Perth County public meetings in 2024

Regular Council

Perth County Council will consider several planning applications, including a draft plan of subdivision for 2825085 Ontario Inc., a subdivision and official plan amendment by Makem Developments Ltd., and an official plan amendment by the Municipality of North Perth. The agenda also includes a delegation on the first application, policy updates, and a continuation of the 2025 budget discussion. The meeting includes a consent agenda with numerous items from other municipalities, and a closed session for negotiations.

• Draft Plan of Subdivision Approval - 2825085 Ontario Inc. (PE 24-01)
• Draft Plan of Subdivision and Listowel Official Plan Amendment - Makem Developments Ltd. (NP 23-02 & OPA 38)
• Listowel Official Plan Amendment 39 - Municipality of North Perth
• 2025 Budget Discussion - Continuation
• Reimbursement of Expenses and Corporate Credit Card Policy Updates

Perth County Joint Accessibility Working Group

The Joint Accessibility Working Group is reviewing a draft workplan and a new accessibility checklist. The group aims to audit PC Connect bus stops and explore implementing a StopGap Ramp Program.

• Draft Joint Accessibility Advisory Committee Working Group Workplan
• PC Connect Bus Stop Accessibility Draft Checklist
• Proposed audit of all PC Connect bus stops
• Proposed implementation of a StopGap Ramp Program

Perth County Agricultural Working Group

The Perth County Agricultural Working Group is meeting to receive reports on a Giant Hogweed treatment initiative and a Forest Conservation By-law review, and to discuss the 2025 Stewardship Program. The meeting also includes a moment of reflection for former member Jim Aitcheson and a presentation on the Thames River Phosphorus Reduction Program.

• Giant Hogweed Treatment Initiative report (Report 2024-276) with recommendation to support treatment in 2025 Budget
• Forest Conservation By-law Review (Report 2024-270)
• Thames River Phosphorus Reduction Program presentation by UTRCA
• 2025 Stewardship Program update: 4 applications received so far, applications close January 3
• Moment of reflection for Jim Aitcheson, former Perth County Councillor and Past Warden

Planning Public Meeting

Perth County Council will hold a public meeting to consider approving Official Plan Amendment 232, submitted by Foster Northern Farms Inc., which would re-designate a portion of land at 5788 Perth Line 8 in Perth South from aggregate resource to agriculture to allow a surplus farm dwelling severance. Staff recommend approval, citing an Aggregate Impact Assessment showing no negative effects on licensed pits or extraction potential. The meeting also includes approval of prior minutes and routine procedural items.

• Official Plan Amendment 232: re-designate portion of Lot 6, Concession 4, Downie Ward (5788 Perth Line 8) from Primary or Secondary Aggregate Resource to Agriculture
• Surplus farm dwelling severance proposed for existing single detached dwelling, garage, well, and septic
• Aggregate Impact Assessment concludes no negative effects on licensed pits or remaining aggregate deposits
• Township of Perth South Council recommended approval at November 19, 2024 meeting
• Approval of minutes from October 17, 2024 Planning Public Meeting

Regular Council

Perth County Council is meeting to consider the 2025 operating budget presentation, a planning amendment (OPA 232) for Foster Northern Farms Inc., and various consent agenda items including resolutions from other municipalities on OPP costs and road safety. The meeting also includes a public meeting for OPA 232 and a closed session on negotiations or potential litigation.

• 2025 Operating Budget Presentation
• Planning Public Meeting and Official Plan Amendment 232 - Foster Northern Farms Inc.
• By-law 4008-2024 to adopt OPA 232
• By-law 4009-2024 to appoint members to committees and boards for 2025
• Consent agenda includes OPP cost resolutions from several townships

Warden's Election

This special council meeting is dedicated to electing the Warden and Deputy Warden for 2025. Council members will declare their intent, vote, and install the new officers, followed by remarks and adjournment. The agenda is procedural, with no other business items.

• Election of Warden
• Election of Deputy Warden
• Installation and oath of office for Warden and Deputy Warden
• Presentation of gavel and chain of office
• Ballot destruction if necessary

Land Division Committee

The Land Division Committee will hear three applications for consent to sever land in the Township of Perth South, including a deferred application from the October meeting. They will also receive a status report on consent files. The meeting is largely procedural, with decisions on the applications being the main substantive items.

