Regular Council

THAT the Council of the Municipality of West Perth accepts the agenda as amended with additions; 6.4 - Councillor Trentowsky with a verbal report on the Northeast Municipal Drain (Perth East) Court of Revision . 7.9 - Mitchell Hawks Request to hold a Sic-Pitch Baseball Tournament as a Significant Community Event with a Special Occasion Permit. 8.8 - Planning Advisory Committee recommendation for Consent Application B12/16 Clemens & Jo-Anne Schoonderwoerd.

THAT the Council of the Municipality of West Perth accept the Consent Agenda items 4.1 - 4.10 and 4.13-4.19 for information; AND FURTHER THAT the minutes of the May 24, 2016 Court of Revision and the minutes of the May 24, 2016 meeting of Council be adopted.

THAT the Council of the Municipality of West Perth support the motion of the Township of Gillies concerning the future of the Rural Economic Development Program in Ontario and communicate with the Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs.

THAT the Council of the Municipality of West Perth support the motion of the Township of Gillies regarding cutbacks to behavioural therapy for children affected by autism spectrum disorder.

That the By-law 36-2016, Being a By-law to provide for drainage works known as the Siemon Municipal Drain 2016, Logan Ward, in the Municipality of West Perth 2016 be read a first and second time this 13th day of June, 2016.

THAT By-law 41-2016, Being a By-law to provide for a drainage works known as the Jarmuth Municipal Drain 2016, Logan Ward, Municipality of West Perth, be read a first and second time this 13th day of June, 2016.

WHEREAS any policy to move Ontario residents from affordable natural gas to more expensive energy sources would create an unmanageable burden on household and municipal budgets; AND WHEREAS the rising costs of electricity in Ontario are already forcing families and local governments to choose between electricity bills and other basic necessities/services. A move to electric heat could add an additional $3 ,000 annually to home heating costs and the impacts on municipal buildings would be even greater; AND FURTHER any move by the provincial government to force Ontario industry and business away from natural gas to more expensive electric options will have devastating consequence on the local economy as employers will relocate to other jurisdictions with more competitive energy choices; AND THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Municipality of West Perth strongly encourages the Government of Ontario to reconsider any policy or strategy within the "Climate Change Action Plan" that would force rural residents and businesses to replace the most affordable energy option available - natural gas with more expensive options; AND FURTHER THAT: This resolution be circulated to AMO, ROMA, NOMA, FONOM, area MPP, and Union Gas Director Aboriginal & Municipal Affairs.

THAT the Council of the Municipality of West Perth appoint Blythe Lannin as a community member to the Mobility Bus Committee for 2016- 2017.

THAT the Council of the Municipality of West Perth provide the Lions Park Pavillion free of charge to the Rotary Club of Mitchell for Canada Day Celebrations on July 1st, 2016.

WHEREAS the Mitchell & District Agricultural Society has requested to host its annual Fall Fair Parade on Saturday September 3, 2016 beginning at 11 :30 a.m. NOW THEREFORE the Council of the Municipality of West Perth authorize the closure of Francis Street from Upper Thames Elementary School to St. Andrew Street, St. Andrew Street south to Montreal Street, Montreal Street to Wellington Street, and Wellington Street north to the entrance of Keterson Park as the requested parade route subject to the conditions being met as outlined in the Temporary Road/Street Closure Policy.

THAT the Council appoint the following individuals as the Municipality's designated representative for the purpose of casting a cote at the ERTH Corporation 2016 Annual General Meeting to be held on June 23, 2016: Mayor Walter McKenzie.

THAT the following individuals attend the ERTH Corporation 2016 Annual General Meeting on June 23, 2016: Councillor Bob Burtenshaw, Deputy Mayor Doug Eidt, and Treasurer Karen Mclagan.

THAT the Council of the Municipality of West Perth approve a request from the TD Canada Trust Bank to hold a fundraising BBQ on the sidewalk in front of 31 Ontario Road, Mitchell on June 16, 2016 from 11 a.m. - 2 p.m.

THAT the Council of the Municipality of West Perth recommend to the Land Division Committee that Consent Application No. B12/16 by Clemens and Jo-Anne Schoonderwoerd be APPROVED as the severance proposals conform to the policies of the Ward's 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 weeping bed, septic and well system on the retained lot be decommissioned in accordance with provincial regulation and to the satisfaction of the municipality, at the cost of the applicant; and 4) THAT confirmation be received from the Municipality of West Perth that the apportionment schedule for municipal drains in this area be updated to the satisfaction of the Municipality of West Perth in accordance with Section 65.1 of the Drainage Act, R.S.O to show the new development and that the applicant will be responsible for all costs associated with this re-apportionment.

THAT the Council of the Municipality of West Perth approves a request from the Mitchell Hawks OHA Western Junior C Team to host a Slo-Pitch Baseball Tournament Fundraiser as a Significant Community Event August 19, 20, 21, 2016 (Cornfest) 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 Hawks OHA Western Junior C 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 Hawks OHA Western Junior C 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 Hawks OHA Western Junior C Team or any other persons.

THAT the Council of the Municipality of West Perth accepts the reports from staff and Councillors as presented at the June 13, 2016 Council meeting; and further that all committee minutes and correspondence not specifically dealt with by resolution be received and filed.

By-law 40-2016, Being a By-law to authorize the signing of a Site Plan Agreement with Josef Anton Tschudi, Marcel Tschudi, and Unitec Electrical Contracting Inc, By-law 42-2016, Being a By-law to provide for a drainage works known as the Linton Municipal Drain 2016, Fullarton Ward, By-law 43-2016, Being a by-law to authorize the execution of a Site Plan Agreement between the Municipality of West Perth and K-C Warehousing Incorporated, be read a first and second time this 13th day of June, 2016.

By-law 40-2016, By-law 42-2016, By-law 43-2016, be read a third and final time this 13th day of June, 2016.

THAT the Council of the Municipality of West Perth adjourn into a Closed Session at 9:08 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.

THAT the Council of the Municipality of West Perth reconvene in Open Session at 9:24 p.m.

THAT By-law 44-2016 being a by-law to confirm the proceedings of the Council of the Corporation of the Municipality of West Perth for the meeting dated June 13, 2016, 2016 be read a first, second and third time, and finally passed this 13th day of June, 2016.

THAT The Council of the Municipality of West Perth adjourn the Council meeting at 9:25 p.m.