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 (17 motions)
17 carried, 0 recorded otherwise. Every motion below is printed as the minutes print it.
THAT the agenda for the Council meeting of November 10, 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 a property in Ward 1; 2) Advice that is subject to solicitor-client privilege, including communications necessary for that purpose regarding a property in Ward 1; 3) Personal matters about an identifiable individual, including municipal or local board employees regarding staffing matters; Pursuant to Section 239 (2) (a), (e), and (f) of the Municipal Act.
Moved by Councillor Maynard, seconded by Councillor Branderhorst
Carried
THAT the previously approved Paralegal position be converted to a new non- union position of Records and Information Access Analyst, reporting to the Clerk, to support legislative compliance, risk abatement, elections and other statutory functions in the Clerk's Office.
Moved by Councillor MacNaughton, seconded by Councillor Roberts
Carried
THAT the time permitted for the presentation be extended.
Moved by Councillor Hirsch, seconded by Councillor Nieman
Carried
THAT the presentation by Catherine Barr regarding a Municipal Property Assessment Corporation (MPAC) update be received.
Moved by Councillor Nieman, seconded by Councillor Branderhorst
Carried
THAT the deputations by Kathleen Kennedy, Executive Director of the Prince Edward Learning Centre (PELC), Tammy Harvey, and Jo-Anne Munro-Cape regarding PELC's Financial Empowerment Program be received.
Moved by Councillor MacNaughton, seconded by Councillor St-Jean
Carried
THAT the comments from the audience be received.
Moved by Councillor Nieman, seconded by Councillor Pennell
Carried
1. THAT report FIN-19-2025 regarding the 2026 Interim Tax Levy be received; and 2. THAT a by-law to provide for an Interim Tax Levy for 2026, for the payment of taxes by installment on or before the due date of March 16, 2026, and to provide for penalty and interest charges on taxes in default, as listed on this agenda, be approved.
Moved by Councillor MacNaughton, seconded by Councillor Maynard
Carried
Page 5 of 14 Minutes of the November 10, 2025 Regular Council Meeting Adopted as circulated to Council on November 25, 2025 1. THAT report CSP-21-2025 regarding the Community Safety and Well- being Plan Program Updates on Poverty Reduction and the Municipal Financial Relief Grant be received; 2. THAT Council endorse a whole-community approach to raising awareness of and developing strategy around poverty reduction, based on the Bridges Out of Poverty model; 3. THAT $20,000. in unspent funds from the 2025 Community Grants budget be carried forward to continue municipal activities related to food security in 2026; 4. THAT $473,000. be considered for inclusion in the 2026 Operating Budget to fund the Municipal Financial Relief Grant program, with $56,000 of this being a carry forward of unused funds from the 2025 Municipal Financial Relief Grant budget; and 5. THAT staff continue to work with the Poverty Reduction Action Team, as part of the Community Safety and Well-being Plan, to: a. Refine Municipal Financial Relief Grant eligibility guidelines and procedures for 2026 and return to Council in Q1 2026 with specific recommendations; and, b. Work with residents living on low incomes to develop recommendations for poverty reduction initiatives and the Municipal Financial Relief Grant for 2027 and beyond. Councillor Nieman requested that clause 4 of the Motion 2025-544 be voted upon separately. The vote was then taken on clauses 1, 2, 3 and 5 as follows: 1. THAT report CSP-21-2025
Moved by Councillor MacNaughton, seconded by Councillor Roberts
Carried
1. THAT report RCF-07-2025 regarding the Urgent Roof Replacement at Lake Street - Tender Award be received; 2. THAT the Mayor and Clerk execute an agreement with Amherst Roofing to award the urgent procurement for the new roof at the Lake Street Operations Garage (115 County Road 10) in the amount of $180,803. plus applicable taxes; 3. THAT the expenditure for the urgent procurement for the new roof at the Lake Street Operations Garage be funded through the Capital Sustainability Reserve; and 4. THAT a By-Law to authorize the execution of an agreement between The Corporation of the County of Prince Edward and Amherst Roofing, as listed on this agenda, be approved.
Moved by Councillor Engelsdorfer, seconded by Councillor Nieman
Carried
THAT the foregoing motion be referred back to the Agricultural Advisory Committee for clarification of the statistics quoted in the resolution.
