Prescott public meetings in 2022

Committee of Adjustment and Property Standards Committee

The Committee of Adjustment will consider two land-use applications: a consent application for vacant land on Churchill Road West and a minor variance application on Prescott Centre Drive. The committee will also elect a chair, approve the agenda and prior minutes, and handle any new business.

• Consent application SEV 2022-02 for vacant land on Churchill Road West, subject to conditions including payment of outstanding taxes and registration of a reference plan
• Minor variance application MV 2022-03 on the south side of Prescott Centre Drive between McDonalds and Dollarama, subject to conditions including obtaining a site plan within 1 year
• Approval of minutes from September 8, 2022 meeting
• Election of chair for the committee

The Committee of Adjustment approved a consent application for vacant land on Churchill Road West and minor variances for a development on Prescott Centre Drive. Both approvals include conditions regarding the payment of outstanding taxes.

• Elected Laurie Bosnall as Chair of the Committee of Adjustment
• Approved consent application SEV 2022-02 for vacant land on Churchill Road West
• Approved minor variances MV 2022-03 for property on South Side of Prescott Centre Drive

COUNCIL AGENDA

Prescott Town Council meets to consider several staff reports, including endorsing a joint police services board proposal, discussing the provincial Bill 23 housing act, and reviewing the 2023 operational budget for health and social services. The council will also vote on keeping the museum open through winter and a motion to extend the Ontario Staycation Tax Credit.

• Endorse Grenville County Police Services Detachment Board proposal (Option B) with two boards
• Staff Report 119-2022 on Bill 23 More Homes Built Faster Act, 2022
• 2023 Operational Budget for Health and Social Services
• Museum and Visitor Centre open Dec 16 to Apr 29, Thurs-Sat 11am-5pm
• Notice of Motion: Resolution of Support re: Extension of Ontario Staycation Tax Credit

COUNCIL AGENDA

The Prescott Town Council is meeting to handle routine approvals, including minutes, a capital projects update, and the 2023 budget assumptions. The main action items are passing By-Law 52-2022 to set water and wastewater rates and rules, and approving the 2023 council meeting schedule. The agenda also includes a presentation to OFSAA champions and a communication from the Solicitor General.

• By-Law 52-2022: water and sewer operations and rates
• 2023 Council meeting schedule: summer dates July 17 and Aug 14, December meetings Dec 4 and 11
• Town Hall closure between Christmas and New Year's, reopening Jan 3, 2023
• Staff report on 2023 budget assumptions and information
• Presentation to St. Mary Catholic High School OFSAA champions

Council approved By-Law 52-2022 regarding the operation and rates of water and wastewater systems. The board also set the 2023 summer meeting schedule and approved a holiday closure for Town Hall. Additionally, Council supported a resolution from the Township of Warwick concerning CN Railway drainage requirements.

• Passed By-Law 52-2022 for water and wastewater system operations and rates
• Approved 2023 summer Council meeting dates (July 17, August 14, and July 31 as potential)
• Approved Town Hall Office closure between Christmas and New Year's
• Supported Township of Warwick resolution regarding CN Railway Contribution Requirements under the Drainage Act
• Approved agenda for December 5, 2022 meeting
• Accepted Special Council minutes from November 19, 2022
• Accepted Council minutes from November 21, 2022
• Passed By-Law 53-2022 to confirm meeting proceedings

COUNCIL AGENDA

Prescott Town Council meets November 21, 2022, to handle routine approvals and several staff reports. Key items include approving the 2023 operational and project budget process, directing staff to issue a request for proposals for replacing the Marina F and Fuel Docks, and passing by-laws for building official appointments and 2023 council appointments. Council will also proclaim December 4 as Founder's Day and move into closed session for board appointments.

• Staff Report 110-2022: Approve 2023 Operational and Project Budget Process
• Staff Report 111-2022: Direct staff to issue RFP for Marina F Dock and Fuel Dock replacement in 2023
• By-Law 49-2022: Amend by-law to appoint casual/contract building officials
• By-Law 50-2022: 2023 Council appointments to boards, committees, and Deputy Mayor
• Proclamation: December 4, 2022 as Founder's Day

Council approved the 2023 operational and project budget process and directed staff to seek proposals for replacing the Marina F and Fuel docks. The board also passed by-laws for building inspector appointments and 2023 council board assignments.

• Approved 2023 Operational and Project Budget Process (Motion 259-2022)
• Directed staff to issue RFP for replacement of Marina F Dock and Fuel Dock (Motion 260-2022)
• Passed By-Law 49-2022 to appoint contract/casual Building Inspectors (Motion 262-2022)
• Passed By-Law 50-2022 for 2023 council board and committee appointments (Motion 263-2022)
• Approved 2023 appointments for Committee of Adjustment, Library Board, Planning Advisory Committee, Heritage Committee, Cemetery Board, Police Services Board, and Walker House (Motion 266-2022)
• Directed staff to provide more information on Township of Warwick resolution regarding CN Railway (Motion 261-2022)
• Directed staff to bring Water and Sewer Operation By-Law back for final approval on Dec 5, 2022 (Motion 258-2022)

SPECIAL COUNCIL AGENDA

The Special Council meeting includes a closed session for the purpose of council orientation. The body will also consider By-Law 48-2022 to confirm the proceedings of this meeting.

• Closed Session: Council Orientation
• By-Law 48-2022: Confirmation By-Law

Council met for a special session primarily to undergo Council Orientation training facilitated by Rob Adams. The meeting included a closed session for member education and the passing of a confirming by-law for the proceedings.

