Northumberland County public meetings in 2024

Regular Council Meeting

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

• Election of Warden – motions to proceed, call for nominations, close nominations, appoint scrutineer, vote, and confirm Warden‑Elect
• Election of Deputy Warden – parallel motions and procedures as for the Warden
• Adoption of County Council minutes from November 20, 2024
• Resolution requesting the Government of Ontario to implement the Ontario Rural Road Safety Program
• Adoption of recommendations from Standing Committees (Community Health, Corporate Support, Economic Development, Finance & Audit, Public Works)

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

• Adopted 6.12% levy increase for 2025 budget (carried)
• Approved $6.5M from Joint Operations Base reserves for GPL/NCAM financing (carried)
• Approved $100,000/year for Art Gallery of Northumberland for 2025-2026 (carried)
• Defeated compensation freeze for Council members (defeated)
• Defeated three-month hiring freeze (defeated)
• Directed staff to arrange special meeting in January 2025 for cost savings review (carried)
• Pledged provincial funding to end encampments (carried)
• Directed staff to seek land from member municipalities for shelter expansion (carried)

Social Services Committee Meeting

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

Economic Development, Tourism, Land Use Planning

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

• Presentation: Proposed Updated Official Plan Amendment – Natural Heritage System
• Report 2024-160: Northumberland Next – Additional Public Meeting for OPA1 Natural Heritage System
• Closed‑session resolution on confidential broadband negotiations referred to County Council
• Tourism 2024 Activity Update – presentation
• Report 2024-155: Provincial Planning Statement 2024 Policy Update

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

• Received presentation on Proposed Updated Official Plan Amendment - Natural Heritage System (carried)
• Received Report 2024-160 on additional public meeting for OPA1 Natural Heritage System (carried)
• Received verbal delegation from Robert Fishlock (Save our Trees) (carried)
• Received correspondence from Northumberland Federation of Agriculture on internet services (carried)
• Received Tourism 2024 Activity Update presentation (carried)
• Received Report 2024-155 on Provincial Planning Statement 2024 Policy Update (carried)
• Referred confidential broadband negotiations resolution to County Council (carried)

Finance and Audit Committee Meeting

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

• Proposed $96,770,321 debenture with Ontario Infrastructure and Lands Corporation (20-year term) for Golden Plough Lodge and Northumberland County Archives and Museum redevelopment
• Report 2024-157: October 2024 Year-To-Date Financial Results
• Correspondence from Municipality of St Charles regarding 'Canada Community Building Fund'
• Correspondence from Municipality of St Charles and Township of Georgian Bay regarding 'Promptly Resume Assessment Cycle'

Community Health Committee Meeting

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

• Delegation: HKLN Drug Strategy 'Situational Assessment of a Four Pillar Approach to Addressing the Drug Poisoning Crisis'
• Staff Report: Report 2024-156 'Long-term Care Staffing Challenges'
• Correspondence: Town of Petrolia 'Support for Family Physicians'
• Motion to extend delegation presentation time to 20 minutes
• Recommendation to forward delegation to County Council for discussion

Corporate Support Committee Meeting

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

• Approve agenda with closed‑session update on Municipal Act Section 239.2(d) for CUPE 3725 bargaining
• Receive correspondence from Municipality of St Charles on Ontario’s Forest Sector
• Receive Report 2024-159 ‘Workplace Safety and Insurance Board (WSIB) Cost Analysis 2024’
• Receive Corporate Services ‘Legislative Services 2024 Update’ presentation
• Receive minutes from the Northumberland Accessibility Advisory Committee (Oct 10, 2024)

Public Works Committee Meeting

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

• Recommend County Council pass a resolution supporting the Ontario Rural Road Safety Program (based on correspondence from Good Roads Association, Municipality of North Perth, Town of the Blue Mountains, Town of Pelham, Town of Parry Sound, Township of Amaranth)
• Receive correspondence from Municipality of St. Charles and Municipality of Wawa on the Green Roads Pilot Project for information
• Receive correspondence from Township of Clearview on Increase Tile Drain Loan Limit for information
• Receive correspondence from Township of Puslinch on Protection of Agricultural Lands and Sustainable Development for information
• Receive Report 2024-154 'Green Roads' for information

Regular Council Meeting

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

• Transfer of Thompson Bridge from Northumberland County to the Municipality of Trent Hills (Report 2024-122)
• Appointment of two council members to the new Board of Health (Community Health Committee recommendation)
• Resolution supporting the SolveTheCrisis.ca campaign addressing homelessness and mental health
• Adoption of minutes from the October 16, October 29, November 6, and November 7 council meetings
• Adoption of standing committee recommendations, except items set for separate discussion

