Hastings County, Ontario

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County Council - CLOSED

This is a closed session agenda with no public business. Council will move into closed session under the Municipal Act to discuss labour relations or employee negotiations and litigation or potential litigation. No decisions or discussions are scheduled for the open portion of the meeting.

• Closed session under Section 239(2)(d) for labour relations or employee negotiations (verbal report)
• Closed session under Section 239(2)(e) for litigation or potential litigation

Council Remuneration Committee

The Council Remuneration Committee will consider recommending a draft Council Remuneration By-Law to the Finance, Property and Personnel Committee. The by-law sets a blended salary/per-diem model for the next term of Council, including a Deputy Warden salary 30% higher than councillors and a CPI-linked conference allowance. The recommendation has a budgetary impact that will be addressed through the 2027 budget process.

• Committee to recommend approval of Council Remuneration By-Law to Finance, Property and Personnel Committee
• Deputy Warden salary set at 30% higher than Councillors
• Consumer Price Index (CPI) adjustment applied to Councillor Conference Allowance
• Base salary covers all-council events such as County Day and seasonal lunches
• Per-diem rate of $486.94 for boards, committees, and conferences, plus COLA adjustments

County Council

This is a largely procedural meeting. Council will receive reports from the CAO and several committees (Community & Human Services, Emergency Services, Long-Term Care, Planning & Development, Finance). A 25-year service recognition for Sean Wilson is scheduled. No new by-laws or motions are on the agenda.

• Recognition of Sean Wilson for 25 years of service
• Council met in closed session earlier to discuss labour relations and litigation
• Information correspondence includes EORN cell gap project update and Southeast Public Health media release
• Reports from five standing committees to be received or adopted
• No by-laws, motions, or public hearings on the agenda

Hastings Local Housing Corporation

The Hastings Local Housing Corporation Board will consider renewing the mortgage for 24 Brown Street, a social housing property in Belleville. The mortgage of $708,853.11 is due April 1, 2027. A report estimates additional interest costs of $42,960 if the renewal rate is 5.25%.

• Mortgage renewal for 24 Brown Street, Belleville – outstanding balance $708,853.11, estimated additional interest $42,960 at 5.25%

Finance, Property & Personnel

The committee will hear a presentation from EORN CEO Jason St. Pierre on the Cell Gap Project, reporting 96% of Hastings County sites in service and construction on track for August 2026 completion. The committee will also consider the 2025 financial statements and audit report, the 2025 year-end close report, and a non-union early retirement incentive plan.

• EORN Cell Gap Project: $300M investment, 93% overall completion, 96% in Hastings County; 28 of 30 new towers and 14 of 15 co-locations in service
• 2025 Financial Statements and Audit Report – communication item for recommendation to County Council
• 2025 Financial Year-End Close Report – communication item for recommendation to County Council
• Non-Union Early Retirement Incentive Plan – communication item for recommendation to County Council
• Cheque Register Summary Reports for May 2026 and year-to-date financials as of March 31, 2026

Hastings/Quinte Long-Term Care Committee

The Hastings/Quinte Long-Term Care Committee will discuss and recommend whether to approve a roof replacement at Hastings Manor, and will review cheque registers totaling $1,157,719.78 for Hastings and Centennial Manor. The committee will also receive correspondence on long-term care co-payments and the Director's report for June 2026.

• Action correspondence recommending Hastings Manor roof replacement to County Council
• Cheque register summary reports for Hastings and Centennial Manor dated May 13, 2026, totaling $1,157,719.78
• Year-to-date financials for Hastings Manor as of March 31, 2026
• Information correspondence from ADM on LTC home co-payments and related bulletin
• Director's report for Hastings and Centennial Manor for June 2026

Community and Human Services

The committee will discuss and potentially recommend the Housing and Homelessness Plan, a major policy document. It will also consider extending the School-Age Affordability Pilot and reallocating child-care spaces under the CWELCC program. Financial reports and a letter of advocacy for a site condition at 87 James St. in Stirling are on the agenda.