• Approved the meeting agenda (Carried)
• Moved into Closed Session for Council Orientation training (Carried)
• Extended the meeting time to 11:58 p.m. (Carried)
• Reconvened in Open Session at 1:20 p.m. (Carried)
• Passed By-Law 48-2022 to confirm the proceedings of the meeting (Carried)

INAUGURAL MEETING

This is the inaugural meeting of the Prescott Town Council, held on November 15, 2022. The agenda is procedural, covering the call to order, national anthem, oath of office for all council members, the mayor assuming the chair, remarks, and adjournment. No substantive decisions or discussions are listed.

• Oath of office for all council members administered by Senator Bob Runciman
• Mayor's inaugural remarks and introduction of special guests
• Councillor remarks

The Town Council held its inaugural meeting to swear in the Mayor and Councillors. No legislative or budgetary decisions were made during the session.

• Administered Oaths of Office to Mayor Gauri Shankar and Councillors Leanne Burton, Mary Campbell, Justin Kirkby, Ruth Lockett, Lee McConnell, and Tracey Young

COUNCIL AGENDA

The Prescott Town Council is meeting to approve routine minutes and reports, and to consider several resolutions. Key items include supporting a resolution opposing Bill 3 (Strong Mayors, Building Homes Act), endorsing non-financial physician recruitment initiatives, and supporting the Planet Youth resolution. The council will also appoint an Integrity Commissioner and review the 2018-2022 term.

• Resolution opposing Bill 3, Strong Mayors, Building Homes Act, 2022
• Support Planet Youth resolution and physician recruitment initiatives (Staff Report 106-2022)
• By-Law 46-2022 to appoint Tony Fleming as Integrity Commissioner
• Emergency Management Program Annual Report (Staff Report 105-2022)
• 2018-2022 Council Term in Review

Planning Advisory Committee

The Planning Advisory Committee will consider three Community Improvement Plan (CIP) grant applications for properties in Prescott's downtown core and brownfield areas, plus review a financial record. The committee is also set to approve the agenda and minutes from a previous meeting.

• CIP grant of $3,000 for 255 George St. (Metal Grafix) under Downtown Core/RiverWalk District
• CIP grant of $15,500 for 840 Walker St. (Northern Cables) under Brownfield Area
• CIP grant up to $16,500 and loan up to $20,000 for 164 King St. W. (Outpost Café) under Downtown Core/RiverWalk District
• Review of CIP financial record as of October 27, 2022

Prescott Police Services Board

The Prescott Police Services Board is meeting to approve its agenda and prior minutes, receive information items, and accept police service reports for June–August and September 2022. The board will also discuss a staff report on the Culleton Kuzyk Warmerdam inquest verdict and an annual poppy campaign.

• Staff report on Culleton Kuzyk Warmerdam inquest verdict
• Police services report for June–August 2022
• Police services report for September 2022
• Annual Poppy Campaign discussion with Remembrance Wreath form
• OPP Notification of Safety Issue form

The Prescott Police Services Board approved a $130 wreath purchase for the Royal Canadian Legion and accepted routine reports. The meeting lost quorum and adjourned early after Mayor Todd left for a prior commitment.

• Approved agenda as presented (carried)
• Accepted June 29, 2022 minutes as presented (carried)
• Received and filed information items (carried)
• Approved $130 Remembrance Day wreath purchase (carried)
• Accepted police services report for June–August 2022 (carried)
• Accepted police services report for September 2022 (carried)

COUNCIL AGENDA

Prescott Town Council is meeting to consider several items, including the sale of land, adoption of a municipal alcohol policy, and appointment of an Integrity Commissioner. The council will also receive financial and project updates, and hear a delegation from the Royal Canadian Legion.

• By-Law 44-2022: sale of ~14.75 acres (North CN Rail, Churchill Road) to Madison Mulder Enterprises
• Staff Report 102-2022: Municipal Alcohol Policy, effective October 18, 2022
• Staff Report 103-2022: appointment of Tony Fleming as Integrity Commissioner
• Staff Report 104-2022: resolution on Bill 3 (Strong Mayors, Building Homes Act, 2022)
• 2021 Audited Financial Statements to be received

Council approved the sale of approximately 14.75 acres of land on Churchill Road to Madison Mulder Enterprises via By-Law 44-2022. The property was declared surplus and includes a repurchasing agreement with a 90% buyback clause. Council also approved a new Municipal Alcohol Policy effective October 18, 2022, and directed staff to prepare a by-law appointing Tony Fleming as Integrity Commissioner.

• Approved sale of 14.75 acres on Churchill Road to Madison Mulder Enterprises (By-Law 44-2022)
• Approved Municipal Alcohol Policy effective October 18, 2022
• Directed staff to prepare by-law appointing Tony Fleming as Integrity Commissioner
• Directed staff to bring Bill 3 resolution to November 7, 2022 meeting
• Approved agenda as presented
• Accepted October 3, 2022 minutes as presented
• Directed staff to write MP Barrett supporting current federal electoral boundaries
• Approved consent reports including financial and fire quarterly reports

SPECIAL COUNCIL AGENDA

This is a special tri-council meeting of the Township of Augusta, Township of Edwardsburgh Cardinal, and the Town of Prescott. The councils will discuss health care recruitment, a developer package update, and receive a presentation from Planet Youth Lanark County. The agenda includes opening statements from the three mayors and correspondence about doctor recruitment.

