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Carleton Place public meetings in 2021

48 substantive meetings from 2021, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.

Thu Dec 16, 2021 · 6:00 PM

Inaugural Council Meeting

Council to approve 2022 budget with 1.97% tax increase

This special council meeting is primarily to approve the 2022 budget, which includes a recommended 1.97% tax rate increase for municipal purposes. Council will also consider placing the Municipal Drug Strategy Committee's 2021 surplus into a reserve for 2022 use. The agenda includes standard procedural items like agenda approval, disclosure of interests, and a confirmatory by-law.

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✓ Decided: Council approves 2022 budget with 1.97% tax increase

Council approved the 2022 budget with a 1.97% municipal tax rate increase. They also approved placing the Municipal Drug Strategy Committee's 2021 surplus into a reserve for 2022 use. The meeting was procedural and included a confirmatory by-law and year-end address.

Virtual Zoom Meeting
Tue Dec 7, 2021 · 7:00 PM

Council Meeting

Council to vote on 7 by-laws including heritage repeal and noise amendment

The Carleton Place Council is holding a regular meeting with a consent report and several by-laws for final passage. Key items include repealing a heritage designation, amending a development permit and the noise by-law, and approving an insurance agreement. The meeting also includes approval of prior minutes and a confirmatory by-law.

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✓ Decided: Council approves 2022 budget process, grants, and bridge transit boost

Council approved a consent report that directs the treasurer to present the draft 2022 budget for public comment on December 7, 2021, with final approval set for a special meeting on December 16, 2021. It also authorized staff to work with Lanark Transportation to add at least one extra day per week of public transit during the Central Bridge Replacement Project, funded in the 2022 budget. Community Enrichment Grants were approved with a policy change allowing applications at any time during the event year, and a Food Cycler Pilot Program was authorized for 100 subsidized units. Several by-laws were passed, including repealing a heritage designation at 274 Bridge Street and amending the noise by-law.

Virtual Zoom Meeting
Tue Dec 7, 2021 · 7:00 PM

CoW

Council to review 2022 budget, development permits, and noise bylaw changes

The Committee of the Whole is meeting to discuss the 2022 budget presentation, several development permit amendments, a noise bylaw amendment, and other administrative items. Decisions will be made on proposed motions for each agenda item, including potential approvals for development projects and service contracts.

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✓ Decided: Council denies 124 Moore St auto sales development permit

Council denied a development permit for an automobile sales and service establishment at 124 Moore Street, despite staff recommending approval with conditions. The committee also approved a 1.97% levy increase in the draft 2022 budget, amended the noise by-law, and authorized a $428,165 insurance agreement. Several items were deferred, including the Mississippi Shores subdivision phasing plan and a Mississippi Mills invoice collection matter.

Virtual Zoom Meeting
Tue Nov 23, 2021 · 7:00 PM

CoW

Council to weigh Central Bridge transit boost and election sign bylaw changes

The Committee of the Whole is meeting virtually to receive updates and consider several items. Key items include a project update on the Central Bridge replacement, with a proposal to add one extra day of public transit service during construction, and a notice of motion to amend the election sign bylaw, including a new $50 removal fee. The agenda also includes delegations from the BIA and Sister City Committee, plus routine approvals of minutes and information items.

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✓ Decided: Council approves extra transit day during Central Bridge project

The Committee of the Whole received a project update on the Central Bridge Replacement and authorized staff to work with Lanark Transportation to add at least one extra day of public transit service per week during the project, with costs to be included in the 2022 budget. A notice of motion was submitted by Councillor Toby Randell to amend the Election Sign By-law, including reducing sign size limits and setting a $50 removal fee, but no vote was taken. The agenda was amended to remove a Sister City Committee presentation, and the minutes from November 9, 2021, were accepted.

Virtual Zoom Meeting
Tue Nov 23, 2021 · 7:00 PM

Council Meeting

Council to set 2022 water rates, interim taxes, taxi fares, tree rules

Council will vote on several by-laws setting 2022 water rates, interim taxes, taxi maximum fares, and tree clearing rules. They will also consider approving the Asset Management Plan, renaming the Ocean Wave Fire Company association, and receiving a consent report. The meeting includes presentations of fire service medals and routine approvals of minutes.

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✓ Decided: Council approves asset management plan and rebrands fire department

Council approved the Asset Management Report prepared by PSD CityWide and authorized posting it on the Town's website. Council also approved the Ocean Wave Fire Company's Members' Association being renamed "OWFC Association" and the Fire Department being rebranded as the Carleton Place Fire Department. Several by-laws were passed, including those regulating 2022 water rates, interim taxes, tree clearing, and taxi maximum fares. Three fire service members received service medals.

Virtual Zoom Meeting
Fri Nov 19, 2021 · 7:00 PM

Inaugural Council Meeting

Council to approve contract with Benecaid Health Benefit Solutions

This is a special council meeting of the Town of Carleton Place, held virtually. The main item is a by-law to enter into a professional services agreement with Benecaid Health Benefit Solutions, along with a confirmatory by-law for the proceedings. The agenda is otherwise procedural, with no other substantive items.

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✓ Decided: Council approves Benecaid health benefits contract

The council held a special meeting and approved two by-laws. The first authorized a contract with Benecaid Health Benefit Solutions, and the second confirmed the council's proceedings for the meeting. No other substantive decisions were made.

