Regular Meeting

THAT it be resolved that the Regular Meeting Agenda dated August 5, 2025 be approved as amended to include a verbal request from Marlean McLean presented by the CAO/Clerk Treasurer and a verbal request regarding the North of 7 Challenge presented by the Deputy Clerk/Planning Secretary. There is a recorded vote on resolution #283/2025 Thompson, Hook and Yanch – Yea Yeas – 3 Nays – 0 Absent – 0 Abstentions – 0 As a result of the recorded vote resolution #283/2025 is

THAT it be resolved that the Regular Meeting Minutes of July 8, 2025 be approved as circulated. There is a recorded vote on resolution #284/2025 Thompson, Hook and Yanch – Yea Yeas – 3 Nays – 0 Absent – 0 Abstentions – 0 As a result of the recorded vote resolution #284/2025 is

THAT it be resolved that the request from Charlotte Dafoe to install Community Memorial Banners on municipally maintained roads in Vennachar and Denbigh be received and approved. There is a recorded vote on resolution #285/2025 Thompson, Hook and Yanch – Yea Yeas – 3 Nays – 0 Absent – 0 Abstentions – 0 As a result of the recorded vote resolution #285/2025 is

THAT it be resolved that the request from the Denbigh Recreation Committee for an exemption to the Noise By-law to allow for amplified music during their Corn Bash event being held on August 9, 2025 be received and further be approved. There is a recorded vote on resolution #286/2025 Thompson, Hook and Yanch – Yea Yeas – 3 Nays – 0 Absent – 0 Abstentions – 0 As a result of the recorded vote resolution #286/2025 is

THAT it be resolved that the resolution from the Village of Burk's Falls The Village of Burk's Falls respectfully requesting that the Province of Ontario immediately suspend the approval and development of all new Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) installations until a comprehensive, science-based study is completed; the study should result in the development of robust, province-wide policies and regulations governing the operation, and risk mitigation of BESS facilities; and further that the Province of Ontario be urged to provide clear policy guidance to municipalities and industry stakeholders recommending that BESS installations be permitted only on lands currently zoned for industrial use recognizing that such lands have been previously evaluated and approved for industrial development and the limited economic return provided by BESS projects does not justify rezoning lands designated for other uses be received. There is a recorded vote on resolution #287/2025 Thompson, Hook and Yanch – Yea Yeas – 3 Nays – 0 Absent – 0 Abstentions – 0 As a result of the recorded vote resolution #287/2025 is

THAT it be resolved that the resolution from the Town of Kingsville requesting the Province of Ontario provide municipalities with clarity on how they should fund the capital costs of infrastructure and services required to support new growth, given impacts to overall development charge revenue and further pointing out that the constant changes to the Province's planning and development framework is creating uncertainty and is ultimately reducing the construction of housing be received. There is a recorded vote on resolution #288/2025 Thompson, Hook and Yanch – Yea Yeas – 3 Nays – 0 Absent – 0 Abstentions – 0 As a result of the recorded vote resolution #288/2025 is

THAT it be resolved that the resolution from the City of Pickering strongly urging the Ontario Provincial Government to significantly raise the payments of Ontario Works and Ontario Disability Support Program and that the increases be reflected in the upcoming Provincial Budget and that the increase amount aligns with inflationary costs and thereby decrease the pressure on foodbanks and the reliance on municipalities and taxpayers to supplement the gap in financial need be received. There is a recorded vote on resolution #289/2025 Thompson and Yanch – Yea Hook - Nay Yeas – 2 Nays – 1 Absent – 0 Abstentions – 0 As a result of the recorded vote resolution #289/2025 is

THAT it be resolved that the resolution from the Grey Bruce OPP Detachment Board respectfully requesting the reinstatement of the annual $6,600 in funding to support the ongoing operations and governance of the Grey Bruce OPP Detachment Board be received. There is a recorded vote on resolution #290/2025 Thompson, Hook and Yanch – Yea Yeas – 3 Nays – 0 Absent – 0 Abstentions – 0 As a result of the recorded vote resolution #290/2025 is