• Discussion of health care recruitment
• Developer package update
• Planet Youth presentation by David Sompii, Chair of Planet Youth Lanark County
• Correspondence: Tri-Municipal Meeting - Doctor Recruitment email

COUNCIL AGENDA

Prescott Town Council meets to handle routine business, including approving minutes, receiving reports, and considering several staff recommendations. Key items include a by-law to sell about 10 acres of surplus land on Development Drive to 778584 Ontario Limited, a policy on electronic monitoring of employees, and a resolution opposing parts of Bill 109. The council will also consider supporting a Brighton resolution on healthcare changes for armed forces and proclaim Fire Prevention Week and Ontario Public Library Week.

• By-Law 42-2022: sale of ~10 acres on Development Drive (west of OPP station) to 778584 Ontario Limited
• Staff Report 97-2022: approval of Electronic Monitoring of Employees Policy
• Staff Report 98-2022: direct staff to prepare by-law appointing CAO as approval authority for site plan control agreements
• Resolution on Bill 109 requesting Ontario to revisit provisions and not hold municipalities responsible for delays beyond their control
• Support for Brighton resolution on healthcare system changes for armed forces

Prescott Police Services Board

This agenda for the Prescott Police Services Board meeting on September 29, 2022, contains only procedural boilerplate and no substantive items for decision or discussion.

Wastewater Treatment Facility Board of Management

The Wastewater Treatment Facility Board of Management will meet to approve its agenda and prior minutes, then receive informational reports on the 2021 year-end results, the 2022 year-to-date report and projection, and the draft 2023 budget for the wastewater treatment plant. No votes on the reports are scheduled; they are for information only.

• Approval of December 16, 2021 minutes
• 2021 year-end report and income statement
• 2022 August year-to-date report and projection
• Draft 2023 wastewater treatment plant budget

COUNCIL AGENDA

The Prescott Town Council is meeting to consider several staff reports and by-laws. Key items include approving $13,750 in community grants for the second intake of 2022, directing the Mayor and Clerk to sign the River Route Transit Service Partnership Agreement, and providing feedback on draft policies for water and sewer operations and municipal alcohol. The council will also consider a by-law to appoint an Election Compliance Audit Committee and proclaim World Alzheimer's Day and the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation.

• Approve 2022 Community Grant recommendations for Intake #2 totaling $13,750
• Direct Mayor and Clerk to sign River Route Transit Service Partnership Agreement
• Provide feedback on draft Water and Sewer Operations By-Law by October 7, 2022
• Provide feedback on draft Municipal Alcohol Policy by October 3, 2022
• Pass By-Law 40-2022 to appoint Election Compliance Audit Committee

Council approved $13,750 in community grant allocations for Intake #2 as recommended by staff. A draft municipal alcohol policy was received for feedback, with a final version to return for approval. Council also directed staff to bring a resolution on Bill 109 to the next meeting. Several proclamations were issued, including World Alzheimer's Day and the National Day of Truth and Reconciliation.

• Approved $13,750 in community grant allocations for Intake #2 (carried)
• Received draft Municipal Alcohol Policy for feedback by October 3, 2022 (carried)
• Directed staff to bring Bill 109 resolution to October 3, 2022 council meeting (carried)
• Approved appointment of members to Election Compliance Audit Committee via By-Law 40-2022 (carried)
• Accepted consent reports including River Route Transit Service Partnership Agreement (carried)
• Approved minutes of September 6, 2022 as amended (carried)
• Proclaimed September 21, 2022 as World Alzheimer's Day
• Proclaimed September 30, 2022 as National Day of Truth and Reconciliation

Committee of Adjustment and Property Standards Committee

This agenda for the Prescott Committee of Adjustment and Property Standards Committee meeting on 2022-09-08 contains no substantive items, only procedural boilerplate and embedded content placeholders. No decisions, discussions, or specific agenda items are listed.

COUNCIL AGENDA

Prescott Town Council is meeting to consider several staff recommendations, including purchasing a new fire truck, an ice resurfacing machine, and a development charges study. The agenda also includes a presentation from Planet Youth Lanark County, a proclamation for Rail Safety Week, and routine approvals of minutes and a confirmation by-law.

• Direct staff to order a Rosenbauer Rescue Pumper Vehicle to replace the 1998 International 4900 Rescue Vehicle
• Approve purchase of a new Ice Resurfacing machine for the new recreation complex at a cost of $110,000 plus HST
• Direct staff to proceed with a Development Charges Study using Calvin Pol of ComP Consultants at a cost of $19,200 plus HST
• Direct staff to bring a by-law to appoint members to a Joint Leeds & Grenville Election Compliance Audit Committee for the 2022-2026 Council term
• Direct staff to recruit a Part-Time Administrative Support position

COUNCIL AGENDA

Prescott Town Council is meeting to decide on adopting the Town's new Official Plan, approving new pedestrian crosswalks, and other routine matters. The agenda includes several staff reports and recommendations, plus a closed session for land purchase or sale discussions.

• Adopt Town of Prescott Official Plan and forward to Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing (By-law 37-2022)
• Install PXO Type B pedestrian crosswalk at King and Centre Street ($16,000)
• Install PXO Type B pedestrian crosswalk at King and George Street ($21,600)
• Relocate PXO Type B crosswalk at King and St. Lawrence Street with rapid flashing lights
• Approve Alzheimer Society Toll Road Fundraiser on King Street, Sept 17, 9 a.m.-12 p.m.

Council adopted the Town of Prescott Official Plan and forwarded it to the Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing for final approval. Council also approved three pedestrian crosswalk installations on King Street (5-1), a toll road fundraiser for the Alzheimer Society, extended museum hours through December, and endorsed a physician recruitment steering committee.