Virtual Zoom Meeting
Fri Nov 19, 2021 · 9:00 AM

Special CoW

Council reviews 2022 draft budget, benefit changes, pay grids

This is a special Committee of the Whole meeting focused on the 2022 draft budget, with departmental presentations scheduled throughout the day. Council will also consider reports on changes to benefits administration and revised part-time pay grids, and discuss new business items including a BIA funding request and a ball diamond upgrade proposal. The meeting includes a closed session for labour relations, land purchase, and a refund request.

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✓ Decided: Council schedules public 2022 budget presentation for Dec. 7

Council reviewed the draft 2022 budget, which includes a 1.97% tax increase, and directed staff to present it to the public on December 7, 2021, with final approval set for a special meeting on December 16, 2021. Council approved an Administrative Services Only agreement with Benecaid Health Benefits Solutions for employee benefits effective January 1, 2022, and authorized revised part-time pay grids reflecting increased provincial minimum wage. The McLaren Ball Diamond Upgrades proposal was not included in the draft budget and was referred to the Parks and Recreation Committee. Council also met in closed session to discuss personal, land, and labour matters, and provided staff direction on those items.

Virtual Zoom Meeting
Tue Nov 9, 2021 · 7:00 PM

Council Meeting

Council to consider land sale repeal and consulting contract

The Town of Carleton Place Council is meeting virtually to handle routine business: approving the agenda and prior minutes, receiving a consent report, and passing three by-laws. The substantive items are a by-law to repeal a previous land sale agreement with Uniform-Macsten and a by-law authorizing a professional services agreement with Dillon Consulting for a Community Improvement Plan.

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✓ Decided: Council approves 2022 calendar, petition policy, grants, and land sale

Council approved the 2022 Council/Committee calendar, a new Petition Policy, and $2,363.75 in Community Enrichment Grants. Shelley Smith was appointed to the Library Board. By-laws were passed for a land sale to Uniform-Macsten and a consulting agreement with Dillon Consulting for a Community Improvement Plan.

Virtual Zoom Meeting
Tue Nov 9, 2021 · 7:00 PM

CoW

Council to consider asset management plan, Thruway extension, tree by-law

The Committee of the Whole is meeting to discuss and potentially approve several items, including the town's draft Asset Management Plan, a development permit extension for the Thruway Restaurant, a new Tree Clearing By-law, and a rebranding of the fire department. They will also consider amendments to the taxi by-law regarding maximum fares and other charges, and a delegation request to the provincial government about stormwater management ponds.

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✓ Decided: Council approves asset management plan, tree by-law, taxi fare changes

The Committee of the Whole approved the draft Asset Management Plan, adopted a Tree Clearing By-law, amended the Taxi By-law for maximum fares, and approved a four-year extension for the Thruway Restaurant development. It also approved the OWFC Association rebranding and directed staff to submit ROMA delegation requests. A closed session appointment was made to the Environmental Advisory Committee.

Virtual Zoom Meeting
Tue Oct 26, 2021 · 7:00 PM

CoW

Council to consider McArthur Island Phase 3, Mississippi Shores works, and $44,245 CIP contract

The Committee of the Whole is meeting to discuss and recommend action on several items, including development agreements, a contract award, and policy approvals. Key items include amending the McArthur Island development permit for Phase 3, expanding the Mississippi Shores pre-servicing agreement, and awarding a Community Improvement Plan RFP to Dillon Consulting for $44,245 plus HST. The committee will also consider the 2022 council calendar, a petition policy, and community enrichment grants.

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✓ Decided: Council approves 1.95% water/sewer rate increase for 2022

The Committee of the Whole received the 2022 Water and Sewer draft budget, which recommends a 1.95% rate increase, resulting in a quarterly charge of $243.00 for a full-service residential property. The final decision on the rate increase will be made by Council on November 9, 2021. Council also approved several other items, including a development permit amendment for McArthur Island, a pre-servicing agreement amendment for Mississippi Shores, and a Community Improvement Plan contract.

Virtual Zoom Meeting
Tue Oct 26, 2021 · 7:00 PM

Council Meeting

Council to vote on fees, library agreement, $100K Town Hall repair

Council will consider several by-laws and motions, including the 2022 fees and charges by-law, authorizing internet/telephone voting, a pre-servicing agreement for Mississippi Shores Subdivision, and a $100,000 budget increase for Town Hall repointing. It will also vote on removing library services from the Howard Allan cost-sharing agreement and appointing two members to the Urban Forest/River Corridor Committee. The meeting is largely routine, with most items being approvals of standard administrative matters.

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✓ Decided: Council approves $100K budget deviation for Town Hall repointing

Council approved a budget deviation of up to $100,000 for the Town Hall Repointing Project, funded from capital reserves, to cover construction and consulting extras. They also removed library services from the Howard Allan Cost Sharing Agreement, with future negotiations delegated to the Library Board. Several by-laws were passed, including the 2022 Fees and Charges, internet/telephone voting for the 2022 election, and agreements for childcare services, pre-servicing at Mississippi Shores, and e-commerce software. Two new members were appointed to the Urban Forest/River Corridor Committee.

Virtual Zoom Meeting
Tue Oct 12, 2021 · 7:00 PM

CoW

Council to consider 2022 fees, water/sewer budget, and Taber Street townhomes

The Committee of the Whole is meeting to discuss and potentially approve several items, including a development permit for townhomes on Taber Street, the 2022 water and sewer budget, a new fee schedule, and the use of electronic voting for the 2022 elections. The committee will also consider a request for additional funding for the Town Hall repointing project and a recommendation to develop a Tree Conservation By-law. The meeting includes a closed session for land, legal, and negotiation matters.

