The West Perth Record

Regular Council

July 29, 2024

Who was there

Present (10): Diane Chessell, Ryan Duck, Doug Feltz, Alex Foster, Andrew Fournier, Steve Herold, Phillip O'Donnell, Murray Rose, 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 accept the agenda as presented.
Moved by Murray Rose, seconded by Alex Foster
Carried
That the Council of the Municipality of West Perth receives and supports the resolution from the Township of Otonabee-South Monaghan regarding regulations for the importation and safe use of Lithium-ion batteries; and That the Council of the Municipality of West Perth directs the Clerk to forward a copy of this resolution to MP John Nater, MPP Matthew Rae, Association of Municipalities of Ontario, AMCTO Legislative and Policy Advisory Committee, and Minister of Labour, Immigration, Training & Skills Development.
Moved by Doug Feltz, seconded by Ryan Duck
Carried
That the Council of the Municipality of West Perth accept Consent Items 4.1 and 4.3- 4.11 for information and the minutes of the July 2, 2024 Regular Meeting be adopted.
Moved by Steve Herold, seconded by Andrew Fournier
Carried
That the Council of the Municipality of West Perth approve Z08-2024, submitted by Zelinka Priamo Limited on behalf of 789276 Ontario Inc., affecting lands legally described as Plan 339 Part Park Lot 14, Mitchell, Municipality of West Perth (29 William Street).
Moved by Murray Rose, seconded by Doug Feltz
Carried
That the Council of the Municipality of West Perth approve the request to waive the fees of the Mitchell Arena, Community Centre and Keterson Grounds for the West Perth Village Fundraising Committee Country Tailgate Music Festival on September 20, 2024.
Moved by Murray Rose, seconded by Dean Trentowsky
Carried
That the Council of the Municipality of West Perth approve the request for an additional 2024 capital budget for additional projects for the Cooper Ball Diamonds.
Moved by Steve Herold, seconded by Doug Feltz
Carried
That the Council of the Municipality of West Perth receives the RFP Update on Office Equipment Report as information.
Moved by Murray Rose, seconded by Doug Feltz
Carried
That the Council of the Municipality of West Perth defer the 2024 Development Charge By-Law item until after approval of the Recreation, Parks, and Trails Master Plan.
Moved by Dean Trentowsky, seconded by Andrew Fournier
Carried
That the Council of the Municipality of West Perth approve the Addressing Plan for Condominium Plan WP-19-02CD.
Moved by Ryan Duck, seconded by Alex Foster
Carried
That the Council of the Municipality of West Perth declare the Annual Fall Fair held by Mitchell and District Agricultural Society at Keterson Park on August 30, 2024 from 5:00 pm to 1:00 am; August 31 from 12:00 pm to 1:00 am; and September 1, 2024 from 12:00 pm to 12:00 am to be of municipal significance and/or community significance and advise the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario that it has no objection to it taking place.
Moved by Diane Chessell, seconded by Doug Feltz
Carried
That the Council of the Municipality of West Perth direct staff to recognize the Annual Child Care Worker and Early Childhood Educator Appreciation Day on October 24, 2024, in accordance with Municipal policy.
Moved by Steve Herold, seconded by Ryan Duck
Carried
That the Council of the Municipality of West Perth declare the Year End Slow Pitch Tournament held by The Mitchell Hawks Hockey Club at Keterson Park on September 6, 2024 from 6:00 pm to 11:00 pm; September 7, 2024 from 8:00 am to 11:00 pm; and September 8, 2024 from 8:00 am to 8:00 pm to be of municipal significance and/or community significance and advise the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario that it has no objection to it taking place.
Moved by Murray Rose, seconded by Doug Feltz
Carried
That the Council for the Municipality of West Perth support the request initiated by the Upper Thames River Conservation Authority (UTRCA) with respect to reversing the decision of the Minister of Natural Resources and Forestry of Ontario, Graydon Smith, to freeze the fees conservation authorities can charge in regard to planning, development, and permitting fees; and That the Mayor for the Council of the Municipality of West Perth be authorized to sign on to a letter of support prepared on behalf of the elected leaders of the municipalities of the Upper Thames River watershed.
Moved by Dean Trentowsky, seconded by Steve Herold
Carried
That the Council of the Municipality of West Perth give third and final reading to By-law 30-2024, 34-2024, 35-2024, and Z297-2024, this 29 day of July, 2024.
Moved by Alex Foster, seconded by Ryan Duck
Carried
That the Council of the Municipality of West Perth proceed in Closed Session at 10:02 p.m. to address matters related to:  Advice subject to solicitor-client privilege (Bartels)
Moved by Murray Rose, seconded by Dean Trentowsky
Carried
That By-law 37-2024 being a By-law to confirm the proceedings of the Council of the Corporation of the Municipality of West Perth be read a first and second time this 29 day of July, 2024.
Moved by Murray Rose, seconded by Alex Foster
Carried
That By-law 37-2024 being a By-law to confirm the proceedings of the Council of the Corporation of the Municipality of West Perth be read a third time and finally passed this 29 day of July, 2024.
Moved by Steve Herold, seconded by Doug Feltz
Carried

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