Township of North Kawartha
Agenda - Regular Meeting of Council
May 5, 2026, at 9:30 a.m.
In Person Meeting (Alternately, you may join electronically or by phone)
Council Chambers – 280 Burleigh Street, Apsley, ON K0L 1A0
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Session No. 2026 – 05 – 05
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Call to Order and Welcome
Land Acknowledgement
Disclosure of Pecuniary Interest and the General Nature Thereof
Adoption of the Agenda
Retirement Presentation
Connie Parent, Clerk
Retirement Certificate, presented by Mayor Amyotte (@11:00 a.m.)
Statutory Public Meetings (9:30 a.m.)
Zone Amendment Applications
1. Application: ZA-02-26 (PME Investments)
Property Description: Part of Lot 34, Concession 2, Anstruther Ward
Property Address / Roll: 10394 Highway 28 / Roll # 1536-020-201-30002
Staff Report and Notice
Presentations / Deputations / Petitions
Peterborough County Report
Verbal report from Mayor Amyotte and / or Deputy Mayor Whelan
Crowe Valley Conservation Authority Report
Verbal report from Councillor McLellan
Adoption of the Minutes of previous meeting(s) of Council
Regular meeting held on April 21, 2026
Business Arising from Previous Minutes
Consent Agenda
(noncontroversial items that may be acted upon by a single motion)
1. Monthly Activity Reports
a) Public Works Department (March)
2. City of Peterborough, April 24, 2026, Resolution regarding guaranteed basic income
3. Peterborough County Resolution Regarding Comments on Bill 98, April 24, 2026, Resolution, Staff Report, Appendix A and Appendix B
4. Township of Hornepayne, September 10, 2026, Resolution re: Small Northern New Residential Property Tax Class
Staff Reports (requiring action)
Building
1. Front and Rear Barrier-free Walkways Quote - 135 Burleigh Street, Apsley
Planning
2. Consent Application B-19-25 (Cowie)
Property Description: Lot 8, Concession 34
Property Address / Roll: 1680 Northey’s Bay Rd / 1536-020-001-82200
Staff Report and Sketch
Parks and Recreation / Waste
1. Provincial Day of Action on Litter – May 12, 2026, Staff Report, Litter Day Clean-Up Safety Tips, Day of Action on Litter Countdown, Community Participation Form
Public Works
1. Road Name Change – Hull’s Road to Waterfall Lane; Staff Report, Map and Application
Finance
2. Financial Activities First Quarter; Staff Report, First Quarter Financial Activities and First Quarter Salaries and Benefits
Administration
1. Appointment of Clerk, Kelly Picken, effective June 1, 2026, Staff Report, Draft By-Law and Declaration
2. Appointment of Deputy Clerk, Keely-Anne Johnson, effective June 1, 2026, Staff Report, Draft By-Law and Declaration
Reports from Boards and Committees
New Business and Unfinished Business
(includes Notice of Motion)
Correspondence (for action or for discussion)
Closed Session, if applicable
Pursuant to Section 239 (2) of the Municipal Act
This part of the meeting is closed to the public as the subject matter being considered is:
(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; (Court Matters)
Announcements
By-Laws
Being a by-law to amend Zoning By-Law #26-2013, with respect to certain lands described as Part Lot 34, Concession 2, in the geographic area of Anstruther, in the County of Peterborough, Roll # 1536-020-201-30002
Being a by-law of the Corporation of the Township of North Kawartha to authorize and designate certain Officers and Council members of the Corporation as signing officers for the purpose of paying the accounts of the Corporation and to rescind By-Law #2017-0056.
By-Law to appoint Kelly Picken as Clerk and Lottery Licensing Officer for the Township of North Kawartha, effective June 1, 2026
By-Law to appoint Keely-Anne Johnson as Deputy Clerk and alternate Lottery Licensing Officer for the Township of North Kawartha, effective June 1, 2026
Adjournment