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✓ Decided: Council defeats Taber Street townhome development permit

The Committee of the Whole defeated a conditional approval for a townhome development at Taber Street Block 4, despite staff recommendations. Council also approved the 2022 fee schedule, electronic voting for the 2022 elections, and a $100,000 budget deviation for Town Hall repointing. Several other items were carried, including a tree conservation by-law and library cost-sharing changes.

Virtual Zoom Meeting
Tue Oct 12, 2021 · 7:00 PM

Council Meeting

Council to vote on traffic, asset management, and lot control by-laws

The Carleton Place Council is meeting virtually to consider several routine administrative items, including approving the previous meeting's minutes and a consent report. The main business is the final passage of three by-laws: one amending the traffic and parking by-law for Nichols Crescent, one authorizing a contribution agreement for the Municipal Asset Management Program, and one regarding part lot control on Rathwell and Fanning Streets. A confirmatory by-law for the meeting's proceedings will also be passed.

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✓ Decided: Council approves hospital fundraising billboard signs and accessibility plan

Council approved the consent report, which authorized two temporary billboard signs for the Carleton Place Hospital Foundation's fundraising campaign and approved the 2021-2025 Multi-Year Accessibility Plan. Council also passed four by-laws, including amendments to traffic and parking regulations and a contribution agreement for the Municipal Asset Management Program. All motions were carried unanimously.

Virtual Zoom Meeting
Tue Sep 21, 2021 · 7:00 PM

CoW

Council to consider hospital fundraising signs, parking restrictions, accessibility plan

The Committee of the Whole will hear a delegation from the Carleton Place Hospital on its emergency department fundraising campaign, and consider reports on parking restrictions on Nichols Crescent, temporary billboard signs for the hospital campaign, fire and by-law activity reports, and the 2021-2025 Multi-Year Accessibility Plan. The meeting will also move into closed session to discuss a proposed or pending land sale.

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✓ Decided: Council directs parking restriction on Nichols Crescent; approves hospital signs

The Committee of the Whole directed staff to amend the Traffic and Parking By-law to restrict parking around the island on Nichols Crescent. Council also authorized two temporary billboard signs for the Carleton Place Hospital Foundation's emergency department fundraising campaign, approved the 2021-2025 Multi-Year Accessibility Plan, and received the Ocean Wave Fire Company and By-law Enforcement activity report. The committee also moved into closed session to discuss a potential land sale.

Virtual Zoom Meeting
Tue Sep 21, 2021 · 7:00 PM

Council Meeting

Council to consider repealing heritage designation for 274 Bridge Street

The Carleton Place Town Council is meeting to consider several routine items, including a motion to repeal the heritage designation for the Nichols House at 274 Bridge Street, and to pass a series of by-laws related to part lot control, emergency management, tax adjustments, and a stormwater agreement. The agenda is largely procedural, with no presentations scheduled.

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✓ Decided: Council approves consent report, heritage repeal, and 10 by-laws

Council approved the consent report, which included receiving the August 31, 2021 financial report, requesting the County of Lanark amend a by-law to permit off-road vehicles on Townline Road, and consenting to the Mississippi Shores subdivision redline revision with added conditions. Council also directed staff to begin the statutory process to repeal the heritage designation for 274 Bridge Street (Nichols House). All 10 by-laws were passed, including part lot control, emergency management, delegation of authority, and a stormwater pre-servicing agreement.

Virtual Zoom Meeting
Tue Sep 7, 2021 · 7:00 PM

CoW

Council to consider heritage repeal, off-road vehicle bylaw, and subdivision agreements

The Committee of the Whole is meeting virtually to discuss several reports and proposed motions, including a financial report, an amendment to the delegation of authority by-law, an update on off-road vehicles, a pre-servicing agreement for a stormwater management facility, a redline revision for the Mississippi Shores subdivision, and the repeal of a heritage designation for 274 Bridge Street. The committee will also enter closed session to discuss contract negotiations and the sale of land.

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✓ Decided: Council moves to repeal heritage designation for 274 Bridge Street

The Committee of the Whole directed staff to begin the statutory notification process to repeal the heritage designation (By-law 37-84) for 274 Bridge Street, known as the Nichols House. They also approved several other items, including a pre-servicing agreement for a stormwater facility, a request to the County to allow off-road vehicles on Townline Road, and an amendment to the Delegation of Authority By-law. All decisions were carried.

Virtual Zoom Meeting
Tue Sep 7, 2021 · 7:00 PM

Council Meeting

Council to pass part-lot control by-laws for Taber Street blocks

The Town of Carleton Place Council is meeting virtually to handle routine business: approving minutes, receiving a consent report, and passing by-laws. The main substantive items are three part-lot control by-laws for properties on Taber Street and a by-law authorizing a transfer payment agreement under the Municipal Modernization Fund. Several proclamations are also scheduled.

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✓ Decided: Council approves ICIP grant application for watermain looping

Council approved proceeding with a grant application under the Investing in Canada Infrastructure Program (ICIP) Green Stream Intake 2 for watermain looping along Townline Road, Concession 8 and Industrial Avenue. They also passed three Part Lot Control by-laws for properties on Taber Street, and a by-law authorizing a Transfer Payment Agreement for the Municipal Modernization Program. The meeting was largely procedural, with no substantive debates or denials.

Virtual Zoom Meeting
Tue Aug 17, 2021 · 5:00 PM

Inaugural Council Meeting

Council to pass four by-laws: fees, road closure, train station grant

This is a special council meeting of the Town of Carleton Place, held virtually, to consider four by-laws. The council will vote on amending recreation fees and the daily refreshment vehicle rate, permitting temporary road and parking lot closures for a BIA Night Market, authorizing a transfer payment agreement for the Canada Community Revitalization Fund for Train Station Park, and confirming the proceedings of this meeting.

