Regular Council

THAT Council receives the Consent Agenda items 6.1 to 6.30 with the exception of Item 6.1, 6.3, 6.16, 6.27.

THAT Council approve the February 15, 2024 Council Minutes.

THAT Council sends a letter of support regarding securing natural gas to the Perth Huron Builders Association and forwarded to MPP Matthew Rae.

THAT Council send a letter of support to the WOWC on asking the Province for a comprehensive social and economic prosperity review to promote the stability and sustainability of municipal finances across Ontario

Page 2 of 7 THAT Council send a letter of support to the Ausable Bayfield Maitland Valley Source requesting for funding for free water testing.

THAT Council receives the “January 2024 Forestry Inspector's Report” for information.

THAT Council receives the “POA Court Services 2023 Year-End Report for MSSC and Operational Update” report; and THAT Council approves the report for submission to the Municipal Shared Services Committee Meeting of March 21, 2024.

Page 3 of 7 THAT Council receives the “Activities Update Report from Stratford-Perth Archives for MSSC Meeting of March 21, 2024” report; and THAT Council approves the report for submission to the MSSC meeting of March 21, 2024.

THAT Council receives the “2023 Statement of Remuneration and Expenses for Council and Appointed Committees” report for information.

THAT Council receives the “2023 Investment Portfolio Performance” report for information.

THAT Council receives the “Municipal Shared Services Committee – Perth Paramedic Services 2023 Final Report” report; and Page 4 of 7 THAT Council approves the "Municipal Shared Services Committee – Perth Paramedic Services 2023 Final Report" for submission to the March 21, 2024 meeting of the Municipal Shared Services Committee.

THAT Council receives the “Mobile Integrated Health Vehicle Purchase 2024” report; and THAT Council direct staff to single source the purchase of one (1) SUV from Rowland Emergency Vehicle Products, conditional upon confirmation from the Ministry of Health that provincial funds may be reallocated to fund the purchase.

THAT Council receives the “Kurtzville Speed Limit” report for information.

THAT Council receives the “Update - Road Rationalization Process” report; and Page 5 of 7 THAT Council direct staff to issue a Request For Proposal for consulting services to provide subject matter expertise and guidance for the Road Rationalization Process.

THAT Council receives the “Facilities Division - Project Update” report; and THAT Council directs staff to include the scope and budget of the generator project into the 5 Huron renovation and connection project.

THAT Council receives the “Warden’s Activity Report – February 2024” report for information.

THAT Council move into Closed Session at approximately 9:57 a.m. in accordance with Section 239 of the Municipal Act S.O. 2001, c. 25 (as amended) to consider: Page 6 of 7  A matter pertaining to litigation (Legal)  A matter pertaining to litigation - Verbal Update (Legal)  A matter pertaining to identifiable individual/labour relations (CAO)  A matter pertaining to labour relations (CAO)

THAT By-law 3965-2024, being a By-law to confirm the proceedings of Council of the Corporation of the County of Perth at its regular meeting held March 7, 2024 is read a first, second and third time; and finally passed March 7, 2024.

THAT the Council meeting be adjourned at approximately 10:50 a.m.