Perth County, Ontario

Land Division Committee

The Land Division Committee will hear applications for consent to sever: B17-26 (Hamilton/MacDonald) for a lot at 680 Wallace Avenue South, Listowel, to merge with adjacent lands for future residential development; and B11-26 (Groenestege Dairy Farms Ltd.). The Committee will also receive a follow-up letter on Carson Farms and an appeal update on a previously denied severance (B58-25 Kuepfer).

• Application B17-26 to sever Lots 130 & 133, RP 183, Listowel (680 Wallace Ave S) and merge with adjoining lot for future residential use
• Application B11-26 by Groenestege Dairy Farms Ltd. for consent to sever
• Follow-up letter regarding Carson Farms (previous approval B41-25)
• Appeal update on B58-25 (Kuepfer) from Ontario Land Tribunal – previously denied by Committee

Regular Council

Land Division Committee

Regular Council

Regular Council

Perth County Joint Accessibility Advisory Committee

Land Division Committee

Regular Council

Regular Council

Land Division Committee

Perth County Joint Accessibility Advisory Committee

Regular Council

Regular Council

Perth County Joint Accessibility Advisory Committee

Land Division Committee

Regular Council

Regular Council

Land Division Committee

Perth County Joint Accessibility Advisory Committee

Regular Council

The Council is reviewing several staff reports regarding planning applications for Listowel Gardens and various public works tenders. Discussion includes a notice of motion regarding merging properties under the Planning Act and updates on tree injury regulations.

• Vacant Land Condominium application for Khanylemika Inc. (Listowel Gardens)
• Tender results for a wheel-loader lease or purchase
• Tender results for Perth Road 139 Line 2 culvert repair
• Notice of Motion: Merging properties under the Planning Act
• By-law 4077-2026 regarding Toromont Industries Ltd

Land Division Committee - 29 Jun 2026 - CANCELLED

Perth County Joint Accessibility Advisory Committee

The Joint Accessibility Advisory Committee will adopt the minutes from its May 26 meeting. It will receive the Legislative Services Update for June 2026 and two news correspondence items. The committee will consent to move a potential in‑person meeting to September 22, 2026 and set future meeting dates.

• Adopt minutes of the May 26, 2026 JAAC meeting
• Receive Legislative Services Update – June 2026
• Receive CBC and CTV news correspondence items
• Consent to move potential in‑person meeting to September 22, 2026
• Schedule future meetings for June 23, 2026 and September 22, 2026

Regular Council

Perth County Council will consider a by-law setting council member remuneration (By-law 4074-2026) and a final draft of the Tree Injury By-law (By-law 4075-2026). A notice of motion proposes merging properties under the Planning Act. The consent agenda includes dozens of resolutions from other municipalities on topics such as OPP policing, hospital funding, and heritage properties. Council will also preview the 2027 budget.

• By-law 4074-2026 Council Remuneration to set pay for elected officials
• By-law 4075-2026 to regulate destruction or injuring of trees in woodlands
• Notice of Motion: Merging Properties under the Planning Act
• Preliminary discussion of 2027 Budget
• Staff report on Economic Development & Tourism Update

Municipal Shared Services Committee

Regular Council

Perth County Council will consider two applications for draft plans of subdivision (NP 25-01 and WP 25-01), award tenders for ambulance replacement and patient handling systems, discuss a tiered paramedic and fire services response agreement, and review a Q1 financial variance report. The consent agenda includes correspondence on provincial bills and municipal advocacy items.

• Application for Draft Plan of Subdivision – 1000535777 Ontario Inc. (NP 25-01), deferred from May 21 meeting
• Application for Draft Plan of Subdivision – Clarke, Ruth Ann (WP 25-01)
• Award of Tenders – Ambulance Replacement Project and Stryker Patient Handling Systems
• Tiered Response – Paramedic and Fire Services 2026
• Q1 Financial Variance Report

Perth County Joint Accessibility Advisory Committee

The Joint Accessibility Advisory Committee will receive a legislative services update reporting on the upcoming Accessibility Advisory Committee Forum, National AccessAbility Week, and site plan review practices. They will also review correspondence on sidewalk changes in Hamilton and reforms to the Disability Tax Credit in Ottawa. The committee will confirm the agenda and adopt minutes from April.