Special County Council

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

• 8.a – Verbal update on shelter services and affordable housing tours presented by Rebecca Carman
• 16 – Closed session for Homelessness 101 training (education for Council members)
• 18.a – Adoption of By‑law 41‑2024 to confirm the meeting’s proceedings
• 3 – Approval of the agenda
• 19 – Adjournment of the meeting

Special County Council

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

• Closed Session: confidential resolution on solicitor‑client privileged advice (310 Division Street, Cobourg)
• Motion to Rise and refer the closed‑session resolution to the open session for adoption
• New Business: Emergency Care Establishment Application and Shelter Services Update for 310 Division Street
• By‑law 40‑2024 Confirmatory: to confirm the proceedings of the November 6, 2024 meeting
• Standard procedural items (agenda approval, declarations of interest, adjournment)

Social Services Committee Meeting

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

• Receive correspondence from Ontario's Big City Mayors and Regional Municipality of Waterloo about the 'Solve the Crisis Campaign' for information
• Receive correspondence from Haliburton, Kawartha, Pine Ridge District Health Unit on the 'National Framework for a Guaranteed Livable Basic Income' for information
• Review Community & Social Services – Quarter 3, 2024 Financial Analysis
• Receive Northumberland County Housing Corporation meeting minutes (July 24, August 28, September 25, 2024) for information
• Recommend County Council proclaim November 22, 2024 as 'National Housing Day'

Economic Development, Tourism, Land Use Planning

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

Community Health Committee Meeting

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

• Receive HKPR District Health Unit & Peterborough Public Health correspondence on proposed voluntary merger; recommend appointing two County Council members to the new Board of Health (2022‑2026) and refer item to County Council meeting.
• Receive City of Stratford correspondence on Support for Family Physicians; recommend County Council receive for information.
• Receive Municipality of St. Charles and Town of Smith Falls correspondence on Joint Health Resolution Campaign – Physician Shortage; recommend County Council receive for information.
• Review Q3 2024 financial analysis of Golden Plough Lodge; recommend County Council receive for information.
• Review Q3 2024 financial analysis of Northumberland Paramedics; recommend County Council receive for information.

Corporate Support Committee Meeting

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

• Report 2024-146: Adoption of Northumberland County Emergency Management Plan 2024 and recommendation to enact a by‑law
• Report 2024-147: Council Procedural By‑law updates on petition requirements and re‑adoption of the multi‑year budget
• Report 2024-148: Draft 2025 meeting schedule for County Council and standing committees
• Q3 2024 financial analyses for Corporate Services, Legal, Communications, and Information Technology departments
• Proclamations for International Day of Persons with Disabilities (Dec 3 2024) and International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women (Nov 25 – Dec 10 2024)

Finance and Audit Committee Meeting

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

• Report 2024-144 – recommendation to adopt the Community Grant Policy
• Report 2024-143 – recommendation to approve transfer of funds to reserves via by‑law
• Report 2024-145 – 2025 Budget Update presented for information
• Report 2024-142 – Procurement Activity Quarterly Report (Q3 2024)
• Finance – Quarter 3, 2024 Financial Analysis for information

Public Works Committee Meeting

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

• Snowmobile Association Land Use Agreements – recommendation to authorize CAO and Treasurer to execute agreements with three clubs
• Back‑up Power Generation report – recommendation to seek funding for upgrades at Cobourg and Morganston depots
• Traffic Calming in Hamlets Update (Report 2024‑137) – recommendation to forward to Council
• Quarter 3 2024 Public Works Financial Analysis – recommendation to forward to Council
• Joint Operations Base Feasibility Presentations – recommendation to forward PowerPoint presentations to Council

Special County Council

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

• Verbal update on unplanned reduction in shelter services from Health & Human Services leadership
• By-law 39-2024 to confirm the proceedings of the October 29, 2024 meeting

Regular Council Meeting

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

• By‑law 36‑2024: Transfer ownership and jurisdiction of the Thompson Bridge to Trent Hills
• By‑law 37‑2024: Appoint municipal law enforcement officers to enforce By‑law 21‑10 and repeal By‑law 23‑2024
• Report 2024‑134: Canada‑wide Early Learning and Child Care Expansion Plan update (childcare spaces)
• Report 2024‑135: Forest By‑Law Enforcement Officer Appointment
• Presentation and motion to execute the HART Hub Letter of Commitment

