Regular Council

THAT the agenda for the Council meeting of February 24, 2026 be confirmed.

THAT Council move into closed session to consider: • advice that is subject to solicitor-client privilege, including communications necessary for that purpose (legal matter) • labour relations or employee negotiations (labour contract negotiations) • personal matters about an identifiable individual, including municipal or local board employees (labour contract negotiations) • a position, plan, procedure, criteria or instruction to be applied to any negotiations carried on or to be carried on by or on behalf of the municipality or local board (labour contract negotiations) Pursuant to Section 239 (2) (f) (d) (b) and (k) of the Municipal Act.

THAT the nominations for the Negotiating Working Group of the County of Prince Edward (PEC) and Volunteer Firefighters (VFF) Association be closed.

THAT Councillor Branderhorst and Councillor Nieman be appointed to the Working Group as Council's representatives.

THAT the 20-minute suggested time limit be extended for the presentation.

THAT the presentation by Scott Robertson, Manager, Social Services regarding an update on PELASS programs and Housing and Homelessness Services be received.

1. THAT report HD-02-2026 regarding the Housing and Homelessness Update be received for information.

1. THAT supplementary report CLS-04-2026 and report CLS-38-2025 regarding the Administrative Monetary Penalties By-Law Update be received; 2. THAT a By-Law to Amend By-Law 4519-2019, being a By-Law to Establish a System of Administrative Penalties for Non-Compliance with By-Laws of The County of Prince Edward, be brought forward to the next feasible Council meeting for enactment; 3. THAT a By-Law to Provide for the Appointment of Screening and Hearing Officers for the Purposes of Administration of an Administrative Monetary Penalty System Within The County of Prince Edward, be brought forward to the next feasible Council meeting for enactment; and 4. THAT the Appointment of Screening and Hearing Officers Policy, as listed on the agenda, be approved. Councillor Pennell Requested a recorded vote on Motion 2026-92. Name In Favour Opposed PENNELL, Roy x NIEMAN, Brad x PRINZEN, Phil x ROBERTS, Bill x ST-JEAN, Phil x HARRISON, David x GROSSO, Sam x BRANDERHORST, Sam x ENGELSDORFER, Corey x HIRSCH, John x MACNAUGHTON, Kate x BRANEY, Chris x MAYNARD, Janice x FERGUSON, Mayor Steve x Total 8 6

THAT the verbal report from Tim Kraemer, Interim Fire Chief be received; and THAT a By-Law to Amend By-Law 77-2021, being a By-Law to regulate and control open air burning, as listed on this agenda, be approved.

THAT items 12.1, 12.2, 12.3, 12.4, 12.5, and 12.6, be approved by consent.

THAT the following By-Laws be read a first, second and third time and finally passed: 13.1.1 A By-Law to Amend County Comprehensive Zoning By-Law No. 1816- 2006, As Amended (1430 County Road 12, Ward of Hallowell) 13.1.3 A By-Law to Amend By-Law 77-2021 Being A By-Law To Regulate And Control Open Air Burning Under The Jurisdiction Of The County Of Prince Edward

13.1.2 A By-Law to place a question on the ballot for the municipal election to be held on October 26, 2026. Councillor Braney requested a recorded vote on Motion 2026-96 Name In Favour Opposed Page 8 of 10 Minutes of the February 24, 2026 Regular Council Meeting Adopted as circulated to Council on March 10, 2026 BRANEY, Chris x MAYNARD, Janice x GROSSO, Sam x NIEMAN, Brad x PRINZEN, Phil x ROBERTS, Bill x ST-JEAN, Phil x HARRISON, David x PENNELL, Roy x BRANDERHORST, Sam x EGELSDORFER, Corey x HIRSCH, John x MACNAUGHTON, Kate x FERGUSON, Mayor Steve x Total 10 4

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 24, 2026.

THAT this meeting now adjourn at 9:21 p.m.