Regular Council

THAT the agenda for the Council meeting of March 10, 2026 be confirmed.

THAT Council move into closed session to consider: • personal matters about an identifiable individual, including municipal or local board employees; and labour relations or employee negotiations (staffing agreement matter) Pursuant to Section 239 (2) (b) and (d) of the Municipal Act.

Page 2 of 13 Minutes of the March 10, 2026 Regular Council Meeting Adopted as circulated to Council on March 24, 2026 THAT the Chief Administrative Officer (CAO) Employment agreement for the Corporation of the County of Prince Edward, in accordance with the terms and conditions outlined in said agreement be approved; THAT the Mayor and Municipal Clerk be directed to execute the agreement; and THAT the By-Law appointing Adam Goheen as the Chief Administrative Officer be approved.

THAT the deputation by Anne VanVlack, PEC Community Care for Seniors Association regarding "Don't Call me Dear" Project be received.

THAT the deputation by Jade Leadbetter regarding the Bloomfield Main Street Rehabilitation project be received.

THAT the comments from the audience be received for information.

THAT Option 3 scheduling be the preferred option for Bloomfield Main Street Rehabilitation Tender Award.

1. THAT report DS-23-2026 regarding the Bloomfield Main Street Rehabilitation Tender Award be received; Page 6 of 13 Minutes of the March 10, 2026 Regular Council Meeting Adopted as circulated to Council on March 24, 2026 2. THAT Council award contract PEC-INI-0218-2026 to Drew Harrison Haulage Ltd. in the amount of $1,447,410.00 plus applicable taxes for construction services for the rehabilitation of Bloomfield Main Street; and 3. THAT a By-Law to authorize the execution of an agreement between the County of Prince Edward and Drew Harrison Haulage Ltd., as listed on this agenda, be approved.

1. THAT report OPS-04-2026 regarding the Award of Tenders for Surface Treatments and Micro Surfacing be received; 2. THAT Council award Tender PEC-INI-9011A-2026 (Surface Treatment) to Miller Paving Limited in the amount of $ 3,599,967.20 plus applicable taxes; 3. THAT a By-Law to authorize the execution of an agreement between the County of Prince Edward and Miller Paving Limited for Tender PEC-INI- 9011A-2026 (Surface Treatment) for Capital Projects INI-9011, as listed on this agenda, be approved; 4. THAT Council award Tender PEC-INI-9011B-2026 (Micro Surface Treatment) to Miller Paving Limited in the amount of $ 330,164.60 plus applicable taxes; and Page 7 of 13 Minutes of the March 10, 2026 Regular Council Meeting Adopted as circulated to Council on March 24, 2026 5. THAT a By-Law to authorize the execution of an agreement between the County of Prince Edward and Miller Paving Limited for Tender PEC-INI- 9011B-2026 (Micro Surface Treatment) for Capital Projects INI-9011, as listed on this agenda, be approved.

WHEREAS Ontario municipalities are required to maintain a police service or detachment board; and WHEREAS policing is a provincially legislated responsibility, yet municipalities are bearing the brunt of rising costs to implement provincial mandates; WHEREAS the Association of Municipalities of Ontario (AMO) has asserted that the fiscal framework enabling municipalities provided critical policing and public safety services is broken, and AMO requests an urgent update of the provincial-municipal fiscal relationship; WHEREAS double digit increases in municipal annual Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) budgets are unsustainable, especially as Ontario municipal police services tackle provincial responsibilities such as mental health, addictions, and homelessness challenges that place police resources under enormous financial strain; WHEREAS municipalities across Ontario are experiencing increased police operating and capital costs directly related to new compliance and operational standards required under the Community Safety and Policing Act, 2019 (the Act); WHEREAS the costs of other measures such as providing provincial court security are increasing and are not part of providing core, adequate and effective municipal policing; and WHEREAS rural municipalities are especially negatively impacted by these developments; NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Council of the County of Prince Edward (Council) requests that the Province provide financial assistance to municipalities to of

1. THAT the Department Update to Council for Prince Edward County Fire and Rescue be received for information.

THAT Council direct staff provided a verbal report regarding traffic calming on County Road 14 from Lees Lane to Doxsee Road, Ameliasburgh at a future Traffic Advisory Committee meeting.

THAT Council direct staff provided a verbal report regarding traffic calming at the intersection of County Road 32 and Shannon Road, Hallowell at a future Traffic Advisory Committee meeting.

THAT Council approve Heritage Permit Application HP-02-26 (Macaulay Church, 23 Church Street, Picton).

THAT items 12.1, 12.2, 12.3, 12.4, 12.6, 12.7, 12.8 and 12.9, be approved by consent.

THAT Council amend Schedule "C" of By-Law 75-2021 being a By-Law to Regulate And Control Parking On Highways, In Parking Lots, On Municipal Property Under The Jurisdiction Of The County Of Prince Edward, And On Private Property to include Picton Main Street easterly from Division Street to the southerly limits of 402 Picton Main Street - 8am to 6pm daily; and THAT the report of the Traffic Advisory Committee meeting held on February 25, 2026 be received for information. Page 11 of 13 Minutes of the March 10, 2026 Regular Council Meeting Adopted as circulated to Council on March 24, 2026

THAT the following By-Laws be read a first, second and third time and finally passed: 13.1.1 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 13.1.2 A By-Law Provided 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 13.1.4 A By-Law To Authorize The Mayor & Clerk To Execute An Agreement Between The Corporation Of The County Of Prince Edward And Miller Paving Limited (Surface Treatment Tender- PEC-INI-9011A-2026) 13.1.5 A By-Law To Authorize The Mayor & Clerk To Execute An Agreement Between The Corporation Of The County Of Prince Edward And Miller Paving Limited (Micro-Surface Treatment Tender- PEC-INI-9011B-2026) 13.1.6 A By-Law To Authorize The Chief Administrative Officer To Execute A Rural Ontario Development Program Contribution 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 Rural Affairs (Invest in Prince Edward County: Community Improvement Plan Development) 13.1.7 A By-Law To Authorize The Mayor And Clerk To Execute An 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 (44 Union St., Picton Records Storage Agreement)

Page 12 of 13 Minutes of the March 10, 2026 Regular Council Meeting Adopted as circulated to Council on March 24, 2026 13.1.3 A By-Law To Authorize The Mayor And Clerk To Execute An Agreement Between The Corporation Of The County Of Prince Edward And Drew Harrison Haulage Ltd. (Rehabilitation of Bloomfield Main Street - RFT PEC-INI-0218- 2026)

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 March 10, 2026.

THAT this meeting now adjourn at 10:58 p.m.