• Adopted Town of Prescott Official Plan and forwarded to Minister for approval (carried)
• Approved PXO Type B crosswalk at King and Centre Street ($16,000) (5-1)
• Approved PXO Type B crosswalk at King and George Street ($21,600) (5-1)
• Approved relocation of crosswalk at King and St. Lawrence Street with rapid flashing lights (5-1)
• Approved Alzheimer Society toll road fundraiser on King Street Sept 17 (carried)
• Approved museum and visitor centre open Thurs-Sat 11am-5pm through Dec 17 (carried)
• Endorsed creation of physician recruitment steering committee and tri-municipal website (carried)
• Appointed Councillor Burton to physician recruitment steering committee (carried)

Planning Advisory Committee

The Planning Advisory Committee will consider two main items: a Community Improvement Plan (CIP) application for 270 Edward Street (Units A & B) recommending a combined $24,000 grant and $40,000 loan, and a site plan agreement for 965 Edward Street North. The committee will also review minutes from previous meetings and a CIP financial record.

• CIP application for 270 Edward St.: $24,000 grant + $40,000 loan
• Site plan application SPC 2021-04 for 965 Edward Street North
• Approval of minutes from May 5 and June 27, 2022
• CIP Grant Summary financial record

Prescott Police Services Board

The Prescott Police Services Board meets to approve the agenda and prior minutes, receive the May 2022 police services report, and consider a staff by-law update. Delegations include a MADD Canada campaign, and old business covers MADD Canada signage. The meeting is largely routine oversight with no major decisions listed.

• MADD Canada campaign delegation
• MADD Canada signage approval item
• Police services report for May 2022
• Staff report on by-law update
• Minutes of May 26, 2022 meeting

Planning Advisory Committee

The Planning Advisory Committee held a statutory public meeting to consider the Town's Final Draft Official Plan (June 2022) and voted unanimously to recommend that Council adopt the plan and forward it to the Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing for final approval. Public comments were heard on topics including urban agriculture, additional residential units, heritage, and climate change. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Recommended Council adopt the Town of Prescott Official Plan (unanimous)
• Recommended forwarding the adopted Official Plan to the Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing for final approval (unanimous)

COUNCIL AGENDA

Prescott Town Council meets June 20, 2022, to approve routine items and several key decisions. Council will vote on a site plan agreement for a Dollarama at 145 Prescott Centre Drive, set 2022 water and sewer rates, and consider approving the Asset Management Plan. They will also discuss pedestrian crosswalk improvements and a resolution supporting mandatory firefighter certifications.

• By-Law 29-2022: site plan agreement with Prescott Crossings Investment Inc. for Dollarama at 145 Prescott Centre Drive
• By-Law 30-2022: amends water and sewer rates and charges for 2022
• Asset Management Plan approval, with by-law to follow July 18, 2022
• Direct staff to get quotes for pedestrian crosswalk minimal intervention options per Parsons review
• Resolution supporting mandatory firefighter certifications, sent to Solicitor General and AMO

Council approved the Asset Management Plan and directed staff to bring the by-law to the July 18 meeting. It also directed staff to implement no-parking areas per the Parsons intersection review and to bring back costing for minimal recommendations. A motion to suspend rules to consider a draft motion on private driveway use was defeated. Council directed staff to prepare a by-law to sell a property on Boundary Street to 9695443 Canada Inc.

• Approved Asset Management Plan (motion 148-2022)
• Directed staff to implement no-parking areas per Parsons review (motion 150-2022)
• Defeated motion to suspend rules for private driveway motion (motion 154-2022)
• Directed staff to prepare by-law for sale of Boundary St. property to 9695443 Canada Inc. (motion 158-2022)
• Passed By-Law 29-2022 for site plan agreement with Prescott Crossings Investment Inc.
• Passed By-Law 30-2022 to amend water and sewer rates
• Passed By-Law 31-2022 to confirm proceedings
• Supported resolution for mandatory firefighter certifications (motion 151-2022)

COUNCIL AGENDA

Council approved sidewalk improvements on Edward Street from King to Water Street with a $14,000 upset limit funded from a 2020 reserve. They also passed a fee by-law amendment and a debenture by-law for the Multi-Use Recreation Complex. A statutory open house for Community Improvement Plan amendments was scheduled for July 11, 2022. The meeting included a fire department year-in-review presentation and a delegation on food truck concerns.

• Approved Edward Street sidewalk improvements (east side, King to Water) with $14,000 upset limit (carried)
• Passed By-Law 26-2022 amending fee by-law 08-99 (carried)
• Passed By-Law 27-2022 authorizing debenture for Multi-Use Recreation Complex (carried)
• Scheduled statutory open house for Community Improvement Plan amendments on July 11, 2022 (carried)
• Directed staff to bring resolution of support on mandatory firefighter certification to June 20 meeting (carried)
• Received draft Asset Management Plan and pedestrian crossings evaluation for future presentation (carried)
• Proclaimed June 19 as Longest Day of Smiles and June as Pride Month
• Approved closed session minutes and gave staff direction on land purchase/sale (carried)

SPECIAL COUNCIL AGENDA

This is a special virtual meeting of the councils of Prescott, Augusta, and Edwardsburgh Cardinal. The agenda is a focused discussion on a statement of intent to cooperate on economic development, housing, water and sewer servicing, operational sharing, physician recruitment, recreation, and a municipal drug strategy. No binding decisions are listed; the only formal items are approval of the agenda and adjournment.

