Council and Committee of the Whole Meetings

That the agenda of the May 13, 2025 meeting of Council be confirmed as circulated.

That Council now move into closed session to consider  Personal matters about an identifiable individual - 2025 Civic Awards pursuant to Section 239 2 (b) of the Municipal Act .

That the report from the Community and Customer Services Department, Heritage, Culture and Tourism Division, dated May 13, 2025 re: 2025 Civic Awards, be received; and That staff be directed to notify award receipients and the names of those awarded remain confidential until all recipients have been notified.

That the report from the Clerk's Division, dated May 13, 2025 re: Council Composition and Ward Boundary Review - Revised Option 1 be received; That Council enact By-law 2025-39, a by-law to redivide the wards in Loyalist Township.

That the report from the Corporate Services, Strategy & Innovation Department, dated May 13, 2025 re: Township-owned Lands - Surplus Declaration, be received; That Council declare surplus the Township-owned parcels at 5555 Front Road, Amherst Island, 231 Amherst Drive, Amherstview, Part 3 of 29R-7212 on Church Street, Bath and 102 Main Street, Odessa; and That the Township offer to the County of Lennox and Addington parcels that could be used for the purpose of affordable housing projects including 231 Amherst Drive, 363 Amherst Drive (north portion), and the property on Church Street (Part 3 of 29R-7212), noting that timelines for development vary.

That the report from the Development Services Division, May 13, 2025 re: Lakeside Phase 8 Stage 1 - Assumption of One Foot Reserve, be received; and That By-law 2025-33 being a by-law to establish and assume a one foot reserve described as Block 12 on Plan 29M-72 be enacted and passed.

That the report from the Engineering and Environment Division, May 13, 2025 re: Developer Agreement for Pruyn Cres and Sir John Johnson Dr Reconstruction be received; and That Council authorize the Mayor and Chief Administrative Officer to enter into the Cost Sharing Agreement, pending final terms and conditions that are acceptable to Staff and Township Legal Counsel.

WHEREAS a stroke occurs every 5 minutes in Canada resulting in physical, emotional, cognitive and communication impairments; and WHEREAS aphasia is a language disorder affecting 30% of stroke survivors impacting a person’s ability to use and comprehend language, it does not affect intelligence; and WHEREAS Victorian Order of Nurses is a not-for-profit organization providing post-stroke information, social, emotional and communication supports and stroke-specific exercise programs for both stroke survivors and their families to better cope with life changes related to stroke; and WHEREAS persons with stroke and/or aphasia benefit from community supports to promote positive outcomes and improved quality of life; and WHEREAS the Greater Kingston Victorian Order of Nurses Stroke Services encourage community members to recognize the warning signs of stroke and to immediately call 911; and WHEREAS the Greater Kingston Victorian Order of Nurses Stroke Services encourages community members to learn about aphasia and how to become better communication partners to promote accessible communication. NOW THEREFORE the Council of Loyalist Township proclaim June 1st to 30th as Stroke and Aphasia Awareness Month.

That Council now resolve into Committee of the Whole.

That Mayor Hegadorn Chair the Committee of the Whole meeting in accordance with Section 8.12(h) of the Procedural By-law.

That all items in the Consent Agenda dated May 13, 2025 be approved as presented and that the necessary action be taken.

That By-law 2025-40 to confirm the proceedings of Council of Loyalist Township be enacted and passed and that the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to sign and seal.

That the meeting now adjourn at 6:52 p.m.