Special Council

THAT the Agenda for the Special Council meeting of January 31, 2023 be confirmed.

THAT the deputation by Andrew Van Doorn, COO and Head Engineer of Abundant Solar Energy and Mila Simon, Project Coordinator regarding Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) IESO RFP for the Procurement of Expedited Long-Term Electricity Reliability Services in Prince Edward County be received.

THAT the comments from the audience be received for information.

Councillor St-Jean requested a recorded vote on Motion 2023-55: 1. THAT Council receive report OPS 01-2023; 2. THAT Council pass the following Municipal Support Resolution, as required by the Independent Electricity Systems Operator, providing evidence of municipal support for the Mowbray West and Mowbray East Battery Energy Storage System project proposed by Abundant Energy at 500 Mowbray Road (Project MCML_81) and 493 Mowbray Road (MCML_82): WHEREAS 1. The Proponent is proposing to construct and operate Long-Term Reliability Projects, with the characteristics outlined in the table below, under the E-LT1 RFP: 500 Mowbray Road 493 Mowbray Road (Attachment 4) (Attachment 5) Name of the Long-Term MCML_81 MCML_82 Reliability Project: Proponent: 1000234763 Ontario Inc. 1000234763 Ontario Inc. Technology of the Long Term Distribution connected Distribution connected Reliability Project: battery energy storage battery energy storage systems (BESS) charged systems (BESS) charged from the utility grid from the utility grid Maximum Contract Capacity of 3 MW/12 MWh 3 MW/12 MWh the Long Term Reliability Project (in MW): Legal description of the portion PT LT 2-3 CON EAST OF PT LT 2-3 CON EAST of the Project Site that is located EAST LAKE ATHOL AS IN OF EAST LAKE ATHOL on lands subject to the authority PE59929 W OF AS IN PE59929 E OF of one or more Municipalities: MOWBRAY RD EXCEPT MOWBRAY RD, PT 1 TO 3 47R7803, COUNTY OF PRINCE COUNTY OF PRINCE EDWARD (the “Municipal EDWARD (the “Munici

THAT Councillor Pennell be appointed to the Loyalist Parkway Association for the term of Council.

THAT Councillor Braney be appointed to the Prince Edward Chamber of Commerce for the term of Council.

THAT the Mayor and Councillor Nieman and Councillor Branderhorst be appointed to the Prince Edward Lennox & Addington Social Services Committee for the term of Council.

THAT Councillor St-Jean be appointed to the Picton Business Improvement Association (BIA) for the term of Council.

THAT Councillor Roberts and Councillor MacNaughton be appointed to the Public Library Board for the term of Council.

THAT Councillor Maynard and Councillor Hirsch be appointed to Quinte Conservation Authority for the term of Council.

THAT Councillor Pennell be recommended by Council as the representative on the Quinte Source Protection Committee for the term of Council.

THAT Councillor Engelsdorfer be appointed to the Quinte Waste Solutions - Centre & South Hastings Waste Services Board for the term of Council.

THAT Councillor Grosso be appointed to Visit The County for the term of Council.

THAT Mayor Ferguson and Councillor Maynard be appointed to the Police Services Board for the term of Council.

THAT Councillor Nieman and Councillor St-Jean be appointed to the Housing Page 8 of 13 Special Council Minutes January 31, 2023 Adopted as circulated to Council on February 28, 2023 Corporation for the term of Council.

THAT Councillors MacNaughton and Pennell be appointed to the Accessibility Advisory Committee for the term of Council.

THAT Councillors Prinzen and Branderhorst be appointed to the Agricultural Advisory Committee for the term of Council.

THAT Councillors Hirsch, Braney and Engelsdorfer be appointed to the Audit Committee for the term of Council.

THAT Councillors Harrison and St-Jean be appointed to the Committee of Adjustment for the term of Council.

THAT Councillors MacNaughton and Hirsch be appointed to the Environmental Advisory Committee for the term of Council.

THAT Councillor Maynard, Councillor Grosso and Councillor Prinzen be appointed to the Traffic Advisory Committee for the term of Council.

THAT Councillor Braney and Councillor Hirsch be appointed to the Built & Cultural Heritage Advisory Committee for the term of Council.

THAT Councillor MacNaughton be appointed to the Picton Ward Recreation Committee for the term of Council.

THAT Councillor Nieman be appointed to the Bloomfield/Hallowell Ward Recreation Committee for the term of Council.

THAT Councillor Engelsdorfer (Wellington), Councillor Branderhorst (Athol), Councillor Roberts (Sophiaburgh), Councillor Braney (Hillier), Councillor Harrison (North Marysburgh), Councillor Hirsch (South Marysburgh).

THAT the nominating Committee composition in Policy CLS-07 be amended to include 6 members of Council.

THAT Councillors Nieman, St-Jean, Maynard, Hirsch, MacNaughton and Braney be appointed to the Nominating Committee for the term of Council.

THAT Councillors MacNaughton and Hirsch be appointed to the Hastings Prince Edward Public Health for the term of Council.

THAT Councillor Branderhorst be appointed to the Hastings/Quinte Emergency Services Committee for the term of Council.

THAT the following By-laws be read a first, second and third time and finally passed: 12.1.1 A By-Law to Amend By-Law 192-2022, Being A By-Law To Establish Fees Or Charges For Services Or Activities Provided Or Completed On Behalf of The Corporation Of The County Of Prince Edward (2023 Fees & Charges)

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 special Council of the Corporation of the County of Prince Edward at the meeting held on January 31, 2023.

Page 12 of 13 Special Council Minutes January 31, 2023 Adopted as circulated to Council on February 28, 2023 THAT this special meeting now adjourn at 8:43 p.m.