Taken from the roll call in the town’s own minutes. The minutes record who was not there and almost never why.
What was decided (7 motions)
6 carried, 1 recorded otherwise. Every motion below is printed as the minutes print it.
That the Council for the Municipality of West Perth accept the agenda as presented.
Moved by Murray Rose, seconded by Alex Foster
Carried
That the Council of the Municipality of West Perth receives the Property Assessment Analysis Report for information.
Moved by Ryan Duck, seconded by Andrew Fournier
Carried
That the Council of the Municipality of West Perth receives the Updates to the 2026 Operating and Capital Budgets Report for information.
Moved by Murray Rose, seconded by Steve Herold
Carried
WHEREAS the Ontario Municipal Employees Retirement System (OMERS) is a well-established, jointly sponsored defined benefit pension plan that provides secure and stable retirement income for participating municipal employees across Ontario; and WHEREAS the Municipality currently provides OMERS pension benefits to eligible administrative and non-elected staff, contributing to employee retention, job satisfaction, and long-term financial security; and WHEREAS Members of Council hold significant responsibilities, including legislative decision-making, financial stewardship, and representation of the public interest, often requiring substantial time commitment and continuity of service; and WHEREAS the offering of OMERS participation to elected officials is permitted under OMERS plan rules, at the discretion of the municipality; and WHEREAS providing Council members with access to the OMERS pension plan would ensure equitable treatment between elected officials and municipal staff, recognizing the comparable level of responsibility and public service; and WHEREAS the inclusion of OMERS participation for Members of Council may act as an important attraction and recruitment tool for candidates in the 2026 municipal election, encouraging a broader and more diverse pool of qualified individuals to seek office by reducing financial barriers associated with public service; and WHEREAS enhancing compensation fairness and long-term financial stability for Council members supports good gov
Moved by Ryan Duck, seconded by Andrew Fournier
Defeated
That the Council of the Municipality of West Perth give third and final reading to By-law Z315-2025 this 15th day of December, 2025.
Moved by Nicholas Vink, seconded by Murray Rose
Carried
That By-law 73-2025 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 15th day of December, 2025.
Moved by Alex Foster, seconded by Steve Herold
Carried
That the Council for the Municipality of West Perth adjourn the Council meeting at 8:04 p.m.
Moved by Steve Herold, seconded by Dean Trentowsky