West Perth, ON

Perth County OPP Detachment Police Services Board

Regular Council

Environment, Forestry & Trails Committee

Economic Development Committee

Regular Council

Heritage & Culture Committee

Regular Council

Mitchell Business Improvement Area Board

Perth County OPP Detachment Police Services Board

Environmental Services Committee

Regular Council

Environment, Forestry & Trails Committee

Regular Council

Economic Development Committee

Regular Council

Mitchell Business Improvement Area Board

Regular Council

Heritage & Culture Committee

Regular Council

Environmental Services Committee

The Environmental Services Committee will consider a recommendation to increase the regular weekly hours for the two Landfill operators from 35 to 37.5 hours per week, effective immediately, to better align with operational requirements. The committee will also receive an information report on the Well #3 Replacement Project, including a drilling update and tender award. The agenda also includes routine items such as adoption of minutes and disclosure of interests.

• Increase landfill operator hours from 35 to 37.5 hours per week, effective immediately
• Well #3 Replacement Project - Drilling Update and Tender Award (information only)
• Adoption of minutes from July 15, 2026 meeting
• Next meeting scheduled for October 21, 2026

Perth County OPP Detachment Police Services Board

The Perth County OPP Detachment Board will consider several reports, including a Ministry of the Solicitor General memo on board members running in the 2026 municipal election and a report on the 2026-2030 board term transition. The board will also receive correspondence from the Inspector General of Policing regarding the 2025 annual report and a notice on antisemitic and hate-motivated incidents. All items are for discussion or information; no major decisions are expected.

• Ministry correspondence on board members running in the 2026 municipal election
• OPP Detachment Board 2026-2030 term transition report
• Inspector General of Policing 2025 annual report memorandum
• Inspector General notice on increase in antisemitism and hate-motivated incidents
• Approval of the July 2026 Perth County OPP Detachment Board Report

Regular Council

West Perth Council will consider the 2025 audit, approve the allocation of a $348,415 surplus to reserves for roads, arena, and other projects, and decide on several capital expenditures including a new playground and park upgrades. The agenda also includes consent items, by-laws for drainage works and land acquisitions, and a closed session on the Heron Industrial Park.

• 2025 surplus allocation: $100,000 to roads reserve, $108,415 to arena ice plant, $80,000 to electrical/Ag Society projects, $60,000 retained for tax stabilization
• Memorial Forest Playground: approve Blue Imp design and $110,000 from Parkland Reserve
• Keterson Park upgrades: up to $85,000 for electrical repairs ($10,000), parking lot paving ($65,000), and Agricultural Society support ($10,000)
• Consent application B19-26 for 5302 Line 29 (Concession 4, Lot 8) to County of Perth Land Division Committee
• By-laws for Meyer and Morello Municipal Drain provisional adoption, and part lot control exemption for 100-102 Clayton Street

Court of Revision

The Court of Revision will review an engineer's report regarding the construction of the Van Nes - Dill Municipal Drain. The body is asked to approve a schedule of assessment based on a report by Spriet Associates Engineers & Architects.

• Approval of the Schedule of Assessment for the Van Nes - Dill Municipal Drain
• Proposed construction of a 935 lineal meter closed drain
• Estimated project cost of $150,000.00
• Special assessment against West Perth for road crossing via boring at Line 21

Mitchell Business Improvement Area Board

The Downtown Mitchell Business Improvement Area Board will meet on August 5, 2026, to receive reports on Poppy Lane and front facade improvements, confirm the June 3, 2026 meeting minutes, and adjourn. No substantive decisions are scheduled.

Economic Development Committee

The Economic Development Committee will receive an update that the municipal council approved the permanent closure of Poppy Lane, effective August 1, 2026, to create a year‑round community courtyard. The committee will also hear about $70,551.25 funding for the Perth County Tourism Wayfinding Signage Strategy and ongoing work on 3‑5 Signature Culinary Trails. Additional items include the July 2026 Economic Development & Tourism newsletter and a business mixer.

• Permanent closure of Poppy Lane effective Aug 1 2026 (council approval)
• $70,551.25 funding for Perth County Tourism Wayfinding Signage Strategy
• Development of 3‑5 Signature Culinary Trails across Perth County
• Economic Development & Tourism July 2026 newsletter (information)
• Economic Development Business Mixer (other business)

Environmental Services Committee

The committee will receive several quarterly reports and a progress report on drinking water source protection. All items on the agenda are presented for information only.

