Body: Council
Type: Minutes
Meeting: Regular
Date: April 25, 2025
Collection: Council Minutes
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North Frontenac Regular Council Minutes April 25, 2025
Regular Council Minutes 9:00 AM - Friday, April 25, 2025 Council Chambers
Present:
Mayor Gerry Lichty, Deputy Mayor John Inglis, Councillor Stephanie
Regent, Councillor Wayne Good, Councillor Vernon Hermer, Councillor
Roy Huetl, and Councillor Fred Fowler
Also Present:
Corey Klatt, Chief Administrative Officer, Dipl. M.A.; Tara Mieske, Dipl.
M.A., M.M. Clerk/Planning Manager; Kelly Watkins, Dipl. M.A., M.M.,
Treasurer; Darwyn Sproule, P. Eng., Public Works Manager, Adam
Robinson, Director of Emergency Services/Fire Chief; Brooke Ross,
Dipl. M.A., Manager of Community Development; and Laura Manion,
Public Works Administrative Assistant
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) April 25, 2025 129-25 Moved by Councillor Roy Huetl, Seconded by Councillor Vernon Hermer
Be It Resolved That Council approves the Agenda dated April 25, 2025, as circulated. Carried
Disclosure of Pecuniary Interest and General Nature Thereof None declared.
Business Profile None.
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None.
Delegations
a) Concession and Shore Road Allowance Closure and By-law - Boyd/Boyle/Johnson (including Delegations from Rob Nowell and Nick Johnson, Agent for Property Owner) 130-25 Moved by Councillor Vernon Hermer, Seconded by Councillor Roy Huetl
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 Principal - Boyle, Boyd and Johnson";
And That Council approves Option #1 to sell the southern portion of the road allowance
where the structures owned by the applicants are located being approximately half of the
road allowances from Myers Cave Road to the high water mark;
And That if the applicants are agreeable to this, they are to provide a survey sketch
(draft survey) to the Clerk to review in consultation with the Public Works Manager, prior
to having the survey registered and the Road Closing By-law provided to Council for
consideration.
Deferred
b) Clar Mill Community Volunteers: Request to expand Bottle/Can Collection Program to the Plevna Waste Site 131-25 Moved by Councillor Roy Huetl, Seconded by Councillor Vernon Hermer
Be It Resolved That Council receives for information the presentation from Mary Ann Ward and Betty Hunter, Clar Mill Community Volunteers requesting Council consider allowing the CMCV to expand their current Bottle/Can Collection Program to include one new collection bin at the Plevna Waste Site; And That Council thanks them for their time spent today; And That Council approves the request to place one bin at the Plevna Waste Site. Carried
Adoption of Minutes
a) Minutes of the Meeting(s) to be adopted by Council 132-25 Moved by Councillor Vernon Hermer, Seconded by Councillor Roy Huetl
Be It Resolved That Council adopts the Minutes as circulated, of:
A Public Meeting held April 4, 2025 regarding Zoning By-law Amendment Applications; and
A Regular Meeting held April 4, 2025. Carried
Business Arising Out of Minutes
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a) Resolution #431-24: Proposed Date for Open House re: Communal Servicing - June 6, 2025 133-25 Moved by Councillor Roy Huetl, Seconded by Councillor Vernon Hermer
Whereas at the meeting held December 13, 2024, Council passed Resolution #431-24 receiving for information the Administrative Report prepared by Joe Gallivan, Director of Planning and Economic Development, regarding Communal Services Land Use Policies and an Official Plan Amendment; and that an Open House was to be scheduled in early 2025 for residents to provide input on future development of communal services for residential, commercial and industrial uses; Therefore Be It Resolved That the County Planners and representatives from Newterra are available on Friday, June 6, 2025, to provide information to the public regarding the proposed communal services at an afternoon Open House. Carried
Communications
a) Clerk’s Administrative Report - Communications ‘A’ Section 134-25 Moved by Councillor Vernon Hermer, Seconded by Councillor Roy Huetl
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. Melanie Hindson, Registered Dental Hygienist, Smiles 4 Miles: Gift from the Heart- Dental Hygiene Bay 135-25 Moved by Councillor Roy Huetl, Seconded by Councillor Vernon Hermer
Be It Resolved That Council receives for information an email dated April 4, 2025, from Melanie Hindson, RDH, Smiles 4 Miles, advising she is participating in Gift from the Heart where oral health care professionals give back to the community by providing no cost preventative oral healthcare; And That Ms. Hindson would like to offer this service to the North Frontenac Community on June 28, 2025, from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. and requests the hall rental fee be waived; And That Council approves the Manager of Community Development advertising the event on the Township’s social media and website. Carried
B2.
