COUNCIL AGENDA

That the agenda for the Council meeting of October 6, 2025, be approved as presented.

THAT Council amend the Agenda of October 6 to move Item 12.1 to immediately after Item 4.1 to allow the accompanying Staff Report to proceed the consult presentation.

THAT Council approve the revised visual identity concept for the Town of Prescott, as presented by Alphabet Creative; AND THAT Council direct Staff, through Alphabet Creative, to proceed with the development of the final Branding & Marketing Strategy for the Town of Prescott.

That the Council minutes dated September 15, 2025, be accepted as presented.

That all items listed under the Consent Reports section of the agenda be accepted as presented. Items pulled: #19 City of Dryden - Swim to Survive #6 SEHU - Board of Health Update #14 UCLG - Creation of St Lawrence Region Energy Task Force #15 Town of Petrolia - Bail Reform #22 City of Kitchener - Postage

THAT Council direct that the Notice of Intention to Designate issued on June 20, 2025 for the following properties as being of cultural heritage value or interest pursuant to Section 29 of the Ontario Heritage Act, R.S.O. be rescinded:  388 Centre Street  408 East Street AND THAT Council direct the Heritage Advisory Committee to update the draft by-laws with new formats provided by Heritage Professional Consultants.

THAT Council direct the Prescott Heritage Advisory Committee to evaluate the request from the property owner of 356 East Street to repeal the municipal heritage designation by-law; AND THAT Council direct the Prescott Heritage Advisory Committee to provide a recommendation back to Council for consideration.

THAT By-Law 40-2025, being a by-law to adopt Policies and Procedures for the Closure and Sale of Municipal Highways, be read and passed, signed and sealed by the Mayor and Clerk, and sealed by the seal of the Corporation.

That Council provide direction to staff regarding the scheduling of the 2025 Pumpkin Parade, specifically to hold the event on its traditional date of November 1, 2025.

THAT Council direct Staff to support the continuation of the Summer Lunch Program by seeking out local service providers to deliver the program in partnership with the Town.

WHEREAS food insecurity is defined as inadequate or insecure access to food due to financial constraints, and is associated with a higher risk of numerous diseases, chronic health conditions and early death; and WHEREAS Public Health Ontario estimates that 1 in 7 households in Leeds, Grenville and Lanark are food insecure; and WHEREAS the South Grenville Food Bank reported 562 registered households in 2024 (including 31% visits by or on behalf of children), and projects over 825 registered households in 2025; and WHEREAS the South East Health Unit, in its 2024 report “Addressing Food Insecurity in Leeds, Grenville & Lanark”, indicated that the living wage for the region is $21.65 per hour; and THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Council of the Town of Prescott declare food insecurity an emergency in the Town of Prescott; and THAT Council request that the Provincial and Federal Governments consider the reduction of food insecurity as a component of all applicable government policies; and THAT Council request the Provincial and Federal Governments explore the expansion of existing school food programs and/or work to establish a province-wide, universal school food program; and THAT Council request the Provincial and Federal Governments act to address the causes of food insecurity, including income levels, housing affordability and food costs; and THAT a copy of this motion be circulated to the following individuals and organizations:  The Right Honorable Mark Carney, Prime Minis

THAT Council move into Closed Session at 7:30 p.m. to discuss matters pertaining to: 19.1 Approval of Closed Session Minutes (September 15, 2025) 19.2 Potential Litigation Matter 19.3 Human Resources Matter Under Section 239(2)(e) under the Municipal Act - litigation or potential litigation, Under Section 239(2)(f) under the Municipal Act - advice subject to solicitor-client privilege, Under Section 239(2)(b) under the Municipal Act - personal matters about an identifiable individual; AND THAT the CAO/Treasurer, Director of Administration/Clerk, and Deputy Clerk remain in the room.

THAT Council return to Open Session; AND THAT Council direct Staff to proceed as directed in Closed Session.

That By-Law 41-2025, being a by-law to confirm the proceedings of the Council meeting held on October 6, be read and passed, signed by the Mayor and Clerk, and sealed by the seal of the Corporation.

That the meeting be adjourned. (Time: 8:38 p.m.)