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 (13 motions)
12 carried, 1 recorded otherwise. Every motion below is printed as the minutes print it.
THAT the January 23, 2025 Agenda be approved as amended.
Moved by Councillor Walter McKenzie, seconded by Councillor Robert Wilhelm
Carried
THAT Council receives the Consent Agenda items 6.1 to 6.15, excluding 6.3 and 6.15 and approves the January 9, 2025 Council Minutes.
Moved by Councillor Sue Orr, seconded by Councillor Hugh McDermid
Carried
THAT Council send a letter of concern to MPP Matthew Rae, Minister of Finance Peter Bethlenfalvy and Premier Doug Ford.
Moved by Councillor Robert Wilhelm, seconded by Councillor Jerry Smith
Carried
THAT Council sends a letter of support to Perth County Federation of Agriculture and recommendation to the lower-tier municipalities to investigate the increase activities of kite fighting.
Moved by Deputy Warden Dean Trentowsky, seconded by Councillor Robert Wilhelm
Carried
THAT Council receives the “PC Connect Rural Route Discontinuation and Alternative Transportation Service Options” report for information.
Moved by Councillor Robert Wilhelm, seconded by Councillor Jerry Smith
Carried
THAT Council receives the “Corporate Services December 2024 Update” report for information.
Moved by Councillor Todd Kasenberg, seconded by Councillor Matt Duncan
Carried
THAT Council receives the “Write-Off of Provincial Offences Fines for 2024” report; and THAT Council approves the write-off of the 12 fines totalling $44,900.00 as the Defendants listed on the attached "2024 Write-Off of Provincial Offences Fines Over $1,000" are deceased, as per Perth County Policy Number POA - 1.02, titled "Write-Off of Provincial Offences Fines."
Moved by Councillor Matt Duncan, seconded by Councillor Hugh McDermid
Carried
THAT Council receives the “Facilities Project Update” report for information.
Moved by Councillor Robert Wilhelm, seconded by Councillor Walter McKenzie
Carried
THAT Council receives the “Giant Hogweed Treatment Initiative” report; and THAT Council defers the enhancement to the Forestry and Invasive Species Program to 2026 and; THAT Council request a letter be sent to the four conservation authorities requesting them to submit their level of support on a giant hogweed treatment initiative.
Moved by Deputy Warden Dean Trentowsky, seconded by Councillor Matt Duncan
Carried
WHEREAS the proportionality of the composition of elected officials from the lower tier municipalities who participate in serving as the Council of the County of Perth has not been evaluated in many years; AND WHEREAS the County of Perth has experienced substantial growth during the same period, with the majority of same occurring in the Municipality of North Perth; AND WHEREAS it is appropriate to have proportional representation from the lower tier municipalities, whether on the basis of population or property tax contribution to the County of Perth; NOW THEREFORE, be it resolved that the Council of the County of Perth directs staff to launch a project, to be concluded by a report, to evaluate how this Council’s composition may be optimized for appropriate and up-to-date proportional representation from the lower tier municipalities.
Moved by Councillor Todd Kasenberg, seconded by Councillor Matt Duncan
Defeated
THAT Council directs the Warden and Clerk to enter into a renewal agreement with Medavie for a five-year term.
Moved by Councillor Walter McKenzie, seconded by Councillor Matt Duncan
Carried
THAT By-law 4015-2025, being a By-law to confirm the proceedings of Council of the Corporation of the County of Perth at its regular meeting held January 23, 2025 is read a first, second and third time; and finally passed January 23, 2025.
Moved by Councillor Sue Orr, seconded by Councillor Hugh McDermid
Carried
THAT the Council meeting be adjourned at approximately 10:57 a.m.
Moved by Councillor Walter McKenzie, seconded by Councillor Robert Wilhelm