Perth County public meetings in 2025

Municipal Shared Services Committee

The Municipal Shared Services Committee will receive a report updating the Preservation Policy and Reading Room forms at the Stratford‑Perth Archives. It will also hear a Provincial Offences (POA Court Services) report, a Paramedic Services Mobile Integrated Health update, and a 3rd‑quarter update from the Social Services Department. No formal decisions beyond receiving the archives report are indicated in the agenda.

• Updates to Preservation Policy and Reading Room forms at Stratford‑Perth Archives (Report 2025‑210)
• Provincial Offences – POA Court Services Report and operational update (Report 2025‑211)
• Paramedic Services – Mobile Integrated Health (MIH) update (Report 2025‑078)
• Social Services – 3rd Quarter Update for 2025

Regular Council

At its regular council meeting on December 18, 2025, Perth County approved a $681,938 general insurance renewal with AON Reed Stenhouse Inc. for the 2026 policy period. The council also approved $1,870 of training funding for Mobile Integrated Health staff from the Ontario Health Team. Additional actions included receiving and approving the Human Resources Policy Updates report, dissolving the Planning Services Review Working Group and the Community Transportation Steering Committee, and confirming the 2026 board and committee appointments.

• General Insurance Renewal with AON Reed Stenhouse Inc. – $681,938 (plus taxes) for Jan 1 2026–Dec 31 2026
• $1,870 training funding from the Ontario Health Team for Mobile Integrated Health community paramedic communication skills
• Approval of Human Resources Policy Updates report
• Dissolution of the Planning Services Review Working Group and the Community Transportation Steering Committee
• Confirmation of 2026 Board & Committee appointments

Land Division Committee

The committee will hear the application for consent to sever parcel B41-25 submitted by David Carson Farms & Auction Services Ltd. The proposal seeks to split a 20.1‑ha agricultural lot on Perth Line 86, creating a parcel that is below the 30‑ha minimum required by the North Perth Zoning By‑law. The Municipality of North Perth has set six conditions, including tax payment, drainage apportionment, zoning amendment, entrance permits, address signage, and a clearing letter. The meeting will also receive a file status report for December 2025 and set the next meeting for January 26 2026.

• Application for Consent to Sever B41-25 (David Carson Farms & Auction Services Ltd.) – 20.1 ha parcel on Perth Line 86
• Proposed severed parcel does not meet the 30 ha minimum agricultural lot size in North Perth Zoning By‑law
• Municipality of North Perth conditions: taxes paid, drainage schedule updated, zoning amendment for residential dwelling, entrance permits, address signs, clearing letter
• File Status Report – December 2025
• Future meeting scheduled for January 26, 2026 at 9:30 a.m.

Wardens Election

The council will hold the election of the Warden and Deputy Warden for 2026. After the votes, the newly elected officials will be installed and take the oath of office. The agenda also includes candidate declarations of intent, presentation of the gavel and chain of office, and possible ballot destruction.

• Election of Warden
• Installation of Warden and oath of office
• Election of Deputy Warden
• Installation of Deputy Warden and oath of office
• Presentation of gavel and chain of office

Regular Council

Perth County Council will discuss a plan of subdivision for 2825085 Ontario Inc. and review updates to human resources policies. The body is also deciding on 2026 board and committee appointments and general insurance renewals.

• Application for Plan of Subdivision - 2825085 Ontario Inc. (PE 24-01)
• By-law 4049-2025 to appoint members to committees and boards for 2026
• 2026 General Insurance Renewal
• Human Resources Policy Updates (Report 2025-198)
• Agreement for Perth County Planning Services Program

Land Division Committee

The committee will review an application to sever an agricultural parcel for David Carson Farms & Auction Services Ltd. Planning staff recommend denying the request because the proposed 20.1 ha lot is smaller than the 30 ha minimum required by the North Perth Zoning By-law.

• Application B41-25: Proposed severance of 20.1 ha (49.7 ac) and retention of 40.6 ha (100.3 ac) at Part Lot 17 & 18, Concession 1, Wallace Ward

Regular Council

Perth County Council approved several by-law updates, including the 2026 Fees & Charges amendment that introduces a Settlement Area Boundary Expansion fee. The council also approved the Health & Safety Policy on Designated Substances and accepted the draft plan of subdivision for the Municipality of North Perth (NP 23-03). Additional motions passed related to the ROMA 2026 provincial delegation and routine budget reporting.

