Body: Council Type: Minutes Meeting: Regular Date: February 10, 2026 Collection: Council Minutes Municipality: South Frontenac
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Minutes of Council February, 10, 2026
Township of South Frontenac Council Meeting Minutes
Meeting #2026-04 Time: 7:00 PM Location: Council Chambers/Virtual Via Zoom Present: Ray Leonard, Doug Morey, Steve Pegrum, Norm Roberts, Randy Ruttan, Ron Sleeth, Scott Trueman, Adam Turcotte, Mayor Ron Vandewal Staff: Louise Fragnito - Chief Administrative Officer, James Thompson - Clerk, Heather Woodland - Deputy Clerk, Brad Wright - Director of Development Services, Delbert Blakney - Director of Fire and Emergency Services, Troy Dunlop - Manager of Engineering and Capital Projects, Christine Woods - Manager of Planning Services
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Meeting to Order
a)
Resolution Resolution No. [2026-04]-01 Moved by Councillor Turcotte Seconded by Councillor Sleeth That the Council meeting of February 10, 2026 be called to order at 7:00 p.m. Carried
2
Roll Call
a)
The Deputy Clerk conducted roll call.
3
Approval of Agenda (and Addendum)
a)
Resolution Resolution No. [2026-04]-02 Moved by Councillor Roberts Seconded by Councillor Leonard That the agenda be approved, as presented. Carried
4
Disclosure of Pecuniary Interest
a)
There were none.
5
Committee of the Whole “Closed Session”
a)
Not applicable.
6
Recess (If Required)
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Ceremonial Presentations
a)
There were none.
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Public Meeting
a)
Resolution
Minutes of Council February, 10, 2026 Resolution No. [2026-04]-03 Moved by Councillor Trueman Seconded by Councillor Morey That the public meeting be called to order. Carried b)
The Deputy Clerk read the Notice of Collection.
c)
Zoning By-law Amendment Application PL-ZBA-2025-0133, 4382 Latimer Road Colin Herrewynen, Planner, provided an overview of the application. Mayor Vandewal afforded members of Council the opportunity to ask questions. Councillor Sleeth and Councillor Roberts expressed their support for the application. In response to an inquiry from Councillor Morey regarding entrances to the property, Colin Herrewynen provided an overview of the locations for the existing entrances. Councillor Ruttan cautioned that land designated as agricultural which are adjacent to settlement areas could restrict future development. Mayor Vandewal afforded members of the public the opportunity to speak to the application. There were no comments received.
d)
Zoning By-law Amendment Application PL-ZBA-2026-0004, 1022 Nature Lane Colin Herrewynen provided an overview of the application. Mayor Vandewal afforded members of Council the opportunity to ask questions. There were no questions received. Mayor Vandewal afforded members of the public the opportunity to comment on the application. Curtis Nickel, applicant, was present and provided the justification for rezoning the property and their intentions for the lots in the future.
e)
Public Meeting for Zoning By-law Amendment Application PL-ZBA-2026-0003, 102908008010801 and 102908008010803, Verona Street Christine Woods, Manager of Planning Services, provided an overview of the application. Lindsay Blair, Executive Director, 2B Developments attended the meeting virtually and provided a presentation via Zoom. Mayor Vandewal afforded members of Council the opportunity to ask questions. Councillor Sleeth inquired about a timeline for resolving the planning files related to this property. Louise Fragnito provided an estimated timeline. Deputy Mayor Pegrum asked for further clarification on the reduction of parking spaces proposed. Lindsay Blair explained that the reduction of parking spaces aligned with approved planning applications in similar municipalities as well as
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Minutes of Council February, 10, 2026 the number of units including smaller one-bedroom units proposed, and that a traffic impact study had been completed. Mayor Vandewal commented that this application aligns with the target for increasing density through the Official Plan. Mayor Vandewal afforded members of the public the opportunity to speak to the application. Amy Clark was present and noted that she had recently purchased a property abutting the apartment parcel of land, and raised concerns regarding well contamination, and water flow and service to the area. Amy Clark sought clarity on the planning process. Christine Woods provided clarity on the process and Lindsay Blair provided additional justification regarding the timeline for submitting the ZBA application. Reed MacMillan, Revell Road, was present and raised concerns regarding the clarity of communication through the public notices and regarding the item concerning abandoned wells on the property.
f)
Resolution Resolution No. [2026-04]-04 Moved by Councillor Ruttan Seconded by Deputy Mayor Pegrum That the public meeting be closed. Carried
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Delegations
a)
There were none.
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Briefings
a)
There were none.