• Application B36-24 & B37-24 (Francis) to sever rear portions of 147 and 151 Huron Road and add them to 157 Huron Road, Sebringville
• Application B40-24 & B41-24 (Hyde) for consent to sever
• Application B42-24 (Martin) for consent to sever
• Consent File Status Report - November 2024

Regular Council

Perth County Council will hold a public meeting and staff report on a draft plan of subdivision by Tridon Group Ltd. (NP 24-01), and will receive the 2025 capital budget presentation covering IT, bridges, roads, facilities, fleet, and equipment. The agenda also includes routine consent items, committee appointments, and updates from corporate services and public works.

• Public meeting and staff report on Tridon Group Ltd. draft plan of subdivision (NP 24-01)
• 2025 Capital Budget Presentation for IT, bridges, roads, facilities, fleet, and equipment
• Third Quarter Variance and Year End Projections report
• Appointment to Perth County Joint Accessibility Advisory Committee (By-law 4006-2024)
• Closed session for litigation/solicitor advice

Municipal Shared Services Committee

The Municipal Shared Services Committee is reviewing 2025 budget submissions for shared services including Huron Perth Public Health, Stratford Perth Museum, Spruce Lodge, Stratford-Perth Archives, Provincial Offences Court Services, Paramedic Services, and Social Services. The committee will also consider the September 19, 2024 minutes and any business arising from them. This is a budget-focused meeting with no final decisions; recommendations will be forwarded to affected municipalities.

• Huron Perth Public Health 2025 budget includes a 5% increase to the Municipal Levy and layoffs of 7.6 FTE
• Stratford Perth Museum reports a projected $20,000 surplus for 2024 and plans to invest in an open-air tent for 2025
• Spruce Lodge 2025 budget presentation
• Perth County Paramedic Services 2025 budget report
• Social Services 2025 budget submission

Community Transportation Steering Committee

The Community Transportation Steering Committee will review the PC Connect Rural Route Program update and community impact report, and recommend one of three options to Council: discontinue the service on March 31, 2025, extend it for nine months to December 31, 2025, or extend it for three years to December 31, 2028. The pilot phase ends March 31, 2025, and continued operation would require municipal funding.

• PC Connect Rural Route has provided 16,890 rides since 2020; average monthly ridership in 2024 was 707.3
• Average cost per ride is approximately $69; total provincial pilot funding was $2,467,464
• Public engagement survey launched October 10; 9 feedback form submissions received (7 supportive, 2 not)
• Provincial Gas Tax estimated at $124,971 for 2025; OTIF unlikely to fund status quo
• Rural Transit Solutions Fund grant of $50,000 approved for Transportation Needs Assessment

Regular Council

Perth County Council is meeting to consider the 2025 budget, including presentations for paramedic services and the Stratford-Perth Archives, and to pass the 2025 Fees and Charges By-Law. The agenda also includes a presentation from United Way Perth-Huron and a large consent agenda with petitions and resolutions from other municipalities on topics like transit funding, physician shortages, and OPP costs. A closed session is scheduled for negotiations and labour relations matters.

• 2025 Fees and Charges By-Law (4004-2024) to be considered
• 2025 budget overview presentation by Treasurer
• Perth County Paramedic Services 2025 budget report
• Petitions opposing OPA 222 for a subdivision in Sebringville
• Closed session on CAO negotiations and labour relations

Land Division Committee

The Perth County Land Division Committee will hold a public hearing to consider two applications for consent to sever land: B43-24 by Dill/Wolfe in Perth South and B36-24 & B37-24 by Francis. The committee will also receive a status report on consent files and set hearing dates for 2025. The meeting is largely procedural, with decisions on the two severance applications being the main substantive items.

• Application B43-24: sever 0.15 ha from 268 Flax Mill Road to enlarge adjacent property at 264 Flax Mill Road, Perth South
• Application B36-24 & B37-24: consent to sever by Francis (details in report 2024-267)
• Consent File Status Report - October 2024
• Land Division Committee 2025 Hearing Dates

Perth County Joint Accessibility Advisory Committee

The Perth County Joint Accessibility Advisory Committee is meeting to receive the Clerk's update and four site plan review feedback reports for properties in Perth East, including Smurk Milverton Lots, Horst Welding, Huron Creek Developments, and 4 Main St, Milverton. The committee will also discuss correspondence items and future meeting dates. No public hearings or delegations are scheduled.

