Regular Council

THAT the agenda for the Council meeting of March 25, 2025 be confirmed.

THAT Council move into closed session to consider: 1) Acquisition & Disposition of Land, Picton Ward - A proposed or pending acquisition or disposition of land by the municipality or local board; 2) Litigation or potential litigation regarding a reconstruction project including matters before administrative tribunals, affecting the municipality or local board Pursuant to Section 239 (2) (c) and (e) of the Municipal Act.

THAT Council authorize the payment of $1,466,653.33 to K. Mulrooney Trucking Ltd. in response to an arbitration award.

THAT Council authorize the sale of Municipal Industrial Park Land to Tim Dainard Electric Inc. identified by Part Lot 3 Concession 1 North West Carrying Place Hallowell, Part 35 Plan 47R5481; subject to an easement in gross over Part 3, 47R9370 as in EC74219; and being all of PIN 55058-0193(LT); Prince Edward, McDonald Drive, Picton, pursuant to the terms and conditions in the Offer of Purchase and Sale be approved; THAT Council authorize the sale of Municipal Industrial Park Land to Otter Energy Inc. and identified by Part Lot 3 Concession 1 North West Carrying Place Hallowell; Part 4 & 10 47R5481; subject to an easement in gross over Part 2, 47R9370 as in EC74219; and being all of PIN 55058- 0185(LT); Prince Edward, McDonald Drive, Picton, pursuant to the terms and conditions in the Offer of Purchase and Sale be approved; and THAT by-laws to authorize the sale of these parcels be approved in open session at the April 8, 2025 Council meeting.

THAT the deputation by Kellie Brace, Executive Director and Jenn Barrett, Resource Development, Hastings and Prince Edward Learning Foundation regarding the Feed the Meter - Feed the Kids Campaign be received.

THAT Council receive report FIN-05-2025, including the Statement of Remuneration and Expenses Paid to Members of Council and Municipal Appointees for 2024, in accordance with Section 284(1) of the Municipal Act, 2001 for information.

1. THAT Council receive report FIN-06-2025; 2. THAT the amending by-law to By-Law 222-2021, being a By-Law to Govern the Procurement and Disposal of Goods and Services, as listed on this agenda be approved; and 3. THAT staff monitor and report back prior to the 2026 budget deliberations on the impact of tariffs on municipal procurement, including cost escalations, supply chain disruptions, and bid competitiveness.

THAT the Terms of Reference for the Built & Cultural Heritage Advisory Committee be amended to reduce the number of Councillors on the membership from two to one and replace with an additional member of the public.

THAT items 12.1, 12.2, 12.3, 12.4, 12.5, 12.6, and 12.7 be approved by consent.

Regular Council Minutes March 25, 2025 Adopted as circulated to Council on April 8, 2025 THAT the following By-Laws be read a first, second and third time and finally passed: 13.1.1 A By-Law To Amend 222-2021, Being A By-Law To Govern The Procurement And Disposal Of Goods And Services (“Buy Local, Buy Canadian”) 13.1.2 A By-Law To Adopt An Amendment To The Official Plan Of The Corporation Of The County Of Prince Edward (General Amendment No. 6)

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 March 25, 2025.

THAT this meeting now adjourn at 8:08 p.m.