Taken from the roll call in the town’s own minutes. The minutes record who was not there and almost never why.
What was decided (17 motions)
17 carried, 0 recorded otherwise. Every motion below is printed as the minutes print it.
THAT the agenda be accepted as amended: addition of Communication 137051 under Agenda Item 6, Reports.
Moved by Sarah Cavanagh, seconded by Dena Comley
Carried
THAT the Committee of the Whole Minutes dated May 26, 2026 be accepted as presented.
Moved by Toby Randell, seconded by Sarah Cavanagh
Carried
THAT Council accept the Comprehensive Development Fees and Charges Study – Phase 2 by Watson and Associates Economists Ltd dated May 25, 2026; and THAT Council direct staff to implement the recommendations of Phase 2 of the Study in the 2027 budget.
Moved by Jeff Atkinson, seconded by Mark Hinton
Carried
THAT Council receive the Financial Report from the Treasurer to May 31 , 202 6 , as information .
Moved by Dena Comley, seconded by Sarah Cavanagh
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.
Moved by Mark Hinton, seconded by Sarah Cavanagh
Carried
THAT Council receive the report by the Childcare Services Operations Manager on the expansion of the Carambeck Childcare Centre dated June 9, 2026 as information; and THAT Council approve the use of Childcare Reserves to fund the expansion, if required, if the Town is unsuccessful in the grant application to the County.
Moved by Jeff Atkinson, seconded by Dena Comley
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 either participation in the Town’s benefit plan or 10% of their honorarium in lieu of benefits and capped at $5,000, treated as a taxable, non-pensionable cash allowance.
Moved by Mark Hinton, seconded by Sarah Cavanagh
Carried
THAT Council approve proceeding with Option 2 (do not apply for funding under the Development Charge Reduction Program) as outlined in the CAO’s report dated June 9, 2026.
Moved by Jeff Atkinson, seconded by Dena Comley
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.
Moved by Mark Hinton, seconded by Toby Randell
Carried
THAT Council identifiy the Outdoor Sports Pad at Carleton Junction for naming.
Moved by Toby Randell, seconded by Jeff Atkinson
Carried
THAT the Library Board Minutes dated April 15, 2026 be received.
Moved by Mark Hinton, seconded by Linda Seccaspina
Carried
THAT the Information Listing dated June 9, 2026 be received.
Moved by Jeff Atkinson, seconded by Toby Randell
Carried
THAT the Committee move into closed session at 7:34 p.m. to discuss matters subject to the Municipal Act Section 239 (2): (c) Proposed or pending acquisition or disposition of land by the municipality or local board (items 1 and 2); (f) advice that is subject to solicitor-client privilege;(item 1) AND THAT the following persons be permitted to participate in the meeting: Diane Smithson, CAO (both items) Diana Knight, Director of Community Services (item 1) Joanne Henderson, Manager of Recreation and Culture (item 1)
Moved by Sarah Cavanagh, seconded by Linda Seccaspina
Carried
THAT the Committee return to regular session at 8:03 p.m. 11. RISE AND REPORT CAO Diane Smithson reported that staff direction was provided for both items during the closed session. 12. ADJOURNMENT Moved by: Sarah Cavanagh Seconded by: Linda Seccaspina THAT the meeting be adjourned at 8:03 p.m.
Moved by Mark Hinton, seconded by Toby Randell
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.
Moved by Mark Hinton, seconded by Sarah Cavanagh
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 elect either participation in the Town’s benefit plan or 10% of their honorarium in lieu of benefits and capped at $5,000, treated as a taxable, non-pensionable cash allowance.
Moved by Mark Hinton, seconded by Sarah Cavanagh
Carried
THAT the meeting be adjourned at 8:03 p.m.
Moved by Sarah Cavanagh, seconded by Linda Seccaspina