Council Highlights – September 8, 2026
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Reports Arising from Closed Meeting
Council renamed the existing Revenue Services Clerk positions to Revenue Services Analyst I. Council also approved the creation of a Revenue Services Analyst II position.
Announcements
Councillor Nieman announced the Grand Parade, a community fundraising walk for Friends of Pinecrest on the morning of Saturday, September 19, 2026 for affordable housing.
Councillor Grosso announced the Ameliasburgh Fair on September 26, 2026.
Councillor Hirsch announced the 80th anniversary of the Milford Fair on September 19, 2026.
Mayor Ferguson made 2 proclamations:
- September 20 as the Terry Fox Run for Cancer
- September 8 as International Literacy Day in Prince Edward County
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Deputations
County Kids Read addressed Council regarding International Literacy Day.
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Joanna Green addressed Council regarding the restoration of the Millennium Trail.
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The CEO of Quinte Homebuilders Association addressed Council regarding the Water Wastewater Financial Strategy Report.
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Comments from the Audience
There were three comments about the Water and Wastewater Financial Strategy.
There was one comment about the restoration of the Millennium Trail.
Items for consideration
Report: 2026 Property Tax Write-Offs (as of July 31, 2026)
Council approved tax cancellations, reductions, and refunds through applications submitted under the Municipal Act. The total amount approved is $54,862.44.
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Report: Downtown Revitalization Final Project Report
Council received the report for information.
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Resolution: Mayor Ferguson seeking Council support to Build Ontario Together: HST Reinvestment for Municipal Infrastructure
Council approved that copies of this resolution be forwarded to members of the Provincial Government, Provincial Organizations and all Ontario municipalities for their consideration and support.
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Items for Consent
Report of the Committee of the Whole meeting held on May 14, 2026
Council pulled motion CW-140-2026 from the Committee of the Whole minutes for another vote which lost
Committee of the Whole Highlights – September 10, 2026
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Motions made at this Committee of the Whole meeting not final until the Council meeting of September 22, 2026 at which time the Council may approve, amend, defer or otherwise change the motion made by this Committee.
Presentations:
The CEO of Prince Edward County Public Library presented their annual report to Council.
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The Colliers Project Leaders presented to Council regarding the HJ McFarland Long Term Care project update.
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Deputations
The Director of Fundraising & Community Engagement from United Way of Hastings & Prince Edward addressed Council regarding the updated community report.
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The Chair of Prince Edward Fitness & Aquatic Centre (PEFAC) addressed Council regarding the Exceptional Funding Agreement between PEFAC and the municipality.
- Council directed staff to work with PEFAC to explore opportunities for collaboration with the YMCA.
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Items for consideration
Report: Update to Prohibited Local Weeds and Invasive Plants List
Council directed staff to conduct a promotional and education campaign to improve awareness of the impacts of Canada Fleabane, Palmer Amaranth, and Water Hemp on agriculture.
Council directed staff to include Canada Fleabane, Palmer Amaranth, and Water Hemp in the invasive species management program for public property.
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Report: Department of Long Term Care Update to Council
Council received the report for information.
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Report: Department of Development Services Update to Council
Council received the report for information.
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Report: Department of Long Term Care Update to Council
Council received the report for information.
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The next Regular Meeting of Council will be held on Tuesday, September 22, 2026, at 7 pm at Shire Hall, 332 Main Street, Picton.
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.