Body: Council
Type: Agenda
Meeting: Regular
Date: November 21, 2025
Collection: Council Agendas
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Regular Council Agenda -
Amended (November 19, 2025)
9:00 AM - Friday, November 21, 2025
Council Chambers
Zoom Meeting Registration
Call to Order
a) Public Notice regarding Recording of Meetings
Recorded Meetings - Notice to Public 8
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) November 21, 2025
Be It Resolved That Council approves the Agenda dated November 21, 2025, as circulated.
Disclosure of Pecuniary Interest and General Nature Thereof
Business Profile
a) Artizan Knife
Be It Resolved That Council receives for information the Business Profile of Artizan Knife provided by the Economic Development Task Force (EDTF).
Business Profile - Artizan Knife (1) 9
Presentations
a) Joel Wiebe, Senior Advisor for Community Relations, ALTO: High Speed Rail
Be It Resolved That Council receives for information the presentation from Joel Wiebe, Senior Advisor for Community Relations, ALTO, regarding a proposed High Speed passenger railway system connecting Toronto, Peterborough, Ottawa, Montreal, Laval, Trois-Rivieres and Quebec; and thanks him for his time spent today.
Alto Overview Presentation 10 - 24
Page 1 of 124
b) Corey Klatt, CAO: 2024-2028 Strategic Plan
Be It Resolved That Council receives for information the Chief Administrative Officer’s presentation entitled “2024-2028 Strategic Plan - 2025 Updates”.
2025 Update to Strategic Plan 25 - 50
c) Sally McIntyre, General Manager, Mississippi Valley Conservation Authority: Summary of Changes and Comments regarding Proposed Changes under the Conservation Authorities Act
Be It Resolved That Council receives for information a presentation from Sally McIntyre, General Manager of Mississippi Valley Conservation Authority, regarding Proposed Changes under the Conservation Act; and thanks her for her time spent today.
Whereas the municipalities of the Mississippi and Carp river watersheds agreed to form a Conservation Authority in 1968 to address aging dam infrastructure, manage natural hazards, and enhance conservation; And Whereas since 2020 over $3 million of municipal dollars have been invested in the operation, maintenance, and capital renewal of the eleven dams and six conservation areas within the jurisdiction of Mississippi Valley Conservation Authority (MVCA) including seven dams in North Frontenac, with MVCA securing an additional $1.38 million in grants to implement those capital works; And Whereas the 11 municipalities lying within MVCA’s jurisdiction fund approximately 68% of the annual operating budget of MVCA compared to a combined provincial and federal contribution of just 5%; And Whereas the proposed St. Lawrence Regional Conservation Authority is to be over 18,500 square kilometres and serve 46 municipalities; And Whereas the current municipal governance model of proportional representation based upon municipal assessment value would be impractical; and local governance over local monies and local assets could be undermined; And Whereas Bill 68 “Plan to Protect Ontario (Budget Measures)” would allow a new provincial Agency to direct the strategic direction, finances, and operational activities of the new Regional Conservation Authority, imposing additional costs on municipalities to fund the Agency via fees levied on the new Regional Conservation Authority; and that per capita annual operating costs within MVCA’s jurisdiction are predicted to increase from being one of the lowest at approximately $18 per capita per year; And Whereas the Township of North Frontenac is supportive of the enhanced municipal control over Conservation Authorities that took effect in 2024 with the categorization of Conservation Authorities programs and services and signing of Memorandums of Understanding; and the Township recognizes that MVCA has made significant demonstrable improvements in operational effectiveness in recent years 51 - 55 Page 2 of 124
and is committed to continuous improvement;
And Whereas North Frontenac benefits from having conservation
authority staff available locally that know our communities, developers,
lake associations and Township staff;
Now Therefore Be It Resolved That as Bill 68 has already undergone
Second Reading and time is of the essence, North Frontenac Council
advises the following:
- Council does not support direct or indirect municipal funding of the proposed Ontario Conservation Authority Agency;
- Council does not support formation of the proposed “St. Lawrence Regional Conservation Authority” outlined in Environmental Registry Notice 025-1257;
- Council requests that the Ministry pause approval of the proposed St. Lawrence Regional Conservation Authority to allow for meaningful and timely engagement with the municipalities and conservation authorities of Eastern Ontario;
- Council requests that the Ministry examine alternative approaches to equalizing resources amongst CAs including review of the annual provincial transfer to conservation authorities that were halved in 2019 and have remained unchanged since; and
- Council requests that the Ministry facilitate consistency amongst CAs by updating provincial technical guidelines that inform permitting by conservation authorities in Ontario; and And That Council instructs the Clerk to provide this resolution to the Environmental Registry of Ontario consultations; the Minister of the Environment, Conservation and Parks, as well as the Opposition critics; MPP, John Jordan; the Association of Municipalities of Ontario (AMO); Conservation Ontario; and the other municipalities within MVCA’s jurisdiction.
