South Frontenac, Ontario

Council

Committee Of Adjustment

Frontenac OPP Detachment Board

Recreation & Leisure Services Advisory Committee

Council

Committee Of Adjustment

Council

Frontenac OPP Detachment Board

Council

Committee Of Adjustment

Council

Committee Of Adjustment

Council

Council

Committee Of Adjustment

Heritage Advisory Committee

The Heritage Advisory Committee will meet to decide on a launch event for walking tours. Members will also discuss events related to WW1, cemeteries, and the Genealogical Society, and receive an update on the property inventory.

• Decision regarding Walking Tours launch event
• Discussion on WW1 and Cemetery/Genealogical Society events
• Property Inventory update

Council

Committee Of Adjustment

The South Frontenac Committee of Adjustment will consider a new consent application to create a residential lot at 3576 Harrowsmith Road and several minor variance applications affecting lot frontages, setbacks, and accessory structures across the township. Decisions will address changes to zoning requirements for properties in the Loughborough and Storrington districts.

• PL-BDJ-2026-0053 – consent to create one new 2‑acre residential lot with 49 m frontage at 3576 Harrowsmith Road
• PL-ZNA-2026-0054 – minor variance to reduce required road frontage from 76 m to 49 m for the same parcel
• PL-ZNA-2026-0052 – variance for a shed at 1040 Lark Lane to meet setback requirements
• PL-ZNA-2026-0055 – variance to allow a detached garage covering ~194 m² at 1003 Old Mine Lane
• PL-ZNA-2026-0059 – variance to permit a 241 m² addition to Frontenac Auto Service and placement of two shipping containers at 1014 Johnston Lane

Frontenac OPP Detachment Board

The Frontenac O.P.P. Detachment Board will receive a statistical report on policing activity and an update from the East Region Detachment Board Symposium and Police Governance Ontario Conference. The meeting also includes standard procedural items such as approval of minutes and setting the next meeting date for August 20, 2026.

• Frontenac O.P.P. Detachment Board Statistical Report (pages 5-25)
• Update regarding East Region Detachment Board Symposium and Police Governance Ontario Conference
• Confirmation of minutes from March 19, 2026 meeting
• Next meeting scheduled for August 20, 2026

Council

Council will receive a report recommending the Township forgo applying for the federal-provincial Development Charges Reduction Program, citing financial risks and a compressed timeline. A public hearing will consider amending bulk water rates; staff propose an increase from the current $2.25 per cubic meter. Council will also consider approving a $972,800 culvert replacement on Moreland Dixon Road, funded temporarily from the Sydenham Water Reserve, and adopt financial strategies to close infrastructure funding gaps over 10-15 years. The meeting includes a closed session for personnel and land matters.

• Public hearing on proposed amendment to bulk water rates under By-law 2009-08 (Schedule B)
• Staff report recommending not to apply for the Development Charges Reduction Program (DCRP) due to risk of revenue loss and low success probability
• Approval of $972,800 from Sydenham Water Reserve for Moreland Dixon Road – Collins Lake culvert replacement
• Council to approve Scenario 2 for tax-funded assets: eliminate infrastructure funding gap over 15 years; for water assets over 10 years
• Notice of motion to commission a historical record of Fermoy Hall before divestment or demolition

Committee Of Adjustment

The Committee of Adjustment will hold public hearings on one consent application to re-establish separate titles for a dwelling and farmland, and five minor variance applications for reduced setbacks and lot dimensions. Decisions will be made on each application following public input.

• Consent to sever dwelling from farm parcel at 2087 Washburn Road, with minor variance for reduced frontage (60m vs 76m) and lot area (0.4 ha vs 0.8 ha)
• Minor variance to reduce highwater mark setback for a Class 4 sewage system from 30m to 19m for a new dwelling at 22 Attwood Lane (Bobs Lake)
• Minor variance to reduce interior side yard setback from 22m to 11m for a dogfood production workshop addition at 4996 Battersea Road
• Minor variance to permit new deck structures within 30m of Sydenham Lake at 1277 Sheila Lane
• Minor variance to reduce setbacks for a proposed small-scale kennel (9 dogs) at 2327 Keeley Road

Council

Council will discuss and vote on several administrative and regulatory items. Key decisions include authorizing a $100,000 organizational and service delivery review, approving new open air fires by-laws for different districts, and awarding $102,851 in private lane upgrade grants. Also on the agenda: approval of a $1,600 community grant to Bellrock Community Hall and HVAC replacements at the fire hall and medical centre.

