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Hirsch

Councillor · seen 2021-01-14 to 2026-07-21 · served 2018–2022, 2022–2026

100substantive motions movedof 109 meetings the minutes record them at
12procedural motions movedcounted separately, and never added to the above
112substantive motions secondedseconding is often a seat convention, not agreement
3meetings recorded absentof 109 they were on the record for
—recorded votes, for–againstthis council recorded no vote they took part in

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Meetings the minutes record them as absent from (3)

Committee of the WholeMay 29, 2025
Regular CouncilMarch 12, 2024
Nominating CommitteeOctober 30, 2023

Substantive motions moved (showing the 40 most recent of 100)

THAT Council direct staff to work with the Prince Edward Fitness & Aquatic Centre (PEFAC) to explore opportunities for collaboration with the YMCA that may enhance recreation and community services in Prince Edward County, and report back to Council on any potential opportunities.
Committee of the Whole, September 10, 2026 · Carried
Page 9 of 12 Minutes of the September 8, 2026 Regular Council Meeting Adopted as circulated to Council on September 22, 2026 1. THAT report FIN-28-2026 regarding Water Wastewater Financial Strategy Report be received; 2. THAT Council endorse Scenario 2B and its associated Water and Wastewater Financial Strategy as the basis for long-term financial planning and public engagement; 3. THAT staff be d
Regular Council, September 8, 2026 · Lost
1. THAT report FIN-28-2026 regarding Water Wastewater Financial Strategy Report be received; 2. THAT Council endorse Scenario 2B and its associated Water and Wastewater Financial Strategy as the basis for long-term financial planning and public engagement; 3. THAT staff be directed to incorporate the financial strategy into the upcoming Water and Wastewater Rate Study and Development Charge Backgr
Committee of the Whole, August 27, 2026 · Lost
1. THAT report CSP-13-2026 regarding the Exploration of Municipal Support Options for a Dark Sky Preserve be received; 2. THAT the Mayor provide a letter of support for the South Shore Joint Initiative and the Royal Astronomical Society of Canada in support of their efforts to pursue a Dark Sky Preserve designation along Prince Edward County's South Shore; 3. THAT Council direct staff to develop a
Committee of the Whole, August 27, 2026 · Carried
THAT Heritage Permit Application HP-16-26 for 2179 County Road 17, South Marysburgh (Milford United Church/Mount Tabor Playhouse) be approved.
Regular Council, August 25, 2026 · Carried
1. THAT report OPS-21-2026 regarding the Prince Edward County Climate Action Plan be received; 2. THAT Council adopt the Climate Action Plan, available as Attachment 1 to this report, as the guiding framework for integrating climate mitigation and adaptation considerations into municipal decision-making, operations, plans, policies, strategies, and programs; 3. THAT Council direct staff to update
Committee of the Whole, July 23, 2026 · Carried
Page 15 of 19 Minutes of the July 21, 2026 Regular Council Meeting Adopted as circulated to Council on August 25, 2026 THAT Heritage Permit Application HP-11-26 for 375 Picton Main Street, Picton (Crystal Palace) be approved.
Regular Council, July 21, 2026 · Carried
Councillor Pennell requested a recorded vote on Motion CW-117-2026 1. THAT report DS-41-2026 regarding the Supplementary Report on the Implications of Updated Population Growth Forecasts for Infrastructure Planning be received; 2. THAT Council adopt a County-wide growth rate of 1.0% as per the 2025 Growth Analysis Study on capital works infrastructure planning; 3. THAT Council direct staff to prep
Committee of the Whole, June 25, 2026 · Carried
1. THAT report FIN-19-2026 regarding Long-Term Financing for Wellington Trunk Infrastructure Projects be received; Page 10 of 14 Minutes of the June 23, 2026 Regular Council Meeting Adopted as circulated to Council on July 21, 2026 2. THAT Council approve long-term financing of up to $31,132,293 for the Wellington Watermain Trunk and Wellington Sanitary Sewer Trunk projects, subject to final finan
Regular Council, June 23, 2026 · Carried
WHEREAS amendments to the Ontario Heritage Act under the More Homes Built Faster Act, 2022 introduced timelines requiring municipalities to issue Notices of Intention to Designate for properties listed on municipal heritage registers as of December 31, 2022, originally requiring action by January 1, 2025; and WHEREAS the Province subsequently amended the legislation through the Homeowner Protectio
