The Prescott Record

COUNCIL AGENDA

October 20, 2025

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 (13 motions)

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

That the Council minutes dated October 6, 2025, be accepted as presented.
Moved by Ray Young, seconded by Campbell
Carried
That all items listed under the Consent Reports section of the agenda be accepted as presented. Items pulled: #13 - Edwardsburgh/Cardinal - OCIF Funding
Moved by Burton, seconded by Young
Carried
That Council direct Staff to undertake the process to review and update the Building Bylaw.
Moved by Kirkby, seconded by Burton
Carried
That Council endorse the submission of a grant application to the Jays Care Foundation Field of Dreams to support the development of a new baseball diamond as part of the Phase 3 development at the Seymour Recreation Complex by the deadline date of October 31, 2025.
Moved by Burton, seconded by Campbell
Carried
That Council approve the 2026 Community Grants Program.
Moved by Ray Young, seconded by Young
Carried
That Council receive the staff recommendations for long-term maintenance of the Leo Boivin Community Centre based on the Building Condition Assessment completed by EVB Engineering and Architecture 49.
Moved by Kirkby, seconded by McConnell
Carried
THAT Council request Staff to explore opportunities to enhance water safety education, and prevention efforts.
Moved by Young, seconded by Burton
Carried
THAT Council support the City of Dryden Resolution regarding Swim to Survive.
Moved by Young, seconded by Kirkby
Carried
THAT Council endorse the United Counties of Leeds & Grenville regarding the Support for the Creation of a St. Lawrence Region Energy Taskforce.
Moved by Kirkby, seconded by Ray Young
Carried
THAT Council endorse the Support Resolution by the Town of Petrolia regarding the City of Brantford Bail Reform resolution.
Moved by Kirkby, seconded by Burton
Carried
THAT Council move into Closed Session at 7:10 p.m. to discuss matters pertaining to: 19.1 Approval of Closed Session Minutes (October 6, 2025) 19.2 Potential Sale of Municipal Property - Letter of Intent 19.3 Library Board Applications/Appointments Under Section 239(2)(c) under the Municipal Act - acquisition or disposition of land - specifically the potential sale of municipal property as per letter of intent AND Under Section 239(2)(b) under the Municipal Act - personal matters about an identifiable individual - specifically applications to the Prescott Library Board; AND That the CAO/Treasurer, Director of Administration/Clerk, Economic Development Officer and Deputy Clerk remain in the room.
Moved by Burton, seconded by Kirkby
Carried
THAT Council direct Staff to proceed as directed in Closed Session.
Moved by McConnell, seconded by Burton
Carried
That the meeting be adjourned at 8:20 p.m.
Moved by Kirkby, seconded by Ray Young
Carried

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