Carleton Place, ON

Council Meeting

Carleton Place Council is meeting to approve the agenda, minutes from August 11, and a consent report, then vote on five by-laws covering traffic and parking, a trail lease amendment, lot control, and reserve removal. The meeting also includes a land acknowledgement and a prostate cancer awareness announcement.

• By-law 68-2026 amends Traffic and Parking By-law 46-2003 for Stonewater Bay
• By-law 69-2026 amends Ottawa Valley Recreation Trail lease agreement with County of Lanark
• By-law 70-2026 removes part lot control for 4 and 8 Taber Street
• By-law 71-2026 removes 1-foot reserves on Plan 27M101
• By-law 72-2026 confirms council proceedings for August 25, 2026

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The Committee of the Whole will receive a financial report, decide on servicing for Allan Street development lands, approve draft conditions for the 254 Lake Avenue West subdivision and condominium, and consider amending the property standards by-law regarding vegetation encroachment. The meeting also includes a closed session for property and legal matters.

• Financial report to July 31, 2026 (Communication 137066)
• Allan Street servicing options for development lands (Communication 137063)
• 254 Lake Avenue West subdivision and condominium draft approval conditions (Communication 137068)
• Amendment to Property Standards By-law 93-2020 on vegetation encroachment (Communication 137069)
• Closed session for potential property acquisition/disposition and legal matters

Council Meeting

Council is voting on several by-laws: approving a special charge for 16 Sarah Street under the Better Homes Lanark Program, authorizing a contribution agreement with the Ontario Trillium Foundation for an elevator at the Neelin Street Community Centre, and lifting part-lot controls on addresses on O'Donovan Drive and Wylie Way. The meeting also includes approval of previous minutes and a confirmatory by-law.

• By-law 62-2026: Approve special charges for 16 Sarah Street (Better Homes Lanark Program)
• By-law 63-2026: Authorize contribution agreement with Ontario Trillium Foundation for Neelin Street Community Centre elevator
• By-laws 64-66-2026: Part lot control removal for 177 & 179 O'Donovan Drive, 187 & 189 O'Donovan Drive, and 29-35 Wylie Way
• Approval of council minutes from June 23 and 25, 2026

Council approved all items on the agenda, including three by-laws. By-law 62-2026 authorizes special charges for 16 Sarah Street under the Better Homes Lanark Program. By-law 63-2026 authorizes a contribution agreement with the Ontario Trillium Foundation for the Neelin Street Community Centre elevator. Three part lot control by-laws (64-2026 to 66-2026) were passed for specific addresses on O'Donovan Drive and Wylie Way. A confirmatory by-law (67-2026) was also passed.

• Approved the agenda as presented.
• Accepted the Council Minutes from June 23 and 25, 2026.
• Passed By-law 62-2026 approving special charges for 16 Sarah Street (Better Homes Lanark Program).
• Passed By-law 63-2026 authorizing a contribution agreement with the Ontario Trillium Foundation for the Neelin Street Community Centre elevator.
• Passed By-laws 64-2026, 65-2026, and 66-2026 for part lot control on O'Donovan Drive and Wylie Way.
• Passed By-law 67-2026 confirming the proceedings of the August 11, 2026 Council meeting.
• Adjourned the meeting at 6:08 p.m.

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The Committee of the Whole will discuss and vote on several items, including directing staff on servicing options for Allan Street development lands, restricting parking on Stonewater Bay, and endorsing CMHC's Housing Design Catalogue as 'near permit ready' designs. They will also receive activity reports from the Fire Department and Municipal Law Enforcement for the second quarter of 2026, and consider an amendment to the Ottawa Valley Rail Trail lease agreement to add the Team Track.

• Direct staff to proceed with an option for servicing development lands on Allan Street
• Pass a by-law to restrict parking on the west side of Stonewater Bay
• Endorse Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation's Housing Design Catalogue homes as 'near permit ready' designs
• Authorize an amendment to the 2021 Ottawa Valley Recreation Trail Lease Agreement with Lanark County to add the Team Track
• Receive the 2026 second quarter activity report from Carleton Place Fire Department and Municipal Law Enforcement

The Committee of the Whole deferred the Allan Street Servicing matter to the next meeting for more information. Council approved a by-law to restrict parking on the west side of Stonewater Bay and authorized an amendment to the Ottawa Valley Recreation Trail lease with the County of Lanark to add the Team Track. A motion to endorse CMHC's Housing Design Catalogue as 'near permit ready' was not moved or seconded and was not voted on.