• Upper Thames River Conservation Authority 2026 Progress Report on Drinking Water Source Protection
• Q2 (April to June 2026) Quarterly Drinking Water Report
• Q2 (April to June 2026) Quarterly Wastewater Report
• Q2 Environmental Services Report
• Ausable Bayfield Maitland Valley Source Protection Region May 2026 Newsletter

Perth County OPP Detachment Police Services Board

The Perth County OPP Detachment Board will review reports from May and June 2026, receive correspondence including a 2025 annual report and a 2026-2029 action plan, and hear a presentation on leadership and culture.

• Presentation: Leadership and Culture - OPP People Centered Leadership Team
• Report: Perth County OPP Detachment Report - May and June 2026
• Correspondence: Perth County OPP 2025 Detachment Board Annual Report
• Correspondence: Perth County Detachment Action Plan 2026-2029
• Correspondence: Letter from OPP regarding Police Record Check System

Committee of Adjustment

The West Perth Committee of Adjustment will hold a public hearing and decide on a minor variance application (MV4-2026) for a three-unit townhouse at 49 Blenheim Street. The applicants seek relief from zoning requirements to reduce the minimum driveway-to-intersection distance from 9 m to 6 m and lower the minimum landscaped open space from 35% to 33%. The committee previously approved a related variance at its May 19, 2026 meeting.

• Minor variance request to reduce driveway setback from Blenheim Street intersection from 9 m to 6 m for a three-unit townhouse
• Second variance to reduce landscaped open space from 35% to 33% to allow a deck for the middle townhouse unit
• Conditions include driveway location along Blenheim Street only and building permits within two years
• Property zoned Mitchell Residential High-Density Zone Four (R4)

Regular Council

The West Perth Council will consider several land use decisions, including approval of a zoning amendment for 7451 Line 32 and denial of a zoning application for 5545 Perth Line 55. It will also vote on the permanent closure of Poppy Lane, adopt multiple drainage and procedural by‑laws, and authorize funding for asphalt work, transit services, and a village music festival. Additional items include a $3,000 sponsorship for the Mitchell Fall Fair and the appointment of livestock valuers.

• Approve permanent closure of Poppy Lane (effective Aug 1 2026)
• Approve ZN5-2026 zoning amendment for 7451 Line 32 (Pat & Cathy Melady)
• Deny ZN3-2026 zoning application for 5545 Perth Line 55 (Marlin & Kuepfer)
• Approve $301,682.75 asphalt project using Ontario Community Infrastructure Fund
• Authorize $62,000 contribution to Rural Transit Solutions Fund for West Perth Village transit project

Executive Committee

This is a procedural meeting of the West Perth Executive Committee. The primary business is adopting the minutes from previous meetings and discussing personnel matters in closed session.

• Adoption of March 30 and April 27, 2026 Executive Committee minutes
• Closed session to discuss HR updates and policy
• Closed session to discuss CAO review, boot allowances, and staff training

Court of Revision

The Court of Revision will adopt the minutes from the April 7 meeting and vote on approving a $117,000 assessment schedule for the McGrath A Drain improvement project on Lot 2, Concession 4. The project involves upgrading approximately 507 meters of municipal tile drain to address flooding and blowouts.

• Adoption of April 7, 2026 Court of Revision minutes
• Approval of McGrath A Drain Branch A assessment schedule
• McGrath A Drain improvement project estimated at $117,000
• Upgrading 507m of municipal tile drain on Lot 2, Concession 4
• Assessment breakdown: $1,300 to municipal lands, $115,700 to private lands

Regular Council

West Perth Council will review the 2025 OPP Detachment Board report and UTRCA consolidation update. The council will vote on approving a $37,985 library elevator PLC replacement, authorizing a sole-source procurement for a Trojan Technologies UV disinfection system, and advancing a Section 78 drain improvement for Branch B of the Tyndall Municipal Drain. Council will also pass By-law 38-2026 to formalize an agreement with Mitchell Minor Sports.

• Approve $37,985.04 + HST for West Perth Public Library elevator PLC replacement
• Authorize sole-source procurement of Trojan Technologies UV3000B system from H2Flow Equipment Inc.
• Advance Section 78 drain improvement for Branch B of Tyndall Municipal Drain, appointing R.J. Burnside & Associates Ltd.
• Pass By-law 38-2026 to formalize MOU with Mitchell Minor Sports Committee
• Transfer $64,363 ERTH dividend to the Reserve for ERTH Dividend

Mitchell Business Improvement Area Board

Regular Council

Heritage & Culture Committee

The committee will receive updates on the Wayfinding Plan and the Motherwell Historic Village project. A major focus is the Rural Ontario Development (ROD) grant application for $182,762.60 to fund wayfinding signage and decorative lighting in Mitchell, Dublin, and Monkton. The committee will also discuss a potential fall meeting at Motherwell for a ribbon cutting.

