Body: Council Type: Minutes Meeting: Special Date: December 4, 2025 Collection: Budgets Municipality: Central Frontenac
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The Corporation of the Township of Central Frontenac Special Meeting of Council Minutes
Thursday, December 4, 2025, at 12:30 PM Council Chambers, 14216 Road 38, Sharbot Lake, ON
Roll Call Members: Frances Smith, Mayor; Bill Everett, Deputy Mayor; Councillors: Susan Irwin, Dan Meeks, Phillip Smith, Nicki Gowdy, Duncan McGregor, Lynn Klages, and Cindy Kelsey (Virtual) Staff in Attendance: Cathy MacMunn, CAO/Clerk; Jody Legue, Deputy Clerk; Chris Nelson, Community Services Coordinator; Chris McDonough, Fire Chief; Andy Dillon, Chief Building Official; Michael McGovern, Treasurer; Steve Gould, Public Works Manager; Erin Babcock, Deputy Treasurer; Amanda Fellows, Public Works Technical Assistant. 1.
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Call to Order Mayor Smith called the meeting to order at 12:30 pm 1.1
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Land Acknowledgement We would like to begin by acknowledging that the land on which we gather is the traditional and unceded territory of the Algonquin nation. 10B
Oh Canada Please stand for the National Anthem 11B
Approval of the Agenda 2.1
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Special Meeting of Council - Proposed 2026 Budget
Moved by: Susan Irwin Seconded by: Bill Everett THAT the agenda for the Special Meeting of Council to be held December 4, 2025, be approved as presented. CARRIED Page 1 of 4
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Disclosure of Pecuniary Interest and General Nature Thereof 3.1
Councillor Duncan McGregor declared Pecuniary Interest in Council Amendment 2026-22, as he works for a company that provides FOB Services.
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Councillor Nicki Gowdy declared Pecuniary Interest in Council Amendment 2026-14, as she lives next door to the sand dome project site.
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Councillor Cindy Kelsey declared Pecuniary Interest in Council Amendment 2026-28 & 2026-29, as she works for Canada Post.
Business 4.1
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Mayor’s Proposed 2026 Budget Michael McGovern, Treasurer, presented the Mayor’s 2026 Proposed Budget on behalf of Mayor Smith.
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Council Amendments for Consideration
Michael McGovern, Treasurer, presented the submitted Council amendments for review and discussion. Council’s direction has been recorded in the FINAL 2026 Council Budget Amendments document, which is attached as Appendix “A”, as the final record. At 3:27 pm, Mayor Smith announced a required vote to extend the Special Meeting of Council by 1 hour, beyond the regular 3-hour time limit. Moved by: Cindy Kelsey Seconded by: Dan Meeks THAT Council extends the duration of the special meeting of Council held December 4th, 2025, beyond the regular three (3) hour limit;
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AND FURTHER THAT the meeting be extended for an additional hour.
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CARRIED Page 2 of 4
Moved by: Cindy Kelsey Seconded by: Dan Meeks WHEREAS the Mayor submitted the Proposed Budget on November 20, 2025, for the 2026 fiscal year in accordance with O. Reg. 530/22 (Strong Mayor Powers – Budget); AND WHEREAS Council is permitted, within the revised Council amendment period of 15 days ending December 4, 2025, to pass resolutions amending the Mayor’s Proposed Budget; NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council hereby accepts the amendments to the Mayor’s 2026 Proposed Budget as outlined in Appendix “A” – the 2026 Council Budget Amendment document; AND THAT Council Amendments 2026-01, 2026-02, 2026-03, 2026-04, 2026-17, 2026-18, 2026-19, 2026-21, 2026-29, 202630, 2026-33, 2026-34, 2026-35, 2026-36 and 2026-37 as listed in Appendix “A”, be approved; AND FURTHER THAT the final Council Amendment, 2026-37, authorizes the Treasurer to finalize the 2026 Budget at a 4.9% levy increase by drawing the required amount from reserves; AND THAT these amendments be submitted to the Mayor in accordance with the revised Mayoral veto period of five (5) days; AND FURTHER THAT, upon the expiry of the Mayoral veto period on December 9, 2025, and subject to any Mayoral veto or Council override process under O. Reg. 530/22, the 2026 Budget, as revised by Council, shall be deemed adopted in accordance with the regulation. CARRIED Page 3 of 4
