Council Meeting Highlights

Staff Reports

• Council directed staff to send correspondence to Peterborough County Council requesting the installation of a stop sign at the intersection of County Rd 40 at Ridge Street
• Council approved an updated pricelist for the Norwood-Asphodel Cemetery

Correspondence for Action 

• Council expressed support for the Town of Halton Hills regarding the Sovereignty of Canada

General Business

• Due to the Millennium Room at the Community Centre being used as an advance voting location for the Provincial Election from February 20-22, 2025, Council has passed a resolution to move the special meeting to the Town Hall on Friday, February 21, 2025
• Council agreed to send a letter of support for the Royal Canadian Legion - Norwood Branch 300 in its application to the Ontario Trillium Fund for the installation of an elevator, aimed at removing accessibility barriers

Special Council Meeting

Staff Reports

Council received 2025 Draft Budget presentations from the following departments:

• Library
• Planning
• Building
• By-law & Animal Control
• Fire
• Police / Conservation Authority
• Council / Boards / Committees
• Administration
• Economic Development
• Medical Centre

Staff Reports

• Council received updates from the Public Works Department on:
  • 2024 Capital Projects
  • Waste Organics Program
• Council authorized the procurement of a new floor machine for the Community Centre

Correspondence for Action 

• Council expressed support for the Asphodel-Norwood Cultural & Heritage Committee in proclaiming 2025 as the Peter Robinson Bicentennial. A flag raising will be held on March 18, 2025, at 9:00 a.m., followed by a Historical Talk on Leaving Ireland at 7:00 p.m., both at the Town Hall.

Staff Reports

• Council received the Q4 2024 quarterly update reports from the following departments:
  • Public Works
  • Fire
  • Water and Wastewater
  • Community Centre, Parks, Recreation and Facilities
  • By-law
  • Building
• Council awarded Request for Proposal (RFP) 2024-04 for a Master Fire Plan to Emergency Management Group
• Council adopted the following Utilities Budgets for 2025:
  • Norwood Water
  • Norwood Wastewater
  • Trentview Estates

• Council recommended Consent Applications B-97-24 (Crowley | Lot 1) and B-98-24 (Crowley | Lot 2) to Peterborough County Land Division

Correspondence for Action 

Council extended its support for the following:

• Town of Deep River | Request to Province to Amend O.Reg 391/21: Blue Box
• Township of Terrace Bay | Ambulance Shortages and Healthcare System Issues

Public Meeting

Council entered into a Public Meeting at 2:00 p.m. to consider two (2) Zoning By-law Amendment Applications ZBLA-03-2024 and ZBLA-05-2024; and subsequently passed By-laws 2025-06 and 2025-07

General Business

• Called two special Council meetings to review the draft 2025 departmental budgets scheduled for Friday, February 7, 2025, and Friday, February 21, 2025, both at 10:00 a.m. in the Millennium Room of the Asphodel-Norwood Community Centre

Special Meeting

Staff Reports

• Council accepted Marsh Canada Limited’s proposal of insurance coverage for the policy term of December 31, 2024 to December 31, 2025

By-laws

• Adopted a By-law appointing members to various Boards and Committees of Council, effective January 1, 2025

Delegations/Presentations

• Council received an update from the MPAC Account Manager for the Counties of Haliburton and Peterborough and the Cities of Peterborough and Kawartha Lakes. The Account Manager encouraged everyone watch their educational video on how property taxes are calculated
• The Environmental Monitoring and Management Group Leader, along with the Environmental Project Technologist from D.M. Wills Associates, provided a follow-up status update on the Norwood Transfer Station and Closed Landfill (Site)
• Baker Tilly presented the 2023 Consolidated Financial Statements and Financial Audit

Staff Reports

• Council received an update on the upcoming changes to Ambulance Dispatch. The new system is set to be implemented on March 26, 2025
• Council received an updated Five-Year Surface Treatment Plan for 2025-2029
• Council approved a new process for Boards and Committees reserve balances, which includes budgeting for reserve transfers, submitting requests to the CAO/Deputy Clerk/Deputy Treasurer to move unused budget amounts, and capping reserve balances at $10,000
• Council received an update on the usage of space at the 31 King St. building
• Council resolved to schedule a special virtual meeting to review the 2024-2025 Municipal Insurance Renewal proposal once it is received, with the date and time to be determined

Correspondence for Action 

Council extended its support for the following:

• Norwood Community Choir Carol Service | Monetary Donation Request
• Norwood Agricultural Society | Vehicle Highway, Road, and Street Congestion

General Business

• Council directed staff to prepare a report on a volunteer policy/program for the Township.