Regular Council, June 9, 2026 · Carried
Page 7 of 14 Minutes of the June 9, 2026 Regular Council Meeting Adopted as circulated to Council on June 23, 2026 THAT staff be directed to promote through public service announcements, social media posts, and other available communications channels a call for nominations for the 2026 Prince Edward County Heritage Awards, and to prepare and receive applications for review by the Built & Cultural
Regular Council, June 9, 2026 · Carried
THAT Heritage Permit HP-12-25, 6 Waupoos Island Lane, North Marysburgh. be approved subject to the following conditions: 1. Before window fabrication proceeds, confirm to the Heritage Permit Task Team that the slope of the top faces of the replacement subsill and the new frame sill can be adjusted and aligned as described above. 2. Before the windows are installed, confirm to the Heritage Permit T
Regular Council, May 12, 2026 · Carried
THAT Heritage Permit HP-04-26, 279 Picton Main Street, Picton be approved for the installation of signage on the storefront.
Regular Council, May 12, 2026 · Carried
THAT the Municipal Financial Profile be received; THAT the Financial Indicator Review be received.
Audit Committee, March 25, 2026 · Carried
THAT the 2026 Statutory & Advisory Board/Committee Schedule be received.
Audit Committee, March 25, 2026 · Carried
1. THAT report OPS-04-2026 regarding the Award of Tenders for Surface Treatments and Micro Surfacing be received; 2. THAT Council award Tender PEC-INI-9011A-2026 (Surface Treatment) to Miller Paving Limited in the amount of $ 3,599,967.20 plus applicable taxes; 3. THAT a By-Law to authorize the execution of an agreement between the County of Prince Edward and Miller Paving Limited for Tender PEC-I
Regular Council, March 10, 2026 · Carried
THAT Council approve Heritage Permit Application HP-02-26 (Macaulay Church, 23 Church Street, Picton).
Regular Council, March 10, 2026 · Carried
1. THAT Council receive report CSP-03-2026 regarding the Contribution Agreement for the Rural Ontario Development Fund, to support the Invest in Prince Edward County: Community Improvement Plan Development Program and; 2. THAT a By-Law to authorize the execution of the Rural Ontario Development Fund Contribution Agreement between the County of Prince Edward and the Crown (as represented by the Min
Committee of the Whole, February 26, 2026 · Carried
1. THAT report CSP-04-2026 regarding the County Transit Strategy 2028 be received; 2. THAT Council endorse the strategic direction and service recommendations within the County Transit Strategy 2028 (Attachment 1) and direct staff to seek external funding opportunities to facilitate implementation on a prioritized, phased timeline; 3. THAT Council authorize the Mayor and Clerk to execute an amendi
Committee of the Whole, February 12, 2026 · Carried
1. THAT report OPS-03-2026 regarding the Tender Award for Winter Highway Maintenance be received; 2. THAT Council award Tender PEC-OPS-0014-2025 – Winter Highway Maintenance to QBT Excavating Services Ltd. based on pricing submitted, plus applicable taxes, over a three-year term with two optional one year terms; and, with pricing subject to annual Consumer Price Index adjustments for each correspo
Regular Council, February 10, 2026 · Carried
THAT the recommendation of the Built & Cultural Heritage Advisory Committee Cultural Heritage Master Plan motion to mitigate risk to listed heritage properties be deferred to the next feasible meeting.
Regular Council, February 10, 2026 · Carried
THAT Council approve Heritage Permit Application HP-15-25 for 155 Picton Main Street subject to the implementation of the final revisions recommended by the Heritage Permit Task Team.
Regular Council, January 13, 2026 · Carried
1. THAT staff be authorized to execute, on behalf of the Municipality, the steps necessary to formally transfer the land title for the St John's Anglican Cemetery to the Municipality; 2. THAT staff be authorized to execute, on behalf of the Municipality, the steps necessary to transfer the operating license of the St John's Anglican Cemetery to the Municipality; 3. THAT By-law 3401-2014 be amended
Regular Council, January 13, 2026 · Carried
WHEREAS it is advisable that heritage considerations be reviewed earlier in the planning process to avoid unnecessary delays, Page 7 of 11 Minutes of the January 13, 2026 Regular Council Meeting Adopted as circulated to Council on January 27, 2026 THAT Council direct staff to explore options for earlier consultation with the Built & Cultural Heritage Advisory Committee and Heritage Permit Task Tea
