Township of Douro-Dummer
Agenda for a Regular Meeting of Council

Tuesday, November 21, 2023 at 5:00 P.m. - 7:00 P.m.

Council Chambers in the Municipal Building

Please note, that Council may, by general consensus, change the order of the agenda, without prior notification, in order to expedite the efficiency of conducting business

Electronic Meetings
Regular and Special meetings of Council are being held in person and electronically. Regular Meetings are recorded and live-streamed on the Township YouTube channel. Special Meetings will be recorded and live-streamed where feasible. 

 

To watch the meeting live or access a recording please visit the Township's YouTube Channel https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCPpzm-uRBZRDjB89o2X6R_A

Please contact the Acting Clerk if you require an alternative method to virtually attend the meeting. [e-mail] or 705-652-8392 x210 

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1.

Call to Order

2.

Land Acknowledgement

3.

Moment of Silent Reflection

4.

Disclosure of Pecuniary Interest:

5.

Adoption of Agenda: November 21, 2023

6.

Adoption of Minutes and Business Arising from the Minutes

6.1

Special Council Meeting Minutes - October 31, 2023

6.2

Special Council Meeting Minutes - November 1, 2023

6.3

Special Council Meeting Minutes - November 7, 2023

6.4

Regular Council Meeting Minutes - November 7, 2023

7.

Consent Agenda (Reports voted upon by ONE motion) - No Debate

7.1

Peterborough County Council Minutes - October 18, 2023

8.

Delegations, Petitions, Presentations or Public Meetings:

8.1

Public Meeting - Draft 2024 Capital and Operating Budget

Paul Creamer, Interim Treasurer, will review the draft budget and a public meeting shall take place to hear from the public and various Municipal Boards and Committees.

9.

Public Comment Period - No Debate or Decision

A list of registered speakers will be released no later than Monday at 4:30 p.m. The deadline to register is 12-noon on Monday prior to the meeting.

10.

Staff Reports

10.1

Report and Capital Project Status

10.2

Recycling Depot Operation Agreement – Circular Materials, Public Works-2023-13

10.3

Municipal Sign By-law, Building Department-2023-13

10.4

Purchasing Report – November 2023, Treasurer-2023-23

11.

Committee Minutes and Other Reports:

11.1

Public Library Board Minutes - July 11, 2023

11.2

Police Services Board Minutes - July 26, 2023

11.3

Public Library Board Minutes - September 12, 2023

11.4

Events Committee Meeting Minutes - October 30, 2023

12.

Correspondence – Action Items:

12.1

Minister responsible for the Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario - Letter of Congratulations - Douro South Park

12.2

Ontario Volunteer Service Awards - Nominations for the 2024 Ontario Volunteer Service Awards

12.3

Enbridge - Consultation on the future of natural gas expansion and home heating affordability 

13.

By-laws:

13.1

2023-50 - By-law to Regulate the Use and Erection of Signs in the Corporation of the Township of Douro-Dummer

13.2

2023-51 - By-law to Authorize an Agreement with Circular Materials Ontario for the Collection of Blue Box Materials from the Hall's Glen Transfer Station

14.

Reports derived from previous Notice of Motions

15.

Notices of Motion - No Debate

16.

Announcements:

17.

Closed Session: 

Reason for Closed Session: 
Section 239 (2) of the Municipal Act, 2001, S.O. 2001, c. 25    
(b)  personal matters about an identifiable individual, including municipal or local board employees;
(c)  a proposed or pending acquisition or disposition of land by the municipality or local board; 

17.1

Report from CAO - Update on HR Matter

17.2

Report from CAO - Update Regarding a proposed or pending acquisition or disposition of land by the municipality or local board

18.

Rise from Closed Session with or without a Report

19.

Matters Arising from Closed Session

20.

Confirming By-law: 2023-52

21.

Next Meeting

• December 5, 2023 - Regular Council Meeting

22.

Adjournment