Body: Council
Type: Agenda
Meeting: Regular
Date: December 12, 2025
Collection: Council Agendas
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Regular Council Agenda Amended (December 8, 2025) 9:00 AM - Friday, December 12, 2025 Council Chambers Zoom Meeting Registration
Call to Order
a) Public Notice regarding Recording of Meetings
Recorded Meetings - Notice to Public 10
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) December 12, 2025
Be It Resolved That Council approves the Agenda for the Regular Meeting dated December 12, 2025, as circulated.
Disclosure of Pecuniary Interest and General Nature Thereof
Zoning By-law Amendment - By-law to be Considered
a) File #Z04/25 - To Rezone a property from Residential Waterfront to Residential Waterfront Exception Zone with Holding Symbol
Be It Resolved That leave be given the Mover to introduce the following By-law that has been circulated to all members of Council: 2025-60 To Approve a Zoning By-law Amendment for a Residential Waterfront Exception Zone with a Holding Symbol; And That this By-law be read a first, second and third time and finally passed.
#2025-60 Zoning By-law Amendment 11 - 13
Business Profile
None.
Presentations
a) Years of Service Awards
Page 1 of 117
Recipients
Department
Years of Service
Richard Tryon
Kaladar Barrie Fire
Department
50 Years
Stan Seitz
North Frontenac Fire
Department
45 years
Teegan Wise
Roads Department
15 Years
John Inglis
Council
15 Years
Shayne Macarther
Kaladar Barrie Fire
Department
15 Years
Nicholas Ross
North Frontenac Fire
Department
10 Years
Darwyn Sproule
Roads Department
10 Years
Jean Wemp
Administration
10 Years
Dave Avery
Kaladar Barrie Fire
Department
10 Years
Nickholas Cooke
Kaladar Barrie Fire
Department
10 Years
Delegations
None.
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 Regular Meeting of Council held November 21, 2025; and
- A Special Meeting of Council held November 21, 2025.
Regular Council - 21 Nov 2025 - Minutes - Pdf Special Council - 21 Nov 2025 - Minutes - Pdf 14 - 36
Business Arising Out of Minutes
a) 2026 Adopted Budget Update for December 12, 2026 Council Agenda
Whereas at the Special Meeting held December 4, 2025, the 2026 Draft Mayor’s Budget was presented to Council for Consideration; Now Therefore Be It Resolved That Council receives for information an email dated December 5, 2025, from Kelly Watkins, Treasurer, providing an overview of the changes made to the Draft Mayor’s Budget; and advising the Budget is deemed adopted as the Mayor has issued a Mayoral Decision confirming that he will not be vetoing any of the Resolutions to amend the Draft Budget; And That Council will consider a By-law later in the meeting to formally indicate the Mayor’s Budget has been adopted.
Mayoral Decision -Non -Veto of Budget - Dec 4, 2025 Email from Treasurer 37 - 39
b) Results from Integrity Commissioner’s Investigation into Contravention of Township’s Code of Conduct Policy 40 - 47 Page 2 of 117
Whereas Council submitted a complaint to Tony Fleming, the
Township’s Integrity Commissioner, on August 8, 2025 advising
Councillor Regent had breached the Township’s Code of Conduct;
Now Therefore Be It Resolved That Council receives for information
the Cover Letter and Final Report dated November 11, 2025, from Mr.
Fleming providing an overview of the complaint received, his findings
regarding the matter and his recommendations.
Cover Letter Final Report
c) Resolution #182-25: Request for Permission from Clar Mill Community Volunteers to Apply for Grant
Whereas at the Council meeting on June 12, 2025, Council passed
resolution #185-25 receiving for information the email dated May 7,
2025 from the Clar-Mill Community Volunteers (CMCV) requesting
permission from the Township to apply for a grant in September 2025
for proposed renovations to the storage room next to the kitchen at the
Clar-Mill Community Hall and approved the CMCV and Township’s
Application to the The Commonwell L.E.A.F initiative for 100% project
funding and directed the CAO or CMCV (depending on grant eligibility)
to enter into a Funding Agreement with The Commonwell L.E.A.F
initiative upon successful Application for 100% project funding;
Now Therefore Be It Resolved That Council receives for information
the email dated December 5, 2025 from the Manager of Community
Development advising CMCV requested to apply for the Community
Grant Program – Community Foundation for Kingston & Area CFKA for
100% project funding for a portion of the original scope and due to
insufficient timing to bring this back to Council, the CAO signed the
Application with CMCV;
And That the CMCV was successful in receiving $7,000 (100% funding)
from the Community Grant Program – Community Foundation for
Kingston & Area CFKA;
And That the program is requiring acceptance by December 12, 2025;
therefore, the CAO will sign the acceptance prior to the December 12th
deadline, to ensure the 100% funding is secured;
And That Council approves the CAO to enter into a Funding Agreement
with the Community Grant Program – Community Foundation for
Kingston & Area CFKA for 100% project funding;
And That Council directs the MCD to work with the CMCV to have the
renovations completed.
