Body: Council
Type: Minutes
Meeting: Public
Date: January 16, 2026
Collection: Council Minutes

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North Frontenac Public Council Minutes January 16, 2026

Public Council Minutes 9:00 AM - Friday, January 16, 2026 Council Chambers

Present:
Mayor Gerry Lichty; Deputy Mayor Roy Huetl; Councillor John Inglis; Councillor Wayne Good; Councillor Vernon Hermer; and Councillor Fred Fowler Absent with Regret: Councillor Stephanie Regent
Also Present: Corey Klatt, Chief Administrative Officer, Dipl. M.A.; Brooke Drechsler, Deputy Clerk/Assistant to the Planning Manager, Dipl. M.A.; Darwyn Sproule, Public Works Manager, P. Eng.; Adam Robinson, Director of Emergency Services/Fire Chief; Brooke Ross, Manager of Community Development, Dipl. M.A.; and Kelly Watkins, Treasurer, Dipl. M.A., M.M.

Call to Order; Purpose of Meeting; and Chair’s Opening Remarks The Mayor called the meeting to order at 9:02 a.m. He advised the purpose of the meeting is to receive public comments regarding an amendment the Fees and Charges By-law.

Traditional Land Acknowledgement 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 Township of North Frontenac is committed to working with Indigenous Peoples and all residents to pursue a united path of reconciliation.

Approval of Agenda

a) January 16, 2026 1-26 Moved by Deputy Mayor Roy Huetl, Seconded by Councillor John Inglis

Be It Resolved That Council approves the Agenda for the Public Meeting regarding amendments to the Fees and Charges By-law dated January 16, 2026, as circulated. Carried

Disclosure of Pecuniary Interest and General Nature Thereof None declared.

Council, CAO, and Managers’ Administrative Reports

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North Frontenac Public Council Minutes January 16, 2026

a) Manager of Community Development: Fee for Rink Advertising/Sponsorship
2-26 Moved by Councillor John Inglis, Seconded by Deputy Mayor Roy Huetl

Be It Resolved That Council receives for information a summary of the proposed amendment to the Fees and Charges By-law to add a fee for Rink Boards Advertising/Sponsorship; And That Council will consider comments received by the Public at today’s meeting and the By-law later in the Regular Meeting. Carried

Public Comments The Mayor invited questions and comments from the public attending the meeting in person and virtually. These Public Comments will not form part of the Council Minutes.

Adjournment

a) Motion to Adjourn 3-26 Moved by Deputy Mayor Roy Huetl, Seconded by Councillor John Inglis

Be It Resolved That Council adjourns the Public Meeting at 9:04 a.m. Carried

Mayor Clerk

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