The Carleton Place Record

Linda Seccaspina

Councillor · seen 2019-09-24 to 2026-10-13 · served 2018–2022, 2022–2026

230substantive motions movedof 318 meetings the minutes record them at
35procedural motions movedcounted separately, and never added to the above
405substantive motions secondedseconding is often a seat convention, not agreement
8meetings recorded absentof 318 they were on the record for
—recorded votes, for–againstthis council recorded no vote they took part in

Vote count and office as published by the Ontario Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing, 2022 municipal election results (Open Government Licence – Ontario). Everything else on this page is read from Carleton Place’s own minutes.

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This council rarely calls recorded votes, so individual positions are only on the record where one was demanded. Under the Municipal Act that is the council's choice, not an omission in this record.

Meetings the minutes record them as absent from (8)

Council MeetingOctober 8, 2024
CoWOctober 8, 2024
Council MeetingDecember 5, 2023
CoWDecember 5, 2023
Council MeetingJune 20, 2023
CoWJune 20, 2023
CoWJanuary 14, 2020
Council MeetingJanuary 14, 2020

Substantive motions moved (showing the 40 most recent of 230)

THAT the Council Minutes dated September 22, 2026, be accepted as presented.
Council Meeting, October 13, 2026 · Carried
THAT By-law 85-2026 (Removal of One Foot Reserves - McNeely Landing Phases 1B-C) be read a first, second, and third time, and finally passed.
Council Meeting, October 13, 2026 · Carried
THAT the Agenda be approved as presented.
Council Meeting, September 22, 2026 · Carried
THAT By-law 78-2026 (To Amend Property Standards By-law 93-2020 - Removal of Encroachment of Vegetation on Private Property) be read a first, second, and third time, and finally passed.
Council Meeting, September 8, 2026 · Carried
THAT By-law 80-2026 (To Repeal and Replace By-law 49-2026 - Elected Officials' Remuneration Policy) be read a first, second, and third time, and finally passed.
Council Meeting, September 8, 2026 · Carried
THAT By-law 62-2026 (To Approve Special Charges for 16 Sarah Street - Better Homes Lanark Program) be read a first, second, and third time, and finally passed.
Council Meeting, August 11, 2026 · Carried
THAT Council approve the project scope and funding plan for a $25M option (10-lane x 25m pool, learn to swim pool, double gymnasium and raised walking track) as outlined in the report by the Director of Community Services and the Property and Project Manager dated June 25, 2026; and THAT Council recommend staff proceed to procurement with the identified scope; and THAT Council authorize staff to p
Council Meeting, June 25, 2026 · Carried
THAT By-law 43-2026 (To Amend a Transfer Payment Agreement - Housing-Enabling Core Services Fund) be read a first, second, and third time, and finally passed.
Council Meeting, May 26, 2026 · Carried
THAT Council receive the Consent Report dated May 12, 2026: Emergency Repairs to Main Pool Area Heat Exchanger (Communication 137029) THAT Council receive the report from the Property and Project Manager on the emergency replacement of the main pool area heat exchanger dated April 21, 2026; and THAT the budget deviation of $21,900.00 be funded through the year end surplus, if any, or from the Asse
Council Meeting, May 12, 2026 · Carried
THAT the Committee of the Whole Minutes dated April 21, 2026 be accepted as presented.
CoW, May 12, 2026 · Carried
THAT Council approve the distribution of a survey by Carebridge to gain membership feedback regarding programming at the Station Active Living Centre; and THAT staff will provide a follow up report to Council detailing the results of the survey.
CoW, April 21, 2026 · Carried
THAT By-laws 28-2026, 29-2026 and 30-2026 (To Approve Part Lot Control for Parts of Wylie Way) be read a first, second, and third time, and finally passed.
Council Meeting, April 21, 2026 · Carried
THAT Council pass a by-law to amend the Town’s Community Improvement Plan (By-law 53-2022) as presented in the Di rector of Development Services ’ Report dated April 7, 2026.
CoW, April 7, 2026 · Carried
THAT the Council Minutes dated March 24, 2026, be accepted as presented.
Council Meeting, April 7, 2026 · Carried
THAT By-law 20-2026 (To Authorize Entering Into a Transfer Payment Agreement with the Province - Community Emergency Preparedness Grant) be read a first, second, and third time, and finally passed.
Council Meeting, March 24, 2026 · Carried
THAT Council accepts the 2025 Council Remuneration Report as information.
CoW, March 24, 2026 · Carried
THAT By-law 14-2026 (To Amend Fees and Charges By-law 85-2025 - Film Policy) be read a first, second, and third time, and finally passed.
Council Meeting, March 10, 2026 · Carried
THAT the Committee return to regular session at 7:05 p.m.
CoW, March 10, 2026 · Carried
THAT the Committee of the Whole Minutes dated January 27, 2026 be accepted as presented.
CoW, February 17, 2026 · Carried
THAT staff bring forward a report regarding the Town's hiring policy.
CoW, February 17, 2026 · Defeated
THAT Council receive the Consent Report dated February 17, 2026: 2025 Communications Year in Review (Communication 137004) THAT Council receive as information the 2025 Communications Year in Review Report from the Communications Coordinator dated January 27, 2026.
Council Meeting, February 17, 2026 · Carried
THAT By-law 08-2026 (To Adopt An Interim Tax Levy) be read a first, second and third time, and finally passed.
Council Meeting, January 27, 2026 · Carried