• Reallocate $100,000 from project 25-51 for an Organizational and Service Delivery Review
• Approve new open air fires by-laws for Loughborough, Portland, Storrington and Bedford District, plus related fee and penalty amendments
• Award $102,851.41 in grants under the 2026 Private Lane Upgrade Assistance Program
• Approve a $1,600 capital grant to Bellrock Community Hall
• Approve $17,604 for Station 1 Fire Hall and $13,928 for Verona Medical Centre HVAC replacements

Recreation & Leisure Services Advisory Committee

The Recreation & Leisure Services Advisory Committee will receive an update on the Recreation, Parks and Leisure Master Plan, including progress on its 125 recommendations. The committee will also hear brief reports on the quarterly event report, Canada Day fireworks program, and the upcoming Recreation and Parks Month. No formal decisions are scheduled; the items are for information and discussion.

• Recreation, Parks and Leisure Master Plan Annual Review (Report 2026-001)
• Quarterly Event Report
• Canada Day Fireworks Program
• June is Recreation and Parks Month
• Staff update – 2026 Municipal Election schedule

Council

Council will vote on a zoning by-law amendment to rezone two Township-owned properties on Verona Street to allow four stacked townhouse buildings (48 units) and two apartment buildings (44 units). Other decisions include approval of $1.27 million in funding for the Fish Creek Bridge project, award of winter sand contracts totalling $315,805, and introduction of administrative monetary penalties for fire code violations.

• Zoning by-law amendment PL-ZBA-2026-0003 for 92-unit housing development on Verona Street
• Reallocation of $950,000 from other projects and $320,000 from Asset Investment Reserve for Fish Creek Bridge
• Award of winter sand supply contracts: $165,095 to Dig'N Dirt Ltd and $150,710 to Mulrooney Trucking Ltd
• Approval of Administrative Monetary Penalties By-law for Fire Protection and Prevention Act violations
• Adoption of new Council compensation framework effective January 1, 2027

Committee Of Adjustment

The Committee of Adjustment will hold public hearings on one consent application to create a new woodlot lot at 6179 North Shore Road, and three minor variance applications: to enlarge a non-conforming dwelling at 4227 Desert Lake Road, to permit a deck and shed with reduced setbacks at 4295 Genge Street, and to allow a townhouse in a rural zone at 5758 Road 38. The committee will also approve previous minutes and receive a delegated authority report.

• Consent PL-BDJ-2026-0025: create 36-acre woodlot lot with 315m frontage on Fishing Lake Road, retained parcel has house and garages
• Minor variance PL-ZNA-2026-0026: enlarge legal non-conforming dwelling within 30m of wetland at 4227 Desert Lake Road
• Minor variance PL-ZNA-2026-0036: deck 1.2m from side lot line and shed 1.5m from rear lot line, both under 30m from Verona Lake highwater mark
• Minor variance PL-ZNA-2026-0041: allow three-unit townhouse in Rural zone at 5758 Road 38
• Delegated Authority Consent Report to be presented

Special Council Meeting - 13 May 2026 - Asset Management

Council is receiving an educational presentation from Watson & Associates Economists Ltd. regarding the Township's Asset Management Plan. The session focuses on proposed levels of service and the financial strategies required to maintain municipal infrastructure.

• Total asset valuation of $593 million, including $380 million for transportation
• Proposed annual funding target of $18,356,000 for tax-supported assets
• Proposed annual funding target of $292,000 for water assets
• 10-year lifecycle expenditure forecast of $77,596,000 for transportation (2027-2036)
• Proposed facility projects including a new fire hall and new indoor recreation facility

Council

The council will adopt the Climate Action Plan and approve three new by‑laws: an Open Air Fires By‑law, amendments to the municipal penalties By‑law and to the fees By‑law. It will also approve 13 community grant applications totaling $34,898.50, update the 2026 Bulk Water Rates in principle, and establish the Joint Frontenac Compliance Audit Committee by‑law. All items are presented for third reading or final approval.

