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Prescott public meetings in 2025

43 substantive meetings from 2025, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.

Mon Dec 15, 2025 · 6:00 PM

COUNCIL AGENDA

Council agenda contains only procedural items

The provided agenda text contains only boilerplate from the eSCRIBE software and no substantive items, decisions, or discussions are listed.

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Wed Dec 10, 2025 · 3:00 PM

Prescott Cemetery Board of Management

Prescott Cemetery Board meets to discuss 2025 operations

The Prescott Cemetery Board of Management is scheduled to meet on December 10, 2025. The agenda is currently procedural and contains no specific decisions or discussion items.

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Mon Dec 1, 2025 · 7:00 PM

SPECIAL COUNCIL AGENDA

No substantive items listed for Special Council meeting

The provided agenda contains only procedural boilerplate and software interface text. There are no specific decisions, proposals, or discussion items listed.

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✓ Decided: Council approved agenda, held a closed session, and confirmed By‑Law 50‑2025

The council approved the meeting agenda as presented. It moved into a closed session for council refresher training and returned to open session later. By‑Law 50‑2025, confirming the special council proceedings, was read a third time, passed and signed. The meeting was then adjourned.

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Mon Dec 1, 2025 · 6:00 PM

COUNCIL AGENDA

Agenda contains only procedural boilerplate, no items listed

This agenda for the Prescott Town Council meeting of December 1, 2025, consists entirely of embedded content placeholders from eSCRIBE software. No specific agenda items, reports, or decisions are visible in the provided text. The meeting appears to be procedural only, with no substantive matters for discussion or vote.

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✓ Decided: Council approved branding strategy and authorized borrowing via debenture by-law

The council adopted the Town of Prescott Brand Implementation & Marketing Strategy and endorsed a draft water and wastewater agreement with the Township of Augusta. It passed By-Law 48-2025 to authorize long‑term borrowing through debentures. The council also appointed Karen Roussy to the Prescott Library Board and approved the meeting agenda amendment and consent reports.

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Wed Nov 26, 2025 · 7:00 PM

Wastewater Treatment Facility Board of Management

No agenda items listed for the Prescott Wastewater Board meeting

The November 26 2025 Wastewater Treatment Facility Board of Management agenda contains no listed items. Only generic headings and placeholders appear, with no descriptions, categories, numbers, or attachments.

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✓ Decided: Board endorses wastewater agreement with Augusta Township

The Wastewater Treatment Facility Board approved the meeting agenda and accepted the April 3, 2025 minutes. It endorsed the draft water and wastewater agreement with the Township of Augusta and approved an amendment requiring a financing agreement for the capital local share of the HEWFS funding project. The meeting was then adjourned.

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Mon Nov 17, 2025 · 6:00 PM

COUNCIL AGENDA

Council agenda for November 17, 2025 is procedural

The agenda for the November 17, 2025 meeting is procedural and does not list specific decisions or items for discussion.

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✓ Decided: Council declares Prince St Field Lands surplus and launches residential RFP

The council approved the meeting agenda and accepted the November 3 minutes for both special and regular sessions. It suspended the petition submission deadline and formally recorded a petition opposing development of Prince St Park and Fairway Park. The council set the 2026 meeting dates, approved a temporary Town Hall closure, funded a plow blade replacement, and declared the Prince St Field Lands surplus, directing staff to issue an RFP for residential development.

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Thu Nov 6, 2025 · 5:30 PM

Prescott Heritage Committee

Heritage designation for 356 East Street denied

The Prescott Heritage Committee approved its agenda and the minutes from October 2, 2025. It voted to deny the application to remove the municipal heritage designation for 356 East Street ("The Stockades"). The committee also authorized up to $1,500 from its training budget for Chair Karen Hume to attend an "Introduction to Heritage Planning" session offered by the Frontenac Heritage Foundation. No new business was presented.

