Perth County public meetings in 2022
52 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
Planning Public Meeting
Perth County Council is holding a public meeting to receive comments on Official Plan Amendment 206, which would permit a mixed residential and commercial development on a vacant 1.85-hectare parcel on Mitchell Road South in Listowel. The amendment would replace the current commercial-only site-specific policy with one allowing up to 174 residential units and reduced commercial space. Staff have identified issues including lower-than-recommended commercial floor area, high residential density, and the need for affordable housing targets and a traffic study.
- OPA 206 proposes mixed-use development on Part of Lot 30, Concession 1, Elma Ward, North Perth
- Concept plans propose 128 or 174 residential units and 12,000-13,000 sq ft commercial GFA
- Staff note proposed commercial GFA is less than the 40,000-50,000 sq ft recommended by Altus Group
- Developer in talks with United Way Perth Huron and CMHC for 15% affordable rental units
- Meeting also includes approval of minutes from July 7, 2022 public meeting
Regular Council
Perth County Council will hold a planning public meeting for Official Plan Amendment #206 and consider staff reports on subdivision plan modifications, a development application status update, and several corporate services items including a proposed automated school bus stop arm camera system with administrative monetary penalties. The agenda also includes routine consent items, tender awards for winter maintenance and salt hauling, and a closed session on municipal property security and economic development.
- Planning Public Meeting for OPA #206
- Modification of Draft Plan of Subdivision by MHBC Planning Ltd. for Dallmitch Holdings Limited (No. NP 18-03)
- Modification of Lunor Subdivision Draft Plan Approval (File No. NP 04-01)
- Automated School Bus Stop Arm Camera System / Administrative Monetary Penalty System report
- Tender results for winter maintenance (2022-031-04) and bulk highway salts (2022-031-05)
Land Division Committee
The Perth County Land Division Committee will hear two applications for consent to sever land: one for a surplus farm dwelling in North Perth and another for a property in Perth East. The committee will also consider appointing a deputy secretary-treasurer and receive a status report on consent files.
- Application B32/21 by Tollacres Ltd. & Adrian Anthony Tollenaar to sever a surplus farm dwelling at 5570 Line 57, North Perth, with conditions including reducing the severed lot to 0.64 hectares
- Application B17/22 to sever part of Lot 25, Concession 6, South Easthope Ward (3425 Road 108A, Perth East)
- Appointment of Deputy Land Division Secretary-Treasurer
- Consent File Status Report
Regular Council
Perth County Council will hold a public meeting and consider staff reports on two Official Plan amendments (OPA 207 for Bautec and OPA 208 for Martin), a greenhouse gas workplan, and a tax rate amendment. The agenda also includes routine consent items, a forestry report, a grant program, ambulance vehicle replacement, and a tender for highway salts. A closed session is scheduled for a matter pertaining to security of municipal property.
- Planning Public Meeting for OPA #207 and OPA #208
- Official Plan Amendment No. 207 (Bautec) and No. 208 (Martin) for adoption
- Amendment of tax rates within Requisition By-Law 2019-2021
- Paramedic Services 2023 Ambulance Vehicle Replacement
- Tender Results 2022-031-03 Supply of Bulk Highway Salts (Compass Minerals)
Planning Public Meeting
Perth County Council is holding a public meeting to receive comments on two Official Plan Amendments (OPA #207 and #208) that would allow enlargements of secondary farm occupations on agricultural properties in Perth East. No decisions will be made at this meeting; approval is reserved for the regular Council meeting later the same day.
- OPA #207 by Bautec Industries Inc. to expand a welding/assembly shop at 7278 Road 116 from 451 m² to 750 m² and increase off-farm employees from 2 to 5
- OPA #208 by Lena & Sidney Martin to expand a sawmill at 6870 Road 121 from 371.6 m² to 615 m² and fully enclose sawdust storage
- OPA #208 follows a fall 2021 neighbour complaint about sawdust migration and a zoning violation finding
- Both properties are zoned Agricultural Special Zone Ten (A-10) in Perth East Zoning Bylaw 30-1999
- No public correspondence received for OPA #207 as of report completion
Perth County Joint Accessibility Advisory Committee
The Perth County Joint Accessibility Advisory Committee will receive the Clerk's update and review site plan feedback reports for Listowel Eastdale Public School, 300 Mitchell Road, and 220 Mitchell Road South in North Perth. The committee is also set to adopt minutes from the May 24 meeting and discuss future meetings after a summer break.
