Council Meeting

THAT the Agenda for the Regular Meeting of the Council of the Municipality of Marmora and Lake for Tuesday, April 7, 2026, be approved as presented.

THAT Council provide a $500 donation to the Marmora Agricultural Society, to be allocated from the Economic Development reserve transfer, from the $6,000 pumped storage revenue, as per MOTION2026-078 from the March 12, 2026, meeting of Council.

THAT Council approve the request of the Marmora Legion to relocate the fallen soldier crosswalk to the northern crosswalk on Forsyth Street, at Highway 7, from the old TD building to CarQuest.

Page 2 of 12 Council Meeting April 7, 2026 THAT the foregoing minutes of the Special Budget Meeting of the Council of the Municipality of Marmora and Lake held Thursday, March 12, 2026, be approved as presented.

THAT the foregoing minutes of the Regular Meeting of the Council of the Municipality of Marmora and Lake held Tuesday, March 17, 2026, be approved as presented.

THAT Council receive this “Proposed Beach House Rental 2026: Cones & Kayaks” report, dated April 7, 2026; THAT Council approve the rental of the Legion Park Beach House, for a season rental for the storage of kayaks, to Sebastian Greise of Cones & Kayaks, at the same rate as the 2025 agreement; AND FURTHER THAT Council direct staff to look into other options and opportunities for rental of the space for the 2027 season that will make it possible for the washrooms to be open to the public on the weekends through the rental period.

Page 3 of 12 Council Meeting April 7, 2026 THAT Council receive this “Quinte Conservation’s Invasive Species Boat Cleaning Station Project” report, dated April 7, 2026; AND FURTHER THAT Council consider including $1,200.00 in the Parks & Recreation 2027 operational budget to cover the costs of this program for the duration of four (4) weeks as a trial run, if the service is offered.

THAT the meeting recess for five minutes at 5:07 p.m.

THAT the main motion be amended to remove the following from the final clause: "and that staff be directed to provide a report on the April 21, 2026, agenda, providing a summary of Council's interests and concerns regarding the Alto High Speed Rail Project, to be submitted by the April 24, 2026, commenting deadline;" THAT the following be added between the second to last and last clauses: "WHEREAS the preliminary study corridor mapping released by Alto indicates that a potential route could pass through and impact the Municipality of Marmora and Lake; WHEREAS there was no public consultation within the Municipality of Marmora and Lake and there was insufficient promotion to advise residents of opportunities to do so in other communities; WHEREAS Alto was unwilling to hold an engagement session directly within the Municipality of Marmora and Lake, or appear before the Council of Marmora and Lake as a delegation with updated proposal changes and project developments; Page 4 of 12 Council Meeting April 7, 2026 WHEREAS Alto is, at this time, unable to provide complete and satisfactory answers to questions brought forward by Council, the public and municipal staff; WHEREAS the currently identified study corridor would have significant potential long-term economic consequences within the Municipality of Marmora and Lake for local residents, including reduced property values, constraints on future land use, and impacts on agricultural land; WHEREAS the proposed corridor raises serio

THAT the foregoing minutes and reports of the Committees and Boards listed are hereby received for information.

THAT Council receive the letter for information.

THAT Council receive the letter for information. Page 8 of 12 Council Meeting April 7, 2026

THAT Council defer this issue to the April 21, 2026, meeting and direct staff to bring back a report with more information at that time.

THAT Council accept the brief for information.

THAT Council approve the request of the #7 Classic Cruiser Car Club to close Forsyth Street on Thursday evenings for their weekly cruise night event, from May 7th through October 8, 2026, conditional on the submission to staff, no later than April 28th, of a) an insurance certificate for $5 million liability, with the Corporation of the Municipality of Marmora and Lake listed as an additional insured (as was provided in 2025), and b) written acknowledgement that the Club is not currently eligible for lottery licensing, as per the AGCO, and, as such, will not conduct any 50/50 or raffle draws during the 2026 season.

THAT Council receive the report for information.

THAT Council receive the newsletter for information.

THAT Bylaw 2026-21, being a bylaw to amend Bylaw 2026-04, being a bylaw to appoint or confirm members to various boards and committees for the purposes of the Corporation of the Municipality of Marmora and Lake for the year 2026, be read and passed this 7th day of April, 2026.

THAT Bylaw 2026-22, being a bylaw to provide for the adoption of the tax levy and to provide for the adoption of tax rates and to further provide for penalty and interest in default of payment thereof for 2026, be read and passed this 7th day of April, 2026.

THAT Council will proceed into a closed meeting session at 7:06 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; (f) advice that is subject to solicitor-client privilege, including communications necessary for that purpose; o Re: Conduct Complaint  (b) personal matters about an identifiable individual, including municipal or local board employees; (e) litigation or potential litigation, including matters before administrative tribunals, affecting the municipality or local board; (f) advice that is subject to solicitor-client privilege, including communications necessary for that purpose; o Re: Litigation Update

THAT Council reconvene in open session at 8:18 p.m.

THAT staff follow the direction of Council made in closed session.

THAT Bylaw 2026-23, being a bylaw to confirm the proceedings of the Regular Meeting of Council held on the 7th day of April, 2026, be read and passed this 7th day of April, 2026.

THAT this meeting is adjourned at 8:19 p.m.