Body: Council Type: Minutes Meeting: Regular Date: July 16, 2025 Collection: Council Minutes Municipality: Frontenac County
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MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF COUNCIL July 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 July 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
a)
Move into closed session
Motion #: 140-25
Moved By:
Councillor Smith
Seconded By:
Councillor Fowler
Resolved That Council resolve itself into Committee of the Whole closed session as authorized under Section 239 of The Municipal Act, to consider:
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1. Adoption of Closed Minutes of Meetings held May 21, 2025 2. Personal matters about an identifiable individual, including municipal or local board employees - as it relates to the Performance Appraisal of the Chief Administrative Officer 3. Labour relations or employee negotiations - As it relates to negotiations with CUPE109 4. A proposed or pending acquisition or disposition of land by the municipality or local board - as it relates to the acquisition of land for the K&P Trail Carried
b)
Return to Council
Motion #: 141-25
Moved By:
Councillor Leonard
Seconded By:
Deputy Warden Saunders
RESOLVED THAT Council rise from Closed Session, that the rules of Procedural Bylaw No. 2022-0026 be waived and the Warden report. Carried
Motion #: 142-25
Moved By:
Councillor Gowdy
Seconded By:
Councillor Greenwood-Speers
Be It Resolved That the Warden and Clerk be authorized to execute a three-year collective agreement, effective January 1, 2025 through December 31, 2027, with Local 109 of The Canadian Union of Public Employees, which represents the County’s Marine Services crew. Carried
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Motion #: 143-25
Moved By:
Councillor Smith
Seconded By:
Councillor Fowler
That the Warden and Clerk be authorized to execute an agreement of purchase and sale with the landowner of 14176 Road 509 should a negotiated price be within the parameters set by Council. Carried
Approval of Addendum
Disclosure of Pecuniary Interest and General Nature Thereof
Adoption of Minutes
a)
Minutes of Meeting held June 18, 2025
Motion #: 144-25
Moved By:
Councillor Leonard
Seconded By:
Deputy Warden Saunders
Resolved That the minutes of the regular Council meeting held June 18, 2025 be adopted. Carried
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Delegations and/or Presentations
a)
Dr. Terri-Lynn Brennan, Executive Director of LodgePole Arts, provided County Council with a presentation on its planned 2025 National Indigenous Presenters Gathering - The Art of Visiting in October.
Proclamations
a)
Open Farms September 5, 6 and 7, 2025
Motion #: 145-25
Moved By:
Councillor Gowdy
Seconded By:
Councillor Greenwood-Speers
Whereas the County of Frontenac recognizes the importance of agriculture in the region; and,
Whereas Frontenac County believes a strong agricultural economy is essential for enduring communities, for the health of our residents, and to establish a strong community in support of food security for our citizens as well as our businesses, and organizations; and,
Whereas Frontenac County has a vision of a strong agriculture community that is rooted in the character of Frontenac and its residents: welcoming, natural, healthy, clean, tranquil, entrepreneurial, and rural by choice and conviction; and
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Whereas the County of Frontenac is committed to supporting agriculture to grow businesses, attract more visitors and expand the tax base;
Now Therefore Be It Resolved That the Council of the Corporation of the County of Frontenac hereby declares September 5, 6 and 7, 2025, as Open Farms in Frontenac County, and reminds individuals of the importance of this celebration which supports local agriculture and food businesses in our communities
And Further That the County encourages all residents to support local farms and food businesses by participating. Carried
Move into Committee of the Whole
Motion #: 146-25
Moved By:
Councillor Fowler
Seconded By:
Councillor Smith
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, provided Council with his monthly CAO briefing.
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Unfinished Business
Consent Reports from the Chief Administrative Officer
Committee of Management of Fairmount Home
a)
Move into Committee of Management of Fairmount Home
Motion #: 147-25
Moved By:
Councillor Leonard
Seconded By:
Warden Lichty
That Committee of the Whole Council adjourn and meet as Committee of Management of Fairmount Home, with the Deputy Warden in the Chair. Carried
b)
2025-061 Fairmount Home Q2 Quarterly Update Report
c)
Return to Committee of the Whole Council
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Motion #: 148-25
Moved By:
Councillor Smith
Seconded By:
Councillor Fowler
That the Committee of Management of Fairmount Home adjourn and revert back to Committee of the Whole Council. Carried
Recommend Reports from the Chief Administrative Officer
a)
Consultant Briefing: Lori Huber, CPA, CA, Licensed Public Accountant, Auditor, KPMG briefed the Committee of the Whole with respect to the 2024 audited financial statements.
