Body: Council
Type: Minutes
Meeting: Regular
Date: July 10, 2025
Collection: Council Minutes
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North Frontenac Regular Council Minutes July 10, 2025
Regular Council Minutes 5:00 p.m. - Thursday, July 10, 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 (Electronic Participation); 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 McKenzie Millar, Technical Service Officer
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) July 10, 2025 200-25 Moved by Councillor Wayne Good, Seconded by Councillor Stephanie Regent
Be It Resolved That Council approves the Agenda dated July 10, 2025, as circulated. Carried
Disclosure of Pecuniary Interest and General Nature Thereof None declared.
Business Profile None.
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Presentations
a) Treasurer - Asset Management Plan 201-25 Moved by Councillor Wayne Good, Seconded by Councillor Stephanie Regent
Be It Resolved That Council receives for information the Treasurer’s Administrative Report entitled “Asset Management Plan”. And That the Asset Management Plan (AMP) is a vital document that supports the effective and sustainable delivery of services to our residents by ensuring the management of capital assets in a cost-effective, resilient, and efficient manner; And That the Asset Management Plan aligns with the requirements of the Ontario Regulation 588/17, which mandates municipalities to develop and maintain a comprehensive asset management plan; And That Council approves the Asset Management Plan as presented, ensuring compliance with the provisions of Ontario Regulation 588/17; And That Council consider a By-Law later in the meeting. Carried
Note: The Treasurer left the meeting at this time.
Delegations
a) Willis - Pisani - Concession Road Allowance Application 202-25 Moved by Councillor Wayne Good, Seconded by Councillor Stephanie Regent
Be It Resolved That Council receives for information the presentation from Richard Pisani and Kelly Willis regarding the Closure of Concession Road Allowance between Concession 6 and 7, Lot 38; and thanks them for their time spent today; And That Council will consider this matter under Section 11, Administrative Reports. Carried
b) Shabomeka Lake Association 203-25 Moved by Councillor Wayne Good, Seconded by Councillor Stephanie Regent
Be It Resolved That Council receives for information the presentation from the Shabomeka Lake Association, requesting Council consider the following: allowing residents with water access properties on Shabomeka Lake to leave boats and trailers at the boat launch area provided they have identification showing they are permitted to do so; and establishing a process to get temporary permits for items which need to stay longer than 72 hours, such as during construction projects for people without road access; Page 2 of 13
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And That, as per Section 5.6 of the Procedural Policy requests made to Council through a Delegation shall be deferred until the next Regular Council Meeting to allow Council to obtain the necessary information to make an informed decision; And That Council instructs the Manager of Community Development to look into options for parking and storage of cars, boats and trailers and temporary permits for other items at the Shabomeka Boat launch and questions about the beach; and provide information to Council at the next Regular Council Meeting; And That the Public Works Manager provided an update on the culvert at the causeway on Shabomeka Lake Road advising the replacement is currently being designed. Carried
Adoption of Minutes
a) Minutes of the Meeting(s) to be adopted by Council 204-25 Moved by Councillor Stephanie Regent, Seconded by Councillor Wayne Good
Be It Resolved That Council adopts the Minutes of a Meeting held June 12, 2025, as circulated. Carried
Business Arising Out of Minutes
a) Resolution #285-23 - Frontenac Municipal Services Corporation - Shareholders Agreement 205-25 Moved by Deputy Mayor John Inglis, Seconded by Councillor Wayne Good
Whereas Council passed Resolution #285-23 at their meeting on June 20, 2023 agreeing to join the Municipal Services Corporation; Therefore Be It Resolved That Council receives for information the County of Frontenac’s Report regarding the Frontenac Municipal Services Corporation Shareholders Agreement; And That Council will consider a By-law later in the meeting to authorize the Mayor and Clerk to sign the proposed Agreement. Carried
b) Resolution #290-24 -Update regarding Additional Dwelling Units - Public Meeting August 7, 2025 206-25 Moved by Deputy Mayor John Inglis, Seconded by Councillor Wayne Good
Whereas, at the meeting held August 22, 2024, Council passed Resolution #290-24 receiving for information the Clerk/Planning Manager’s Administrative Report entitled " Proposal to Update the Township Official Plan and Zoning By-law to Permit Additional Dwelling Units"; and Council instructed County Planning Staff to initiate the process of amending the Official Plan and Zoning By-law and to consult with the Economic Page 3 of 13
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Development Task Force (EDTF); Therefore Be It Resolved That Council receives for information an email dated June 11, 2025 from the Clerk/Planning Manager advising Dmitry Kurylovich, Project Manager/Senior Planner with the County of Frontenac, has researched policies, servicing options and consulted with the EDTF as directed; and has drafted Official Plan policies for public consultation: And That Council instructs the Clerk/Planning Manager to prepare Notice of a Public Meeting to be held August 7, 2025 at 4:00 p.m. to receive any public comments and consider the draft policies. Carried
c) Resolution #139-24 - Lions Club of Land O’ Lakes - Proposal for November Memorial Banners 207-25 Moved by Councillor Wayne Good, Seconded by Deputy Mayor John Inglis
Whereas Council passed Resolution #139-24 at their meeting on April 5, 2024 approving
the Lions Club of Land O’Lakes placing Memorial Banners honouring veterans within the
Township;
Now Therefore Be It Resolved That Council receives a letter dated June 27, 2025 from
the Lions Club providing an update on the Memorial Banner program and advising they
would like to place an additional 5 banners in Plevna;
And That Council supports the program and thanks the Lions Club for their initiative to
recognize veterans;
And That Council instructs the Manager of Community Development to assist with
determining the location and mounting of the flags where feasible.
