Regular Council

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

THAT the Council of the Municipality of West Perth accept the Consent Agenda items 4.1-4.6 for information; AND FURTHER THAT the minutes of the March 23, 2015 meeting of Council and the March 23, 2015 Steve Eckert Public Meeting be adopted.

THAT the Council of the Municipality of West Perth accept the report dated March 31, 2015 as presented by Dietrich Engineering Ltd. for the Brodhagen Municipal Drain 2015; AND FURTHER THAT the Court of Revision be set for May 11, 2015 at 7:05 p.m.

THAT By-law 31-2015, being a By-law to provide for drainage works in the Municipality of West Perth in the County of Perth - Brodhagen Municipal Drain 2015 be read a first and second time this 13”‘day of April, 2015.

THAT the Council of the Municipality of West Perth receive and file the information regarding the Charter Challenge of Ontario's wind turbine approval process.

THAT the Council of the Municipality of West Perth approves a request from the Mitchell Hawks Junior Hockey Club to host a co—ed softball tournament as a Significant Community Event on June 19, 20, 21, 2015 with a Special Occasion Liquor Permit at Keterson Park subject to the following: THAT the Municipality of West Perth Alcohol Policy be adhered to and a certificate of proof of a minimum of at least $5,000,00 liability insurance listing the Municipality of West Perth as a co—insured be provided to the Municipality; AND FURTHER THAT an Operational Plan be received by the Municipality and approved prior to the event; AND FURTHER THAT the Mitchell Hawks Junior Hockey Club convents to save harmless and keep indemnified The Corporation of the Municipality of West Perth, its officers, employees, servants, agents, successors and assigns against any and all liability for losses, damages, claims, action demands, suits, and costs arising directly or indirectly by virtue of the Municipality of West Perth allowing the Mitchell HawksJunior Hockey Club use of the Property/Facility for this event. The Municipality of West Perth shall not be responsible for any accidents, injury, or loss of property to the Mitchell Hawks Junior Hockey Club or any other persons.

THAT the Council of the Municipality of West Perth appoint Mayor Walter McKenzie to the Community Liaison Committee (CLC) for the Grand Bend Wind Farm Project with Grand Bend Wind Limited Partnership (GBWLP) and Northland Power Inc.

THAT the Council of the Municipality of West Perth approves a request from the South Hibbert Athletic Association to host a Co—Ed3 Pitch baseball tournament fundraiser as a Significant Community Event on May 29 31, 2015 with a Special Occasion Liquor Permit at the Cromarty Ball — Park subject to the following; THAT the Municipality of West Perth Alcohol Policy be adhered to and a certificate of proof of a minimum of at least $5,000,000 liability insurance listing the Municipality of West Perth as a co—insuredbe provided to the Municipality; AND FURTHER THAT an Operational Plan be received by the Municipality and approved prior to the event; AND FURTHER THAT the South Hibbert Athletic Association convents to save harmless and keep indemnified The Corporation of the Municipality of West Perth, its officers, employees, servants, agents, successors and assigns against any and all liabilityfor losses, damages, claims, action demands, suits, and costs arising directly or indirectly by virtue of the Municipality of West Perth allowing the South Hibbert Athletic Association use of the Property/Facility for this event. The Municipality of West Perth shall not be responsible for any accidents, injury, or loss of property to the South Hibbert Athletic Association or any other persons.

THAT the Council of the Municipality of West Perth accept the quote for $1,460 from Unitec to complete drainage works in Memorial Forest and that the work be done under the direction of Mike Kraemer, Operations Manager.

THAT the Council of the Municipality of West Perth accepts the reports from staff and Councillors as presented at the April 13”‘,2015 Council meeting; and further that all committee minutes and correspondence not specifically dealt with by resolution be received and filed.

THAT the Municipality of West Perth give full and complete consideration to the preparation and approval of the 2016 budget which limits increases to the Consumer Price Index for October, 2015 or less; AND FURTHER THAT the Conservation Authorities affecting the Municipality of West Perth being the Ausable Bayfield Conservation Authority, the Upper Thames Conservation Authority and the Maitland Valley Conservation Authority be advised by the Municipality of West Perth to consider the same restraint in the preparation and approval of their 2016 budgets; AND FURTHER THAT the Municipality of West Perth also advise the County of Perth to exercise restraint in processing their 2016 budget in a similar manner.

THAT the Council of the Municipalityof West Perth adjourn into a Closed Session at 8:38 p.m. in accordance with the Municipal Act, 2001, Section 239, for the following purpose: (c) a proposed or pending acquisition or disposition of land by the municipality or local board; Library Board request (f) advice that is subject to solicitor—cIientprivilege, including communications necessary for that purpose; OMB Hearing (3.1) Educational ortraining sessions; BM Ross Engineering consultants.

THAT the Council of the Municipality of West Perth reconvene into open session at 10:14 p.m.

THAT By—|aw32-2015 being a by—lawto confirm the proceedings of the Council of the Corporation of the Municipality of West Perth for the meeting dated April 13”‘,2015 be read a first, second and third time, and finally passed this 13”‘day of April, 2015.

THAT The Council of the Municipalityof West Perth adjourn the Council meeting at 10:15 p.m.