The Addington Highlands Record

Regular Meeting

February 17, 2026

Who was there

Present (3): Leveille, Thompson, Yanch

Taken from the roll call in the town’s own minutes. The minutes record who was not there and almost never why.

What was decided (13 motions)

13 carried, 0 recorded otherwise. Every motion below is printed as the minutes print it.

THAT it be resolved that the Regular Meeting Minutes of February 3, 2026 be adopted as circulated. There is a recorded vote on resolution #49/2026 Thompson, Hook, Leveille, and Yanch – Yea Yeas – 4 Nays – 0 Abstentions – 0 Absent – 0 As a result of the recorded vote resolution #49/2026 is
Moved by Councillor Yanch, seconded by Councillor Leveille
Carried
THAT it be resolved that the comments from the Chief Executive Officer for the Trans Canada Trail regarding the proposed High-Speed Rail / ALTO project be received [and further that] There is a recorded vote on resolution #51/2026 Thompson, Hook, Leveille, and Yanch – Yea Yeas – 4 Nays – 0 Abstentions – 0 Absent – 0 As a result of the recorded vote resolution #51/2026 is
Moved by Councillor Yanch, seconded by Councillor Leveille
Carried
THAT it be resolved that staff be directed to present a draft report to Council for review and comment and further a final report brought back to the following meeting. There is a recorded vote on resolution #52/2026 Thompson, Hook, Leveille, and Yanch – Yea Yeas – 4 Nays – 0 Abstentions – 0 Absent – 0 As a result of the recorded vote resolution #52/2026 is
Moved by Councillor Leveille, seconded by Councillor Thompson
Carried
Hook THAT it be resolved that the presentation from Lindsay Nash on behalf of Quinte Conservation Authority regarding the Green Municipal Fund be received and further that Addington Highlands provide a letter of support to Quinte Conservation. There is a recorded vote on resolution #53/2026 Thompson, Hook, Leveille, and Yanch – Yea Yeas – 4 Nays – 0 Abstentions – 0 Absent – 0 As a result of the recorded vote resolution #53/2026 is
Moved by Councillor Thompson
Carried
THAT it be resolved that the Minutes and Financial Report from the Renfrew County Veterinary Services Committee be received and further that the 2026 Fee of $280 be approved. There is a recorded vote on resolution #54/2026 Thompson, Hook, Leveille, and Yanch – Yea Yeas – 4 Nays – 0 Abstentions – 0 Absent – 0 As a result of the recorded vote resolution #54/2026 is
Moved by Councillor Yanch, seconded by Councillor Leveille
Carried
Hook THAT it be resolved that the resolution from the City of Peterborough requesting that the Province of Ontario provide targeted financial assistance to municipalities to offset any additional costs that are directly and demonstrably incurred as a result of compliance with the Community Safety and Policing Act, 2019, and not general increases to police budgets; and urging the Province of Ontario to review and reform its current police grant programs to ensure a more equitable distribution of funding to municipalities so that communities with growing populations and expanding service demands receive fair and sustainable provincial support; and requesting that the Province of Ontario provide stable sustainable funding to offset costs associated with the provision of providing court security services be received and supported. There is a recorded vote on resolution #55/2026 Thompson, Hook, Leveille, and Yanch – Yea Yeas – 4 Nays – 0 Abstentions – 0 Absent – 0 As a result of the recorded vote resolution #55/2026 is
Moved by Councillor Thompson
Carried
THAT it be resolved that the resolution from the County of Prince Edward supporting Bill 21, Protect Out Food Act, 2025 and strongly urging the provincial government to support this and every measure to protect our farmland, to aggressively prevent further losses and to ensure the future of agriculture on Ontario for future generations be received and supported. There is a recorded vote on resolution #57/2026 Thompson, Hook, Leveille, and Yanch – Yea Yeas – 4 Nays – 0 Abstentions – 0 Absent – 0 As a result of the recorded vote resolution #57/2026 is
Moved by Councillor Yanch, seconded by Councillor Leveille
Carried
THAT it be resolved that the January 29, 2026 meeting minutes of the East Lennox and Addington OPP Detachment Board be received. There is a recorded vote on resolution #59/2026 Thompson, Hook, Leveille, and Yanch – Yea Yeas – 4 Nays – 0 Abstentions – 0 Absent – 0 As a result of the recorded vote resolution #59/2026 is
Moved by Councillor Thompson, seconded by Councillor Leveille
Carried
THAT it be resolved that Deputy Reeve Hook's comments regarding the Joint Fire Board budget and Addington Highlands budget timelines be received. There is a recorded vote on resolution #61/2026 Thompson, Hook, Leveille, and Yanch – Yea Yeas – 4 Nays – 0 Abstentions – 0 Absent – 0 As a result of the recorded vote resolution #61/2026 is
Moved by Councillor Yanch, seconded by Councillor Leveille
Carried
THAT it be resolved that the update prepared by the Manager of Roads and Waste be received. There is a recorded vote on resolution #62/2026 Thompson, Hook, Leveille, and Yanch – Yea Yeas – 4 Nays – 0 Abstentions – 0 Absent – 0 As a result of the recorded vote resolution #62/2026 is
Moved by Councillor Yanch, seconded by Councillor Leveille
Carried
THAT it be resolved that the Accounts as of February 15, 2026 appended to the Minutes as Appendix "A" thereto be approved as circulated. There is a recorded vote on resolution #64/2026 Thompson, Hook, Leveille, and Yanch – Yea Yeas – 4 Nays – 0 Abstentions – 0 Absent – 0 As a result of the recorded vote resolution #64/2026 is
Moved by Councillor Thompson, seconded by Councillor Yanch
Carried
THAT it be resolved that By-law #1015/2026 be passed pursuant to three readings thereof and be signed and sealed. There is a recorded vote on resolution #66/2026 Thompson, Hook, Leveille, and Yanch – Yea Yeas – 4 Nays – 0 Abstentions – 0 Absent – 0 As a result of the recorded vote resolution #66/2026 is
Moved by Councillor Yanch, seconded by Councillor Thompson
Carried
THAT it be resolved that the meeting be adjourned at 2:15 pm. There is a recorded vote on resolution #67/2026 Thompson, Hook, Leveille, and Yanch – Yea Yeas – 4 Nays – 0 Abstentions – 0 Absent – 0 As a result of the recorded vote resolution #67/2026 is
Moved by Councillor Thompson, seconded by Councillor Yanch
Carried

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