Carleton Place

Council Meeting

Council will consider approving a $25M recreation facility project including a 10-lane pool, learn-to-swim pool, double gym, and walking track. They will also decide on a design-build procurement strategy and approve $50,697 for emergency hot pool repairs. A closed session is scheduled for a community planning matter.

• Approve $25M recreation facility scope (10-lane pool, learn-to-swim pool, double gym, walking track)
• Approve design-build procurement strategy for the new recreation facility
• Approve $50,697.48 emergency repair of hot pool basin via GBI Pools
• Approve public consultation strategy for recreation concept plan
• Closed session under Municipal Act for negotiations on community planning matter

CoW

The Committee of the Whole will review and vote on several policy updates and capital projects. Key decisions include approving an update to the Asset Management Plan, adopting a revised Procurement Policy, and authorizing a pre-servicing agreement for the McNeely Landing subdivision. Council will also consider replacing rooftop units with a $27,070 budget deviation and receive a Recreation Activity Report. The meeting includes a closed session to discuss an Ontario Land Tribunal matter.

• Approve update to 2025 Asset Management Plan
• Adopt updated Strategic Asset Management Policy
• Approve amended Procurement Policy
• Authorize pre-servicing agreement for McNeely Landing Subdivision Phases 1B and C
• Approve replacement of 4 rooftop units with $27,070 budget deviation

Council approved several items including the 2026 Asset Management Plan update, a new Strategic Asset Management Policy, and an amended Procurement Policy that reduces the spending authority threshold requiring CAO report from $137,000 to $50,000 and adds a two-week protest time limit. They also approved proceeding with replacement of four hybrid roof top units with a $27,070 budget deviation funded from reserves or surplus. A pre-servicing agreement for on-site works in the McNeely Landing Subdivision Phases 1B and 1C was authorized.

• Approved 2026 Asset Management Plan update (consent)
• Adopted Strategic Asset Management Policy by-law
• Adopted amended Procurement Policy with $50k spending cap and 2-week protest limit
• Approved initial Community Services priorities, with Q1 2027 report back
• Approved replacement of four hybrid roof top units with $27k budget deviation
• Authorized pre-servicing agreement for McNeely Landing Subdivision Phases 1B/1C
• Received Recreation Activity Report as information
• Received Multi-Year Accessibility Plan Update as information

Council Meeting

Council will vote on by-laws for land sales, development agreements, policy updates, and fee changes. Key items include authorizing pre-servicing for McNeely Landing phases 1B and 1C, selling surplus land to Kia Turpin, and transferring Townline Road to the County of Lanark. New policies for elected officials' pay, asset management, and procurement are also up for approval.

• Pre-servicing agreement for McNeely Landing Subdivision phases 1B and 1C
• Sale of surplus land (Kia Turpin Lot Addition) via By-law 42-2026
• Transfer of Townline Road to the County of Lanark
• Repeal of Taxi By-law 82-2020
• Amendments to fees for ice rentals and pool fees

Council approved the 2026 update to the Asset Management Plan and enacted a new Procurement Policy with tighter spending limits. It also approved the Phase 2 Development Fees Study for 2027 budget, a 50% compost subsidy, and multiple by-laws including land sales and part-lot control. The taxi by-law was repealed.

• Approved 2026 Asset Management Plan update (carried)
• Enacted new Procurement Policy with amended spending authority (carried)
• Approved Development Fees Study Phase 2 for 2027 budget (carried)
• Approved 50% subsidy for new Just Good Compost subscriptions (carried)
• Passed sale of surplus lands to Kia Turpin (carried; Councillor Hinton conflicted)
• Repealed Taxi By-law 82-2020 (carried)
• Approved replacement of four roof top units with $27,070 budget deviation (carried)
• Passed part lot control by-laws for 9 addresses on Reynolds Avenue and Wylie Way (carried)

CoW

Council decided not to apply for funding under the Development Charge Reduction Program, effectively rejecting Option 2 as recommended by the CAO. Council also accepted the Phase 2 Comprehensive Development Fees and Charges Study and directed staff to implement the recommendations in the 2027 budget. Several other reports were approved, including changes to council remuneration, ice rental and pool fees, and a 50% subsidy for the Just Good Compost program. The meeting included a closed session to discuss land acquisition and sale matters.

• Rejected Development Charge Reduction Program funding (Option 2) by consent
• Accepted Comprehensive Development Fees and Charges Study Phase 2; directed implementation in 2027 budget
• Approved council remuneration changes: OMERS participation, honoraria, benefits choice model
• Approved 3.5% ice rental and 2.5% pool fee increase; reinstated credit card recovery fee
• Approved use of childcare reserves for Carambeck Childcare Centre expansion if grant fails
• Approved 50% subsidy for new annual Just Good Compost subscriptions
• Approved amending Travel and Expense Policy

Council Meeting

Council approved adding College Street reconstruction and Rosamond Street crossing to the 2026 Road Program, funded by surplus road funds. The 2025 audited consolidated financial statements were approved. A by-law for sale of surplus lands was removed from the agenda.

• Approved addition of College Street reconstruction and Rosamond Street crossing to 2026 Road Program (carried)
• Approved 2025 Audited Consolidated Financial Statements (carried)
• Removed By-law 42-2026 (Sale of Surplus Lands) from agenda
• Approved Council Minutes of May 26, 2026 (carried)
• Approved Confirmatory By-law 45-2026 (carried)