Carleton Place public meetings in 2023

Council Meeting

The Town of Carleton Place will meet to discuss the approval of the 2024 budget and a related tax rate increase. Council will also review by-laws regarding insurance agreements, procedural updates, and the repeal of a connection fee by-law.

• Approval of the 2024 budget
• By-law 102-2023 to repeal Connection Fee By-law 40-1990
• By-law 103-2023 for insurance and cyber insurance agreements
• By-law 104-2023 to adopt a procedural by-law

CoW

The Committee of the Whole is reviewing several municipal reports including emergency pool repairs and upcoming insurance coverage. Council will also consider adopting a new Procedural By-law to replace several existing ones.

• Emergency replacement of the Pool Domestic Hot Water Tank
• 2024 Cyber Insurance policy with CFC for $26,188.00
• 2024 Insurance and Risk Management Services with Intact Public Entities for $554,281
• Adoption of a new Procedural By-law to repeal five previous by-laws
• Closed session discussion regarding potential disposition of land

Council Meeting

The Council will review the 2024 budget proposal which includes a 2.25% tax rate increase for municipal purposes. The meeting also includes several by-law considerations regarding taxes, property control, and lot control.

• 2024 Budget approval with a 2.25% tax rate increase
• By-law No. 98-2023 to adopt an interim tax levy
• By-law No. 99-2023 to adopt an interim control by-law for Strategic Properties
• By-law No. 100-2023 regarding part lot control for 423, 425, 427 and 429 Morris Street

CoW

The Committee of the Whole will discuss adopting a new Procedural By-law and repealing several previous versions. Council will also consider repealing By-law 40-1990 regarding connection fees for certain property owners on Napoleon Street. Reports regarding subdivisions and an Official Plan Amendment for Strategic Properties will be received as information.

• Adoption of a new Procedural By-law
• Repeal of By-law 40-1990 (Napoleon Street connection fees)
• Official Plan Amendment – Strategic Properties
• Report on public meetings for subdivisions

Council Meeting

The Carleton Place Council will meet to review several by-laws, including the adoption of an Emergency Measures Plan and the appointment of an Emergency Management Committee. The agenda also includes an official plan amendment for 163 Townline Road West and changes to traffic signs on Morris Street.

• Adoption of Emergency Measures Plan (By-law No. 93-2023)
• Appointment of an Emergency Management Committee (By-law No. 94-2023)
• Official Plan Amendment for 163 Townline Road West (By-law No. 95-2023)
• All-way stop sign changes at certain intersections on Morris Street (By-law No. 96-2023)

CoW

The Committee of the Whole will review a scope change for Nelson Street reconstruction to upsize a watermain. Council will also consider an Interim Control By-law to pause development permit reviews for certain strategic properties.

• Nelson Street Reconstruction: proposed watermain upsizing from 200mm to 300mm
• Interim Control By-law: proposal to pause review of Development Permits for Strategic Properties
• Presentation of the 2024 Draft Budget by Treasurer Trisa McConkey
• Presentation of the Library Strategic Plan by Library CEO Meriah Caswell

CoW

This Special Committee of the Whole meeting features a series of presentations from various department heads, including Public Works, Library Services, and Protective Services. The committee also plans to enter a closed session to discuss staffing matters and labour relations.

• Presentations from Treasury, Public Works, and Library Services
• Staffing matter discussions for Administration, Protective Services, and IT
• Closed session regarding labour relations

CoW

The Committee of the Whole will discuss an official plan amendment for 163 Townline Road West and a proposal to update the Development Permit By-law. The meeting also includes a presentation on the 2024 tourism budget request and a motion regarding new four-way stop signs.

• Official Plan Amendment 01-2023 for 163 Townline Road West
• Proposal to repeal and replace Development Permit By-law 15-2015
• 2024 Tourism Budget Request presentation
• Motion for four-way stop signs at Morris Street/Boyd Street and Morris Street/Mississippi Road
• Approval of updated Emergency Plan and Committee membership

Council Meeting

The Town Council is considering several by-laws including new water rates for 2024 and land sales related to the Carleton Place Regional Health Hub. They are also reviewing a contribution agreement for the Carambeck Community Centre gymnasium floor.

