Prince Edward County, ON

Regular Council

Committee of the Whole

Prince Edward County Affordable Housing Corporation Board

Committee of Adjustment

Regular Council

Prince Edward County Affordable Housing Corporation Board

Prince Edward County Affordable Housing Corporation Board

Regular Council

Regular Council

Regular Council

Committee of the Whole

The Committee of the Whole will receive the O.P.P. Detachment Board's 2025 Annual Report and consider endorsing a water and wastewater financial strategy (Scenario 2B) that would guide long-term planning, rate studies, and potential borrowing. The committee will also discuss supporting a Dark Sky Preserve designation along the South Shore.

• Receive O.P.P. Detachment Board's 2025 Annual Report
• Endorse Scenario 2B for Water Wastewater Financial Strategy
• Direct staff to incorporate strategy into rate and development charge studies
• Explore developer prepayment/front-end financing for growth-related costs
• Mayor to provide letter of support for Dark Sky Preserve along South Shore

Regular Council

Council will hear deputations on the Wellington Town Hall and the proposed pickleball courts at Delhi Park, then consider reports on transferring stewardship of the Town Hall to the Wellington Town Hall Stewardship Association, approving a heritage permit for Drake Devonshire GP Inc. at 20 & 24 Wharf Street, and approving a license agreement with Wellington Hockey Development Ltd. for the Wellington and District Community Centre. The meeting also includes a closed session for personal matters and labour negotiations.

• Deputations on Wellington Town Hall and pickleball courts at Delhi Park
• Report RCF-07-2026: Wellington Town Hall stewardship transfer and future land transfer
• Heritage Permit HP-06-26 for Drake Devonshire GP Inc. at 20 & 24 Wharf Street, Wellington
• Report RCF-06-2026: License and Use Agreement with Wellington Hockey Development Ltd. for Wellington and District Community Centre
• Closed session for personal matters and labour relations

Prince Edward County Affordable Housing Corporation Board

The Prince Edward County Affordable Housing Corporation Board is meeting to adopt the preliminary financial report to July 31, 2026, receive a strategic priorities update, and discuss a director-led working groups proposal. The agenda also includes verbal updates on a housing summit and site developments. The meeting is largely procedural, with no major decisions or public hearings listed.

• Adoption of Preliminary Financial Report to July 31, 2026
• Strategic Plan Next Steps (report HC-10-2026)
• Director-led Working Groups Proposal
• Housing Summit Debrief (verbal discussion)
• Sites Development verbal update

O.P.P. Detachment Board

The Prince Edward County O.P.P. Detachment Board is meeting to receive several reports, including the June 2026 operating budget, a cost comparison from other jurisdictions, the Detachment Commander's report, and updates on impaired driving and mandatory alcohol screening. The board will also consider directing $400 from its 2026 operating budget to fund a local training initiative on court procedures. The agenda is largely routine, with no public hearings or major policy decisions.

• Review of June 2026 Operational Budget
• O.P.P. Cost Comparison from Other Jurisdictions
• Verbal report on complaints and secondary activities under the Community Safety and Policing Act
• Update on Impaired Operation and Mandatory Alcohol Screening (2023-2025 and 2026 YTD)
• Direct $400.00 from Projects & Programs line for local training on court procedures

Planning & Development Committee Meeting

The Planning & Development Committee will receive presentations on the Base31 housing update and Highway 62 intersection improvements, hold statutory public meetings for two consent and rezoning applications, and consider approval of a consent and rezoning application for 82 Eatonville Road. The agenda includes procedural items such as confirmation of the agenda and disclosure of pecuniary interests.

• Presentation on Base31 Housing Update by Rockport Group and Deco Communities
• Presentation on Highway 62 Intersection Improvements by Stantec and Ontario Ministry of Transportation
• Statutory public meeting for Consent & Rezoning B8-26 & Z11-26, 62 McIntyre Road, Ward 4 (Ameliasburgh)
• Statutory public meeting for Consent & Rezoning B5-26 & Z8-26, 1763 County Road 19, Ward 4 (Ameliasburgh)
• Consideration of approval for Consent & Rezoning B26-25 & Z17-25, 82 Eatonville Road, Ward 4 (Ameliasburgh)

Committee of Adjustment

The Committee of Adjustment will consider one minor variance application for a property at 168 County Road 29 in Consecon, with a staff recommendation to deny it. The meeting also includes routine adoption of previous minutes and administrative motions.