• Community and Human Services – Housing and Homelessness Plan (pages 43-109)
• Children’s Services – School-Age Affordability Pilot Extension
• Children’s Services – CWELCC Space Allocation
• Cheque Register Summary for May 2026 totaling $7,038,410.31
• Letter of Advocacy – 87 James St. Stirling – Record of Site Condition

Hastings/Quinte Emergency Services Committee

The Hastings/Quinte Emergency Services Committee will consider recommending a data sharing agreement with the Canadian Mental Health Association – Hastings Prince Edward for the HART Hub initiative. They will also receive reports on a fleet risk evaluation from Intact Insurance, the Director's Report for June 2026, allocated admin costs, and a statistical report for January-March 2026. Financial documents including a cheque register summary totaling $1,362,319.51 and year-to-date expenditures will be reviewed.

• Recommend approval of HART Hub data sharing agreement with CMHA-HPE
• Review Cheque Register Summary for May 2026 totaling $1,362,319.51
• Receive Intact Insurance Fleet Risk Evaluation report
• Receive Director's Report – June 2026
• Receive Statistical Report for January-March 2026

Hastings/Quinte Emergency Services Committee - CLOSED

This is a closed meeting of the Hastings/Quinte Emergency Services Committee with no public agenda items. The committee will move into closed session under the Municipal Act to discuss labour relations or employee negotiations, and litigation or potential litigation affecting the municipality. No decisions or discussions are open to the public.

• Motion to close meeting under Section 239(2)(d) (labour relations/employee negotiations) and (e) (litigation)
• Approval of minutes from February 11, 2026 closed session
• Closed session discussion on litigation (Section 239(2)(e))
• Verbal report on labour relations/employee negotiations (Section 239(2)(d))

County Council - CLOSED

Hastings County Council is meeting entirely in closed session on May 28, 2026. The agenda includes items exempt from public disclosure under the Municipal Act, covering security of property, personal matters about identifiable individuals, labour relations or employee negotiations, and negotiation positions. No open-session decisions or discussions are scheduled.

• Adoption of closed session minutes from March 26, 2026
• Verbal report on labour relations or employee negotiations (section 239(2)(d))
• Item on security of the property of the municipality (section 239(2)(a))
• Two items on personal matters about identifiable individuals (section 239(2)(b))
• Item on negotiation positions, plans, or criteria (section 239(2)(k))

County Council

Hastings County Council will receive a delegation from Campbellford Memorial Hospital on its proposed new hospital and campus of care redevelopment. The agenda also includes committee reports on community services, emergency services, long-term care, planning, and finance, as well as an update on the EORN cell gap project.

• Delegation from Campbellford Memorial Hospital on hospital redevelopment and new campus of care
• EORN cell gap project update: 30 new towers planned in Hastings County, 23 completed, 2 added this month
• Service recognition for Kelly Conner and Brenda Murray receiving Governor General’s EMS Exemplary Service Medal
• Reports from five committees: Community and Human Services, Emergency Services, Long-Term Care, Planning and Development, Finance Property & Personnel
• Closed session under Municipal Act regarding property security, personal matters, labour relations, and negotiation strategy

Finance, Property & Personnel - CLOSED

This is a closed session of the Finance, Property & Personnel committee. No public business will be conducted. The committee will discuss property security, personal matters about identifiable individuals, and negotiation strategies, as permitted under the Municipal Act.

• Closed session item under Section 239(2)(a) - security of property of the municipality
• Closed session item under Section 239(2)(b) - personal matters about identifiable individuals (municipal employees)
• Closed session item under Section 239(2)(b) - personal matters about identifiable individuals (municipal employees)
• Closed session item under Section 239(2)(k) - position, plan, procedure, criteria, or instruction for negotiations
• Closed session item under Section 239(2)(a) - security of property of the municipality

Planning and Development

The Hastings County Planning and Development Committee will consider uncontested land division items, approve minutes and a cheque register, and take action on several items including a part lot control by-law, a subdivision phase 1 final approval (File 12T-22-002), and a hotel feasibility study. The committee will also receive notice of zoning by-laws.

• Part Lot Control By-law (File D27-01-2026) recommended to County Council
• Subdivision Phase 1 Final Approval (File 12T-22-002) recommended to County Council
• Hotel Feasibility Study recommended to County Council
• Notice of Zoning By-laws for the meeting

Finance, Property & Personnel

The committee will consider recommending adoption of the EOITC Responsible AI Use Framework and a new Artificial Intelligence Policy (IT-P-09) to County Council. They will also discuss a letter of support for the Mohawks of the Bay of Quinte's funding application for York Road capital repairs, a Financial System RFI update and RFP report, and a Purchasing and Procurement Policy update. Approval of the April 2026 Cheque Register Summary Reports is also on the agenda.

