Council

That the Council meeting of July 15, 2025 be called to order at 7:00 p.m.

That the agenda be approved, as presented.

That the public meeting be called to order.

That the public meeting be closed.

That the Zoning By-law Amendment Application (File Number PL-ZBA-2025-0044) submitted by Roman Catholic Episcopal Corporation of the Diocese of Kingston in Canada (Fotenn Planning + Design), regarding 3977 Sydenham Road, be approved; That By-law 2025-47, attached to Report Number 2025-103, as Exhibit A, being a By-law to amend the zoning on lands known as 3977 Sydenham Road, Part of Lot 6, Concession 2, District of Loughborough, Township of South Frontenac, be given first and second reading; and That By-law 2025-47 be presented to Council for third reading.

That the Zoning By-law Amendment Application (File Number PL-ZBA-2025-0068) submitted by 1809505 Ontario Limited (Jody Campbell), regarding 3810 Perth Road, be approved; That By-law 2025-48, attached to Report Number 2025-102, as Exhibit A, being a By-law to amend the zoning on a portion of lands known as 3810 Perth Road, Part of Lot 19, Concession 2, District of Storrington, Township of South Frontenac, be given first and second reading; and That By-law 2025-48 be presented to Council for third reading.

That Council endorse the CMHC Affordable Housing Innovation Fund Application in the amount of $3.15 million to support the innovative and collaborative approach in servicing the Verona Housing Project; and That Council authorize the Mayor and Clerk to execute all corresponding agreements with CMHC should the grant application be successful.

That Council receive the Frontenac Municipal Service Corporation (FMSC) Shareholder Agreement attached to report 2025-106 under Appendix A; and That the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to sign the Shareholder Agreement on behalf of the Township.

That staff be directed to begin the recruitment process in order to fill the vacancy on the Committee of Adjustment in accordance with Schedule G of the A By-Law to Prescribe the Form, Manner, and Times for the Provision of Notice (By-law 2025-33).

That By-law 2025-49, attached to Report Number 2025-105, as Exhibit A, being a By-law to appoint Melia Edgar as Deputy Treasurer for the Township of South Frontenac, be given first and second reading; and That By-law 2025-49 be presented to Council for third reading.

That Council approve fifteen (15) Community Grant applications as noted in Exhibit A of Report 2025-101 totalling $44,109.88.

That Council endorse the Rehabilitation of the Sydenham Water Tower project as the priority for infrastructure funding under the Municipal Housing Infrastructure Program – Health and Safety Water Stream at a total project cost of $305,500; and That Council authorize the Mayor and Clerk to execute all corresponding transfer payment agreements with the province should the grant application be successful.

the Township of South Frontenac recognizes the importance of agriculture in the region; and Whereas the Township of South Frontenac believes a strong agricultural economy is essential for enduring communities, for the health of our residents, and to establish a strong community in support of food security for our citizens as well as our businesses, and organizations; and Whereas the Township of South Frontenac has a vision of a strong agriculture community that is rooted in the character of Frontenac and its residents: welcoming, natural, healthy, clean, tranquil, entrepreneurial, and rural by choice and conviction; and Whereas the Township of South Frontenac is committed to supporting agriculture to grow businesses, attract more visitors and expand the tax base; Now Therefore Be It Resolved That the Council of the Corporation of the Township of South Frontenac hereby declares September 5, 6 and 7, 2025, as Open Farms in the Township, and reminds individuals of the importance of this celebration which supports local agriculture and food businesses in our communities; And Further That the Township encourages all residents to support local farms and food businesses by participating.

That the minutes of the June 10, 2025 Council meeting and the June 25, 2025 Emergency Council meeting be approved.

That By-laws Numbers (1) through (3) be given third reading.

That Council resolve itself into the Committee of the Whole “Closed Meeting” to consider the following item:

That Council rise from the Committee of the Whole "Closed Meeting" without reporting.

That By-law 2025-50, being a by-law to confirm generally all actions and proceedings of the Council of the Township of South Frontenac, be given first and second reading.

That By-law 2025-50, being the confirmatory by-law, be given third reading, signed and sealed.

That the Council meeting of July 15, 2025 be adjourned at 8:29 p.m.