• Legislative services update (Report 2026-112) covering AAC Forum, NAAW, content remediation, and annual accessibility update still in draft
• Correspondence: CBC article on Hamilton sidewalk changes and CTV article on Ottawa Disability Tax Credit reforms
• New institutional seat filled by Kyle Hodge from Huron Perth Alzheimer Society
• No site plan reviews conducted in May; staff will advise North Perth on pre-consultation process
• Confirmation of agenda and adoption of April 28, 2026 minutes

Land Division Committee

The Land Division Committee will hear two applications for consent to sever: B41-25 by David Carson Farms & Auction Services Ltd. to create a 20.1 ha agricultural lot (undersized per zoning), and B58-25 by Allan & Emaline Kuepfer, which was deferred from the previous meeting. The committee will also adopt previous minutes and receive a file status report.

• Application B41-25 to sever 20.1 ha agricultural parcel (minimum required 30 ha) with horse barn and dwelling, owned by David Carson Farms and Auction Services Ltd.
• Application B58-25 (deferred from April) for lands at 4512 Line 67, Mornington Ward, Township of Perth East.
• File status report for May 2026.
• Adoption of minutes from April 27, 2026 meeting.

Regular Council

The Council is meeting to discuss a draft plan of subdivision and updates to the Tree Injury By-law. The agenda also includes a public delegation regarding a future forest conservation by-law and road safety measures.

• Application for Draft Plan of Subdivision - 1000535777 Ontario Inc. (NP 25-01)
• Tree Injury By-law draft update and presentation
• Dedication of land as public highway at Part Lot 21 Concession 8 Ellice
• Temporary all-way stop at Perth Line 20 & Perth Road 163 (Fullarton)
• By-law 4071-2026 for the appointment of a Deputy Clerk

Regular Council

The Regular Council meeting on May 7, 2026 will consider a consent agenda, public hearings, staff reports and several motions. Council will award Tender 2026‑031‑03 to Cope Construction & Contracting Inc. for Structure 107030 Perth Road 107. Other items include a Tree Injury By‑law draft update, a presentation on Conservation Authorities, and the approval of Confirmatory By‑law 4069‑2026.

• Award of Tender 2026‑031‑03 to Cope Construction & Contracting Inc. for Structure 107030 Perth Road 107.
• Tree Injury By‑law draft update and waiver of solicitor‑client privilege.
• Presentation: Conservation Authorities Update by Brian Petrie, Chair of UTRCA.
• Approval of Confirmatory By‑law 4069‑2026 confirming the special council meeting minutes.
• Consent agenda items including storm‑water fees regulations (item 6.4) and various municipal infrastructure fund requests.

Perth County Joint Accessibility Advisory Committee

The committee will receive accessibility audit feedback reports for the Perth East Recreation Complex, Mitchell Library, Mitchell Arena, and a site plan for Perth and Stratford Housing Corporation at 9 Fulton St., Milverton. Also discussed: a Clerk's Update including an upcoming Accessibility Advisory Committee Forum, annual accessibility update drafting, and a staffing change.

• Accessibility audit feedback reports for PERC (40 Temperance St., Milverton), Mitchell Library (105 Andrew St.), Mitchell Arena (185 Wellington St.), and site plan at 9 Fulton St., Milverton
• Clerk's Update report includes annual accessibility update drafting, content remediation, and staffing change (Clerk Tyler Sager resigning effective May 1, 2026)
• Correspondence from Province of Ontario on building accessible communities and 2026 Senior of the Year information
• Article from Kingston Whig Standard titled 'Ontario accessibility laws running on fumes' provided for information

Land Division Committee

The Perth County Land Division Committee will consider and vote on an Application for Consent to Sever (B58-25) submitted by Allan and Emaline Kuepfer for the property at 4512 Line 67. The committee is recommended to deny the application. The meeting also includes adoption of minutes from the March 30, 2026 meeting and receipt of a File Status Report and a Surplus Farm Dwelling Report for information.

• Denial of Application for Consent to Sever B58-25 (4512 Line 67) – Allan & Emaline Kuepfer
• Adoption of minutes for the March 30, 2026 Land Division Committee meeting
• Receipt of File Status Report – April 2026
• Receipt of Surplus Farm Dwelling Report
• Confirmation of agenda and procedural items

Regular Council - 16 Apr 2026 - CANCELLED

Regular Council

Perth County Council approved a capital project to tender for four replacement ambulances and four Stryker Power Cot stretchers to be delivered in 2027. The council also adopted the 2026 tax ratios matching 2025 rates for all property classes and approved the write‑off of 16 provincial offences fines totaling $43,869.85. Two construction tenders were awarded to Brantco Construction for work on Perth Road 130 & 135 and Perth Line 43.

