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 (20 motions)
20 carried, 0 recorded otherwise. Every motion below is printed as the minutes print it.
THAT Council refers to Staff to return with a report regarding possible actions and solutions with respect to food insecurity in Perth County.
Moved by Councillor Todd Kasenberg, seconded by Councillor Robert Wilhelm
Carried
THAT Council sends a letter of support to the Township of North Stormont regarding the extension and sustainability of municipal infrastructure funding (OCIF).
Moved by Councillor Todd Kasenberg, seconded by Councillor Doug Kellum
Carried
THAT Council sends a letter of support to the Town of Goderich regarding the Ontario Heritage Organization Development Grant (HODG) funding and advocacy.
Moved by Councillor Todd Kasenberg, seconded by Councillor Robert Wilhelm
Carried
THAT Council refers Staff to organize a response regarding County budget concerns and processes as raised in the correspondence from the Township of Perth South.
Moved by Warden Dean Trentowsky, seconded by Councillor Jerry Smith
Carried
THAT Council sends a letter of support to the Town of Mattawa regarding the proposed expansion of the enrollment capacity of the Ontario Veterinary College due to shortages and demands in the livestock industry.
Moved by Warden Dean Trentowsky, seconded by Councillor Hugh McDermid
Carried
THAT Council receives the Consent Agenda items 6.1 to 6.40, excluding items 6.3, 6.8, 6.9, 6.13, 6.21, 6.23, and 6.28, and approves the April 1, 2026 Special Council Minutes and April 2, 2026 Council Minutes.
Moved by Councillor Jerry Smith, seconded by Councillor Walter McKenzie
Carried
THAT Council receives the Updates to Health & Safety and Human Resources Policies report; and THAT Council approves the Updates to Health & Safety and Human Resources Policies report.
Moved by Councillor Hugh McDermid, seconded by Councillor Robert Wilhelm
Carried
THAT Council receives the report titled “AMO Delegations 2026".
Moved by Councillor Hugh McDermid, seconded by Councillor Robert Wilhelm
Carried
THAT Council directs staff to proceed to submit delegation requests at AMO on topics confirmed by Council.
Moved by Councillor Doug Kellum, seconded by Councillor Matt Duncan
Carried
THAT Council receives the “Bill 98 – Building Homes and Improving Transportation Infrastructure Act, 2026” report.
Moved by Councillor Hugh McDermid, seconded by Deputy Warden Sue Orr
Carried
Page 4 of 8 THAT Council directs Planning Staff to submit comments to the Environmental Registry of Ontario (ERO).
Moved by Councillor Todd Kasenberg, seconded by Councillor Matt Duncan
Carried
THAT Council directs Planning Staff to forward the "Bill 98 – Building Homes and Improving Transportation Infrastructure Act, 2026" report to the lower tier municipalities for information.
Moved by Councillor Doug Kellum, seconded by Councillor Jerry Smith
Carried
THAT Council receives the “Economic Development and Tourism Update” report for information.
Moved by Councillor Rhonda Ehgoetz, seconded by Deputy Warden Sue Orr
Carried
THAT Council receives the “February 2026 Forestry Inspector's Report” report for information.
Moved by Councillor Doug Kellum, seconded by Councillor Hugh McDermid
Carried
Page 5 of 8 THAT Council receives the “March 2026 Forestry Inspector's Report” report for information.
Moved by Councillor Jerry Smith, seconded by Councillor Walter McKenzie
Carried
THAT Council receives the “Public Access Defibrillator Program Update” report; and THAT Council authorizes the Warden and Clerk to execute the PAD service agreement.
Moved by Deputy Warden Sue Orr, seconded by Councillor Robert Wilhelm
Carried
THAT Council receives the “Warden’s Activity Report – March 2026” report for information.
Moved by Councillor Hugh McDermid, seconded by Councillor Robert Wilhelm
Carried
THAT Council move into Closed Session at approximately 10:55 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/identifiable individual (CAO) A matter pertaining to litigation - verbal (CAO)
Moved by Councillor Hugh McDermid, seconded by Councillor Robert Wilhelm
Carried
THAT By-law 4069-2026, being a By-law to confirm the proceedings of Council of the Corporation of The County of Perth at its regular meeting held May 7, 2026 is read a first, second and third time; and finally passed May 7, 2026.
Moved by Deputy Warden Sue Orr, seconded by Councillor Walter McKenzie
Carried
THAT the Council meeting be adjourned at approximately 11:33 a.m.
Moved by Councillor Hugh McDermid, seconded by Deputy Warden Sue Orr