MINUTES

COUNCIL OF THE TOWN OF CARLETON PLACE

6:00 p.m.
Town Hall Council Chambers
COUNCIL PRESENT:
  • Mayor Randell
  • Deputy Mayor Tennant
  • Councillor Seccaspina
  • Councillor Comley
  • Councillor Cavanagh
  • Councillor Hinton
COUNCIL ABSENT:
  • Councillor Atkinson, with regrets
STAFF PRESENT:
  • Diane Smithson, CAO
  • Stacey Blair, Clerk
  • Trisa McConkey, Treasurer
  • Shannon Summers, Acting Deputy Treasurer

Mayor Randell read the Town's Land Acknowledgement Statement. 

Mayor Randell called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m.

  • Motion No. 13704-01
    Moved by:Councillor Hinton
    Seconded by:Councillor Comley

    THAT the Agenda be approved as presented.

    CARRIED
  • Motion No. 13704-02
    Moved by:Deputy Mayor Tennant
    Seconded by:Councillor Seccaspina

    THAT the Council Minutes dated February 17, 2026, be accepted as presented.

    CARRIED
  • Motion No. 13704-03
    Moved by:Councillor Hinton
    Seconded by:Councillor Cavanagh

    THAT Council receive the Consent Report dated March 10, 2026:

    Carleton Place Fire Department and Municipal Law Enforcement - 2025 4th Quarter Activity Report (Communication 137006)

    THAT Council receive as information the 2025 4th Quarter Carleton Place Fire Department and Municipal Law Enforcement Activity Summary as outlined in the report by the Acting Director of Protective Services dated February 17, 2026.

    Community Improvement Plan - Brownfield Grant Request (Communication 137007)

    THAT Council dismiss the request for funding through the Town’s Community Improvement Plan by the representatives of 150 Mill Street on the basis that the studies are not recognized as eligible expenses by the Community Improvement Plan.

    Ontario Trillium Foundation Capital Grant Application – New Arena Elevator (Communication 137008)

    THAT Council authorize staff to apply for Ontario Trillium Foundation Capital Grant funding for the new Arena elevator; and

    THAT if successful, the budget deviation of $85,000.00 be funded through the 2026 year end surplus, if any, or from the Strategic Reserve.

    Recreation Fundraising Reserve Fund Policy (Communication 137009)

    THAT Council approve the Recreation Fundraising Reserve Fund Policy as outlined in the report by the Manager of Recreation and Culture dated February 17, 2026.

    Draft Film Policy (Communication 137010)

    THAT Council approve the Town of Carleton Place Film Policy.

    Ice Resurfacing Machine (Zamboni) Repairs (Communication 137011)

    THAT Council approve Option #2 to proceed with the refurbished propane Zamboni at an upset cost of $65,000 as outlined in the report by the Manager of Recreation and Culture dated February 17, 2026; and

    THAT the budget deviation be funded from the year end surplus, if any, or from the Asset Management Reserve.

    WSIB Health and Safety Excellence Program and Safety Compliance Assessment (2026–2028) (Communication 137012)

    THAT Council approve the Town’s participation in the WSIB Health & Safety Excellence Program (HSEp) for the 2026–2028 period, including completion of the Safety Compliance Assessment, and authorize staff to proceed with the two‑year implementation partnership with 4S Consulting; and

    THAT Council revisit participation in 2029 to determine whether continued involvement in the HSEp is beneficial.

    CARRIED
  • Motion No. 13704-04
    Moved by:Councillor Seccaspina
    Seconded by:Councillor Comley

    THAT By-law 14-2026 (To Amend Fees and Charges By-law 85-2025 - Film Policy) be read a first, second, and third time, and finally passed.

    CARRIED
  • Motion No. 13704-05
    Moved by:Councillor Cavanagh
    Seconded by:Deputy Mayor Tennant

    THAT By-law 15-2026 (To Appoint Shannon Summers as Acting Deputy Treasurer) be read a first, second, and third time, and finally passed.

    CARRIED

Mayor Randell noted the following date(s) of significance:

  • World Down Syndrome Day - March 21, 2026

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

  • Motion No. 13704-06
    Moved by:Councillor Cavanagh
    Seconded by:Councillor Hinton

    THAT By-law 16-2026 (Confirmation of Council Proceedings for March 10, 2026) be read a first, second and third time, and finally passed.

    CARRIED
  • Motion No. 13704-07
    Moved by:Councillor Comley
    Seconded by:Deputy Mayor Tennant

    THAT the meeting be adjourned at 6:09 p.m.

    CARRIED