council members. The main items are a tour of the county building, presentations from each county department, and a closed-session training on council governance. The agenda is largely procedural and informational, with no substantive decisions or public hearings scheduled.

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✓ Decided: County Council completes department orientations and governance training

Council held a special meeting focused on administrative orientations and member training. The session included a tour of the County Building and presentations from various department directors. A portion of the meeting was held in closed session for council governance training.

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Wed Jan 11, 2023 · 1:00 PM

Social Services Committee Meeting

Social Services Committee reviews 2023 budget, housing plan

The Social Services Committee will receive presentations on the 2023 budget issue papers, draft capital and operating budgets for Community and Social Services and the Northumberland County Housing Corporation, and the NCHC 2023-2027 Strategic Plan. These items are for information only, with final budget decisions to be made by Council at a Special Budget Meeting on January 18, 2023. The committee will also receive minutes from the NCHC's October 26, 2022 meeting and may enter closed session to discuss a proposed land acquisition or disposition.

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✓ Decided: Committee recommends $50,000 funding increase for warming room program

The Social Services Committee recommended that County Council increase 2023 base funding for the warming room program by $50,000. The committee also received several 2023 draft budgets and a strategic plan for information. A confidential resolution regarding land acquisition or disposition was referred to County Council.

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Wed Jan 11, 2023 · 9:00 AM

Economic Development, Tourism, Land Use Planning

Committee reviews 2023 budgets, housing data, and broadband talks

The Economic Development, Tourism, and Land Use Planning Committee will receive presentations on the 2023 draft budgets and budget issue papers for several departments, plus a rural housing information system demonstration. It will also receive correspondence on natural gas prices and building code services, and will enter closed session for confidential broadband negotiations.

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✓ Decided: Committee refers confidential broadband negotiations to County Council

The committee received several reports and presentations for information, including 2023 draft budgets and a rural housing system demonstration. A closed session was held to discuss confidential broadband negotiations, the results of which were referred to County Council for adoption.

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Tue Jan 10, 2023 · 9:00 AM

Corporate Support Committee Meeting

Committee reviews 2023 budgets and issue papers for Communications, IT, Corporate Services

The Corporate Support Committee is meeting to receive presentations and draft budgets for several departments ahead of the January 18, 2023 Special Council Budget Meeting. Items include Communications, Information Technology, Legal Services, and Corporate Services (which covers Human Resources, Health and Safety, Legislative Services, Natural Heritage, and the Archives and Museum). The committee will also consider correspondence on the Amber Alert system and Bill 3, a report on grant activity, and a new Occupational Health and Safety Policy. The meeting includes a closed session for confidential negotiations involving the Northumberland County Archives and Museum.

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✓ Decided: Committee recommends adoption of 2023 Corporate Occupational Health and Safety Policy

The Corporate Support Committee recommended that County Council adopt the Corporate Occupational Health and Safety Policy 2023 and rescind By-law 01-2022. The committee also received several 2023 draft budgets and issue papers for information ahead of a Special Council Budget Meeting on January 18, 2023.

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Tue Jan 10, 2023 · 1:00 PM

Finance and Audit Committee Meeting

Finance and Audit Committee reviews 2023 budgets and borrowing by-law

The committee is reviewing several financial items including the 2023 draft capital and operating budgets. Members are also considering a new by-law to consolidate fees and charges and a by-law to authorize borrowing.

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

The Finance and Audit Committee recommended that County Council authorize $10 million in borrowing and enact a new by-law to consolidate fees and charges. The committee also received draft 2023 budgets and financial results for information.

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Mon Jan 9, 2023 · 9:00 AM

Public Works Committee Meeting

Public Works Committee reviews 2023 budget, host fee renewals, LTC funding

The Public Works Committee will receive presentations on the 2023 Budget Issue Papers and the 2023 Draft Capital and Operating Budgets for Transportation, Waste, Facilities, and the Golden Plough Lodge Redevelopment, noting that Council will consider the budgets at a Special Council Budget Meeting on January 18, 2023. The committee will also consider reports recommending renewal of Host Fee Agreements with several municipalities at $2.00 per tonne, and a report on construction funding for long-term care homes, including a proposed letter to the Minister of Long-Term Care.

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✓ Decided: Committee recommends renewing waste host fee agreements at $2.00 per tonne

The Public Works Committee recommended renewing host fee agreements with five municipalities and requested provincial funding support for long-term care construction. The committee also received 2023 budget presentations and draft budgets for future council consideration.

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Mon Jan 9, 2023 · 1:00 PM

Community Health Committee Meeting

Committee reviews 2023 budgets for Paramedics and Golden Plough Lodge

The Community Health Committee is meeting to receive presentations and information on the 2023 draft capital and operating budgets for Northumberland Paramedics and the Golden Plough Lodge, along with related budget issue papers. The committee will also consider a report recommending additional temporary cleaning staff at the Golden Plough Lodge, funded through Covid-19 Prevention and Containment Funding. These items are for information and will be considered by County Council at a Special Budget Meeting on January 18, 2023.

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✓ Decided: Committee recommends more cleaning staff for Golden Plough Lodge

The Community Health Committee recommended that County Council approve temporary staff to increase cleaning and disinfecting by 35 hours per week at Golden Plough Lodge. The committee also received several 2023 draft budgets and issue papers for information.

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