COUNCIL AGENDA

That the Council minutes dated September 5, 2023, be accepted as presented.

That Council move into Closed Session at 6:28 p.m. to discuss matters pertaining to: 7.1 Purchased & Sale Matter Under Section 239(2)(c) of the Municipal Act - a proposed or pending acquisition or disposition of land by the municipality or local board; and 7.2 Approval of Closed Session Minutes (September 5, 2023); 7.3 Solicitor-Client Privilege Under Section 239(2)(f) of the Municipal Act - advice that is subject to solicitor-client privilege, including communications necessary for that purpose; and That the CAO/Treasurer, Clerk, Deputy Clerk, and Economic Development Officer remain in the room for Items 7.1, 7.2, and 7.3; and That representation from Habitat for Humanity remain in the room for Item 7.1.

That By-Law 39-2023, being a by-law to authorize the Corporation of the Town of Prescott to enter into a Licence Agreement with Amrit Petro Holdings Inc, to maintain, improve, and use the property legally known as Plan 19 PT Lot E RP 15R12222 Parts 1 to 18, Town of Prescott, for the purpose of a connecting walkway, be read and passed, signed by the Mayor and Clerk, and sealed by the seal of the Corporation.

That the Council of the Corporation of the Town of Prescott endorses the five recommendations from the Association of Municipalities (AMO) regarding legislation to Stop Harassment and Abuse by Local Leaders and calls on the government to introduce legislation that supports these recommendations; and That a copy of this resolution be sent to the Honourable Doug Ford, Premier of Ontario, the Honourable Paul Calandra, Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing, the Honourable Steve Clark, MPP of Leeds, Grenville, Thousand Islands and Rideau Lakes, the Association of Municipalities, the Associate Minister of Women’s Social and Economic Opportunity, and all local municipalities in Leeds and Grenville for consideration.

That the Council of the Corporation of the Town of Prescott support the resolution of the Council of the Township of Edwardsburgh Cardinal supporting the Township of Elizabethtown-Kitley in their request to the United Counties of Leeds and Grenville and Maple View Lodge Board of Directors to develop a 5-year action plan to eliminate the annual municipal operating subsidy; and That a copy of this resolution be circulated to the United Counties of Leeds and Grenville and all municipalities in Leeds and Grenville for their consideration.

That By-Law 40-2023, being a by-law to confirm the proceedings of the Council meeting held on September 18, 2023, be read and passed, signed by the Mayor and Clerk, and sealed by the seal of the Corporation.

That all items listed under the Consent Reports section of the agenda be accepted as presented, save and except items 10.1.3 and 10.1.5.

That Council direct staff to provide the Ontario Ministry of Transportation with feedback regarding the Edward Street Interchange in relation to the Highway 401 Improvements from Highway 16 to Maitland as outlined in report 62-2023.

That the meeting be adjourned to Tuesday, October 3, 2023. (Time: 8:17 p.m.)