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MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF COUNCIL April 17, 2024

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 17, 2024 at 9:00 AM

Present:

Warden Ron Vandewal, Deputy Warden Fran Smith, Councillors Fred Fowler, Nicki Gowdy, Judy GreenwoodSpeers, Ray Leonard, Gerry Lichty, and Bill Saunders

Also Present:

County: Kelly Pender, Chief Administrative Officer Gale Chevalier, Chief/Director of Emergency & Transportation Services Joe Gallivan, Director of Planning and Economic Development Alex Lemieux, Director of Corporate Services/Treasurer Susan Brant, Administrator-Fairmount Home Barb McCulloch, Director of Human Resources Jannette Amini, Manager of Legislative Services/Clerk

Regular Meeting of Council Minutes April 17, 2024 -9:00 AM

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

Motion #: 48-24

Moved By:

Councillor Leonard

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:

  1. Adoption of Closed Minutes of Meetings held March 20, 2024
  2. Personal matters about an identifiable individual, including municipal or local board employees - as it relates conducting the CAO candidate Interviews.
  3. Labour relations or employee negotiations - as it relates positions within CUPE 2290
  4. Labour relations or employee negotiations - as it relates to Attendance Management
  5. A position, plan, procedure, criteria or instruction to be applied to any negotiations carried on or to be carried on by or on behalf of the municipality or local board; - as it relates to the Howe Island Ferry Operations.

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Carried

Motion #: 49-24

Moved By:

Deputy Warden Vandewal

Seconded By:

Councillor Greenwood-Speers

Resolved That Council rise from Committee of the Whole closed session, that Procedural By-law 2022-0026 be waived and that the Clerk report. Carried

Motion #: 50-24

Moved By:

Councillor Lichty

Seconded By:

Councillor Gowdy

That the Council of the County of Frontenac urge the Township of Frontenac Islands to make a decision regarding the preferred option for the future of the Howe Island Ferry and negotiate a funding agreement with the Province of Ontario through the Ministry of Transportation. Carried

Motion #: 51-24

Moved By:

Councillor Saunders

Seconded By:

Councillor Leonard

Be it resolved that Council approve the creation of two new non-union Program and Clinical Manager - Nurse Practitioner positions for Fairmount Home. Carried

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Approval of Addendum

Disclosure of Pecuniary Interest and General Nature Thereof

Adoption of Minutes

a)

Minutes of Meeting held March 20, 2024

Motion #: 52-24

Moved By:

Councillor Fowler

Seconded By:

Deputy Warden Vandewal

Resolved That the minutes of the regular Council meeting held March 20, 2024 be adopted. Carried

Delegations and/or Presentations

a)

Ms. Katherine Ganz, President, and Ms. Sheila MacDonald, Treasurer, Wolfe Island Community Medical Clinic addressed Council regarding its funding request towards the one-year pilot project of a Nurse Practitioner for the Wolfe Island Community Medical Centre

b)

Presentation of Lean Certificates

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Mr. Kevin Farrell, Manager of Continuous Improvement made this presentation.

Proclamations

a)

Volunteer Week April 14 - 20, 2024

Motion #: 53-24

Moved By:

Councillor Lichty

Seconded By:

Councillor Greenwood-Speers

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.

Now Therefore Be It Resolved That the Council of the County of Frontenac hereby proclaims April 14-20, 2024 to be National Volunteer Week in the County of Frontenac, with the theme #NVW2024 #EveryMomentMatters;

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

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b)

National Day of Mourning April 28, 2024

Motion #: 54-24

Moved By:

Councillor Gowdy

Seconded By:

Councillor Saunders

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.