Social Services Committee Meeting

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

• Receive and forward Township of Whitewater Region correspondence on mental health addictions (info)
• Receive and forward Segal Construction correspondence on municipal housing development (info)
• Receive and forward City of Cambridge correspondence on mental health and addictions crisis (info)
• Recommend execution of the Northumberland County Housing Corporation Purchase Services Agreement (Report 2024-127)
• Recommend adoption of the NCHC model for Halcyon Place and related board appointments (Report 2024-128)

Economic Development, Tourism, Land Use Planning

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

• Report 2024-130 ‘Inspection Services Fees Update’ – fee changes under the Building Code Act
• Report 2024-132 ‘Brighton Official Plan Amendment No. 16 – Westgate Development’ – recommendation to approve
• Report 2024-133 ‘Brighton Official Plan Amendment No. 17 – Bonn Road’ – recommendation to approve
• Correspondence from Township of Terrace Bay supporting the Ontario Immigrant Nominee Program (OINP)
• Correspondence from Ministry of Municipal Affairs requesting response to Adopted Official Plan Amendment No. 1

Finance and Audit Committee Meeting

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

• Authorize write-off of $6,139.83 in accounts receivable
• Review August 2024 Year-To-Date Financial Results
• Receive correspondence from City of Quinte West on Canada Community-Building Fund
• Receive correspondence from City of Stratford on infrastructure budget pressures
• Receive correspondence from Township of Emo on operational budget funding

Corporate Support Committee Meeting

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

• Correspondence from Township of Stirling-Rawdon regarding 'Public Sector Salary Disclosure'
• Correspondence from Township of Tay Valley regarding 'Jurisdiction of Ontario's Ombudsman'
• Human Resources-Payroll 2024 Activity Update presentation
• Proposed proclamation of 'Transgender Awareness Week' for November 13 to 19, 2024
• Closed session to address information technology security of municipal property

Community Health Committee Meeting

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

• Recommendation to approve Northumberland Paramedics 2025 Response Time Performance Plan
• Receive HKPR District Health Unit delegation and presentation on public health in Northumberland County
• Receive correspondence from Town of Bradford West Gwillimbury and Township of Terrace Bay on physician shortage
• Receive correspondence from Township of Terrace Bay on Ontario Long Service Medals
• Receive HKPR District Health Unit Board of Health minutes (June 20, 2024) and September 19, 2024 summary report

Public Works Committee Meeting

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

• Recommendation to approve by‑law transferring Thompson Bridge to Trent Hills
• Receipt of Egis and LEA Consulting Ltd. notice of completion for Choate Road and Ganaraska River bridge design
• Receipt of Municipality of Whitewater Region correspondence on ineligible sources recycling
• Northumberland Radio Tower Project update presentation
• Joint Operations Base Feasibility Needs Study presentations

Special County Council

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

• Closed session for Indigenous Knowledge Sharing session (education and training of council members)
• By-law 35-2024 to confirm the proceedings of the September 24, 2024 meeting
• Approval of the agenda dated September 24, 2024
• Adoption of meeting minutes
• Motion to adjourn the meeting

Regular Council Meeting

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

• By‑law 32‑2024: Encourage pre‑consultation for development applications and repeal By‑law 2015‑23
• By‑law 33‑2024: Amend By‑law 22‑2022 to update maximum speed limits on county roads
• Report 2024‑119: Police Services Review presentation
• Report 2024‑120: Northumberland County agreement with Municipality of Trent Hills for IT Managed Services
• Proclamation of Rail Safety Week (September 23‑29, 2024)

Special County Council

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

• Report 2024-118 on Tribute Communities – Phase 2 – County Road 20 (Brook Road North)
• Option 1: Maintain one lane of traffic on Brook Road North at all times
• Option 2: Allow a full road closure for a three‑week duration for widening by Behan Construction Ltd.
• By‑law 31‑2024 to confirm the proceedings of the special meeting
• Hybrid meeting format (in‑person at 555 Courthouse Road, Cobourg and via Zoom)

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

• Approved full road closure for 3 weeks for Brook Road widening project (carried)
• Approved agenda for September 9, 2024 (carried)
• Passed By-law 2024-31 confirming proceedings (carried)
• Adjourned at 9:38 a.m. (carried)