• Authorize tender process for four replacement ambulances and four Stryker Power Cot stretchers (delivery 2027)
• Award Tender 2026-031-02 to Brantco Construction for Perth Road 130 & 135
• Award Tender 2026-031-01 to Brantco Construction for Perth Line 43
• Adopt 2026 tax ratios: residential 1.00, multi‑residential 1.00, commercial 1.2469, industrial 1.9692, aggregate extraction 1.6024, landfills 1.2564, pipelines 1.6391, farm/managed forests 0.2500
• Write‑off 16 provincial offences fines totaling $43,869.85

Special Council

The Council is meeting to receive a verbal update regarding labour relations and negotiations for paramedics during a closed session. The meeting also includes the adoption of a confirmatory by-law for the session's proceedings.

• Closed session update on paramedic labour relations/negotiations
• Confirmatory By-Law 4068-2026

Land Division Committee

The Land Division Committee will elect a Chair and Vice‑Chair for 2026, adopt the minutes from the December 15, 2025 meeting, and receive the File Status Report for March 2026. The report lists new, in‑process, delegated‑authority and final‑approved land applications across the County. The committee will also consider the Surplus Farm Dwelling Report and set the date for its next meeting on April 27, 2026.

• Election of 2026 Chair & Vice‑Chair
• Adoption of minutes from the December 15, 2025 meeting
• Receipt of File Status Report – March 2026
• Review of Surplus Farm Dwelling Report
• Future meeting scheduled for April 27, 2026

Perth County Joint Accessibility Advisory Committee

The Joint Accessibility Advisory Committee will receive several correspondence items, including Ontario’s $2 million accessibility investment, a provincial dementia‑care initiative, and an Olympics accessibility strategy. The committee will also review a clerk’s update and discuss plans for site visits to Mitchell Arena, Mitchell Library and the P.E.R.C. facility. An early discussion of National AccessAbility Week will be noted for information.

• Province of Ontario – Investing over $2 million to improve accessibility (correspondence)
• Province of Ontario – Increasing access to dementia care (correspondence)
• Olympics.com – Accessibility and inclusion strategy for the Milano Cortina Olympics (correspondence)
• Planning site visits to Mitchell Arena, Mitchell Library, and P.E.R.C. facilities
• National AccessAbility Week – early discussion (report)

Regular Council

Council will discuss the 2026 tax policy, including tax ratios and rates, and consider a temporary borrowing by-law. The meeting also includes approvals for ambulance replacements and road tender results.

• 2026 Tax Policy - Tax Ratios and Tax Rates
• 2026 Temporary Borrowing By-Law
• Ambulance Replacement Capital Approval (Delivery 2027)
• Tender results for Perth Road 130, Perth Road 135, and Perth Line 43
• Write-off of Provincial Offences Fines for 2025

Regular Council

Council will consider a redline revision for a draft plan of subdivision regarding Maple Creek Properties. The meeting includes reports on the Perth County Stewardship Program and an annual update for paramedic services.

• Application for Redline Revision to Draft Plan of Subdivision - NP 24-01 - Maple Creek Properties
• Perth County Stewardship Program and 2026 intake results
• Paramedic Service Annual Update 2025 - Municipal Shared Services (MSSC)
• Presentation on UTRCA Collaborative Invasive Species Program
• 2025 Year-End Report for Stratford-Perth Archives

Perth County Joint Accessibility Advisory Committee

The Perth County Joint Accessibility Advisory Committee will receive the February Clerk’s Update and review AODA audit reports for Mitchell Arena and Mitchell Library. It will also consider correspondence about the 2027 Ontario Parasport Games and CBC concerns on accessible seating, and discuss early plans for National AccessAbility Week in May. No formal decisions are recorded on the agenda.

• Mitchell Arena AODA audit – recommended upgrades total $117,000 (parking $11,000; interior path $35,000; fire alarm $25,000; washrooms $34,000; signage $12,000)
• Mitchell Library AODA audit – report provided (no cost figures listed)
• Province of Ontario correspondence – Brantford selected to host 2027 Ontario Parasport Games
• CBC correspondence – concerns about accessible seating and ticket purchasing
• National AccessAbility Week – early discussion for event in May

Land Division Committee - 23 Feb 2026 - CANCELLED

Regular Council - 19 Feb 2026 - CANCELLED

Special Council

The Special Council will adopt By‑law 4057‑2026, which formally confirms all motions, resolutions and committee recommendations approved at this meeting. A closed‑session portion will address a position, plan, procedure, criteria or instruction for future negotiations. The agenda also includes standard procedural items such as call to order, land acknowledgment and agenda confirmation.

• Adopt Confirmatory By‑law 4057‑2026 to confirm all actions taken at the February 12, 2026 Special Council meeting
• Closed‑session discussion of a position, plan, procedure, criteria or instruction for negotiations

Forest Conservation By-law Special Council

The Special Council will receive public feedback on the Forest Conservation By-law review (2024‑2025) and consider a petition from residents, landowners and agricultural producers requesting specific changes. The agenda includes delegations from the Perth County Federation of Agriculture, Farmers of Perth County and local conservation authorities. A confirmatory By‑law 4056‑2026 will also be presented for approval.