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✓ Decided: Heritage designation removal denied for 356 East Street

The committee voted to deny the application to remove the municipal heritage designation for 356 East Street. It also approved spending up to $1,500 from the training budget for Chair Karen Hume to attend a heritage planning course. The agenda and the October 2, 2025 minutes were approved, and the meeting was adjourned.

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Mon Nov 3, 2025 · 5:30 PM

SPECIAL COUNCIL AGENDA

Prescott special council agenda is procedural only

The agenda for the November 3, 2025 special council meeting of Prescott, Ontario contains only procedural boilerplate from the eSCRIBE software, with no substantive items such as reports, resolutions, or public hearings listed.

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✓ Decided: Council approved agenda and closed public meeting on Prince Field

The council approved the meeting agenda as presented. A motion to open a public meeting on the potential surplus declaration of the municipal lands known as Prince Field was carried. A subsequent motion to close that public meeting was also carried, and the council adjourned at 6:00 p.m.

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Mon Nov 3, 2025 · 6:00 PM

COUNCIL AGENDA

No agenda items listed; meeting appears procedural

The council agenda for Prescott on November 3, 2025 contains no listed items. The document appears to be a procedural placeholder without specific decisions or discussions. No rezoning, contracts, ordinances, or public hearings are identified.

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✓ Decided: Council approved telephone and internet voting for municipal elections

The council adopted By‑Law 44‑2025 to allow telephone and internet voting in future elections. It also approved a heritage designation for 305 Centre Street, supported an Ontario Community Infrastructure Fund resolution, and deferred a decision on surplus land at Prince Street Field. Additional items included routine approvals and the appointment of two members to the Prescott Heritage Committee.

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Mon Oct 20, 2025 · 6:00 PM

COUNCIL AGENDA

No substantive items listed for October 20, 2025 meeting

The provided agenda contains only procedural software boilerplate and no specific discussion items, decisions, or reports.

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✓ Decided: Council approved 2026 Community Grants Program and key bylaw actions

The council approved the 2026 Community Grants Program and directed staff to review the Building Bylaw. It endorsed a grant application to the Jays Care Foundation for a new baseball diamond and passed By‑Law 42‑2025 to appoint Building Inspectors. Additional resolutions endorsed regional energy and bail‑reform initiatives, and staff were asked to explore water‑safety education. The council also moved into closed session to discuss a potential municipal property sale.

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Mon Oct 6, 2025 · 6:00 PM

COUNCIL AGENDA

No substantive items listed for October 6 Council meeting

The provided agenda contains only procedural boilerplate and software interface text. There are no specific decisions, discussions, or action items listed.

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✓ Decided: Council declares food insecurity an emergency in Prescott

The council approved a revised visual identity for the town and directed staff to develop a branding strategy. It rescinded heritage notices for two properties and asked the heritage committee to review a third designation request. By‑law 40‑2025 on road closure policy was adopted, and the Pumpkin Parade was scheduled for Nov 1. A resolution declared food insecurity an emergency and requested provincial and federal action.

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Thu Oct 2, 2025 · 5:30 PM

Prescott Heritage Committee

No agenda items were listed for this meeting.

The Prescott Heritage Committee agenda for October 2, 2025 contains no listed items. No decisions or discussions are documented in the provided agenda. The meeting appears to be a placeholder with no substantive agenda items.

✓ Decided: Committee approved agenda and minutes, then adjourned

The Prescott Heritage Committee approved its agenda and the May 22, 2025 minutes, both carried without recorded vote counts. The meeting was then adjourned at 6:03 p.m.

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Wed Sep 24, 2025 · 5:30 PM

Committee of Adjustment and Property Standards Committee

Prescott committee meeting with no listed items

The agenda contains only procedural boilerplate with no substantive items. No decisions or discussions are listed for this meeting.

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✓ Decided: Committee approved two minor variance applications for Duke and Wood Streets

The Committee of Adjustment appointed Jim Hutton as chair and approved its agenda and May 28 minutes. It then approved minor variance MV2025-007 for 735 Duke Street to reduce front and side yard setbacks for a carport. It also approved minor variance MV2025-008 for 424 Wood Street East to increase fence height to 2.5 m.

