The West Perth Record

Regular Council

November 13, 2017

Who was there

Present (4): Steve Herold, Walter McKenzie, Dean Trentowsky, Nicholas Vink

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 (19 motions)

19 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 presented.
Moved by Councillor Murray, seconded by Councillor Herold
Carried
That the Council of the Municipality of West Perth accept the Consent Agenda Items 4.1-4.18 for information; and item 4.10 be dealt with separately; and That the minutes of the October 30, 2017 Regular Council Meeting be adopted.
Moved by Councillor Bell, seconded by Councillor Herold
Carried
That the Council of the Municipality of West Perth support the Resolution of Randy Pettapiece, MPP dated November 1, 2017 being "That, in the opinion of his House, recognizing the overwhelming opposition to the proposed transfer of long-term care beds out of the County of Perth, the Minister of Health and Long- Term Care should immediately halt the process to consider this bed relocation until the government reviews and updates its metrics, and should not consider any further bed relocations out of the County until other long-term care operators in the County are given the opportunity to accept those beds".
Moved by Councillor Burtenshaw, seconded by Councillor Trentowsky
Carried
That West Perth Council adjourn at 7:13 p.m. for the purpose of a Public Meeting pursuant to Section 34 of the Planning Act.
Moved by Councillor Matheson, seconded by Councillor Murray
Carried
That the Council of the Municipality of West Perth receives the “Dementia Friendly Communities Program Support – 2017” report; and That Council commit to the training of West Perth employees and Councilors on Dementia Friendly Communities; and That Council approve the request for $1,000 in in-kind contributions towards the implementation of the Dementia Friendly Communities training program; and That staff be directed to write a Letter of Support for the Alzheimer Society of Perth County’s application for the Seniors Community Grant Program no later than November 20th, 2017.
Moved by Councillor Murray, seconded by Councillor Matheson
Carried
That the Council of the Municipality of West Perth adopt By-law No. 102-2017 to exempt from Part Lot Control the land described as Lot 9, Registered Plan No. 44M-47 and authorize and directed the Clerk to make application to the County of Perth for approval of Part Lot Control By-law 102-2017.
Moved by Councillor Burtenshaw, seconded by Councillor Herold
Carried
That the Council of the Municipality of West Perth appoint R.J. Burnside & Associates under Section 4 of the Drainage Act for a petition received by property owner Jim Maas for property described as Concession 12 S PT Lot 25, Logan Ward.
Moved by Councillor Trentowsky, seconded by Councillor Bell
Carried
That the Council of West Perth receive the report entitled Dispatch Services Extension, dated November 6, 2017 prepared by Fire Chief Bill Hunter, for information; and That the Mayor and the Clerk of the Municipality of West Perth be authorized to sign the extension of the Fire Department Dispatching Agreement with the City of Stratford.
Moved by Councillor Tam, seconded by Councillor Trentowsky
Carried
That the Council of West Perth receive the report entitled HAZMAT Response, Cleanup & Disposal Services, dated November 6, 2017 and prepared by Fire Chief Bill Hunter, for information; and That Council authorize staff to enter into a joint Request For Proposal (RFP) with other municipalities within Perth County in order to find an appropriate service provider for Hazardous Materials (HAZMAT) response at the Technician level, HAZMAT cleanup and HAZMAT disposal services; and That a report be brought back to Council in order to obtain a course of action from the outcome of the joint RFP.
Moved by Councillor Burtenshaw, seconded by Councillor Murray
Carried
That the Council of the Municipality of West Perth is committed to Arena/Community Centre Energy Efficiency Project, and plans to develop a community-wide GHG emissions, inventory, reduction targets, and plan.
Moved by Councillor Vink, seconded by Councillor Murray
Carried
That the Council of the Municipality of West Perth contract the services of Wilson Diaz Architecture Incorporated to complete the Municipality Campus Feasibility Study in accordance with their October 17, 2017 RFP for a cost of $29,500 + HST.
Moved by Councillor Trentowsky, seconded by Councillor Herold
Carried
That Council of the Municipality of West Perth receives the request from Mitchell Optimist Music Festival and refers the request to the 2018 Budget.
Moved by Councillor Burtenshaw, seconded by Deputy Mayor Eidt
Carried
That Zoning By-law Amendment application by 789274 Ontario Inc. affecting property described as 62 to 70, inclusive, Registered Plan No. 44M-24 (Mitchell Ward) proceed to a public meeting on Monday December 4, 2017.
Moved by Councillor Tam, seconded by Deputy Mayor Eidt
Carried
That West Perth Council recommend to Land Division that Consent Application No. B54/17 by Greg and Carolyn Parnham affecting property described as Part of Lot 16, Concession 14, Fullarton Ward be approved as the severance proposals conform to the policies of the County of Perth Official Plan subject to the following condition: 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 lands to prohibit any new permanent residential dwellings, with the exception of those permitted by Section 5.5.6.5 (Second Dwelling Units); and 5. That the property owner enter into an agreement with the County of Perth to prohibit any new permanent residential dwellings, with the exception of those permitted by Section 5.5.6.5 (Second Dwel
Moved by Councillor Vink, seconded by Councillor Murray
Carried
That the West Perth Council recommend to Perth County Council that the Official Plan Amendment application by Neil Douglas affecting property described as Part of Lot 33, South Thames Road Concession, Fullarton Ward (2740 Road 164) be approved. That the Zoning By-law Amendment application by Neil Douglas affecting property described as Part of Lot 33, South Thames Road Concession, Fullarton Ward (2740 Road 164) proceed to a public meeting on Monday December 4, 2017.
Moved by Councillor Bell, seconded by Councillor Tam
Carried
That the Council of the Municipality of West Perth accepts the reports from staff and Councillors as presented; and further that all committee minutes and correspondence not specifically dealt with by resolution be received and filed.
Moved by Councillor Matheson, seconded by Councillor Trentowsky
Carried
That West Perth Council give first, second, third and final reading to By-law Z195-2017, Being a By-law to amend Zoning By-law No. 100-1998; By-law Z196-2017, Being By-law to amend Zoning By-law No. 100-1998; By-law 100-2017, Being By-law to authorize the execution of an Agreement with the Minister of Community Safety and Correctional Services for the provision of police services within the Municipality of West Perth; By-law 101-2017, Being a By-law to deem part of Registered Plan No. 44M-24 not to be a Plan of Subdivision; By-law 102-2017, Being a By-law to exempt from part lot control Lot 9, Registered Plan No. 44M-47 in the Municipality of West Perth; and By-law 103-2017, Being a By-law to authorize an Extension Agreement with the City of Stratford or the provision of fire alarm dispatching services by the Stratford Fire Department for a further one (1) year term to December 31, 2018.
Moved by Councillor Burtenshaw, seconded by Councillor Matheson
Carried
That By-law 104-2017 being a by-law to confirm the proceedings of the Council of the Corporation of the Municipality of West Perth for the meeting dated November 13, 2017 be read a first, second and third time, and finally passed this 13th day of November, 2017.
Moved by Councillor Matheson, seconded by Councillor Herold
Carried
That the Council of the Municipality of West Perth adjourn the Council meeting at 8:58 p.m.
Moved by Councillor Bell, seconded by Councillor Tam
Carried

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