The Prince Edward County Record

Regular Council

August 25, 2026

What was decided (23 motions)

22 carried, 1 recorded otherwise. Every motion below is printed as the minutes print it.

THAT the agenda for the Council meeting of August 25, 2026 be amended to re- order to move item 11.4 regarding the Resolution from Councillor Nieman seeking Council support to organize a stakeholder meeting regarding the pickleball court project of community interest as item 11.1 and re-numbered accordingly.
Moved by Councillor Roberts, seconded by Councillor St-Jean
Carried
THAT the August 25, 2026 agenda be confirmed, as amended.
Moved by Councillor Prinzen, seconded by Councillor Roberts
Carried
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.
Moved by Councillor Pennell, seconded by Councillor Roberts
Carried
1. THAT the Collective Agreement between the Corporation of the County of Prince Edward and Unifor Local 8300 be approved; and 2. THAT the By-Law to authorize the Mayor and Clerk to execute the Collective Agreement between the Corporation of the County of Prince Edward and Unifor Local 8300 (April 1, 2025 and ending March 31, 2028) be approved.
Moved by Councillor St-Jean, seconded by Councillor Branderhorst
Carried
THAT the deputation by Sarah Bobas and Christina Ziedler regarding the Wellington Town Hall be received.
Moved by Councillor Engelsdorfer, seconded by Councillor Roberts
Carried
THAT the deputation by Terri Trickett regarding the proposed pickleball courts project of community interest at Delhi Park be received.
Moved by Councillor Roberts, seconded by Councillor Nieman
Carried
THAT the deputation by Susan Banks regarding the proposed pickleball courts project of community interest at Delhi Park be received.
Moved by Councillor Roberts, seconded by Councillor Nieman
Carried
THAT the deputation by Stephanie Roth, Prince Edward Pickleball, regarding the Project of Community Interest Update and support of the location in Delhi Park be received.
Moved by Councillor St-Jean, seconded by Councillor Nieman
Carried
THAT as per section 8.4 of the Procedural By-Law, the 30-time allotment for comments from the audience be extended a further 30 minutes.
Moved by Councillor MacNaughton, seconded by Councillor St-Jean
Lost
THAT the comments from the audience be received for information.
Moved by Councillor St-Jean, seconded by Councillor MacNaughton
Carried
THAT Council direct staff to convene an additional stakeholder engagement meeting(s) regarding the pickleball courts project of community interest at Delhi Park with user groups, stakeholders, and Prince Edward Pickleball (PEP) regarding current and future plans, including site selection process; and for the purpose of: i. Accelerating progress towards the goals of the Community Garden and Community Connections initiatives. ii. Determining considerations and operating practices that will promote synergy and harmonious relations across the three initiatives. iii. Considering the type of governance arrangement that will best serve the ongoing development of Delhi Park as a community asset to be shared and enjoyed by all residents.
Moved by Councillor St-Jean, seconded by Councillor Roberts
Carried
1. THAT report RCF-07-2026 regarding the Wellington Town Hall Update be received; 2. THAT Council acknowledge that the Wellington Town Hall Stewardship Association has successfully satisfied the requirements outlined in the Memorandum of Understanding approved by Council on January 29, 2026, and has demonstrated readiness to assume future stewardship responsibilities for the Wellington Town Hall; and 3. THAT staff be directed to undertake the necessary preparatory work, public notice requirements, and agreement development required to facilitate a future land transfer.
Moved by Councillor Engelsdorfer, seconded by Councillor MacNaughton
Carried
1. THAT recommendation 2 regarding report DS-52-2026 regarding Heritage Permit File No. HP-06-26 be amended to read as follows: Page 8 of 14 Minutes of the August 25, 2026 Regular Council Meeting Adopted as circulated to Council on September 8, 2026 2. THAT Heritage Permit File No. HP-06-26 for the lands described as Firstly: Part Lots 108, 111-114, 116, 118-119, Plan 8 Wellington Hillier, Part 1 Plan 47R2654; Subject to an Easement As In PE63349 (Partial Release As To Parts 5 & 7 Plan 47R970 As In EC27542); Secondly: Parts Lots 108, 118, Plan 8 Wellington Hillier As In PE14783; Subject to an Easement As In PE63348; County of Prince Edward, be approved subject to the following condition: i. THAT the final construction drawings shall conform substantially to the drawing package from Superkül Architects dated May 9, 2025 with the provision that additional windows may be added to the north facade at the discretion of the Director of Development Services.
