COUNCIL AGENDA

That all items listed under the Consent Reports section of the agenda be accepted as presented.

That Council direct Staff to undertake a survey to elicit feedback on the 2024-2027 Strategic Plan – Draft.

That Council direct Staff to enter into a Rental Agreement with the St. Lawrence Shakespeare Festival for space at the Prescott Museum and Visitors Centre.

That Council approve the addition of 2 Stop signs on Sophia Street at the intersection of Sophia Street and Churchill Road West for north and south bound traffic; and That Staff be directed to bring forward an amendment to the Parking By-Law 47-2017 Schedule A to reflect the additional stop signs.

That the Council of the Town of Prescott support the resolution from Grey Highlands regarding the reduction of red tape for more cost-effective, timely energy connections in Ontario; and That a copy of this resolution be sent to the Association of Municipalities in Ontario (AMO), the Premier of Ontario, the Minister of Energy, the Minister of Finance, and all municipalities in Leeds and Grenville.

That Council of the Corporation of the Town of Prescott support the resolution from the City of Greater Sudbury regarding the Amendment to the Occupational Health and Safety Act to Clarify the Definition of "Employer"; and That a copy of this resolution be sent to the Premier of Ontario, the Minister of Labour, Immigration, Training, and Skills Development, the Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing, MPP Steve Clark, the Association of Municipalities of Ontario (AMO), the Ontario Chamber of Commerce, and all municipalities in Leeds and Grenville.

That the meeting be adjourned to Monday, February 5, 2024. (Time: 7:32 p.m.)

That the agenda for the Council meeting of January 15, 2024, be approved as presented.

That the Council minutes dated January 8, 2024, be accepted as presented.

That Council direct Staff to present to Council a comprehensive list of all vacant (available) Town owned properties within the municipal boundaries; and That the list include current zoning of the properties.

That the main motion be amended by adding vacant (available) privately owned and vacant available property owned by the United Counties of Leeds and Grenville.

That By-Law 04-2024, being a by-law to confirm the proceedings of the Council meeting held on January 15, 2024, be read and passed, signed by the Mayor and Clerk, and sealed by the seal of the Corporation.