Body: Council
Type: Agenda
Meeting: Regular
Date: September 18, 2025
Collection: Council Agendas
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Regular Council Agenda - Amended 5:00 p.m. - Thursday, September 18, 2025 Council Chambers Zoom Meeting Registration
Call to Order
a) Public Notice regarding Recording of Meetings
Recorded Meetings - Notice to Public 9
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
Be It Resolved That Council approves the Agenda for the Regular Meeting of Council dated September 18, 2025, as circulated.
Disclosure of Pecuniary Interest and General Nature Thereof
Council, CAO, and Managers’ Administrative Reports
a) Manager of Community Development: 2026 Pilot Program - Shabomeka Lake Boat Launch - Boat Trailer Storage at Parking Area.
Be It Resolved That Council receives for information the Manager of
Community Development’s Administrative Report entitled “2026 Pilot
Program - Shabomeka Lake Boat Launch - Boat Trailer Storage at
Parking Area”;
And That By-law #51-23, A By-law to Regulate the Parking of Vehicles,
Boats and Trailers within the Township of North Frontenac, regulates
the use of Township-owned and maintained parking areas;
And That Section 5(e) of By-law #51-23 states that “No person shall
Park or store any Boat or Trailer on Township owned, operated or
maintained Vehicle Parking areas for longer than 72 hours unless
connected to a licensed motor vehicle”;
And That Shabomeka Lake has a number of water-access only
properties whose owners rely on the Shabomeka Lake Boat Launch for
access to their properties;
And That Council recognizes the unique challenges faced by these
property owners;
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Therefore Be It Resolved That Council authorizes a 2026 Pilot Program exempting Shabomeka Lake water-access only property owners from Section 5(e) of By-law #51-23 for 2026, subject to the following conditions:
- Each property shall be permitted to store one (1) boat trailer at the Shabomeka Lake Boat Launch parking area;
- Property owners must register their boat trailer with the Township (providing the license plate number) on or before April 1, 2026;
- All boat trailers must be removed for the winter months (November 30 – April 1) to allow for snow plow operations.
- Any boat trailers not registered with the Township prior to April 1, 2026 will be considered in contravention of By-law #51-23 and will be subject to enforcement;
- The Township will review the program at the end of the 2026 season to determine whether it should be continued, amended, or terminated.
2026 Pilot Program - Shabomeka Lake Boat Launch - Boat Trailer Storage at Parking Area. - Pdf
b) Manager of Community Development: Electric Vehicle Charging Stations - Revenue and Expenses
Be It Resolved That Council receives for information the Manager of Community Development’s Administrative Report entitled “Electric Vehicle Charging Stations - Revenue and Expenses”; And That Council approves setting the EV fast charger rate at $0.75/kWh to help offset high delivery charges, with revenues and usage monitored monthly; and that staff and Council continue to advocate to the Ontario Energy Board for a review of delivery charge structures for EV charging sites.
Electric Vehicle Charging Stations - Revenue and Expenses - Pdf 13 - 15
c) Manager of Community Development: 2025 Local Government Week - October 14 - 20
Be It Resolved That Council receives for information the Manager of Community Development’s (MCD) Administrative Report entitled “2025 Local Government Week - October 14 - 20”; And That the Township of North Frontenac hereby proclaims the week of October 14 - 20, 2025 to be Local Government Week in North Frontenac Township and approves the proclamation included in the Administrative Report; And That Council approves the Local Government Week initiatives.
2025 Local Government Week - October 14 - 20 - Pdf 16 - 18
Business Profile
a) Deborah Stanley Interior Decorating
Be It Resolved That Council receives for information the Business Profile of Deborah Stanley Interior Decorating provided by the Economic 19 Page 2 of 115
Development Task Force.
Deborah Stanley Interior Decorating
Presentations
a) Rob Lesperance, Southpaw Construction: Tiny Home Business Model - An Answer to Housing
Be It Resolved That Council receives for information a presentation from Rob Lesperance, Southpaw Construction, regarding Tiny Homes; and thanks him for his time spent today.