Staff Reports

• Council authorized the execution of an amended Subdivision Agreement for 22 Birch Street, Norwood
• Council received an update from the staff Grant Committee
• Council was updated on the status of the Standpipe Replacement project
• Council directed staff to proceed with the updated gateway signage project
• With the transfer of operations to the Township, Council dissolved its Cemetery Board and directed staff to begin updating the Cemetery By-law
• Council authorized management to procure the following items as pre-approved for the 2025 Budget:

• • Website Upgrade
  • Fire Master Plan
  • Light Truck Plow and Sander
  • Splash Pad screen
  • Pumper Truck

Correspondence for Action 

Council extended its support for the following:

• City of Hamilton | Opposing the Proposed Provincial Initiative that Seeks to Restrict or Limit the Autonomy of Municipalities in Implementing Road Safety Measures
• Municipality of Wawa | Urging the Government to Promptly Resume the Assessment Cycle
• Peterborough-Hastings Trans Canada Trail Association Inc. | Monetary Donation Request

By-laws

• Adopted a By-law appointing members to various Boards and Committees of Council, effective January 1, 2025

Consent Agenda

• Council directed staff to explore options for green waste disposal in the Township

Delegations/Presentations

• Council received an update from the Asphodel-Norwood Public Library (ANPL) Youth Advisory Group

Staff Reports

• Council received the third quarter financial variance update
• The Curbside Collection tender (No. 2024-04) was awarded to Waste Connections of Canada for a two-year contract, with a one-year extension option
• Council directed staff to prepare a By-law for a blanket speed reduction to 30 km/hr on all streets within the village of Norwood, to be presented at a future meeting
• Council instructed staff to assess the costs and feasibility of establishing a dog park in the Township 
• Council approved the creation of a community garden as a shovel-ready project, pending funding or community partnership opportunities
• Council supported completion of the ANPL Westwood Branch Ramp project in 2025
• Council authorized the Mayor and Clerk to execute an agreement with Otonabee Region Conservation Authority for the Risk Management Services and Outreach Program activities and service fees for 2025-2029

Correspondence for Action 

Council extended its support for the following:

• City of St. Catharines | Green Roads Pilot Project
• Good Roads | Establishment of a Rural Road Safety Program
• Town of Aurora | Request the Redistribution of the Provincial Land Transfer Tax and GST to Municipalities for Sustainable Infrastructure Funding

Council Liaison Report

• The Asphodel-Norwood Cultural & Heritage Committee (ANCHC) is hosting the following events:
• November 16-17, 2024 | Christmas Open House
• November 19, 2024 | Historical Talk
• The Business Advisory Committee is hosting a Business Breakfast and Open House on November 19, 2024
• ANPL is hosting a Westwood Makers Market on November 16, 2024
• ANPL has submitted an application for the Commonwell L.E.A.F. Grant to enhance its digital offerings and is seeking community support. Residents are encouraged to take a moment to leave a comment on the application, as community engagement is a key factor in the evaluation process

Closed Session

• Council moved into Closed Session to review the applications for Committees and Boards of Council

Delegations/Presentations

• Council received a delegation from a resident addressing the local childcare crisis

Staff Reports

• Council authorized the Mayor and Clerk to execute a two-year lease agreement with G.C. Duke for 1818 Asphodel 3rd Line
• Two hockey nets were deemed surplus assets in accordance with the Township's procurement policy

Delegations/Presentations

• Members of Council presented the 2023 Business & Community Recognition Awards
  • Agricultural Leadership: Asphodel Sheep Co.
  • Business Excellence (Retail): Oakland Greens
  • Business Excellence (Service): MJ's Hair Design
  • Business of the Year: Harmony Hills Equestrian Centre
    
  • Community Impact: Jason Begg
  • Entrepreneur: Tammy Apsitis
    
  • Good Neighbour: Baily Baptie
  • Non-Profit (Organization): Norwood & District Horticultural Society
  • Outstanding Youth: William Kimmerly
  • Senior of the Year: Doreen Allen-Bell
  • Mayor’s Awards: Friendly Town Car Wash and Hospice Norwood