Please Note: The information being presented, which the County does not have control over, is not in an accessible format but can be provided upon request.
b)
2025-064 Corporate Services 2024 County of Frontenac Audited Financial Statements
Motion #: 149-25
Moved By:
Councillor Leonard
Seconded By:
Councillor Gowdy
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Be It ResolvedThat the Council of the County of Frontenac receive the Corporate Services - 2024 Audited Financial Statements report; And FurtherThat the Council of the County of Frontenac approve the 2024 Audited Financial Statements of the Corporation of the County of Frontenac. And Finally That the Council of the County of Frontenac approve the transfer of the year-end surplus of $706,475 to the Stabilization Reserve. Carried
c)
2025-057 Emergency and Transportation Services Retain Ambulances Beyond Normal Service Life as Spare Vehicles
Motion #: 150-25
Moved By:
Councillor Greenwood-Speers
Seconded By:
Councillor Smith
Be it Resolved That Council approve Frontenac Paramedics retaining two ambulances beyond their normal service life cycle to help address the shortage of spare ambulances Carried
d)
2025-058 Corporate Services Authorization to enter into an Agreement with StoneShare Inc
Motion #: 151-25
Moved By:
Councillor Fowler
Seconded By:
Councillor Leonard
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Be it Resolved That Council authorize staff to draw up to a maximum of $12,000 from the Stabilization Reserve to implement City Connections Agenda and Meeting Management Solution; And Further That the Warden and Clerk be authorized to enter into an agreement with StoneShare Inc. for its City Connections Agenda and Meeting Management Solution. Carried
Information Reports from the Chief Administrative Officer
a)
2025-059 K&P Trail Acquisition Update regarding the MVCA K&P Trail
b)
2025-060 Corporate Services Rural and Southern Frontenac Community Services First Quarter Transportation Report
c)
2025-065 Corporate Services 2024 Reserve and Reserve Funds
Reports from Advisory Committees of County Council
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Return to Council
Motion #: 152-25
Moved By:
Councillor Gowdy
Seconded By:
Councillor Greenwood-Speers
That Council revert from Committee of the Whole Council, to Council.
Carried
Adoption of the Report of the Committee of the Whole Council
Motion #: 153-25
Moved By:
Councillor Smith
Seconded By:
Deputy Warden Saunders
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
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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 Port Hope regarding a Resolution on Bill 5 Protecting Ontario by Unleashing Our Economy Act 2025 [Distributed to Members of County Council June 20, 2025]
b)
From the Town of Bracebridge regarding a Resolution on Road Salt Usage [Distributed to Members of County Council June 20, 2025]
c)
From the Town of Bradford West Gwillimbury regarding a Resolution on Advocacy for Increased Income Support Thresholds for Canadian Veterans [Distributed to Members of County Council June 20, 2025]
d)
From the Township of McNab regarding a Resolution on Bill 5 Protecting Ontario by Unleashing Our Economy Act, 2025 [Distributed to Members of County Council June 20, 2025]
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e)
From Senator Robert Black regarding the Senates Report on Soil Health and pointing out soil at risk [Distributed to Members of County Council June 27, 2025]
f)
From the County of Northumberland regarding a Resolution of Support for the Procurement and Advocacy for Trade Agreement Exemptions [Distributed to Members of County Council June 27, 2025]
g)
From the County of Prince Edward regarding a Resolution on Bill 5 Protecting Ontario by Unleashing Our Economy Act [Distributed to Members of County Council June 27, 2025]
h)
From the Town of Prescott regarding a Resolution regarding its position on the Strong Mayors Powers [Distributed to Members of County Council June 27, 2025]
i)
From the Town of Renfrew regarding a Resolution of Opposition to Strong Mayor Powers [Distributed to Members of County Council June 27, 2025]
j)
From the Town of Rideau Lakes regarding a Resolution concerning the Strong Mayor Powers [Distributed to Members of County Council June 27, 2025]
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k)
From the Township of McNab Braeside regarding a Resolution on Strong Mayor Powers [Distributed to Members of County Council June 27, 2025]
l)
From the Town of Cobourg regarding a Resolution concerning Bill 5 and its Impact on the Local Food System and Environment [Distributed to Members of County Council July 4, 2025]
Other Business
By-Laws – General By-laws and Confirmatory By-law
a)
First and Second Reading
Motion #: 154-25
Moved By:
Councillor Leonard
Seconded By:
Councillor Fowler
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
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Motion #: 155-25
Moved By:
Councillor Leonard
Seconded By:
Councillor Fowler
Resolved That by-laws a) through d) be read a third time, signed, sealed and finally passed. Carried
By-Laws
a)
To Authorize Warden and Clerk to enter into an agreement with the StoneShare Inc the implementation of a Meeting Management platform [Proposed By-law No. 2025-026]
b)
To authorize the execution of an Agreement with the Canadian Union of Public Employees, Local 109 [Proposed By-law No. 2025-027]
c)
To authorize the Warden and Clerk to execute an Agreement of Purchase and Sale for lands legally described as Part of PT LT 11 CON 10 Palmerston PT 1 13R10926, Township of North Frontenac, being part of PIN 36211-0131 (LT) [Proposed By-law No. 2025-028]
d)
To confirm all actions and proceedings of County Council on July 16,
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2025 [Proposed By-law No. 2025-029]
Adjournment
Motion #: 156-25
Moved By:
Councillor Greenwood-Speers
Seconded By:
Councillor Gowdy
That the meeting hereby adjourn at 10:24 a.m. Carried
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