Body: Council Type: Minutes Meeting: Regular Date: April 16, 2025 Collection: Council Minutes Municipality: Frontenac County
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MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF COUNCIL April 16, 2025
A regular meeting of the Council of the County of Frontenac was held in the Frontenac Room of the County Administrative Office, 2069 Battersea Road, Glenburnie on Wednesday, April 16, 2025 at 9:30 AM
Present:
Warden Gerry Lichty, Deputy Warden Bill Saunders, Councillors Fred Fowler, Nicki Gowdy, Judy GreenwoodSpeers, Ray Leonard, Fran Smith, and Ron Vandewal
Also Present:
County: Richard Allen, Manager of Economic Development Jannette Amini, Manager of Legislative Services/Clerk Susan Brant, Administrator-Fairmount Home Rob Dillbough, Manager of Marine Services Kevin Farrell, Chief Administrative Officer Joe Gallivan, Director of Planning and Economic Development Marc Goudie, Chief/Director of Emergency & Transportation Services Alex Lemieux, Director of Corporate Services/Treasurer
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Brieanna McEathron, Deputy Clerk Barb McCulloch, Director of Human Resource
Call to Order
We begin this gathering by acknowledging and celebrating these traditional lands as a gathering place of the first peoples and their ancestors who are entrusted to care for mother earth since time immemorial. We do so respecting both the land and the Indigenous People who continue to walk with us through this world. Today, the County is committed to working with Indigenous peoples and all residents to pursue a united path of reconciliation.
Roll Call
Closed Session
Approval of Addendum
Disclosure of Pecuniary Interest and General Nature Thereof
Adoption of Minutes
a)
Minutes of Meeting held March 19, 2025
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Motion #: 91-25
Moved By:
Councillor Smith
Seconded By:
Councillor Vandewal
Resolved That the minutes of the regular Council meeting held March 19, 2025 be adopted. Carried
Delegations and/or Presentations
Proclamations
a)
Volunteer Week April 27 to May 3, 2025
Motion #: 92-25
Moved By:
Councillor Fowler
Seconded By:
Councillor Leonard
Whereas the value of one sharing their time, the power of many contributing to healthy aging, improving quality of life and providing a sense of wellbeing;
And Whereas this past year has been challenging for our volunteers who have both stepped up and stepped back to keep our community safe.
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Now Therefore Be It Resolved That the Council of the County of Frontenac hereby proclaims April 27 to May 3, 2025 to be National Volunteer Week in the County of Frontenac, with the themeVolunteers Make Waves;
And Further That the County of Frontenac celebrate and thank each of our volunteers for their commitment to others and urge citizens to recognize the crucial role played by volunteers in our community. Carried
b)
National Day of Mourning April 28, 2025
Motion #: 93-25
Moved By:
Deputy Warden Saunders
Seconded By:
Councillor Gowdy
Whereas April 28th is a day set aside to honour those workers across the country whose lives have been lost, those who have been injured or disabled on the job, or who suffer from occupational diseases; and,
Whereas the County of Frontenac is committed to establishing and maintaining safe workplace conditions for our workers; and,
Whereas the National Day of Mourning was officially recognized by the federal government in 1991, and originally launched by the Canadian Labour Congress in 1984. Together on this day we strive, along with employers and unions across Canada, to prevent workplace deaths, illnesses and injuries; and,
Whereas by recognizing the Day of Mourning, we acknowledge the continuing need to work collectively with our Unions and Associations to eliminate workplace injury, illness and death in the workplace.
