Taken from the roll call in the town’s own minutes. The minutes record who was not there and almost never why.
Declared interests
Councillor Truemanin the matter of Business Item 11(d), Review of Community Christmas Tree Lighting Options, as he is an installer of the lights
What was decided (17 motions)
17 carried, 0 recorded otherwise. Every motion below is printed as the minutes print it.
That the Council meeting of June 2, 2026 be called to order at 7:00 p.m.
Moved by Councillor Roberts, seconded by Councillor Sleeth
Carried
That the agenda be approved, as presented.
Moved by Councillor Ruttan, seconded by Councillor Leonard
Carried
That Council authorize the CAO to move forward with an Organizational and Service Delivery Review; and That $100,000 be reallocated from project 25-51 for this project.
Moved by Councillor Morey, seconded by Councillor Trueman
Carried
That Council approve the grant application in the amount of $1,600.00 to Bellrock Community Hall under the capital stream of the Community Grant program.
Moved by Councillor Turcotte, seconded by Councillor Sleeth
Carried
That Council move to designate the Harrowsmith Social and Athletic Club Canada Day event, happening on July 1st, 2026, from 11:00 am – 5:30 pm at Centennial Park, Harrowsmith, as Municipally Significant in support of their Special Occasion Permit application through the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario; and That Council approve the temporary sale of alcohol by Harrowsmith Brewing Company as a part of Harrowsmith Social and Athletic Club’s Canada Day event at Centennial Park on July 1st, 2026, from 11:00 am – 5:30 pm as required by Bylaw 2002 – 57 Sec. 10 (c).
Moved by Councillor Trueman, seconded by Councillor Roberts
Carried
That Council receive this report for information; and That staff be directed to consult with community groups historically involved in the Township’s tree lighting traditions, specifically at Sydenham Town Hall and the Storrington Centre, prior to finalizing a preferred approach for future holiday lighting displays.
Moved by Councillor Leonard, seconded by Councillor Ruttan
Carried
That Council approve the addition of two camp staff positions for eight weeks during the 2026 summer season to be funded from camp registration fees.
Moved by Councillor Ruttan, seconded by Councillor Morey
Carried
That Council approve $17,604 for Station 1 Fire Hall and $13,928 for the Verona Medical Centre for HVAC replacements to be funded from the Facility Reserve.
Moved by Councillor Sleeth, seconded by Councillor Turcotte
Carried
That Council approve the grant subsidies for the 2026 Private Lane Upgrade Assistance Program as outlined in Option 2, totalling $102,851.41.
Moved by Councillor Roberts, seconded by Councillor Leonard
Carried
That Council declare June as Recreation and Parks Month in South Frontenac Township.
Moved by Councillor Morey, seconded by Councillor Trueman
Carried
That Council direct staff to proceed with the process of closing, selling and transferring the portion of Unopened Road Allowance between Concession 13 and Concession 14, Storrington Lying East of Lower Rock Lake as shown on Exhibit A, attached to Report 2026-077.
Moved by Councillor Trueman, seconded by Councillor Sleeth
Carried
That Council approve the amendment to By-law 2026-26 to add the Algonquin and Lakeshore Catholic District School Board and to reduce the Committee membership to three individuals; That By-law 2026-41, attached to Report Number 2026-084, as Exhibit A, being a By-law to Amend By-law 2026-26, be given first and second reading; and That By-law 2026-41 be presented to Council for third reading.
Moved by Councillor Roberts, seconded by Councillor Morey
Carried
That Council approve the proposed By-law Number 2026-36 - A By-law to Regulate the Setting and Maintaining of Open Air Fires within the Districts of Loughborough, Portland and Storrington of the Township of South Frontenac (attached to Report 2026-080 as Exhibit A); That Council approve the proposed By-law Number 2026-37 - A By-law to Regulate the Setting and Maintaining of Fires within the Fire Region (Bedford District) of the Township of South Frontenac (attached to Report 2026-080 as Exhibit B); 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 2026-080 as Exhibit C and Exhibit D); 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 2026-080 as Exhibit E); and That By-law 2026-36, attached to Report Number 2026-080, as Exhibit A, being a By-law to Regulate the Setting and Maintaining of Open Air Fires within the Districts of Loughborough, Portland and Storrington of the Township of South Frontenac, By-law 2026-37, attached to Report Number 2026-062, as Exhibit B, being a By-law to Regulate the Setting and Maintaining of Fires within the Fire Region (Bedford District) of the Township of South Frontenac”, By-law 2026-38, and By-law 2026-39 attached to Report Number 2026-080, as Exhibit C and Exhi
Moved by Councillor Leonard, seconded by Councillor Trueman
Carried
That the minutes of the May 19, 2026 Council meeting be approved.
Moved by Councillor Ruttan, seconded by Councillor Sleeth
Carried
That By-law 2026-42, 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 Turcotte
Carried
That By-law 2026-42, being the confirmatory by-law, be given third reading, signed and sealed.
Moved by Councillor Turcotte, seconded by Councillor Morey
Carried
That the Council meeting of June 2, 2026 be adjourned at 7:56 p.m.
Moved by Councillor Leonard, seconded by Councillor Ruttan