• Deferred Allan Street Servicing to August 25, 2026 agenda
• Approved parking restrictions on west side of Stonewater Bay (by-law prepared)
• Authorized amendment to OVRT lease agreement with County of Lanark for Team Track (by-law prepared)
• Received Fire Department and Municipal Law Enforcement Q2 2026 activity report (consent)
• Received Library Board and Urban Forest River Corridor minutes
• Received Information Listing dated August 11, 2026
• Moved into closed session for litigation, land sale, and negotiation matters

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

Council approved the project scope and funding plan for a new $25 million recreation facility (10-lane 25m pool, learn-to-swim pool, double gymnasium, raised walking track) and directed staff to proceed with procurement using a design-build strategy. A public consultation strategy was approved, and staff were authorized to perform only reactive maintenance on the current Aquatic Centre. Council also approved contracting GBI Pools to replace the Diamond Brite plaster finish on the hot (therapeutic) pool, with a $50,697.48 budget deviation to be funded from year-end surplus or the Asset Management Reserve.

• Approved $25M recreation facility scope and funding plan (Carried)
• Approved design-build procurement strategy for new recreation facility (Carried)
• Approved $50,697.48 hot pool plaster replacement contract with GBI Pools (Carried)
• Approved public consultation strategy for Recreation Concept Plan (Carried)
• Authorized reactive maintenance only on current Aquatic Centre (Carried)
• Approved By-law 61-2026 confirming proceedings (Carried)
• Directed staff to circulate survey questions to Working Group before public release (from discussion)
• Provided staff direction during closed session on community planning matter

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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)

Council Meeting

The Carleton Place Council will review and approve the 2025 audited financial statements and pass a by-law to sell surplus land at the Kia Turpin lot addition. The meeting also includes the confirmation of council proceedings and standard procedural items.

• Approval of 2025 audited financial statements
• By-law 42-2026: Sale of Surplus Lands at Kia Turpin lot addition
• By-law 45-2026: Confirmation of Council Proceedings
• Presentation of Welch LLP financial statements
• Approval of May 26, 2026 Council Minutes

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)

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The Committee of the Whole will approve increases to ice rental and pool fees, as well as the expansion of the Carambeck Childcare Centre using town reserves. Staff will also present updates on the Development Charge Reduction Program and the Just Good Compost subsidy.

• Ice rental rates increase 3.5%; pool fees increase 2.5%
• Carambeck Childcare Centre expansion approved
• Council to implement Development Charge Reduction Program
• Just Good Compost program gets 50% household subsidy
• Council to discuss land purchase and sale in closed session

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

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The Committee will vote on adding College Street reconstruction and the Rosamond Street crossing to the 2026 Road Program, funded by surplus. A closed session will discuss legal advice for a by-law before the Ontario Land Tribunal.

• College Street reconstruction from Bridge Street to Victoria Street
• Rosamond Street crossing of the OVRT between Bell Street and Rosamond Street
• Work by Thomas Cavanagh Construction Limited, funded by surplus 2026 road program funds
• Closed session for Ontario Land Tribunal matter and legal advice on a by-law

Council approved adding reconstruction of College Street (Bridge to Victoria) and the Rosamond Street OVRT crossing to the 2026 Road Program, funded by surplus program funds and awarded to Thomas Cavanagh Construction. The committee also received minutes from the BIA, Urban Forest/River Corridor, and Environmental Advisory committees, and an information listing. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved addition of College Street reconstruction and Rosamond Street OVRT crossing to 2026 Road Program, awarded to Thomas Cavanagh Construction, funded by surplus (carried, consent)

Council Meeting

Council will vote on three by-laws: a lease agreement with Matt Waters to operate the arena canteen, the sale of surplus lands for a Turpin Kia lot addition, and an amendment to the Housing-Enabling Core Services Fund transfer payment agreement. Also receives a consent report and approves previous meeting minutes. Announcements include National AccessAbility Week and Pride Season.

• By-law 41-2026: lease with Matt Waters to operate the arena canteen
• By-law 42-2026: confirm sale of surplus lands for Turpin Kia lot addition
• By-law 43-2026: amend transfer payment agreement for Housing-Enabling Core Services Fund
• Approval of minutes from May 12, 2026 meeting
• Receipt of Consent Report dated May 26, 2026

Council passed By-law 41-2026 to lease the arena canteen to Matt Waters. By-law 43-2026 was approved to amend a transfer payment agreement for the Housing-Enabling Core Services Fund. The consent report including fire department and municipal law enforcement quarterly activity reports was received.

