Regular Council

THAT the agenda for the Council meeting of April 21, 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 (Art Piece) Pursuant to Section 239 (2) (f) of the Municipal Act.

THAT the deputation by Sam Mitchell regarding the PEC Road Maintenance and Infrastructure Investment with Rural Roads as a Case Study be received.

THAT the deputation by Mark Johnson, Save Our History regarding the "Holding Court" Sir John A. Macdonald sculpture be received.

THAT staff be directed to engage with the artist and stakeholders, regarding the “Holding Court” Sir John A. Macdonald sculpture with the aim of exploring the feasibility of bringing the sculpture back to public viewing with the aim of determining the future of the sculpture, and report back to Council as soon as feasible. Name In Favour Opposed MACNAUGHTON, Kate x BRANEY, Chris x MAYNARD, Janice x GROSSO, Sam x NIEMAN, Brad x Page 4 of 12 Minutes of the April 21, 2026 Regular Council Meeting Adopted as circulated to Council on May 12, 2026 PRINZEN, Phil x ROBERTS, Bill x ST-JEAN, Phil x HARRISON, David x PENNELL, Roy x BRANDERHORST, Sam x ENGELSDORFER, Corey x HIRSCH, John x FERGUSON, Mayor Steve x Total 4 10

THAT staff be directed to engage with the artist and stakeholders, regarding the “Holding Court” Sir John A. Macdonald sculpture with the aim of exploring the feasibility of bringing the sculpture back to public viewing, and report back to Council as soon as feasible. Name In Favour Opposed GROSSO, Sam x BRANDERHORST, Sam x ENGELSDORFER, Corey x HIRSCH, John x MACNAUGHTON, Kate x BRANEY, Chris x MAYNARD, Janice x PENNELL, Roy x NIEMAN, Brad x PRINZEN, Phil x Page 5 of 12 Minutes of the April 21, 2026 Regular Council Meeting Adopted as circulated to Council on May 12, 2026 ROBERTS, Bill x ST-JEAN, Phil x HARRISON, David x FERGUSON, Mayor Steve x Total 6 8

THAT in accordance with section 8.4(3) of the Procedural By-Law, the time allotted for comments from the audience be extended.

THAT in accordance with s. 5.15 of the Procedural By-Law, the meeting be extended beyond the three-hour period.

1. THAT report DS-31-2026 regarding the County Road 3 Rehabilitation Tender Award be received; 2. THAT Council award contract PEC-INI-0213-2026 to Earth-Crete Ontario Inc. in the amount of $1,226,654.30 plus applicable taxes for construction services for the rehabilitation of County Road 3; and 3. THAT a By-Law to authorize the execution of an agreement between the County of Prince Edward and Earth-Crete Ontario Inc., as listed on this agenda, be approved.

1. THAT the Department Update to Council for Development Services be received for information.

THAT the Environmental Advisory Committee requests the Mayor, on behalf of Council send a letter requesting action on Ontario's Tire Recycling System to Bay of Quinte MPP Tyler Allsopp, and that a copy of this letter be sent to the Minister of the Environment, Conservation and Parks, the Association of Municipalities of Ontario, and all Ontario municipalities.

THAT items 12.1, 12.2, 12.3, 12.4, 12.5, 12.6, 12.7, 12.8, 12.9, 12.10 and 12.11, be approved by consent. Page 9 of 12 Minutes of the April 21, 2026 Regular Council Meeting Adopted as circulated to Council on May 12, 2026

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 Mayor And Clerk To Execute An Agreement Between The Corporation Of The County Of Prince Edward And Earth-Crete Ontario Inc. (Rehabilitation of County Road 3 - RFT PEC-INI-0213-2026) 13.1.2 A By-Law To Authorize The Mayor And The Clerk To Execute A Letter Of Agreement Between The Corporation Of The County Of Prince Edward And His Majesty The King In Right Of The Province Of Ontario, Represented By The Minister Of Transportation For The Province Of Ontario (The Ministry) Related To Funding Provided By The Province To The Municipality Under The Dedicated Gas Tax Funds For Public Transportation Program 13.1.3 A By-Law To Amend By-Law 52-2025 Being A By-Law To Authorize The Execution Of Exceptional Funding Partnerships Letters - Prince Edward County Community Care For Seniors Association 13.1.4 A By-Law To Appoint Patrick Howe As The Fire Chief For The Corporation Of The County Of Prince Edward Page 11 of 12 Minutes of the April 21, 2026 Regular Council Meeting Adopted as circulated to Council on May 12, 2026 13.1.5 A By-Law To Appoint Patrick Howe As The Emergency Management Coordinator For The Corporation Of The County Of Prince Edward

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 April 21, 2026.

THAT this meeting now adjourn at 10:27 p.m.