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 items 4.1 - 4.4 for information; AND FURTHER THAT the minutes of the April 20, 2015 meeting of Council be adopted.

THAT the Council of the Municipality of West Perth award the 2015 Rural Asphalt Paving Contracts (3) to Lavis Contracting Limited in the amount of $615,420.00 plus HST.

THAT the Council of the Municipality of West Perth award the 2015 Concrete Sidewalk contract to Nicholson Concrete in the amount of $51,550.00 plus HST.

THAT the Council of the Municipality of West Perth award the 2015 Gravel Crushing contract to Hanna & Hamilton in the amount of $48,002.40 including HST.

THAT the Council of the Municipality of West Perth let tenders for two (2) park mowers and receive bids until May 20th, 2015 at 2:00 p.m.

THAT the Council of the Municipality of West Perth direct the Operations Manager to write a letter to the Municipality of Huron South regarding the required cold mix patching preventative maintenance on Line 17 from Perth Road 180 to Road 183 AND FURTHER THAT the Municipality of Huron South be invoiced for half of the cost in completing the work.

THAT the Council of the Municipality of West Perth accept the tender from Lavis Contracting Co. Ltd. in the amount of $1,495,328.00 plus HST for the Downtown Revitalization Project.

THAT the Council of the Municipality of West Perth regretfully accept the notice of retirement of Mr. Ed Renne, effective July 31, 2015 .

THAT the Municipality of West Perth proceed with the replacement of the Operations Foreman position vacated through the retirement of Mr. Ed . Renne.

THAT the Council of the Municipality of West Perth direct staff to prepare a report on the possibility of creating a parking lot at the Friendship Centre on the green space during the Downtown Revitalization Project to help alleviate parking issues.

THAT the Council of the Municipality of West Perth approve a blanket resolution in support of applications for the installation of solar PV systems and bio gas generating systems under this current round of applications to IESO.

WHEREAS capitalized terms not defined herein have the meanings ascribed to them in the FIT Rules, Version 4.0. AND WHEREAS the Province's FIT Program encourages the construction and operation of Rooftop Solar generation projects (the "Projects"); AND WHEREAS one or more Projects may be constructed and operated in The Corporation of the Municipality of West Perth; AND WHEREAS, pursuant to the FIT Rules, Version 4.0, Applications whose Projects receive the formal support of Local Municipalities will be awarded Priority Points, which may result in these Applicants being offered a FIT Contract prior to other Persons applying for FIT Contracts; NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT: Council of the Corporation of the Municipality of West Perth supports the construction and operation of the Projects anywhere in The Corporation of the Municipality of West Perth. This resolution's sole purpose is to enable the participants in the f IT Program to receive Priority Points under the FIT Program and may not be used for the purpose of any other form of municipal approval in relation to the Application or Projects or any other purpose. This resolution shall expire twelve (12) months after its adoption by Council.

THAT the Council of the Municipality of West Perth direct the Interim Clerk/CAO to cause the agreement between Van Pelt Construction Inc. and the Municipality as described in the April 21, 2015 report of the CBO to be released from Title of the Van Pelt Construction Inc. property.

THAT the Council of the Municipality of accept the resignation of Kristen Bickers, Building Inspector/By-law Enforcement Officer effective May 8, 2015.

THAT the Council of the Municipality of West Perth proceed with the replacement of the Building Inspector/By-law Enforcement Officer position.

THAT the Council of the Municipality of West Perth approve the use of the Dublin Pavillion for the annual MOHS Walkathon on May 28th, 2015 at no charge.

THAT the Council of the Municipality of West Perth authorize the closure of the following streets between the hours of 4:00 p.m . - 10:00 p.m. for the Perth County Forbidden Ride Show n Shine Event St. Andrew Street between Ontario Road and Quebec Street Poppy Lane between Ontario and Quebec Street Quebec Street Street between St. George Street and St. David Street subject to the conditions being met as outlined in the Temporary Road/Street Closure Policy.

THAT the Council of the Municipality of West Perth approves a request from the Mitchell Hawks to host a one day slo-pitch baseball tournament as a Significant Community Event on May 24, 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 $5,000,000 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 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 Hawks 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 or any other persons.

THAT the Council of the Municipality of West Perth accepts the reports from staff and Councillors as presented at the April 27, 2015 Council meeting; and further that all committee minutes with the exception of the minutes from the April 16, 2015 Joint Committee meeting in addition to correspondence not specifically dealt with by resolution be received and filed.

By-law 34-2015, Being a by-law to appoint members of Council of the Municipality of West Perth to Committees for 2015 be read a first and second time this 2th day of April, 2015.

THAT By-law 34-2015, Being a by-law to appoint members of Council of the Municipality of West Perth to Committees for 2015, be read a third and final time this 2th day of April, 2015.

THAT By-law 35-2015, being a by-law to confirm the proceedings of the Council of the Corporation of the Municipality of West Perth for the meeting dated April 27th, 2015 be read a first, second and third time, and finally passed this 2th day of April, 2015.

THAT The Council of the Municipality of West Perth adjourn the Council meeting at 9:43 p.m.