• Approved By-law 41-2026 lease of Arena Canteen to Matt Waters (unanimous)
• Approved By-law 43-2026 amending Housing-Enabling Core Services Fund transfer payment agreement (unanimous)
• Removed By-law 42-2026 from agenda (motion carried)
• Received Consent Report including Fire and Law Enforcement quarterly reports
• Approved minutes of May 12, 2026 council meeting
• Approved Confirmatory By-law 44-2026

Council Meeting

Carleton Place Council will vote on several by-laws including amending the Community Improvement Plan, changing parking regulations on Emily Street, approving part lot control for multiple properties, and repealing connection fees. They will also approve minutes and a consent report.

• Amend Community Improvement Plan (By-law 27-2026)
• Amend traffic/parking on Emily Street (By-law 32-2026)
• Part lot control for Trotman, Utman, McPhail (By-laws 33-38)
• Repeal connection fees By-law 03-2000 (By-law 39-2026)

Council deferred two Recreation Concept Plan motions to the June 9, 2026 Committee of the Whole, referring them back to the working group. It approved a $21,900 budget deviation for pool heat exchanger repairs, updated the Commemorative Naming Policy, and authorized a survey for the Station Active Living Centre. Council appointed a Joint Compliance Audit Committee and passed several by-laws including part lot controls and a connection fee repeal.

• Deferred recreation facility funding application and public meeting to June 9 meeting
• Approved $21,900 budget deviation for pool heat exchanger repairs (carried)
• Approved updated Commemorative Naming Policy (carried)
• Approved distribution of survey for Station Active Living Centre programming (carried)
• Appointed David Nusko, Jason Huang, Rhonda Whitmarsh to Joint Compliance Audit Committee (carried)
• Passed By-law 27-2026 amending Community Improvement Plan (carried)
• Passed six part lot control by-laws for Trotman St, Utman Cr, McPhail Rd (carried)
• Passed By-law 39-2026 repealing connection fee by-law (carried)

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The Committee of the Whole will consider approving a subsidy of up to three $75 annual subscriptions per household for the Just Good Compost program. Other items include potential parking restrictions on College Street, a three-year canteen lease agreement with Matt Waters, and reports on fire department activity and library operations.

• Subsidize Just Good Compost program at up to $75 per household (Option 2)
• Possible parking restrictions on College Street, amending Traffic and Parking By-law 46-2003
• Lease canteen to Matt Waters for 3 ice seasons (2026-2029) with lease-to-own equipment
• Receive Fire Department and Municipal Law Enforcement 1st Quarter 2026 Activity Report
• Appoint representatives to Lanark County Municipal Advisory Working Group

Council approved parking restrictions on College Street (Option 2) and authorized a three-year canteen lease agreement with Matt Waters including a lease-to-own equipment arrangement. The Just Good Compost subsidy proposal was deferred, with staff directed to explore alternative subsidies and report back on June 9. Several reports were received, and appointments were made to the Lanark County Natural Heritage System Strategy Municipal Advisory Committee.

• Approved parking restrictions on College Street (Option 2) by amending by-law
• Authorized 3-year canteen lease agreement with Matt Waters and lease-to-own equipment
• Deferred Just Good Compost subsidy proposal, directed staff to explore options and report June 9
• Received Fire Department and Municipal Law Enforcement Q1 2026 activity report
• Received CAO Delegated Authority report
• Appointed Director of Development Services and Councillor Comley to Lanark County Natural Heritage Municipal Advisory Committee
• Received Library Board, OPP Detachment Board, and Urban Forest River Corridor Committee minutes
• Received information listing including MPAC report and high-speed rail resolution

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Council will decide on applying for a Community Sport and Recreation Infrastructure Fund grant for a new aquatic facility with gymnasium, and schedule a public meeting for feedback. Other items include emergency repairs to the main pool heat exchanger ($21,900), parking restrictions on Emily Street, and approval of a commemorative naming policy.

• Authorize grant application for new aquatic facility and gymnasium
• Emergency pool heat exchanger replacement funded by $21,900 surplus or reserve
• Restrict parking on Emily Street by amending Traffic and Parking By-law 46-2003
• Approve updated Commemorative Naming Policy
• Appoint Joint Compliance Audit Committee members for 2026-2030 term

Council authorized staff to apply for provincial funding for a new aquatic facility with gymnasium. Emergency repairs to the pool heat exchanger were approved with a $21,900 budget deviation. Parking restrictions on Emily Street were enacted, and a commemorative naming policy was updated. Three items were discussed in closed session with staff direction provided.