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Mon Sep 15, 2025 · 6:00 PM

COUNCIL AGENDA

No substantive items listed for September 15 meeting

The provided agenda contains only procedural software placeholders and boilerplate text. There are no specific decisions, proposals, or discussion items listed.

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✓ Decided: Council directs 30‑day public notice on Prince Street Ball Fields surplus

The council approved a 30‑day notification period and a public meeting on November 3 to consider declaring the Prince Street Ball Fields surplus. It also directed staff to apply for the 2025‑26 Fire Protection Grant and approved a license agreement for King Street street lights. A closed‑session was held to discuss land sales, leasing and potential litigation, and By‑Law 39‑2025 was confirmed.

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Wed Sep 10, 2025 · 5:30 PM

Planning Advisory Committee

Planning Advisory Committee meeting with no agenda items listed

The Prescott Planning Advisory Committee is scheduled to meet on September 10, 2025. The agenda provided contains no listed items, indicating only routine or procedural matters will be addressed. No decisions, contracts, or hearings are specified in the agenda.

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✓ Decided: Approved $22,000 non‑repayable grant for 201 Water St. and 170 King St.

The Planning Advisory Committee approved CIP application #2025-06 for 201 Water Street West, authorizing up to $22,000 in non‑repayable property‑improvement grant funding and up to $1,000 or 10 % of the permit fee (whichever is greater). It also approved CIP application #2025-07 for 170 King Street West with the same grant limits. No new business was presented and the meeting was adjourned.

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Tue Sep 2, 2025 · 6:00 PM

COUNCIL AGENDA

Prescott council agenda contains only procedural items

This agenda for the Prescott, Ontario council meeting on September 2, 2025, consists solely of procedural boilerplate from the eSCRIBE software. No substantive agenda items, such as reports, bylaws, or public hearings, are listed.

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✓ Decided: Council approves new branding strategy with lighthouse logo

The council approved the Branding & Marketing Strategy and Messaging Framework from Alphabet Creative, adding a lighthouse to the visual identity (Motion 146-2025). It also adopted administrative amendments to By‑Law 41‑2024 and By‑Law 42‑2024 (Motion 148-2025). Closed‑session matters were approved and the council resumed open session (Motions 149‑2025, 150‑2025). Several routine items such as the agenda, previous minutes and consent reports were carried.

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Mon Aug 11, 2025 · 6:00 PM

COUNCIL AGENDA

No agenda items listed for this council meeting

The council agenda contains no listed items. The meeting appears to be procedural with no decisions or discussions recorded in the agenda.

✓ Decided: Council approves internet and telephone voting for 2026 municipal election

The council approved a zoning by‑law amendment for Churchill Road. It authorized reduced‑rate community‑room use for Senior Support Services. It directed staff to proceed with the 2025 street repaving plan. It approved internet and telephone voting as the exclusive method for the 2026 municipal election and ordered the clerk to draft the necessary by‑law.

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Wed Jul 23, 2025 · 5:30 PM

Planning Advisory Committee

No substantive items listed for Planning Advisory Committee meeting

The provided agenda contains only procedural boilerplate and software interface text. There are no specific decisions, proposals, or discussion items listed.

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✓ Decided: PAC recommends council approve Churchill Road amendment, deny driveway width reduction

The Planning Advisory Committee approved its agenda and the June 3, 2025 minutes. It recommended that council approve a zoning by‑law amendment for the Churchill Road property while denying a request to reduce the minimum driveway width. The committee also approved two downtown CIP applications, providing grant and loan funding for improvements on King Street.

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Mon Jul 14, 2025 · 6:00 PM

COUNCIL AGENDA

Council approves $4,300 grant to Curling Club and $2,000 to local groups

The council will vote to allocate $4,300 to the Prescott Curling Club and $2,000 to Prescott Skate Night and South Grenville District High School under Community Grant Intake #2. It will also receive the Leo Boivin Community Centre condition study report for information. By‑Law 33‑2025 to appoint municipal by‑law enforcement officers and By‑Law 34‑2025 to confirm the meeting proceedings will be read and passed.