• Site plan feedback reports for Smurk Milverton Lots, Horst Welding, Huron Creek Developments, and 4 Main St, Milverton
• Clerk's Update report (2024-262) on website WCAG 2.0 compliance and courthouse renovation at 5 Huron
• Correspondence on accessibility topics including Ontario's accessibility requirements and courthouse accessibility
• Discussion of 2024 meeting schedule: November 26 and December 17, 2024

Regular Council

Perth County Council is meeting to consider several planning items, including a public meeting for Official Plan Amendment 230 (Sherco Holdings), a report on the new draft Official Plan 2024 for adoption, and a by-law to enact OPA 230. The agenda also includes routine consent items, staff reports on human resources and insurance renewal, and a closed session for negotiations or legal advice.

• Public meeting for Official Plan Amendment 230 (Sherco Holdings)
• Report on new Draft County of Perth Official Plan 2024 for adoption
• By-law 4002-2024 to adopt OPA 230 Sherco
• 2025 General Insurance Renewal report
• Human Resource Policy Update - Section II

Planning Public Meeting

Council will hold a public meeting to consider Official Plan Amendment 230, which would re-designate a decommissioned gravel pit in Perth East from Mineral Aggregate Resources to Agriculture. The amendment supports the rehabilitation of the site and the continuation of an existing truck repair business. The meeting also includes discussion of a new draft County of Perth Official Plan for adoption.

• Official Plan Amendment 230 for lands at 4350, 4350 Line 36 & 4343 Line 39, Perth East
• Re-designation from Mineral Aggregate Resources to Agriculture
• Rezoning to Agriculture (A) and Agricultural Commercial Industrial (ACM) zones
• Three consent applications to create a lot for a truck repair business and two lot additions
• New Draft County of Perth Official Plan 2024 for adoption

Regular Council

Perth County Council is meeting to discuss and decide on several items, including an update on the new Provincial Planning Statement 2024, a by-law to designate through highways on county roads, and a request for financial support from the Huron Perth Agricultural Science Centre. The agenda also includes routine reports and a closed session on labour relations.

• Presentation by Huron Perth Agricultural Science Centre seeking financial support
• Report on New Provincial Planning Statement 2024 Update
• By-law 4000-2024 to amend By-law 2956-2006 to designate through highways on county roads
• Road Network Rationalization Project Update
• Intersection Reviews report

Land Division Committee

The Perth County Land Division Committee will hold a public hearing on a consent application to sever a 0.43-hectare residential lot from a 24.68-hectare farm at 5967 Perth Line 72 in North Perth. The committee will also review a status report on pending consent files. The agenda includes adoption of minutes from the previous meeting and routine procedural items.

• Application B30-24 by de Haan Veterinary Professional Corp. to sever a residential lot at 5967 Perth Line 72, North Perth
• Conditions include rezoning severed lot to Hamlet/Village Residential and retained HVR portion to Agriculture
• Consent File Status Report for September 2024
• Adoption of minutes from August 26, 2024 meeting

Community Transportation Steering Committee

The Community Transportation Steering Committee will receive a report on the PC Connect rural route program and recommend one of three options to Council: end the program on March 31, 2025, extend it for 9 months, or extend it for three years. The pilot project's provincial funding ends March 31, 2025, and the program is not financially sustainable through fares and advertising alone. The committee will also adopt minutes from the July 4, 2024 meeting.

• Report 2024-253 on PC Connect rural route program with three options: end March 31, 2025; extend 9 months to Dec 31, 2025; or extend 3 years to Dec 31, 2028
• Program costs approximately $650,000 annually; gas tax could provide up to $122,416 if available
• Total provincial funding for pilot since 2019: $2,467,464
• Ridership: 15,515 combined Routes A & B since 2019; 2023 ridership 7,048 rides
• Fares: $6 for county route, $12 for intercommunity; average cost per ride about $74

Perth County Joint Accessibility Advisory Committee

The Perth County Joint Accessibility Advisory Committee is meeting to receive updates on website accessibility compliance, recent site plan reviews, and to approve the 2025 meeting schedule. The agenda also includes correspondence items on accessibility topics and senior programs.

