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 (19 motions)
18 carried, 1 recorded otherwise. Every motion below is printed as the minutes print it.
That the agenda of the October 28, 2025 meeting of Council be confirmed as amended to remove item 10.1 at the request of the delegate.
Moved by Councillor Proderick, seconded by Deputy Mayor Townend
Carried
That Council now move into closed session to consider a position, plan, procedure, criteria, or instruction to be applied to negotiations - negotiations relating to transit levels pursuant to Section 239 2 (k) of the Municipal Act .
Moved by Deputy Mayor Townend, seconded by Councillor Proderick
Carried
That the report from the Development Services Division, October 28, 2025 re: Public Meeting and Recommendation Report - Official Plan Amendment (D09-001-2025) and Zoning By-law Amendment (D14-003-2025) - Additional Residential Units be received; That the Township initiated Official Plan Amendment Application D09-001-2025 be approved and that By-law 2025-61 be adopted; and That the Township initiated Zoning By-law Amendment Application D14-003-2025 be approved and that By-law 2025-62, be enacted and passed.
Moved by Deputy Mayor Townend, seconded by Councillor Lorna Willis
Carried
That the delegation from Isabella Harpell regarding crosswalk in honour of Canada's veterans be received; and Council refer the issue back to staff to review existing sidewalk replacement schedules and examine any other potential opportunities to install a veteran’s crosswalk in Loyalist Township.
Moved by Deputy Mayor Townend, seconded by Councillor Lorna Willis
Carried
That the report from the Chief Administrative Officer dated October 28, 2025 re: 2025 Fall Strategic Plan Update be received; and That Council advise staff of any change in priorities for the remainder of the term of the Strategic Plan.
Moved by Councillor Proderick, seconded by Councillor Lorna Willis
Carried
That the report from the Chief Administrative Officer, dated October 28, 2025 re: Naming Rights at the W.J. Henderson Community Centre, be received; and That Council authorize the Mayor and CAO to execute a Gift Agreement with Naming Rights with Barr Homes for the naming of the Aquatic Centre at the W.H Henderson Community Centre as detailed in this report.
Moved by Councillor Lorna Willis, seconded by Councillor Ennis
Carried
That the report from the Corporate Services, Strategy & Innovation Department, dated October 28, 2025 re: Community Sport and Recreation Infrastructure Fund Transfer Payment Agreements, be received; That the Mayor and CAO be authorized to execute the Stream 2 Community Sport and Recreation Infrastructure Fund Transfer Payment Agreement for the W.J. Henderson Recreation Centre Arena renewal project; and That the Mayor and CAO be authorized to execute the Stream 1 Community Sport and Recreation Infrastructure Fund Transfer Payment Agreement for the W.J. Henderson Recreation Centre Arena renewal project once received, pending final terms that are acceptable to the CAO.
Moved by Councillor Proderick, seconded by Deputy Mayor Townend
Carried
That the report from the Finance Department, dated October 28, 2025, re: Water Bill Forgiveness Request be received; and That Council approve the request to forgive the sewage fees as requested in the amount of $4,418.79 and any late fees or penalties that have accrued, in addition to the $2,000 credit already approved under the Townships Water Leak Forgiveness Adjustment Policy.
Moved by Councillor Lorna Willis, seconded by Councillor Budarick
Carried
That the report from the Engineering and Environment Division, dated October 28, 2025 re: Bath Connecting Link Intake 11 - Municipal Support for Application, be received; and That Loyalist Township Council support an application to the Connecting Link funding program for the Intersection Upgrades to Bath Main St and Windermere Blvd construction project.
Moved by Councillor Ennis, seconded by Deputy Mayor Townend
Carried
That the report from the Development Services Division, October 28, 2025 re: Municipal Support Resolution Request - Bath Energy Storage Project be received; and; That Council not support the Municipal Support Resolution request for the Bath Energy Storage Project.
Moved by Councillor Lorna Willis, seconded by Deputy Mayor Townend
Lost
That the report from the Development Services Division, October 28, 2025 re: Municipal Support Resolution Request - Bath Energy Storage Project be received; and; That Council adopt the following municipal support resolution: WHEREAS 1. The Proponent is proposing to construct and operate a Long-Term Capacity Services Project located on Municipal Project Lands, as defined and with the characteristics outlined in the table below, under the Long-Term 2 Capacity Services (Window 1) Request for Proposals (" LT2(c-1)RFP ") issued by the Independent Electricity System Operator (" IESO "). 2. Capitalized terms not defined herein have the meanings ascribed to them in the LT2(c-1) RFP. 3. The proponent has delivered, no later than sixty (60) days prior to the Proposal Submission Deadline, a Pre-Engagement Confirmation Notice to an applicable Local Body Administrator in respect of the Municipal Project Lands that includes the details outlined in the table below, except for the Unique Project ID which should only be required as part of the Pre-Engagement Confirmation Notice if available. Unique Project ID of the Long-Term Capacity Services Project (if available): n/a Legal name of the Proponent: Bath Energy Storage Corporation Name of the Long-Term Capacity Services Project: Bath Energy Storage Project Technology of the Long-Term Capacity Services Project: Storage Maximum potential Contract Capacity of the Long-Term Capacity Services Project (in MW): 200MW Property Identification Number (
Moved by Councillor Proderick, seconded by Councillor Budarick
Carried
That the report from the Public Works Division, dated October 28, 2025 re: Stop Sign By-law Update, be received; and That Council enact By-law 2025-63, a by-law to provide for the placement of Stop Signs in Loyalist Township, and repeal By-law 2013-013.
Moved by Councillor Lorna Willis, seconded by Deputy Mayor Townend
Carried
That Council now resolve into Committee of the Whole.
Moved by Deputy Mayor Townend, seconded by Councillor Budarick
Carried
That the report from the Corporate Services, Strategy & Innovation Department, dated October 28, 2025 re: Extension of Loyalist Link Transit Service, be received; That Council support the proposed transit service plan as identified in Option 1 for inclusion in the 2026 budget, subject to grant funding; and That Council authorize staff to make application to the Ontario Transit Investment Fund to support the enhancements included in Option 1.
Moved by Councillor Proderick, seconded by Councillor Budarick
Carried
That Committee of the Whole now adjourn at 7:02 p.m.
Moved by Councillor Proderick, seconded by Councillor Willis
Carried
That all items except 15.3 in the Consent Agenda dated October 28, 2025 be approved as presented and that the necessary action be taken.
Moved by Councillor Proderick, seconded by Deputy Mayor Townend
Carried
That the minutes of the October 27, 2025 meeting of W.J. Henderson Recreation Centre Renewal Committee be received.
Moved by Deputy Mayor Townend, seconded by Councillor Budarick
Carried
That By-law 2025-64 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.
Moved by Deputy Mayor Townend, seconded by Councillor Ennis
Carried
That the meeting now adjourn at 7:12 p.m.
Moved by Deputy Mayor Townend, seconded by Councillor Budarick