COUNCIL AGENDA

That the Council minutes dated January 15, 2024, be accepted as presented.

That all items listed under the Consent Reports section of the agenda be accepted as presented, save and except the resolution from the Counties of Prescott Russell regarding Social and Economic Prosperity Review, and the resolution from the City of Sarnia regarding Carbon Tax, and the resolution from Prince Edward Counties regarding the Extended Lifespan of Fire Apparatus'.

That Council direct Staff to incorporate the changes to the Community Grant Program as outlined in Staff Report 08-2024 and open Intake #1 on Wednesday February 7, 2024 for applications.

That Council approve the Water Tower Logo as presented in Staff Report 09-2024.

That Council direct Staff to renew the River Route Transit Service Partnership Agreement for the period of April 1, 2024 to March 31, 2025; and That Staff be directed to explore funding options that could support the purchase of a new bus and shelters and return with details for consideration.

That Council approve the transfer of $200,000 from the Fiscal Policy Reserve to the Community Improvement Plan Reserve to reinvest the proceeds of the sale of land on Development Drive.

That Council approve the selection of Kehoe Marine Construction Ltd. for the replacement of the E dock for delivery in early May 2024 at an upset limit of $221,500 plus applicable taxes.

That By-Law 05-2024, being a by-law to amend by-law 49-2023, a by-law to appoint Municipal By-Law Enforcement Officers for 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.

Whereas the provincial Digital Main Street Program funding is scheduled to end March 31, 2024; and Whereas the Digital Main Street Program is a provincially funded program focusing on assisting small businesses with the adoption of technology; and Whereas Digital Main Street Program has assisted 85 businesses in Prescott and 129 in South Grenville which includes Township of Edwardsburg -Cardinal and Township of Augusta ; a total of 59 Digital Transformation Grants have been distributed, including 40 to Prescott Businesses, representing a direct investment of $100,000 into Prescott businesses and $147,500 across South Grenville; and This program has specifically benefited South Grenville municipalities including the Town of Prescott by providing assistance with both one-on-one support and webinars for grant application, website set up, e commerce set up, social media page creation, social media analysis & content creation. Now therefore be it resolved that the Council of the Town of Prescott support the continuation of funding for this successful and important program; and That a copy of this resolution be forwarded to the Premier Doug Ford, MPP Steve Clark, the Township of Edwardsburg-Cardinal, the Township of Augusta and all other municipalities in Leeds and Grenville.

That Council move into Closed Session at 8:33 p.m. to discuss matters pertaining to: 19.1 Approval of Closed Session Minutes (December 4, 2023) 19.2 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 for items 19.1 & 19.2; and That Caroline Rigutto and Chris Morrison, of the United Counties of Leeds and Grenville, remain in the room for item 19.2.

That the meeting be extended. (Time: 9:03 p.m.)

That By-Law 06-2024, being a by-law to confirm the proceedings of the Council meeting held on February 5, 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 February 26, 2024. (Time: 9:45 p.m.)