- Site plan feedback for Listowel Eastdale Public School, 300 Mitchell Road, and 220 Mitchell Road South
- Clerk's update on Archives bench purchase, National AccessAbility Week, Courthouse elevator construction, and 2023-2027 Accessibility Plan
- Adoption of minutes from May 24, 2022 meeting
- Future meetings scheduled for September 27 and October 25, 2022
Regular Council
Perth County Council is meeting to consider a staff report on the Perth County Wind Turbine Policy, receive updates on the PC Connect transit service, and review various departmental reports. The agenda also includes several consent items, including minutes from previous meetings and correspondence from other municipalities, and a closed session on labour relations and municipal property security.
- Report 2022-113: Perth County Wind Turbine Policy Report
- Report 2022-108: PC Connect May 2022 Update
- Report 2022-110: Legal/Corporate Services May 2022 Update
- Report 2022-109: 2022 Asset Management Plan Update
- Closed session on labour relations (GIS/Planning) and municipal property security/negotiations (Public Works)
Municipal Shared Services Committee
The Municipal Shared Services Committee will receive reports on social services, archives, court services, and paramedic services. The social services report includes results of the 2021 homeless enumeration and a coordinated response plan for unsheltered homelessness. The committee is expected to receive these reports for information.
- 2021 homeless enumeration: 118 surveyed, 164 on By-Name List; 63% provisionally accommodated, 69% chronic homelessness
- Coordinated Response for Unsheltered Homelessness plan with four cornerstones
- Social Services operating budget $1,138,100; CHPI budget $962,100
- Paramedic Services update
- POA Court Services report
Regular Council
Perth County Council will hold a public meeting and consider staff reports on Official Plan Amendment 205, two subdivision applications (WP 21-02 and WP 21-01), and a Listowel Official Plan Amendment for 650 Main Street West. The council will also review a Right to Disconnect Policy, financial reports, and other routine items, and may enter closed session for labour relations and an administrative tribunal matter.
- Planning Public Meeting for Official Plan Amendment 205
- Subdivision application WP 21-02 by 2455058 Ontario Inc.
- Subdivision application WP 21-01 by 789274 Ontario Inc. (B and S Construction)
- Listowel Official Plan Amendment 35 for 650 Main Street West
- Tender results for PSHQ roof repairs
Planning Public Meeting
Perth County Council is holding a public meeting to receive comments on two Official Plan Amendments. OPA 205 would create a site-specific policy to allow severance of a surplus farm residence from a woodlot at 2518 Perth Road 130 in Perth South. OPA 207 is also on the agenda. The council will reserve decisions until its regular meeting later that day.
- OPA 205 by M&H Farms Inc. to permit severance of surplus farm dwelling within Natural Resources/Environment designation at Lot 16, Concession 14, Downie Ward, Perth South (2518 Perth Road 130)
- Proposed severed lot: 0.3 hectares (0.74 acres) with 60.35 metres frontage on Perth Road 130
- Environmental Impact Study submitted supporting the severance
- OPA 207 also on agenda (details not provided in agenda text)
- Approval of minutes from May 19, 2022 public meeting on subdivision WP 21-02
Perth County Joint Accessibility Advisory Committee
The Perth County Joint Accessibility Advisory Committee is meeting to receive the Clerk's Update report, which covers the Alzheimer Society Huron Perth seat, the Archives bench installation, the Courthouse elevator project, and the 2023-2027 Accessibility Plan. The committee will also consider correspondence about a provincial job-training program and a Durham accessibility conference. The agenda includes adoption of minutes from the April 26, 2022 meeting.
