The Prince Edward County Record

Regular Council

September 23, 2025

Who was there

Present (13): Branderhorst, Braney, Engelsdorfer, Ferguson, Sam Grosso, Harrison, Hirsch, MacNaughton, Maynard, Nieman, Pennell, Roberts, St-Jean

Absent (1): Prinzen

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 (12 motions)

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

THAT the agenda for the Council meeting of September 23, 2025 be confirmed.
Moved by Councillor Roberts, seconded by Councillor Branderhorst
Carried
THAT Council move into closed session to consider: 1) Litigation or potential litigation, including matters before administrative tribunals, affecting the municipality or local board regarding personnel matters; 2) Personal matters about an identifiable individual, including municipal or local board employees related to personnel matters; 3) Labour relations or employee negotiations related to personnel matters; Pursuant to Section 239 (2) (b) (d) and (e) of the Municipal Act.
Moved by Councillor Engelsdorfer, seconded by Councillor St-Jean
Carried
THAT the comment from the audience be received.
Moved by Councillor St-Jean, seconded by Councillor Branderhorst
Carried
1. THAT report CSP-17-2025 regarding an update on the Krasyliv Friendship City Working Group and proposed Friendship City Agreement be received; Page 4 of 11 Minutes of the September 23, 2025 Regular Council Meeting Adopted as circulated to Council on October 7, 2025 2. THAT the proposed Friendship City Agreement, available as Attachment 1 to this report, with Krasyliv Territorial Community, Ukraine be approved; 3. THAT a By-Law, as listed on the agenda, authorizing the Mayor and Chief Administrative Officer to execute a Friendship City Agreement between the Corporation of the County of Prince Edward and Krasyliv, Ukraine be approved; and 4. THAT staff be directed to include $5,000 in the proposed 2026 municipal operating budget to support the activities of the Krasyliv Friendship City program. Councillor Roberts requested a
Moved by Councillor Roberts, seconded by Councillor Grosso
Carried
1. THAT report DS-57-2025 regarding the York Street reconstruction tender award be received; 2. THAT Council approve additional funds, in the amount of $132,780.00, from the Reserve for Water Capital be added to Capital Project INI- 0207W; 3. THAT Council approve additional funds in the amount of $439,800.00 from the Reserve for Wastewater Capital be added to Capital Project INI0207WW; 4. THAT Council approve additional funds in the amount of $107,950.00 from the Reserve for Roads Construction - Urban be added to Capital Project INI-0207R; Page 6 of 11 Minutes of the September 23, 2025 Regular Council Meeting Adopted as circulated to Council on October 7, 2025 5. THAT the Mayor and Clerk execute an agreement with Cobourg Development Services Ltd. to award the tender for the York Street reconstruction project in the amount of $855,941.00 plus applicable taxes; and 6. THAT a by-law to authorize the execution of an agreement between The Corporation of the County of Prince Edward and Cobourg Development Services Ltd., as listed on the agenda, be approved.
Moved by Councillor St-Jean, seconded by Councillor Pennell
Carried
THAT the resignation of Councillor Braney as alternate Head of Council and from the Emergency Management Program Committee be received; THAT Councillor Branderhorst be appointed to act in the place of the Head of Council for declaring an emergency when the head of Council is absent or refuses to act, or if the office is vacant; and THAT Councillor Branderhorst be appointed to the Emergency Management Program Committee.
Moved by Councillor Engelsdorfer, seconded by Councillor Maynard
Carried
THAT items 12.1, 12.2, 12.3, 12.4, 12.7, 12.8, and 12.9 be approved by consent. 12.1 Minutes of the Council meeting held on September 9, 2025 Page 7 of 11 Minutes of the September 23, 2025 Regular Council Meeting Adopted as circulated to Council on October 7, 2025 THAT the Minutes of the Council meeting held on September 9, 2025 be adopted as presented. 12.2 Public Report and minutes of the Closed Session Council meeting held on September 9, 2025 THAT the Public Report and minutes of the Closed Session Council meeting held on September 9, 2025 be adopted as presented. 12.3 Report of the Committee of the Whole meeting held on September 11, 2025 THAT the Report of the Committee of the Whole meeting held on September 11, 2025 be adopted as presented. 12.4 Public Report and minutes of the Closed Session Committee of the Whole meeting held on September 11, 2025 THAT the Public Report and minutes of the Closed Session Committee of the Whole meeting held on September 11, 2025 be adopted as presented. 12.7 Report of the Accessibility Advisory Committee meeting held on September 15, 2025 THAT the Report of the Accessibility Advisory Committee meeting held on September 15, 2025 be received for information. 12.8 Report of the Water & Wastewater Rates Community Committee meeting held on September 17, 2025 THAT the report of the Water & Wastewater Rates Community Committee special meeting held on September 17, 2025 be received for information. 12.9 Letter from the Mayor to the Minister of
Moved by Councillor Branderhorst, seconded by Councillor MacNaughton
Carried
Page 8 of 11 Minutes of the September 23, 2025 Regular Council Meeting Adopted as circulated to Council on October 7, 2025 THAT the minutes of the Planning & Development Committee meeting held on September 17, 2025 be adopted as presented.
Moved by Councillor Engelsdorfer, seconded by Councillor Roberts
Carried
THAT the report of the Prince Edward County Affordable Housing Corporation meeting held on September 8, 2025 be received for information.
Moved by Councillor Branderhorst, seconded by Councillor MacNaughton
Carried
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 & Interim Chief Administrative Officer To Execute A Friendship City Agreement Between The Corporation Of The County Of Prince Edward And Krasyliv, Ukraine 13.1.2 A By-Law To Regulate Access To And Use Of Municipal Rights Of Way In The County Of Prince Edward 13.1.3 A By-Law To Authorize The Execution Of An Agreement Of Purchase And Sale Between The Corporation Of The County Of Prince Edward And Celeste Elaine Kate Camilleri (Part Lot 196, Plan 3, Consecon, Hillier) 13.1.4 A By-Law To Appoint A Member Of Council To Act In The Place Of The Head Of Council For The Purpose Of Declaring An Emergency When The Head Of Council Is Absent Or Refuses To Act Or If The Office Is Vacant 13.1.5 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 Page 9 of 11 Minutes of the September 23, 2025 Regular Council Meeting Adopted as circulated to Council on October 7, 2025 13.1.6 A By-Law To Authorize The Mayor & Clerk To Execute An Agreement Between The Corporation Of The County Of Prince Edward And Cobourg Development Services Ltd (York Street Reconstruction - INI-0207W) 13.1.7 A By-Law To Amend County Comprehensive Zoning By-Law No. 1816- 2006, As Amended (511 County Road 8, Ward of Bloomfield/Hallowell) 13.1.8 A By-Law To Appoint A Member Of Council To A
Moved by Councillor Branderhorst, seconded by Councillor St-Jean
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 September 23, 2025 Page 10 of 11 Minutes of the September 23, 2025 Regular Council Meeting Adopted as circulated to Council on October 7, 2025
Moved by Councillor Branderhorst, seconded by Councillor Harrison
Carried
THAT this meeting now adjourn at 8:35 p.m.
Moved by Councillor Branderhorst, seconded by Councillor St-Jean
Carried

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