Regular Council

THAT the agenda for the Council meeting of June 9, 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 (Active Litigation) • personal matters about an identifiable individual, including municipal or local board employees (Committee Appointment) Pursuant to Section 239 (2) (f) and (b) of the Municipal Act.

THAT Council appoint Trish Dubyk as a voting public member of the Sophiasburgh Ward Recreation Committee for the term of Council, or until reappointed; and THAT a By-Law appointing Trish Dubyk to the Sophiasburgh Ward Recreation Committee be approved. Page 2 of 14 Minutes of the June 9, 2026 Regular Council Meeting Adopted as circulated to Council on June 23, 2026

THAT the comments from the audience be received for information.

THAT recommendation 4 be deleted in its entirety.

1. THAT report OPS-18-2026 regarding the Tender Award for Supply and Delivery of Fuels be received; 2. THAT Council award tender PEC-OPS-16-26 (Supply and Delivery of Fuel) to Rosebush Energies; 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 Rosebush Energies for tender PEC-OPS-16-26 (Supply and Delivery of Fuel), be approved.

1. THAT report OPS-19-2026 regarding the Tender Award for Winter Maintenance (Parking Lot Plowing) be received; 2. THAT Council award tender OPS-15-26 (Winter Maintenance), based on the fixed rate pricing received, to 2842793 Ontario Inc. (Clintar Commercial Outdoor Services); 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 2842793 Ontario Inc. (Clintar Commercial Outdoor Services), be approved. Page 5 of 14 Minutes of the June 9, 2026 Regular Council Meeting Adopted as circulated to Council on June 23, 2026

THAT Council the adopt a one-year Water and Wastewater Rates By-law for the 2027 year; and THAT Council direct staff to undertake a comprehensive Water and Wastewater Rate Study, By-law review and administrative edits, and Development Charges Background Study in 2027 following Council direction on long-term servicing, affordability and growth projection.

WHEREAS amendments to the Ontario Heritage Act under the More Homes Built Faster Act, 2022 introduced timelines requiring municipalities to issue Notices of Intention to Designate for properties listed on municipal heritage registers as of December 31, 2022, originally requiring action by January 1, 2025; and WHEREAS the Province subsequently amended the legislation through the Homeowner Protection Act, 2024 to extend the deadline to January 1, 2027 in response to concerns raised by municipalities and heritage stakeholders; and WHEREAS municipalities require sufficient time and resources to undertake research, documentation, consultation, and evaluation to determine whether listed properties warrant designation under the Ontario Heritage Act; and WHEREAS the removal of listed properties from municipal heritage registers if the prescribed timelines are not met may place cultural heritage resources at increased risk of demolition or irreversible alteration before municipalities have the opportunity to properly evaluate their cultural heritage value or interest; and WHEREAS the Built & Cultural Heritage Advisory Committee and Heritage Designation Working Group are comprised of a handful of dedicated volunteers who Page 6 of 14 Minutes of the June 9, 2026 Regular Council Meeting Adopted as circulated to Council on June 23, 2026 are not able to review the current non-designated register containing over 200 properties on or before the deadline of January 1, 2027; and WHEREAS many m

Page 7 of 14 Minutes of the June 9, 2026 Regular Council Meeting Adopted as circulated to Council on June 23, 2026 THAT staff be directed to promote through public service announcements, social media posts, and other available communications channels a call for nominations for the 2026 Prince Edward County Heritage Awards, and to prepare and receive applications for review by the Built & Cultural Heritage Advisory Committee.

