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 (24 motions)
23 carried, 1 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 presented.
Moved by Councillor Murray, seconded by Councillor Tam
Carried
That the Council of the Municipality of West Perth accept the Consent Agenda items 4.1 - 4.14 for information; and further that the minutes of the July 24, 2017 Court of Revision, Public Meeting and meeting of Council be adopted.
Moved by Councillor Bell, seconded by Councillor Burtenshaw
Carried
That West Perth Council adjourn at 7:07 p.m. for the Court of Revision.
Moved by Councillor Vink, seconded by Councillor Trentowsky
Carried
That West Perth Council adjourn at 7:14 p.m. for the purpose of a Public Meeting pursuant to Section 34 of the Planning Act.
Moved by Councillor Murray, seconded by Councillor Matheson
Carried
That By-law Z186-2017, Being a By-law to amend Zoning By-Law No. 100-1998 be read a first, second, third time and finally passed this 21 st day of August 2017.
Moved by Deputy Mayor Eidt, seconded by Councillor Bell
Carried
That West Perth Council receives the Joint Accessibility Plan: Annual Status Update 2016 report; and That West Perth Council approves the Joint Accessibility Plan: Annual Status Update, 2016; and That staff be directed to post the Joint Accessibility Plan: Annual Status Update, 2016 on the West Perth website.
Moved by Councillor Burtenshaw, seconded by Councillor Matheson
Carried
That the Council of the Municipality of West Perth proceed with the abandonment of a portion of the Watson Drain at the request of Mr. James Waddell in accordance with Section 84 of the Drainage Act.
Moved by Councillor Trentowsky, seconded by Councillor Wight
Carried
That the Council of the Municipality of West Perth appoint R. J. Burnside & Associates Ltd. under Section 78 of the Drainage Act for a request for improvements to Branch C of the Tyndall Municipal Drain for property located at Lot 22, Concession 4, Hibbert Ward; and, That the Council of the Municipality of West Perth appoint Spriet Associates under Section 78 of the Drainage Act for a request for improvements to the Burns Municipal Drain – Closed Portion for property located at Lot 13, 14,15, Concession 5, Hibbert Ward; and, That the Council of the Municipality of West Perth appoint Dietrich Engineering Ltd. under Section 78 of the Drainage Act for a request for improvements to the McMillan Drainage Works Extension Municipal Drain for property located at Lot 15, Concession 5, Hibbert Ward; and, That the Council of the Municipality of West Perth appoint K. Smart Associates Ltd. under Section 78 of the Drainage Act for a request for improvements to Branch A of the Elliott Municipal Drain for property located at Pt Lot 19, Concession 2, Logan Ward.
Moved by Councillor Vink, seconded by Councillor Murray
Carried
That the Council of the Municipality of West Perth direct staff to partner with participating municipalities on a joint Request for Proposals for the Services of an Integrity Commissioner.
Moved by Councillor Bell, seconded by Councillor Herold
Carried
That the Council of the Municipality of West Perth direct staff to prepare Site Plan Agreements and By-law for each of the 3 multi- residential developments proposed by CJW Custom Framing Inc.
Moved by Councillor Burtenshaw, seconded by Councillor Trentowsky
Carried
That the Council of the Municipality of West Perth submit the Nelson Street Watermain Project to the Ontario Community Infrastructure Fund (OCIF), top up component, to address health & safety issues.
Moved by Councillor Burtenshaw, seconded by Councillor Murray
Carried
That the Council of the Municipality of West Perth receives the 2016 Trust Fund Financial Statements; and That Council direct the Treasurer to circulate and post copies of the 2016 Trust Fund Financial Statements as required by the Municipal Act, 2001.
Moved by Councillor Herold, seconded by Councillor Matheson
Carried
That the Council of the Municipality of West Perth authorize the Mayor and the Clerk to sign a four year extension to the Shared Fire Services Agreement with the Township of Perth East.
Moved by Councillor Vink, seconded by Councillor Bell
Carried
That West Perth Council support the maintenance of 5 monuments for safety reasons in Roy's Cemetery at a cost of $9,625.00 plus HST.
