The Prince Edward County Record

Committee of the Whole

May 14, 2026

What was decided (13 motions)

12 carried, 1 recorded otherwise. Every motion below is printed as the minutes print it.

THAT the agenda for the Committee of the Whole meeting of Thursday May 14, 2026 be confirmed.
Moved by Councillor Roberts, seconded by Mayor Ferguson
Carried
THAT the presentation from Barinder Gill, Executive Director, Prince Edward Family Health Team regarding an Update on Primary Care Investments: What's Been Done, What's Underway, and What's Next be received.
Moved by Councillor Nieman, seconded by Councillor Roberts
Carried
THAT the comment from the audience be received for information.
Moved by Councillor Prinzen, seconded by Councillor Pennell
Carried
THAT the transition of the designated section of Barker Street to two-way traffic be formally incorporated into the scope of the reconstruction project (INI-0115); and THAT Council directs staff to maintain the existing one-way signage and traffic patterns until completion of the construction project.
Moved by Councillor Prinzen, seconded by Councillor Nieman
Carried
1. THAT report DS-32-2026 regarding Designating Barker Street for Two Way Traffic be received.
Moved by Councillor St-Jean, seconded by Councillor Branderhorst
Carried
THAT policy CLS-08 section 6 (b) regarding the number of annual conferences be amended from 2 to 3 annually for Councillors.
Moved by Councillor Roberts, seconded by Councillor Nieman
Carried
THAT in recognition of the complexity and scope of the work of Members of Council, report FIN-13-2026 be referred to staff to investigate and provide more data on the compensation component, and THAT staff report back on barriers to Council Member participation, and ways to address them.
Moved by Mayor Ferguson, seconded by Councillor Hirsch
Carried
1. THAT report FIN-13-2026 regarding the Council Compensation Review and Policy Update be received; 2. THAT Council receive the Stratford Group Council Remuneration Review, available as Attachment 1 to this report; and 3. THAT Council approve the amendments to CLS-08 Council Remuneration and Expense Policy, as put forward in Attachment 2 to this report.
Moved by Councillor Roberts, seconded by Councillor Branderhorst
Referred
1. THAT report CLS-10-2026 regarding "Bring-Your-Own” Alcoholic Beverages - Amendments to the Liquor Licence and Control Act be received; 2. THAT Council declines to authorize the "Bring-Your-Own" alcohol permit stream for public spaces; and 3. THAT Council affirms the continued observation of established provincial regulatory frameworks, such as Special Occasion Permits and other authorized licensing endorsements, where the sale, service, and oversight of alcohol are managed by a designated permit holder in compliance with the Liquor Licence and Control Act.
Moved by Councillor St-Jean, seconded by Councillor Harrison
Carried
THAT the director of Corporate & Legislative Services come back to Council with ideas on how collaborate with 'Good Neighbours Together' to explore potential improvements to the Noise By-Law.
Moved by Councillor St-Jean, seconded by Councillor Roberts
Carried
THAT Committee move into closed session to consider: • a proposed or pending acquisition or disposition of land by the municipality or local board (potential land transfer and surplus property) Pursuant to Section 239 (2) (c) of the Municipal Act.
Moved by Councillor Harrison, seconded by Councillor St-Jean
Carried
Page 6 of 7 Minutes of the May 14, 2026, Committee of the Whole Meeting Adopted as circulated to Council on May 26, 2026 1. THAT Council direct staff to provide public notice of the live auction of the former Consecon Fire Hall, as soon as a live auction date is confirmed, in accordance with the Sale or Disposition of Municipal Lands Policy; 2. THAT Council delegate authority to the Chief Administrative Officer and Municipal Clerk to enter into an Agreement of Purchase and Sale to divest of the former Consecon Fire Hall, 81 Main Street, Consecon by live auction; and, 3. THAT Council direct staff to bring forward a By-law to authorize the sale of the former Consecon Fire Hall and ratify the Agreement of Purchase and Sale to the next feasible Council meeting following the auction.
Moved by Councillor St-Jean, seconded by Councillor Harrison
Carried
THAT this meeting now adjourn at 3:45 p.m.
Moved by Councillor Prinzen, seconded by Councillor Hirsch
Carried

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