Regular Council, January 13, 2026 · Lost
WHEREAS the owners of Picton Terminals, being ABNA Investments and 1213427 Ontario Ltd, appeared before the Ontario Court of Justice in Picton on May 16, 2025 facing charges for operating a quarry without a licence under the Aggregate Resources Act; WHEREAS the Crown withdrew the charges, determining that there was no reasonable prospect of conviction based on the principle of “officially induced
Regular Council, December 9, 2025 · Carried
THAT clause no. 3 be amended to limit the timeline to twelve (12) months.
Committee of the Whole, November 27, 2025 · Carried
THAT $100,00.00 be included for consideration in the 2026 Operating Budget as an additional allocation to the Prince Edward Fitness and Aquatic Centre (PEFAC).
Regular Council, November 25, 2025 · Carried
THAT the time permitted for the presentation be extended.
Regular Council, November 10, 2025 · Carried
1. THAT the Draft Terms of Reference for the Remembrance and Commemoration of Prince Edward County Veterans Task Team be approved; 2. THAT R. John Garside, Sandra Latchford, and Michael Miller be appointed to the Remembrance and Commemoration of Prince Edward County Veterans Task Team as per the Terms of Reference.
Regular Council, November 10, 2025 · Carried
1. THAT Council direct staff to provide opportunities for public engagement regarding signage for the Picton and Wellington Heritage Conservation Districts through the 'Have Your Say' webpage; and 2. THAT Council approve the use of up to $3,500. from the Planning Department's 2025 heritage budget to engage a facilitator to coordinate a workshop and analyze response regarding signage for the Picton
Regular Council, November 10, 2025 · Carried
THAT the foregoing motion be amended to add an additional clause 5 as follows: 5. That Council direct staff to present at the 2026 budget a reserve for climate adaptation and mitigation projects and that these funds cover required contributions to participate in an FCM climate adaptation grant application for the Wellington Beach Improvement Plan and/or other climate adaptation projects.
Committee of the Whole, October 23, 2025 · Carried
THAT the Mayor be requested to consult with staff on the information submitted by Paul Allen on potential representations to the Ministry of Natural Resources relating to Pit #2907 on Ridge Road.
Regular Council, October 21, 2025 · Carried
Minutes of the October 15, 2025 Planning & Development Committee Meeting Adopted as circulated to Council on October 21, 2025 THAT staff be directed to conduct a review of the Comprehensive Zoning By- law provisions related to Special Setback Provisions, including but not limited to Sections 3. 31, within the first two quarters of 2026, to consider potential revisions through a future Zoning By-la
Planning & Development Committee Meeting, October 15, 2025 · Carried
THAT the registered comment from the audience on this item be permitted to address Committee at this point in the meeting.
Committee of the Whole, October 9, 2025 · Carried
1. THAT report FIN-18-2025 regarding the Final Asset Management Plan for Consolidated Core and Non-Core Assets be received; 2. THAT Council adopt the Final Consolidated Asset Management Plan, available as Attachment 1 to this report, in accordance with Ontario Regulation 588/17; 3. THAT Council endorse the establishment of a staff Asset Management Working Group to provide ongoing oversight, guidan
Committee of the Whole, October 9, 2025 · Carried
THAT Option 1 – Maintain Fleet Within Useful Life / Good Condition be selected for the Corporate Fleet municipal asset class for inclusion in the County’s Asset Management Plan.
Special Committee of the Whole, August 28, 2025 · Lost
THAT the agenda for the Audit Committee meeting of August 27, 2025 be confirmed.
Audit Committee, August 27, 2025 · Carried
1. THAT Audit Committee receive report FIN-13-2025 for information; 2. THAT in accordance with Policy FIN-10, the Audit Committee recommends that Council approve the Treasurer's recommendation to fund the 2024 tax-supported operating deficit by transferring $419,700 from the Reserve for Working Capital.
Audit Committee, August 27, 2025 · Carried
THAT the agenda, as amended, for the Council meeting of August 26, 2025 be confirmed.
Regular Council, August 26, 2025 · Carried
THAT staff look into the feasibility of incorporating the suggestions made by Mr. Wilford in this year's budget process.
Regular Council, June 10, 2025 · Withdrawn

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