Moved by Councillor Engelsdorfer, seconded by Councillor Hirsch
Carried
THAT in accordance with 12.5 of the Procedural By-Law, Motion 2026-366 be reconsidered.
Moved by Councillor MacNaughton, seconded by Councillor Hirsch
Carried
1. THAT recommendation 2 regarding report DS-52-2026 regarding Heritage Permit File No. HP-06-26 be amended to read as follows: 2. THAT Heritage Permit File No. HP-06-26 for the lands described as Firstly: Part Lots 108, 111-114, 116, 118-119, Plan 8 Wellington Hillier, Part 1 Plan 47R2654; Subject to an Easement As In PE63349 (Partial Release As To Parts 5 & 7 Plan 47R970 As In EC27542); Secondly: Parts Lots 108, 118, Plan 8 Wellington Hillier As In PE14783; Subject to an Easement As In PE63348; County of Prince Edward, be approved subject to the following condition: Page 9 of 14 Minutes of the August 25, 2026 Regular Council Meeting Adopted as circulated to Council on September 8, 2026 i. THAT the final construction drawings shall conform substantially to the drawing package from Superkül Architects dated May 9, 2025 with the provision that additional windows may be added to the north facade at the discretion of the Director of Development Services.
Moved by Councillor Engelsdorfer, seconded by Councillor Hirsch
Carried
THAT in accordance with s. 5.15 (1) of the Procedural By-Law, the meeting be extended beyond the three hour limit.
Moved by Councillor Prinzen, seconded by Councillor MacNaughton
Carried
Page 10 of 14 Minutes of the August 25, 2026 Regular Council Meeting Adopted as circulated to Council on September 8, 2026 1. THAT report RCF-06-2026 regarding the Wellington Dukes Junior A Hockey Club Ownership Transfer and Updated Agreement be received; 2. THAT Council approve the License and Use Agreement between The Corporation of the County of Prince Edward and Wellington Hockey Development Ltd., for the use of the Wellington and District Community Centre; 3. THAT Council authorize the Mayor and Clerk to execute the License and Use Agreement; and 4. THAT a By-Law to authorize the execution of the License and Use Agreement, as listed on the agenda, be approved.
Moved by Councillor Engelsdorfer, seconded by Councillor Prinzen
Carried
THAT the Draft Consolidated and Trust Funds Financial Statements of The Corporation of the County of Prince Edward for the year ended December 31, 2025 be approved as presented.
Moved by Councillor Engelsdorfer, seconded by Councillor Branderhorst
Carried
THAT Heritage Permit Application HP-16-26 for 2179 County Road 17, South Marysburgh (Milford United Church/Mount Tabor Playhouse) be approved.
Moved by Councillor Hirsch, seconded by Councillor St-Jean
Carried
THAT items 12.1, 12.2, 12.3, 12.4, 12.5, 12.6 12.7, 12.8, and 12.9, be approved by consent.
Moved by Councillor Branderhorst, seconded by Councillor Prinzen
Carried
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 No. 33-2023, Being A By-Law To Designate Ward 1 Picton As An Improvement Area In The County of Prince Edward, And To Appoint Members To The Board Of Management 13.1.2 A By-Law To Authorize The Mayor And Clerk To Execute A License And Use Agreement Between The Corporation of The County of Prince Edward And Wellington Hockey Development Ltd. 13.1.3 A By-Law To Govern The Procurement of Goods And Services For The Corporation of The County of Prince Edward 13.1.4 A By-Law To Amend County Comprehensive Zoning By-Law No. 140- 2025, As Amended (209 Tripp Road, Ward of Bloomfield-Hallowell) 13.1.5 A By-Law To Amend County Comprehensive Zoning By-Law No. 140- 2025, As Amended (82 Eatonville Road, Ward of Ameliasburgh)13.1.6 A By-Law To Adopt An Amendment To The Official Plan Of The Corporation Of The County Of Prince Edward (General Amendment) 13.1.7 A By-Law To Enact A Cultural Heritage Master Plan For The Corporation Of The County Of Prince Edward 13.1.8 A By-Law To Appoint Jared Williamson As By-Law Enforcement Officer For The Corporation Of The County Of Prince Edward Page 13 of 14 Minutes of the August 25, 2026 Regular Council Meeting Adopted as circulated to Council on September 8, 2026 13.1.9 A By-Law To Amend By-Law 75-2021 Being A By-Law To Regulate And Control Parking On Highways, In Parking Lots, And On Municipal Property Under The Jurisdiction Of The County
Moved by Councillor Branderhorst, seconded by Councillor Prinzen
Carried
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 August 25, 2026.
Moved by Councillor Branderhorst, seconded by Councillor Prinzen
Carried
THAT this meeting now adjourn at 10:22 p.m.
Moved by Councillor Branderhorst, seconded by Councillor Prinzen
Carried

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