Regular Council

Page 1 of 6 THAT the October 1, 2026 Agenda be approved as presented.

THAT Consent Agenda items 6.1 to 6.17 be received; and THAT the September 3, 2026 Council Minutes be approved as presented.

THAT a letter of Council support be sent in favour of permanent doubling of the Ontario Community infrastructure Fund, to MMAH, Perth County MPs and MPPs, MFOA, AMO and ROMA.

THAT Section 5.2(a) of the Procedure By-law be waived, such that the date of the of the Inaugural Meeting and Election of the Warden for 2026 be set as November 19th; and THAT this portion of the by-law be examined for future years.

THAT the report titled “Council Orientation Update” be received. Page 2 of 6

THAT the report titled “Economic Development and Tourism Update” be received for information.

THAT the report titled “Municipal Law Enforcement Officer's Report - August 2026” be received for information.

THAT the report titled “2027 Stewardship Program Administrative Adjustments” be received.

Page 3 of 6 THAT the recommended administrative adjustments, to the application review and evaluation process, be approved.

THAT the report titled “Warden’s Activity Report – August 2026” be received for information.

THAT Council move into Closed Session at approximately 10:03 a.m. in accordance with Section 239 of the Municipal Act S.O. 2001, c. 25 (as amended) to consider:  Labour relations or employee negotiations, 239(2)(d) - Human Resource Metrics  Labour relations or employee negotiations, 239(2)(d) - Contract Negotiations  Personal matters about an identifiable individual, including municipal employees, 239(2)(b) - Strategic Realignment Page 4 of 6  Personal matters about an identifiable individual, including municipal employees, 239(2)(b) - Forestry Program Update

THAT the Chief Administrative Officer be directed to exercise delegated authority to take the necessary steps to ratify the agreement.

THAT a roster for the role of appeal officer be established, that includes the services of Williams & Associates and Kuntz Forestry Co., and that an appropriate agreement in accordance with the procurement policy of the municipality be executed with each.

THAT staff be directed to undertake Option B as follows: Council direct staff to re-issue the Request for Proposals for forestry by-law enforcement and weed and tree inspection services to seek additional competitive submissions and further test market availability, with a one-year contract duration, and additional advertising to be undertaken.

THAT By-law 4085-2026, being a By-law to confirm the proceedings of Council of the Corporation of the County of Perth at its regular meeting held October 1, 2026 is read a first, second and third time; and finally passed October 1, 2026.

THAT the Council meeting be adjourned at approximately 12:02 p.m.