The Carleton Place Record

Sarah Cavanagh

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

191substantive motions movedof 168 meetings the minutes record them at
43procedural motions movedcounted separately, and never added to the above
323substantive motions secondedseconding is often a seat convention, not agreement
10meetings recorded absentof 168 they were on the record for
—recorded votes, for–againstthis council recorded no vote they took part in

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Meetings the minutes record them as absent from (10)

Council MeetingSeptember 8, 2026
CoWSeptember 8, 2026
Council MeetingMay 12, 2026
CoWMay 12, 2026
CoWApril 7, 2026
Council MeetingApril 7, 2026
CoWSeptember 5, 2023
Council MeetingSeptember 5, 2023
CoWMarch 21, 2023
Council MeetingMarch 21, 2023

Substantive motions moved (showing the 40 most recent of 191)

THAT Council adop t the proposed Development Services fees in the comprehensive 2027 Fees and Charges By-law to be brought forward by the Treasurer on October 13, 2026.
CoW, October 13, 2026 · Carried
THAT Council approve a 2027 Water and Sewer Rates By-law based on a 1.9 5% increase in the rates , and the changes identified in the Treasurer’s report dated Octo ber 1 3, 202 6 .
CoW, October 13, 2026 · Carried
THAT By-law 92-2026 (To Purchase Land Municipally Known as 135 Charles Street) be read a first, second, and third time, and finally passed.
Council Meeting, October 13, 2026 · Carried
THAT By-law 93-2026 (To Purchase Land Municipally Known as 42 Allan Street) be read a first, second, and third time, and finally passed.
Council Meeting, October 13, 2026 · Carried
THAT the agenda be accepted as presented.
CoW, August 25, 2026 · Carried
THAT the Committee return to regular session at 7:09 p.m.
CoW, August 25, 2026 · Carried
THAT By-law 67-2026 (Confirmation of Council Proceedings for August 11, 2026) be read a first, second and third time, and finally passed.
Council Meeting, August 11, 2026 · Carried
THAT the following Part Lot Control By-laws be read a first, second and third time, and finally passed: By-law 54-2026 - 9 and 11 Reynolds Avenue By-law 55-2026 - 21 and 23 Reynolds Avenue By-law 56-2026 - 27 and 29 Reynolds Avenue By-law 57-2026 - 10 and 12 Wylie Way By-law 58-2026 - 22 and 24 Wylie Way
Council Meeting, June 23, 2026 · Carried
THAT Council approve passing a by-law to adopt the amended Procurement Policy.
CoW, June 23, 2026 · Carried
THAT the Information Listing dated June 23, 2026 be received.
CoW, June 23, 2026 · Carried
THAT the agenda be accepted as amended: addition of Communication 137051 under Agenda Item 6, Reports.
CoW, June 9, 2026 · Carried
THAT the Agenda be approved as amended: removal of By-law 42-2026 Sale of Land - Lot Addition KIA Turpin
Council Meeting, May 26, 2026 · Carried
THAT Council approve the addition to the 2026 Road Program of the reconstruction of College Street from Bridge Street to Victoria Street and of the Rosamond Street crossing of the OVRT between Bell Street and Rosamond Street to be completed by Thomas Cavanagh Construction Limited and funded by surplus 2026 road program funds, as outlined in the report by the Director of Public Works dated May 26,
CoW, May 26, 2026 · Carried
THAT Council approve the updated Commemorative Naming Policy.
CoW, April 21, 2026 · Carried
THAT the Council Minutes dated March 10, 2026, be accepted as presented.
Council Meeting, March 24, 2026 · Carried
THAT Council receive the Consent Report dated March 24, 2026: Community Enrichment Grant Program - First Intake (Communication 137018) THAT Council approve the allocation of Community Enrichment Grants to various organizations under Intake 1 in the amount of $28,225.00. Carleton Place 2025 Stormwater Management Annual Report (Communication 137013) THAT Council accept the Carleton Place 2025 Stormw
Council Meeting, March 24, 2026 · Carried
THAT By-law 15-2026 (To Appoint Shannon Summers as Acting Deputy Treasurer) be read a first, second, and third time, and finally passed.
Council Meeting, March 10, 2026 · Carried
THAT By-law 16-2026 (Confirmation of Council Proceedings for March 10, 2026) be read a first, second and third time, and finally passed.
Council Meeting, March 10, 2026 · Carried
THAT Council approve the allocation of Community Enrichment Grants to various organizations under Intake 1 in the amount of $28,225.00.