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Now Therefore Be It Resolved That the Council of the County of Frontenac hereby proclaims April 28, 2025 as the National Day of Mourning in the County of Frontenac. Carried
c)
Emergency Preparedness Week May 4 - 10, 2025
Motion #: 94-25
Moved By:
Councillor Greenwood-Speers
Seconded By:
Councillor Smith
Whereas the Council of the County of Frontenac recognizes the importance of everybody being prepared for emergencies;
And Whereas the goal of Emergency Preparedness Week is to raise community awareness and the need to prepare for the possibility of an emergency;
And Whereas the safety of our community is the responsibility of each and every one of us, we must prepare now and learn how to secure a strong and healthy tomorrow;
Now Therefore Be It Resolved That the Council of the County of Frontenac hereby proclaims the week of May 4-10, 2025, to be Emergency Preparedness Week throughout the County of Frontenac with the theme of “Plan For Every Season” Carried
d)
Nursing Week
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May 6-12, 2025
Motion #: 95-25
Moved By:
Councillor Vandewal
Seconded By:
Councillor Fowler
Whereas May 12 commemorates the birthday of nursing pioneer Florence Nightingale;
And Whereas nurses are leaders and part of a strong interdisciplinary health care team at Fairmount Home; and,
And Whereas nurses are part of our local community and shape and deliver effective interventions to meet the needs of our residents, families and communities;
Now Therefore Be It Resolved That the week of May 6-12 ,2025 be proclaimed Nursing Week in the County of Frontenac with the theme of “The Power of Nurses to Transform Health” to showcase the many roles that nurses play in a patient’s healthcare journey. Carried
e)
Economic Development Week May 11 - 17, 2025
Motion #: 96-25
Moved By:
Councillor Leonard
Seconded By:
Deputy Warden Saunders
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Whereas economic development is a shared responsibility that draws strength from the creativity, collaboration, and commitment of local businesses, community members, and municipal leaders working together to support vibrant, resilient communities; and,
Whereas the County of Frontenac affirms that a strong, inclusive, and sustainable economy is essential to community well-being — enriching the lives of residents, supporting business and service delivery, and contributing to the long-term prosperity of the region; and,
Whereas the Charter for Economic Development adopted by Frontenac County in 2024 articulates a community-driven vision that celebrates our rural identity, prioritizes partnerships, and advances growth through investment in economic infrastructure, housing, food and beverage, and tourism; and,
Whereas the people of Frontenac — from entrepreneurs and food producers to service providers, developers, and volunteers — are the driving force behind a thriving local economy and a shared quality of life;
Now Therefore Be It Resolved that the Council of the Corporation of the County of Frontenac hereby proclaims May 11 through May 17, 2025 as Economic Development Week in Frontenac County, and encourages all residents to recognize and support the businesses, organizations, and individuals whose efforts continue to shape a vibrant and prosperous future for our communities.
Carried
f)
Personal Support Worker (PSW) Day May 19, 2025
Motion #: 97-25
Moved By:
Councillor Gowdy
Seconded By:
Councillor Greenwood-Speers
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Whereas the Canadian PSW Network promotes support and advocacy for PSWs across Ontario that offers support for mental health, education, resources and strength to our community’s most invaluable PSWs;
And Whereas the Canadian PSW Network advocates that PSWs are the ones who take care of our community’s seniors and most vulnerable every day while they live, work and raise their own families;
And Whereas the Canadian PSW Network takes action to improve the PSWs access to affordable education, resources and increased awareness to the public of the importance of the role that the PSW plays in our communities in the care of our community’s loved ones;
And Whereas the Canadian PSW Network actively encourages everyone to join in recognizing the monumental importance of the Personal Support Workers who provide the utmost of care, respect and dignity to our community’s most vulnerable and acknowledge that the work and services they provide selflessly every day are truly invaluable, especially during the current crisis they are faced with in this Global Pandemic;
Now Therefore Be It Resolved That the Council of the County of Frontenac hereby proclaims May 19, 2025 to be “Personal Support Worker (PSW) Day” in the County of Frontenac. Carried
g)
Paramedic Services Week Diversity in Paramedicine May 18-25, 2025
Motion #: 98-25
Moved By:
Councillor Smith
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Seconded By:
Councillor Vandewal
Whereas each year the paramedics of Frontenac Paramedic Services will respond to approximately 29,000 calls for assistance from the public;
And Whereas the paramedics are ready to provide lifesaving care to those in need 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year;
And Whereas access to quality emergency medical care dramatically improves the survival and recovery rate of those who experience sudden illness or injury;
And Whereas the members of paramedic services teams, engage in thousands of hours of specialized training and continuing education to enhance their life saving skills;
And Whereas the members of paramedic services teams often find themselves in dangerous and traumatic situations requiring spontaneous decision-making;
And Whereas the members of paramedic services teams provide a vital pre-hospital service to the residents of the geographic area of the County of Frontenac and the City of Kingston;
Now Therefore Be It Resolved That the week of May 18 - 25 ,2025 be proclaimed Paramedic Services Week in the County of Frontenac and recognizing the 50th Anniversary of the National EMS Week with the theme of “We care. For Everyone” Carried
Move into Committee of the Whole
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Motion #: 99-25
Moved By:
Councillor Fowler
Seconded By:
Councillor Leonard
That Council adjourn and meet as Committee of the Whole Council, with the Deputy Warden in the Chair. Carried
Briefings
a)
Mr. Kevin Farrell, Chief Administrative Officer, will provide Council with his monthly CAO briefing.
