The South Frontenac Record

Council

September 1, 2026

Who was there

Present (8): Leonard, Morey, Pegrum, Roberts, Ruttan, Sleeth, Trueman, Turcotte

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 September 1, 2026 be called to order at 7:00 p.m.
Moved by Councillor Ruttan, seconded by Councillor Sleeth
Carried
1. That the agenda be amended to include the addendum.
Moved by Councillor Roberts, seconded by Councillor Leonard
Carried
2. That the agenda, as amended, be approved.
Moved by Councillor Morey, seconded by Councillor Turcotte
Carried
That the public meeting be called to order.
Moved by Deputy Mayor Pegrum, seconded by Councillor Trueman
Carried
That the public meeting be adjourned.
Moved by Councillor Sleeth, seconded by Councillor Morey
Carried
That Council approve the proposed amendment to Schedule A of the User Fees and Charges By-Law, as outlined in Exhibit A of Report Number 2026-120 relating to Electric Vehicle Charge Station Rates; and That By-law 2026-53, attached to Report Number 2026-120 as Exhibit A, being a By-Law to Amend By-law 2024-59, As Amended, be given first and second reading; and That By-law 2026-53 be presented to Council for third reading.
Moved by Councillor Ruttan, seconded by Councillor Trueman
Carried
WHEREAS recent municipal infrastructure funding programs by the Government of Canada and Province of Ontario have tended to prioritize growth-related or housing-enabling infrastructure projects over infrastructure renewal needs; AND WHEREAS the Government of Ontario has regulated municipal infrastructure asset management through O. Reg 588/17 (Asset Management Planning for Municipal Infrastructure) under the Infrastructure for Jobs and Prosperity Act, 2015; AND WHEREAS municipal asset management plans and the Financial Accountability Office of Ontario have identified that municipalities have significant state-of-good-repair backlogs and renewal needs for infrastructure; AND WHEREAS the Government of Ontario doubled the Ontario Community Infrastructure Fund (OCIF) from $200M/year to $400M/year for 2021-2026 but has not publicly committed to maintaining this level of funding beyond 2026; AND WHEREAS the OCIF has become a vital and indispensable resource for municipalities, assisting them with improving their asset management programs and meeting community-preserving infrastructure renewal needs; AND WHEREAS increased geopolitical uncertainty is threatening the economic prosperity of Canada, Ontario, and every municipality; AND WHEREAS municipal infrastructure is a key enabler and preserver of economic prosperity; AND WHEREAS the Municipal Finance Officers’ Association of Ontario (MFOA) has heard from its members and their municipalities concerns regarding the potential erosion
Moved by Councillor Turcotte, seconded by Councillor Roberts
Carried
That Dave Hilhorst 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 2827 Opinicon Road on October 10, 2026 between 8:00 p.m. and 11:00 p.m.; it being understood that the exemption is invalid should the discharge of consumer fireworks be prohibited by other Township of South Frontenac By-Laws including but not limited to By-Law 2026-37, and any other applicable 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 Deputy Mayor Pegrum, seconded by Councillor Morey
Carried
That Council approve a by-law authorizing the Mayor and Clerk to enter into a condominium agreement with Shield Shores Inc. for the Shield Shores Plan of Condominium 10CD-2016/001; That By-law 2026-54, attached to Report Number Report 2026-121 as Exhibit A, being A By-law to authorize the Mayor and the Clerk to execute a condominium agreement between the Corporation of the Township of South Frontenac and Shield Shores Inc. be given first and second reading; and That By-law 2026-54 be presented to Council for third reading.
Moved by Councillor Leonard, seconded by Councillor Roberts
Carried
That staff be directed to investigate opti ons to advocate for increased child care services within the Township of South Frontenac.
Moved by Councillor Ruttan, seconded by Councillor Trueman
Carried
That the minutes of the August 11, 2026 Council meeting be approved.
Moved by Councillor Sleeth, seconded by Deputy Mayor Pegrum
Carried
That By-laws (1) and (2) be given their third reading. 1. By-law 2026-53 - 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 2. By-law 2026-54 - A By-law to authorize the Mayor and the Clerk to execute a condominium agreement between the Corporation of the Township of South Frontenac and Shield Shores Inc.
Moved by Councillor Morey, seconded by Councillor Trueman
Carried
That By-law 2026-55, 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; and
Moved by Councillor Ruttan, seconded by Councillor Roberts
Carried
That By-law 2026-55, being the confirmatory by-law, be given third reading, signed and sealed.
Moved by Councillor Sleeth, seconded by Councillor Turcotte
Carried
That the Council meeting of September 1, 2026 be adjourned at 8:25 p.m.
Moved by Councillor Leonard, seconded by Councillor Morey
Carried

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