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✓ Decided: Council approved community grant funding and appointed municipal by‑law officers

The council approved two Community Grant allocations: $2,000 for Prescott Skate Night and South Grenville District High School, and $4,300 for the Prescott Curling Club. It also passed By‑Law 33‑2025 to appoint Municipal By‑Law Officers and By‑Law 34‑2025 to confirm the meeting proceedings. All motions were carried.

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Thu Jun 19, 2025 · 5:30 PM

Prescott Heritage Committee

Prescott Heritage Committee meets for procedural update

The Prescott Heritage Committee is scheduled to meet on June 19, 2025, to discuss agenda items and procedural matters. The meeting is currently listed as a standard committee session with no specific decisions or public hearings attached to the record.

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Mon Jun 16, 2025 · 6:00 PM

COUNCIL AGENDA

Council to vote on $2.8M wastewater treatment plant expansion design contract

Prescott Town Council will consider awarding a $2,825,650 contract for detailed design of the wastewater treatment plant and services expansion to J.L. Richards and Associates Limited. Council will also vote on a $0.25 increase per waste bag tag and a $5.00 per household pickup rate increase effective July 1, 2025. Several heritage-related items are on the table, including designating four properties under the Ontario Heritage Act and removing three properties from the Heritage Interest & Value Properties Listing. A closed session is scheduled to discuss the sale of the Boundary Street property.

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✓ Decided: Council approved $2.825 M wastewater plant design contract

The council approved a $2,825,650 contract for detailed design and administration of the Wastewater Treatment Plant expansion. It also adopted heritage designations for two churches and removed four properties from the heritage listing. Waste collection fees were raised to $5 per household pickup and waste‑bag tags increased by $0.25. Additional actions included renaming the O.P.P. detachment board and approving a school‑community partnership project.

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Tue Jun 3, 2025 · 5:30 PM

Planning Advisory Committee

Planning Committee to review sign by-law variance and property grants

The Planning Advisory Committee is considering a sign by-law variance for a property on King Street East. The body is also reviewing three Community Improvement Plan (CIP) grant applications for property improvements.

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✓ Decided: Approved $22,000 grant for 235 Water St Unit 306A renovation

The committee granted a variance for a banner at 100 King St East and rescinded the related Order to Comply. It approved three Community Improvement Plan applications, providing up to $9,000 each for two heritage properties and $22,000 for a downtown health‑care unit. All motions were carried except the initial order‑to‑comply confirmation, which was defeated.

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Mon Jun 2, 2025 · 6:00 PM

COUNCIL AGENDA

Council to consider letter on Strong Mayor Powers, appoint new councillor

Prescott Town Council will consider endorsing a draft letter to the Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing expressing the town's position on Strong Mayor Powers. Council will also vote on appointing Ray Young as councillor via By-Law 25-2025. Other items include approving the 2025 street repaving plan, a cost-sharing agreement with Prescott Family Medical Associates, and proclamations for Pride Month and Seniors' Month.

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✓ Decided: Council approved a Transfer Payment Agreement with the Housing Enabling Water Systems Fund

The council approved several by‑laws and motions, including appointing a new councillor and fire chief, and adopting a funding agreement with the Housing Enabling Water Systems Fund. It also endorsed a draft letter on Strong Mayor Powers and directed staff to pursue a water‑safety grant and town road repaving. All items were carried without recorded vote counts.

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Wed May 28, 2025 · 5:00 PM

Committee of Adjustment and Property Standards Committee

Agenda contains only procedural boilerplate

The agenda for this meeting contains no substantive items for decision or discussion. It appears to be only procedural boilerplate with no listed applications, hearings, or resolutions.

