Body: Council
Type: Minutes
Meeting: Regular
Date: June 12, 2025
Collection: Council Minutes
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North Frontenac Regular Council Minutes June 12, 2025
Regular Council Minutes 5:00 PM - Thursday, June 12, 2025 Council Chambers
Present:
Mayor Gerry Lichty, Deputy Mayor John Inglis, Councillor Stephanie
Regent, Councillor Vernon Hermer, Councillor Roy Huetl, and
Councillor Fred Fowler
Absent with Regret:
Councillor Wayne Good
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; and Brooke
Ross, Dipl. M.A., Manager of Community Development
Call to Order The Mayor called the meeting to order at 5:00 p.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) June 12, 2025 173-25 Moved by Councillor Vernon Hermer, Seconded by Councillor Fred Fowler
Be It Resolved That Council approves the Agenda dated June 12, 2025, as circulated. Carried
Disclosure of Pecuniary Interest and General Nature Thereof None declared.
Business Profile None.
Presentations
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a) Senior of the Year - Betty Hunter
b) Richard Allen, Manager of Economic Development, County of Frontenac, and Debbi Miller, Community Development Officer, County of Frontenac: Programs and Initiatives with Economic Development 174-25 Moved by Councillor Fred Fowler, Seconded by Councillor Vernon Hermer
Be It Resolved That Council receives for information the presentation from Richard Allen, Manager of Economic Development, County of Frontenac, and Debbi Miller, Community Development Officer, County of Frontenac providing an overview of the Programs and Initiatives with Economic Development; and thanks them for their time spent today. Carried
Delegations
a) Kevin Whtye, Government Relations and Development, Alectra Energy Solutions: Battery Energy Storage System Project Proposal 175-25 Moved by Councillor Vernon Hermer, Seconded by Councillor Fred Fowler
Be It Resolved That Council receives for information the presentation from Kevin Whyte, Government Relations and Development with Alectra Solutions; and thanks him for his time spent today; And That Council directs the Clerk’s Department to work with Alectra Energy Solutions to conduct Public Consultations regarding the proposed Battery Energy Storage System in North Frontenac Township; And That the Environmental Task Force is directed to work with Alectra Energy Solutions to develop information regarding a potential Battery Energy Storage System in North Frontenac for the Township’s Website and Social Media; And That the Public Works Manager is directed to work with Alectra Energy Solutions to negotiate potential use of municipal land for Council’s consideration at an upcoming meeting. Carried
Adoption of Minutes
a) Minutes of the Meeting(s) to be adopted by Council 176-25 Moved by Councillor Fred Fowler, Seconded by Councillor Vernon Hermer
Be It Resolved That Council adopts the Minutes as circulated, of:
- A Public Meeting of Council regarding amendments to the Fees and Charges By- law held May 15, 2025;
- A Regular Meeting of Council held May 15, 2025; and
- A Meeting of the Personnel and Audit Committee held May 27, 2025. Carried
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Business Arising Out of Minutes
a) Resolution #150-25: Manager of Community Development - Electronic Vehicle Charging Station Usage Report 177-25 Moved by Councillor Vernon Hermer, Seconded by Councillor Fred Fowler
Whereas at the meeting held April 25, 2025, Council passed Resolution #150-25 instructing the Manager of Community Development to provide monthly usage reports of the EV Chargers to Council; Now Therefore Be It Resolved Council receives for information the May 2025 Usage Report. Carried
b) Resolution #142-25: Strong Mayors Powers 178-25 Moved by Councillor Fred Fowler, Seconded by Councillor Vernon Hermer
Whereas at the meeting held on April 25, 2025, Council received for information the
Chief Administrative Officer’s Administrative Report entitled “Strong Mayor Powers”;
Now Therefore Be It Resolved That Council receives for information an email dated
June 5, 2025, from the Clerk/Planning Manager providing an overview of the provisions
the Mayor has chosen to delegate, being Appointment, Suspension or Dismissal of the
Chief Administrative Officer to Council; Organizational Structure to Council and Chief
Administrative Officer as per the Personnel and Employment Policy; and Committees to
Council;
And That Council receives for information the forms to be completed if the Mayor
chooses to use Strong Mayor powers;
And That additional information regarding the process for the Mayor to propose and
adopt the annual budget; and policies requiring updates will be provided to Council at a
future meeting.
