Regular Council

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

That the Council of the Municipality of West Perth receives the 2024 Audit prepared by Seebach and Company as presented.

That the Council of the Municipality of West Perth recommends that the County of Perth Land Division Committee, or its designate, approve Consent Application File B23-25; and That the Council of the Municipality of West Perth forward the conditions listed in the staff report dated August 11, 2025 to the County of Perth Land Division Committee, or its designate, for Consent file B23-25, affecting the property legally described as Lot 15, Concession 14, Logan, in the Municipality of West Perth.

That the Council of the Municipality of West Perth recommends that the Perth County Land Division Committee, or its designate, approve Consent Application files B25-25, B26-25, B27-25 & B28-25 as applied for; and That the Council of the Municipality of West Perth forward the conditions listed in the staff report dated August 11, 2025, to the County of Perth Land Division Committee, or it’s designate, for Consent files B25-25, B26-25, B27-25 & B28-25 affecting the property legally described as Park Lot 47, Plan 339, Mitchell, Municipality of West Perth.

That the Council of the Municipality of West Perth approves the Applications for Exceptional Circumstances to Sign By-law 80-2010 for properties located at 7501 Line 34 and 6150 Perth Line 20.

That the Council of the Municipality of West Perth approve the 2025 budget plan replacement of unit #85 tandem axle dump truck at an anticipated cost of $427,443.00 as detailed in option 1 with the purchase to be made through the Canoe Procurement Group of Canada; and That any funds from the sale of unit #85 be added back to the Fleet Reserve (01-1000-0930).

That the Council of the Municipality of West Perth receives the Community Services 2025 second quarter (Q2) Activity Report for Information.

That the Council of the Municipality of West Perth direct staff to initiate a public engagement process, including public meetings and surveys, to:  Gather feedback on the Task Force’s recommendation of Option 3 – Partial Redevelopment and Expansion;  Assess community support and interest in the proposed redevelopment;  Explore potential funding options, including public fundraising, a municipal levy, available grants, and other sources; and That staff be directed to continue discussions with industry experts and municipal partners to understand best practices and processes used in similar recreation facility projects; and Further that staff be directed to proceed with the creation of a Keterson Park Site Plan to determine how the recommended redevelopment can be integrated into the existing park site and utilize the Recreation and Parks Reserve (01-1000-0972) up to $12,000.

That the Council of the Municipality of West Perth receives the Second Quarter 2025 Financial Update Report for information.

That the Council for the Municipality of West Perth receives the Sale and Reinvestment of Principal Protected Note (PPN) Report as information.

That the Council of the Municipality of West Perth proceed with the Request for Drain Major Improvement to Branch "2" of the Weir Municipal Drain; and That Council, pursuant to the Drainage Act and subject to any objection from the Maitland Valley Conservation Authority, appoint Chris Dietrich of Dietrich Engineering Limited as the Drainage Engineer on a date thirty days from the notice to the Maitland Valley 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 direct the Clerk to include a $1,500 per lot Parkland Dedication Fee in the Fee and Charges By-law, and the Parkland Dedication By-law.

That the Council of the Municipality of West Perth direct staff to take the necessary steps to declare Plan 548, Block 10 Hocking Drive in Russeldale as surplus lands and proceed with a public sale; and That the Council of the Municipality of West Perth declares the property known as Plan 548, Block 10 Hocking Drive in Russeldale as surplus to municipal needs; and That staff be directed to proceed with a public sale of the above noted lands; and That any proceeds from the sale be transferred to Parkland Fees Obligatory

That the Council of the Municipality of West Perth endorses the submission of an application to the Ontario Transit Investment Fund (OTIF) in partnership with the City of Stratford and the Municipality of North Perth; and, That Staff be directed to bring forward future transit-related costs through the 2026 budget process.

That the Council of the Municipality of West Perth approve the request from the Mitchell Mets Fastball Club to declare the Huron County Fastball League Year End Tournament held at Keterson Park on September 5th 2025 from 5 pm to 1 am, September 6th, 2025 from 10 am to 1 am, and September 7th, 2025 from 10 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 Mets Fastball Club coordinate the provision of private security personnel after 6 pm on the scheduled event dates and secure 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 accept the correspondence, as information.

That the Council of the Municipality of West Perth give first and second reading to By-law 44-2025 this 11th day of August, 2025.

That the Council of the Municipality of West Perth proceed in Closed Session under Section 239 of the Municipal Act, 2001, as amended at 9:48 p.m. to address matters related to:  (b) personal matters about an identifiable individual, including municipal or local board employees (HR updates);  (f) advice that is subject to solicitor-client privilege, including communications necessary for that purpose (road allowance legal opinion)  (i) a trade secret or scientific, technical, commercial, financial or labour relations information, supplied in confidence to the municipality, which, if disclosed, could reasonably be expected to prejudice significantly the competitive position or interfere significantly with the contractual or other negotiations of a person, group of persons, or organization (financial information regarding photo radar services and ERTH shareholder information).

That By-law 45-2025 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 11th day of August, 2025.

That the Council of the Municipality of West Perth adjourn the Council meeting at 10:32 p.m.