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Thu May 22, 2025 · 3:30 PM

Prescott Cemetery Board of Management

Prescott Cemetery Board meeting agenda lacks substantive items

The agenda for the May 22, 2025, meeting of the Prescott Cemetery Board of Management contains only procedural boilerplate from the eSCRIBE software. No decisions, discussions, or concrete business items are listed.

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✓ Decided: Board approved 2025 cemetery fee increases

The board appointed Ray Young as Chair, Elaine McCurdie as Secretary, and Lee McConnell as Grounds Custodian. It accepted the December 11, 2024 minutes and the 2024 Annual Report. The board approved a 25% increase to urn internment fees, a 20% increase to adult casket internment fees, and a 5% increase to all other fees for the 2025 season, effective June 1, 2025. Staff were directed to research stone‑maintenance and restoration practices for a report at the next meeting.

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Thu May 22, 2025 · 5:30 PM

Prescott Heritage Committee

Committee to decide on removing three properties from heritage list and advancing two designations

The Prescott Heritage Committee will consider recommendations to remove 100-120 King Street E (Revere House), 692 King Street West (F.J. French House), and 262/270/272 Dibble Street West (Dowsley-Hillyard Terrace) from the List of Properties with Heritage Interest and Value. The committee will also direct staff to bring back draft designation bylaws for 241 Water Street (Glasgow-Smyth Building/Gibson's Hotel) and 693 King Street West (Woodcock House), and to notify the property owners. Additionally, the committee will review a building permit application for renovation work at 389 Edward Street and receive updates on completed renovations at 356 East Street and the status of 440 Dibble Street West.

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✓ Decided: Committee removes five properties from heritage list, endorses renovation permit

The Prescott Heritage Committee voted to remove five buildings from the List of Properties with Heritage Interest and Value. It also directed staff to resume draft designation bylaws for two properties and to notify their owners. The committee endorsed the building permit application for renovation work at 389 Edward Street.

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Tue May 20, 2025 · 6:00 PM

COUNCIL AGENDA

Council to fill vacancy, consider strong mayor powers, $70K marina upgrade

The Prescott Town Council will decide on filling a council vacancy by appointing Ray Young, the next highest vote-getter in the 2022 election. They will also debate a staff report on strong mayor powers and vote on an additional $70,000 for marina dock electrical upgrades. Other business includes approving updated HR policies and accepting the 2023 year-end financial statements.

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✓ Decided: Council approved $70,000 marina dock electrical upgrade

The council approved several items, including a $70,000 upgrade to the marina dock electrical system and the adoption of multiple HR and finance policies. It also selected Option 1A to fill a council vacancy and directed staff to draft a letter on Strong Mayor Powers. Additional routine approvals were made for the agenda, previous minutes, consent reports, and the 2023 financial statements. The meeting concluded with a closed‑session to discuss land acquisition matters before adjourning.

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Mon May 5, 2025 · 6:00 PM

COUNCIL AGENDA

Council to consider $1.85M East Street reconstruction contract

Prescott Town Council will vote on awarding a $1,849,566 tender for East Street Reconstruction to Ken Miller Excavating Ltd. The council will also consider adopting the 2025 municipal budget, tax rates, and water/sewer rates, as well as approving a pilot Summer Cold Lunch Program and an updated Ice Allocation Policy for the Alaine Chartrand Community Centre.

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✓ Decided: Council approves $1.85M East Street reconstruction and adopts 2025 tax by‑laws

The council approved the award of the East Street reconstruction contract to Ken Miller Excavating Ltd. for $1,849,566. It also approved the Summer Cold Lunch pilot program, amended the Ice Allocation Policy and ACCC rates, and adopted several 2025 by‑laws covering estimates, tax ratios, tax rates, water and sewer rates, and commercial/industrial capping thresholds. Additionally, Emergency Preparedness Week (May 4‑10) was proclaimed.