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✓ Decided: Council passes four by-laws including recreation fee changes and BIA night market road closures

Council held a special meeting and passed four by-laws: amending recreation fees and the daily refreshment vehicle rate, permitting temporary road and parking lot closures for the BIA Night Market, authorizing a transfer payment agreement for the Canada Community Revitalization Fund for Train Station Park, and confirming council proceedings. All motions were carried unanimously.

Virtual Zoom Meeting
Tue Aug 10, 2021 · 7:00 PM

Council Meeting

Council to pass four part-lot-control by-laws for Stokes, Taber, Napoleon streets

This is a routine procedural meeting. Council will approve the June 22, 2021 minutes and pass four part-lot-control by-laws that adjust property boundaries on Stokes Drive, Taber Street, and Napoleon Street. No presentations, consent reports, or motions are listed. A confirmatory by-law will close the meeting.

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✓ Decided: Council passes four part lot control by-laws for Stokes, Taber, Napoleon

Council approved four part lot control by-laws (92-2021 to 95-2021) covering properties on Stokes Drive, Taber Street, and Napoleon Street, all carried unanimously. The meeting also approved the agenda, accepted the June 22, 2021 minutes, and passed the confirmatory by-law 96-2021. No other substantive decisions were made.

Virtual Zoom Meeting
Tue Aug 10, 2021 · 7:00 PM

CoW

Council to decide on Taber Street townhome permit denial

The Committee of the Whole is meeting to discuss and vote on several items, including a development permit for a townhome proposal on Taber Street, a grant application for watermain looping, and a road closure for a downtown event. They will also consider new fees for refreshment vehicles and approve ice rental and pool user fees for the upcoming season.

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✓ Decided: Council denies Taber Street townhome development permit

The Committee of the Whole denied Development Permit DP3-01-2021 for the proposed townhome development on Taber Street (Block 4, 27M-97), despite a presentation from Cavanagh Construction in support. Council also approved a grant application for watermain looping, a road closure for the BIA Night Market, and new fees and rates for refreshment vehicles, ice rentals, and pool user fees.

Virtual Zoom Meeting
Tue Jun 22, 2021 · 7:00 PM

Council Meeting

Council to approve recreation software, tractor, trailer purchases

The Town of Carleton Place Council is meeting virtually to consider several motions, including the purchase of recreation software, a tractor, and a trailer, as well as appointments to advisory committees and amendments to the social media policy. The agenda also includes by-laws on parking changes and a water and sewer cost-sharing agreement. Most items are routine approvals and appointments, with no major policy decisions or public hearings listed.

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✓ Decided: Council approves $63,244 in recreation equipment purchases

Council approved the purchase of ACTIVENet recreation software for up to $11,867 plus HST, a 40-horsepower tractor for $45,768 plus HST, and a trailer for $5,609 plus HST, with budget deviations funded from reserves. Council also directed staff to provide draft conditions for the Carmichael Farms Subdivision Phase 1 to the County of Lanark, and approved appointments to the Official Plan Ad Hoc Committee and other advisory committees.

Virtual Zoom Meeting
Tue Jun 22, 2021 · 7:00 PM

CoW

Carleton Place committee weighs parking limits, subdivision, and train station lease

The Committee of the Whole is reviewing several staff reports and making recommendations to Council, including new parking restrictions, conditions for the Carmichael Farms subdivision, a development permit for 50 Roe Street, comments on the Mississippi River Watershed Plan, and a proposal to lease space in the former Train Station. The committee will also consider amendments to the Social Media Policy and hold a closed session to discuss negotiations and appointments.

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✓ Decided: Council rejects train station lease proposal, approves parking changes

The Committee of the Whole made several recommendations to Council, including rejecting a lease proposal from Under Pressure Coffee House for the former Train Station, approving amendments to the Traffic and Parking By-law to add parking restrictions, and directing staff to provide draft conditions for the Carmichael Farms Subdivision to the County of Lanark. The committee also approved a development permit for 50 Roe Street with conditions, and made appointments to advisory committees.

Virtual Zoom Meeting
Tue Jun 8, 2021 · 7:00 PM

Council Meeting

Council to vote on reinstating discretionary funds for charities

Council is meeting virtually to consider routine approvals, a motion to reinstate 2021 discretionary funding for councillors to support local charities, and a part lot control by-law for 5-7 Spicer Street. The agenda includes approval of minutes, a consent report, and a confirmatory by-law.

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✓ Decided: Council reinstates discretionary funding for 2021

Council approved reinstating Council Members' Discretionary Funds for 2021, with the budget deviation funded from the Town's overall surplus at year end, or from Administrative Reserves if no surplus. The decision was made to support non-profit and charitable organizations facing funding shortages due to the pandemic. Council also passed a Part Lot Control By-law for 5-7 Spicer Street and a confirmatory by-law. No other substantive decisions were made.

Virtual Zoom Meeting
Tue Jun 8, 2021 · 7:00 PM

CoW

Council to vote on $63,244 in recreation equipment purchases

The Committee of the Whole is meeting to discuss and vote on several staff recommendations, including approving updated accessibility policies and purchasing recreation software, a tractor, and a trailer. The meeting also includes a presentation on the Mississippi River Watershed Plan and receiving committee minutes and information items.

