Body: Council
Type: Agenda
Meeting: Regular
Date: February 6, 2026
Collection: Council Agendas
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Regular Council Agenda Amended (February 2, 2026) Following Public Meeting - Friday, February 6, 2026 Council Chambers Zoom Meeting Registration
Call to Order
Approval of Agenda
a) February 6, 2026
Be It Resolved That Council approves the Agenda dated February 6, 2026, as circulated.
Disclosure of Pecuniary Interest and General Nature Thereof
Closed Session
a) Closed Meeting of Council
Be It Resolved That Council retires to Closed Session at ____. .m. to: a. Adopt Minutes of Closed Meetings held January 16, 2026; b. Discuss Litigation or potential litigation, including matters before administrative tribunals, affecting the municipality or local board, specifically an Ontario Land Tribunal File.
Rise and Report (Overview of the Closed Session by the Chair)
Business Profile
a) Nate’s Tires
Be It Resolved That Council receives for information the Business Profile of Nate’s Tires provided by the Economic Development Task Force (EDTF).
Nate’s Tire 8
Presentations
a) Eric Kohlsmith, Mississippi Rideau Septic System Office: Septic Re- inspection Results
Be It Resolved That Council receives for information the presentation from Eric Kohlsmith, Mississippi Rideau Septic System Office, regarding 202 Re-Inspection Results; and thanks him for his time spent today.
2025 Septic Re-inspection Results 9 - 18
a) i. Public Works Manager - Administrative Report: 2025 Septic Re- 19 - 42 Page 1 of 204
Inspection Program and Proposed Program for 2026
Be It Resolved That Council receives for information the Public Works Manager’s Administrative Report entitled “2025 Septic Re-Inspection Program and Proposed Program for 2026”; And That Council approves the continuation of a voluntary Septic Re- Inspection Program, in partnership with the Mississippi Rideau Septic System Office (MRSSO) for the 2026 season; And That Council approves the Public Works Manager (PWM) signing the 2026 Agreement with MRSSO for septic re-inspection services on behalf of the Township; And That Council instructs the PWM to place a copy of the 2025 Sewage System Re-inspection Program Report on the Township’s Website; And That staff shall assist MRSSO with arranging presentations for Lake Associations participating in the 2026 program.
2025 Septic Re-Inspection Program and Proposed Program for 2026 - Pdf
Delegations
a) Ontario Federation of Trail Riders and Bytown Motorcycle Association: 2026 Agreement with North Frontenac
Be It Resolved That Council receives for information the presentation from Lisa Thompson, Executive Director with the Ontario Federation of Trail Riders, regarding the proposed 2026 Agreement with the Township; and thanks her for her time spent today.
Presentation Ontario Federation of Trail Riders 43 - 50
a) i. Manager of Community Development: By-Town Motorcycle Association (BMA) - 2026 Agreement Renewal
Be It Resolved That Council receives for information the Manager of Community Development’s Administrative Report entitled “By-Town Motorcycle Association (BMA) - 2026 Agreement”; And That Council will consider a By-law later in the meeting to sign the 2026 Agreement with the BMA to honour the OFTR trail permit on the Crown Roads within the North Frontenac Parklands.
By-Town Motorcycle Association (BMA) - 2026 Agreement Renewal - Pdf 51 - 52
b) Ottawa Valley ATV Club: 2026 Agreement with North Frontenac
Be It Resolved That Council receives for information the presentation from Jon Wilson, President and Trail Master with the Ottawa Valley ATV Club, regarding the proposed 2026 Agreement with the Township; and thanks him for his time spent today.
OVATVC Email 53
b) i. Manager of Community Development: Ottawa Valley ATV Club 54 - 58 Page 2 of 204
(OVATVC) - 2026 Annual Agreement
Be It Resolved That Council receives for information the Manager of Community Development’s Administrative Report entitled “Ottawa Valley ATV Club (OVATVC) - 2026 Annual Agreement”; And That Council will consider a By-law later in the meeting to sign the 2026 Agreement with the OVATVC to honour their trail permit on the Crown Roads within the North Frontenac Parklands.
Ottawa Valley ATV Club (OVATVC) - 2026 Annual Agreement - Pdf
Adoption of Minutes
a) Minutes of the Meeting(s) to be adopted by Council
Be It Resolved That Council adopts the Minutes as circulated, of:
- A Public Meeting of Council held January 16, 2026; and
- A Regular Meeting of Council held January 16, 2026.
Public Council - 16 Jan 2026 - Minutes - Pdf Regular Council - 16 Jan 2026 - Minutes - Pdf 59 - 68
Business Arising Out of Minutes
None.
