Perth County public meetings in 2022
19 substantive meetings from 2022, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Regular Council
Perth County Council will review updates to the Emergency Management Program and by-law. The meeting also includes reports on courthouse facility projects and the replacement of a structure on Perth Line 86.
- Emergency Management Program & By-law Update
- Courthouse Campus Facility Projects Update
- Structure #AS17 Replacement – Perth Line 86
- 2023 General Insurance Renewals
- 2021 Draft Audited Consolidated Financial Statements
Municipal Shared Services Committee
The Municipal Shared Services Committee is reviewing operational updates for several regional services. Discussion items include archives activities, provincial offences court services, paramedic services, and social services reports.
- Stratford-Perth Archives activities report
- Provincial Offences (POA) Court Services operational update
- Perth Paramedic Services MIH update
- Social Services 3rd Quarter 2022 report
Special Council
Council members will participate in I-402 Incident Command System training for executives. The meeting also includes the introduction of the Community Emergency Management Coordinator.
- Introduction of Community Emergency Management Coordinator, Rick Fraser
- I-402: Incident Command System for Executives training
- Confirmation of By-law 3908-2022
Regular Council
Perth County Council will meet to review 2023 board and committee appointments and discuss paramedic service vehicle replacements. The agenda also includes reports on forestry inspections, accessibility committee appointments, and various municipal updates.
- 2023 Board & Committee Appointments
- Perth County Joint Accessibility Advisory Committee Appointment
- Paramedic Services 2023 Ambulance Vehicle Replacement
- By-law 3905-2022: 2023 Committee and Board Appointments
- By-law 3906-2022: Joint Accessibility Committee Appointment
Warden's Election
Perth County council members will meet to conduct the election for the 2023 Warden and Deputy Warden. The meeting includes the installation of council members and the formal declaration of intent by candidates.
- Election of Warden
- Election of Deputy Warden
- Installation of Council Members
- Candidate declarations of intent
Land Division Committee
The Land Division Committee is reviewing an application to sever a surplus farm residence at 5962 Line 2 in the Township of Perth South. The proposal involves creating a 2.66-acre residential lot while retaining a 96.91-acre farm parcel. The committee is considering several conditions, including rezoning and the removal of an existing barn.
- Consent to sever surplus farm residence (No. B36/22) at 5962 Line 2, Perth South
- Proposed severance of 1.08 hectares (2.66 acres) for residential use
- Requirement for the removal of a barn on the retained farm lot
- Requirement to prohibit new permanent residential dwellings on the retained farm lot
- Potential $100.00 replacement sign fee if notice signs are not returned
Special Council
Council is meeting to review a design presentation and updated cost estimate for the 5 Huron renovation and connecting link addition. The meeting includes a recommendation to approve the project design and direct staff to begin the tendering process with prequalified contractors.
- Design presentation for 5 Huron Reno & Connecting Link Addition
- Approval of 5 Huron Reno and Connecting Link project design
- Direction for staff to prepare permit drawings and tender the project
- Review of updated cost estimate for the renovation project
Regular Council
Perth County Council is reviewing revisions to the Council Code of Conduct and a draft Asset Management Plan. The meeting also includes updates on forestry reports, facilities projects, and regional agreements.
- Revisions to the proposed Council Code of Conduct and Complaint Protocol
- 2022 Draft Asset Management Plan
- Regional Government Enterprise Agreement with Esri Canada
- Facilities Project Update
- September 2022 Forestry Inspector's Report
Land Division Committee
The Land Division Committee is reviewing an application to sever one lot from 83 Huron Road for the construction of eight rental townhouses. The proposal also involves a retained portion for the existing residential dwelling.
- Application for Consent to Sever (No. B34/20) at 83 Huron Road, Mitchell
- Proposed development of eight attached townhouse units for the rental market
- Severance of a 3846.2 m2 (1 acre) lot with 105 m frontage on Wimpole Street
- Retention of a 4664 m2 (1.2 acres) lot on Huron Road
Perth County Joint Accessibility Advisory Committee
The committee reviewed accessibility feedback for site plans in Perth East and Perth South. Members also discussed the upcoming transition to a new committee term following the municipal election.
- Site plan feedback for Nuhn Industries in Perth East
- Site plan feedback for Jacobs Liquidation at 1917 James Street South
- Update on the Perth County Joint Accessibility Plan (2023-2027) moving to public feedback
- Report on ongoing elevator shaft construction at the County Courthouse
- Discussion of the AODA independent review participation
Regular Council
The Council is reviewing several planning applications, including subdivision files and official plan amendments. Discussions also include updates to the employee code of conduct and paramedic service performance plans.
