Body: Council
Type: Minutes
Meeting: Regular
Date: March 20, 2026
Collection: Council Minutes
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North Frontenac Regular Council Minutes March 20, 2026
Regular Council Minutes 9:00 AM - Friday, March 20, 2026 Council Chambers
Present:
Mayor Gerry Lichty; Deputy Mayor Roy Huetl; Councillor John Inglis;
Councillor Fred Fowler; Councillor Vernon Hermer; and Councillor
Mike Hage
Also Present:
Corey Klatt, Chief Administrative Officer, Dipl. M.A.; Tara Mieske,
Clerk/Planning Manager, Dipl. M.A.; Darwyn Sproule, Public Works
Manager, P. Eng.; Adam Robinson, Director of Emergency Services;
Brooke Ross, Manager of Community Development (MCD); Kelly
Watkins, Treasurer, Dipl. M.A., M.M; and McKenzie Millar, Technical
Services Officer (TSO), C.Tech, rcji, BCIN.
Call to Order The Mayor called the meeting to order at 9:00 a.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) March 20, 2026 81-26 Moved by Councillor Vernon Hermer, Seconded by Deputy Mayor Roy Huetl
Be It Resolved That Council approves the Agenda dated March 20, 2026, as circulated. Carried
Disclosure of Pecuniary Interest and General Nature Thereof None declared.
Business Profile
a) Cloyne Ultramar
Note: Councillor Wayne Good entered the meeting at this time. Page 1 of 10
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82-26 Moved by Deputy Mayor Roy Huetl, Seconded by Councillor Vernon Hermer
Be It Resolved That Council receives for information the Business Profile of Ultramar provided by the Economic Development Task Force (EDTF). Carried
Presentations
a) Michael Pion, Project Manager, Cambium: Annual Report - Waste Disposal Sites 83-26 Moved by Councillor Vernon Hermer, Seconded by Deputy Mayor Roy Huetl
Be It Resolved That Council receives for information the presentation from Mike Pion, Project Manager with Cambium, providing an Annual Update of the Township’s Waste Disposal Sites; and thanks him for his time spent today. Carried
b) Public Works Manager: 2025 Annual Waste Management / Recycling Statistics and Year-End 84-26 Moved by Deputy Mayor Roy Huetl, Seconded by Councillor Vernon Hermer
Be It Resolved That Council receives for information the Public Works Manager’s Administrative Report entitled “2025 Annual Waste Management / Recycling Statistics and Year-End”. Carried
Note: The TSO left the meeting at this time.
Delegations None.
Adoption of Minutes
a) Minutes of the Meeting(s) to be adopted by Council 85-26 Moved by Councillor Vernon Hermer, Seconded by Deputy Mayor Roy Huetl
Be It Resolved That Council adopts the Minutes, as circulated, of a Meeting held February 27, 2026. Carried
Business Arising Out of Minutes
a) Fees and Charges By-law #2026-02 - Schedule ‘A’ Dog Tag Fees - Error in Tax Bill Insert 86-26 Moved by Deputy Mayor Roy Huetl, Seconded by Councillor Vernon Hermer Page 2 of 10
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Whereas at the meeting held on January 16, 2026, Council approved the Fees and
Charges By-law #2026-02, including Schedule ‘A’ setting out the fees for Dog Tags
purchased between January 1st and March 15th;
Now Therefore Be It Resolved That Council receives for information an email dated
March 9, 2026, from Kelly Watkins, Treasurer, advising a Tax Bill Insert was included
with the Interim Tax Bills, which provided information regarding Dog Tag Fees and
renewals; however the insert listed the incorrect fee amount for dog tags purchased
between January 1st and March 15th;
And That, in consideration of residents who have already submitted their dog tag
renewal payments by mail using the incorrect amount, and recognizing that the
administrative cost of collecting the $5 difference would exceed the value of the fee
difference, Council approves staff accepting the $10 dog tag renewal fee for payments
received by mail until March 31, 2026;
And That staff advise residents attending the municipal office in person or contacting
the office that the correct renewal fee is $15;
And That after March 31, 2026, staff will ensure all dog tag renewal fees collected are
in accordance with the Fees and Charges By-law.
