Frontenac public meetings in 2025
28 substantive meetings from 2025, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Regular Council
Frontenac County Council meets Dec. 17, 2025 to consider 2026 tax ratios and tax rates, distribute the 2025 Canada Community-Building Fund to its four townships, and vote on a motion opposing provincial amalgamation of Conservation Authorities. Council will also review Fairmount Home's CARF accreditation and Q3 update, and consider a three-year K&P Trail agreement with the Frontenac ATV Club and Eastern Ontario Trails Alliance. Several items are information-only reports.
- 2026 tax ratios and tax rate reductions report (2025-096) and 2026 tax rate report (2025-097), with by-laws 2025-045 and 2025-046
- 2025 Canada Community-Building Fund allocation to the Townships, by-law 2025-044
- Fairmount Home accounts receivable write-offs totalling $36,157.47 (2025-095)
- Motion opposing Conservation Authorities amalgamation under Bill 68, Schedule 3 and ERO 025-1257
- Three-year K&P Trail memorandum of understanding with Frontenac ATV Club and Eastern Ontario Trails Alliance; $3,500 from Strategic Project Reserve for EOPRA in 2026 and 2027
Planning and Economic Development Advisory Committee
The Planning and Economic Development Advisory Committee meets Nov. 27, 2025 to review trail and economic development items. Members will hear a year-end report from the Frontenac ATV Club and a planning briefing from Director Joe Gallivan. They will consider a three-year memorandum of understanding for non-exclusive motorized use of the K&P Trail, and a recommendation to suspend the Open Farms event and redirect its staff and funding to other food and agriculture initiatives.
- Report 2025-089: authorize a three-year memorandum of understanding with the Frontenac ATV Club and Eastern Ontario Trails Alliance for non-exclusive use of the K&P Trail
- Report 2025-090: recommend to County Council that the Open Farms event be suspended and its staff and financial resources redeployed to food and agriculture initiatives
- Report 2025-091: update to the Frontenac Business Directory, provided for information only
- Deputation: Jim Knapp, District 1 West Director of the Ontario Federation of All Terrain Vehicles and Frontenac ATV Club President, gives a year-end report on the club's first season under required permits
- Director's briefing notes 120 township planning applications in 2025 versus 94 in 2024, and a Lafolia Lane application denied by North Frontenac Council on November 21
Regular Council
Frontenac County Council meets Wednesday, November 19, 2025 at 9:00 a.m. at the County Administration Building, 2069 Battersea Road, Glenburnie, starting with a closed session before regular business at 9:30 a.m. The meeting includes the election of a Warden and Deputy Warden, their declaration of office, and an inaugural address. Council will also consider the 2025 Asset Management Plan, 2026 ferry fees, a 2026 draft budget revision, and a report on the Township of South Frontenac's new Official Plan.
- Election of Warden and Deputy Warden, followed by declaration of office and inaugural address
- Report 2025-087: Approval of the 2025 Asset Management Plan, with a by-law later in the meeting
- Report 2025-085: 2026 Frontenac-Howe Islander Ferry Fees and Fares Schedule, to be adopted by by-law
- Report 2025-088: 2026 Draft Budget Revision, with a by-law to approve the 2026 Budget
- Report 2025-081: County approval of the Township of South Frontenac Official Plan adopted May 20, 2025, with County modifications
Accessibility Advisory Committee (FAAC)
The Joint Frontenac Accessibility Advisory Committee meets on November 4, 2025 to review accessibility matters across Frontenac County townships. The committee will consider 2025 Celebration of Accessibility Awards and provide feedback on an accessible playground at Patrick Norris Community Park on Howe Island, a new washroom at Sharbot Lake Beach, and renovations to Mountain Grove Hall. Township quarterly accessibility reports are also on the agenda.
