COUNCIL AGENDA

That the Council minutes dated December 9, 2024, be accepted as presented.

That all items listed under the Consent Reports section of the agenda be accepted as presented, save and except #4 and #6.

That Council direct Staff to submit an application to the Seniors Community Grant (SCG) Program for up to $25,000 on behalf of Walker House to offer and deliver theatre and performance-based arts programming.

That Council approve the following appointments to boards and committees for 2025: Committee of Adjustment: Laurie Bonsall Jim Hutton Daniel Slunder Craig Worden Luis Zelayeta Planning Advisory Committee: Leanne Burton (Council Rep.) James Hutchinson (Citizen Member) Susan Marjerrison (Citizen Member) Mayor Gauri Shankar (Council Rep.) Tracey Young (Council Rep.) Prescott Cemetery Board of Management: Trevor Baril Donald Gibson Lee McConnell (Council Rep.) Elaine McCurdie Ray Young Prescott Heritage Committee: Karen Hume Trevor Baril Debbie Davis Scott Hubbard Dan Stashick Anthony Vachon Tracey Young (Council Rep.) Prescott Public Library Board: Terry Annas Peggy Arcand Leanne Burton (Council Rep.) Pat Lemaire Elaine McCurdie Anthony Vachon Grenville O.P.P Board: Mayor Gauri Shankar (Council Rep.) Rob Samojllo (Municipal Appointee) Walker House: Tracey Young (Council Rep.) Sharon Flood Pat Marshall Maria McKibbin Irene Mueller Jo Anne Savage Sharon Stein Sue Waddell Tom VanDusen

That By-Law 01-2025, being a by-law to provide for an interim tax levy for 2025, be read and passed, signed by the Mayor and Clerk, and sealed by the seal of the Corporation.

That By-Law 02-2025, being a by-law to authorize temporary borrowing for the year 2025, be read and passed, signed by the Mayor and Clerk, and sealed by the seal of the Corporation.

That By-Law 03-2025, being a by-law to appoint Municipal By-law Enforcement Officers for 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.

That Council move into Closed Session at 7:12 p.m. to discuss matters pertaining to: 19.1 Approval of Closed Session Minutes (December 9, 2024) 19.2 Purchase & Sale Under Section 239(2)(c) of the Municipal Act - a proposed or pending acquisition or disposition of land by the municipality or local board; and That the CAO/Treasurer, Director of Administration/Clerk, Economic Development Officer, and Deputy Clerk remain in the room.

That By-Law 04-2025, being a by-law to confirm the proceedings of the Council meeting held on January 13, 2025, be read and passed, signed by the Mayor and Clerk, and sealed by the seal of the Corporation.

That the agenda for the Council meeting of January 13, 2025, be approved as presented.