Regular Council

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

That the Council of the Municipality of West Perth accept Consent Items 4.1 - 4.6 for information and the minutes of the June 2, 2025 Regular Meeting be adopted.

That the Council of the Municipality of West Perth adopts the 2025 Asset Management Plan, as prepared by Hemson Consulting Ltd., in accordance with Ontario Regulation 588/17; and That the approved Asset Management Plan be posted on the Municipality's website as per legislative requirements and to ensure public access; and That Council receive the financial strategy component of the Asset Management Plan for information only at this time, and direct staff to bring forward the final financial strategy during the 2026 budget process.

That the Council of the Municipality of West Perth approve the application by 1000254896 Ontario Ltd. for the exemption of part-lot control on lands legally described as Plan 44M-88, Lot 19, Mitchell, in the Municipality of West Perth being all of PIN 53200-0421 (LT) and forward it to the County of Perth for approval; and That the approved By-law be provided to the Municipality of West Perth to be registered on title.

That the Council of the Municipality of West Perth receives the West Perth Fire Department (WPFD) Tanker Shuttle Accreditation Report for information.

That the Council of the Municipality of West Perth approve the Consolidated Water By-law 35-2025.

That the Council of the Municipality of West Perth approve the Ice Allocation Policy (RC-002) for implementation on a two (2) year trial basis.

That the Council of the Municipality of West Perth proceed with the Request for Drain Major Improvement to Branch ‘A’ of the Twelfth Concession Municipal Drain; and That Council, pursuant to the Drainage Act and subject to any objection from the Upper Thames River Conservation Authority appoint Brandon Widner of Spriet Associates as the Drainage Engineer on a date thirty days from the notice to the Upper Thames River Conservation Authority, for the examination of the drainage works and to proceed with the requirements of the proposed improvement under Section 78 of the Drainage Act.

That the Council of the Municipality of West Perth accepts the Petition received from Dustin Schneider under Section 4 of the Drainage Act; and, That staff be directed to notify the affected landowners and appropriate agencies of Council’s decision to proceed with the drainage works; and, That the Council of the Municipality of West Perth appoint Brandon Widner of Spriet Associates to prepare the engineer’s report for the proposed new drainage works.

That the Council of the Municipality of West Perth approve the addition of a Special Meeting on July 21, 2025 at 6:30 pm.

That the Council of the Municipality of West Perth defer the request to declare Plan 548, Block 10 Hocking Drive in Russeldale as surplus lands, back to staff to review potential future uses of the property if declared surplus; and That staff consult with area residents to receive feedback on the potential future uses and or disposition of lands.

That the Council of the Municipality approve the sale of Part 1, Part 6 and Part 7 of Ann Street as identified in Plan 44R-6354.

That the Council of the Municipality of West Perth accept the correspondence, as information.

That the Council of the Municipality of West Perth approve the request from the Mitchell Grizzlies Slo-Pitch Team to declare the Mitchell Grizzlies Cornfest Slo-Pitch Tournament held at Keterson Park on August 15th, 2025 from 12 pm to 1 am, August 16th, 2025 from 9 am to 1 am, and August 17th, 2025 from 9 am to 9 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; and That the Mitchell Grizzlies Slo-Pitch Team coordinate the provision of private security personnel after 6 p.m. on the scheduled event dates and secures additional washroom facilities for the event dates, to the satisfaction of Community Services staff for West Perth.

That the Council of the Municipality of West Perth give third and final reading to By-law 34-2025 and 35-2025 this 16th day of June, 2025.

That staff be directed to bring forward an amendment to the Municipality of West Perth Procedural By-law No. 34-2020 to revise the publication and distribution timeline for regular Council meeting agendas, such that agendas are made available by 4:30 p.m. on the Wednesday preceding the scheduled meeting.

That the Council of the Municipality of West Perth proceed in Closed Session under Section 239 (2) of the Municipal Act at 8:51 p.m. to address matters related to:  Section 239 (2)(c) A proposed or pending acquisition or disposition of land by the Municipality or local board (Land Sale - Mitchell Ward)

That By-law 36-2025 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 16th day of June, 2025.

That the Council of the Municipality of West Perth adjourn the Council meeting at 9:33 p.m.