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 4.8 being dealt with separately; And that the minutes of the May 1, 2017 Public Meeting and the May 1, 2017 Regular Meeting of Council be adopted.

That the Council of the Municipality of West Perth directs staff to prepare a report for Council regarding the request to the Province of Ontario to ease restriction of surplus dwelling severances in areas zoned Agriculture as approved by resolution by the Town of Lakeshore dated April 25, 2017.

That the Council of the Municipality of West Perth appoint Dietrich Engineering Ltd. to investigate and prepare a report as needed under Section 78 of the Drainage Act for improvements/repairs to the Melville Municipal Drain, Logan Ward.

That the Council of the Municipality of West Perth participate in the AMO Municipal Council Remuneration Survey.

That the Council of the Municipality of West Perth accept the 2017 Budget to Actual to May 10, 2017 Report.

That the Council of the Municipality of West Perth retain the services of Dynamite Contractors in the amount of $4,890.00 excluding HST to concrete grind the four (4) downtown pedestrian crosswalks in Mitchell; and That an exemption from the Noise By-law 53-2009 be granted for the purpose of construction work associated with the concrete grinding between the hours of 10:00 p.m. - 7:00 a.m. for a date to be determined in June 2017, scheduling and weather permitting.

That the Council of the Municipality of West Perth appoint Mayor Walter McKenzie as the Designated Representative for the purpose of casting a vote on behalf of the Municipality at the May 25, 2017 Annual General Meeting for ERTH Corporation and that the following members of Council and/or staff be registered to attend the Annual General Meeting: Councillor Vink Councillor Burtenshaw Councillor Herold Treasurer Karen McLagan

That the Council of the Municipality of West Perth appoint Councillor Bell to participate in the Court of Revision for the North Branch of the Ryan Municipal Drain 2017 on Tuesday June 6, 2017 at 7:00 p.m. at the Huron East Municipal Office.

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, 2017.

Whereas the Mitchell & District Agricultural Society has requested to hosts its Annual Fall Fair Parade on Saturday September 2, 2017 beginning at 11:30 a.m.; Now therefore the Council of the Municipality of West Perth authorizes the closure of Francis Street from Upper Thames Elementary School to St. Andrew Street, St. Andrew Street 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 of the Municipality of West Perth donate a single swim pass valued at $80 for the 2016 season to the Upper Thames Elementary School fundraising Fun Fair on June 15, 2017.

That West Perth Council hereby approves the request from the Mitchell BIA to erect four (4) tents on the municipal sidewalk on Ontario Street on May 27, 2017 from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. subject to the conditions being met as per By-law 79-2010, for the purpose of the "Sidewalk Sale" celebration to coincide with the 13th Annual Community Garage Sale.

That the Council of the Municipality of West Perth recommend to the County of Perth Land Division Committee that Consent Application No. B12/17 by Ryan and Krista Hoegy affecting property described as Part of Lot 30, Concession 8, Logan Ward, be approved as the severance proposals conform to the policies of the County of Perth Official Plan subject to the following conditions: • That all taxes be paid in full; and • That all financial requirements of the Municipality be satisfied; and, • That the severed parcel be added to the abutting parcel located to the north (with the applicable conditions concerning deeding in the same name, application of Section 50 (3) or (5) of the Planning Act, and mortgage consolidation); and, • That the existing site plan agreement be modified to include the proposed severed parcel. And 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 the reapportionment, if necessary; and, • That the condition as set out in the Planning Advisory Committee's recommendation that the applicant be permitted to adjust the requested lot lines to respect the applicant's objective to preserve the existing tree line adjacent to the residential portion of the subject lands be removed as per the applicant's request to withdraw the amended consent application

That the Council of the Municipality of West Perth recommend to the County of Perth Land Division Committee that Consent Application No. B06/17 by Kyle and Sarah Bennewies affecting property described as Part of Lot 1 Registered Plan No. 317 Dublin, Hibbert Ward (3999 Matilda Street) be approved as the severance proposal conforms to the policies of the Official Plan subject to the following conditions: • That all taxes be paid in full; • That all financial requirements of the Municipality be satisfied; • That the weeping bed, and septic system on the retained lot be decommissioned in accordance with provincial regulation and to the satisfaction of the Municipality, at the cost of the owner; • That the owner enter into an undertaking with the Municipality of West Perth stating that the owners or the titled successors will, within one (1) year of the completion of the Consent, apply for a building permit for a dwelling on the severed lot or apply for a demolition permit for the existing garage/shop for the severed lot or seek and obtain a Zoning By-law Amendment from West Perth Council to permit the garage/shop on the severed lot without a principle residential use; and, • That confirmation be received from the Municipality of West Perth that the apportionment schedule for municipal drains in the 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 wil

THAT the Council of the Municipality of West Perth accepts the reports from staff and Councillors as presented at the May 15, 2017 Council meeting; and further that all committee minutes and correspondence not specifically dealt with by resolution be received and filed.

THAT By-law 43-2017, Being a By-law to set the 2017 tax rates, adopt estimates and to levy taxes for the Year 2017 be read a first and second time this 15th day of May, 2017.

THAT By-law 43-2017 be read a third time and finally passed this 15th day of May, 2017.

That West Perth Council hereby approves the request from the TD Canada Trust staff at 31 Ontario Road, Mitchell to hold a BBQ on May 26th, 2017 subject to the conditions being met as per By-law 79-2010 for the purpose of raising funds in support of the Children's Miracle Network.

That the Council of the Municipality of West Perth proceeds in Closed Session at 8:15 p.m. for the purpose of addressing matters pertaining to personal matters about an identifiable individual, including municipal or local board employees and for the purpose of addressing matters pertaining to a proposed or pending acquisition or disposition of land by the municipality or local board.

That the Council of the Municipality of West Perth receives the minutes of the May 4th, 2017 Executive Committee meeting.

That the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to sign an agreement of purchase and sale for a property described as Part of Lot 11, Concession West Mitchell Road, Fullarton and Part of the Road Allowance between Concession 8 and 9 (through Lot 11), West Mitchell Road, Fullarton, Municipality of West Perth, County of Perth, Province of Ontario.

That the Council of the Municipality of West Perth accepts the recommendation of the Executive Committee that the Fire Chief be authorized to increase the number of new recruits to be hired from the previously approved amount of four to five.

That By-law 44-2017 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 15, 2017 be read a first, second and third time, and finally passed this 15th day of May, 2017.

That the Council of the Municipality of West Perth adjourn the Council meeting at 10:06 p.m.