Now Therefore Be It Resolved That the Council of the County of Frontenac hereby proclaims April 28, 2024 as the National Day of Mourning in the County of Frontenac. Carried

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c)

Emergency Preparedness Week May 5 -11, 2024

Motion #: 55-24

Moved By:

Councillor Leonard

Seconded By:

Councillor Fowler

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 5-11, 2024, to be Emergency Preparedness Week throughout the County of Frontenac with the theme of “Be Ready for Anything” Carried

d)

Nursing Week May 6-12, 2024

Motion #: 56-24

Moved By:

Deputy Warden Vandewal

Seconded By:

Councillor Lichty

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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 ,2024 be proclaimed Nursing Week in the County of Frontenac with the theme of “Changing Lives. Shaping Tomorrow” to showcase the many roles that nurses play in a patient’s health-care journey. Carried

e)

Economic Development Week May 6-10, 2024

Motion #: 57-24

Moved By:

Councillor Greenwood-Speers

Seconded By:

Councillor Gowdy

Whereas economic development is a process that is strengthened by the critical partnerships between economic development professionals and local government leadership to promote a shared vision for developing resilient communities; and

Whereas Frontenac County believes a strong economy is essential for vibrant, enduring communities, for the happiness, health, and satisfaction of our residents, and for the security of our citizens as well as our businesses, organizations and local governments; and

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Whereas Frontenac County has a vision of an economy that is rooted in the character of Frontenac and its people: welcoming, natural, healthy, clean, tranquil, entrepreneurial, and rural by choice and conviction; and

Whereas the County of Frontenac is committed to Refine and invest in efforts to accelerate economic development — 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 May 6 through May 10, 2024 as Economic Development Week in Frontenac County, and reminds individuals of the importance of this week-long celebration which supports local businesses, new investments in our communities and career opportunities to make the lives of our residents better. Carried

f)

Personal Support Worker (PSW) Day May 19, 2024

Motion #: 58-24

Moved By:

Councillor Saunders

Seconded By:

Councillor Leonard

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;

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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, 2024 to be “Personal Support Worker (PSW) Day” in the County of Frontenac. Carried

g)

Paramedic Services Week Diversity in Paramedicine May 19-25, 2024

Motion #: 59-24

Moved By:

Councillor Fowler

Seconded By:

Deputy Warden Vandewal

Whereas each year the paramedics of Frontenac Paramedic Services will respond to approximately 22,000 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;

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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 19 - 25 ,2024 be proclaimed Paramedic Services Week in the County of Frontenac and recognizing the 50th Anniversary of the National EMS Week with the theme of “Honouring our Past; Forging our Future” . Carried

Move into Committee of the Whole

Motion #: 60-24

Moved By:

Councillor Lichty

Seconded By:

Councillor Greenwood-Speers

That Council adjourn and meet as Committee of the Whole Council, with the Deputy Warden in the Chair. Carried

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Briefings

a)

Mr. Kelly Pender, Chief Administrative Officer, provided Council with his monthly CAO briefing.

Unfinished Business

Consent Reports from the Chief Administrative Officer

Committee of Management of Fairmount Home

Motion #: 61-24

Moved By:

Councillor Gowdy

Seconded By:

Councillor Saunders

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)

2024-039 Fairmount Home Resident and Family Annual Satisfaction Survey 2023

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c)

2024-040 Fairmount Home Long-Term Care Home Service Accountability Agreement (LSAA) Schedule E - Form of Compliance Declaration

Motion #: 62-24

Moved By:

Councillor Leonard

Seconded By:

Councillor Fowler

Resolved That Council of the County of Frontenac receive the Fairmount Home - LongTerm Care Home Service Accountability Agreement (LSAA) - Schedule E - Form of Compliance Declaration Report;

And Further That the Council of the County of Frontenac direct the Clerk to sign the Long-Term Care Home Service Accountability Agreement Schedule E – Form of Compliance Declaration for return to Ontario Health. Carried

Motion #: 63-24

Moved By:

Councillor Lichty

Seconded By:

Warden Smith

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

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Information Reports from the Chief Administrative Officer

Reports from Advisory Committees of County Council

a)

Staff Briefing: Ms. Debbi Miller, Community Development Officer, will brief the Committee of the Whole with respect to the Healthcare Sustainability in Frontenac County report from the Planning and Economic Development Advisory Committee.

b)

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 #: 64-24

Moved By:

Councillor Greenwood-Speers

Seconded By:

Councillor Gowdy

Report of the Planning and Economic Development Advisory Committee

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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:

2024-034 Planning and Economic Development Advisory Committee Primary Healthcare Recruitment

Be It Resolved That a review of the Frontenac County medical clinics be completed for the purpose of discovering opportunities for operational improvements and community collaboration,

And Further That Economic Development staff take part in the proposed healthcare working group to support primary healthcare professional recruitment.