• Approval of Application for Draft Plan of Subdivision – Municipality of North Perth (NP 23-03)
• 2026 Fees & Charges By-law amendment adding Settlement Area Boundary Expansion fee
• Adoption of By-law 4045-2025 amending By-law 4004-2024 Fees and Payments
• Adoption of By-law 4046-2025 establishing 2026 Fees and Payments
• Approval of Health & Safety Policy on Designated Substances

Regular Council

Perth County Council will consider a consent agenda covering several municipal infrastructure fund approvals and community petitions. The council will receive staff reports, including the 2026 Fees and Charges By‑Law Update and the Application for Draft Plan of Subdivision for the Municipality of North Perth (NP 23‑03). It will also discuss the 2026 Perth County Stewardship Program and the Municipal Shared Services Paramedic Budget Update for 2026.

• Consent agenda items: Ontario Community Infrastructure Fund approvals for South Huron, Edwardsburgh‑Cardinal, and others
• Application for Draft Plan of Subdivision – Municipality of North Perth (NP 23‑03)
• 2026 Fees and Charges By‑Law Update (Report 2025‑181)
• 2026 Perth County Stewardship Program report (Report 2025‑046)
• Municipal Shared Services (MSSC) Paramedic Budget Update 2026 (Report 2025‑075)

Perth County Joint Accessibility Advisory Committee

The Perth County Joint Accessibility Advisory Committee will adopt the minutes from the September 23, 2025 meeting and receive the Clerk’s Update report. It will also receive and discuss two site‑plan review feedback reports: one for Stop 23 Detail Shop at 920 York Avenue North, Listowel (North Perth) and another for Z & K Auto Sales at 2213 Line 34, Shakespeare (Perth East). Additional correspondence items from the CRTC, Ontario’s goalball court project, the Lieutenant Governor’s Legacy Awards, and the Rick Hansen Foundation toolkit will be received for information. The committee will set future meeting dates for November 25 and December 23, 2025.

• Adopt minutes for the September 23, 2025 meeting
• Receive Clerk’s Update report
• Receive site‑plan feedback report for Stop 23 Detail Shop – 920 York Ave N, Listowel
• Receive site‑plan feedback report for Z & K Auto Sales – 2213 Line 34, Shakespeare
• Receive correspondence: CRTC consultation, goalball court, Legacy Awards, Rick Hansen toolkit

Land Division Committee

The Land Division Committee will hear and approve an Application for Consent to Sever (B02-25) submitted by Randal & Beverly Raycraft. The committee will receive the File Status Report for October 2025, which lists recent lot addition and surplus farm dwelling applications. Members will consider the appointment of a Deputy Land Division Secretary‑Treasurer and discuss continuing virtual meetings unless a larger or controversial agenda arises. The next meeting is scheduled for November 24, 2025 at 9:30 a.m.

• Approval of Application for Consent to Sever – B02-25 – Raycraft
• Receipt of File Status Report – October 2025 (list of new lot and dwelling applications)
• Appointment of Deputy Land Division Secretary‑Treasurer
• Decision to keep meetings virtual unless 3+ applications or controversial items arise
• Future meeting set for November 24, 2025 at 9:30 a.m.

Regular Council

Perth County Council will convene at 9:00 AM on October 16, 2025, at the Perth County EMS building in Stratford. The meeting includes a consent agenda of administrative items and staff reports, as well as a closed session regarding labour relations.

• Consent agenda of administrative items and reports
• 2026 Perth County Stewardship Program
• Fall 2025 Stewardship Program Intake Results
• Perth Municipal Association 77th Annual Event Update
• Closed session regarding labour relations (HR)

Perth County Agricultural Working Group

The Perth County Agricultural Working Group received reports on giant hogweed management, farm labour gaps, the 2026 Stewardship Program, a living snow‑fence stream update, and a Norfolk County forestry by‑law. The group recommended that Council consider allocating funds for a Giant Hogweed Management program in the 2026 budget. It endorsed the 2026 Stewardship Program, noting a planned $25,000 annual increase. The group also accepted the other reports for information.

• Recommendation to Council for Giant Hogweed Management program funding in 2026 budget
• Report on farm and agricultural sector labour and workforce issues
• Endorsement of the 2026 Stewardship Program with $25,000 annual increase
• Living Snow Fence stream update – costs to be covered by existing Stewardship budget
• Receipt of Norfolk County Forestry By‑law for information

Perth County Agricultural Working Group - 25 Sep 2025 - CANCELLED

The meeting scheduled for September 25, 2025, was cancelled. No items were discussed or decided.

