Regular Council Meeting

"That the County Council Agenda for Wednesday, June 19, 2024 be approved."

“Whereas the Council Procedural By-law permits presentations to Council regarding matters pertaining to community information and limits speaking to ten minutes, plus five minutes for question and answer; and Whereas Council may choose to waive a Rule of Procedure established by this by-law and that requires a two-thirds majority vote; Now Therefore Be It Resolved That County Council approve a 20- minute time limit for EORN’s presentation.”

"That County Council receive the presentation from the Eastern Ontario Regional Network regarding 'EORN Update' for information."

“Whereas the County’s Procedural By-law allows delegations at Standing Committees only; and Whereas Council may choose to waive a Rule of Procedure established by this by-law and that requires a two-thirds majority vote; Now Therefore Be It Resolved That Council approve hearing a delegation from the Town of Cobourg regarding ‘Impact of Homelessness in the Community’.”

“That Council, having considered the delegation from the Town of Cobourg regarding ‘Impact of Homelessness in the Community’, approve Northumberland County participating in a joint delegation with the Town of Cobourg at the 2024 Association of Municipalities of Ontario (AMO) conference regarding the broader impact of Social Service delivery on Member Municipalities; and Further That County Council direct staff to work collaboratively with the Town of Cobourg staff on developing joint messaging / communications for the delegation; and Further That County Council direct staff to send a letter to the Province of Ontario on behalf of Northumberland County Council in support of the Town of Cobourg’s request for Provincial funding to offset unbudgeted encampment costs; and Further That County Council direct staff to provide an annual presentation to Cobourg Council and any other interested Member Municipalities regarding the County’s delivery of Social Services; and Further That County Council direct staff to explore options for Cobourg and Member Municipal staff to participate in a County leadership table regarding homelessness and to report back to Committee / Council at a future meeting date.”

“That County Council direct staff to bring forward a report regarding a homelessness response plan, that includes an encampment response plan to the July 31, 2024 Social Services Committee meeting.”

"That the minutes of the County Council Session of May 15, 2024 and Special County Council of June 7, 2024 be approved as distributed and the determinations contained therein be deemed those of Council."

"That County Council receive the correspondence from the Eastern Ontario Regional Network regarding 'Improved Cell Service now Available in 21 Eastern Ontario Communities' for information."

"That Council adopt all recommendations from the six Standing Committees, as contained within the Committee Minutes (meetings held June 3, 4 and 5, 2024), with the exception of the following items (referenced from the Standing Committee Minutes), that will be held for discussion:  Public Works Committee, Item 9.a, ‘Radio Communications Tower Project’ - Verbal Update – Held by Councilor Jibb And Further That the items listed above and held for separate discussion each require a separate resolution."

"Whereas the Social Services Committee (June 5, 2024) recommended that staff bring forward a revised version of the Housing and Homelessness Plan Annual Report based on discussion at the June 5, 2024 Social Services Committee to the June 19, 2024 County Council meeting for Council’s consideration; Now Therefore Be It Resolved That County Council adopt the following:  That County Council direct staff to share a copy of this revised report with the Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing and post the revised report on the County website for viewing by the general public."

“Whereas Item 9.a from the June 3, 2024 Public Works Committee was held by Council for separate discussion at this meeting, the item being ‘Radio Communications Tower Project’; and Now Therefore Be It Resolved That County Council adopt the following:  That County Council receive the verbal update regarding ‘Radio Communications Tower’ for information; and  Further That County Council direct staff to provide regular project updates at Public Works Committee meetings.”

"That By-law 26-2024 being a By-law to enter into an agreement with one or more municipalities for the enforcement by the County of Northumberland of the provisions of the Building Code Act and Building Code related to Sewage Systems in those municipalities be introduced, deemed to be read a first, second and third time, passed, signed and sealed this 19th of June, 2024."

"That County Council receive the '2023 Financial Results' presentation, Management Report, Audit Reporting letter and Representation letter for information; and Further That County Council approve the '2023 Draft Consolidated Financial Statements' and authorize the Warden and Director of Finance / Treasurer to sign the 'Management Report' section on behalf of Northumberland County."

