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 July 13, 2015 Charles & Jean Dolmage Public Meeting, the minutes of the July 13, 2015 K-C W arehousing Public Meeting, the minutes of the July 13, 2015 Court of Revision for the Britton Municipal Drain and the minutes of the July 13, 2015 Regula r meeting of Council be adopted.

THAT By-law 62-2015, Being a by-law to authorize the execution of a Site Plan Agreement between the Municipality of West Perth and Hoegy's Farm Supply ltd. , and Scott Andrew Dixon be read a first and second time this 27th day of July, 2015.

THAT By-law 62-2015 be read a third time and finally passed this 2ih day of July, 2015.

THAT the Council of the Municipality of West Perth call for Request for Proposals to develop a Recreation and Leisure Services Master Plan for the Municipality of West Perth; and further that the RFP documents for the Recreation and Leisure Master Plan be released on July 29, 2015; and further that the closing date be established as August 31 , 2015.

THAT the Council of the Municipality of West Perth forward a request for maintenance under Section 74 of the Drainage Act to the Drainage Superintendent for the following drains: Northeast Drain, Logan Ward; Scott Municipal Drain, Hibbert Ward .

WHEREAS the farming of corn and cereal grains is a foundation of our municipality and of rural Ontario; WHEREAS The Municipality of West Perth is committed to policy decisions that promote the health and viability of its local farming community; WHEREAS Ontario's Distillers are the fourth largest buyer of corn from local farmers, provide employment for 6,000 Ontario families and contribute $1.5 billion to the economy; WHEREAS Canadian Whisky and Canadian Rye Whiskey have been made in Ontario for over 150 years and is exported to over 200 countries; WHEREAS a standard drink of beer, wine and spirits each contact precisely the same amount of alcohol; WHEREAS the LCBO already authorizes the sale of beer, wine and spirits in over 200 grocery and convenience agency stores across the province: WHEREAS the Ontario Premier's Advisory Council on Government Assets has recommended that local and imported beer be sold in up to 450 new grocery stores; NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT: 1. We call on the Ontario provincial government to provide fair and equal retail access to the market for Ontario made-spirits and allow the up to 450 new LCBO authorized grocery stores to also sell distilled spirits products.

THAT the Council of the Municipality of West Perth approves a request from the Mitchell Curling Club to host the Fullarton A's Men's Fastball T earn year-end tournament as a Significant Community Event with a Special Occasion Permit on September 11 ,12, 13, 2015 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 Curling 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 allow the Mitchell Curling Club use of the Property/Facility for this event. The Municipality of West Perth shall not be responsible for accidents, injury, or loss of property to the Mitchell Curling Club or any other persons.

THAT the Council of the Municipality of West Perth recognizes the importance of available and affordable seniors oriented housing solutions within the community; AND FURTHER THAT the Municipality of West Perth coordinate a meeting of interested parties including but not limited to the Ritz Lutheran Villa, the Upper Thames Missionary Church, interested developers, Social Housing representatives for the County of Perth to discuss the opportunities in West Perth to accommodate Seniors oriented housing solutions.

THAT the Council of the Municipality of West Perth accepts the reports from staff and Councillors as presented at the July 27, 2015 Council meeting; and further that all committee minutes and correspondence not specifically dealt with by resolution be received and fi led .

THAT By-law 63-2015, Being a By-law to execute an agreement between the Municipality of West Perth and Mr. Gerrit John Pennings and Mrs. Geesina Engelina Pennings and Mr. Richard Pennings for a Supplementary Farm Dwelling be read a first and second time this 2ih day of July, 2015.

THAT By-law 63-2015 be read a third time and finally passed this 2?1h day of July, 2015.

THAT the Council of the Municipality of West Perth intends to celebrate the sesquicentennial and will further discuss the opportunities to Celebrate Canada during 2017 by establishing a committee involving participation across the municipality.

THAT By-law 64-2015, being a by-law to confirm the proceedings of the Council of the Corporation of the Municipality of West Perth for the meeting dated July 27, 2015 be read a first, second and third time, and finally passed this zih day of July, 2015.

THAT The Council of the Municipality of West Perth adjourn the Council meeting at 9:15 p.m.