- 2025 Celebration of Accessibility Awards: Purely Mobile Hygiene, Myers Cave Resort, Central Frontenac Housing Corporation
- Accessible playground design and surface at Patrick Norris Community Park, Howe Island; Township received over $200,000 ICIP funding, $65,000 municipal, and almost $15,000 donations in 2021
- New accessible washroom at Sharbot Lake Beach (K&P Trail Head, Mathew Street) — plans issued for tender May 28, 2025
- Renovations to Mountain Grove Hall basement, including accessibility improvements
- Township of Frontenac Islands AODA non-compliance for outdoor play spaces; must be compliant by December 31, 2025; potential administrative monetary penalty up to $15,000 per contravention
Committee of the Whole Budget Deliberations- 28 and 29 Oct 2025
The Committee of the Whole meets October 28-29, 2025 to review the 2026 Draft Budget, including departmental business plans and project proposals, and to consider funding requests from outside agencies and member municipalities. Staff recommend Council approve the 2026-2030 Business Plans and include several Fairmount Home and Frontenac Paramedic Services project proposals in budget deliberations. Council is also asked to forward four outside funding requests for final budget consideration, while staff recommend denying a $100,000 washroom request and revisiting it through the trailhead criteria process.
- Staff recommend approving 2026-2030 Business Plans and including Fairmount Home proposals: a full-time Responsive Behaviours Recreationist and a full-time Registered Nurse for increased night-shift coverage
- Frontenac Paramedic Services proposals: an additional 12-hour/7-day per week crew, 3 new ambulances, and a full-time Superintendent of Performance Standards – Training
- Outside funding requests forwarded for budget consideration: Food Policy Council of KFL&A (request increased to $2,500), LodgePole Arts Alliance ($5,000 annual request for the Kaswentha Dinner), Central Frontenac Heritage Society Railway Park caboose/mural project ($10,000), and Central Frontenac Washroom Committee ($100,000 for a year-round washroom in Sharbot Lake)
- Staff recommend denying the $100,000 Sharbot Lake washroom request and having P.E.D.A.C. and Council revisit the Township of Central Frontenac's request against newly established K&P Trail trailhead criteria
- Public consultation comments centered on support for increasing paramedic resources, including a request from OPSEU Local 462
Planning and Economic Development Advisory Committee
The Planning and Economic Development Advisory Committee is meeting to decide whether to recommend that County Council approve the Township of South Frontenac's new Official Plan, adopted by the Township on May 20, 2025, with a list of county modifications. The committee will also hear a deputation from Mr. Steve Leonard about the plan, receive 2025 K&P Trail user survey results, and discuss a draft bench dedication policy for the trail. Several items are procedural, including adoption of the agenda and minutes.
- Report 2025-081: Recommendation to approve the South Frontenac Official Plan (adopted May 20, 2025 by By-Law 2025-041) with county modifications under Section 17(34) of the Planning Act
- Deputation by Mr. Steve Leonard regarding the Township of South Frontenac Official Plan
- Report 2025-082: Draft K&P Trail Bench Dedication Policy — for information and further committee feedback
- Report 2025-083: 2025 K&P Trail User Survey Results — recommendation to receive and consider in upcoming review of the Frontenac K&P Trail Management Plan
- Next meeting scheduled for November 27, 2025 at 10:00 a.m. at the County Administration Building
Regular Council
Frontenac County Council meets Wednesday, October 15, 2025 at 9:00 a.m. at the County Administration Building, 2069 Battersea Road, Glenburnie, resolving into closed session before reconvening as regular Council at 9:30 a.m. Council will hear briefings on draft 2026 budgets from KFL&A Public Health, City of Kingston Housing and Social Services, and the Kingston Frontenac Public Library, plus a CAO monthly briefing. It will consider a report to establish a dedicated K&P Trail reserve funded with $350,000 from the strategic reserve, and a 2026 Legislated Response Time Performance Plan for Emergency and Transportation Services. The agenda also includes a proclamation of GIS Day on November 19, 2025, an Official Plan update work plan, and a list of communications received and filed.
- Report 2025-080: authorize a dedicated K&P Trail reserve fund and allocate $350,000 from the strategic reserve to it
- Report 2025-079: 2026 Legislated Response Time Performance Plan for Emergency and Transportation Services, with a by-law to adopt it later in the meeting
- Official Plan update work plan endorsed, with up to $6,000 from the Sustainability Reserve for meetings and public consultation
- Proclamation of November 19, 2025 as GIS Day in Frontenac County
- Briefings on draft 2026 budgets from KFL&A Public Health, City of Kingston Housing and Social Services, and Kingston Frontenac Public Library
Planning and Economic Development Advisory Committee
The Planning and Economic Development Advisory Committee is reviewing a recommendation that County Council endorse a work plan to update the County Official Plan beginning in Fall 2025. The update would be done through a series of amendments rather than a full replacement, keeping the existing watershed-based, high-level regional approach and aligning with the 2024 Provincial Planning Statement. The committee is also receiving staff briefings on 2026-2030 business plans for Planning Services, Economic Development, and the Frontenac K&P Trail, plus a planning briefing from the Director. The agenda also includes routine items: adoption of the agenda and June 5, 2025 minutes, and setting the next meeting for October 23, 2025.