• Clerk's Update on WCAG 2.0 website compliance and courthouse parking lot resurfacing
• Four site plan reviews completed for Perth East properties (4679 Line 61, 8082 Road 129, 44-54 Mill Street W, 6332 Perth Road 131)
• Proposed 2025 meeting schedule (10 virtual meetings, fourth Tuesday monthly, excluding July/August)
• Correspondence: AODA Toolbox, Stratford AccessAbility Week, $179K boost for Perth County senior programs, Stratford long-term care home plans, Ontario seniors fitness program

Regular Council

Perth County Council is meeting to decide on several staff reports, including a pregnancy and paternity leave policy, a by-law amendment for the Road Rationalization Committee, and the replacement of a commander vehicle. They will also receive updates on economic development, forestry, corporate services, and paramedic services. The agenda includes a large consent agenda with numerous letters of support on provincial issues like physician shortages and water testing.

• Replacement of Commander Vehicle 2024 (Report 2024-217)
• Tender Results 2024-033-03 Supply and Delivery of one (1) Tri-axle Plow Truck (Report 2024-203)
• Janitorial Services Contract Extension (Report 2024-205)
• By-law 3998-2024 Amending By-law Road Rationalization Committee Membership
• 2025 Perth County Stewardship Program (Report 2024-216)

Perth County Road Rationalization Study Committee

The Perth County Road Rationalization Study Committee is meeting to review and discuss the criteria and principles for rationalizing the county road network, as presented by Tatham Engineering. The agenda includes a background on the study, a detailed review of proposed criteria, and next steps. No final decisions are expected at this meeting; it is a working session to refine the criteria.

• Review of rationalization criteria from Ontario Good Roads Association and other counties (Dufferin, Grey, Oxford, Simcoe)
• Proposed criteria include urban centre connector, heavy industrial service, traffic volume, and continuity through county
• Criteria weights and threshold scores are preliminary and subject to revision
• Excluded criteria: resort/recreation service, urban cell service, road surface, right-of-way, emergency detour routes, annual load restrictions

Land Division Committee

The Land Division Committee is reviewing two applications for consent to sever land parcels. The meeting also includes a status report on current consent files.

• Consent to Sever (B29-24): PLR Farms Ltd. at 5135 Line 34, West Perth
• Consent to Sever (B02-24): Wouters application
• August 2024 Consent File Status Report

Regular Council

Perth County Council is meeting to consider a planning amendment (OPA 228) for Stonewall Holdings, along with several staff reports on budgets, infrastructure, and equipment purchases. The agenda includes a public meeting for the amendment and a presentation from the Stratford General Hospital Foundation. Most other items are routine consent items or informational updates.

• Planning Public Meeting for Official Plan Amendment 228 (Stonewall Holdings Ltd.)
• Report on 2024 Q2 Operating and Capital Budget Mid-Year Financials
• Tender results for Quinlan Road structure (01-BR-1) and winter sand supply
• Proposed purchase of Stryker PowerPro Stretchers and 2025 paramedic vehicle replacements
• Appointment of external auditors and renewal of Canada Community Building Fund Agreement

Planning Public Meeting

Perth County Council is holding a public meeting to consider a proposed Official Plan Amendment (OPA 228) by Stonewall Holdings Ltd. to expand a farm-related auction centre and self-storage facility on agricultural land in Perth South. Staff recommend denial, citing inconsistency with provincial policies protecting prime agricultural land. The meeting will also receive public comments on the proposal.

• OPA 228: Proposal to increase maximum permitted area for farm-related auction centre and accessory uses from 1.8 ha to 2.7 ha at 3715 Road 113, Perth South
• Zoning amendment: Increase number of self-storage buildings from 3 to 8, and gross floor area from 1,421.4 m² to 3,325.0 m²
• Staff recommendation: Deny the amendment, as the expansion is not considered directly related to agriculture and would fragment prime agricultural land
• Public meeting to receive comments on the application

Perth County Agricultural Working Group

The Perth County Agricultural Working Group is meeting to review the final results of the 2024 Stewardship Program, discuss updates to the Perth County Official Plan, and consider changes to the Stewardship Program reimbursement procedure and the Forest Conservation By-law. The group will also set a date for its Q4 meeting in November 2024.