Carried
b) Resolution #136-25: Quinte Conservation Authority - 2025 CD3 Boat Cleaning Unit 87-26 Moved by Councillor Vernon Hermer, Seconded by Deputy Mayor Roy Huetl
Whereas at the meeting held April 25, 2025, Council passed Resolution #136-25
approving a partnership with Quinte Conservation Authority (QCA), for the rotating
placement of a CD3 Wayside Solar Trailer Boat Cleaning Station at boat launches in
North Frontenac;
Now Therefore Be It Resolved That Council receives for information an email dated
February 20, 2026, from Lindsay Nash, Outreach and Stewardship Coordinator, QCA,
providing a report detailing the usage of the CD3 Boat Cleaning Unit in 2025; and
advising that QCA was unable to obtain the unit for 2026.
Carried
Communications
a) Clerk’s Administrative Report - Communications ‘A’ Section 88-26 Moved by Deputy Mayor Roy Huetl, Seconded by Councillor Vernon Hermer
Be It Resolved That Council receives for information Section ‘A’ Items of the Clerk’s
Administrative Report entitled “Communications of Interest.”
Carried
b) Communications ‘B’ Section - Action Items
B1.
Municipality of St. Charles: Request for Support - Strengthening Self-Defence
Protections and Addressing Rising Home Invasions in Ontario
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89-26 Moved by Councillor Vernon Hermer, Seconded by Deputy Mayor Roy Huetl
Be It Resolved That Council receives for information an email dated February 20, 2026,
from the Clerk of the Municipality of St. Charles requesting support to strengthen self-
defence protections and addressing rising home invasions in Ontario;
And That the Council of the Township of North Frontenac supports this initiative;
And That Council instructs the Clerk to provide this Resolution of Support to the Town of
Moosonee; the Municipality of St. Charles, the Prime Minister of Canada; the Minister of
Justice and Attorney General of Canada; the Premier of Ontario; the Attorney General of
Ontario; The Solicitor General of Ontario; Scott Reid, MP; and John Jordan, MPP.
Carried
Council, CAO, and Managers’ Administrative Reports
a) Councillor Hage: Youth Entrepreneurship Initiatives, Incentive & Retention Programs 90-26 Moved by Deputy Mayor Roy Huetl, Seconded by Councillor Vernon Hermer
Be It Resolved That Council receives for information Councillor Hage’s Administrative Report entitled “Youth Entrepreneurship Initiatives, Incentive & Retention Programs”; And That Council recommends this initiative be forwarded to the Economic Development Task Force to review and investigate in more detail. Carried
b) Environmental Task Force: Proposed Short Term Rental Regulation 91-26 Moved by Councillor Vernon Hermer, Seconded by Councillor John Inglis
Be It Resolved That Council receives for information the Administrative Report entitled “Proposed Short Term Rental Regulation”; And That Council instructs the Clerk/Planning Manager and the Public Works Manager to prepare a report for a future Council meeting outlining steps required to create a new Short Term Rental Bylaw, including costs and realistic time requirements; And That such a bylaw would build on the experience and best practices of municipalities similar to North Frontenac; And That such a bylaw would include the elements summarized in this report and described in the Appendix A, “Short Term Rentals - Recommended Bylaw Components”, dated February 2026. Carried
c) Clerk/Planning Manager: To Assume a Portion of Buckshot Lake Road as a Highway 92-26 Moved by Deputy Mayor Roy Huetl, Seconded by Councillor Vernon Hermer
Be It Resolved That Council receives for information the Clerk/Planning Manager’s Page 4 of 10
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Administrative Report entitled “To Assume a Portion of Buckshot Lake Road as a
Highway”;
And That Council accepts the offer from Jonathan Tooley to transfer the portion of
Buckshot Lake Road located in Part of Lot 1, Concession 17, geographic Township of
Barrie being Part 9 on Registered Plan 13R-5191;
And That Council approves paying the legal fees for the preparation of the Transfer,
registering the Transfer and By-law and Law Society Fees, and miscellaneous
disbursement at an estimated cost of $1,000. All legal work completed by the Township’s
Solicitor for Sherriff Certificates, Mortgage Discharges, Appraisals, and any unforeseen
title issues shall be covered by the property owner;
And That Council instructs the Treasurer to transfer the Township’s legal costs
associated with the property transfer, including preparation of the Transfer, title search
and registering the By-law from the Operating Contingency Reserve;
And That Council authorizes the Mayor and Clerk to sign the Transfer for this portion of
the Road Allowance and Council will consider a By-law at a future meeting to assume
this portion of Buckshot Lake Road.