And Further That the establishment of a dedicated annual budget of $20,000 be included in the 2025 budget, for the purpose of improving primary health care in Frontenac County and supporting the recruitment of primary health care professionals to clinics located within Frontenac County.

2024-035 K&P Trail Mississippi Valley Conservation Authority Land Purchase Update and Lease to Own Agreement

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Be It Resolved That Council endorses the joint lease-to-own agreement between Frontenac County, together with Lanark and Renfrew Counties, and the Mississippi Valley Conservation Authority (MVCA),

And Further That the Council of the County of Frontenac authorize the Warden and Clerk to enter into a lease agreement with the MVCA for any K&P Trail lands with outstanding title discrepancies, notwithstanding the provisions of the staged purchase agreement.

2024-037 Planning and Economic Development Department Application for Extension of Draft Plan of Condominium Approval, Shield Shores Condominium, Township of South Frontenac (File Number 10CD2016-001)

Be It Resolved That the Council of the County of Frontenac receive the report titled Planning and Economic Development – Application for Extension of Draft Plan of Condominium Approval, Shield Shores Condominium, Township of South Frontenac (File Number 10CD-2016-001);

And Further That the Council of the County of Frontenac extend the draft approval for the plan of condominium for Shield Shores for a period of one year, to April 17, 2025.

Carried

Motion #: 65-24

Moved By:

Councillor Fowler

Seconded By:

Councillor Lichty

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That the Report of the Planning and Economic Development Advisory Committee, clause 2. be postponed pending the outcome of the ongoing court action regarding title claims is finalized and the title is free and clear. Carried

Return to Council

Motion #: 66-24

Moved By:

Councillor Saunders

Seconded By:

Councillor Leonard

That Council revert from Committee of the Whole Council, to Council.

Carried

Adoption of the Report of the Committee of the Whole Council

Motion #: 67-24

Moved By:

Councillor Fowler

Seconded By:

Deputy Warden Vandewal

That the report of the Committee of the Whole Council be adopted and that the necessary actions or by-laws be enacted. Carried

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Motions, Notice of Which has Been Given

a)

Removal of Load Restrictions County Operated Howe Island Ferry

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 Counties of SDG regarding a Resolution of Support for AMO Social and Economic Prosperity Review [Distributed to Members of County Council March 22, 2024]

b)

From the Municipality of Powassan regarding a Resolution for the Province to support Operational budget funding [Distributed to Members of County Council March 22, 2024]

c)

From the Municipality of Wawa regarding a resolution concerning a Guaranteed Livable Income [Distributed to Members of County Council March 22, 2024]

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d)

From the Municipality of Wawa regarding a resolution on the Urgent Need to Increase Funding to Libraries and Museums [Distributed to Members of County Council March 22, 2024]

e)

From the Municipality of Wawa regarding a resolution concerning Pausing Advancement on Proposed Highway 413 [Distributed to Members of County Council March 22, 2024]

f)

From the Town of Fort Erie regarding a Resolution requesting the Province to increase funding Libraries and Museum [Distributed to Members of County Council March 22, 2024]

g)

From the Town of Fort Erie Regarding the Ford-Amend Ontario Heritage Act-Subsection 27 [Distributed to Members of County Council March 22, 2024]

h)

From the Town of Moosonee regarding a Resolution to increase Volunteer Firefighter Tax Credits [Distributed to Members of County Council March 22, 2024]

i)

From the Township of North Frontenac requesting County support regarding a Resolution proclaiming June as Pride Month [Distributed to Members of County Council March 22, 2024]

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j)

From the Township of Whitewater Region regarding a resolution on a Highway Infrastructure Request [Distributed to Members of County Council March 22, 2024]

k)

From the Wolfe Island Community Medical Clinic requesting County funding for a Registered Nurse Practitioner [Distributed to Members of County Council March 22, 2024]

l)

From the City of Owen Sound regarding a resolution of support for Expanding the Life Span of Fire Apparatus [Distributed to Members of County Council March 28, 2024]

m)

