The Prince Edward County Record

Regular Council

May 13, 2025

Who was there

Present (10): Branderhorst, Braney, Engelsdorfer, Sam Grosso, Harrison, Hirsch, MacNaughton, Nieman, Pennell, St-Jean

Absent (2): Ferguson, Roberts

Taken from the roll call in the town’s own minutes. The minutes record who was not there and almost never why.

What was decided (14 motions)

14 carried, 0 recorded otherwise. Every motion below is printed as the minutes print it.

THAT the agenda for the Council meeting of May 13, 2025 be confirmed.
Moved by Councillor St-Jean, seconded by Councillor Harrison
Carried
THAT Council move into closed session to consider minutes from Closed Session meetings of March 20, 2025, April 2 & 8, 2025, April 16, 2025, April 22, 2025, April 29, 2025, May 6, 2025, and May 7, 2025 which were held pursuant to Section 239 (2) (b) (c), (e) and (f), and 239 (3.1) of the Municipal Act.
Moved by Councillor Engelsdorfer, seconded by Councillor Pennell
Carried
THAT the deputation by Brianna Warr-Hunter regarding Neurofibromatosis Awareness Day be received.
Moved by Councillor Harrison, seconded by Councillor MacNaughton
Carried
Minutes of the May 13, 2025 Regular Council Meeting Adopted as circulated to Council on May 27, 2025 THAT Council declare the Bloomfield Mill Pond Walkway project a Project of Community Interest for the purposes of receiving donations and issuing official donation receipts for income tax purposes.
Moved by Councillor Nieman, seconded by Councillor MacNaughton
Carried
THAT the deputation by Sarah Soetens and Barry Turpin regarding the Bloomfield Mill Pond Walkway Project be received.
Moved by Councillor Nieman, seconded by Councillor Pennell
Carried
THAT the comments from the audience be received.
Moved by Councillor St-Jean, seconded by Councillor Nieman
Carried
1. THAT Council receive report CSP-13-2025; 2. THAT Council direct the Mayor and Clerk to enter into an agreement with Quinte Conservation for the Usage of the Henry Leavens Conservation Area; and 3. THAT a By-Law to execute the agreement, as listed on this agenda, be approved. Minutes of the May 13, 2025 Regular Council Meeting Adopted as circulated to Council on May 27, 2025
Moved by Councillor Nieman, seconded by Councillor Harrison
Carried
1. THAT Council receive report CSP-15-2025; 2. THAT Council re-approve the Athol-South Marysburgh Public School Community Access Capital Project (LIG-0080) from the 2024 tax supported capital budget and allocate the funds to the 2025 capital budget; and 3. THAT Council direct the Mayor and Municipal Clerk to enter into an agreement with the Hastings and Prince Edward District School Board to permit community use of the Athol-South Marysburgh Public School yard, outside of school hours; and 4. THAT a By-Law to execute the agreement, as listed on this agenda, be approved.
Moved by Councillor Branderhorst, seconded by Councillor MacNaughton
Carried
1. THAT Council receive report CSP-10-2025; and 2. THAT Council direct the Mayor and Interim Chief Administrative Officer to enter into a one-year Memorandum of Understanding with Sandbanks Provincial Park for use of the municipal road allowance from April to October 2025, with the ability to renew for three one-year terms.
Moved by Councillor St-Jean, seconded by Councillor Branderhorst
Carried
THAT the report of the Office of the Integrity Commissioner, Aird & Berlis LLP, dated May 2, 2025, 2025 regarding Code of Conduct Complaints 2024-03 & 2024-04 be received for information.
Moved by Councillor Engelsdorfer, seconded by Councillor Pennell
Carried
THAT items 12.1, 12.2, 12.3, 12.4, 12.5, 12.6, 12.7, 12.8, 12.9, 12.10, 12.11, 12.12, 12.13, 12.14, 12.15, 12.16, 12.17, 12.18, 12.19 and 12.20 be approved by consent. 12.1 Minutes of the Special Council meeting held on March 20, 2025 THAT the minutes of the Special Council meeting held on March 20, 2025 be adopted as presented. Minutes of the May 13, 2025 Regular Council Meeting Adopted as circulated to Council on May 27, 2025 12.2 Public Report of the Special Council Closed Session meeting minutes held on March 20, 2025 THAT the Public Report and Minutes of the Special Council Closed Session meeting held on March 20, 2025 be adopted as presented. 12.3 Minutes of the Special Council meeting held on April 2 & 8, 2025 THAT the minutes of the Special Council meeting held on April 2 & 8, 2025 be adopted as presented. 12.4 Public Report of the Special Council Closed Session meeting minutes held on April 2 & 8, 2025 THAT the Public Report and Minutes of the Special Council Closed Session meeting held on April 2 & 8, 2025 be adopted as presented. 12.5 Minutes of the Special Council meeting held on April 16, 2025 THAT the minutes of the Special Council meeting held on April 16, 2025 be adopted as presented. 12.6 Public Report of the Special Council Closed Session meeting minutes held on April 16, 2025 THAT the Public Report and Minutes of the Special Council Closed Session meeting held on April 16, 2025 be adopted as presented. 12.7 Minutes of the Council meeting held on April 22, 2
Moved by Councillor Branderhorst, seconded by Councillor MacNaughton
Carried
Minutes of the May 13, 2025 Regular Council Meeting Adopted as circulated to Council on May 27, 2025 THAT the following By-Laws be read a first, second and third time and finally passed: 13.1.1 A By-Law To Appoint An Interim Chief Administrative Officer (Adam Goheen) 13.1.2 A By-Law To Amend By-Law No. 32-2023, Being A By-Law To Establish And Appoint Members To The Ward Recreation Committees For The Corporation Of The County Of Prince Edward (Picton Ward Recreation Committee) 13.1.3 A By-Law To Authorize The Mayor And Clerk To Execute An Agreement With The Hastings And Prince Edward District School Board To Permit Community Use Of The Athol-South Marysburgh Public School Yard Outside Of School Hours 13.1.4 A By-Law To Authorize The Mayor And The Clerk To Execute A Letter Of Agreement Between The Corporation Of The County Of Prince Edward And His Majesty The King In Right Of The Province Of Ontario, Represented By The Minister Of Transportation For The Province Of Ontario (The Ministry) Related To Funding Provided By The Province To The Municipality Under The Dedicated Gas Tax Funds For Public Transportation Program 13.1.5 A By-Law To Amend By-Law 145-2024 Being A By-Law To Establish Fees And Charges For Services, Activities, Information, Or Use Of County Property Provided Or Completed On Behalf Of The Corporation Of The County Of Prince Edward (2025 Fees & Charges By-Law - Schedule L "Marinas and Harbours/Summer Pass") 13.1.6 A By-Law To Amend By-Law 75-2021 Being A By-Law To
Moved by Councillor MacNaughton, seconded by Councillor Branderhorst
Carried
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 May 13, 2025.
Moved by Councillor Engelsdorfer, seconded by Councillor Branderhorst
Carried
THAT this meeting now adjourn at 7:50 p.m.
Moved by Councillor Branderhorst, seconded by Councillor Nieman
Carried

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