Public Works Committee Meeting

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

• Recommend County Council direct staff to review County Road 29/30 safety in the 2025 Transportation Master Plan and forward collision data to OPP
• Receive presentation of the Public Works Department’s 2025‑2026 Budget Issue Papers
• Recommend amendment to By‑Law 22‑2022 to update maximum speed limits on County Roads
• Receive Draft Corporate Greenhouse Gas Emissions Reduction Plan for information
• Recommend proclamations for Rail Safety Week (Sept 23‑29 2024) and Ontario Agriculture Week (Oct 6‑12 2024)

Economic Development, Tourism, Land Use Planning

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

• Recommendation to adopt a new pre‑consultation by‑law (Report 2024‑094)
• Receipt of Enbridge Gas ‘Rate Rebasing Application and the Keep Energy Costs Down Act’ correspondence
• Receipt of correspondence on the Northumberland County Draft Official Plan Growth Plan Amendment
• Receipt of Town of The Blue Mountains ‘Ridesharing Services’ correspondence
• Proclamation of October 2024 as Hispanic Heritage Month

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

• Recommended new pre-consultation by-law for development applications (carried)
• Received Enbridge Gas correspondence for information (carried)
• Received Northumberland Federation of Agriculture correspondence for information (carried)
• Received Town of The Blue Mountains ridesharing correspondence for information (carried)
• Received Strategic Initiatives Update for information (carried)
• Recommended proclaiming October 2024 as Hispanic Heritage Month (carried)
• Closed session on broadband negotiations; resolution referred to County Council (carried)

Social Services Committee Meeting

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

Community Health Committee Meeting

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

• Proposal for a County Wide Physician Recruitment Plan from Ontario Health Team of Northumberland
• Report 2024-088: Golden Plough Lodge Quarter 2, 2024 Update
• Verbal update on 2024 call volumes from Northumberland Paramedics
• 2023 funding reports from Northumberland Hills Hospital Foundation and Campbellford Memorial Hospital Foundation
• Correspondence regarding the AMO and OMA Joint Campaign on Physician Shortage

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

• Recommended County Council support creation of Northumberland Wide Physician Recruitment Plan (carried)
• Recommended County Council support action items for physician recruitment (carried)
• Recommended County Council endorse regionally representative governance model for physician recruitment (carried)
• Received Northumberland Hills Hospital and Campbellford Memorial Hospital Foundation 2023 funding report (carried)
• Received correspondence supporting AMO/OMA Joint Campaign on Physician Shortage (carried)
• Received correspondence re Ontario Long Service Medals and recommended separate Council discussion (carried)
• Received verbal update on 2024 paramedic call volumes (carried)
• Received Golden Plough Lodge Quarter 2 2024 update (carried)

Finance and Audit Committee Meeting

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

Corporate Support Committee Meeting

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

• Receive and forward City of Stratford correspondence on “Accessible Ontario by 2025” for information
• Receive and forward Municipality of Wawa correspondence on “Ontario's Forest Sector” for information
• Review Corporate Services “Health, Safety, Emergency Planning 2024 Update” presentation
• Recommend County Council approve the Northumberland County Archives and Museum Sponsorship Policy (Report 2024-109)
• Recommend County Council proclaim National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, Local Government Week, and Cyber Security Awareness Month

Regular Council Meeting

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

• Debenture authorization for Elgin Park Redevelopment Phase 1 ($3,181,193)
• By-law to authorize municipal funding agreement with Association of Municipalities of Ontario
• Report on homelessness and encampment response
• Correspondence on communal decentralized water and wastewater solutions
• Correspondence on policing costs at Brookside Encampment

Economic Development, Tourism, Land Use Planning

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

Social Services Committee Meeting

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

• Proposed $1,500,000 upset limit from Housing Reserves for pre-construction at 123 King Street, Colborne
• Proposed proclamation of September 2024 as Hunger Action Month
• Approval of updated Corporate By-law No. 1 for the Northumberland County Housing Corporation
• Service Manager Consent for partial discharge of land at Elgin Park
• Quarter 2, 2024 Financial Analysis for Community & Social Services

Corporate Support Committee Meeting

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

• Recommend County Council adopt Report 2024-095 ‘Northumberland County Communications Master Plan’
• Receive and recommend County Council receive correspondence from City of Stratford on library funding
• Receive and recommend County Council receive correspondence from Municipality of Wawa on OHSA amendment
• Receive Q2 2024 financial analyses for Communications, Information Technology, Legal Services and Corporate Services
• Receive Report 2024-101 ‘Grant Activity Biannual Report’ for information