• Statement of intent on cooperation for economic development
• Cooperation on housing planning to secure residential growth in all three municipalities
• Cooperation on water and sewer servicing, including maintaining existing agreements between Prescott and Augusta and Edwardsburgh Cardinal
• Cooperation on physician recruitment to bring more family doctors and medical professionals
• Recreation and tourism asset inventory and developer package for lands west and north of Prescott

Prescott Police Services Board

This agenda for the Prescott Police Services Board meeting on May 26, 2022, contains only boilerplate interface text and no substantive agenda items. There are no listed decisions, discussions, or attachments to report.

COUNCIL AGENDA

Council approved the 2022 street repaving program, directing staff to pave specific sections including Duke, Henry, Centre, and Dibble streets. It also directed staff to bring forward a by-law setting marriage license and ceremony fees effective July 1, 2022. Council endorsed a joint press release with neighboring townships and gave staff direction on a property purchase in closed session.

• Approved 2022 street repaving list (Motion 121-2022)
• Directed staff to prepare by-law for marriage license fee $125 and ceremony fees $300/$350 + HST (Motion 122-2022)
• Selected Option 3 for Edward Street sidewalk project (Motion 123-2022)
• Endorsed joint press release with Augusta and Edwardsburgh-Cardinal (Motion 119-2022)
• Gave staff direction on property purchase in closed session (Item 18.2)
• Approved planning and design of outdoor recreation complex amenities (Motion 128-2022)

Planning Advisory Committee

The Planning Advisory Committee will consider approving additional Community Improvement Plan (CIP) funding of up to $836.54 for Watergirl Quilt Co. at 119 King St. W. It will also review and recommend proposed amendments to the CIP program to Council under the Planning Act.

• CIP funding request: up to $836.54 for 119 King St. W (Watergirl Quilt Co.) under Interior Commercial category
• Proposed Community Improvement Plan program amendments to be recommended to Council
• Approval of March 24, 2022 minutes

The Planning Advisory Committee approved an additional $836.54 in Community Improvement Plan (CIP) funding for 119 King St. W (Watergirl Quilt Co.) under the Interior Commercial category. The committee also recommended to Council the proposed CIP program amendments as outlined in PAC Report 06-2022, which include changes to the Downtown/RiverWalk, Employment, Heritage, Brownfield, and new Residential areas. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved additional CIP funding of $836.54 for 119 King St. W (Watergirl Quilt Co.) (carried)
• Recommended to Council the proposed CIP program amendments as per PAC Report 06-2022 (carried)

COUNCIL AGENDA

The Prescott Town Council is meeting to approve the agenda, minutes, and routine consent reports. Key decisions include directing staff to join the Canoe Procurement Group of Canada and Kinetic GPO for group purchasing, and authorizing the CAO and Treasurer to sign corporate records updates for Rideau St. Lawrence Holdings Inc. The council will also receive information reports on the RiverWalk Revival, capital projects, and a street sweeping collaboration with Edwardsburgh Cardinal, and will enter a closed session for personal and land matters.

• Staff Report 54-2022: Direct staff to join Canoe Procurement Group of Canada and Kinetic GPO for group purchasing
• Staff Report 52-2022: Authorize CAO & Treasurer to sign Resolution of Directors of Rideau St. Lawrence Holdings Inc. to update corporate records
• Staff Report 53-2022: RiverWalk Revival (information only)
• Staff Report 55-2022: Capital Projects Update (information only)
• Staff Report 56-2022: Collaborative street sweeping initiative with Township of Edwardsburgh Cardinal (information only)

Council approved a motion directing staff to issue public notice that the Town will accept offers/letters of intent for surplus land north of the CN Rail line and south of Churchill Road from Boundary Street to Claxton Terrace, with an initial review date of June 6, 2022. Council also approved joining two group purchasing organizations, accepted consent reports, and moved into closed session to discuss personnel, awards, and land matters. No by-laws or resolutions were passed, and the meeting was procedural in nature aside from these actions.

• Approved motion to accept offers/letters of intent for surplus land north of CN Rail line and south of Churchill Road (carried)
• Approved joining Canoe Procurement Group of Canada and Kinetic GPO (Motion 111-2022, carried)
• Approved consent reports including staff report on Rideau St. Lawrence Holdings (Motion 110-2022, carried)
• Approved agenda as presented (Motion 107-2022, carried)
• Accepted minutes of April 6 and April 19, 2022 (Motions 108-2022, 109-2022, carried)
• Proclaimed May 1-7, 2022 as Emergency Preparedness Week
• Moved into closed session to discuss identifiable individual, closed session minutes, community awards, and purchase/sale (Motion 112-2022, carried)
• Reconvened in open session and gave staff direction on closed session items (Motion 113-2022, carried)

Committee of Adjustment and Property Standards Committee

The Committee of Adjustment is meeting virtually to approve the agenda and prior minutes, then consider one application (SEV 2022-01) for a severance and minor variance on the south side of Prescott Centre Drive, near Dollarama. Staff recommend approval with conditions including payment of outstanding taxes and submission of a reference plan. The rest of the agenda is procedural.

• Severance and minor variance application SEV 2022-01 for property on south side of Prescott Centre Drive
• Staff recommendation to approve with conditions: pay outstanding taxes, submit reference plan, obtain site plan within 1 year
• Approval of minutes from March 17, 2022 meeting

Prescott Police Services Board

The Prescott Police Services Board is meeting to approve its agenda and prior minutes, receive the March 2022 Police Services Report from the OPP, and review a by-law update report. The agenda is largely procedural, with no major decisions or public hearings listed.

