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 May 25, 2015 meeting of Council be adopted.

THAT the Council of the Municipality of West Perth approve the Dublin Lions Club constructing and installing a skateboard half pipe at the Dublin Community Centre and that it be the responsibility of the Dublin Lions Club for the general upkeep and maintenance and further that the current user agreement be amended to include the skateboard equipment as an additional use on the property.

THAT the Council of the Municipality of West Perth receive the report entitled WPFD Firefighter Resignation/ Additional New Recruit for information and; THAT the Fire Chief be directed to increase the number of new recruits to be hired from the Council approved amount of 3 to 4.

THAT the Council of the Municipality of West Perth direct staff to submit 3 applications to the Canada 150 Community Infrastructure Program for the following projects and prioritized as follows: The Rehabilitation & Improvement of the West Perth Lions Club Pools, The 36L Bridge and the Harry Parrott Pumping Station.

THAT the Council of the Municipality of West Perth approves a request from the Mitchell & District Agricultural Society to host the Mitchell Fair Fall as a Significant Community Event with a Special Occasion Permit on September 4,5,6, 2015 with a Special Occasion Permit at Keterson Park subject to the following: THAT the Municipality of West Perth Alcohol Policy be adhered to and a certificated 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 & District Agricultural Society 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 & District Agricultural Society 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 & District Agricultural Society or any other persons.

THAT the Council of the Municipality of West Perth defer a request to allow Sunday gun hunting within the municipality until a later date.

Municipal Resolution to express opposition to the privatization of Hydro One WHEREAS the public electricity system in Ontario is a critical asset to the economy and vital to the living standard and well-being of all Ontarians; AND WHEREAS it is essential that Ontarians maintain public control and public decision-making with respect to electricity; AND WHEREAS experience in other jurisdictions shows that privatization typically means consumers pay more for electricity; AND WHEREAS a privatized Hydro One will no longer be subject to scrutiny by the Auditor General, the Ombudsman, the Financial Accountability Officer, or the Integrity Commissioner, and will no longer be required to provide information or services to citizens under the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act, the Public Sector Salary Disclosure Act, or the French Language Services Act; AND WHEREAS our public electricity system currently generates hundreds of millions of dollars in revenue for the provincial government every year to help pay for public services we all depend on; AND WHEREAS the sale of shares in Hydro One will provide a short-term financial gain for the province in exchange for a much larger long-term financial loss; AND WHEREAS the provincial government has no mandate from voters to sell any part of Hydro One; AND WHEREAS opinion polls show Ontarians oppose the privatization of Hydro One by a significant margin in every part of the province; THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Municipa

THAT the Council of the Municipality of West Perth appoint Spriet & Associates under Section 78 of the Drainage Act for improvements on Branch A of the Brodhagen Municipal Drain.

THAT the Council of the Municipality of West Perth approve the minutes of the May 21, 2015 Energy & Environment Committee meeting with the exception of the recommendation to plant 150 trees at the south end of Wellington Street between the dog park and the wetlands and that this be

THAT the Tourism & Community Beautification Committee donate $1 ,000 from committee reserves to the Mitchell & District Agricultural Society for the renovations to the washroom and kitchenette at the Crystal Palace.

THAT the Council of the Municipality of West Perth accepts the reports from staff and Councillors as presented at the June 8, 2015 Council meeting; and further that all committee minutes and correspondence not specifically dealt with by resolution be received and filed.

THAT By-law 42-2015, A by-law imposing special annual drainage rates upon land in respect of which money is borrowed under the Tile Drainage Act; By-law 43-2015, Being a By-law to provide for the maintenance for the De Block Municipal Drain; By-law 44-2015, Being a By-law to provide for the maintenance of the Murray Municipal Drain; By-law 45-2015, Being a By-law to provide for the collection of actual costs for the maintenance of the Muir Municipal Drain 2014, Township of Perth South; By-law 46-2015, Being a By-law to provide for the collection of actual costs for the maintenance of the Allman Municipal Drain 2014, Township of Perth South; be read a first and second time this 81h day of June, 2015.

THAT By-law 42-2015, 43-2015, By-law 44-2015, By-law 45-2015, By-law 46- 2015 and By-law 31-2015, Being a By-law to provide for drainage works - Brodhagen Municipal Drain 2015 be read a third and final time this 81h day of June, 2015.

THAT the Council of the Municipality of West Perth adjourn into a Closed Session at 8:48 p.m. in accordance with the Municipal Act, 2001, Section 239, for the following purpose: (b) personal matters about an identifiable individual, including municipal or local board employees: Clerk's Department, Operations Department.

THAT the Council of the Municipality of West Perth accept the resignation of Clerk Florence Stalenhoef effective July 13, 2015, with regrets.