• By-law No. 85-2023: Regulate water rates for 2024
• By-law No. 88-2023: Development charge deferral for Carleton Place Regional Health Hub Phase 1 Inc.
• By-law No. 90-2023: Sale of land at Part Lot 16, Concession 11 for the Health Hub
• By-law No. 91-2023: Contribution agreement with Trillium Foundation for Carambeck Community Centre gymnasium floor
• Appointment of Councillor Dena Comley to the Lanark County Detachment Police Services Board

CoW

The Committee of the Whole is reviewing several municipal reports including a new Parkland Dedication By-law and a Public Notice Policy. Council will also consider a capital facility agreement for a regional health hub on Costello Drive and various community grant allocations.

• Municipal Capital Facility Agreement for a Regional Health Hub on Costello Drive
• New Parkland Dedication By-law to replace By-law 103-2019
• Allocation of $1,053.75 in Community Enrichment Grants
• Reduction of morning hourly rental rates for Carleton Place Water Dragons to $33.63 + HST
• New Public Notice By-law to replace By-law 55-2015

Council Meeting

The Council is reviewing several by-laws, including the acquisition of land in the Mississippi Shores Subdivision. Proposed items also include updates to town fees, charges, and policies for asset retirement and capital assets. Additionally, the meeting includes a new regulation for fire hydrant and bulk water station use.

• Acquisition of Block 209 in Mississippi Shores Subdivision (By-law 79-2023)
• Adoption of an Asset Retirement Policy (By-law 80-2023)
• Approval of Fees and Charges (By-law 81-2023)
• Regulation of fire hydrant and bulk water station use (By-law 82-2023)
• Adoption of a Tangible Capital Asset Policy (By-law 83-2023)

Council Meeting

The Carleton Place Council is meeting to review community enrichment grant allocations and appoint a Municipal Law Enforcement Officer. The agenda also includes the approval of previous meeting minutes and a consent report.

• Allocation of $6,995.25 for Community Enrichment Grants (Intake 2)
• Appointment of Megan Cullan as Municipal Law Enforcement Officer via By-law No. 77-2023
• Approval of September 19, 2023, Council Minutes

CoW

The Committee of the Whole will consider a new by-law regulating fire hydrant and bulk water station use. The agenda also includes reviews of building permit fee changes, the 2024 Fee Schedule, and the draft 2024 Water and Sewer budget.

• Proposed by-law regulating fire hydrant and bulk water station use
• Development application for Findlay Foundry at 28 High Street
• Review of building permit fee changes
• Adoption of the 2024 Fee Schedule
• Presentation of the draft 2024 Water and Sewer budget

CoW

The Committee is reviewing a development proposal for Findlay Foundry at 28 High Street. Other items include allocating community enrichment grant funds and discussing the County Climate Action Plan.

• Findlay Foundry development at 28 High Street (discussion scheduled for October 3, 2023)
• Allocation of $7,549.00 in Community Enrichment Grants
• Official Plan Amendment for 163 Townline Road West
• Repeal of Connection Fee By-law 03-2000
• Feedback on County Climate Action Plan

Council Meeting

This meeting consists of routine procedural items and administrative approvals. There are no new motions or by-laws scheduled for discussion. The council will review the Consent Report and confirm previous proceedings via By-law No. 76-2023.

• Approval of September 5, 2023, Council minutes
• Review of the Consent Report dated September 19, 2023
• Passing of By-law No. 76-2023 (Confirmation of Council Proceedings)

CoW

The Committee of the Whole will discuss the endorsement of drinking water operational plans and an update on emergency repairs for Arena 2. The agenda also includes a tender award for a backhoe and a proposal to delay sports court construction.

• Backhoe tender award to J.R. Brisson Equipment Ltd. for $148,047.57
• Emergency repairs update for Arena 2 refrigeration header
• Endorsement of water treatment and distribution operational plans
• Deferral of new sports court construction to 2024
• Re-appointment of Diane Smithson to Source Protection Committee

Council awarded a backhoe purchase contract to J.R. Brisson Equipment Ltd. and deferred the construction of a new sports court to 2024. The body also endorsed drinking water operational plans and approved emergency repair funding for Arena 2.