THAT Council approve retaining the services of Aquatic Associates to complete an Aquatic Workshop and 5 - Year Business Plan as outlined in the report by the Property and Project Manager dated January 13, 2026 .
CoW, January 13, 2026 · Carried
THAT Council approve the 2026 Public Sector Accounting Board (PSA B ) Budget prepared by the Treasurer as required by the Municipal Act, 2001 O. Reg. 284/09.
CoW, December 9, 2025 · Carried
THAT By-law 87-2025 (To Amend Parking and Traffic By-law 46-2003 - Neelin Street) be read a first, second and third time, and finally passed.
Council Meeting, November 25, 2025 · Carried
THAT the Committee of the Whole approve application DP3-01-2025 for the property known as 450 McNeely Avenue, legally described as Beckwith Con 11 Pt Lots 15 and 16 Pt Rd Allow RP 27R9045 Parts 1 To 15 29 Pt Parts 16 To 20; Town of Carleton Place; and THAT the Committee direct Staff to issue a Development Permit in accordance with Section 2.24 of Development Permit By-law 15-2015, subject to the f
CoW, November 25, 2025 · Carried
THAT Council receive as information the report by the Director of Development Services regarding the Heritage Designation of Riverside Park dated November 25, 2025 and direct s staff to have a Cultural Heritage Evaluation Report for Riverside Park completed .
CoW, November 25, 2025 · Carried
THAT Council approve the 2025-2030 Multi Year Accessibility Plan; and THAT the final 2025-2030 Multi Year Accessibility Plan be posted on the Town's website in an accessible format.
CoW, November 25, 2025 · Carried
THAT By-law No. 80-2025 (To Enter into a Tree Trimming Agreement with Hydro One - North Public Works Yard) be read a first, second, and third time, and finally passed.
Council Meeting, October 21, 2025 · Carried
THAT the Committee of the Whole Minutes dated October 7 and 14, 2025, be accepted as presented.
CoW, October 21, 2025 · Carried
THAT Council approve Option 4 for the accessibility improvements at the Carleton Place and Beckwith Museum; and THAT this item shall be included in the 2026 budget deliberations.
CoW, October 21, 2025 · Carried
THAT the Information Listing dated October 21, 2025 be received.
CoW, October 21, 2025 · Carried
THAT Council authorize staff to proceed with issuing a request for proposal for canteen services as outlined in the report by the Manager of Recreation and Culture dated October 21, 2025.
CoW, October 21, 2025 · Carried
THAT Council receive the report from the Property and Project Manager on the emergency replacement of Arena 2’s dehumidifier dated October 7, 2025; and THAT the budget deviation of $36,500.00 be funded through the year end surplus, if any, or from the Asset Management Reserve.
CoW, October 7, 2025 · Carried
THAT Council award the contract for the Recreation paving projects to Provincial Paving in the amount of $81,705.60 as outlined in the Manager of Recreation and Culture’s report dated October 7, 2025; and THAT the budget deviation of $26,705.60 be paid $1,105.60 from Development Charges with the balance to be taken from any surplus remaining at year end or alternatively from the Asset Management R
CoW, October 7, 2025 · Carried
THAT By-law 74-2025 (To Approve Water and Sewer Rates for 2026) be read a first, second, and third time, and finally passed.
Council Meeting, October 7, 2025 · Carried
THAT Council direct staff to work with the Royal Canadian Legion Branch 192 with the installation of a Veterans' Crosswalk in accordance with the design presented at the Committee of the Whole meeting on August 26, 2025, and THAT the crosswalk be located on the east side of Beckwith Street traversing across Franklin Street, in consultation with the Director of Public Works, and THAT all costs asso
CoW, August 26, 2025 · Carried
THAT Council receive the Consent Report dated August 26, 2025: Financial Report - January 1 to July 31, 2025 (Communication 136074) THAT Council receive as information, the Financial Report, January 1 to July 31, 2025, as detailed in the Treasurer's report dated August 12, 2025. 2025 Tax Rate Revision (Communication 136075) THAT Council approve Option 1 to issue revised tax notices for 2025, as de
Council Meeting, August 26, 2025 · Carried
THAT the Committee return to regular session at 8:00 p.m.
CoW, August 12, 2025 · Carried
THAT By-law 57-2025 (Confirmation of Council Proceedings for June 24, 2025) be read a first, second and third time, and finally passed.
Council Meeting, June 24, 2025 · Carried

In the record

310meetings recorded presentthe minutes record presence, not a rate
20conflicts of interest declareda member saying they should not vote on a matter
2,469votes in 2022Local Councillor, incumbent
Council Meeting September 8, 2026
on this item
Council Meeting November 25, 2025
on this item
CoW November 13, 2025
with respect to Closed Session Item 4
Council Meeting October 7, 2025
on this item
Council Meeting June 25, 2024
on this item
CoW December 13, 2022
regarding one of the land transaction items in the Closed Session as it could impact the business interests of her family
CoW March 8, 2022
on this item
Council Meeting February 22, 2022
on this item
CoW February 8, 2022
on this item
Special CoW January 18, 2022
on this item
CoW December 7, 2021
with Closed Session item 2 - Highway 7 and was not present for this portion of the Closed Session Zoom
CoW May 11, 2021
on this item
Council Meeting June 9, 2020
on this item
CoW May 26, 2020
on this item
CoW April 21, 2020
on this item
Council Meeting April 21, 2020
on this item
CoW March 3, 2020
on this item
CoW February 18, 2020
on this item
CoW February 4, 2020
on this item
CoW October 22, 2019
on this item

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