- Clerk's Update report (2022-092) on accessibility projects
- Correspondence: Ontario Helping People with Disabilities Get Jobs - Waterloo/Wellington
- Correspondence: Durham Accessibility Conference
- Adoption of minutes from April 26, 2022
Regular Council
Perth County Council will hold a planning public meeting for a proposed plan of subdivision (WP 21-02) and consider several staff reports, including tax policy, winter maintenance contracts, and a small-scale on-farm business subclass. The agenda also includes a consent agenda with items from other municipalities and organizations, and several by-laws related to taxation and confirmatory matters.
- Planning public meeting for Plan of Subdivision WP 21-02
- By-law 3875-2022: Small Scale On-Farm Business Subclass
- By-law 3876-2022: Requisition By-law
- By-law 3877-2022: Tax Ratio By-law
- By-law 3878-2022: Tax Reduction By-law
Planning Public Meeting
Perth County Council is holding a public meeting to receive comments on a proposed plan of subdivision (WP 21-02) by 2455058 Ontario Inc. for 11 single-detached dwelling lots at the corner of Nelson and Frank Streets in Mitchell, West Perth. The application was deemed complete on March 11, 2022, and the council will reserve its decision for a future regular meeting. The agenda also includes approval of minutes from the February 17, 2022 public meeting, which covered several official plan amendments and another subdivision application.
- Plan of Subdivision WP 21-02: 11 single-detached lots on 0.63 ha at Nelson and Frank Streets, Mitchell, with lot areas 505–634 m² and frontages 14.8–20 m
- Proposed vacant lot sale price: $110,000 per lot
- Density: 17 units per hectare, considered low density; West Perth Council recommended increased density
- Affordable housing: 10% of units in both phases of Upper Thames Village meet affordability range, below the 20% target in the Mitchell Official Plan
- Minutes from Feb 17, 2022 public meeting include OPA #201, #202, #203 and subdivision WP 21-01 by 789274 Ontario Inc.
Special Council
This special council meeting is largely procedural, with the substantive item being a closed session under Section 239 of the Municipal Act for a matter pertaining to solicitor-client privilege. No decisions or discussions are listed on the open agenda. The meeting also includes routine items like call to order, agenda confirmation, and adjournment.
- Closed session for solicitor-client privilege matter
- Meeting held at Perth County EMS, 480 Douro St., Stratford
Regular Council
Perth County Council is meeting to consider staff reports on the 2022 tax policy comprehensive review, a small business optional property tax sub-class, and a procedure by-law update for electronic meetings. The agenda also includes a consent agenda with items on broadband funding, infrastructure, and various municipal resolutions, plus a by-law to amend the procedure by-law for electronic meetings.
- 2022 Tax Policy comprehensive review (Report 2022-080)
- Small Business Optional Property Tax Sub-class (Report 2022-075)
- Procedure By-law Amendment for Electronic Meetings (By-law 3873-2022)
- Q1 Corporate Communications Update (Report 2022-082)
- March 2022 Forestry Inspector's Report (Report 2022-081)
Perth County Joint Accessibility Advisory Committee
The Perth County Joint Accessibility Advisory Committee will receive reports and correspondence, and decide whether to purchase a specific bench for the Stratford Perth Archives trail. The committee will also review feedback on a site plan for the Tridon Group Subdivision in North Perth and receive updates from the Clerk, including on the courthouse elevator project and the 2021 Annual Accessibility Update.
- Direct staff to purchase bench Option 3 (Contour 6' Bench) from Classic Displays for $1,075.00, within a $2,000.00 budget
- Receive Clerk's Update report (Report 2022-076)
- Receive Stratford Perth Archives Bench report (Report 2022-077)
- Review JAAC Site Plan Review Feedback Report for Tridon Group Subdivision (North Perth)
- Receive correspondence from Abilities Canada, Elections Ontario, Province of Ontario, and Alzheimer Society Huron Perth
Land Division Committee
The Perth County Land Division Committee will hear a supplementary report on consent application B37/21 by Cobblestone Diversions Inc. for land at 220 Elma Street East, Listowel, and may approve it subject to conditions. The committee will also receive the April 2022 consent file status report, which lists new, in-process, approved, and on-hold applications. The meeting is remote and live-streamed due to COVID-19 closures.