• Awarded backhoe tender to J.R. Brisson Equipment Ltd. for $148,047.57 (Carried)
• Deferred construction of new sports court to 2024 (Carried)
• Endorsed Operational Plans for the Town’s drinking water system (Carried)
• Approved $8,394.18 budget deviation for Arena 2 refrigeration header emergency repairs (Carried)
• Renamed CERV group to Community Event Response Volunteer and moved reporting to Recreation and Culture Department (Carried)
• Endorsed re-appointment of Diane Smithson to Mississippi-Rideau Source Protection Committee (Carried)
• Accepted 2nd Quarter 2023 activity report for CPFD and By-law Enforcement (Carried)
• Accepted Annual Clerk’s Department Progress Report (Carried)

Council Meeting

The Town Council is reviewing multiple by-laws regarding traffic, park regulations, and service agreements. These items include changes to parking restrictions on Costello Dr. and Lake Ave. W., as well as an agreement with MVCA.

• By-law 71-2023: Amendment to Traffic and Parking By-law 46-2003 regarding restrictions on Costello Dr. and Lake Ave. W.
• By-law 72-2023: Agreement with MVCA for Category 2 and 3 Programs and Services (2023-2028)
• By-law 73-2023: Repeal of By-law 03-2000 regarding certain connection fees
• By-law 74-2023: Amendment to By-law 23-2019 regarding cannabis smoking in public facilities and parks

Council approved several by-laws regarding parking, cannabis smoking restrictions, and a service agreement with MVCA. The board also authorized a CMHC Housing Accelerator Fund grant application and reallocated budget funds for a sidewalk plow.

• Approved By-law 71-2023 for parking restrictions on Costello Dr. and Lake Ave. W.
• Approved By-law 74-2023 restricting cannabis smoking in public facilities and parks
• Authorized application for CMHC Housing Accelerator Fund (HAF) grant
• Reallocated $45,000 from mower purchase to buy a used 2020 sidewalk plow
• Approved revised part-time pay grids for provincial minimum wage increase
• Accepted conditions of draft approval for McNeely Landing Subdivision
• Approved By-law 72-2023 for MVCA Category 2 and 3 programs and services agreement
• Approved Council Minutes dated August 15, 2023

CoW

Council approved the draft conditions for the McNeely Landing Subdivision and a temporary sales centre on that site. Other actions included authorizing a CMHC housing grant application and updating part-time pay grids for minimum wage increases.

• Approved revised part-time pay Grids 1, 2 and 3 for minimum wage increase
• Authorized Program and Services Agreement with Mississippi Valley Conservation Authority
• Approved parking restrictions on Costello Drive and Lake Avenue West
• Reallocated $45,000 to purchase a used 2020 sidewalk plow
• Accepted draft approval conditions for McNeely Landing Subdivision
• Approved temporary sales centre at McNeely Landing Subdivision
• Approved development permit for 320 Coleman Street
• Authorized CMHC Housing Accelerator Fund grant application

Council Meeting

Council approved three Part Lot Control By-laws for properties on Dowdall Circle and Griffith Way. The meeting also included the approval of the agenda and previous meeting minutes.

• Passed By-law 67-2023 Part Lot Control 125, 127, 129, 131 and 133 Dowdall Circle
• Passed By-law 68-2023 Part Lot Control 40, 42, 44, and 46 Griffith Way
• Passed By-law 69-2023 Part Lot Control 50, 52, 54, 56, 58 and 60 Griffith Way
• Approved June 20, 2023 Council Minutes
• Passed By-law 70-2023 (Confirmation of Council Proceedings)

Council Meeting

Council approved the town's 2023-2026 Strategic Plan and authorized a significant payment to the local hospital foundation. Multiple infrastructure contracts, budget deviations, and by-law amendments regarding zoning and traffic were also passed.

• Approved 2023-2026 Strategic Plan
• Authorized $339,500 payment to Carleton Place and District Memorial Hospital Foundation
• Awarded $471,374 pool roof replacement contract to Simluc Contractors Ltd.
• Approved Official Plan Amendment No. 8 (By-law 63-2023)
• Approved all-way stop at Lake Ave. W and Mississippi Road (By-law 64-2023)
• Approved pool and ice fee amendments (By-law 65-2023)
• Approved $11,218 for childcare commercial washer and dryer
• Approved $25,000 for Arena 2 refrigeration header emergency repairs

CoW

Council approved a significant contribution to the Healthy Futures Together Campaign for the local hospital and emergency department. Other decisions included approving budget reports, emergency arena repairs, and rental rate increases for ice and pool facilities.

