Body: Council
Type: Minutes
Meeting: Regular
Date: February 21, 2025
Collection: Council Minutes
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North Frontenac Regular Council Minutes February 21, 2025
Regular Council Minutes 9:00 AM - Friday, February 21, 2025 Council Chambers
Present:
Mayor Gerry Lichty, Deputy Mayor John Inglis, Councillor Roy Huetl
(Electronic Participation), Councillor Wayne Good , Councillor Vernon
Hermer; and Councillor Fred Fowler
Absent with Regret:
Councillor Stephanie Regent
Also Present:
Corey Klatt, Chief Administrative Officer, Dipl. M.A.; Kelly Watkins,
CAO Back up/Treasurer, Dipl. M.A., M.M.; Brooke Drechsler, Deputy
Clerk/Assistant to the Planning Manager, Dipl.M.A.; Darwyn Sproule,
Public Works Manager, P. Eng.; Adam Robinson, Director of
Emergency Services/Fire Chief; Brooke Ross, Manager of Community
Development, Dipl.M.A.; and Don Reed, Chief Building Official
Call to Order The Mayor called the meeting to order at 9:01 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) February 21, 2025 52-25 Moved by Councillor Vernon Hermer, Seconded by Councillor Fred Fowler
Be It Resolved That Council approves the Agenda dated February 21, 2025, as circulated. Carried
Disclosure of Pecuniary Interest and General Nature Thereof None declared.
Business Profile
a) Highland Vinyl Designs Page 1 of 9
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53-25 Moved by Councillor Fred Fowler, Seconded by Councillor Vernon Hermer
Be It Resolved That Council receives for information the Business Profile of Highland Vinyl Designs provided by the Economic Development Task Force (EDTF). Carried
Presentations None.
Delegations None.
Adoption of Minutes
a) Minutes of the Meeting(s) to be adopted by Council 54-25 Moved by Councillor Vernon Hermer, Seconded by Councillor Fred Fowler
Be It Resolved That Council adopts the Minutes of a meeting held January 31, 2025, as circulated. Carried
Business Arising Out of Minutes
a) Resolution #380-24 - Amendment to Waste By-law 55-25 Moved by Councillor Fred Fowler, Seconded by Councillor Vernon Hermer
Whereas at the meeting on November 22, 2024, Council passed Resolution #380-24 to amend Schedule ‘C’ of the Township’s Waste By-law #60-17: Now Therefore Be It Resolved That Council receives for information an email dated February 4, 2025, from the Clerk/Planning Manager advising Schedule ‘C’ of By-law #80- 23 should have been amended; And That Council will consider a By-law later in the meeting to amend Schedule ‘C’ of By-law #80-23. Carried
Communications
a) Clerk’s Administrative Report - Communications ‘A’ Section 56-25 Moved by Councillor Vernon Hermer, Seconded by Councillor Fred Fowler
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 Page 2 of 9
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None.
Council, CAO, and Managers’ Administrative Reports
a) Deputy Mayor: Response to U.S. Aggression 57-25 Moved by Councillor Fred Fowler, Seconded by Councillor Vernon Hermer
Be it Resolved That Council receives for Information Deputy Mayor John Inglis’ Administrative Report entitled “Response to U.S. Aggression”; And That in response to U.S. President Donald Trump’s comments that Canada should become the 51st state, this Council finds the comments offensive and insulting, and advises both Provincial and Federal governments to never consider or discuss the possibility of such a union; And That federal and provincial leaders have encouraged Canadians to support Canadian businesses and municipalities have significant purchasing power; however have traditionally been prevented from giving preference to Canadian suppliers; And That Council requests that staff review existing procurement policies and applicable laws to determine if there are existing mechanisms to allow the Township of North Frontenac to offer a preference to Canadian companies for capital projects and other supplies; And That Council instructs the Clerk to provide a copy of this resolution to Scott Reid, MP; John Jordan, MPP; and the Association of Municipalities of Ontario.