• Approval of agenda for April 21, 2022 meeting
• Acceptance of March 31, 2022 board minutes
• Acceptance of Prescott OPP March 2022 Police Services Report
• By-Law Update Report for information
• Verbal update on South Grenville District High School commencement awards

COUNCIL AGENDA

The Prescott Town Council is meeting to consider several staff reports and by-laws. Key items include directing staff on next steps for a recreation and tourism asset inventory, working with Augusta Township on a developer package, and reviewing a property tax and water-wastewater rates comparison. Council will also vote on by-laws for a fire aid agreement with Augusta and a Canada Community Revitalization Fund contribution agreement, and discuss a citizen request to silence train whistling overnight.

• Staff Report 48-2022: Direct staff to work with Augusta Township on a Developer Package, engage EVB Engineering for water/wastewater extension cost calculations (upset limit $15,000), and undertake Development Charges studies for 2023 renewal.
• Staff Report 50-2022: Enter into agreement with Craig Baird of Canadian History Ehx to produce a podcast at a cost not to exceed $250.
• Staff Report 51-2022: Direct staff to follow Transport Canada process for silencing train whistling at public grade crossings.
• By-Law 21-2022: Automatic Aid Agreement with Township of Augusta for fire protection services.
• By-Law 22-2022: Contribution agreement with the federal government for the Canada Community Revitalization Fund.

SPECIAL COUNCIL AGENDA

This is a special joint council meeting between the Township of Augusta and the Town of Prescott. The agenda includes routine items like approving the agenda and minutes, plus focused discussion on a study area west into Augusta and required development studies, and a recreation and tourism asset inventory. No decisions are listed beyond approving the agenda and minutes; the rest is discussion and roundtable. The meeting is scheduled to adjourn until May 30, 2022, subject to need.

• Joint special council meeting of Township of Augusta and Town of Prescott
• Discussion of study area west into Augusta and required development studies
• Recreation and tourism asset inventory discussion
• Approval of January 31, 2022 joint council minutes
• Adjournment proposed until May 30, 2022 at 6:00 p.m.

COUNCIL AGENDA

Prescott Town Council is meeting to consider several staff reports and recommendations, including a proposed automatic fire aid agreement with Augusta, a draft flag policy, and Phase II planning for the Recreation Complex. Council will also discuss a financial report, a Canada Community Revitalization Fund agreement, a hospital funding resolution, and a $15,000 allocation for a RiverWalk Revival program. The meeting includes routine approvals of minutes and a confirmation by-law, and will move into closed session to discuss land acquisition and a personnel matter.

• Direct staff to bring Augusta–Prescott Automatic Fire Aid Agreement to April 19 meeting
• Provide feedback on draft Flag Policy by April 12
• Direct staff to gather user-group feedback for Recreation Complex Phase II planning
• Allocate up to $15,000 in Municipal Modernization Grant for RiverWalk Revival program
• Direct staff to create by-law for Canada Community Revitalization Fund agreement

The council approved several motions directing staff to bring forward agreements and policies for final consideration, including the Augusta-Prescott Automatic Fire Aid Agreement, a draft Flag Policy, and a Canada Community Revitalization Fund agreement. It also allocated up to $15,000 in Municipal Modernization Grant funding for a RiverWalk Revival program and directed staff to apply for Digital Main Street funding. No final by-laws were approved, and the meeting moved into closed session for land and personnel matters.

• Directed staff to bring Augusta-Prescott Automatic Fire Aid Agreement to April 19 meeting (carried)
• Directed staff to bring Flag Policy to April 19 meeting after feedback by April 12 (carried)
• Directed staff to elicit user group feedback for Recreation Complex Phase II (carried)
• Directed staff to create by-law for Canada Community Revitalization Fund agreement (carried)
• Directed staff to bring back resolution supporting hospital capital funding (carried)
• Allocated up to $15,000 for RiverWalk Revival program (carried)
• Directed staff to apply for Digital Main Street funding (carried)
• Approved closed session minutes and provided staff direction on land purchase/sale (carried)

Prescott Police Services Board

The Police Services Board is meeting to approve previous minutes and review the February 2022 Police Services Report. The board will also discuss MADD Canada signage and receive a memorandum regarding the OPP Recorded Patrol for Safe Communities Project.

• Police Services Report for February 2022
• OPP CTSB Memorandum regarding Recorded Patrol for Safe Communities Project
• MADD Canada Signage
• By-Law Update Report

COUNCIL AGENDA

The Prescott Town Council is meeting to approve the 2022 operating budget of $10,042,035 and the water/wastewater budget of $2,939,397, along with the capital and operating projects budget. They will also decide on community grant allocations totaling $41,600, a three-year IT contract with Onserve, and several by-laws including tax rates and a surplus land declaration. The agenda includes routine items like minutes and reports, plus a closed session for land purchase/sale discussions.

• 2022 Operating Budget: $10,042,035; Water/Wastewater Budget: $2,939,397
• Community Grant allocations for Intake #1: $41,600
• Three-year IT maintenance contract with Onserve
• Declare surplus land north of CN Rail line, south of Churchill Road (Boundary St to Claxton Terrace) for residential development
• By-laws: tax rates, tax ratios, capping thresholds, estimates, lame duck authority, sewage overflow program agreement

Council approved the 2022 operating budget of $10,042,035, the water and wastewater budget of $2,939,397, and set final property tax payments for August 31 and October 31, 2022. The budget includes a 2.85% property tax increase and a 2% increase to water and wastewater rates. Council also approved $41,600 in community grants, a three-year IT contract with Onserve, and declared surplus land for future residential development.

