Regular Council Meeting

Be it resolved that the agenda be accepted, including the modifications made forthwith, as applicable.

Be it resolved that the following meeting minutes be approved: Minutes of Public Zoning Meeting held on May 25, 2026 Minutes of Special Council Meeting held on June 1, 2026 Minutes of Regular Council Meeting held on June 8, 2026 Minutes of Regular Council Meeting held on June 22, 2026 Minutes of Public Zoning Meeting held on June 22, 2026

Be it resolved that all items listed under 7. Consent Items be received and approved as presented, except for item 7.6 which was addressed separately.

Be it resolved that Council of The Nation Municipality approves the form of draft By-law No. 115-2026 and the Franchise Agreement attached thereto, and authorizes their submission to the Ontario Energy Board for approval pursuant to section 9 of the Municipal Franchises Act. Be it further resolved that Council of The Nation Municipality requests that the Ontario Energy Board make an Order declaring and directing that the assent of the municipal electors to the draft By-law and Franchise Agreement is not necessary pursuant to subsection 9(4) of the Municipal Franchises Act.

BE IT RESOLVE THAT Council approve the updated POL-REC-02-2025 Community Hall and Park Rental Policy and POL-REC-01-2025 Ice, Fields and Walking Track Policy, as presented in the report; and BE IT ALSO RESOLVE THAT Council approves the application of the storage fee in St-Isidore Recreation Centre, so that it is equal to that of the fees applied at the Limoges Sports Complex.

Be it resolved that approve the proposed communication strategy for winter parking restrictions for the 2026–2027 winter season, as presented in this report, and that the Administration reassesses the communication strategy following the season, if required.

Be it resolved that the property taxes for the properties as per Schedule "A" hereto attached be cancelled in accordance with Section 354 of the Municipal Act, 2001.

WHEREAS recent municipal infrastructure funding programs by the Government of Canada and Province of Ontario have tended to prioritize growth-related or housing-enabling infrastructure projects over infrastructure renewal needs; AND WHEREAS the Government of Ontario has regulated municipal infrastructure asset management through O. Reg 588/17 (Asset Management Planning for Municipal Infrastructure) under the Infrastructure for Jobs and Prosperity Act, 2015 ; AND WHEREAS municipal asset management plans and the Financial Accountability Office of Ontario have identified that municipalities have significant state-of-good-repair backlogs and renewal needs for infrastructure; AND WHEREAS the Government of Ontario doubled the Ontario Community Infrastructure Fund (OCIF) from $200M/year to $400M/year for 2021-2026 but has not publicly committed to maintaining this level of funding beyond 2026; AND WHEREAS the OCIF has become a vital and indispensable resource for municipalities, assisting them with improving their asset management programs and meeting community-preserving infrastructure renewal needs; AND WHEREAS increased geopolitical uncertainty is threatening the economic prosperity of Canada, Ontario, and every municipality; AND WHEREAS municipal infrastructure is a key enabler and preserver of economic prosperity; AND WHEREAS the Municipal Finance Officers’ Association of Ontario (MFOA) has heard from its members and their municipalities concerns regarding the potential erosion

Be it resolved that By-law 115-2026 to authorize a franchise agreement with Enbridge Gas Inc. be read a first and second readings. Be it further resolved that the By-laws listed below be read and adopted in first, second and third readings: By-law 113-2026 Road Widening on Racette (Gagnon-Dignard Side) By-law 114-2026 To amend Schedule A To By-law 110-2024 being an Agreement with the Municipality of Casselman for fire protection services By-law 116-2026 Zoning amendment for 91 Route 300 East By-law 117-2026 Zoning amendment for 286 Route 200 East By-law 118-2026 Zoning amendment for 2133 Calypso Street By-law 122-2026 To appoint Shade Group Inc. - Major Municipal Drain By-law 123-2026 Road Widening on Andrew Street By-law 124-2026 Part lot Control - Lot 10, 977-979 Katia Street By-law 125-2026 Part lot Control - Lot 27, 952-954 Katia Street By-law 126-2026 Zoning amendment 4501 Bercier Street By-law 127-2026 Part lot Control - 109-115 Lorie Street By-law 128-2026 Part lot Control - 117-123 Lorie Street By-law 129-2026 To amend By-law 65-2000 being a by-law to prohibit and regulate noise By-law 131-2026 To appoint members to the Joint Compliance Audit Committee By-law 132-2026 Maintenance on Whissel Creek Municipal Drain By-law 137-2026 To establish Recreation User Fees

BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Council of The Nation Municipality supports the continuation of the regional economic and tourism development initiative in partnership with the United Counties of Prescott and Russell (UCPR) and the Prescott & Russell Development Corporation; BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED THAT Council recognizes the importance of a coordinated regional approach to economic and tourism development in strengthening the competitiveness, resilience and long-term prosperity of Prescott and Russell; BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED THAT Council supports continued collaboration among the municipalities, businesses, economic and tourism development organizations, and government partners to promote investment, support local businesses, attract residents and skilled workers, and advance sustainable economic growth throughout the region.

Be it resolved that Council approves an exception to the Community Engagement Fund Policy granting a donation of $500.00 to the Société Historique et Culturelle de St-Bernardin to be taken from the ward 1 donation account.

Be it resolved that By-law no. 138-2026 to confirm the proceedings of Council at its regular meeting of August 31, 2026, be read and adopted in 1st, 2nd and 3rd reading.