MINUTES

REGULAR MEETING OF COUNCIL OF THE TOWN OF CARLETON PLACE

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Virtual Zoom Meeting
COUNCIL PRESENT:
  • Mayor Black
  • Deputy Mayor Redmond
  • Councillor Seccaspina
  • Councillor Randell
  • Councillor Tennant
  • Councillor Atkinson
  • Councillor Parsons
STAFF PRESENT:
  • Diane Smithson, CAO
  • Stacey Blair, Clerk

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

  • Motion No.15-133-01
    Moved by:Councillor Tennant
    Seconded by:Deputy Mayor Redmond

    THAT the Agenda be approved as presented.

    CARRIED
  • Motion No.15-133-02
    Moved by:Councillor Parsons
    Seconded by:Councillor Atkinson

    THAT the Council Minutes dated September 13, 2022 be approved as presented.

    CARRIED
  • Motion No.15-133-03
    Moved by:Councillor Randell
    Seconded by:Deputy Mayor Redmond

    THAT Council receive the Consent Report dated September 27, 2022:

    Consent Items from the September 13, 2022 - Committee of the Whole Meeting

    Physical Environment

    Waterworks Truck Tender Award (Communication 133078)

    THAT Committee of the Whole supports Tender PW6-2022 for the purchase of a new waterworks truck being awarded to J. D. Brule in the amount of $187,359.49 (inclusive of net HST); and

    THAT the budget deviation of $12,359.49 be taken from any water/wastewater services surplus remaining at the end of 2022 or alternatively from the water/wastewater reserve.

    Corporate Services

    Financial Report to July 31, 2022 (Communication 133079)

    THAT Council receives the Financial Report from the Treasurer to July 31, 2022 as information.

    New/Other Business

    Local Gas Prices - Councillor Tennant

    WHEREAS gas prices in the Town of Carleton Place are consistently 10 cents more per litre than in the City of Ottawa, which is located 20kms from the Town;

    NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT a letter be sent to the Canadian Fuels Association requesting that gas prices in Carleton Place be examined in an effort to bring consistency with pricing in Ottawa.

    Consent Items from the September 15, 2022 - Special Committee of the Whole Meeting

    Carleton Place Official Plan - Council Working Session (Communication 133081)

    Motion 1.

    THAT Council provide direction to staff to undertake Growth Scenario Option 2 of Communication 133081 by the Director of Development Services, received on September 15, 2022

    Motion 2.

    THAT Council provide direction to staff to undertake Direction to Move Forward Option 2 of Communication 133081 by the Director of Development Services, received on September 15, 2022

    Motion 3.

    THAT Council provide direction to staff to undertake Timeline of Notice of Amendment Option 3 of Communication 133081 by the Director of Development Services, received on September 15, 2022.

    CARRIED
  • Motion No.15-133-04
    Moved by:Councillor Tennant
    Seconded by:Councillor Parsons

    THAT Council receive the completed Transportation Master Plan as outlined in the report prepared by the Director of Public Works dated September 13th, 2022 with the removal of the active transportation pedestrian bridge across the Mississippi River; and

    THAT Council consider the recommended capital expenditures during the 2023 budget process; and

    THAT Council consider the recommended policy changes as part of the next update of the Town’s Official Plan.

    CARRIED
  • Motion No.15-133-05
    Moved by:Councillor Seccaspina
    Seconded by:Deputy Mayor Redmond

    THAT Council receive the completed Water Wastewater Master Plan as outlined in the report prepared by the Director of Public Works dated September 13th, 2022.

    CARRIED

The Mayor made the following proclamations:

  • National Day for Truth and Reconciliation - September 30, 2022
  • National Seniors Day - October 1, 2022
  • Imperial Order of the Daughters of the Empire (IODE) Week - October 2-8, 2022

Mayor Black also mentioned the Gathering for Reflection taking place on Friday, September 30th. at 12:30 p.m. to commemorate National Day for Truth and Reconciliation.
Councillor Parsons announced that there will be an open house for the renovation of the Youth Centre.

  • Motion No.15-133-06
    Moved by:Deputy Mayor Redmond
    Seconded by:Councillor Tennant

    THAT By-law 51-2022 (Confirmation of Council Proceedings for September 27, 2022) be read a first, second and third time, and finally passed.

    CARRIED
  • Motion No.15-133-07
    Moved by:Councillor Atkinson
    Seconded by:Councillor Randell

    THAT the meeting be adjourned at 7:10 p.m.

    CARRIED