THAT Councillor Hirsch continue to serve as the Municipal Observer to the PEFAC Board, on an interim basis, following the end of the current term of Council until such Page 3 of 6 Minutes of the September 10, 2026, Committee of the Whole Meeting Adopted as circulated to Council on September 22, 2026 time as the newly constituted Council has considered and determined the County's ongoing relationsh
WHEREAS the County of Prince Edward and the Waring's Creek Improvement Association entered into Minutes of Settlement executed in February 2008; WHEREAS the Cold Creek Subdivision application underwent a detailed review process, including a decision at the October 16, 2024 Planning and Development Committee, ratification by Council on November 12, 2024, and a subsequent motion to reconsider approv
THAT the agenda for the Committee of the Whole meeting of Thursday June 25, 2026, as amended, be confirmed.
Page 8 of 17 Minutes of the May 12, 2026 Regular Council Meeting Adopted as circulated to Council on May 26, 2026 WHEREAS the vitality of Prince Edward County's main streets is essential to the economic, social, and cultural health of our community; WHEREAS there are numerous long-term vacant commercial storefronts, which detracts from the character of the community, reduces pedestrian traffic, di
1. THAT report DS-05-2026 regarding Draft Plan of (Vacant Land) Condominium File No. 13-T-24-506 received; 2. THAT Draft Plan of Condominium File No. 13-T-24-506 for the lands described as Part Lot 30, Concession 3 Hillier Part 1 47R2017 & Part 1 47R3032 Except Part 1 47R7047, Ward of Hillier, be approved subject to the conditions contained in Attachment 1 - Draft Plan Conditions.
1. THAT the presentation by Prasanna Gunasekera & Lesley Pavan, Perry Group Consulting Ltd., regarding the Planning Services Review and Journey Mapping - Report be received; 2. THAT Council receive report DS-71-2025; and 3. THAT Council endorse the Perry Group Consulting report and direct staff to implement the recommendations, roadmap and phases for implementation and return to Council with a pro
THAT item 7.3 on the agenda be considered prior to item 7.2 in consideration of the deputants and other members of the public in attendance.
THAT report CLS-38-2025 regarding the Administrative Monetary Penalties By- Law Update be referred back to staff to provide further information regarding financial costs involved.
THAT the deputation by Duarte Da Silva, Chief Executive Officer, Prince Edward County Chamber of Commerce regarding an Update to Council be received; and THAT the service agreement between Prince Edward County and the Chamber of Commerce be referred to the 2026 budget for consideration.
THAT staff be directed to conduct a review of the Comprehensive Zoning By- law provisions related to Wineries and On-Farm-Diversified Uses, including but not limited to Sections 3.3.3 and 3.39, within the first two quarters of 2026, to consider potential revisions through a future Zoning By-law Amendment that support the winery industry in Prince Edward County.
WHEREAS the nation, the province and the County are facing increasingly complex economic challenges; and Page 4 of 8 Minutes of the October 7, 2025 Regular Council Meeting Adopted as circulated to Council on October 21, 2025 WHEREAS communications, co-operation and collaboration across community groups and organizations can serve to foster a co-ordinated approach to meeting these challenges; and W
1. THAT report DS-55-2025 regarding a review of rural area severance requirements be received; 2. THAT staff be directed to continue applying Official Plan policies related to hydrogeological reporting for the creation of new lots within the Rural Area; and Page 3 of 4 Minutes of the September 25, 2025 Committee of the Whole Meeting Adopted as circulated to Council on October 7, 2025 3. THAT staff
1. THAT Report CLS-24-2025 regarding an Update to the Question on the Ballot for the 2026 municipal election be received; 2. THAT the following be adopted as the preferred Question on the Ballot for the 2026 Municipal Election: "Are you in favour of a third-party review of Council size and related ward boundary changes?"; and 3. THAT the Clerk be directed to give public notice and schedule public
THAT the report of the Built & Cultural Heritage Advisory Committee meeting held on July 2, 2025 be received. THAT the Built & Cultural Heritage Advisory Committee recommend Council direct staff to explore the relocation or removal of the gazebo and inukshuk sculpture near the Old Boys' Memorial Entrance prior to Remembrance Day and return to a future Built & Cultural Heritage Advisory Committee m
1. THAT report DS-31-2025 of Development Services dated June 18, 2025 regarding, Consent File No. B15-24 and Zoning By-law Amendment File No. Z24-24 be received; 2. THAT Consent File No. B15-24 for the lands described as Part Lot 12, Plan 1 Hillier Part 1 47R7127, in the Ward of Hillier, be approved subject to the following conditions; 1. Each condition shall be fulfilled no later than two years f
WHEREAS annual budget deliberations and decisions are the most important functions of the municipality; and WHEREAS the Council supports a budget process that is efficient, focused, and transparent; and WHEREAS the budget process falls within the authority of the Mayor under the provisions of Section 284.16 of the Municipal Act (Strong Mayor Powers), NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED: THAT Council requ
1. THAT Council receive report CAO-01-2025; and 2. THAT Council direct staff to engage the Perry Group to expand the scope of the Customer Journey Review the municipality has retained them for, to include all proponents submitting planning applications and moving through the planning and development process, not just the business community.
