Body: Council
Type: Agenda
Meeting: Regular
Date: January 16, 2026
Collection: Council Agendas
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Regular Council Agenda To Follow Public Meeting- Friday, January 16, 2026 Council Chambers Zoom Meeting Registration
Call to Order
Approval of Agenda
a) January 16, 2026
Be It Resolved That Council approves the Agenda dated January 16, 2026, as circulated.
Disclosure of Pecuniary Interest and General Nature Thereof
Business Profile
a) Lyons Heating and Cooling
Be It Resolved That Council receives for information the Business Profile of Lyons Heating and Cooling provided by the Economic Development Task Force (EDTF).
Lyons Heating and Cooling 7
Presentations
None.
Delegations
a) Sarah McCullough, Youth Program Supervisor, Rural Frontenac Community Services
Be It Resolved That Council receives for information the presentation from Sarah McCullough, Youth Program Supervisor with Rural Frontenac Community Services entitled “Rural Frontenac Community Services Youth Program - Enabling Youth to Live Rural Life to its Fullest”; and thanks her for her time spent today.
2025 Rural Frontenac Community Services Youth Program Presentation 8 - 20
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 Special Meeting of Council held December 4, 2025; A Public Meeting of Council held December 12, 2025; and A Regular Meeting of Council held December 12, 2025.
Special Council - 04 Dec 2025 - Minutes - Pdf 21 - 42 Page 1 of 133
Regular Council - 12 Dec 2025 - Minutes - Pdf Public Council - 12 Dec 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 43
b) Communications ‘B’ Section - Action Items
B1. Township of South Frontenac re: Request for Support - Defend Local Autonomy
Be it Resolved That Council receives for information a Resolution
approved by South Frontenac Council at their meeting held December
9, 2025 directing South Frontenac staff to submit a formal letter of
objection to the Premier of Ontario and the Minister of Municipal Affairs
and Housing, expressing their concern with the “Strong Mayor” model;
the proposed consolidation of Conservation Authorities; and the
municipal planning implications of Bill 60, the “Fighting Delays, Building
Faster” Act, as all represent a systematic erosion of municipal
democratic agency and local environmental oversight;
And That North Frontenac Council supports the objections presented by
the Council of South Frontenac; and directs North Frontenac staff to
provide this resolution of support to the Premier of Ontario; the Minister
of Municipal Affairs and Housing; the Association of Municipalities of
Ontario (AMO); and the Township of South Frontenac.
Motion to Defend Local Autonomy Resolution regarding Motion to Defend Local Autonomy 44 - 46
Council, CAO, and Managers’ Administrative Reports
a) Clerk/Planning Manager: Shore Road Allowance and By-Law - Strong
Be It Resolved That Council receives for information the Clerk/Planning Manager’s Administrative Report entitled “Shore Road Allowance Closure and Sale By-law – Strong"; And That, as required by By-law #2025-04: All That Part of the Shore Road Allowance lying in front of Lot 286, Registered Plan 1044, geographic Township of Barrie, being Part 1 on Registered Plan 13R-12429 (Kashwakamak 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.
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Shore Road Allowance and By-Law - Strong - Pdf
b) Manager of Community Development: Rental Agreement with the First Resource Management Group Inc. (Mazinaw-Lanark Forest Inc.) for Rental of Office Space at the Barrie Community Hall
Be It Resolved That Council receives for information the Manager of Community Development’s Administrative Report entitled “Rental Agreement with the First Resource Management Group Inc. (Mazinaw- Lanark Forest Inc.) for Rental of Office Space at the Barrie Community Hall”; And That Council will consider a By-law later in the meeting to authorize the Mayor and Clerk to sign the Agreement with the First Resource Management Group Inc.
Rental Agreement with the First Resource Management Group Inc. (Mazinaw-Lanark Forest Inc.) for Rental of Office Space at the Barrie Community Hall - Pdf 50 - 53
c) Manager of Community Development: Draft Rink Board Advertising Policy
Be It Resolved That Council receives for information the Manager of Community Development’s Administrative Report entitled “Draft Rink Board Advertising Policy”; And That Council approves the Rink Board Advertising Policy; And That Council will consider a By-law later in the meeting to adopt the Policy; And That funds from this initiative will be placed in the Recreation Sustainability TCA Reserve Fund for future initiatives.
