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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.", "agenda_url": "https://westperth.civicweb.net/document/98443/Environmental%20Services%20Committee%20-%2019%20Aug%202026.pdf?handle=BFD931035238468585AEB9C4AD453653", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://westperth.civicweb.net/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=760" }, { "date": "2026-08-11", "body": "Perth County OPP Detachment Police Services Board", "headline": "Board to discuss member candidacy rules for 2026 municipal election", "summary": "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.", "agenda_url": "https://westperth.civicweb.net/document/98081/Perth%20County%20OPP%20Detachment%20Police%20Services%20Boa.pdf?handle=7371631AB51543738A463597FB9934AF", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://westperth.civicweb.net/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=722" }, { "date": "2026-08-10", "body": "Regular Council", "headline": "Council to decide on $348,415 surplus allocation and multiple capital projects", "summary": "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.", "agenda_url": "https://westperth.civicweb.net/document/98121/Regular%20Council%20-%2010%20Aug%202026.pdf?handle=CDBC5431DE7043EEAB848FA5F338D6FC", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://westperth.civicweb.net/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=703" }, { "date": "2026-08-10", "body": "Court of Revision", "headline": "Court of Revision to consider Van Nes - Dill Municipal Drain assessment", "summary": "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.", "agenda_url": "https://westperth.civicweb.net/document/98123/Court%20of%20Revision%20-%2010%20Aug%202026.pdf?handle=21F1D8CB1A0047FEAF7AB235E9A06FFE", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://westperth.civicweb.net/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=757" }, { "date": "2026-08-05", "body": "Mitchell Business Improvement Area Board", "headline": "Mitchell BIA board to receive routine reports and confirm meeting minutes", "summary": "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.", "agenda_url": "https://westperth.civicweb.net/document/97903/Mitchell%20Business%20Improvement%20Area%20Board%20-%2005%20A.pdf?handle=44D329EF519B4BBD845D15F103097BE9", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://westperth.civicweb.net/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=734" }, { "date": "2026-07-22", "body": "Economic Development Committee", "headline": "Council approves permanent closure of Poppy Lane in downtown West Perth", "summary": "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.", "agenda_url": "https://westperth.civicweb.net/document/97646/Economic%20Development%20Committee%20-%2022%20Jul%202026.pdf?handle=4BAF275CBBD744A582215C2BD9FD905D", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://westperth.civicweb.net/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=728" }, { "date": "2026-07-15", "body": "Environmental Services Committee", "headline": "Environmental Services Committee to review water and wastewater reports", "summary": "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.", "agenda_url": "https://westperth.civicweb.net/document/97595/Environmental%20Services%20Committee%20-%2015%20Jul%202026.pdf?handle=6AFE4086D3774A1C9F213C44E3255106", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://westperth.civicweb.net/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=714" }, { "date": "2026-07-14", "body": "Perth County OPP Detachment Police Services Board", "headline": "Board to receive police reports and correspondence", "summary": "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.", "agenda_url": "https://westperth.civicweb.net/document/97502/Perth%20County%20OPP%20Detachment%20Police%20Services%20Boa.pdf?handle=54D3DF17B3CA49999DD228200CAB8D4B", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://westperth.civicweb.net/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=721" }, { "date": "2026-07-13", "body": "Committee of Adjustment", "headline": "Committee to decide on minor variance for 49 Blenheim Street townhouse", "summary": "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.", "agenda_url": "https://westperth.civicweb.net/document/97576/Committee%20of%20Adjustment%20-%2013%20Jul%202026.pdf?handle=2018465A004543679A36DDA540676DC5", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://westperth.civicweb.net/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=758" }, { "date": "2026-07-13", "body": "Regular Council", "headline": "Council approves $301,682.75 for additional asphalt projects using OCIF funding", "summary": "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.", "agenda_url": "https://westperth.civicweb.net/document/97583/Regular%20Council%20-%2013%20Jul%202026.pdf?handle=313F24B02BB44494BAAED8033B9C9B21", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://westperth.civicweb.net/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=702" }, { "date": "2026-06-29", "body": "Executive Committee", "headline": "West Perth Executive Committee meets to adopt minutes and discuss HR matters", "summary": "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.", "agenda_url": "https://westperth.civicweb.net/document/97232/Executive%20Committee%20-%2029%20Jun%202026.pdf?handle=2B7B2F8AA35A4F699687D30D7E3BF8D9", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://westperth.civicweb.net/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=759" }, { "date": "2026-06-15", "body": "Court of Revision", "headline": "Court approves drain assessment for $117,000 McGrath A Drain project", "summary": "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.", "agenda_url": "https://westperth.civicweb.net/document/96789/Court%20of%20Revision%20-%2015%20Jun%202026.pdf?handle=2703753F9B784B2895407EE6B3629997", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://westperth.civicweb.net/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=756" }, { "date": "2026-06-15", "body": "Regular Council", "headline": "Council approves UV water treatment procurement and Tyndall drain