Resolution #182-25 Email from MCD Email from MCD - Dec 8 48 - 50
Communications
a) Clerk’s Administrative Report - Communications ‘A’ Section
51 Page 3 of 117
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
b) Communications ‘B’ Section - Action Items
B1. Land O’ Lakes Emergency Foodbank re: Request for Assistance with Foodbank Building Search
Be It Resolved That Council receives for information a letter dated November 26, 2025, from Land O’Lakes Emergency Foodbank Board advising the Health Unit building in Cloyne will close at the end of February 2026 and, as a result, the Food Bank must vacate the premise no later than March 1, 2026; And That the Food Bank provides vital food support to residents within a 25-kilometre radius, including Kaladar, Flinton, Fernleigh, Harlowe, Northbrook, Skootamatta Lake and the Cloyne Area, with an average of 20 clients a week, with need increasing; And That the Land O’Lakes Emergency Foodbank Board is requesting assistance from North Frontenac Township and Addington Highlands Township with two options proposed:
- A suitable building of at least 1,500 square feet; adequate electrical service for our coolers, freezers and air conditioning; a bathroom, kitchen counter with sink, and running water; phone and internet; ground-level access; parking for at least five vehicles; snow and ice removal; or
- Financial support to lease such a facility and cover utilities
And That, while the Board of Health for Southeast Public Health has approved a motion to pause the closure of the eight satellite offices in its region, and defer the decision on the sale of the Cloyne property, the Food Bank will continue the search for a new operating space;
Letter from Land O’Lakes Emergency Foodbank Board 52 - 53
Council, CAO, and Managers’ Administrative Reports
a) Clerk/Planning Manager: Shore Road Allowance for Approval in Principle - Kerr
Be It Resolved That Council receives for information the Clerk/Planning Manager’s Administrative Report entitled “Shore Road Allowance Application for Approval in Principle – Kerr"; And That Council approves in principle the Application to close, stop up and sell part of the Shore Road Allowance in front of Lot 308, Plan 1045, geographic Township of Barrie (Kashwakamak Lake).
Shore Road Allowance for Approval in Principle - Kerr - Pdf 54 - 56
b) Clerk/Planning Manager: Road Allowance Between Lots 25 and 26, Northeast Range, Geographic Township of Clarendon - Schonauer, et al 57 - 58 Page 4 of 117
Be It Resolved That Council receives for information the Clerk/Planning Manager’s Administrative Report entitled “Road Allowance Between Lots 25 and 26, Northeast Range, Geographic Township of Clarendon - Schonauer, et al"; And That Council approves in principle the Application to close, stop up and sell part of the Road Allowance described as Part of the Road Allowance between Lots 25 and 26, Northeast Range, geographic Township of Clarendon.
Road Allowance Between Lots 25 and 26, Northeast Range, Geographic Township of Clarendon - Schonauer, et al - Pdf
c) Clerk/Planning Manager: Shore Road Allowance and By-Law - Smith
Be It Resolved That Council receives for information the Clerk/Planning Manager’s Administrative Report entitled “Shore Road Allowance Closure and Sale By-law – Smith";
And That, as required by By-law #20-23, All That Part of the Shore Road Allowance adjacent to Lot 15, Concession 8, geographic Township of Barrie, being Part 2 on Registered Plan 13R-5981 (Mississagagon Lake) be declared as surplus and sold to the adjoining owners. Appraisals of the properties are not necessary as these are Shore Road Allowances;
And That Council will consider a By-law later in the meeting to Stop-up, Close and Sell the Portions of the Shore Road Allowances.
