Body: Council
Type: Agenda
Meeting: Regular
Date: October 10, 2025
Collection: Council Agendas
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Regular Council Agenda 9:00 AM - Friday, October 10, 2025 Council Chambers Zoom Meeting Registration
Call to Order
a) Public Notice regarding Recording of Meetings
Recorded Meetings - Notice to Public 6
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) October 10, 2025
Be It Resolved That Council approves the Agenda dated October 10, 2025, as circulated.
Disclosure of Pecuniary Interest and General Nature Thereof
Business Profile
a) Homes and Cottages Unlimited Realty Inc.
Be It Resolved That Council receives for information the Business Profile of Homes and Cottages Unlimited Realty Inc. provided by the Economic Development Task Force (EDTF).
Business Profile - Homes and Cottages Unlimited Realty Inc. 7
Presentations
None.
Delegations
None.
Adoption of Minutes
a) Minutes of the Meeting(s) to be adopted by Council
Be It Resolved That Council adopts the Minutes of the following meetings as circulated:
- A Regular Council meeting held September 18, 2025;
- A Meeting of the Personnel and Audit Committee held September 8 - 21 Page 1 of 84
23, 2025
Regular Council - 18 Sep 2025 - Minutes - Pdf Personnel and Audit Committee - 23 Sep 2025 - Minutes - Pdf
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 22
b) Communications ‘B Section
None.
Council, CAO, and Managers’ Administrative Reports
a) Clerk/Planning Manager: Proposed 2026 Meeting Dates
Be It Resolved That Council receives for information the Clerk/Planning Manager’s Administrative Report entitled “Proposed 2026 Council Meeting Dates”; And That Council sets the 2026 Council Meeting Schedule as follows: January 16, 2026 at 9:00 am February 6, 2026 at 9:00 am February 27, 2026 at 9:00 am March 20, 2026 at 9:00 am April 10, 2026 at 9:00 am May 1, 2026 at 9:00 am May 21, 2026 at 5:00 pm June 11, 2026 at 5:00 pm July 9, 2026 at 5:00 pm August 13, 2026 at 5:00 pm September 11, 2026 at 9:00 am October 2, 2026 at 9:00 am October 23, 2026 at 9:00 am November 16, 2026 at 1:00 pm (Inaugural Meeting of Council)
Proposed 2026 Meeting Dates - Pdf 23 - 24
b) Clerk/Planning Manager: Shore Road Allowance Closure Approval in Principle - Roberts, Strong, Smith and Paddock
Be It Resolved That Council receives for information the Clerk/Planning Manager’s Administrative Report entitled “Shore Road Allowance Application for Approval in Principle – Roberts, Strong Smith and Paddock"; 25 - 28 Page 2 of 84
And That Council approves in principle the Application to close, stop up and sell part of the Shore Road Allowance(s) described below:
Part of the Shore Road Allowance lying in front of Lot 1, Registered Plan 1465, geographic Township of Clarendon (Big Gull Lake) Part of the Shore Road Allowance lying in front of Lot 286, Plan 1044, geographic Township of Barrie (Kashwakamak Lake). Part of the Shore Road Allowance adjacent to Lot 15, Concession 8, geographic Township of Barrie (Mississagagon Lake). Part of the Shore Road Allowance lying in front of Pt Lot 17 and 18, Concession 7, geographic Township of Barrie (Mississagagon Lake).
Shore Road Allowance Closure Approval in Principle - Roberts, Strong, Smith and Paddock - Pdf
c) Director of Emergency Services/Fire Chief: Essential Services Fair 2025
Be It Resolved That Council receives for information the Director of
Emergency Services, Fire Chief (DESFC)’s Administrative Report
entitled “Essential Services Fair - August 23, 2025”;
And That the Township of North Frontenac and Addington Highlands
provided a Services Fair to promote and showcase the services
available to the residents of the two Townships.
And That Council instructs the Director of Emergency Services/Fire
Chief to review the information from the 2025 Essential Services Fair
and to provide recommendations at a future Regular Council Meeting
regarding future Essential Services Fairs.
And That Council requests the Mayor to sign Thank You letters to all
Agencies that participated at the Essential Services Fair in 2025.