Draft Rink Board Advertising Policy - Pdf 54 - 62
d) Manager of Community Development: 2026-2029 Helipad Agreement with Ornge for Plevna and Ompah Helipads
Be It Resolved That Council receives for information the Manager of Community Development’s Administrative Report entitled “2026-2029 Helipad Agreement with Ornge for Plevna and Ompah Helipads”; And That Council authorizes the Manager of Community Development to sign the 2026-2029 Helipad Agreements with Ornge for Plevna and Ompah Helipads.
2026-2029 Helipad Agreement with Ornge for Plevna and Ompah Helipads - Pdf 63
e) Manager of Community Development: Community Improvement Plan (CIP) - 2025 Annual Report
Be It Resolved That Council receives for information the Manager of Community Development’s Administrative Report entitled “Community Improvement Plan (CIP) - 2025 Annual Report”.
Community Improvement Plan (CIP) - 2025 Annual Report - Pdf 64 - 65
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f) Treasurer: 2026 Insurance Renewal
Be It Resolved That Council receives for information the Treasurer’s Administrative Report entitled “2026 Insurance Renewal”; And That Council instructs the Treasurer to provide Council with an update on a potential Joint Request For Proposal prior to the 2027 Insurance renewal.
2026 Insurance Renewal - Pdf 66 - 67
g) Treasurer: Final Tax Rate By-Law and Regulation 284/09
Be It Resolved That Council receives for information the Treasurer’s Administrative Report entitled “Final Tax Rate By-Law and Regulation 284/09”; And That in accordance with Ontario regulation 284/09, Council recognizes and adopts expenses excluded from the 2026 approved Budget such as amortization and post retirement benefits identified in this report; And That Council approve increasing the minimum notice amount from $10 to $20 for arrears notices on unpaid taxes; And That the 2026 Final Tax Rate By-law for the Township of North Frontenac be considered later in the meeting.
Final Tax Rate By-Law and Regulation 284/09 - Pdf 68 - 70
External Committees/Local Boards/Task Force Notes and Reports
a) Housing Advisory Task Force
Be It Resolved That Council receives for information the Notes dated
December 10, 2025 of the Housing Advisory Task Force (HATF);
And That Council approves the 2025-2026 HATF Work Plan.
Housing Advisory Task Force - 10 Dec 2025 - Minutes - Pdf 71 - 73
b) Economic Development Task Force
Be It Resolved That Council receives for information the Notes dated December 15, 2025 of the Economic Development Task Force (EDTF); And That Council approves the EDTF updated Terms of Reference; And That Council approves of the EDTF not advertising to fill the vacant position on the EDTF at this time.
Economic Development Task Force - 15 Dec 2025 - Minutes - Pdf 74 - 85
c) Environmental Task Force
Be It Resolved That Council receives for information the Notes dated December 23, 2025 of the Environmental Task Force.
Environmental Task Force - 23 Dec 2025 - Minutes - Pdf 86 - 89
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
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Council and approved by Council at a prior Meeting)
a) Resolution #433-25: Deputy Mayor Huetl - Amendments to Official Plan and Zoning By-law (Rural Co Operative Designation on Waterfront Properties)
Whereas at the meeting held December 12, 2025, Council received a
Notice of Motion from Deputy Mayor Huetl regarding amending the
Township’s Official Plan and Zoning By-law to discourage Rural
Cooperatives on Waterfront Properties to be considered at the January
16, 2026 Council Meeting;
Now Therefore Be It Resolved That Council instructs the
Clerk/Planning Manager to review options to amend the Township’s
Official Plan and Zoning By-law to discourage Rural Cooperatives on
waterfront properties; and report back to Council.
Resolution #433-25 90
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 91 - 92
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: #2026-01 To Authorize Borrowing to Meet Current Expenditures; #2026-02 To Adopt Fees and Charges By-law; #2026-03 To Close, Stop Up and Sell Shore Road Allowance; #2026-04 To Sign Lease Rental Agreement with First Management Resource Group Inc.; #2026-05 To Adopt Rink Board Advertising Policy; #2026-06 To Adopt Final Tax Rate. And That these By-law(s) be read a first, second and third time and finally passed.