From the County of Northumberland regarding a Resolution to Support Review of OW and ODSP Financial Assistance Rates [Distributed to Members of County Council March 28, 2024]

n)

From the County of Prince Edward regarding a Resolution for the creation of a Municipal Accessibility Fund [Distributed to Members of County Council March 28, 2024]

o)

From the Town of Shelburne regarding a Resolution to Eradicate Islamophobia and Antisemitism [Distributed to Members of County Council March 28, 2024]

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p)

From the Town of Whitby regarding a Resolution concerning Ontario Energy Board’s Decision to end the Gas Pipeline Subsidy [Distributed to Members of County Council March 28, 2024]

q)

From the Township of Adelaide Metcalfe regarding a request to Increase the Tile Drain Loan Amount [Distributed to Members of County Council March 28, 2024]

r)

From the Township of Alnwick Haldiman regarding a Resolution to Support Municipalities Retaining Surplus from Tax Sales [Distributed to Members of County Council March 28, 2024]

s)

From the Township of Alnwick-Haldimand regarding a Resolution supporting Highway Traffic Act Amendments [Distributed to Members of County Council March 28, 2024]

t)

From the Township of Asphodel Norwood regarding a Resolution concerning Public Health Ontario Labs [Distributed to Members of County Council March 28, 2024]

u)

From the Township of Clearview regarding a Resolution Endorsing Bill C-63 in the House of Commons [Distributed to Members of County Council March 28, 2024]

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v)

From the Township of Frontenac Islands regarding a letter of support for WICMC funding [Distributed to Members of County Council March 28, 2024]

w)

From the Township of Greater Madawaska regarding a Resolution Cemetery Management and Administration [Distributed to Members of County Council March 28, 2024]

x)

From the Township of Greater Madawaska regarding a resolution for funding for Municipal Equipment Operator Course [Distribution to Members of County Council March 28, 2024]

y)

From the Township of Greater Madawaska regarding a Resolution the OSHA definition of employer [Distributed to Members of County Council March 28, 2024]

z)

From the Township of McMurrich Monteith regarding a Resolution concerning a Potential Municipal Equipment Operator Course [Distributed to Members of County Council March 28, 2024]

aa)

From the Township of McMurrich Monteith regarding a Resolution concerning Cemetery Transfer-Abandonment Administration [Distributed to Members of County Council March 28, 2024]

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ab)

From the Township of Terrace Bay regarding a Resolution of Support for Province to Amend OSHA [Distributed to Members of County Council March 28, 2024]

ac)

From the Township of Terrace Bay regarding a Resolution regarding AMO’s Social and Economic Prosperity Review [Distributed to Members of County Council March 28, 2024]

ad)

From the Township of Terrace Bay regarding a Resolution regarding Fire Department needs [Distributed to Members of County Council March 28, 2024]

ae)

From the Township of Terrace Bay regarding a Resolution requesting that OGRA & ROMA conferences be combined [Distributed to Members of County Council March 28, 2024]

af)

From the Township of Terrace Bay regarding a Resolution to support a measured approach to Ontario’s Energy Transition [Distributed to Members of County Council March 28, 2024]

ag)

From the Township of Warwick regarding a Resolution to secure access to Natural Gas [Distribution to Members of County Council March 28, 2024]

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ah)

From the Town of Lincoln regarding a Resolution for Extension of Bill 23 Timelines re Heritage Registry Lists [Distributed to Members of County Council April 5, 2024]

ai)

From the Township of Terrace Bay regarding a resolution on Fair Operational Budget Funding [Distributed to Members of County Council April 5, 2024]

aj)

From the Township of Terrace Bay regarding a Resolution on the Development of a Municipal Equipment Operator [Distributed to Members of County Council April 5, 2024]

ak)

From Councillor Ray Leonard providing his letter of resignation to the Kingston Frontenac Public Library Board [Distributed to Members of County Council April 12, 2024]

al)

From the City of Kitchener regarding a Resolution concerning the Ontario Heritage Act [Distributed to Members of County Council April 12, 2024]

am)

From the City of Sault Ste. Marie regarding a Resolution on Intimate Partner Violence [Distributed to Members of County Council April 12, 2024]

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an)