THAT it be resolved that the resolution from the Grey Bruce OPP Detachment Board formally expressing its deep concern and displeasure at the unexplained and substantial withdrawal of POA charges in their region and the negative impact this action has on community safety, public trust and municipal cost recovery and further endorsing AMO's and AMCTO's call for a third-party review of the Provincial Offences Act system and support efforts to modernize POA legislation to better reflect current enforcement and judicial needs be received and supported. There is a recorded vote on resolution #291/2025 Thompson, Hook and Yanch – Yea Yeas – 3 Nays – 0 Absent – 0 Abstentions – 0 As a result of the recorded vote resolution #291/2025 is

THAT it be resolved that the resolution from The Township of Otonabee-South Monaghan condemning Bill C-2, Section 77.5 as an unacceptable overreach that criminalizes lawful cash transactions and undermines the use of Canadians’ right to use legal tender; and demanding the federal government to withdraw this amendment and engage in meaningful consultation with municipalities, businesses and charities to develop targeted anti-crime policies that do not penalize legitimate cash transactions be received. There is a recorded vote on resolution #292/2025 Thompson, Hook and Yanch – Yea Yeas – 3 Nays – 0 Absent – 0 Abstentions – 0 As a result of the recorded vote resolution #292/2025 is

THAT it be resolved that all matters of information be received. There is a recorded vote on resolution #293/2025 Thompson, Hook and Yanch – Yea Yeas – 3 Nays – 0 Absent – 0 Abstentions – 0 As a result of the recorded vote resolution #293/2025 is

THAT it be resolved that the update prepared by the Manager of Roads and Waste be received. There is a recorded vote on resolution #294/2025 Thompson, Hook and Yanch – Yea Yeas – 3 Nays – 0 Absent – 0 Abstentions – 0 As a result of the recorded vote resolution #294/2025 is

THAT it be resolved that a meeting of the Working Group - Waste Diversion/Waste Management be scheduled for Tuesday August 19th, 2025 at 9:00 am. There is a recorded vote on resolution #295/2025 Thompson, Hook and Yanch – Yea Yeas – 3 Nays – 0 Absent – 0 Abstentions – 0 As a result of the recorded vote resolution #295/2025 is

THAT it be resolved that the report prepared by the Manager of Roads and Waste regarding the extension of the Salt Contract be received and further that the recommendation that Council approves the Technical Advisory Committee recommended extension of Contract No. 2022-01 for the Supply of Bulk Highway Salt with Windsor Salt Ltd. for the 2025/2026 season for the price of $108.55/tonne subject to the approval of the Town of Greater Napanee, Loyalist Township, the Township of Stone Mills and the County of Lennox and Addington. There is a recorded vote on resolution #296/2025 Thompson, Hook and Yanch – Yea Yeas – 3 Nays – 0 Absent – 0 Abstentions – 0 As a result of the recorded vote resolution #296/2025 is

THAT it be resolved that the report prepared by the CBO/MLEO/Facilities Manager including the quotes received for the replacement of the flooring at the Denbigh Hall be received and further that the quote from Northbrook Outfitters be approved. There is a recorded vote on resolution #297/2025 Hook and Yanch – Yea Thompson - Nay Yeas – 2 Nays – 1 Absent – 0 Abstentions – 0 As a result of the recorded vote resolution #297/2025 is

THAT it be resolved that the request from Marlean McLean to use of the Accessible Community Garden Space for two live music events to be held on a weekend in August and September and for an exemption to the Noise By-law to allow for amplified music be approved. There is a recorded vote on resolution #298/2025 Thompson, Hook and Yanch – Yea Yeas – 3 Nays – 0 Absent – 0 Abstentions – 0 As a result of the recorded vote resolution #298/2025 is