1. THAT report FIN-18-2026 regarding the Council Remuneration update be received; Page 8 of 14 Minutes of the June 9, 2026 Regular Council Meeting Adopted as circulated to Council on June 23, 2026 2. THAT report FIN-13-2026 regarding the Council Compensation Review and Policy Update, available as Attachment 1 to this report, be received for information; 3. THAT Council receive the Stratford Group Council Remuneration Original Review, available as Attachment 2 to this report; 4. THAT Council receive the Stratford Group Council Remuneration Supplemental Review, available as Attachment 3 to this report; 5. THAT Council approve the updates to the Council Remuneration and Expense Policy CLS-08, as outlined in Attachment 4 to this report; and 6. THAT Council select one of the following compensation approaches: Option 4 – Maintain the current Council remuneration framework. 7. THAT Council remuneration for the Mayor and Members of Council be adjusted in accordance with Option 4, effective January 1, 2027. Name In Favour Opposed PENNELL, Roy x NIEMAN, Brad x PRINZEN, Phil x ROBERTS, Bill ST-JEAN, Phil x HARRISON, David x GROSSO, Sam x BRANDERHORST, Sam ENGELSDORFER, Corey x HIRSCH, John x MACNAUGHTON, Kate x BRANEY, Chris x MAYNARD, Janice x FERGUSON, Mayor Steve x Total 6 6

1. THAT report FIN-18-2026 regarding the Council Remuneration update be received;. 2. THAT report FIN-13-2026 regarding the Council Compensation Review and Policy Update, available as Attachment 1 to this report, be received for information; 3. THAT Council receive the Stratford Group Council Remuneration Original Review, available as Attachment 2 to this report; 4. THAT Council receive the Stratford Group Council Remuneration Supplemental Review, available as Attachment 3 to this report; 5. THAT Council approve the updates to the Council Remuneration and Expense Policy CLS-08, as outlined in Attachment 4 to this report; and 6. THAT Council select one of the following compensation approaches: Option 2 – Set Council remuneration at the market average of the six single-tier municipality comparator group 7. THAT Council remuneration for the Mayor and Members of Council be adjusted in accordance with Option 2, effective January 1, 2027. PENNELL, Roy x NIEMAN, Brad x PRINZEN, Phil x ROBERTS, Bill ST-JEAN, Phil x HARRISON, David x GROSSO, Sam x BRANDERHORST, Sam ENGELSDORFER, Corey x HIRSCH, John x Page 10 of 14 Minutes of the June 9, 2026 Regular Council Meeting Adopted as circulated to Council on June 23, 2026 MACNAUGHTON, Kate x BRANEY, Chris x MAYNARD, Janice x FERGUSON, Mayor Steve x Total 6 6

THAT in accordance with section 12.5 of the Procedural By-Law, Motion 2026-270 and Motion 2026-271 regarding item 11.7 regarding Council Remuneration Update be reconsidered. Name In Favour Opposed PENNELL, Roy x NIEMAN, Brad x PRINZEN, Phil x ROBERTS, Bill ST-JEAN, Phil x HARRISON, David x GROSSO, Sam x BRANDERHORST, Sam ENGELSDORFER, Corey x HIRSCH, John x MACNAUGHTON, Kate x BRANEY, Chris x MAYNARD, Janice x FERGUSON, Mayor Steve x Total 7 5

1. THAT report FIN-18-2026 and report FIN 13-2026 regarding the Council Remuneration be deferred to the June 23, 2026 Council meeting. Name In Favour Opposed PENNELL, Roy x NIEMAN, Brad x PRINZEN, Phil x ROBERTS, Bill ST-JEAN, Phil x HARRISON, David x GROSSO, Sam x BRANDERHORST, Sam ENGELSDORFER, Corey x HIRSCH, John x MACNAUGHTON, Kate x BRANEY, Chris x MAYNARD, Janice x FERGUSON, Mayor Steve x Total 7 5

THAT items 12.1, 12.2, 12.3, 12.4, 12.5, 12.6 and 12.7 be approved by consent.

Page 13 of 14 Minutes of the June 9, 2026 Regular Council Meeting Adopted as circulated to Council on June 23, 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 & Clerk To Execute An Agreement Between The Corporation Of The County Of Prince Edward And Rosebush Energies (Supply and Delivery of Fuel - PEC-OPS-16-26) 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 2842793 Ontario Inc. (Clintar Commercial Outdoor Services) (Winter Maintenance (Parking Lot Plowing) - PEC-OPS-15-26)

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 June 9, 2026.

THAT this meeting now adjourn at 10:18 p.m.