• Authorized application to Community Sport and Recreation Infrastructure Fund for new aquatic facility with gymnasium (carried, consent)
• Approved $21,900 emergency pool heat exchanger repairs from year-end surplus or Asset Management Reserve (carried, consent)
• Approved parking restrictions on Emily Street (carried, by-law prepared)
• Approved updated Commemorative Naming Policy (carried, consent)
• Approved distribution of user survey for Station Active Living Centre (carried, consent)
• Appointed David Nusko, Jason Huang, Rhonda Whitmarsh to Joint Compliance Audit Committee (carried, consent)
• Directed staff to arrange public meeting on Recreation Concept Plan and report back June 23 (carried, consent)
• Received Environmental Advisory Committee minutes (carried)

Council Meeting

Council will consider approving minutes, a consent report, and several by-laws. The most substantial item is a by-law to amend the Community Improvement Plan (By-law 27-2026). Three by-laws (28-2026, 29-2026, 30-2026) would approve part lot control for properties on Wylie Way. A confirmatory by-law for proceedings is also scheduled.

• By-law 27-2026 to amend the Community Improvement Plan (By-law 53-2022)
• By-law 28-2026: part lot control for Block 191, 1-5 Wylie Way
• By-law 29-2026: part lot control for Block 192, 9-15 Wylie Way
• By-law 30-2026: part lot control for Block 193, 19-25 Wylie Way
• By-law 31-2026: confirmation of council proceedings

Council approved a consent report that awarded a loader supply contract to Hartington Equipment for $377,450+HST, waiving the procurement policy. The 2026 BIA operating budget with a $177,160 levy was approved. Staff were authorized to spend up to $10,000 on costing a boardwalk component for Centennial Park. Three part-lot control by-laws for Wylie Way were passed.

• Approved loader procurement contract to Hartington Equipment $377,450+HST with policy waiver (carried)
• Approved 2026 BIA operating budget with levy of $177,160 (carried)
• Authorized up to $10,000 additional for Centennial Park boardwalk costing from Development Charges (carried)
• Passed by-laws 28, 29, 30-2026 for part lot control on Wylie Way (carried)

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The Committee of the Whole will consider approving a $377,450 loader purchase for Public Works through a waived procurement policy, and the 2026 BIA operating budget with a $177,160 levy. They will also discuss an amendment to the Community Improvement Plan, a development permit for 455 McNeely Avenue, and conceptual options for Centennial Park improvements.

• Loader procurement contract to Hartington Equipment for $377,450+HST
• 2026 BIA operating budget levy of $177,160
• Community Improvement Plan amendment
• Development permit for new uses at 455 McNeely Avenue
• Centennial Park concept plan with amenity options

Council approved waiving procurement policy and awarding a loader contract to Hartington Equipment for $377,450+HST. The 2026 BIA operating budget was approved with a $177,160 levy. A development permit was authorized for 455 McNeely Avenue. Staff were directed to obtain costing for priority improvements at Centennial Park, with up to $10,000 allocated for boardwalk costing.

• Approved loader procurement from Hartington Equipment ($377,450+HST) via invitational solicitation
• Approved 2026 BIA Operating Budget with $177,160 levy and payment schedule
• Approved by-law to amend Community Improvement Plan
• Authorized development permit DP3-01-2026 for 455 McNeely Avenue
• Received Centennial Park concept report; directed costing of base components and authorized $10,000 for boardwalk costing from development charges
• Received CAO's Delegated Authority Report
• Received minutes from OPP Detachment Board and Urban Forest/River Corridor Committee
• Received Information Listing

Council Meeting

Council will vote on establishing 2026 tax rates (By-law 25-2026). They will also discuss a resolution opposing the ALTO High-Speed Rail Project. Additionally, part lot control for Wylie Way properties and a cost-sharing agreement for Carleton Street servicing are up for approval.

• Set 2026 tax rates via By-law 25-2026
• Oppose ALTO High-Speed Rail Project in current form
• Approve part lot control for 28-32 and 2-6 Wylie Way (By-laws 22-2026 & 23-2026)
• Approve cost-sharing agreement with Krumac Holdings for Carleton Street servicing (By-law 24-2026)
• Receive consent report April 7, 2026

Council adopted By-law 25-2026 to establish tax rates for 2026. Council also supported an Eastern Ontario Wardens' Caucus motion opposing the ALTO High-Speed Rail project in its current form. Several consent items were received, including the 2025 annual reports on wastewater, council remuneration, and development charges.