• 2024 Stewardship Program final results presentation
• Perth County Official Plan update (Report 2024-183)
• Stewardship Program reimbursement procedure (Report 2024-185)
• Forest Conservation By-law review (Report 2024-186)

Perth County Joint Accessibility Working Group

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Regular Council

The Council will review several planning applications, including an official plan amendment for Giesbrecht and a condominium extension by K. & D. Rose Construction Ltd. Staff will also present updates on human resources policies and paramedic service programs. Additionally, the Council will review tender results for intersection improvements at Punkeydoodles Corners.

• Official Plan Amendment OPA 229 - Giesbrecht
• Plan of Condominium Extension by K. & D. Rose Construction Ltd.
• Plan of Subdivision by 1803018 Ontario Inc.
• Human Resources Policy Updates - Section I
• Tender Results: Punkeydoodles Corners Intersection Improvements

Community Transportation Steering Committee

The Community Transportation Steering Committee is reviewing a report on the PC Connect bus service. The report details ridership growth, recent service changes, and the need for a long-term sustainability plan as provincial pilot funding approaches its end in March 2025.

• PC Connect total funding envelope of $2,467,464.18
• Discontinuation of Route B in September 2023 due to low ridership
• 23% increase in ridership following Route A frequency enhancements
• $50,000 Rural Transit Solutions Fund application for a planning project
• $40,000 Rural Transit Solutions Fund application for bike racks

Planning Public Meeting

The Perth County Planning Public Meeting will discuss Official Plan Amendment 229 for Ron and Sharon Giesbrecht. The amendment seeks to exempt a grain elevator operation at 2190 Perth Road 163 from specific minimum distance separation requirements to allow for future lot creation.

• Official Plan Amendment 229 - Giesbrecht (2190 Perth Road 163)
• Proposed site-specific 'Agriculture' (A-229) designation
• Exemption from MDS I calculations and setbacks for grain elevator expansion
• Zoning By-law Amendment to create a site-specific Agricultural Commercial/Industrial Zone

Perth County Joint Accessibility Advisory Committee

The Joint Accessibility Advisory Committee met to receive updates on the remediation of the Perth County website to meet WCAG 2.0 standards. The committee also reviewed progress on the 5 Huron courthouse renovations and upcoming parking resurfacing.

• Perth County website remediation for WCAG 2.0 compliance
• Courthouse parking lot resurfacing scheduled for July
• Formation of a working group for StopGap and PC Connect bus stop reviews
• Review of site plan feedback for Kirkton Woodham Pool at 70497 Road 164
• Ontario EnAbling Change Program grant applications open until June 27, 2024

Land Division Committee

The Land Division Committee is reviewing applications for consent to sever land parcels. The meeting includes a hearing for a surplus farm dwelling severance at 5950 Line 32 and a status report on consent files.

• Application for Consent to Sever (B07/24) at 5950 Line 32, West Perth
• Application for Consent to Sever (B52/22) by Southside Estates Inc.
• June 2024 Consent File Status Report

Regular Council

The Council will review the Perth County Official Plan Update and several Official Plan Amendments. Discussion items also include renewal agreements for Huron Perth Public Health and Spruce Lodge Long Term Care.

• Perth County Official Plan Update
• Official Plan Amendment No. 225 (Carey Homes)
• Official Plan Amendment No. 222 (2794848 Ontario Ltd.)
• Huron Perth Public Health Cost Apportionment Renewal Agreement
• Spruce Lodge Long Term Care Cost Apportionment Renewal Agreement

Planning Public Meeting

Council is reviewing a proposal to re-designate lands at 123 Station Rd. to allow for multi-unit residential development. The plan includes 92 single detached dwellings, 168 apartment units, and 42 townhouses. The amendment seeks to create a special Village policy area to permit apartment buildings up to three storeys.

• Official Plan Amendment No. 222 for 2794848 Ontario Ltd.
• Proposed 302-unit residential subdivision at 123 Station Rd., Downie Ward
• Re-designation of two blocks to permit apartment buildings up to 24 units each
• Rezoning from Future Development (FD-2) to Hamlet/Village Residential (HVR)
• Public concerns regarding noise, drainage, traffic, and park space

Municipal Shared Services Committee

The Municipal Shared Services Committee is reviewing several departmental reports. These include mid-year activities for the Stratford-Perth Archives, an operational update for Provincial Offences Court Services, a report on Paramedic Services, and a first-quarter update for the Social Services Department.

