Regular Council

That the May 13, 2026 Haliburton County Council Agenda be approved.

That Report County of Haliburton Council-HS2026-001, Gull River Affordable Housing Project Update Report, be received; and Further that Council approve an annual rent supplement contribution of up to $74,000 for the first full year of occupancy (2027) to support 19 deeply affordable housing units, representing an increase of $2,000 from the previous commitment in 2021 of $72,000 for 10 units; and Further, that the annual contribution in subsequent years be subject to adjustment through the municipal budget process, recognizing that actual funding requirements may vary based on tenant incomes.

That the presentation from Oscar Poloni of KPMG regarding the Audited Financial Statements for the year ending December 31, 2025 be received; and Further that the 2025 Audited Financial Statements be approved as presented.

That Report No. COR-10-2026, Q1 Financial Report - including YTD Actuals as of March 31, 2026 - be approved as presented.

That Haliburton County Council County of Haliburton Procurement Policy FN-04 as amended to reflect changes to the Buy Ontario Act and the Municipal Buy Ontario Directive

McKechnie That staff report PWS-07-2026 – 2026 West Guilford Bridge Rehabilitation Project tender be approved; and Further that the Warden and the Clerk be authorized to enter into an agreement with KB Civil Constructors Inc. for the completion of the identified work.

That Council receives the report, "Information Report - Establishing Municipal Service Corporations for Communal Services" for information.

McKechnie That Report PLN-07-2026 "Minor Amendment to Draft Approved Plan of Subdivision File 46T-23001 and Plan of Condominium File 46-CE-23002 (LRC Campbell Ltd.), Municipality of Dysart et al" be received; and Further that the Amendment to Draft Plan of Subdivision File 46T-23001 and Plan of Condominium File 46-CE-23002 (LRC Campbell Ltd.) be approved, as detailed in Schedule “A” attached to Report PLN-07-2026.

That report PLN-08-2026 - Planning Department Work Plan Update be received for information.

McKechnie That Council accept the EOITC Responsible AI Framework as a guiding document for the responsible use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) within the organization; And further that Council endorse the Framework as a foundational source of information to support the development and implementation of the County’s AI governance program.

McKechnie That Council accept the EGIS Group Building Condition Assessment for information.

That the 2025 County of Haliburton Paramedic Services Year End Report be received as information.

Whereas Paramedics are highly trained clinicians who assess, diagnose, and treat patients in dynamic and often unpredictable environments; and Whereas Paramedics deliver timely, evidence-informed, and compassionate care across Ontario; and Whereas Paramedics improve the quality of life of all Ontarians when and where it matters most; and Whereas Paramedics strengthen community health, reduce system strain, and protect those who need it most; and Whereas each year in May, National Paramedic Services Week celebrates the caring professional paramedics in Canada; Now Therefore Be It Resolved That I, Deputy Warden Liz Danielsen, on behalf of Haliburton County Council, do hereby proclaim May 17 - 23, 2026 to be ‘Paramedic Services Week’ in Haliburton County.

That By-law 4345 being a by-law to authorize an agreement with KB Civil Constructors Inc. for the rehabilitation of the West Guilford Bridge be considered to be read a first, second and third time and finally passed.

That in accordance with the Municipal Act Section 239 (b) Haliburton County Council enter into Closed Session for the following reasons: (b) personal matters about an identifiable individual, including municipal or local board employees; at 12:15 p.m.

That By-law 4346 being a By-law to confirm the proceedings of May 13, 2026 County Council be considered to be read a first, second and third time and finally passed.

McKechnie That the May 13, 2026 meeting of Haliburton County Council be adjourned at 12:41 p.m.