Essential Services Fair 2025 - Pdf 29 - 30
d) Manager of Community Development: Attendance at the 2025 Ontario East Municipal Conference (OEMC)
Be it Resolved That Council receives for information the Manager of Community Development’s Administrative Report entitled “MCD Attendance at the 2025 Ontario East Municipal Conference (OEMC)”.
MCD Attendance at the 2025 Ontario East Municipal Conference (OEMC) - Pdf 31 - 32
e) Public Works Manager: Community Emergency Preparedness Grant (CEPG) Round 3 2025-2026
Be It Resolved That Council receives for information the Public Works Manager’s Administrative Report entitled “Community Emergency Preparedness Grant (CEPG) Round 3 2025-2026"; And That Council directs the Public Works Manager to proceed with the Application for the Community Emergency Preparedness Grant for two (2) Mobile Communication Towers (Portable Changeable Message 33 - 34 Page 3 of 84
Signs); And That Council directs the Chief Administrative Officer (CAO) to sign the Application and enter into an Agreement upon the Township’s successful Application for Funding.
Community Emergency Preparedness Grant (CEPG) Round 3 2025- 2026 - Pdf
f) Public Works Manager: Memorandum of Understanding - Ontario Federation of Snowmobile Clubs - District 2 - Mazinaw Power Line Snowmobile Club
Be it Resolved That Council receives for information the Public Works Manager and Clerk/Planning Manager’s Administrative Report entitled “Memorandum of Understanding - Ontario Federation of Snowmobile Clubs - District 2 - Mazinaw Power Line Snowmobile Club”; And That Council will consider a By-law later in the meeting to sign the Memorandum of Understanding.
Memorandum of Understanding - Ontario Federation of Snowmobile Clubs - District 2 - Mazinaw Power Line Snowmobile Club - Pdf 35 - 43
External Committees/Local Boards/Task Force Notes and Reports
a) Committee of Adjustment/Planning Advisory Committee
Be It Resolved That Council receives for information the Minutes of a meeting of the Committee of Adjustment/Planning Advisory Committee held August 25, 2025.
Committee of Adjustment - 25 Aug 2025 - Minutes - Pdf 44 - 56
b) Housing Advisory Task Force
Be It Resolved That Council receives for information the September 10, 2025 Notes of the Housing Advisory Task Force (HATF); And That Council approves the 2025-2026 HATF Terms of Reference.
Housing Advisory Task Force - 10 Sep 2025 - Minutes - Pdf 57 - 65
c) Economic Development Task Force
Be It Resolved That Council receives for information the September 15, 2025 Notes of the Economic Development Task Force (EDTF); And That Council supports joint Task Force Meetings with Central Frontenac to determine potential opportunities to partner on initiatives and events.
Economic Development Task Force - 15 Sep 2025 - Minutes - Pdf 66 - 68
d) Joint Health and Safety Committee
Be It Resolved That Council receives for information the August 22, 2025 Notes of the Joint Health and Safety Committee (JHSC).
JHSC Minutes August 22, 2025 69 - 73
Giving Notice of Motion (By a Member of Council to the Clerk for
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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)
None.
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 74 - 75
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 that has been circulated to all members of Council: #2025-46 To Sign Memorandum of Understanding with Ontario Federation of Snowmobile Clubs And That this By-law be read a first, second and third time and finally passed.
2025-46 To Enter into Agreement with OFSC 76 - 83
Public Forum
Closed Session
a) Closed Meeting of Council
Be It Resolved That Council retires to Closed Session at ____. .m. to: a. Adopt minutes of Closed Meeting of Council held September 18, 2025; and b. Adopt minutes of a Closed Meeting of the Personnel and Audit Committee held on September 23, 2025.
Rise and Report (Overview of the Closed Session by the Presiding Officer)
Confirmatory By-law
a) Confirming By-law #2025-47
Be It Resolved That By-law #2025-47 being a By-law to confirm all actions and proceedings of Council for its Regular Meeting held October 10, 2025 be read a first, second, and third time and finally passed.
2025-47 Confirming By-law - October 10, 2025 84
Adjournment
a) Adjournment of Meeting
Be It Resolved That Council adjourns the Meeting at ___ .m. until October 24, 2025 or at the call of the Chair.
