The South Frontenac Record

Council

March 3, 2026

Who was there

Present (7): Morey, Pegrum, Roberts, Ruttan, Trueman, Turcotte, Ron Vandewal

Absent (2): Leonard, Sleeth

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 (25 motions)

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

That the Council meeting of March 3, 2026 be called to order at 6:00 p.m.
Moved by Councillor Roberts, seconded by Deputy Mayor Pegrum
Carried
1. That the agenda be amended to include the addendum.
Moved by Councillor Ruttan, seconded by Councillor Morey
Carried
2. That the agenda, as amended, be approved.
Moved by Councillor Turcotte, seconded by Councillor Roberts
Carried
That Council resolve itself into the Committee of the Whole “Closed Meeting” to consider the following items: 1. Council Education Session - Procedural Matters
Moved by Councillor Ruttan, seconded by Councillor Trueman
Carried
That Council rise from Committee of the Whole "Closed Meeting" without reporting.
Moved by Deputy Mayor Pegrum, seconded by Councillor Turcotte
Carried
That the public meeting be called to order.
Moved by Councillor Trueman, seconded by Councillor Morey
Carried
That the public meeting be closed.
Moved by Councillor Morey, seconded by Councillor Trueman
Carried
That the Zoning By-law Amendment Application PL-ZBA-2026-0005 submitted by Brian and Terra Gower regarding 6343 Billy Green Road, be approved; That By-law 2026-13, attached to Report Number 2026-014, as Exhibit A, being a By-law to amend the zoning on a portion of lands in Part of Lot 24, Concession 12, District of Loughborough, Township of South Frontenac, be given first and second reading; and That By-law 2026-13 be presented to Council for third reading.
Moved by Councillor Roberts, seconded by Deputy Mayor Pegrum
Carried
That the Zoning By-law Amendment Application PL-ZBA-2026-0009 submitted by Brad Hornbeck regarding the property with roll number 102908006010702 on Leveque Road, be approved; That By-law 2026-14, attached to Report Number 2026-015, as Exhibit A, being a By-law to amend the zoning on a portion of lands in Part of Lot 20, Concession 13, District of Portland, Township of South Frontenac, be given first and second reading; and That By-law 2026-14 be presented to Council for third reading.
Moved by Councillor Turcotte, seconded by Councillor Ruttan
Carried
That Zoning By-law Amendment Application PL-ZBA-2024-0133 submitted by Fotenn Consultants Inc. on behalf of Trevor Tucker, regarding 688 Dewitt Lane, be approved; That By-law 2026-15, attached to Report Number 2026-022, as Exhibit A, being a By-law to amend the zoning on lands known as 688 Dewitt Lane, Part of Lot 28, Concession 7, District of Bedford, Township of South Frontenac, be given first and second reading; and That By-law 2026-15 be presented to Council for third reading.
Moved by Councillor Roberts, seconded by Councillor Morey
Carried
1) That Council Report 2026-024 Dedication and Assumption of Willowbrook Drive and Summerside Drive, Plan 13M-105, Willowbrook Subdivision Phase 1 be received; and 2) That By-law 2026-16, attached to Report Number 2026-024 as Exhibit C, being “A By-law to dedicate and assume as common and public highway certain lands in the Township of South Frontenac, pursuant to Sections 26, 28 & 31(6) of the Municipal Act, 2001” be given first and second reading; and 3) That By-law 2026-16 be presented to Council for third reading.
Moved by Deputy Mayor Pegrum, seconded by Councillor Trueman
Carried
That the Council of the Township of South Frontenac recommend that the Council of the County of Frontenac extend draft plan approval for a period of two years for application 10T-2020/001, subject to the conditions approved by the County of Frontenac on May 17, 2023, and direct the Township Clerk to forward this resolution to the County Clerk.
Moved by Councillor Ruttan, seconded by Councillor Trueman
Carried
That Council move to designate the South Frontenac Summer Kickoff Music Festival on May 23rd, 2026, from 1:30 pm – 9:30 pm, at Centennial Park, 4500 Centennial Park Road, Harrowsmith, as municipally significant in support of the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario Special Events Permit Application.
