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 Item 13, clause (c), Information Reports, as he owns a company that participated in the bidding process on RFQ-PS-2026-01 listed in the report
What was decided (16 motions)
16 carried, 0 recorded otherwise. Every motion below is printed as the minutes print it.
That the Council meeting of August 11, 2026 be called to order at 7:00 p.m.
Moved by Councillor Roberts, seconded by Councillor Leonard
Carried
That the agenda be approved, as presented.
Moved by Councillor Turcotte, seconded by Councillor Sleeth
Carried
That Council receive the Master Fire Plan as presented in Report 2026-111; and That the Fire Chief return to Council with a report with a draft implementation work plan including the status of each recommendation, proposed next steps, and timeline of priorities for implementation.
Moved by Deputy Mayor Pegrum, seconded by Councillor Ruttan
Carried
That Council endorse The Township of South Frontenac application to the Fire Prevention Grant in the amount of $133,880 as listed under report 2026-112; and That Council authorizes the Clerk and Mayor to enter into an agreement should the Township be successful with their application.
Moved by Councillor Trueman, seconded by Councillor Morey
Carried
That Council authorize the Mayor and Clerk to enter into an agreement between the Township of South Frontenac and the County of Frontenac to provide medical tiered emergency services.
Moved by Councillor Ruttan, seconded by Councillor Roberts
Carried
That Council approve the Municipal Service Corporation Business Case as attached as Appendix 1 under report 2026-116; and That Council authorize staff to move forward with the creation of the Municipal Service Corporation and related documents.
Moved by Councillor Leonard, seconded by Councillor Turcotte
Carried
That Council award the Organizational and Service Delivery Review contract to StrategyCorp Inc. in the amount of $ 98,306.25 + non-rebatable HST.
Moved by Councillor Sleeth, seconded by Councillor Trueman
Carried
That Council award the construction management contract for the Verona Housing project to Pinehill Builders Inc.
Moved by Councillor Morey, seconded by Deputy Mayor Pegrum
Carried
That the Desert Lake Family Resort 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 campground events on September 4, 2026 and September 5, 2026 between 6:00 p.m. and 11:00 p.m.
Moved by Councillor Roberts, seconded by Councillor Ruttan
Carried
That the Zoning By-law Amendment Application PL-ZBA-2026-0048 submitted by Darcy McMurter (The Boulevard Group), regarding 4618 Yarker Road, be approved; That By-law 2026-51, attached to Report Number 2026-117, as Exhibit A, being a By-law to amend the zoning on lands known as 4618 Yarker Road, Part of Lot 15, Concession 3, District of Portland, Township of South Frontenac, be given first and second reading; and That By-law 2026-51 be presented to Council for third reading.
Moved by Councillor Morey, seconded by Councillor Trueman
Carried
That Council approve the Electric Charge Station Rates for 2026 in principle; and That Council direct staff to provide notice in order for Council to Hold a Public Meeting on September 1, 2026, in accordance with By-law 2025-33, regarding the proposed establishment of a new user charge in relation to the Electric Charge Station Rates.
Moved by Councillor Leonard, seconded by Councillor Sleeth
Carried
That the minutes of the July 14, 2026 Council meeting be approved.
Moved by Deputy Mayor Pegrum, seconded by Councillor Turcotte
Carried
That By-law (1) be given third reading: 1. By-law 2026-51 - A By-Law to amend By-law 2003-75, as amended, to rezone land from Rural (RU) to Rural Special Provision RU-86 and Rural Special Provision RU-87 in Part of Lot 15, Concession 3, District of Portland: McMurter
Moved by Councillor Sleeth, seconded by Councillor Roberts
Carried
That By-law 2026-52, 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 Trueman, seconded by Councillor Sleeth
Carried
That By-law 2026-52, being the confirmatory by-law, be given third reading, signed and sealed.
Moved by Councillor Roberts, seconded by Councillor Leonard
Carried
That the Council meeting of August 11, 2026 be adjourned at 7:51 p.m.
Moved by Councillor Ruttan, seconded by Councillor Morey