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THAT the agenda be accepted as presented.

THAT the Committee of the Whole Minutes dated January 27, 2026 be accepted as presented.

THAT Council receive as information the 2025 4th Quarter Carleton Place Fire Department and Municipal Law Enforcement Activity Summary as outlined in the report by the Acting Director of Protective Services dated February 17, 2026.

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.

THAT Council authorize staff to apply for Ontario Trillium Foundation Capital Grant funding for the new Arena elevator; and THAT if successful, the budget deviation of $85,000.00 be funded through the 2026 year end surplus, if any, or from the Strategic Reserve.

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.

THAT Council approve the Town of Carleton Place Film Policy; and THAT Council approve amending the Town’s Fees and Charges By-law to incorporate film-related fees as outlined in the report by the Manager of Recreation and Culture dated February 17, 2026.

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.

THAT Council approve the Town’s participation in the WSIB Health & Safety Excellence Program (HSEp) for the 2026–2028 period, including completion of the Safety Compliance Assessment, and authorize staff to proceed with the two‑year implementation partnership with 4S Consulting; and THAT Council revisit participation in 2029 to determine whether continued involvement in the HSEp is beneficial.

THAT staff bring forward a report regarding the Town's hiring policy.

THAT the following minutes be received: Library Board - November 19, 2025 Environmental Advisory Committee - February 2, 2026

THAT the Information Listing dated February 17, 2026 be received.

THAT the Committee move into closed session at 6:57 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 (item 2) (e) litigation or potential litigation, including matters before administrative tribunals, affecting the municipality or local board; (item 1) (f) advice that is subject to solicitor-client privilege; (item 1) (k) a position, plan, procedure, criteria or instruction to be applied to any negotiations

THAT the Committee return to regular session at 8:40 p.m.

THAT the meeting be adjourned at 8:41 p.m.