Council and Committee of the Whole Meetings

That the agenda of the November 11, 2025 meeting of Council be confirmed as circulated.

That Council now move into closed session to consider  personal matters about an identifiable individual, including municipal employees - budget for staffing  advice subject to solicitor-client privilege, including communications necessary for that purpose and a position, plan, procedure, criteria or instruction to be applied to negotiations - financial information related to the W.J. Henderson Recreation Centre construction project pursuant to Section 239 (2) (b) (f) (k) of the Municipal Act .

That the delegation of Doug Deeks from CarbonFree Group regarding a Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) project within the Township, be received.

That the report from the Chief Administrative Officer, dated November 11, 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 Latham Pool Products ULC ("Latham") for the naming of the Lap Pool at the W.H Henderson Community Centre as detailed in this report.

That the report from the Finance Department, dated November 11, 2025, re: 2026 Water and Sewer User Rates, be received; and That By-law 2025-65, a by-law respecting 2025 Water and Sewer user rates in Loyalist Township be enacted and passed and By-law 2024-96 be repealed.

That the report from the Clerk's Division dated November 11, 2025 re: Noise Exemption Request at 5115 Bath Road, be received; and That Council deny the noise exemption request from noise prohibition under Activity 7 of Schedule 2 of the Noise By-law.

WHEREAS the Emerald Ash Borer (EAB) infestation has resulted in a substantial increase in dead ash trees throughout Ontario, resulting in extensive ecological, economic, and public safety challenges; AND WHEREAS dead ash trees contribute to potential hazards, including falling limbs, compromised power lines, and blocked transportation routes, posing significant threats to public safety; AND WHEREAS removing and replacing dead ash trees is a costly undertaking that imposes financial burdens on municipalities, private organizations, and individual property owners; THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Council of the Loyalist Township formally requests that the Provincial and Federal governments establish a dedicated fund to assist municipal governments, private organizations, and property owners in effectively managing the removal and replanting of trees, thereby addressing the aftermath of the EAB infestation. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED THAT funding support should encompass: Grants for municipalities to fund community-wide removal and replanting initiatives. Financial assistance for private organizations engaged in environmentally restorative work. Subsidies for individual property owners to safely remove and replace dead ash trees. AND BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED THAT this request be forwarded to Honourable Todd McCarthy, Minister of the Environment, Conservation and Parks; Honourable Mike Harris, Minister of Natural Resources; Honourable Julie Dabrusin, Minister of Environment and Clima

That Council now resolve into Committee of the Whole.

That the report from the Engineering and Environment division dated November 11, 2025 re: Developer Front-End Funding and Reimbursement Policy be received; and That the attached draft Developer Front-End Funding and Reimbursement Policy be approved.

That the report from the Engineering and Environment Division, dated November 11, 2025 re: Local Service Policy, be received; and That the attached draft Local Service Policy be approved.

That Committee of the Whole now adjourn at 6:34 p.m.

That all items except 15.2 in the Consent Agenda dated November 11, 2025 be approved as presented and that the necessary action be taken.

That the minutes of the October 27, 2025 meeting of Community Grant Committee be received. Resolution GC 2025-44 That the Committee recommends that Council approve the Maltby Centre's Community Grant application in the amount of $50,050. Resolution GC 2025-45 That the Committee recommends that Council approve the 999 Loyalist Thunderbirds Air Cadet Squadron Community Grant application in the amount of $4032.90. Resolution GC 2025-46 That the Committee recommends that Council deny the Harmony Lounge and Music Club Community Grant application in the amount of $5,000. Resolution GC 2025-47 That the Committee recommends that Council deny the Heros 4 Wildlife Inc. Community Grant application in the amount of $9,525 and in-kind services of $475. Resolution GC 2025-48 That the Committee recommends that Council approve the Kingston Gets Active Community Grant application in the amount of $3,175. Resolution GC 2025-49 That the Committee recommends that Council approve the Loyalist Minor Hockey Association Community Grant application in the amount of $10,000.

That By-law 2025-66 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 6:42 p.m. Jim Hegadorn, Mayor Anne Kantharajah, Clerk