Taken from the roll call in the town’s own minutes. The minutes record who was not there and almost never why.
What was decided (15 motions)
15 carried, 0 recorded otherwise. Every motion below is printed as the minutes print it.
THAT the Council of the Municipality of West Perth accepts the agenda as amended to add Item 6.1.2 to request an extension to the noise by-law exemption reports.
Moved by Councillor Burtenshaw, seconded by Councillor Murray
Carried
THAT the Council of the Municipality of West Perth accept the Consent Agenda items 4.1-4.13 for information; AND FURTHER THAT the minutes of the April 18, 2017 meeting of Council be adopted.
Moved by Councillor Bell, seconded by Councillor Matheson
Carried
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 Lot 19 and Part of Lot 20, Concession 11 (7137 Line 21) Hibbert Ward for property owned by Gary and Gerda Dill.
Moved by Councillor Vink, seconded by Councillor Tam
Carried
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 Lot 19 and Part of Lot 20, Concession 11 (7137 Line 21) Hibbert Ward for property owned by Gary and Gerda Dill.
Moved by Councillor Murray, seconded by Councillor Burtenshaw
Carried
THAT the Council of the Municipality of West Perth considered all written and oral submissions received pertaining to proposed By- law Z187-2017, the effect of which will help Council to make an informed decision.
Moved by Councillor Bell, seconded by Councillor Wight
Carried
THAT By-law Z187-2017, Being a By-law to amend the Municipality of West Perth Zoning By-law 100-1998 and affects property in the Hibbert Ward described as Lot 19 and Part of Lot 20, Concession 11 (7137 Line 21) for property owned by Gary and Gerda Dill be read a first and second time this 1st day of May, 2017.
Moved by Councillor Trentowsky, seconded by Councillor Matheson
Carried
THAT By-law Z187-2017, be read a third time and finally passed this 1st day of May, 2017.
Moved by Councillor Wight, seconded by Councillor Tam
Carried
THAT the Council of the Municipality of West Perth approves an application by Murray Duncan for a Loan under the Tile Drainage Act, R.S.O. 1990, C.T. 8.S.3 for property located at Lot 14, Concession 11, Logan Ward.
Moved by Councillor Wight, seconded by Councillor Herold
Carried
Whereas the Municipality of West Perth has been requested to consider an exemption to the Noise By-law No. 053-2009 which regulates and controls noise; and Whereas the exemption is being requested in order to deter the roosting of Turkey Vultures which have had a detrimental impact on the subject property identified as 35 William Street, Mitchell; Now therefore, the Council of the Municipality of West Perth hereby authorizes a temporary exemption to Noise By-law 053-2009 under the following conditions: • The exemption will commence on the date the birds migrate back to the property at 35 William Street, Mitchell. • The exemption will be terminated on June 1, 2017. • Notice of this date must be provided to the Municipal By-law Enforcement Officer and the West Perth OPP Detachment. • The hours of exemption shall only apply from dusk until 10 pm. daily except Sundays. • Signs are to be placed every 100’ along the road frontage of the property by the property owners • The signs will clearly state that a noise exemption has been granted, the time frame exempted, and that “bird bangers” and firearms are being discharged.
Moved by Councillor Wight, seconded by Councillor Matheson
Carried
THAT the Council of the Municipality of West Perth not provide an exemption to the Building Permit fees for the United Church Project Rebuild for the Main Street United Church.
Moved by Deputy Mayor Eidt, seconded by Councillor Burtenshaw
Carried
THAT the Council of the Municipality of West Perth accepts the reports from staff and Councillors as presented at the May 1, 2017 Council meeting; and further that all committee minutes and correspondence not specifically dealt with by resolution be received and filed.
Moved by Councillor Vink, seconded by Councillor Herold
Carried
THAT By-law 39-2017, Being a By-law to appoint Carla Preston as Municipal Clerk for the Municipality of West Perth; and By-law 40-2017, Being a By-law to authorize an agreement between Her Majesty The Queen in Right of Canada ("Her Majesty") hereby represented by the Minister of Transportation for the Province of Ontario and the Corporation of the Municipality of West Perth ("Recipient") for funding under the Public Transit Infrastructure Fund; and By-law 41-2017, Being a By-law to authorize the execution of an Amendment to a Lease Agreement between the Municipality of West Perth (hereinafter called the "Landlord") and Erie Thames Powerlines Corporation (hereinafter called the "Tenant") be read a first and second time this 1st day of May, 2017.
Moved by Councillor Burtenshaw, seconded by Councillor Matheson
Carried
THAT By-law 39-2017, By-law 40-2017, By-law 41-2017 be read a third time and finally passed this 1st day of May, 2017.
Moved by Councillor Trentowsky, seconded by Councillor Wight
Carried
THAT By-law 42-2017, being a by-law to confirm the proceedings of the Council of the Corporation of the Municipality of West Perth for the meeting dated May 1, 2017 be read a first, second and third time, and finally passed this 1st day of May, 2017.
Moved by Councillor Tam, seconded by Councillor Matheson
Carried
THAT The Council of the Municipality of West Perth adjourn the Council meeting at 8:43 p.m.
Moved by Councillor Wight, seconded by Deputy Mayor Eidt