Regular Meeting

Whereas the Council of the County of Prince Edward supports Bill 21, Protect Our Food Act, 2025, and urges the Province of Ontario to support measures necessary to protect farmland and prevent further losses; and Whereas farmland is a finite resource essential to food security, the agricultural economy, and rural communities; Now therefore be it resolved that the Council of the Municipality of Casselman hereby supports the resolution from Prince Edward County regarding Farmland Protection Measures; and Be it further resolved that a copy of this resolution be forwarded to Prince Edward County and the Province of Ontario.

WHEREAS the Municipality of Casselman has a memorial rock and plaque located in Seniors’ Park dedicated to the remembrance of victims of gender-based and domestic violence, including those commemorated annually during December 6 vigils; AND WHEREAS public spaces and memorials play an important role in community education, reflection, and the visible affirmation of municipal values; AND WHEREAS the planting of permanent floral elements around memorial sites can enhance the park landscape while reinforcing the meaning and intent of the memorial itself; AND WHEREAS red roses are nationally recognized as a symbol of remembrance for the women murdered during the École Polytechnique massacre, purple roses are commonly associated with women murdered as a result of gender-based violence, and white roses are commonly associated with children murdered as a result of domestic violence; AND WHEREAS the Municipality currently contracts floral and planting services within Casselman for seasonal and permanent landscaping; THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that Council direct staff to explore, in consultation with the Municipality’s contracted floral and landscaping service provider, the feasibility of allocating a portion of existing or future planting budgets to install permanent rose bushes in red, purple, and white around the memorial rock and plaque in Seniors’ Park; AND BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that staff report back to Council with cost estimates, planting feasibility, maintenance considerations

Whereas the Municipality of Casselman recognizes that its population is aging and that seniors’ well-being is closely connected to the health, capacity, and support of caregivers; and Whereas seniors’ and caregivers’ needs span areas of both municipal responsibility and regional systems, including housing, transportation, accessibility, health, and social supports; and Whereas Council has a role in supporting both local action and informed participation in regional Community Safety and Well-Being initiatives affecting seniors and caregivers; and Whereas establishing a structured advisory approach will support coordinated, evidence-based planning and meaningful community engagement; and Whereas Council intends to establish the advisory committee in principle and direct staff to develop the appropriate governance framework, ensuring the committee is set up correctly and in alignment with municipal procedures; Now therefore be it resolved that: 1.Council hereby establishes a Seniors and Caregivers Advisory Committee as anadvisory body to Council; and 2.Council directs staff to review and develop proposed Terms of Reference for theSeniors and Caregivers Advisory Committee, informed by best practices and Council’sstated objectives, for presentation to Council for approval; and 3.Council directs that the proposed Terms of Reference include the authority for theAdvisory Committee to establish a temporary Age-Friendly Community SteeringCommittee to support community engagement, surve

That Council acknowledges the reception of administrative report DG-2-2026 ; and That Council authorizes and directs the Mayor and the Clerk to sign the service agreement proposed in Appendix A; and That Council mandate the administration to develop an operational plan addressing the following matters: Local service structuring plan Clarification of roles Organizational optimization of staffing levels Enhancement of internal communications Implementation of decision‑making mechanisms Budgetary implications for members of the Casselman Fire Service

That Council acknowledges the reception of administrative report RL-2-2026; and Directs the administration to sign the proposed contract with the CÉPEO, while allowing minor modifications if necessary.

That Council acknowledges the reception of administrative report TP-3-2026; and That it authorizes awarding the 2026 sidewalk rehabilitation contract to the lowest quote obtained through the three-estimate process, for a total amount of 86,032.50$, including taxes, funded through the provincial OCIF program and the UCPR Municipal Roads Transfer Fund; and That Council authorize, pursuant to Section 3 of the Procurement Policy, the execution of the transaction without issuing a public tender due to operational constraints and the department’s time-sensitive project schedule.