- Official Plan Amendment 206 for mixed-use development on Lot 30, Concession 1, Elma Ward
- Subdivision applications NP 22-01 and NP 22-02 by Sound Six Investments
- Proposed Employee Code of Conduct and Council Code of Conduct
- Paramedic Services Commander Emergency Response Vehicles tender results
- Official Plan Amendment 209 for 1180 Perth Road 139
Planning Public Meeting
The Planning Public Meeting will discuss an application by Rylan Looby to re-designate 1.84 hectares of land from mineral aggregate resource to agricultural use. The proposal includes rezoning the property at 1180 Perth Road 139 to allow for a single-detached residential dwelling.
- Official Plan Amendment #209 (Rylan Looby) for 1180 Perth Road 139
- WP 22-01 Plan of Subdivision (West Mitchell Developments)
- PE 21-01 Draft Plan of Subdivision (Percon Developments Inc.)
- OPA 210 Public Meeting Report
Regular Council
The Council will review several Official Plan Amendment applications and subdivision plans. The meeting also includes discussions on vaccination policies and a request from Perth East regarding a four-way stop at Perth County Road 112 and Perth Line 29.
- Planning Public Meeting for OPA #209, OPA #210, and subdivision plans PE 21-01 and WP 22-01
- Official Plan Amendment #209 by Rylan Looby
- Official Plan Amendment #210 by Solomon Martin
- Perth East request for a 4-way stop at Perth County Road 112 and Perth Line 29
- Review of Council Remuneration By-Law
Perth County Joint Accessibility Advisory Committee
The Joint Accessibility Advisory Committee is reviewing election accessibility plans for North Perth and Perth East. The committee is also reviewing site plan feedback reports and updates regarding archives and provincial correspondence.
- North Perth 2022 Municipal Election Accessibility Plan
- 2022 Election Accessibility Plan for Perth East
- JAAC Site Plan Feedback Reports for Perth Road 120A (Great Lakes Poultry Farm and Lance Giesbrecht Express Sign), Webwood Windows, and 6870 Perth Road 121
- Archives Bench Update including a braille garden sign
- Clerk's Update report 2022-168
Land Division Committee
The Land Division Committee is reviewing an application to sever a 3.0 hectare lot from a 52 hectare farm at 6657 Line 93. The proposed new lot would be used for an agricultural commercial facility to produce and distribute milk replacer. The committee is also reviewing a severance application for Lot 24, Concession 17 in Elma Ward.
- Application for Consent to Sever (No. B11/22) at 6657 Line 93, North Perth
- Application for Consent to Sever (No. B32/21) at 5570 Line 57, North Perth
- Proposed 3.0 ha lot for agricultural commercial/industrial use
- September 2022 Consent File Status Report
Community Transportation Steering Committee
The committee is reviewing a status update for the PC Connect transit service and considering a proposal to change Route B. Staff recommend an enhanced route pattern for Route B to improve efficiency due to low ridership.
- PC Connect update report including new Blaise Transit digital booking app
- Proposal to implement 'Option 1' for Route B: removing underutilized stops and increasing frequency
- Route 2 schedule change starting September 19th to start at 7:30am instead of 6:00am
- Request for additional funding for the Community Transportation pilot program through 2025
- Southwest Community Transit Association needs assessment approval
Regular Council
The Council is reviewing mid-year financial reports and various staff updates. The meeting includes discussions on subdivision applications, IT strategic planning, and paramedic service equipment.
- Planning Public Meeting for subdivision applications NP-22-01 and NP-22-02
- County of Perth IT and GIS Strategic Plan Report
- 2022 Q2 Operating and Capital budget Mid-Year Financials
- Paramedic Service Simulation Equipment iSimulate Capital Single Source Purchase
- Janitorial Services Contract Extension
Planning Public Meeting
Perth County Council is reviewing two subdivision applications from Sound Six Investments for the Wallace Ward. The proposal involves creating 15 residential lots on lands currently used for agricultural crop production near Walton Avenue.
- Subdivision NP 22-01: Proposed 6 residential lots on 0.9 hectares
- Subdivision NP 22-02: Proposed 9 residential lots on 1.6 hectares
- Zoning amendment to change current FD and RR zoning to R1
- Proposed infrastructure includes municipal water, sanitary sewers, and a stormwater management pond
Special Council
Council is considering a strategy to engage landowners regarding updated natural environment designations in the New Official Plan. The plan uses the Perth Natural Heritage System Study to identify ecologically important areas and includes a process for residents to verify map accuracy through site visits.
- Proposed 'Natural Environment' designation for the New Official Plan
- $100,000 budget allocation for ecologist evaluations
- $2,800 budget allocation for landowner mailing costs
- Public consultation process to begin in September 2022
- Direct mailing to landowners with a proposed increase in natural environment coverage of over 1% or 1 acre