Regular Council

THAT the June 5, 2025 Agenda be approved as amended.

THAT Council sends a letter of support to the Town of Orangeville indicating similar concerns with the implications of the passing of Bill 5.

THAT Council receives the Consent Agenda items 6.1 to 6.18 excluding item 6.15, and approves the May 15, 2025 Council Minutes.

THAT Council receives the Health and Safety Policy Updates report; and THAT Council approves the Health and Safety Policy Updates report. Page 2 of 10

THAT Council receives the “Application for Plan of Subdivision Extension - 31T-92001 - Reid's Heritage Homes" report; and THAT Council approves the application for extension to the plan of subdivision - 31T-92001 for lands described as Part lot 416, Plan 363, RP 44R-6085, Parts 2 & 3, Milverton Ward in the Township of Perth East, subject to the original conditions of the subdivision approval with revisions to the following conditions: 1. That this approval applies to the draft plan 31261-22, prepared by Van Harten Surveying Inc., dated April 9, 2025, which shows a total of 4 residential blocks, 1 block for multi-unit residential, 2 turning circle blocks, 2 blocks for 0.3m reserves and 1 storm water management block, hereafter

THAT Council receives the “Joint Accessibility Plan: Annual Status Update 2024” report; and THAT Council approves the Joint Accessibility Plan: Annual Status Update 2024.

THAT Council receives the “Agricultural Working Group Composition Review (2025)" report for information.

THAT Council receives the "April 2025 Forestry Inspector's Report” for information.

THAT Council receives the “Mid-Year Activities Report from Stratford- Perth Archives for MSSC"; and THAT Council approve the report for submission to the Municipal Shared Services meeting of June 19, 2025.

THAT Council receives the “POA Court Services Report for MSSC and Operational Update” report; and THAT Council approves the report for submission to the Municipal Shared Services Committee meeting of June 19, 2025.

Page 5 of 10 THAT Council receives the “2024 Financial Results and Year End Transfers” report; and THAT Council approves, effective December 31, 2024, the following reserve transfers: 1. $209,642 transfer from the Paramedic Services WSIB Reserve 2. $217,197 transfer from the Levy Stabilization Reserve 3. $759,949 transfer from the Bridges and Culverts Capital Reserve

THAT Council receives the “Paramedic Services Activity Report - Municipal Shared Services (MSSC)” report; and THAT Council approves the "Paramedic Services Activity Report - Municipal Shared Services (MSSC)" to be presented at the June 19, 2025 MSSC meeting.

THAT Council receives the “Stewardship Program - Living Snow Fence Stream” report.

THAT Council approves the addition of a Living Snow Fence Stream in the Perth County Stewardship Program; and Page 6 of 10 THAT Council directs staff to bring a report to Council highlighting the recommended criteria for the Living Snow Fence stream.

THAT Council receives the “Tender Results - Perth Line 44” report; and THAT Council awards Tender 2025-031-02 to Brantco Construction; and THAT Council authorizes the Warden and Clerk to execute the agreement between the Corporation of the County of Perth and Brantco Construction.

THAT Council receives the “Pre-budget Approval Tri-axle Snow Plow Replacement (2026)” report; and THAT Council authorizes pre-budget approval for the procurement of a tri-axle cab & chassis plow truck for the 2026 asset replacement; and THAT Council authorizes the single source purchase of a tri-axle cab & chassis plow truck complete with winter maintenance equipment, as specified, from Viking Cives Limited for the quoted price of $467,816.00 excluding HST.

THAT Council receives the “Forest Conservation By-law Review Update (2024- 2025)” report for information.

THAT Council refers the "Forest Conservation By-law Review Update" to staff to facilitate a public open house on the proposed by-law changes; and THAT Council directs staff to consult with the lower-tier municipalities on the "Forestry Conservation By-law" before proceeding to the public open house. Page 8 of 10

THAT By-law 4035-2025 be read a first, second and third time; and finally passed this 5th day of June 2025.

THAT Perth County Council move into Closed Session at approximately 11:56 a.m. in accordance with Section 239 of the Municipal Act S.O. 2001, c. 25 (as amended) to consider:  A matter pertaining to litigation/negotiations (CAO)

THAT By-law 4036-2025, being a By-law to confirm the proceedings of Council of the Corporation of the County of Perth at its regular meeting held June 5, 2025 is read a first, second and third time; and finally passed June 5, 2025.

THAT the Council meeting be adjourned at approximately 12:04 p.m.