The Council reviewed the Peterborough County OPP Detachment Action Plan and received updates on the Conservation Authorities Amalgamation Process. Key business included the adoption of the 2025 audited financial statements, endorsement of the Lakefield Transportation Master Plan, and approval of surplus dispositions. The Council also processed various staff reports regarding corporate insurance renewal, investment reporting, policy updates, and the adoption of the Eastern Ontario Information Technology Committee's Artificial Intelligence report. Additionally, the Council addressed official plan amendments, borrowing by-laws, and various committee appointments.
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The meeting featured presentations on the County's audited financial statements, confirming a clean, unqualified report and highlighting an increase in investment income. Discussions also addressed landfill post-closure liabilities and the Lakefield Transportation Master Plan, specifically regarding the municipal class environmental assessment process, the potential need for a second river crossing, and projected population growth in the area.
May 20, 2026·Board meeting
Peterborough County Council Regular Meeting
The council discussed the status of development charges in Ontario and potential implications of upcoming provincial legislation, noting the need for ongoing municipal consultation. A presentation was delivered regarding the county's process mapping initiative, which aims to optimize departmental workflows, improve operational transparency, and support succession planning by capturing institutional knowledge. Additionally, the council reviewed the status of the procurement project for a new corporate ERP system to encompass human resources and finance functions.
May 6, 2026·Board meeting agenda packet
County of Peterborough Regular Meeting
The County Council held meetings on April 22, 2026, and May 6, 2026. Discussions included the County Road 10 Municipal Class Environmental Assessment, resulting in the endorsement of preferred design alternatives and approval of funding for detailed design. Other topics included the Campbellford Memorial Hospital Redevelopment Project, reports on purchasing awards, sustainability and climate change action plans, official plan amendments, and various administrative policy updates. Council also addressed correspondence regarding regional issues such as high-speed rail projects and provincial legislation, and conducted executive sessions for financial and personnel matters.