• Cheque Register Summary Reports for April 2026 to be approved
• Artificial Intelligence Framework and Policy Implementation – recommendation to adopt framework and policy
• Financial System RFI Update and RFP Report – action correspondence
• Purchasing and Procurement Policy – action correspondence and recommendation to council
• York Road Rehabilitation – letter of support for Mohawks of the Bay of Quinte funding application

Community and Human Services

The Community and Human Services Committee will discuss and make recommendations to County Council on several items, including an amended transfer payment agreement for children's services with increased space targets under the Canada-Wide Early Learning and Child Care program, housing subsidy retention for Emmanuel Residences, and homelessness initiatives reports. They will also receive the 2025 annual report and approve cheque registers for March and April totaling over $16 million. The meeting includes recognition of a staff member's 10 years of service.

• Approval of cheque registers for March and April totaling $16,055,032.86
• Children's Services amended Transfer Payment Agreement and increased CWELCC space targets
• Housing Services retention of subsidy surplus for Emmanuel Residences
• Homelessness initiatives: 2025-26 Warming Centre Final Report and Bancroft Hybrid Warming Centre Update
• Community and Human Services 2025 Annual Report

Hastings/Quinte Long-Term Care Committee

The Hastings/Quinte Long-Term Care Committee will meet to approve minutes, receive accreditation reports, and consider action items including a recommendation to refurbish the Centennial Manor freight elevator. The committee will also review cheque registers totaling over $2.6 million for March and April 2026, along with various funding and policy communications from the province.

• Approval of March/April 2026 cheque registers totaling $1,286,860.17 (Centennial Manor) and $1,320,298.89 (Hastings Manor) plus trust accounts
• Receipt of CARF Canada three-year accreditation letter and report for Hastings/Quinte Long Term Care Services
• Recommendation to County Council for Centennial Manor freight elevator refurbishment
• Discussion of OnSPARK Data Platform and Long-Term Care Allocated Admin Cost Report
• Director's report for Hastings Manor and Centennial Manor for May 2026

County Council

Hastings County Council will receive a delegation from the Hastings Prince Edward Ontario Health Team, consider resolutions from two municipalities opposing the Alto high-speed rail project, and review multiple committee reports including the Finance, Property & Personnel Committee, which covers financial decisions. The agenda also includes correspondence from the Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing on stormwater fees, the Spring Housing Bill, and a procurement directive, along with a by-law listing for first, second, and third readings.

• Delegation from Barinder Gill, Hastings Prince Edward Ontario Health Team
• Resolutions from Township of Stirling Rawdon and Municipality of Marmora & Lake opposing Alto High Speed Rail
• Ministry letter re: Stormwater Fees and Spring Housing Bill
• Report of Finance, Property & Personnel Committee (pages 77–177) for adoption
• By-Law listing for first, second, and third reading on April 30, 2026

Council Remuneration Committee

The Council Remuneration Committee is reviewing recommendations to develop a Council Remuneration By-Law for the next term, based on a blended salary/per-diem model. The committee will discuss Deputy Warden salary, base salary inclusions, per-diem rates, substitute compensation, and leaves of absence. Staff propose a base salary of $12,145.94 and per-diem of $486.94 for 2026, with a three-year phase-in to the 60th percentile of Eastern Ontario Wardens Caucus comparators.

• Recommendation to pay Deputy Warden on same model as councillors, with average honorarium of $22,617.67
• Base salary to cover Planning & Development, Finance, Property and Personnel, County Council, and all-member events
• Per-diem rate of $486.94 plus annual COLA for conferences, committees, and special-purpose committees
• Substitute council members to receive per-diem when attending County Council or specified committees
• Leave of absence policy requiring medical note for illness, no remuneration penalties for missed attendance

Planning and Development

The Planning and Development Committee will approve minutes from the March 17 meeting and review the March cheque register. It will receive several communications and recommend to County Council an Investment Attraction Hub, letters of support for Tweed and Company Theatre, and an economic development review. The committee will also consider an Official Plan Amendment for Faraday, Bill 98, a delegated authority by‑law for minor zoning changes, and the approval of zoning by‑laws.

