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 Budarickon item 11.1 as his mother intends to make a donation related to the WJ Henderson Community Centre
Councillor Proderickon items 11.1 and 11.7 as he is a member of the board for Amherstview Jets
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 September 8, 2026 meeting of Council be confirmed as circulated.
Moved by Councillor Willis, seconded by Councillor Proderick
Carried
That the delegation from Mike Plumley, re: Request for Exception to Soil Acceptance Bylaw be received; and That Council direct staff to provide a report considering potential options relating to the request made by Mike Plumley re: Request for Exception to Soil Acceptance By-law.
Moved by Councillor Proderick, seconded by Councillor Ennis
Carried
That the report from the Chief Administrative Officer, dated September 8, 2026 re: Naming Rights at the W.J. Henderson Community Centre, be received; That Council authorise the Mayor and CAO to execute a Gift Agreement with Naming Rights with Marion Budarick for the naming rights to the Sports Hall of Fame; and That Council authorise the Mayor and CAO to execute an agreement with the Amherstview Jets to assist in management of a fundraising sub-campaign through the charity portal of Canada Helps to raise $50,000 for naming rights to the Jets dressing room in memory of Don Ley.
Moved by Councillor Ennis, seconded by Councillor Parks
Carried
That the report from the Finance Division, dated September 8, 2026 re: 2026 Infrastructure Ontario Borrowing By-laws be received; and That Council approve By-law 2026-47 to authorize the borrowing of $3.2 million from Infrastructure Ontario for a 10-year term at 4.11% interest rate; and That Council approve By-law 2026-48 to authorize the borrowing of $8.4 million from Infrastructure Ontario for a 20-year term at 4.78% interest rate: and That Council authorizes the Mayor, Clerk, CAO and Treasurer to execute any required documentation or agreements with Infrastructure Ontario to finalized the loans.
Moved by Councillor Willis, seconded by Councillor Budarick
Carried
That the report from the Clerk's Division, dated September 8, 2026 re: Joint Compliance Audit Committee Appointments, be received; and That Council approve and enact by-law 2026-50, a by-law to establish and appoint members to the Joint Compliance Audit Committee for the 2026-2030 term of Council.
Moved by Councillor Ennis, seconded by Deputy Mayor Pearce
Carried
That the report from the Development Services Division, September 8, 2026 re: Lakeside Ponds Phase 2 Stages 2 & 4 Part Lot Control Request Lot 1 29M-77 and Block 51 29M-61, be received; That By-law 2026-44, being a by-law to lift part lot control requirements for Lot 1 on 29M-77 and Block 51 on 29M-61, be enacted and passed; That Council deems Block 51 on 29M-61 to be surplus to the needs of the Township; That Council waives the public notice requirements of Section 2 c) in the Sale of Real Property By-law 2004-33; and That Council delegates authority to the Mayor and CAO to execute all necessary documents to authorize the transfer of Block 51 to Barr Homes Limited.
Moved by Councillor Proderick, seconded by Councillor Willis
Carried
That the report from the Engineering & Environment Division, dated September 8, 2026 re: 9600 South Shore Road- David Layzell Delegation be received; and That Council support a variance from the established Encroachment By-law 2002-43 waiving the requirement for a Plan of Survey completed by an Ontario Land Surveyor.
Moved by Councillor Willis, seconded by Councillor Budarick
Carried
That the report from the Engineering & Environment Division, date September 8, 2026 re: Community Tree Initiative, be received; and that Council direct staff to bring forward a proposed continuation of the program through the 2027 budget deliberations.
Moved by Councillor Proderick, seconded by Deputy Mayor Pearce
Carried
That the report from the Community and Customer Services Department, Recreation & Facilities Division, dated September 8, 2026 re: Amherstview Jets Junior C Club Advertising Rights Agreement Extension, be received; and That Council authorize the extension of the advertising rights agreement with the Amherstview Jets Junior C Hockey Club for a one-year term starting in the 2026/2027 ice season with the option of a one-year extension for an annual fee of $15,000.
Moved by Councillor Willis, seconded by Councillor Ennis
Carried
That the report from the Community and Customer Services Department, dated September 8, 2026 re: Passenger Transportation Services By-law 2026-41 be received; and That Council enact the new Passenger Transportation Services By-law 2026-41; and That Council approve the amendments to the Transportation Network Company By-law 2022-022; and That Council repeal By-law 2022-038, a By-law to Authorize entering in an Agreement with The Kingston and Area Taxi Commission for the administration of By-law 2022-022; and That Council authorize the Mayor and Clerk to execute service agreements with the City of Kingston to facilitate reciprocal licensing and enforcement of taxicab regulations in Loyalist Township.
Moved by Councillor Willis, seconded by Deputy Mayor Pearce
Carried
That Council support Building Ontario Together: HST Reinvestment for Municipal Infrastructure resolution; and That Council direct the Clerk to circulate the support letter as attached.
Moved by Councillor Proderick, seconded by Councillor Budarick
Carried
That all items excluding #14.3 listed in the Consent Agenda dated September 8, 2026 be approved, and that the necessary actions be taken. 14.1 Accident/Incident Reporting Policy That the report from Human Resources, dated September 8, 2026 re: Accident/Incident Reporting Policy, be received; and That Council repeal the Accident/Incident Reporting Policy (Council Minute No 2002.7.21 and 2012.26.23). 14.2 Building Activity Report - July 2026 That the report from the Development Services Division, dated September 8, 2026 re: Building Activity Report - July 2026, be received. 14.3 [This item was extracted and considered separately] 14.4 Household Hazardous Waste Collection Event August 2026 That the report from the Public Works Division, dated September 8, 2026 re: Household Hazardous Waste Collection Event August 2026, be received for information. 14.5 Confirmation of the minutes of the August 11,2026 meeting of Council and Committee of the Whole That the minutes of the August 11, 2026 meeting of Council and Committee of the Whole be adopted as circulated.
Moved by Councillor Willis, seconded by Councillor Budarick
Carried
That the report from the Public Works Division, dated September 22, 2026, re: Manitou Crescent Intersection Study, be received for information.
Moved by Councillor Proderick, seconded by Councillor Parks
Carried
That By-law 2026-53 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 Councillor Budarick, seconded by Councillor Ennis
Carried
That the meeting now adjourn at 6:44 p.m.
Moved by Councillor Proderick, seconded by Councillor Ennis