Council Meeting

THAT the Agenda for the Regular Meeting of the Council of the Municipality of Marmora and Lake for Tuesday, June 16, 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, June 2, 2026, be approved as presented.

THAT Council receive this “Request for Reduction of Taxes for 45 McGregor Lane” report, dated June 16, 2026; Page 2 of 8 Council Meeting June 16, 2026 AND FURTHER THAT Council approve the request of Daniel Roffey and Chantal Sirois for a reduction of taxes for the years 2025 and 2024, in the total amount of $1,160.17, for 45 McGregor Lane, as per Section 358 of the Municipal Act, 2001.

THAT Council accept this “Declaration of and Options for Council Vacancy” report, dated June 16, 2026; THAT Council declare one (1) Councillor office, previously filled by Councillor Lakatos, vacant for the Council of the Municipality of Marmora and Lake; AND FURTHER THAT Council direct staff to proceed with Option 1, to fill the vacant Council office by appointing a candidate from the 2022 Municipal Election.

THAT Council accept this “Removal, Supply and Install of Rubber Flooring for Dr. Hamilton Crawford Memorial Arena” report, dated June 16th, 2026; AND FURTHER THAT Council award the contract to Advantage Sport to remove the existing flooring, supply and install new MaxFlor+ 10mm, with 3mm Wear Layer, rubber flooring on the first floor of the arena.

THAT Council accept this “Town Hall - Front Entrance Repairs” report, dated June 16, 2026; AND FURTHER THAT Council direct staff to remove the existing staircase, replace the existing balcony, and conduct other remedial repairs to the front entrance to address its current needs while retaining the building’s aesthetic moving forward.

THAT Council receive the “Update: Request for Temporary Access – Booster Park Road for Boat Launch” report, dated June 16, 2026; THAT Council direct staff to pause discussions on opening up the Booster Park Road allowance; AND FURTHER THAT Council direct staff to develop a traffic strategy and parking plan for Booster Park, and the surrounding area, to be included in 2027 budget deliberations.

THAT Council receive this "CAO Status Update June 2026" report, dated June 16, 2026, for information.

THAT the Council of the Municipality of Marmora and Lake declare the Marmora Agriculture Society's Food Festival event of municipal significance.

THAT Council receive the minutes for information.

THAT Council receive the newsletter for information.

THAT Council receive the report for information.

THAT Council approve the request of the Marmora Crowe Valley Lions Club to permit the Canada Day Parade to follow its usual route on Wednesday, July 1, 2026, beginning at 10:00 a.m. at the fairgrounds; THAT Council direct the Lions Club to notify emergency services of all associated road closures; AND FURTHER THAT the Lions Club be required to provide the appropriate insurance certificate to staff for $5 million liability, with the Corporation of the Municipality of Marmora and Lake listed as an additional insured, prior to the event.

THAT Bylaw 2026-37, being a bylaw to authorize delegated authority during the restricted acts (“lame duck”) period of Council during the 2026 Municipal Election, be read and passed this 16th day of June, 2026.

THAT Bylaw 2026-38, being a bylaw to authorize the disposition and transfer of the land operated by the Centre and South Hastings Waste Services Board and for which title is registered in the name of the Municipality of Marmora and Lake as to its respective share, be read and passed this 16th day of June, 2026.

THAT Council will proceed into a closed meeting session at 6:10 p.m. under the Municipal Act, 2001, Section 239(2):  (k) a position, plan, procedure, criteria or instruction to be applied to any negotiations

THAT Council reconvene in open session at 6:55 p.m.

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

THAT Bylaw 2026-39, being a bylaw to confirm the proceedings of the Regular Meeting of Council held on the 16th day of June, 2026, be read and passed this 16th day of June, 2026.

THAT this meeting is adjourned at 6:56 p.m.