- Consent application B37/21 (Cobblestone Diversions Inc.) for Lot 82 & 83, Reg. Plan 168, Listowel Ward, North Perth (220 Elma Street East) - recommended for approval with conditions
- Consent File Status Report - April 2022 lists 16 new applications, including lot creations and surplus farm dwellings across Perth County
- Delegated authority approvals: 8 applications conditionally approved in March 2022, including B47/21 (Torview Acres Ltd.) and B52/21 (Scotlyn Holdings Ltd.)
- Final approved applications: 9 certificates issued, including B16/21 (DNA Farms Inc.) and B35/21 (Steckley)
- On-hold applications: B32/21 (Tollacres Ltd.) and B34/20 (Bennewies) awaiting further work
Regular Council
Perth County Council will consider a debenture for the courthouse elevator project, approve a tender for road work on Perth Road 139, and receive updates on economic development, transit, and facility projects. A delegation on wind turbines in the Official Plan is scheduled, and closed sessions on labour relations are planned.
- Debenture for Perth County Courthouse Elevator Project (By-law 3871-2022)
- Tender results for Stress Absorbing Membrane Interlayer on Perth Road 139 (Tender 2022-031-02)
- Delegation by Warren Howard on Perth County Official Plan Wind Turbines
- Economic Development and Tourism Quarterly Update (Report 2022-071)
- PC Connect March Update (Report 2022-069)
Regular Council
Perth County Council's regular meeting includes a presentation on a code of conduct complaint (Complaint 2021-02) and a staff report on extending the lapse date and updating conditions for Draft Plan of Subdivision 31T-92001 by Wesbell Real Estate Holdings Inc. The agenda also includes numerous consent items, staff reports, and a closed session for matters of municipal property security.
- Presentation: Code of Conduct Complaint Report - Complaint 2021-02 by Dasha Peregoudova (Aird & Berlis LLP)
- Modification of Draft Plan of Subdivision 31T-92001 – Lapse Date Extension and Updated Conditions (Wesbell Real Estate Holdings Inc.)
- February 2022 Forestry Inspector's Report
- Joint Accessibility Plan: Annual Status Update 2021
- Roadside Management - Impacts to Pollinators
Committee on Affordable and Attainable Housing
The Committee on Affordable and Attainable Housing will receive updates on its workplan and staffing, review a provincial housing affordability task force report, and hear a presentation on a community renewal company. The agenda includes routine items like adopting minutes and re-appointing a chair.
- Update on staffing request: Council approved up to $18,000 from Levy Stabilization Reserve for workplan implementation
- Review of Ontario Housing Affordability Task Force report (Feb 8, 2022)
- Presentation by United Way Community Renewal Company
- Chair resignation and re-appointment of a new chair
- Adoption of minutes from October 21, 2021 meeting
Perth County Joint Accessibility Advisory Committee
The Perth County Joint Accessibility Advisory Committee is meeting to receive the Clerk's Update report, which covers membership vacancies, the Archives bench project, Courthouse elevator updates, and site plan reviews. The committee will also review correspondence from 3M and the Province of Ontario about accessibility initiatives. The agenda is largely procedural, with no major decisions or public hearings scheduled.
- Clerk's Update report includes Courthouse elevator project at 1 Huron, with debenture application submitted to Infrastructure Ontario
- Archives bench project with one-time budget expense of $2,000
- Site plan review for '13557341 Perth Road 120A - Perth South' completed; 'Tridon Group - North Perth' review scheduled for March 22, 2022
- Correspondence: 3M press release on STEM education accessibility; Ontario government investments in accessibility programs (e.g., $618,000 for Central Ontario, $310,000 for Eastern Ontario, $400,000 for Southwestern Ontario)
Regular Council
Perth County Council is meeting to consider staff reports on paramedic service deployment, bridge rehabilitation tenders, and a borrowing by-law for the courthouse elevator project. The agenda also includes routine consent items, a presentation on emergency services, and a closed session for property, legal, and litigation matters.
