The Marmora and Lake Record

Council Meeting

February 3, 2026

Who was there

Present (5): Eric Daoust, Ron Derry, Jane Lakatos, Jan O'Neill, Mike Stevens

Taken from the roll call in the town’s own minutes. The minutes record who was not there and almost never why.

What was decided (16 motions)

15 carried, 1 recorded otherwise. Every motion below is printed as the minutes print it.

THAT the Agenda for the Regular Meeting of the Council of the Municipality of Marmora and Lake for Tuesday, February 3, 2026, be approved as presented.
Moved by Councillor Ron Derry, seconded by Councillor Eric Daoust
Carried
THAT the last item on the closed agenda be moved into open session.
Moved by Councillor Jane Lakatos, seconded by Councillor Ron Derry
Defeated
THAT Council direct staff to complete a letter of support for Quinte Conservation's application to the Green Municipal Fund on behalf of Marmora and Lake.
Moved by Councillor Eric Daoust, seconded by Councillor Ron Derry
Carried
THAT Council approve the draft budget of the Marmora and Lake Public Library, as presented.
Moved by Councillor Ron Derry, seconded by Councillor Eric Daoust
Carried
THAT the foregoing minutes of the Regular Meeting of the Council of the Municipality of Marmora and Lake held Tuesday, January 20, 2026, be approved as presented.
Moved by Councillor Ron Derry, seconded by Councillor Jane Lakatos
Carried
THAT the foregoing minutes of the Special Regular Meeting of the Council of the Municipality of Marmora and Lake held Monday, January 26, 2026, be approved as presented.
Moved by Councillor Eric Daoust, seconded by Councillor Ron Derry
Carried
THAT the foregoing minutes and reports of the Committees and Boards listed are hereby received for information.
Moved by Councillor Eric Daoust, seconded by Councillor Ron Derry
Carried
THAT Council receive the correspondence from resident Cheryle Leonard for information; AND FURTHER THAT Council direct staff to include a "Grants and Funding Applied For" summary section on the monthly CAO report.
Moved by Councillor Eric Daoust, seconded by Councillor Ron Derry
Carried
THAT Council receive the correspondence for information.
Moved by Councillor Eric Daoust, seconded by Councillor Ron Derry
Carried
THAT Council receive the brief for information.
Moved by Councillor Ron Derry, seconded by Councillor Eric Daoust
Carried
THAT Council receive the press release for information.
Moved by Deputy Mayor Mike Stevens, seconded by Councillor Jane Lakatos
Carried
THAT Council will proceed into a closed meeting session at 6:51 p.m. under the Municipal Act, 2001, Section 239(2):  (b) personal matters about an identifiable individual, including municipal or local board employees; (d) labour relations or employee negotiations; o Re: Policy Enforcement  (b) personal matters about an identifiable individual, including municipal or local board employees; (d) labour relations or employee negotiations; o Re: Ministry of Labour Orders  (d) labour relations or employee negotiations; Page 5 of 7 Council Meeting February 3, 2026 o Re: Union Update  (b) personal matters about an identifiable individual, including municipal or local board employees; o Re: 2026 Senior of the Year Nominations  (d) labour relations or employee negotiations; o Re: Recruitment
Moved by Councillor Ron Derry, seconded by Deputy Mayor Mike Stevens
Carried
THAT Council reconvene in open session at 8:21 p.m.
Moved by Councillor Jane Lakatos, seconded by Councillor Ron Derry
Carried
THAT staff follow the direction of Council made in closed session.
Moved by Councillor Eric Daoust, seconded by Deputy Mayor Mike Stevens
Carried
THAT Bylaw 2026-08, being a bylaw to confirm the proceedings of the Regular Meeting of Council held on the 3rd day of February, 2026, be read and passed this 3rd day of February, 2026.
Moved by Councillor Eric Daoust, seconded by Deputy Mayor Mike Stevens
Carried
Page 6 of 7 Council Meeting February 3, 2026 THAT this meeting is adjourned at 8:22 p.m.
Moved by Councillor Ron Derry, seconded by Councillor Jane Lakatos
Carried

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