The West Perth Record

Ryan Duck

Councillor · seen 2022-02-22 to 2026-09-21 · served 2018–2022, 2022–2026

170substantive motions movedof 116 meetings the minutes record them at
14procedural motions movedcounted separately, and never added to the above
176substantive motions secondedseconding is often a seat convention, not agreement
6meetings recorded absentof 116 they were on the record for
—recorded votes, for–againstthis council recorded no vote they took part in

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Meetings the minutes record them as absent from (6)

Regular CouncilJuly 7, 2025
Regular CouncilFebruary 3, 2025
Regular CouncilOctober 21, 2024
Regular CouncilFebruary 5, 2024
Regular CouncilSeptember 5, 2023
Regular CouncilMay 1, 2023

Substantive motions moved (showing the 40 most recent of 170)

That the Council of the Municipality of West Perth recommends that the County of Perth Land Division Committee, or its designate, approve Consent Application File B15-25; and That Council forward the conditions listed in the staff report, dated September 8, 2026 to the County of Perth Land Division Committee, or its designate, for Consent file B15-25, affecting the property legally described as Pa
Regular Council, September 8, 2026 · Carried
That the Council of the Municipality of West Perth receive the Electric Kick-Style Scooters (E-Scooters) Pilot Program Report for information.
Regular Council, September 8, 2026 · Carried
That Council of the Municipality of West Perth direct staff to defer the Arena Shower Upgrades and Former Compressor Room Renovation projects pending the preparation of an application to the Community Sport and Recreation Infrastructure Fund (CSRIF); and That Council approve, in principle, the allocation of $75,000 from the $108,415 of the 2025 surplus previously transferred to the reserve for Rec
Regular Council, September 8, 2026 · Carried
Whereas democracy is healthy when everyone is able to participate fully and safely and contribute to the well-being of their community; and Whereas we are witnessing the dissolution of democratic discourse and respectful debate across all levels of government and in neighbouring jurisdictions; and Whereas Ontario’s municipally elected officials are dealing with increasingly hostile, unsafe work en
Regular Council, September 8, 2026 · Carried
That the Council of the Municipality of West Perth receives the 2025 Audit prepared by Seebach and Company as presented.
Regular Council, August 10, 2026 · Carried
That the Council of the Municipality of West Perth proceed with the Request for Drain Major Improvement to Branch ‘A’ of the Russell Municipal Drain; and That Council, pursuant to the Drainage Act and subject to any objection from the Upper Thames River Conservation Authority, appoint Chris Dietrich from Dietrich Engineering Limited as the Drainage Engineer on a date thirty days from the notice to
Regular Council, August 10, 2026 · Carried
That the Council of the Municipality of West Perth approve the Blue Imp Playground Design for the new Memorial Forest Playground; and That Council authorize staff to utilize $110,000 from the Parkland Reserve to utilize group buying procurement for the purchase of the Blue Imp Playground; and That Council direct staff to report back with a Site Plan and Sponsorship Agreement for their review.
Regular Council, August 10, 2026 · Carried
That Council approve the new Keterson Park Capital expense of up to $85,000 to be funded from the Reserve for Parks and Recreation (01-1000-0972) for:  Pavilion electrical Repairs - $10,000  Parking Lot Paving - $65,000  Agricultural Society Support - $10,000
Regular Council, August 10, 2026 · Carried
That the Council of the Municipality of West Perth approve the use of available Ontario Community Infrastructure Fund (OCIF) funding to finance the additional asphalt project costs of $301,682.75.
Regular Council, July 13, 2026 · Carried
That the Council of the Municipality of West Perth receives the Heron Industrial Park Accounting Adjustment and Financial Implications Report for information.
Regular Council, April 20, 2026 · Carried
That the Council of the Municipality of West Perth accept the agenda as amended.
Regular Council, March 16, 2026 · Carried
That the Council of the Municipality of West Perth receives the 2025 Annual Wastewater Report for information.
Regular Council, March 16, 2026 · Carried
That the Council of the Municipality of West Perth give first and second reading to By-law 23-2026, and 24-2026 this 16th day of March, 2026.
Regular Council, March 16, 2026 · Carried
That the Council of the Municipality of West Perth approve Corporate Policy FIN-007 being the Investment Policy.
Regular Council, March 2, 2026 · Carried
That the Council of the Municipality of West Perth accept the agenda as presented.
Regular Council, February 17, 2026 · Carried
That the Council of the Municipality of West Perth repeal By-law 080-2010, being a by-law to regulate the erection of signs and other advertising devices; and That Council enact and pass By-law 18-2026, being a By-law to regulate the erection of signs and other advertising devices in the Municipality of West Perth, as presented.
Regular Council, February 17, 2026 · Carried
That the Council of the Municipality of West Perth declare the ISC Qualifier Tournament held by the Toronto Batmen Men's Fastpitch Club at Keterson Park on June 18th, 2026 from 4 pm to 1 am, June 19th, 2026 from 4:00 pm to 1 am, June 20th, 2026 from 9:30 am to 1 am, and on June 21st, 2026 from 9:30 am to 8 pm to be an event of municipal significance and/or community significance and advise the Alc
Regular Council, February 17, 2026 · Carried
That the Council of the Municipality of West Perth accept the agenda as presented.
Regular Council, February 2, 2026 · Carried
That the Council of the Municipality of West Perth endorse the Maitland Conservation Draft 2026 Work Plan and Budget.
Regular Council, February 2, 2026 · Carried
That the Council of the Municipality of West Perth approve the application PLC10-2025, submitted by D.G. Eckert Construction Ltd., for the exemption of part lot control on lands legally described as Plan 44M-88, Lot 4, Mitchell, in the Municipality of West Perth being all of PIN 53200-0406 (LT) and forward it to the County of Perth for approval; and That the approved by-law be provided to the Muni
