Regular Council

Addition: 1) Item 9.2 By-law 3822-2021 - Appointment of CEMC - David Clarke THAT the May 6, 2021 Agenda be approved as amended.

THAT Perth County Council sends a letter of support to the Township of Archipelago regarding their resolution on road management on invasive phragmites; and THAT Council refer the matter to Marvin Smith, Forestry Inspector for further investigation and correspondence.

THAT Perth County Council direct John McClelland, Director of Public Works to prepare a joint response between Perth County and the Lower Tier Municipalities to the Perth County Federation of Agriculture including cropping road allowance; and THAT the letter be forwarded to Council prior to distribution to the Perth County Federation of Agriculture.

THAT Perth County Council receives the “March 2021 Forestry Inspector's Report” report for information.

THAT Perth County Council receives the “Paramedic Services Update” report for information.

THAT Perth County Council receives the “Tender Results 2021-031-08 Supply and Apply Linear Traffic Markings” report for information; and THAT Perth County Council award Tender 2021-031-08 to Provincial Road Markings Inc. for the tendered price of $163,260.00 excluding HST; and THAT Council approve By-Law No. 3820-2021 being a By-law to Authorize the Entering into and Execution of an Agreement between the Corporation of the County of Perth and Provincial Road Markings Inc.

THAT Perth County Council receives the “Tender Results 2021-033-07 Supply of Pickup Trucks” report for information.

THAT By-law 3820-2021 be read a first, second and third time; and finally passed this 6th day of May, 2021.

THAT By-law 3822-2021 be read a first, second and third time; and finally passed this 6th day of May, 2021.

WHEREAS it be recognized that public health across the province prior to the COVID-19 pandemic actively pushed and emphasised group organized sports and outdoor activity for mental and physical health and that in the current public health framework in Ontario this is not permitted; and WHEREAS it be recognized that on March 18, 2021 Desmond Brown of CBC news released an article to public which indicates that McMasters Children Hospital has seen triple fold administration in youth for medical support after a suicide attempt in a four-month period compared to the year before, as well staying in hospital longer due to more serious attempts, with the article saying “a large number of these youth have reported COVID related issues such as lack of social interactions, increased conflict at home and the inability to rely on friends as main contributors’’; and WHEREAS it be recognized that children have been proven to be at extremely low risk of COVID-19 and that it’s incredibly important to ensure children are able to be involved in sports and full classrooms as all children’s homes are not equally safe and need that escape; and WHEREAS in regards to vaccines, Canadians are feeling extremely concerned, confused, and hesitant due to changing timelines in which one needs second doses if necessary (pending on the brand) as it has changed many times, including worrying about everyone getting one shot and even potential vaccine “mix matching’’ as time goes on as per media release by Rach

THAT Perth County Council move into Closed Session at approximately 10:29 a.m. in accordance with Section 239 of the Municipal Act S.O. 2001, c. 25 (as amended) to consider: • A matter pertaining to Labour Relations/Negotiations • A matter pertaining to Labour Relations/Negotiations • A matter pertaining to Labour Relations/Negotiations

Page 6 of 7 THAT By-law 3821-2021, being a By-law to confirm the proceedings of Council of the Corporation of the County of Perth at its regular meeting held May 6, 2021 is read a first, second and third time; and finally passed May 6, 2021.

THAT the Council meeting be adjourned at approximately 11:13 a.m.