COUNCIL AGENDA

That the Council minutes dated February 5, 2024 , be accepted as presented.

That the correspondence and report of T. Fleming, Integrity Commissioner be received; and That the report be made available to the public on the Town's website.

That all items listed under the Consent Reports section of the agenda be accepted as presented, save and except the resolution from Renfrew County regarding Affordability of Water & Wastewater, the resolution from the City of Brantford regarding Reliable and Accessible Rail Transit, and the resolution from Prince Edward County regarding a Review of Ontario Works and ODSP rates.

That Council direct Staff to proceed with the Business, Citizen & Volunteer Awards recognition program as outlined in Staff Report 14 - 2024 Community Awards; and That Council appoint the following three Council members to the Business, Citizen & Volunteer of the Year Awards Selection Panel for 2024: - Councillor Burton - Councillor Lockett - Councillor Young

That By-Law 07-2024, being a by-law to amend By-Law No. 45-2023, being a by-law to appoint members of Council to Boards and Commissions, to appoint Members of Council to the Committees of Council, and the appointments of Deputy Mayor for the remainder of 2023 and for the Year 2024.

That By-Law 08-2024, being a by-law to amend By-Law No. 52-2022, being a by-law to enact rules and regulations for the operation of a water supply system, water works distribution system, wastewater treatment system in the Town of Prescott and the establishment of rates for water and wastewater services related to the operation of the system in the Town of Prescott, be read and passed, signed by the Mayor and Clerk, and sealed by the seal of the Corporation.

That Council of the Corporation of the Town of Prescott supports the resolution from the United Counties of Prescott Russell regarding a commitment from the Province of Ontario to undertake a social and economic prosperity review with the Association of Municipalities of Ontario’s social and economic prosperity review; and That a copy of this resolution be sent to the Premier of Ontario, the Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing; the Minister of Finance, the Association of Municipalities of Ontario, and all municipalities in Leeds and Grenville.

That the Council of the Corporation of the Town of Prescott supports the resolution from the City of Sarnia regarding the carbon tax; and That a copy of this resolution be sent to the Premier of Ontario, the Minister of Finance, the Minister of Environment, Conservation and Parks, and all municipalities in Leeds and Grenville.

That Council move into Closed Session at 8:20 p.m. to discuss matters pertaining to: 19.1 Approval of Closed Session Minutes (February 5, 2024) 19.2 Identifiable Individual - Committee Applications Under Section 239(2)(b) of the Municipal Act - personal matters about an identifiable individual, including municipal or local board employees ; and 19.3 Purchase & Sale Matters 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, Deputy Clerk, and Economic Development Officer remain in the room.

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

That By-Law 09-2024, being a by-law to confirm the proceedings of the Council meeting held on February 26, 2024, 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, March 4, 2024. (Time: 9:22 p.m.)

That the agenda for the Council meeting of February 26, 2024, be approved as presented.

That Council reconvene in Open Session. (Time: 9:20 p.m.)