Regular Council

Be it resolved that the August 13, 2026 Regular Council Meeting Agenda be approved as circulated.

That Council receives a delegation from Jennifer Hicks requesting a Community Safety Zone on 1 km of the Blairhampton Road adjacent to Highway 35, as information; and Regular Council - 13 Aug 2026 Page 2 of 10 That Council refers to staff with a report back to Council.

Be it resolved that Council approves the July 23, 2026 Regular meeting minutes.

That Council receives report 26-23 RDS Replacement Tandem Truck as information; and That Council directs Staff to purchase the new tandem truck from Winslow-Gerolamy Motors Ltd for $459,687.94 plus HST to be reimbursed by the Township's insurer.

That Council receives report # 26-14 – Community Services Department – Emergency Backup Generator SG Nesbitt Memorial Arena RFP Award as information; and That Council directs staff to award RFP No. CSD 26-01 Emergency Backup Generator SG Nesbitt Memorial Arena to Del Sharp Electric Limited for $226,141.76 plus HST.

That Council receive report 26-15 Water Street Dock Engineering, as information; and That Council approves the re-allocation of $30,000 from Riverwalk Lighting capital budget expense to Water Street Dock Engineering budget; and further That Council directs staff to provide a temporary solution for the public to exit the river safely; and That Council directs Staff to work with the Community and Engineer to remedy the dock.

That Council receives report #26-02 Building and By-law Former Fire Hall, as information.

That Council receive Report 26-33 (Planning) as information; and further That Council direct the Planning Department to proceed with preparation of the proposed Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendments and schedule the requisite Public Meeting.

That Council receive Report 26-34 (Planning) as information; and further That By-law 26-76 being a by-law to stop up, close, and convey a portion of McKay Street with respect to application PLRA2025102 be

That Council receive report # 26- 31 Administration - Lochlin Community Centre as information; and further That Council directs staff to prepare a new RFP for the Lochlin Community Centre New Build.

That Council receives report 26-32 Admin - Council Chambers for information; and That Council directs staff to develop an agreement with the County of Haliburton for the use of the County Council Chambers.

That Council receive Report 26-34 Administration, Rotary Club of Minden Road Toll request, as information; and That Council approve the Rotary Club of Minden request to hold their Road Toll event on Saturday, September 5, 2026 from 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at the following locations:  69 Bobcaygeon Road;  Water Street near Logger's Foot Bridge; and further; That prior to the event, the Rotary Club of Minden is to provide the Township with a Certificate of Insurance naming the “Corporation of the Township of Minden Hills” as additional insured in the amount of five million dollars; and further That Council delegates authority to the Clerk /Deputy Clerk for any future Road Toll applications

Be it resolved that Council proceed into Closed Session at 11:49 a.m. for the purpose of discussing the following:  One item pursuant to Section 239(2)(b) of the Municipal Act, 2001 as amended, regarding personal matters about an identifiable individual, including municipal or local board employees; (Individuals Conduct)  Two items pursuant to Section 239(2)(d) of the Municipal Act, 2001 as amended, regarding labour relations or employee negotiations;(Personnel Matters x 2)  One item pursuant to Section 239(2)(e) of the Municipal Act, 2001 as amended, regarding litigation or potential litigation, including matters before administrative tribunals, affecting the municipality or local board;(Litigation Matter)

Be it resolved that Closed Session adjourned and Open Session resumes at 1:46 PM.

Be it resolved that by-law 26-76 PLRA2025102, be received and read a first time, considered read a second time, and third time and finally passed with the Corporate Seal affixed.

That By-law 26-77 being a by-law to confirm the proceedings of Council held during its meeting of August 13, 2026 be received and read a first time, considered read a second and third time and finally passed with the Corporate Seal affixed.

Regular Council - 13 Aug 2026 Page 9 of 10 Be it resolved that the August 13, 2026 Regular Council Meeting is hereby adjourned at 1:48 PM.