Body: Council
Type: Minutes
Meeting: Regular
Date: December 12, 2025
Collection: Council Minutes
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North Frontenac Regular Council Minutes December 12, 2025
Regular Council Minutes 9:00 AM - Friday, December 12, 2025 Council Chambers
Present:
Mayor Gerry Lichty; Deputy Mayor Roy Huetl; Councillor John Inglis;
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.; Tara Mieske, Dipl.
M.A., M.M. Clerk/Planning Manager; Darwyn Sproule, P. Eng., Public
Works Manager; Brooke Ross, Dipl. M.A., Manager of Community
Development; Kelly Watkins, Dipl. M.A., M.M., Treasurer; McKenzie
Millar, Technical Services Officer; and Brooke Drechsler, Deputy
Clerk/Assistant to the Planning Manager, Dipl. M.A.
Call to Order The Mayor called the meeting to order at 9:27 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) December 12, 2025 410-25 Moved by Councillor Fred Fowler, Seconded by Councillor Vernon Hermer
Be It Resolved That Council approves the Agenda for the Regular Meeting dated December 12, 2025, as circulated. Carried
Disclosure of Pecuniary Interest and General Nature Thereof None declared.
Zoning By-law Amendment - By-law to be Considered
a) File #Z04/25 - To Rezone a property from Residential Waterfront to Residential Page 1 of 11
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Waterfront Exception Zone with Holding Symbol 411-25 Moved by Councillor Fred Fowler, Seconded by Councillor Vernon Hermer
Be It Resolved That leave be given the Mover to introduce the following By-law that has been circulated to all members of Council: 2025-60 To Approve a Zoning By-law Amendment for a Residential Waterfront Exception Zone with a Holding Symbol, as amended to include mitigation measurers from Cambium; And That this By-law be read a first, second and third time and finally passed.
For: Deputy Mayor John Inglis Against: Mayor Gerry Lichty, Councillor Wayne Good, Councillor Roy Huetl, Councillor Vernon Hermer, and Councillor Fred Fowler Defeated 1-5 on a recorded vote 412-25 Moved by Councillor Roy Huetl, Seconded by Councillor Wayne Good
Be It Resolved That Council denies application #Z04/25 because of the following reasons: Proximity to the water; Proximity to the Waste Site; Potential for litter, odour, vermin and noise; and Vehicular presence when waste site is re-opened. Carried
Note: Brooke Drechsler, Deputy Clerk/Assistant to the Planning Manager left the meeting at this time
Business Profile None.
Presentations
a) Years of Service Awards
Recipients
Department
Years of Service
Richard Tryon
Kaladar
Barrie
Fire
Department
50 Years
Stan Seitz
North
Frontenac
Fire
Department
45 years
Teegan Wise
Roads Department
15 Years
John Inglis
Council
15 Years
Shayne Macarther
Kaladar
Barrie
Fire
Department
15 Years
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Nicholas Ross
North
Frontenac
Fire
Department
10 Years
Darwyn Sproule
Roads Department
10 Years
Jean Wemp
Administration
10 Years
Dave Avery
Kaladar
Barrie
Fire
Department
10 Years
Nickholas Cooke
Kaladar
Barrie
Fire
Department
10 Years
Delegations None.
Adoption of Minutes
a) Minutes of the Meeting(s) to be adopted by Council 413-25 Moved by Councillor Vernon Hermer, Seconded by Councillor Fred Fowler
Be It Resolved That Council adopts the Minutes as circulated, of:
A Regular Meeting of Council held November 21, 2025; and
A Special Meeting of Council held November 21, 2025. Carried
Business Arising Out of Minutes
a) 2026 Adopted Budget Update for December 12, 2026 Council Agenda 414-25 Moved by Councillor Vernon Hermer, Seconded by Councillor Fred Fowler
Whereas at the Special Meeting held December 4, 2025, the 2026 Draft Mayor’s Budget was presented to Council for Consideration; Now Therefore Be It Resolved That Council receives for information an email dated December 5, 2025, from Kelly Watkins, Treasurer, providing an overview of the changes made to the Draft Mayor’s Budget; and advising the Budget is deemed adopted as the Mayor has issued a Mayoral Decision confirming that he will not be vetoing any of the Resolutions to amend the Draft Budget; And That Council will consider a By-law later in the meeting to formally indicate the Mayor’s Budget has been adopted. Carried
Note: Councillor Good left the meeting at this time.
