"Where the Sun Rises and the Tides Meet"
Eastern Kings PEI
Welcome to the
Rural Municipality of Eastern Kings
Prince Edward Island
RMEK PUBLIC MEETING APRIL 17, 2025 7:00 P.M. AT THE EASTERN KINGS COMMUNITY CENTRE 85 MUNNS ROAD, RTE 301
The RMEK Property Development Officer, John Ployer will present proposed development
bylaw amendments in reference to the RMEK Zoning, Subdivision and Development Control
Bylaw #2023-01.
Residents and other interested persons are invited to make representations for the proposed
development bylaw amendments for the following sections:
1. Bylaw Section 10.3 (page 47) Special requirements for Road Standards
2. Bylaw Section 10.6 (page 49) Parkland Dedication and/or Park Dedication Fee
3. Bylaw Section 10.9 (page 51) Phasing for Subdivisions
Relevant amendment document details and the RMEK Development Bylaw & Official Plan can be found on the
DEVELOPMENT PAGE of the Municipal website at: www.easternkingspei.ca
Closing Date for submissions/representations: Tuesday April 15, 2025 at 12:00 Noon
Email Submissions to: cao.rmek@gmail.com
Location: Eastern Kings Community Centre – 85 Munns Road, Rte 301, Kingsboro PE
REGIONAL GOVERNMENT CONVERSATION MEETING APRIL 9TH, 2025 – CANCELLATION
April 7, 2025
Please be advised that the gathering scheduled for Wednesday April 9th, 2025 at Souris Regional High School to discuss Regional Government has been cancelled.
The organizing committee’s intention was to ensure there was an opportunity for residents from incorporated and unincorporated areas to have an opportunity to hear background information on challenges for small municipalities and participate in a discussion about future governance options at a very early stage.
Given the current open review of the Municipal Government Act, we require more time to clarify the Province’s position on this matter.
We apologize for any inconvenience and appreciate your understanding. The survey link below provides the questions that would have been the topic of conversation at the meeting and we encourage residents of the incorporated and unincorporated areas East of the Rural Municipality of St. Peters and the Rural Municipality of Central Kings/Annandale to East Point to please take a few moments to complete the survey.
We would really value your input.
https://forms.gle/
Larry Fitzpatrick, Mayor
I feel that it is important to address the recent social media discussion of amalgamation of communities in eastern PEI.
Yes , I can confirm that there have been discussions between the mayors and I can advise that each of you will receive a flyer delivered by mail in the near future, inviting you to a meeting on April 9th in Souris on the issue.
There is important background to this amalgamation discussion which precedes my time as Mayor, but I think gives important context to the process.
Approximately 7 years ago, the Province created the Municipal Government Act, which replaced the older model of Community Councils. With the MGA , each municipality , no matter how small, now had some financial implications in terms of staffing etc.
At that time, there were suggestions that cost efficiencies could be found if municipal services were shared by amalgamation.
The government gave some money to support discussions , to help identify the pros and cons, and perhaps proposed models of how communities could maintain their unique structures while enjoying cost efficiencies (which would be reflected in tax dollars).
Before any discussion could move forward, the process was halted due to the pandemic.
Recently, the issue was raised among the eastern mayors as to whether we should at least see if this was feasible as we owe it to you to streamline spending and look for efficiencies. And we agreed to begin discussions with a public meeting to gauge interest, and to understand what is important to you.
This process is not secretive, in fact, we need your opinion on what you want your community to do.
What are your goals for your community?
I think it is prudent to be part of the discussion and that’s why I will be at the meeting on April 9th.
Mayor Fitzpatrick
Council would like to hear from Eastern Kings residents!
If you would like to speak before council at a regular meeting on the second Tuesday of each month, please follow these steps:
1.) Contact the CAO no later than 2 days prior to the regular meeting to be added to the agenda; and
2.) deadline for receipt of agenda materials for a regular meeting by the CAO is 4 p.m. on the Thursday preceding the meeting. [cao.rmek@gmail.com or call 902.357.2894]
“The Council of the RMEK would like to thank the Community for their tremendous support during the competition for the “2024 Community Spirit – People’s Choice Award”. RMEK won 1st prize of $1,000 which will be donated to the EK Community Centre & Congratulations go out to Greg & Pat Murphy of South Lake for their category wins!”