Moved by Councillor Roberts, seconded by Councillor St-Jean
Carried
1. THAT the Draft Terms of Reference for the Remembrance and Commemoration of Prince Edward County Veterans Task Team be approved; 2. THAT R. John Garside, Sandra Latchford, and Michael Miller be appointed to the Remembrance and Commemoration of Prince Edward County Veterans Task Team as per the Terms of Reference.
Moved by Councillor Hirsch, seconded by Councillor Roberts
Carried
1. THAT Council direct staff to provide opportunities for public engagement regarding signage for the Picton and Wellington Heritage Conservation Districts through the 'Have Your Say' webpage; and 2. THAT Council approve the use of up to $3,500. from the Planning Department's 2025 heritage budget to engage a facilitator to coordinate a workshop and analyze response regarding signage for the Picton and Wellington Heritage Conservation Districts; and 3. THAT Council approve the use of up to $3,500. from the Planning Department's 2025 heritage budget for design services for signage to identify and provide information on the built and cultural heritage of the Picton and Wellington Heritage Conservation Districts, and 4. THAT Council direct staff to include $10,000. for consideration in the 2026 budget for the production and installation of signage to identify and provide information on the built and cultural heritage of the Picton and Wellington Heritage Conservation Districts. Page 10 of 14 Minutes of the November 10, 2025 Regular Council Meeting Adopted as circulated to Council on November 25, 2025 Councillor Nieman requested that each clause in the Motion 2025-550 be voted upon separately as follows: 1. THAT Council direct staff to provide opportunities for public engagement regarding signage for the Picton and Wellington Heritage Conservation Districts through the 'Have Your Say' webpage; and
Moved by Councillor Hirsch, seconded by Councillor St-Jean
Carried
THAT items 12.1, 12.2, 12.3, 12.4, 12.5,12.6, 12.7 and 12.8 be approved by consent. 12.1 Minutes of Closed Session from the Council meeting held on September 23, 2025 Page 11 of 14 Minutes of the November 10, 2025 Regular Council Meeting Adopted as circulated to Council on November 25, 2025 THAT the minutes of the Closed Session from the Council meeting held on September 23, 2025 be adopted as presented. 12.2 Minutes of the Council meeting held on October 21, 2025 THAT the minutes of the Council meeting held on October 21, 2025 be adopted as presented. 12.3 Report of the Committee of the Whole meeting held on October 23, 2025 THAT the report of the Committee of the Whole meeting held on October 23, 2025 be adopted as presented and the recommendations contained therein be approved. 12.4 Report of the special Prince Edward County Affordable Housing Corporation Board meeting held on October 27, 2025 THAT the report of the special Prince Edward County Affordable Housing Corporation board meeting held on October 27, 2025 be received for information. 12.5 Report of the Agriculture Advisory Committee meeting held on October 27, 2025 THAT the report of the Agriculture Advisory Committee meeting held on October 27, 2025 be received for information. 12.6 Report of the Environmental Advisory Committee meeting held on November 4, 2025 THAT the report of the Environmental Advisory Committee meeting held on November 4, 2025 be received for information. 12.7 Report of the Built & Cultural H
Moved by Councillor St-Jean, seconded by Councillor Branderhorst
Carried
THAT the following By-Laws be read a first, second and third time and finally passed: 13.1.1 A By-Law To Provide For The 2026 Interim Tax Levy For The Corporation Of The County Of Prince Edward 13.1.2 A By-Law To Authorize The Mayor & Clerk To Execute An Agreement Between The Corporation Of The County Of Prince Edward And Amherst Roofing (PEC-OPS- 0013-2025 Lake Street Roof Replacement) 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 Nicholas Street Homes Limited (Land Exchange Agreement, Nicholas Street Development) 13.1.4 A By-Law To Enact A Comprehensive Zoning By-Law For The Corporation Of The County Of Prince Edward And To Repeal By-Law Number 1816-2006
Moved by Councillor Maynard, seconded by Councillor Pennell
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 November 10, 2025
Moved by Councillor Branderhorst, seconded by Councillor Pennell
Carried
THAT this meeting now adjourn at 10:18 p.m.
Moved by Councillor Branderhorst, seconded by Councillor Engelsdorfer