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 ZN6-2026, affecting lands legally described as Concession 1, Part Lots 21 & 22, RP 44R4920 Parts 1 & 2, RP 44R5497 Parts 1 & 2, Fullarton, Municipality of West Perth and lands legally described as Concession 2, Part Lots 22 & 23, RP 44R5474 Part 1, Fullarton, Municipality of West Perth.

That the Council of the Municipality of West Perth defer item 6.1 and request an in person presentation by Perth County Staff to Council.

That the Council of the Municipality of West Perth accept Consent Items 6.2 - 6.8 for information and the minutes of the August 10, 2026 Regular Meeting be adopted.

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 B15-25; and That Council forward the conditions listed in the staff report, dated September 8, 2026 to the County of Perth Land Division Committee, or its designate, for Consent file B15-25, affecting the property legally described as Part Lots 29 & 30, Concession 10, Logan, as in R307751, in the Municipality of West Perth.

That the Council of the Municipality of West Perth authorize the renewal of theNP-007-22P Hazardous Materials Response and Cleanup Agreement with GFL Environmental Inc. for a four-year term commencing September 1, 2026 and ending August 31, 2030; and That the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to execute the agreement on behalf of the Municipality.

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 2026/27 season, for $37,101.94 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 receives the Second Quarter 2026 Financial Update Report for information.

That the Council of the Municipality of West Perth approve option 2 for the 2027 Council Meeting Schedule.

That the Council of the Municipality of West Perth proceed with the Request for Drain Major Improvement to the Thiel Municipal Drain; and That Council, pursuant to the Drainage Act and subject to any objection from the Upper Thames River Conservation Authority, appoint Streamline Engineering Inc. as the Drainage Engineer on a date thirty days from the notice to the Upper Thames River 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 receive the Electric Kick-Style Scooters (E-Scooters) Pilot Program Report for information.

That the Council of the Municipality of West Perth approves the Municipality acting as the lead applicant, on behalf of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP), for the Community Safety and Policing (CSP) Grant Cycle 2026-2027 to 2028-2029.

That Council of the Municipality of West Perth direct staff to defer the Arena Shower Upgrades and Former Compressor Room Renovation projects pending the preparation of an application to the Community Sport and Recreation Infrastructure Fund (CSRIF); and That Council approve, in principle, the allocation of $75,000 from the $108,415 of the 2025 surplus previously transferred to the reserve for Recreation and Parks (01-1000-0972) for the purpose of reducing the Infrastructure Ontario loan requirement, to be earmarked as the municipal contribution toward a potential CSRIF application.

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 Z328-2026 this 8th day of September, 2026.

That the Council of the Municipality of West Perth give third and final reading to By-law Z328-2026 this 8th day of September, 2026.

Whereas democracy is healthy when everyone is able to participate fully and safely and contribute to the well-being of their community; and Whereas we are witnessing the dissolution of democratic discourse and respectful debate across all levels of government and in neighbouring jurisdictions; and Whereas Ontario’s municipally elected officials are dealing with increasingly hostile, unsafe work environments facing threats and harassment; and Whereas social media platforms have exacerbated disrespectful dialogue, negative commentary, and toxic engagement which disincentivizes individuals, especially women and candidates from diverse backgrounds from running for office; and Whereas better decisions are made when democracy is respectful and constructive and the voices of diverse genders, identities, ethnicities, races, sexual orientation, ages and abilities are heard and represented around municipal council tables; and Whereas the Association of Municipalities of Ontario’s Healthy Democracy Project has identified concerning trends with fewer people voting in local elections and running for municipal office; and Whereas in 2024, female elected representatives from across Halton formed a group called H.E.R. (Halton Elected Representatives) which pledged to speak out against harassment and negativity in politics and call on elected officials to uphold the highest standards of conduct; and Whereas H.E.R. Halton has launched a campaign called Elect Respect to promote the importance o

That By-law 57-2026 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 8th day of September, 2026.

That the Council of the Municipality of West Perth adjourn the Council meeting at 9:31 p.m.