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 (14 motions)
14 carried, 0 recorded otherwise. Every motion below is printed as the minutes print it.
THAT the August 7, 2025 Agenda be approved. Page 1 of 6
Moved by Councillor Hugh McDermid, seconded by Councillor Matt Duncan
Carried
THAT Council receives the Consent Agenda items 6.1 to 6.26, and approves the July 3, 2025 Council Minutes.
Moved by Councillor Todd Kasenberg, seconded by Councillor Jerry Smith
Carried
THAT Council receives the "Newcomer Experiences of Housing in Huron and Perth" presentation from Mark Nonkes, Manager, Huron County Local Immigration Partnership, for information.
Moved by Councillor Walter McKenzie, seconded by Councillor Robert Wilhelm
Carried
THAT Council receives the Human Resource and Health and Safety Policy Updates report; and THAT Council approves the Human Resource and Health and Safety Policy Updates report.
Moved by Councillor Todd Kasenberg, seconded by Councillor Sue Orr
Carried
THAT Council receives the "June 2025 Forestry Inspector's Report” for information.
Moved by Councillor Robert Wilhelm, seconded by Councillor Matt Duncan
Carried
THAT Council receives the “Corporate Services June 2025 Update” report for information.
Moved by Councillor Jerry Smith, seconded by Councillor Rhonda Ehgoetz
Carried
THAT Council receives the “2026 Cost of Living Adjustment (COLA)” report, and; THAT Council approves a rate of 1.99%, 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, 2026.
Moved by Councillor Sue Orr, seconded by Councillor Todd Kasenberg
Carried
Page 3 of 6 THAT Council receives the “2025 Q2 Operating and Capital budget Mid- Year Financials” report for information.
Moved by Councillor Rhonda Ehgoetz, seconded by Councillor Hugh McDermid
Carried
THAT Council receives the “Supply of Bulk Highway Salts” report; and THAT Council enters into a 6-year extension of Contract 2022-031-03 Supply of Bulk Highway Salts; and THAT Council authorizes the Warden and Clerk to execute the agreement to extend Contract 2022-031-03 between the Corporation of the County of Perth and Compass Minerals Canada Corp.
Moved by Councillor Walter McKenzie, seconded by Councillor Robert Wilhelm
Carried
THAT Council receives the “Delivery and Hauling of Bulk Highway Salts” report; and THAT Council enters into a 6-year extension of Contract 2022-031-05 Delivery and Hauling of Bulk Highway Salts; and THAT Council authorizes the Warden and Clerk to execute the agreement to extend Contract 2022-031-05 between the Corporation of the County of Perth and Bossence and McCann Incorporated.
Moved by Councillor Hugh McDermid, seconded by Councillor Robert Wilhelm
Carried
THAT Council receives the “Warden’s Activity Report – July 2025” report for information.
Moved by Councillor Todd Kasenberg, seconded by Councillor Jerry Smith
Carried
THAT Council receives the “Councillor Ehgoetz & Councillor Smith - Twin City - Neresheim, Germany” report for information.
Moved by Councillor Jerry Smith, seconded by Councillor Rhonda Ehgoetz
Carried
THAT By-law 4041-2025, being a By-law to confirm the proceedings of Council of the Corporation of the County of Perth at its regular meeting held August 7 2025 is read a first, second and third time; and finally passed August 7, 2025.
Moved by Councillor Sue Orr, seconded by Councillor Robert Wilhelm
Carried
THAT the Council meeting be adjourned at approximately 10:21 a.m.
Moved by Councillor Matt Duncan, seconded by Councillor Hugh McDermid