Council Highlights – April 21, 2026
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Announcements
Mayor Ferguson proclaimed April 19 to April 25, 2026, as National Volunteer Week.
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Mayor Ferguson also proclaimed May 1st National Physicians’ Day.
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Mayor Ferguson also proclaimed May 4–10 as Mental Health Week in the County of Prince Edward.
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Lastly, Mayor Ferguson proclaimed May 3-9, 2026, as Emergency Preparedness Week in the County.
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Deputations
Sam Mitchell addressed Council regarding the PEC Road Maintenance and Infrastructure Investment with Rural Roads as a Case Study.
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Mark Johnson from Save Our History addressed Council regarding the “Holding Court” Sir John A. Macdonald sculpture.
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Comments from the Audience
There were 14 comments from the audience regarding the “Holding Court” Sir John A. Macdonald sculpture.
Items for consideration
Report: County Road 3 Rehabilitation Tender Award
Council awarded the contract to Earth-Crete Ontario Inc. in the amount of $1,226,654.30 plus applicable taxes for construction services for the rehabilitation of County Road 3.
Council approved the By-Law to authorize the execution of an agreement between the County of Prince Edward and Earth-Crete Ontario Inc.
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Report: Development Services Department Overview
Council received the Department Update for Development Services for information.
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Recommendation: The Environmental Advisory Committee regarding Action on Ontario’s Tire Recycling System
Council approved to send a letter to Bay of Quinte MPP Tyler Allsop requesting action on Ontario’s Tire Recycling System. A copy of this letter was sent to the Minister of the Environment, Conservation and Parks, the Association of Municipalities of Ontario, and all Ontario municipalities.
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Committee of the Whole Highlights – April 23, 2026
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Presentation
Mike Branscombe, Fire Prevention Officer and Elis Ziegler, Affordable Housing Supervisor presented to the Committee regarding the Hoarding Action Response Team (HART).
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Click here to learn more about HART and Prince Edward County’s Community Safety and Well-being Plan.
Andrea Clemencio (Vice-President) and Lena Dianda (Vice-President) from Municipal VU Consulting Inc. presented to the Committee regarding the Service Delivery and Organizational Review Interim Update.
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Items for consideration
Report: Prince Edward County Affordable Housing Corporation Disraeli Development Update
Council received the Prince Edward County Affordable Housing Corporation Disraeli Development Update for information.
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Report: Corporate and Legislative Services Department Overview
Council received the Department Update for Corporate and Legislative Services for information.
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Report: Community Services, Programs, and Initiatives Department Overview
Council received the Department Update for Community Services, Programs, and Initiatives for information.
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Report: Water Wastewater Services Department Overview
Council received the Department Update for Water Wastewater Services for information.
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The next Regular Meeting of Council will be held on Tuesday, May 12, 2026, at 7 pm at Shire Hall, 332 Main Street, Picton.
The next Committee of the Whole meeting will be held on Thursday, May 14, 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.