Staff Reports

• Council authorized the Mayor and Clerk to execute a three-year lease agreement with the Peterborough Family Health Team for office space in the municipally leased Medical Centre at 17 Spruce Street, Norwood, following the passage of By-law 2024-46
• Council approved a Public Consultation Strategy
• Council approved the 2024-2025 Employee Benefits renewal package
• Council adopted updated Terms of Reference material for the Business Advisory Committee, Cultural & Heritage Committee, and Special Events Committee; and further agreed to dissolve its Trails Committee. A call for Committee member applications to follow for the 2025-2026 term 

Council Liaison Report

• The Honky Tonk Fundraiser event in support of the Asphodel-Norwood Public Library has been cancelled due to lack of interest
• The Cemetery Walk event, organized in collaboration with the Asphodel-Norwood Cultural & Heritage Committee (ANCHC) and the Cemetery Board, was celebrated as a great success. Looking ahead, the ANCHC will shift its focus to the Peter Robinson bicentennial celebrations, beginning with a central display at the 2024 Norwood Fall Fair. The ANCHC also encourages everyone to save the following dates:
  • November 16-17, 2024 | Christmas Open House
  • November 19, 2024 | Historical Talk

General Business

• The Business Advisory Committee will be holding its next Business Breakfast Open House on November 19, 2024

Delegations/Presentations

• Kyle Darling, Design Supervisor, and Pete Hynes, Senior Project Coordinator, for Peterborough County's Engineering & Design Division, delivered a presentation to Council on its Road Transfer Rationalization Policy. Council passed a resolution endorsing the policy, in principle.

• Janette Loveys Smith, Chief Administrative Officer/Secretary-Treasurer for Otonabee Region Conservation Authority (ORCA) presented Council with an update on ORCA's activities

Staff Reports

• Council received a first and second quarter update for 2024 from the Public Works & Environmental Services department
• Council received the inspection results for the Norwood Drinking Water System and Trentview Estates Distribution System. The Township achieved a 100% compliance rating and a 0% inspection risk rating following an inspection conducted on July 10th, 2024, by the Ministry of Conservation and Parks (MECP)
• Council accepted the results of the Township of Asphodel-Norwood's Drinking Water Quality Management Standard (DWQMS) Systems and Re-accreditation Audits. The report included findings from the annual Systems audit conducted on July 2, 2024, and the three-year Re-accreditation audit completed on August 15, 2024. The audits identified no non-conformances, though some opportunities for improvement were noted
• Council accepted a report on Short-Term Rental Accommodations. Staff recommended utilizing existing tools, such as the Zoning By-law, the Ontario Building Code, and the Fire Code, to address any concerns or complaints related to short-term accommodations
• Council directed staff to relocate the former Westwood community entrance sign to the Heritage Centre building to preserve the historical connection
• Council confirmed its priorities for next steps with the Master Facilities Plan, aligning with staff recommendations: (1) Constructing a new Fire Hall and Paramedic Services building on the vacant lot east of the 4440 Hwy 7 property, and (2) Relocating the Norwood Library to the 31 King Street building. Council directed staff to allocate funds in the 2025 budget to begin planning for these priorities. Additionally, Council approved staff reaching out to the lessee of the rental space for the pole barn and Quonset hut in Westwood to discuss a short-term lease renewal

Correspondence for Action 

• Council supported a donation request from the Peterborough County Plowmen's Association
• Council accepted a resignation from a Asphodel-Norwood Public Library Board member

Council Liaison Report

• Tickets are available for the Honky Tonk Fundraiser event on September 27, 2024 in support of the Asphodel-Norwood Public Library
• A limited number tickets remain available for the free Cemetery Walk event on September 21, 2024
• Save the Date for the 2024 Pumpkin Parade on Friday, November 1, 2024

By-laws

• Adopted an updated By-law to comply with the requirements under the Emergency Management and Civil Protection Act
• Adopted an updated Procedural By-law to govern the proceedings of the Council of the Township of Asphodel-Norwood

