MINUTES

REGULAR MEETING OF 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/Deputy Clerk

Mayor Randell read the Town's Land Acknowledgement Statement. 

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

  • Motion No.16-135-01
    Moved by:Councillor Comley
    Seconded by:Councillor Cavanagh

    THAT the Agenda be approved as presented.

    CARRIED
  • Motion No.16-135-02
    Moved by:Councillor Atkinson
    Seconded by:Councillor Hinton

    THAT the Council Minutes dated October 8, 2024, be accepted as presented.

    CARRIED
  • Motion No.16-135-03
    Moved by:Councillor Seccaspina
    Seconded by:Councillor Atkinson

    THAT Council receive the Consent Report dated October 22, 2024:

    2025 Water and Sewer Draft Budget

    THAT Staff are authorized to present the Draft 2025 Water and Sewer Budget to the public for comment except the Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant expansions at the October 22, 2024 Committee of the Whole meeting.  

    Carleton Place Library HVAC Replacement (Communication 135183)

    THAT Council approves proceeding with Option 1 for the replacement of Air Handling Unit #3 at the Library, as outlined in the Property and Project Manager’s report dated October 8, 2024; and  

    THAT the budget deviation of $5,409 be taken from the Town’s overall surplus at year end, if any, and if not, from the Asset Management Plan Reserve.  

    Canada Green and Inclusive Community Buildings Fund Update (Communication 135185)

    THAT Council authorizes Staff to proceed with applying for Option 2 elements under the Green and Inclusive Community Building Fund as outlined in the Property and Project Manager’s report dated October 8, 2024. 

    CARRIED
  • Motion No.16-135-04
    Moved by:Councillor Hinton
    Seconded by:Councillor Comley

    THAT By-law 74-2024 (To Establish Fees and Charges for Services Provided by the Town) be read a first, second, and third time, and finally passed.

    CARRIED
  • Motion No.16-135-05
    Moved by:Deputy Mayor Tennant
    Seconded by:Councillor Atkinson

    THAT By-law No. 75-2024 (To Amend Traffic and Parking By-law No. 46-2003 Hawthorne Avenue and stop signs in subdivisions) be read a first, second, and third time, and finally passed. 

    CARRIED

Mayor Randell noted the following dates of significance during this evening’s Council meeting:

  • Child Care and Early Childhood Educator Appreciation Day – October 24, 2024
  • Remembrance Day - November 11, 2024

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

  • Motion No.16-135-06
    Moved by:Councillor Hinton
    Seconded by:Councillor Comley

    THAT By-law 76-2024 (Confirmation of Council Proceedings for October 22, 2024) be read a first, second and third time, and finally passed.

    CARRIED
  • Motion No.16-135-07
    Moved by:Deputy Mayor Tennant
    Seconded by:Councillor Atkinson

    THAT the meeting be adjourned at 6:05 p.m.

    CARRIED