Conseil · Ordinaire
21 janvier 2026
Council of the Corporation of the City of Quinte West
16:00 – 17:32 · 1h 32m
12 présents · 1 absents
Jim Harrison Maire — Jim Alyea Maire suppléant — David McCue Conseiller Excusé David O'Neil Conseiller — Don Kuntze Conseiller — Duncan Armstrong Conseiller Électronique Egerton Boyce Conseiller — Karen Sharpe Conseiller Électronique Leslie Roseblade Conseiller Électronique Lynda Reid Conseiller Électronique Michael Kotsovos Conseiller — Shelley Stedall Conseiller — Zack Card Conseiller —
Personnel et officiers présents
Brian Jardine Director of Planning & Development Services — Caleb DenOuden Director of Finance / Treasurer — Chris Angelo Chief Administrative Officer Excusé Jaclyn Grimmon Director of Community Services & Strategic Partnerships — John Whelan Fire Chief, Quinte West Fire & Emergency Services Excusé Josh Machesney Director of Corporate Services / City Clerk — Kristy McNaughton Inspector, Quinte West O.P.P. — Lori Coxwell-Duncan Director of Human Resources Excusé Matt Tracey Director of Public Works and Environmental Services — Robert Jackson Manager of Engineering Services —
Revisions
- First published Substantive fetched Jun 23, 2026
- · Motion 1 added: That Council move into Closed Session at 4:00 pm pursuant to Section 239 of the Municipal Act...
- · Motion 2 added: That Council now returns to Open Session at 4:30 p.m.
- · Motion 3 added: That the Agenda for the January 21, 2026 Regular Council Meeting be approved.
- · Motion 4 added: That the Minutes of the Special Personnel Committee Meeting held on November 10, 2025 be approved; And further that the Minutes of the Closed Session Personnel Committee Meeting held on November 10, 2025 be approved.
- · Motion 5 added: That the Minutes of the Special Council Budget Meeting held on December 10th and 11th, 2025 be approved.
- · Motion 6 added: That the Minutes of the Regular Council Meeting held on December 17, 2025 be approved; And further that the Minutes of the Closed Session Council Meeting held on December 17, 2025 be approved.
- · Motion 7 added: That Staff Report 26-001HR... be received; and That Council approve the following policies: a) Health and Safety Policy b) Workplace Violence Policy; and the c) Workplace Harassment and Sexual Harassment Policy
- · Motion 8 added: That Staff Report QW-2026-00011... be received and approved.
- · Motion 9 added: That Staff Report QW-2026-00001... be received; And that Council directs Staff to identify and remediate documentation...
- · Motion 10 added: That Staff Report QW-2026-00002... be received.
- · Motion 11 added: That Council receives the “2026 Insurance Renewal Update... as information; And further that Council approves the increase of the Property deductible to $250,000.
- · Motion 12 added: That Council approves the proposed 2026 Risk Management Plan.
- · Motion 13 added: That Council receives the 2025 Audit Plan and Engagement Letter as information.
- · Motion 14 added: That Council receives and reviews the 2025 Investment Policy Statement as presented as part of the annual requirements.
- · Motion 15 added: That Staff Report QW-2026-00003... be received.
- · Motion 16 added: That Staff Report 25-001CAO... be received; And further that Council approve the attached Agricultural Tile Drainage Encroachment on Municipal Property Policy... And further that By-law 24-154 be updated...
- · Motion 17 added: That the Minutes of the Planning Advisory Committee Meeting held on December 18, 2025 be approved.
- · Motion 18 added: That Staff Report QW-2026-00009... be received.
- · Motion 19 added: That Council proclaim January 2026 as "Alzheimer's Awareness Month" in the City of Quinte West; And further that the Quinte West sign and the Veterans Skyway Bridge be illuminated in the colour blue...
- · Motion 20 added: That Council proclaim January 26, 2026 as "International Day of Commemoration in Memory of the Victims of the Holocaust" in the City of Quinte West; And further that the Quinte West sign and the Veterans Skyway Bridge be illuminated in the…
- · Motion 21 added: That Council proclaim February 2026 as "Black History Month" in the City of Quinte West: And further that the Quinte West sign and the Veterans Skyway Bridge be illuminated in the colour Red/Black/Gold...
- · Motion 22 added: That the printed correspondence items 12.1 (a-g) for Council information be received and filed; And further that Council provide a letter of support to City of Kingston... And further that the non-printed correspondence items 12.2 (a) for …
- · Motion 23 added: THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Council of the City of Quinte West directs the establishment of an Innovation and Efficiency Working Group...
- · Motion 24 added: That Staff be directed to investigate operational efficiencies using Al technologies; And that Staff be directed to report back on Staff's investigation into the usage of Al technologies by the City.
- · Motion 25 added: That the following By-Laws be read a first, second, and third time.
- · Motion 26 added: That Confirmation By-Law 26-013 for the January 21, 2026 Council Meeting Now be read a first, second and third time and be signed and sealed.
- · Motion 27 added: That Council now adjourn at 5:32 p.m.
- · Attendance added: Jim Harrison (present)
- · Attendance added: Don Kuntze (present)
- · Attendance added: David McCue (regrets)
- · Attendance added: Karen Sharpe (remote)
- · Attendance added: Chris Angelo (regrets)
- · Attendance added: Jim Alyea (present)
- · Attendance added: Egerton Boyce (present)
- · Attendance added: Zack Card (present)
- · Attendance added: Michael Kotsovos (present)
- · Attendance added: David O'Neil (present)
- · Attendance added: Shelley Stedall (present)
- · Attendance added: Duncan Armstrong (remote)
- · Attendance added: Lynda Reid (remote)
- · Attendance added: Leslie Roseblade (remote)
- · Attendance added: Brian Jardine (present)
- · Attendance added: Caleb DenOuden (present)
- · Attendance added: Jaclyn Grimmon (present)
- · Attendance added: Lori Coxwell-Duncan (regrets)
- · Attendance added: Matt Tracey (present)
- · Attendance added: Josh Machesney (present)
- · Attendance added: John Whelan (regrets)
- · Attendance added: Kristy McNaughton (present)
- · Attendance added: Robert Jackson (present)