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 May 5, 2025, be accepted as presented.
Moved by Burton, seconded by Kirkby
Carried
That all items listed under the Consent Reports section of the agenda be accepted as presented.
Moved by Campbell, seconded by Kirkby
Carried
THAT Council selects Option 1A as the method to Fill a Vacancy for the Office of Town Councillor, AND THAT Council direct Staff to prepare an appointment by-law for Ray Young as the next highest vote receiver in the 2022 Election if they remain eligible and are willing to serve the remainder of the term of Council.
Moved by Kirkby, seconded by Young
Carried
THAT Council approve Finance Policy FIN-100-01 Council and Employee Travel and Expenses and Human Resources Policies HR 400-03 Inclement Weather, HR 700-04 Statutory Paid Holidays, and HR 500-05 Bereavement Leave as amended; AND THAT Council approve Human Resources Policy HR-200-14 Scheduling and Cancelling Shifts.
Moved by Burton, seconded by Campbell
Carried
That Council approve an additional $70,000 to complete the required marina dock electrical upgrade work as part of the Project Budget to replace Docks B, C, and D.
Moved by Kirkby, seconded by Campbell
Carried
THAT Council move into Closed Session at 8:17 p.m. to discuss matters pertaining to: 19.1 Approval of Closed Session Minutes (April 22, 2025) 19.2 Agreement of Purchase and Sale Condition Negotiation Update 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 ; and That the CAO/Treasurer, Director of Administration/Clerk, Economic Development Officer and Deputy Clerk remain in the room.
Moved by Kirkby, seconded by Burton
Carried
That the meeting be adjourned at 8:46 p.m
Moved by Kirkby, seconded by Burton
Carried
That the agenda for the Council meeting of May 20, 2025, be approved as presented.
Moved by Young, seconded by McConnell
Carried
That Council accept the Financial Statements for the Corporation of the Town of Prescott for the year ended December 31, 2023, as presented.
Moved by Burton, seconded by McConnell
Carried
THAT Council direct staff to draft a letter to the Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing expressing the Council of the Corporation of the Town of Prescott's position on the Strong Mayor Powers and return same to the next Council meeting for endorsement.
Moved by McConnell, seconded by Young
Carried
That By-Law 24-2025, being a by-law to confirm the proceedings of the Council meeting held on May 20, 2025, be read and passed, signed by the Mayor and Clerk, and sealed by the seal of the Corporation.