Regular Council

THAT the agenda for the Council meeting of June 23, 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 (labour agreement matters) Pursuant to Section 239 (2) (b) and (d) of the Municipal Act.

1. THAT the Memorandum of Understanding between the Prince Edward County Volunteer Firefighters and the Corporation of the County of Prince Edward be approved; 2. THAT a By-Law, to authorize the execution of a Memorandum of Understanding between the Corporation of the County of Prince Edward County and the Prince Edward County Volunteer Firefighters, be approved; and Page 2 of 14 Minutes of the June 23, 2026 Regular Council Meeting Adopted as circulated to Council on July 21, 2026 3. THAT the Negotiating Working Group be dissolved and letters of appreciation be sent to all members.

THAT the rules of the procedural by-law be waived to permit a new item on the agenda regarding a motion on the Warings Creek Association agreement and land use planning matter.

THAT the deputation by Mike Trites, Playwright and Director of In The Key of Blue regarding Key of Blue Days in Prince Edward County be received.

THAT the deputation by Paul Allen regarding the Council Code of Conduct be received.

Page 4 of 14 Minutes of the June 23, 2026 Regular Council Meeting Adopted as circulated to Council on July 21, 2026 THAT the presentation by David Boghosian, Integrity Commissioner regarding the 2025-2026 annual report of the Integrity Commissioner be approved.

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.

THAT policy CLS-08 section 10 (c) i. be deleted in its entirety and read as follows: i. expenses incurred when using a personal vehicle for travel to functions will be reimbursed based on a roundtrip from the traveler's home to the location of the function or to an airport, train, bus station, or carpooling location.

6. THAT Council select one of the following compensation approaches: a) Option 3 – Set Council remuneration at the market average of the six single- tier municipality comparator group or Ontario Living Wage standard, whichever is higher Page 6 of 14 Minutes of the June 23, 2026 Regular Council Meeting Adopted as circulated to Council on July 21, 2026 Councillor Pennell requested a recorded vote on Motion 2026-306 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 0 14

6. THAT Council select one of the following compensation approaches: a) Option 2 – Set Council remuneration at the market average of the six single- tier municipality comparator group; Name In Favour Opposed PENNELL, Roy x NIEMAN, Brad x PRINZEN, Phil x ROBERTS, Bill x ST-JEAN, Phil x HARRISON, David x Page 7 of 14 Minutes of the June 23, 2026 Regular Council Meeting Adopted as circulated to Council on July 21, 2026 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

7. THAT Council remuneration for the Mayor and Members of Council be adjusted in accordance with Option 2, effective January 1, 2027.

1. THAT report FIN-20-2026 regarding the Tender Award for the Supply of Propane be received; 2. THAT Council award tender FIN-1-26 (Supply of Propane) to Rosebush Energies based on pricing submitted plus applicable taxes, for a one-year term; with the option to extend for three additional one-year extensions; 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 FIN-1-26 (Supply of Propane), be approved.

1. THAT report CLS-14-2026 regarding the Council Code of Conduct Updates be received; 2. THAT Council direct the Clerk's Office to commence public education in Q3 2026 regarding the Council Code of Conduct and accountability and ethical standards for elected officials; and 3. THAT updates regarding the Code of Conduct be brought back in Q1 2027 for new Council consideration.

1. THAT report FIN-17-2026 regarding the Drinking Water Financial Plan Compliance Update be received; and 2. THAT Council approve the Drinking Water Financial Plan, available as Attachment 1 to this report, in accordance with the requirements of the Safe Drinking Water Act and Ontario Regulation 453/07.

1. THAT report DS-40-2026 regarding the Wellington Trunk Main and Sanitary Pumping Station Project Overage be received; 2. THAT Council approve additional funding in the amount of $2,500,000 for Capital Project INI-0132 Wellington Trunk Water Main; 3. THAT Council approve additional funding in the amount of $2,500,000 for Capital Project INI-0133 Wellington Trunk Sanitary Main and Sanitary Pumping Station; 4. THAT Council approve the transfer of the remaining watermain and sanitary sewer installation work from the Clearway Construction Inc. contract to the Strong Brothers General Contracting Ltd. contract; and 5. THAT Council authorize the Chief Administrative Officer and the Municipal Treasurer to execute all necessary contract amendments, change orders, and related documentation required to implement the approved transfer of work and associated budget adjustments.

1. THAT report FIN-19-2026 regarding Long-Term Financing for Wellington Trunk Infrastructure Projects be received; Page 10 of 14 Minutes of the June 23, 2026 Regular Council Meeting Adopted as circulated to Council on July 21, 2026 2. THAT Council approve long-term financing of up to $31,132,293 for the Wellington Watermain Trunk and Wellington Sanitary Sewer Trunk projects, subject to final financing terms and borrowing requirements; 3. THAT Council waive the thirty (30) year amortization limit contained within the County’s Debt Management Policy (FIN-03) for the Wellington Watermain Trunk and Wellington Sanitary Sewer Trunk financing due to the long-term useful life and growth-related nature of the infrastructure; 4. THAT Council approve a forty (40) year amortization period for the proposed financing due to the long-term useful life and growth-related nature of the infrastructure; and 5. THAT a By-law to authorize the borrowing of funds for the Wellington Watermain Trunk and Wellington Sanitary Sewer Trunk projects, as listed on this agenda, be approved.

THAT items 12.1, 12.2, 12.3, 12.4, 12.5, 12.6 and 12.7, 12.8 be approved by consent.

THAT the Chief Administrative Officer be directed to request if the confidential legal briefing prepared by Templeman regarding Draft Plan of Subdivision 13-T-19-501 for Cork and Vine Subdivision Phases by Kaitlin Corporation be made public through the re-publishing of the June 17, 2026 Planning& Development Committee agenda

Page 12 of 14 Minutes of the June 23, 2026 Regular Council Meeting Adopted as circulated to Council on July 21, 2026 THAT the report and closed meeting report of the Planning & Development Committee of the Whole meeting held on June 17, 2026 be adopted as presented.

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 143-2022, Being A By-Law To Regulate Noise Within The County Of Prince Edward 13.1.2 A By-Law To Amend By-Law 3167-2012, By-Law To Provide For The Delegation Of Duties By Council To Municipal Employees Of The Corporation Of The County Of Prince Edward (Waiving of Noise By-Law application and permit fee) 13.1.3 A By-Law To Amend By-Law 77-2021 A By-Law To Regulate And Control Open Air Burning Under The Jurisdiction Of 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 Rosebush Energies (Supply of Propane RFT FIN-1-26) 13.1.5 Being A By-Law To Authorize The Disposition And Transfer Of The Land Operated By The Centre And South Hastings Waste Services Board And For Which Title Is Registered In The Name Of The Corporation Of The County Of Prince Edward As To Its Respective Share (sale of 270 West Street) 13.1.6 A By-Law To Authorize The Submission Of An Application To Ontario Infrastructure And Lands Corporation (“OILC”) For Financing Of Certain Capital Work(S) Of The Corporation Of The County Of Prince Edward (The “Municipality”); To Authorize Temporary Borrowing From OILC To Meet Expenditures In Connection With Such Capital Work(S); And To Authorize Long-Term Borrowing For Such Capital Work(S) Through The Issue Of Debentures To OILC ((Wellington Trunk Line D

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 23, 2026.

THAT this meeting now adjourn at 9:38 p.m.