Carried
d) Resolution #150-25: Manager of Community Development - Electronic Vehicle Charging Station Usage Report 208-25 Moved by Deputy Mayor John Inglis, Seconded by Councillor Wayne Good
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 June 2025 Usage Report and the graph showing the three month averages. Carried
Communications
a) Communications of Interest 209-25 Moved by Councillor Stephanie Regent, Seconded by Councillor Wayne Good
Be It Resolved That Council receives for information Section ‘A’ Items of the Clerk’s Page 4 of 13
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Administrative Report entitled “Communications of Interest.”
Carried
b) Communications ‘B’ Section - Action Items
B1.
Roy Whittaker, Resident re: Request for Speed Limit Reduction Ardoch Road
210-25 Moved by Councillor Stephanie Regent, Seconded by Councillor Wayne
Good
Be It Resolved That Council receives a letter dated June 13, 2025, from Roy Whittaker, Resident requesting Council consider reducing the speed limit on Ardoch Road within the town limits of Ardoch; And That the Public Works Manager will review this request and provide a recommendation to Council at a future meeting. Carried
B2.
Prince Edward County re: Request for Support - Advocacy to the Federal
Government for ‘Disability without Poverty’
211-25 Moved by Councillor Stephanie Regent, Seconded by Councillor Wayne
Good
Whereas Council received a request for support from Prince Edward County requesting support advocating the Federal Government for “Disability without Poverty”; and that one in four Ontarians live with a disability; And Whereas persons with disabilities are twice as likely to live in poverty and would require an average of 30% more income just to reach the poverty line; And Whereas the new federal benefit for people with disabilities “the Canada Disability Benefit” (approximately $200/month) is about to be rolled out and the Federal government has yet to exempt this new federal benefit from being considered income for federal tax purposes; Now Therefore Be It Resolved That the Council of North Frontenac supports Prince Edward County’s request to the Prime Minister that the Government of Canada commit to exempting the Canada Disability Benefit from income tax and work towards supporting Canadians with a disability to live without poverty; And That a copy of this Resolution be provided to the Prime Minister; the federal Minister of Finance; the federal Minister of Health; the Federation of Canadian Municipalities; the Rural Ontario Municipal Association; the Eastern Ontario Wardens’ Caucus; the Association of Municipalities of Ontario; and Prince Edward County. Carried
B3. County of Frontenac re: Open Farms Proclamation 212-25 Moved by Councillor Stephanie Regent, Seconded by Councillor Wayne Good
Whereas the Township of North Frontenac recognizes the importance of agriculture in the region; Page 5 of 13
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And Whereas the Township believes a strong agricultural economy is essential for enduring communities, for the health of our residents, and to establish a strong community in support of food security for our citizens as well as our businesses, and organizations; And Whereas the Township has a vision of a strong agriculture community that is rooted in the character of Frontenac and its residents: welcoming, natural, healthy, clean, tranquil, entrepreneurial, and rural by choice and conviction; And Whereas the Township is committed to supporting agriculture to grow businesses, attract more visitors and expand the tax base; Now Therefore Be It Resolved That the Council of the Corporation of the Township of North Frontenac hereby declares September 5, 6 and 7, 2025, as Open Farms in the Township of North Frontenac and reminds individuals of the importance of this celebration which supports local agriculture and food businesses in our communities And That the Township encourages all residents to support local farms and food businesses by participating. Carried
Council, CAO, and Managers’ Administrative Reports
a) Clerk/Planning Manager: Concession Road Allowance Closure - Pisani/Willis - Update 213-25 Moved by Deputy Mayor John Inglis, Seconded by Councillor Wayne Good
Be it Resolved That Council receives for information the Clerk/Planning Manager’s Administrative Report entitled “Concession Road Allowance Closure - Pisani/Willis - Update”; And That, based on the provisions of the Sale of Land Policy, Council denies the Application to close, stop-up and sell a portion of the Concession Road Allowance between Concessions 6 and 7 in Lot 38, geographic Township of Clarendon. Carried
b) Clerk/Planning Manager: Licence Agreement Application for Use of Concession Road Allowance - 2649991 Ontario Incorporated (Manion) 214-25 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 “Licence Agreement Application for Use of Concession Road Allowance - 2649991 Ontario Incorporated (Manion)”; And That Council instructs the Clerk to advise the Applicant, Council approves in principle of their request to open a laneway along the westerly limit on the 66’ foot Concession Road Allowance between Concessions 6 and 7, Lots 36, 37 and 38, geographic Township of Clarendon, provided they survey the Road Allowance; obtain any permits if required from Mississippi Valley Conservation; apply for an entrance permit and civic address; and provide a Certificate of Insurance; And That once this information is provided to the Clerk, Council authorizes the Mayor Page 6 of 13
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and Clerk to sign the Licence Agreement, including the terms and conditions listed in the sample Agreement provided with this Report; And That the Applicant shall work with the Public Works Foreman on the standards for the construction of the road and the clearing width shall not exceed 9 metres (30 feet) and the driving surface width shall not exceed 6 metres (20 feet). Carried
c) Clerk/Planning Manager: Draft Procedural Policy 215-25 Moved by Councillor Roy Huetl, Seconded by Councillor Vernon Hermer
Be It Resolved That Council receives for information the Clerk/Planning Manager’s Administrative Report entitled “Draft Procedural Policy”; And That Council instructs the Clerk to make the following amendments to the draft Procedural Policy: Local Board Section Wording - check; And That the amended Policy be provided to Council at an upcoming meeting for Council’s consideration. Carried
d) Clerk/Planning Manager: By-law for the Rules and Regulations for the Operation, Care and Control of Municipally Owned Cemeteries 216-25 Moved by Councillor Vernon Hermer, Seconded by Councillor
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