- Report 2025-077 recommends Council authorize up to $6,000 from the Sustainability Reserve for Official Plan update meetings and public consultation
- Official Plan update to begin Fall 2025 through amendments, not a complete replacement
- Staff briefing on the 2026-2030 Business Plan for Planning Services (Sonya Bolton)
- Staff briefings on 2026-2030 Business Plans for Economic Development and the Frontenac K&P Trail (Richard Allen)
- Next meeting scheduled for Thursday, October 23, 2025 at 10:00 a.m.
Regular Council
Frontenac County Council meets September 17, 2025, starting with a closed session on land negotiations for the K&P Trail, then a public meeting where groups present 2026 budget funding requests. Council will consider trail bridge and land matters, a Fairmount Home wastewater system funding authorization, and several by-laws. Many agenda items are procedural, and the source document is an agenda, so outcomes are not yet decided.
- Public meeting on 2026 budget requests from LodgePole Arts Alliance, Food Policy Council, Central Frontenac Heritage Society (caboose/mural), Central Frontenac Washroom Committee, and OPSEU Local 462
- Report 2025-072: up to $67,030 from Ontario Community Infrastructure Fund for replacement of the Antoine Creek Bridge on the K&P Trail in Snow Road Station
- Report 2025-071: authorization to use Capital Replacement Reserve funds to replace Fairmount Home's wastewater treatment system
- Report 2025-075: declare County land in Tichborne near Fream Street surplus for transfer to 11628 Road 38 as a lot addition
- By-law 2025-034: authorize agreement with landowner of 1077A Station Road under the Expropriations Act
Governance Review Committee
The Governance Review Committee meets Sept. 2, 2025 to continue reviewing the County's Procedural By-law 2022-0026 and to get an initial overview of Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act (MFIPPA) policies. Both items are information reports meant to gather committee feedback, not final decisions. The committee will also adopt minutes from its May 6, 2025 meeting.
- Report 2025-066: continued discussion of Procedural By-law 2022-0026, including proposed amendments chart and advisory committee comments
- Report 2025-067: initial discussion of MFIPPA policies and best practices
- Proposed amendments include electronic meeting exceptions for family health/elder care and agenda publication timing
- Discussion of whether South Frontenac should keep 2 votes on County Council
- Adoption of May 6, 2025 meeting minutes
Regular Council
Frontenac County Council meets July 16, 2025, starting with a closed session on CAO performance, CUPE 109 labour talks, and a K&P Trail land acquisition. In open session, Council will receive the 2024 audited financial statements and consider transferring a $706,475 year-end surplus to the Stabilization Reserve. Other items include retaining two aging ambulances as spares, a $12,000 agreement with StoneShare Inc. for meeting-management software, and by-laws on the CUPE 109 contract and a North Frontenac land purchase.
- 2024 audited financial statements; proposed transfer of $706,475 year-end surplus to Stabilization Reserve
- Up to $12,000 from Stabilization Reserve for StoneShare Inc. City Connections agenda/meeting software
- Retain two ambulances beyond normal service life as spare vehicles
- By-law to authorize agreement with CUPE Local 109
- By-law for purchase and sale of land in Township of North Frontenac (PIN 36211-0131)
Administration Committee
The County of Frontenac Administration Committee meets June 18, 2025 at 2069 Battersea Road, Glenburnie, to elect a chair and vice chair, adopt the agenda and minutes of its October 16, 2024 meeting, and hold a closed session. The closed session is authorized under Section 239 of the Municipal Act to consider the adoption of closed minutes from October 16, 2024 and personal matters about an identifiable individual relating to the performance appraisal of the Chief Administrative Officer. No items of business are listed on the agenda.
