CoW

THAT the agenda be accepted as presented.

THAT the Committee of the Whole Minutes dated February 8th, 2022, be accepted as presented.

THAT Tender PW1-2022 for the purchase of a new plow truck be awarded to Aebi-Schmidt Canada Ltd. in the amount of $306,334.45 plus net HST for a total cost of $311,725.94; and THAT the budget deviation of $1,725.94 be taken from account no. 10-31-706-000-6401.

THAT Council supports AMO’s proposed motion to call for a provincial re-examination of the “local share” hospital capital calculation methodology, to better reflect the limited fiscal capacity of municipalities, and the contributions to health care services they already provide to a community.

THAT the following Committee and Board minutes be received: Library Board - January 19, 2022 Urban Forest/River Corridor - January 26, 2022 Home Owner Tree Planting Program Parks and Recreation - February 7, 2022

THAT the Town proceed with the construction of a multi-purpose pad for Carleton Junction as outlined in the plan submitted to the County of Lanark for the development of this area; and THAT the County of Lanark be notified of this project.

THAT the proposed “Gathering Place in Riverside Park” be permitted; and THAT the specific details of the “Gathering Place in Riverside Park” be forwarded to the Parks and Recreation Committee for approval; and THAT the Fire Chief approve all required specifications and operating details for the ceremonial fire pit.

THAT the plans for upgrades to the McLaren Diamond be supported in principle; and THAT a report be provided regarding financial aspects be brought back to the Committee of the Whole at a later date.

THAT the Parks and Recreation Committee objects to parkland adjacent to a school; and THAT the required 5% parkland be allocated accordingly as parkland for the McNeely Landing Subdivision.

THAT the Information Listing dated February 22, 2022, be received as information.

THAT the meeting be adjourned at 8:30 p.m.