• Minor Variance File A17-25 - Shivaay5 Enterprises Inc. - 168 County Road 29, Consecon - staff recommends denial
• Adoption of minutes from March 18, 2026 meeting
• Public comments accepted until noon on meeting day via pthompson@pecounty.on.ca

Special Built & Cultural Heritage Advisory Committee

The Built & Cultural Heritage Advisory Committee will consider recommending approval of Heritage Permit Application HP-16-26 for 2179 County Road 17, South Marysburgh (Mount Tabor United Church). The committee will also discuss adding a review of the Wellington Heritage Conservation District Plan to a Memo to File. The agenda includes routine items such as confirming the agenda, adopting previous minutes, and adjournment.

• Heritage Permit Application HP-16-26 for 2179 County Road 17, South Marysburgh (Mount Tabor United Church) - recommendation for approval
• Discussion on adding a review of the Wellington Heritage Conservation District Plan to a Memo to File
• Adoption of minutes from the July 8, 2026 meeting

Audit Committee

The Audit Committee will receive the KPMG Audit Findings Report and the draft consolidated and trust funds financial statements for 2025, and will recommend forwarding them to Council for approval. It will also receive financial reports for the year ended December 31, 2025, and the quarter ending June 30, 2026, along with reports on financial reporting improvements, debt management, and a discussion on a Climate Risk and Vulnerability Assessment. The meeting is procedural, with no public hearings or major decisions beyond receiving reports.

• KPMG Audit Findings Report for year ended December 31, 2025
• Draft Consolidated and Trust Funds Financial Statements for 2025
• Financial report FIN-25-2026 for year-ended December 31, 2025
• Financial report FIN-26-2026 for quarter ending June 30, 2026
• Debt Management and Long-Term Debt Analysis report FIN-27-2026

Prince Edward County Affordable Housing Corporation Board

The Prince Edward County Affordable Housing Corporation Board is holding a special meeting that includes an educational tour of four affordable housing projects in Picton and Bloomfield, followed by a roundtable discussion on purpose-built affordable rental housing with local and provincial officials. The board will also consider adopting previous meeting minutes and may move into closed session to discuss personal matters, confidential information, and housing development negotiations.

• Educational tour of Nicholas Street Homes, Pinecrest Housing, 30 Disraeli Street project, and New View Queen Elizabeth Residence
• Roundtable discussion with MP Malette, MPP Allsop, Pinecrest & Springale Housing, Nicholas Street Homes, New View Holdings, Base31 Quinte Home Builder's Association
• Closed session to discuss board appointment, federal/provincial housing opportunities, and housing development negotiations

Agriculture Advisory Committee

The Agriculture Advisory Committee will consider endorsing its Planning Working Group's submission opposing a zoning by-law amendment for the Reach Resort at 1315, 1329 & 1357 County Road 7. The committee will also receive an update on slow moving farm vehicle warning signage and communications outreach, and discuss its work plan and a memo to file. No further meetings are scheduled for the present term.

• Endorsement of Planning Working Group submission against Z117-21 Zoning By-Law Amendment for Reach Resort at 1315, 1329 & 1357 County Road 7
• Update on slow moving farm vehicle warning signage and communications outreach
• Discussion on work plan and creation of a memo to file for the next committee term
• Adoption of minutes from the April 27, 2026 meeting
• No further meetings scheduled for the present term of Council

Committee of the Whole

The Committee of the Whole will receive a fiscal update and deputations on the Municipal Accommodation Tax and the Agricultural Worker Equity & Diversity Initiative. It will then consider several motions, including endorsing the Prince Edward County Climate Action Plan and directing staff actions, adopting a new Procurement By‑law, creating a reserve for physician recruitment, and approving a land transfer of part of 230 Niles Street for $2.00. Additional items include a staff parking protocol pilot and updates to the physician recruitment program.

• Endorse the Prince Edward County Climate Action Plan and direct staff to update assessments and seek grant funding
• Approve the new Procurement By‑law governing the procurement of goods and services
• Create a Reserve for Physician Recruitment and Retention to fund return‑of‑service incentives
• Approve transfer of a portion of 230 Niles Street, Wellington, for $2.00 to the Affordable Housing Corporation
• Receive the Staff Parking Protocol Pilot Program report for information

Audit Committee

Regular Council

Prince Edward County Council will consider amending the Parking By-Law to expand regulated parking hours on Picton Main Street. The meeting also includes a closed session and a request for a 'lessons learned' report on a previous subdivision approval.

