The West Perth Record

Dean Trentowsky

Deputy Mayor · seen 2015-01-12 to 2026-09-21 · served 2014–2018, 2018–2022, 2022–2026

385substantive motions movedof 402 meetings the minutes record them at
79procedural motions movedcounted separately, and never added to the above
380substantive motions secondedseconding is often a seat convention, not agreement
6meetings recorded absentof 402 they were on the record for
—recorded votes, for–againstthis council recorded no vote they took part in

Vote count and office as published by the Ontario Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing, 2022 municipal election results (Open Government Licence – Ontario). Everything else on this page is read from West Perth’s own minutes.

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This council rarely calls recorded votes, so individual positions are only on the record where one was demanded. Under the Municipal Act that is the council's choice, not an omission in this record.

Meetings the minutes record them as absent from (6)

Environmental Services CommitteeJuly 10, 2024
Regular CouncilApril 1, 2019
Public MeetingFebruary 4, 2019
Regular CouncilFebruary 4, 2019
Public MeetingNovember 19, 2018
Regular CouncilNovember 19, 2018

Substantive motions moved (showing the 40 most recent of 385)

That the Council of the Municipality of West Perth accept the correspondence, as information.
Regular Council, September 21, 2026 · Carried
That the Council of the Municipality of West Perth defer item 6.1 and request an in person presentation by Perth County Staff to Council.
Regular Council, September 8, 2026 · Carried
That the Council of the Municipality of West Perth receives the Second Quarter 2026 Financial Update Report for information.
Regular Council, September 8, 2026 · Carried
That the Council of the Municipality of West Perth recommends that the County of Perth Land Division Committee, or its designate, approve Consent Application B19-26; and That Council forward the conditions listed in the staff report dated August 10, 2026 to the County of Perth Land Division Committee, or its designate, for Consent file B19-26, affecting the property legally described as Concession
Regular Council, August 10, 2026 · Carried
That the Council of the Municipality of West Perth accepts the report dated June 1st, 2026 from Dietrich Engineering Limited for the Meyer Municipal Drain; and That Council provisionally adopt the Engineer’s Report for the Meyer Municipal Drain by giving first and second reading to By-law 51-2026; and That the Court of Revision for the Meyer Municipal Drain be scheduled for September 8th, 2026.
Regular Council, August 10, 2026 · Carried
That the Council of the Municipality of West Perth approve Option 2: Implement Cost Recovery Through User Fees for Industrial, Commercial and Institutional (ICI) recycling collection services as identified in the staff report.
Regular Council, August 10, 2026 · Carried
That the Council of the Municipality of West Perth deny application ZN3-2026, affecting lands legally described as Part Lot 4, Concession 16, Logan, Part 1, Plan 44R6220, Municipality of West Perth; and That the reasons for denial include that the Zoning By-law Amendment is not consistent with the Provincial Planning Statement and does not conform with the County of Perth Official Plan.
Regular Council, July 13, 2026 · Carried
That the Council of the Municipality of West Perth approve the appointment of livestock valuers for the purpose of conducting investigations under the Ontario Wildlife Damage Compensation Program; and That Council proceed with the enactment of the corresponding appointment by-law, as included in the by-law section of the agenda.
Regular Council, July 13, 2026 · Carried
That the Council of the Municipality of West Perth defer item 7.9.1. back to staff for further review.
Regular Council, July 13, 2026 · Carried
That the Council of the Municipality of West Perth approve Zoning By-law Amendment ZN4-2026, submitted on behalf of Joseph Looby, affecting lands described as Concession 1, Part Lot 35, Logan, municipally known as 6960 Line 34.
Regular Council, June 1, 2026 · Carried
That the Council of the Municipality of West Perth receives the Potential Impacts of Harmonized Municipal Road Construction Standards Report for information.
Regular Council, May 19, 2026 · Carried
That the Council of the Municipality of West Perth receives the Vehicular Speed on Rural Roadways Report for information.
Regular Council, May 19, 2026 · Carried
That the minutes of the January 21, 2026 meeting of the Environmental Services Committee be adopted.
Environmental Services Committee, April 15, 2026 · Carried
That the Council of the Municipality of West Perth accepts the report dated November 21, 2025 from Dietrich Engineering Limited for the Weir Municipal Drain, and That Council provisionally adopt the Engineer’s Report for the Weir Municipal Drain by giving first and second reading to By-law 4-2026; and That the Court of Revision for the Weir Municipal Drain be scheduled for February 2, 2026.
Regular Council, January 12, 2026 · Carried
That the Council of the Municipality of West Perth give first and second reading to By-law 1-2026, 2-2026, 3-2026, 4-2026, 5-2026, and 6-2026 this 12th day of January, 2026.
Regular Council, January 12, 2026 · Carried
That the Council of the Municipality of West Perth direct staff to enter into a three-year Transit Partnership Agreement with the City of Stratford, the Town of St. Marys and the Municipality of North Perth; and, That the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to sign and seal all necessary documents.
Regular Council, December 1, 2025 · Carried
That the minutes of the July 23, 2025 meeting of the Environmental Services Committee be adopted.
Environmental Services Committee, October 15, 2025 · Carried
That the Environmental Services Committee receive the report entitled 2025 Infrastructure Review Checklist; and, That the report be forwarded to the Council of the Municipality of West Perth for their information.
