Council Highlights - October 13
Stay-up-to-date with what’s happening at the Council table with the Town of Arnprior’s 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.
Presentations:
Retirement – David Henderson
The Mayor thanked David Henderson, labourer in the Infrastructure Services Department, for 43 years of service, 39 years as a full-time employee and wished him well in his retirement.
Museum and Culture Update – 2026
The Manager of Culture/Curator provided an overview of the 2026 activities, programs and events of 2026.
Delegations:
Santa Claus Parade and Market – Arnprior Optimist Club
Brad McKay of the Optimist Club attended Council to give an update on the planning for this year’s Santa Claus Parade to be held on Saturday November 28th. This year the organizers are including a Christmas Market along Elgin Street between Daniel Street and John Street, from 4:00pm to 9:00pm, including a visit from Santa at the end of the parade. The Optimist Club has requested support as provided in previous years with barricades, sound systems and equipment. A flyer will also be provided by the Town through the next water billing in early November. No changes are proposed for the route of the parade.
Reports:
Municipal Grant Request – Arnprior Special Olympics
Council agreed to waive 50% of the user fees and charges (up to $2,862.00) for the Arnprior Special Olympics municipal grant request for the use of the Nick Smith Centre Community Pool with two (2) lifeguards on Sunday afternoons (from 12:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m.) on eighteen (18) dates; for use of a Ball Diamond at McLean Avenue Park on Monday evenings (from 6:30-8:00 p.m.) on sixteen (16) dates at a total value of $5,724.00.
Planning Applications Update
The Manager of Development Services/Planner provided Council with an update on Planning Act applications and departmental enquiries for 2026 to date.
Horton Township Aquatic Services – Billing Agreement
Council agreed to enter into an Aquatic Services – Billing Agreement with Horton Township to allow for a portion of the out-of-town user fee charges to be paid by the user and the remaining portion to be paid by Horton Township along with a 20% administrative fee.
Proclamations:
Local Government Week
Council proclaimed October 18th to 24th, 2026, as Local Government Week in the Town of Arnprior and encourage all residents to learn more about municipal government and how they can get involved.
Waste Reduction Week
Council proclaimed October 19th to 25th, 2026, as Waste Reduction Week in the Town of Arnprior and urge residents to prioritize environmental sustainability by purchasing environmentally responsible products and services, diverting unnecessary waste from garbage disposal and conserving natural resources.
Carbon Monoxide Awareness Week
Council proclaimed November 1st to 7th, 2026 as Carbon Monoxide Awareness Week in the Town of Arnprior and urge all residents and visitors to participate in the outreach activities planned by the Fire Prevention / Protection Officers to highlight the simple steps that everyone can take to limit the risks posed by carbon monoxide to themselves and their families.
Ontario Public Library Week
Council proclaimed October 18th to 24th, 2026, as “Ontario Public Library Week” in the Town of Arnprior and encourage all residents to show their support for our local public library by visiting, not just this week, but all year long, and utilize the services that they have to offer.
By-laws and Resolutions:
Council adopted the following by-laws:
- By-law 7706-26 – OMERS for Council Members
- By-law 7707-26 – Horton Township Aquatic Services – Billing Agreement
Council passed a resolution supporting a request by Madawaska Regional Inc. for a further one-year extension to the draft approval of the Marshall’s Bay Meadows Draft Plan of Subdivision (47-T-14002) to December 11, 2027 and that the resolution be forwarded to the County of Renfrew for consideration of approval.
Municipal Grants:
Arnprior Optimist Club – Santa Claus Parade
Council approved a request for waiving Town staff support and equipment fees (value of approximately $2,000.00) for the Arnprior Santa Claus Parade and Winter Market to be held on November 28th, 2026 and that the event flyer be included in the next water bills which will be mailed out in early November 2026 with the cost to be incurred by the Town.
Arnprior and District Humane Society – Christmas Craft Sale
Council approved a request for waiving the Nick Smith Centre Community Hall rental fees (value of approximately $450.00 plus HST) for the Arnprior & District Humane Society’s Feliz Naughty Dog Craft & Bake Sale to be held on Sunday, December 13th, 2026.
It Shouldn’t Hurt to be a Child Hockey Tournament
Council approved a for waiving the Nick Smith Centre Community Hall for two days and 4 hours of ice rental fees (value of approximately $1,760 plus HST) for the “It Shouldn’t Hurt to be a Child” Hockey Tournament to be held on November 13th and 14th, 2026.