CoW

THAT the agenda be accepted as amended: addition to 2026 Council Calendar motion to include an amendment to Procedural By-law 104-2023; and addition of a closed session item - proposed sale of land.

THAT the Committee of the Whole Minutes dated October 7 and 14, 2025, be accepted as presented.

THAT Council receive the Treasurer’s report dated October 21, 2025, and the Mayor’s 2026 Draft Budget Binder as information.

THAT Council approve Option 1 for elected officials’ remuneration to take effect November 17, 2026, as detailed in the Treasurer’s report dated October 21, 2025; and THAT the 2026 COLA adjustment of 2.5% be applied in addition to the rates shown; and THAT the Elected Officials' Remuneration Policy be updated to include the approved amounts.

THAT the paper bill fee be removed from the 2026 draft Fees and Charges By-law.

THAT Council adopt the proposed comprehensive Fees and Charges By-law (as amended) incorporating both proposed new rates and rates which are not being recommended to change in 2026 .

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.

THAT Council approve the Customer Service Accessibility Standards Policy and the Notice of Emergency and Temporary Disruptions Accessibility Standards Policy, as detailed in the report by the Clerk dated October 21 , 2025.

THAT Council approve the 202 6 Council/Committee of the Whole Calendar , as detailed in the report by the Clerk dated October 21 , 2025; and THAT Section 2.4.6 of the Town's Procedural By-law (104-2023) be amended to change the word Thursday to Wednesday and shall read "Council and Committee of the Whole agendas shall generally be made available by 4:00 p.m. on the Wednesday prior to the meeting."

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.

THAT Council authorize Option 1 – make the initial lease payment to CBP Health Hub Solution Corporation in the fall of 2025 as detailed in the report by the CAO dated October 21, 2025.

THAT the following minutes be received: Library Board - September 17, 2025 Lanark County OPP Detachment Board - September 17, 2025 Environmental Advisory Committee - October 6, 2025

THAT the Information Listing dated October 21, 2025 be received.

THAT the Committee move into closed session at 7:46 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) (e) litigation or potential litigation, including matters before administrative tribunals, affecting the municipality or local board; (item 1) AND THAT the following persons be permitted to participate in the meeting: Diane Smithson, CAO (all items) Stacey Blair, Clerk (all items) Niki Dwyer, Director of Development Services (item 1 only)

THAT the Committee return to regular session at 8:11 p.m.

THAT the meeting be adjourned at 8:11 p.m.

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.