“That County Council, having considered Report 2024-081 ‘RFQ 24-02 County Road 64 Resurfacing Award’, award RFQ 24-02 (County Road 64 Resurfacing Tender) to IPAC Paving Limited in the amount of $1,775,368.15 (inclusive of provisional items and non-recoverable HST); and Further That County Council approve the total remaining funding and any savings realized at project completion relative to the estimated total project cost of $1,950,368.15 remain in the County Road 64 project budget for the urban reconstruction in 2025/2026.”

“That County Council, having considered Report 2024-082 ‘Asset Management Plans’, hereby adopts the Corporate Facilities, Fleet, Natural Heritage and Road Infrastructure Asset Management Plans as presented.”

"That County Council receive the verbal update, news release and '2024- 2027 EOWC Strategic Plan' for information."

"That County Council receive the verbal update regarding the Northumberland CAOs' Committee for information."

"Whereas the World Health Organization (2006), the United Nations (2008) and the Government of Ontario (2021) have recognized Sickle Cell Disease (SCD) as a global and local public health priority and to raise awareness, designated the 19th day of June every year as World Sickle Cell Day (WSCD); and Whereas the Sickle Cell Awareness Group of Ontario (SCAGO) recognizes SCD as an increasingly important medical issue in the province; and Whereas out of the estimated 6,500 Canadians affected by SCD, 3,500 live in Ontario; and Whereas over 65% of babies born with the disease nationally are born in the province of Ontario; and Whereas through education and awareness programs, Sickle Cell Awareness Group of Ontario (SCAGO) is doing its part to reduce the stigma and discrimination faced by the families with children, youth and adults living with Sickle Cell Disease; Now Therefore Be It Resolved That I, Warden Brian Ostrander, on behalf of Northumberland County, do hereby proclaim June 19, 2024 as 'World Sickle Cell Awareness Day / Ontario Sickle Cell Awareness Day' in Northumberland County.”

"That this Council proceed with the next portion of the meeting being closed to the public at 1:42 p.m.; and Further That the meeting is closed to the public as permitted under the Municipal Act Section 239. (2.d) in order to address matters pertaining to labour relations or employee negotiations regarding 'OPSEU / SEFPO Local 381 – 2024 Bargaining Update (Northumberland Paramedics)', and that Jennifer Moore, Susan Brown, Lisa Ainsworth, Maddison Mather, and Cheryl Sanders remain present; and Further That the meeting is closed to the public as permitted under the Municipal Act Sections 239. (2.f) and (2.k) in order to address matters pertaining to advice that is subject to solicitor-client privilege, including communications necessary for that purpose and confidential negotiations (310 Division Street, Cobourg), and that Jennifer Moore, Lisa Horne, Darrell Mast, Glenn Dees, Denise Marshall, Rebecca Carman, Bill Smith, Maddison Mather, and Cheryl Sanders remain present; and Further That the meeting is closed to the public as permitted under the Municipal Act Section 239.(2.k) in order to address confidential negotiations regarding broadband, and that Jennifer Moore, Dan Borowec, Dwayne Campbell, TJ Flynn, Maddison Mather and Cheryl Sanders remain present."

"That this Council rise from Closed Session at 2:45 p.m.; and Further That the confidential resolution moved in Closed Session regarding matters pertaining to labour relations or employee negotiations regarding 'OPSEU / SEFPO Local 381 – 2024 Bargaining Update (Northumberland Paramedics)' is hereby

"That the confidential resolution moved in Closed Session regarding matters pertaining to advice that is subject to solicitor-client privilege, including communications necessary for that purpose and confidential negotiations (310 Division Street, Cobourg) is hereby

"That the confidential resolution moved in Closed Session regarding confidential negotiations regarding broadband is hereby

"That By-law 27-2024 being a By-law to confirm the proceedings of a meeting of County Council held on June 19, 2024 be introduced, be deemed to be read a first, second and third time, be passed, signed and sealed."

"That Council adjourn at 2:47 p.m."