Smiths Falls Council Reviews Heritage Designations, Traffic Signal Contract and Bridge Accessibility
The Smiths Falls Committee of the Whole and Council reviewed a series of agendized items in late June, including a proposed contract for traffic signal improvements, heritage property designations, and a request for OPP costing. All meetings were conducted as agenda sessions; minutes have not yet been published, so no final decisions are recorded.
June 22 Committee of the Whole
MP Scott Reid addressed the committee on several local infrastructure issues, including Alto, AED stations, the Chamber Street underpass, and railway crossing blockages. Police Chief Jodi Empey presented the 2025 Annual Report.
Reports on the table included:
- Notice of Intent to Designate Heritage Properties (Report 2026-086)
- A process to request an Ontario Provincial Police costing (Report 2026-085)
- Updated Downtown Core Design Guidelines (Report 2026-088)
The meeting moved into a closed session to discuss litigation and personal matters.
June 29 Committee of the Whole and Council Meeting
On June 29, the Committee of the Whole heard a delegation from Lucie Bingley regarding accessibility improvements for the Beckwith Street Bridge rehabilitation project. The committee also discussed:
- An Old Water Tower report (2026-087)
- Award of Contract #26-PW-011 for Traffic Signal Improvements
- Non-eligible source locations for business recycling (Report 2026-091)
- Appointments to the Regional Sport and Recreation Facility Steering Committee (Report 2026-093)
The same items were carried forward to the Regular Meeting of Council held later that day for possible action following the special committee meeting. No vote tallies are available as minutes are pending.
Coming up
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