2026-01 Borrowing By-law 2026-02 Fees and Charges By-law 2026-03 Road Closing - Strong 2026-04 To Sign Lease Rental Agreement with FRMG 2026-05 To Adopt Rink Board Advertisement Policy 2026-06 Final Tax Rate Bylaw 2026-06 Schedule ‘A’ 93 - 132
Public Forum
Closed Session
a) Closed Meeting of Council
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Be It Resolved That Council retires to Closed Session at ____. .m. to:
a. Adopt Minutes of Closed Meetings held December 12, 2025;
b. Discuss Litigation or potential litigation, including matters before
administrative tribunals, affecting the municipality or local board,
specifically an Ontario Land Tribunal File; and
c. Discuss personal matters about an identifiable individual,
including municipal or local board employees.
Rise and Report (Overview of the Closed Session by the Presiding Officer)
Confirmatory By-law
a) Confirming By-law #2026-07
Be It Resolved That By-law #2026-07 being a By-law to confirm all actions and proceedings of Council for its Regular Meeting held January 16, 2026 be read a first, second, and third time and finally passed.
2026-07 Confirming By-law - January 16, 2026 133
Adjournment
a) Adjournment of the Council Meeting
Be It Resolved That Council adjourns the Meeting at ___ .m. until February 6, 2026 or at the call of the Chair.
Page 6 of 133 LYONS HEATING and COOLING Owner: Mitch Lyons 1701 South Rd Cloyne, Ont. K0H 1K0 905-926-5437 Mitchlyons76@gmail.com Website: coming soon Facebook/LyonsHVAC Working and apprenticing for businesses out of the area since 2019 Mitch has attained all the necessary certifications required to perform all the duties of a registered HVAC Technician. Living in Fernleigh, he has seen a need for this service while working for other companies and opened his business in 2025. As a licensed and certified HVAC technician with over six years of hands-on experience in residential heating and cooling, he is fully certified for natural gas, propane, and air conditioning systems, offering expert installation and service for all types of residential equipment. Specialties include: • Furnaces • Boilers • Hot water tanks • Fireplaces • Ranges • On-demand hot water heaters • Air conditioners • Heat pumps Whether it’s keeping your home warm in the winter or cool in the summer, Mitch takes pride in providing reliable, professional service and quality workmanship. He is focusing his services in the North Frontenac and surrounding areas but will travel if the opportunity arises. He is the only employee at this time, as he becomes busier, he may see a need to hire additional staff. Check out his Facebook page for more information. Page 7 of 133 Rural Frontenac Community Services Youth Program Enabling Youth to Live Rural Life to its Fullest Page 8 of 133 Who We Are We strive to provide programs so all youth have the opportunity to grow into young adults that are healthy, successful and engaged in their community. We work to engage youth in their community by removing barriers such as fees and transportation. Page 9 of 133 OUR SERVICES AND PROGRAMS Rural Frontenac Kids Club Babysitters and Home Alone Courses March Break and Summer Camps Rural Frontenac Youth Hub Supports for youth in transition Volunteer Opportunities Clothes for Kids/ Warm Feet Project Back to School Backpack Program Rural Frontenac Community Services Youth Program offers a variety of programs for youth ages 6-21 Page 10 of 133 Kids Club Overview Kids Club runs 1 night a week for 2 hours at the following locations: Monday night The Child Centre (grades 1-4) Tuesday night Clarendon Central P.S. (grades 1-6) Wednesday night Land O’Lake P.S. (grades 3-7) Friday night Granite Ridge Education Centre (grades 4- 8) Our staff come prepared with games, crafts and sometimes healthy emotions or self-care activities for the youth to participate in. North Frontenac provides $6,000 for Kids Club Page 11 of 133 KIDS CLUB IN NORTH FRONTENAC We offered weekly Kids Club programing to youth attending Clarendon Central P.S We had 12 youth attending in the 2024/2025 school year. We currently have 14 participants registered for the 2025/26 school year. Kids Club has been running at Clarendon Central P.S. since 2010 Page 12 of 133 LEADERSHIP PROGRAMS Leadership initiatives are an integral component of the youth program We work with our Youth Staff and volunteers to come up with program ideas and generate opportunities for youth to earn volunteer hours. We hire local youth to work at
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