• Official Plan Amendment No. 9 – Township of Faraday
• Bill 98 – Building Homes and Improving Transportation Infrastructure Act
• Delegation of Approval By‑law Template for Minor Zoning By‑law Amendments
• Zoning By‑Laws for the April 21, 2026 meeting
• Recommendation to receive the Investment Attraction Hub staff report

Finance, Property & Personnel

The Finance, Property and Personnel Committee will consider the 2026 Asset Management Plan Report and the distribution of 2026 Canada Community Building Fund (CCBF) funding. The committee will also receive action correspondence regarding Lame Duck Council and approve the March 2026 cheque register summary. Approval of previous meeting minutes is also on the agenda.

• 2026 Asset Management Plan Report
• Distribution of 2026 Canada Community Building Fund (CCBF) funding
• Action correspondence regarding Lame Duck Council
• Approval of March 2026 cheque register summary reports
• Approval of minutes from March 17, 2026 meeting

Hastings/Quinte Emergency Services Committee

The Hastings/Quinte Emergency Services Committee approved prior meeting minutes and reviewed the March 2026 cheque register. It made several recommendations to County Council, including approving the purchase of four new ambulances for delivery in 2027 and entering an eight‑year ambulance service contract with Prince Edward County. The committee also recommended renewing a two‑year agreement with the Canadian Mental Health Association for the HART Hub and declined to award Fleet Maintenance RFP 26‑801 due to budget limits.

• Recommendation to purchase 4 new ambulances for delivery in 2027
• Recommendation to enter an 8‑year ambulance service contract with Prince Edward County, with an option to renew for 5 years
• Recommendation to renew the HART Hub funding agreement with the Canadian Mental Health Association for a 2‑year term
• Recommendation that Fleet Maintenance RFP 26‑801 not be awarded because it exceeds budget
• Receipt of the 2025 Year End Statistical Report

County Council - CLOSED

The County Council is meeting in a closed session to discuss confidential items. These include personnel matters, potential litigation, and negotiation strategies.

• Discussion of personal matters about identifiable individuals and municipal employees
• Review of litigation or potential litigation affecting the municipality
• Discussion of positions, plans, or instructions for negotiations
• Adoption of the February 26, 2026 closed session minutes

County Council

Hastings County Council adopted the minutes from the February meeting, received several committee reports, and voted to approve the Draft 2026 Budget, which shows a 6.68% overall increase and departmental changes. The council also adopted a confirmatory by‑law for the March 26, 2026 meeting and noted items related to the Alto High‑Speed Rail project. An informational booklet on the History of the Coe Hill Mine was made available.

• Adoption of the February 26, 2026 minutes
• Approval of the Draft 2026 Budget (overall increase 6.68%)
• Adoption of a confirmatory by‑law for March 26, 2026
• Discussion of Municipality of Tweed's notice and EOWC resolution on the Alto High‑Speed Rail Project
• Availability of the History of the Coe Hill Mine booklet

Finance, Property & Personnel - CLOSED

The Finance, Property & Personnel Committee will move into closed session under Municipal Act sections 239(2)(b) and 239(2)(k). One item concerns personal matters about an identifiable individual, including municipal employees. The other item concerns a position, plan, procedure, criteria, or instruction to be applied to negotiations. No further details are disclosed in the agenda.

• Closed session under Section 239(2)(b) – personal matters about an identifiable individual, including municipal employees
• Closed session under Section 239(2)(k) – a position, plan, procedure, criteria, or instruction to be applied to negotiations

Finance, Property & Personnel

The Finance, Property & Personnel Committee will review the 2026 County Levy and Tax Ratio By-law and public salary disclosures for 2025. The body will also consider correspondence regarding the Alto High-Speed Rail Project.

• 2026 County Levy and Tax Ratio By-law
• Public Salary Disclosure 2025
• 2026 Occupational Accident Insurance Amended Coverage
• Opposition letters from Tyendinaga Township and Township of Stone Mills regarding the Alto High-Speed Rail Southern Route
• Request from Centre Hastings for a Madoc-Area Station for Alto High-Speed Rail

Planning and Development

Hastings County Planning and Development Committee will consider approving zoning by-laws and reviewing the 2026 budget draft, which includes a 5.03% increase. The agenda also lists uncontested land division applications and correspondence.

• Approval of 2026 Draft Budget with 5.03% increase
• Uncontested land division applications for residential lots
• Review of Zoning By-Laws for the meeting
• Review of Cheque Register dated February 2026
• Public hearing for severance applications (B37/25 & B38/25)

Hastings/Quinte Long-Term Care Committee - CLOSED

The Hastings/Quinte Long-Term Care Committee will move into a closed session under the Municipal Act. They will disclose any interests, approve the minutes from the February 11, 2026 meeting, and consider personal matters concerning an identifiable individual, including municipal employees.