• Authorized $339,500 payment to Healthy Futures Together Campaign from Hospital reserve
• Approved 2023 Public Sector Accounting Board (PSAB) Budget
• Approved creation of the 'Findlay Fund' discretionary reserve fund
• Approved $25,000 for emergency refrigeration header repairs at Arena 2
• Approved $8,260 plus HST for Town Hall Mill Street entrance stairs engineering
• Approved $10,900 plus HST for additional parkland work at Train Station Park
• Approved 3% increase in 2023/2024 ice and pool rental rates
• Deferred McNeely Landing Subdivision draft approval conditions to August

Council Meeting

Council approved several funding allocations for community events and infrastructure. The 2023 summer concert series was cancelled to redirect funds toward other 2023 events. A contract for a new platform with water tank was awarded to Aebi Schmidt Canada Inc.

• Awarded platform with water tank tender to Aebi Schmidt Canada Inc. for $119,216.24
• Approved $10,000 for Bridge Street Re-Opening Celebration Event on June 24, 2023
• Allocated additional $10,000 for November 2023 post-parade event
• Prioritized $50,000 in 2023 budget for Affordable Housing and/or Accessibility programs
• Cancelled 2023 summer concert series and redirected funding to other 2023 events
• Approved Council Minutes dated May 23, 2023
• Passed By-law 62-2023 (Confirmation of Council Proceedings)

CoW

Council passed a by-law to amend the Official Plan, including new affordable housing and non-residential space requirements. The board also approved several infrastructure projects, including a pool roof replacement and fire department fleet upgrades.

• Approved Official Plan amendments including 5% affordable housing requirement for new developments (Carried)
• Awarded $471,374.00 plus HST to Simluc Contractors Ltd. for pool roof replacement (Carried)
• Approved Option 1 for Fire Department vehicle fleet upgrade (Carried)
• Authorized all-way stop at Lake Ave. West and Mississippi Road (Carried)
• Approved $11,218.00 for commercial washer and dryer for Childcare Services (Carried)
• Approved $10,483.00 for two arena side stream brine filter kits (Carried)
• Adopted the Bridge Lighting Display Policy (Carried)
• Authorized lease of an additional 1/2 tonne truck for Recreation and Culture (Carried)

CoW

The Committee approved the 2023-2026 Strategic Plan and allocated funding for community events and affordable housing/accessibility programs. A contract for a new water tank platform was awarded, and the Official Plan Review was deferred.

• Approved 2023-2026 Strategic Plan (Carried, Consent)
• Awarded Tender PW1-2023 for platform with water tank to Aebi Schmidt Canada Inc. for $119,216.24 (Carried, Consent)
• Approved $10,000 from Bridge Street Construction Contingency Fund for Bridge Street Re-Opening Celebration (Carried, Consent)
• Approved Option 1 for Summer Nights Outdoor Concert Series (Carried, Consent)
• Allocated additional $10,000 for November 2023 post-parade event (Carried, Consent)
• Prioritized $50,000 in 2023 budget for Affordable Housing and/or Accessibility community improvement programs (Carried, Consent)
• Deferred Official Plan Review final amendment proposal to June 6, 2023

Council Meeting

Council approved two by-laws to amend property standards and yard maintenance regulations regarding pollinator habitats. The board also appointed a new Library Board Trustee and accepted a quarterly activity report from the Fire Department and By-law Enforcement.

• Passed By-law 59-2023 to amend Property Standards By-law 93-2020 regarding pollinator habitats (Carried)
• Passed By-law 60-2023 to amend Yard Maintenance By-law 25-2008 regarding pollinator habitats (Carried)
• Appointed Mike Jeays to the Library Board following the resignation of Dean Steadman (Carried)
• Accepted the 2023 1st Quarter Activity Report for the Carleton Place Fire Department and By-law Enforcement (Carried)