COUNCIL AGENDA

That all items listed under the Consent Reports section of the agenda be accepted as presented, save and except the Bonfield Resolutions regarding Childcare Availability in Ontario, Firefighter Tax Credit, and a Making Play Possible - Donation Request.

That Council accept the Financial Statements for the Corporation of the Town of Prescott for the year ended December 31, 2022, as presented.

That Council approves the implementation of charging $1.00 per hour at all Town-owned, Electric Vehicle Chargers. Nathan Richard, Director of Operations, spoke to the report. He spoke to the limited availability of electric vehicle chargers, current Level 2 chargers and their locations in Prescott, and new charger units to be available at the ACCC. He also spoke to the cost of electricity, maintenance, cellular connections, and the influx of use in the summer months. Discussion was held regarding maintenance, life expectancy, and charging up to $2 per hour to maintain a reserve or surplus. The following amendment was put forward: Motion 265-2023 Moved By Kirkby Seconded By Burton That the main motion be amended by removing the amount of $1.00 and replacing it with the amount of $2.00

That Council approves the implementation of charging $2.00 per hour at all Town-owned, Electric Vehicle Chargers.

That Council approval the purchase of a cottage sized Pop-Up of 10X16 feet in the amount of $9,000, to accommodate an experiential & recreation-oriented vendor for the 2024 operating season: specializing in kayak and stand-up paddle board rentals, group lessons, equipment sales, and bicycle rentals.

That Council direct Staff to proceed with the following projects: Replacement of E Dock Proceed with detailed design and tender for the Water Treatment Plant Filter Upgrade

That Council approve ending the 2023/2024 Ice Rental Season at the Alaine Chartrand Community Centre on or around May 15, 2024 to allow for the completion of work to the facility, while working collaboratively with the Township of Edwardsburgh Cardinal to satisfy the demand for summer ice in future years.

That Council approve the purchase of a specialized bench valued at $3,789, funded in partnership with a $2,500 contribution from Save Ontario Shipwrecks Ottawa, to accommodate divers exploring Prescott’s Dive Park, located at the base of Centre Street.

That Council move into Closed Session at 8:17 p.m. to discuss matters pertaining to: 19.1 Approval of Closed Session minutes (November 6, 2023) 19.2 Purchase & Sale 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 That the CAO/Treasurer, Clerk, Economic Development Officer, and Deputy Clerk remain in the room.

That the meeting be extended. (Time: 9:00 p.m.)

That Council reconvene in Open Session at 9:08 p.m.

That By-Law 48-2023, being a by-law to confirm the proceedings of the Council meeting held on December 4, 2023, be read and passed, signed by the Mayor and Clerk, and sealed by the seal of the Corporation.

That the meeting be adjourned to Monday, December 11, 2023. (Time: 9:09 p.m.)

That the agenda for the Council meeting of December 4, 2023, be approved as presented.

That the Council minutes dated November 20, 2023, be accepted as presented.

That the main motion be amended by removing the amount of $1.00 and replacing it with the amount of $2.00

That Council direct Staff to proceed with the following projects: 1. Replacement of E Dock 2. Proceed with detailed design and tender for the Water Treatment Plant Filter Upgrade