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Tue Apr 22, 2025 · 6:00 PM

COUNCIL AGENDA

Council approves $12.1M operational budget for 2025

Council approved the 2025 Operational Budget with $12,090,018 in revenues and expenditures, and the Water and Wastewater Budget at $3,320,258. It also approved the 2025 Capital and Operating Projects, established the Prescott Porch Fest as an event of municipal significance, and declared a vacancy for the late Councillor Ruth Lockett. A unanimous shareholder agreement with Rideau St. Lawrence Holdings Inc. was ratified via By-Law 16-2025.

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✓ Decided: Council approves 2025 operational budget of $12.09 M

The council approved the 2025 operational budget of $12,090,018 and the water and wastewater budget of $3,320,258. It also adopted the Prescott Porch Fest as a municipal event, approved a shareholders agreement with Rideau St. Lawrence Holdings, and confirmed the 2025 capital and operating projects. Additionally, the council declared the seat of the late Councillor Ruth Lockett vacant.

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Mon Apr 7, 2025 · 6:00 PM

COUNCIL AGENDA

No substantive items listed for April 7 Council meeting

The provided agenda contains only procedural software placeholders and boilerplate text. No specific decisions, discussions, or agenda items are listed.

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Thu Apr 3, 2025 · 5:30 PM

Wastewater Treatment Facility Board of Management

Board to vote on 2025 wastewater budget

The Wastewater Treatment Facility Board of Management will consider approving the 2025 wastewater treatment plant budget. They will also receive reports on 2024 year-end estimates, flow rates, and a Housing Enabling Water Systems Fund project update. Approval of previous meeting minutes is also on the agenda.

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Wed Apr 2, 2025 · 5:30 PM

Committee of Adjustment and Property Standards Committee

Committee to decide minor variance for 4‑unit townhouses at 130 Henry St. E

The Committee of Adjustment will consider approving minor variance application MV‑2025‑001 for the property at 130 Henry Street East. The request seeks to reduce the front‑yard setback from 6 m to 3.5 m and to narrow the landscaped strip from 3 m to 1 m with a wooden privacy fence for a proposed four‑unit townhouse development. Approval would be subject to conditions on fencing, curbing, tree planting and submission of the notice of decision to the Building Department.

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✓ Decided: Committee approved a minor variance for a 4‑unit townhouse at 130 Henry St. East

The Committee of Adjustment approved the agenda and the August 8, 2024 minutes. It approved minor variance application MV2025‑001 for 130 Henry Street East, allowing reduced front yard setback and a narrower landscaped strip. A motion to amend the variance conditions to add drainage language and building‑department approval was also carried. The meeting was adjourned at 6:06 p.m.

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Thu Mar 27, 2025 · 5:30 PM

Planning Advisory Committee

Committee to vote on sign height variance at 1000 Edward Street

The Planning Advisory Committee will consider a variance request for a ground sign at 1000 Edward Street to allow a height of 4.5 meters and face dimension of 2.8 meters, which would deviate from the Sign By-law. The committee will also receive site plan information for 119 Irvine Road. Other agenda items are procedural, including approval of minutes from February 10, 2025.

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✓ Decided: Committee approves sign variance for 1000 Edward Street

The Planning Advisory Committee approved its agenda and the February 10, 2025 minutes. It granted a variance to Section 9.1 of By-law 16-2019 to allow a ground sign at 1000 Edward Street with a height of 4.5 m and a face dimension of 2.8 m. No new business was taken up.

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Mon Mar 17, 2025 · 6:00 PM

COUNCIL AGENDA

Council to vote on 2025 operational and capital budgets

Prescott Town Council will consider the 2025 Operational Budget and the 2025 Capital and Operating Projects Budget. The body is also reviewing a contract for dock replacements and the designation of a local beer festival.

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Mon Mar 3, 2025 · 6:00 PM

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Prescott Council to discuss 2025 budget and appoint new Clerk

The Town Council will consider the 2025 budget regarding fees, revenue, and property taxation. The body is also deciding on the appointment of a new Clerk and the implementation of community awards.