• Motion to move into closed session pursuant to Municipal Act Section 239(2)(b)
• Disclosure of interest at the March 11, 2026 meeting
• Approval of the minutes of the February 11, 2026 meeting
• Closed session items on personal matters about an identifiable individual, including municipal employees

Hastings/Quinte Emergency Services Committee

The Hastings/Quinte Emergency Services Committee will review a report recommending the purchase of four new ambulances for 2027 and a new eight-year contract for ambulance services in Prince Edward County. The committee will also consider renewing a funding agreement with the Canadian Mental Health Association for the HART Hub.

• Recommendation to purchase 4 new ambulances for 2027 ($1,095,600 + HST)
• Recommendation to renew HART Hub funding agreement with CMHA ($800,053.10)
• Recommendation to enter new 8-year ambulance services contract with Prince Edward County
• Review of 2025 Year End Statistical Report
• Review of Cheque Register Summary Report dated February 2026

Hastings/Quinte Long-Term Care Committee

The Hastings/Quinte Long-Term Care Committee approved the minutes from the February 11 meeting and reviewed the year‑to‑date expenditure report for Hastings and Centennial Manor. It recommended that County Council approve RFP #25‑832 to install 253 ceiling lifts over three years at Hastings Manor, to be provided by Handicare. The committee also recommended the 2026 draft budget for approval by County Council.

• Recommendation to approve RFP #25‑832 for provision and installation of 253 ceiling lifts at Hastings Manor (contract with Handicare)
• Approval of Year‑to‑Date Expenditure Report and cheque register totals of $1,202,290.83 for Hastings and Centennial Manor
• Recommendation that the 2026 draft budget be approved by County Council
• Approval of minutes from the February 11, 2026 meeting
• Review of Ministry of Long‑Term Care announcements on new nursing initiatives

Community and Human Services

The Community and Human Services Committee recommended the 2026 draft budget to Hastings County Council, noting a projected 5.23% increase. The budget includes $15.2 million in capital projects and a $10 million allocation for a 32‑unit apartment building in Quinte West. Additional items on the agenda were funding allocations for homelessness initiatives, a $40,000 flexible‑funding grant for summer recreation support, and a retention of subsidy surplus for Trent Moira Co‑operative Estates Inc.

• Recommendation of the 2026 draft budget with a 5.23% increase
• $15.2 million in capital projects, including $10 million for a 32‑unit apartment building in Quinte West
• Funding allocations for Homelessness Initiatives and Prevention (multiple programs)
• $40,000 flexible‑funding allocation for Enhanced Support staffing in summer recreation programs
• Retention of subsidy surplus for Trent Moira Co‑operative Estates Inc.

Community and Human Services Committee - CLOSED

The Community and Human Services Committee will hold a closed session. Members will move to close the meeting under Municipal Act Section 239(2)(e) to address litigation or potential litigation. The committee will approve the closed‑session minutes from January 14, 2026 and record disclosures of interest. No public agenda items are discussed.

• Motion to move into closed session under Municipal Act Section 239(2)(e) (litigation matters)
• Disclosure of interest for the March 11, 2026 session
• Approval of closed‑session minutes from January 14, 2026
• Closed‑session discussion of litigation or potential litigation per Municipal Act

County Council - CLOSED

Hastings County Council is meeting in a closed session to discuss personal matters regarding identifiable individuals, including municipal employees. The meeting agenda includes a motion to enter closed session, a disclosure of interest, and the adoption of previous closed session minutes.

• Motion to enter closed session
• Disclosure of interest
• Adoption of January 29, 2026 closed session minutes
• Discussion of personal matters regarding identifiable individuals

County Council

The Hastings County Council meeting on February 26, 2026 will adopt the minutes from the January 29, 2026 session and receive reports from the CAO and several standing committees. The council will review the 2026 Draft Budget for approval and consider a Confirmatory By‑Law for the meeting. No new motions or special resolutions are listed.

• Adoption of the Minutes of the January 29, 2026 session
• Report of the CAO – February 26, 2026
• 2026 Draft Budget for Approval (pages 49‑195)
• Confirmatory By‑Law for February 26, 2026
• Reports of the Community and Human Services, Emergency Services, Long‑Term Care, Planning and Development, and Finance, Property & Personnel committees

Finance, Property & Personnel - CLOSED

The council will move into a closed session under the Municipal Act to consider personal matters about an identifiable individual, including municipal employees, and labour‑relations or employee‑negotiation issues. The council will also approve the closed‑session minutes from the January 21, 2026 meeting. No other agenda items are listed.