• Adopt the Climate Action Plan (Report 2026‑063)
• Approve Open Air Fires By‑law 2026‑27 and amendments to By‑law 2022‑70 (penalties) and By‑law 2004‑59 (fees) (Report 2026‑062)
• Approve 13 community grant applications totaling $34,898.50 (Report 2026‑060)
• Approve updated 2026 Bulk Water Rates in principle and direct notice for a public meeting on June 2, 2026
• Approve By‑law 2026‑26 establishing the Joint Frontenac Compliance Audit Committee

Heritage Advisory Committee

The committee will review the draft design for the Sydenham Walking Tour (pages 5-40 of the agenda) and discuss the Heritage Property Inventory. They will also receive updates from the Chair. The meeting includes approval of previous minutes and other procedural items.

• Review draft design for Sydenham Walking Tour (pages 5-40)
• Discuss Heritage Property Inventory
• Receive updates from the Chair

Council

The Township Council will consider several by‑law approvals, including the 2026 Final Tax Rate By‑law, a temporary borrowing by‑law for the fiscal year ending December 31 2026, and updates to the signing officer by‑law. Public zoning by‑law amendment applications for 4384 Loughborough‑Portland Boundary Road (PL‑ZBA‑2026‑0015) and 6187 First Lake Road (PL‑ZBA‑2026‑0022) will be heard. The Council will also authorize an agreement to host the 2026 OASA U20 Men’s Fastpitch Ontario Provincial Championship and designate Frontenac Farmers Market events as municipally significant for alcohol licensing.

• Public hearing on Zoning By‑law Amendment Application PL‑ZBA‑2026‑0015, 4384 Loughborough‑Portland Boundary Road
• Public hearing on Zoning By‑law Amendment Application PL‑ZBA‑2026‑0022, 6187 First Lake Road
• Approval of the 2026 Final Tax Rate By‑law (By‑law 2026‑20)
• Authorization of Temporary Borrowing By‑law for FY 2026 (By‑law 2026‑21)
• Agreement to host the 2026 OASA U20 Men’s Fastpitch Championship at Dave Bowes Memorial Ball Park

Committee Of Adjustment

The Committee of Adjustment will consider three new minor variance/permission applications in the Bedford District. One proposes demolishing a cottage at 305 Hillcrest Lane and building a year‑round home near Burridge Lake. Another seeks a new detached dwelling at 102 Nightingale Lane with reduced setbacks from Bobs Lake. The third requests to enlarge a seasonal cottage at 4007 Westport Road within 30 m of Wolfe Lake’s high‑water mark.

• PL‑ZNA‑2026‑0012 (Weitzman) – 305 Hillcrest Lane: demolish cottage and construct a larger year‑round home near Burridge Lake.
• PL‑ZNA‑2026‑0023 (Severn) – 102 Nightingale Lane: new detached dwelling with reduced setbacks from Bobs Lake (30 m to 25 m, top‑of‑bank 15 m to 6 m, interior side 5 m to 1.7 m).
• PL‑ZNA‑2026‑0024 (Aqua Bats) – 4007 Westport Road: enlarge existing seasonal cottage by adding 22 m² of living space within 30 m of Wolfe Lake’s high‑water mark.

Council

Council will hold a public meeting regarding an Official Plan and Zoning By-law amendment for the Hartington Subdivision Phase 2. The body is also deciding on a new open-air fire permit system and several contracts for housing and election services.

