Dave Bird
Councillor · seen 2022-11-15 to 2026-09-22 · served 2018–2022, 2022–2026
226substantive motions movedof 106 meetings the minutes record them at
22procedural motions movedcounted separately, and never added to the above
75substantive motions secondedseconding is often a seat convention, not agreement
4meetings recorded absentof 106 they were on the record for
—recorded votes, for–againstthis council recorded no vote they took part in
Vote count and office as published by the Ontario Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing, 2022 municipal election results (Open Government Licence – Ontario). Everything else on this page is read from Perth’s own minutes.
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Meetings the minutes record them as absent from (4)
Committee of the WholeSeptember 16, 2025
CouncilJune 18, 2024
Committee of the WholeFebruary 6, 2024
Committee of the WholeApril 4, 2023
Substantive motions moved (showing the 40 most recent of 226)
Be it resolved that the Council of the Town of Perth receive the presentation from Katie Mahon, Partner, Audit - KPMG and accept the Audit Findings Report for the year ended December 31, 2025.
Council, September 22, 2026 · Carried
Be it resolved that the Council of the Town of Perth: (i) accepts the Audited Financial Statements for the year ending December 31, 2025; and; (ii) direct staff to post the Audited Financial Statements on the Town's website, as presented in Report 2026-Council-9.1.
Council, September 22, 2026 · Carried
That the Minutes of the two Special Committee of the Whole meetings and Regular Committee of the Whole meeting held on June 9, 2026 be approved.
Committee of the Whole, August 11, 2026 · Carried
As recommended by the Committee of the Whole, be it resolved that the Council of the Town of Perth endorse the Town's funding application submission to the Government of Canada under the Build Communities Strong Fund – Local Impact Stream, for funding toward the replacement of the Conlon Farm Playground and the addition of accessible and inclusive play features, as presented in Report 2026-COW-12.
Committee of the Whole, August 11, 2026 · Carried
As recommended by the Committee of the Whole, be it resolved that the Council of the Town of Perth endorse the Town’s application to the Build Communities Strong Fund – Direct Delivery Stream for funding toward the construction of the new Environmental Services Operations Facility, as presented in Report 2026-COW-12.6.
Committee of the Whole, August 11, 2026 · Carried
As recommended by the Committee of the Whole, be it resolved that the Council of the Town of Perth receive for information the 2025 Draft Consolidated Financial Statements and Audit Update, as presented in Report 2026-COW-12.9.
Committee of the Whole, August 11, 2026 · Carried
McRae Be it resolved that the Council of the Town of Perth pass By-law No. 5275, being a by-law to confirm the proceedings of the Council of the Town of Perth, at its meeting held May 26, 2026.
Council, May 26, 2026 · Carried
As recommended by the Committee of the Whole, be it resolved that the Council of the Town of Perth: (i) receive comments from the public on the Zoning By-law Discussion Draft until May 27th to ensure all comments are captured prior to Council's consideration of the New Zoning By-law; and, (ii) direct staff to bring forward a report with recommended changes to the Town of Perth Zoning By-law Draft
Special Committee of the Whole, May 20, 2026 · Carried
As recommended by the Committee of the Whole, be it resolved that the Council of the Town of Perth receive for information the 2025 Development Charge Reserve Statement, as presented in Report 2026-COW-7.10.
Committee of the Whole, May 12, 2026 · Carried
As recommended by the Committee of the Whole, be it resolved that the Council of the Town of Perth receive for information the 2026 Development Charges, as presented in Report 2026-COW-7.11.
Committee of the Whole, May 12, 2026 · Carried
As recommended by the Committee of the Whole, be it resolved that the Council of the Town of Perth approve the Carry Forward to 2026 of the unspent 2025 Project Budgets, as presented in report 2026-COW-7.12.
Committee of the Whole, May 12, 2026 · Carried
As recommended by the Committee of the Whole, be it resolved that the Council of the Town of Perth: (i) pass By-law No. 5XXX, being a By-law to establish the tax rates for 2026 for The Corporation of the Town of Perth and the Business Improvement Area (BIA) and to provide for penalty and interest in default of payment; and, (ii) approve the tax increase in the tax levy in the amount of $111,007, a
Committee of the Whole, May 12, 2026 · Carried
As recommended by the Committee of the Whole, be it resolved that the Council of the Town of Perth receive for information the Reserve Fund update: 2025 Year-End Balances and 2026 Approved Commitments, as presented in report 2026-COW-7.14.