• Stratford-Perth Archives mid-year activities update
• Provincial Offences Court Services operational update
• Perth County Paramedic Services meeting report
• Social Services Department 1st Quarter 2024 update

Planning Public Meeting

The Perth County Planning Public Meeting includes a proposal to re-designate 22 hectares of land from Urban Fringe to Serviced Urban Area. This amendment would allow for a new plan of subdivision featuring three industrial blocks, three commercial blocks, and a stormwater management pond near Wallace Avenue.

• Official Plan Amendment No. 221: Re-designation of Lot 24, Concession 2 (8331 Road 164) in North Perth
• Proposed rezoning from Future Development to Highway Commercial, Light Industrial, and Park and Recreation zones
• Official Plan Amendment No. 225: 2467858 Ontario Inc.
• Official Plan Amendment No. 226: Adams
• Official Plan Amendment No. 220: Makem Developments Inc.

Regular Council

The Council is reviewing several Official Plan Amendments and discussing various municipal funding requests. The meeting also includes reports on economic development, forestry, and paramedic services.

• Official Plan Amendment No. 220 - Makem Developments Inc.
• Official Plan Amendment No. 221 - Municipality of North Perth
• Official Plan Amendment No. 225 - 2467858 Ontario Inc.
• Official Plan Amendment No. 226 - Adams
• Official Plan Amendment No. 227 - Van Nuland

Perth County Joint Accessibility Advisory Committee

The Joint Accessibility Advisory Committee is reviewing accessibility feedback for the Kirkton Woodham Pool site plan in Perth South. The committee is also discussing the formation of a working group for the StopGap accessibility review and receiving updates on county website remediation.

• Site plan feedback report for 70497 Road 164 - Kirkton Woodham Pool
• Proposed formation of a working group for StopGap program & PC Connect Accessibility Review
• Clerk's update on County Courthouse renovation and parking limitations
• Update on Perth County website remediation for WCAG 2.0 compliance
• Presentation on Accessibility & Dementia by the Alzheimer Society of Huron-Perth

Land Division Committee

The Land Division Committee is considering an application to sever a residential lot from a larger farm parcel in Perth South. The proposal involves separating a surplus dwelling and establishing a geothermal system easement. The committee will also review a status report on consent files and a report regarding surplus farm dwellings.

• Application for Consent to Sever - B21/23 - Vanderschot (2834 Perth Road 130)
• Consent File Status Report - May 2024
• Surplus Farm Dwelling Report

Regular Council

The Council will review various road conditions and infrastructure projects during a scheduled road tour. The meeting includes discussions on public works facilities and specific site tours at the Courthouse Campus.

• 2024 Perth County Council Roads Tour itinerary
• Planned roundabout at Perth Road 140 and Perth Line 91 in 2025
• Planned road reconstruction on Perth Line 44 in 2025
• Planned roundabout construction at Russeldale Intersection in 2025
• Planned bridge rehabilitations on Perth Line 20 in 2025

Regular Council

The Council is reviewing the 2023 Annual Report and various staff reports regarding planning, finance, and public works. The agenda includes discussions on development application statuses and results from recent infrastructure tenders.

• Perth County 2023 Annual Report
• Review of Bill 185, Cutting Red Tape to Build More Homes Act
• Q1 Financial Variance report
• Tender results for St. Marys PS Base roof replacement
• Tender results for bridge structure rehabilitations

Perth County Joint Accessibility Advisory Committee

The Joint Accessibility Advisory Committee is reviewing the 2023 Joint Accessibility Plan Update and upcoming lower-tier roadshow dates. The meeting also includes updates on courthouse renovations and discussions regarding provincial funding and social assistance rates.

• 2023 Perth County Joint Accessibility Plan Update draft circulation
• Lower Tier roadshow dates: Perth South (May 7), Perth East (May 7), West Perth (May 21), North Perth (May 27)
• Site plan review for 1911 James St South in Perth South
• $1,500 budget allotment for National AccessAbility Week awareness events
• Ontario provincial investment of $750,000 for Inclusive Community Grants

Regular Council

The Council is reviewing an official plan amendment for the Dawson area and tender results for bridge rehabilitation. The meeting also includes discussions on speed radar signs and various municipal correspondence.

