The West Perth Record

Regular Council

July 23, 2018

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 (17 motions)

17 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 Vink, seconded by Councillor Bell
Carried
That the Council of the Municipality of West Perth accept Consent Items 4.1-4.6 for information; with 4.7 being dealt with separately and the minutes of the July 9th, 2018 Regular Council Meeting and July 10th, 2018 Special Meeting of Council be adopted.
Moved by Councillor Vink, seconded by Councillor Burtenshaw
Carried
That Accounts Payable of July 6, 2018 to July 18, 2018 be accepted.
Moved by Councillor Matheson, seconded by Councillor Murray
Carried
That Perth County Council members approve the Public Meeting Minutes of July 9th, as amended.
Moved by Deputy Mayor Eidt, seconded by Mayor McKenzie
Carried
That the Council of the Municipality of West Perth formally support the application submitted by Union Gas Ltd. to the Ontario Energy Board for the Union Gas Stratford Reinforcement project by way of a letter.
Moved by Councillor Herold, seconded by Councillor Trentowsky
Carried
That the Council of the Municipality of West Perth accept the proposal from Gaffney Electrical Solutions LTD. for the Arena Lighting Replacement Project at a cost of $15,285.00 plus HST.
Moved by Councillor Tam, seconded by Councillor Burtenshaw
Carried
That the Council of the Municipality of West Perth direct the Recreation & Facilities Manager to create an RFP template for the Mitchell Arena Concession to be sent out to the respondent.
Moved by Councillor Matheson, seconded by Councillor Murray
Carried
That the Council for the Municipality of West Perth authorize staff to sign an agreement between The Corporation of the Municipality of West Perth and CDW Canada Corp.; and That the purchase of Lenovo Miix 520 tablets, as quoted by CDW Canada Corp. be authorized; and That the purchase be funded first through the Council Laptop Reserve and secondly through the Working Capital Reserve.
Moved by Councillor Bell, seconded by Councillor Vink
Carried
That the Council of the Municipality of West Perth support the joint application made to the Federation of Canadian Municipalities Climate Innovation Program submitted by the Municipality of North Perth on behalf of the seven municipal partners; and That staff report back to Council when a decision on the application is made in order to confirm the amount and source of West Perth funding support for the project.
Moved by Councillor Burtenshaw, seconded by Councillor Murray
Carried
Whereas planning, design and engineering are proceeding for the significant expansion to the southeast industrial area; and Whereas preparations for marketing and promotion of the industrial expansion need to be initiated; Now therefore the Municipality of West Perth Council directs that the southeast industrial area shall be named the Heron Business Park for the purposes of marketing and promotion; and That the new street to serve the Heron Business Park be named Stacey Street.
Moved by Councillor Murray, seconded by Councillor Matheson
Carried
That the Council of the Municipality of West Perth approves a request from the Mitchell Junior Hockey Club Inc. to host a Slo-Pitch Baseball Tournament Fundraiser as a Significant Community Event August 24, 25, & 26 2018 with a Special Occasion Permit at Keterson Park in Mitchell 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 Mitchell Junior Hockey Club Inc. 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 Mitchell Junior Hockey Club Inc. 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 Mitchell Junior Hockey Club Inc. or any other persons.
Moved by Councillor Burtenshaw, seconded by Deputy Mayor Eidt
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 Bell, seconded by Councillor Vink
Carried
That By-law 36-2018 - McMillan Municipal Drain 2018, Being a by-law to provide for drainage works in the Municipality of West Perth in the County of Perth, McMillan Municipal Drain Extension 2018, be read for a third and final time and passed this 23rd day of July, 2018.
Moved by Councillor Vink, seconded by Councillor Bell
Carried
That roadside spraying be suspended, until the current policy is reviewed and amended to address the aforementioned points identified in the e-mail dated July 8, 2018
Moved by Councillor Trentowsky, seconded by Councillor Wight
Carried
That the Council of the Municipality of West Perth requests that Perth County Council contact the Ministry of Transportation to further investigate potential options at the intersection of Perth Line 20 & Perth Road 164 (Highway 23).
Moved by Councillor Bell, seconded by Councillor Tam
Carried
That By-law 57-2018 being a by-law to confirm the proceedings of the Council of the Corporation of the Municipality of West Perth be read a first, second and third time, and finally passed and that the said By-law be signed by the Mayor and the Clerk and sealed with the seal of the Corporation.
Moved by Councillor Tam, seconded by Councillor Matheson
Carried
That the Council of the Municipality of West Perth adjourn the Council meeting at 8:57 p.m.
Moved by Councillor Wight, seconded by Councillor Bell
Carried

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