North Frontenac
Upcoming
Regular Council
Last 30 days
Environmental Task Force
The Environmental Task Force will receive updates on work plan items including short-term rentals, septic inspections, net metering, invasive species, and community engagement. They will discuss the ALTO High Speed Rail project, identified as the township's largest environmental threat, and a council referral to explore solar panels and battery storage for EV chargers.
- Decide between net metering and load displacement for municipal solar project
- ALTO High Speed Rail route in Hydro Corridor along Road 506 identified as least environmental impact
- Council resolution #165-26 to explore solar panels and battery storage for EV chargers
- Invasive species newsletter released; Trent University to attend Summerfest
- Summer newsletter topics to be suggested
Personnel and Audit Committee
The committee will review the 2025 Audit Findings Report and draft consolidated financial statements presented by KPMG. Additionally, the committee will receive updates on the fire department roster and a 2026 revenue and expenditure variance report.
- Approval of 2025 Financial Statements
- KPMG 2025 Audit Findings Report presentation
- North Frontenac Fire Department (NFFD) Roster update
- 2026 Statement of Revenue & Expenditures Variance Report
- Closed session regarding Chief Administrative Officer performance evaluation
Committee of Adjustment
The Committee of Adjustment will hold public hearings on three minor variance applications: for an oversized gazebo and boathouse at 1303A Heron Way, and for enlarging legal non-conforming structures at 1056A Kerr Lane and 1198A Helen Lane. They will also discuss a consent application to create three new water access lots and a mainland parking area (Files B02/24-B05/24) following a previous request for additional information. The meeting includes a report on the 2026 OACA conference.
- Minor variance: permit oversized gazebo and boathouse with no water opening at 1303A Heron Way
- Minor variance: enlarge legal non-conforming dwelling at 1056A Kerr Lane
- Minor variance: enlarge legal non-conforming structure at 1198A Helen Lane
- Consent application: create three water access lots and parking area (Files B02/24-B05/24)
- Secretary/Treasurer report on 2026 OACA conference
Economic Development Task Force
The Economic Development Task Force will hear a presentation from Frontenac Business Services on programs to support local businesses and youth entrepreneurship. They will also review notes from previous meetings, including a youth entrepreneurship initiative proposed by Councillor Hage, and discuss upcoming events like SummerFest and the bi-annual business owner workshop. The group will update on work plan items such as ATV trail promotion and the Community Improvement Plan amendments.
- Presentation by Frontenac Business Services on youth entrepreneurship and business support programs
- Discussion of proposed Youth Entrepreneurship program with micro-grants up to $500 for ages 18-25
- Update on SummerFest 2026 (July 18) with 27 vendors and band
- Bi-annual Business Owners Workshop June 10, 2026 at Barrie Community Hall
- Community Improvement Plan amendments approved by Council, appeal period ended May 21
Committee of Adjustment
The Committee of Adjustment will convene for a procedural meeting focused on internal training and education, with no public applications or decisions scheduled.
- Approval of agenda for June 15, 2026
- Closed session for Committee of Adjustment/Planning Advisory Committee training
- Motion to adjourn meeting until June 22, 2026