Staff Reports

• Council received a second quarter update for 2024 from the following departments:
  • Water and Wastewater; and
  • Finance
• Council accepted a report on O.Reg. 406/19 Excess Soils
• Council adopted a Disbursement of Funds Policy for the Asphodel-Norwood Transfer Station Deposit Return Program
• Council awarded Request for Tender (RFT) 2024-03 to ICI Roofing Ltd. for the Millennium Room roof replacement
• Council confirmed its preferred approach for the 2025 Operating and Capital Budget Schedule
• Council recommended Consent Application B-59-24 and directed staff to provide Municipal Appraisal Forms to the County of Peterborough Land Division
• Council authorized the Mayor and Clerk to execute a Merger Agreement between Douglas Edgerton and Kelly MacLachlan, Kevin and Julie English, and the Corporation of the Township of Asphodel-Norwood to satisfy a condition of Consent Application B-53-22
• Council received an updated draft Procedural By-law and directed staff to advertise an intention to adopt said By-law at its next regular meeting of Council scheduled for September 10, 2024

Correspondence for Action 

Council passed resolutions of support with respect to the following pieces of Correspondence: 

• Municipality of Tweed | Ontario Provincial Police Force
• Township of Larder Lake | Asset Retirement Obligations
• Township of Otonabee-South Monaghan | Regulations for the Importation and Safe Use of Lithium-ion Batteries
• Town of Plympton-Wyoming | Underserviced Cellular Communication Services in Rural and Urban Centres

Council Liaison Report

• Tickets are available for the free Cemetery Walk event on September 21, 2024
• The Mayor and CAO attended the 2024 AMO General Conference, where they successfully secured delegation meetings with the Ministry of Infrastructure, Ministry of Health, and the Ontario Medical Association.

General Business

• The 2024 Peterborough County Agricultural Wall of Fame Induction Ceremony took place on August 25, 2024, with the following local inductees:
• Joseph Crowley
• Darrell Drain
• Dean and Carol Warner
• Council passed a resolution to adjust its September 24, 2024 meeting to 1:30 p.m. at the Westwood Library. This meeting will include the presentation of the 2023 Business & Community Recognition Awards.
• Council passed a resolution to support staff in applying for grant funding through the Seniors Active Living Centres program, in collaboration with the Asphodel-Norwood Public Library

Delegations/Presentations

• Lori Richey, Healthcare Advance Coordinator for Peterborough County, delivered a presentation to Council on physician recruitment and retention activities

Staff Reports

• Council accepted on update on the standpipe (water tower) replacement project
• Council instructed staff to proceed with the proposed enhancements to the Asphodel-Norwood Community Centre vestibule as presented
• Council endorsed completion of the Westwood Park Picnic Shelter project
• In response to a request for a reduction in facility rental fees for summer camp programming, Council encouraged BGC Kawarthas to submit a monetary donation request following the guidelines outlined in the Asphodel-Norwood Donation Request Policy
• Council approved the draft Terms of Reference for the new Peterborough County OPP Detachment Board

Correspondence for Action 

Council passed resolutions of support with respect to the following pieces of Correspondence: 

• Loyalist Township | Solutions to Resolve Significant Financial and Budgetary Pressures related to Infrastructure Development, Maintenance and Repairs 
• Prince Edward County | Call to Action for the Deadline of an Accessible Ontario by 2025
• City of Belleville | Family Doctors
• Township of Emo | New Provincial-Municipal Fiscal Framework
• Association of Municipalities of Ontario & Ontario Medical Association | Joint Health Resolution Campaign

• Peterborough Public Health | Request to reconsider the status of Norwood Beach

Council Liaison Reports

• The Heritage Centre will be open August 10th and 11th from 10:00 am - 2:00 pm
• The Asphodel-Norwood Cultural & Heritage Committee will hold its next meeting on August 22, 2024
• Tickets are available for the free Cemetery Walk event on September 21, 2024
• Encouraged Councillors, Staff, and Planners to mark their calendars for the annual Peterborough County Farm Tour scheduled for September 19, 2024
• Tickets are available for the Honky Tonk Fundraiser event on September 27, 2024 in support of the Asphodel-Norwood Public Library

General Business

• The Peterborough County Cattlemen's Association will hold its 42nd annual BBQ on August 10, 2024
• The 2024 Induction Ceremony for the Peterborough County Agricultural Wall of Fame will be held August 25, 2024 at 2:00 pm in the Great Hall at the Agricultural Heritage Building in Lang Pioneer Village Museum
• Council passed a resolution to adjust its September 10, 2024 meeting to 11:30 a.m., to be held in-person at the Millennium Room

Delegations/Presentations

• Council presented the inaugural Municipal Scholarship Program recipient with a $1,000.00 cheque
• Chief Bromfield from Peterborough County/City Paramedics provided a Paramedics Services Update
• The Environmental Services Manager and the Environmental Monitoring and Management Group Leader from D.M. Wills Associates presented a status update on the Norwood Transfer Station and Closed Landfill (Site)

