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 (24 motions)
24 carried, 0 recorded otherwise. Every motion below is printed as the minutes print it.
That the Council meeting of April 21, 2026 be called to order at 7:00 p.m.
Moved by Councillor Roberts, seconded by Councillor Sleeth
Carried
That the agenda be amended to include the addendum.
Moved by Councillor Ruttan, seconded by Councillor Morey
Carried
That the agenda, as amended, be approved.
Moved by Councillor Ruttan, seconded by Councillor Morey
Carried
That the public meeting be called to order.
Moved by Councillor Turcotte, seconded by Deputy Mayor Pegrum
Carried
That the public meeting be closed.
Moved by Deputy Mayor Pegrum, seconded by Councillor Trueman
Carried
That Council approve undertaking the legislated process for the creation of a Municipal Service Corporation as defined under Section 203 of the Municipal Act, 2001 and O. Reg. 599/06.
Moved by Councillor Sleeth, seconded by Councillor Leonard
Carried
That Council direct staff to take no action (opt out) with respect to the development of a by-law to permit “bring your own alcohol” at public events within the Township of South Frontenac.
Moved by Councillor Morey, seconded by Councillor Trueman
Carried
That Council approve the proposed administrative amendment to By-law 2020-27; That By-law 2026-19, attached to Report Number 2026-49, as Exhibit A, being A By-law to Amend By-law 2020-27, being “A By-Law of The Corporation of The Township Of South Frontenac To Delegate The Authority To Grant Consents And Validation Certificates To Staff”, be given first and second reading; and That By-law 2026-19 be presented to Council for third reading.
Moved by Councillor Turcotte, seconded by Councillor Leonard
Carried
That the Line Spike Frontenac Event located at 3587 Harrowsmith Road by Get2ThePoint Productions be granted an exemption from Section 3. Clause F. of By-law 2015-41, as amended, “A By-Law To Prohibit And Regulate Noise Within The Township of South Frontenac”, to permit musical events on June 26, 2026, June 27, 2026, June 28, 2026, and a rain date of June 29, 2026 between 10:00 a.m. and 11:00 p.m.
Moved by Councillor Ruttan, seconded by Councillor Sleeth
Carried
That Council approve the 2026 Final Tax Rate By-law; That By-law 2026-20, attached to Report Number 2026-033, as Exhibit A, being a By-law to Levy Taxes for the Year 2026, be given first and second reading; and That By-law 2026-20 be presented to Council for third reading.
Moved by Councillor Leonard, seconded by Deputy Mayor Pegrum
Carried
That the Mayor, CAO and Director of Finance & Treasurer be authorized to borrow from time to time until property taxes are collected, necessary sums to meet the current expenditures of the Corporation for the year in accordance with Section 407 of the Municipal Act, 2001; That By-law 2026-21, attached to Report Number 2026-038, as Exhibit A, being a By-law Authorizing the Temporary Borrowing for the Fiscal Year Ending December 31, 2026, be given first and second reading; and That By-law 2026-21 be presented to Council for third reading.
Moved by Councillor Sleeth, seconded by Councillor Roberts
Carried
That Council approve the cancellation and closure of projects as listed in the staff report.
Moved by Councillor Morey, seconded by Councillor Ruttan
Carried
That Council approve the updated Signing Officer By-law; That By-law 2026-23, attached to Report Number 2026-045, as Exhibit A, being a By-Law To Provide For The Appointment Of Banking Signing Authorities, be given first and second reading; and That By-law 2026-23 be presented to Council for third reading.
Moved by Councillor Trueman, seconded by Councillor Turcotte
Carried
That Council receive the 2025 Annual Update for Township of South Frontenac Waste Disposal Sites presentation from Cambium Consulting and Engineering.
Moved by Councillor Leonard, seconded by Deputy Mayor Pegrum
Carried
That Council authorize the Manager of Recreation and Facilities to enter into an agreement with Southeastern Ontario Fastpitch (SEO) to host the 2026 OASA U20 Men’s Fastpitch Ontario Provincial Championship on July 18-19, 2026 at Dave Bowes Memorial Ball Park located at 2042 Park Valley Road in Sydenham; AND That Council direct the Manager of Recreation and Facilities to confirm with the hosts that it is their responsibility to obtain all required permits, including: • Approvals and any permits for the sale and service of alcohol through the AGCO • Approvals and any permits for food vendors through the South Eastern Health Unit • Compliance with AGCO requirements for any lotteries or games of chance • Requirements of Township of South Frontenac Lottery Licence By-law 2024-57. • Any applicable event tents must comply with the Ontario Building Code, as administered by the Township’s Building Department
Moved by Councillor Turcotte, seconded by Councillor Trueman
Carried
That Council designate the special events hosted by the Frontenac Farmers Market as Municipally Significant as required by the Alcohol & Gaming Commission of Ontario (AGCO) for a Special Occasion Permit (SOP) for the sale and service of alcohol for the dates listed in Exhibit A – Frontenac Farmers Market 2026 Licensed Event Dates; and That Council approve the sale and service of alcohol through the Kick & Push Brewery Catering Endorsement licence at the Frontenac Farmers Markets as per bylaw 2003-90, for the dates listed in Exhibit A – Frontenac Farmers Market 2026 Licensed Event Dates of report 2026-052.
Moved by Councillor Leonard, seconded by Councillor Morey
Carried
That Zoning By-law Amendment Application PL-ZBA-2026-0022, submitted by Michelle Sigsworth, regarding 6187 First Lake Road, be approved, That By-law 2026-24, attached to Report Number 2026-024, as Exhibit A, being a By-law to amend the zoning on a portion of lands known as Part of Lot 19, Concession 11, District of Portland, Township of South Frontenac, be given first and second reading, and That By-law 2026-24 be presented to Council for third reading.
Moved by Councillor Ruttan, seconded by Councillor Sleeth
Carried
That the minutes of the April 7, 2026 Council meeting be approved.
Moved by Deputy Mayor Pegrum, seconded by Councillor Roberts
Carried
That By-laws Numbers (1) through (5) be given third reading.
Moved by Councillor Ruttan, seconded by Councillor Morey
Carried
That Council resolve itself into the Committee of the Whole “Closed Meeting” to consider the following item: A proposed or pending acquisition or disposition of land by the municipality or local board - Storrington District Litigation or potential litigation, including matters before administrative tribunals, affecting the municipality or local board
Moved by Councillor Sleeth, seconded by Councillor Turcotte
Carried
That Council rise from the Committee of the Whole "Closed Meeting" without reporting.
Moved by Councillor Turcotte, seconded by Councillor Roberts
Carried
That By-law Number 2026-25, 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 Ruttan
Carried
That By-law Number 2026-25, being the confirmatory by-law, be given third reading, signed and sealed.
Moved by Councillor Sleeth, seconded by Deputy Mayor Pegrum
Carried
That the Council meeting of April 21, 2026 be adjourned at 9:31 p.m.
Moved by Councillor Roberts, seconded by Councillor Morey