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✓ Decided: Council approves new recreation software, tractor, and trailer purchases

The Committee of the Whole approved the purchase of ACTIVENet recreation software for up to $11,867 plus HST, funded from Recreation Reserves. It also authorized the purchase of a 40-horsepower tractor from Elliot Farm Equipment for $45,768 plus HST, with the budget deviation funded by the sale of the John Deere tractor and Recreation Equipment Reserves, and a trailer from Trailer Country for $5,609 plus HST, funded from the Recreation Equipment reserve. The committee also approved updated Accessible Customer Service Policy and Procedures, and received a presentation on the draft Mississippi River Watershed Plan.

Virtual Zoom Meeting
Tue May 25, 2021 · 7:00 PM

Council Meeting

Council to set 2021 tax rates, pay $103,826 to OCWA, ban ATVs on OVRT

Council will vote on several by-laws including establishing 2021 tax rates, selling land to Uniform-Macsten, amending the Official Plan for Community Improvement Plans, and repealing an interim control by-law. They will also consider paying $103,826.43 to the Ontario Clean Water Agency, installing signs banning ATVs on the Ottawa Valley Recreation Trail, and supporting a proposal for a Lanark County Detachment Board.

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✓ Decided: Council approves 2021 tax rates and land sale to Uniform-Macsten

Council passed several by-laws, including establishing 2021 tax rates, selling land to Uniform-Macsten, amending the Official Plan for Community Improvement Plans, and repealing interim control by-laws. It also approved a $103,826.43 payment to the Ontario Clean Water Agency, approved ATV prohibition signs on the OVRT, and supported a proposal for a Lanark County Detachment Board.

Virtual Zoom Meeting
Tue May 25, 2021 · 7:00 PM

CoW

Council to consider surplus rescue boat sale, Franktown Rd development, plastics

The Committee of the Whole is meeting to discuss several items, including declaring a 1999 rescue boat surplus for sale, approving a development permit for 400 Franktown Road, receiving information on single-use plastics, and potentially reinstating Council discretionary funds for charitable contributions. The meeting also includes a statutory public meeting on the Official Plan review and a closed session for legal and land matters.

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✓ Decided: Council approves 400 Franktown Road redevelopment with conditions

The Committee of the Whole approved the development permit application for 400 Franktown Road, subject to conditions including a development agreement, tree preservation, environmental impact, servicing, and stormwater management measures, and a front yard setback variation. The committee also declared a 1999 rescue boat surplus for sale, deferred a decision on single-use plastics, and reinstated Council discretionary funding for 2021. A virtual public meeting on the Official Plan growth scenarios was held, and the committee moved into closed session to discuss land acquisition and legal matters.

Virtual Zoom Meeting
Thu May 20, 2021 · 5:30 PM

Inaugural Council Meeting

Council to decide Boyd Street sidewalk vs. pathway design

This special council meeting has one substantive item: deciding whether to replace a proposed meandering asphalt pathway on Boyd Street with a standard 1.5m sidewalk from Morris Street to Berryman Street, while keeping the asphalt pathway from Berryman Street north. Staff recommend the change, coordinating with Cavanagh Developments. The rest of the agenda is routine approval, disclosure, a confirmatory by-law, and adjournment.

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✓ Decided: Council replaces Boyd Street pathway with standard sidewalk

Council approved a motion to alter the approved detailed design plans for Boyd Street, replacing the proposed meandering asphalt pathway with a standard 1.5m sidewalk from Morris Street to Berryman Street, while maintaining the asphalt pathway from Berryman Street to the northern limits of the subdivision. The decision followed a presentation by residents and input from the developer, Cavanagh Construction.

Virtual Zoom Meeting
Tue May 11, 2021 · 7:00 PM

Council Meeting

Council to vote on affordable housing fee rebate and Official Plan review

Council will consider several items, including a motion to review sections of the Official Plan and extend a consultant's contract, a motion to add the Waterworks building to a heritage register, and final passage of by-laws including an affordable housing development charges rebate policy and part lot control by-laws for McPhail Road properties.

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✓ Decided: Council backs OPP east-west board model, passes affordable housing rebate policy

Council supported a preferred OPP detachment board proposal for Lanark County based on a two-board model, with Carleton Place in the east board with Mississippi Mills and Beckwith. Council also passed By-law 76-2021 adopting an Affordable Housing Development Charges Rebate Policy, and approved three part lot control by-laws for McPhail Road properties. Additionally, staff were authorized to review certain Official Plan sections, including the Highway Commercial District, and the Waterworks building at 199 John Street was added to the Register of Properties of Cultural Heritage Value or Interest.

Virtual Zoom Meeting
Tue May 11, 2021 · 7:00 PM

CoW

Council to set 2021 tax rates, pay OCWA $103,826, and consider plastic bottle ban

The Committee of the Whole is reviewing several staff reports and proposed motions, including finalizing 2021 tax rates, approving a $103,826.43 payment to the Ontario Clean Water Agency, and receiving updates on fire and by-law services. The committee will also consider a proposed ban on single-use plastic bottles in municipal buildings and facilities by 2023, and a request to install signs prohibiting ATVs on town roads and the Ottawa Valley Recreation Trail.

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✓ Decided: Council approves $103,826.43 payment to Ontario Clean Water Agency

The Committee of the Whole approved a payment of $103,826.43 to the Ontario Clean Water Agency for water and wastewater services, and forwarded the 2021 Tax Rate By-law to Council for approval. They also approved terms of reference for an Official Plan Stakeholder Ad Hoc Committee and authorized by-laws for amended cost sharing agreements for core services near Highway 7. A motion to ban single-use plastic bottles in municipal buildings by 2023 was deferred.

