Regular Council

THAT the agenda for the Council meeting of December 9, 2025 be confirmed.

THAT Council move into closed session to consider: 1. Labour relations or employee negotiations regarding employment agreements (Employment Agreement Negotiations) Pursuant to Section 239 (2) (d) of the Municipal Act.

THAT Council approve the Collective Agreement between the Corporation of the County of Prince Edward and the Prince Edward County Professional Firefighters Association, IAFF Local 2745; and THAT a By-Law to authorize the Mayor and Clerk to execute a new Collective Agreement between the Corporation of the County of Prince Edward and the Prince Page 2 of 12 Minutes of the December 9, 2025 Regular Council Meeting Adopted as circulated to Council on January 13, 2026 Edward County Professional Firefighters Association, IAFF Local 2745, be brought forward for enactment at the January 13, 2026 Council meeting.

THAT the deputation by Bill Beckett regarding business operations on White Chapel Road be received.

Page 3 of 12 Minutes of the December 9, 2025 Regular Council Meeting Adopted as circulated to Council on January 13, 2026 THAT the deputation by Sarah Bobas and Christina Zeidler regarding the Wellington Town Hall Foundation proposal for the Wellington Town Hall be received.

THAT the deputation by Peta Hall and Joanna Green, Wellington Community Association regarding the Wellington Town Hall Foundation proposal for the Wellington Town Hall be received.

THAT the comments from the audience be received.

1. THAT report FIN-20-2025 regarding 2025 Property Tax Write-Offs as of October 31, 2025, be received; and 2. THAT Council approve the cancellation, reduction, or refund of taxes pursuant to applications made under Sections 357 and 358 of the Municipal Act, 2001 totaling $20,639.46 of which $16,124.61 is the municipality's portion and $4,514.85 will be charged to the appropriate school boards, as listed in Attachment 1.

1. THAT report FD-02-2025 regarding the Surplus and Donation of a GMC Pumper Truck be received; and 2. THAT Council authorize the donation of the surplus fire truck, in accordance with municipal procedure FI-270-A, to the Hastings and Prince Edward Mutual Fire Aid Training Complex in memory of former Chief Training Officer Jim Young.

1. THAT report FD-03-2025 regarding the Mount Pelion (Quinte West) Communications Tower Agreement be received; 2. THAT the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to execute a license agreement, available as Attachment 1 to this report, between the Corporation of the County of Prince Edward and the Corporation of the City of Quinte West for communications tower rental space and radio equipment room rental space at Mount Pelion; and 3. THAT the authorizing by-law, as listed on this agenda, to execute the agreement between the Corporation of the County of Prince Edward and the Corporation of the City of Quinte West be approved.

1. THAT report DS-77-2025 regarding the Wellington Wastewater Infrastructure Property Ownership Transfer be received; and 2. THAT a By-Law to authorize the execution of property transfer agreements between the County of Prince Edward and the Crown (as represented by the Minister of the Environment), as listed on this agenda, be approved.

1. THAT report DS-79-2025 regarding the Bloomfield Main Street Connecting Links Program Contribution Agreement be received; and Page 6 of 12 Minutes of the December 9, 2025 Regular Council Meeting Adopted as circulated to Council on January 13, 2026 2. THAT a By-Law to authorize the execution of Connecting Links Program Contribution Agreement between the County of Prince Edward and the Crown (as represented by the Minister of the Transportation), as listed on this agenda, be approved.

THAT Council approve the updated 2025 and 2026 Statutory and Advisory Board / Committee Schedules to ensure suitable allocation of staff resources and support; and THAT staff be directed to work with Advisory Boards and Committees in reviewing their work plans and prioritizing achievable goals during this final year of the Council term.

