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 agenda for the Council meeting of April 7, 2026, be approved as amended.
Moved by Ray Young, seconded by Young
Carried
That the Council minutes dated March 16, 2026, be accepted as presented.
Moved by Kirkby, seconded by Campbell
Carried
That all items listed under the Consent Reports section of the agenda be accepted as presented. Save and except Item #14 - Township of Rideau Lakes - ALTO High-Speed Rail
Moved by Burton, seconded by Campbell
Carried
That By-Law 22-2026, being a By-Law to Manage and Regulate Election Signs and Election Campaign Advertisements, including Third Party Advertising, within 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 Burton
Carried
That Council approve and adopt HR 501-03: Performance Review Policy - Union Staff and the associated Evaluation Form.
Moved by Kirkby, seconded by Burton
Carried
That Council receive the report highlighting 2026 initiatives at the Seymour Recreation Centre for information
Moved by Campbell, seconded by Kirkby
Carried
That By-Law 23-2026, being a By-Law to enter into a Transfer Payment Agreement with the Minister of Emergency Preparedness and Response 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 McConnell
Carried
THAT Council move into Closed Session at 7:12 p.m. to discuss matters pertaining to: 19.1 Approval of Closed Session Minutes (March 16, 2026) 19.2 Potential Negotiation of Sale of Municipal Land Under Section 239(2)(c) under the Municipal Act - acquisition or disposition of land AND Under Section 239(2)(k) under the Municipal Act - plans and instructions for negotiations - specifically potential negotiation of sale of municipal land; AND That the CAO/Treasurer, Manager of Economic Development and Tourism, and Deputy Clerk remain in the room.
Moved by Ray Young, seconded by Burton
Carried
That Staff proceed as directed in Closed Session.
Moved by Ray Young, seconded by McConnell
Carried
That By-Law 24-2026, being a by-law to confirm the proceedings of the Council meeting held on April 7, 2026, be read and passed, signed by the Mayor and Clerk, and sealed by the seal of the Corporation.