Perth South public meetings in 2021

Council

Council will hold a public meeting and vote on a zoning by-law amendment for St. Marys Cement at 4608 Line 5, and consider several drainage works, including the Sparling Drain extension and Russell Drain. They will also approve accounts payable of $385,505.32, set the 2022 interim tax levies, and discuss a staff Christmas bonus.

• Zoning by-law amendment Z66-2021 for St. Marys Cement property at 4608 Line 5
• Consent application B49/20 by Bloemen to sever land at 4832 Line 2
• Court of Revision for Sparling Drain Extension 2021 and tender award
• Accounts payable approval of $385,505.32 for December 4-17, 2021
• By-law 70-2021 to set 2022 Interim Tax Levies

Council

Council will hold public meetings on a proposed official plan amendment for St. Marys Cement lands, a drain extension report, and a tender award for the Mills Drain. They will also receive annual inspection reports for two drinking water systems and approve accounts payable of $1,186,329.35.

• Public meeting on Perth County Official Plan Amendment #188 by Rosedale Securities Ltd. (St. Marys Cement) for lands at 4608 Line 5
• Adoption of Sparling Municipal Drain Extension 2021 report and scheduling Court of Revision for December 21, 2021
• Award of Mills Drain 2021 tender (amount not specified in agenda)
• Approval of accounts payable for November 13 to December 3, 2021 totaling $1,186,329.35
• By-law 67-2021 for maintenance of McEwen Drain Branches C & D

Council

Perth South Council is meeting to handle routine administrative items, including approving accounts payable of $123,187.09, tax adjustments, and a Court of Revision to confirm drainage assessments for the Mills Municipal Drain. The agenda also includes receiving various reports and updates from staff and committees.

• Court of Revision for Mills Municipal Drain to confirm assessments dated October 15, 2021
• Approval of accounts payable for October 30 to November 12, 2021 totaling $123,187.09
• Tax adjustments under Section 356 of the Municipal Act, 2001
• Cancellation, reduction, or refund of taxes totaling $1,190.11 under Sections 357 and 358
• Discussion on allocation of Stratford General Hospital Foundation donation (deferred from Nov. 2)

Community Policing Advisory Committee

The Community Policing Advisory Committee of Perth South will receive the July and September 2021 police statistics, hear a verbal update on the Perth South Traffic Study, and discuss a request for a stop sign at Line 34 and Perth Road 164.

Council

Perth South Council is meeting to handle routine administrative business, including approving accounts payable, receiving budget variance reports, and renewing the integrity commissioner's retainer agreement. They will also consider a by-law to authorize a transfer payment for the Investing in Canada Infrastructure Program (ICIP) COVID-19 Resilience stream. The agenda includes many informational items from other municipalities and agencies, but no major public hearings or rezonings.

• Accounts payable for October 2-15, 2021, amount to be approved
• Council payroll for September 2021: $4,578.13
• Renewal of Integrity Commissioner retainer with Aird & Berlis LLP for four years
• By-law 62-2021 to authorize ICIP transfer payment for COVID-19 Resilience Infrastructure
• 2021 budget variance report as of September 30, 2021

Council

Perth South Council is meeting to consider adopting a greenhouse gas reduction plan, approving a 1.46% salary grid increase for staff effective 2022, and setting the 2022 budget and meeting schedules. The agenda also includes routine approvals of accounts payable totaling $1,374,218.18 and a confirmatory by-law.

• Adoption of Creating A Healthy Environment - Greenhouse Gas Reduction Plan
• Salary grid increase of 1.46% for staff effective first full pay of 2022
• Accounts payable approval of $1,374,218.18 for September 18 to October 1, 2021
• 2022 Budget Schedule adoption
• 2022 Council Meeting Schedule approval

Council

Perth South Council will hold a public meeting and vote on a zoning by-law amendment for 1007 Road 164A, and will also receive the 2020 audited financial statements, a hospital renewal grant request, and an update on PC Connect. The meeting includes routine approvals of minutes, accounts payable of $1,198,932.38, and several by-laws.

