Regular Council Meeting

"That the County Council Agenda for Wednesday, August 12, 2026 be approved as amended to include the following time sensitive matter:  Item 13.c ‘A By-law to Appoint a Clerk for the Corporation of the County of Northumberland’."

"That County Council receive the PowerPoint presentation regarding 'Keep the County Clean Challenge' for information."

"That County Council receive the delegation from Blue Dot Northumberland regarding the Wesleyville New Nuclear Project and supporting documentation titled 'Understanding Wesleyville', for information."

"That the minutes of the County Council Session of June 17, 2026 be approved as distributed and the determinations contained therein be deemed those of Council."

"That County Council receive the May 5, 2026 meeting minutes of the 310 Division Street Community Liaison Committee, for information."

Whereas recent municipal infrastructure funding programs by the Government of Canada and Province of Ontario have tended to prioritize growth-related or housing-enabling infrastructure projects over infrastructure renewal needs; and Whereas the Government of Ontario has regulated municipal infrastructure asset management through O. Reg 588/17 (Asset Management Planning for Municipal Infrastructure) under the Infrastructure for Jobs and Prosperity Act, 2015; and Whereas municipal asset management plans and the Financial Accountability Office of Ontario have identified that municipalities have significant state-of-good-repair backlogs and renewal needs for infrastructure; and Whereas the Government of Ontario doubled the Ontario Community Infrastructure Fund (OCIF) from $200M/year to $400M/year for 2021-2026 but has not publicly committed to maintaining this level of funding beyond 2026; and Whereas the OCIF has become a vital and indispensable resource for municipalities, assisting them with improving their asset management programs and meeting community-preserving infrastructure renewal needs; and Whereas increased geopolitical uncertainty is threatening the economic prosperity of Canada, Ontario, and every municipality; Whereas municipal infrastructure is a key enabler and preserver of economic prosperity; Whereas the Municipal Finance Officers’ Association of Ontario (MFOA) has heard from its members and their municipalities concerns regarding the potential erosion of exist

"That Council adopt all recommendations from the six Standing Committees, as contained within the Committee minutes (meetings held July 27 and 29, 2026)."

“That County Council receive the presentation regarding ‘Financial Update Summer 2026' for information."

“That County Council receive Report 2026-110 ‘2025 Investment Report’, for information."

"That County Council receive Report 2026-111 ‘2025 Development Charges - Treasurer’s Annual Statement’, for information."

“That County Council receive Report 2026-112 ‘Procurement Activity Quarterly Report – Quarter 2, 2026’ for information, noting that the Procurement By-law 21-2022 under section 4.2.2 requires the Purchasing Manager to provide a quarterly report to County Council that includes itemization of all purchases between $100,000 and $1,000,000; and include any over budget approvals up to 10% as authorized under section 6.2."

“That County Council having considered Report 2026-113, ‘Hunger Action Month 2026’, receive the report for information; and acknowledge the efforts of community partners and organizations working to address food insecurity in Northumberland County."

“That County Council receive Report 2026-114 ‘310 Division Street, Cobourg Quarter 2, Data Update’, for information."

“That County Council having considered Report 2026-118 ‘Cost Sharing Agreements for Various Infrastructure Projects’ authorize the Chief Administrative Officer (CAO) and the Director of Finance / Treasurer to execute a cost sharing agreement with the Town of Cobourg for the Elgin Street East (County Road 20) & D’Arcy Street Intersection Improvements Project on terms satisfactory to the Municipal Solicitor; and Further That County Council authorize the Chief Administrative Officer (CAO) and the Director of Finance / Treasurer to execute a cost sharing agreement with the Town of Cobourg for the Elgin Street East (County Road 20) Widening EA & Design Project on terms satisfactory to the Municipal Solicitor; and Further That County Council authorize the Chief Administrative Officer (CAO) and the Director of Finance / Treasurer to execute a cost sharing agreement with the Town of Cobourg and JMCD North Holdings Inc. for the Brook Road North (County Road 20) Grade Separation EA Project on terms satisfactory to the Municipal Solicitor.”

“That County Council having considered Report 2026-119 ‘Award of RFP 26-15 County Road 45 and County Road 18 Class Environmental Assessment’, award RFP 26-15 to Stantec Consulting Ltd. in the amount of $627,631.20 plus HST.”

“That County Council having considered Report 2026-120 ‘Award of RFQ 26-31: Supply and Delivery of Pre-Treated Bulk Highway Course Salt’, award RFQ 26-23 to Cargill Salt, Road Safety a Division of Cargill Limited, at their bid price of $135.28 per tonne.”

"That By-law 26-2026 being a by-law for the regulation of parking on roadways within the jurisdiction of the County of Northumberland and to repeal all previous related By-laws be introduced, deemed to be read a first, second and third time, passed, signed and sealed this 12th day of August, 2026."

"That By-law 27-2026 being a by-law to designate part of County roads as Community Safety Zones and to repeal all previous related By-laws be introduced, deemed to be read a first, second and third time, passed, signed and sealed this 12th day of August, 2026."

"That By-law 28-2026 being a By-law to appoint a Clerk for the Corporation of the County of Northumberland and to Repeal By-law 33- 2025 and By-law 41-2022 be introduced, deemed to be read a first, second and third time, passed, signed and sealed this 12th day of August, 2026."

“That County Council proclaim the following proclamations at the August 12, 2026 County Council meeting:  International Overdose Awareness Day - August 31, 2026;  Hunger Action Month - September 2026; and  Rail Safety Week - September 21 - 27, 2026."

"That this Council proceed with the next portion of the meeting being closed to the public at 11:14 a.m.; and Further That the meeting is closed to the public as permitted under the Municipal Act Sections 239.(2.e), (2.f) and (2.k) in order to address matters pertaining to litigation or potential litigation, and advice that is subject to solicitor- client privilege, including communications necessary for that purpose and confidential negotiations (Public Works - Eagleson Landfill), and that Dan Borowec, Denise Marshall, Adam McCue, Darrell Mast, Bobbie Arbuckle, Tonia Bennett, and Cheryl Sanders remain present; and Further That the meeting is closed to the public as permitted under the Municipal Act Section 239.(2.b), (2.d), (2.e) and (2.k) in order to address matters pertaining to personal matters about identifiable individuals, labour relations or employee negotiations, litigation or potential litigation including matters before administrative tribunals, affecting the municipality or local board and confidential negotiations (Organizational Review) and that Dan Borowec and Cheryl Sanders remain present."

"That this Council rise at 2:32 p.m.; and "That the confidential resolution moved in Closed Session regarding matters pertaining to litigation or potential litigation, and advice that is subject to solicitor-client privilege, including communications necessary for that purpose and confidential negotiations (Public Works - Eagleson Landfill), is hereby

"That the confidential resolution moved in Closed Session regarding matters pertaining to personal matters about identifiable individuals, labour relations or employee negotiations, litigation or potential litigation including matters before administrative tribunals, affecting the municipality or local board and confidential negotiations (Organizational Review), is hereby

"That By-law 29-2026 being a By-law to confirm the proceedings of a meeting of County Council held on August 12, 2026 be introduced, be deemed to be read a first, second and third time, be passed, signed and sealed."

"That Council adjourn at 2:35 p.m."