Carried
c) Resolution #436-24: Manager of Community Development - Update regarding “Ontario Protecting the Environment from Harmful Invasive Species” Grant 179-25 Moved by Councillor Vernon Hermer, Seconded by Councillor Fred Fowler
Whereas at the meeting held December 13, 2024, Council passed Resolution #436-24 receiving for information an email dated December 5, 2024, from the Mazinaw Property Owners Association (MPOA) advising the “Ontario Protecting the Environment from Harmful Invasive Species” grant funds had been released with an application deadline of January 15, 2025; and that Council instructed the Manager of Community Development (MCD) to work with the MPOA to apply for the $3500 microgrant for invasive species prevention measures with a Township contribution of $1750; Now Therefore Be It Resolved That Council receives for information an email from the MCD advising the Township was unsuccessful in obtaining the Invasive Species Grant. Page 3 of 10
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Carried
Communications
a) Clerk’s Administrative Report - Communications ‘A’ Section 180-25 Moved by Councillor Fred Fowler, 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.
Township of Puslinch re: Request for Support - Ban Nazi Swastika in Canada
181-25 Moved by Councillor Vernon Hermer, Seconded by Councillor Fred Fowler
Be It Resolved That Council receives for information the Township of Puslinch’s Resolution advising in recent years Nazi iconography has surfaced with alarming frequency, used by an increasing number of groups and individuals to promote hate and instill fear within Canadian society; And That the Nazi Hakenkreuze has become universally synonymous with systemic violence, terror and hate; and its growing presence in our country undermines the core values of equality, diversity and inclusion that defines our nation; And That North Frontenac Council supports the Durham Regional Council’s request for the Government of Canada to pass legislation banning, with exceptions for certain educational and artistic purposes, the public display of Nazi symbols of hate and iconography, specifically:
- Ban the Nazi Hakenkreuze
- Ban all Nazi symbols of hate and iconography; And That Council instructs the Clerk to provide this resolution to the Honourable Arif Virani, Minister of Justice; Township of Puslinch; and the Association of Municipalities of Ontario. Carried
B2.
Clar-Mill Community Volunteers re: Grant Application
182-25 Moved by Councillor Fred Fowler, Seconded by Councillor Vernon Hermer
Be It Resolved That Council receives for information the email dated May 7, 2025 from the Clar-Mill Community Volunteers (CMCV) requesting permission from the Township to apply for a grant in September 2025 for proposed renovations to the storage room next to the kitchen at the Clar-Mill Community Hall; And That Council approves the CMCV and Township’s Application to the The Commonwell L.E.A.F initiative for 100% project funding; And That Council directs the CAO or CMCV (depending on grant eligibility) to enter into a Funding Agreement with The Commonwell L.E.A.F initiative upon successful Page 4 of 10
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Application for 100% project funding; And That Council directs the MCD to work with the CMCV to have the renovations completed if the Application for Funding is successful. Carried
B3.