Staff Reports

• Council appointed an alternate Community Emergency Management Coordinator (CEMC) with the adoption of By-law 2024-34
• Council authorized the Mayor and Clerk to execute a Preliminary Development Agreement with CAP Norwood Developments Inc. for the proposed development at the site known as 42 and 52 Mill Street
• Council approved the installation of stop signs at the following locations:

  a) Spruce Street northbound at Maple Avenue East and b) Spruce Street southbound at Maple Avenue

• Council received updates on the following:
  • The Transfer of Ownership of the cemetery at St. Andrew's United Church in Westwood; and
  • The Township's Economic Development Action Plan in the wake of the dissolution of Peterborough & the Kawarthas Economic Development (PKED)

Correspondence for Action 

• Council directed staff to prepare a report on facility rental fees for summer camp programming

Council Liaison Reports

• The Special Events Committee is hosting a free Canada Day breakfast on July 1, 2024 at the Town Hall from 8:00 - 11:00 am, while quantities last

By-laws

• Adopted a By-law authorizing the Mayor and Clerk to execute a Municipal Funding Agreement with the Association of Municipalities of Ontario (AMO)
• Adopted an updated Fees & Charges By-law (No. 2024-38)

Delegations/Presentations

• A resident addressed Council about the lack of public transportation in Asphodel-Norwood, highlighting the areas of concern and the challenges faced by those without access to personal vehicles, and emphasizing the essential role public transportation plays in providing support to post-secondary students and seniors.
• EcoVue Consulting Services and Harrop Consulting delivered the Municipal Master Facilities Plan to Council following a comprehensive review of the Township's current facilities. Drawing insights from Council, staff, and key stakeholder groups, the plan offers recommendations on optimizing existing facilities to accommodate current and future residents.

Staff Reports

• Council received a personnel and recruitment update from the Asphodel-Norwood Fire & Rescue department
• Council received updates from the Manager of Community Centre, Parks, and Facilities department regarding:
  • Trent River Access Points; and
  • Implementation of a Community Garden in 2025
• Council accepted the Asphodel 7th Line reconstruction tender results, awarding the Asphodel-Norwood portion of the cooperative Peterborough County surface treatment tender to Dufferin Construction Company
• Council rescinded the Asphodel-Norwood COVID-19 Prevention & Mandatory Vaccination Policy that was adopted on September 28, 2021
• Council heard updates on the following:
  • 2023 Business & Community Recognition Awards; and the
  • Peterborough County OPP Detachment Police Services Board

Correspondence for Action

Council passed resolutions of support with respect to the following pieces of Correspondence: 

• Curve Lake First Nation - 2024 Pow Wow
• Township of Georgian Bay - Sustainable Infrastructure Funding for Small Rural Municipalities
• County of Renfrew - Rural and Small Urban Municipalities, Affordability of Water and Wastewater Systems

Council Liaison Reports

• ANPL will be releasing a community survey as part of their strategic planning for 2025-2028, and the ANPL Board approved a new logo and tagline, Your library ~ Infinite opportunities, at its last meeting
• The Business Advisory Committee (BAC) will convene its next meeting on September 5, 2024, followed by its next Business Breakfast on November 19, 2024
• The BAC and Asphodel-Norwood Cultural & Heritage Committee (ANCHC) will be present at Showcase Asphodel-Norwood on Saturday, June 15, 2024
• The ANCHC has partnered with the Cemetery Board for a free Cemetery Walk event on September 21, 2024. The Committee is seeking volunteers, and tickets are available 

General Business

• The Norwood Ukulele Club is hosting a Sing-A-Long fundraiser on June 18, 2024 in support of the Asphodel-Norwood Ministerial Food Bank 
• A Drinking Water Testing and Treatment webinar will be held on June 25, 2024 to learn about drinking water testing and treatment for individual systems, as well as conserving water through rainwater collection and gray water reuse
• Peterborough County is asking residents/property owners to verify their address through the Address Verification Tool for the migration to NextGen 9-1-1 

By-laws

• Adopted the Final 2024 Tax Rate By-law

Delegations/Presentations

Representatives from the RBC Foundation presented Council with a $5,000 cheque donation to the Asphodel-Norwood Medical Centre