• Official Plan Amendment No. 224 - Dawson
• Perth Line 20 and Flat Creek Bridge Rehabilitation tender results
• Speed Radar Signs report
• Road Rehabilitation By-law 3974-2024 (Lavis)

Planning Public Meeting

Council is reviewing Official Plan Amendment No. 224 for a property at 7100 Line 17 in the Hibbert Ward. The proposal seeks to expand an existing custom countertop business by increasing its permitted floor area and the number of allowed off-farm resident employees.

• Official Plan Amendment No. 224 for Lot 18, Concession 14 (7100 Line 17)
• Proposal to increase secondary farm occupation floor area from 375 m² to 600 m²
• Proposal to increase off-farm resident employees from 2 to 4
• West Perth Zoning By-law Amendment to reduce required parking from 15 to 5 spaces

Regular Council

The Council will review the 2024 tax policy, including tax ratios and rates, and consider a temporary borrowing by-law. The meeting also includes discussions on planning services and public works projects.

• 2024 Tax Policy - Tax Ratios and Tax Rates
• 2024 Temporary Borrowing By-Law
• Milverton OPA 12 - 1803018 Ontario Inc.
• Perth Line 86 Resurfacing tender results
• 2024 Road Rehabilitation By-law

Perth County Agricultural Working Group

The working group will review the Forestry By-law and discuss the design of the 2025 Stewardship Program. Members will also receive a presentation regarding the North Perth Agricultural Excellence Project.

• Forestry By-law Review
• North Perth Agricultural Excellence Project presentation
• 2025 Stewardship Program Design
• 2025 Stewardship Program Communications Plan
• 2025 Perth County Stewardship Program Guide (Draft)

Perth County Joint Accessibility Advisory Committee

The Joint Accessibility Advisory Committee is reviewing updates to the 2023 Joint Accessibility Plan and progress on courthouse renovations. Staff are also working to bring the County website into compliance with WCAG 2.0 accessibility standards.

• Draft 2023 Perth County Joint Accessibility Plan Update for circulation
• Ongoing courthouse renovations at The Connecting Link and 5 Huron
• Website remediation to meet WCAG 2.0 standards
• Correspondence to the City of Stratford regarding accessible courthouse parking
• AODA Toolbox March 2024 newsletter review

Land Division Committee

The committee is reviewing several applications for consent to sever land parcels. The meeting includes hearings for multiple property severances and a status report on consent files.

• Application for Consent to Sever - B48/23 - Portz (4316 Road 130, Perth East)
• Application for Consent to Sever - B52/23 - 2497505 Ontario Inc.
• Application for Consent to Sever - B03/24 - Hächler Farms
• Application for Consent to Sever - B49/23 - Chapman
• Application for Consent to Sever - B50/23 - Chapman

Regular Council

The Council is reviewing updates on the New Draft Official Plan public consultation and road rehabilitation projects. The meeting also includes discussions on economic development, corporate services, and various municipal correspondence.

• Update on New Draft Official Plan Public Consultation
• Listowel OPA 33 - HAE (Listowel) Inc. at 670 Main St. East
• Tender results for Perth Line 44 road rehabilitation
• Road Rehabilitation By-law 3966-2024
• Economic Development, Tourism and Transportation Q1 Update

Regular Council

The Council will review the 2023 Paramedic Services final report and a proposal for a new Mobile Integrated Health vehicle. The meeting also includes updates on road rationalization, facility projects, and the Kurtzville speed limit.

• Perth Paramedic Services 2023 Final Report
• Mobile Integrated Health Vehicle Purchase 2024
• Kurtzville Speed Limit report
• Road Rationalization Process update
• Facilities Division project update

Perth County Joint Accessibility Advisory Committee

The Perth County Joint Accessibility Advisory Committee is reviewing a Clerk's Update regarding website compliance and software transitions. The committee is also receiving correspondence regarding federal accessibility reports and disability benefit funding concerns.

• Website compliance audit to meet Province of Ontario WCAG 2.0 standards
• Transition to Foxit software for PDF accessibility
• Drafting of the 2023 Perth County Joint Accessibility Plan Update
• Courthouse renovations at The Connecting Link and 5 Huron

Land Division Committee

The Land Division Committee is reviewing three applications for consent to sever land. The primary discussion involves a proposal at 5545 Perth Line 55 to create a residential lot from a surplus farm dwelling.

