Taken from the roll call in the town’s own minutes. The minutes record who was not there and almost never why.
Declared interests
Councillor Fosterwith Item 5.1 and Councillor Feltz declared a pecuniary interest with item 7.5.1
What was decided (13 motions)
13 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 amended.
Moved by Doug Feltz, seconded by Nicholas Vink
Carried
That the Council of the Municipality of West Perth accept Consent Items 4.1 - 4.3 for information and the minutes of the January 12, 2026 Regular Meeting be adopted.
Moved by Ryan Duck, seconded by Alex Foster
Carried
That the Council of the Municipality of West Perth approve ZN13-2025, submitted by Monteith Ritsma Phillips Professional Corporation, on behalf of Mount Pleasant Farms Inc., affecting lands legally described as Part Lot 22, Concession 12, Fullarton, in the Municipality of West Perth.
Moved by Steve Herold, seconded by Nicholas Vink
Carried
That the Council of the Municipality of West Perth approve the application PLC10-2025, submitted by D.G. Eckert Construction Ltd., for the exemption of part lot control on lands legally described as Plan 44M-88, Lot 4, Mitchell, in the Municipality of West Perth being all of PIN 53200-0406 (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.
Moved by Ryan Duck, seconded by Alex Foster
Carried
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 B49-25; and That Council forward the conditions listed in the staff report dated January 26, 2026 to the County of Perth Land Division Committee, or its designate, for Consent file B49-25, affecting the property legally described as Part Lot 23, Concession 1, Logan, being East 1/2, in the Municipality of West Perth.
Moved by Alex Foster, seconded by Andrew Fournier
Carried
That the Council of the Municipality of West Perth accepts the report dated December 5, 2025 from K. Smart Associates Limited for the Campbell-Hussel Municipal Drain, and That Council provisionally adopt the Engineer’s Report for the Campbell-Hussel Municipal Drain by giving first and second reading to By-law 8-2026; and That the Court of Revision for the Campbell-Hussel Municipal Drain be scheduled for March 2, 2026.
Moved by Alex Foster, seconded by Ryan Duck
Carried
That the Council of the Municipality of West Perth approve the execution of an agreement with His Majesty the King in Right of Ontario, as represented by the Office of the Fire Marshal, respecting the Fire Protection Grant; and That the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to sign the agreement on behalf of the Municipality.
Moved by Ryan Duck, seconded by Steve Herold
Carried
That the Council of the Municipality of West Perth approve the revised budget for WWT-003 Herbert St. SPS Mechanical refurbishment capital project approved in the 2026 Budget, reflecting funding of 73% from the Province through the Ministry of Infrastructure’s Health and Safety Water Stream program; and That the additional municipal funding required be funded from the Wastewater Reserve (01-9102-0710); and further; That the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to sign any agreements required to accept the provincial funding.
Moved by Steve Herold, seconded by Alex Foster
Carried
That the Council of the Municipality of West Perth approve the date change for the municipally significant West Perth Village Tailgate Music Festival event from September 18th and 19th, 2026 to September 25th and 26th, 2026.
Moved by Andrew Fournier, seconded by Doug Feltz
Carried
That the Council of the Municipality of West Perth give third and final reading to By-law 71-2025, 9-2026, 10-2026, 11-2026, 12-2026, 13-2026, and Z318-2026 this 26th day of January, 2026.
Moved by Doug Feltz, seconded by Dean Trentowsky
Carried
That the Council of the Municipality of West Perth proceed in Closed Session under Section 239 (2) of the Municipal Act, as amended at 8:34 p.m. to address matters related to: (i) a trade secret or scientific, technical, commercial, financial or labour relations information, supplied in confidence to the municipality or local board, 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 (Mitchell Arena and Community Centre Capital Upgrade Proposals).
Moved by Alex Foster, seconded by Dean Trentowsky
Carried
That By-law 14-2026 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 26th day of January, 2026.
Moved by Alex Foster, seconded by Dean Trentowsky
Carried
That the Council of the Municipality of West Perth adjourn the Council meeting at 9:46 p.m.