CoW

THAT the agenda be accepted as presented.

THAT the Committee of the Whole Minutes dated March 5, 2024, be accepted as presented.

THAT Council accepts the Carleton Place 2023 Stormwater Management Annual Report as information; and THAT the report be made available to the Public via the Town’s website.

THAT Council accepts the Carleton Place Wastewater System 2023 Annual Report as information; and THAT the report be made available to the Public via the Town’s Website.

THAT Council repeal Sign By-law 65-2008, as amended, and replace the Sign By-law as outlined in the Chief Building Official’s report dated March 26, 2024.

THAT Council accepts the 2023 Development Charges and Reserve Funds Report as information.

THAT Council approves the 2024 Public Sector Accounting Board (PSAB) Budget prepared by the Treasurer as required by the Municipal Act, 2001 O. Reg. 284/09.

THAT Council accept the 2023 Council Remuneration Report as information.

THAT Council of the Corporation of the Town of Carleton Place approve the proposed Draft 2024 Budget for the 20-member Lanark County OPP Detachment Board and the allocation of costs to the respective municipalities within Lanark County based on weighted assessment as outlined in the CAO’s report dated March 26, 2024; and THAT the budget deviation of $24,009 be taken from the Town's overall surplus at year end, if any, and if not, from the Administration Reserve.

THAT Council of the Corporation of the Town of Carleton Place recommend to the Province that the composition of the Lanark County OPP Detachment Board be reduced from a 20-member Board to a 12-member Board that would be comprised of one (1) municipal representative from each of the eight (8) municipalities served by the Board, two (2) community representatives and two (2) provincial representatives.”

THAT Council approves proceeding with the library exit accessibility ramp in 2024 at a cost of $89,000; and THAT the budget deviation of $29,924 be taken from the Town’s overall surplus at year end, if any, and if not, from the Administration Reserve.

THAT Council approves proceeding with the tennis court maintenance in 2024 at a cost of $225,000; and THAT the budget deviation of $65,000 be taken from the Town’s overall surplus at year end, if any, and if not, from the Asset Management Reserve.

THAT Council approves proceeding with the Option 1 to complete the Town Hall Administrative Space Retrofit in 2024 at a cost of $245,000 with the project being funded as follows: partially by the $45,000 included in the 2024 Budget for flooring and painting on the second floor; and the remaining budget deviation of $200,000 to be taken from the Town’s overall surplus at year end, if any, and if not, from the Administration Reserve.

THAT the allocation of Community Enrichment Grants to various organizations under Intake 1 be approved in the amount of $26,008.85.

THAT the following minutes be received: Library Board - February 21, 2024 Board of Health - February 22, 2024 Environmental Advisory Committee - March 4, 2024

THAT the Information Listing dated March 26, 2024 be received.

THAT the meeting be adjourned at 8:12 p.m.