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 the Town of Bradford West Gwillimbury regarding removing HST-GST from New Homes to Support Housing Affordability, 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, Minister of Finance, Minister of Housing, Infrastructure and Housing, AMCTO Legislative and Policy Advisory Committee.

That Council of the Municipality of West Perth authorizes extending our agreement with Automotive Materials Stewardship Inc. (AMS) for the proper management and safe disposal of automotive-related hazardous materials; and That the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to sign and seal all necessary documents.

That the Council of the Municipality of West Perth receives the Building Condition Assessment (BCA) Summary Report for information; and further, That the reports and 10-year renewal forecasts guide the development of future operating and capital budgets, asset management planning, and long-term facility renewal strategies

That the Council of the Municipality of West Perth direct the Treasurer to transfer the Workplace Safety and Insurance Board surplus of $168,556.80 to the Tax Stabilization Reserve (01-1000-0911).

That the Council of the Municipality of West Perth receives the 2026 Ontario Municipal Partnership Fund (OMPF) Allocation Report for information; and That Council be advised of an increase of the OMPF for 2026 in the amount of $93,600.

That the Council for the Municipality of West Perth receives the 2025 Assessment Management Plan Report for Information.

That the Council of the Municipality of West Perth proceed with the Request for Drain Major Improvement to Branch ‘A’ of the Smith Municipal Drain; and That Council, pursuant to the Drainage Act and subject to any objection from the Upper Thames River Conservation Authority, appoint Chris Dietrich of Dietrich Engineering Ltd. as the Drainage Engineer on a date thirty days from the notice to the Upper Thames 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 give first and second reading to By-law 66-2025 this 17th day of November, 2025.

Whereas the Municipality of West Perth recognizes the value of community volunteerism and civic engagement as vital contributions to local well-being and community development; and Whereas many municipalities, public institutions, and employers across Canada have adopted the principles of the Canadian Code for Employer-Supported Volunteering developed by Volunteer Canada to encourage and enable employees to contribute their time and skills to community initiatives; and Whereas supporting employee volunteerism aligns with the Municipality’s values of community leadership, collaboration, and public service; Now therefore be it resolved that the Council of the Municipality of West Perth hereby supports, in principle, the development of an Employer-Supported Volunteering Policy for municipal employees, outlining opportunities for staff to engage in approved volunteer or civic activities during work hours; and further That staff be directed to review best practices and the Canadian Code for Employer-Supported Volunteering, and prepare a draft policy for Council’s consideration that identifies appropriate parameters for paid or unpaid time off for approved volunteer service.

That the Council of the Municipality of West Perth proceed in Closed Session under Section 239 of the Municipal Act, 2001, as amended at 8:04 p.m. to address matters related to: (f) advice that is subject to solicitor-client privilege, including communications necessary for that purpose (Legal Opinion - Area Rating)

That By-law 67-2025 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 17th day of November, 2025.

That the Council of the Municipality of West Perth adjourn the Council meeting at 8:18 p.m.