MVCA Presentation
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 Regular Meeting held October 31, 2025, as circulated.
Regular Council - 31 Oct 2025 - Minutes - Pdf 56 - 62
Business Arising Out of Minutes
a) Resolution #266-25: Lafolia Lane - OPA and ZBLA
Be It Resolved That Council receives for information the Planning Report Addendum and attachments prepared by Jennie Kapusta, Community Planner with the County of Frontenac, regarding Official Plan Amendment File Number OP02/22 and Zoning By-Law Amendment File Number Z08/22 for Ompah Palmerston Cottage Co- operative, located at 1099B Lafolia Lane; 63 - 87 Page 3 of 124
And That Council will consider By-laws to amend the Official Plan and Zoning By-law later in the meeting.
Resolution #266-25 Lafolia Lane Planning Report Addendum - 1099B Lafolia Lane Attachment 1 - Revised Development Plan Attachment 2 - OPA DRAFT By-Law Attachment 3 - ZBA DRAFT By-Law Attachment 4 - Gemtec EIS Addendum Attachment 5 - Letter to Council from Applicants Attachment 6 - Illustration of Two Acre Plots Attachment 7 - Egis Comments re EIS Addendum
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 88 - 89
b) Communications ‘B’ Section - Action Items
B1. Land O’ Lakes Garden Club re: 3rd Annual Pitch In For Mother Earth (Litter Pick-up Day)
Be It Resolved That Council receives for information an email from
Mary Kelly, Land O’Lakes Garden Club advising the 3rd Annual Pitch In
for Mother Earth (PI4ME) campaign will be held April 25th 2026;
And That Council supports the annual PI4ME event and approves use
of the Barrie Hall and parking lot on April 25, 2026;
And That Council waives the Hall rental fee for the PI4ME event;
And That Council approves the Township of Addington Highlands
placing a bin on a temporary basis in the Barrie Hall parking lot;
And That the Public Works Manager (PWM) will prepare the required
Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between the Township and the
Land O’ Lakes Garden Club, requiring the Garden Club, in their
leadership role, to:
oversee the event;
be responsible for and provide proof of insurance for the event
and all volunteers;
indemnify the Township; and
commit to all safety provisions;
And That Council authorizes the PWM to approve the event with the
Land O’ Lakes Garden Club through a Memorandum of Understanding
on an annual basis, including the use of the Barrie Hall without a fee.
Request from Land O’ Lakes Garden Club re 3rd Annual Pitch In For Mother Earth (Litter Pick up Day) 90
Council, CAO, and Managers’ Administrative Reports
Page 4 of 124
a) Clerk/Planning Manager: Transfer of Property to County of Frontenac for K&P Trail - Road Closing By-law
Be It Resolved That Council receives for information the Clerk/Planning Manager’s Administrative Report entitled “Transfer of Property to County of Frontenac for K&P Trail - Road Closing By-law”; And That Council will consider a By-law later in the meeting to stop-up, close and sell the Concession Road Allowance between Concession 9 and 10, Lot 9 and 10.