Community Health Committee Meeting

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

• Proposal for a County-Wide Physician Recruitment Plan from Ontario Health Team of Northumberland
• Joint Health Resolution Campaign from AMO and OMA regarding physician shortages and funding
• Quarter 2 2024 Financial Analysis for Golden Plough Lodge and Northumberland Paramedics
• 2024 Semi-annual Reports for Northumberland Paramedics and Community Paramedics
• Ministry of Long-Term Care Inspection Reports Update for Golden Plough Lodge

Finance and Audit Committee Meeting

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

• Proposed $3,181,193 debenture issuance for Elgin Park Redevelopment (Phase 1)
• Municipal Funding Agreement for the Canada Community Building Fund
• Quarter 2, 2024 Financial Analysis and Procurement Activity Report
• 2023 Development Charges Treasurer's Annual Statement
• Correspondence from Municipality of Mattawan regarding the property assessment cycle

Public Works Committee Meeting

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

• Development Agreement for 4746 County Road 74, Port Hope – construction of two temporary entrances (Report 2024-084)
• Resolution urging Federal and Ontario governments to invest in small‑rural municipal infrastructure (EOWC correspondence)
• Receipt of multiple correspondences on infrastructure funding for small rural municipalities for information
• Quarter 2, 2024 Financial Analysis for Transportation, Environmental Services, Facilities, Golden Plough Lodge and NCAM Redevelopment Project
• Northumberland Radio Tower Project update presentation

Regular Council Meeting

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

• $1,775,368.15 contract award to IPAC Paving Limited for County Road 64 resurfacing
• Adoption of Corporate Facilities, Fleet, Natural Heritage, and Road Infrastructure Asset Management Plans
• Approval of By-law 26-2024 regarding sewage system enforcement agreements with municipalities
• Review of the 2023 Northumberland County Draft Financial Statements
• Presentation of the revised 2023 Housing and Homelessness Plan Annual Report

Special County Council

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

• Closed session regarding litigation and solicitor-client privilege
• Confidential County infrastructure negotiations (Public Works)
• By-law 25-2024 to confirm meeting proceedings

Economic Development, Tourism, Land Use Planning

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

• Proposed Official Plan Amendment for Growth Management
• Recommendation to conclude the Commuter Connect Durham Line pilot project by August 2, 2024
• Q1 2024 Financial Analysis for Economic Development and Planning
• May 2024 Business and Entrepreneurship Centre Northumberland (BECN) update
• Closed session regarding broadband negotiations

Social Services Committee Meeting

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

• Recommendation to share 2023 Housing and Homelessness Annual Report with provincial Ministry
• 2024 Early Years Service Plan and Emerging Issues Update
• Q1 2024 Financial Analysis for Social Services
• Correspondence regarding housing and social services funding
• Review of Ontario Works and ODSP financial assistance rates

Community Health Committee Meeting

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

• Merger business case from HKPR and PPH
• Q1 2024 financial analysis for Golden Plough Lodge
• Q1 2024 financial analysis for Northumberland Paramedics
• Golden Plough Lodge Quality Improvement Plan
• Correspondence regarding long-term care and family-led death care

Finance and Audit Committee Meeting

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

• Development of a Northumberland County Community Grant Policy
• Quarter 1, 2024 Financial Analysis
• April 2024 Year-To-Date Financial Results
• 2023 Investment Report
• Quarter 1, 2024 Procurement Activity Quarterly Report

Corporate Support Committee Meeting

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

• Adoption of updated Health and Safety policies (HS 1.4, HS 12.1)
• New Respirator Program policy (HS 13.7)
• Q1 2024 financial analyses for four departments
• 2023 Emergency Management compliance results
• Northumberland County Archives and Museum activity update

Public Works Committee Meeting

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

• MTO delegation on County Rd 28 interchange to Hamilton Rd bridge design
• Quarter 1 2024 financial analysis for Public Works
• Public Works operations and engineering project updates
• Correspondence on sustainable infrastructure funding for small rural municipalities
• Correspondence on federal infrastructure funding and carbon tax

Regular Council Meeting

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

• By-law 22-2024 to amend By-law 21-10 governing Northumberland County Forest use, including designated trails, hunting zones, and natural protected zones
• By-law 23-2024 to appoint Municipal Law Enforcement Officers for the County
• Report 2024-064 on National Housing Strategy funding interruption, authorizing the Warden to advocate to federal and provincial governments for continued funding
• Report 2024-063 authorizing the CAO to act on behalf of the Shareholder at the NCHC Annual General Meeting on May 22, 2024
• Proclamations for Paramedic Services Week, National Public Works Week, National AccessAbility Week, National Indigenous History Month, Pride Month, and Seniors Month

