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 (15 motions)
15 carried, 0 recorded otherwise. Every motion below is printed as the minutes print it.
That the Council meeting of May 5, 2026 be called to order at 6:30 p.m.
Moved by Councillor Sleeth, seconded by Councillor Roberts
Carried
That the agenda be approved, as presented.
Moved by Councillor Ruttan, seconded by Deputy Mayor Pegrum
Carried
That Council resolve into Committee of the Whole "Closed Meeting" to consider the following items: 1. Advice that is subject to solicitor-client privilege, including communications necessary for that purpose - Council Authority; 2. Approval of the February 3, 2026, March 3, 2026, and April 21, 2026 Committee of the Whole "Closed Meeting" minutes.
Moved by Councillor Turcotte, seconded by Councillor Morey
Carried
That Council rise from the Committee of the Whole "Closed Meeting" without reporting.
Moved by Councillor Roberts, seconded by Councillor Sleeth
Carried
That Council adopt the Climate Action Plan attached to report 2026-063.
Moved by Councillor Leonard, seconded by Councillor Trueman
Carried
That Council approve the proposed Open Air Fires By-law (attached to Report 2026-062 as Exhibit A); That Council approve the proposed amendments to the By-law 2022-70 As Amended, A By-Law to Impose Administrative Monetary Penalties On Violations Of Municipal By-Laws (attached to Report 2026-062 as Exhibit B); That Council approve the proposed amendments to By-law 2004-59, As Amended, A By-law to Establish Fees and Charges Collected by the Corporation of the Township of South Frontenac (attached to Report 2026-062 as Exhibit C); and That By-law 2026-27, attached to Report Number 2026-062, as Exhibit A, being a By-law to Regulate the Setting and Maintaining of Open Air Fires within the Township of South Frontenac, By-law 2026-28, attached to Report Number 2026-062, as Exhibit B, being a By-law to Amend By-Law 2022-70, As Amended, “A By-Law To Impose Administrative Monetary Penalties On Violations Of Municipal By-Laws” and By-law 2026-29, attached to Report Number 2026-062, as Exhibit C, being a to Establish Fees and Charges Collected by the Corporation of the Township of South Frontenac, be given first and second reading; and That By-laws 2026-27, 2026-28 and 2026-29 be presented to Council for third reading.
Moved by Councillor Turcotte, seconded by Councillor Morey
Carried
That Council approve thirteen (13) Community Grant applications as described in Exhibit A of Report 2026-060 totaling $34,898.50.
Moved by Deputy Mayor Pegrum, seconded by Councillor Roberts
Carried
That Council approve the updated Bulk Water Rates for 2026 in principle; and That Council direct staff to provide notice in order for Council to Hold a Public Meeting on June 2, 2026, in accordance with By-law 2025-33, regarding the proposed amendments to the Schedule of Miscellaneous Water Service Charges.
Moved by Councillor Sleeth, seconded by Councillor Ruttan
Carried
That the Proposed Bulk Water Rates be amended by deleting the $3.75 per cubic meter (1,000L) Bulk Water User (Commodity Charge) rate and replacing it with $4.00 per cubic meter (1,000L) Bulk Water User (Commodity Charge) rate.
Moved by Councillor Trueman, seconded by Councillor Roberts
Carried
That Council approve By-law 2026-26 to establish the Joint Frontenac Compliance Audit Committee for the term beginning November 15, 2026 and ending November 14, 2030; That By-law 2026-26, attached to Report Number 2026-59, as Exhibit A, be given first and second reading; and That By-law 2026-26 be presented to Council for third reading.
Moved by Councillor Trueman, seconded by Councillor Leonard
Carried
That the minutes of the April 21, 2026 Council meeting be approved.
Moved by Councillor Turcotte, seconded by Councillor Leonard
Carried
That By-laws Number (1) through (4) be given third reading. 1. By-law 2026-26 - A By-Law to Establish the Joint Frontenac Compliance Audit Committee 2. By-law 2026-27 - A By-law to Regulate the Setting and Maintaining of Open Air Fires within the Township of South Frontenac 3. By-law 2026-28 - A By-Law to Amend By-Law 2022-70, As Amended, “A By-Law To Impose Administrative Monetary Penalties on Violations of Municipal By-laws” 4. By-law 2026-29 - A By-Law to Amend By-law 2024-59, As Amended being “A By-law to Establish Fees and Charges Collected by the Corporation of the Township of South Frontenac”
Moved by Councillor Sleeth, seconded by Councillor Morey
Carried
That By-law 2026-30, 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 Deputy Mayor Pegrum, seconded by Councillor Ruttan
Carried
That By-law 2026-30, being the confirmatory by-law, be given third reading, signed and sealed.
Moved by Councillor Roberts, seconded by Councillor Ruttan
Carried
That the Council meeting of May 5, 2026 be adjourned at 8:05 p.m.
Moved by Councillor Morey, seconded by Councillor Trueman