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 4.1-4.6 for information; AND FURTHER THAT the minutes of the November 9, 2015 meeting of Council be adopted.

THAT the Council of the Municipality of West Perth thank Mr. John Nater, MP, Perth-Wellington for his comments at the November 23, 2015 Council meeting and encourage Mr. Nater to continue to support and advocate for the needs of his rural constituents including those in the Municipality of West Perth including but not limited to: • The need for financial support for infrastructure improvements, maintenance and repair • Continued support for local educational opportunities and facilities • Support and encouragement of agricultural resources and families • Development of small entrepreneurial business opportunities and economic development • Recognition and support for the needs of the aging population • Protection and acknowledgement of the importance of community especially for the youth in rural areas.

THAT the Council of the Municipality of West Perth authorize the Arena Manager to acquire a tip and roll set of pre-engineered bleachers for use in the lobby at the Mitchell/West Perth Arena pursuant to the Municipal Purchasing Policy.

THAT the Council of the Municipality of West Perth enters into a Site Plan Agreement and implementing By-law with the County of Perth for the replacement of the County Works Building at 52 Frank Street, Mitchell.

THAT the Council of the Municipality of West Perth enter into a Site Plan Agreement and implementing by-law (to be considered after the registration of the subject lands through the Consent process) with K-C Warehousing Incorporated for a new development at 102 Wimpole Street, Mitchell.

THAT the Council of the Municipality of West Perth continue to request that the Minister of Finance consider changes that will make the Transitional Assistance a permanent allocation to municipalities.

THAT the Council of the Municipality of West Perth approve the Blanshard Street Bridge as the 2016 selected project for the reinitiated Connecting Links Funding Program.

THAT the Council of the Municipality of West Perth forward a request for repairs under Section 74 on the Hamilton Drainage Works located at Concession 11, Lot 11, Hibbert Ward from property owner, Jack Christie, to the Drainage Superintendent for review, in accordance with Council Policy.

THAT the Council of the Municipality of West Perth defer a request for financial support from the Mitchell Optimist Music Festival to the Budget Meeting for consideration.

THAT the Council of the Municipality of West Perth accepts the reports from staff and Councillors as presented at the November 23, 2015 Council meeting; and further that all committee minutes and correspondence not specifically dealt with by resolution be received and filed.

By-law 95-2015, Being a By-law to authorize the Mayor and Clerk of the Corporation of the Municipality of West Perth to sign a Site Plan Agreement with the Corporation of the County of Perth; By-law 97-2015, Being a By-law to enter into an Agreement with Ritz Lutheran Villa (The Operators), the Mitchell Lions Club, the Royal Canadian Legion Branch 128, Tudor Lodge Mitchell, Knights of Columbus Mitchell (called the Service Groups) related to the provisions of a public transportation system for seniors and disabled persons operated by the Ritz Lutheran Villa; By-law 98-2015, Being a By-law to enter into an agreement with the Ministry of Transportation related to the funding under the dedicated Gas Tax Funds for Public Transportation; 99-2015, Being a By-law to appoint Julie Ryan as Deputy Clerk for the Corporation of the Municipality of West Perth be read a first and second time this 23rd day of November, 2015.

By-law 95-2015, By-law 97-2015, By-law 98-2015, By-law 99-2015 be read a third time and finally passed this 23rd day of November, 2015.

THAT By-law 100-2015, being a by-law to confirm the proceedings of the Council of the Corporation of the Municipality of West Perth for the meeting dated November 23, 2015 be read a first, second and third time, and finally passed this 23rd day of November, 2015.

THAT The Council of the Municipality of West Perth adjourn the Council meeting at 8:51 p.m.