Regular Council

THAT the Council of the Municipality of West Perth accepts the agenda amended to add Consent Agenda Item 4.12, Stratford and Area Builder's Association change of dates for the Stratford Spring Home Show to April 22, 23, 24, 2016.

THAT the Council of the Municipality of West Perth accept the Consent Agenda items 4.1-4.12, 4.12 being an additional item to change the dates included in the March 14, 2016 Council Minutes for the Stratford Spring Home Show to April 22, 23,24, 2016 for information; AND FURTHER THAT the minutes of the March 21, 2016 meeting of Council be adopted.

THAT By-law 23-2016, Being a By-law to provide for a drainage works known as the Bryne Municipal Drain 2016 in the Ward of Logan be read a first and second time this 29th day of March, 2016.

THAT By-law 24-2016, Being a By-law to provide for a drainage works known as Branch No. 1 Extension of the Hocking Municipal Drain 2016 in the Ward of Hibbert be read a first and second time this 29th day of March, 2016.

By-law 25-2016, Being a By-law to provide for a drainage works known as the Harris Municipal Drain 2016 in the Ward of Fullarton be read a first and second time this 29th day of March, 2016.

THAT the Council of the Municipality of West Perth accept the proposal from Dave Davies for the supply and installation of two carrier high 12.5 ton units with economizers and stainless steel exchangers at a cost of $53,379.00 + HST.

THAT the Council of the Municipality of West Perth accepts proposal from Calvin lsche for supply and install of two 399 Prestige Trimax Solo high efficient boilers at a cost of $36,980.00 + HST.

THAT the Council of the Municipality of West Perth supports the Mitchell & District Kinette Club in hosting the 15th Annual Rubber Duck Race on May 14, 2016 at 11 :00 a.m. from the bridge crossing on Hwy 8 near Morenz Park.

THAT the Council of the Municipality of West Perth hereby appoints Gerry Kehl, David Doyle and Nancy Brothers as new members of the Energy and Environment Committee.

THAT the Council of the Municipality of West Perth accepts the reports from staff and Councillors as presented at the March 29, 2016 Council meeting; and further that all committee minutes and correspondence not specifically dealt with by resolution be received and filed.

THAT the Council of the Municipality of West Perth adjourn into a Closed Session at 8:40 p.m. in accordance with the Municipal Act, 2001, Section 239, for the following purposes: (b) Personal matters about an identifiable individual including municipal employees or local board employees; (c) a proposed or pending acquisition or disposition of land by the municipality or local board.

THAT the Council of the Municipality of West Perth reconvene in Open Session at 9:30 p.m.

THAT the Council of the Municipality of West Perth approve the Minutes of the Executive Committee meeting of March 22, 2016 as presented in Closed Session March 29, 2016.

THAT the Council of the Municipality of West Perth approve the April 1, 2016 implementation of the Employee Assistance Program with VFIS at an annual cost of $2.00 per firefighter which will result in a 2016 budget item of $468.00.

THAT the Council of the Municipality of West Perth approve as follows: THAT the proposed amendment to Section 16, West Perth Employee Manual Policy 11-1 Salary Philosophy of the West Perth Employees Policy Manual be approved. The amendments move firefighter salaries to a market check process and institute an "on-call" rotation and related changes to equipment checks; and further, THAT Council approves the proposed salary rates as outlined in the spreadsheets attached to this report for the firefighters, Training Captain, Captains, Deputy Captains, Deputy Station Chief and Station Chief. (These are the same spreadsheets that were presented at the February 16, 2016 Executive Committee Meeting); and further, THAT these Policy changes, salary changes, and implementation of an "On-Call" rotation, become effective May 1, 2016 with no retroactive salary payments. The first "On-Call" assignment to start May 6, 2016.

THAT the Council of the Municipality of West Perth approve as follows: THAT the Council of the Municipality of West Perth amend the Procedural By-law to include a revised meeting schedule indicating a 24 meeting schedule for the balance of 2016 as per Option 3; and further; THAT the Council approve "Scenario 2" for Council remuneration which provides adjustments to the honorarium paid to Councillors but does not affect the per attended meeting rate or impact the level of remuneration paid to individual Councillors; and further, THAT the Designated Meeting Rate and the Per Diem rates paid to the Council of the Municipality of West Perth remain unchanged in 2016 unless Council gives favorable consideration to a Cost of Living Adjustment to their wages for 2016.

THAT the Municipality of West Perth authorize the Mayor and Clerk to sign back an accept of the offer of purchase from Erie Thames Powerlines Corporation for lands being Parts 1 and 2, R-5245, 152 Clarke Street, West Perth, at a price of $72,250.00 and the conditions as outlined in the Letter of Intent dated March 29, 2016 conditions requiring a two year building completion and provision of any grinder pump to be included in the written sign back offer.

THAT By-law 26-2016 being a by-law to confirm the proceedings of the Council of the Corporation of the Municipality of West Perth for the meeting dated March 29, 2016 be read a first, second and third time, and finally passed this 29th day of March, 2016.

THAT The Council of the Municipality of West Perth adjourn the Council meeting at 9:53 p.m .