Economic Development, Tourism, Land Use Planning

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

• Delegation on 'Manufactured Modular Housing' by Steven Haylestrom and Matt Stearns
• Report 2024-066: Approve Alnwick/Haldimand Official Plan Amendment No. 2
• Report 2024-067: Approve Hamilton Official Plan Amendment No. 13
• Report 2024-070: Reallocate $68,000 from 2023 tourism surplus to 2024 tourism budget
• Closed session for confidential broadband negotiations

Social Services Committee Meeting

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

Finance and Audit Committee Meeting

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

Corporate Support Committee Meeting

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

• Recommendation to support Wawa's call for increased Community Museum Operating Grant (CMOG) funding and revised eligibility
• Recommendation to consider Globe and Mail open letter in developing county EDI framework
• Presentation: Communications Department Quarter 1, 2024 Update
• Proclamations for National AccessAbility Week, Indigenous History Month/Peoples Day, Pride Month, Seniors Month
• Closed session for special purposes pay for identifiable employees

Community Health Committee Meeting

This agenda for the Northumberland County Community Health Committee meeting on 2024-04-30 contains only procedural boilerplate and no listed agenda items, decisions, or discussion topics. The document is essentially empty of substantive content.

Special County Council

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

• Tour of 310 Division Street, Cobourg - Shelter Modernization Project
• Overview of planned building improvements and services by Bill Smith, Manager, Homelessness Services
• By-law 21-2024 to confirm proceedings of the Special Council meeting
• Meeting format: in-person only, no hybrid option; advance registration requested

Public Works Committee Meeting

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

• Recommend awarding RFQ 24-09 (2024 Paving of Various County Roads) to Drain Bros. Excavating Limited for $2,789,075.73
• Receive correspondence from Town of Cobourg requesting province to amend Blue Box regulation for 'ineligible' sources
• Receive correspondence from Township of Adelaide Metcalfe and Town of Plympton-Wyoming on 'Tile Drain Loan Limit'
• Receive correspondence from Town of Whitby on Ontario Energy Board's decision to end gas pipeline subsidy
• Recommend proclaiming May 19-25, 2024 as 'National Public Works Week'

Regular Council Meeting

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

• By-law 18-2024 to establish 2024 tax rates for lower-tier municipalities
• By-law 17-2024 to set 2024 tax ratios for property classes
• Resolution calling on Ontario to increase housing and shelter funding
• Presentation on Northumberland Police Services Review by StrategyCorp
• By-law 16-2024 to amend 2024 budget for approved carryovers

Public Works Committee Meeting

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

• Proposed cost-sharing agreement with Castlegrove Homes (Cobourg) Inc. for Elgin Street West infrastructure, funded by development charges, County portion approx. $1,295,906.34
• Proposed reimbursement of $213,214.71 to Tribute (Cobourg) Limited for completed Elgin Street West works, with $27,248.84 from development charges and $185,965.87 from general reserve
• Correspondence: Notice of Study Commencement for Highway 401 Cranberry Road Underpass and Highway 401 County Road 28 Underpass
• Correspondence: Request to support amending Blue Box Regulation for 'ineligible' sources, to be sent to Premier Ford and others
• Presentation: Northumberland Radio Tower Project Update

Economic Development, Tourism, Land Use Planning

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

Social Services Committee Meeting

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

• Correspondence from Quinte West on 'Housing Funding'
• Correspondence from Northumberland Sleeping Cabin Collective advocating for sleeping cabins
• Resolution of support for housing and Social Services funding from Inter-Municipal Task Force
• Closed session for confidential negotiations on Community Housing and 310 Division Street, Cobourg
• Correspondence on amendments to Residential Tenancies Act and Guaranteed Livable Income

Finance and Audit Committee Meeting

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

• Report 2024-050: 2024 Property Tax Policy, recommending by-laws to set tax ratios and rates
• Report 2024-049: 2024 Budget By-law Amendment for Approved 2023 Carryovers
• Report 2024-051: February 2024 Year-To-Date Financial Results
• Correspondence from Municipality of St. Charles on reducing municipal insurance costs
• Correspondence from Township of Limerick and Puslinch on Social and Economic Prosperity Review