- Election of Chair and Vice Chair of the Administration Committee
- Adoption of minutes from the October 16, 2024 Administration Committee meeting
- Closed session under Section 239 of the Municipal Act on the CAO's performance appraisal
- Closed session also to adopt closed minutes of the October 16, 2024 meeting
- No items of business listed; next meeting date left blank
Regular Council
Frontenac County Council meets June 18, 2025 to consider several recommendations from the Chief Administrative Officer, including authorizing agreements with the City of Kingston for a joint Paramedic and Fire Station at 495 Taylor Kidd Boulevard and replacing a diesel fuel tank for Fairmount Home's 250KW generator. Council will also receive the Frontenac Municipal Services Corporation Shareholder Agreement, a report on South East Health Unit transition expenses, and a Planning and Economic Development Advisory Committee recommendation to explore a municipal accommodation tax with up to $6,000 from the Community Development Reserve. The agenda includes a proclamation of National Indigenous Peoples Day for June 21, 2025, information reports on the 2025 first quarter financial summary and 2024 key performance indicators, and first and second reading of four by-laws.
- Joint Paramedic and Fire Station at 495 Taylor Kidd Boulevard with the City of Kingston
- Fairmount Home diesel fuel tank replacement for 250KW generator from the Joint Fairmount Home Capital Replacement Reserve
- Frontenac Municipal Services Corporation Shareholder Agreement with Townships of North, Central, and South Frontenac and Frontenac Islands
- Municipal Accommodation Tax feasibility review with up to $6,000 from the Community Development Reserve
- Proclamation of June 21, 2025 as National Indigenous Peoples Day
Planning and Economic Development Advisory Committee
The Planning and Economic Development Advisory Committee meets June 5, 2025 to receive a briefing on tourism and the Municipal Accommodation Tax, and to consider Report 2025-051 on the tax's feasibility. A proposed resolution would have the committee receive the report, direct County Council staff to explore a municipal accommodation tax in Frontenac County, and allocate up to $6,000 from the Community Development Reserve for facilitation and engagement costs. The agenda also includes routine items: adoption of the agenda and March 27, 2025 minutes, a planning briefing by Director Joe Gallivan, and the next meeting on July 24, 2025.
- Report 2025-051: Municipal Accommodation Tax Feasibility, with a proposed allocation of up to $6,000 from the Community Development Reserve
- Consultant briefing by Bonnie Ruddock (Regional Tourism Organization 9) and Nicole Whiting (Regional Tourism Organization 11) on tourism and the Municipal Accommodation Tax
- Planning briefing by Joe Gallivan, Director of Planning and Economic Development
- Adoption of minutes from the March 27, 2025 meeting
- Next meeting scheduled for Thursday, July 24, 2025 at 10:00 a.m.
Regular Council
Frontenac County Council meets May 21, 2025, starting with a closed session on labour relations and attendance management before reconvening in public at 9:30 a.m. In public session, Council will consider approving a Healthcare in Our Community Implementation Plan, authorizing an agreement with KEYS for the NEST program, and making up to $30,000 from the Strategic Project Reserve available for consulting, recruitment events, and communications. Council will also receive a briefing on a $1.8 billion healthcare funding announcement and its possible Frontenac impacts, plus reports on Fairmount Home's Q1 update, the 2024 investment report, and an updated Accountability and Transparency Policy.
- Healthcare in Our Community Implementation Plan up for approval, with up to $30,000 from the Strategic Project Reserve for consulting, recruitment events, and communications
- Staff authorized to enter an agreement with KEYS for the NEST program
- Briefing on a $1.8 billion healthcare funding announcement and possible Frontenac impacts
- Updated County of Frontenac Accountability and Transparency Policy proposed, repealing By-law 2007-0038
- Fairmount Home Q1 2025 Quarterly Update Report received for information
Special Joint Council Meeting
The County of Frontenac held a special joint council meeting on May 14, 2025, in a virtual electronic format. The main item of business was a presentation by The Eastern Ontario Regional Network (EORN) on its Cell Gap Coverage project, covering project goals, funding, construction progress, and the EORN Strategic Plan 2024-2028. Council also considered a confirmatory by-law (No. 2025-020) to confirm all actions and proceedings of County Council from that meeting. No other substantive decisions or public hearings appear on the agenda.
- EORN Cell Gap Coverage project presentation: over $300 million investment in eastern Ontario, including $71,000,000 from the Government of Ontario, $70,981,235 from the Government of Canada, $10,123,699 from EOWC/EOMC, and a minimum $150,000,000 from Rogers.
