Regular Council

THAT the agenda for the Council meeting of October 22, 2024 be amended to remove item 8.1, a Civic Recognition Certificate presentation to Linda Downey, and as amended, be confirmed.

THAT s. 9.5(6) of the Procedural By-Law be waived to permit additional public submissions during comments from the audience, section 10 of the agenda pertaining to Draft Plan of Subdivision & Zoning File No. 13-T24-503 & Z10-24: Cold Creek Subdivision.

THAT Council move into closed session to consider: Regular Council Minutes October 22, 2024 Adopted as circulated to Council on November 12, 2024 • personal matters about an identifiable individual, including municipal or local board employees; Pursuant to Section 239 (2) (b) of the Municipal Act.

THAT the presentation by Dr. Ethan Toumishey regarding the Voluntary Tri- County public health merger and Community Health profile be received.

THAT the deputation be permitted to continue beyond the 10-minute time limit, pursuant to Part 6 (7) of the Procedural By-Law.

THAT the deputation by Barinder Gill regarding the Hastings Prince Edward Ontario Health Team Primary Health Care Strategy be received.

THAT the comments from the audience be received.

1. THAT Council receive report DS-62-2024; 2. THAT a By-Law to close and declare surplus part of the road allowance between the Township of Ameliasburgh and the Township of Sophiasburgh (as described as Part 6 of 47R-8655) and part of the road allowance between Concession 1 Broken Front and.021 Concession 2 Broken Front (as described as Part 7 of 47R-8655), as listed on the agenda, be approved; and Regular Council Minutes October 22, 2024 Adopted as circulated to Council on November 12, 2024 3. THAT Council direct the CAO to approve the sale with the abutting landowner(s) in accordance with the Sale & Disposition of Land Policy, CSPI- 08.

1. THAT Council receive report RCF-06-2024; 2. THAT Council authorize the Mayor and Chief Administrative Officer to enter into a perpetual Sponsorship Agreement with the Rotary Club of Wellington for the Naming Rights of the Multipurpose Room at Wellington and District Community Centre; and 3. THAT a By-Law to authorize the execution of an agreement between the County of Prince Edward and the Rotary Club of Wellington, as listed on the agenda, be approved.

1. THAT Council receive report CAO-06-2024 2. THAT Council direct staff to bring forward the rehabilitation of County Road 49 as an updated capital project for consideration in the proposed 2025 Budget, conditional on receiving $20 million in provincial funding; and 3. THAT Council direct the Mayor and the County 49 Working Group to continue to advocate the Federal Government of Canada for additional funding to bridge the remaining funding gap.

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 THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Council of the County of Prince Edward hereby requests that notice be provided to Robert Swayze to finalize any current or existing files and terminate his contract as Integrity Commissioner effective on the commencement date of a contract with a new interim Integrity Commissioner save and except for the continuation of any files until completion; Regular Council Minutes October 22, 2024 Adopted as circulated to Council on November 12, 2024 THAT the Clerk is directed to issue an advertisement or posting for applicants to apply to provide Integrity Commissioner services, which applications will include, but not be limited, to: • proposal/letter of intent; • an understanding of the role of a municipal integrity commissioner and experience in conducting investigations and providing advice; • a knowledge of local government law; • an understanding of investigative techniques, procedural fairness and natural justice; • demonstrated impartiality; • fees, charges and disbursements, including any retainer fee(s); and • references from three (3) public sector entit

WHEREAS other municipalities, such as Quinte West utilize area rated mill rates; WHEREAS some services can be classed as urban such as sidewalks installation and plowing/sanding, streetlighting and maintenance and other services can be classified as rural such as brush cutting; NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council direct applicable staff to explore the pros and cons of a property tax area rated system for urban and rural, and return to Council with options of this by Q3 2025. Name In Favour Opposed PENNELL, Roy x NIEMAN, Brad x PRINZEN, Phil x ROBERTS, Bill x ST-JEAN, Phil x HARRISON, David x GROSSO, Sam x BRANDERHORST, Sam x ENGELSDORFER, Corey x HIRSCH, John x MACNAUGHTON, Kate x BRANEY, Chris x MAYNARD, Janice x FERGUSON, Mayor Steve x Total 5 9

WHEREAS salt brine is a solution of salt (typically sodium chloride, calcium chloride or magnesium chloride) and water that has a freezing point lower than pure water and, as such, is a useful tool in reducing the adhesion of snow and ice to road surfaces; WHEREAS salt brine can be used in a proactive way as an anti-icing liquid that prevents snow and ice from forming and bonding to the road or walkways, and works immediately as a barrier, so precipitation doesn't stick to the road and slippery conditions may be avoided; and WHEREAS many municipalities across Canada are utilizing salt brine as an effective and efficient winter control measure; NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council direct applicable staff to explore the use of salt brine for winter maintenance, and return to Council with options by Q2 2025.