Councillor Duncan McGregor called for a recorded vote. Recorded Vote F. Smith YES B. Everett YES N. Gowdy YES C. Kelsey YES S. Irwin YES D. Meeks YES C. Klages YES D. McGregor NO P. Smith YES
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Adjournment 5.1
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Confirming Bylaw 2025-52
Moved by: Phillip Smith Seconded by: Lynn Klages THAT By-Law 2025-52 being a by-law to confirm the proceedings of the special meeting of council held December 4, 2025, be read first, second, and third time, and finally passed this 4th day of December, 2025; AND FURTHER THAT this meeting be adjourned until Tuesday, December 9th, 2025, at 6:00 p.m. for a regular meeting of the Council, said meeting to be held at the Council Chambers, 14216 Road 38, Sharbot Lake, ON. CARRIED
Frances Smith, Mayor
Cathy MacMunn, CAO/Clerk
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Amendment
Acct #
Acct Name
Acct #
Acct Name
TOTAL
Net Adjustment to Levy Net Adjustment to Levy $
173,012 -$
16,571 -$
$
0
Reserves Increase/(Decrease)
Carried/
818,622
Defeated
% of levy increase
Veto
Override
1.57%
2026-01
($470,239) & 20-0606024-70370 ($34,000)
2026-02
20-020-0250-40097
( ( Village Project-covered) & ($167,000) & 20-060Grants) & 20-060-602420-060-6024-70370 (SL 6024-40094 ($303,000) & 40094 (Federal Grants) & Grants from Non-govt agencies 20-160-1659-46375 Transfer from Reserves
$
2026-03
10-020-0240-60035
OMERS pension (council)
-$
9,449
-9449
Carried
-0.09%
trsfr to reserves
2026-04
10-160-1659-72640
Grants to other rec groups
-$
10,000
-10000
Carried
-0.09%
Council amendments
-$
818,622
2026-05
10-020-0250-72370
15,000
Defeated
-0.14%
Net pull from reserves
-$
522,156
10-160-1640-79998
special projects Misc. expenses Sharbot Lake school site
-$
2026-06
-$
13,000
Defeated
-0.12%
2026-07
Oso Hall repairs
-$
20,000
Defeated
-0.18%
2026-08
20-160-1641-70370 Public Works vehicle repairs multiple lines
Multiple lines
-$
83,900
Defeated
-0.76%
2026-09
10-060-0614-71871
-$
15,000
Defeated
-0.14%
2026-10
10-060-0611-71872
ditching underground infrastructure
-$
15,000
Defeated
-0.14%
2026-11
10-060-0612-71873
gravel
$
250,000
Defeated
2.27%
2026-12
20-040-4010-70370
dry hydrant
$
0
Defeated
0.00%
2026-13
Arden hall repairs
$
0
Defeated
0.00%
2026-14
20-160-1621-70370 20-060-6104-46375 (PW0101)
2026-15
10-100-1040-70018
2026-16
20-040-4015-70370
2026-17 2026-18
20-060-0600-loan
10-180-1800-79998
Godfrey Salt Dome Operating-Health Services-Cemeteries Respiratory Protection (FI0005) Planning & Development Misc.
Acct to be added
Eagle Lake Resurface
20-060-0600-46375
2026-19
10-160-0614-71871
2026-20
Multiple accts
2026-21
20-060-6108-70370
2026-22
20-160-0074-70370
2026-23
10-020-0250-79999
Ditching Wilkinson Road Septic Re-Inspection program Multilple accts g Road/Mountain Grove Road (PW0105) worst 20-060-0600-46375 Remove FOB System - all major buiildings 20-020-0250-46375 Misc. Expenses Default # 2
2026-24
10-020-0250-70056
Social Engagement
2026-25
10-020-0250-70335
2026-26 2026-27
Internal loan, increase payments
0 $
Carried 100,000 Carried
Mayor budget
$
200,000
Defeated
1.82%
-$
35,000
Defeated
-0.32%
$
0
Defeated
0.00%
-$
15,000
-15000
$
Septic Reinspection program
$
30,000
-$
88,530
Transfer from Reserves
$
0 -$
Transfer from Reserves
$
0
Defeated
0.00%
-$
35,000
-35000
Defeated
-0.32%
-$
6,000
Defeated
-0.05%
Economic Development
$
17,000
Carried
0.15%
Multiple lines
Salary & Benefits
$
100,000
10-100-1098-79998
Misc. Expenses
$
3,000
2026-28
10-020-0250-70036
Postage Metre
$
2026-29
10-020-0250-70035
Postage
-$
2026-30
20-040-4010-70375
Fire Reserve
$
50,000
50000 $
2026-31
10-040-0401-70042
Fire Ban Notifications
-$
4,000
Defeated
-0.04%
2026-32
10-160-1659-71866
-$
3,000
Defeated
-0.03%
2026-33
10-160-1659-72640
-$
5,000
Carried
-0.05%
2026-34
20-060-6074-70370
Tools Other Grants to Rec Groups Hinchinbrooke Sand Dome
$
165,000 Carried
0.00%
20-040-0401-46375 & 20- ($60,000)& Grant Revenue ($80,000) 040-0410-40093
20-060-0600-46375
Transfer from Reserves
Transfer from Reserves
0 -$ 30000
17000
Carried
-0.14%
50,000 Carried
0.00%
Carried
0.27%
Defeated
-0.80%
700,000 Carried
0.00%
Defeated
0.91%
0
Defeated
0.03%
0
Defeated
0.00%
5,500
-5500
Carried
-0.05%
50,000 Carried
0.45%
-5000 0 -$
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296466
2026-35
20-060-6110-70370
2026-36 2026-37
Insurance Recovery
$
Carried
10-020-0250-79999
3/4 ton with plow 20-060-0600-46501 Misc. Expenses Default # 2
0
0 $
20,000
20000
20-020-0250-46375
Transfer from Reserves
0
0 -$
118,609
-53622 -$
0.00%
Carried
0.18%
53,622 Carried
-1.08%
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