• Public meeting for Hartington Subdivision Phase 2 (PL-OPA-2025-0098 and PL-ZBA-2025-0097)
• Contract extension for Verona Housing project management to 2B Developments for $950,000 plus HST
• Contract award to Intelivote Systems Inc. for 2026 Municipal Election electronic voting for $54,150
• Proposed Open Air Fires By-law and implementation of a burn permit system
• Zoning By-law Amendment for 4413 Road 38 to rezone land from Rural (RU) to Rural – Special Provision (RU-85)

Frontenac OPP Detachment Board

The Frontenac O.P.P. Detachment Board will consider and vote on By-law 2026-02, which sets rules for the use of board resources during municipal, provincial and federal election periods. The board will also consider By-law 2026-01, which establishes a Detachment Commander Selection and Performance Review Policy. MP Scott Reid will brief the board on a proposal for Automated External Defibrillators in police cruisers. Routine items include election of officers and setting the next meeting date for June 18, 2026.

• By-law 2026-02 – first and second reading, then third reading, signed and sealed
• By-law 2026-01 – first and second reading, then third reading, signed and sealed
• Briefing by MP Scott Reid on a proposal for Automated External Defibrillators
• Election of Board officers
• Next meeting scheduled for June 18, 2026

Committee Of Adjustment

The Committee of Adjustment will approve the February 12 minutes, consider a consent application to sever a 4.2‑acre parcel at 4797 Latimer Road, and hear five minor‑variance requests for properties in the Bedford and Portland districts. The consent application (PL‑BDJ‑2026‑0006) is recommended for denial. Other business includes a Delegated Authority Consent Report.

• Consent application PL‑BDJ‑2026‑0006 to create a new residential lot on 4797 Latimer Road – recommendation: denial
• Minor variance PL‑ZNA‑2025‑0118 (LeBlanc) – permission to enlarge a legal non‑conforming house on 294 Island Drive Lane
• Minor variance PL‑ZNA‑2026‑0007 (Oxman) – request to reduce setback from watercourse on 12 Woodrush Lane
• Minor variance PL‑ZNA‑2026‑0016 (Taylor) – addition of a 19.5 sqm screened‑in porch on 7501 Deyos Road
• Minor variance PL‑ZNA‑2026‑0017 (Burgess) – increase lot coverage for accessory structures on 4990 Bradford Road West

Council

The South Frontenac Council will consider and vote on three zoning by-law amendment applications for properties on Billy Green Road, Leveque Road, and Dewitt Lane. It will also hear a dedication and assumption by‑law for Willowbrook and Summerside Drives, and approve a $100,000 emergency fire engine purchase. Additional items include a $52,000 donation‑funded recreation project and a $40,000 HVAC repair reallocation.

• Zoning By‑law Amendment Application PL‑ZBA‑2026‑0005 for 6343 Billy Green Road (approval requested)
• Zoning By‑law Amendment Application PL‑ZBA‑2026‑0009 for Leveque Road (approval requested)
• Zoning By‑law Amendment Application PL‑ZBA‑2024‑0133 for 688 Dewitt Lane (approval requested)
• Dedication and Assumption of Willowbrook Drive and Summerside Drive (By‑law 2026‑16)
• Authorization of an emergency fire engine purchase not to exceed $100,000

Committee Of Adjustment

The Committee of Adjustment will decide on a consent application to sever a 2.6‑acre lot for a new house at 1206 Leland Road, a minor variance to allow 72 m of road frontage for that lot (zoning requires 76 m), and a minor variance to permit a 396 sq ft addition to an existing barn at 2113 Bracken Road. The meeting also includes a Planning Department update on staffing and the new Official Plan, and a report on delegated consent authority grants.

• Consent application PL‑BDJ‑2026‑0001 to sever a 2.6‑acre lot with 72 m frontage at 1206 Leland Road
• Minor variance PL‑ZNA‑2026‑0002 to allow 72 m frontage (vs 76 m required) for the severed lot at 1206 Leland Road
• Minor variance PL‑ZNA‑2025‑0128 to permit a 396 sq ft barn addition set back 7.3 m from the front lot line at 2113 Bracken Road
• Planning Department update on staffing and the new Official Plan
• Delegated Consent Authority Report on recent consent grants

Council

Council will hold a public meeting to discuss three zoning by-law amendments, including a housing project in Verona. The body is also considering new by-laws regarding the use of municipal resources during elections and CAO authority during 'lame duck' periods.

