Council

That the Council meeting of October 21, 2025 be called to order at 6:30 p.m.

That the agenda be amended to include a Committee of the Whole "Closed Session" Item 3: A position, plan, procedure, criteria or instruction to be applied to any negotiations

That the agenda, as amended, be approved.

That Council resolve itself into Committee of the Whole "Closed Meeting" to consider the following items: 1. Educational Training Session regarding Strong Mayor Powers - Budget Process. 2. Approval of the August 12, 2025 and September 2, 2025 Committee of the Whole "Closed Meeting" Minutes. 3. A position, plan, procedure, criteria or instruction to be applied to any negotiations

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

That the public meeting be called to order.

That the public meeting be closed.

That Council receive the 2024 audited financial statements listed under Exhibit A of Report Number 2025-149.

That the Zoning By-law Amendment Application PL-ZBA-2025-0090 submitted by Donna Metz, regarding Hickey Lane, Lot 17 to 18, Concession 3, be approved; That By-law Number 2025-66, attached to Report Number 2025-145, as Exhibit A, being a By-law to amend the zoning on a portion of lands known as Hickey Lane, Lot 17 to 18, Concession 3, District of Bedford, Township of South Frontenac, be given first and second reading; and That By-law 2025-66 be presented to Council for third reading.

That Council endorse The Township of South Frontenac application to the Community Emergency Preparedness Grant as outlined Report 2025-142 and; That Council authorize additional funding in the amount of $50,000 from the Working Funds Reserve, conditional on the approval of the Community Emergency Preparedness Grant application; and That Council authorize the Clerk and Mayor to enter into an agreement should the Township be successful with their application.

That Council Report 2025-147 Draft County Modifications to Official Plan be received; and That the modifications by County staff be accepted by Council as outlined in Council Report 2025-147.

That notwithstanding Sections 7.(3) and (4) of Ontario Regulation 530/22, staff be directed to facilitate the proposed schedule related to the 2026 municipal budget as outlined in Report Number 2025-150.

That Council authorize the vesting of the properties listed under Attachment A of Report Number 2025-140; That the properties listed under Attachment A be declared surplus to allow for next steps to be undertaken in the failed tax sale RFP process; and That the vesting costs for the listed properties under Attachment A, based on the cost at the time the property is vested, be funded from the allowance for doubtful accounts.

That the 2026 municipal event roster, as outlined in Exhibit A to Report Number 2025-152, be approved.

That Council endorse the continued delivery of the Canada Day fireworks program, including: The continuation of the annual rotating site model, in the order of Sydenham Point Park, Gerald Ball Memorial Park, and Centennial Park; and The continuation of the shuttle bus program to support accessibility and event logistics; and That staff be directed to explore the feasibility of incorporating a drone or hybrid fireworks show in future years, including consideration of costs, logistics, environmental impact, and community interest.

That the minutes of the October 7, 2025 Council meeting be approved.

That By-law Number (1) be given third reading.

That By-law 2025-68, 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 2025-68, being the confirmatory by-law, be given third reading, signed and sealed.

That the Council meeting of October 21, 2025 be adjourned at 8:01 p.m.