Power Point presentation Draft Business Plan 20 - 49
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 a Regular Meeting held August 28, 2025, as circulated.
Regular Council - 28 Aug 2025 - Minutes - Pdf 50 - 59
Business Arising Out of Minutes
a) Resolution #222-25: Automatic Aid Agreement with Central Frontenac
Whereas at the meeting held July 10, 2025, Council passed Resolution #222-25 receiving for information the Director of Emergency Services/Fire Chief’s Administrative Report entitled “2025 Automatic Aid Agreement between Central Frontenac and North Frontenac”; and Council approved-in-principle the Agreement, which was provided to Central Frontenac Council for consideration; Now Therefore Be It Resolved That Central Frontenac Council approved and signed the Agreement; And That Council will consider a By-law to sign the Agreement later in the meeting.
Resolution #222-25 60
b) Resolution #150-25: Monthly Usage Report (August) - Electric Vehicle Chargers
Whereas at the meeting held April 25, 2025, Council instructed the Manager of Community Development to provide monthly usage reports of the EV chargers; Now Therefore Be It Resolved That Council receives for information the EV Usage Report for August 2025.
Resolution #150-25 EV Usage Report - August 2025 61 - 63
Communications
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a) Communications of Interest
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 64
b) Communications ‘B’ Section - Action Items
Proclamation Request - North Frontenac 2025 65
B1. Sand Lake Swim Program - Request for Increased Annual Funds
Be It Resolved That Council receives for information an email dated September 7, 2025, from Jilene England, Volunteer Coordinator for Sand Lake Swim Program (SLSP), advising the program has had a significant increase in swimming registration over the past two summers; however there has also been an increase in the number of local families unable to pay registration fees for their children/grandchildren to participate; and that the program will not refuse any family who wishes for their children to participate in learning life saving swim skills; And That due to these increases, SLSP is requesting an increase in their annual funding from the Township from $1500 to $2000; And That Council directs staff to include the additional $500 funding request from the SLSP in the staff-prepared budget for the Mayor’s consideration as part of the 2026 Budget.
Sand Lake Swim Program - Request for Increased Annual Funds 66
B2. Kingston Frontenac Public Library: Request to declare October as Canadian Library Month
Be It Resolved That Council receives for information a letter dated
September 17, 2025, from the Kingston Frontenac Public Library
regarding Canadian Library Month 2025;
And That the public library invite people to learn and connect;
And That the public library builds and supports community by creating
inclusive spaces, services and collections;
And That Council recognizes that the Kingston Frontenac Public Library
provides a vital service to our community;
And That Council proclaims the month of October to be Canadian
Library Month 2025; and the week of October 19 to October 25, 2025 be
Ontario Public Library Week, with Council encouraging all residents to
use the public library this week and throughout the year;
And That Council instructs staff to include this proclamation on the
Township’s Website and Social Media throughout the month of October.
Proclamation Request - North Frontenac 2025 67
Council, CAO, and Managers’ Administrative Reports (con’t)
a) Clerk/Planning Manager: Shore Road Allowance Application for Approval in Principle – Joly/Michelizza
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Be It Resolved That Council receives for information the Clerk/Planning Manager’s Administrative Report entitled “Shore Road Allowance Application for Approval in Principle – Joly/Michelizza"; And That Council approves in principle the Application to close, stop up and sell part of the Shore Road Allowance lying in front of Lot 1, Registered Plan 1144, geographic Township of Clarendon (Pine Lake).
Shore Road Allowance Application for Approval in Principle – Joly/Michelizza - Pdf
b) Clerk/Planning Manager: Shore Road Allowance Closure and By-law - Camp
Be It Resolved That Council receives for information the Clerk/Planning Manager’s Administrative Report entitled “Shore Road Allowance Closure and Sale By-law –Camp"; And That, as required by By-law #2025-04, the following be declared as surplus and sold to the adjoining owner: All That Partof the Shore Road Allowance lying in front of Lot 9, South West Range, geographic Township of Clarendon, Township of North Frontenac, County of Frontenac being Part 1 on Registered Plan 13R-23399; And That an appraisal of the property is 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 - Camp - Pdf 72 - 73
c) Clerk/Planning Manager: Voting Method for the 2026 Municipal Election
Be It Resolved That Council receives for information an Administrative Report from the Clerk/Planning Manager entitled “Voting Method for the 2026 Municipal Election"; And That Council will consider a By-law later in the meeting to authorize internet/telephone voting in the 2026 Election.