b) Results from Integrity Commissioner’s Investigation into Contravention of Township’s Code of Conduct Policy 415-25 Moved by Councillor Fred Fowler, Seconded by Councillor Vernon Hermer
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Whereas Council submitted a complaint to Tony Fleming, the Township’s Integrity
Commissioner, on August 8, 2025 advising Councillor Regent had breached the
Township’s Code of Conduct;
Now Therefore Be It Resolved That Council receives for information the Cover Letter
and Final Report dated November 11, 2025, from Mr. Fleming providing an overview of
the complaint received, his findings regarding the matter and his recommendations;
And That Council implements the recommendation included in the Integrity
Commissioner’s Report.
Carried
c) Resolution #182-25: Request for Permission from Clar Mill Community Volunteers to Apply for Grant
416-25 Moved by Councillor Fred Fowler, Seconded by Councillor Vernon Hermer
Whereas at the Council meeting on June 12, 2025, Council passed Resolution #185-25
receiving 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 approved the CMCV and Township’s Application to the The
Commonwell L.E.A.F initiative for 100% project funding and directed the CAO or CMCV
(depending on grant eligibility) to enter into a Funding Agreement with The Commonwell
L.E.A.F initiative upon successful Application for 100% project funding;
Now Therefore Be It Resolved That Council receives for information the email dated
December 5, 2025 from the Manager of Community Development advising CMCV
requested to apply for the Community Grant Program – Community Foundation for
Kingston & Area CFKA for 100% project funding for a portion of the original scope and
due to insufficient timing to bring this back to Council, the CAO signed the Application
with CMCV;
And That the CMCV was successful in receiving $7,000 (100% funding) from the
Community Grant Program – Community Foundation for Kingston & Area CFKA;
And That the program is requiring acceptance by December 12, 2025; therefore, the
CAO will sign the acceptance prior to the December 12th deadline, to ensure the 100%
funding is secured;
And That Council approves the CAO to enter into a Funding Agreement with the
Community Grant Program – Community Foundation for Kingston & Area CFKA for 100%
project funding;
And That Council directs the MCD to work with the CMCV to have the renovations
completed.
Carried
Communications
a) Clerk’s Administrative Report - Communications ‘A’ Section 417-25 Moved by Councillor Vernon Hermer, Seconded by Councillor Fred Fowler Page 4 of 11
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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.
Land O’ Lakes Emergency Foodbank re: Request for Assistance with Foodbank
Building Search
418-25 Moved by Councillor Fred Fowler, Seconded by Councillor Vernon Hermer
Be It Resolved That Council receives for information a letter dated November 26, 2025, from Land O’Lakes Emergency Foodbank Board advising the Health Unit building in Cloyne will close at the end of February 2026 and, as a result, the Food Bank must vacate the premise no later than March 1, 2026; And That the Foodbank provides vital food support to residents within a 25-kilometre radius, including Kaladar, Flinton, Fernleigh, Harlowe, Northbrook, Skootamatta Lake and the Cloyne Area, with an average of 20 clients a week, with need increasing; And That the Land O’Lakes Emergency Foodbank Board is requesting assistance from North Frontenac Township and Addington Highlands Township with two options proposed:
A suitable building of at least 1,500 square feet; adequate electrical service for our coolers, freezers and air conditioning; a bathroom, kitchen counter with sink, and running water; phone and internet; ground-level access; parking for at least five vehicles; snow and ice removal; or
Financial support to lease such a facility and cover utilities And That, while the Board of Health for Southeast Public Health has approved a motion to pause the closure of the eight satellite offices in its region, and defer the decision on the sale of the Cloyne property, the Foodbank will continue the search for a new operating space; And That Council approves the Mayor and CAO meeting with Addington Highlands to discuss this item. Carried