• Zoning by-law amendment 55-2021 for 1007 Road 164A (Donna & Murray Barber)
• 2020 audited financial statements presented by Seebach & Company
• St. Marys Healthcare Foundation hospital renewal grant request forwarded to 2022 budget
• Accounts payable for September 4-17, 2021: $1,198,932.38
• By-law 57-2021 authorizing cost sharing agreement with 2794848 Ontario Limited

Council - Closed Session

This is a closed-session council meeting, mostly procedural. The only substantive item is discussion of a draft co-proponent agreement under solicitor-client privilege, plus approval of prior closed-session minutes.

• Closed session under Municipal Act s.239(2) for solicitor-client privilege on draft co-proponent agreement
• Approval of closed session minutes from August 10, 2021

Council

Council will consider a consent application to sever land at 1905 James Street South, approve accounts payable of $222,251.79, and adopt a new Property Tax Billing and Collection Policy. The agenda also includes routine reports, a flag policy, and a drain petition request.

• Consent application B19-21 for 1905 James Street South, recommended for approval with 8 conditions
• Accounts payable approval for $222,251.79 (Aug 7–Sep 3, 2021)
• Property Tax Billing and Collection Policy approval
• Flag Policy approval
• Clifford Municipal Drain petition request

Council

This is a procedural closed-session meeting. Council will approve prior closed-session minutes and receive legal advice on a draft co-proponent agreement, then adjourn. No public decisions or discussions are on the agenda.

• Approval of Closed Session Minutes - June 15, 2021
• Advice subject to solicitor-client privilege regarding Draft Co-Proponent Agreement

Council

Council will hold a public meeting and vote on a zoning by-law amendment for a property at 4258 Line 20, submitted by Van Nes Farms Ltd. They will also consider several other planning items, including a minor variance, a consent to sever, and a Court of Revision for a municipal drain. The agenda includes routine approvals of minutes, accounts payable of $205,381.34, and various reports and correspondence.

• Zoning By-law Amendment 53-2021 for Van Nes Farms Ltd. at 4258 Line 20
• Court of Revision for Wiseman & Paynter Municipal Drain
• Minor Variance A06-2021 for 1680 Perth Road 123
• Consent to Sever B29-21 for 5321 Line 4
• Accounts payable $205,381.34 for July 10-August 6, 2021

Community Policing Advisory Committee

The Community Policing Advisory Committee will receive April-June 2021 Perth South monthly stats and Crime Stoppers reports, and hear an update from Deputy Chief Foster. They will also discuss correspondence about traffic issues in Avonton, a Perth South traffic study, and other business items.

• Receive April, May, June 2021 Perth South monthly stats
• Receive April and May 2021 Crime Stoppers reports
• Update from Deputy Chief Foster
• Correspondence from Colleen Logan re Avonton traffic
• Discussion of Perth South Traffic Study

Council

Perth South Council will hold a public meeting and vote on a zoning by-law amendment for 5381 Line 6, approve drainage works for Wiseman and Paynter municipal drains, and consider adopting vote-by-mail for the 2022 municipal election. The agenda also includes routine approvals of accounts, reports, and a flag policy, plus several information items from other municipalities.

• Public meeting and vote on Zoning By-law Amendment 46-2021 for 5381 Line 6 (Luyten Farms Ltd.)
• Approve By-law 49-2021 for Wiseman and Paynter municipal drains (capital works)
• Approve By-law 51-2021 to authorize vote-by-mail for 2022 municipal election
• Approve accounts payable of $592,161.03 for June 12 to July 13, 2021
• Approve $1,000 grant for Kirkton Fall Fair

Council

Perth South Council is meeting to decide on routine administrative items, including approving accounts payable of $1,456,698.11, awarding a contract for the Downie Optimist Community Hall renovation, and adopting a new procurement policy. The agenda also includes numerous informational items from other municipalities and agencies, such as rabies control notifications and letters of support for various provincial initiatives.

