Regular Council

THAT the Agenda for the Council meeting of June 11, 2024 be confirmed.

THAT Council move into closed session to consider: • advice that is subject to solicitor-client privilege, including communications necessary for that purpose; • litigation or potential litigation, including matters before administrative tribunals, affecting the municipality or local board; and • personal matters about an identifiable individual, including municipal or local board employees - Committee Appointments. Pursuant to Section 239(2) (f) (e) & (b) of the Municipal Act.

1. THAT Council receive report CLS-15-2024; and 2. THAT Council appoint Sarah Letersky and Stephen Casey Hill as voting public members of the Prince Edward County O.P.P. Detachment Board.

THAT the deputation by Nicola Chapman regarding the Athol Daycare Opportunity be received.

THAT the comment from the audience be received.

THAT Council receive report FIN-09-2024 for information.

THAT Council receive report RCF-03-2024; THAT Council approve the Memorandum of Understanding with the Ameliasburgh Fair Board; and THAT Council direct staff to execute the Memorandum of Understanding with the Ameliasburgh Fair Board.

WHEREAS in the Corporation of the County of Prince Edward we participate in a democratic system of government where people can exercise freedom of speech in a respectful way, and this is codified in our Corporate Strategic Plan that emphasizes the need for fair and transparent decision-making; WHEREAS we acknowledge that there are barriers to participation, and our Corporate Strategic Plan also embraces the importance of community cohesion striving for equitable solutions and the caring and respectful treatment of one another. Regular Council Minutes June 11, 2024 Adopted as circulated to Council on June 25, 2024 WHEREAS the Municipal Act gives Council the authority to establish rules through a Procedural By-Law to govern behavior at meetings to ensure a fair and consistent approach to decision making; WHEREAS the municipal Procedural By-Law 16-2022 sets expectations on Council member conduct, the role of staff, and guides members of the public in their interaction with Council (part 14); WHEREAS the public is encouraged to speak about and share their criticism of issues or matters before Council for decision, the public under no circumstances may criticize or denigrate individual members of staff or Council; WHEREAS as a democratic institution, members of the public, members of Council and municipal employees engaged in municipal activities should be free from harassment or threatening words or actions; WHEREAS other municipalities across Ontario, including our neighbors in

THAT the verbal update from the Mayor regarding Eastern Ontario Wardens Caucus (EOWC) Strategic Plan and Infrastructure Policy Paper be received.

THAT items 12.1, 12.2, 12.3, 12.4, 12.6, 12.7, 12.8, 12.10, 12.11, and 12.12 be approved by consent.

THAT the report of the Audit Committee meeting held on May 22, 2024 be received; THAT the Audit Committee recommends that Council direct staff to invite Watson & Associates to review their growth analysis study with members of the Audit Committee; THAT Council approve the associated minor costs for the meeting; THAT the Audit Committee recommends that Council direct staff to invite Watson & Associates to review the commercial and residential split within the Wellington Area Specific Development Charge Background Study with members of the Audit Committee; THAT Council approve the associated minor costs for the meeting; and Regular Council Minutes June 11, 2024 Adopted as circulated to Council on June 25, 2024 THAT the Audit Committee recommend Council direct staff to refer the third-party legal report regarding the upfront servicing agreements referred to in Council Motion 2023-606 to the Audit Committee for review and comment.

THAT the consideration of Heritage Permit application HP-03-24 for 146 Wellington Main Street be referred back to the next feasible Built & Cultural Heritage Advisory Committee meeting for further review of the complete application, and heritage designation By-Law 1984-1628.

13.1.1 A By-Law To Establish The Prince Edward County O.P.P. Detachment Board, Approve The Terms Of Reference And Appoint Members For The Corporation Of The County Of Prince Edward 13.1.2 A By-Law To Appoint Rob Wannamaker As By-Law Enforcement Officer For The Corporation Of The County Of Prince Edward; 13.1.3 A By-Law To Appoint Jasmin Govier As A By-Law Enforcement Officer For The Corporation Of The County Of Prince Edward.

THAT Council move into closed session to consider: • advice that is subject to solicitor-client privilege, including communications necessary for that purpose Pursuant to Section 239(2) (f) of the Municipal Act.

THAT in a final good faith effort to seek a negotiated agreement that will bring timely closure to the Picton Terminals litigation issue and provide tax levy mitigation prior to the 2025 budget planning cycle, Council direct staff to return in closed session as soon as practicable with draft terms of settlement for Council approval. Councillor Hirsch requested a recorded vote on Motion 2024-271: Regular Council Minutes June 11, 2024 Adopted as circulated to Council on June 25, 2024 Name In Favour Opposed HIRSCH, John x MACNAUGHTON, Kate x BRANEY, Chris x MAYNARD, Janice x GROSSO, Sam x NIEMAN, Brad x PRINZEN, Phil x ROBERTS, Bill x ST-JEAN, Phil x HARRISON, David x PENNELL, Roy x BRANDERHORST, Sam ENGELSDORFER, Corey FERGUSON, Mayor Steve x Total 8 4

THAT the following by-law be read a first, second and third time and finally passed: A By-law to Confirm the Proceedings of the Council of the Corporation of the County of Prince Edward at the meeting held on June 11, 2024.

Regular Council Minutes June 11, 2024 Adopted as circulated to Council on June 25, 2024 THAT this meeting now adjourn at 9:54 p.m.