The Prescott Record

COUNCIL AGENDA

December 15, 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 (10 motions)

9 carried, 1 recorded otherwise. Every motion below is printed as the minutes print it.

That the agenda for the Council meeting of December 15, 2025, be approved as amended.
Moved by Burton, seconded by Kirkby
Carried
Motion to amend: Remove Item 15.1.
Moved by Burton, seconded by Ray Young
Carried
That the Regular Council minutes dated December 1, 2025, be accepted as presented.
Moved by Campbell, seconded by Young
Carried
That all items listed under the Consent Reports section of the agenda be accepted as presented.
Moved by Kirkby, seconded by Campbell
Carried
THAT Council direct Staff to lower the flags to half-mast at Town Hall to honour the passing of Bill Todd, a former municipal employee.
Moved by Ray Young, seconded by McConnell
Carried
That Council approve the selection of Demolition Plus for the demolition and removal of the elevated storage tank (water tower) located on Wood Street at a total tendered amount of $622,900.00 plus applicable taxes.
Moved by Campbell, seconded by McConnell
Carried
WHEREAS the Council of the Corporation of the Town of Prescott supports the Municipality of Tweed’s, the Tay Valley Township’s, and the Municipality of South Huron’s resolutions regarding waste incineration and a more Robust Recycling Program; AND WHEREAS it is incumbent upon the members of council, MPPs and MPs to make the decisions that will result in the most positive outcomes for now and future generations; AND WHEREAS continuing to bury garbage in the ground will result in our future generations having
Moved by McConnell, seconded by Kirkby
Lost
THAT Council move into Closed Session at 7:00 p.m. to discuss matters pertaining to: 19.1 Approval of Closed Session Minutes (December 1, 2025 - Regular and Special Sessions) 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 Kirkby, seconded by Burton
Carried
That By-Law 51-2025, being a by-law to confirm the proceedings of the Council meeting held on December 15, 2025, be read and passed, signed by the Mayor and Clerk, and sealed by the seal of the Corporation.
Moved by McConnell, seconded by Ray Young
Carried
That the meeting be adjourned. (Time: 7:51 p.m.)
Moved by Kirkby, seconded by Burton
Carried

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