Environmental Services Committee, October 15, 2025 · Carried
That the Council of the Municipality of West Perth receives and supports the resolution from Bonfield Township regarding Canada Post Labour Dispute and Impact on Municipal Communications; and That the Council of the Municipality of West Perth directs the Clerk to forward a copy of this resolution to Prime Minister Mark Carney, MP John Nater, MPP Matthew Rae, Canada Post, CUPW President, the Associ
Regular Council, October 6, 2025 · Carried
That the Council of the Municipality of West Perth approve the proposal by the Downtown Mitchell Business Improvement Area Board, for a temporary closure of Poppy Lane from Friday November 14th, 2025 at 4 pm until Monday January 5th, 2026 at 8 am; and That Council direct staff to explore the permanent closure of Poppy Lane to vehicular traffic for the purpose of creating a year-round outdoor commu
Regular Council, October 6, 2025 · Carried
That the Council of the Municipality of West Perth give first and second reading to By-law 53-2025, Z311-2025, Z312-2025, and Z313-2025 this 15th day of September, 2025.
Regular Council, September 15, 2025 · Carried
That the Council of the Municipality of West Perth approve the Health and Safety Manual to be included in the Human Resources Policy Manual.
Regular Council, September 2, 2025 · Carried
That the Council of the Municipality of West Perth direct staff to initiate a public engagement process, including public meetings and surveys, to:  Gather feedback on the Task Force’s recommendation of Option 3 – Partial Redevelopment and Expansion;  Assess community support and interest in the proposed redevelopment;  Explore potential funding options, including public fundraising, a municipa
Regular Council, August 11, 2025 · Carried
That By-law 45-2025 being a By-law to confirm the proceedings of the Council of the Corporation of the Municipality of West Perth be read a first and second time this 11th day of August, 2025.
Regular Council, August 11, 2025 · Carried
That the minutes of the April 16, 2025 meeting of the Environmental Services Committee be adopted.
Environmental Services Committee, July 23, 2025 · Carried
That the Council of the Municipality of West Perth defer the request to declare Plan 548, Block 10 Hocking Drive in Russeldale as surplus lands, back to staff to review potential future uses of the property if declared surplus; and That staff consult with area residents to receive feedback on the potential future uses and or disposition of lands.
Regular Council, June 16, 2025 · Carried
That the Council of the Municipality of West Perth approve the permanent closure of the Logan Landfill.
Regular Council, June 2, 2025 · Carried
That the Council of the Municipality of West Perth approve the allocation of the 2024 surplus revenue in the amount of $543,636.26 to be transferred to the Reserve for Tax Stabilization (GL Code: 01-1000-0911) as of December 31, 2024; and That the funding shortfall for the Keterson Pavilion be further reviewed as part of the 2026 municipal budget process.
Regular Council, May 20, 2025 · Carried
That the Council of the Municipality of West Perth receives the Road Safety Report outlining measures being taken to reduce excessive vehicular speeds on rural roadways in West Perth as information.
Regular Council, May 5, 2025 · Carried
That the Council of the Municipality of West Perth receives the Follow-Up on Development Charges Advocacy report for information, and; That the Council of the Municipality of West Perth approve the letter attached to this report, for formal submission to both Federal and Provincial governments and other identified stakeholders.
Regular Council, May 5, 2025 · Carried
That By-law 29-2025 being a By-law to confirm the proceedings of the Council of the Corporation of the Municipality of West Perth be read a third time and finally passed this 5th day of May, 2025.
Regular Council, May 5, 2025 · Carried
That the Council of the Municipality of West Perth approve the draft Tidy Yards By-law as presented. Ayes: Walter McKenzie, Dean Trentowsky, Ryan Duck, Doug Feltz, Steve Herold, and Murray Rose Nays: Diane Chessell, Alex Foster, Phillip O'Donnell, and Nicholas Vink Absent: Andrew Fournier
Regular Council, April 22, 2025 · Carried
That the Council of the Municipality of West Perth give first and second reading to By-law 18-2025 this 22nd day of April, 2025.
Regular Council, April 22, 2025 · Carried
That the Council of the Municipality of West Perth approve By-law 23-2025 the Kite Fighting By-law.
Regular Council, April 7, 2025 · Carried
That the Council of the Municipality of West Perth give third and final reading to By-law 1-2025, and 23-2025 this 7th day of April, 2025.
Regular Council, April 7, 2025 · Carried
That the Council of the Municipality of West Perth direct staff to prepare a by-law to prohibit kite fighting on public property and private property within the Municipality of West Perth based on the draft provided in the March 17, 2025 staff report.
Regular Council, March 17, 2025 · Carried
That the Council of the Municipality of West Perth receives and supports the resolution from the Town of Goderich regarding Support for Ontario-Wide Licencing Framework for Rideshare Companies; and That the Council of the Municipality of West Perth directs the Clerk to forward a copy of this resolution to Premier Doug Ford, MP John Nater, MPP Matthew Rae, Minister of Transportation Prabmeet Sarkar
Regular Council, March 3, 2025 · Carried
That the Council of the Municipality of West Perth defer item 6.9.1. and direct staff to bring a report back to a future council meeting addressing council's comments.
Regular Council, March 3, 2025 · Carried
That the Council of the Municipality of West Perth direct staff to bring back a report to a future council meeting in terms of By-law enforcement to discourage the practice.
Regular Council, February 18, 2025 · Carried
That the Council of the Municipality of West Perth direct staff and council to promote the Phosphorus Reduction Initiative.
Regular Council, February 18, 2025 · Carried