Community Health Committee Meeting

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

• Report 2024-046: Northumberland Community Paramedics 2023 Year End Report
• Report 2024-047: Northumberland Paramedics 2023 Year End Report
• Report 2024-048: Golden Plough Lodge Quarter 1, 2024 Update
• Correspondence: Port Hope Walk-in Clinic Proposal
• Proclamations: First Responders Day (May 1) and National Nursing Week (May 6-12)

Corporate Support Committee Meeting

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

• Report 2024-052 on 2024 Non-Union Cost of Living Adjustment
• Correspondence from Town of Aurora on legislative amendments to municipal codes of conduct
• Correspondence from Town of Aurora on 'Strong Mayors Powers'
• Proclamations for Earth Day (April 22), National Day of Mourning (April 28), Emergency Preparedness Week (May 5-11), and Safety and Health Week (May 6-11)
• Minutes from February 15, 2024 Northumberland Accessibility Advisory Committee meeting

Regular Council Meeting

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

• Report 2024-044 on community engagement for shelter services at 310 Division Street, Cobourg
• Closed session on OPSEU/SEFPO Local 381 paramedic collective bargaining
• Closed session on solicitor-client privileged matters for 310 Division Street
• Proclamations for Amyloidosis Awareness Month, National Volunteer Week, and Dig Safe Month
• Presentation on the 2024 Total Solar Eclipse

Special County Council

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

• Additional $2,469,500 in Homelessness Prevention Program funding for 310 Division Street, Cobourg Shelter Modernization Project
• Directs staff to execute all agreements with the Province to secure the funding
• Authorizes CAO to sign the sign-back letter before March 15, 2024 provincial deadline
• By-law 13-2024 to confirm proceedings of the special meeting

Special County Council

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

• Presentation on Town of Cobourg's Emergency Care Establishment Licensing By-law and impacts to homelessness, with delegation from Transition House Executive Director Ike Nwibe
• Report 2024-042 'Emergency Management Evacuation Shelter Services' directing staff to request Cobourg exempt evacuation shelters from its licensing by-law
• Closed session under Municipal Act 239(2)(f) and (k) for solicitor-client privilege and negotiations regarding the by-law
• Confirming By-law 12-2024 to confirm proceedings of the March 6, 2024 meeting

Social Services Committee Meeting

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

• 2024 Ontario Works Service Plan (Report 2024-038) presented by Ontario Works Manager Jennifer Glover
• Correspondence from County of Prince Edward on OW/ODSP financial assistance rates, with recommended motion to send to Premier Ford and other officials
• Nine pieces of correspondence regarding 310 Division Street, Cobourg, including from Rebound Child and Youth Services Northumberland
• Northumberland County Housing Corporation board meeting minutes (2024-02-28) received for information

Economic Development, Tourism, Land Use Planning

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

• Report 2024-039: Annual Development Activity 2023
• Report 2024-040: Sewage System Agreement Renewal (draft agreement attached)
• Correspondence from EOWC on modernizing energy infrastructure construction approval
• Correspondence from City of Brantford on reliable public rail transit (CN Rail)
• Closed session for confidential broadband negotiations

Corporate Support Committee Meeting

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

Finance and Audit Committee Meeting

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

• Recommendation to reduce 2024 multi-residential tax ratio from 1.8 to 1.6
• Report 2024-031: 2023 Audit Planning Report and Audit Engagement Letter
• Report 2024-033: January 2024 year-to-date financial results
• Report 2024-034: 2023 Council Remuneration and Expenses
• Correspondence on 'Catch and Release Justice', 'Social and Economic Prosperity Review', and 'Carbon Tax'

Public Works Committee Meeting

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

Regular Council Meeting

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

• By-law 08-2024 to authorize borrowing of $10,000,000
• By-law 09-2024 to consolidate and regulate payment of various fees and charges, repealing previous by-laws
• By-law 10-2024 to repeal By-law 2016-02
• Resolution supporting Association of Ontario Road Supervisors' Municipal Equipment Operator Course, calling on province to fund it
• Closed session for confidential broadband negotiations and community housing land acquisition/disposition

Economic Development, Tourism, Land Use Planning

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

• Recommend approval of Brighton Official Plan Amendment No. 15 (Brighton By-Law 109-2023) for municipal parks and recreation facilities
• Receive Report 2024-019: February 2024 Business and Entrepreneurship Centre Northumberland (BECN) Update
• Receive Report 2024-20: Tourism Update – Quarter 4, 2023 (presentation)
• Receive Report 2024-021: County Official Plan Status Update
• Receive correspondence from City of Stratford regarding 'CEBA Loan Businesses'

