Regular Council

THAT the Council of the Municipality of West Perth accepts the agenda as amended.

THAT the Council of the Municipality of West Perth accept the Consent Agenda item 4.1413 for information; AND FURTHER THAT the minutes of the December 15, 2015 meeting of Council be adopted.

THAT the Council of the Municipality of West Perth defer preparation of a motion regarding the Hoegy Farm Supply Ltd. appeal to the Ontario Municipal Board (OMB) to be considered at the next scheduled Council meeting so that staff may consult with the municipal solicitor.

THAT the Municipality of West Perth hereby amend the Agreement between the Municipality of West Perth and the Canine Control Officer to do the following: * To extend the term of the Agreement to December 31, 2015 * Update the terms of the Agreement to provide for afterhours calls to be directed from the Municipal Office to the Canine Control Of?cer AND FURTHER THAT the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to sign the amended Agreement with the Canine Control Of?cer.

WHEREAS the Government of Canada announced the launch of Connecting Canadians — a plan to bring high-speed Internet to 280,000 Canadian households currently without Internet or with slower access by investing up to $305 million to extend access to broadband Internet at speeds of 5 megabits per second (Mbps) to 98 percent of Canadian households mainly in rural and remote communities; AND WHEREAS the Municipality of West Perth is located in southwestern Ontario with an urban-rural mix and access to high—speed Internet varies for residents depending on location; AND WHEREAS rural areas surrounding the Bornholm/Brodhagen area and the Staffalcromarty area are in the municipality's view underserviced. The service currently received by rural residents is merely up to 1.5 mbps and well below the level set by the Federal Government of acceptable high speed in today's digital economy; AND WHEREAS this rural broadband infrastructure was constructed with the assistance of the Province of Ontario and with the co-operation of both levels of government in 2007 under the Rural Connections Plan; AND WHEREAS the Municipality of West Perth recognizes Industry Canada's efforts in identifying underserviced areas across Canada which would have been a particularly onerous task. In addition, the Municipality would like to include the areas of Bornholm/Brodhagen and Staffa/Cromarty as being underserviced and would benefit in having access to high speed Internet; THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Coun

THAT the Council of the Municipality of West Perth forward a request for repair on A Branch of the Harper Municipal Drain, Fullarton Ward, located at Lot 10‘ Conoession 7, by Andy Timmermans, to the Drainage Superintendent for review,

THAT the Council of the Municipality of West Perth ton/vard a request for repair on the Hawkins Municipal Drain, Fullarton Ward, located at Lot 29 Concession WMR, by Doug Schneider, to the Drainage Superintendent for review.

THAT the Council of the Municipality of West Perth confirm that it approves the OPP "Including Enhancements" Billing Statement for 2015 under the new OPP Billing Model in the amount of $1,582,667.00 as recommended by the West Perth Police Services Board; AND FURTHER THAT the Municipality of West Perth approve entering into a contract for OPP policing services with the Province of Ontario for a three (3) year term; AND FURTHER THAT the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to sign the implementing documentation for the 2015 Billing Statement "Including Enhancements."

THAT the wages (Per Diems) and honourariums for the Council of the Municipality of West Perth be increased by 2.8% which is the same CPI increase awarded to staff for 2015; AND FURTHER THAT the Designated meeting rate be established at the same 2015 rate as the Planning Advisory Committee meeting rate ($51.86).

THAT following a decision by Council concerning the replacement of the CA0 position. that any hiring or replacement process be started in-house in consultation with the Executive Committee.

THAT the Council of the Municipality of West Perth accepts the reports from staff and Councillors as presented at the January 12, 2015 Council meeting; and further that all committee minutes and correspondence not specifically dealt with by resolution be received and filed.

THAT By-law 1-2015, Being a By-law to continue with the one-third tax free allowance for Municipal Council Remuneration; By-law 2-2015, Being a By-law to authorize borrowing from time to time to meet current expenditures during the ?scal year ending December 31, 2015. By-law 3-2015, Being a By-law to provide for interim tax levies for the year 2015 for the Corporation of the Municipality of West Perth be read a ?rst and second time this 12th day of January, 2015. By-law 4-2015, Being a By-law to appoint a Canine Control Of?cer for the Municipality of West Perth be read a first and second time this 12"‘day of January, 2015.

THAT By-law 1-2015, By-law 2-2015, By-law 3-2015, By-law 4-2015, be read a third and final time this 12"‘day of January, 2015.

THAT By-law 5-2015 being a by—lawto confirm the proceedings of the Council of the Corporation of the Municipality of West Perth for the meeting dated January 12, 2015 be read a first, second and third time, and finally passed this 12"‘clay of January, 2015.

THAT The Council of the Municipality of West Perth adjourn the Council meeting at 8:50 p.m.