Regular Council

Page 1 of 10 THAT the August 1, 2024 Agenda be approved.

THAT Council receives the Consent Agenda items 6.1 to 6.27, except items 6.13, 6.25, 6.26 and approves the July 4, 2024 Council Minutes.

THAT Council directs staff to prepare a report focused on education on bioresins and their relevancy for paving in Perth County.

THAT Council sends a letter of support to the Township of Puslinch, MPP and relevant Ministers endorsing their request for MFIPPA Modernization.

THAT Council sends a letter of support to the County of Frontenac and Province regarding the Physician shortage within Province.

THAT Regular Council recess for the purpose of holding the Planning Public Meeting at approximately 9:10 a.m.

THAT Regular Council reconvene at approximately 9:26 a.m.

THAT Council receives the presentation from Stratford General Hospital Foundation on "Cancer & Medical Care Clinic and Pharmacy Project" for information.

THAT Council receives the “Perth County Official Plan Amendment 228 - Stonewall Holdings Ltd.” report; and THAT Council denies the Official Plan Amendment No. 228 to the County of Perth Official Plan submitted by Zelinka Priamo Ltd. on behalf of Stonewall Holdings Ltd. for lands described as Lot 4, Concession 3, Downie Ward (3715 Road 113) in the Township of Perth South.

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

THAT Council receives the “Cultivating Opportunity Grant Program Viability” report; and THAT Council directs staff not to proceed with the 2025 Cultivating Opportunity Grant Program (Community Stream) application process; and THAT Council directs staff to eliminate the Cultivating Opportunity Grant Program (Community Stream).

Page 4 of 10 THAT Council preapprove $10,000 to be allocated for the Perth County Public Access Defibrillator (PAD) program in 2025 and 2026 budget year should the need exist.

THAT Council receives the “Corporate Services June 2024 Update” report for information.

THAT Council receives the “Canada Community Building Fund Agreement Renewal” report; and THAT the Warden and Clerk be authorized to execute the Municipal Funding Agreement for the Canada Community-Building Fund for the period 2024 to 2034.

THAT Council receives the “2025 Cost of Living Adjustment (COLA)” report; and THAT Council approves a rate of 3.13%, based on the average CPI for the preceding twelve-month period, as an increase to the County non- union salary grid and remuneration for members of Council and Committees, effective January 1, 2025. Page 5 of 10

THAT Council receives the “2024 Q2 Operating and Capital budget Mid- Year Financials” report for information.

THAT Council receives the “Appointment of External Auditors” report; and THAT Council approves the appointment of external auditors of Graham Scott Enns LLP.

THAT Council receives “Stryker PowerPro Stretchers – Medavie Pricing”; and THAT Council approves the purchase of three (3) Stryker PowerPro Stretchers using Medavie Health Services preferred pricing.

THAT Council receives the report titled “Paramedic Services Vehicle Replacements 2025”; and THAT Council directs staff to issue a purchase order in 2024 for one ambulance, that is scheduled for replacement in 2025.

THAT Council receives the “Tender Results Update – Structure 01-BR-1 Quinlan Road” report for information.

THAT Council receives the “Tender Results 2024-031-07 Supply, Deliver, Mix and Stockpile Winter Sand” report; and THAT Council award Tender 2024-031-07 to Bossence and McCann Incorporated; and THAT Council approve By-Law No. 3993-2024 being a By-law to Authorize the Entering into and Execution of an Agreement between the Corporation of the County of Perth and Bossence and McCann Incorporated.

THAT Council receives the “2025 Plow Truck Replacement - Pre-budget Approval” report; and THAT Council authorize pre-budget approval to initiate the procurement of a tri-axle cab & chassis complete with winter maintenance equipment to replace asset V14-06.

THAT Council receives the “Active Transportation Infrastructure Programs Update" report for information.

THAT Council receives the “Renovation & Connecting Link Project/Contingency Update” report; and THAT Council approves the 5 Huron Renovation and Connecting Link Project Contingency Allowance increase of $100,000.

THAT By-law 3993-2024 be read a first, second and third time; and finally passed this 1st day of August 2024.

THAT By-law 3994-2024 be read a first, second and third time; and finally passed this 1st day of August 2024.

THAT By-law 3995-2024 be read a first, second and third time; and finally passed this 1st day of August 2024.

THAT By-law 3997-2024 be read a first, second and third time; and finally passed this 1st day of August 2024.

THAT By-law 3996-2024, being a By-law to confirm the proceedings of Council of the Corporation of the County of Perth at its regular meeting held August 1, 2024 is read a first, second and third time; and finally passed August 1, 2024.

THAT the Council meeting be adjourned at approximately 10:48 a.m.