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 (29 motions)
27 carried, 2 recorded otherwise. Every motion below is printed as the minutes print it.
THAT the Agenda for the Special Regular Meeting of the Council of the Municipality of Marmora and Lake for Thursday, March 12, 2026, be approved as presented.
Moved by Councillor Ron Derry, seconded by Councillor Jane Lakatos
Carried
THAT Council receive this “Public Budget Correspondence” report, dated March 12, 2026, for information.
Moved by Councillor Eric Daoust, seconded by Councillor Jane Lakatos
Carried
THAT $500 from the Economic Development reserve transfer, from the $6,000 pumped storage revenue, be allocated as a donation to the Marmora Agricultural Society, contingent on the Society presenting a plan and demonstration of need for the funds for 2026 to Council, as a delegation, and that Council make a decision about the funds at the time of the delegation, based on Council's satisfaction with the information presented.
Moved by Councillor Eric Daoust, seconded by Councillor Ron Derry
Carried
TO AMEND the main motion by adding "THAT Schedule F of the bylaw be amended to increase all Booster Park seasonal site fees by 5%" after the first clause.
Moved by Councillor Eric Daoust, seconded by Councillor Ron Derry
Carried
THAT Council accept this “Mag’s Landing Boat Launch Replacement” report, dated March 12, 2026; AND FURTHER THAT the $25,000.00 included in the Parks & Recreation 2026 capital budget for the purchase and installation of a new metal grate system at the Mag’s Landing Boat Launch be approved.
Moved by Councillor Ron Derry, seconded by Councillor Eric Daoust
Carried
THAT Council accept this “Proposed Changes to 2026 Capital Projects” report, dated March 12, 2026; AND FURTHER THAT Council reallocate $250,000 from the Transportation Services’ capital budget for the Deloro Road Project to the completion of Centre Line Road.
Moved by Councillor Ron Derry, seconded by Deputy Mayor Mike Stevens
Carried
THAT Council receive this “2026 Draft Budget Recommendations” report, dated March 12, 2026; Page 3 of 9 Special Budget Meeting March 12, 2026 AND FURTHER THAT the draft budget be put on the floor for discussion.
Moved by Councillor Ron Derry, seconded by Councillor Eric Daoust
Carried
THAT Council contribute $1,500.00 to the Fallen Soldier Crosswalk, to act in partnership with the Marmora Legion, and remove the extra $1,500.00 from the 2026 budget.
Moved by Councillor Eric Daoust, seconded by Councillor Jane Lakatos
Carried
THAT the meeting recess for five minutes at 10:14 a.m.
Moved by Deputy Mayor Mike Stevens, seconded by Councillor Ron Derry
Carried
THAT the meeting reconvene at 10:22 a.m.
Moved by Councillor Eric Daoust, seconded by Councillor Jane Lakatos
Carried
THAT Council defer the motion that bridge reserve contributions be increased by $100,000.00 for 2026 to later in the meeting.
Moved by Councillor Ron Derry, seconded by Councillor Eric Daoust
Carried
THAT the tennis court reserve contribution of $50,000.00 be reallocated to a general Parks & Recreation reserve.
Moved by Councillor Jane Lakatos, seconded by Deputy Mayor Mike Stevens
Carried
THAT the $2,400.00 allocated in the Parks & Recreation operational budget for the Invasive Species Management project be removed.
Moved by Councillor Eric Daoust, seconded by Councillor Jane Lakatos
Carried
THAT Council direct staff to provide a report about the implementation and management of the Invasive Species Management program offered by Quinte Conservation.
Moved by Councillor Jane Lakatos, seconded by Councillor Eric Daoust
Carried
THAT Council direct staff to include all Booster Park-related expenses and revenues on a separate page from the general Parks & Recreation budget in the 2027 budget document to provide clarity for the public and Council.
Moved by Councillor Eric Daoust, seconded by Councillor Ron Derry
Carried
THAT Council direct staff to provide a report about rental possibilities for the vacant space in the lower level of the Medical Centre.
Moved by Councillor Eric Daoust, seconded by Councillor Jane Lakatos
Carried
THAT the meeting recess for lunch at 12:08 p.m.
Moved by Councillor Jane Lakatos, seconded by Councillor Ron Derry
Carried
Page 5 of 9 Special Budget Meeting March 12, 2026 THAT the meeting reconvene at 12:43 p.m.
Moved by Councillor Eric Daoust, seconded by Councillor Jane Lakatos
Carried
THAT the $50,000.00 contribution to reserves in the Fire Department budget be reduced to $25,000.00.
Moved by Mayor Jan O'Neill, seconded by Councillor Ron Derry
Defeated
THAT the $25,000.00 allocated in the Administration capital budget for renovations to Town Hall be approved contingent on a plan being provided by staff to Council for approval.
Moved by Councillor Eric Daoust, seconded by Councillor Ron Derry
Carried
THAT bridge reserve contributions be increased by $100,000.00 for 2026.
Moved by Councillor Jane Lakatos, seconded by Deputy Mayor Mike Stevens
Carried
THAT $500.00 be added to the Parks & Recreation budget for the Green Municipal Fund: Growing Canada's Community Canopies program.
Moved by Deputy Mayor Mike Stevens, seconded by Councillor Ron Derry
Carried
THAT the meeting recess for five minutes at 2:11 p.m.
Moved by Mayor Jan O'Neill, seconded by Councillor Ron Derry
Carried
THAT the meeting reconvene at 2:19 p.m.
Moved by Councillor Jane Lakatos, seconded by Councillor Eric Daoust
Carried
THAT Council begin and contribute $95,000.00 to a reserve for the rehabilitation of Highway 14.
Moved by Councillor Jane Lakatos, seconded by Deputy Mayor Mike Stevens
Defeated
TO AMEND the main motion by removing the words "and from" between the words "to" and "reserves" in the final clause.
Moved by Councillor Jane Lakatos, seconded by Councillor Eric Daoust
Carried
THAT Bylaw 2026-16, being a bylaw to establish user fees within the Municipality of Marmora and Lake, be read and passed this 12th day of March, 2026, as amended.
Moved by Councillor Eric Daoust, seconded by Councillor Jane Lakatos
Carried
THAT Bylaw 2026-17, being a bylaw to confirm the proceedings of the Special Regular Meeting of Council held on the 12th day of March, 2026, be read and passed this 12th day of March, 2026.
Moved by Councillor Jane Lakatos, seconded by Deputy Mayor Mike Stevens
Carried
Page 8 of 9 Special Budget Meeting March 12, 2026 THAT this meeting is adjourned at 2:41 p.m.
Moved by Councillor Ron Derry, seconded by Councillor Jane Lakatos