The South Frontenac Record

Ron Vandewal

Mayor · seen 2014-12-02 to 2026-07-14 · served 2006–2010, 2010–2014, 2014–2018, 2018–2022, 2022–2026

120substantive motions movedof 271 meetings the minutes record them at
15procedural motions movedcounted separately, and never added to the above
102substantive motions secondedseconding is often a seat convention, not agreement
2meetings recorded absentof 271 they were on the record for
—recorded votes, for–againstthis council recorded no vote they took part in

Vote count and office as published by the Ontario Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing, 2022 municipal election results (Open Government Licence – Ontario). Everything else on this page is read from South Frontenac’s own minutes.

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This council rarely calls recorded votes, so individual positions are only on the record where one was demanded. Under the Municipal Act that is the council's choice, not an omission in this record.

Meetings the minutes record them as absent from (2)

CouncilFebruary 18, 2025
CouncilFebruary 11, 2025

Substantive motions moved (showing the 40 most recent of 120)

Note: Councillor Sleeth assumed the role of Chair. That the motion regarding the Peace Park Proposal be amended by adding the following recommendation: That the Township of South Frontenac cover the cost of the legal survey.
Council, September 15, 2026 · Carried
That Steve Pegrum be elected as Chair of the Frontenac OPP Detachment Board.
Frontenac OPP Detachment Board, March 19, 2026 · Carried
1. That By-law 2026-02, being A By-law with respect to the Use of Frontenac O.P.P. Detachment Board Resources During an Election Period, attached as Exhibit A to Report 2026-01, be given first and second reading. 2. That By-law 2026-02 be given third reading, signed and sealed.
Frontenac OPP Detachment Board, March 19, 2026 · Carried
That the Frontenac O.P.P. Detachment Board resolve itself into Closed Meeting to consider the following item: 1. Approval of the December 18, 2025 Closed Meeting Minutes.
Frontenac OPP Detachment Board, March 19, 2026 · Carried
That notwithstanding Section 4.7. of By-law Number 2025-21 (Council Procedure By-law) that the April 7, 2026 Council meeting be held at the Verona Lions Hall, 4505 Sand Road to accommodate a statutory public meeting held in accordance with the Planning Act (Hartington Subdivision Phase 2).
Council, February 3, 2026 · Carried
That Council waive the rules of Section 16 of By-law Number 2025-21, (Council Procedure By-law), to allow Council to vote on the Notice of Motion regarding Alto's proposed southern corridor route at this meeting.
Council, February 3, 2026 · Carried
Alto, a federal crown corporation, whose role is to establish a high-speed rail (HSR) network between Toronto and Quebec City has recently released possible route options with one coming through the Township of South Frontenac; Whereas Alto has stated that the proposed southern corridor, in agricultural and resort areas with higher population density, simplifies construction and operations; and Wh
Council, February 3, 2026 · Carried
That the agenda be approved, as presented.
Frontenac OPP Detachment Board, December 18, 2025 · Carried
That staff be directed to send a letter to Honourable Rob Flack, Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing, writing in opposition to the proposed expansion of Strong Mayor Powers to the Township of South Frontenac.
Council, April 15, 2025 · Carried Unanimously
That the Minutes of November 21, 2024, Frontenac O.P.P. Detachment Board Meeting, be approved.
Frontenac OPP Detachment Board, January 16, 2025 · Carried
That Steve Pegrum be nominated as Chair of the Frontenac O.P.P. Detachment Board.
Frontenac O.P.P. Detachment Board, November 21, 2024 · Carried
That Steve Pegrum be appointed as Chair of the Frontenac O.P.P. Detachment Board.
Frontenac O.P.P. Detachment Board, November 21, 2024 · Carried
That David Herrington be nominated as Vice Chair of the Frontenac O.P.P. Detachment Board.
Frontenac O.P.P. Detachment Board, November 21, 2024 · Carried
That David Herrington be appointed as Vice Chair of the Frontenac O.P.P. Detachment Board.
Frontenac O.P.P. Detachment Board, November 21, 2024 · Carried
That the following motion be
Council, October 17, 2023 · Deferred
That Council direct staff to report back to Council regarding a review of the current and possible future parking at the Frontenac Community Arena, with a recommendation to be provided to the Arena Board for budget consideration.
Council, October 3, 2023 · Carried
That staff be directed to include language in the draft Official Plan to allow for a property owner to extend a municipal road provided that said road is constructed to municipal standards to provide sufficient road frontage to facilitate development of a parcel of land; it being understood that the applicant would be responsible for all costs associated with the extension of the municipal road.
Council, August 15, 2023 · Carried
That the Council of the Corporation of the Township of South Frontenac request that the province reconsider the current wording in Bill 23; and That the ability to provide review and commenting services as part of the planning approval process on natural heritage and water-related policies be reinstated with the addition of language that would require Conservation Authorities to process applicatio
Council, May 16, 2023 · Carried
That by-law 2023-39 be amended to include an Administrative Monetary Penalty ($200.00) related to Clause 25 of the Waste Management by which reads as follows “25. Any waste which the Municipality declines to collect, and all reusable Garbage Containers, Blue Boxes, garbage bins and recycling receptacles, shall be removed from the curbside or collection site by the owner, operator, or Occupant of t
Council, May 2, 2023 · Carried
That the building and planning positions included in the 2022 budget be held until an information report is provided to Council that includes data on comparable Development Services Departments and pending Council approval for release.
Special Council, February 8, 2022 · Defeated
That Council support the notice of motion filed by Mayor Vandewal and direct staff to remove Options 2, 3 and 4 as options in the Administrative Office Expansion Feasibility Study.
Council, January 25, 2022 · Carried
That the Council of the Corporation of the Township of South Frontenac support Bill 214 passed by the Legislative Assembly of Ontario in 2020 to make Daylight Saving Time standard time; And that this resolution be forwarded to the Premier of Ontario, the Premier of Quebec and all Ontario Municipalities, asking that further discussions with Quebec and New York State take place in order for the East
Council, November 16, 2021 · Carried
the intersection of Yarker Road and Wilton Road has been identified as a higher risk intersection: and, Whereas the municipality intendeds to explore realignment options on this intersection, Be it resolved that Council request a report from staff outlining the process and options to improve the safety of this intersection, including how options such as a four way stop, round-about or other altern
Council, July 13, 2021 · Carried
That the resolution be amended to remove the wording "the balance from the Asset Investment Reserve ($431,508) and to add "and the remaining balance to be determined".
Council, May 18, 2021 · Carried
That By-law 2020-16 be rescinded.
Council, June 16, 2020 · Carried
That the Development Services Committee meeting of October 28, 2019 be called to order at 8:32 am.
Development Services, October 28, 2019 · Carried
That the Development Services Committee recommend to South Frontenac Council to establish planning fees consistent with fees outlined in Attachment 2 - Proposed 2020 Planning Fees as part of the 2020 budget process.
Development Services, October 28, 2019 · Carried
That the Development Services Committee recommend that Council provide staff direction to prepare a housekeeping zoning by-law amendment and update to the site plan control by-law to regulate cannabis in South Frontenac.
Development Services, August 26, 2019 · Carried
That the Director of Development Services be directed to obtain a quote from Watson & Associates for the Growth Management Study.
Development Services, May 27, 2019 · Carried
That the Corporate Services Committee recommends to Council that the Queen's Biological application and the Wintergreen Studios application not be supported through the Community Grants program and that the funding be reallocated to Sydenham Women's Institute, Sydenham and District Lions Club and the Portland and District Heritage Society to reflect the amounts requested in each of their applicati
Corporate Services, April 30, 2019 · Carried
That the agenda be adopted as presented.
Development Services, March 25, 2019 · Carried
That the minutes of the February 12, 2019 Corporate Services Committee meeting be approved.
Corporate Services, March 12, 2019 · Carried
That the Public Services Committee recommends to Council the extension of the contracts for sales/administration services, grave excavation and cemetery maintenance to D.G. Younge Concrete Burials Vaults for the two year period of May 1, 2019 to April 30, 2021, subject to a reasonable price adjustment.
Corporate Services, February 12, 2019 · Carried
THAT Council support the notice of motion and direct staff to bring forward a by-law to create a three way stop at the intersection of Latimer Road and Round Lake Road.
Council, December 4, 2018 · Carried
McDougall THAT the Public Services Committee recommend to Council that the County of Frontenac be authorized to install County Gateway signage on Township owned road allowances.
Public Services, June 14, 2018 · Carried
McDougall THAT the Public Services Committee recommends to Council that the culverts on the Desert Lake Causeway be replaced with similar size culverts subject to Conservation approvals.
Public Services, June 14, 2018 · Carried
THAT the Corporate Services Committee recommend the extension of the contract with Frontenac Municipal Law Enforcement Inc. for a further two years (March 1, 2018 to February 28, 2020).
Corporate Services, January 9, 2018 · Carried
AND THAT staff wait until the ongoing recreation survey is completed before undertaking the feasibility study.
Council Meeting, June 21, 2016 · Carried
THAT Council endorse the resolution as outlined in the report dated April 13, 2016 regarding future large renewable procurement initiatives.
Council Meeting, April 19, 2016 · Carried
THAT the motion be deferred.
Council Meeting, December 1, 2015 · Defeated