In the record

396meetings recorded presentthe minutes record presence, not a rate
6conflicts of interest declareda member saying they should not vote on a matter
1,761votes in 2022Deputy Mayor, incumbent
Regular Council December 20, 2021
with following items:  9.12 - By-law 102-2021 - Collection of actual costs for the improvement of the Wassman Municipal Drain Improvement 2020  14.1 - Confirmatory By-law 103-2021 4
Regular Council January 18, 2021
to Item 5.5 Court of Revision - Branch 'A' of the Apel Drain and 14.1 Confirmatory By-law for the reason(s) of Deliberations and Decisions with regards to this Agenda Item 5.1 directly impacts…
Regular Council November 2, 2020
to Items 9.2 and 14.1 for the reason(s) of: Deliberations and decisions with regards to these items directly impacts personal business enterprises and directly coincide with the conduct of both…
Regular Council October 19, 2020
to Items 6.4.1 and 14.1 for the reason(s) of: Deliberations and decisions with regard to each of these items directly impacts personal business enterprises and directly coincides with the conduct…
Regular Council October 5, 2020
with Items 5.2 and 14.1 regarding the Wassman Drain that directly impact personal business enterprises and directly coincide with the conduct of both personal business enterprises and personal family…
Regular Council September 8, 2020
on this Item and removed himself for the passing of this by-law

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