Council Meeting

THAT Council direct that items 14.1, 14.2 and 14.3 listed under Other Business be brought forward for consideration.

The Council direct that Items 14.1, 14.2 and 14.3 be received for information; AND THAT a copy of same be

THAT the minutes of the regular meeting of Council of March 24, 2025 be approved.

THAT the minutes of the special meeting of Council of April 7, 2025 be approved.

THAT correspondence from the Ministry of Seniors and Accessibility regarding the 2025 Ontario Senior of the Year Award Nominations be received for information; AND THAT a copy of same be

THAT correspondence from the City of Peterborough regarding use of X by the City of Peterborough be received for information.

THAT the minutes of the regular meeting of the General Purpose and Administration Committee of April 7, 2025 be endorsed.

THAT Report TR-06/25 of Susan Straughan, Manager of Property Taxation & Revenue, be received for information; THAT criteria be established to help determine appropriate property tax relief for applications submitted after the date of this report; AND THAT Taxation staff be directed to receive and review applications submitted for the cancellation, reduction, or refund of taxes under sections 357(1)(d)(ii) and 357(1)(g) and submit recommendations to Council for approval.

7 THAT Report TR-07/25 of Susan Straughan, Manager of Property Taxation & Revenue, be received for information; AND THAT Council approves the report relating to applications under Sections 357 & 358 of the Municipal Act; AND THAT Council authorizes the Manager of Property Taxation & Revenue to adjust the tax accounts accordingly; AND THAT any adjustments pertaining to tax years 2024 and prior will be processed immediately; AND THAT any adjustments pertaining to tax year 2025 will be processed after the 2025 Final Tax billing has been completed in May.

THAT Report RC-06/25 of Hunter Gardner, Arena and Recreation Manager, be received for information; AND THAT Council approves the additional funding of $144,785 from reserves for a total project cost of $244,785; AND THAT Council direct Staff to review cost-saving measures to determine project feasibility.

THAT Report CL-20/25 of Emily Elliott, Deputy Clerk be received for information; AND THAT Council direct staff to advise Daniel and Leslie Martens that the Township will not be proceeding with the sale of the unopened road allowance between Concessions 7 and 8, between Highway 47 and Ganton Rd (Forced Road) in the Township of Uxbridge.

THAT Report CL-21/25 of Emily Elliott, Deputy Clerk and Debbie Leroux, Director of Legislative Services/Clerk be received for information; AND THAT Council authorize the Clerk to use the Alternative Voting Method of internet voting as a pilot for the 2026 Municipal Election; AND THAT, in accordance with Section 42 (1) (b) of the Municipal Elections Act, 1996, as amended, Council direct staff to prepare the necessary by-law authorizing the use of an alternative voting method; AND THAT Council direct staff to sole source the purchase of an Election delivery service regardless of the alternative voting method selected.

THAT leave be granted to introduce By-law Nos. 2025-022 to 2025-026 and the same be read a first and second time.

THAT By-law Nos. 2025-022 to 2025-026 be now read a third time, finally passed and the Deputy Mayor and Clerk duly sign and seal same.

THAT leave be granted to introduce By-law No. 2025-027, being a by-law to confirm the proceedings of this regular meeting of Council of April 14, 2025 and the same be read a first and second time."

THAT By-law No. 2025-027 be now read a third time, finally passed and the Deputy Mayor and Clerk duly sign and seal same.