The Cobourg Record

Corporate Finance and Legislative Standing Committee

May 14, 2026

Who was there

Present (3): Randy Barber, Nicole Beatty, Lucas Cleveland

Taken from the roll call in the town’s own minutes. The minutes record who was not there and almost never why.

What was decided (6 motions)

6 carried, 0 recorded otherwise. Every motion below is printed as the minutes print it.

THAT the Committee confirm the agenda, as circulated.
Moved by Mayor Lucas Cleveland, seconded by Councillor Randy Barber
Carried
WHEREAS the Committee adopt the following recommendation as recommended by the Accessibility Advisory Committee at the March 18, 2026 meeting and refer to Regular Council for final approval. NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council support the launch of the Enable Canada Tour with the Town of Cobourg as a municipal accessibility initiative; and Page 2 of 8 May 14, 2026 FURTHER THAT Council direct Staff to explore collaboration opportunities, including identifying suitable venues, potential community partners, and promotional support; and FURTHER THAT Council consider endorsing this initiative as part of its ongoing commitment to accessibility, diversity, and inclusion within the community; and FURTHER THAT Council direct Staff to forward this resolution to Northumberland County Council to consider supporting the launch of the Enable Canada Tour with all of Northumberland County.
Moved by Mayor Lucas Cleveland, seconded by Councillor Randy Barber
Carried
THAT the Committee adopt the following staff reports on the consent agenda as a single motion: 9.1 Report No. COR-2026-005 from the Treasurer/Director of Corporate Services regarding Northam Industrial Park 2025 Financial and Operational Update WHEREAS the Committee adopt the following recommendation and refer to Regular Council for final approval. NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council receive the internal 2025 financial statement for Northam Industrial Park for the year ended December 31, 2025 for information purposes. 9.2 Report No. COR-2026-006 from the Treasurer/Director of Corporate Services regarding Summary of Audit and Risk Committee Reports and Financial Statement Approvals WHEREAS at the Audit and Risk Committee meeting on April 14, 2026, the Committee considered Report No. AR-2026-001, No. AR-2026-002, and No. AR-2026-003 from the Treasurer/Director of Corporate Services regarding the Town of Cobourg financial statements; and WHEREAS the Committee adopt the following recommendation and refer to Regular Council for final approval. Page 3 of 8 May 14, 2026 NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council receive Report No. COR-2026-006 for information purposes and acknowledge the review and approval of the financial and administrative reports presented at the Audit and Risk Committee meeting held on April 14, 2026; and FURTHER THAT Council receive the financial statements for the Cobourg Public Library, Town of Cobourg Holdings Inc., as approved by their respective Boar
Moved by Mayor Lucas Cleveland, seconded by Councillor Randy Barber
Carried
MOTION TO DIVIDE THAT the Committee divide the motion into two parts with the second part of the motion considering the funding of the following Municipal Community Grant Applications:  $5,000 - Sounds of the Next Generation (Operating & Community Event)  $10,000 - The Rose Quest Personal Care Initiative (Community project)
Moved by Mayor Lucas Cleveland, seconded by Councillor Randy Barber
Carried
WHEREAS the Committee adopt the following recommendation and refer to Regular Council for final approval. NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council provide direction to Staff for the approval of the 2026 Municipal Community Grant Applications listed below in the amount of $22,390 to be funded from the Community Grants Budget:  $3,000 - Community Care Northumberland (Operating)  $5,000 - Big Brothers Big Sisters of South Durham and Northumberland (Operating)  $1,500 - La Jeunesse Choirs (Community Event)  $1,500 - Northumberland Humane Society (Community project)  $1,390 - Northumberland Hispanic Cultural Club (In-Kind)  22 Parking Passes for 34 Days - Cobourg Survivor Thrivers (In-kind Contribution)  10 Annual Parking Passes - Community Living and Respite Northumberland (In-kind Contribution)  $4,000 – 598 Sabre Squadron, Royal Canadian Air Cadets (Operating)  $1,000 – Northumberland Oral Health Coalition (Community project)  $5,000 – The Children’s Safety Village (Operating & special event).
Moved by Deputy Mayor Nicole Beatty, seconded by Councillor Randy Barber
Carried
WHEREAS the Committee adopt the following recommendation and refer to Regular Council for final approval. NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council provide direction to Staff for the approval of the 2026 Municipal Community Grant Applications listed below in the amount of $15,000 to be funded from the Community Grants Budget:  $5,000 - Sounds of the Next Generation (Operating & Community Event)  $10,000 - The Rose Quest Personal Care Initiative (Community project)
Moved by Mayor Lucas Cleveland, seconded by Councillor Randy Barber
Carried

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