For: Councillor Wayne Good, Councillor Roy Huetl, Councillor Vernon Hermer, and Deputy Mayor John Inglis Against: Mayor Gerry Lichty and Councillor Fred Fowler Carried 4-2 on a recorded vote
b) Clerk/Planning Manager: Shore Road Allowance Closure and By-law - Scaletta and Smith/Demoe 58-25 Moved by Councillor Vernon Hermer, Seconded by Councillor Fred Fowler
Be It Resolved That Council receives for information the Clerk/Planning Manager’s Administrative Report entitled “Shore Road Allowance Closure and Sale By-law –Scaletta and Smith/Demoe";
And That, as required by By-law #20-23, the following be declared as surplus and sold to the adjoining owners: All That Part of the Road Allowance in front of Lot 23, Concession 6, and Block A on Registered Plan 1090, geographic Township of Barrie, being Part 2 on Registered Plan 13R-23291 (Kashwakamak Lake); and All Those Parts of the Road Allowance in front of Lot 16, Concession 1, geographic Township of South Canonto, Township of North Frontenac, County of Frontenac being Parts 4 and 5 on Registered Plan 13R-22057 (Palmerston Lake) Page 3 of 9
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And That 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
portions of the Shore Road Allowances.
Carried
c) Clerk/Planning Manager: Concession and Shore Road Allowance Application for Approval in Principle – Boyle, Bond and Johnson 59-25 Moved by Councillor Fred Fowler, Seconded by Councillor Vernon Hermer
Be It Resolved That Council receives for information the Clerk/Planning Manager’s Administrative Report entitled “Concession and Shore Road Allowance Application for Approval in Principle – Boyle, Bond and Johnson"; And That Council approves in principle the Application to close, stop up and sell the Concession Road Allowance described as Part of the Concession Road Allowance between Concessions 6 and 7, geographic Township of Barrie (Kashwakamak Lake), shown as Part 1 on Registered Plan 13R-21377 and the Shore Road Allowance between the Concession Road Allowance and Kashwakamak Lake being Part 2 on Registered Plan 13R-21377. Carried
d) Clerk/Planning Manager: Senior of the Year Award - 2025 Nominations 60-25 Moved by Councillor Vernon Hermer, Seconded by Councillor Fred Fowler
Be It Resolved That Council receives for information the Clerk/Planning Manager’s Administrative Report entitled “Senior of the Year Award – 2025 Nominations”; And That this award gives the Municipality the opportunity to honour one of our outstanding local seniors for the contributions they’ve made to enrich the social, cultural and civic life of our community; And That Council wishes to participate in the Ontario Senior Achievement Award in 2025 as it recognizes an individual for significant contributions to their community after the age of 65; And That Council defers the nominations until the next Council meeting for additional candidates to be considered for the awards. Carried
e) Clerk/Planning Manager: To Sign the Statement of the Municipality as Part of the Application for Environmental Compliance Approval – Fernleigh Lodge 61-25 Moved by Councillor Vernon Hermer, Seconded by Deputy Mayor John Inglis
Be It Resolved That Council receives for information the Clerk/Planning Manager’s Administrative Report entitled “To Sign the Statement of the Municipality as Part of the Application for Environmental Compliance Approval – Fernleigh Lodge”; And That Council will consider a By-law later in the Meeting to authorize the Mayor and Page 4 of 9
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Clerk to sign the Statement of the Municipality as part of the Application for
Environmental Compliance Approval;
And That in the future, if the Planner’s review of the proposal determines the
development proposed under the ECA submission complies with the relevant policies of
the Official Plan and Zoning By-law, Council authorizes the Chief Administrative Officer or
the Clerk to sign the Statement of the Municipality on behalf of the Township. If concerns
are identified the Statement of Municipality shall be provided to Council for consideration.
Carried
f) Director of Emergency Services/Fire Chief: 2025 Essential Services Fair 62-25 Moved by Deputy Mayor John Inglis, Seconded by Councillor Vernon Hermer
Be It Resolved That Council received for information the Director of Emergency Services/Fire Chief’s Administrative Report entitled “2025 Essential Services Fair” for information purposes. Carried
g) Manager of Community Development: Community Halls - Standby Generators 63-25 Moved by Councillor Vernon Hermer, Seconded by Deputy Mayor John Inglis
Be It Resolved That Council receives for information the Manager of Community
Development’s Administrative Report entitled “Community Halls - Standby Generators”;
And That Council approves the purchase of a standby generator for the Snow Road
Community Hall at a estimated cost of $15,500;
And That Council Instructs the Treasurer to transfer an estimated $12,000 from the
Canada Community Building Fund (CCBF) and thanks the Snow Road Hall Committee
for their contribution of $3,500 towards this project;
And That the Manager of Community Development will continue to work with Hall
Committees and watch for grant opportunities for Harlowe Hall and Clar Mill Hall
generators and if nothing arises in 2025, the MCD will bring back to Council for
consideration in the 2026 budget.