• Motion to move into closed session under Section 239(2)(b) – personal matters about an identifiable individual, including municipal employees
• Motion to move into closed session under Section 239(2)(d) – labour relations or employee negotiations (verbal report)
• Approval of the closed session minutes from the January 21, 2026 meeting

Planning and Development

The Hastings County Planning and Development Committee will consider consent approvals for File Nos. B37/25 and B38/25 submitted by Ali Douha for the property at 1755 Highway 62 in the Municipality of Centre Hastings. The consent includes land division, a right‑of‑way, rezoning from Rural (RU) to Rural Residential (RR), and a $2,000 payment to the municipality, subject to several conditions. The agenda also includes a review of the 2026 draft budget and a notice of zoning by‑laws.

• Consent approval for File Nos. B37/25 & B38/25 (Ali Douha) for land division at 1755 Highway 62
• Required $2,000 payment to the Municipality of Centre Hastings under the Planning Act
• Rezoning of the severed lot from Rural (RU) to Rural Residential (RR) zone
• Submission of reference plan, deed, and right‑of‑way documents to the Ministry of Transportation
• Presentation of the 2026 draft budget

Planning and Development - CLOSED

The council will move into closed session to discuss personal matters about an identifiable individual, including municipal employees, as allowed under Section 239(2)(b) of the Municipal Act. The agenda also includes a disclosure of interest, approval of the March 18 2025 minutes, and adjournment.

• Motion to move into closed session under Section 239(2)(b) of the Municipal Act
• Disclosure of interest at the February 17, 2026 meeting
• Approval of the minutes from the March 18, 2025 meeting
• Closed‑session discussion of personal matters about an identifiable individual, including municipal employees
• Adjournment of the February 17, 2026 meeting

Finance, Property & Personnel

The Finance, Property and Personnel Committee will review the 2026 Draft Budget. The meeting also includes a review of year-to-date expenditure reports and cheque register summaries.

• 2026 Draft Budget
• Year to Date Expenditure Reports dated to November 30, 2025
• Cheque Register Summary Reports dated January 2026

Hastings/Quinte Long-Term Care Committee - CLOSED

The Long-Term Care Committee will move the meeting into a closed session under the Municipal Act to discuss labour relations or employee negotiations. It will also record disclosures of interest, approve the minutes from the May 14 2025 meeting, receive a verbal report on the closed‑session topic, and then adjourn.

• Motion to move into closed session for labour relations discussion
• Disclosure of interest at the meeting
• Approval of minutes from May 14, 2025 meeting
• Verbal report on labour relations or employee negotiations (closed session)
• Adjournment of the meeting

Hastings/Quinte Emergency Services Committee - CLOSED

The Hastings/Quinte Emergency Services Committee is meeting in a closed session. The meeting is designated as closed to discuss personal matters regarding an identifiable individual, including municipal employees.

• Approval of November 12, 2025 meeting minutes
• Verbal report regarding personal matters about an identifiable individual

Hastings/Quinte Emergency Services Committee

The Hastings/Quinte Emergency Services Committee approved a recommendation to award RFP 25‑836 to Operational Research in Health for a 10‑year Emergency Services Master Plan, with an anticipated cost of $108,500 funded from the 2026 operating budget and reserves. The committee also approved a three‑month extension of the land ambulance service contract with Prince Edward County. It approved the award of medical‑supplies contract RFP 25‑836 to Allied Medical Instruments. Additionally, the committee reviewed and approved year‑to‑date expenditure reports and recommended that the 2025 year‑end report and 2026 departmental goals be filed with County Council.

• Recommend awarding RFP 25‑836 to Operational Research in Health for a 10‑year Emergency Services Master Plan ($108,500 budget impact)
• Approve a three‑month extension of the Prince Edward County land ambulance service contract
• Approve award of RFP 25‑836 to Allied Medical Instruments for medical‑supplies supply
• Approve year‑to‑date expenditure reports for the period ending November 30 2025 and January 2026
• Recommend filing the 2025 year‑end report and the 2026 departmental goals with County Council

Community and Human Services

The Community and Human Services Committee will meet to discuss the 2026 Draft Budget. The body will also review the January 2026 cheque register and year-to-date expenditure reports.