• Approved 2022 Operating Budget of $10,042,035 and Water/Wastewater Budget of $2,939,397 (carried)
• Approved 2022 Community Grant allocations totaling $41,600 (carried)
• Approved three-year IT maintenance contract with Onserve (carried)
• Declared surplus land north of CN Rail line and south of Churchill Road for future residential development (carried)
• Directed staff to schedule Official Plan Review Statutory Public Open House before end of April 2022 (carried)
• Directed staff to review Community Improvement Plan program and bring amendments to Planning Advisory Committee (carried)
• Approved 2022 Capital and Operating Projects Budget as outlined in Staff Report 38-2022 (carried)
• Passed By-Law 12-2022 delegating authorities during restricted authority Council period (carried)

Committee of Adjustment and Property Standards Committee

The Prescott Committee of Adjustment will meet virtually to consider two minor variance applications. The first is for 220 Park Street West (MV 2021-04), and the second is for 990 Edward Street North (MV 2022-01), which involves a proposed 128-bed long-term care facility. The committee will also elect a chair, approve the agenda and minutes, and handle declarations of interest.

• Minor variance application MV 2021-04 for 220 Park Street West (staff report 01-2022)
• Minor variance application MV 2022-01 for 990 Edward Street North (staff report 02-2022)
• Proposed 128-bed long-term care facility at 990 Edward Street North
• Conditions include paying outstanding taxes, obtaining site plan approval within one year, and providing screening features
• Approval of minutes from December 23, 2021

The Committee of Adjustment approved two minor variance applications. The first, for 220 Park Street West, was approved with conditions including payment of outstanding taxes and building permits. The second, for 990 Edward Street, was approved with conditions including site plan approval within one year and screening features. Sandra Iseman was elected Chair for the remainder of the term.

• Approved minor variance MV 2021-04 for 220 Park Street West with conditions (carried)
• Approved minor variance MV 2022-01 for 990 Edward Street with conditions (carried)
• Elected Sandra Iseman as Chair of the Committee of Adjustment

Prescott Police Services Board

The Prescott Police Services Board is meeting virtually to approve its agenda and prior minutes, receive the January 2022 OPP police services report, and hear a by-law update report. The board will also enter closed session to discuss a personal matter about an identifiable individual and approve closed session minutes. No major decisions or public hearings are listed on the agenda.

• Approval of January 27, 2022 meeting minutes
• Receipt of OPP Report for January 2022
• By-Law Update Report from staff
• Closed session under Section 239(2)(b) of the Municipal Act regarding an identifiable individual
• Adjournment to March 31, 2022 at 8:30 a.m.

The Prescott Police Services Board met virtually on March 1, 2022, and approved the agenda as amended, moving the closed session items earlier. During closed session, the board approved the closed session minutes and gave staff direction on a personal matter. The board also accepted the January 27, 2022 minutes and received reports on police and by-law activities.

• Approved agenda as amended (carried)
• Moved into closed session for personal matters (carried)
• Approved closed session minutes (carried)
• Gave staff direction on identifiable individual matter (carried)
• Accepted January 27, 2022 minutes (carried)
• Adjourned to March 31, 2022 (carried)

COUNCIL AGENDA

Prescott Town Council is meeting virtually on February 22, 2022, to consider several staff recommendations, including making the River Route Transit a permanent municipal service, purchasing a one-ton truck, and approving a pedestrian mall pilot project. The agenda also includes a facility fee waiver for a trade show, joint economic development initiatives with Augusta, a new Right to Disconnect policy, and the 2022 operational budget presentation. The meeting will close with a closed session to discuss land acquisition or disposition.

• Approve River Route Transit as ongoing municipal service, re-allocating $31,500 from Fiscal Policy Reserve
• Authorize procurement of one-ton truck with dump box, upset limit $100,000
• Approve closure of Edward St. from King St. to Water St. for RiverWalk District Promenade pilot (June 25–July 2 and July 30–Aug 6, 2022)
• Waive Leo Boivin Community Centre facility fee for LG Small Business & Trade Show set-up (March 22–23, 2022)
• Direct staff to prepare developer package and schedule joint meetings with Augusta for economic development

COUNCIL AGENDA

Prescott Town Council is meeting virtually to consider routine approvals and several staff reports. Key decisions include awarding a marina dock replacement contract, adopting a joint economic development strategy, and authorizing agreements for e-voting and a waterfront trail lease. The agenda also includes updates on the budget, transit, and community grants.

• Approve Kehoe Marine Construction for H and G dock replacement at $251,170 plus taxes
• Adopt principles of Joint Augusta and Prescott Economic Development Strategy
• By-law 05-2022: agreement with Intelivote Systems for 2022 election voting
• By-law 06-2022: 10-year lease with Parks Canada for waterfront trail lands
• Direct staff to report on making River Route transit permanent

Council approved the selection of Kehoe Marine Construction to replace the H and G docks at the marina for $251,170 plus taxes, with delivery expected in early May 2022. Council also directed staff to prepare a letter of support for the Township of Augusta's Legacy Project, adopted the principles of a joint economic development strategy, and directed staff to report on making the River Route transit service permanent. Several by-laws were passed, including agreements for e-voting services and a waterfront trail license with Parks Canada.