Voting Method for the 2026 Municipal Election - Pdf 74 - 75
d) Director of Emergency Services/Fire Chief: Fire Prevention Week October 5 - 11, 2025
Be It Resolved That Council receives for information the Director of
Emergency Services, Fire Chief (DESFC)’s Administrative Report
entitled “Fire Prevention Week - October 5 - 11, 2025”;
And That the North Frontenac Fire Department (NFFD) is joining forces
with the Not for Profit National Fire Protection Association to remind and
educate local residents about the importance of “Charge into Fire
Safety: Lithium-ion batteries in your home.”;
And That Council declares October 5-11, 2025, as Fire Prevention
Week;
And That Council approves of the NFFD’s planned events, and
demonstrations;
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And That Council instructs the Director of Emergency Services/Fire Chief to place a copy of the Mayoral Declaration and an advertisement outlining the events associated with Fire Prevention Week and emphasizing the importance of the “Charge into Fire Safety: Lithium-Ion Batteries in your home." campaign in the Frontenac News and on the Township’s Social Media and Website.
Fire Prevention Week October 5 - 11, 2025 - Pdf
e) Director of Emergency Services/Fire Chief: Proposed Fire Protection Grant Application For 2025-2026
Be It Resolved That Council receives for information the Director of Emergency Services/Fire Chief’s (DESFC) Administrative Report entitled “Proposed Ontario Fire Protection Grant Application for 2025- 2026”; And That Council instructs the DESFC to make application for the Ontario Fire Prevention Grant for an estimated $48,000.00 ($16,000.00 per fire station) for: NFPA compliant - Dual certified personal protective gear (PPE) Particulate filtering flash hoods And That Council authorizes the DESFC to sign the Agreement for Funding if the Application is successful.
Proposed Fire Protection Grant Application For 2025-2026 - Pdf 79 - 80
f) Public Works Manager: Required fencing upgrades at Plevna Waste Site.
Be It Resolved That Council receives for information the Public Works Manager’s Administrative Report entitled “Required Fencing Upgrades at the Plevna Waste Site”; And That the fencing project is required to address an existing non- compliance at the Waste Site as identified by the Ministry of the Environment, Conservation and Parks (MECP); And That Council instructs the Treasurer to transfer the estimated $15,000 (plus HST) for the project, from the Operating Contingency Reserve.
Required fencing upgrades at Plevna Waste Site. - Pdf 81 - 82
g) Public Works Manager: Purchase of Float Trailer
Be it Resolved That Council receives for information the Public Works Manager’s Administrative Report entitled “Purchase of Float Trailer”; And That the purchase was approved in the 10 Year Capital Plan for 2025 to replace the existing float trailer; And That Council approves the single source procurement for the purchase of the Gincor Float Trailer at a cost of $63,730.00 (excluding HST) based on the quote received.
Purchase of Float Trailer - Pdf 83 - 84
External Committees/Local Boards/Task Force Notes and Reports
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a) Economic Development Task Force
Be It Resolved That Council receives for information the August 18, 2025 Notes of the Economic Development Task Force (EDTF); And That Council approves the updated 2025 EDTF Work Plan; And That Council approves the updated 2023-2026 EDTF Terms of Reference; And That Council approves up to $15,000 for the attendance of three (3) Tradeshows in 2026 so that the EDTF can proceed with the Registrations in 2025 for 2026, with the Funds coming from the Economic Development Reserve Fund; And That Council directs staff to include $15,000 for Trade Shows in the staff-prepared budget for the Mayor’s consideration as part of the 2026 Budget; And That Council approves the 2026 Winterfest event so the EDTF can proceed with booking vendors, etc. for the February event which currently has an annual budget of $3,000; And That Council approves t
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