Regular Council

THAT the Agenda for the Council meeting of December 17, 2024 be confirmed.

THAT Council move into closed session to consider: • a proposed or pending acquisition or disposition of land by the municipality or local board (Disposition of Land, Bloomfield/Hallowell Ward) Pursuant to Section 239 (2) (c) of the Municipal Act.

1. THAT Council receive report CSP-24-2024; 2. THAT Council authorize the sale of Roll Number 135051103015800 being Lot 57 RCP 26 Hallowell; Prince Edward, being all of PIN 55074-0128 (LT) to Elizabeth Hilda McIntosh and; 3. THAT a By-Law to authorize the sale of this parcel be approved.

THAT the deputation by Joanna Green, Wellington Community Association regarding the pending closure of Wellington Main Street closure be received.

THAT the deputation by Duarte Da Silva, CEO Prince Edward County Chamber of Commerce regarding the PEC Chamber 2024 Year in Review be received.

THAT the comment from the audience be received for information.

WHEREAS municipalities face growing infrastructure needs, including roads, bridges, public transit, water systems and other critical services, which are essential to community well-being and economic development; WHEREAS municipalities are being asked to take on complex health and social challenges – like homelessness, public health costs, childcare, and many other social services, and these costs are rising every year, with limited funding from upper levels of government; WHEREAS the current sources of municipal revenue, including property taxes and user fees, are insufficient to meet these increasing demands for infrastructure investment; WHEREAS the Province of Ontario currently collects the Land Transfer Tax (LTT) on property transactions in municipalities across the province, generating significant revenue that is not directly shared with municipalities; WHEREAS the Federal Government collects the Goods and Services Tax (GST) on property transactions, a portion of which could be directed to municipalities to address local infrastructure needs; WHEREAS redistributing a portion of the Provincial Land Transfer Tax and GST to municipalities would provide a predictable and sustainable source of funding for local infrastructure projects without creating a new tax burden on residents or homebuyers; Regular Council Minutes December 17, 2024 Adopted as circulated to Council on January 14, 2025 WHEREAS a redistribution of a portion of the existing Land Transfer Tax and Federal GST

THAT the planned resignation of Councillor St-Jean, due to the voluntary merger with two of our neighbouring health units (Leeds, Grenville & Lanark District Health Unit and Kingston, Frontenac and Lennox and Addington Health Unit) for the new South East Health Unit merger be received with regret; THAT Council thank Councillor St-Jean for his dedicated service to the Hastings Prince Edward Public Health Board of Health; and THAT Council appoint Councillor Roberts to the South East Health Unit Board of Health to represent the Corporation of County of Prince Edward.

1. THAT Council receive report CSP-26-2024; and 2. THAT Council endorse the Economic Snapshot for Prince Edward County and direct staff to use this data for future funding applications and program development.

1. THAT Council receive report HD-10-2024; and 2. THAT Council endorse the 2024 County Housing Plan and direct staff to use the plan for future funding applications and program development.

1. THAT Council receive report FD-03-2024; 2. THAT Council receive the Prince Edward County Emergency Response Plan for 2024; and 3. THAT Council direct the Fire Chief/Community Emergency Management Coordinator to inform Emergency Management Ontario that the Municipality has filed the necessary documentation and completed the requirements for annual compliance in the reporting portal.

THAT item 12.1, 12.2, 12.3, 12.4, 12.5, 12.6, 12.7, 12.8, 12.9, 12.10 and 12.11 be approved by consent.

THAT the following By-laws be read a first, second and third time and finally passed: 13.1.1 A By-Law To Authorize The Mayor And Clerk To Execute A Letter Of Agreement (Agreement) For Funding Of $ 225,000 To Help Build Electric Vehicle (EV) Charging Ports Between The Corporation Of The County Of Prince Edward And His Majesty The King In Right Of Ontario 13.1.2 A By-Law To Amend By-Law 4473-2019 Being A By-Law Regulating The Rate Of Speed Along Roads That Are Under The Jurisdiction Of The County Of Prince Edward (County Road 15)

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 December 17, 2024.

THAT this meeting now adjourn at 8:53 p.m.