- Frontenac County has invested $389,750, with $17 million of infrastructure in the county and a stated 44:1 return on investment; 72% of Frontenac sites completed as of April 15, 2025.
- Project-wide progress reported at 79% completed, with goals of 99% coverage for cell phone calls, 95% for standard definition, and 85% for high-definition service in eastern Ontario.
- Proposed By-law No. 2025-020 to confirm all actions and proceedings of County Council on May 14, 2025, with first and second reading, then third reading, signing, and sealing.
- EORN Strategic Plan 2024-2028 update, including four key services: project management, infrastructure project services, technology services support, and municipal support.
Governance Review Committee
The Governance Review Committee is meeting to consider adopting an updated Accountability and Transparency Policy and to continue discussions on the County's Procurement Policy and Procedural By-law. The committee will also adopt minutes from its April 1, 2025 meeting and set its next meeting for June 3, 2025. The Accountability and Transparency Policy report notes no public comments have been received so far.
- Report 2025-043: Adoption of an updated County of Frontenac Accountability and Transparency Policy, repealing By-law 2007-0038
- Report 2024-044: Procurement Policy and draft policy to be placed on Engage Frontenac for 21 days of public comment
- Report 2025-045: Continued discussions on the Procedural By-law Review, for information and feedback
- Adoption of minutes from the April 1, 2025 meeting
- Next meeting scheduled for Tuesday, June 3, 2025 at 10:00 a.m.
Accessibility Advisory Committee (FAAC)
The Joint Frontenac Accessibility Advisory Committee meets April 30, 2025 to adopt its agenda and January 27, 2025 minutes, and to receive two information-only reports. One covers completed and planned accessibility projects in South Frontenac, including accessible washrooms and paved pathways. The other updates the committee on 2025 accessibility work, including K&P Trail gate and signage improvements and a County Council decision on micromobility devices.
- South Frontenac Centennial Park: new fully accessible universal washroom with power-operated opener, adult change table and baby change table, planned for completion by early May
- South Frontenac Sydenham Point Park washroom renovations to barrier-free universal/accessible, targeted for Fall 2025
- Keeley/Bowes Ball Diamonds: designated accessible parking and paved pathways to bleachers and playground
- K&P Trail: updated kilometer markers at 47 locations (94 signs) and about 20 wayfinding arrows, funded partly by a Trans Canada Trail grant
- County Council on April 16, 2025 approved amending Bylaw No. 2022-0033 to update definitions for E-Bikes, Electric Kick Scooters, Low Speed Vehicles and Mobility Scooters on the K&P Trail
Regular Council
Frontenac County Council meets April 16, 2025 to consider reports from its Planning and Economic Development Advisory Committee and Governance Review Committee. Council will vote on by-laws regulating E-bikes, E-scooters, and other micromobility devices on the K&P Trail, adopting a new Public Notice Policy, and authorizing agreements for the Eastern Ontario Rail Trail Loop. The meeting also includes several proclamations and a monthly CAO briefing.
- By-law 2025-017 to amend By-law 2022-0033 regulating E-Bikes, E-Scooters, Mobility Scooters and other micromobility on the K&P Trail
- By-law 2025-016 to adopt a new Public Notice Policy and rescind By-law 2014-0008
- By-law 2025-018 to authorize the Warden and Clerk to execute agreements for the Eastern Ontario Rail Trail Loop
- Environmental Impact Study (EIS) Guidelines prepared by Envision Consultants Ltd., dated December 12, 2024, to be used for planning applications
- Proclamations for Volunteer Week, National Day of Mourning, Emergency Preparedness Week, Nursing Week, Economic Development Week, PSW Day, and Paramedic Services Week
Governance Review Committee
The Governance Review Committee is meeting to decide whether to adopt an updated Public Notice Policy that replaces a 2014 by-law, and to discuss a draft Accountability and Transparency Policy. The committee will also receive staff briefings on accountability and the Procedural By-law, and consider placing the draft transparency policy on Engage Frontenac for 21 days of public comment. No public comments have been received on the draft Public Notice Policy so far.