Perth County Joint Accessibility Advisory Committee

The Joint Accessibility Advisory Committee is reviewing a final report on PC Connect bus stop audits and the feasibility of a portable ramp program. The committee is also receiving a presentation from Huron Perth Public Health regarding the built environment and official plan reviews.

• Working Group Final Report on PC Connect Bus Stop accessibility audits
• Feasibility study on StopGap Ramp Program (determined not feasible at this time)
• Accessibility feedback report for 1 Huron Renovation and Connecting Link
• Presentation by Sarah Merkel on Built Environment and Official Plan reviews
• Proposed 2026 Joint Accessibility Advisory Committee Meeting Schedule

Municipal Shared Services Committee

The committee will receive operational and activity reports for several shared services. These include updates on the Stratford-Perth Archives, Provincial Offences Court services, paramedic services, and social services.

• Stratford-Perth Archives Activities Report including 1,357 research queries and 40,000+ scanned newspaper pages
• POA Court Services Report and Operational Update
• Paramedic Service Activity Report
• Social Services Department 2nd Quarter Update (2025)

Regular Council

Perth County Council will receive and approve several reports, including a paramedic service activity report and an economic development update. The council will adopt a motion to extend the meeting and relax procedural rules during a facilities and road tour. It will also pass Confirmatory By‑Law 4042‑2025 and approve the $30,000 Social Prescribing grant from Healthcare Excellence Canada.

• Approve $30,000 Social Prescribing Grant – implementation directed by staff
• Motion to extend regular council meeting until facilities and road tour is completed
• Motion to relax council rules during the facilities and road tour
• Confirmatory By‑Law 4042‑2025 confirming September 4, 2025 council proceedings
• Application for Draft Plan of Subdivision – Bijmania Dairy Ltd. (NP 23‑02)

Regular Council

Council will discuss staff reports regarding paramedic service activity and a social prescribing grant. The meeting includes a review of the Stratford-Perth Archives activities report and a planned tour of public works facilities and roads.

• Social Prescribing Grant – Program Development and Implementation report
• Activities Report from Stratford-Perth Archives for MSSC
• Paramedic Service Activity Report
• POA Court Services Report and Operational Update
• Public Works Facilities and Road Tour

Regular Council

The council will vote on an Official Plan Amendment (No. 234) submitted by Zelinka Priamo Ltd. for the Hyde property on William Shakespeare Street. It will also designate the intersection of Perth Line 88 and Perth Road 178 as an all‑way stop by adopting By‑law 4039‑2025. Additional items include extending a vacant‑land condominium draft plan, referring a development‑charges feasibility study to staff, and directing use of potential grant funding for a mental‑health strategy for public‑safety personnel.

• Approval of Official Plan Amendment 234 – Hyde (Lots 21 & 22, William Shakespeare St.)
• Designation of Perth Line 88 / Perth Road 178 as an All‑Way Stop (By‑law 4039‑2025)
• Extension of Draft Plan of Vacant Land Condominium – WP 19‑02 to Dec 23 2025
• Referral of Development Charges Feasibility Study Project to staff for 2026 workplan
• Direction to use any MHS4PSP grant funds for enhancing the PCPS Mental Health Strategy

Perth County Agricultural Working Group

The Perth County Agricultural Working Group adopted several reports, endorsed new definitions for forest‑related terms, and endorsed the 2026 Stewardship Program. It directed staff to present the Forest Conservation By‑law review to Council. The group also recommended that Council support adding a Living Snow Fence Stream to the Stewardship Program for the Fall 2025 intake.

• Adopted the Forest Conservation By‑law Review Update (2024) and directed staff to present it to Council
• Endorsed definitions for Christmas Tree Plantation, Cultivated Fruit or Nut Orchard, Windbreak, Woodlot and Committee
• Recommended Council adopt a new Living Snow Fence Stream into the Stewardship Program (no additional cost)
• Endorsed the 2026 Stewardship Program report
• Scheduled future meetings for September 11 and November 12 (to be confirmed via Doodle poll)

Planning Public Meeting

The Planning Public Meeting will receive the report for Official Plan Amendment No. 234 submitted by Zelinka Priamo Ltd. on behalf of Ron and Brenda Hyde. The council will consider approving the amendment, which redesignates Lots 21 & 22 (2188, 2190, 2192 William Shakespeare Street) from a Commercial to a Residential designation, and the accompanying Zoning By‑law Amendment Z05‑2024 that rezones the lands to a Residential Medium Density (R2) zone with a reduced interior side‑yard width. No public comments have been received on either the official plan amendment or the zoning change.