• Petition (Item 6.1) requesting amendments such as transparency of enforcement, exemptions for Normal Farm Practices, a minimum one‑hectare threshold for regulated woodlands, bio‑security protocols, and an independent appeal committee
• Delegations presenting public feedback from the Perth County Federation of Agriculture, Farmers of Perth County, and conservation authorities
• Staff Report 2026‑041: Forest Conservation By‑law Review Update (2024‑2025) – Public Feedback (pages 84‑256)
• Confirmatory By‑law 4056‑2026 listed under Item 15.1
• Consent agenda item for the Forestry By‑law Petition (Item 6.1)

Perth County Agricultural Working Group

The Perth County Agricultural Working Group will discuss the Spring 2026 Stewardship Program and receive a presentation on plant-based food procurement. The group will also consider a closed session regarding identifiable individuals.

• Spring 2026 Perth County Stewardship Program Applications
• Presentation on plant-based food procurement and Ontario agriculture
• Closed session regarding identifiable individuals
• Plant-based Treaty fact sheet for Ontario agriculture
• Election of Chair

Regular Council

The council approved the 2026 operating budget in principle and added four specific expenditures: a $100,000 Economic Development Sign Project, $30,000 for Economic Development Special Projects, $50,000 for the Ontario Agri‑Food Discovery Centre, and $25,000 for Giant Hogweed control. A tender result for the courthouse vault roof replacement was also accepted. The meeting included a closed‑session to receive a verbal update on litigation and the cancellation of the February 19 regular council meeting.

• Adoption of the 2026 operating budget (by‑law to be presented later)
• Economic Development Sign Project – $100,000
• Economic Development Special Projects – $30,000
• Ontario Agri‑Food Discovery Centre funding – $50,000
• Giant Hogweed control allocation – $25,000

Perth County Joint Accessibility Advisory Committee

The Joint Accessibility Advisory Committee will vote to elect a Chair and Vice‑Chair for 2026. It will adopt the minutes from the October 28, 2025 meeting and receive several reports, including the JAAC Site Plan Feedback Report for Reid's Heritage Homes (Second Submission). The committee will also receive a set of correspondence items and approve updated 2026 meeting forms (TD1 Federal, TD1 Ontario, and the Committee Compensation Form).

• Election of the 2026 Chair and Vice‑Chair (Nomination of Chair and Vice‑Chair)
• Adoption of minutes for the October 28, 2025 JAAC meeting
• Receipt of the JAAC Site Plan Feedback Report – Reid's Heritage Homes – Second Submission
• Receipt of correspondence items: AODA Toolbox, Canadian Medical Association, CBC News, Government of Canada AI standard, Rick Hansen Foundation Barrier Buster Grants, VIA Rail accessibility plan
• Approval of updated 2026 meeting forms: TD1 Federal, TD1 Ontario, Committee Compensation Form

Land Division Committee - 26 Jan 2026 - CANCELLED

Regular Council

The council received the 2026 Capital Budget Presentation covering IT, bridges, roads, facilities, fleet and equipment, and voted to authorize staff to issue tenders for these projects, with the awarded contracts to be returned for council approval. It also received a staff report on compensation for elected officials and directed staff to keep current per‑diem rates of $210.18 for full‑day meetings and $138.84 for half‑day meetings, as well as existing professional‑development allowances. A confirmatory by‑law (4052‑2026) was passed to ratify the previous meeting’s proceedings. Additionally, a delegation was noted for the Ontario Agri‑Food Discovery Centre to receive financial support.

• Authorization for staff to tender 2026 capital projects (IT, bridges, roads, facilities, fleet, equipment)
• Compensation Review for elected officials – per‑diem rates $210.18 (full day) and $138.84 (half day) unchanged
• Confirmatory By‑Law 4052‑2026 passed to confirm January 8, 2026 council proceedings
• Delegation: Ontario Agri‑Food Discovery Centre – financial support
• Consent agenda items, including City of Peterborough sustainable funding for police

Regular Council

Council will meet to discuss the 2026 Budget, specifically focusing on capital presentations for IT, bridges, roads, facilities, fleet, and equipment. The meeting also includes a large consent agenda featuring correspondence from various municipalities regarding conservation authority consolidations.

• 2026 Capital Budget Presentation for IT, Bridges, Roads, Facilities, Fleet and Equipment
• Review of correspondence regarding Bill 68 and Conservation Authority consolidations
• Confirmatory By-Law 4052-2026