Carried
d) Clerk/Planning Manager: Request for Township to Transfer Shore Road Allowance in exchange for a portion of Mountain Road 93-26 Moved by Councillor Vernon Hermer, Seconded by Deputy Mayor Roy Huetl
Be It Resolved That Council receives for information the Clerk/Planning Manager’s Administrative Report entitled “Request for Township to Transfer Shore Road Allowance - Tooley”; And That Council does not approve the request to transfer the shore road allowance as part of the Mountain Road being transferred to the Township; And That if the property owners would like to acquire the shore road allowance they can apply to purchase same in accordance with the Sale of Land Policy. Carried
e) Clerk/Planning Manager: Amendments to the Procedural Policy for Members of Council, Committees and Task Forces 94-26 Moved by Deputy Mayor Roy Huetl, Seconded by Councillor Vernon Hermer
Be It Resolved That Council receives for information the Clerk/Planning Manager’s
Administrative Report entitled “Amendments to the Procedural Policy for Members of
Council, Committees and Task Forces”;
And That Council approves the recommended amendments, with no changes:
And That Council instructs the Clerk to provide Council with the amended policy at an
upcoming meeting for consideration.
Carried
f) Clerk/Planning Manager: Road Allowance Closure - Lot 16, Concession 1 being Part 4 on Registered Plan 13R- 8656 - Title Issue Page 5 of 10
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95-26 Moved by Councillor Vernon Hermer, Seconded by Deputy Mayor Roy Huetl
Be It Resolved That Council receives for information the Clerk/Planning Manager’s Administrative Report entitled “Road Allowance Closure - Lot 16, Concession 1 being Part 4 on Registered Plan 13R- 8656 - Title Issue”; And That Council instructs the Clerk to advise the property owner and their solicitor, Council is agreeable to passing a By-law to close, stop-up and transfer the road allowance provided the impacted property owners pay the Township’s legal work to have the By-law registered and are responsible for the completion and costs of having the road allowance resurveyed and the legal work required to correct the title; And That Council approves an exemption to By-law #2025-04, being the Sale of Land Policy in this case, due to the previous passing of the Township of Palmerston, North & South Canonto, By-law #20-89, including not requiring an application, public notice, administration fee and land costs, etc. Carried
g) Manager of Community Development: Plevna Rink Project – Budget Considerations 96-26 Moved by Deputy Mayor Roy Huetl, Seconded by Councillor Vernon Hermer
Be It Resolved That Council receives for information the Manager of Community Development’s (MCD) Administrative Report entitled “Plevna Rink Project - Budget Considerations”; And That Council select Option C regarding the project budget overage: And That Council approves the project proceeding at the negotiated contract price, recognizing a current funding shortfall of $129,705 and directs the Treasurer to transfer up to $135,000 from the Canada Community-Building Fund (CCBF) to this project to address the shortfall and provide a small contingency. Carried
h) Public Works Manager and Clerk/Planning Manager: Mandatory Septic Inspection Proposal at Time of Transfer 97-26 Moved by Councillor Vernon Hermer, Seconded by Deputy Mayor Roy Huetl
Be It Resolved That Council receives the Public Works Manager’s Administrative Report entitled “Mandatory Septic Inspection Proposal at Time of Transfer”; And That Council approves Option #4 being to expand the current voluntary septic inspection program to include mandatory septic inspections for properties at the time of sale with services being provided by the Mississippi Rideau Septic System Office (MRSSO); And That prior to implementation the Public Works Manager and Clerk shall complete further research on the following: proposal details from MRSSO costs and user fees Page 6 of 10
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duties assigned to each Department, including staffing impacts and the role of MRSSO implementation plan draft By-law provisions proposed exemption criteria for family members, and qualifications required by others to conduct alternate inspections; And That staff will report back to Council at a future meeting. Carried
i) Public Works Manager: Update Regarding 2023 Tandem Mack (T23) - Insurance Claim 98-26 Moved by Deputy Mayor Roy Huetl, Seconded by Councillor Vernon Hermer
Be It Resolved That Council receives for information the Public Works Manager’s
Administrative Report entitled “Update Regarding 2023 Tandem Mack (T23) - Repair
Costs”;
And That Council instructs the Treasurer to transfer the $10,000 deductible from the
Operating Contingency Reserve.
Carried
j) Treasurer: Cemetery Scotia Trust Resignation as Trustee 99-26 Moved by Councillor Vernon Hermer, Seconded by Deputy Mayor Roy Huetl
Be It Resolved That Council receives for information the Treasurer’s Administrative Report entitled “Cemetery Scotia Trust Resignation as Trustee”; And That Council a
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