• Official Plan Amendment 234 – redesignation from “Serviced Urban Area – Commercial” to “Serviced Urban Area – Residential”
• Zoning By‑law Amendment Z05‑2024 – rezoning from Commercial Zone (C1) to Residential Medium Density Zone (R2)
• Reduction of minimum interior side‑yard width from 1.7 m to 1.2 m
• Lands described as Lots 21 & 22, Plan 331, South Easthope Ward, municipally known as 2188, 2190, 2192 William Shakespeare Street
• Public notice for the official plan amendment (June 13 2025) and zoning amendment (May 27 2025) – no comments received

Regular Council

Council will conduct a public meeting and consider a by-law for Official Plan Amendment 234 (Hyde). The meeting also includes reviews of a vacant land condominium extension and the 2024 draft consolidated financial statement.

• Public meeting and by-law 4038-2025 for Official Plan Amendment 234 - Hyde
• Application for Draft Plan of Vacant Land Condominium Extension (WP 19-02) for K&D Rose Construction Ltd.
• By-law 4039-2025 to establish an all-way stop at Perth Line 88 and Perth Road 178
• Review of 2024 Draft Consolidated Financial Statement
• Development Charges Feasibility Study Project report

Perth County Joint Accessibility Working Group

The Perth County Joint Accessibility Working Group will adopt minutes from its January, February and April 2025 meetings. It will receive the Joint Accessibility Advisory Committee Working Group Status Update report (Report 2025-147). The agenda includes a verbal discussion of the StopGap Ramp Program aimed at improving accessibility of PC Connect rural route bus stops.

• Adopt minutes for the January 21, February 18, and April 29, 2025 meetings
• Receive the Joint Accessibility Advisory Committee Working Group Status Update report (Report 2025-147)
• Verbal discussion of the StopGap Ramp Program for rural bus stop accessibility

Perth County Joint Accessibility Advisory Committee

The Joint Accessibility Advisory Committee will adopt minutes from previous meetings, receive the Clerk’s Update and site‑plan feedback reports, and accept several correspondence items. It will also approve holding the June 24, 2025 meeting in a hybrid (in‑person and virtual) format. Future meeting dates for September, October and November are noted.

• Adoption of minutes for April 22, 2025 and May 27, 2025
• Receipt of the Clerk’s Update report for information
• Receipt of JAAC Site Plan Feedback reports (CANCO Petroleum, Donegal Community Christian School, DG's ProTech, 122 King St Palmerston)
• Approval of hybrid meeting format for the June 24, 2025 session

Regular Council

Perth County Council will vote on several items, including the approval of three reserve transfers totaling $209,642, $217,197 and $759,949. The council will also adopt a tender award to Brantco Construction for the Perth Line 44 project and approve an application to extend the plan of subdivision for Reid's Heritage Homes. Additional items include a health and safety policy update, a living snow‑fence stream addition to the stewardship program, and a review of provincial legislation changes.

• Reserve transfers: $209,642 from the Paramedic Services WSIB Reserve, $217,197 from the Levy Stabilization Reserve, $759,949 from the Bridges and Culverts Capital Reserve
• Award of Tender 2025-031-02 to Brantco Construction for Perth Line 44
• Approval of Application for Plan of Subdivision Extension – 31T‑92001 – Reid's Heritage Homes
• Addition of a Living Snow Fence Stream to the Perth County Stewardship Program
• Adoption of Health and Safety Policy Updates report

Regular Council

The council approved the Health and Safety Policy Updates and the Listowel Official Plan Amendment for Stop 23 Auto Sales Ltd. It accepted the tender results for Perth Road 130, authorizing a contract with GIP Paving Inc. By‑laws 4031‑2025 and 4032‑2025 were read and passed, and the council entered a closed‑session to consider litigation and a personal matter before reconvening.