Moved by Councillor Morey, seconded by Councillor Turcotte
Carried
That Council approve the addition of the four projects listed in Report 2026-026 to the 2026 Recreation Capital Program to be funded by a $52,000 donation received.
Moved by Councillor Roberts, seconded by Deputy Mayor Pegrum
Carried
That Council approve the reallocation of $40,000 from project 26-52 Bedford Garage heater replacement to fund the Loughborough garage and Princess Anne HVAC repairs listed in report 2026-025.
Moved by Councillor Ruttan, seconded by Councillor Morey
Carried
That Council receive the 2025 Annual Summary Report for the Sydenham Water Treatment Plant as required by the terms and conditions outlined in Schedule 22 of Ontario Regulation 170/03 for Drinking Water Systems.
Moved by Councillor Trueman, seconded by Councillor Turcotte
Carried
That Janssen Adriano be granted an exemption from Section 4, (Schedule 1, Clause 7.) of By-law Number 2015-41, As Amended, “A By-Law to Prohibit and Regulate Noise Within The Township of South Frontenac”, to permit the discharge of consumer fireworks at 86 Palmer Lane, Tichborne (Burridge Lake) on September 5, 2026 between 9:00 p.m. and 10:00 p.m.; it being understood that the exemption to discharge consumer fireworks does not permit the discharge of fireworks should the discharge of consumer fireworks be prohibited by other Township of South Frontenac By-Laws including but not limited to By-Law 2012-68, as amended, Ontario Regulations or Provincial Legislation, and approval is based on the applicant firing the consumer fireworks in compliance with the manufacturers specified requirements for clearances and firing instructions.
Moved by Councillor Roberts, seconded by Councillor Ruttan
Carried
That Council authorize the Director of Emergency Services to proceed with the emergency engine replacement not to exceed $100,000; and That the repair be funded from the Fire Equipment Reserve with the required funding delaying the 2026 budgeted repayment to the Asset Investment Reserve.
Moved by Deputy Mayor Pegrum, seconded by Councillor Morey
Carried
That notwithstanding the Conference Policy for Members of Council, Deputy Mayor Pegrum and Councillor Morey be approved to attend the AMO Conference as sufficient budget is available.
Moved by Councillor Turcotte, seconded by Councillor Ruttan
Carried
That the minutes of the February 10, 2026 Council meeting be approved.
Moved by Councillor Morey, seconded by Deputy Mayor Pegrum
Carried
That By-laws Numbers (1) through (4) be given third reading: 1. By-law 2026-13 - A By-Law to amend By-law 2003-75, as amended, to rezone land from RU to RLSW in Part of Lot 24, Concession 12, District of Loughborough: Gower 2. By-law 2026-14 - A By-Law to amend By-law 2003-75, as amended, to place a holding symbol on the Rural (RU) zone on lands described as Part of Lot 20, Concession 13, District of Portland: Hornbeck 3. By-law 2026-15 - A By-Law to amend By-law 2003-75, as amended, to rezone land from Limited Service Residential – Waterfront (RLSW) to Limited Service Residential – Waterfront – Special Provision (RLSW-149) on a portion of lands described as 688 Dewitt Lane, Part of Lot 28, Concession 27, District of Bedford 4. By-law 2026-16 - A By-Law to dedicate and assume as common and public highway certain lands in the Township of South Frontenac, pursuant to Sections 26, 28 & 31(6) of the Municipal Act, 2001
Moved by Councillor Roberts, seconded by Councillor Ruttan
Carried
That Council resolve itself into the Committee of the Whole “Closed Meeting” to consider the following item: 1. Litigation or potential litigation, including matters before administrative tribunals, affecting the municipality or local board
Moved by Councillor Morey, seconded by Councillor Trueman
Carried
That By-law 2026-17, 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.
Moved by Councillor Morey, seconded by Councillor Trueman
Carried
That By-law 2026-17, being the confirmatory by-law, be given third reading, signed and sealed.
Moved by Councillor Ruttan, seconded by Councillor Roberts
Carried
That the Council meeting of March 3, 2026 be adjourned at 8:45 p.m.
Moved by Councillor Roberts, seconded by Councillor Trueman
Carried

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