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Please be advised North Frontenac Council Meetings are recorded. By attending a
public meeting of Council, you are consenting to your image, voice and comments being
recorded.
The Chair and/or the Clerk have the discretion and authority at any time to direct the
termination or interruption of the recording. Such direction will only be given in
exceptional circumstances where deemed relevant. Circumstances may include
instances where the content of debate is considered misleading, defamatory or
potentially inappropriate to be published.
The Township shall not be responsible should technical difficulties prevent the
recording of any meeting, or a portion thereof. Technical issues may include but are not
limited to the availability of the internet connection, device failure or malfunction,
unavailability of social media platforms or power outages. It should be noted that no
protection is afforded to Council Members, Employees or the public for comments
made during Meetings which are subsequently challenged in a court of law and/or
determined to be defamatory.
Notice is hereby provided that under the authority of the Municipal Act, 2001 and in
accordance with the Municipal Freedom of Information and Privacy Act (MFIPPA), that
all information provided for at a public meeting or other public process are considered
a public record.
Members of Council, Staff, Delegates and attendees should be mindful of using names
of individuals or entities when discussing matters in public. Attendees are advised that
they may be subject to legal action if their actions result in inappropriate and/or
unacceptable behaviour or comments.
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Homes & Cottages Unlimited Realty Inc.
No property is too small for Kerri Bradley, Realtor® and owner of Homes & Cottages
Unlimited Realty Inc., Brokerage. With 23 years of real estate experience and a
trusted reputation, Kerri specializes in cottages, vacant land, and waterfront properties
across North Frontenac and Lanark County. Based from her home office on Road
506 (by appointment only), Kerri offers integrity, honesty, and true hands-on service for
every client. A proud local resident who loves all things rural, she enjoys sharing the
beauty of the area with others. Away from work, she loves nothing more than roaming
the area’s lakes and trails with her three four-legged friends. She’s always happy to chat
about your real estate needs and welcomes your calls.
Homes & Cottages Unlimited Realty Inc.
kerri@kbradley.ca
Office: 613-259-3033
Call/text: 613-223-3606
https://www.kerribradley.ca/
https://www.homesandcottagesrealty.ca/
https://www.werentcottages.ca/
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North Frontenac Regular Council Minutes September 18, 2025
Regular Council Minutes 9:00 AM - Thursday, September 18, 2025 Council Chambers
Present:
Mayor Gerry Lichty; Deputy Mayor John Inglis; Councillor Wayne Good;
Councillor Vernon Hermer; and Councillor Fred Fowler
Absent with Regret:
Councillor Roy Huetl; and Councillor Stephanie Regent
Also Present:
Corey Klatt, Chief Administrative Officer, Dipl. M.A. (Electronic
Participation); Tara Mieske, Dipl. M.A., M.M. Clerk/Planning Manager;
Darwyn Sproule, P. Eng., Public Works Manager, Adam Robinson,
Director of Emergency Services/Fire Chief; Brooke Ross, Dipl. M.A.,
Manager of Community Development (Electronic Participation); and
Marnie Geerlinks, Administrative Assistant to the Clerk/Planning
Manager and Director of Emergency Services/Fire Chief
Call to Order The Mayor called the meeting to order at 5:00 p.m.
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) September 18, 2025 295-25 Moved by Councillor Vernon Hermer, Seconded by Councillor Fred Fowler
Be It Resolved That Council approves the Agenda for the Regular Meeting of Council dated September 18, 2025, as circulated. Carried
Disclosure of Pecuniary Interest and General Nature Thereof None declared.
Council, CAO, and Managers’ Administrative Reports
a) Manager of Community Development: 2026 Pilot Program - Shabomeka Lake Boat Page 1 of 10 Page 8 of 84
North Frontenac Regular Council Minutes September 18, 2025
Launch - Boat Trailer Storage at Parking Area. 296-25 Moved by Councillor Fred Fowler, Seconded by Councillor Vernon Hermer
Be It Resolved That Council receives for information the Manager of Community Development’s Administrative Report entitled “2026 Pilot Program - Shabom
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