Moved by Deputy Mayor Eidt, seconded by Councillor Herold
Carried
That the Council of the Municipality of West Perth approve the following members of Council/staff be registered to attend the UTRCA 2018 Budget Input Workshop on Thursday September 7, 2017: • Councillor Burtenshaw • Councillor Murray
Moved by Councillor Matheson, seconded by Deputy Mayor Eidt
Carried
That the West Perth Council recommend to the Land Division Committee that Consent Application No. B32/17 by Tinholme Farms Limited affecting property described as Lot 1, Concession 6, Fullarton Ward be APPROVED as the severance proposals conform to the policies of the County of Perth Official Plan, subject to the following conditions: 1. that all taxes be paid in full; 2. that all financial requirements of the municipality be satisfied; 3. that confirmation be received from the Municipality of West Perth that the apportionment 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 this re-apportionment, if necessary; 4. that the property owner seek and obtain an approved amendment to the Municipality’s Zoning By-law to zone the severed lands to permit only a dwelling and accessory uses, buildings and structures (i.e. driveway, detached garage, swimming pool); a home occupation; and a bed and breakfast establishment and to zone the remnant lads to prohibit any new permanent residential dwellings, with the exception of those permitted by Section 5.5.6.5 (Second Dwelling Units), and to recognize the reduced lot area and lot frontage; 5. that the property owner enter into an agreement with the County of Perth to prohibit any new permanent residential dwellings, with the e
Moved by Councillor Vink, seconded by Councillor Matheson
Defeated
That West Perth Council recommends to Perth County Land Division that Consent Application B37/17 by Aart and Emma Pol affecting property described as Part of Park Lot 38, Registered Plan No. 339 (Mitchell Ward) be APPROVED as the proposal conforms to the policies of the Provincial Policy Statement (2014), County of Perth Official Plan, and the Municipality of West Perth Official Plan subject to the following conditions: 1. Confirmation be received from the local municipality that all taxes have been paid in full; 2. Confirmation be received from the local municipality that all financial requirements have been met (if any); 3. That confirmation be received from the local municipality that the apportionment 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 this re-apportionment; and 4. That the existing site plan agreement be modified to reflect the new property configurations.
Moved by Councillor Vink, seconded by Councillor Tam
Carried
That West Perth Council authorizes the amendment to increase the Wood Products chargeable weight limit under Schedule "F" of By-law 30-2017 to increase the Wood Products no charge weight at the Mitchell Domestic Landfill from NO Charge under 180 kg to NO Charge under 200 kg.
Moved by Councillor Matheson, 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 August 21, 2017 Council meeting; and further that all committee minutes and correspondence not specifically dealt with by resolution be received and filed.
Moved by Councillor Bell, seconded by Councillor Wight
Carried
By-law Z189-2017, Being a By-law to amend Zoning By-law 100-1998 for property described as Lots 44, 45, 46 and Part of Lots 41, 42, and 43, Registered Plan No. 306 and Part of Lot 11, Concession West Mitchell Road shown as reserve Plan No. 306 and part of road allowance between Concession 8 and 9 through Lot 11 Concession West Mitchell Road in the Municipality of West Perth; By-law 70-2017, Being a By-law to amend By-law 16-2017 to provide for collection of actual costs for the construction of the Dalton Municipal Drain 2017; By-law 71-2017, Being a By-law to provide for the abandonment of a portion of the Watson Municipal Drain; By-law 72-2017, Being a by-law to authorize the execution of a Fire Administration Services Agreement between the Municipality of West Perth and the Township of Perth East; By-law 73-2017, being a by-law to authorize the execution of a Source Protection Risk Management Services Extension Agreement with the Upper Thames River Conservation Authority; By-law 74-2017, Being a by-law to authorize the execution of a Site Plan Agreement between the Municipality of West Perth and Hoegy's Farm Supply Ltd. in the Municipality of West Perth in the County of Perth; be read a first second and third time and finally passed this 21st day of August, 2017.
Moved by Councillor Trentowsky, seconded by Councillor Bell
Carried
That the Council of the Municipality of West Perth proceeds in Closed Session at 8:39 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 Labour relations or employee negotiations and advice that is subject to solicitor-client privilege, including communications necessary for that purpose.
Moved by Councillor Herold, seconded by Councillor Trentowsky
Carried
That Council for the Municipality of West Perth approves the updated job description for the Environmental Services Coordinator and that, in accordance with the advice of Ward & Uptigrove, the Environmental Services Coordinator Position move from Pay Band 9 to Pay Band 7 effective the first full pay period after Council approval; and That Council for the Municipality of West Perth approves the creation of the new Environmental Services Technical Administrative Assistant position title and job description and that, in accordance with the advice of Ward & Uptigrove, the Technical Administrative Assistant position be placed in Pay Band 11 of the West Perth Pay Bands; and That Council for the Municipality of West Perth approves the removal of the Utility Billing Clerk Position from the West Perth Pay Bands and that it be replaced with the Finance Assistant position title and job description and that, in accordance with the advice of Ward & Uptigrove, the Finance Assistant position be placed in Pay Band 12 of the West Perth Pay Bands; and That the Council for the Municipality of West Perth approves the replacement of the current Accounts Payable/ Receptionist position title and description with the Communications / Clerk’s Assistant position title and position description and that the position remain in Pay Band 14 of the West Perth Pay Bands; and That Council for the Municipality of West Perth approves the renaming of the Accounting Clerk/ Payroll/ Tax Collector position to Deput
Moved by Councillor Vink, seconded by Councillor Murray
Carried
That By-law 75-2017, being a by-law to confirm the proceedings of the Council of the Corporation of the Municipality of West Perth for the meeting dated August 21, 2017 be read a first, second and third time, and finally passed this 21st day of August, 2017.
Moved by Councillor Trentowsky, seconded by Councillor Matheson
Carried
That the Council of the Municipality of West Perth adjourn the Council meeting at 9:36 p.m.
Moved by Councillor Wight, seconded by Deputy Mayor Eidt