Council, CAO, and Managers’ Administrative Reports
a) Clerk/Planning Manager: Shore Road Allowance for Approval in Principle - Kerr 419-25 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 Application for Approval in Principle – Kerr"; And That Council approves in principle the Application to close, stop up and sell part of the Shore Road Allowance in front of Lot 308, Plan 1045, geographic Township of Barrie(Kashwakamak Lake). Page 5 of 11
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Carried
b) Clerk/Planning Manager: Road Allowance Between Lots 25 and 26, Northeast Range, Geographic Township of Clarendon - Schonauer, et al 420-25 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 “Road Allowance Between Lots 25 and 26, Northeast Range, Geographic Township of Clarendon - Schonauer, et al"; And That Council approves in principle the Application to close, stop up and sell part of the Road Allowance described as Part of the Road Allowance between Lots 25 and 26, Northeast Range, geographic Township of Clarendon. Carried
c) Clerk/Planning Manager: Shore Road Allowance and By-Law - Smith 421-25 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 “Shore Road Allowance Closure and Sale By-law – Smith";
And That, as required by By-law #20-23,
All That Part of the Shore Road Allowance adjacent to Lot 15, Concession 8,
geographic Township of Barrie, being Part 2 on Registered Plan 13R-5981
(Mississagagon Lake)
be declared as surplus and sold to the adjoining owners. 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
the Portions of the Shore Road Allowances.
Carried
d) Manager of Community Development: Plevna Rink Project - Update 422-25 Moved by Councillor Vernon Hermer, Seconded by Councillor Fred Fowler
Be It Resolved That Council receives for information the Manager of Community Development’s (MCD) Administrative Report entitled “Plevna Rink Project - Update”. Carried
e) Manager of Community Development: Electric Vehicle (EV) Chargers - Update 423-25 Moved by Councillor Roy Huetl, Seconded by Councillor Vernon Hermer
Be It Resolved That Council receives for information the Manager of Community Development’s Administrative Report entitled “Electric Vehicle (EV) Charging Stations - Update”; And That no further action be taken at this time to downgrade or throttle the chargers, and the Township shall continue operating the charging stations under the existing operational model; Page 6 of 11
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And That staff be directed to continue monitoring usage, revenues, and operational costs, and report any significant changes or emerging opportunities to Council. Carried
f) Manager of Community Development: Seniors Community Grant 2026-27 - Community Hall Technology Updates 424-25 Moved by Councillor Vernon Hermer, Seconded by Councillor Fred Fowler
Be It Resolved That Council receives for information the Manager of Community Development’s (MCD) Administrative Report entitled “Senior Community Grant 2026-27 - Community Hall Technology Updates”; And That Council approves the MCD’s Application to the Seniors Community Grant for 100% project funding for equipment to enhance technology for our five Community Halls; And That Council directs the CAO to sign the Application for Funding and to enter into a Funding Agreement with the Seniors Community Grant upon the Township’s successful Application for 100% project funding; And That Council directs the MCD to have the new technology purchased and installed if the Application for Funding is successful. Carried
g) Treasurer: 2026 WSIB Rates for Volunteer Firefighters 425-25 Moved by Councillor Fred Fowler, Seconded by Councillor Vernon Hermer
Be It Resolved That the Council receives the Treasurer’s Administrative Report entitled “2026 WSIB Rate for Fire Volunteers” for information purposes; And That Council of the Township of North Frontenac set Workplace Safety and Insurance Board (WSIB) at the maximum coverage for 2026, being $121,700 for Volunteer Firefighter Personnel in Wards 2 & 3; And That the maximum number of members of the brigade shall not exceed 30 members per station, plus the Director of Emergency Services/Fire Chief and Assistant Fire Chief. Carried
h) Treasurer: Employee Benefits Renewal and Compensation Review Consultant 426-25 Move
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