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 - 4.15 for information; AND FURTHER THAT the minutes of the March 29, 2016 meeting of Council be adopted .

THAT By-law 23-2016, Being a By-law to provide for a drainage works known as the Linton Municipal Drain in the Ward of Fullarton be read a first and second time this 18th day of April, 2016.

THAT the Council of the Municipality of West Perth appoint R.J. Burnside & Associates Limited to investigate a request for Improvement (modification or addition intended to increase the effectiveness) on the Vivian Drainage Works Drain, Hibbert Ward, by John DeKroon, under the Provisions of Section 78 of the Drainage Act, R.S.O. 1990.

THAT the Council of the Municipality of West Perth appoint GM Blue Plan to investigate a request for Improvement (modification or addition intended to increase the effectiveness) on the Darling Municipal Drain, Hibbert Ward, by Melady Farms Ltd. under the Provisions of Section 78 of the Drainage Act, R.S.O. 1990.

THAT the Council of the Municipality of West Perth appoint Mike Montgomery as Captain for the West Perth Fire Department, Mitchell Station, effective April 1, 2016.

THAT the Council of the Municipality of West Perth hereby agrees to lend the sum of $8,000.00 to the South Hibbert Athletic Association for the purpose of improving the baseball diamonds and athletic fields at the municipal recreational facility in Cromarty. These funds are loaned on the basis of an eight (8) year term and the loan is to be non-interest bearing. Early repayment of the principal amount is encouraged. The advancement of these loaned funds does not preclude in-kind contributions to this project where appropriate, by the municipality.

THAT the Council of the Municipality of West Perth let tenders for a 2015/2016 110hp tractor and receive bids until 2:00 p.m. local time on May 5th, 2016 at the Municipal Office.

THAT the Council of the Municipality of West Perth enter into a rent to own agreement with Work Equipment Ltd. for the purchase of one 2016 MT6 trackless tractor in the amount of $141,275.00 plus HST.

THAT the Council of the Municipality of West Perth retain Mciver Enterprises to repair the guide rail at Silver and Frank Street Bridges in the amount of $24,508.00 plus HST.

THAT the Council of the Municipality of West Perth approves a request from the Mitchell Coyotes Men's Sic-Pitch Team to host a Co-Ed 3 Pitch Baseball Tournament Fundraiser as a Significant Community Event June 17,18,19, 2016 with a Special Occasion Permit at Keterson Park in Mitchell 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 Coyotes Men's Sic-Pitch Team 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 Coyotes Men's Sic-Pitch Team use of the Property/Facility for the event. The Municipality of West Perth shall not be responsible for any accidents, injury, or loss of property to the Mitchell Coyotes Men's Sic-Pitch Team or any other persons.

THAT the Council of the Municipality of West Perth allow St. Columban and St. Patrick's Schools to rent the Dublin Lions Park on Wednesday June 29, 2016 for a school BBQ free of charge provided that the facility is left in the same condition as it was found.

THAT the Council of the Municipality of West Perth recommend to the Land Division Committee that Consent Application No. B05/16 by K-C Warehousing Incorporated affecting property described as Part of Park Lot 53, Registered Plan No. 341 (Mitchell Ward) be APPROVED as the proposal conforms to the policies of the Provincial Policy Statement (2014), County of Perth Official Plan, and the Municipality of West Perth Mitchell Ward Official Plan, subject to the following conditions: 1) THAT all taxes be paid in full; 2) THAT all financial requirements of the Municipality be satisfied; 3) THAT the existing site plan agreement be modified to include only the retained lands and new site plan agreement be required for the proposed severed parcel.

THAT the Council of the Municipality of West Perth recommend to the Land Division Committee that Consent Application No. B04/16 by Joan Cnockaert affecting property described as Part of Park Lot 81, Registered Plan No. 341, Mitchell Ward, be APPROVED as the severance proposals conform to the policies of the Mitchell Ward's Official Plan for West Perth, subject to the following conditions: 1) THAT all taxes be paid in full; 2) THAT all financial requirements of the municipality be satisfied; 3) THAT the severed parcel be added to the abutting parcel located to the West (with the applicable conditions concerning deeding in the same name, application of Section 50 (3) or (5) of the Planning Act, and mortgage consolidation); and 4) THAT the depth of the retained lands remain as indicated in the original application and further that the retained lands be considered in a zoning by-law amendment to include all retained lands in a low density residential zone.

THAT the Council of the Municipality of West Perth haven given due consideration to the use of an exemption process available under Section 50 (7) of the Planning Act, R.S .O. 1990 Part Lot Control hereby approves Guidelines and Application process dated April 2016 setting out the terms and conditions under which the municipality will give consideration to the use of applications to lift or suspend Part Lot Control pursuant to a by-law processed pursuant to the Planning Act.

THAT the Farmers' Market Vendor Fee be changed to $10 per week per vendor commencing May 2016.

THAT the Council of the Municipality of West Perth accepts the reports from staff and Councillors as presented at the April 18, 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 9:04 p.m. in accordance with the Municipal Act, 2001, Section 239, for the following purposes: (c) a proposed or pending acquisition or disposition of land by the municipality or local board - Regarding change in sale to lease of different lands for Quadro .

THAT the Council of the Municipality of West Perth reconvene in Open Session at 9:14 p.m.

THAT the Council of the Municipality of West Perth authorize the Mayor and Clerk to sign a lease agreement with Quadro for lands sufficient to meet their needs in the location of the water tower on Arthur Street South, Mitchell.

THAT By-law 28-2016 being a by-law to confirm the proceedings of the Council of the Corporation of the Municipality of West Perth for the meeting dated April 18, 2016 be read a first, second and third time, and finally passed this 18th day of April, 2016.

THAT The Council of the Municipality of West Perth adjourn the Council meeting at 9:24 p.m.