Town Hall Council Chambers
Tue Apr 27, 2021 · 7:00 PM

CoW

Carleton Place committee to weigh OPP board, affordable housing, sea can rules

The Committee of the Whole is meeting virtually to discuss and vote on several reports, including a review of the Official Plan, a new affordable housing development charges policy, options for regulating shipping containers (sea cans), and a proposal for a new OPP detachment board structure. The committee will also consider adding the Waterworks building to the heritage register and endorsing a resolution critical of MPP Randy Hillier's conduct regarding COVID-19 regulations.

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✓ Decided: Council backs OPP two-board model for Lanark County

The Committee of the Whole supported a preferred OPP detachment board proposal for Lanark County based on a two-board model (east and west), with the east board comprising Mississippi Mills, Beckwith, and Carleton Place. The committee also approved a review of the Official Plan including the Highway Commercial District, adopted a Development Charges Affordable Housing Policy, and added the Waterworks building to the cultural heritage register. A motion to develop a by-law regulating shipping containers (Sea Cans) was defeated.

Virtual Zoom Meeting
Tue Apr 27, 2021 · 7:00 PM

Council Meeting

Council to adopt flag policy, amend delegation, lift lot controls

The Carleton Place Council is meeting virtually to consider several by-laws, including adopting a new flag policy, amending the delegation of authority by-law, and lifting part lot control on four properties on McPhail Road. The agenda also includes routine items like approving minutes and a consent report, with no presentations or motions scheduled.

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✓ Decided: Council endorses resolution criticizing MPP Hillier's COVID conduct

Council approved the agenda with an added motion endorsing a South Frontenac resolution that criticizes MPP Randy Hillier's disregard for COVID regulations. They also passed several by-laws, including a new flag policy and amendments to delegation of authority, and approved a one-year extension for the Coleman Central Subdivision draft approval.

Virtual Zoom Meeting
Tue Apr 20, 2021 · 6:00 PM

Special CoW

Council to hold closed session for code of conduct training

This is a special Committee of the Whole meeting with a single substantive item: a closed session for an educational/training session on the Council Code of Conduct. The rest of the agenda is procedural (call to order, approval of agenda, declarations, rise and report, adjournment).

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✓ Decided: Council holds closed-session training on code of conduct

The Special Committee of the Whole met on April 20, 2021, and moved into closed session for an educational session on the Council Code of Conduct, led by the Town's Integrity Commissioner. No substantive decisions were made; the meeting was procedural, with agenda approval and adjournment only.

Virtual Zoom Meeting
Tue Apr 13, 2021 · 7:00 PM

CoW

Council to decide on waste bag limits, subdivision extension, and policies

The Committee of the Whole is meeting to discuss and vote on several staff reports, including the 2020 wastewater annual report, a possible additional curbside waste bag option, a one-year extension for the Coleman Central Subdivision, and various policy updates. The meeting is largely procedural, with most items being presented for approval or information.

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✓ Decided: Council approves one extra curbside waste bag during stay-at-home orders

The Committee of the Whole approved allowing one additional bag of curbside waste during emergencies involving stay-at-home orders, and directed staff to amend the Delegated Authority By-law accordingly. Council also accepted the 2020 Wastewater Annual Report, supported a one-year extension for the Coleman Central Subdivision draft approval, approved the Salary Administration Policy and 2021 PSAB Budget, repealed and replaced the Flag Policy, and directed the Clerk to issue a letter of non-objection for Black Tartan Kitchen's patio extension. Councillor Tennant declared a conflict on the patio item and did not participate. A notice of motion regarding MPP Randy Hillier was provided for future consideration.

Virtual Zoom Meeting
Tue Apr 13, 2021 · 7:00 PM

Council Meeting

Council to award $437,411 water/wastewater master plan contract to Stantec

Council is meeting virtually to consider awarding a contract for the Water/Wastewater Master Plan and related environmental assessments to Stantec Consulting Limited for $437,411.70 inclusive of HST. The agenda also includes passing a series of by-laws covering part lot control, road naming, traffic, water control, a fire safety grant, EV charging, and records retention.

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✓ Decided: Council awards $437K water/wastewater master plan contract

Council awarded the Water/Wastewater Master Plan RFP to Stantec Consulting Limited for $437,411.70, including environmental assessments. Council also passed 11 by-laws covering part lot control, street naming, traffic, water control, and other matters. All motions were carried unanimously.

Virtual Zoom Meeting
Thu Mar 25, 2021 · 6:00 PM

Emergency Council Meeting

Council to decide cost-saving scope for Phase 2 of Tender PW5-2020

The Town of Carleton Place is holding an emergency virtual meeting on March 25, 2021. Council will consider a report on value engineering for Tender PW5-2020 and direct staff on cost savings for the revised Phase 2 scope. The meeting also includes a closed session to discuss cost-sharing agreement options, followed by a confirmatory by-law.

✓ Decided: Council approves $808,055 in savings for Central Bridge and Bridge Street project

Council approved Phase two of Tender PW5-2020 for the Central Bridge Replacement and Bridge Street Reconstruction, incorporating $808,055.40 in cost savings identified through a Value Engineering exercise. The savings include substitutions, deletions, and modifications, with a $60,000 allowance for entrance landscaping at Bridge Street and Lake Avenue. Council also entered closed session to discuss cost sharing agreement options and provided direction to staff for negotiations.

Virtual Zoom Meeting
Tue Mar 23, 2021 · 7:00 PM

CoW

Council considers $437,411 contract for Water/Wastewater Master Plan

The Committee of the Whole is reviewing a variety of infrastructure and administrative reports. Key discussions include growth scenarios for a comprehensive review and the approval of a new Records Retention By-law.