• Tender award – Perth Road 130 contract to GIP Paving Inc. (Tender 2025‑031‑01)
• Application for Plan of Subdivision Extension – Reid's Heritage Homes (31T‑92001)
• Approval of Health and Safety Policy Updates report
• Approval of Listowel Official Plan Amendment 40 for Stop 23 Auto Sales Ltd.
• Adoption of Confirmatory By‑law 4032‑2025 confirming May 15, 2025 council proceedings

Perth County Joint Accessibility Advisory Committee

The committee is reviewing accessibility feedback reports for four site plans in West Perth and North Perth. The meeting also includes a Clerk's update on staff training and accessibility roadshows.

• Site plan feedback for CANCO Petroleum (West Perth)
• Site plan feedback for Donegal Community Christian School (North Perth)
• Site plan feedback for DG's ProTech (North Perth)
• Site plan feedback for 122 King St Palmerston (North Perth)
• Clerk's update on document accessibility training for County and Lower Tier staff

Regular Council

Perth County Council will consider approving 2025 tax ratios, a temporary borrowing by-law, and a health and safety policy update. The meeting includes a consent agenda of committee minutes and staff reports.

• 2025 Tax Ratios and Tax Rates
• 2025 Temporary Borrowing By-law
• Health and Safety Policy Updates
• Listowel Official Plan Amendment 40
• Perth Road 130 Tender Results

Regular Council

The regular council meeting will adopt several consent agenda items, including the approval of two road‑work tender awards. Council will endorse the award of tender CW2025‑11 to Cox Construction Limited for work on Perth Road 140 (Wellington Road 9) and the award of tender HCPW 25‑504 to Lavis Contracting Co. Limited for structure replacements on Perth Road 180. The meeting will also pass the 2025 budget adoption by‑law, borrowing by‑law, and a confirmatory by‑law confirming the April 17 council proceedings.

• Tender CW2025‑11 awarded to Cox Construction Limited for Perth Road 140 (Wellington Road 9)
• Tender HCPW 25‑504 awarded to Lavis Contracting Co. Limited for Perth Road 180 structure replacements
• By‑law 4024‑2025: 2025 Budget Adoption
• By‑law 4025‑2025: Confirmatory By‑law for April 17, 2025 council meeting
• By‑law 4027‑2025: 2025 Borrowing By‑law

Perth County Joint Accessibility Working Group

The Perth County Joint Accessibility Working Group will confirm its agenda, adopt the minutes from the February 18, 2025 meeting, and receive two reports: the PC Connect Bus Stop Accessibility Initial Review and a research update on a ramp program. The group will discuss the findings of the bus stop review and the status of ramp program development. The meeting will conclude with scheduling future meetings.

• Adoption of minutes for the February 18, 2025 meeting
• Report: PC Connect Bus Stop Accessibility Initial Review (Report 2025-080)
• Report: Ramp Program Development – research on other municipalities and funding sources

Land Division Committee

The committee will consider three applications for consent to sever land, approving two and denying one. It will receive a File Status Report for March 2025 and discuss the location of future meetings. The denial concerns the Raycraft application to split a residential lot from a farm parcel in North Perth.

• Denial of Application for Consent to Sever – B02-25 – Raycraft
• Approval of Application for Consent to Sever – B60-24, B61-24 & B04-25 – Otto
• Approval of Application for Consent to Sever – B50-24 – McCracken
• Receipt of File Status Report – March 2025
• Discussion of meeting location for future sessions

Perth County Joint Accessibility Advisory Committee

The Perth County Joint Accessibility Advisory Committee will receive the Clerk's Update and adopt minutes from the March 25 meeting. Members will discuss the draft 2024 Joint Accessibility Plan status update and the upcoming AODA desk‑audit submission due May 2, 2025. The agenda also notes a working‑group meeting on April 29 to consider a Stop Gap Ramp program.

• Adopt minutes for the March 25, 2025 meeting
• Receive the Clerk's Update report for information
• Review the 2024 Joint Accessibility Plan Annual Status Update draft
• Address the AODA desk audit with a submission deadline of May 2, 2025
• Working‑group meeting on April 29 to explore a Stop Gap Ramp program

Regular Council

Perth County Council will adopt the 2025 budget, setting a total levy request of $25,108,751 and an 11.34% property tax increase. The meeting also includes adoption of By-law 4024-2025 (budget) and By-law 4025-2025 (confirmatory), and review of tender results for Perth Road 140 (Wellington Road 9) and Perth Road 180 structure replacements. Staff reports on a road rationalization study and a grant submission for paramedic equipment are presented for information.

