MINUTES

COUNCIL OF THE TOWN OF CARLETON PLACE

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Town Hall Council Chambers
COUNCIL PRESENT:
  • Mayor Randell
  • Deputy Mayor Tennant
  • Councillor Seccaspina
  • Councillor Atkinson
  • Councillor Comley
  • Councillor Cavanagh
  • Councillor Hinton
STAFF PRESENT:
  • Diane Smithson, CAO
  • Stacey Blair, Clerk

Mayor Randell called the meeting to order at 8:50 p.m.

THAT the Agenda be approved as presented.

  • Motion No. 13611-01
    Moved by:Councillor Hinton
    Seconded by:Councillor Comley

    THAT the Agenda be approved as presented.

    CARRIED
  • Motion No. 13611-02
    Moved by:Councillor Cavanagh
    Seconded by:Deputy Mayor Tennant

    THAT the Council Minutes dated June 10, 2025, be accepted as presented.

    CARRIED

Because Communication 136070 - Proposal to Add Strategic Properties was deferred, the two (2) motions related to that item were removed.  A motion regarding parking signage under Communication 136071 was added.

  • Motion No. 13611-03
    Moved by:Councillor Atkinson
    Seconded by:Councillor Seccaspina

    THAT Council receive the Consent Report dated June 24, 2025, as amended:

    Consent Items from the June 10, 2025, Committee of the Whole Meeting 

    1. OVRT Rest Stop (Communication 136060)

    THAT Council approve proceeding with Option 2 to complete the entire Rest Stop Project in 2025 as outlined in the Communications Coordinator's report dated June 10, 2025.

    1. 2025 Strategic Planning Update (Communication 136061)

    THAT Council receive the CAO’s report dated June 10, 2025, providing a progress update on the 2022-2026 Strategic Plan.

    Consent Items from the June 24, 2025, Committee of the Whole Meeting 

    1. Water Financial Plan (Communication 136064)

    THAT Council approve the Water Financial Plan prepared by Watson & Associates Economists Ltd. dated June 18, 2025, as outlined in the Director of Public Works report dated June 24, 2025; and

    THAT notice of availability of the Water Financial Plan be advertised; and

    THAT the Water Financial Plan dated June 18, 2025, be submitted to the Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing; and

    THAT the Council resolution approving the Water Financial Plan be submitted to the Ministry of Environment, Conservation and Parks (MECP), satisfying the requirements under the Safe Drinking Water Act. (S.D.W.A. Section 32(5)2.ii.).

    1. Recreation Concept Plan (Communication 136066)

    THAT Council receive the report from the Property and Project Manager dated June 24, 2025, and presentation from +VG Architects, The Ventin Group on the Recreation Concept Plan as information.

    1. Request for Encroachment Agreement – 51 Hackberry Trail (Communication 136068)

    THAT Council refuse the request by 51 Hackberry Trail for an encroachment agreement.

    1. Potential Land Lease for Parking Lots (Communication 136071)

    THAT Staff be directed to install parking lot signage on the Beckwith Street property to be leased for parking indicating that from Monday to Thursday between the hours of 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. the lot is reserved for staff use and available for public use outside of those timeframes.

    1. Asset Management Report Presentation

    THAT Council receive the Asset Management Report in accordance with Section 6.(1) of Ontario Regulation 588/17 prepared by PSD Citywide and authorize staff to post the report to the Town’s website.

    CARRIED
  • Motion No. 13611-04
    Moved by:Councillor Hinton
    Seconded by:Councillor Cavanagh

    THAT By-law 53-2025 (To Enact a New Development Permit By-law and to Repeal By-law 15-2015 and its Amendments) be read a first, second, and third time, and finally passed.

    CARRIED
  • Motion No. 13611-05
    Moved by:Councillor Comley
    Seconded by:Deputy Mayor Tennant

    THAT By-law 54-2025 (To Authorize an Easement Agreement with Hydro One - Rock Anchors at the Water Treatment Plant) be read a first, second, and third time, and finally passed.

    CARRIED
  • Motion No. 13611-06
    Moved by:Councillor Hinton
    Seconded by:Councillor Comley

    THAT By-law 55-2025 (To Amend the Fees and Charges By-law 74-2024 - Halls, Pool and Ice Rental Rates) be read a first, second, and third time, and finally passed.

    CARRIED
  • Motion No. 13611-07
    Moved by:Councillor Atkinson
    Seconded by:Councillor Cavanagh

    THAT By-law 56-2025 (To Authorize a Lease Agreement with Ben Elliott - Use of Beckwith Street Lands for Parking) be read a first, second, and third time, and finally passed.

    CARRIED

Highlighted and announced events can be found on the Community Events calendar located on the Town's website.

  • Motion No. 13611-08
    Moved by:Councillor Seccaspina
    Seconded by:Councillor Hinton

    THAT By-law 57-2025 (Confirmation of Council Proceedings for June 24, 2025) be read a first, second and third time, and finally passed.

    CARRIED
  • Motion No. 13611-09
    Moved by:Councillor Comley
    Seconded by:Deputy Mayor Tennant

    THAT the meeting be adjourned at 8:57 p.m.

    CARRIED