MINUTES

REGULAR MEETING OF COUNCIL OF THE TOWN OF CARLETON PLACE

Meeting #:
Date:
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Location:
Town Hall Council Chambers
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

Mayor Black called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m.

  • Motion No.21-130-01
    Moved by:Councillor Seccaspina
    Seconded by:Councillor Randell

    THAT the Agenda be approved as presented.

    CARRIED
  • Motion No.21-130-02
    Moved by:Councillor Randell
    Seconded by:Councillor Seccaspina

    THAT the Council Minutes dated October 22, 2019, be accepted as presented.

    CARRIED
  • Motion No.21-130-03
    Moved by:Councillor Fritz
    Seconded by:Councillor Randell

    THAT the Striking Committee minutes dated October 22, 2019 be received as information.

    CARRIED
  • Motion No.21-130-04
    Moved by:Councillor Fritz
    Seconded by:Councillor Randell

    THAT Council receive the Consent Report dated November 12, 2019.

    COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE – OCTOBER 22, 2019

    PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT

    1.  Drinking Water Quality Management System - 2019 Third Quarter Report (Communication 130188)

    THAT the Drinking Water Quality Management System (DWQMS) Third Quarter Report for the Carleton Place Drinking Water Distribution System be received as information.

     PLANNING AND PROTECTION

    1. DP1-18-2019, 101 Hurdis Way (Communication 130189)

    THAT staff be directed to organize a meeting with representatives from Pegasus/Olympia Homes and their consultants to discuss ways of reducing the number of variances requested in the remaining phases of the Carleton Landing North Subdivision; and

    THAT staff report back to Committee on outcomes from the meeting prior to the end of the year.

    1. Development Services Planning Activity Report- September/October 2019 (Communication 130192)

    THAT the Planning Activity Report for the month of September/October 2019 be received as information.

    CORPORATE SERVICES

    1. Business Retention + Expansion Update (Communication 130193)

    THAT Council receive the Business Retention + Expansion report from the Communications Coordinator dated October 22, 2019 as information; and

    THAT Staff continue working with the County to develop and implement priority items resulting from the program.

    1. Communications Survey Summary (Communication 130194)

    THAT Council receive the Community Survey Summary report prepared by Communications Coordinator as information; and

    THAT Staff develop a plan to address the areas for improvement identified by the survey.

     

    1. 3rd Quarterly Digital Communications Report 2019 (Communication 130195)

    THAT the 2019 3rd Quarterly Digital Communications Report be received as information.

     

    1. CAO's Report - Delegated Authority (Communication 130196)

    THAT Council accept the CAO’s Delegated Authority Report dated October 22, 2019 as information.

     

    CARRIED
Planning and Protection 
  • Motion No.21-130-05
    Moved by:Councillor Tennant
    Seconded by:Councillor Atkinson

    THAT Council supports a one (1) year extension of the Draft Approval for the Taber Street Subdivision; and

    THAT Staff be instructed to inform the County of Lanark. 

    CARRIED
Corporate Services
  • Motion No.21-130-06
    Moved by:Deputy Mayor Redmond
    Seconded by:Councillor Atkinson

    THAT Council pass the 2020 Water and Sewer Rates By-law based on a 5% increase in the rates.

    CARRIED
  • Motion No.21-130-07
    Moved by:Councillor Randell
    Seconded by:Councillor Seccaspina

    THAT By-law 102-2019 (Authorize the Execution of the Taber Street Subdivision Agreement) be read a first, second, and third time and finally passed. 

    CARRIED
  • Motion No.21-130-08
    Moved by:Councillor Randell
    Seconded by:Councillor Seccaspina

    THAT By-law 103-2019 (Cash in Lieu of Parkland) be read a first, second, and third time and finally passed. 

    CARRIED
  • Motion No.21-130-09
    Moved by:Councillor Fritz
    Seconded by:Councillor Randell

    THAT By-law 104-2019 (To Authorize the Seasonal Closure of Sidewalks) as amended, be read a first, second, and third time and finally passed. 

    CARRIED

    The following wording was added to By-law 104-2019

    "AND WHEREAS due to physical constraints within the proximity of sidewalks and constraints regarding the Town's staff and equipment resources, the Corporation is unable to maintain all sidewalks within the Town's boundaries during the winter season;"


  • Motion No.21-130-10
    Moved by:Councillor Atkinson
    Seconded by:Councillor Tennant

    THAT By-law 105-2019 (To Amend the Traffic and Parking By-law No. 46-2003 - Winter Parking Regulations) be read a first, second, and third time and finally passed. 

    CARRIED
  • Motion No.21-130-11
    Moved by:Councillor Tennant
    Seconded by:Councillor Atkinson

    THAT By-law 106-2019 (To Regulate Water Rates) be read a first time, second, and third time and finally passed. 

    CARRIED

The Mayor received a letter from the Ambassador of Korea regarding how much they enjoyed their visit to Carleton Place in October.  

The Mayor also received a letter of thanks from the Legion regarding the Remembrance Day events.

Councillor Fritz reported that the Sister City Committee hosted a number of delegates from Franklin Tennessee on the weekend.

 

  • Motion No.21-130-12
    Moved by:Deputy Mayor Redmond
    Seconded by:Councillor Atkinson

    THAT By-law 107-2019 (To Confirm Council Proceedings) be read a first, second, and third time and finally passed. 

    CARRIED

All rose for the singing of O Canada.

  • Motion No.21-130-13
    Moved by:Councillor Seccaspina
    Seconded by:Councillor Randell

    THAT the meeting be adjourned at 7:18 p.m.

    CARRIED