THAT it be resolved that the report prepared by the Deputy Clerk/Planning Secretary regarding the request received from the operator/licence holder of Glenfield Cemetery be received; AND FURTHER THAT subject to approval of the Ministry of Consumer Services, the Township agrees to accept the transfer of the Glenfield Cemetery provided the land and Care & Maintenance funds are also transferred to the municipality AND FURTHER THAT the Clerk be authorized to execute, on behalf of the Municipality, all documents and instruments necessary to give effect to the cemetery transfer. There is a recorded vote on resolution #299/2025 Thompson, Hook and Yanch – Yea Yeas – 3 Nays – 0 Absent – 0 Abstentions – 0 As a result of the recorded vote resolution #299/2025 is

THAT it be resolved that the update prepared by the Deputy Clerk/Planning Secretary regarding the Playground Upgrades and the Ontario Trillium Recognition Event be received. There is a recorded vote on resolution #300/2025 Thompson, Hook and Yanch – Yea Yeas – 3 Nays – 0 Absent – 0 Abstentions – 0 As a result of the recorded vote resolution #300/2025 is

THAT it be resolved that the report prepared by the Deputy Clerk/Planning Secretary regarding a special meeting of Council to discuss the Official Plan Review and Update be received and further that a Special Meeting of Council be held on September 9, 2025 to receive the information and provide feedback. There is a recorded vote on resolution #301/2025 Thompson, Hook and Yanch – Yea Yeas – 3 Nays – 0 Absent – 0 Abstentions – 0 As a result of the recorded vote resolution #301/2025 is

THAT it be resolved that the verbal report provided by the Deputy Clerk/Planning Secretary regarding the request for an exemption from the Noise By-law during the North of 7 Challenge event be received and further that the request for an exemption from Sections 3 and 9 of Noise By-law# 0060/2000 for the North of 7 Challenge event to be held on August 30 and 31st, 2025 and from 9:00 am to 6:00 pm be approved. There is a recorded vote on resolution #302/2025 Thompson, Hook and Yanch – Yea Yeas – 3 Nays – 0 Absent – 0 Abstentions – 0 As a result of the recorded vote resolution #302/2025 is

AIR-25-100 THAT it be resolved that Council receives the Fire Chief's report entitled "Denbigh Fire Department Updates" There is a recorded vote on resolution #303/2025 Thompson, Hook and Yanch – Yea Yeas – 3 Nays – 0 Absent – 0 Abstentions – 0 As a result of the recorded vote resolution #303/2025 is

THAT it be resolved that the Accounts as of July 31, 2025 appended to the Minutes as Appendix "A" thereto be approved as circulated. There is a recorded vote on resolution #304/2025 Thompson, Hook and Yanch – Yea Yeas – 3 Nays – 0 Absent – 0 Abstentions – 0 As a result of the recorded vote resolution #304/2025 is

THAT it be resolved that By-law #0986/2025 be passed pursuant to three readings thereof and be signed and sealed. There is a recorded vote on resolution #305/2025 Thompson, Hook and Yanch – Yea Yeas – 3 Nays – 0 Absent – 0 Abstentions – 0 As a result of the recorded vote resolution #305/2025 is

THAT it be resolved that By-law #0987/2025 be passed pursuant to three readings thereof and be signed and sealed. There is a recorded vote on resolution #306/2025 Thompson, Hook and Yanch – Yea Yeas – 3 Nays – 0 Absent – 0 Abstentions – 0 As a result of the recorded vote resolution #306/2025 is

THAT it be resolved that By-law #0988/2025 be passed pursuant to three readings thereof and be signed and sealed. There is a recorded vote on resolution #307/2025 Thompson, Hook and Yanch – Yea Yeas – 3 Nays – 0 Absent – 0 Abstentions – 0 As a result of the recorded vote resolution #307/2025 is

THAT it be resolved that the meeting be adjourned at 2:14 pm. There is a recorded vote on #308/2025 Thompson, Hook and Yanch – Yea Yeas – 3 Nays – 0 Absent – 0 Abstentions – 0 As a result of the recorded vote resolution #308/2025 is