- Tender results for rehabilitation of Bridge Structures 121078 (Millbank) and 121034 (Poole)
- Borrowing by-law for Courthouse Elevator Project via Infrastructure Ontario
- Joint Municipal Paramedic Service Deployment Review report
- Health and Safety Policy Statement 2022
- PC Connect February Update
Regular Council
Perth County Council's March 3, 2022 meeting is largely procedural, with a consent agenda of routine reports and resolutions from other municipalities. The main substantive item is a presentation from KPMG on an organizational design review, followed by staff reports on forestry, court services, fine write-offs, and other administrative matters. Council will also consider financing for the courthouse elevator project and a paramedic services report.
- KPMG presentation on Organizational Design Review Report
- Report on write-off of Provincial Offences fines for 2021
- Courthouse Elevator Project financing report
- 2021 Statement of Remuneration and Expenses for Council and Appointed Committees
- Consent agenda includes resolutions on renoviction, OLT dissolution, and hospital funding
Land Division Committee
The Perth County Land Division Committee will hear a consent application to sever a semi-detached dwelling at 220 Elma Street East in Listowel into two lots. Staff recommend denial due to an encroachment issue. The committee will also review the February 2022 consent file status report and adopt the January 31, 2022 minutes.
- Application B37/21 by Cobblestone Diversions Inc. to sever 220 Elma Street East, Listowel; staff recommend denial
- Consent File Status Report – February 2022
- Adoption of January 31, 2022 minutes
Perth County Joint Accessibility Advisory Committee
The Perth County Joint Accessibility Advisory Committee will receive the Clerk's update and review accessibility feedback reports for two West Perth site plans (AVCO Holdings at 191 & 197 St. David Street, and Ellice Holdings on Frank Street). The agenda also includes adopting minutes from January 25, 2022, and receiving correspondence from the Province of Ontario about accessible government services.
- Site plan feedback for AVCO Holdings, 191 & 197 St. David Street (Mitchell)
- Site plan feedback for Ellice Holdings, Frank Street (Mitchell)
- Clerk's update includes $2,000 Archives bench project and Courthouse elevator tender
- Correspondence: Province of Ontario on accessible government programs
- Adoption of minutes from January 25, 2022
Planning Public Meeting
Perth County Council is holding a public meeting to receive comments on three Official Plan Amendments (OPA 201, 202, 203) and a plan of subdivision application by 789274 Ontario Inc. (B and S Construction). The council will reserve decisions until its regular meeting later that day. The agenda also includes approval of minutes from a previous public meeting.
- OPA 201 by Michael Wilhelm Excavating to re-designate 0.2 ha at 4365 Perth Line 36, Perth East, from Mineral Aggregate Resource to Agricultural for a new dwelling
- OPA 202 to revise Section 6.3A of the County Official Plan regarding second dwelling units
- OPA 203 (details not provided in agenda excerpt)
- Plan of Subdivision application by 789274 Ontario Inc. (B and S Construction) (details not provided in agenda excerpt)
Regular Council
Perth County Council will consider adopting the 2022 budget and three Official Plan Amendments (OPA #201, #202, #203), along with related by-laws. The agenda also includes a planning public meeting for a subdivision application, staff reports on topics like PC Connect transit and the courthouse elevator project, and a closed session for legal and HR matters.
- By-law 3860-2022: Adoption of the 2022 Budget
- By-law 3857-2022: OPA #201
- By-law 3858-2022: OPA #202 (second dwelling units)
- By-law 3859-2022: OPA #203
- By-law 3861-2022: Borrowing By-law
Special Council
Perth County Council is holding a special meeting to receive an education session on natural heritage systems planning, part of the New Official Plan update. The session aims to build council understanding of land use planning, development approvals, and public engagement strategies. The agenda also includes a confirmatory by-law and other routine items.
