February 3, 2026

Revisions

1. First published Substantive fetched Jun 22, 2026
   • · Motion 1 added: That the agenda for the Regular Council Meeting, dated February 3, 2026, be adopted, as circulated.
   • · Motion 2 added: That the Minutes from the Special and Regular Council meetings held on January 13, 2026, be received and approved.
   • · Motion 3 added: That the Consent Agenda for February 3, 2026, be received and that Item 7.1 be moved to Section 12 - Correspondence - Action Items for discussion.
   • · Motion 4 added: That the Public Meeting regarding the proposed Zoning By-law Amendment File R-05-25 (Craigen) be declared open.
   • · Motion 5 added: That the Public Meeting regarding the proposed Zoning By-law Amendment File R-05-25 (Craigen) be declared closed.
   • · Motion 6 added: That the report Planning 2026-01, dated February 3, 2026, regarding Zoning By-law Amendment File R-05-25 (Craigen) be received; and That Council receive all comments related to File R-05-25; and That Council proceed to approve the draft Zo…
   • · Motion 7 added: That the delegation from Lionel Ownsworth regarding the speed change on Douro Second Line Road be received with thanks.
   • · Motion 8 added: That the delegation from Peter Leahy regarding the proposal from Kawartha Land Trust about the Ontario Phragmites action Program be received.
   • · Motion 9 added: That the report Treasurer-2026-02, dated February 3, 2026, regarding the 2024 Reserves and Reserve Funds Update be received for information.
   • · Motion 10 added: That the report Clerk's Office-2026-04, dated February 3, 2026, regarding an update to Policy C6 – Use of Corporate Resources for Election Purposes, be received and that the draft updated Policy be approved.
   • · Motion 11 added: That the report Clerk's Office-2026-05, dated February 3, 2026 regarding a request to construct a driveway over portions of the unopened road allowance which runs between 543 and 540 Fisher Lane be received and that staff be instructed to …
   • · Motion 12 added: That the report C.A.O.-2026-01, dated February 3, 2026, regarding the Ontario Invasive Phragmites Action Program be received; and That Council direct staff to communicate to Kawartha Land Trust the Township’s intention not to participate i…
   • · Motion 13 added: That Township management educate themselves and their staff on the best practices for the cutting and removal of phragmites on Township lands including intersections.
   • · Motion 14 added: That the report C.A.O-2026-03, dated February 3, 2026, regarding the Community Safety and Well Being Plan update be received; and That Council direct staff to work with the County and the other seven lower-tier municipalities to transition…
   • · Motion 15 added: That the Minutes the Douro-Dummer Public Library Board Meeting held on November 12, 2025, be received.
   • · Motion 16 added: That the Resolution regarding a request for sustainable funding for Police Services from the City of Peterborough be received.
   • · Motion 17 added: That the request for nominations for the Peterborough County 2026 Community Recognition Awards be received and supported and sent to service groups in the community.
   • · Motion 18 added: That the Township of Douro-Dummer send a letter of congratulations to Peterborough County Warden, Bonnie Clark on her roll as Chair for the Eastern Ontario Wardens’ Caucus (EOWC) for 2026.
   • · Motion 19 added: By-law 2026-05 - Being a By-law to amend By-law Number 10-1996, as amended, otherwise known as "The Township of Douro-Dummer Comprehensive Zoning By-law" File: R-05-25, Roll No.1522-020-005-30000 be passed, in open Council this 3rd day of …
   • · Motion 20 added: That the minutes for the Closed Session meetings, dated December 2, 2025, and January 13, 2026, both be received and approved, as circulated.
   • · Motion 21 added: That Council move into Closed Session at 6:36 p.m. for the following reasons: Section 239 (2) of the Municipal Act, 2001, S.O. 2001, c. 25 (b) personal matters about an identifiable individual, including municipal or local board employees;…
   • · Motion 22 added: That Council rise from Closed Session without a report at 7:11 p.m.
   • · Motion 23 added: That By-law Number 2026-06, being a By-law to confirm the proceedings of the Regular Meeting of Council, held on the 3rd day of February 2026, be passed in open Council and that the Mayor and the Clerk be directed to sign same and affix th…
   • · Motion 24 added: That this meeting adjourn at 7:12 p.m.
   • · Attendance added: Heather Watson (present)
   • · Attendance added: Ray Johnston (present)
   • · Attendance added: Shelagh Landsmann (present)
   • · Attendance added: Harold Nelson (present)
   • · Attendance added: Thomas Watt (present)
   • · Attendance added: Todd Davis (present)
   • · Attendance added: Martina Chait-Hartwig (present)
   • · Attendance added: Stacy Grenier (present)
   • · Attendance added: Emily Fitzgerald (present)