• 2026 Draft Budget
• January 2026 Cheque Register Summary Report
• Year to Date Expenditure Report dated November 30, 2025

Hastings/Quinte Long-Term Care Committee

The committee is meeting to discuss the 2026 draft budget and review the Director's report for Hastings and Centennial Manor. The session includes a review of expenditure reports and a request for proposal for ceiling lifts at Hastings Manor.

• 2026 Draft Budget
• Ceiling Lift Request for Proposal for Hastings Manor
• Year to Date Expenditure Report dated to November 30, 2025
• Director's Report for Hastings and Centennial Manor - February 2026

Provincial Offences

The Joint Provincial Offences Board will consider several reports and motions, including approval of prior meeting minutes and year‑to‑date expenditure reports. It will recommend extending Parts III and IX of the Provincial Offences Act Interim Transfer Agreement with the Ministry of the Attorney General. The board will also propose an amendment to the 2026 revenue‑sharing formula under the POA Intermunicipal Service Agreement, with an anticipated budget impact of $663,159, and refer the 2026 Draft Budget to County Council for approval.

• Extension of Parts III and IX of the Provincial Offences Act Interim Transfer Agreement
• Amendment to the 2026 POA revenue‑sharing agreement, projected impact $663,159
• Referral of the 2026 Draft Budget to County Council for approval
• Approval of minutes from the November 4, 2025 meeting
• Approval of Year‑to‑Date Expenditure Reports dated to October 31, 2025

9-1-1 Sub-committee

The 9‑1‑1 Sub‑Committee approved minutes from the previous meeting and referred the 2025 draft budget to the Planning and Development Committee. It received a recommendation to adopt Solacom Guardian as the provider for Belleville Police’s Next Generation 911 call‑handling solution, supported by $418,166.39 of Ontario funding. The committee also reviewed the launch of a new southeastern Ontario paramedic dispatch system scheduled for February 5 and a report on 911 hang‑up calls received by Belleville Police.

• Provider selected for Belleville Police Next Generation 911 call handling (Ontario funding $418,166.39)
• New southeastern Ontario paramedic dispatch system going online Feb 5
• Police report on 911 hang‑up calls (288 hang‑ups in Jan 2025)
• 2025 Draft Budget referred to Planning and Development Committee
• Statistical information and NG911 readiness updates for 2024‑2025

County Council - CLOSED

The council will move into a closed session under the Municipal Act to consider matters that are solicitor‑client privileged, personal matters about identifiable individuals including municipal employees, and security of municipal property. The council will also adopt the closed‑session minutes from the November 27 2025 meeting. No other agenda items are listed.

• Motion to move into closed session under Municipal Act sections 239(2)(f)(b) and (a)
• Adoption of closed‑session minutes from November 27 2025
• Closed‑session discussion of solicitor‑client privileged advice (Section 239(2)(f))
• Closed‑session discussion of personal matters about identifiable individuals, including municipal employees (Section 239(2)(b))
• Closed‑session discussion of security of municipal property (Section 239(2)(a))

County Council

At the January 29, 2026 meeting, Hastings County Council considered a special resolution requesting the Province restore land ambulance service base funding to its previous level for the 2025 fiscal year. The council also adopted a by‑law amending Official Plan amendment number 14 and approved a confirmatory by‑law covering committee recommendations and resolutions. Council directed staff to review a proposed council remuneration model that combines a flat salary with per‑diem payments. A report of the CAO was presented, noting the 2026 draft budget will be brought forward in February.

• Special Resolution requesting the Province restore land ambulance service base funding to the 2025 level
• By‑law amendment number 14 to the Official Plan
• Confirmatory By‑law adopting committee recommendations and council resolutions
• Directive to staff to review a council remuneration model with flat salary and per‑diem option
• CAO report noting the 2026 draft budget will be presented in February

Finance, Property & Personnel - CLOSED

Planning and Development

The Planning and Development Committee will review Consent File Nos B58/25 and B59/25, proposing to split a 16.54‑hectare parcel in Tweed into two new non‑farm residential lots. The staff report recommends approval subject to conditions including survey submissions, a $750 fee per lot, and municipal confirmations. The agenda also includes uncontested consents, a public hearing list for the two applications, and a review of the year‑to‑date expenditure report.