Staff Reports

• Council heard an update on the Standpipe Replacement project
• Council reviewed the Main Sanitary Pumping Station design options provided by J.L. Richards and Associates (RFP 2023-01), selecting the second option (Bunker with Mural) with a design modification to incorporate a potential public washroom
• Council directed staff to provide Municipal Appraisal Forms to the County of Peterborough Land Division for Consent applications B-38-24 and B-44-24
• Council accepted the following financial variance reports:
  • 2023 Year End 
  • 2024 1st Quarter
• Council received update reports on the following:
  • 2022-2024 Strategic Plan
  • Staff, Fire, and Volunteer appreciation
  • Community/Farmers and Artisans Market
  • Delegation of Authority
• Council directed staff to connect with the Norwood Asphodel Cemetery and the Westwood Cemetery regarding assumption of operations

Council Liaison Reports

• Reminder of the upcoming Special Event Committee events:
• Trails Day · June 1, 2024
• Showcase Asphodel-Norwood · June 15, 2024. The event runs rain or shine. Special thanks to the title sponsor, Friendly Town Car Wash
• The Heritage Centre, located at 1818 Asphodel 3rd Line in Westwood, will be open the weekend of June 8-9, 2024 from 10:00 am – 2:00 pm
• Mayor Wilford and Deputy Mayor Burtt represented Asphodel-Norwood at the 2024 Peterborough County Recognition Awards ceremony, and were pleased to honour the following award recipients:

• Vanderview Farms – Will and Bernadette Vanderhorst | Agricultural Leadership

• Sweetheart’s Bakery, The Knockout and Dead Man’s Brew - all owned by Sara and Andrew Scott | Business Leadership

• Diane Anderson-Campbell | Community Volunteer of the Year

• Helen Genge | Youth

By-laws

• Adopted an updated Delegation of Authority By-law and an updated Boards and Committee appointments By-law

Staff Reports

• Council received a risk assessment and management review for the Drinking Water Quality Management Standard (DWQMS)
• Council awarded RFQ 2024-02 to On Time Roofing for the Asphodel-Norwood Public Library (ANPL) Norwood branch roof replacement
• Council received the annual Development Charge summary report for 2023

• In accordance with O. Reg. 284/09, Council received a report confirming awareness that future post closure landfill, future employee benefits, and amortization are not included in the 2024 budget

• Council authorized the Mayor and Clerk to execute merger agreements between Norwood Agricultural Society, HBNG (Norwood) Developments Inc., and the Corporation of the Township of Asphodel-Norwood
• Council authorized the Mayor and CAO to enter into a Facility Lease Agreement for office space at the old Medical Centre (31 King St) for a three-year period, commencing June 1, 2024

Correspondence for Action

Council passed a resolution of support with respect to the following piece of Correspondence:

• Municipality of Trent Hills · Northumberland Inter-Municipal Task Force on Housing and Homelessness

Council Liaison Reports

• The ANPL Board has initiated work on their strategic plan for the period 2025-2028
• Upcoming Special Event Committee events:
  • Trails Day · June 1, 2024
  • Showcase Asphodel-Norwood · June 15, 2024
  • Canada Day · July 1, 2024

Public Meeting

Council entered into a Public Meeting at 2:00 p.m. to consider two (2) Zoning By-law Amendment Applications ZBLA-01-2024 and ZBLA-02-2024; and subsequently passed By-laws 2024-26 and 2024-27

By-laws

• Adopted a revised 2024 Tax Rate By-law

Staff Reports

• Council received a 2024 first quarter update from the Water and Wastewater department and a report summarizing the recent communications survey response
• Council awarded the 2024 Gravel Crushing Tender to Drain Bros. Excavating Ltd; and the Asphodel-Norwood portion of Peterborough County Cooperative Tender T-13-2024 for the 2024 supply, application, and delivery of dust control services (calcium chloride) to Da-Lee Dust Control Ltd
• Council approved amendments to Site Plan Control By-law 2020-31
• Council heard a financial update on the new Asphodel-Norwood Medical Centre (17 Spruce St)
• Council directed staff to enter into negotiations to lease the vacant space at the old Medical Centre (31 King St)

Council Liaison Reports

• The Peterborough County Federation of Agriculture (PCFA) is hosting a presentation on the Agricultural Impact Study for Peterborough County and City of Kawartha Lakes on Thursday, April 25, 2024 at 2:00 pm in the Harvest Room of the Douro Community Centre

• The Business Advisory Committee (BAC) is hosting a Business Open House and breakfast on April 30, 2024 from 8:00 - 9:00 a.m. in the Town Hall

• The Asphodel-Norwood Heritage Centre located at 1818 Asphodel 3rd Line in Westwood will celebrate its spring opening the weekend of May 4-5, 2024 from 10:00 am – 2:00 pm 

• Showcase Asphodel-Norwood will take place at the Asphodel-Norwood Community Centre on June 15, 2024.