• Reconsideration of Picton Main Street parking bylaw (Motion 2026-117)
• Amendment to Procedural By-Law regarding reconsideration votes
• Naming rights renewal for Wellington and District Community Centre Arena
• Traffic calming study for Bridge Street, Picton
• Heritage permit applications for 20 & 24 Wharf Street and 375 Picton Main Street

Water & Wastewater Rates Community Committee

CANCELLED - Planning & Development Committee Meeting

CANCELLED - Committee of Adjustment

Appeals Committee

The Prince Edward County Appeals Committee will hear an appeal regarding a muzzle and leash order for a dog. The committee will also consider moving into a closed session to discuss personal matters and solicitor-client privilege.

• Hearing of Appeal Application No. 02-2026: Muzzle and Leash Order
• Motion to move into closed session to consider personal matters and solicitor-client privilege
• Adoption of March 9, 2026 Appeals Committee minutes
• Confirmation of the July 13, 2026 agenda

Prince Edward County Affordable Housing Corporation Board

The Prince Edward County Affordable Housing Corporation Board is meeting to discuss site updates and strategic priorities. The body is considering directing staff to draft a design/build RFP for residential and commercial construction on Niles Street.

• Proposed non-binding design/build RFP for up to 50 residential/commercial units on Niles Street
• Proposed creation of a Niles Site Working Group
• Consolidation of governance, development, and finance goals into an updated Strategic Priorities Plan
• Receipt of the July 2026 Action Tracker
• Verbal update from the Fundraising Working Group

Nominating Committee

The Nominating Committee will meet in open session to confirm the agenda and adopt minutes from March 17, 2026. The committee will then move into closed session to discuss personal matters about identifiable individuals, including appointments to boards and committees and Civic Recognition Awards, as permitted under the Municipal Act. The meeting is conducted in a hybrid format with in-person and virtual participation.

• Closed session to discuss board/committee appointments and Civic Recognition Awards under Section 239(2)(b) of the Municipal Act
• Adoption of minutes from the March 17, 2026 Nominating Committee meeting
• Meeting held as a hybrid meeting with in-person and virtual participation per Procedural By-Law
• Next meeting to be scheduled at the call of the Clerk

Built & Cultural Heritage Advisory Committee

The committee will consider several heritage permit applications, including a potentially contentious one for the Drake Devonshire at 20 and 24 Wharf Street, Wellington (HP-06-26), and a recommended approval for the Crystal Palace at 375 Picton Main Street (HP-11-26). It will also receive deputations on the committee's Terms of Reference and discuss the Cultural Heritage Master Plan. This is the final scheduled meeting of the current term.

• Heritage Permit HP-06-26 for Drake Devonshire (20-24 Wharf Street, Wellington) – no recommendation yet
• Heritage Permit HP-11-26 for Crystal Palace (375 Picton Main Street) recommended for approval
• Two additional heritage permit submissions: HP-12-26 for 124 Picton Main Street and HP-13-26 for 289 Wellington Main Street
• Discussion on the final Cultural Heritage Master Plan report
• Deputations by Gord Gibbins and Liz Driver regarding the committee's Terms of Reference

Environmental Advisory Committee

Committee of the Whole

The Committee of the Whole will consider adopting a 1.0% annual growth rate for capital works infrastructure planning, down from a previous 2.4% assumption, based on a supplementary report from Development Services. Staff recommend proceeding with a regional water treatment plant strategy and directing negotiations with developers for pre-payment agreements. The committee will also discuss a Development Charges Reduction Program submission and receive a Major Infrastructure Communications Framework. A closed session is scheduled for a proposed land disposition in Ward 1.

• Adoption of 1.0% growth rate for infrastructure planning (item 6.1)
• Direct staff to prepare financial strategy and public engagement for Growth Scenario #2B (item 6.1)
• Negotiate pre-payment agreements with major developers in Picton and Wellington (item 6.1)
• Up to $175,000 from Studies Reserve for MCEA amendments (item 6.1)
• Submit feedback on Development Charges Reduction Program for small rural communities (item 6.2)

Traffic Advisory Committee

The Traffic Advisory Committee will receive several public requests for traffic calming and parking signage, and vote on recommendations to Council regarding a parking restriction near 74 King Street, Picton and installation of street lighting at two rural intersections. Verbal updates on previously requested traffic calming studies at County Road 14 and County Road 32/Shannon Road are also on the agenda.