• Consent approval for File Nos B58/25 & B59/25 – subdivision of 16.54 ha in Tweed into two residential parcels
• Requirement to submit registered reference plans and pay $750 per new lot to the Municipality of Tweed
• Public hearing list for the two subdivision applications (B58/25, B59/25)
• Review of Year‑to‑Date Expenditure Report (Oct‑Dec 2025) and cheque registers
• Notice of Zoning By‑Laws to be considered at the meeting

Finance, Property & Personnel

The Finance, Property & Personnel Committee approved several financial reports and recommended a range of actions to County Council, including an insurance renewal, health‑care funding requests, IT service changes, and policy updates. It directed the Director of Finance to sign the audit engagement letter and endorsed new occupational health, safety, harassment and violence policies. The committee also sought Council approval for a $150,000 contribution to the North Hastings Hospital campaign and a $500,000 five‑year support for Trenton Memorial Hospital. Finally, it recommended the adoption of revised Incident Response and new Disaster Recovery policies.

• Approve insurance renewal effective Jan 1 2026 with premiums of $1,429,999 (McDougall Insurance Brokers Ltd and Intact Public Entities)
• Recommend $150,000 contribution to North Hastings Hospital "Caring Today for Tomorrow…X‑ray Plus" campaign
• Recommend $500,000 five‑year support for Trenton Memorial Hospital equipment campaign
• Implement IT shared services model with one new IT Coordinator and one IT Technician funded through municipal levy
• Approve revised Incident Response Policy and new Disaster Recovery Policy

Community and Human Services

The Community and Human Services Committee will recommend that Hastings County Council allocate $2,269,758 for infrastructure funding to expand and relocate 91 and 95 Canada‑Wide Early Learning and Child Care spaces. It will also approve start‑up grants for three child‑care providers, retain a $31,312 subsidy surplus for the Marmora District Housing Commission, and allocate capital funding for housing repairs under COCHI and OPHI programs. Additional items include reports on homelessness initiatives and upcoming budget discussions.

• Infrastructure Funding $2,269,758 for Light Olives Child Care Centre ($1,172,500), North Hastings Children’s Services ($543,123), and Little Rascals Child Care ($554,135)
• Start‑Up Grants: North Hastings Children’s Services $331,851; Catundra Day Care Centre Inc. $245,149; Little Rascals Child Care $142,500
• Retention of $31,312 subsidy surplus for Marmora District Housing Commission
• COCHI/OPHI capital funding $705,464 for repairs and upgrades to multiple non‑profit housing providers and Hastings Local Housing Corporation properties
• Homelessness Initiatives: Solve the Crisis and Winter Homelessness Program Support; Reaching Home Funding Allocations 2026‑2028

Hastings/Quinte Long-Term Care Committee

The Hastings/Quinte Long-Term Care Committee will discuss an incontinence products contract award and a Legal Actions Compliance Policy. The body will also review provincial memos regarding nurse practitioner hiring and respiratory illness.

• Incontinence Products Contract Award
• Legal Actions Compliance Policy
• Local Priorities Fund
• Short Stay Respite Care Beds
• Year to Date Expenditure Report for Hastings and Centennial Manor

Hastings/Quinte Emergency Services Committee

The Hastings/Quinte Emergency Services Committee approved minutes from previous meetings and reviewed year‑to‑date expenditure reports up to October 31 2025. It received reports on the Land Ambulance Services Grant and the Dedicated Offload Nurses Program funding. The committee recommended that County Council ratify a three‑month extension of the Prince Edward County land ambulance contract, which has a projected cost of $1,095,292.50. A statistical report for September 2025 was also received.

• 3‑month extension of Prince Edward County land ambulance contract ($1,095,292.50)
• Review and approval of Year‑to‑Date expenditure reports (up to Oct 31 2025)
• Receipt of Land Ambulance Services Grant report
• Receipt of Dedicated Offload Nurses Program funding report
• Statistical Report – September 2025

Community and Human Services Committee - CLOSED

The Community and Human Services Committee will move into a closed session under the Municipal Act for solicitor‑client privileged advice. It will record disclosures of interest, approve the closed‑session minutes from November 12, 2025, and discuss the privileged matters. The meeting will then be adjourned.

• Motion to move into closed session per Section 239(2)(f) of the Municipal Act
• Disclosure of interest for the January 14, 2026 session
• Approval of closed‑session minutes from November 12, 2025
• Closed‑session discussion of solicitor‑client privileged advice
• Adjournment of the session