Council Highlights - April 22nd, 2024

Stay-up-to-date with what’s happening at the Council table with the Town of Arnprior’s Council Highlights! These informal recaps help residents catch up with Council meetings in just a few minutes.  Please note these summaries are not an official record of Council meetings. Official minutes are posted online once they are approved during a subsequent meeting. You can also access the meeting recording on the Town’s YouTube channel.

Public Meeting – Temporary Use By-law for 10 William Street

Council held a public meeting to receive public input for a temporary use zoning by-law amendment to allow a small manufacturing use to operate at 10 William Street for up to three years with possibility of extensions.  A staff report will be presented to Council on May 13^th, 2024 for their consideration on this matter.

Community Improvement Plan Grant – 67 Madawaska Street

Council approved a grant under the Signage Improvement Program for 67 Madawaska Street in an amount of up to $500.

Robert Simpson Park Canteen Lease

Council authorized a Lease Agreement with Jaydog (Cari Reid) for the Robert Simpson Park canteen for a one-year term from May 1, 2024 to April 30, 2025 with an additional one-year renewal option.

Capital Project – McNab Street Sidewalk

Due to issues arising with the design of the Madawaska Boulevard pathway project which was originally intended to be constructed in 2024, Council agreed to instead proceed with the McNab Street Sidewalk project in 2024, delaying the Madawaska Boulevard project until 2025. This year, the construction will see sidewalks installed on the west side of McNab Street from Madawaska Boulevard to McLean Avenue.

Tender Award – Water Pollution Control Centre (WPCC) Roof Replacement

The Town tendered the WPCC Roof Replacement project and received seven tender bids. Council agreed to award the project to Morin Insulation & Roofing Limited for a total of $200,530.00 (plus HST) and the quality assurance and contract administration services to Rimkus for a total of $8,500.00 (plus HST). Council had budgeted $125,000 in this year’s Capital Budget for the project. The budget shortfall of $87,708.93 will be funded through the Wastewater Reserve Fund.

New Deputy Clerk Appointed

Council passed a by-law appointing Oliver Jacob as Deputy Clerk. Oliver has been with the town in various positions, starting as a Co-op Student in 2014.  We congratulate Oliver on his new appointment!

Proclamations and Resolutions

Council proclaimed the following:

• First Responders Day – May 1^st, 2024
• Emergency Preparedness Week – May 5^{th -} May 11^th, 2024
• Museum Month – May 2024
• Community Living Month – May 2024

The following resolutions were passed:

• Rotary Club of Arnprior – Council approved a request for in-kind support, through the waiving of fees for the Special Event Licence, the Rental of the Robert Simpson Park Gazebo, as well as providing Town staff support for the set up and tear down of the Butter Tart Festival event being held August 24^th, 2024.

• Pflag Canada Arnprior Chapter – Council approved a request for waiving the Nick Smith Centre Community Hall rental fees for the Valley Diversity Emporium to be held on June 22nd, 2024.

• Arnprior Optimists Club – Council approved a request for waiving the Nick Smith Centre Community Hall rental fees for their Talent Show Event to be held on May 25th, 2024.

• Renfrew County 55+ Summer Games – Council approved their request for waiving the Nick Smith Centre slab rental fees for their Carpet Bowling event on May 17th, 2024 and the Pickleball events June 3^rd and 5^th, 2024.