Regular Meeting

THAT it be resolved that the Regular Meeting Agenda dated March 17, 2026 be approved as amended to include a verbal update from the Deputy Clerk-Planning Secretary regarding the Quinte Conservation Authority Tree Planting Partnership Application and a motion to go into a Closed Meeting. There is a recorded vote on resolution #88/2026 Thompson, Hook, Leveille, and Yanch – Yea Yeas – 4 Nays – 0 Abstentions – 0 Absent – 0 As a result of the recorded vote resolution #88/2026 is

Page 2 of 21 Regular Meeting March 17, 2026 THAT it be resolved that the Regular Meeting Minutes of March 3, 2026 be adopted as circulated. There is a recorded vote on resolution #89/2026 Thompson, Hook, Leveille, and Yanch – Yea Yeas – 4 Nays – 0 Abstentions – 0 Absent – 0 As a result of the recorded vote resolution #89/2026 is

THAT it be resolved that the report prepared by Reeve Fritsch regarding the ALTO Open House held in Madoc on March 5th, 2026, be received. There is a recorded vote on resolution #90/2026 Thompson, Hook, Leveille, and Yanch – Yea Yeas – 4 Nays – 0 Abstentions – 0 Absent – 0 As a result of the recorded vote resolution #90/2026 is

THAT it be resolved that Councillor Helen Yanch be appointed as the Alternate to County Council. There is a recorded vote on resolution #91/2026 Thompson, Hook, Leveille, and Yanch – Yea Yeas – 4 Nays – 0 Abstentions – 0 Absent – 0 As a result of the recorded vote resolution #91/2026 is

THAT it be resolved that By-law #1018/2026 be passed pursuant to three readings thereof and be signed and sealed. There is a recorded vote on resolution #92/2026 Thompson, Hook, Leveille, and Yanch – Yea Yeas – 4 Nays – 0 Abstentions – 0 Absent – 0 As a result of the recorded vote resolution #92/2026 is

THAT it be resolved that the resolution from the Township of McNab/Braeside seeking support of a review and modernization of the Heritage Organization Development Grant, including restoring its real purchasing power through inflationary adjustment and exploring options for increased or multi-year operating stability be received and further be supported. There is a recorded vote on resolution #93/2026 Page 4 of 21 Regular Meeting March 17, 2026 Thompson, Hook, Leveille, and Yanch – Yea Yeas – 4 Nays – 0 Abstentions – 0 Absent – 0 As a result of the recorded vote resolution #93/2026 is

THAT it be resolved that the resolution from the Township of Papineau- Cameron seeking support of their request that the Ontario Veterinary College, the Ontario Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Agribusinesses, and the Canadian Veterinary Medical Association consider expanding enrollment capacity at the Ontario Veterinary College to allow more qualified applicants to pursue certification as large animal veterinarians be received and further be supported. There is a recorded vote on resolution #94/2026 Thompson, Hook, Leveille, and Yanch – Yea Yeas – 4 Nays – 0 Abstentions – 0 Absent – 0 As a result of the recorded vote resolution #94/2026 is

THAT it be resolved that the resolution from the Regional Municipality of York calling upon the Province of Ontario to intervene to ensure that Circular Materials Ontario and its contractors provide fair, consistent, and equitable recycling collection service levels across all municipalities in Ontario; and that the Province be requested to establish, enforce, and publicly report on consistent province-wide service standards for Blue Box recycling, including collection frequency, missed-collection recovery, accepted materials, cart provision, customer service response times, and contractor performance; and that the Province require Circular Materials Ontario to promptly address collection service level inequities and performance gaps between municipalities, including those impacting York Region be received and further be supported. There is a recorded vote on resolution #95/2026 Page 5 of 21 Regular Meeting March 17, 2026 Thompson, Hook, Leveille, and Yanch – Yea Yeas – 4 Nays – 0 Abstentions – 0 Absent – 0 As a result of the recorded vote resolution #95/2026 is

THAT it be resolved that all matters for information be received. There is a recorded vote on resolution #96/2026 Thompson, Hook, Leveille, and Yanch – Yea Yeas – 4 Nays – 0 Abstentions – 0 Absent – 0 As a result of the recorded vote resolution #96/2026 is

THAT it be resolved that the resolution from the Township of North Frontenac be received and further

THAT it be resolved that the update prepared by the Manager of Roads and Waste be received. There is a recorded vote on resolution #98/2026 Thompson, Hook, Leveille, and Yanch – Yea Yeas – 4 Nays – 0 Abstentions – 0 Absent – 0 As a result of the recorded vote resolution #98/2026 is

THAT it be resolved that the Purchasing (Lease Financing) Report for 2025 be received. There is a recorded vote on resolution #99/2026 Thompson, Hook, Leveille, and Yanch – Yea Yeas – 4 Nays – 0 Abstentions – 0 Absent – 0 As a result of the recorded vote resolution #99/2026 is