General Business

• Council discussed attendance at the 2024 Annual Association of Municipalities of Ontario (AMO) Conference and the 2024 Ontario East Municipal Conference (OEMC)

By-laws

• Adopted revisions to the Fees and Charges By-law

Staff Reports

• Council received 2024 first quarter update reports from the following departments:
  • Parks, Recreation, and Facilities;
  • By-law;
  • Building; and
  • Fire
• Council awarded the portable toilet contract for the 2024 and 2025 seasons to Blue Loo
• Council considered a Mitigation Measures Agreement
• Council received the 2023 annual Building Department financial report, and approved offsetting the 2023 operational deficit from the Building Department reserve

Delegation

Council received a delegation from Peterborough County presenting a Garbage Upload Study from Dillon Consulting Ltd. and a County Organics Program as a result of two service delivery reviews at the County level

• Council supported inclusion of Asphodel-Norwood in the implementation costing process (noting this is not a commitment to upload garbage collection services to the County) and continuing to investigate a County Wide Organics Program

Council Liaison Report

• The Cultural and Heritage Committee is hosting an Antique Show & Tell event on April 16, 2024 at the Town Hall from 6:30 - 8:30 pm
• The Business Advisory Committee is hosting a Business Open House and Breakfast on April 30, 2024 from 8:00 - 9:00 am in the Town Hall, with four (4) new local businesses in Asphodel-Norwood being celebrated afterwards with ribbon-cutting ceremonies at their respective locations

General Business

• Council amended its May 14, 2024 meeting and its June 11, 2024 meeting from virtual to in-person

By-laws

• Adopted the 2024 Tax Rate By-law

Staff Reports

• Council received the 2023 Norwood Wastewater Treatment Plant report
• Council awarded Request for Proposal (RFP) 2024-02 for Professional Engineering Services to D.M. Wills Associates Ltd
• Council awarded RFP 2024-01 to Dependable Emergency Vehicles for the manufacture, supply, and delivery of a Dependable Pumper Tanker mounted on a 2024 Freightliner M2 106 Chassis
• Council heard the proposed Asphodel-Norwood Community Centre fees for May 1, 2024 - April 30, 2025
• Council accepted, acknowledged, and approved a report regarding the Asset Management Plan for 2024
• Council adopted a Municipal Scholarship Program

Correspondence for Action

Council passed resolutions of support for the following items of Correspondence:

• City of Quinte West · Housing Funding
• Town of Lincoln · Urgent Need for Increased Funding to Libraries and Museums in Ontario

Council Liaison Report

• Showcase Asphodel-Norwood will be held June 15, 2024
• The Special Events Committee will host the 2024 Trails Day event
• The Asphodel-Norwood Cultural and Heritage Committee is hosting an Antique Show & Tell event on April 16, 2024

General Business

• Peterborough and the Kawarthas Chamber of Commerce is hosting a Warden's Breakfast with Peterborough County Warden, Bonnie Clark, on April 23, 2024 at Lang Pioneer Village Museum 
• Promoted safety practices for the total solar eclipse that will be experienced on April 8, 2024

By-laws

• Appointed a Building Inspector, Property Standards Officer, and By-law Enforcement Officer from within the Building & Planning Department for the Township of Asphodel-Norwood

Staff Reports

• Council received the annual Year in Review for 2023
• Council heard a report regarding Tree Risk assessment
• Council adopted the Municipal Consent Guideline as a formal process

Delegation

Council received a delegation from Food Cycle Science to hear the results of the FoodCycler Pilot Project

Correspondence for Action

Council passed a resolution of support for the City of Clarence-Rockland with respect to the 9-8-8 National Suicide and Crisis Hotline 

Council Liaison Report

• The Asphodel-Norwood Cultural and Heritage Committee released its 2024 Summer/Summer Newsletter
• March Break programming is underway through the Asphodel-Norwood Public Library

General Business

• Congratulated Norwood District Intermediate and High School student, Madison Gordon-Czechowski, on winning an Ontario Secondary School Teachers' Federation (OSSTF) 2024 Student Achievement Award

