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 (14 motions)
14 carried, 0 recorded otherwise. Every motion below is printed as the minutes print it.
THAT the February 12, 2026 Agenda be approved as amended.
Moved by Councillor Robert Wilhelm, seconded by Councillor Matt Duncan
Carried
THAT Council receives the Consent Agenda item 6.1.
Moved by Councillor Doug Kellum, seconded by Councillor Jerry Smith
Carried
Motion to Extend THAT Council to waive the rules to extend delegation time to 20 minutes with any unused time being set aside for future delegations use.
Moved by Deputy Warden Sue Orr, seconded by Councillor Hugh McDermid
Carried
Motion to Amend THAT Council amend the agenda to move Item 7.4 ahead of Item 7.1.
Moved by Councillor Matt Duncan, seconded by Councillor Walter McKenzie
Carried
Page 2 of 14 THAT Council receives the delegation on Item 8.1.1 - Forest Conservation By- law Review Update (2024-2025) - Public Feedback from Elaine and Roger Cook.
Moved by Councillor Hugh McDermid, seconded by Councillor Matt Duncan
Carried
THAT Council receives the delegation on Item 8.1.1 - Forest Conservation By- law Review Update (2024-2025) - Public Feedback from Perth County Federation of Agriculture.
Moved by Councillor Jerry Smith, seconded by Councillor Robert Wilhelm
Carried
THAT Council receives the delegation on Item 8.1.1 - Forest Conservation By- law Review Update (2024-2025) - Public Feedback - Farmers of Perth County.
Moved by Councillor Matt Duncan, seconded by Councillor Hugh McDermid
Carried
THAT Council receives the delegation on Item 8.1.1 - Forest Conservation By- law Review Update (2024-2025) - Public Feedback - Maitland Valley Conservation Authority, Upper Thames River Conservation Authority and Ausable Bayfield Conservation Authority.
Moved by Councillor Robert Wilhelm, seconded by Councillor Walter McKenzie
Carried
THAT Council receives the delegation on Item 8.1.1 - Forest Conservation By- law Review Update (2024-2025) - Public Feedback from Richard Keeso, J.H. Keeso & Sons Ltd.
Moved by Councillor Doug Kellum, seconded by Councillor Robert Wilhelm
Carried
THAT Council receives the delegation on Item 8.1.1 - Forest Conservation By-law Review Update (2024-2025) - Public Feedback - Henry Koskamp
Moved by Councillor Hugh McDermid, seconded by Deputy Warden Sue Orr
Carried
THAT Council receives the "Forest Conservation By-law Review Update (2024-2025) - Public Feedback" report.
Moved by Councillor Jerry Smith, seconded by Councillor Matt Duncan
Carried
THAT Council directs staff to prepare a report for April 2, 2026 or at an earlier date, as so advised by the Warden, with proposed options for content in a revised draft Forest Conservation By-law for Council's consideration inclusive of public feedback received during the consultation period.
Moved by Councillor Matt Duncan, seconded by Councillor Robert Wilhelm
Carried
Page 5 of 14 THAT By-law 4056-2026, being a By-law to confirm the proceedings of Council of the Corporation of the County of Perth at its special meeting held February 12, 2026 is read a first, second and third time; and finally passed February 12, 2026.
Moved by Councillor Doug Kellum, seconded by Councillor Hugh McDermid
Carried
THAT the Special Council adjourn at approximately 12:21 p.m.
Moved by Councillor Hugh McDermid, seconded by Councillor Walter McKenzie