CoW, March 10, 2026 · Carried
THAT Council approve increasing the School-Age Childcare fees by 2.1% effective June 1, 2026 as outlined in the report by the Childcare Administrators dated March 10, 2026; and THAT the necessary by-law to enact the fees be forwarded to Council for approval.
CoW, March 10, 2026 · Carried
THAT Council dismiss the request for funding through the Town’s Community Improvement Plan by the representatives of 150 Mill Street on the basis that the studies are not recognized as eligible expenses by the Community Improvement Plan.
CoW, February 17, 2026 · Carried
THAT Council approve the Recreation Fundraising Reserve Fund Policy as outlined in the report by the Manager of Recreation and Culture dated February 17, 2026.
CoW, February 17, 2026 · Carried
THAT Council approve Option #2 to proceed with the refurbished propane Zamboni at an upset cost of $65,000 as outlined in the report by the Manager of Recreation and Culture dated February 17, 2026; and THAT the budget deviation be funded from the year end surplus, if any, or from the Asset Management Reserve.
CoW, February 17, 2026 · Carried
THAT the Information Listing dated February 17, 2026 be received.
CoW, February 17, 2026 · Carried
THAT By-law 13-2026 (Confirmation of Council Proceedings for February 17, 2026) be read a first, second and third time, and finally passed.
Council Meeting, February 17, 2026 · Carried
WHEREAS the Ontario Municipal Employees Retirement System (OMERS) Pension Fund serves over 1,000 employers and over half a million employees and retirees from diverse groups including: municipal governments, school boards, libraries, police and fire departments, children’s aid societies, and electricity distribution companies; and WHEREAS the long-standing jointly-sponsored governance model with t
CoW, January 13, 2026 · Carried
THAT the following minutes be received: OPP Detachment Board, October 14, 2025 Library Board, October 15, 2025
CoW, December 9, 2025 · Carried
THAT Council approve proceeding with Quest’s Net-Zero Communities Accel e rator program as outlined in the report by the Property and Project Manager dated November 25, 2025.
CoW, November 25, 2025 · Carried
THAT the Committee return to regular session at 9:36 a.m.
CoW, November 20, 2025 · Carried
THAT the agenda be accepted as presented.
CoW, November 13, 2025 · Carried
THAT Council receive as information, t he Financial Report from the Treasurer to September 3 0 , 2025 .
CoW, November 4, 2025 · Carried
THAT the main motion be amended to remove "Fast Food Restaurant" as a permitted use from the Woolgrowers and DRS sites.
CoW, November 4, 2025 · Defeated
THAT Council pass a by-law to amend Development Permit By-law 15-2015 in accordance with DPA- 03 -202 5 for Strategic Properties as outlined in the report by the Director of Development Services dated November 4 , 2025.
CoW, November 4, 2025 · Carried
THAT Staff submit the following 2026 ROMA delegation requests: Ministry of Tourism Culture and Gaming: Proposed Accessible Upgrades to the Town's Arena - Future intake for the Ontario Community Sport and Recreation Infrastructure Fund; Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing: Municipal Land Designation Requirements Under the Provincial Policy Statement and the possibility of sharing Industrial o
CoW, November 4, 2025 · Carried
THAT Council approve the 2026 Carleton Place Community Enrichment Program budget of $47,000 which would be distributed based on $12,000 for financial (cash ) grants and $ 3 5 , 0 00 for in-kind grants.
CoW, October 21, 2025 · Carried
THAT the Committee of the Whole Minutes dated September 23, 2025, be accepted as presented.
CoW, October 7, 2025 · Carried
THAT Council receive as information the Fire Department Staffing Study prepared by the Loomex Group.
CoW, October 7, 2025 · Carried
THAT the Information Listing dated October 7, 2025, be received.
CoW, October 7, 2025 · Carried
THAT the BIA minutes dated August 25, 2025 be received.
CoW, September 23, 2025 · Carried
THAT the Council Minutes dated August 26, 2025, be accepted as presented.
Council Meeting, September 9, 2025 · Carried

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1conflicts of interest declareda member saying they should not vote on a matter
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