• Approved 2026 tax rates via By-law 25-2026 (carried)
• Supported EOWC motion opposing ALTO High-Speed Rail project (carried)
• Approved Consent Report including multiple items (carried)
• Authorized cost-sharing agreement with Inverness Homes Inc. for Carleton Street servicing (carried)
• Approved part lot control by-laws for parts of Wylie Way (By-laws 22-2026 and 23-2026) (carried)
• Approved cost-sharing by-law for Krumac Holdings Inc., Carleton Street servicing (By-law 24-2026) (carried)
• Approved minutes of March 24, 2026 (carried)

Council Meeting

Council will consider several by-laws, including one to amend childcare fees (By-law 17-2026) and another to opt out of the Line Fences Act (By-law 18-2026). Also up for vote are a by-law to remove one-foot reserves on Morris Street (By-law 19-2026) and one authorizing a transfer payment agreement with the province for a Community Emergency Preparedness Grant (By-law 20-2026). The agenda includes a consent report and approval of previous meeting minutes.

• By-law 17-2026 to amend Fees and Charges By-law 83-2025 for childcare fees
• By-law 18-2026 to opt out of provisions of the Line Fences Act
• By-law 19-2026 to remove one-foot reserves on Morris Street (Plan 64, 27M-101)
• By-law 20-2026 to authorize a transfer payment agreement with the province for a Community Emergency Preparedness Grant

The Council approved $28,225.00 in Community Enrichment Grants for various organizations. Additionally, the Council passed three by-laws regarding line fences, Morris Street reserves, and a provincial grant agreement.

• Approved $28,225.00 in Community Enrichment Grants (Consent Report)
• Accepted 2025 Stormwater Management Annual Report as information
• Accepted 2025 Drinking Water System Annual Report as information
• Received 2025 Development Services Activity Report Card as information
• Passed By-law 18-2026 to opt-out of Line Fences Act provisions
• Passed By-law 19-2026 to remove one foot reserves on Morris Street
• Passed By-law 20-2026 for a Community Emergency Preparedness Grant agreement
• Passed By-law 21-2026 to confirm council proceedings

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The Committee of the Whole will consider a cost‑sharing agreement with Inverness Homes Inc. and a Connection Fee By‑Law to recover joint infrastructure costs. It will also receive the 2025 wastewater system annual report, the 2025 council remuneration report, and the 2025 statement of development charges as information. Presentations on library toolkit results and the Community Improvement Plan will be given, and a closed‑session discussion on a community planning matter is scheduled.

• Cost‑sharing agreement with Inverness Homes Inc. and enactment of a Connection Fee By‑Law
• 2025 Wastewater System Annual Report (Public Works)
• 2025 Council Remuneration Report (Treasury)
• 2025 Statement of Development Charges (Treasury)
• Presentation: Valuing Ontario Libraries Toolkit results by Carleton Place Public Library CEO

The Committee of the Whole approved a cost-sharing agreement and connection fee by-law with Inverness Homes Inc. regarding Carleton Street servicing. Council also received reports on wastewater, council remuneration, and development charges.

• Approved March 10, 2026, Committee of the Whole minutes
• Received 2025 Wastewater System Annual Report as information
• Accepted 2025 Council Remuneration Report as information
• Accepted 2025 Annual Development Charges Report as information
• Authorized staff to enter cost-sharing agreement with Inverness Homes Inc. for Carleton Street servicing
• Passed Connection Fee By-Law for Inverness project costs
• Received Environmental Advisory Committee minutes dated March 2, 2026
• Received Information Listing dated March 24, 2026

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The Committee of the Whole will consider approving $28,225 in Community Enrichment Grants for the first intake of 2026. Council is also set to approve a 2.1% increase in school-age childcare fees effective June 1, 2026, and a by-law to opt out of the Line Fences Act. The meeting will also include the receipt of annual reports for the town's stormwater and drinking water systems.