improvements", "summary": "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.", "agenda_url": "https://westperth.civicweb.net/document/96791/Regular%20Council%20-%2015%20Jun%202026.pdf?handle=9D0FEE6E4F274013AFF3111C14EE8083", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://westperth.civicweb.net/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=701" }, { "date": "2026-06-03", "body": "Mitchell Business Improvement Area Board", "headline": null, "summary": null, "agenda_url": "https://westperth.civicweb.net/document/96584/Mitchell%20Business%20Improvement%20Area%20Board%20-%2003%20J.pdf?handle=B42D52F47782470CA4F8D0E8BDDC09A4", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://westperth.civicweb.net/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=733" }, { "date": "2026-06-01", "body": "Regular Council", "headline": null, "summary": null, "agenda_url": "https://westperth.civicweb.net/document/96353/Regular%20Council%20-%2001%20Jun%202026.pdf?handle=A175418CE6CD4D2C84710303FCDFCE9B", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://westperth.civicweb.net/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=700" }, { "date": "2026-05-28", "body": "Heritage & Culture Committee", "headline": "West Perth Heritage Committee to review wayfinding plan and $183K grant", "summary": "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.", "agenda_url": "https://westperth.civicweb.net/document/96120/Heritage%20_%20Culture%20Committee%20-%2028%20May%202026.pdf?handle=87892B3D191942DBAA79260876265B9E", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://westperth.civicweb.net/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=743" }, { "date": "2026-05-19", "body": "Regular Council", "headline": "Public hearing for 34 Nelson Street subdivision and zoning change", "summary": "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.", "agenda_url": "https://westperth.civicweb.net/document/95956/Regular%20Council%20-%2019%20May%202026.pdf?handle=79591C9945234B9CBAAF85BD7411A7DB", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://westperth.civicweb.net/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=699" }, { "date": "2026-05-19", "body": "Committee of Adjustment", "headline": "Committee to decide on height variance for accessory building at 5650 Line 42", "summary": "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.", "agenda_url": "https://westperth.civicweb.net/document/95950/Committee%20of%20Adjustment%20-%2019%20May%202026.pdf?handle=5192AD0D00E443CF894EE0C15E0E028D", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://westperth.civicweb.net/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=754" }, { "date": "2026-05-13", "body": "Environment, Forestry & Trails Committee", "headline": "Wayfinding Plan and $183K beautification project update", "summary": "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.", "agenda_url": "https://westperth.civicweb.net/document/95838/Environment,%20Forestry%20_%20Trails%20Committee%20-%2013%20M.pdf?handle=1D2FBD28ACAA442EAEDE9ADA33BCFEBA", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://westperth.civicweb.net/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=738" }, { "date": "2026-05-12", "body": "Perth County OPP Detachment Police Services Board", "headline": "Board to approve 2025 annual report and discuss police integrity inspection", "summary": "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).", "agenda_url": "https://westperth.civicweb.net/document/95705/Perth%20County%20OPP%20Detachment%20Police%20Services%20Boa.pdf?handle=A45D4A449C43455196F0C6FA81D41E88", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://westperth.civicweb.net/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=720" }, { "date": "2026-04-27", "body": "Executive Committee", "headline": "Executive Committee meets, holds closed session for HR updates", "summary": "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).", "agenda_url": "https://westperth.civicweb.net/document/95519/Executive%20Committee%20-%2027%20Apr%202026.pdf?handle=2ABD2703095649F9880C406F4E0B0FA1", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://westperth.civicweb.net/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=755" }, { "date": "2026-04-22", "body": "Economic Development Committee", "headline": "Committee receives report on FRAME & Find wayfinding signage project", "summary": "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.", "agenda_url": "https://westperth.civicweb.net/document/95302/Economic%20Development%20Committee%20-%2022%20Apr%202026.pdf?handle=258F0502102C421BAD700B5E46AC2482", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://westperth.civicweb.net/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=727" }, { "date": "2026-04-20", "body": "Regular Council", "headline": "Council to approve rezoning, drainage by‑laws and advance voting schedule", "summary": "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.", "agenda_url": "https://westperth.civicweb.net/document/95229/Regular%20Council%20-%2020%20Apr%202026.pdf?handle=C4F2ABE810574E39AEB2347159C2B433", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://westperth.civicweb.net/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=697" }, { "date": "2026-04-15", "body": "Environmental Services Committee", "headline": "Committee to receive Q1 drinking water, wastewater reports", "summary": "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.", "agenda_url": "https://westperth.civicweb.net/document/95028/Environmental%20Services%20Committee%20-%2015%20Apr%202026.pdf?handle=A460BCDCFFB64D109F0F66ECA0DD13CF", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://westperth.civicweb.net/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=713" }, { "date": "2026-04-14", "body": "Perth County OPP Detachment Police Services Board", "headline": "Board to discuss OPP response times in closed session", "summary": "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.", "agenda_url": "https://westperth.civicweb.net/document/95005/Perth%20County%20OPP%20Detachment%20Police%20Services%20Boa.pdf?handle=BEDDD9B6F5A34CF18DE0E062FBE175B2", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://westperth.civicweb.net/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=719" } ] }