• Adoption of By-law 4024-2025 – 2025 Budget with $25,108,751 levy and 11.34% tax increase
• Adoption of By-law 4025-2025 – Confirmatory by‑law for the April 3, 2025 meeting
• Tender results for Perth Road 140 (Wellington Road 9)
• Tender results for Perth Road 180 structure replacements
• Road Rationalization Study report

Perth County Agricultural Working Group

The Perth County Agricultural Working Group reviewed the Spring 2025 Stewardship Program intake results and endorsed the 2025 grant applications. It recommended that the remaining pre‑approved funds of $41,662.54 be allocated to a fall planting stream in the county's Stewardship program. The group also received a Forest Conservation By‑law Review Update (2024) for information and set tentative dates for future meetings.

• Allocation of $41,662.54 to a fall planting stream in the Stewardship program
• Approval of 2025 Stewardship Program grant applications
• Receipt of Forest Conservation By‑law Review Update (2024) report
• Future meeting dates proposed for July 15, September 11, and November 12 (pending confirmation)
• Closed session to consider a matter pertaining to identifiable individuals

Special Council

Council is considering a proposal to approve the 2025 budget with a tax rate increase of 11.34%. The Treasurer recommends allocating $301,688 in identified reductions to the Capital Roads Reserve to mitigate future drainage and winter maintenance costs.

• Proposed 11.34% tax rate increase for a total levy request of $25,108,751
• Proposed allocation of $301,688 to the Capital Roads Reserve
• Proposed deferral of a network administrator position ($106,500)
• Closed session discussions regarding planning negotiations and CAO litigation
• Report on 2024 municipal drainage costs exceeding budget by $770,000

Regular Council

The council will consider a range of routine items, including staff reports on forestry, weed management, and investment performance, and will adopt a confirmatory by‑law for the March 20 meeting. A closed‑session will address legal advice, planning negotiations, and labour‑relations matters. The most consequential agenda item is the Ontario Land Tribunal hearing on a 19‑unit townhome development at 1020 Walton Avenue in North Perth.

• Ontario Land Tribunal hearing on a 19‑unit townhome proposal at 1020 Walton Ave, North Perth (planning amendment)
• Public Works Road Rationalization Study report
• Paramedic Services and Emergency Management Grant submission – equipment
• Confirmatory By‑Law 4022‑2025 confirming March 20 council proceedings
• Closed‑session matters: legal advice (Finance), planning negotiations, labour‑relations (HR)

Land Division Committee

The Land Division Committee will hear applications to sever parcels B60-24, B61-24 and B04-25 on behalf of Amy Otto, and an application to sever parcel B50-24 for a McCracken client. It will also receive a March 2025 file status report and a surplus farm dwelling report. The meeting includes discussion of future meeting location and scheduling of the next meeting on April 28, 2025.

• Application for Consent to Sever – B60-24, B61-24 & B04-25 – Otto (Patterson Planning Consultants)
• Application for Consent to Sever – B50-24 – McCracken
• File Status Report – March 2025
• Surplus Farm Dwelling Report (Perth East Resolution)
• Discussion of meeting location (deferred to March meeting)

Perth County Joint Accessibility Advisory Committee

The Perth County Joint Accessibility Advisory Committee will adopt minutes from the February 25 meeting and receive the Clerk's Update report for information. It will review several news and advocacy correspondence items and discuss adding Ray Iredale to the Working Group. Members also explored regular educational presentations, a possible in‑person meeting after touring a new facility, and a speaker for National Accessibility Week.

• Addition of Ray Iredale to the JAAC Working Group
• Receipt of the Clerk's Update report
• Discussion of regular education presentations at meetings
• Consideration of an in‑person meeting after a new facility tour
• Planning a speaker for National Accessibility Week in May

Municipal Shared Services Committee

The Municipal Shared Services Committee will receive the 2024 Year-End Report for Stratford‑Perth Archives. The meeting also includes updates on social services, provincial offences court services, and the 2024 Paramedic Service annual report. The agenda sets the schedule for future meetings through December 2025.

• Receive 2024 Year-End Report for Stratford‑Perth Archives
• Review 2024 Year-End Report for POA Court Services (Provincial Offences)
• Review Paramedic Service Annual Update 2024
• Review 4th Quarter Update for the Social Services Department (2024)
• Review Stratford‑Perth Archives Activities Update Report (2024)

Regular Council

The council approved a six‑year extension of the Winter Maintenance Service Delivery Contract (2022-031-04) with Steed and Evans Limited. It removed $75,000 for a facility audit from the 2025 Draft Budget and approved a $30,000 cut for a corporate communications strategy. By-law 4019-2025 (CEMC Appointment) and Confirmatory By-law 4020-2025 were both passed.

