Body: Council
Type: Agenda
Meeting: Regular
Date: February 21, 2025
Collection: Council Agendas
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Regular Council Agenda 9:00 AM - Friday, February 21, 2025 Council Chambers Zoom Meeting Registration
Call to Order
a) Public Notice regarding Recording of Meetings
Recorded Meetings - Notice to Public 9
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
Be It Resolved That Council approves the Agenda dated February 21, 2025, as circulated.
Disclosure of Pecuniary Interest and General Nature Thereof
Business Profile
a) Highland Vinyl Designs
Be It Resolved That Council receives for information the Business Profile of Highland Vinyl Designs provided by the Economic Development Task Force (EDTF).
Highland Vinyl Designs 10
Presentations
None.
Delegations
None.
Adoption of Minutes
a) Minutes of the Meeting(s) to be adopted by Council
Be It Resolved That Council adopts the Minutes of a meeting held January 31, 2025, as circulated.
Regular Council - 31 Jan 2025 - Minutes - Pdf 11 - 20
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Business Arising Out of Minutes
a) Resolution #380-24 - Amendment to Waste By-law
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.
Resolution #380-24 Email from Clerk 21 - 22
Communications
a) Clerk’s Administrative Report - Communications ‘A’ Section
Be It Resolved That Council receives for information Section ‘A’ Items of the Clerk’s Administrative Report entitled “Communications of Interest.”
Communications of Interest - Pdf 23
b) Communications ‘B’ Section - Action Items None.
Council, CAO, and Managers’ Administrative Reports
a) Deputy Mayor: Response to U.S. Aggression
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.
Response to U.S. Aggression. - Pdf 24 - 25 Page 2 of 147
b) Clerk/Planning Manager: Shore Road Allowance Closure and By-law - Scaletta and Smith/Demoe
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) 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.
Shore Road Allowance Closure and By-law - Scaletta and Smith/Demoe
- Pdf 26 - 29
c) Clerk/Planning Manager: Concession and Shore Road Allowance Application for Approval in Principle – Boyle, Bond and Johnson
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.
Concession and Shore Road Allowance Application for Approval in Principle – Boyle, Bond and Johnson - Pdf 30 - 33
d) Clerk/Planning Manager: Senior of the Year Award - 2025 Nominations
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; 34 - 37 Page 3 of 147
And That Council nominates _____________________ as Senior of the Year; and instructs the Clerk to submit the Application prior to the April 30, 2025 deadline; 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 nominates ____________________ for the Ontario Achievement Award; and instructs the Clerk to obtain two testimonial letters and submit the Application prior to the June 15, 2025 deadline.
Senior of the Year Award - 2025 Nominations - Pdf
e) Clerk/Planning Manager: To Sign the Statement of the Municipality as Part of the Application for Environmental Compliance Approval – Fernleigh Lodge
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 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.
To Sign the Statement of the Municipality as Part of the Application for Environmental Compliance Approval – Fernleigh Lodge - Pdf 38 - 77
f) Director of Emergency Services/Fire Chief: 2025 Essential Services Fair
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.
2025 Essential Services Fair - Pdf 78 - 79
g) Manager of Community Development: Community Halls - Standby Generators
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; 80 - 82 Page 4 of 147
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.
Community Halls - Standby Generators - Pdf
h) Manager of Community Development: Crown Land Stewardship Program Annual Report 2024
Be It Resolved That Council receives for information the Manager of Community Development’s Administrative Report entitled “Crown Land Stewardship Program Annual Report 2024”.
Crown Land Stewardship Program Annual Report 2024 - Pdf 83 - 92
i) Manager of Community Development: Ontario Trillium Capital Grant – Bike Park at Cloyne Ball Diamond Property
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.
Ontario Trillium Capital Grant – Bike Park at Cloyne Ball Diamond Property - Pdf 93 - 96
j) Public Works Manager: Joint Application to the Active Transportation Fund with the County of Frontenac - Snow Road Multi-use Pathway
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.
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And That Council instructs the Treasurer to transfer the estimated $25,000 from the Canada Community Building Fund.
Joint Application to the Active Transportation Fund with the County of Frontenac - Snow Road Multi-use Pathway - Pdf
k) Public Works Manager: 2024 Annual Waste Management/Recycling Statistics and Year-End
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”.
2024 Annual Waste Management/Recycling Statistics and Year-End - Pdf 100 - 101
External Committees/Local Boards/Task Force Notes and Reports
a) Environmental Task Force
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.
Environmental Task Force - 28 Jan 2025 - Minutes - Pdf 102 - 105
b) Joint Health and Safety Committee
Be It Resolved That Council receives for information the Minutes of a Meeting of the Joint Health and Safety Committee held February 4, 2025.
Joint Health and Safety Committee - 04 Feb 2025 - Minutes - Pdf 106 - 108
Giving Notice of Motion (By a Member of Council to the Clerk for Council’s consideration for inclusion on the next Meeting Agenda)
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
Whereas at the meeting on January 31, 2025, Council received a Notice
of Motion from Councillor Fowler regarding petitioning the Provincial
Government to implement Provincial Regulations to restrict the
possession, breeding and use of non-native (exotic) wild animals and
licenced zoos and Council approved the request;
Now Therefore Be It Resolved That Council supports World Animal
Protection’s campaign for provincial regulations of non-native (exotic)
wild animals and roadside zoos;
And That the Township of North Frontenac hereby petitions the
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provincial government to implement provincial regulations to restrict the
possession, breeding, and use of non-native (“exotic”) wild animals and
license zoos in order to guarantee the fair and consistent application of
policy throughout Ontario for the safety of Ontario’s citizens and the
non-native (“exotic”) wild animal population;
And That Council instructs the Clerk to provide the Resolution of
Support to the Premier of Ontario; the Ontario Solicitor General; the
Minister for Natural Resources and Forestry; John Jordan, MPP; and
Scott Reid, MP.
Resolution #46-25 Notice of Motion
Council Portfolio Verbal Reports
a) Each Council member has a portfolio for which they are responsible. The Councillor may provide a verbal report for information purposes.
Council Portfolios 2022-2026 110 - 111
Introduction and Reading of By-laws
a) By-law(s) to be Considered:
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