Staff Reports

• Council accepted the 2023 annual Schedule 22 and Section 11 Summary Reports for the Norwood Drinking Water System and the Trentview Estates Distribution System
• Council heard a report on the feasibility of a direct-mail newsletter circulation

Delegation

Council received a delegation from residents of Asphodel 7th Line advocating for tree-line preservation and improved road conditions

Public Meeting

Council entered into a Public Meeting at 2:00 p.m. to consider a Zoning By-law Amendment Application for Asphodel 12th Line; and subsequently passed By-law 2024-12

General Business

• Peterborough County Council approved its 2024 budget
• The Asphodel-Norwood Cultural & Heritage Committee invites all to attend the free Homage Exhibit and Talk in celebration of International Women's Day on March 9, 2024
• Promoted the non-emergency O.P.P. phone number 1-888-310-1122

Staff Reports

• Council received the 2023 Council Remuneration and Expense Report
• Council heard an update on the Asphodel-Norwood Fitness Centre fees and charges schedule, and authorized a $20.00 membership card cash deposit for new members with the passing of By-law 2024-10

Correspondence for Action

Council passed resolutions of support for the following items of Correspondence:

• County of Prince Edward · Expand the life span of fire apparatus
• Town of Orangeville · Social and Economic Prosperity Review
• Municipality of Calvin · Provincial and National Fire Fighting Strategy
• City of Brantford · Reliable and Accessible Public Rail Transit

General Business

• A reminder was shared about the operational changes and the Frostival schedule of events for the Family Day holiday on Monday · February 19, 2024

• In recognition of Canada’s Agriculture Day, Deputy Mayor Burtt shared the organization’s quote:

"On this year’s Canada’s Agriculture Day, today, we take pride in the sector that aids in sustaining our nation, it’s a day dedicated to recognizing the hard work and dedication of those who contribute to producing the food, fuel, fibre, and flowers that nourishes Canadians and people around the world."

• Council amended its March 12, 2024 meeting and its April 9, 2024 meeting from virtual to in-person

Staff Reports

• Council received quarterly update reports from the following departments:
  • Public Works
  • Fire
  • Water and Wastewater
  • Parks, Recreation and Facilities
  • By-law
  • Building
• Council received inspection results for the Norwood Drinking Water System and Trentview Estates Distribution System
• Council received an update on the Water Standpipe Replacement 
• Council received information on the Paging and Digital Radio System
• Council was presented with a report in regards to the concerns of Maple Avenue and Birch Street residents, and directed staff to complete a thorough review of speed limits, intersections, and parking throughout the village  
• Council deemed a list of Asphodel-Norwood Fire and Rescue equipment as surplus
• Council placed a moratorium on municipal support resolutions for Hybrid Electricity Facilities

Delegation

Council received a delegation from the Norwood Lions Club regarding a proposal to expand the Town Hall bar area, and directed staff to send correspondence back to the delegates outlining the process for Council’s consideration at the 2025 budget

Proclamation

Council proclaimed February 22, 2024 as World Thinking Day in the Township of Asphodel-Norwood

Public Meeting

Council entered into a Public Meeting at 2:00 p.m. to consider two (2) Zoning By-law Amendment Applications for 2603 North Asphodel 5th Line and 4384 Highway 7; and subsequently passed By-laws 2024-06 and 2024-07

Correspondence for Action

Council passed resolutions of support for the following items of Correspondence:

• Township of Clearview · Cemetery Transfer/Abandonment Administration & Management Support
• County of Brant · Gender-based Violence and Intimate-partner Violence
• Town of Aurora · Community Safety and Inciteful Speech
• Town of Aurora · Homelessness Crisis
• Association of Ontario Road Supervisors · Municipal Equipment Operator
• Town of Mono · Road Safety Emergency

General Business

• Council amended its next meeting (February 13, 2024) from virtual to in-person
• Council directed staff to prepare a policy for the disbursement of funds for the Liquor, Wine, and Beer Container Diversion initiative at the Asphodel-Norwood Transfer Station
• Nominations for the 2024 Peterborough County Community Recognition Awards are open until March 1, 2024

Appointments

Council appointed the following positions with the adoption of By-laws 2024-03, 2024-04, and 2024-05:

• Chief Administrative Officer/Deputy Clerk/Deputy Treasurer
• Treasurer
• Clerk