Shore Road Allowance and By-Law - Smith - Pdf 59 - 61
d) Manager of Community Development: Plevna Rink Project - Update
Be It Resolved That Council receives for information the Manager of Community Development’s (MCD) Administrative Report entitled “Plevna Rink Project - Update”.
Plevna Rink Project - Update - Pdf 62 - 63
e) Manager of Community Development: Electric Vehicle (EV) Chargers - Update
Be It Resolved That Council receives for information the Manager of Community Development’s Administrative Report entitled “Electric Vehicle (EV) Charging Stations - Update”; And That no further action be taken at this time to downgrade or throttle the chargers, and the Township shall continue operating the charging stations under the existing operational model; And That staff be directed to continue monitoring usage, revenues, and operational costs, and report any significant changes or emerging opportunities to Council.
Electric Vehicle (EV) Chargers - Update - Pdf 64 - 67
f) Manager of Community Development: Seniors Community Grant 2026- 68 - 69 Page 5 of 117
27 - Community Hall Technology Updates
Be It Resolved That Council receives for information the Manager of Community Development’s (MCD) Administrative Report entitled “Senior Community Grant 2026-27 - Community Hall Technology Updates”; And That Council approves the MCD’s Application to the Seniors Community Grant for 100% project funding for equipment to enhance technology for our five Community Halls; And That Council directs the CAO to sign the Application for Funding and to enter into a Funding Agreement with the Seniors Community Grant upon the Township’s successful Application for 100% project funding; And That Council directs the MCD to have the new technology purchased and installed if the Application for Funding is successful.
Seniors Community Grant 2026-27 - Community Hall Technology Updates - Pdf
g) Treasurer: 2026 WSIB Rates for Volunteer Firefighters
Be It Resolved That the Council receives the Treasurer’s Administrative Report entitled “2026 WSIB Rate for Fire Volunteers” for information purposes; And That Council of the Township of North Frontenac set Workplace Safety and Insurance Board (WSIB) at the maximum coverage for 2026, being $121,700 for Volunteer Firefighter Personnel in Wards 2 & 3; And That the maximum number of members of the brigade shall not exceed 30 members per station, plus the Director of Emergency Services/Fire Chief and Assistant Fire Chief.
2026 WSIB Rates for Volunteer Firefighters - Pdf 70 - 71
h) Treasurer: Employee Benefits Renewal and Compensation Review Consultant
Be It Resolved That Council receives for information the Treasurer’s Administrative Report entitled “Employee Benefit Renewal and Compensation Review Consultant”; And That Council approves continuing to offer Employee Benefits through Canada Life for 2026, with no changes to the benefits provided; And That Council approves continuing to use Gallagher Benefit and Retirement Services in 2026 and to work with Gallagher to review going to market for benefits in 2027; And That Council approves single sourcing Gallagher Benefit Services to complete the Compensation and Pay Equity Review in 2026.
Employee Benefits Renewal and Compensation Review Consultant - Pdf 72 - 83
i) Public Works Manager: Diabetes Canada Textile Donation Bins – Plevna & 506 Waste Site Locations
Be It Resolved That Council receives for information the Public Works 84 - 85 Page 6 of 117
Manager’s Administrative Report entitled “Diabetes Canada Textile Donation Bins – Plevna & 506 Waste Site Locations”; And That Council will consider a By-law later in the meeting to enter into a service agreement, including insurance requirements, with Diabetes Canada to provide two (2) donation bins - one at Plevna Waste Site and one at 506 Waste Site.
Diabetes Canada Textile Donation Bins – Plevna & 506 Waste Site Locations - Pdf
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 October 27, 2025.
Committee of Adjustment - 27 Oct 2025 - Minutes - Pdf 86 - 93
b) Environmental Task Force
Be It Resolved That Council receives for information the notes of the Environmental Task Force dated October 28, 2025; And That Council accepts the resignation of Ange Defosse from the Task Force and thanks her for her contributions.
Be It Resolved That Council receives for information the notes of the Environmental Task Force dated November 25, 2025; And That Council approves the 2026 Work Plan for the Task Force; And That Council approves filing the vacant voluntary sector membe
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