Ministry for Seniors and Accessibility re: June is Seniors Month 2025
183-25 Moved by Councillor Vernon Hermer, Seconded by Councillor Fred Fowler
Be It Resolved That Council receives for information an email dated May 30, 2025, from the Honourable Raymond Cho, Minister for Seniors and Accessibility, advising June is Seniors’ Month, a time to acknowledge and recognize the amazing seniors living across the province of Ontario; And That this year’s theme “Fit, Active and Healthy Seniors:highlights theimportance of supporting our older adults through programs and initiatives that promote wellness, social engagement, and education; And That Council proclaims June as Seniors’ Month within the Township of North Frontenac; and the provided materials (poster, sharables, factsheet and tip sheet) be posted on the Township’s Website and Social Media to celebrates our outstanding older adults. Carried
Council, CAO, and Managers’ Administrative Reports
a) Mayor Gerry Lichty: Highlighting the Importance of Housing as an Integral Part of Economic Development through the Establishment of a Housing Advisory Task Force. 184-25 Moved by Councillor Fred Fowler, Seconded by Councillor Vernon Hermer
Be it Resolved That Council receives for information Mayor Lichty’s Administrative
Report entitled “Highlighting the Importance of Housing as an Integral Part of Economic
Development through the Establishment of a Housing Advisory Task Force”;
And That a Housing Advisory Task Force be established to provide housing related
information, advice, and recommendations to Council including advice regarding housing
in general, seniors housing, rental housing, housing that is affordable, and homelessness
and the precariously housed, but not including social housing;
And That the Economic Development Task Force Sub-Committee on housing and the
Seniors Housing Committee be dissolved;
And That Council recognizes the work of the Members of the Economic Development
Task Force Sub-Committee and the Seniors Housing Committee and thanks them for
their time and commitment spent on these important topics;
And That all pertinent Sub-Committee information be transferred to the new Housing
Advisory Task Force;
And That the newly established Housing Task Force membership will include the Mayor,
two Members of Council, and 3 Council-appointed members of the public, preferably one
from each Ward;
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And That Council appoints Mayor Lichty as the Chair of the Task Force; And That Council appoints Councillor Good and Deputy Mayor Inglis as Members of the Task Force; And That should Council agree to having a Housing advisory Task Force, per the Township’s Procedural Policy the CAO will appoint a secretary and make recommendations for a member of Management to be part of the Task Force; And That staff is directed to advertise for 3 Members from the Community, preferably one from each Ward, to participate in the Task Force; And That the Chair of the Task Force will recommend individuals who responded to the advertisement for the voluntary sector participants on the Task Force for approval by Council Resolution, prior to holding the Task Force Inaugural Meeting at an upcoming Council Meeting.
For: Mayor Gerry Lichty, Councillor Roy Huetl, Councillor Vernon Hermer, Deputy Mayor John Inglis, and Councillor Fred Fowler Against: Councillor Stephanie Regent Carried 5-1 on a recorded vote
b) Director of Emergency Services/Fire Chief: 2025 Automatic Aid Agreement Between Central Frontenac and North Frontenac 185-25 Moved by Councillor Fred Fowler, Seconded by Councillor Vernon Hermer
Be It Resolved That Council receives for information the Director of Emergency Services/Fire Chief’s Administrative Report entitled “2025 Automatic Aid Agreement between Central Frontenac and North Frontenac”; And That Council directs the Fire Chief to negotiate with Central Frontenac and provide recommendations to Council at an upcoming meeting for consideration. Carried
c) Director of Emergency Services/Fire Chief: Ompah Fire Station - Celebrating Fifty Years of Community Service 186-25 Moved by Councillor Vernon Hermer, Seconded by Councillor Fred Fowler
Be It Resolved That Council receives for information the Director of Emergency Services/Fire Chief’s Administrative Report entitled “Ompah Fire Station - Celebrating 50 Years of Community Service”; And That Council approves an open house, on a future date to be determined by the Director of Emergency Services/Fire Chief at the Ompah Fire Station to celebrate fifty (50) years of Volunteer Firefighter service, thirty (30) years of Emergency First Responder (EFR) service, showcase Fire Department equipment and recognize the dedicated members of the North Frontenac Fire Department. Carried
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187-25 Moved by Councillor Fred Fowler, Seconded by Councillor Vernon Hermer
Be It Resolved That Council receives for information the Manager of Community Development’s (MCD) Administrative Report entitled “Shabomeka Lake Landing and Parking Area”; And That Council instructs the MCD to tag all boats/trailers (notice written by the Township and placed on boats by Township staff) providing owners with 60 days to claim usage of the boats and any boats that are not claimed and otherwise “abandoned” be removed by the Township and stored for an appropriate amount of time prior to disposal; And That Council approves the Shabomeka La
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