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 (22 motions)
21 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, May 19, 2026, be approved as presented.
Moved by Deputy Mayor Mike Stevens, seconded by Councillor Eric Daoust
Carried
THAT Council direct staff to provide a report at the June 2, 2026, meeting of Council in response to the delegation by Scott Saunders of Drain Bros. Excavating Ltd., requesting access to the road allowance at the end of Booster Park Road to establish a temporary boat launch, covering the issues identified by Council during this meeting, including related signage, compensation, liability, insurance, a transportation plan, public input, and a draft access agreement.
Moved by Mayor Jan O'Neill, seconded by Councillor Ron Derry
Carried
Page 2 of 10 Council Meeting May 19, 2026 THAT the foregoing minutes of the Regular Meeting of the Council of the Municipality of Marmora and Lake held Tuesday, May 5, 2026, be approved as presented.
Moved by Deputy Mayor Mike Stevens, seconded by Councillor Ron Derry
Carried
THAT the main motion be amended to add the following text from clauses three and four of MOTION2026-180 in between the two existing clauses, "THAT Council and all staff shall ensure that the Clerk is consulted on all matters proposed to be considered in a closed meeting, recognizing that there may be some limited occasions when the Clerk may not be available to provide her expert advice, and that the Clerk shall be authorized to consult with independent legal counsel should she require expert advice in order to accurately instruct the Municipality; THAT the CAO, should they choose to dismiss the Clerk's advice in preparation for future meetings, be required to disclose this choice to Council prior to the meeting(s) in question;" AND THAT "as amended" be added at the end of the main motion.
Moved by Councillor Jane Lakatos, seconded by Councillor Eric Daoust
Defeated
THAT Council accept this “Updated Procedural Bylaw” report, dated May 19, 2026; AND FURTHER THAT Bylaw 2026-32, being a bylaw to establish the Corporation of the Municipality of Marmora and Lake’s rules of procedure for meetings of Council and applicable Committees, be recommended for Council approval.
Moved by Councillor Jane Lakatos, seconded by Councillor Eric Daoust
Carried
THAT Council receive this "CAO Status Update May 2026" report, dated May 19, 2026, for information.
Moved by Councillor Jane Lakatos, 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 Ron Derry, seconded by Councillor Jane Lakatos
Carried
THAT Council receive the letter for information.
Moved by Councillor Ron Derry, seconded by Deputy Mayor Mike Stevens
Carried
THAT Council accept the brief for information.
Moved by Deputy Mayor Mike Stevens, seconded by Councillor Eric Daoust
Carried
THAT Council accept the report for information.
Moved by Deputy Mayor Mike Stevens, seconded by Councillor Eric Daoust
Carried
THAT Council accept the news release for information.
Moved by Councillor Eric Daoust, seconded by Councillor Ron Derry
Carried
THAT the meeting recess for five minutes at 7:02 p.m.
Moved by Councillor Jane Lakatos, seconded by Councillor Eric Daoust
Carried
THAT Council approve the event permit application submitted by the Marmora Agricultural Society for their Demolition Derby event, to be held at the Marmora Fairgrounds on May 23, 2026, from 6:00 to 9:00 p.m.; AND FURTHER THAT the Society be required to provide a special insurance certificate for $5 million liability to staff, prior to the event, naming the Corporation of the Municipality of Marmora and Lake as the added insured.
Moved by Councillor Ron Derry, seconded by Deputy Mayor Mike Stevens
Carried
THAT Council approve the event permit application submitted by the Marmora Agricultural Society for their Retro Fest event, to be held at the Marmora Fairgrounds on June 27, 2026, from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.; AND FURTHER THAT the Society be required to provide a special insurance certificate for $5 million liability to staff, prior to the event, naming the Corporation of the Municipality of Marmora and Lake as the added insured.
Moved by Councillor Eric Daoust, seconded by Councillor Ron Derry
Carried
THAT Council approve the event permit application submitted by the Marmora Crowe Valley Lions Club for their Country Jamboree event, to be held at the Marmora Fairgrounds June 10-14, 2026; AND FURTHER THAT the Club be required to provide a special insurance certificate for $5 million liability to staff, prior to the event, naming the Corporation of the Municipality of Marmora and Lake as the added insured.
Moved by Councillor Ron Derry, seconded by Councillor Eric Daoust
Carried
THAT Council approve the request of Marmora's Community Events Group to close Forsyth Street (from Highway 7 to Madoc Street) on Saturday, September 26, 2026, from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. for the annual Scarecrow Festival and Community Fun Event; Page 7 of 10 Council Meeting May 19, 2026 THAT Council direct the Community Events Group to notify emergency services of the road closure; AND FURTHER THAT the Community Events Group be required to provide an insurance certificate for $5 million liability to staff, prior to the event, naming the Corporation of the Municipality of Marmora and Lake as the added insured.
Moved by Councillor Eric Daoust, seconded by Councillor Ron Derry
Carried
THAT Bylaw 2026-32, being a bylaw to amend Bylaw 2026-04, being a bylaw to establish the Corporation of the Municipality of Marmora and Lake’s rules of procedure for meetings of Council and applicable Committees, be read and passed this 19th day of May, 2026.
Moved by Deputy Mayor Mike Stevens, seconded by Councillor Eric Daoust
Carried
THAT Council will proceed into a closed meeting session at 7:15 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: Personnel Committee Minutes (b) personal matters about an identifiable individual, including municipal or local board employees; Page 8 of 10 Council Meeting May 19, 2026 (d) labour relations or employee negotiations; (f) advice that is subject to solicitor-client privilege, including communications necessary for that purpose; o Re: Personnel Update (b) personal matters about an identifiable individual, including municipal or local board employees; (d) labour relations or employee negotiations; o Re: Policy Enforcement
Moved by Councillor Ron Derry, seconded by Deputy Mayor Mike Stevens
Carried
THAT Council reconvene in open session at 8:24 p.m.
Moved by Councillor Eric Daoust, seconded by Deputy Mayor Mike Stevens
Carried
THAT staff follow the direction of Council provided in closed session.
Moved by Deputy Mayor Mike Stevens, seconded by Councillor Ron Derry
Carried
THAT Bylaw 2026-34, being a bylaw to confirm the proceedings of the Regular Meeting of Council held on the 19th day of May, 2026, be read and passed this 19th day of May, 2026.
Moved by Deputy Mayor Mike Stevens, seconded by Councillor Eric Daoust
Carried
Page 9 of 10 Council Meeting May 19, 2026 THAT this meeting is adjourned at 8:25 p.m.
Moved by Councillor Ron Derry, seconded by Deputy Mayor Mike Stevens