The Carleton Place Record

Mark Hinton

Councillor · seen 2022-12-05 to 2026-10-13 · served 2022–2026

254substantive motions movedof 168 meetings the minutes record them at
47procedural motions movedcounted separately, and never added to the above
216substantive motions secondedseconding is often a seat convention, not agreement
18meetings recorded absentof 168 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 (18)

Council MeetingMay 26, 2026
CoWMay 26, 2026
CoWApril 21, 2026
Council MeetingApril 21, 2026
CoWApril 7, 2026
Council MeetingApril 7, 2026
Council MeetingDecember 9, 2025
CoWDecember 9, 2025
Council MeetingSeptember 9, 2025
CoWSeptember 9, 2025
Council MeetingMarch 11, 2025
CoWMarch 11, 2025
CoWAugust 27, 2024
Council MeetingMarch 26, 2024
CoWMarch 26, 2024
Council MeetingJune 20, 2023
CoWJune 20, 2023
CoWJanuary 10, 2023

Substantive motions moved (showing the 40 most recent of 254)

THAT Council support a three (3) year extension of the Draft Approval for the McNeely Landing Subdivision; and THAT staff be instructed to inform the County of Lanark.
CoW, October 13, 2026 · Carried
THAT Council pass a by-law to authorize staff to negotiate and enter into long-term debt arrangements with the Canada Infrastructure Bank and Scotiabank in order to finance the Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant Expansion projects.
CoW, October 13, 2026 · Carried
THAT the Information Listing dated October 13, 2026 be received.
CoW, October 13, 2026 · Carried
THAT Council approve extending the meeting until 10:00 p.m.
Council Meeting, October 13, 2026 · Carried
THAT By-law 86-2026 (To Amend Traffic and Parking By-law 46-2003 - McNeely Landing Subdivision Phases 1B-C) be read a first, second, and third time, and finally passed.
Council Meeting, October 13, 2026 · Carried
THAT the Committee of the Whole Minutes dated September 8, 2026 be accepted as presented.
CoW, September 22, 2026 · Carried
THAT Council approve the 2027 Council and Committee of the Whole calendar.
CoW, September 22, 2026 · Carried
THAT By-law 82-2026 (To Stop Up and Close Certain Parts of Lanark Street and Carleton Street) be read a first, second, and third time, and finally passed.
Council Meeting, September 22, 2026 · Carried
THAT the Agenda be approved as presented.
Council Meeting, September 8, 2026 · Carried
THAT Council receive as information the QUEST Net-Zero Communities Accelerator Program – Summary of Energy Mapping & Action Planning Workshop dated July 24, 2026 as outlined in the report by the Property and Project Manager dated September 8, 2026.
CoW, September 8, 2026 · Carried
THAT the Committee return to regular session at 6:32 p.m.
CoW, September 8, 2026 · Carried
THAT Council approve amending Property Standards By-law 93-2020 as outlined in the Clerk’s report dated August 25, 2026.
CoW, August 25, 2026 · Carried
THAT Council accept as information the Acting Director of Protective Services' Report on the Second Quarter 2026 activities of the Carleton Place Fire Department and Municipal Law Enforcement dated August 11, 2026.
CoW, August 11, 2026 · Carried
THAT the Information Listing dated August 11, 2026 be received.
CoW, August 11, 2026 · Carried
THAT the Agenda be approved as presented.
Council Meeting, June 25, 2026 · Carried
THAT the Agenda be approved as amended: addition of By-law 59-2026 (To Amend Traffic and Parking By-law 46-2003 - Removal of a No Parking Area on Mill Street)
Council Meeting, June 23, 2026 · Carried
THAT By-law 52-2026 (To Amend Delegation of Authority By-law 94-2020 - Procurement) be read a first, second, and third time, and finally passed.
Council Meeting, June 23, 2026 · Carried
THAT By-law 60-2026 (Confirmation of Council Proceedings for June 23, 2026) be read a first, second and third time, and finally passed.
Council Meeting, June 23, 2026 · Carried
THAT the Committee of the Whole Minutes dated June 9, 2026 be accepted as presented.
CoW, June 23, 2026 · Carried
THAT Council approve the update to the 2025 Asset Management Plan; and THAT Staff be directed to post the update on the Town’s website.
CoW, June 23, 2026 · Carried
THAT Council receive as information the Manager of Recreation and Culture’s report dated June 23, 2026 providing a Report Card on the Department’s activities; and THAT the Manager of Recreation provide an updated report to Committee of the Whole at year end along with growth priority areas for 2027.
CoW, June 23, 2026 · Carried
THAT Council approve the 2025 Audited Consolidated Financial Statements; and THAT the statements be posted on the Town's website.
Council Meeting, June 9, 2026 · Carried
THAT Council approve the recommended change to the Travel and Expense Policy as outlined in the report by the Treasurer dated June 9, 2026.