Unfinished Business
Consent Reports from the Chief Administrative Officer
Committee of Management of Fairmount Home
Recommend Reports from the Chief Administrative Officer
Information Reports from the Chief Administrative Officer
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Reports from Advisory Committees of County Council
a)
Report of the Planning and Economic Development Advisory Committee
All items listed on the Planning and Economic Development Advisory Committee Report shall be the subject of one motion. Any member of County Council may ask for any item(s) included in the Planning and Economic Development Advisory Committee Report to be separated from that motion and considered separately, whereupon the Planning and Economic Development Advisory Committee Report without the separated item(s) shall be put to the vote and the separated item(s) shall be considered immediately thereafter.
Motion #: 100-25
Moved By:
Councillor Gowdy
Seconded By:
Councillor Greenwood-Speers
Report of the Planning and Economic Development Advisory Committee
That the Report received from the Planning and Economic Development Advisory Committee be received and adopted.
Report of the Planning and Economic Development Advisory Committee
The Planning and Economic Development Advisory Committee reports and recommends as follows:
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1.
2025-036 Environmental Impact Study (EIS) Guidelines Final Document
Be It Resolved That the Council of the County of Frontenac receive the Environmental Impact Study (EIS) Guidelines, as prepared by Envision Consultants Ltd., dated December 12, 2024, in fulfilment of the terms of the project contract;
And Further That Council direct County staff to use the EIS Guidelines, where applicable, for all planning applications where the County is the approval authority;
And Further That Council direct County staff to share the EIS Guidelines with our partner Townships and encourage them to adopt the guidelines for use in applicable planning applications where they are the approval authority, in order to ensure a consistent approach for these types of studies across the County 2.
2025-037 Eastern Ontario Rail Trail Loop Market Readiness Assessment Results and Next Steps
Be It Resolved That he County of Frontenac take the following actions:
Be It Resolved That the Warden and Clerk be authorized to enter into a formal partnership with OHTO, relevant municipalities and trail managers to continue and encourage the development of the Eastern Ontario Rail Trail Loop
And Further That staff be authorized to participate in the development of a joint strategy, action plan and governance structure for the Eastern Ontario Rail Trail Loop. 3.
2025-009 E-Bikes, E-Scooters, Mobility Scooters and other forms of micromobility on the K&P Trail
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Be It Resolved the Planning and Economic Development Advisory Committee receives report 2025-009; And Further That staff be directed to amend Bylaw No. 2022-0033 as follows:
- That Section 2, Definitions, be amended by deleting the following: “E-Bike” shall mean a motor assisted bicycle within the meaning of the Highway Traffic Act, R.S.O .1990, c.H.8, as amended.
And replacing with:
“E-Bike” shall mean a power-assisted bicycle, also called an electric bicycle or e-bike, is a bicycle with an electric motor that has a handlebar for steering, working pedals, two or three wheels, an electric motor and braking systems. 2. That Section 2, Definitions, be amended by adding the following definitions, in alphabetical order:
Electric Kick Scooter shall mean an a two-wheeled, handlebar-equipped, stand-up scooter powered by an electric motor and is equipped with a brake, bell or horn, and front and rear lights.
Low Speed Vehicle (LSV) shall mean a four-wheeled electric vehicle designed for short-distance transportation. It is equipped with essential safety features including seat belts, mirrors, turn signals, headlights, brake lights, and a horn. LSVs can operate at speeds up to 40 km/h and are permitted only on roads with a posted speed limit of 50 km/h or less, as regulated under Ontario’s Low-Speed Vehicle Pilot Program. LSVs must be registered, insured, and operated by a licensed driver.
- That Section 2 be re-numbered accordingly.
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Carried
b)
Report of the Governance Review Committee
All items listed on the Governance Review Committee Report shall be the subject of one motion. Any member of County Council may ask for any item(s) included in the Governance Review Committee Report to be separated from that motion and considered separately, whereupon the Governance Review Committee Report without the separated item(s) shall be put to the vote and the separated item(s) shall be considered immediately thereafter.