Communications
a) Clerk’s Administrative Report - Communications ‘A’ Section
Be It Resolved That Council receives for information Section ‘A’ Items of the Clerk’s Administrative Report entitled “Communications of Interest.”
Communications of Interest - Pdf 69
b) Communications ‘B’ Section - Action Items
B1. Ministry of Municipal Affairs re: Township’s Financial Information Return
Be It Resolved That Council receives for information an email dated
January 7, 2026, from the Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing
providing the following financial indicators:
the Financial Indicator Threshold Report, which was calculated
using the North Frontenac 2024 Financial Information Return
(FIR) data; and
the Municipal Financial Profile for North Frontenac.
MFP25_North Frontenac Tp FITC25_North Frontenac Tp 70 - 84
B2.
ALTO re: Corridor Map and Virtual Engagement
Whereas Council received for information an email dated January 20, 2026 from Joel Wiebe, Senior Advisor, Community Relations with ALTO, advising the online consultation platform is available for the public to provide additional feedback and explore the interactive corridor map for 85 Page 3 of 204
the high-speed rail (HSR) network between Toronto and Quebec City with a possible route coming through the Township of North Frontenac; And Whereas the Township of North Frontenac’s Official Plan’s Vision Statement of North Frontenac Council is to preserve the unique and pristine natural environment to promote a strong, resilient rural community; Now Therefore Be It Resolved That with the limited information and consultation that has been provided to date, the Council of the Township of North Frontenac does not support the proposed corridor going through the Township of North Frontenac; And That Council formally supports that a better suitable corridor and proposed stop would be within the boundaries of the City of Kingston which is the regional urban centre, economic hub as well as the transportation node for southeastern Ontario; And That Council directs staff to provide this motion to The Honourable Steve Mackinnon, Federal Minister of Transportation; The Honourable Mark Carney, Prime Minister of Canada; MP Scott Reid; The Honourable Doug Ford, Premier of Ontario; MPP John Jordan; and Mark Imbleau, the President of Alto.
Email from ALTO
Council, CAO, and Managers’ Administrative Reports
a) Clerk/Planning Manager: Declaration of Council Member Office to be Vacant as per Municipal Act, Section 259
Be It Resolved That Council receives for information the Clerk/Planning Manager’s Administrative Report entitled “Declaration of Council Member Office to be Vacant as per Municipal Act, Section 259”; And That, in accordance with Section 262 of the Municipal Act, Council declares the office of Councillor for Ward 1 vacant; And That per the Township’s Procedural Policy, Council instructs the Clerk to offer the position to Mike Hage as the candidate from Ward 1 who had the highest number of votes in Ward 1 at the previous election; And That if Mr. Hage is agreeable to accepting the position to invite him to the February 27, 2026 Council Meeting to take the Oath of Office; And That if Mr. Hage declines the position, the Clerk is instructed to advertise the vacancy as set-out in the Procedural Policy.
Declaration of Council Member Office to be Vacant as per Municipal Act, Section 259 - Pdf 86 - 87
b) Chief Administrative Officer: Complaint Files - 2025 Annual Report
Be It Resolved That Council receives for information the Chief Administrative Officer’s Administrative Report entitled “Confidential Complaint Files - 2025 Annual Report”.
Complaint Files - 2025 Annual Report - Pdf 88 - 89
c) Chief Building Official: Building Department Annual Activity - 2025
Be It Resolved That Council receives for information the Chief Building 90 - 92 Page 4 of 204
Official’s Administrative Report entitled “Building Department Annual Construction Activity 2025”
Building Department Annual Activity - 2025 - Pdf
d) Clerk/Planning Manager: Planning Department Year End Report for 2025
Be It Resolved That Council receives for information the Clerk/Planning Manager’s Administrative Report entitled “Planning Department Year End Report for 2025".
Planning Department Year End Report for 2025 - Pdf 93 - 97
e) Clerk/Planning Manager: Shore Road Allowance Closure and By-law - Kerr
Be It Resolved That Council receives for information the Clerk/Planning Manager’s Administrative Report entitled “Shore Road Allowance Closure and Sale By-law – Kerr"; And That, as required by By-law #2025-04, All That Part of the Shore Road Allowance abutting Kashwakamak Lake adjoining Lot 308, Registered Plan 1045, formerly in the Township of Barrie, being Part 1 on Registered Plan 13R-14741 (Kashwakamak Lake) be declared as surplus and sold to the adjoining owners. An appraisal of the property are not necessary as this is a Shore Road Allowance; And That Council will consider a By-law later in the meeting to Stop-up, Close and Sell this portion of the Shore Road Allowance.