- Council education session on Natural Heritage Systems Planning (Report 2022-029)
- Discussion of public consultation strategy for natural environment mapping
- Proposed direct mailing to ~2,400 property owners affected by mapping changes
- Potential $100,000 budget for consulting ecologist service agreement
- Confirmatory By-Law 3856-2022
Regular Council
Perth County Council is meeting to consider the 2022 operating budget, a request for one full-time employee for affordable and attainable housing, and several routine reports. The agenda includes consent items, staff reports on planning, weed control, forestry, and investments, and a closed session for legal and labour matters.
- Operating Budget (Tab 7 - Tab 8) - Treasurer
- Affordable and Attainable Housing - Request for 1.0 FTE
- Modification of Draft Plan of Condominium (File PE 20-01)
- Perth County Weed Report 2021
- 2021 Investment Portfolio Performance
Land Division Committee
The Perth County Land Division Committee will hear two applications for consent to sever farmland: one to sever a surplus farm dwelling for Johannes Bloemen and Hendrika Bloemen-Hulst (with staff recommending a reduced lot size), and another for Doug and Deandra Schneider. The committee will also elect its 2022 chair and vice-chair, adopt previous minutes, and receive a status report on consent files. The meeting is remote and live-streamed due to COVID-19 closures.
- Application B49/20: sever surplus farm dwelling at 4832 Line 2, Perth South; staff recommend reducing lot from 1.44 ha to 0.93 ha, with conditions including prohibiting new dwellings on retained farm lot.
- Application 44/21: surplus farm dwelling severance by Doug and Deandra Schneider (details in report 2022-017).
- Election of 2022 Chair and Vice-Chair.
- Adoption of December 20, 2021 minutes.
- Consent File Status Report – January 2022.
Regular Council
Perth County Council is meeting to consider several staff reports, including a proposed administrative monetary penalty system and automated school bus stop-arm camera system. The agenda also includes updates on the 2021 annual report, strategic plan progress, and a strategy for public consultation on the natural environment update for the new Official Plan. Council will also review the 2022 operating budget and a plow truck replacement.
- Administrative Monetary Penalty System and Automated School Bus Stop Arm Camera System (Report 2022-003)
- 2022 Plow Truck Replacement (Report 2022-010)
- Operating Budget (Tab 3 - Tab 8) - Treasurer
- A Strategy for Public Consultation on the Natural Environment Update for the New Official Plan (Report 2022-011)
- PC Connect - December Update (Report 2022-006)
Perth County Joint Accessibility Advisory Committee
The Perth County Joint Accessibility Advisory Committee will elect its 2022 chair and vice-chair, adopt minutes, and receive reports including the Clerk's update and the draft 2021 status update to the Joint Accessibility Plan. The committee will also review feedback reports on four site plan reviews and discuss correspondence and other business. The agenda includes a closed session item.
- Election of 2022 Chair and Vice-Chair
- Draft 2021 Annual Status Update to the 2018-2022 Joint Accessibility Plan
- Site plan review feedback reports for Block 17 and Block 19, Murray Court (Perth East), Burchill Truck and Trailer (West Perth), and St Paul's Community Center (Perth South)
- Clerk's update noting two membership vacancies and Courthouse elevator project status
- Discussion of City of Stratford accessible bus shelters
Regular Council
Perth County Council is meeting to review the 2022 operating and capital budgets, including a capital budget presentation covering IT, Public Works, and Paramedic Services. The agenda also includes routine consent items, staff reports on forestry, insurance renewals, and a courthouse elevator project funding update, plus a letter of intent with Brantco Construction. A closed session is scheduled for legal and labour relations matters.
- 2022 Budget Overview and Capital Budget Presentation (IT, Public Works, Paramedic Services)
- General Insurance Renewals - 2022
- Courthouse Elevator Project - Funding Update
- Letter of Intent – Brantco Construction
- November 2021 Forestry Inspector's Report