Quinte Conservation Authority: Invasive Species Boat Cleaning Station Project -
Proposal 2025
136-25 Moved by Councillor Roy Huetl, Seconded by Councillor Vernon Hermer
Be It Resolved That Council receives for information a letter dated April 8, 2025, from Page 3 of 11
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Lindsay Nash, Outreach and Stewardship Coordinator, Quinte Conservation Authority (QCA), advising QCA is seeking to partner with the Township on the Invasive Species Management Projects with the Invasive Species Centre providing a CD3 Wayside Solar Trailer Boat Cleaning Station on a rotating basis to prevent the spread of aquatic invasive species through recreational boating; And That Quinte Conservation staff have already identified aquatic invasive vegetation such as Eurasian Water-milfoil and European Frog-bit in local waterways, which can impact local recreational uses such as boating, angling and swimming; And That Quinte is asking for municipal partners to assist with a portion of the cost at $300 per week of use with the trailer being placed at a boat launch in North Frontenac for a minimum one-week period; with the option to relocate the trailer to different boat launches on a weekly basis for the rental period; And That Council approves this request and instructs the Manager of Community Development to respond to QCA with the preferred dates of use and boat launch sites for up to three weeks in 2025, one week in each Ward of the Township; And That up to $900 be taken from the Operating Contingency Reserve. Carried
B3. Tyler Seniuk, Resident re: Request for Exemption from Noise By-law 137-25 Moved by Councillor Vernon Hermer, Seconded by Councillor Roy Huetl
Be It Resolved That Council receives the email from John Seniuk, Tyler Seniuk, Ryan
Seniuk and Sheldon Willerton, Residents, advising they will be holding an event on
August 23, 2025, at 1037 North Shore Road and requesting an exemption from the Noise
By-law #65-21 to permit live bands;
And That Section 3.3 (c) prohibits the operation of any electronic device or group of
connected electronic devices incorporating one or more loudspeakers or other
electromechanical transducers, and intended for the production, reproduction or
amplification of sound;
And That Council approves the exemption to the Noise By-law;
And That Council instructs the Clerk to provide a copy of this Resolution to the requester
and Township’s By-law Enforcement Officer.
