The Prescott Record

COUNCIL AGENDA

April 22, 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 (11 motions)

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

That the Council minutes dated March 17, 2025, 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. Remove letter from Mayor Burrows AND direct the letter return with the staff report to rise with regard to Strong Mayors.
Moved by Burton, seconded by Young
Carried
THAT Council approves the establishment of the Prescott Porch Fest; AND THAT Council designate Prescott Porch Fest as an event of Municipal Significance.
Moved by Burton, seconded by Young
Carried
THAT Council approve By-Law 16-2025 being a By-Law to approve the Unanimous Shareholder Agreement with Rideau St. Lawrence Holdings Inc.
Moved by Kirkby, seconded by Burton
Carried
THAT Council approved the 2025 Operational Budget with total revenues and expenditures of $12,090,018; AND THAT Council approve the 2025 Water and Wastewater Budget with total revenues and expenditures of $3,320,258.
Moved by Young, seconded by Kirkby
Carried
That Council approves the 2025 Capital and Operating Projects as outlined in Staff Report 24-2025
Moved by Burton, seconded by Campbell
Carried
That the meeting be adjourned at 7:37 p.m.
Moved by Kirkby, seconded by Burton
Carried
That the agenda for the Council meeting of April 22, 2025 be approved as presented; AND THAT Item 15. New Business be advanced to immediately proceed Item 2 Approval of Agenda.
Moved by Young, seconded by Burton
Carried
THAT Council declare the Office of Town Councillor Ruth Lockett to be vacant, as required in accordance with Section 262 of the Municipal Act, 2001.
Moved by Burton, seconded by McConnell
Carried
That Council move into Closed Session at 7:18 p.m. to discuss matters pertaining to: 19.1 Approval of Closed Session Minutes (March 17, 2025) 19.2 Potential Litigation  Under Section 239(2)(e) under the Municipal Act - litigation or potential litigation, including matters before administrative tribunals, affecting the municipality or local board; and That the CAO/Treasurer, Director of Administration/Clerk and Deputy Clerk remain in the room.
Moved by McConnell, seconded by Campbell
Carried
That By-Law 17-2025, being a by-law to confirm the proceedings of the Council meeting held on April 22, 2025, be read and passed, signed by the Mayor and Clerk, and sealed by the seal of the Corporation.
Moved by Campbell, seconded by McConnell
Carried

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