From the City of St. Catherines regarding a Resolution on the Urgent Need for Increased Funding for Libraries and Museums [Distributed to Members of County Council April 12, 2024]

ao)

From the County of Prince Edward regarding a Resolution supporting amendments to Blue Box program and producer responsibility [Distributed to Members of County Council April 12, 2024]

ap)

From the RFCS regarding an invitation to the Rural Community Connection event [Distributed to Members of County Council April 12, 2024]

aq)

From the Town of Cobourg regarding a Resolution to Amend the Blue Box Regulations [Distributed to Members of County Council April 12, 2024]

ar)

From the Town of Goderich regarding a Resolution on Legislative Amendments to Improve Municipal Code of Conduct [Distributed to Members of County Council April 12, 2024]

as)

From the Town of Goderich regarding a Resolution on OW and ODSP Rates [Distributed to Members of County Council April 12, 2024]

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at)

From the Town of Goderich regarding a Resolution on the Phase-Out of Water Well Testing [Distributed to Members of County Council April 12, 2024]

au)

From the Town of Plympton-Wyoming regarding a Resolution concerning Tile Drain Loan Limit [Distributed to Members of County Council April 12, 2024]

av)

From the Town of Plympton-Wyoming regarding a Resolution supporting Energy Transition [Distributed to Members of County Council April 12, 2024]

aw)

From the Town of Plympton-Wyoming regarding a Resolution supporting Municipalities Retaining Surplus from Tax Sales [Distributed to Members of County Council April 12, 2024]

ax)

From the Town of Richmond Hill regarding a Resolution on extension of deadline for listed non-designated heritage properties [Distributed to Members of County Council April 12, 2024]

ay)

From the Township of Frontenac Islands regarding confirmation of Public Consultation on lifting of HI Ferry restrictions [Distributed to Members of County Council April 12, 2024]

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az)

From the Township of Loyalist regarding a resolution on Affordability of Water and Wastewater Rates [Distributed to Members of County Council April 12, 2024]

Other Business

a)

Consideration of Councillor appointment to the Kingston Frontenac Library Board:

One (1) Member of County Council [See Communications clause ak)]

Motion #: 68-24

Moved By:

Deputy Warden Vandewal

Seconded By:

Councillor Leonard

That Councillor Bill Saunders be appointed to the Kingston Frontenac Public Library Board. Carried

Closed Session

Motion #: 69-24

Moved By:

Councillor Greenwood-Speers

Seconded By:

Councillor Gowdy

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Resolved That Council resolve itself into Committee of the Whole closed session as authorized under Section 239 of The Municipal Act, to consider:

  1. A position, plan, procedure, criteria or instruction to be applied to any negotiations carried on or to be carried on by or on behalf of the municipality or local board - as it applies to growth management Carried

Motion #: 70-24

Moved By:

Councillor Saunders

Seconded By:

Councillor Leonard

Resolved That Council rise from Committee of the Whole closed session without reporting Carried

By-Laws – General By-laws and Confirmatory By-law

a)

First and Second Reading

Motion #: 71-24

Moved By:

Councillor Fowler

Seconded By:

Deputy Warden Vandewal

Resolved That leave be given the mover to introduce by-laws b) and c) that have been circulated to all Members of County Council and that by-laws b) and c) be read a first and second time.

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Carried

b)

Third Reading

Motion #: 72-24

Moved By:

Councillor Fowler

Seconded By:

Deputy Warden Vandewal

Resolved That by-laws b) and c) be read a third time, signed, sealed and finally passed. Carried

By-Laws

a)

To authorize the Warden and Clerk to execute a Lease Agreement with the Mississippi Valley Conservation Authority for the Frontenac County portion of the K&P Trail section for an annual rental fee of ten dollars ($10). [Proposed By-law No. 2024-011]

b)

To confirm all actions and proceedings of County Council on April 17, 2024 [Proposed By-law No. 2024-013]

c)

To Appoint a Chief Administrative Officer

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[Proposed By-law No. 2024-012]

Adjournment

Motion #: 73-24

Moved By:

Councillor Lichty

Seconded By:

Councillor Greenwood-Speers

That the meeting hereby adjourn at 11:51 a.m. Carried

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