Carried
B4. Township of Central Frontenac: Request for Support - US Tariff Response 138-25 Moved by Councillor Roy Huetl, Seconded by Councillor Vernon Hermer
Be It Resolved That Council receives for information a Resolution passed on April 8, 2025, by the Council of the Township of Central Frontenac advising United States President Donald Trump continues to threaten executive orders to impose tariffs on imports from Canada; and that municipalities have significant purchasing power through capital and infrastructure programs; and that the Township of Central Frontenac will only purchase products made in Canada whenever practicable; And That the Township of North Frontenac supports Central Frontenac’s Resolution; and is purchasing products made in Canada whenever practicable and when not in violation Page 4 of 11
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of trade agreements; And That North Frontenac Council Resolution #57-25 directed staff to review existing procurement policies and applicable laws to determine if there are existing mechanisms to allot the Township of North Frontenac to offer a preference to Canadian companies for capital projects and other supplies; And That Municipalities across Canada are facing increasing financial pressures as a result of ongoing US tariffs, particularly those impacting construction materials such as steel and aluminum, with these tariffs significantly raising the cost of infrastructure projects, directly straining municipal budgets and reducing our capacity to deliver vital services and build critical infrastructure; And That Council respectfully urges both the Provincial and Federal Governments to include municipalities in any forthcoming stimulus packages designed to offset the economic impacts of US tariffs, particularly those affecting infrastructure; And That Municipalities are on the front lines of infrastructure development and maintenance; and by ensuring municipal access to stimulus funding, we can continue to deliver critical infrastructure projects that not only support long-term sustainability but also provide immediate economic benefits. And That through investment in municipal infrastructure, this will allow people to return to work during this time of great uncertainty, restore confidence in our local economies, and position communities for resilient growth in the years ahead; And That North Frontenac staff are actively monitoring Federal and Provincial correspondence for changes to current legislation permitting preference to support Canadian products and services; And That Council instructs the Clerk to provide this Resolution of support to Prime Minister Mark Carney, Premier Doug Ford; Scott Reid, MP; Jordan, MPP; the Association of Municipalities of Ontario; and the Township of Central Frontenac. Carried
B5. Town of Tillsonburg: Request for Support - Strong Mayor Powers 139-25 Moved by Councillor Stephanie Regent, Seconded by Councillor Wayne Good
Be It Resolved That Council receives for information an email dated April 15, 2025, from
the Town of Tillsonburg advising the Ontario government is proposing to expand “Strong
Mayor Powers” to 169 municipalities on May 1, 2025, granting the Mayors more authority,
particularly concerning the control of municipal budgets, planning and operational
decisions; and the Council of Tillsonburg does not support the proposed Strong Mayor
Powers as currently outlined;
And That the Council of North Frontenac supports the Resolution from Tillsonburg as the
Ontario government’s proposal has raised significant concerns regarding the
centralization of power, erosion of local democracy, reduced accountability, and the
potential for the abuse of power;
And That the proposed expansion of Strong Mayor Powers undermines the collaborative
nature of municipal governance, and diminishes the role of elected municipal councillors
in representing the diverse interests of the community;
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And That Council has concerns about the negative impacts on public trust, democratic
participation, and municipal decision-making processes, if Mayors are given the ability to
bypass council decisions without adequate consultation or oversight;
And That Council does not support the proposed Strong Mayor Powers as currently
outlined; however, Council does support specific powers to Mayors as it pertains to
identifiable decisions regarding housing, development, infrastructure and transit to
provide tools that reduce obstacles that can stand in the way of new housing and
infrastructure developments;
And That Council strongly suggests that free reign of decision-making regarding hiring,
termination, committees and so forth be removed from the proposed authority;
And That that members of the current Council are duly elected officials by citizens with
the awareness of one vote per council member and majority votes are the democratic
process;
And That Council requests that the Provincial Strong Mayor Powers proposed to take
effect on May 1, 2025, be deferred to allow for greater clarity; and requests the Province
seek collaborative input from the Association of Municipal Managers, Clerks and
Treasurers of Ontario (AMCTO);
And That Council instructs the Clerk to provide this Resolution to the Town of
Tillsonburg, Premier Doug Ford; the Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing; John
Jordan, MPP; the Association of Municipalities of Ontario; and AMCTO.
Defeated
140-25 Moved by Councillor Fred Fowler, Seconded by Councillor Vernon Hermer
Be It Resolved That Council receives for information an email from the Honourable Rob Flack, Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing, addressed to Mayor Gerry Lichty, advising the Province of Ontario is proposing to expand “Strong Mayor Powers” to 169 municipalities on May 1, 2025, granting Mayors more authority, particularly concerning the control of municipal budgets as well as planning and operational decisions; and the Council of the Township of North Frontenac does not support the proposed Strong Mayor Powers; And That the proposed expansion of Strong Mayor Powers undermines the collaborative nature of municipal governance, and diminishes the role of elected Councillors in representing the diverse interests of our community; And That the proposed expansion of Strong Mayor Powers fails to re
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