Regular Council, January 26, 2026 · Carried
That the Council of the Municipality of West Perth approve the execution of an agreement with His Majesty the King in Right of Ontario, as represented by the Office of the Fire Marshal, respecting the Fire Protection Grant; and That the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to sign the agreement on behalf of the Municipality.
Regular Council, January 26, 2026 · Carried
That the Council of the Municipality of West Perth receives the Property Assessment Analysis Report for information.
Special Council, December 15, 2025 · Carried
WHEREAS the Ontario Municipal Employees Retirement System (OMERS) is a well-established, jointly sponsored defined benefit pension plan that provides secure and stable retirement income for participating municipal employees across Ontario; and WHEREAS the Municipality currently provides OMERS pension benefits to eligible administrative and non-elected staff, contributing to employee retention, job
Special Council, December 15, 2025 · Defeated
That the Council of the Municipality of West Perth accept the correspondence, as information.
Regular Council, December 1, 2025 · Carried
That the Council of the Municipality of West Perth receives the 2026 Draft Capital Summary Report for information.
Special Council, November 24, 2025 · Carried
That the Council of the Municipality of West Perth pre-approve the 2026 West Perth Mitchell Arena and Community Centre Capital Upgrade budget of $4,786,818; and That Council directs staff to apply $295,995.64 from the 2026 Canadian Community Building Fund (CCBF) funding and that staff also apply $285,061 from the Arena Reserve to the 2026 West Perth Mitchell Arena and Community Centre Capital Upgr
Special Council, November 24, 2025 · Carried
That the Council of the Municipality of West Perth give first and second reading to By-law 66-2025 this 17th day of November, 2025.
Regular Council, November 17, 2025 · Carried
That the Council for the Municipality of West Perth aprove applications PLC 3-2025 & PLC 7-2025, submitted by Zelinka Priamo Ltd. on behalf of 789274 Ontario Inc., for the exemption of part lot control on lands legally described as Lots 4 & 5, Plan 44M-95, Mitchell, in the Municipality of West Perth, being all of PINs 53188-0717 (LT) and 53188-0718 (LT) and forward it to the County of Perth for ap
Regular Council, October 20, 2025 · Carried
That the Council of the Municipality of West Perth approves the 2026 Council Meeting Schedule.
Regular Council, October 20, 2025 · Carried
That the Council of the Municipality of West Perth give first and second reading to By-law 58-2025, 59-2025, 60-2025, and Z314-2025 this 20th day of October, 2025.
Regular Council, October 20, 2025 · Carried
That By-law 61-2025 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 20th day of October, 2025.
Regular Council, October 20, 2025 · Carried
That the Council of the Municipality of West Perth approve ZN5-2025, submitted by John Nedeljkovich, affecting lands legally described as Part Lot 15, Concession 12, Logan, RP 44R-5179 Parts 2 & 3; Municipality of West Perth.
Regular Council, September 15, 2025 · Carried
That the Council of the Municipality of West Perth approve the use of internet and telephone voting for the 2026 Municipal and School Board Election; and That the Clerk be directed to prepare the necessary by-law authorizing the use of internet and telephone voting in accordance with Section 42 of the Municipal Elections Act, 1996.
Regular Council, September 15, 2025 · Carried
That the Council of the Municipality of West Perth endorse the terms of reference for the committee as presented; and That Council approve the Municipality's participation as outlined in the terms of reference, and further; That the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to execute the terms of reference on behalf of the municipality.
Regular Council, September 2, 2025 · Carried
That the Council of the Municipality of West Perth give first and second reading to By-law 46-2025, 47-2025, 48-2025, 49-2025, 50-2025 and 51-2025, this 2nd day of September, 2025.
Regular Council, September 2, 2025 · 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 File B23-25; and That the Council of the Municipality of West Perth forward the conditions listed in the staff report dated August 11, 2025 to the County of Perth Land Division Committee, or its designate, for Consent file B23-25, affecting t
Regular Council, August 11, 2025 · Carried
That the Council of the Municipality of West Perth direct staff to take the necessary steps to declare Plan 548, Block 10 Hocking Drive in Russeldale as surplus lands and proceed with a public sale; and That the Council of the Municipality of West Perth declares the property known as Plan 548, Block 10 Hocking Drive in Russeldale as surplus to municipal needs; and That staff be directed to proceed
Regular Council, August 11, 2025 · Deferred
That the Council of the Municipality of West Perth give first and second reading to By-law 44-2025 this 11th day of August, 2025.
Regular Council, August 11, 2025 · Carried
That the Council of the Municipality of West Perth approve the Ice Allocation Policy (RC-002) for implementation on a two (2) year trial basis.
Regular Council, June 16, 2025 · Carried
That staff be directed to bring forward an amendment to the Municipality of West Perth Procedural By-law No. 34-2020 to revise the publication and distribution timeline for regular Council meeting agendas, such that agendas are made available by 4:30 p.m. on the Wednesday preceding the scheduled meeting.
Regular Council, June 16, 2025 · Carried

In the record

110meetings recorded presentthe minutes record presence, not a rate
4conflicts of interest declareda member saying they should not vote on a matter
Regular Council September 8, 2026
with items 8.1 & 12.1 due to a family member on the BIA Board
Regular Council August 10, 2026
with item 9.4
Regular Council July 13, 2026
and left the meeting at 7:11 pm 4.2
Special Council June 24, 2024
and left the room at 7:51 p

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