Page 8 of 21 Regular Meeting March 17, 2026 THAT it be resolved that the Clerk's Statement pursuant to Section 284 of the Municipal Act, as amended, for the year 2025 be received. There is a recorded vote on resolution #100/2026 Thompson, Hook, Leveille, and Yanch – Yea Yeas – 4 Nays – 0 Abstentions – 0 Absent – 0 As a result of the recorded vote resolution #100/2026 is

THAT it be resolved that the Treasurer's Report for 2025 Building Services costs and reserves, made pursuant to Sec 10 of By-law #0709/2020 be adopted as circulated. There is a recorded vote on resolution #101/2026 Thompson, Hook, Leveille, and Yanch – Yea Yeas – 4 Nays – 0 Abstentions – 0 Absent – 0 As a result of the recorded vote resolution #101/2026 is

Page 9 of 21 Regular Meeting March 17, 2026 THAT the property described as Concession 7, Part Lot 26, 29R7838 Part 1, Geographic Township of Kaladar be declared surplus to the needs of the Township; AND FURTHER the sale of the subject property to the County of Lennox & Addington be approved in principle; AND FURTHER THAT Council hereby authorize staff to negotiate the terms of a property transfer agreement with the County of Lennox & Addington for the land located south of the village of Northbrook, described as Concession 7, Part Lot 26, 29R7838 Part 1, Geographic Township of Kaladar for the purpose of an affordable housing project subject to the following terms:  Property transfers for a nominal consideration of $1.00;  County assumption of all development costs (est. up to $75,000.00);  County assumption of all planning, engineering and legal costs associated with the transfer, rezoning and site development;  Reversion clause ensuring the property returns to the Township should it be deemed surplus to the County's housing or social service needs;  Property to be used exclusively for social service housing or daycare purposes. AND FURTHER THAT Council hereby authorize staff to provide in-kind support to the County where appropriate, to facilitate the efficient processing of development. There is a recorded vote on resolution #102/2026 Thompson, Hook, Leveille, and Yanch – Yea Yeas – 4 Nays – 0 Abstentions – 0 Absent – 0 As a result of the recorded vote resolution #102/

THAT it be resolved that the verbal report by the Deputy Clerk- Planning Secretary regarding the Quinte Conservation Authority Tree Planting Partnership Application be received and that staff submit a project for the application which would plant two or three hardwood trees to a maximum of $2000.00 in the Township Parks and Community Garden. There is a recorded vote on resolution #103/2026 Thompson, Hook, Leveille, and Yanch – Yea Yeas – 4 Nays – 0 Abstentions – 0 Absent – 0 As a result of the recorded vote resolution #103/2026 is

THAT it be resolved that the Quinte Conservation Authority Tree Planting Partnership Funding Application be advertised on the Township social media page and website. There is a recorded vote on resolution #104/2026 Thompson, Hook, Leveille, and Yanch – Yea Yeas – 4 Nays – 0 Abstentions – 0 Absent – 0 As a result of the recorded vote resolution #104/2026 is

THAT it be resolved that the Accounts as of March 15, 2026 appended to the Minutes as Appendix "A" thereto be approved as circulated. There is a recorded vote on resolution #105/2026 Thompson, Hook, Leveille, and Yanch – Yea Yeas – 4 Nays – 0 Abstentions – 0 Absent – 0 As a result of the recorded vote resolution #105/2026 is

THAT it be resolved that a Closed Meeting be held pursuant to Section 239(2) of the Municipal Act, 2001, as amended, in order to adopt Closed Meeting Minutes of March 3, 2026; and to receive an update regarding litigation or potential litigation affecting the municipality. There is a recorded vote on resolution #106/2026 Thompson, Hook, Leveille, and Yanch – Yea Yeas – 4 Nays – 0 Abstentions – 0 Absent – 0 As a result of the recorded vote resolution #106/2026 is

THAT it be resolved that the recommendations from the Closed Meeting be adopted. There is a recorded vote on resolution #107/2026 Page 13 of 21 Regular Meeting March 17, 2026 Thompson, Hook, Leveille, and Yanch – Yea Yeas – 4 Nays – 0 Abstentions – 0 Absent – 0 As a result of the recorded vote resolution #107/2026 is

THAT it be resolved that By-law #1019/2026 be passed pursuant to three readings thereof and be signed and sealed. There is a recorded vote on resolution #108/2026 Thompson, Hook, Leveille, and Yanch – Yea Yeas – 4 Nays – 0 Abstentions – 0 Absent – 0 As a result of the recorded vote resolution #108/2026 is

THAT it be resolved that the meeting be adjourned at 2:32 pm. There is a recorded vote on resolution #109/2026 Thompson, Hook, Leveille, and Yanch – Yea Yeas – 4 Nays – 0 Abstentions – 0 Absent – 0 As a result of the recorded vote resolution #109/2026 is