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✓ Decided: Council approves growth consultation, water by-law, and $437K Stantec contract

Council directed staff to launch public consultation on growth scenarios for the Comprehensive Review, approved a new Water Control By-law repealing By-law 19-2002, and awarded a $437,411.70 contract to Stantec for the Water/Wastewater Master Plan. A motion to revise the scope of Tender PW5-2020 was deferred to an emergency meeting on March 25, 2021. The committee also approved several routine reports and entered closed session to discuss land acquisition and cost-sharing options.

Virtual Zoom Meeting
Tue Mar 23, 2021 · 7:00 PM

Council Meeting

Council considers new regulations and fees for backyard hens

The Town of Carleton Place Council is meeting to discuss several by-laws, including the regulation of backyard hens and the discontinuation of a tax rebate program. The body is also reviewing the 2020 audited financial statements and various land and street naming changes.

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✓ Decided: Council passes backyard hen by-laws and names park Sinclair Square

Council approved the 2020 audited financial statements, passed by-laws to regulate backyard hens and amend related fees and animal control, and officially named the park at the north end of the Central Bridge as Sinclair Square. It also passed by-laws to discontinue the vacant unit tax rebate program, remove one-foot reserves on parts of Hooper Street and Eastwood Drive, and rename Lockhard Campbell Way. The meeting was procedural with no presentations or conflicts of interest.

Virtual Zoom Meeting
Tue Mar 9, 2021 · 7:00 PM

Council Meeting

Council to vote on development charges by-law and climate action plan

Council will consider approving the 2020 Development Charges Background Study and passing By-law 41-2021 to implement development charges. Members will also hear a presentation on Lanark County's Climate Action Plan and vote on joining the Partners for Climate Protection program. Several other by-laws are up for final passage, including amendments to waste collection, traffic and parking, and part lot control on McPhail Road.

✓ Decided: Council approves 2020 Development Charges Background Study and By-law

Council approved the 2020 Development Charges Background Study and passed By-law 41-2021 to implement development charges. Council also joined the Partners for Climate Protection program, appointing staff and a councillor to oversee it. Several other by-laws were passed, including amendments to waste collection, traffic and parking, and part lot control.

Virtual Zoom Meeting
Tue Mar 9, 2021 · 7:00 PM

CoW

Council to weigh backyard hens, vacant unit rebate elimination, and 14 Coleman St. development

The Committee of the Whole is meeting virtually to consider several by-laws and reports, including eliminating vacant unit tax rebates, approving a new water control by-law, allowing backyard hens, and a development permit for 14 Coleman Street. They will also discuss the Official Plan review, a social media policy, and a motion to explore slowing community growth.

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✓ Decided: Council approves 2020 audited financial statements and backyard hens by-law

Council approved the 2020 audited financial statements, which showed higher revenues and lower expenses than expected despite COVID. A by-law to eliminate vacant unit rebates was approved, and the backyard hens by-law was approved with amendments including an annual fee. The water control by-law was defeated, and the official plan review was deferred for more feedback.

Virtual Zoom Meeting
Tue Mar 2, 2021 · 6:00 PM

Special CoW

Council to discuss development charges by-law policy issues

This is a special Committee of the Whole meeting to discuss policy issues for a proposed Development Charges By-law. The committee will decide which policy issues to include in the by-law, which will be presented for consideration at the March 9, 2021 Council meeting. The agenda is otherwise procedural, with no other substantive items.

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✓ Decided: Council votes to exempt affordable housing from development charges

The Committee of the Whole discussed final policy options for the upcoming Development Charges By-law, including possible non-statutory exemptions. It was agreed that most concerns would be addressed through a future Community Improvement Plan. The committee passed a motion to include a non-statutory exemption for affordable housing, as determined by a forthcoming municipal policy, and directed that the by-law be prepared.

Virtual Zoom Meeting
Tue Feb 23, 2021 · 6:00 PM

Council Meeting

Council to appoint new councillor, review cost-sharing, extend patios

This is a regular meeting of the Town of Carleton Place Council. The agenda includes appointing Wesley Parsons to fill a vacant councillor seat, entering closed session to discuss pay equity and employee negotiations, and considering several motions and by-laws. Notable items include a proposed review of a recreation and culture cost-sharing agreement, a motion to allow temporary patios through 2021, and amendments to procedural and development permit by-laws.

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✓ Decided: Council approves temporary patios for 2021 until October 31

Council approved permitting temporary patios in 2021 until October 31, 2021, under the same terms and conditions established in 2020. Council also appointed Wesley Parsons as a town councillor, approved a by-law to amend the Development Permit By-law for the Mississippi Residential Sector, and directed staff to amend the HR policy to recognize non-consecutive years of service for councillors. The meeting included a closed session on pay equity and internal equity study findings, and several procedural motions were carried.

Virtual Zoom Meeting
Tue Feb 23, 2021 · 7:00 PM

CoW

Council to decide on waste by-law changes, water control by-law, and development permits

The Committee of the Whole is meeting to discuss and vote on several items, including refusing a signage by-law download from Lanark County, approving a one-year extension for the Bodnar Subdivision, authorizing a development permit for the Lanark County Food Bank at 82-84 Mill Street, amending the Waste Collection By-law and Fees and Charges By-law, and approving a new Water Control By-law. The committee will also make appointments to advisory committees and boards, and consider a motion to join the Partners for Climate Protection program.