WHEREAS the owners of Picton Terminals, being ABNA Investments and 1213427 Ontario Ltd, appeared before the Ontario Court of Justice in Picton on May 16, 2025 facing charges for operating a quarry without a licence under the Aggregate Resources Act; WHEREAS the Crown withdrew the charges, determining that there was no reasonable prospect of conviction based on the principle of “officially induced error,” given that Picton Terminals was operating based on exemptions issued by Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry (MNRF); and WHEREAS the 2018 decision of Justice Tausendfreund found that the legal non- conforming use of the Sophiasburgh's portion of Picton Terminals' property included only industrial vehicle storage; NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED 1. THAT staff be requested to investigate and report back by the next feasible Council meeting regarding the current state of the Sophiasburgh portion of Page 7 of 12 Minutes of the December 9, 2025 Regular Council Meeting Adopted as circulated to Council on January 13, 2026 Picton Terminals' property, in light of the 2018 decision of Justice Tausendfreund: and, 2. THAT staff be requested to forward the decision of Justice Tausendfreund to the Ministry of Natural Resources and request a response from the Ministry advising how it has concluded that Picton Terminals is not operating a quarry. Name In Favour Opposed HIRSCH, John X MACNAUGHTON, Kate BRANEY, Chris X MAYNARD, Janice X GROSSO, Sam X NIEMAN, Brad X PRINZEN, Phil ROBERTS, Bi

THAT items 12.1, 12.2, and 12.4 be approved by consent. 12.1 Minutes of the Council meeting held on November 25, 2025 Page 8 of 12 Minutes of the December 9, 2025 Regular Council Meeting Adopted as circulated to Council on January 13, 2026 THAT the minutes of the Council meeting held on November 25, 2025 be adopted as presented. 12.2 Public Report of the Closed Session Council meeting held on November 25, 2025 THAT the Public Report and the minutes of the Closed Session Council meeting held on November 25, 2025 be adopted as presented. 12.4 Report of the O.P.P. Detachment Board meeting held on November 20, 2025 THAT the report of the O.P.P. Detachment Board meeting held on November 20, 2025 be received for information.

1. THAT report RCF-06-2025 regarding the Wellington Town Hall Expression of Interest Outcome and Recommended Next Steps be received; 2. THAT Council accept the Wellington Town Hall Foundation’s Expression of Interest proposal for the future use and stewardship of the Wellington Town Hall property; 3. THAT Council direct staff to work with the Wellington Town Hall Foundation to develop a Memorandum of Understanding outlining the terms, conditions, and a 12- month timeline for the phased transition of ownership and stewardship of the Wellington Town Hall, for Council consideration. Name In Favour Opposed ST-JEAN, Phil x HARRISON, David x PENNELL, Roy x BRANDERHORST, Sam x ENGELSDORFER, Corey x HIRSCH, John x Page 9 of 12 Minutes of the December 9, 2025 Regular Council Meeting Adopted as circulated to Council on January 13, 2026 MACNAUGHTON, Kate BRANEY, Chris x MAYNARD, Janice x GROSSO, Sam x NIEMAN, Brad x PRINZEN, Phil ROBERTS, Bill x FERGUSON, Mayor Steve x Total 8 4

THAT the Report of the Committee of the Whole meeting held on November 27, 2025, save and except Motions CW-194-2025 and CW-195-2025 be adopted as presented.

THAT the following By-Laws be read a first, second and third time and finally passed: 13.1.1 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 (2026 Fees & Charges By-Law) 13.1.2 A By-Law to Amend By-Law No. 25-2023, Being A By-Law To Establish And Appoint Person(s) To the Accessibility Advisory Committee For The Corporation Of The County Of Prince Edward Page 10 of 12 Minutes of the December 9, 2025 Regular Council Meeting Adopted as circulated to Council on January 13, 2026 13.1.3 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 13.1.4 A By-Law To Authorize The Mayor And Clerk To Execute An Agreement Between The Corporation Of The County Of Prince Edward With Her Majesty The King In Right Of Ontario, Represented By The Minister Of Transportation Related To Funding By The Provincial Government Under The Connecting Links Program 13.1.5 A By-Law To Appoint The Interim Chief Administrative Officer (CAO) As Deputy Clerk For The Corporation Of The County Of Prince Edward 13.1.6 A By-Law To Authorize The Mayor And Clerk To Execute An Agreement Between The Corporation Of The County Of Prince Edward And The City Of Quinte West For The Purpose To Install, Maintain, Repair, And Replace An Electronics Communications System (Mount Pe

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 9, 2025

Page 11 of 12 Minutes of the December 9, 2025 Regular Council Meeting Adopted as circulated to Council on January 13, 2026 THAT this meeting now adjourn at 9:07 p.m.