Shore Road Allowance Closure and By-law - Kerr - Pdf 98 - 99
f) Public Works Manager: Update to Civic Addressing and Private Lane Naming Procedure - By-law
Be It Resolved That Council receives for information the Public Works Manager’s Administrative Report entitled “Update to Civic Addressing and Private Lane Naming Procedure - By-law"; And That Council approves revising the civic addressing and lane naming policy; And That Council will consider an updated By-law later in the meeting.
Update to Civic Addressing and Private Lane Naming Procedure - By- law - Pdf 100 - 122
g) Public Works Manager: Pothole Prevention and Repair Program (PPRP) and Transfer Payment Agreement - Update
Be It Resolved That Council receives for information the Public Works
Manager’s Administrative Report entitled “Pothole Prevention and
Repair Program (PPRP) and Transfer Payment Agreement - Update";
And That Council authorizes the Chief Administrative Officer (CAO) to
sign the Transfer Payment Agreement (TPA) for the Ministry of
Transportation’s Pothole Prevention and Repair Program (PPRP) on
behalf of the Township;
123 - 153
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And That Council direct staff to collect, complete, and submit all required documentation and reports required by the program.
Pothole Prevention and Repair Program (PPRP) and Transfer Payment Agreement - Update - Pdf
External Committees/Local Boards/Task Force Notes and Reports
a) Housing Advisory Task Force
Be It Resolved That Council receives for information the Notes of a Meeting of the Housing Advisory Task Force held January 14, 2026.
Housing Advisory Task Force - 14 Jan 2026 - Minutes - Pdf 154 - 156
b) Economic Development Task Force
Be It Resolved That Council receives for information the Notes of a meeting of the Economic Development Task Force held January 19, 2026; And That Council approves the EDTF 2026 Work Plan.
Economic Development Task Force - 19 Jan 2026 - Minutes - Pdf 157 - 173
Giving Notice of Motion (By a Member of Council to the Clerk for Council’s consideration for inclusion on the next Meeting Agenda)
Motions, Written Notice of which has been Given (By a Member of Council and approved by Council at a prior Meeting)
a ) Councillor Hermer - Review of Procedural Policy, specifically Electronic Attendance at Open and Closed Council Meetings
Whereas at the Council meeting on January 16, 2026, Councillor Hermer served a Notice of Motion to discuss the Procedural Policy, specifically Section 6.6 Electronic Participation in Open and Closed Meetings, at the February 6, 2026, Council Meeting; Now Therefore Be It Resolved That Council instructs the Clerk to update Section 6.6 regarding Electronic Participation to:
And That the Clerk provide a report to Council at an upcoming meeting regarding these changes and possible housekeeping amendments for Council’s consideration.
Resolution #20-26 17 4
Council Portfolio Verbal Reports
a) Each Council member has a portfolio for which they are responsible. The Councillor may provide a verbal report for information purposes.
Council Portfolios 2022-2026 175 - 176
Introduction and Reading of By-laws
a) By-law(s) to be Considered:
Be It Resolved That leave be given the Mover to introduce the following By-law(s) that have been circulated to all members of Council: 177 - 203 Page 6 of 204
#2026-08 To Close, Stop Up and Sell a Portion of a Shore Road Allowance #2026-09 To Enter into an Agreement with Ottawa Valley ATV Club #2026-10 To Adopt a Civic Addressing and Road Naming Policy #2026-11 To Enter into an Agreement with Bytown Motorcycle Association And That these By-law(s) be read a first, second and third time and finally passed.
#2026-08 To Close and Sell Shore Road Allowance #2026-09 To Enter into Agreement with OVATV for 2026 #2026-10 To Adopt a Civic Addressing and Road Naming Policy #2026-11 To Sign Agreement with By-Town Motorcycle Association
Public Forum
Closed Session
a) Closed Meeting of Council
Rise and Report (Overview of the Closed Session by the Presiding Officer)
Confirmatory By-law
a) Confirming By-law #2026-12
Be It Resolved That By-law #2026-12, being a By-law to confirm all actions and proceedings of Council for its Regular Meeting held February 6, 2026, be read a first, second, and third time and finally passed.
#2026-12 Confirming By-law - February 6, 2026 204
Adjournment
a) Adjournment of the Council Meeting
Be It Resolved That Council adjourns the Meeting at ___ .m. until February 27, 2026, or at the call of the Chair.
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