Council Highlights - October 10th, 2023
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.
2023 Santa Claus Parade
Glenn Arthur, President of this year’s Arnprior Santa Claus Parade, presented Council with an update of the planning underway for this popular event. The parade follows the same route as last year and will take place on Saturday, November 25th, 2023 at 6:00 PM.
Draft Plan of Subdivision – Westhaven Gate – Fourth Avenue
Council authorized the holding of an upcoming public meeting to discuss an application for a draft Plan of Subdivision for lands located on Fourth Avenue. Staff outlined the application in a staff report. The Public Meeting will be held on Tuesday, November 14th, 2023 at the Regular Meeting of Council.
Community Improvement Plan Grants Award
Council approved Community Improvement Plan Grants for the following:
- 44 Elgin Street West – Sign improvements
- 50 Madawaska Street – Façade improvements
- 12 Thomas Street – Brownfield Remediation Tax Assistance Program (BRTAP)
Resolutions
Council approved a request from the It Shouldn’t Hurt to be a Child Hockey Tournament to provide in-kind support through waiving of rental fees for the Nick Smith Centre for their tournament being held on November 17th and 18th, 2023.
Proclamations
Council issued proclamations for the following important dates:
- Local Government Week (October 15th to 21st, 2023)
- Waste Reduction Week (October 16th to 22nd, 2023)
- Small Business Week (October 15th to 21st, 2023)