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 (16 motions)
15 carried, 1 recorded otherwise. Every motion below is printed as the minutes print it.
That the Council minutes dated February 23, 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.
Moved by Burton, seconded by Campbell
Carried
Motion to amend to replace direction with the following: Direct Staff to return the related by-laws, including a holding provision, to the Regular Council Meeting on March 16, 2026, for consideration. For (3): T. Young, Campbell, and McConnell Against (4): Burton, Kirkby, Shankar, R. Young
Moved by Campbell, seconded by Young
Defeated
That Council approve Official Plan Amendment Application OPA-2025-001 and Zoning By-Law Amendment Application ZBA-2025-002; AND That Council direct Staff to return the related by-laws to the Regular Council Meeting on March 16, 2026, for consideration.
Moved by Burton, seconded by Kirkby
Carried
That Council authorizes the purchase of a 2-Ton Asphalt Hot Box up to $58,000 utilizing the Pothole Prevention and Repair Program Funding and $20,000 from the Public Works Equipment Reserve.
Moved by Ray Young, seconded by McConnell
Carried
That Council approves the 2026 Capital and Operating Projects as outlined in Staff Report 12-2026.
Moved by Ray Young, seconded by Young
Carried
That By-Law 11-2026, being a by-law to Adopt the Estimates for the Sums Required During the Year 2026, be read and passed, signed by the Mayor and Clerk, and sealed by the seal of the Corporation.
Moved by Burton, seconded by Ray Young
Carried
That By-Law 12-2026, being a by-law to Set the Tax Ratios for the Year 2026, 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 By-Law 13-2026, being a by-law to Adopt the Tax Rates for the Year 2026, be read and passed, signed by the Mayor and Clerk, and sealed by the seal of the Corporation.
Moved by Burton, seconded by Young
Carried
That By-Law 14-2026, being a by-law to Adopt Optional Tools for the Purposes of Administering Limits for Commercial, Industrial, and Multi- Residential Property Classes for the Year 2026, be read and passed, signed by the Mayor and Clerk, and sealed by the seal of the Corporation.
Moved by Kirkby, seconded by Campbell
Carried
That By-Law 15-2026, being a by-law to amend By-Law 21-2025 to Set Water and Sewer Rates and Charges, 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
Be it resolved that the Council of the Town of Prescott Authorize the Mayor and Clerk to Sign an Extension to April 30, 2026, to the Joint Party Agreement for Healthcare Recruitment between the United Counties of Leeds and Grenville (UCLG), City of Brockville, the Town of Gananoque, and the Town of Prescott.
Moved by Young, seconded by McConnell
Carried
THAT Council move into Closed Session at 6:42 p.m. to discuss matters pertaining to: 19.1 Approval of Closed Session Minutes (February 23, 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, Director of Administration/Clerk, Manager of Economic Development and Tourism, and Deputy Clerk remain in the room.
Moved by Campbell, seconded by Ray Young
Carried
That Staff proceed as directed in Closed Session.
Moved by Kirkby, seconded by Burton
Carried
That By-Law 16-2026, being a by-law to confirm the proceedings of the Special and Regular Council meetings held on March 2, 2026, be read and passed, signed by the Mayor and Clerk, and sealed by the seal of the Corporation.