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THAT the agenda be accepted as presented.

THAT the Committee of the Whole Minutes dated September 22, 2026 be accepted as presented.

THAT Council authorize staff to increase the scope of work awarded to Argue Construction to include the proposed interior retrofit of the Public Works Garage as outlined in the report by the Public Works Director dated October 13, 2026; and THAT the $80,000 plus HST estimated cost of the works be taken from the allocated budget for the Public Works Garage and Salt Shed Expansion project.

THAT Council pass a by-law authorizing the Mayor and Clerk to execute a Subdivision Agreement with Uniform Urban Developments Ltd. for the McNeely Landing Phases 1B-C Subdivision; and THAT Council pass a by-law to lift the 1’ reserves identified as Blocks 49, 50, 51, 53, 55, and 56 on 27M-110; and THAT Council pass a by-law to amend By-law 46-2003 being the Traffic and Parking By-law to recognize stop signs (Schedule VI) and no-parking zones (Schedule I) within Phases 1B-C of the McNeely Landing Subdivision as described in the Subdivision Agreement.

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.

THAT Council pass a by-law to repeal By-law 75-2025, being a By-law to adopt Official Plan Amendment No. 11 respecting the Franktown Road Neighbourhood Secondary Plan.

THAT Council pass a by-law to authorize entering into a Pre-Servicing Agreement with Metro Ontario Inc. to permit the construction of certain on-site works associated with the development of the property known as 435 McNeely Avenue .

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.

THAT Council adopt the proposed comprehensive Fees and Charges By-law, as amended, incorporating both proposed new rates and rates which are not recommended to change in 2027; and THAT the proposed fee for paper bills for Water, Taxes and Accounts Receivable be removed from the By-law.

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.

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 .

WHEREAS recent municipal infrastructure funding programs by the Government of Canada and Province of Ontario have tended to prioritize growth-related or housing-enabling infrastructure projects over infrastructure renewal needs; AND WHEREAS the Government of Ontario has regulated municipal infrastructure asset management through O. Reg. 588/17 (Asset Management Planning for Municipal Infrastructure) under the Infrastructure for Jobs and Prosperity Act, 2015; AND WHEREAS municipal asset management plans and the Financial Accountability Office of Ontario have identified that municipalities have significant state-of-good-repair backlogs and renewal needs for infrastructure; AND WHEREAS the Government of Ontario doubled the Ontario Community Infrastructure Fund (OCIF) from $200M/year to $400M/year for 2021-2026 but has not publicly committed to maintaining this level of funding beyond 2026; AND WHEREAS the OCIF has become a vital and indispensable resource for municipalities, assisting them with improving their asset management programs and meeting community-preserving infrastructure renewal needs; AND WHEREAS increased geopolitical uncertainty is threatening the economic prosperity of Canada, Ontario, and every municipality; AND WHEREAS municipal infrastructure is a key enabler and preserver of economic prosperity; AND WHEREAS the Municipal Finance Officers’ Association of Ontario (MFOA) has heard from its members and their municipalities’ concerns regarding the potential erosio

THAT Council receive as information the Wha t We Heard – New Re cr eati on Faci lity Publi c Con sultation Repo rt .

THAT Council receive as information the report by the Director of Community Services dated October 13, 2026 regarding commuter shuttle servicies operating in the Town of Carleton Place.

THAT the following minutes be received: BIA Annual General Meeting Minutes - May 12, 2025 BIA Meeting Minutes - April 27, 2026 BIA Meeting Minutes - May 25, 2026 Library Board Meeting Minutes - August 19, 2026 Urban Forest/River Corridor Meeting Minutes - September 9, 2026

THAT the Information Listing dated October 13, 2026 be received.

THAT the Committee move into closed session at 8:20 p.m. to discuss a matter subject to the Municipal Act Section 239 (2): (c) Proposed or pending acquisition or disposition of land by the municipality or local board; and (f) advice that is subject to solicitor-client privilege; AND THAT the following persons be permitted to participate in the meeting: Diane Smithson, CAO Stacey Blair, Clerk Joanne Henderson, Manager of Recreation and Culture Diana Knight, Director of Community Services Connor Edwards, Parks and Operations Team Lead

THAT the Committee return to regular session at 8:50 p.m.

THAT the meeting be adjourned at 8:51 p.m.