• 6‑year extension of Contract 2022-031-04 Winter Maintenance Service Delivery with Steed & Evans Limited
• Removal of $75,000 for facility audit project from 2025 Draft Budget (carried)
• Removal of $30,000 for corporate communications strategy from CAO Special Projects (carried)
• By‑law 4019-2025 CEMC Appointment passed
• Confirmatory By‑law 4020-2025 passed

Regular Council

Perth County Council will meet to discuss the 2025 draft budget and a winter maintenance service delivery contract. The body will also review year-end reports for paramedic services, court services, and the Stratford-Perth Archives.

• 2025 Draft Budget Follow-Up
• Winter Maintenance Service Delivery Contract
• 4019-2025 CEMC Appointment By-law
• Paramedic Service Annual Update 2024
• 2024 Year-End Report for Stratford-Perth Archives

Perth County Joint Accessibility Advisory Committee

The Perth County Joint Accessibility Advisory Committee will approve its February 25 agenda and the minutes from the January 28 meeting. It will receive the Clerk’s Update report and hear updates on the draft 2024 Accessibility Plan, the 5 Huron Courthouse renovation, staff website‑accessibility training, and the Working Group’s bus‑stop review and possible ramp program.

• Approve the February 25, 2025 agenda
• Adopt the January 28, 2025 meeting minutes
• Receive the Clerk’s Update report for information
• Review the draft 2024 Perth County Joint Accessibility Plan before circulation for comment
• Update on the 5 Huron Courthouse renovation and phased move into the building

Land Division Committee

The Perth County Land Division Committee will hear an application to sever a portion of a property at 4335 Perth Road 119 in Perth East to enlarge the lot at 4341 Perth Road 119. Staff have recommended denying the application.

• Application for Consent to Sever - B49-24 - Diemand / Horst
• Adoption of Minutes for January 27, 2025
• File Status Report - February 2025
• Surplus Farm Dwelling Report
• Confirmation of Agenda - February 24, 2025

Regular Council

Perth County Council will consider and adopt the 4017-2025 OILC Debenture Terms By-law, receive a confirmatory By-law (4018-2025), and approve the remaining pre‑approved funds of $43,462.54 for a fall planting stream in the 2025 Stewardship Program. The meeting also includes reports on the Ontario Transit Investment Fund eligibility, a single‑source purchase of a Stryker PowerPro XT stretcher, and a purchase of a MIH Narcotic Control System.

• 4017-2025 OILC Debenture Terms By-law (adoption)
• 4018-2025 Confirmatory By-law (adoption)
• $43,462.54 allocated to fall planting stream in the 2025 Stewardship Program
• Stryker PowerPro XT Stretcher – Single Source Purchase
• MIH Narcotic Control System Purchase

Perth County Joint Accessibility Working Group

The provided agenda contains only website portal login elements and technical notices. There are no listed discussion items, decisions, or reports for this meeting.

Regular Council

Perth County Council received several reports and took action on multiple items. The council approved a five‑year renewal agreement with Medavie, wrote off 12 provincial offences fines totaling $44,900, and adopted the 2024 Draft Asset Management Plan. It also defeated a motion to study council composition and entered closed‑session to discuss potential litigation matters.

• Write‑off of 12 provincial offences fines totaling $44,900
• Approval of the 2024 Draft Asset Management Plan
• Renewal agreement with Medavie for a five‑year term
• Defeat of notice of motion to evaluate council composition
• Closed‑session discussion of potential litigation/negotiations

Perth County Joint Accessibility Advisory Committee

The committee will elect a Chair and Vice-Chair for 2025 and review a site plan feedback report. Members will also receive a Clerk's update regarding the 2024 Joint Accessibility Plan update and courthouse renovations.

• Election of 2025 Chair and Vice-Chair
• Site plan review feedback for 2248 Line 34, Shakespeare (Perth East)
• Status update on 5 Huron interior renovations at the County Courthouse
• Progress report on the 2024 Perth County Joint Accessibility Plan Update
• Review of AODA Toolbox and CBC News reports on Ontario accessibility