• Application for Consent to Sever B45-23 (Wolfe) at 5545 Perth Line 55
• Application for Consent to Sever B43/23 (Van Nuland) in West Perth
• Application for Consent to Sever B41/23 (Culligan)
• February 2024 Consent File Status Report

Perth County Agricultural Working Group

The group is reviewing the intake results for the 2024 Stewardship Program, which supports tree planting and forest health. Due to high demand exceeding the $75,000 budget, the committee has recommended adapting fund distribution for future years.

• Review of 44 Stewardship Program applications
• Allocation of $75,000 in total program funding
• Private Planting stream: 38 applications received
• Community Stream: 5 applications received
• Woodlot Health Check-up: 1 application received

Regular Council

Perth County Council is reviewing the 2024 operating budget and various staff reports. The agenda includes official plan amendments for the Milverton Ward and updates on the Cultivating Opportunity Grant Program.

• Official Plan Amendment No. 213 for Part Lot 6, Concession 3, Milverton Ward
• Milverton Official Plan Amendment No. 12 for Part Lot 6, Concession 3, Milverton Ward
• Cultivating Opportunity Grant Program 2023/2024 updates
• 2024 Budget adoption
• Write-off of 2023 Provincial Offences fines

Planning Public Meeting

Council is reviewing an Official Plan Amendment for 6856 Line 26 in the Hibbert Ward. The proposal seeks to rezone 0.8 hectares from 'Primary or Secondary Aggregate Resource' to 'Agriculture' to allow a surplus farm dwelling severance. The change aims to permit a new residential lot while protecting the remaining land for potential aggregate extraction.

• Official Plan Amendment No. 223 for 6856 Line 26, Hibbert Ward
• Proposed severance of 0.8 ha (1.99 ac) for a surplus farm dwelling
• Re-designation of lands from 'Primary or Secondary Aggregate Resource' to 'Agriculture'
• Proposed future rezoning of severed lot to A-1 and retained lot to A-3
• Requirement for a signed letter regarding reduced 5 m aggregate setbacks to be registered on title

Land Division Committee

The Land Division Committee is reviewing an application to sever a surplus farm dwelling in West Perth. The proposal involves creating a residential lot of approximately 3 acres while retaining a larger farm parcel.

• Application for Consent to Sever (B43/23) at 5728 Line 34
• Proposed reduction of severed lot size from 1.49 ha (3.69 ac) to 1.21 ha (3 ac)
• Election of 2024 Chair and Vice-Chair
• January 2024 Consent File Status Report

Regular Council

Perth County Council is reviewing several staff reports, including a coyote predation program and IT strategic plan updates. The meeting also includes a delegation regarding the North Perth Seniors Centre operating budget and discussions on planning amendments in Milverton.

• Coyote Predation Program staff report
• Operating Budget presentation for North Perth Seniors Centre
• Planning amendments (OPA No. 213 and OPA No. 12) for Milverton Ward
• IT & GIS Strategic Plan progress update
• Spruce Lodge November 2023 accounts ratification of $572,099.08

Perth County Joint Accessibility Advisory Committee

The Joint Accessibility Advisory Committee is reviewing the 2023 Accessibility Plan Update and a project plan for a website compliance audit. The meeting also includes discussions on provincial accessibility reports and courthouse renovation progress.

• Drafting of the 2023 Perth County Joint Accessibility Plan Update
• Website compliance audit project plan to meet WCAG 2.0 standards
• Courthouse renovation updates for Connecting Link and 5 Huron
• Review of correspondence regarding Ontario's accessibility status
• Election of the 2024 Chair and Vice-Chair

Regular Council

The Council is reviewing the 2024 capital budget for roads, bridges, and facilities. The agenda also includes updates on economic development, forestry inspections, and the 2022 audited financial statements.

• 2024 Capital Budget presentation for IT, bridges, roads, facilities, fleet, and equipment
• 2022 Audited Consolidated Financial Statement
• November 2023 Forestry Inspector's Report
• Economic Development, Tourism and Transportation December 2023 Update
• Health and Safety Policy Statement