• Report recommending street lighting at County Road 8 & County Road 17 in North Marysburgh and County Road 4 & County Road 30 in Hallowell
• Report recommending a parking restriction near 74 King Street, Picton (By-Law amendment)
• Public request for traffic calming on Bridge Street, Picton
• Public request for parking signage on West Street, Wellington
• Verbal reports on traffic calming at County Road 14 near Bishop's Lane and intersection of County Road 32 & Shannon Road

Regular Council

The Prince Edward County Council will decide on updates to council remuneration and expense policy, award a one‑year propane supply contract to Rosebush Energies, and adopt updates to the Council Code of Conduct. It will also approve the Drinking Water Financial Plan and authorize long‑term financing of up to $31,132,293 for the Wellington Watermain and Sanitary Sewer trunk projects.

• Approve council remuneration and expense policy updates (options for market‑average pay)
• Award tender FIN‑1‑26 for one‑year propane supply to Rosebush Energies, with three optional extensions
• Adopt Council Code of Conduct updates and direct public education in Q3 2026
• Approve the Drinking Water Financial Plan in compliance with the Safe Drinking Water Act
• Authorize up to $31,132,293 long‑term financing and a 40‑year amortization for Wellington trunk water and sewer projects

O.P.P. Detachment Board

The O.P.P. Detachment Board will consider appointing S. Casey Hill to lead the annual performance monitoring of the Detachment Commander. Presentations and deputations include updates on the Community Safety and Well-Being Plan, marine operations, and a youth consent program. The board will also receive the April 2026 operational budget and the Detachment Commander's report.

• Appointment of S. Casey Hill to undertake annual performance monitoring of the Detachment Commander
• Presentation on the Community Safety & Well-Being Plan Working Group update
• Presentation on Marine Operations at the Prince Edward OPP Detachment
• Deputation on Youthreach Consent & Boundaries program by St. Leonard's Hastings Prince Edward
• Review of April 2026 Operational Budget for the O.P.P. Detachment Board

Planning & Development Committee Meeting

The Prince Edward County Planning & Development Committee will hold statutory public meetings to review consent and rezoning applications for properties on County Road 10 and County Road 13. The committee will also consider recommendations to approve a consent and rezoning for a property on Valley Road, and to deem the Cork & Vine Subdivision draft plan not to have lapsed. These items outline proposed zoning changes, road allowance requirements, and land severance approvals for local review.

• Drew Harrison Farms Inc. (661 County Road 10) — consent to sever a farm dwelling and rezone to Rural Residential
• Donald & Deborah Hudson (829/841 County Road 13) — consent to sever a lot for a geothermal loop and rezone to Hamlet Residential
• Brian Ross Lough (471 Valley Road) — recommended approval of consent and rezoning with conditions requiring 9-metre road widening on Valley Road and 13-metre widening on County Road 2
• Kaitlin Corporation (Cork & Vine Subdivision, Ward 3) — recommendation to deem Draft Plan of Subdivision 13-T-19-501 not to have lapsed
• Proposed by-law to amend Comprehensive By-law 140-2025 for the Valley Road property, to be forwarded to Council

Committee of Adjustment

Artificial Intelligence Governance Committee

The Artificial Intelligence Governance Committee will consider a draft AI Acceptable Use Policy that designates Microsoft Copilot as the only approved generative AI tool for county work, prohibiting consumer tools like ChatGPT. The committee will also discuss macro planning for developing an AI assessment framework and participate in breakout groups on evaluation questions and possibilities. Minutes from the March 9, 2026 meeting are scheduled for adoption.

• Draft AI Acceptable Use Policy (Item 7.1) — restricts generative AI to Microsoft Copilot; bans ChatGPT, Google Gemini, Claude.ai, and others for county work
• Macro planning for development of an AI assessment framework (Item 7.2)
• Breakout groups: Evaluation Framework Questions (Group A) and Art of the Possible (Group B) (Item 7.3)
• Adoption of minutes from March 9, 2026 meeting (Item 4.1)
• Next meeting tentatively scheduled for second week of September 2026

Accessibility Advisory Committee

The Accessibility Advisory Committee is meeting to receive updates on National AccessAbility Week, an enhanced accessibility feedback process, the 2026 Municipal Election, and an accessibility lens for staff reports. It will also discuss planning file reviews for three development applications and consider a motion to continue the Accessibility Planning Working Group through the end of the 2022-2026 term.

• Discussion of planning files: 49 & 57 Folkard Lane (subdivision/condo/zoning), Nicholas Street Homes (site plan), and 1315-1357 County Road 7 (zoning amendment)
• Review of National AccessAbility Week social media campaign analytics
• Update on enhanced online accessibility feedback form for the County website
• Discussion of accessibility lens for staff report template, using climate lens as example
• Motion to extend Accessibility Planning Working Group's review of planning files until end of term

Committee of the Whole