THAT staff conduct a review of the requirements related to rural severance applications, with consideration of the practices of neighboring municipalities and the risks and opportunities in reducing potential barriers.
THAT recommendation no. 6 be deleted in its entirety and replaced with the following: Committee of the Whole Meeting Minutes March 13, 2025 Adopted as circulated to Council on March 25, 2025 THAT the parcel of Municipal land identified as the Former Hillier Firehall: 65/79 Station Road, Roll 135062201513301; Part of PIN 55025-0118 be declared surplus to the needs of the Municipality for the purpos
1. THAT Council receive report CSP-06-2025; 2. THAT Council direct the Mayor and Municipal Clerk to enter into a one-year Service Agreement at a value of $50,000 with the Prince Edward County Chamber of Commerce; 3. THAT Council direct staff to utilize funds from the Tax Rate Stabilization Reserve to fund the Prince Edward County Chamber of Commerce Service Agreement; 4. THAT Council direct staff
WHEREAS increased development applications and significant changes in planning legislation have placed pressure on the planning and development engineering staff involved in land use planning applications and review; and WHEREAS the development community, the local business community and the public expect timely decisions and effective service; NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED; Regular Council Minutes
1. THAT report CLS-11-2025 of the Corporate and Legislative Services Department be received; 2. THAT the Council of the County of Prince Edward hereby requests notice be provided to Aird & Berlis, LLP to finalize any current or existing files and to terminate the contract for interim Integrity Commissioner services effective February 25, 2025, save and except for the continuation of any files unti
WHEREAS Section 217 and s.222 of the Municipal Act, 2001 (“Municipal Act”) provides municipalities a significant degree of flexibility to choose their own governance structure; WHEREAS Section 8 of the Municipal Elections Act provides for municipalities to submit a question to the electorate on a matter within its jurisdiction that can be answered by either a yes or no; WHEREAS it is Council's dut
THAT staff be directed to bring forward a report on an "exceptional partnership" with the PEC Chamber of Commerce to support local businesses under the new Community Grants Policy, and return to Council with a draft agreement for Council consideration outlining the terms and conditions of the grant.
THAT the deputation by Duarte Da Silva, CEO Prince Edward County Chamber of Commerce regarding the PEC Chamber 2024 Year in Review be received.
WHEREAS Robert Swayze has served as the Integrity Commissioner for Prince Edward County since 2016; WHEREAS a notice of motion was proposed at the September 24, 2024 Council meeting requesting options for Integrity Commissioner Services, acknowledging it is time for a change; and WHEREAS the Council of the Corporation of the County of Prince Edward thanks Robert Swayze for his service; NOW THEREFO
Committee of the Whole Minutes September 26, 2024 Adopted as circulated to Council on October 8, 2024 THAT the draft By-Law to regulate the usage of public right of ways in The Corporation of the County of Prince Edward be amended as follows: a) By adding to section 1 a definition for “Designated Hedgerow"; b) By adding a new paragraph to section 3. GENERAL PROHIBITIONS, regarding Cut, trimming or
THAT at the request of the applicant report DS-22-2024 of the Development Services department dated May 15, 2024 regarding Zoning By-Law Amendment File No. Z4-24 be referred to staff to provide an update subject to the applicant's new and/or revised application(s) after further examination of a potential real estate transaction.