L TO R: Greg and Pat Murphy | Mayor Larry Fitzpatrick | Lt. Governor Dr. Wassim Salamoun | Aide-de-Camp Sgt. Shaun Coady
Click to Enlarge Special Notice
RMEK Mayor Larry Fitzpatrick statement in regards to: “Changes to regulations to enable progress in renewable energy.”
“On August 24, 2023 the Prince Edward Island Government announced changes to the regulations under the Renewable Energy Act which give the province clear authority to issue development permits for all renewable energy projects. This change in legislation removes the requirement for Municipal Government approval for the expansion of the Windmill farm in the Rural Municipality of Eastern Kings.
In terms of background, Eastern Kings Municipal Council members had voted against the wind turbine expansion in 2021 and that decision was appealed by the PEI Energy Corporation shortly thereafter. This year, in 2023, after a two year wait, IRAC gave their decision which effectively overturned the Municipal Council decision and reopened the windmill issue with the Municipality. With the implementation of Provincial legislation, this matter is now closed at the municipal level, and is firmly within Provincial control.
Eastern Kings looks forward to learning the exact details of this provincially legislated windmill expansion in the near future. Eastern Kings remains concerned about the environmental impact that a wind turbine expansion would have in the proposed area.”
RMEK Mayor Larry Fitzpatrick:
Statement in regards to:
"Changes to regulations to enable progress in renewable energy."
Changes to regulations to enable progress in renewable energy
PEI Provincial Government – News Release
Published Date: Thursday, August 24, 2023 | View More
Changes to regulations to enable progress in renewable energy
New changes to regulations under the Renewable Energy Act give the province clear authority to issue development permits for renewable energy developments.
“We need to invest heavily in renewables, and our government is prepared to do that. We can’t wait multiple years to do the right thing for the environment. These regulatory amendments make the rules clear for all so we can get the ball rolling on some crucial energy infrastructure required to keep our grid stable.”
– Environment, Energy and Climate Action Minister Steven Myers
Under the Renewable Energy Act, government can regulate the development of renewable energy generation facilities. Proponents of renewable energy developments will still be required to fulfill all provincial environmental impact assessments, including holding a public meeting, prior to applying for a development permit from the province.
“We are developing renewable energy with the best interests of Islanders at heart, and we will continue to build programs that help our Island communities share the successes on our path to net zero,” added Minister Myers. “It is our responsibility as a provincial government to look out for all Islanders, so our whole province can benefit from producing more local power.”
Media contact:
Katie Cudmore
Department of Environment, Energy and Climate Action
902-314-3996
katiecudmore@gov.pe.ca
The Rural Municipality of Eastern Kings is the most eastern municipality in Prince Edward Island, located within the Points East Coastal Drive. The Municipality was incorporated in 1974 and has a population of approximately 700 permanent residents; in the summertime, it grows rapidly as our summer residents flock to their cottages and homes. Within the area from Red Point, to East Point, down the North Side to Bull Creek Road and all points in between, you will find farmland, a fishing harbour, a lighthouse built in 1867, a railway station, fabulous beaches, campgrounds, churches, many businesses and some of the greatest people you could ever hope to meet.
Eastern Kings is governed under the Municipal Government Act (MGA) of 2017 and operates with a Mayor and six Councillors; the current Mayor and Council were elected in November of 2018 and the next election will take place in 2022. Under the MGA, the Council is responsible for: municipal planning services, including an official plan and bylaws; emergency measures planning; and fire protection, which it purchases from the Eastern Kings Fire Department.
The Council employs a Chief Administrative Officer who is responsible for the day to day running of the Municipality and works out of the Council Office on Munn’s Road. The Municipal Office is open every Tuesday and Friday from 0900 to 1600. Municipal Council meetings are held on a monthly basis (second Tuesday) and all residents are welcome to attend.
Eastern Kings is a wonderful place in the world to live, work and play. Whether you are here year round, in the summer, or visiting, we hope that you will find the information on this website useful. If you have any comments on what you see (or don’t see) here, please do not hesitate to contact the Council via our Contact page.
Development & Subdivision/
Consolidation Permits/Approvals – Services:
Development Officer (DO) John Ployer
Office Hours – Thursdays Only:
8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
developmentofficer.rmek@gmail.com
902.357.2894
Municipal Office Hours:
The Council Office for the Municipality will be open with regular hours of:
9:00 A.M. to 4:00 P.M.
Tuesdays & Thursdays & Fridays