• Wayfinding Plan and ROD grant application: $182,762.60 total, $64,000 provincial share
• Motherwell Historic Village project update and possible ribbon cutting in fall 2026
• 2026 Ontario Heritage Conference in Hamilton (June 18-20)
• Huron Tract 1928 Commemoration discussion
• Approval of previous meeting minutes and adoption of agenda

Regular Council

Council will hold public meetings on two zoning by-law amendments: one for a proposed subdivision at 34 Nelson Street in Mitchell, and another for a property at 6494 Line 34. They will also consider reports on drainage works (Branch A of McGrath Municipal Drain), a new Special Events By-law, a Facility Discount and Fee Waiver Policy, and a BYOB at outdoor events report. The meeting includes a closed session for HR, surplus lands, legal updates, and ERTH Corporation matters.

• Public hearing for ZN1-2026 (34 Nelson Street, Mitchell) - zoning amendment and draft subdivision plan WP25-01
• Public hearing for ZN2-2026 (6494 Line 34) - zoning by-law amendment for Michael & Cathrina Vander Burgt
• Adoption of Branch A of McGrath Municipal Drain provisional by-law (By-law 32-2026)
• Adoption of Special Events By-law (By-law 34-2026)
• Approval of Facility Discount and Fee Waiver Requests Policy for municipally owned facilities

Committee of Adjustment

The West Perth Committee of Adjustment is holding a public hearing to consider a minor variance application from Mike and Cynthia DeWetering for a property at 5650 Line 42. The applicants seek relief from the zoning bylaw to increase the maximum permitted height of an accessory structure from 6 m to 6.55 m. The committee will vote on whether to approve the variance subject to conditions.

• Minor variance MV3-2026: relief from Section 5.1.3(d) to increase accessory structure height from 6 m to 6.55 m at 5650 Line 42
• Proposed 668 m² accessory structure for storing a personal recreational vehicle
• Conditions include building permit within two years and size/location per sketch approved by building department
• No public comments or agency comments received as of report date

Environment, Forestry & Trails Committee

The committee receives reports on a Wetlands Update and a Wayfinding Sign Design Plan. The Wayfinding Plan is part of a $182,762.60 beautification project with a requested $64,000 provincial grant. The committee also notes the upcoming Perth County Stewardship Program application.

• Wetlands Update: discussion of dogs off-leash and ATVs, using benches as barriers
• Wayfinding Plan Council Report: approval sought for sign design and locations; $182,762.60 Phase 1 project with $64,000 ROD grant
• Perth County Stewardship Program Fall Application opens June 1, 2026

Perth County OPP Detachment Police Services Board

The Perth County OPP Detachment Board will vote on approving the Detachment Report for April 2026 and the 2025 Annual Activity Report. They will also receive correspondence from the Inspector General of Policing regarding a province-wide inspection on police integrity and anti-corruption practices. Other business includes a discussion on automated road signs and a delegation to the Association of Municipalities of Ontario (AMO).

• Approve April 2026 OPP Detachment Report
• Approve 2025 Annual Activity Report
• Receive Inspector General memo on police integrity inspection
• Discuss automated road signs & AMO delegation
• Set future meeting dates: July 14, Aug 11, Sep 8, Oct 13, 2026

Executive Committee

This is a procedural meeting with no public decisions. The only substantive item is a closed session under the Municipal Act to discuss personal matters about municipal employees (HR updates).

• Closed session for HR updates under Section 239(2)(b) of the Municipal Act

Economic Development Committee

The Economic Development Committee will receive updates on economic development and tourism activities, including the FRAME & Find wayfinding signage strategy and other ongoing projects. No decisions are being made; reports are for information only.

• RFP selected for FRAME & Find tourism wayfinding signage strategy
• Perth County hosted Experiential Tourism Training Workshop on Feb 23
• Welcoming Communities Training held March 4 at Set7
• Delegation from Ireland and Enterprise Ireland visited March 31 for Dairy Xpo
• Application submitted to Rural Ontario Development Program for Economic Diversification

Regular Council

The council will adopt the consent agenda items and receive a financial report on Heron Industrial Park. It will approve the ZN15‑2025 rezoning application for 2756646 Ontario Inc. on Block 25, Registered Plan 44M‑88 in Mitchell, and move forward with drainage projects and three related by‑laws covering a new drain, advance voting dates for the 2026 election, and collection of drainage repair costs. The council will also read and pass the confirmatory By‑law 31‑2026.

• Consent agenda items 4.1‑4.15 adopted for information
• Approval of ZN15‑2025 rezoning for 2756646 Ontario Inc. (Block 25, Reg Plan 44M‑88, Mitchell)
• By‑law 21‑2026 passed to provide for Seebach B Drain works
• By‑law 29‑2026 passed to establish advance voting period for 2026 municipal and school board elections
• By‑law 30‑2026 passed to collect actual costs of drainage repairs completed in 2022‑2024

Environmental Services Committee

The Environmental Services Committee will receive and discuss the first quarter 2026 reports for the Mitchell Drinking Water System, the Mitchell Wastewater System, and an overall Environmental Services Q1 report. No votes on new policies or spending are on the agenda; it is largely a routine information session.