• Community Enrichment Grant Program: $28,225.00 allocation
• Childcare Fee Increase: 2.1% effective June 1, 2026
• By-law to opt out of the Line Fences Act
• Carleton Place 2025 Stormwater Management Annual Report
• Carleton Place Drinking Water System 2025 Annual Report

The council approved $28,225 in Community Enrichment Grants and accepted the 2025 stormwater and drinking water reports for public posting. It approved a 2.1% increase to school‑age childcare fees effective June 1, 2026, and directed a by‑law to opt out of the Line Fences Act. The meeting also included routine receipt of various board minutes and an information listing.

• Approved $28,225 Community Enrichment Grants (consent)
• Accepted 2025 Stormwater Management Report for public posting (consent)
• Accepted 2025 Drinking Water System Report for public posting (consent)
• Approved 2.1% school‑age childcare fee increase, by‑law to be prepared (by law prepared)
• Passed by‑law to opt out of the Line Fences Act (by law prepared)
• Received minutes from Downtown BIA, Lanark County OPP Board, Library Board, Urban Forest Committee (carried)
• Received information listing dated March 10, 2026 (carried)
• Moved into closed session to discuss litigation matter (carried)

Council Meeting

The Carleton Place Council meeting on March 10, 2026, is largely procedural, considering routine items such as minutes, a consent report, and three by-laws. Key actions include amending the fees and charges by-law for film policies and appointing Shannon Summers as Acting Deputy Treasurer. The meeting also includes a land acknowledgement and a confirmatory by-law for the proceedings.

• By-law 14-2026 to amend Fees and Charges By-law 85-2025 for film policy
• By-law 15-2026 appointing Shannon Summers as Acting Deputy Treasurer
• By-law 16-2026 confirming council proceedings for March 10, 2026
• Consent Report dated March 10, 2026 (details not provided in agenda)
• Announcement of World Down Syndrome Day on March 21, 2026

The council approved staff to apply for an Ontario Trillium Foundation Capital Grant to fund a new elevator at the arena, with any successful funding to be covered by the 2026 year‑end surplus or the Strategic Reserve. It also approved the Recreation Fundraising Reserve Fund Policy, the Town Film Policy, and a $65,000 Zamboni repair contract, and endorsed participation in the WSIB Health & Safety Excellence Program. By‑laws were passed to amend film‑policy fees, appoint an Acting Deputy Treasurer, and confirm the council proceedings.

• Authorized staff to apply for Ontario Trillium Foundation Capital Grant for new arena elevator (approved)
• Approved Recreation Fundraising Reserve Fund Policy (approved)
• Approved Town Film Policy (approved)
• Approved $65,000 Zamboni repair contract (approved)
• Approved participation in WSIB Health & Safety Excellence Program 2026‑2028 (approved)
• Dismissed Brownfield Grant request for 150 Mill Street (denied)
• Passed By‑law 14‑2026 to amend fees for Film Policy (approved)
• Passed By‑law 15‑2026 to appoint Shannon Summers as Acting Deputy Treasurer (approved)

Council Meeting

Carleton Place Council is holding its regular meeting on February 17, 2026, with a consent report and several by-laws up for final passage. The main business includes approving part lot control for portions of Eastwood Drive (62-74) and Reynolds Avenue (12-20), as well as adopting the Joint Compliance Audit Committee Terms of Reference.

• By-law 11-2026: part lot control for Block 204, 62-74 Eastwood Drive
• By-law 12-2026: part lot control for Block 199, 12-20 Reynolds Avenue
• By-law 10-2026: approve Joint Compliance Audit Committee Terms of Reference
• Consent report (February 17, 2026) to be received
• Confirmatory by-law 13-2026 to close the meeting

The council approved the agenda and the minutes from the January 27 meeting. It accepted the 2025 Communications Year‑in‑Review report. By‑laws establishing a Joint Compliance Audit Committee and part‑lot‑control for Eastwood Drive and Reynolds Avenue were passed, as was the confirmatory by‑law for the February 17 meeting.

• Approved agenda as presented (carried)
• Approved January 27, 2026 council minutes (carried)
• Received 2025 Communications Year‑in‑Review report (carried)
• Approved By‑law 10‑2026 to create Joint Compliance Audit Committee (carried)
• Approved By‑laws 11‑2026 and 12‑2026 for part‑lot‑control on Eastwood Drive and Reynolds Avenue (carried)
• Approved By‑law 13‑2026 confirming council proceedings for February 17, 2026 (carried)
• Adjourned meeting at 6:06 p.m. (carried)

CoW

The Committee of the Whole will discuss and vote on several items including a grant application for a new arena elevator, a brownfield funding request for 150 Mill Street, approval of a film policy and associated fees, and repairs to the ice resurfacing machine. They will also receive reports on fire and law enforcement activities and consider participating in a workplace safety program. The meeting includes a closed session for litigation and land matters.

