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 approve the request from the Downtown Mitchell BIA to permanently close Poppy Lane effective August 1, 2026. Ayes: Alex Foster, Diane Chessell, Doug Feltz, Murray Rose, and Nicholas Vink Nays: Walter McKenzie, Dean Trentowsky, Andrew Fournier, and Phillip O'Donnell Absent: Ryan Duck and Steve Herold

That the Council of the Municipality of West Perth approve ZN5-2026, as modified by staff, affecting lands legally described as East Part Lot 27, Concession 3, Subject to HECP Easement, Hibbert, Municipality of West Perth.

That the Council of the Municipality of West Perth deny application ZN3-2026, affecting lands legally described as Part Lot 4, Concession 16, Logan, Part 1, Plan 44R6220, Municipality of West Perth; and That the reasons for denial include that the Zoning By-law Amendment is not consistent with the Provincial Planning Statement and does not conform with the County of Perth Official Plan.

That the Council of the Municipality of West Perth approve in principle Zoning By-law Amendment ZN14-2025 submitted by GSP Group on behalf of Parkwood Developments, affecting lands described as Plan 341 Part Lots 71 and 74, Registered Plan 44R6050 Parts 1, 3 and 4 and direct staff to include the amending by-law at a subsequent Council meeting once Subdivision file WP 25-02 has been approved.

That the Council of the Municipality of West Perth recommends to Perth County Council that the application for Draft Plan of Subdivision WP25-02, submitted by GSP Group on behalf of Parkwood Developments affecting lands described as Plan 341 Part Lots 71 and 74, Registered Plan 44R6050 Parts 1, 3 and 4; be approved subject to the conditions listed in the staff report dated July 13, 2026.

That the Council of the Municipality of West Perth approve application PLC 2-2026, submitted by Zelinka Priamo Ltd. on behalf of 789274 Ontario Inc., for the exemption of part lot control on lands legally described as Plan 44M-95, Lot 21, Mitchell, in the Municipality of West Perth being all of PIN 53188-0734(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 accepts the report dated June 5, 2026 from Spriet Associates Engineers & Architects for the Van Nes - Dill Drain; and That Council provisionally adopt the Engineer’s Report for the Van Nes - Dill Drain by giving first and second reading to By-law 41-2026; and That the Court of Revision for the Van Nes - Dill Drain be scheduled for August 10th, 2026.

That the Council of the Municipality of West Perth approve the appointment of livestock valuers for the purpose of conducting investigations under the Ontario Wildlife Damage Compensation Program; and That Council proceed with the enactment of the corresponding appointment by-law, as included in the by-law section of the agenda.

That the Council of the Municipality of West Perth proceed with the enactment of the Procedural By-law 46-2026, as included in the by-law section of the agenda.

That the Council of the Municipality of West Perth authorizes the Mayor and Clerk to execute the Tiered Response Memorandum of Understanding between Perth County Paramedic Services and the West Perth Fire Department.

That the Council of the Municipality of West Perth approve the use of available Ontario Community Infrastructure Fund (OCIF) funding to finance the additional asphalt project costs of $301,682.75.

That the Council of the Municipality of West Perth approve the reallocation of $6,665.28 from the OPP Station Project REC-0007 – Asset Replacement & Upgrades to the completed Washroom and Shower Renovation Project at the OPP Station in Mitchell.

That the Council of the Municipality of West Perth receives the 2025 Reserve and Reserve Fund Report for information.

That the Council of the Municipality of West Perth defer item 7.9.1. back to staff for further review.

That Council authorize the Municipality of West Perth to enter into a funding agreement under the Rural Transit Solutions Fund (RTSF) on behalf of West Perth Village for the Purchases to Support Transit Service for West Perth, Ontario project (ON-123617); and That the required municipal contribution of approximately $62,000 be funded through a combination of Municipal reserve funds ($23,105) and West Perth Village investment funds; and Further that Council authorize the Mayor and Clerk to execute the funding agreement and all related documentation required to finalize the funding and implement the project.

That the Council of the Municipality of West Perth approves the request from the Mitchell and District Agricultural Society for a sponsorship in the amount of $3,000 for the 172nd Annual Mitchell Fall Fair.

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 41-2026, 42-2026, 43-2026, 44-2026, 45-2026, 46-2026, Z324-2026, and Z325-2026 this 13th day of July, 2026.

Whereas Council has received concerns from residents regarding speeding, traffic volumes, and safety at rural intersections throughout West Perth, including the intersection of Perth Road 155 and Perth Line 26; and Whereas a number of rural intersections throughout West Perth have experienced changes to traffic control measures over time, including the removal of stop signs and conversion from four-way stop configurations; and Whereas changes to the area road network, including the construction of the roundabout at Highway 23 and Perth Line 20 and traffic control modifications at other nearby intersections, may have influenced traffic patterns and volumes on municipal roads; and Whereas Council recognizes the importance of applying a consistent and evidence-based approach to traffic control measures at rural intersections; Therefore Be It Resolved That Council direct staff to undertake a review of rural intersections where stop signs have been removed or traffic control measures have been modified, including the former east-west stop controls at the intersection of Perth Line 26 and Perth Road 155, to assess the rationale for those decisions and identify whether current conditions warrant further consideration; and further That staff be directed to report back to Council on options for establishing a consistent process and policy framework for the review, installation, or removal of stop signs and other traffic control measures at rural intersections within West Perth.

That By-law 47-2026 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 13th day of July, 2026.

That the Council of the Municipality of West Perth adjourn the Council meeting at 9:48 p.m.