Regular Council

THAT the Council of the Municipality of West Perth accepts the agenda as amended to add 13.0 Section 239 (2) (c) Land acquisitions / Dispositions.

THAT the Council of the Municipality of West Perth accept the Consent Agenda items 4.1-4.3 for information; AND FURTHER THAT the minutes of the March 27, 2017 Court of Revision for the Dalton Municipal Drain 2017 and the Northeast Municipal Drain 2017 and the Minutes of the March 27, 2017 meeting of Council be adopted.

THAT the Council of the Municipality of West Perth reallocate $43,960.00 from the bridge requisition to the Blanshard Street resurfacing project of $439,602.00 and Connecting Link revenue of $395,643 in the 2017 Budget with a nil net effect on the requisition.

THAT the Council of the Municipality of West Perth endorse the request by Mornington Communications Co-Op Ltd., Tuckersmith Communications Co-Operative Ltd. and Quadro Communications Co-Operative Inc. for a joint fibre-to-the-home subsidy application under the federal government Connect to Innovate Program.

THAT the Council of the Municipality of West Perth support the review of the 2014 KPMG Service Delivery Study; and, THAT the Chief Administrative Officer be directed to work with the County and member municipalities' CAOs on drafting an RFP for the purpose of hiring a consultant for a peer review of the 2014 KPMG Service Delivery Study to update the information, make recommendations and develop an implementation action plan.

THAT the Council of the Municipality of West Perth approves a request from the South Hibbert Athletic Association to host a Co-Ed 3 Pitch Baseball Tournament Fundraiser as a Significant Community Event June 9,10,11, 2017 with a Special Occasion Liquor Permit at the Cromarty Ball Park 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 South Hibbert Athletic Association 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 South Hibbert Athletic Association 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 South Hibbert Athletic Association or any other persons.

THAT the Council of the Municipality of West Perth accepts the reports from staff and Councillors as presented at the April 3, 2017 Council meeting; and further that all committee minutes and correspondence not specifically dealt with by resolution be received and filed.

By-law 27-2017, Being a By-law to authorize Voting by Internet/Telephone for the 2018 Municipal Election and Subsequent Municipal Elections; By-law 32-2017, Being a By-law to provide for the maintenance of the Blackcreek Municipal Drain; By-law 33-2017, Being a By-law to authorize an agreement between Automotive Materials Stewardships Inc. and the Corporation of the Municipality of West Perth to participate in the management of used oil filters, used oil containers, used antifreeze and its containers (Automotive Materials); By-law 34-2017, Being a By-law to establish a policy to govern the calling, place and proceedings of the Council & Committees of the Corporation of the Municipality of West Perth and to provide public notice of meetings; By-law 35-2017, Being a By-law to provide for the maintenance of the Datars- Logan Municipal Drain; Z185-2017, Being a By-law to amend By-law 100-1998, as amended, The Zoning By-law of the Municipality of West Perth for property located at Part of Lot 30, Concession 8 (Logan Ward); Be read a first and second time this 3rd day of April, 2017.

By-law 27, 2017, By-law 32-2017, By-law 33-2017, By-law 34-2017, By-law 35- 2017, Z185-2017, be read a third time and finally passed this 3rd day of April, 2017.

THAT the Council of the Municipality of West Perth request that staff prepare a report to address/review West Perth concerns about budgetary increases in annual budgets for the Upper Thames River Conservation Authority in order to be prepared for 2018 Budget discussions .

THAT the Council of the Municipality of West Perth adjourn into a Closed Session at 8:06 p.m. in accordance with the Municipal Act, 2001, Section 239 (2) (b) personal matters about an identifiable individual, including municipal or local board employees.

THAT the Municipality of West Perth reconvene in Open Session at 9:45 p.m.

THAT the Council of the Municipality of West Perth confirm the replacement of the Interim Clerk contract position with the full time hire of a Clerk, Carla Preston, to be confirmed by Appointment By-law at the first meeting in May, 2017.

THAT the Council of the Municipality of West Perth appoint Rob Lealess as Captain for the West Perth Fire Department, Mitchell Station, effective April 1, 2017.

THAT the Council of the Municipality of West Perth call a Special Council Meeting Closed Session for 4:00 p.m. on April 12, 2017.

THAT By-law 36-2017, being a by-law to confirm the proceedings of the Council of the Corporation of the Municipality of West Perth for the meeting dated April 3, 2017 be read a first, second and third time, and finally passed this 3rd day of April, 2017.

THAT The Council of the Municipality of West Perth adjourn the Council meeting at 10:03 p.m.