• Approved Kehoe Marine Construction for marina H and G dock replacement at $251,170 plus taxes
• Directed staff to prepare letter of support for Township of Augusta's Legacy Project
• Adopted principles of Vision and Mission for Joint Augusta and Prescott Economic Development Strategy
• Directed staff to report on making River Route a permanent municipal service
• Appointed McConnell, Ostrander, and Young to 2022 Community Grant Application Review Working Group
• Passed By-law 05-2022 authorizing Intelivote Systems agreement for e-voting in 2022 election
• Passed By-law 06-2022 authorizing 10-year lease with Parks Canada for waterfront trail
• Passed By-law 07-2022 confirming proceedings of the meeting

COUNCIL AGENDA

This is a joint council meeting of the Township of Augusta and Town of Prescott, held virtually. The agenda is largely procedural, including welcome, call to order, approval of agenda, declarations of interest, opening statements from Minister Steve Clark and the mayors, a presentation by MDB Insight, focused discussion, roundtable, and adjournment. No specific decisions, contracts, or dollar amounts are listed.

• Joint meeting of Township of Augusta and Town of Prescott
• Opening statement from Minister Steve Clark, Municipal Affairs & Housing
• Presentation by MDB Insight (under separate cover)
• Focused discussion and roundtable sessions

Prescott Police Services Board

The Prescott Police Services Board is meeting to appoint a Chair for the remainder of the Council term. The board will also review police service reports and by-law updates.

• Recommendation to appoint Stan Kijewski as Chair until November 14, 2022
• Review of Police Services Reports for November and December 2021
• Discussion on OAPSB Zone 2 Inspectorate of Policing from November 26, 2021
• Closed session to discuss a personal matter regarding an identifiable individual

The Prescott Police Services Board reappointed Stan Kijewski as chair for the remainder of the council term, approved the agenda with a closed session, and accepted the November-December 2021 police services report. The board also approved closed session minutes and gave staff direction on personal and public security matters, but no other substantive decisions were made.

• Reappointed Stan Kijewski as PSB Chair until Nov 14, 2022 (carried)
• Approved agenda as amended, adding closed session item on public security (carried)
• Approved closed session minutes and gave staff direction on identifiable individual and public safety (carried)
• Accepted minutes of Nov 25, 2021 meeting (carried)
• Received and filed information items including OAPSB Zone 2 discussion (carried)
• Accepted police services report for Nov-Dec 2021 (carried)

COUNCIL AGENDA

Prescott Town Council is reviewing several infrastructure projects, including road repaving and a fire rescue vehicle replacement. The body is also discussing an agreement for internet and telephone voting for the 2022 municipal election.

• Edward Street Overpass Remediation Project for 2023 with an estimated budget of $1,087,356
• Proposed repaving of Duke Street, Park Street East, Henry Street West, and Victoria Street
• Planning to replace 1998 International 4900 Rescue Vehicle with a Rescue Pumper Vehicle
• Draft by-law to authorize an agreement with Intelivote Systems Inc. for 2022 Municipal Election
• Feedback for Ontario Ministry of Transportation regarding Edward Street Interchange

Council approved the Edward Street Overpass Remediation Project for 2023 with an estimated budget of $1,087,356, directing staff to proceed with design work and issue a request for proposal in late 2022 or early 2023. Council also directed staff to provide feedback to the Ontario Ministry of Transportation regarding the Edward Street Interchange, approved 2022 street repaving for four streets, and directed staff to proceed with planning to replace the 1998 fire rescue vehicle. A draft by-law to authorize an agreement with Intelivote Systems Inc. for telephone and internet voting in the 2022 municipal election was received for information and will be brought back for final consideration on February 7, 2022.

• Approved Edward Street Overpass Remediation Project for 2023 with $1,087,356 budget (carried)
• Directed staff to provide MTO feedback on Edward Street Interchange before Jan 22, 2022 (carried)
• Directed staff to proceed with planning to replace 1998 International 4900 Rescue Vehicle (carried)
• Approved 2022 repaving of Duke Street, Park Street East, Henry Street West, and Victoria Street (carried)
• Received Intelivote agreement report; draft by-law to be considered Feb 7, 2022 (carried)
• Approved agenda, previous minutes, and consent reports (carried)
• Passed Confirming By-Law 04-2022 (carried)

COUNCIL AGENDA

The Prescott Town Council is meeting virtually to consider several routine and substantive items. They will hear a final presentation on the Prescott Economic Development Strategy, review a site plan application for a Dollarama on Prescott Centre Drive, and discuss the 2022 operating budget and initial project ideas. The council will also vote on by-laws for an interim tax levy and temporary borrowing for 2022.

• Site plan application SPC 2021-04 for Dollarama at 9233 Prescott Centre Drive, with conditions including a noise wall and dark sky compliance
• By-Law 01-2022: Interim tax levy for 2022
• By-Law 02-2022: Temporary borrowing for 2022
• 2022 Operating Budget presentation for Administration, Protective and Planning Services
• Community Safety and Well-Being Implementation Plan (Staff Report 02-2022)

Council approved a site plan application for the south side of Prescott Centre Drive with conditions, approved the 2022 Council Committees and Boards, directed staff to enact the Community Safety and Well-Being Implementation Plan, and passed the interim tax levy and temporary borrowing by-laws for 2022. All motions carried unanimously.

• Approved Site Plan application SPC 2021-04 with conditions (carried)
• Approved 2022 Council Committees and Boards (carried)
• Directed staff to enact Community Safety and Well-Being Implementation Plan (carried)
• Passed By-Law 01-2022 interim tax levy (carried)
• Passed By-Law 02-2022 temporary borrowing (carried)
• Passed By-Law 03-2022 confirming proceedings (carried)
• Approved agenda and previous minutes (carried)