- Report 2025-039: Adoption of updated Public Notice Policy, repealing By-law 2014-0008
- Report 2025-040: Draft Accountability and Transparency Policy proposed for 21-day public comment on Engage Frontenac
- Staff briefing by Jannette Amini on Accountability and Transparency
- Staff briefing by Jannette Amini on the Procedural By-law
- Report 2025-041: Initial discussions on Procedural By-law review (information only)
Planning and Economic Development Advisory Committee
Frontenac's Planning and Economic Development Advisory Committee meets March 27, 2025 to elect a Chair and Vice Chair, adopt its agenda and October 2024 minutes, and hear briefings and reports. Reports include final Environmental Impact Study (EIS) Guidelines prepared by Envision Consultants Ltd., the Eastern Ontario Rail Trail Loop Market Readiness Assessment by Terminus Consulting, and proposed amendments to Bylaw No. 2022-0033 on micromobility devices on the K&P Trail. A staff briefing on the Frontenac County Business Retreat and Awards is also on the agenda.
- Election of Chair and Vice Chair for the committee
- Report 2025-036: receive final Environmental Impact Study (EIS) Guidelines by Envision Consultants Ltd., dated December 12, 2024, and direct staff to use and share them with partner Townships
- Report 2025-037: receive Eastern Ontario Rail Trail Loop Market Readiness Assessment from Terminus Consulting and authorize a partnership with OHTO, municipalities and trail managers
- Report 2025-009: proposed amendments to Bylaw No. 2022-0033 adding definitions for E-Bike, Electric Kick Scooter, Low Speed Vehicle and Mobility Scooter on the K&P Trail
- Report 2025-038: information report on the 2024 Frontenac County Business Retreat and Awards, seeking 2025 feedback
Regular Council
Frontenac County Council meets March 19, 2025 to consider adopting an updated Delegation of Authority Policy and a new Sale, Disposition and Land Use Policy, both replacing older by-laws. Council will also hear a consultant's operational review of County clinics and decide whether to approve its recommendations, with an implementation plan due before 2026 budget talks. Other items include Fairmount Home's quality improvement and compliance reports, a 2024 paramedic response-time report to the province, and a Trans Canada Trail grant for K&P Trail signs.
- Adopt updated Delegation of Authority Policy (By-law 2025-012), repealing By-law 2016-0006
- Adopt Sale, Disposition and Land Use Policy (By-law 2025-013), repealing By-law 17-1995
- Approve recommendations from 8020 Info Inc.'s operational review of Frontenac County clinics; staff to draft implementation plan before 2026 budget
- Authorize Warden and Clerk to sign Trans Canada Trail grant agreement for K&P Trail gate, wayfinding and km marker signs (By-law 2025-014)
- Receive Fairmount Home HQO Quality Improvement Plan and LSAA Schedule E compliance declaration
Governance Review Committee
The Governance Review Committee is meeting to decide on an updated Delegation of Authority Policy that sets which powers staff can exercise without full Council approval. It will also consider amendments to the County's Land Use Policy and adoption of a Sale, Disposition and Land Use Policy. Two draft policies — Public Notice and Procurement — are up for initial discussion and would be posted online for 21 days of public comment.
- Adoption of updated Delegation of Authority Policy (Report 2025-025), repealing By-law 2016-0006
- Amendments to the County of Frontenac Land Use Policy (Report 2025-026)
- Adoption of a Sale, Disposition and Land Use Policy, repealing By-law 17-1995 (Report 2025-027)
- Public Notice Policy draft to be posted on Engage Frontenac for 21 days of public comment (Report 2025-028)
- Procurement Policy draft to be posted on Engage Frontenac for 21 days of public comment (Report 2025-029)
Regular Council
Frontenac County Council meets February 19, 2025 to work through routine consent reports, land-title corrections, and trail-related items, then consider two motions: one asking Ontario to create a rural road safety program, and one opposing provincial legislation that would require provincial approval for new cycling lanes. Council will also receive briefings on tariffs and Canada/US trade, Open Farm Days, and a Fairmount Home quarterly update. Most agenda items are procedural or information-only.
