Council and Committee of the Whole Meetings

That the agenda of the February 10, 2026 meeting of Council be confirmed as amended to remove item 11.2.

That Council now move into closed session to consider two items relating to staffing in the Recreation and Facilities Division pursuant to Section 239 (2) (b) personal matters about an identifiable individual, including municipal or local board employees, and Section 239 (2) (d) Labour relations or employee negotiations, of the Municipal Act.

That the delegation from Lindsay Nash, from Quinte Conservation regarding the Green Municipal Fund (GMF): Growing Canada's Community Canopies (GCCC), be received.

That the report from the Clerk's Division dated February 10, 2026 re: Municipal Support for Quinte Conservation Application to the Green Municipal Fund, be received. That Council adopt the following support resolution: WHEREAS Loyalist Township has the interest in promoting climate resilience and well-being, along with promoting the expansion of the tree canopy within the Township; and WHEREAS Loyalist Township is undertaking a Tree Asset Management Program to monitor trees within the Township on municipal property and to take appropriate action when required, in some cases removing and replacing dead or unhealthy trees; THERFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT Loyalist Township Council acknowledges that Quinte Conservation is applying for a funding opportunity from the Federation of Canadian Municipalities' Growing Canada's Community Canopies initiative for the Loyalist Township Tree Asset Management Program, in partnership with Loyalist Township; and THAT Council also recognizes that the lifetime contribution from the Growing Canada's Community Canopies initiative will no exceed $10 million for tree planting within our municipality, inclusive of a maximum contribution of $1 million for infrastructure activity costs, and that if approved this project will be counted towards that limit. That Council direct staff to provide Quinte Conservation with necessary information to support its grant application.

That all items in the Consent Agenda dated February 10, 2026 be approved as presented and that the necessary action be taken.

That By-law 2026-6 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 6:17 p.m.