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 (24 motions)
24 carried, 0 recorded otherwise. Every motion below is printed as the minutes print it.
THAT the September 5, 2024 Agenda be approved.
Moved by Councillor Hugh McDermid, seconded by Councillor Sue Orr
Carried
THAT Council receives the Consent Agenda items 6.1 to 6.40, except items 6.40 and 6.26 and approves the August 1, 2024 Council Minutes.
Moved by Councillor Walter McKenzie, seconded by Deputy Warden Doug Kellum
Carried
THAT Council direct staff to bring forward a resolution similar to City of Pembroke asking the Province of Ontario to allocate funding specifically for the establishment of a mental health, addiction and residential drug treatment facility serving Perth County.
Moved by Councillor Todd Kasenberg, seconded by Councillor Matt Duncan
Carried
THAT Council send a letter of support to the Municipality of Wawa regarding the Ontario Forest Industries Association and urges the Ontario government support all measures targeting the immediate challenges the Ontario Forest sector faces.
Moved by Councillor Dean Trentowsky, seconded by Councillor Sue Orr
Carried
THAT Council receives the report titled “Pregnancy and Paternity Leave Policy - Council; and THAT Council approves the Pregnancy and Paternity Leave Policy - Council effective September 5, 2024.
Moved by Councillor Jim Aitcheson, seconded by Councillor Hugh McDermid
Carried
THAT Council receives the “Road Rationalization Committee – By-law Amendment” report.; and THAT Council approves the amendment to the Road Rationalization Committee By-law 3980-2024 to reflect the appointment of Heads or Deputy Heads.
Moved by Councillor Walter McKenzie, seconded by Councillor Jerry Smith
Carried
THAT Council receives the “Economic Development, Tourism and Transportation Q3 Update (September 2024)” report for information.
Moved by Councillor Dean Trentowsky, seconded by Councillor Hugh McDermid
Carried
THAT Council receives the “July 2024 Forestry Inspector's Report” for information.
Moved by Deputy Warden Doug Kellum, seconded by Councillor Jim Aitcheson
Carried
THAT Council receives the “2025 County Council Meeting Schedule” report; and THAT Council approves the 2025 Council meeting schedule as amended to include the second meeting on September 18, 2025.
Moved by Councillor Dean Trentowsky, seconded by Councillor Hugh McDermid
Carried
THAT Council receives the “Corporate Services July 2024” report for information.
Moved by Councillor Sue Orr, seconded by Councillor Hugh McDermid
Carried
THAT Council receives the "Activities Update Report from Stratford-Perth Archives for MSSC” and Page 4 of 9 THAT Council approves the report for submission to the MSSC Meeting of September 19, 2024.
Moved by Councillor Matt Duncan, seconded by Councillor Hugh McDermid
Carried
THAT Council receives the “POA Court Services Report for MSSC and Operational Update” report for information; and THAT Council approves the report for submission to the Municipal Shared Services Committee meeting of September 19, 2024.
Moved by Councillor Walter McKenzie, seconded by Deputy Warden Doug Kellum
Carried
THAT Council receives the report titled “Replacement of Commander Vehicle 2024”; and THAT Staff be authorized to issue a purchase order during 2024 to replace one (1) Commander Vehicle, fiberglass topper, and associated retrofit equipment as a result of an accident classified as a “Total Loss” by the insurer; and THAT Council authorize the funding of the vehicle to come from insurance proceeds and the vehicle reserve.
Moved by Councillor Matt Duncan, seconded by Councillor Jerry Smith
Carried
Page 5 of 9 THAT Council receives the “Paramedic Services Municipal Shared Services (MSSC) Mid-Year Update 2024” report; and THAT Council approves this report to be presented at the September 19 MSSC Meeting.
Moved by Councillor Dean Trentowsky, seconded by Councillor Jim Aitcheson
Carried
THAT Council receives the “Janitorial Services Contract Extension” report; and THAT Council approves the one-year extension to the Janitorial Services contract with GDI Integrated Facility Services; and THAT Council authorizes the Warden and Clerk to execute the contract extension agreement between the County of Perth and GDI Integrated Facility Services.
Moved by Deputy Warden Doug Kellum, seconded by Councillor Walter McKenzie
Carried
THAT Council receives the “Tender Results 2024-033-03 Supply and Delivery of one (1) Tri-axle Plow Truck” report; and THAT Council awards Tender 2024-033-03 to Premier Truck Group of London; and THAT Council authorizes the Warden and Clerk to execute the agreement between the Corporation of the County of Perth and Premier Truck Group of London.
Moved by Councillor Jim Aitcheson, seconded by Councillor Dean Trentowsky
Carried
THAT Council receives the “2025 Perth County Stewardship Program” report; and THAT Council approves the 2025 Stewardship Program design.
Moved by Councillor Matt Duncan, seconded by Councillor Dean Trentowsky
Carried
THAT Council increase the grant funds to $100,000 for 2025.
Moved by Councillor Matt Duncan, seconded by Councillor Todd Kasenberg
Carried
THAT Council give pre-budget approval for the 2025 Stewardship Program to facilitate the administration of the program.
Moved by Councillor Todd Kasenberg, seconded by Councillor Dean Trentowsky
Carried
THAT Council receives the “Warden’s Activity Report – August 2024” report for information.
Moved by Deputy Warden Doug Kellum, seconded by Councillor Hugh McDermid
Carried
THAT By-law 3998-2024 be read a first, second and third time; and finally passed this 5th day of September 2024. Page 7 of 9
Moved by Councillor Hugh McDermid, seconded by Councillor Walter McKenzie
Carried
THAT Council confirms the appointment of Sean Beech to represent the County on the Thames-Sydenham Regional Source Protection Committee.
Moved by Councillor Matt Duncan, seconded by Councillor Hugh McDermid
Carried
THAT By-law 3999-2024, being a By-law to confirm the proceedings of Council of the Corporation of the County of Perth at its regular meeting held September 5, 2024 is read a first, second and third time; and finally passed September 5, 2024.
Moved by Councillor Todd Kasenberg, seconded by Councillor Jim Aitcheson
Carried
THAT the Council meeting be adjourned at approximately 11:57 a.m.
Moved by Councillor Walter McKenzie, seconded by Councillor Jerry Smith