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✓ Decided: Council refuses county sign bylaw download, approves subdivision extension

The Committee of the Whole refused to accept the additional Sign By-law responsibility proposed to be downloaded from Lanark County. It also approved a one-year extension of the Draft Approval for the Bodnar Subdivision, authorized a development permit for the Lanark County Food Bank at 82-84 Mill Street, and approved amendments to the Waste Collection and Fees and Charges by-laws. The Water Control By-law was deferred to the March 9, 2021 meeting for further information.

Virtual Zoom Meeting
Tue Feb 9, 2021 · 7:00 PM

CoW

Council to fill vacancy, amend development by-law, review cost-sharing deal

The Committee of the Whole is deciding on filling a 2021 council vacancy, amending the Development Permit By-law for the Mississippi Residential project, and reviewing the 1987 Howard Allan Recreation and Culture Cost Sharing Agreement. It will also discuss temporary patios for 2021 and a motion supporting changes to the Municipal Elections Act.

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Virtual Zoom Meeting
Tue Feb 9, 2021 · 7:00 PM

Council Meeting

Council to hold public meeting on proposed Development Charges By-law

This is a regular council meeting with mostly routine items: approving the agenda, minutes, and a consent report. The main substantive item is a statutory public meeting under the Development Charges Act for a proposed Development Charges By-law, where residents can participate virtually. No motions or by-laws other than a confirmatory by-law are listed.

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✓ Decided: Council receives revised Development Charges Background Study update

Council held a statutory public meeting under the Development Charges Act to receive an update on the revised Development Charges Background Study findings; no members of the public registered to speak. The meeting was otherwise procedural, with approval of the agenda, minutes, consent report, and a confirmatory by-law. No substantive decisions were made.

Virtual Zoom Meeting
Tue Feb 2, 2021 · 5:00 PM

Inaugural Council Meeting

Council to award bridge contract and sign Bell Canada access agreement

This special council meeting will consider two main items: authorizing a Municipal Access Agreement with Bell Canada for utility relocations related to the Central Bridge replacement, and awarding a construction tender for 2021 works including Gillies Bridge rehabilitation, McArthur Island watermain crossing, Bell Street reconstruction, and Mill Street pedestrian upgrades. The council will also pass a confirmatory by-law for the meeting's proceedings.

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✓ Decided: Council awards 2021 construction works to Louis Bray Construction

Council awarded the low bidder, Louis Bray Construction, all 2021 works from Tender PW5-2020, including Gillies Bridge Rehabilitation, McArthur Island Watermain Crossing, Bell St. Reconstruction, and Mill St. Pedestrian Upgrades. Staff will work with the contractor on value engineering for Year 2 works (Central Bridge Replacement and Bridge St. Reconstruction) and report back. Council also passed a by-law for a Municipal Access Agreement with Bell Canada. Councillor Tennant declared a conflict on the tender and did not vote on that item.

Virtual Zoom Meeting
Tue Jan 26, 2021 · 7:00 PM

Council Meeting

Council to vote on 2021 budget with 1.97% tax increase

Council will consider approving the 2021 budget with a 1.97% municipal tax-rate increase, plus a $1,000 grant to the Carleton Place Youth Centre. The agenda also includes declaring a council vacancy, passing 20 part-lot control by-laws, and several administrative by-laws. No presentations or consent items are listed.

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✓ Decided: Council approves 2021 budget with 1.97% tax increase

Council approved the 2021 budget with a 1.97% municipal tax-rate increase, and a $1,000 grant to the Carleton Place Youth Centre. A council vacancy was declared following the passing of Councillor Theresa Fritz. Twenty part-lot control by-laws and several administrative by-laws were passed, and the extra curbside waste bag was extended.

Virtual Zoom Meeting
Tue Jan 26, 2021 · 7:00 PM

CoW

Committee to hear Chamber budget request and interim control by-law public meeting

The Committee of the Whole is meeting to receive reports and hear delegations, including a 2020/2021 activities and budget request from the Chamber of Commerce and a statutory public meeting on an interim control by-law. They will also consider a progress report on the Comprehensive Review (boundary expansion), a letter of support for flood forecasting funding, procedural by-law updates, and the annual website report.

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✓ Decided: Committee directs staff to amend Procedural By-law and support flood forecasting funding

The Committee of the Whole received updates and directed staff on several items. It approved a letter of support for the Mississippi Valley Conservation Authority's flood forecasting funding application, and directed staff to amend the Procedural By-law to move Striking Committee responsibilities to the Committee of the Whole and allow Part Lot Control By-laws to be dispensed with in a single motion. The committee also received progress reports on the Official Plan review and the 2020 website and digital communications report, as well as advisory committee minutes.

Virtual Zoom Meeting
Thu Jan 7, 2021 · 4:00 PM

Emergency Council Meeting

Council to reconsider letter asking Premier to reduce shutdown restrictions

This is an emergency virtual meeting of the Town of Carleton Place Council. The main business is reconsidering a motion to send a letter to the Premier of Ontario requesting a reduced shutdown for the Leeds, Grenville and Lanark District Health Unit. Council will also hold a closed session to discuss staffing during the provincewide shutdown, and will pass a by-law confirming the meeting's proceedings.

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✓ Decided: Council rescinds letter asking province to shorten COVID shutdown

Council reconsidered and rescinded a previous motion to request a 14-day COVID-19 shutdown for the Leeds, Grenville and Lanark District Health Unit, instead supporting a two-week shutdown for Eastern Ontario. They also held a closed session on staffing during the provincewide shutdown, with limited staff reductions reported.

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