CoW, June 9, 2026 · Carried
THAT Council amend the Elected Officials’ Remuneration By-law effective the 2026-2030 term to include the following: implementation of OMERS participation for members of Council under standard plan terms; implementing the proposed honoraria for the Mayor, Deputy Mayor, and Councillors effective November 15, 2026; the introduction of a benefits choice model, allowing members of Council to elect eit
CoW, June 9, 2026 · Carried
THAT Council approve a 50% subsidy rate for households that sign up for an annual subscription to the Just Good Compost Program; and THAT this subsidy apply to all new annual subscriptions in 2026 and onwards.
CoW, June 9, 2026 · Carried
THAT the Library Board Minutes dated April 15, 2026 be received.
CoW, June 9, 2026 · Carried
THAT Council approve amending the Town’s Fees and Charges By-law by 3.5% for ice rental rates and 2.5% for pool fees for the period September 7, 2026 to September 5, 2027 and to reinstate the credit card recovery fee as outlined in the Manager of Recreation and Culture’s report dated June 9, 2026.
CoW, June 9, 2026 · Carried
THAT Council amend the Elected Officials’ Remuneration By-law effective the 2026-2030 term to include the following: 1. implementation of OMERS participation for members of Council under standard plan terms; 1. implementing the proposed honoraria for the Mayor, Deputy Mayor, and Councillors effective November 15, 2026; 1. the introduction of a benefits choice model, allowing members of Council to
CoW, June 9, 2026 · Carried
THAT By-law 27-2026 (To Amend By-law 53-2022 - Community Improvement Plan) be read a first, second, and third time, and finally passed.
Council Meeting, May 12, 2026 · Carried
THAT the following Part Lot Control By-laws be read a first, second and third time, and finally passed: By-law 33-2026 - 49, 53, 55, 61, and 69 Trotman Street By-law 34-2026 -1, 3, 7, 9, 13, and 15 Utman Crescent By-law 35-2026 - 19, 21, 25, 27, 31, and 33 Utman Crescent By-law 36-2026 - 2, 4, 8, 10, 14, and 16 Utman Crescent By-law 37-2026 - 20, 22, 26, 28, and 32 Utman Crescent By-law 38-2026 -
Council Meeting, May 12, 2026 · Carried
THAT By-law 40-2026 (Confirmation of Council Proceedings for May 12, 2026) be read a first, second and third time, and finally passed.
Council Meeting, May 12, 2026 · Carried
THAT Council receive as information the Carleton Place Fire Department and Municipal Law Enforcement 1st Quarter 2026 Activity Report prepared by the Acting Director of Protective Services dated May 12, 2026.
CoW, May 12, 2026 · Carried
THAT staff be directed to work with Councillor Hinton on a further subsidy option for the Just Good Compost project for the remainder of the year; and THAT this matter be brought back to the Committee of the Whole meeting on June 9, 2026 for consideration.
CoW, May 12, 2026 · Carried
THAT the following minutes be received: Library Board - February 18, 2026 Lanark County OPP Detachment Board - March 18, 2026 Urban Forest River Corridor Committee - March 25, 2026
CoW, May 12, 2026 · Carried
THAT the Information Listing dated March 24, 2026 be received.
CoW, March 24, 2026 · Carried
THAT the Agenda be approved as presented.
Council Meeting, March 10, 2026 · Carried
THAT Council receive the Consent Report dated March 10, 2026: Carleton Place Fire Department and Municipal Law Enforcement - 2025 4th Quarter Activity Report (Communication 137006) THAT Council receive as information the 2025 4th Quarter Carleton Place Fire Department and Municipal Law Enforcement Activity Summary as outlined in the report by the Acting Director of Protective Services dated Februa
Council Meeting, March 10, 2026 · Carried
THAT Council accept the Carleton Place Drinking Water System 2025 Annual Report as information; and THAT the report be made available to the Public via the Town’s Website.
CoW, March 10, 2026 · Carried
THAT Council pass a by-law to opt out of the provisions of the Line Fences Act .
CoW, March 10, 2026 · Carried
THAT Council receive as information the 2025 Development Services Activity Report Card by the Director of Development Services dated March 10 , 202 6 .
CoW, March 10, 2026 · Carried

In the record

150meetings recorded presentthe minutes record presence, not a rate
6conflicts of interest declareda member saying they should not vote on a matter
1,507votes in 2022Local Councillor
Council Meeting June 23, 2026
on this item
CoW June 24, 2025
with item 5 - Potential Sale of Land
CoW June 10, 2025
with item 2 - Potential Sale of Land
CoW May 6, 2025
with item 5 - Potential Sale of Land
CoW February 18, 2025
with Communication 136016 IC - Community Planning Matter
Council Meeting April 30, 2024
on this item

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