Social Services Committee Meeting

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

• Receive 24 pieces of public correspondence about 310 Division Street, Cobourg
• Receive correspondence from Orangeville Police Services Board on 'Gender-Based and Intimate Partner Violence Epidemic'
• Receive November 22, 2023 minutes of Northumberland County Housing Corporation board meeting
• Closed session for land acquisition/disposition and confidential negotiations (Community Housing)
• Closed session for labour relations/employee negotiations with CUPE 3725 for 2024 bargaining

Corporate Support Committee Meeting

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

• Report 2024-018 on Port Hope Archives transfer to Municipality of Port Hope
• Correspondence on 'Prohibition of Criminals from Municipal Council' from Plympton-Wyoming and Conmee
• Correspondence supporting amendment to Occupational Health and Safety Act from Plympton-Wyoming and Larder Lake
• Correspondence on 'Bill 3, Strong Mayors Building Homes Act' from Alnwick/Haldimand
• Communications Department Quarter 4 Update presentation

Community Health Committee Meeting

The provided document for the Northumberland County Community Health Committee meeting on 2024-02-06 contains only procedural software interface text. There are no specific topics, decisions, or discussions recorded in the text.

Finance and Audit Committee Meeting

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

• Recommend County Council enact a by-law to authorize borrowing of $10,000,000
• Recommend a new 2024 Fees and Charges By-law to consolidate and regulate fees
• Receive Q4 2023 Procurement Activity Report (purchases $100,000–$1,000,000)
• Receive November 2023 year-to-date financial results and variance analysis
• Delegation from Ontario Federation of Agriculture on Cost of Community Services

Public Works Committee Meeting

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

Regular Council Meeting

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

• By-law 05-2024 to transfer ownership of Loomis Bridge to Municipality of Brighton
• By-law 06-2024 to transfer ownership of Thompson Bridge to Municipality of Trent Hills
• By-law 03-2024 to appoint a Deputy Treasurer and By-law 04-2024 to appoint a Treasurer
• Appointment of Councillor Mandy Martin to NCHC Board of Directors, replacing Warden Brian Ostrander
• Proclamation of February 2024 as Black History Month

Economic Development, Tourism, Land Use Planning

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

Special County Council

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

• Closed session on proposed/pending land acquisition or disposition and confidential community housing negotiations
• Closed session on litigation, solicitor-client privileged advice, and confidential County infrastructure negotiations
• Confirming By-law 01-2024 to confirm proceedings of the special meeting

Social Services Committee Meeting

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

• Correspondence regarding '310 Division Street, Cobourg' from multiple residents
• Correspondence from Town of Aurora on 'Homelessness Crisis'
• Correspondence from Town of Goderich on 'Gender-Based and Intimate Partner Violence Epidemic'
• Correspondence from Town of Halton Hills on 'Guaranteed Livable Income'
• Closed session for personal matters about identifiable individuals (Northumberland County Housing Corporation – Appointment of Directors)

Community Health Committee Meeting

This agenda for the Northumberland County Community Health Committee meeting on 2024-01-09 contains only boilerplate and embedded content placeholders, with no listed agenda items, decisions, or discussions. The meeting appears to be scheduled but no substantive business is detailed in the provided text.

Finance and Audit Committee Meeting

The agenda for the Northumberland County Finance and Audit Committee meeting on January 9, 2024, contains only procedural boilerplate and no substantive items. There are no listed decisions, discussions, or reports to summarize.

Corporate Support Committee Meeting

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

• Receive correspondence from Town of Plympton-Wyoming regarding 'Revoke Strong Mayors Powers'
• Receive correspondence from Town of Perry Sound, Township of South Glengarry, and Township of Perry regarding 'Call for an Amendment to the Legislation Act, 2006'
• Receive correspondence from Town of Aurora regarding 'Community Safety and Inciteful Speech'
• Receive Report 2024-003 'Grant Activity Biannual Report – Year End 2023'
• Recommend County Council enact by-law to formulate Corporate Occupational Health and Safety Policy 2024 and repeal By-law 05-2023

Public Works Committee Meeting

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

• Transfer of Loomis Bridge to Municipality of Brighton (Report 2024-001)
• Transfer of Thompson Bridge to Municipality of Trent Hills (Report 2024-002)
• Correspondence on 'School Bus Stop Arm Cameras' from Township of North Dundas
• Correspondence on MECP Permit-by-Rule expansion from County of Prince Edward and Loyalist Township
• Correspondence from Vivian Vandenhazel on 'Construction Costs of County Projects'