• Receive Q1 2026 Quarterly Drinking Water Report
• Receive Q1 2026 Quarterly Wastewater Report
• Receive Q1 2026 Environmental Services Report

Perth County OPP Detachment Police Services Board

The Perth County OPP Detachment Board will receive a presentation from the Professional Standards Unit and consider the February-March 2026 detachment report. They will also discuss a letter requesting process improvements for police record checks and enter closed session to address OPP response times.

• Presentation by Sergeant Major Jason Little (Professional Standards Unit)
• Approval of Perth County OPP Detachment Report for February and March 2026
• Correspondence requesting process improvements for police record checks
• Closed session to discuss OPP response times (confidential)
• Discussion on automated road closure signage (April 17 event at Monkton Fire Hall)

West Perth Municipal Cemetery Committee

The West Perth Municipal Cemetery Committee is meeting to receive reports on the Bereavement Authority of Ontario annual report update, North Logan Decoration Day, and monument maintenance. The agenda is largely procedural and informational.

• Bereavement Authority of Ontario (BAO) - Annual Report Update
• North Logan Decoration Day
• Monument maintenance

Court of Revision

The Court of Revision considers approving the Schedule of Assessment for the Seebach Branch B Municipal Drain Enclosure, a $172,000 project to improve and enclose approximately 530m of open drain channel on Lots 8 and 9, Concession 3 (Fullarton Ward). Landowners may present appeals and questions before the court makes its decision.

• Approval of assessment schedule for Seebach Branch B drain enclosure project (est. $172,000)
• Project includes 530m channel enclosure, 455m tile installation, two concrete structures
• Work affects properties of Eckert Farms Ltd. and John Van Nes

Committee of Adjustment

The West Perth Committee of Adjustment will hold a public hearing and decide on a minor variance application. The applicant seeks permission to reduce the minimum front yard depth from 30 m to 24.3 m to build a 111.48 m² addition to an existing farm machinery storage shed at 3789 Road 183. The meeting also includes adoption of previous minutes and procedural matters.

• Minor variance MV2-2026: reduce front yard setback from 30 m to 24.3 m for 111.48 m² accessory structure addition
• Property located at 3789 Road 183 (Hibbert Concession 3, Lot 30)
• Applicant: Melady Acres Inc.
• Conditions: building permit required within 2 years, size and location as per sketch
• No public comments or agency concerns received as of report writing

Regular Council

The West Perth Council will adopt several by‑laws, including appointing a Deputy Treasurer and delegating authority during restricted‑act periods. It will approve the allocation of the remaining 2025 Canada Community Building Fund reserve of approximately $42,459.82 to the Arena Ice Plant (ARE-0019) project. The council will also approve a rezoning application (ZN15‑2025) for 2756646 Ontario Inc. on Block 25, Registered Plan 44M‑88, Mitchell, and authorize the Mayor and Clerk to sign a Letter of Agreement for the 2026 Dedicated Gas Tax Funds for Public Transportation Program.

• Allocate approx. $42,459.82 from the 2025 Canada Community Building Fund reserve to the Arena Ice Plant (ARE-0019) project.
• Approve the Letter of Agreement with the Ministry of Transportation for the 2026 Dedicated Gas Tax Funds for Public Transportation Program.
• Pass By‑law 26‑2026 (Deputy Treasurer), By‑law 27‑2026 (Restricted Acts Delegated Authority), and By‑law Z319‑2026 (amendment affecting Block 25, RP 44M‑88, Mitchell).
• Approve rezoning ZN15‑2025 for 2756646 Ontario Inc. on Block 25, RP 44M‑88, Mitchell.
• Accept the Section 4 Drain Petition from John Van Nes and appoint Brandon Widner of Spriet Associates to prepare the engineer’s report.

Executive Committee

The Executive Committee will first accept the agenda and adopt the minutes from the January 15, 2026 meeting. It will then enter a closed session under Section 239(2) of the Municipal Act to discuss personal matters concerning the CAO, boot allowances, vacation leave policy and staff training. After the closed session the committee will reconvene in open session.

• Resolution 1/26: Accept agenda as presented
• Resolution 2/26: Adopt minutes of the January 15, 2026 meeting
• Closed session per Section 239(2) to discuss CAO review, boot allowances, vacation leave policy, and staff training
• Reopen in open session after closed session
• Resolution 4/26: Adjourn meeting