Carried
h) Manager of Community Development: Crown Land Stewardship Program Annual Report 2024 64-25 Moved by Deputy Mayor John Inglis, Seconded by Councillor Vernon Hermer
Be It Resolved That Council receives for information the Manager of Community Development’s Administrative Report entitled “Crown Land Stewardship Program Annual Report 2024”. Carried
i) Manager of Community Development: Ontario Trillium Capital Grant – Bike Park at Cloyne Ball Diamond Property 65-25 Moved by Deputy Mayor John Inglis, Seconded by Councillor Vernon Hermer Page 5 of 9
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Be It Resolved That Council receives for information the Manager of Community Development’s (MCD) Administrative Report entitled “Ontario Trillium Capital Grant – Bike Park at Cloyne Ball Diamond Property”; And That Council approves the MCD’s Application to the 2025 Ontario Trillium Capital Grant for 100% project funding; And That Council directs the CAO to enter into a Funding Agreement with Ontario Trillium Capital Grant upon the Township’s successful Application for 100% project funding; And That Council directs the MCD to have the Bike Park installed at the Cloyne Ball Diamond Property if the Application for Funding is successful. Carried
j) Public Works Manager: Joint Application to the Active Transportation Fund with the County of Frontenac - Snow Road Multi-use Pathway 66-25 Moved by Councillor Vernon Hermer, Seconded by Deputy Mayor John Inglis
Be It Resolved That Council receives for information the Public Works Manager’s
Administrative Report entitled “Joint Application to the Active Transportation Fund with
the County of Frontenac - Snow Road Multi-use Pathway".
And That Council endorses the proposed joint grant application to the Federal Active
Transportation Fund for the construction of the multi-use pathway in Snow Road Station;
And That staff are authorized to collaborate with relevant County and community
partners to prepare and submit the application prior to the February 26 deadline;
And That the County will submit the application with the Township as a joint participant;
And That the Chief Administrative Officer (CAO) be authorized to enter into an
agreement with the Government of Canada should the joint application to the Active
Transportation Fund be successful.
And That Council instructs the Treasurer to transfer the estimated $25,000 from the
Canada Community Building Fund.
Carried
k) Public Works Manager: 2024 Annual Waste Management/Recycling Statistics and Year-End 67-25 Moved by Deputy Mayor John Inglis, Seconded by Councillor Vernon Hermer
Be It Resolved That Council receives for information the Public Works Manager’s Administrative Report entitled “2024 Annual Waste Management/Recycling Statistics and Year-End”. Carried
Note: The Chief Building Official left at this time.
External Committees/Local Boards/Task Force Notes and Reports
a) Environmental Task Force Page 6 of 9
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68-25 Moved by Councillor Vernon Hermer, Seconded by Deputy Mayor John Inglis
Be It Resolved That Council receives for information the Minutes of a Meeting of the Environmental Task Force held January 28, 2025; And That Council declares April 22, 2025 as Earth Day; And That Council instructs the Clerk to prepare a Mayoral Declaration and once approved by the Mayor to include a copy on the Township’s social media accounts. Carried
b) Joint Health and Safety Committee 69-25 Moved by Deputy Mayor John Inglis, Seconded by Councillor Vernon Hermer
Be It Resolved That Council receives for information the Minutes of a Meeting of the Joint Health and Safety Committee held February 4, 2025. Carried
Giving Notice of Motion (By a Member of Council to the Clerk for Council’s consideration for inclusion on the next Meeting Agenda) None.
Motions, Written Notice of which has been Given (By a Member of Council and approved by Council at a prior Meeting)
a) Notice of Motion from Councillor Fowler: Implementation of Provincial Regulations to restrict the possession, breeding and use of non-native (exotic) wild animals and licenced zoos 70-25 Moved by Councillor Vernon Hermer, Seconded by Deputy Mayor John Inglis
Whereas at the meeting on January 31, 2025, Council received a Notice of Motion from Councillor Fowler regarding petitioning
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