THAT staff be directed to explore section 35 of the Municipal Act in the context of Glen Lane, and bring forward a report for Council consideration by Q4 2024.
WHEREAS in 1998, the provincial government downloaded to Prince Edward County the responsibility to maintain County Road 49, an 18.6km concrete road; and WHEREAS County Road 49 is the busiest eastern entry-point into The County used by 6000 vehicles per day including commuters, visitors to Sandbanks Provincial Park and other Provincially owned and managed destinations, and heavy truck traffic to s
1. THAT Council receive report CSP-09-2024; 2. THAT Council direct staff to explore a Memorandum of Understanding with Pleasant Bay Bible Conference Grounds to support a continuous trail for public use on the western beaches known as the Quarter Session Trail; 3. THAT staff return to Council with a report in open session. Committee of the Whole Minutes April 11, 2024 Adopted as circulated to Counc
THAT recommendation 2 and 3 regarding the proposal for a Loan Agreement with the Prince Edward County Affordable Housing Corporation be deferred for staff and the Board to explore other options. Councillor Roberts requested a recorded vote on Motion 2024-147. Name In Favour Opposed ROBERTS, Bill x Regular Council Minutes March 26, 2024 Adopted as circulated to Council on April 09, 2024 ST-JEAN, Ph
THAT the agenda for the Committee of the Whole meeting of February 15, 2024 be confirmed.
THAT the Governance Structure Review Terms of Reference under "objective" paragraph 2 be amended to include the following: The governance structure review would cover a range of governance topics, including but not limited to – committee structure, standing committees, financial control, powers of the Mayor, deputy Mayor system, ward boundaries and size of Council. Councillor Braney requested a Re
Committee of the Whole Minutes February 15, 2024 Adopted as circulated to Council on February 27, 2024 1. THAT Council receive report CLS-04-2024; 2. THAT Council direct staff to undertake a Governance Structure Review given the economic and social changes Prince Edward County has seen since the last review was conducted; and 3. THAT staff be authorized to issue a request for proposals (RFP) seeki
Committee of the Whole Minutes February 15, 2024 Adopted as circulated to Council on February 27, 2024 THAT Council put a question on the 2026 municipal election ballot regarding a review of the governance structure system for the 2026 municipal election; and THAT the Clerk be directed to bring forward a report regarding the question on the ballot process and potential question options for Council
THAT $10,000 for sponsorship of the Quinte International Air Show be added to the 2024 budget under community grants. Capital and Operating Budget Minutes December 4-8, 2023 Adopted as circulated to Council on January 10, 2024
1. THAT Council receive report FD-07-2023; and 2. THAT Council direct the Fire Chief to inform Emergency Management Ontario that the annual Emergency Management and Civil Protection Act requirements are complete. Committee of the Whole Minutes November 30, 2023 Adopted as circulated to Council on January 10, 2024
1. THAT Council receive report CSP-15-2023; 2. THAT Council declare the County Road 49 Reconstruction project a project of community interest for the purposes of receiving donations and issuing official donation receipts for income tax purposes; and 3. THAT Council authorize the Director of Finance & IT to open a discretionary reserve fund for purposes of depositing donations received for the CR49
THAT report DS-09-2023 of Development Services dated March 22, 2023 regarding Consent File Nos.: B36-22 and Zoning By-Law Amendment File No. Z39-22 be received; THAT Consent File Nos.: B36-22 for lands located at 1122 Danforth Road, in the Ward of Hillier, be approved subject to the following conditions: 1. THAT each condition shall be fulfilled no later than two years from the date of mailing of