Motion #: 101-25
Moved By:
Councillor Smith
Seconded By:
Warden Lichty
Report of the Governance Review Committee
That the Report received from the Governance Review Committee be received and adopted.
Report of the Governance Review Committee
The Governance Review Committee reports and recommends as follows:
2025-039
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Corporate Services Adoption of an updated County of Frontenac Public Notice Policy
Resolved That the Council of the County of Frontenac adopt a Public Notice Policy for the County of Frontenac attached to this report as Appendix A
And further That By-law 2014-0008 being a by-law to adopt a Public Notice Policy be hereby repealed. Carried
Return to Council
Motion #: 102-25
Moved By:
Councillor Vandewal
Seconded By:
Councillor Fowler
That Council revert from Committee of the Whole Council, to Council.
Carried
Adoption of the Report of the Committee of the Whole Council
Motion #: 103-25
Moved By:
Councillor Leonard
Seconded By:
Deputy Warden Saunders
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That the report of the Committee of the Whole Council be adopted and that the necessary actions or by-laws be enacted. Carried
Motions, Notice of Which has Been Given
Giving Notice of Motion
Communications
That Council consent to the following communications of interest to Council listed below be received and filed:
a)
From the Municipality of Assiginack regarding a Resolution on Tariffs and a Canadian Business First policy [Distributed to Members of County Council March 21, 2025]
b)
From the Municipality of Temagami providing a Letter of Support for County of Frontenac Tile Drainage Resolution [Distributed to Members of County Council March 21, 2025]
c)
From the Township of Joly regarding a Resolution on Blood Collection and No paid plasma
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[Distributed to Members of County Council March 21, 2025]
d)
From the Township of McGarry regarding a Resolution supporting the governments tariff measures [Distributed to Members of County Council March 21, 2025]
e)
From the EOWC providing its April 2025 Newsletter [Distributed to Members of County Council April 11, 2025]
f)
From the Municipality of St. Charles regarding a Resolution on Child Welfare Funding [Distributed to Members of County Council April 11, 2025]
g)
From the Municipality of St. Charles regarding a Resolution on Proposed US Tariffs on Canadian Goods [Distributed to Members of County Council April 11, 2025]
h)
From the Township of Brudenell, Lyndoch and Raglan regarding a Resolution on Child Welfare Funding [Distributed to Members of County Council April 11, 2025]
i)
From the Township of Central Frontenac regarding a Resolution on a US Tariff Response [Distributed to Members of County Council April 11, 2025]
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j)
From the Township of North Glengarry regarding a Resolution concerning Rural Roads Safety [Distributed to Members of County Council April 11, 2025]
k)
From the Whitewater Region regarding a Resolution concerning the Ontario Deposit Return Program [Distributed to Members of County Council April 11, 2025]
l)
From the Whitewater Region regarding a Resolution on Tile Drainage [Distributed to Members of County Council April 11, 2025]
m)
From the County of Lennox and Addington regarding a Resolution on Ontario Works Financial Assistance Rates [Distributed to Members of County Council April 11, 2025]
Other Business
By-Laws – General By-laws and Confirmatory By-law
a)
First and Second Reading
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Motion #: 104-25
Moved By:
Councillor Gowdy
Seconded By:
Councillor Greenwood-Speers
Resolved That leave be given the mover to introduce by-laws a) through d) that have been circulated to all Members of County Council and that by-laws a) through d) be read a first and second time. Carried
b)
Third Reading
Motion #: 105-25
Moved By:
Councillor Gowdy
Seconded By:
Councillor Greenwood-Speers
Resolved That by-laws a) through d) be read a third time, signed, sealed and finally passed. Carried
By-Laws
a)
To adopt a Public Notice Policy for the County of Frontenac and rescind By-law 2014-0008 [Proposed By-law No. 2025-016
b)
To amend Bylaw No. 2022-0033 to regulate E-Bikes, E-Scooters,
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Mobility Scooters and other forms of micromobility on the K&P Trail. [Proposed By-law No. 2025-017]
c)
To Authorize the Warden and Clerk to Execute Agreements for the development of the Eastern Ontario Rail Trail Loop [Proposed By-law No. 2025-018]
d)
To confirm all actions and proceedings of County Council on April 16, 2025 [Proposed By-law No. 2025-019]
Adjournment
a)
Motion to Adjourn
Motion #: 106-25
Moved By:
Councillor Smith
Seconded By:
Councillor Vandewal
That the meeting hereby adjourn at Carried
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