Regular Council Minutes October 22, 2024 Adopted as circulated to Council on November 12, 2024 WHEREAS oil has the benefit of never wearing out, and can be recycled, cleaned, and reused many times; and WHEREAS reusing oil may prevent damage to the environment, and can be cost- efficient if used safely and appropriately; NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council direct applicable staff to explore reusing oil, and return to Council with options of this re-utilization by Q3 2025.

THAT item 12.1,12.2, 12.3, and 12.5 be approved by consent.

THAT the Planning & Development Committee minutes from the meeting held on October 16, 2024 be adopted as presented, save and except Motion 2024- 455.

THAT planning application file nos. Draft Plan of Subdivision & Zoning File No.: Cold Creek Subdivision - 13-T-24-503 & Z10-24 – 2422092 Ontario Ltd. (David Cleave) - Part of Lots 21 and 22, Concession 3 Military Tract; Ward 2 (Bloomfield/Hallowell) be approved subject to the following amended/additional conditions: • Amend condition 19 to ensure that Low Impact Development (LID) measures are incorporated at site plan approval, wherever possible; • Increase protection of the wetland and its buffer area by amending the zoning for the blocks proposed to be OS-39 and replacing with EP; • Ensure that pre-servicing does not impact or is impacted by the hydrogeology study by amending condition 8.cc in the draft conditions to add at the end “before any site alteration work is commenced”; Regular Council Minutes October 22, 2024 Adopted as circulated to Council on November 12, 2024 • Staff confirm with the peer reviewer that cumulative impact was considered in their review of the applicants EIS, and if not, to amend the peer review report to include this and incorporate into site plan approval, where possible. Name In Favour Opposed 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 x EGELSDORFER, Corey x HIRSCH, John x MACNAUGHTON, Kate x FERGUSON, Mayor Steve x Total 7 7

1. THAT the report of the Development Services Department dated October 16, 2024 regarding Draft Plan of Subdivision File No. 13-T-24-503 and Zoning By- law Amendment File No. Z10-24 be received; and 2. THAT for the lands located at Part of Lots 21 and 22, Concession 3 Military Tract, Township of Hallowell, Plan of Subdivision File No. 13T-21- 503 be approved; and Regular Council Minutes October 22, 2024 Adopted as circulated to Council on November 12, 2024 3. THAT Zoning Application File No.: Z21-21 for the lands described as Part of Lots 21 and 22, Concession 3 Military Tract, Township of Hallowell, be approved. Name In Favour Opposed PENNELL, Roy x NIEMAN, Brad x PRINZEN, Phil x ROBERTS, Bill x ST-JEAN, Phil x HARRISON, David x GROSSO, Sam x BRANDERHORST, Sam x ENGELSDORFER, Corey x HIRSCH, John x MACNAUGHTON, Kate x BRANEY, Chris x MAYNARD, Janice x FERGUSON, Mayor Steve x Total 6 8

13.1.1 A By-Law To Close And Declare Surplus Part Of The Unopened Original Road Allowance Between The Township Of Ameliasburgh And The Township Of Sophiasburgh, As Described As Part 6 On 47r-8655, And Part Of The Unopened Original Road Allowance Between Concession 1 Broken Front And Concession 2 Broken Front, As Described As Part 7 On 47r-8655, Now In The Municipality Of The County Of Prince Edward Regular Council Minutes October 22, 2024 Adopted as circulated to Council on November 12, 2024 13.1.2 A By-Law To Amend County Comprehensive Zoning By-Law No. 1816- 2006, As Amended (184 County Road 28, Ward 4 Ameliasburgh) 13.1.3 A By-Law To Amend County Comprehensive Zoning By-Law No. 1816- 2006, As Amended (910 County Road 3, Ward 4 Ameliasburgh) 13.1.4 A By-Law To Authorize The Mayor & Clerk To Execute A Sponsorship Agreement Between The Corporation Of The County Of Prince Edward And The Rotary Club Of Wellington

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 October 22, 2024.

THAT this meeting now adjourn at 10:21 p.m.