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 (16 motions)
15 carried, 1 recorded otherwise. Every motion below is printed as the minutes print it.
That the Council of the Municipality of West Perth accept the agenda as presented.
Moved by Nicholas Vink, seconded by Annamarie Murray
Carried
That the Council of the Municipality of West Perth accept Consent Items 4.1-4.4 for information and that the minutes of the September 4, 2018 Regular Council Meeting be adopted.
Moved by Steve Herold, seconded by Bob Burtenshaw
Carried
That West Perth Council direct staff to prepare a report on the creation of parkland as requested by the Mitchell Knights of Columbus.
Moved by Annamarie Murray, seconded by Cheryl Matheson
Carried
That West Perth Council defer the motion to the October 1, 2018 meeting.
Moved by Steve Herold, seconded by Bob Burtenshaw
Carried
Page 2 of 7 That the Council of the Municipality of West Perth receive the report entitled Application for Consent to Sever by 1111971 Ontario Inc. (No. B47/18) affecting land described as Part of Lot 13 and 14, Concession 9, Logan Ward, Municipality of West Perth (5900 Perth Line 44) dated September 17, 2018 prepared by the County Planner, for information; and That Council recommends that the County of Perth Land Division Committee APPROVE the Application for Consent to Sever by 1111971 Ontario Inc. affecting land described as Part of Lot 13 and 14, Concession 9, Logan Ward, Municipality of West Perth (5900 Perth Line 44), subject to the following conditions: 1. That confirmation be received from the Municipality of West Perth that all taxes have been paid; 2. That confirmation be received from the Municipality of West Perth that all financial requirements have been met (if any); and 3. That confirmation be received from the County of Perth that the owner has entered into an agreement with the County of Perth to prohibit any new permanent residential dwellings on the remnant farm property.
Moved by Larry Wight, seconded by Annamarie Murray
Carried
That the Council for the Municipality of West Perth receive this report for information; and That Zoning By-law Amendment Application by Darrell & Jo-Anne Sykes and Stephen and Sarah Hubbard be approved; and That Council proceed with the adoption of the Zoning By-law Amendment.
Moved by Cheri Bell, seconded by Cheryl Matheson
Carried
That Council for the Municipality of West Perth receive the report Page 3 of 7 entitled Dispatch Services Update, dated September 17, 2018 and prepared by Fire Chief Bill Hunter, for information; and That Council instruct the Fire Chief to work with the City of Stratford on an agreement extension; and That the extension agreement be brought back to Council before the current agreement expiry date.
Moved by Mike Tam, seconded by Annamarie Murray
Carried
That Council for the Municipality of West Perth receive the Fire Department Emergency Siren report for information; That Council receive the recommendation to reinstate the use of the fire siren; That Staff be directed to obtain public input on the proposed reinstatement of the fire siren prior to proceeding; That reinstatement of the fire siren would only be pursued if the Municipality proceeds with a new fire station project.
Moved by Steve Herold, seconded by Cheri Bell
Carried
That Council authorize the Recreation and Facilities Manager to proceed with the lighting replacement projects at the West Perth Community Centre, Dublin Community Centre, West Perth Town Hall and Fire Hall, West Perth OPP Station and the Mitchell Friendship Centre at a total cost of $4,904.25.
Moved by Annamarie Murray, seconded by Bob Burtenshaw
Defeated
That Council authorize the Recreation and Facilities Manager to proceed with the lighting replacement projects with Option A for the West Perth Municipal Office, Fire Hall, and Friendship Centre and Option B for the West Perth Community Centre, Dublin Community Centre and West Perth OPP Station.
Moved by Nicholas Vink, seconded by Cheri Bell
Carried
That the Council of the Municipality of West Perth direct the Treasurer to obtain input from Council Members on their estimated annual expenses to provide additional information to support the analysis of options for Council remuneration in response to the Canadian Revenue Agency removal of the one third tax exemption.
Moved by Nicholas Vink, seconded by Cheryl Matheson
Carried
Page 5 of 7 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 Bob Burtenshaw, seconded by Cheri Bell
Carried
That the Council of the Municipality of West Perth gives first, second and third and final reading to By-law Z211-2018 and By-law 62-2018 this 17 day of September, 2018, and the Mayor and Clerk are hereby directed to sign same and affix the Corporate Seal thereto.
Moved by Doug Eidt, seconded by Cheryl Matheson
Carried
That the Council of the Municipality of West Perth proceeds in Closed Session at 8:55 p.m. for the purpose addressing matters pertaining to a proposed or pending acquisition or disposition of land by the municipality or local board.
Moved by Dean Trentowsky, seconded by Larry Wight
Carried
That By-law 63-2018 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 Cheryl Matheson, seconded by Cheri Bell
Carried
That the Council of the Municipality of West Perth adjourn the Council meeting at 10:02 p.m.