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 4.2 - 4.21 for information with 4.1 being dealt with separately; AND THAT the minutes of the October 24, 2016 meeting of Council be adopted.

THAT the Council of the Municipality of West Perth support the Township of Zorra's resolution requesting the Province of Ontario to: 1. Amend its policy to one that will allow all children on the current waiting list to receive the IBI Services promised them; and 2. Remove the age limit for IBI therapy and replace it with a program that provides ongoing IBI services based on need and individual development, not age; and, 3. Ensure oversight by professionals and parents based on "development progress' criteria and milestones; and, 4. Adopt a Direct Funding Offering (DFO) model in lieu of the current Direct Service Offering (DSO) model. A copy to be sent to Honourable Michael Coteau, Minister of Children and Youth Services.

WHEREAS the Municipality of West Perth has declared a vacancy for a Mitchell Ward Council seat as of October 24, 2016; WHEREAS the Council of West Perth has reviewed the processes available for replacement of the vacancy; and, WHEREAS the Municipality of West Perth has directed that the Council vacancy replacement shall be by appointment; NOW THEREFORE the following process is to be implemented by the Clerk of the Municipality of West Perth: -Appointment of a new Councillor is to take place at the December 19, 2016 meeting of Council. - Notice for Applications with a deadline of not later than November 24, 2016 at 12:00 noon to be posted for two (2) consecutive weeks; and further, THAT Council will review all applications on November 28, 2016 and notify eligible candidates to attend a meeting of Council at an appointed time for the purpose of responding to Council questions in an interview format prior to an appointment being made on December 19, 2016 AND FURTHER THAT the process follow the same format for the appointment of the Hibbert Ward Council seat in 2016.

WHEREAS the Municipality of West Perth is requested from time to time to lend funds to property owners for the purpose of installing tile drainage on agricultural lands; and, WHEREAS the funds made available under Borrowing By-law 27-2015 have been used for the purposes described; and, WHEREAS the Municipality of West Perth has a process in place for approving Tile Drain Loans; NOW THEREFORE, the Municipality of West Perth authorizes a revised by-law to be presented for approval to raise $500,000.00 to aid in the construction of drainage works under the Tile Drainage Act.

Whereas the Municipality of West Perth is a significant shareholder in the ERTH Corporation; and Whereas the Municipality of West Perth is interested in the terms and conditions of the existing and any new or revised shareholder's agreement with ERTH; and Whereas the Town of Ingersoll Council (also a shareholder) believes that a meeting of the shareholders is necessary to review certain matters in the Shareholder's Agreement; Now therefore the Municipality of West Perth hereby appoints Mayor Walter McKenzie and CAO Jeff Brick to be their representatives at ongoing discussions scheduled with other shareholders including the Town of Ingersoll; and, Further that Treasurer, Karen Mclagan, be appointed to be an alternate should either the Mayor or the CAO be unable to attend the discussions.

THAT the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to sign the Custodial Services Agreement with the Township of Perth South to implement the shared services agreement for custodial services.

THAT the Council of the Municipality of West Perth defer a budgetary decision regarding the Canada 150 Legacy multi-purpose gazebo/bandshell proposed for the Lions Park and that the CAO's report "Canada 150th - Legacy Project - Multi-Purpose Gazebo" be considered at a future Council meeting.

THAT the Council of the Municipality of West Perth refer the 2017 OMPF funding information to the Budget.

THAT the Council of the Municipality of West Perth defer a request for financial support from the Mitchell Lions Club for improvements at the Lions Park to the Budget Meeting for consideration.

THAT the Council of the Municipality of West Perth forward a request from the Lions Club for an accessibility audit of the 2 pavillions in Lions Park prior to the Canada Day Celebrations to staff for review and report back to Council.

THAT the Council of the Municipality of West Perth support the Mitchell Lions Club mural project to commemorate the 150th Celebrations on the condition that the designs be presented to council for input.

THAT the Council of the Municipality of West Perth grant permission to the Mitchell Lions Club to hold a Soap Box Derby on Saturday July 1, 2017 on the pool hill; AND FURTHER THAT the temporary road closure request of Blenheim Street from Nelson to Hwy 8 and Marlborough Street from Nelson to Blenheim be closed to east bound traffic only be approved subject to the provisions as per Temporary Road Closure By-law 47-2014 .

THAT the Council of the Municipality of West Perth defer a request from A. Bob TenHove for a play area to be created at the Campbell Drive Green Space to staff for review and to report back to Council.

THAT the Council of the Municipality of West Perth defer the appointment of a Councillor as a Council representative on the Mitchell Minor Sports Executive Committee until the Mitchell Ward vacancy has been filled.

THAT the Council of the Municipality of West Perth approve an amendment to the Fees & Charges By-law to include a $10 fee at the landfill for couches, chairs and mattresses to be effective January 1, 2017.

THAT the Council of the Municipality of West Perth accepts the reports from staff and Councillors as presented at the November 14, 2016 Council meeting; and further that all committee minutes and correspondence not specifically dealt with by resolution be received and filed.

THAT By-law 65-2016, Being a By-law to amend By-law 25-2016 for the Harris Municipal Drain, Fullarton Ward, By-law 66-2016, Being a By-law to amend By-law 37-2016 for the Byrne Municipal Drain (Logan Ward), By-law 67-2016, Being a By-law to enter into a Memorandum of Understanding with ONE CARE Services and the Town of St. Marys - Home Support Services and Ritz Lutheran Villa and Victorian Order of Nurses for Canada - Ontario Branch and Knollcrest Lodge and the Municipality of West Perth for the provision of mobility services; By-law 68-2016, Being a By-law to authorize a Shared Services Agreement for Custodial Services between the Township of Perth South and the Municipality of West Perth be read a first and second time this 14th day of November, 2016.

THAT By-law 65-2016, By-law 66-2016, By-law 67-2016 and By-law 68-2016 be read a third time and finally passed this 14th day of November, 2016.

THAT By-law 69-2016 being a by-law to confirm the proceedings of the Council of the Corporation of the Municipality of West Perth for the meeting dated November 14, 2016 be read a first, second and third time, and finally passed this 14th day of November, 2016.

THAT The Council of the Municipality of West Perth adjourn the Council meeting at 8:37 p.m.