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 - 4.12 for information with the exception of 4.1 and 4.2 which will be discussed separately; AND FURTHER THAT the minutes of the February 27, 2017 meeting of Council be adopted.

THAT the Council of the Municipality of West Perth support a policy enabling school boards to install an AED in all schools as recommended by the Township of Zorra and the Municipality of Thames Centre.

THAT the Council of the Municipality of West Perth refer the Engineer's Report for the Hartman-Lindsay Municipal Drain 2017 back to the Engineer to attempt to resolve the landowner's issues prior to consideration of the report being given.

THAT the Council of the Municipality of West Perth open a Public Meeting to consider an amendment to the Municipality of West Perth Zoning By- law 100-1998 that affects property in the Municipality described as Part of Lot 30, Concession 8, Logan Ward for property owned by Hoegy Farm Supply Limited, et al.

THAT the Council of the Municipality of West Perth close a Public Meeting to consider an amendment to the Municipality of West Perth Zoning By- law 100-1998 that affects property in the Municipality described as Part of Lot 30, Concession 8, Logan Ward, for property owned by Hoegy Farm Supply Limited et al.

THAT By-law Z185-2017, being a By-law to amend By-law 100- 1998, affecting property in the Logan Ward described as Part of Lot 30, Concession 8, Logan Ward, for property owned by Hoegy Farm Supply Ltd. et al. to permit the expansion of the existing agricultural business be

THAT the Council of the Municipality of West Perth advise the Perth County Federation of Agriculture that it does not intend to change the Procedural By-law regarding the processing of By-laws at Municipal Council meetings and further that the Perth County Federation of Agriculture be encouraged to review online agendas to ensure that matters of interest are reviewed and representation is made directly to Council or through an individual Councillor to be brought forward prior to a decision being made.

THAT the Council of the Municipality of West Perth award the 2017 Gravel Resurfacing contract to Jennison Construction in the amount of $407,000.00 plus HST.

THAT the Council of the Municipality of West Perth award the 2017 Dust Control contract to Da-Lee Dust Control Products in the amount of $139,020.00 not including HST.

THAT the Council of the Municipality of West Perth award the 2017 Tandem Cab & Chassis contract to Highway Sterling Western Star in the amount of $147,843.00 plus HST.

THAT the Council of the Municipality of West Perth let Tenders for Bridge Structure 036L and receive bids until March 30 th, 2017, till 2:00 p.m. local time at the Municipal Office.

THAT the Council of the Municipality of West Perth let Tenders for 2017 Sidewalk Replacement, Nelson Street Reconstruction and receive bids until April 12, 2017, till 2:00 p.m. local time at the Municipal Office.

THAT the Council of the Municipality of West Perth accepts the 2016 Council Remuneration Report as presented.

THAT the Council of the Municipality of West Perth support the proposed amendments to Section 239 92) (I) and (ii) of the Municipal Act as these amendments will allow West Perth as a shareholder in ERTH Corporation to discuss eligible confidential matters in closed session as the confidentiality of such matters is required under the Shareholder Agreement; and THAT Council's resolution on this matter be forwarded to the Corporation of the Town of Ingersoll to be included with resolutions that may be provided by other ERTH shareholders and submitted as a package to the Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing.

THAT the Council of the Municipality of West Perth approve a request from the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation for use of the Lions Pavillion free of charge on Saturday June 3, 2017 for the Annual "Walk to Cure Diabetes" fundraising event.

THAT the Council of the Municipality of West Perth approves a request to raise Autism Ontario's Flag on Monday April 3, 2017 to help increase public awareness and Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD).

THAT the Council of the Municipality of West Perth approve a request from the Stratford Perth Residential Hospice Committee for use of the Lions Pavillion free of charge on May 7, 2017 for the "Hike for Hospice" fundraising event.

THAT the Council of the Municipality of West Perth accepts the reports from staff and Councillors as presented at the March 13, 2017 Council meeting; and further that all committee minutes and correspondence not specifically dealt with by resolution be received and filed.

THAT By-law 20-2017, Being a By-law to amend By-law 92-2014 for Branch B of the Hill Municipal Drain for the Corporation of the Municipality of West Perth; By-law 22-2017, Being a By-law to amend By-law 53-2016 for the Vivian Municipal Drain 2016 serving the Municipality of West Perth and the Municipality of Huron East; By-law 23-2017, Being a By-law to enter into a Standard Trust Agreement between the Corporation of the Municipality of West Perth and the Mitchell Volunteer Firefighters Association for the purpose of purchasing an Automated External Defibrillator (AED) with funds raised through a licensed gaming event. be read a first and second time this 13th day of March, 2017.

THAT By-law 20-2017, By-law 22, 2017, By-law 23-2017, By-law 70-2016, be read a third time and finally passed this 13th day of March, 2017.

THAT the Council of the Municipality of West Perth adjourn into a Closed Session at 10:10 p.m. in accordance with the Municipal Act, 2001, Section 239 (2) (c) - a proposed or pending acquisition or disposition of land by the municipality or local board.

THAT the Municipality of West Perth Council reconvene in Open Session at 10:40 p.m.

THAT By-law 24-2017 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 13, 2017 be read a first, second and third time, and finally passed this 13th day of March, 2017.

THAT The Council of the Municipality of West Perth adjourn the Council meeting at 10:50 p.m.