The Perth County Record

Regular Council

June 18, 2026

Who was there

Present (8): Duncan Telephone, Ehgoetz Telephone, Kasenberg Telephone, Kellum Telephone, McDermid Telephone, McKenzie Telephone, Smith Telephone, Robert Wilhelm

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 (19 motions)

19 carried, 0 recorded otherwise. Every motion below is printed as the minutes print it.

THAT the June 18, 2026 Agenda be approved. Page 1 of 6
Moved by Councillor Hugh McDermid, seconded by Councillor Jerry Smith
Carried
THAT the Consent Agenda items 6.1 – 6.26 be received and that the June 4, 2026 Minutes be approved.
Moved by Deputy Warden Sue Orr, seconded by Councillor Hugh McDermid
Carried
THAT Council receives the “Council Remuneration By-Law” report; and THAT Council approves the updated Council Remuneration By-law for the required readings.
Moved by Councillor Todd Kasenberg, seconded by Councillor Robert Wilhelm
Carried
THAT Council receives the “Economic Development and Tourism” report for information.
Moved by Councillor Doug Kellum, seconded by Councillor Jerry Smith
Carried
THAT Council receives the “April & May 2026 Forestry Inspector's Report” report for information.
Moved by Councillor Jerry Smith, seconded by Councillor Robert Wilhelm
Carried
THAT Council receives the “Budget Policy” report; and THAT Council approves the “Budget Policy”.
Moved by Deputy Warden Sue Orr, seconded by Councillor Hugh McDermid
Carried
THAT Council receives the “2027 Budget Preliminary Discussion” report for information
Moved by Councillor Hugh McDermid, seconded by Councillor Robert Wilhelm
Carried
THAT Council waive Solicitor-Client Privilege for the Tree Injury By-law Final Draft Update discussion.
Moved by Councillor Todd Kasenberg, seconded by Deputy Warden Sue Orr
Carried
THAT Council approve option (a) as updated for the definition of “Tree Plantation” being: “Tree Plantation” means a wooded area with intentionally planted or seeded trees as a crop in a pre-determined pattern or rows for commercial forestry purposes, including harvesting, and which is actively and continuously managed in keeping with the original purpose of planting or seeding. For greater clarity, a Tree Plantation is not a naturally evolved Woodland. This section applies as of the date this by- law is passed.
Moved by Councillor Hugh McDermid, seconded by Deputy Warden Sue Orr
Carried
THAT Council makes the applicable fee payable to the County of Perth for the filing of a Notice of Appeal shall be $1,500, as may be amended from time to time. For greater clarity, the appeal filing fee prescribed by this By-law covers only the administrative processing of the appeal and does not include any costs associated with the preparation, compilation, reproduction, collection, or submission of any documents, records, data, studies, or other relevant materials considered appropriate in connection with the appeal. All such costs shall be the sole responsibility of, and shall be borne by, the appellant.
Moved by Councillor Todd Kasenberg, seconded by Councillor Robert Wilhelm
Carried
THAT Council receives the Tree Injury By-law final Draft Update report.
Moved by Councillor Jerry Smith, seconded by Councillor Matt Duncan
Carried
THAT Council approves the updated Tree Injury By-law for the required readings.
Moved by Councillor Matt Duncan, seconded by Councillor Todd Kasenberg
Carried
THAT Council receives the “Emergency Management Program Mid-Year Update” report.
Moved by Councillor Doug Kellum, seconded by Councillor Walter McKenzie
Carried
THAT Council receives the “Warden's Activity Report - May 2026” for information.
Moved by Councillor Hugh McDermid, seconded by Councillor Robert Wilhelm
Carried
THAT By-law 4074-2026 being a By-law to establish remuneration for Council in their capacity as Members of Perth County Council and to Repeal By-law 386- 2022 be read a first, second and third time; and finally passed this 18th day of June 2026.
Moved by Councillor Matt Duncan, seconded by Councillor Hugh McDermid
Carried
THAT By-law 4075-2026 being a By-law to Regulate the Destruction or Injuring of Trees in Woodlands in the County of Perth, and to repeal By-law 3557-2016 and By-law 3731-2019 be read a first, second and third time; and finally passed this 18th day of June 2026.
Moved by Councillor Todd Kasenberg, seconded by Councillor Matt Duncan
Carried
THAT Council move into Closed Session at approximately 11:20 a.m. in accordance with Section 239 of the Municipal Act S.O. 2001, c. 25 (as amended) to consider one matter regarding litigation.
Moved by Councillor Jerry Smith, seconded by Councillor Robert Wilhelm
Carried
THAT By-law 4076-2026 being a By-law to confirm the proceedings of Council of the Corporation of the County of Perth at its regular meeting held June 18th, 2026 is read a first, second and third time and finally passed June 18, 2026.
Moved by Councillor Todd Kasenberg, seconded by Councillor Hugh McDermid
Carried
THAT the Council meeting be adjourned at approximately 11:44 a.m.
Moved by Councillor Hugh McDermid, seconded by Councillor Jerry Smith
Carried

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