Transfer of Property to County of Frontenac for K&P Trail - Road Closing By-law - Pdf 91 - 93
b) Clerk/Planning Manager: Appointment of Secretary/Treasurer of the Committee of Adjustment/Planning Advisory Committee
Be It Resolved That Council receives for information the Clerk/Planning Manager’s Administrative Report entitled “Appointment of Secretary- Treasurer of the Committee of Adjustment/Planning Advisory Committee”; And That Council approves the Deputy Clerk/Assistant to the Planning Manager being appointed as Secretary-Treasurer of the Committee of Adjustment/Planning Advisory Committee; And That Council will consider an Appointing By-law later in the meeting.
Appointment of Secretary/Treasurer of the Committee of Adjustment/Planning Advisory Committee - Pdf 94 - 95
c) Public Works Manager: Options to Manage Non-eligible Blue Box Material Post-transition
Be It Resolved That Council receives for information the Public Works
Manager’s Administrative Report entitled “Options to Manage Non-
eligible Blue Box Material Post-transition”;
And That Council approves providing collection and processing
services for blue box materials from Industrial, Commercial, and
Institutional (IC&I) users at the Township’s six waste sites without a
service fee commencing January 1, 2026;
And That the blue box program introduced for IC&I users will be
monitored and assessed after one year considering the demand and
associated costs, with the results reported to Council;
And That the Free Tag Incentive for household waste in exchange for
each bag of recyclables will continue in accordance with By-law #2023-
80.
Options to Manage Non-eligible Blue Box Material Post-transition - Pdf 96 - 99
d) Public Works Manager: Request to Extend the Year-round Maintenance Limits on East Bay Road
Be It Resolved That Council receives for information the Public Works Manager’s (PWM) Administrative Report entitled “Request to Extend the 100 - 101 Page 5 of 124
Year-round Maintenance Limits on East Bay Road”; And That fifty (50)+/- properties are serviced by East Bay Road beyond Butterball Lane; And That Council ____________ the request to extend the limits of year-round maintenance on East Bay Road by 900m from Butterball Lane to Thacker Lane; And That the Public Works Manager shall update Schedule “B” (Road Summary) and provide a copy of all changes to the Clerk in accordance with By-law #89-13; And That Council instructs the Clerk to retain a copy of the revised Schedule B with the original By-law and provide a copy to Council and the Chief Administrative Officer (CAO).
Request to Extend the Year-round Maintenance Limits on East Bay Road - Pdf
External Committees/Local Boards/Task Force Notes and Reports
a) Committee of Adjustment/Planning Advisory Committee
Be It Resolved That Council receives for information the Minutes of a meeting of the Committee of Adjustment/Planning Advisory Committee held September 22, 2025.
Committee of Adjustment - 22 Sep 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 August 22, 2025.
JHSC Minutes August 22, 2025 106 - 110
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)
None.
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 111 - 112
Introduction and Reading of By-laws
a) By-law(s) to be Considered:
Be It Resolved That leave be given the Mover to introduce the following By-laws that have been circulated to all members of Council: #2025-51 To Appoint a Secretary-Treasurer for the Committee of Adjustment/Planning Advisory Committee; #2025-52 To Close, Stop up and Sell a Portion of a Concession Road Allowance; 113 - 123 Page 6 of 124
#2025-53 To Amend the Official Plan for redesignate a property
to Rural Cooperative Area 1;
#2025-24 To Amend the Zoning By-law to rezone a property to
Rural Cooperative Exception 1;
And That these By-laws be read a first, second and third time and
finally passed.
#2025-51 Appointment of Secretary Treasurer #2025-52 Concession Road Closing #2025-53 Official Plan Amendment (1099B Lafolia Lane) #2025-54 Zoning By-law Amendment (1099B Lafolia Lane)
Public Forum
Closed Session
a) Closed Meeting of Council
Be It Resolved That Council retires to Closed Session at ____. .m. to: a. Adopt Closed Minutes of meetings held October 10, 2025 and October 24, 2025; b. To discuss an Agreement for Producer Responsibility Organization for Blue Box Materials under the following subsections of the Municipal Act Section 239(2): (i) a trade secret or scientific, technical, commercial, financial or labour relations information, supplie
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