The Prince Edward County Record

Regular Council

February 10, 2026

Who was there

Present (1): MacNaughton

Absent (2): Harrison, 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 February 10, 2026 be confirmed.
Moved by Councillor Nieman, seconded by Councillor Pennell
Carried
THAT Council move into closed session to consider: • labour relations or employee negotiations (employment contract negotiations) • personal matters about an identifiable individual, including municipal or local board employees (employment contract negotiations) Pursuant to Section 239 (2) (d) and (b) of the Municipal Act.
Moved by Councillor Engelsdorfer, seconded by Councillor Prinzen
Carried
THAT the presentation by Jenn Barrett, Resource Development & Communications Coordinator, HPE Learning Foundation to present to Council regarding an Update on the Food for Learning program be received.
Moved by Councillor Prinzen, seconded by Councillor Pennell
Carried
THAT the presentation by Sarah Fox, Executive Director, Visit the County to present to Council regarding an update on Visit the County's activities in 2025 and 2026 Strategic Plan be received.
Moved by Councillor Grosso, seconded by Councillor Nieman
Carried
Page 3 of 9 Minutes of the February 10, 2026 Regular Council Meeting Adopted as circulated to Council on February 24, 2026 THAT the deputation by Paul Allen regarding the Council Code of Conduct be received.
Moved by Councillor Prinzen, seconded by Councillor Pennell
Carried
THAT the comment from the audience be received.
Moved by Councillor Nieman, seconded by Councillor Prinzen
Carried
1. THAT report OPS-03-2026 regarding the Tender Award for Winter Highway Maintenance be received; 2. THAT Council award Tender PEC-OPS-0014-2025 – Winter Highway Maintenance to QBT Excavating Services Ltd. based on pricing submitted, plus applicable taxes, over a three-year term with two optional one year terms; and, with pricing subject to annual Consumer Price Index adjustments for each corresponding year of the contract term (November 15, 2026 to April 15, 2029); and 3. THAT a By-Law, as listed on this agenda, to authorize the execution of an agreement between the County of Prince Edward and QBT Excavating Services Ltd. for Tender PEC-OPS-0014-2025 be approved.
Moved by Councillor Hirsch, seconded by Councillor Maynard
Carried
1. THAT report DS-10-2026 regarding the Housing-Enabling Core Servicing Amending Agreement for the Rehabilitation of County Road 49 be received; and 2. THAT a By-Law to authorize the execution of Amending Agreement No. 1 to a Transfer Payment Agreement for the Housing-Enabling Core Servicing, between the County of Prince Edward and His Majesty the King in right of Ontario (as represented by the Minister of Infrastructure), as listed on this agenda, be approved.
Moved by Councillor Nieman, seconded by Councillor Grosso
Carried
THAT staff be directed to conduct emergency services consultation, and public notice to area residents regarding the designation of Barker Street (from Bowery Street easterly to Paul Street) for two-way traffic; and THAT staff provide a report to Council detailing the consultation findings and implementation feasibility.
Moved by Councillor St-Jean, seconded by Councillor MacNaughton
Carried
THAT the recommendation of the Built & Cultural Heritage Advisory Committee Cultural Heritage Master Plan motion to mitigate risk to listed heritage properties be deferred to the next feasible meeting.
Moved by Councillor Hirsch, seconded by Councillor Maynard
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 and 12.12, be approved by consent.
Moved by Councillor Nieman, seconded by Councillor Prinzen
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 Execution of a Municipal Housing Infrastructure Program - Housing-Enabling Core Servicing Stream - Amending Agreement No.1 to a Transfer Payment Agreement Between The Corporation of the County of Prince Edward and His Majesty The King in Right of Ontario as Represented by the Minister of Infrastructure 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 QBT Excavating Services Ltd. (Winter Highway Maintenance - PEC-OPS-0014- 2025) 13.1.3 A By-Law to Amend County Comprehensive Zoning By-Law No. 1816- 2006, As Amended (1004 Burr Road, Ward of Hillier) 13.1.4 A By-Law to Amend County Comprehensive Zoning By-Law No. 1816- 2006, As Amended (704 County Road 23 & Surrounding Farmland, Ward of Ameliasburgh) 13.1.5 A By-Law to Amend County Comprehensive Zoning By-Law No. 140- 2025, As Amended (Lot 623 Plan 24, Part 1 47R8233, Part Lot 624 Plan 24, as in PE15142 Part Lot 624, 621, 620, 619 And 618 Plan 24, Ward of Picton) 13.1.6 A By-Law to Adopt an Amendment to the Official Plan of the Corporation of The County of Prince Edward (General Amendment) Page 8 of 9 Minutes of the February 10, 2026 Regular Council Meeting Adopted as circulated to Council on February 24, 2026 13.1.7 A By-Law to Amend By-Law 213-2020, Being A By-Law to Provide for the Maintenance, Management and Control of All Munici
Moved by Councillor Prinzen, seconded by Councillor Engelsdorfer
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 February 10, 2026.
Moved by Councillor Prinzen, seconded by Councillor Branderhorst
Carried
THAT this meeting now adjourn at 8:32 p.m.
Moved by Councillor Branderhorst, seconded by Councillor Prinzen
Carried

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