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 (4 motions)
4 carried, 0 recorded otherwise. Every motion below is printed as the minutes print it.
WHEREAS road safety is a shared responsibility that requires education, prevention, visibility, and community engagement to reduce harm and save lives; AND WHEREAS municipalities play a critical role in fostering safer streets for pedestrians, cyclists, children, seniors, and motorists through coordinated awareness and prevention initiatives; AND WHEREAS evidence-based public awareness campaigns have been shown to positively influence driver behaviour, reduce speeding, and promote safer road use in residential and high-risk areas, including initiatives such as community “Slow Down” signage programs implemented in neighbouring municipalities ; AND WHEREAS Victim Services Prescott-Russell delivers essential road-related safety and crisis response initiatives across the region, including the “Patience on the Road” regional road safety campaign supported by the Ontario Ministry of Transportation, Ontario Provincial Police, and regional partners ; AND WHEREAS Victim Services Prescott-Russell also operates the Emergency Car Seat Replacement Program, ensuring that children affected by motor vehicle collisions or emergencies have immediate access to safe, compliant car seats at no cost to families, thereby reducing the risk of further injury and trauma ; AND WHEREAS these initiatives align with Casselman’s commitment to prevention, public safety, family well-being, and community resilience; NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT: Council endorse the establishment of a comprehensive Commun
Moved by Genevieve Lajoie, seconded by Paul Groulx
Carried
That Council acknowledges the reception of administrative report FIN - 5 -202 6 ; and Authorize s the mayor’s expenses listed in Schedule B .
Moved by Francine Leblanc, seconded by Paul Groulx
Carried
That Council acknowledges the reception of administrative report OPS-3-2026 ; and Directs the administration to organize an official opening day in May 2026.
Moved by Anik Charron, seconded by Francine Leblanc
Carried
That Council acknowledges the reception of administrative report URB-3-2026; and Approves the Part Lot Control By-law, which is included as schedule “B” to this report and item 11.1 of the Agenda; and Directs staff to submit a certified copy of the said By-law to the Planning and Forestry Department of the United Counties of Prescott and Russell to ratify the By-law.
Moved by Francine Leblanc, seconded by Paul Groulx