In the record

269meetings recorded presentthe minutes record presence, not a rate
20conflicts of interest declareda member saying they should not vote on a matter
3,090votes in 2022Mayor, incumbent
Council April 15, 2025
in the matter of Business Item 21, Committee of the Whole "Closed Session", as his family member is in the union
Council November 19, 2024
in the matter of Labour relations or employee negotiations - CUPE as a family member is a member of the CUPE union and a Township of South Frontenac employee
Council February 15, 2022
with respect to Agenda Item 17 b) Update on CUPE Collective Bargaining in the closed session portion of the meeting
Council November 17, 2020
with respect to Agenda Item 9 a), support for the Tri-Board Bus Operators
Committee of the Whole November 10, 2020
with respect to Agenda Item 7 a) Tri-Board School Bus Operators Association
Council November 19, 2019
with respect to Agenda Item 13 b), the Accounts Payable and Payroll Listing
Council June 18, 2019
with respect to Agenda Item 11(i), Council Compensation amendment
Council February 19, 2019
with respect to Agenda Item 4(c) in Closed Session related to the collective bargaining mandate
Council June 19, 2018
with respect to page 10 of Agenda Item 14 (a) Accounts Payable and Payroll Listing
Council September 5, 2017
with respect to Page 17 of the Accounts Payable Listing
Council June 20, 2017
with respect to page 8 of the Accounts Payable Voucher
Council March 21, 2017
with respect to Page 9 of the Accounts Payable Voucher
Council December 6, 2016
with respect to Page 15 of the Accounts Payable voucher
Council November 1, 2016
with respect to Page 11 of the Accounts Payable Voucher
Council October 18, 2016
with respect to Page 7 of the Accounts Payable and Payroll Listing
Council October 4, 2016
with respect to labour negotiations in closed session and did not take part
Council September 6, 2016
with respect to pages 23 and 23 of the Accounts Payable Voucher
Council Meeting May 3, 2016
with respect to page 16 of the Accounts Payable and Payroll Listing
Council Meeting March 15, 2016
with respect to labour relations in closed session
Council Meeting December 1, 2015
with respect to page 10 of the Accounts Payable Listing

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