MINUTES

REGULAR MEETING OF COUNCIL OF THE TOWN OF CARLETON PLACE

Tuesday, June 30, 2020 at 6:00 P.m. - 7:00 P.m.

Virtual Zoom Meeting

COUNCIL PRESENT:

• Mayor Black
• Deputy Mayor Redmond
• Councillor Fritz
• Councillor Seccaspina
• Councillor Randell
• Councillor Tennant
• Councillor Atkinson

STAFF PRESENT:

• Diane Smithson, CAO
• Stacey Blair, Clerk
• Dave Young, Director of Public Works
• Tracey Freill, Manager of Childcare Services

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1.

CALL TO ORDER

Mayor Black called second special meeting of the 131st Council of the Town of Carleton Place to order at 6:00 p.m.

2.

APPROVAL OF AGENDA

• Motion No. SP2-131-01
  Moved by: Councillor Fritz
  Seconded by: Councillor Atkinson

  THAT the Agenda be approved as presented.

  CARRIED

3.

DISCLOSURE OF PECUNIARY INTEREST AND/OR CONFLICT OF INTEREST AND GENERAL NATURE THEREOF

None.

4.

BUSINESS

1.

Childcare Expansion at 3 Francis Street Childcare Centre - Additional Funding for Playground (Communication 131082)

• Motion No. SP2-131-02
  Moved by: Councillor Tennant
  Seconded by: Councillor Fritz

  THAT Council authorize up to an additional $150,000 towards the renovation and construction of playground area of the 3 Francis Street Childcare Centre to be funded by development charges and/or Childcare reserves.

  CARRIED

2.

Draft Architectural Plans - Carleton Place Library

• Motion No. SP2-131-03
  Moved by: Councillor Atkinson
  Seconded by: Councillor Tennant

  THAT Council schedule a special meeting on July 21, 2020 to receive a presentation from Jim Bell Architectural Design Inc. of the draft architectural plans and a preliminary cost estimate for the Carleton Place Public Library interior renovation project.

  CARRIED

3.

Bridge Street Pumping Station Tender PW3-2020 (Communication 131083)

• Motion No. SP2-131-04
  Moved by: Councillor Randell
  Seconded by: Deputy Mayor Redmond

  THAT Council award Contract PW3-2020 for the Bridge St. Pumping Station and Forcemain Upgrades to JC Sulpher Construction Ltd. in the amount of $1,053,024.69 (includes Town’s net share of HST); and

  THAT Council authorize staff to proceed with utilizing funds from the Sewer and Water Reserve to fund the budget deviation of $263,024.69 for the construction cost and construction administration services.

  CARRIED

4.

New McArthur Island Watermain Crossing, Gillies Bridge Rehabilitation and New Pedestrian Connection at Mill Street Tender

• Motion No. SP2-131-05
  Moved by: Councillor Tennant
  Seconded by: Deputy Mayor Redmond

  THAT Council reject the bid received in response to Tender PW1-2020, due to budgetary constraints; and
  THAT staff be directed to proceed to reissue the tender as soon as possible incorporating Bell Street into the tender; and
  THAT Council authorize staff to proceed with developing a revised schedule and communication plan to ensure all those affected by this development are aware of the Town’s plans.

  CARRIED

5.

BY-LAWS

1.

By-law No. 59-2020 - Part Lot Control - 57-63 Stokes Drive

• Motion No. SP2-131-06
  Moved by: Councillor Fritz
  Seconded by: Councillor Randell

  THAT By-law 59-2020 (Part Lot Control 57-63 Stokes Drive) be read a first, second and third time, and finally passed.

  CARRIED

6.

ANNOUNCEMENTS

The Mayor recognized the efforts of Liam McIntosh who has developed a plan for additional trees to planted along some of the County Roads within the Town.

The next Special Council Meeting will be July 7th, 2020.

The Mayor wished everyone a Happy Canada Day.

7.

CONFIRMATORY BY-LAW 

1.

By-law No. 60-2020 - Confirmation of Council Proceedings

• Motion No. SP2-131-07
  Moved by: Councillor Atkinson
  Seconded by: Deputy Mayor Redmond

  THAT By-law 60-2020 (To Confirm Council Proceedings) be read a first, second and third time, and finally passed.

  CARRIED

8.

ADJOURNMENT

• Motion No. SP2-131-08
  Moved by: Councillor Randell
  Seconded by: Councillor Fritz

  THAT the second Special Meeting of the 131st Council be hereby adjourned at 6:50 p.m.

  CARRIED