• Zoning amendment for 4382 Latimer Road to create a site-specific Agricultural zone (A-3)
• Zoning amendment for 1022 Nature Lane to change zone from RU to RLSW
• Zoning amendment for Verona Street parcels to allow 48 townhouses and 44 apartments
• By-law 2026-11 regarding the use of municipal resources during an election period
• By-law 2026-10 to delegate authority to the CAO during the 'lame duck' period

Council

The council will consider a motion to formally oppose the proposed Alto high‑speed rail southern corridor and direct staff to communicate that stance to federal, provincial and municipal officials. It will also approve several by‑laws, including those regulating election signs, dedicating land as a public highway, and establishing an interim property tax levy for 2026. Additionally, the council will award the Centennial Park Renovation Design contract to IN Engineering & Planning for $94,865.76 (including non‑rebatable HST).

• Proposed motion to not support the Alto High‑Speed Rail southern corridor through the township
• Award of Centennial Park Renovation Design contract to IN Engineering & Planning for $94,865.76 (incl. HST)
• By‑law 2026‑05 and 2026‑06: regulation of election signs – first, second and third reading
• By‑law 2026‑03: dedication of land as a public highway – first, second and third reading
• By‑law 2026‑04: establishment of interim property tax levy for 2026 – first, second and third reading

Heritage Advisory Committee

The South Frontenac Heritage Advisory Committee will discuss finalizing the Sydenham Walking Tour text, confirming civic addresses, and completing photography with photographer Paul Wash. It will also finalize photography for the Verona Walking Tour and consider suggestions for future tours. The meeting includes a review of the 2026 Heritage Advisory Committee work plan.

• Finalize Sydenham Walking Tour text, civic addresses, and photography with Paul Wash
• Finalize photography for the Verona Walking Tour
• Discuss suggestions for future walking tours
• Review the 2026 Heritage Advisory Committee work plan

Special Council Meeting - Jan 22, 2026 - Budget Deliberations

The Special Council meeting will begin with departmental presentations followed by a budget overview from the Director of Finance & Treasurer. Council will then deliberate the proposed 2026 Capital and Operating Budget tabled by the Head of Council. The meeting also includes routine items such as a call to order, agenda approval, and scheduling the next council meeting for February 3, 2026.

• Department heads provide updates on their respective departments
• Finance Director presents overview of the 2026 Capital and Operating Budget
• Council deliberates the proposed 2026 Capital and Operating Budget
• Resolution to approve the agenda as presented
• Scheduling of the next council meeting for February 3, 2026

Council

The Council will consider Zoning By-law Amendment Application PL‑ZBA‑2024‑0126 for the Estate of Everett Orser, proposing a change from Rural (RU) to Limited Service Residential‑Waterfront‑Special Provision (RLSW‑150‑H4) on Part of Lot 3, Concession 9, Loughborough District. A second public meeting will be held for Zoning By‑law Amendment Application PL‑ZBA‑2024‑0133 at 688 Dewitt Lane, Bedford District. Council will also vote on Council compensation recommendations, including salary increases for the Mayor, Deputy Mayor and Councillors and the addition of group health and dental benefits, with an annual impact of $29,251. By‑law 2026‑01 (the rezoning amendment) and By‑law 2026‑02 (a confirmatory by‑law) will receive first, second and third readings.

• Zoning By‑law Amendment Application PL‑ZBA‑2024‑0126 (Estate of Everett Orser) – rezoning to RLSW‑150‑H4
• Zoning By‑law Amendment Application PL‑ZBA‑2024‑0133 (Tucker) at 688 Dewitt Lane, Bedford District
• By‑law 2026‑01 – amendment to rezone land on Part of Lot 3, Concession 9, Loughborough District (first, second, third reading)
• Council compensation recommendations – Mayor salary $40,860.66, Deputy Mayor $27,940.52, Councillor $22,988.21; health & dental benefits $10,688.08; technology expense reduced to $5,400.00; total annual impact $29,251
• By‑law 2026‑02 – confirmatory by‑law receiving first, second and third readings