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 (15 motions)
14 carried, 1 recorded otherwise. Every motion below is printed as the minutes print it.
THAT the April 2, 2026 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 6.19, and approves the March 19, 2026 Council Minutes.
Moved by Councillor Doug Kellum, seconded by Councillor Hugh McDermid
Carried
THAT Council receives the presentation "Conservation Authorities Update - Brian Petrie, Chair of UTRCA" for information.
Moved by Councillor Todd Kasenberg, seconded by Councillor Jerry Smith
Carried
THAT Council receives the “Tender Results - Structure 107030 Perth Road 107” report; and THAT Council awards Tender 2026-031-03 to Cope Construction & Contracting Inc.; and Page 2 of 5 THAT Council authorizes the Warden and Clerk to execute the agreement between The Corporation of The County of Perth and Cope Construction & Contracting Inc.
Moved by Deputy Warden Sue Orr, seconded by Councillor Matt Duncan
Carried
THAT Council waives solicitor client privilege for the April 2nd presentation and discussion on the Tree Injury By-law.
Moved by Councillor Hugh McDermid, seconded by Councillor Robert Wilhelm
Carried
THAT Council endorses a formal peer review process to be included in the Tree Injury By-law, where the peer review be completed by a Registered Professional Forester should the notice of intent be determined to be non-compliant with the by-law by the Officer.
Moved by Councillor Matt Duncan, seconded by Councillor Todd Kasenberg
Carried
THAT Council endorses the removal of the definition of “woodlot” from the Tree Injury By-law.
Moved by Councillor Hugh McDermid, seconded by Councillor Todd Kasenberg
Carried
THAT Council endorses the definition of “Windbreak”; and THAT Council endorses the exemption of “windbreak” to be included in the definition of “woodlands”.
Moved by Councillor Robert Wilhelm, seconded by Councillor Jerry Smith
Carried
Page 3 of 5 THAT Council endorses the recommended option for the Tree Injury By- law recitals inclusive of the public feedback recommendation Sections c) d) e) f).
Moved by Deputy Warden Sue Orr, seconded by Councillor Doug Kellum
Defeated
THAT Council receives the “Tree Injury By-law Draft Update & Presentation” report.
Moved by Councillor Robert Wilhelm, seconded by Deputy Warden Sue Orr
Carried
THAT Council directs staff to prepare a final proposed draft by-law for consideration at the May 21, 2026 Council meeting.
Moved by Councillor Rhonda Ehgoetz, seconded by Councillor Jerry Smith
Carried
THAT By-law 4066-2026 be read a first, second and third time; and finally passed this 2nd day of April 2026.
Moved by Councillor Walter McKenzie, seconded by Councillor Robert Wilhelm
Carried
Page 4 of 5 THAT Council moves into Closed Session at approximately 11:52 a.m. in accordance with Section 239 of the Municipal Act S.O. 2001, c. 25 (as amended) to consider: A matter pertaining to labour relations/negotiations - verbal update (Paramedics)
Moved by Councillor Hugh McDermid, seconded by Deputy Warden Sue Orr
Carried
THAT By-law 4067-2026, being a By-law to confirm the proceedings of Council of the Corporation of the County of Perth at its regular meeting held April 2, 2026 is read a first, second and third time; and finally passed April 2, 2026.
Moved by Councillor Doug Kellum, seconded by Councillor Todd Kasenberg
Carried
THAT the Council meeting be adjourned at approximately 12:03 p.m.
Moved by Councillor Robert Wilhelm, seconded by Councillor Walter McKenzie