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 receives and supports the resolution from Bonfield Township regarding Canada Post Labour Dispute and Impact on Municipal Communications; and That the Council of the Municipality of West Perth directs the Clerk to forward a copy of this resolution to Prime Minister Mark Carney, MP John Nater, MPP Matthew Rae, Canada Post, CUPW President, the Association of Municipalities of Ontario, and AMCTO Legislative and Policy Advisory Committee.

That the Council of the Municipality of West Perth accept Consent Items 4.1 - 4.4, and 4.7- 4.20 for information and the minutes of the September 15, 2025 Regular Meeting be adopted.

That the Council of the Municipality of West Perth adopt and endorse the Community Safety and Well-Being Plan: Charting the Next Chapter: Empowering Safe and Connected Communities 2025-2035; and That the Council of the Municipality of West Perth directs the Clerk to forward a copy of this resolution to the Ministry of the Solicitor General, as required by the Community Safety and Policing Act, 1990.

That the Council of the Municipality of West Perth approve the proposal by the Downtown Mitchell Business Improvement Area Board, for a temporary closure of Poppy Lane from Friday November 14th, 2025 at 4 pm until Monday January 5th, 2026 at 8 am; and That Council direct staff to explore the permanent closure of Poppy Lane to vehicular traffic for the purpose of creating a year-round outdoor community use space.

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 B30-25; and That the Council of the Municipality of West Perth forward the conditions listed in the staff report dated October 6, 2025 to the County of Perth Land Division Committee, or its designate, for Consent file B30-25, affecting the property legally described as Part Lot 22, Concession 12, Fullarton, (5896 Line 16) in the Municipality of West Perth.

That the Council of the Municipality of West Perth approve the 2025/2026 Winter Operation Plan.

That Council of the Municipality of West Perth authorizes entering into an agreement with Owen Sound Highway Maintenance Limited for Winter maintenance services within the Connecting Link, on Highways 8 and 23, Mitchell Ward, Municipality of West Perth for the 2025/26 season, for $36,232.36 plus HST; and That the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to sign and seal all necessary documents.

That the Council of the Municipality of West Perth repeal By-law 60-2012 (adopting a Municipal Alcohol Policy) and By-law 93-2014 (adopting a Liquor Licence Service Policy and Procedure); and That Council approves Corporate Policy RC-004, being the Municipal Alcohol Policy.

That the Council for the Municipality of West Perth receives the 2026 Ontario Community Infrastructure Fund (OCIF) Allocation Report for information.

That the Council of the Municipality of West Perth receives the 5 Year Cash Flow Analysis (2020 to 2024) Report for information.

That the Council of the Municipality of West Perth defer item 7.8.1 back to staff for further review, including consultation with rural and agricultural community groups and related associations.

That the Council of the Municipality of West Perth approve the establishment of the Community Improvement Plan (CIP) Implementation Committee, in accordance with the Terms of Reference attached hereto as Appendix 1; and That Council approve By-law 55-2025 to repeal By-law 103-2010, being the former West Perth Community Improvement Plan, and to adopt the new Affordable Housing Community Improvement Plan; and That Council appoint the Chief Administrative Officer for the Municipality of West Perth as the Community Improvement Plan Administrator.

That the Council of the Municipality of West Perth accepts the Petition received from Floyd Harper 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 Trevor Kuepfer of Streamline Engineering Inc. to prepare the engineer’s report for the proposed new drainage works.

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 55-2025, and 56-2025 this 6th day of October, 2025.

WHEREAS there is growing interest in innovative and affordable housing solutions such as tiny home communities, modular homes and other small home solutions to address local housing needs; AND WHEREAS the Municipality of West Perth may have underutilized or surplus lands, including municipal properties and brownfield sites, that could potentially support such development; AND WHEREAS identifying suitable properties and potential partnerships is a necessary first step to determine the feasibility of such housing initiatives; THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council direct the Community Improvement Plan Implementation Committee to prepare a report identifying: Municipally owned lands that may be suitable for the development of tiny home communities, modular homes and other small home solutions Local brownfield sites within the municipality that could potentially be repurposed for the same use; Potential funding sources, agencies, or housing partners that may be willing to collaborate on such a project; High-level considerations such as zoning, servicing, and environmental factors associated with any identified lands

That By-law 57-2025 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 6th day of October, 2025.

That the Council of the Municipality of West Perth adjourn the Council meeting at 10:31 p.m.