Taken from the roll call in the town’s own minutes. The minutes record who was not there and almost never why.
Declared interests
Councillor Proderickrelating to item 8.1 as he is on the Board of Directors of Amherst Island Radio
Councillor Willisrelating to item 8.1 as she is an on-air volunteer at Amherst Island Radio
What was decided (15 motions)
15 carried, 0 recorded otherwise. Every motion below is printed as the minutes print it.
That the agenda of the April 14, 2026 meeting of Council be confirmed as circulated.
Moved by Deputy Mayor Townend, seconded by Councillor Lorna Willis
Carried
That Council now move into closed session to consider: A pending disposition of land located at Lot 18, Loyalist East Business Park pursuant to Section 239 (2)(c) of the Municipal Act .
Moved by Deputy Mayor Townend, seconded by Councillor Parks
Carried
That the presentation by the Amherst Island Recreation Association be received.
Moved by Councillor Proderick, seconded by Councillor Lorna Willis
Carried
That the report from the Development Services Division, dated April 14, 2026 re: Zoning By-law Amendment Application D14-2026-0002 - Amherst Island Radio - Neilson Store, be received; and That the application to amend the Zoning By-law (D14-2026-0002) be approved and that By-law 2026-15, being a by-law to amend the zoning by-law to permit a Broadcasting and Communications Establishment within the Hamlet Commercial Exception Two (C1-2) Zone be enacted and passed.
Moved by Deputy Mayor Townend, seconded by Councillor Parks
Carried
That the report from the Finance Division, dated April 14th, 2026 re: 2025/2026 Provincial Gas Tax Allocation, be received; and That Council adopt By-Law 2026-18 being a by-law to authorize the Mayor and Clerk to execute a Letter of Agreement between the Province of Ontario and the Corporation of Loyalist Township, related to funding provided under the Dedicated Gas Tax Funds for Public Transportation Program for 2025/2026
Moved by Councillor Proderick, seconded by Councillor Budarick
Carried
That the report from the Finance Division, dated April 14, 2026 re: Development Charge By-law 2021-066 extension be received; and That Council authorizes an amendment to By-Law 2021-066, being a By-Law to Establish Development Charges for The Corporation of Loyalist Township, as amended by By-Law 2026-17, to reflect an expiry date of January 2, 2032, unless it is extended by statute, regulation of By-Law, or repealed at an earlier date.
Moved by Deputy Mayor Townend, seconded by Councillor Proderick
Carried
That the report from the Finance Division, dated April 14th, 2026 re: 2026 Tax Rate By-law, be received; and That Council enacts By-law 2026-19,establishing the 2026 Tax Rates and due dates for collection of the 2026 property taxes.
Moved by Councillor Lorna Willis, seconded by Councillor Parks
Carried
That the report from the Finance Division, dated April 14, 2026 re: Tax Arrears write-off, be received; and That Council approve the write-off of $26,108.41 from roll # 1104-010-080-10126 and staff be directed to recover the applicable amounts from the County of Lennox and Addington and associated school boards; and That Council approve the write-off of $67,162.27 from roll # 1104-010-100-133700 and staff be directed to recover the applicable amounts from the County of Lennox and Addington and the associated school boards; and That Council direct staff to commence the Tax Sale process on roll # 1104-010-100-133700 for the collection of the remaining outstanding taxes.
Moved by Councillor Proderick, seconded by Councillor Lorna Willis
Carried
That the report from the Engineering & Environment Division, dated April 14th, 2026 re: Green Municipal Fund Municipal Fleet Electrification Grant Agreement, be received; and That Council authorize the Mayor and CAO to execute the Green Municipal Fund Municipal Fleet Electrification Grant Agreement, with final terms and conditions satisfactory to staff and legal counsel.
Moved by Councillor Lorna Willis, seconded by Deputy Mayor Townend
Carried
That the report from the Engineering & Environment Division, dated April 14, 2026 re: Green Municipal Fund Community Efficiency Financing Grant Agreement, be received; and That Council authorize the Mayor and CAO to execute the Green Municipal Fund Community Efficiency Financing Grant Agreement, with final terms and conditions satisfactory to staff and legal counsel.
Moved by Deputy Mayor Townend, seconded by Councillor Budarick
Carried
That the report from the Engineering and Environment Division dated April 14, 2026 re: Additional Budget Request - Watermain Investigation, be received; and That Council authorize a transfer of water rate capital funds from CC 230028 Sir John Johnson Reconstruction to CC 250007 in the amount of $32,500 to cover the cost for the additional inspection.
Moved by Councillor Budarick, seconded by Councillor Lorna Willis
Carried
That the report from the Development Services Division, dated April 14, 2026 re: RY Contractor - Request to Remove Holding Symbol - Legacy Estates , be received; and That By-Law 2026-16, being a by-law to remove the holding symbol with respect to Legacy Estates, be enacted and passed.
Moved by Councillor Proderick, seconded by Councillor Parks
Carried
That all items in the Consent Agenda dated April 14, 2026 be approved as presented and that the necessary action be taken.
Moved by Deputy Mayor Townend, seconded by Councillor Parks
Carried
That By-law 2026-21 to confirm the proceedings of Council of Loyalist Township be enacted and passed and that the Mayor and Deputy Clerk be authorized to sign and seal.
Moved by Councillor Proderick, seconded by Deputy Mayor Townend
Carried
That the meeting now adjourn at 6:33 p.m.
Moved by Councillor Budarick, seconded by Councillor Parks