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
  • Stacey Blair, Clerk

Mayor Randell read the Town's Land Acknowledgement Statement. 

Mayor Randell called the meeting to order at 6:02 p.m.

  • Motion No.05-135-01
    Moved by:Councillor Atkinson
    Seconded by:Councillor Comley

    THAT the Agenda be approved as presented.

    CARRIED
  • Motion No.05-135-02
    Moved by:Councillor Cavanagh
    Seconded by:Councillor Seccaspina

    THAT the Council Minutes dated March 26, 2024, be accepted as presented.

    CARRIED
  • Motion No.05-135-03
    Moved by:Councillor Hinton
    Seconded by:Councillor Comley

    THAT Council receive the Consent Report dated April 9, 2024:

    1. Carleton Place 2023 Stormwater Management Annual Report (Communication 135018)

    THAT Council accepts the Carleton Place 2023 Stormwater Management Annual Report as information; and

    THAT the report be made available to the Public via the Town’s website.

    1. Carleton Place Wastewater System 2023 Annual Report (Communication 135019)

    THAT Council accepts the Carleton Place Wastewater System 2023 Annual Report as information; and

    THAT the report be made available to the Public via the Town’s Website.

    1. 2023 Statement of Obligatory Reserve Funds (Communication 135021)

    THAT Council accepts the 2023 Development Charges and Reserve Funds Report as information.

    1. 2024 Public Sector Accounting Board (PSAB) Budget (Communication 135022)

    THAT Council approves the 2024 Public Sector Accounting Board (PSAB) Budget prepared by the Treasurer as required by the Municipal Act, 2001 O. Reg. 284/09.

    1. 2023 Council Remuneration Report (Communication 135023)

    THAT Council accept the 2023 Council Remuneration Report as information.

    1. OPP Detachment Board Draft Budget (Communication 135024)

    THAT Council of the Corporation of the Town of Carleton Place approve the proposed Draft 2024 Budget for the 20-member Lanark County OPP Detachment Board and the allocation of costs to the respective municipalities within Lanark County based on weighted assessment as outlined in the CAO’s report dated March 26, 2024; and

    THAT the budget deviation of $24,009 be taken from the Town's overall surplus at year end, if any, and if not, from the Administration Reserve.

    1. OPP Detachment Board Composition (Communication 135024)

    THAT Council of the Corporation of the Town of Carleton Place recommend to the Province that the composition of the Lanark County OPP Detachment Board be reduced from a 20-member Board to a 12-member Board that would be comprised of one (1) municipal representative from each of the eight (8) municipalities served by the Board, two (2) community representatives and two (2) provincial representatives.

    1. Carleton Place Library Exit Accessibility Ramp (Communication 135025)

    THAT Council approves proceeding with the library exit accessibility ramp in 2024 at a cost of $89,000; and

    THAT the budget deviation of $29,924 be taken from the Town’s overall surplus at year end, if any, and if not, from the Administration Reserve.

    1. Carleton Place Tennis Court Maintenance (Communication 135026)

    THAT Council approves proceeding with the tennis court maintenance in 2024 at a cost of $225,000; and

    THAT the budget deviation of $65,000 be taken from the Town’s overall surplus at year end, if any, and if not, from the Asset Management Reserve.

    1. Community Enrichment Grants – Intake 1 (Communication 135028)

    THAT the allocation of Community Enrichment Grants to various organizations under Intake 1 be approved in the amount of $26,008.85.

    CARRIED
  • Motion No.05-135-04
    Moved by:Councillor Atkinson
    Seconded by:Councillor Cavanagh

    THAT By-law 22-2024 (To Establish 2024 Tax Rates) be read a first, second, and third time, and finally passed.

    CARRIED
  • Motion No.05-135-05
    Moved by:Councillor Hinton
    Seconded by:Councillor Seccaspina

    THAT the following Part Lot Control By-laws be read a first, second and third time, and finally passed:

    • By-law 23-2024 Part Lot Control 2-4 Taber Street
    • By-law 24-2024 Part Lot Control 8-10 Taber Street
    CARRIED
  • Motion No.05-135-06
    Moved by:Councillor Comley
    Seconded by:Councillor Cavanagh

    THAT By-law 25-2024 (To Enter into a Construction Licence Agreement with Carleton Place Regional Health Hub Phase 1 Inc.) be read a first, second and third time, and finally passed.

    CARRIED
  • Motion No.05-135-07
    Moved by:Councillor Hinton
    Seconded by:Councillor Atkinson

    THAT By-law 26-2024 (To Enter into a Construction Licence Agreement with Thomas Cavanagh Construction Limited) 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:
• National Volunteer Week - April 14th to 20th, 2024
• Earth Day - April 22nd, 2024
Other Announcements:
  • Earthfest, April 20th
  • Pitch-In Week, April 14th -20th
  • May 4th, Chez 106 FM - March Madness of Small Towns Celebration
 
  • Motion No.05-135-08
    Moved by:Deputy Mayor Tennant
    Seconded by:Councillor Atkinson

    THAT By-law 27-2024 (Confirmation of Council Proceedings for April 9, 2024) be read a first, second and third time, and finally passed.

    CARRIED
  • Motion No.05-135-09
    Moved by:Councillor Cavanagh
    Seconded by:Councillor Hinton

    THAT the meeting be adjourned at 6:13 p.m.

    CARRIED