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Thu Feb 20, 2025 · 5:30 PM

Prescott Heritage Committee

Heritage committee to discuss five historic properties including Revere House and Gibson's Hotel

The Prescott Heritage Committee will discuss several heritage properties at its February 20, 2025 meeting, including the Revere House (100-120 King St E), Glasgow-Smyth Building/Gibson's Hotel (Water St), F.J French House (692 King St W), Woodcock House (693 King St W), and Dowlsey-Hillyard Terrace (262-272 Dibble St W). The committee will also consider a resolution of support request from South Huron. The meeting includes approval of previous minutes and routine items.

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Tue Feb 18, 2025 · 6:00 PM

COUNCIL AGENDA

Council to consider grant for bus purchase, approve $40K in community grants

Prescott Town Council will decide on a grant application for the Rural Transit Solutions Fund to purchase a bus for the River Route service, and approve $40,000 in community grant allocations for 2025 Intake #1. Council will also consider purchasing five surplus sheds from Smiths Falls Chamber of Commerce for $15,000 for pop-up vendor and community programming use. Additionally, staff reports on the 2025 budget for environmental, planning, tourism, and water/wastewater, and a 2025 project prioritization list are presented for discussion.

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Tue Feb 18, 2025 · 5:30 PM

SPECIAL COUNCIL AGENDA

Council to approve zoning by-law amendments for 235 James St and 360 Dibble St

The Special Council will consider two zoning by-law amendment applications—ZBA-2024-001 for 235 James Street West submitted by Madison Mulder, and ZBA-2025-001 for 360 Dibble Street West submitted by the Town of Prescott. Both proposals seek to amend By-Law 09-2009 as amended, and the council will determine that no further notice is required under Section 34(17) of the Planning Act before the by-laws are presented for approval. The meeting also includes a confirmation by-law (By-Law 11-2025) to ratify the proceedings of the Special Council.

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Mon Feb 10, 2025 · 5:30 PM

Planning Advisory Committee

Committee to recommend zoning change for 235 James St W

The Planning Advisory Committee will consider two zoning by-law amendments and vote on recommendations to Town Council. The first is for 235 James Street West (applicant Madison Mulder), and the second for 360 Dibble Street West (applicant Town of Prescott). The committee will also approve minutes from October 29, 2024, and handle administrative items.

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Mon Feb 3, 2025 · 6:00 PM

COUNCIL AGENDA

Council to consider heritage designations for five Centre and East Street properties

Prescott Town Council is deciding on several items, including directing staff to bring three properties (305 Centre, 388 Centre, 408 East) to a March 2025 meeting for heritage designation, and giving notice of intent to designate two more (490 Centre, 425 Centre). Council will also vote on a joint-party agreement for healthcare recruitment, consider the 2025 transportation and recreation budget, and approve up to $16,700 from the Building Reserve Fund for an HVAC unit replacement at Town Hall.

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Mon Jan 27, 2025 · 6:00 PM

COUNCIL AGENDA

Council to consider 2025 transportation and recreation budget

The council will deliberate on the 2025 budgets for transportation and parks/recreation services, and decide on renewing the River Route Transit Service Partnership Agreement for 2025-2026. Also up for votes are by-laws appointing a Deputy Clerk and an Acting Clerk. Presentations are scheduled from the Community Paramedic Program and Rideau St. Lawrence Utilities.

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Thu Jan 16, 2025 · 5:30 PM

Prescott Heritage Committee

Committee to review draft heritage bylaws for five properties

The Prescott Heritage Committee will give final review to draft heritage designation bylaws for five properties on Centre and East Streets. They will also review a frequently asked questions document about heritage designations. The committee may approve the draft bylaws and FAQ for further action.

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Mon Jan 13, 2025 · 6:00 PM

COUNCIL AGENDA

Council to pass interim tax levy by-law for 2025

Council will consider and potentially pass several by-laws including the interim tax levy and temporary borrowing authorization. They will also hear a delegation from St. Lawrence Academy and discuss a Seniors Community Grant application for up to $25,000 for Walker House. Additionally, the 2025 budget for administration and protective services will be presented.

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