Council Meeting

THAT the Agenda be approved as presented.

THAT the Council Minutes dated November 26, 2019 be approved as presented.

THAT Council receive the Consent Report dated December 3, 2019. November 22, 2019 – Special Budget Meeting THAT Council authorizes proceeding to the public budget meeting on December 17, 2019 showing a 1.99% levy increase to the Town’s budget. November 26, 2019 – Regular Meeting Physical Environment Investing in Canada Infrastructure Program - Green Stream (Communication 130214) THAT Council authorize staff seeking technical assistance from JL Richards as necessary for the Town’s Green Stream Intake 1 application for the replacement/upgrade of the Joseph Street Pumping Station to ensure all of the technical issues are addressed appropriately in the application. Corporate Services Director of Public Works Hiring Process (Communication 130216) THAT Council accept as information the CAO’s report dated November 26, 2019 on the hiring process for a Public Works Director.

THAT Council supports the use of reserves to upgrade the interior of the Library and encourages the Library Board to authorize upgrades to proceed.

THAT Council approves the capital reserve be increased from 3% to 7% for the recreation and pool as part of the Howard Allan Cost Sharing Agreement; and THAT this issue be discussed at the next Joint Recreation and Culture Cost Sharing Committee meeting.

THAT Council authorize staff applying for the replacement/upgrade of the Joseph Street Pumping Station as the Town’s priority under the Green Stream of the Investing in Canada Infrastructure Program.

THAT Council deem the addition / renovation project for the 3 Francis Street Childcare Centre to be a growth-related project which is to be included in the Town’s Development Charges Background Study being prepared by Watson & Associates Economists Ltd.; and THAT Council allocate a budget of $100,000 to deal with any change orders which may arise during construction in order to allow for timely decision-making throughout the project to ensure it is completed by the required deadline; and THAT the Town’s share of the project which exceeds grant funding and includes construction, professional fees and change orders be funded first by Development Charges and then Childcare reserves.

THAT Resolution No. 5-128 -16 passed on March 14, 2017 to authorize the Deputy Mayor to be the spokesperson to the media on behalf of Council be repealed; and THAT in accordance with Section 20 of By-law 103-2018, being a By-law to adopt a Council and Employee Code of Conduct, the Mayor, or his or her designate, shall be the spokesperson regarding decisions and resolutions of Council.

THAT By-law 115-2019 (Interim Tax Levy) be read a first, second, and third time and finally passed.

THAT By-law 116-2019 (Authorize an Agreement with Hydro One - LED Streetlights) be read a first, second, and third time and finally passed.

THAT By-law 117-2019 (Authorize an Agreement with Ottawa River Power Corporation - LED Streetlights) be read a first, second, and third time and finally passed.

THAT By-law 118-2019 (Part Lot Control - 36-46 Peever Pl.) be read a first, second, and third time and finally passed.

THAT By-law 119-2019 ( To Confirm Council Proceedings ) be read a first, second, and third time and finally passed.

THAT the Regular Council Meeting of December 3, 2019 of the Town of Carleton Place be hereby adjourned at 7:12 p.m.