Regular Council Meeting

"That the County Council Agenda for Wednesday, May 20, 2026 be approved."

"That the minutes of the County Council Session of April 15, 2026 be approved as distributed and the determinations contained therein be deemed those of Council."

"That County Council receive the correspondence regarding 'Northumberland County Submissions on Wesleyville New Nuclear Project - Draft Public Participation Plan and Draft Integrated Tailored Impact Statement Guidelines (ITISG)', for information."

"That Council adopt all recommendations from the six Standing Committees, as contained within the Committee Minutes (meetings held May 5 and 6, 2026), with the exception of the following items (referenced from the Standing Committee Minutes), that will be held for discussion:  Corporate Support Committee, Item 8.a, Report 2026-070, ‘Fire Communication Services’ – Held by Councillor Ostrander; and Further That the items listed above and held for separate discussion each require a separate resolution."

“Whereas Item 8.a from the May 5, 2026 Corporate Support Committee was held by Council for separate discussion at this meeting, the item being Report 2026-070, Corporate Services 'Fire Communication Services': Now Therefore Be It Resolved That County Council adopt the following:  That County Council receive the report for information.”

"That County Council receive the presentation regarding 'Proposed Nuclear Facility-Economic Impact Analysis Preliminary Findings', for information."

“That County Council having considered Report 2026-079 ‘Award of RFQ 26-13 – Supply of One (1) New EV Half-Tonne Pick-up Truck’ award RFQ 26-13 to Queenston Chevrolet Buick GMC, at their bid price of $86,500, noting that this is the lowest bid meeting all specifications, however the cost is greater than the budgeted amount of $70,000 inclusive of non-recoverable HST; and Further That County Council authorize additional funds for the budgetary shortfall, in the amount of $18,022.40 required to complete the purchase of the EV Half-Tonne Truck, be transferred from the Facilities Division’s Capital Reserve.”

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

"That County Council receive the verbal update regarding the Eastern Ontario Wardens' Caucus for information."

“That County Council proclaim the following proclamations at the May 20, 2026 County Council meeting:  National Accessibility Week- May 31 to June 6, 2026;  Pride Month- June 2026;  Seniors Month- June 2026  National Indigenous History Month, June 2026; and  National Indigenous Peoples Day - June 21, 2026."

"That this Council proceed with the next portion of the meeting being closed to the public at 11:05 a.m..; and Further That the meeting is closed to the public as permitted under the Municipal Act Sections 239.(2.e) and (2.k) in order to address matters pertaining to litigation or potential litigation, and confidential County infrastructure negotiations (Public Works), and that Dan Borowec, Denise Marshall, Darrell Mast, Tonia Bennett, and Cheryl Sanders remain present.

"That this Council rise at 12:02 p.m.; and Further That the confidential resolution moved in Closed Session regarding matters pertaining to litigation or potential litigation, and confidential County infrastructure negotiations (Public Works), is hereby

"That By-law 21-2026 being a By-law to confirm the proceedings of a meeting of County Council held on May 20, 2026 be introduced, be deemed to be read a first, second and third time, be passed, signed and sealed."

"That Council adjourn at 12:04 p.m."