• Request for Community Improvement Plan funding for 150 Mill Street — staff recommend dismissal as studies are not eligible expenses.
• Authorize application for Ontario Trillium Foundation Capital Grant for new Arena elevator; if successful, $85,000 budget deviation from 2026 surplus or Strategic Reserve.
• Approve Recreation Fundraising Reserve Fund Policy.
• Approve Draft Film Policy and amend Fees and Charges By-law for film-related fees.
• Approve refurbished propane Zamboni at upset cost of $65,000, funded from year-end surplus or Asset Management Reserve.

The council dismissed the Brownfield grant request for 150 Mill Street because the studies were not eligible. It authorized staff to apply for an Ontario Trillium Foundation capital grant for a new arena elevator and set funding for any $85,000.00 budget deviation to come from the 2026 year‑end surplus or the Strategic Reserve. The council also approved the Recreation Fundraising Reserve Fund Policy, adopted the Town Film Policy and related fee‑by‑law amendment, approved a $65,000.00 Zamboni repair/replacement funded from surplus or the Asset Management Reserve, and approved participation in the WSIB Health & Safety Excellence Program for 2026‑2028. A motion to have staff report on the town’s hiring policy was defeated.

• Dismissed Brownfield Grant Request for 150 Mill Street (consent)
• Authorized Ontario Trillium Foundation grant application for arena elevator; $85,000.00 deviation funded from surplus or Strategic Reserve (consent)
• Approved Recreation Fundraising Reserve Fund Policy (consent)
• Approved Town Film Policy and amended Fees and Charges By‑law to add film fees (consent)
• Approved Zamboni repair/replacement option #2 at $65,000.00; funded from surplus or Asset Management Reserve (consent)
• Approved participation in WSIB Health & Safety Excellence Program 2026‑2028 (consent)
• Defeated motion to have staff bring forward a report on the town’s hiring policy (defeated)
• Received minutes of Library Board (Nov 19 2025) and Environmental Advisory Committee (Feb 2 2026) (consent)

CoW

The Committee of the Whole will hear two presentations, receive the 2025 Communications Year in Review report, and vote on approving the Joint Compliance Audit Committee Terms of Reference for the 2026 municipal election. A closed session is scheduled to discuss a potential land acquisition or disposition by the town.

• Approval of Joint Lanark County 2026 Election Compliance Audit Committee Terms of Reference
• Closed session regarding potential purchase or disposition of town land
• Delegation from Ottawa Valley Health Team on family health team model and updates
• Presentation from Lanark County Child and Youth Services on mental health toolkit and Developmental Asset Awards
• Receive 2025 Communications Year in Review report from Communications Coordinator

The council amended the agenda by removing Item 5.2 and rescheduling it for April 21. It approved the Committee of the Whole minutes from Jan. 13, 2026 and received several reports and information listings. The Joint Lanark County 2026 Election Compliance Audit Committee Terms of Reference were approved. A closed session was held to discuss a potential land purchase, after which the meeting was adjourned at 7:30 p.m.

• Approved agenda amendment removing Item 5.2 (presentation) – carried
• Approved Committee of the Whole minutes dated Jan 13, 2026 – carried
• Received 2025 Communications Year in Review report – carried
• Approved Joint Lanark County 2026 Election Compliance Audit Committee Terms of Reference – carried
• Received Urban Forest/River Corridor, Lanark County OPP Detachment Board, and Environmental Advisory Committee minutes – carried
• Received Information Listing dated Jan 27, 2026 – carried
• Moved to closed session to discuss potential land acquisition – carried
• Adjourned meeting at 7:30 p.m. – carried

Council Meeting

Council will consider By-law 08-2026 to adopt an interim tax levy for 2026. The meeting also includes approval of previous minutes, a consent report, and a confirmatory by-law.

• By-law No. 08-2026: To adopt an interim tax levy for 2026
• By-law No. 09-2026: Confirmation of council proceedings for January 27, 2026
• Approval of minutes from January 13, 2026 council meeting
• Receipt of Consent Report dated January 27, 2026

The council approved the Consent Report, retaining Aquatic Associates for an aquatic workshop and 5‑year business plan, and authorized dock Option 1 (boat launch) to be funded by development charges and dock Option 2 (Moore House) from the strategic reserve. It passed a resolution opposing Bill 68 changes to the OMERS governance model. The council also adopted By‑law 08‑2026 to implement an interim tax levy and confirmed the meeting proceedings by‑law.

