Council Highlights – February 24, 2026
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Reports Arising from Closed Meeting
- Coming out of the closed meeting, Council approved the Terms of Reference for the Negotiating Working Group of the County of Prince Edward (PEC) and Volunteer Firefighters (VFF) Association. Councillor Branderhorst and Councillor Nieman were then appointed to the Working Group as Council’s representatives.
Announcements
- Mayor Ferguson announced the Coldest Night of the Year Walk, and the Picton BIA ‘Great Main Street Warm Up!’ event February 28, 2026.
- Mayor Ferguson proclaimed Violence Awareness & Random Acts of Kindness Week March 9 – 15, 2026 and the 115th International Women’s Day on March 8, 2026.
Presentations
- The Manager of Social Services for Prince Edward – Lennox & Addington Social Services (PELASS), Scott Robertson, presented to Council regarding an update on PELASS programs and Housing and Homelessness Services. Click here to view the presentation.
Items for consideration
Housing and Homelessness Update
Council received the Housing and Homelessness Update report for information. This report provided an update on housing and homelessness services, activities, and funding. Click here to view the report.
Administrative Monetary Penalties By-Law Update
Council asked staff to bring the By-Law to Amend By-Law 4519-2019 forward at the next feasible Council meeting for enactment. By-Law 4519-2019 is a By-law to establish a System of Administrative Penalties for Non-Compliance with By-Laws of The County of Prince Edward.
Council asked staff to bring a By-Law to provide for the Appointment of Screening and Hearing Officers for the Purposes of Administration of an Administrative Monetary Penalty System Within The County of Prince Edward to the next feasible Council meeting for enactment and approved the Appointment of Screening and Hearing Officers Policy.
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Verbal report regarding “Housekeeping” update to By-Law 77-2021, By-Law to regulate and control open air burning
Council approved the By-Law to Amend By-Law 77-2021, being a By-Law to regulate and control open air burning, clarifying the fees for burn permits.
By-Laws for Consideration
- Council held a recorded vote for the By-Law to place a question on the ballot for the municipal election to be held on October 26, 2026. Majority were in favour and the by-law passed by a vote of 10 to 4. Click here to view the by-law.
Committee of the Whole Highlights – February 26, 2026
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Presentation
- The Professional Services Manager, Kathy MacMillan, and the Management Consultant, Melissa Dick, from Esri Canada Inc. made a presentation about the Current State Assessment for the Geographic Information Systems (GIS). To learn more about GIS, click here. To view the presentation click here.
Items for consideration
Geographic Information System (GIS) Current State Analysis Report
Council received the Geographic Information System (GIS) Current State Analysis report for information.
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Picton Marina Update
Council had a discussion about the first year of operating the marina and how staff will continue to operate the marina in 2026 and look at potential future services.
Council authorized staff to engage in a discussion with the owner of the docks currently occupying Water Lot 1 regarding the partnership they have proposed and return to Council with a report outlining a draft operating agreement for the 2026 season.
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Invest in Prince Edward County: Community Improvement Plan Development – Rural Ontario Development Fund Contribution Agreement
Council directed staff to bring a By-Law to authorize the execution of the Rural Ontario Development Fund Contribution Agreement between the County of Prince Edward and the Crown forward to the next feasible Council agenda for approval.
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The next Regular Meeting of Council will be held on Tuesday, March 10, 2026, at 7 pm at Shire Hall, 332 Main Street, Picton.
The next Committee of the Whole meeting will be held on Thursday, March 12, 2026, at 1 pm at Shire Hall.
This summary is not a complete record of the proceedings of the meetings. For the official record, please refer to the minutes in the next Council agenda. A video of this meeting is available on the County’s YouTube Channel.