The Perth County Record

Regular Council

May 20, 2021

Who was there

Present (5): Kasenberg Telephone, Kellum Telephone, McDermid Telephone, McKenzie Telephone, Robert Wilhelm

Absent (1): Duncan Telephone

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 (15 motions)

14 carried, 1 recorded otherwise. Every motion below is printed as the minutes print it.

THAT the May 20, 2021 Agenda be approved.
Moved by Councillor Doug Kellum, seconded by Councillor Robert Wilhelm
Carried
THAT Perth County Council send letter to the WOWC supporting Enbridge Line 5 as critical infrastructure for the safe, efficient delivery of energy to residents, commerce and industry in the great lakes regions, including Western Ontario.
Moved by Councillor Hugh McDermid, seconded by Councillor Walter McKenzie
Carried
THAT Perth County Council send a letter of support on the National 3-Digit Suicide and Crisis Hotline to the City of Barrie, MP John Nater, MPP Randy Pettapiece and Provincial Minister of Health Hon. Christine Elliot.
Moved by Councillor Todd Kasenberg, seconded by Councillor Robert Wilhelm
Carried
THAT Council receives the Consent Agenda items 5.1 to 5.11 and approves the May 6, 2021 Council Minutes.
Moved by Councillor Robert Wilhelm, seconded by Councillor Hugh McDermid
Carried
THAT Perth County Council receives the "Community Safety and Well-Being Plan" presentation for information.
Moved by Councillor Hugh McDermid, seconded by Councillor Doug Eidt
Carried
THAT Perth County Council DEFER the application for the modification to the draft approved conditions by GSP Group on behalf of 2244278 Ontario Inc. (Emerald Green Draft Plan of Subdivision Phase 3 (31T- 91002)) affecting property described as Part Lot 26 & 27, Concession 1 (Gilmer Crescent), Listowel Ward, Municipality of North Perth; requesting staff to discuss with the developer implementation of higher density housing options. COUNCILLOR NAME MUNICIPALITY WEIGHT YEA NAY ABSENT Councillor Daryl Herlick Perth East 2 X Councillor Doug Kellum North Perth 2 X Councillor Robert Wilhelm Perth South 1 X Councillor Doug Eidt West Perth 2 X Deputy Warden Rhonda Perth East 2 X Ehgoetz Councillor Todd Kasenberg North Perth 2 X Councillor Walter McKenzie West Perth 2 X Councillor Hugh McDermid Perth East 2 X Councillor Matt Duncan North Perth 2 X Warden Aitcheson Perth South 1 X
Moved by Deputy Warden Rhonda Ehgoetz, seconded by Councillor Daryl Herlick
Defeated
THAT Perth County Council receives the “Application for Modification of Draft Plan of Subdivision Approval by GSP Group on behalf of 2244278 Ontario Inc. (Emerald Green Draft Plan of Subdivision Phase 3 (31T- 91002))” report for information and; THAT Perth County Council APPROVE the application for the modification to the draft approved conditions by GSP Group on behalf of 2244278 Ontario Inc. (Emerald Green Draft Plan of Subdivision Phase 3 (31T-91002)) affecting property described as Part Lot 26 & 27, Page 3 of 7 Concession 1 (Gilmer Crescent), Listowel Ward, Municipality of North Perth; and THAT Perth County Council revise Condition No. 1 of the Draft Plan Approval for Subdivision Application No. 31T-92002 by 2244278 Ontario Inc. (also known as Emerald Green Subdivision) affecting property described as Part of Lots 26 & 27, Concession 1 (former Wallace Township and form Town of Listowel, now in the Listowel Ward) to read as follows: “1. That the approval applies to the draft plan prepared by GSP Group, dated as being last modified April 29, 2021, which shows a total of 124 lots, 9 Blocks and 6 streets, and that each of the phases in this plan can proceed to final approval at separate times from each other.”
Moved by Councillor Doug Kellum, seconded by Councillor Todd Kasenberg
Carried
THAT Perth County Council receives the “PC Connect - April Update” report for information.
Moved by Councillor Walter McKenzie, seconded by Councillor Robert Wilhelm
Carried
THAT Perth County Council receives the “COVID-19 in Perth County, Measuring the Ongoing Impact on Businesses Survey” report for information.
Moved by Councillor Hugh McDermid, seconded by Councillor Doug Eidt
Carried
THAT Perth County Council receives the “April 2021 Forestry Inspector's Report” report for information.
Moved by Councillor Todd Kasenberg, seconded by Councillor Robert Wilhelm
Carried
THAT Perth County Council receives the “Q1 Capital and Operating Variance” report for information.
Moved by Councillor Doug Kellum, seconded by Councillor Robert Wilhelm
Carried
WHEREAS throughout the COVID-19 pandemic, Canada has relied on international partners to provide COVID-19 vaccinations; and WHEREAS the distribution of COVID-19 vaccines to Canada may be delayed due to the production/distribution of the vaccine outside of Canada; and Page 5 of 7 WHEREAS the increased support from all levels of government on the creation of COVID-19 vaccines domestically would increase Canada’s vaccine capacity; and NOW THEREFORE the Council of Perth County recommend to the Federal Government to support domestic production of a COVID-19 vaccine; and THAT the Council of Perth County encourage all levels of Government to engage and support domestic vaccine capacity; and THAT this motion be sent to Perth / Wellington MPP Randy Pettapiece, MP John Nater and to all municipalities of Ontario.
Moved by Councillor Doug Eidt, seconded by Councillor Doug Kellum
Carried
THAT Perth County Council move into Closed Session at approximately 10:18 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
Moved by Councillor Walter McKenzie, seconded by Councillor Hugh McDermid
Carried
THAT By-law 3823-2021, being a By-law to confirm the proceedings of Council of the Corporation of the County of Perth at its regular meeting held May 20, 2021 is read a first, second and third time; and finally passed May 20, 2021.
Moved by Councillor Hugh McDermid, seconded by Councillor Daryl Herlick
Carried
THAT the Council meeting be adjourned at approximately 10:37 a.m.
Moved by Councillor Robert Wilhelm, seconded by Councillor Walter McKenzie
Carried

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