The Prince Edward County Record

Committee of the Whole

December 11, 2025

What was decided (8 motions)

8 carried, 0 recorded otherwise. Every motion below is printed as the minutes print it.

THAT the agenda for the Committee of the Whole meeting of December 11, 2025 be confirmed. Page 1 of 6 Minutes of the December 11, 2025, Committee of the Whole Meeting Adopted as circulated to Council on January 13, 2025
Moved by Councillor St-Jean, seconded by Councillor Branderhorst
Carried
THAT the deputation by Brian Hart and Daniel Livvarçin, Kate’s Rest Foundation regarding the Home and Farm Initiative and the proposed organics processing site be received.
Moved by Councillor Roberts, seconded by Councillor St-Jean
Carried
THAT the comments from the audience (on items on the agenda) be received.
Moved by Councillor MacNaughton, seconded by Councillor Nieman
Carried
Page 2 of 6 Minutes of the December 11, 2025, Committee of the Whole Meeting Adopted as circulated to Council on January 13, 2025 1. THAT report OPS-23-2025 regarding the Organics Processing Facility Feasibility Study be received; 2. THAT Council direct staff to pursue an Expression of Interest for third party options and opportunities for organics processing and management for Prince Edward County; 3. THAT Council direct staff to monitor for funding opportunities and return to Council in the event significant funding opportunities arise; and 4. THAT Council direct staff to offer backyard composter giveaways on a biennial basis. Councillor Roberts requested a recorded vote on Motion CW-202-2025: Name In Favour Opposed MAYNARD, Janice X GROSSO, Sam X NIEMAN, Brad X PRINZEN, Phil ROBERTS, Bill X ST-JEAN, Phil X HARRISON, David X PENNELL, Roy BRANDERHORST, Sam X ENGELSDORFER, Corey X HIRSCH, John X MACNAUGHTON, Kate X BRANEY, Chris X FERGUSON, Mayor Steve X Total 11 1
Moved by Councillor St-Jean, seconded by Councillor Roberts
Carried
THAT clause 2 be amended to change the term of the Financial Accountability and Relationship Agreement with Visit The County to three (3) years.
Moved by Councillor Harrison, seconded by Councillor MacNaughton
Carried
Page 4 of 6 Minutes of the December 11, 2025, Committee of the Whole Meeting Adopted as circulated to Council on January 13, 2025 1. THAT report CLS-39-2025 regarding the 2026 Municipal Election Update (Use of Corporate Resources Policy and Restricted Acts of Council By-Law) be received; 2. THAT Council approve a Delegated Authority By-Law to temporarily provide the Corporation of the County of Prince Edward with the ability to conduct certain business in the event of the Council being restricted in its authority pursuant to Section 275 of the Municipal Act for enactment the January 13, 2026 Council meeting; and 3. THAT Council approve the revised Use of Corporate Resources in an Election Policy, as listed on the agenda.
Moved by Councillor McNaughton, seconded by Councillor Harrison
Carried
THAT Committee move into closed session to consider: 1. personal matters about an identifiable individual, including municipal or local board employees; and labour relations or employee negotiations (staffing matter) Pursuant to Section 239 (2) (b) and (d) of the Municipal Act
Moved by Councillor Branderhorst, seconded by Councillor Nieman
Carried
THAT this meeting now adjourn at 4:08 p.m.
Moved by Councillor St-Jean, seconded by Councillor Nieman
Carried

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