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THAT the agenda be accepted as presented.

THAT the Committee of the Whole Minutes dated December 12, 2023 be accepted as presented.

THAT the Director of Protective Services’ Report dated January 30, 2024 on the 4 th Quarter 2023 activities of the Carleton Place Fire Department (CPFD) and Municipal Law Enforcement be accepted as information.

THAT Council receives the Roadmap to Net Zero Emissions – GHG Reduction Pathway Feasibility Study as outlined in the report prepared by the Property and Project Manager dated January 30 th , 2024.

THAT Council support proceeding with the amended park concept plans for the Miller’s Crossing and Coleman Central Parks as outlined in the report by the Manager of Recreation and Culture dated January 30, 2024 and instruct Staff to proceed to tender the projects to allow completion as early as possible in 2024.

THAT Council pass a by-law to expropriate an approximate 98 acres parcel of land to address future strategic requirements of the Town.

THAT Council directs the Mayor to forward a letter of support to the County of Lanark regarding the Better Homes Lanark Program (BHL); and THAT if successful, Council pass a Local Improvement Charge By-law prior to the launch of the BHL program.

WHEREAS current provincial-municipal fiscal arrangements are undermining Ontario’s economic prosperity and quality of life; and WHEREAS nearly a third of municipal spending in Ontario is for services in areas of provincial responsibility and expenditures are outpacing provincial contributions by nearly $4 billion a year; and WHEREAS municipal revenues, such as property taxes, do not grow with the economy or inflation; and WHEREAS unprecedented population and housing growth will require significant investments in municipal infrastructure; and WHEREAS municipalities are being asked to take on complex health and social challenges – like homelessness, supporting asylum seekers and addressing the mental health and addictions crises; and WHEREAS inflation, rising interest rates, and provincial policy decisions are sharply constraining municipal fiscal capacity; and WHEREAS property taxpayers – including people on fixed incomes and small businesses – can’t afford to subsidize income re-distribution programs for those most in need; and WHEREAS the province can, and should, invest more in the prosperity of communities; and WHEREAS municipalities and the provincial government have a strong history of collaboration. THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Province of Ontario commit to undertaking with the Association of Municipalities of Ontario a comprehensive social and economic prosperity review to promote the stability and sustainability of municipal finances across Ontario.

THAT Council accept the following Advisory Committee resignations: Accessibility Advisory Committee - Bobbi-Dee Atterbury and Sandy Rennie Environmental Advisory Committee - Tina McBrien

THAT the following minutes be received: Library Board - November 15, 2023 Environmental Advisory Committee - December 4, 2023

THAT the Information Listing dated January 30, 2024 be received.

WHEREAS municipal public works departments from across the Province of Ontario provide invaluable services to our communities ensuring the health and safety of all residents; and WHEREAS if it was not for our municipal public works employees from across the Province of Ontario maintaining our public roads systems, our communities would not be able to function as emergency personnel could not respond to calls, school buses could not get our children to school, residents would not be able to get to work, school or appointments and many more basic functions would not be able to happen; and WHEREAS municipal public works departments are already feeling the impacts of a labour shortage, which will only be exasperated over the next three to five years, which will cause levels of service municipalities are able to provide to ensure the health and safety of our residents to decrease; and WHEREAS there is currently no provincial-wide course that properly trains potential municipal public works employees, specifically relating to municipal heavy equipment. THEREFORE IT BE RESOLVED THAT the Town of Carleton Place supports the work of the Association of Ontario Road Supervisors to develop a Municipal Equipment Operator Course to address this issue; and THAT the Town of Carleton Place calls on the Province of Ontario’s Ministry of Labour, Training, Immigration and Skilled Trades to fully fund the Municipal Equipment Operator Course in 2024 through the Skills Development Fund; and THAT, a

THAT the Committee move into closed session at 7:31 p.m. to discuss matters subject to the Municipal Act Section 239 (2): (k) a position, plan, procedure, criteria or instruction to be applied to any negotiations

THAT the Committee return to regular session at 8:55 p.m.

THAT the meeting be adjourned at 8:57 p.m.

THAT the Committee move into closed session at 7:31 p.m. to discuss matters subject to the Municipal Act Section 239 (2): (k) a position, plan, procedure, criteria or instruction to be applied to any negotiations carried on or to be carried on by or on behalf of the municipality or local board; (items 1 and 2) AND THAT the following persons be permitted to participate in the meeting:  Diane Smithson, CAO  Stacey Blair, Clerk  Trisa McConkey, Treasurer  Meriah Caswell, Library CEO (Item 1)  Joanne Henderson, Manager of Recreation and Culture (Item 2)