The Perth County Record

Regular Council

December 21, 2023

Who was there

Present (8): Jim Aitcheson, Duncan Telephone, Kasenberg Telephone, McDermid Telephone, McKenzie Telephone, Sue Orr, Smith Telephone, Dean Trentowsky

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 (11 motions)

11 carried, 0 recorded otherwise. Every motion below is printed as the minutes print it.

THAT Council receives and approves the December 7, 2023 Council Minutes.
Moved by Councillor Todd Kasenberg, seconded by Councillor Jim Aitcheson
Carried
THAT Council receives the delegation (Items 7.1) on Item 8.1.1 Punkeydoodles Corner Association - John Bailey and Ed Danen.
Moved by Councillor Dean Trentowsky, seconded by Councillor Hugh McDermid
Carried
THAT Council receives the “Punkeydoodles Corners – Intersection Control Feasibility Study & Intersection Improvements” report; and Page 2 of 5 THAT Council endorse the recommended intersection improvements at Punkeydoodles Corners for implementation in 2024 as detailed in Report; and THAT Council pre-approve $330,000.00 as part of the 2024 capital budget to fund Perth County’s portion of the proposed capital works at Punkeydoodles Corners.
Moved by Councillor Dean Trentowsky, seconded by Councillor Sue Orr
Carried
THAT Council direct staff for the ongoing monitoring inclusive of speed studies and infractions reported annually of traffic operations at Punkeydoodles Corners and explore further refinements and improvements with Oxford County and Wilmot Township/Region of Waterloo.
Moved by Councillor Matt Duncan, seconded by Councillor Jerry Smith
Carried
THAT Council send a letter to the enforcement agencies related to Punkeydoodles Corners advocating for increased enforcement in the area.
Moved by Councillor Matt Duncan, seconded by Councillor Todd Kasenberg
Carried
THAT Council receives the “General Insurance Request for Proposal Results” report; and THAT Council approves the General Insurance and Risk Management Services proposal for 2024 to AON Reed Stenhouse Inc.; and THAT the Treasurer be authorized to sign the necessary documents to affect the proposal;
Moved by Councillor Walter McKenzie, seconded by Councillor Jim Aitcheson
Carried
THAT Council remove Minimum Distance Separation on Agriculture- Related Uses within the Draft New Perth County Official Plan.
Moved by Councillor Hugh McDermid, seconded by Councillor Jim Aitcheson
Carried
THAT Council receives the “Draft New Perth County Official Plan” report; and THAT Council directs staff to proceed with the circulation and public consultation for the Draft New Perth County Official Plan.
Moved by Councillor Todd Kasenberg, seconded by Councillor Matt Duncan
Carried
THAT Perth County Council move into Closed Session at approximately 12:01 p.m. in accordance with Section 239 of the Municipal Act S.O. 2001, c. 25 (as amended) to consider:  A matter pertaining to negotiations (Facilities - Verbal Update) Page 4 of 5  A matter pertaining to negotiations (Facilities - Verbal Update)
Moved by Councillor Jerry Smith, seconded by Deputy Warden Doug Kellum
Carried
THAT By-law 3957-2023, being a By-law to confirm the proceedings of Council of the Corporation of the County of Perth at its regular meeting held December 21, 2023 is read a first, second and third time; and finally passed December 21, 2023.
Moved by Councillor Hugh McDermid, seconded by Councillor Walter McKenzie
Carried
THAT the Council meeting be adjourned at approximately 12:14 p.m.
Moved by Councillor Sue Orr, seconded by Councillor Todd Kasenberg
Carried

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