Regular Council

That the Council of the Municipality of West Perth accept the agenda as amended.

That the Council of Municipality of West Perth accept Consent Items 4.1 - 4.12 for information and the minutes of the October 19th, 2020 Regular Meeting be adopted.

That West Perth Council adjourn at 7:04 p.m. for the purpose of a Public Meeting pursuant to Section 34 of the Planning Act.

That the Council of the Municipality of West Perth receive the report entitled “Application for County Official Plan Amendment by MLS Planning Consulting on behalf of Upper Thames River Conservation Authority (OPA 193)” for information; and That the Council of the Municipality of West Perth recommend to the Council of the County of Perth that the application for Amendment to the County of Perth Official Plan (OPA 193) submitted by MLS Planning Consulting on behalf of Upper Thames River Conservation Authority for property described as Part of Lots 29 to 31, East Mitchell Road Concession, Fullarton Ward, Municipality of West Perth (2492 Road 137) be APPROVED.

That the Council of the Municipality of West Perth receive the report entitled Application for Consent to Sever (No. B37/20) by Boersma Family Farms Inc. affecting lands described as North Half, Part of Lot 16, Concession 4, Logan Ward, Municipality of West Perth (4394 Road 164) dated November 2, 2020 prepared by the Consulting Planner on behalf of the County of Perth, for information; and That the Council of the Municipality of West Perth recommends that the County of Perth Land Division Committee APPROVE the Application for Consent to Sever (No. B37/20) by Boersma Family Farms Inc. affecting lands described as North Half, Part of Lot 16, Concession 4, Logan Ward (4394 Road 164, West Perth), subject to the following conditions: 1. That confirmation be received from a solicitor that the Certificate of the Official will be scanned and attached to the electronic registration of the Transfer; 2. That the County be provided with a description that is consistent with the application and equal to that required for registration of a deed/transfer or other conveyance of interest in land under the provision of the Registry Act or Land Titles Act (2 copies of Registered Reference Plan required and an electronic file containing the digital plotting of the description under the provision of the Registry Act or Land Titles Act, including the textual description of file format, map standards used, scale, and location information such as lot, concession and municipality in a georeferenced A

That the Council of the Municipality of West Perth pre-approve 2021 capital expenditures on a Tandem Dump Truck Chassis, Line 53 Paving and 028F Structure replacement.

That the Council of the Municipality of West Perth receives the "Reduced Road Maintenance Standard" report for information; and That West Perth Council hereby delegates the authority to the Operations Manager or designate, to declare a Reduced Road Maintenance Standard on a temporary basis in the case of a major Human Health event impacting essential staff, or a significant incident damaging critical infrastructure necessary to maintain operations through the adoption of By-law 68-2020.

That Council of the Municipality of West Perth receives the "Significant Weather Event - Ontario Regulation 239/02" report for information; and That West Perth Council hereby delegates the authority to the Operations Manager or designate, to declare the beginning and end of a significant weather event for the purposes of administering the Municipal Act, 2001, O.Reg. 239/02 - Minimum Maintenance Standards for Municipal Highways through the adoption of By-law 67-2020.

That the Council of the Municipality of West Perth accepts the recommendation of the Environmental Services Committee to approve option three of the proposed Wastewater Works Financial Plan – 2020 to 2025 as presented by BM Ross at the Environmental Services Committee meeting of October 21, 2020.

That the Council of the Municipality of West Perth receives the recommendations of the Environmental Services Committee regarding the amendments to the Fees and Charges by-law and directs staff to include the recommendations on the 2021 Fees & Charges By-law that:  Bulk water rate be changed to a flat rate of $3.45 per cubic meter;  Tipping fee at the Domestic Landfill increase from $74 per metric tonne to $80 per metric tonne; and  Bag fee at the Domestic Landfill be abolished and a minimum charge of $10 be applied.

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.

That Council of the Municipality of West Perth gives third and final reading to By-law 55-2020 this 2nd day of November 2020 and the Mayor and Clerk are hereby directed to sign same and affix the Corporate Seal thereto.

That Council of the Municipality of West Perth gives third and final reading to By-law 56-2020 this 2nd day of November 2020 and the Mayor and Clerk are hereby directed to sign same and affix the Corporate Seal thereto.

That Council of the Municipality of West Perth gives third and final reading to By-law 57-2020 this 2nd day of November 2020 and the Mayor and Clerk are hereby directed to sign same and affix the Corporate Seal thereto.

That the Council of the Municipality of West Perth gives first, second and third and final reading to By-law 67-2020 this 2nd day of November, 2020, and the Mayor and Clerk are hereby directed to sign same and affix the Corporate Seal thereto.

That the Council of the Municipality of West Perth gives first, second and third and final reading to By-law 68-2020 this 2nd day of November, 2020, and the Mayor and Clerk are hereby directed to sign same and affix the Corporate Seal thereto.

That the Council of the Municipality of West Perth gives first, second and third and final reading to By-law 69-2020 this 2nd day of November, 2020, and the Mayor and Clerk are hereby directed to sign same and affix the Corporate Seal thereto.

That By-law 70-2020 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.

That the Council of the Municipality of West Perth adjourn the Council meeting at 9:12 p.m.