- Motion to oppose Ontario's cycling-lane legislation and affirm municipal jurisdiction over cycling infrastructure
- Motion supporting an Ontario Rural Road Safety Program, citing that 55% of road fatalities occur on rural roads
- Consent report authorizing the Clerk to petition the Ministry of Transportation for $1,241,238 for the Frontenac Howe Islander ferry subsidy
- Consent report approving transfer of up to $425,000 from the Frontenac Paramedics Equipment Reserve for 4 new and 2 remounted ambulances
- Report 2025-017 endorsing a joint application with Township of North Frontenac to the Federal Active Transportation Fund for a multi-use pathway in Snow Road Station, due February 26
Governance Review Committee
The Governance Review Committee is deciding whether to approve a new Sale and Disposition of Land Policy, and is reviewing proposed amendments to the Delegation of Authority By-law and Land Use Policy. The delegation changes would let staff approve subdivision and condominium approval extensions and easements up to 20 metres wide, with larger easements requiring Council approval. The Land Use Policy amendments would also increase the encroachment size staff can approve from 1m2 to 10m2, and both draft policies would go to public comment for 21 days on Engage Frontenac.
- Report 2025-010: Adoption of a Sale and Disposition of Land Policy for the County of Frontenac
- Report 2025-011: Proposed amendments to By-law 2016-0006, Delegation of Authority Policy, including new staff authority for extension of draft approval of plans of subdivision and condominium
- Report 2025-012: Proposed amendments to the County of Frontenac Land Use Policy, including increasing staff-delegated encroachment size from 1m2 to 10m2
- Proposed delegation: staff could approve easements up to 20 metres wide; anything greater would require Council approval
- Draft policies to be posted on Engage Frontenac for 21 days of public comment
Accessibility Advisory Committee (FAAC)
The Joint Frontenac Accessibility Advisory Committee meets to receive the 2024 Annual Accessibility Status Report and consider a report on e-bikes, e-scooters, and mobility scooters on the K&P Trail. The trail item proposes amending Bylaw No. 2022-0033 to update definitions for e-bikes and add definitions for electric kick scooters, low speed vehicles, and mobility scooters. The committee will also hear township accessibility updates and discuss 2025 meeting dates.
- Report 2025-008: Annual Accessibility Status Report for 2024, to be posted to the County website and forwarded to lower-tier municipalities
- Report 2025-009: Proposed amendments to Bylaw No. 2022-0033 adding definitions for electric kick scooters, low speed vehicles (max 40 km/h), and mobility scooters (max 15 km/h) on the K&P Trail
- Township of North Frontenac quarterly accessibility report
- 2025 meeting dates proposed: April 30, July 30, and October 29 at 10 a.m.
- Adoption of minutes from the November 5, 2024 meeting
Regular Council
Frontenac County Council meets January 15, 2025 to decide on by-laws imposing 2025 user fees, authorizing temporary borrowing, and requiring all motorized off-road vehicles on the K&P Trail to be registered with an authorized partner organization. Council will also consider a partnership agreement with North Frontenac Township and a motion supporting a higher provincial Tile Drain Loan limit. A closed session will address labour relations with CUPE 2290.
- By-law to impose 2025 User Fees and Charges, rescinding By-law 2023-007
- K&P Trail by-law amendment requiring motorized off-road vehicles to be registered with an authorized partner organization (Frontenac ATV Club, L&A Ridgerunners, Snow Road Snowmobile Club, EOTA)
- Memorandum of Understanding with Frontenac ATV Club requiring a 2025 minimum contribution of $15,000 toward trail maintenance
- Partnership agreement with North Frontenac Township for use of township-owned property, conditional on removing clause 8 and completing parcel transfers (PIN 36209-0012, 36209-0030, 36209-0231)
- Motion supporting an increase to the maximum annual Tile Drain Loan Limit to a minimum of $250,000
Governance Review Committee
The Governance Review Committee meets Jan 7, 2025 to elect a chair and vice chair, receive a staff briefing on governance policies, and hold an initial discussion on a draft Sale and Disposition of Land Policy. The draft policy would replace By-law 1995-0017 and delegate some land matters, such as easements, to staff. The land policy report is for information only and seeks committee feedback; no decision is being made at this meeting.
- Initial discussion of a new Sale and Disposition of Land Policy to replace By-law 1995-0017
- Proposal to remove easements from the land policy and delegate them to staff via the Delegation of Authority By-law
- Draft policy would delegate authority to the CAO for disposition of certain land classes, mirroring Peterborough County
- Staff briefing by Jannette Amini, Manager of Legislative Services/Clerk, on governance review
- Election of Chair and Vice Chair for the committee