REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING

BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Council agenda for February 23, 2026, be adopted.

BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council approve the minutes of the February 9, 2026 Council meeting as distributed to all members.

BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council approve the lottery licence fee waiver request from the Augusta Fire Rescue Association in support of the enhancement of operational capabilities to benefit the community.

​​ BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council receive the Protective Services Annual Activity Report as outlined in Staff Report 024-2026 for information.

BE IT RESOLVED ​​THAT Council direct staff to advise the Counties’ Consent Granting Authority of no further Township comments are required forthcoming in relation to Severance B-132-25; and THAT Council receive Staff Report 025-2026 for information purposes; and THAT a copy of Staff Report 025-2026 be provided to the Counties’ Consent Granting Authority.​

BE IT RESOLVED ​​THAT Council receive the Planner’s Report, as outlined in Staff Report 026-2026, for information.

BE IT RESOLVED ​​THAT Council approve the submission of an application under the Ontario Trillium Foundation - Capital Grant for office renovations and upgrades at the Augusta Township Public Library; and THAT Council authorizes staff to engage Grant Match to assist with the writing and submission of the applications on behalf of the Augusta Township Public Library.

BE IT RESOLVED ​​THAT Council​ approve the allocation of $225,000 to the capital budget for 2026 to complete the North Augusta Ball Diamond Project as outlined in Staff Report 028-2026; and THAT the Chief Administrative Officer be authorized to proceed with the ordering of the materials and supplies and the tendering of the installation.

BE IT RESOLVED ​​THAT Council receive the attached Statement of Revenues and Expenses as of December 31, 2025, outlined in Staff Report 029-2026, for information purposes.

BE IT RESOLVED THAT By-Law Numbered 3829-2026, being a By-Law to Amend Zoning By-Law 2965 for lands located at 1237 County Road 2, Maitland, Concession 1, Part Lot 30 and 31, Part 2 on 15R-10364, Current Roll 0706 000 035 18830, be read a first time, a second time, a third time, and be enacted as read.

BE IT RESOLVED THAT By-Law Numbered 3830-2026, being a By-Law to authorize the execution of a Development Agreement between Lee Whitley and Candace Whitley and the Corporation of the Township of Augusta, be read a first time, a second time, a third time, and be enacted as read.

​​BE IT RESOLVED THAT By-Law Numbered 3831-2026 being a By-Law to Appoint a Deputy Chief Building Official for the Township of Augusta be read a first time, a second time, a third time, and be enacted as read.

BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council move into a Closed Session at 6:57 p.m. to discuss matters pertaining to: 17.1 Approval of the Previous Closed Session Minutes (February 9, 2026); 17.2 Matters under Section 239(2)(c), a proposed or pending acquisition or disposition of land by the municipality or local board; and 17.3 Matters under Section 239(2)(b) personal matters about an identifiable individual, including municipal or local board employees. Specifically: Sale of Municipal Property, Municipal Staff.

BE IT RESOLVED THAT the closed session be adjourned at 7:26 p.m. and that Council resume the open meeting to report out.

BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council met in closed session and received information under item 17.1 - a proposed or pending acquisition or disposition of land by the municipality and Item 17.2 - personal matters about an identifiable individual, including municipal or local board employees.

BE IT RESOLVED THAT By-Law No. 3832-2026 being a By-Law to confirm the proceedings of Council of the Township of Augusta at its meeting held on February 23, 2026 be read a first time, a second time, a third time, and be enacted as read.

BE IT RESOLVED THAT this Council meeting be adjourned at 7:27 p.m. until March 9, 2026 at 5:00 p.m. or at the call of the Mayor subject to need.