• Award RFT-2021-01 renovation of Downie Optimist Community Hall to Feltz Design Build Ltd. for $168,476.34 including HST
• Approve accounts payable for May 29 to June 11, 2021 totaling $1,456,698.11
• Adopt By-law 44-2021 establishing a procurement policy for goods and services
• Authorize Transfer Payment Agreement for Investing in Canada Infrastructure Program (ICIP) Community, Culture and Recreation Stream
• Approve tax adjustments and refunds under Sections 356 and 357 of the Municipal Act totaling $30.73

Council

Perth South Council is deciding whether to support Sunday gun hunting within the township and request the province amend regulations to allow it. The agenda also includes routine approvals of minutes, accounts payable of $91,225.83, a new procurement policy by-law, and several informational items from other municipalities and agencies.

• Motion to support Sunday gun hunting and request MNRF amend O. Reg. 663/98
• Approval of accounts payable for May 15-28, 2021 totaling $91,225.83
• First, second, and third reading of By-law 44-2021 establishing procurement policies
• Appointment of Councillor Sue Orr to Court of Revision for Arksey-Jacques municipal drain
• Authorization to transfer additional OCLIF funds to reserve account

Council

Perth South Council will consider adopting the Community Safety and Wellbeing Plan 2021-2024 and approve a site plan agreement for a development at 3982 Perth Line 26. The agenda also includes routine approvals of accounts payable ($143,606.24), council payroll ($4,701.98), and various informational items from other municipalities and agencies.

• Adoption of Community Safety and Wellbeing Plan 2021-2024 and referral of implementation resources to 2022 budget
• Site Plan Agreement approval for 2134560 Ontario Ltd. at 3982 Perth Line 26 (By-law 42-2021)
• Accounts payable approval for May 1-14, 2021: $143,606.24
• Council payroll approval for April 2021: $4,701.98
• Procurement Policy update review

Council

Council will consider two minor variance applications, delegate authority to the CAO/Treasurer for tax extension agreements, and approve accounts payable of $75,736.82. The agenda also includes receiving various reports and correspondence, and adopting multiple by-laws for maintenance of municipal drains.

• Minor Variance Application A02-2021 (Armstrong) - recommended for refusal
• Minor Variance Application A03-2021 (Larmer) - recommended for approval with condition
• Accounts payable for April 17-30, 2021: $75,736.82
• By-law 22-2021 to delegate authority to CAO/Treasurer for tax extension agreements
• By-laws 23-2021 to 40-2021 for maintenance and repair of 18 municipal drains

Council

Perth South Council will hold a regular meeting on April 20, 2021, with several decisions and discussions. They will consider two consent-to-sever applications for surplus farm dwellings, award a pickup truck tender, and adopt new municipal development and servicing guidelines. The agenda also includes routine reports, accounts payable, and several by-laws.

• Consent to sever B02/21 (Van Nes) at 4258 Line 20, recommend approval subject to 8 conditions
• Consent to sever B42/20 (Luyten) at 5724 Line 2, defer recommendation for more justification
• Award pickup truck tender to Finch Auto Group for $72,640 plus HST
• Award street light maintenance to Forman Electric for $9,220.80
• Adopt By-law 20-2021 prescribing municipal development and servicing standards

Council

Perth South Council is meeting to approve a $747,038.50 tender for road reconstruction and paving projects, a consent application for a surplus farm dwelling, and various routine reports and accounts. The agenda includes numerous informational items from other municipalities and agencies, and a confirmatory by-law.

• Tender award to Brantco Construction for road projects (Boundary Road 112, Line 15, Line 26, Road 122, Downie Optimist Hall parking lot) at $747,038.50 plus HST
• Consent application B03/21 by Luyten Farms Ltd. for surplus farm dwelling at 5439 Line 6
• Rental of John Deere 5090E from Total Rentals at $6,000 plus taxes
• Accounts payable listings totaling $101,689.37
• 2020 annual drinking water system reports for Sebringville and St. Pauls