• Approved retaining Aquatic Associates for workshop and 5‑year plan (carried)
• Approved proceeding with Dock Option 1 (boat launch) funded by development charges (carried)
• Approved proceeding with Dock Option 2 (Moore House) funded from strategic reserve (carried)
• Passed resolution opposing Bill 68 OMERS governance changes (carried)
• Adopted By‑law 08‑2026 to implement an interim tax levy (carried)
• Adopted By‑law 09‑2026 confirming council proceedings for Jan 27 2026 (carried)

Council Meeting

The Town of Carleton Place Council will approve the meeting agenda and the December 9, 2025 minutes. It will read and pass several by‑laws, including four Part Lot Control by‑laws for parcels on O'Donovan Drive and McPhail Road, a Transfer Payment Agreement for the 2025‑2026 Fire Protection Grant, a road dedication for MacArthur Avenue, and a confirmatory by‑law for the meeting.

• By‑law 01‑2026 – Part Lot Control for 180‑182 O'Donovan Drive
• By‑law 02‑2026 – Part Lot Control for 186‑188 O'Donovan Drive
• By‑law 03‑2026 – Part Lot Control for 192‑194 O'Donovan Drive
• By‑law 04‑2026 – Part Lot Control for 125‑135 McPhail Road
• By‑law 05‑2026 – Transfer Payment Agreement (Fire Protection Grant 2025‑2026)

The council passed four Part Lot Control by‑laws for properties on O'Donovan Drive and McPhail Road. It also approved By‑law 05‑2026 to receive the 2025‑2026 fire protection grant, and By‑law 06‑2026 dedicating MacArthur Avenue as a road. A confirmatory by‑law recording the council’s proceedings was adopted.

• Approved By‑law 01‑2026 Part Lot Control for 180 & 182 O'Donovan Drive (passed)
• Approved By‑law 02‑2026 Part Lot Control for 186 & 188 O'Donovan Drive (passed)
• Approved By‑law 03‑2026 Part Lot Control for 192 & 194 O'Donovan Drive (passed)
• Approved By‑law 04‑2026 Part Lot Control for 125‑135 McPhail Road (passed)
• Approved By‑law 05‑2026 Transfer Payment Agreement – Fire Protection Grant 2025‑2026 (passed)
• Approved By‑law 06‑2026 Road Dedication – MacArthur Avenue (passed)
• Approved By‑law 07‑2026 Confirmation of Council Proceedings for Jan 13 2026 (passed)
• Approved agenda and minutes as presented (passed)

CoW

The Committee of the Whole will consider a recreation concept plan update and approve retaining Aquatic Associates for an aquatic workshop and five‑year business plan. It will also approve the dock proposal options for a new boat launch and Moore House docks. A resolution opposing the provincial OMERS Bill 68 changes to pension governance will be adopted. The committee will move to closed session to discuss a potential land acquisition or disposition.

• Approve retaining Aquatic Associates to complete an Aquatic Workshop and 5‑Year Business Plan (Report 137001).
• Approve Dock Proposal options: Boat Launch (Option 1) and Moore House Docks (Option 2) (Report 137002).
• Adopt resolution opposing Ontario's OMERS Bill 68 changes to pension governance.
• Closed session to discuss a potential acquisition or disposition of land (Community Planning Matter).
• Receive minutes from the BIA Board (Oct 20 2025) and Environmental Advisory Committee (Dec 1 2025).

Council approved retaining Aquatic Associates to develop an aquatic workshop and five‑year business plan. The council also approved moving forward with two dock options, funding one from development charges and the other from the town's strategic reserve. A resolution was passed opposing Bill 68 changes to OMERS governance and supporting the AMO’s position to keep the current model.

• Approved retaining Aquatic Associates for workshop and 5‑year plan (consent)
• Approved Dock Option 1 (boat launch) funded by development charges (consent)
• Approved Dock Option 2 (Moore House) funded from strategic reserve (consent)
• Received BIA Board and Environmental Advisory Committee minutes (consent)
• Received Information Listing dated Jan 13, 2026 (consent)
• Resolved town does not support Bill 68 changes to OMERS (consent)
• Resolved support for AMO call to maintain current OMERS governance model (consent)
• Moved to closed session for community planning matter (consent)