The Prescott Record

COUNCIL AGENDA

February 23, 2026

Who was there

Present (6): Leanne Burton, Mary Campbell, Justin Kirkby, Lee McConnell, Gauri Shankar, Tracey Young

Taken from the roll call in the town’s own minutes. The minutes record who was not there and almost never why.

What was decided (11 motions)

11 carried, 0 recorded otherwise. Every motion below is printed as the minutes print it.

That the Council minutes dated January 26, 2026, be accepted as presented.
Moved by McConnell, seconded by Kirkby
Carried
That the Special Council minutes dated February 9, 2026, be accepted as presented.
Moved by Burton, seconded by Campbell
Carried
That the Regular Council minutes dated February 9, 2026, be accepted as amended.
Moved by Young, seconded by Ray Young
Carried
That By-Law 07-2026, being a by-law to authorize the participation of the Town of Prescott in the Tiered Response Program in Partnership with the Leeds Grenville paramedic Service be read and passed, signed by the Mayor and Clerk, and sealed by the seal of the Corporation.
Moved by Kirkby, seconded by Burton
Carried
That Council authorize staff to submit a funding application to the Rural Ontario Development (ROD) Program under the Community Development Stream by the February 26th deadline, for a Downtown Revitalization and Marketing project with total eligible project costs of up to $189,500.
Moved by Kirkby, seconded by Ray Young
Carried
That By-Law 08-2026, being a By-Law to Enter into a Transfer Payment Agreement with the Municipal Housing Infrastructure Program - Health and Safety Water Stream and the Corporation of the Town of Prescott, be read and passed, signed by the Mayor and Clerk, and sealed by the seal of the Corporation.
Moved by Burton, seconded by Young
Carried
That By-Law 09-2026, being a By-Law to Enter into a Service Agreement between Community Navigation of Eastern Ontario/211 Eastern Region and the Corporation of the Town of Prescott, be read and passed, signed by the Mayor and Clerk, and sealed by the seal of the Corporation.
Moved by Kirkby, seconded by Ray Young
Carried
THAT Council supports and endorses the Letter of Support for the Kraft Hockeyville campaign for the Spencerville Arena in the Township of Edwardsburgh Cardinal; AND THAT Council directs the mayor to sign the letter on behalf of the Town.
Moved by Kirkby, seconded by McConnell
Carried
THAT Council move into Closed Session at 7:07 p.m. to discuss matters pertaining to: 19.1 Approval of Closed Session Minutes (January 26, 2026) 19.2 Potential Litigation 19.3 Healthcare Resource Funding Contract Extension Under Section 239(2)(e) under the Municipal Act - litigation or potential litigation AND Under Section 239(2)(k) under the Municipal Act - Plans and instructions for negotiations - specifically healthcare resource funding contract extension; AND That the CAO/Treasurer, Director of Administration/Clerk, and Deputy Clerk remain in the room.
Moved by Campbell, seconded by Kirkby
Carried
THAT Staff proceed as directed in Closed Session
Moved by Campbell, seconded by Burton
Carried
That the meeting be adjourned. (Time: 7:46 p.m.)
Moved by Kirkby, seconded by Burton
Carried

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