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Reports from Administration
a)
Zoning By-law Amendment Application PL-ZBA-2025-0133, 4382 Latimer Road Resolution No. [2026-04]-05 Moved by Councillor Morey Seconded by Councillor Leonard That Zoning By-law Amendment Application PL-ZBA-2025-0133 regarding 4382 Latimer Road, be approved; That By-law 2026-08 attached to Report Number 2026-013 as Exhibit A, being a By-law to amend the zoning on a portion of lands known as 4382 Latimer Road, District of Storrington, Township of South Frontenac, be given first and second reading; and That By-law 2026-08 be presented to Council for third reading. Carried
b)
Zoning By-law Amendment Application PL-ZBA-2026-0004, 1022 Nature Lane Resolution No. [2026-04]-06
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Minutes of Council February, 10, 2026 Moved by Councillor Sleeth Seconded by Councillor Roberts That Zoning By-law Amendment Application PL-ZBA-2026-0004 regarding 1220 Nature Lane, be approved; That By-law 2026-09 attached to Report Number 2026-014 as Exhibit A, being a By-law to amend the zoning on a portion of lands known as 1022 Nature Lane, District of Loughborough, Township of South Frontenac, be given first and second reading; and That By-law 2026-09 be presented to Council for third reading. Carried c)
Firehouse Subs Grant Resolution No. [2026-04]-07 Moved by Councillor Ruttan Seconded by Councillor Trueman That Council support staff in moving forward with the Fire House Subs grant application submission; and That Council authorize the Clerk and Mayor to sign off on a grant agreement for the Firehouse Subs grant, if successful. Carried
d)
FABN Resolution No. [2026-04]-08 Moved by Deputy Mayor Pegrum Seconded by Councillor Turcotte That Council endorse the consent letter to the Frontenac Arch Biosphere, as provided under Appendix A of Report 2026-017, for select Township properties to be reported under the Canadian Protected and Conserved Database. That the CAO be authorized to sign the consent letter. Carried
e)
Restricted Acts after Nomination Day (“Lame Duck” Provisions) Resolution No. [2026-04]-09 Moved by Councillor Roberts Seconded by Councillor Leonard That Council approve a By-Law to Delegate Authority to the Chief Administrative Officer for certain Acts During the Restricted Authority “Lame Duck” Period; That By-law 2026-10, attached to Report Number 2026-019, as Exhibit A, being a By-law to Delegate Authority to the Chief Administrative Officer for certain Acts During the Restricted Authority “Lame Duck” Period, be given first and second reading; and That By-law 2026-10 be presented to Council for third reading. Carried
f)
Use of Municipal Resources during an Election Period Resolution No. [2026-04]-10 Moved by Councillor Sleeth Seconded by Councillor Turcotte
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Minutes of Council February, 10, 2026 That Council approve the proposed By-Law with Respect to the Use of Municipal Resources during an Election Period; That By-law Number 2026-11, attached to Report Number 2026-018 as Exhibit A, being “A By-Law with Respect to the Use of Municipal Resources during an Election Period” be given first and second reading; That By-law 2026-11 be presented to Council for third reading. Carried 12
Reports from Advisory Committees
a)
There were none.
13
Information Reports
a)
There were none.
14
Committee of the Whole
a)
Not applicable.
15
Communications
a)
There were none.
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Tabling of Documents
a)
There were none.
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New Business
a)
There was none.
18
Notice of Motion
a)
There were none.
19
Approval of Minutes
a)
Resolution Resolution No. [2026-04]-11 Moved by Councillor Turcotte Seconded by Councillor Ruttan That the minutes of the February 3, 2026 Council meeting be approved. Carried
20
Approval of By-laws
a)
Resolution Resolution No. [2026-04]-12 Moved by Councillor Leonard Seconded by Councillor Sleeth That By-laws Numbers (1) through (4) be given third reading.
- By-law 2026-08, A By-Law to amend By-law 2003-75, as amended, to rezone land from RU to A-3 in Part of Lot 17 N 1/2, Concession 2, District of Storrington: Barr, Bovey
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Minutes of Council February, 10, 2026 2. By-law 2026-09, A By-Law to amend By-law 2003-75, as amended, to rezone land from RU to RLSW in Part of Lot 1 and 2, Concession 9, District of Loughborough: Nickel 3. By-law 2026-10, A By-Law to Delegate Authority to the Chief Administrative Officer for certain Acts During the Restricted Authority “Lame Duck” Period 4. By-law 2026-11, A By-Law with respect to the Use of Municipal Resources during an Election Period Carried 21
Committee of the Whole “Closed Session”
a)
Not applicable.
22
Confirmation By-law
a)
Resolution Resolution No. [2026-04]-13 Moved by Deputy Mayor Pegrum Seconded by Councillor Morey That By-law 2026-12, being a by-law to confirm generally all actions and proceedings of the Council of the Township of South Frontenac, be given first and second reading. Carried Resolution No. [2026-04]-14 Moved by Councillor Turcotte Seconded by Councillor Trueman That By-law 2026-12, being the confirmatory by-law, be given third reading, signed and sealed. Carried
23
Date of Next Meeting
a)
The next Council meeting is scheduled for March 3, 2026 at 7:00 p.m.
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Adjournment
a)
Resolution Resolution No. [2026-04]-15 Moved by Councillor Roberts Seconded by Councillor Sleeth That the Council meeting of February 10, 2026 be adjourned at 8:12 p.m. Carried
Ron Vandewal, Mayor James Thompson, Clerk South Frontenac is a welcoming and thriving rural community
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