Committee of the Whole, May 12, 2026 · Carried
As recommended by the Committee of the Whole, be it resolved that the Council of the Town of Perth Perth pass By-Law No. 5xxx, being a By-Law to authorize the imposition of a special charge on lands municipally known as 2 D'Arcy Street under the Better Homes Lanark Residential Retrofit program, as presented in Report 2026-COW-7.15.
Committee of the Whole, May 12, 2026 · Carried
Be it resolved that the Council of the Town of Perth has read the following By-laws a first, second and third time short, passed and signed by the Mayor and Clerk: 1. By-law No. 5254 - Contribution Agreement with the Ministry of Rural Affairs - Rural Ontario Development Program – Community Development, Business Retention & Expansion Program 2. By-law No. 4029-8 - Amend Water and Sewer Charges 3. B
Council, March 24, 2026 · Carried
That the Minutes of the Regular Committee of the Whole meeting held on February 10, 2026 be approved.
Committee of the Whole, March 10, 2026 · Carried
As recommended by the Committee of the Whole, be it resolved that the Council of the Town of Perth pass By-law No. 4029-8, being a By-law to further amend By-law No. 4029, to increase the water and sewer charges by 6%, as presented in Report 2026-COW-3.5.
Committee of the Whole, March 10, 2026 · Carried
As recommended by the Committee of the Whole, be it resolved that the Council of the Town of Perth receive for information the 2025 Council Remuneration report, as presented in Report 2026-COW-3.6.
Committee of the Whole, March 10, 2026 · Carried
Be it resolved that the Council of the Town of Perth adopt the minutes of the December 9, 2025 Regular Council meeting.
Council, January 27, 2026 · Carried
Be it resolved that the Council of the Town of Perth receive for information the staff presentation "Winter Maintenance Service Level Overview".
Council, January 27, 2026 · Carried
McRae Be it resolved that the Council of the Town of Perth has read the following By-law a first, second and third time short, passed and signed by the Mayor and Clerk: 1. By-law No. 4708-8 - Amend Climate Change Advisory Panel - Terms of Reference
Council, January 27, 2026 · Carried
Be it resolved that the Council of the Town of Perth pass By-law No. 5247, being a by-law to confirm the proceedings of the Council of the Town of Perth, at its meeting held January 27, 2026.
Council, January 27, 2026 · Carried
That the Minutes of the Regular Committee of the Whole meeting held on December 2, 2025 be approved.
Committee of the Whole, January 13, 2026 · Carried
As recommended by the Committee of the Whole, be it resolved that the Council of the Town of Perth: (i) receive for information the presentation from Toby Shannan – Perth College, as presented at the Committee of the Whole meeting on January 13, 2026; and (ii) direct staff to bring forth a report with options related to Mr. Shannan's presentation on the acquisition of the Algonquin College Perth C
Committee of the Whole, January 13, 2026 · Carried
As recommended by the Committee of the Whole, be it resolved that the Council of the Town of Perth receive for information the presentation from Kirsten Brouse - Climate Change Advisory Panel - Climate Adaptation Planning, as presented at the Committee of the Whole meeting on January 13, 2026.
Committee of the Whole, January 13, 2026 · Carried
As recommended by the Committee of the Whole, be it resolved that the Council of the Town of Perth: (i) approve the purchase of a RPM217T snow blower unit from Colvoy Enterprises 2012 Ltd. in the amount of $265,603.39 (including HST) through Canoe Procurement Group; (ii) approve the difference in cost from the 2026 budgeted amount of $134,074.39 to be funded from the Capital Reserve fund; and, (ii
Committee of the Whole, January 13, 2026 · Carried
As recommended by the Committee of the Whole, be it resolved that the Council of the Town of Perth: (i) accept the sole-source quotation and proposal from EGIS Canada Ltd for the design of the Tertiary Road entrance and roadway from Provincial Highway 7 to the Perthmore Subdivision to an upset limit of $157,505 (plus HST); (ii) direct staff to submit a request for delegation at the AMO Conference
Committee of the Whole, January 13, 2026 · Carried
Be it resolved that the Council of the Town of Perth adopt the minutes of the November 25, 2025 Regular Council meeting.
Council, December 9, 2025 · Carried
McRae Be it resolved that the Council of the Town of Perth has read the following by-law a first, second and third time short, passed and signed by the Mayor and Clerk: 1. By-law No. 5240 - 2026 Mayor's Budget - Adopt the Mayor's Budget Mayor Judy Brown Aye Deputy Mayor Ed McPherson Aye Councillor Dave Bird Aye Councillor Jim Boldt Nay Councillor Isabel Anne McRae Aye Councillor Barry Smith Aye Co
Council, December 9, 2025 · Carried
Be it resolved that the Council of the Town of Perth receive for information the report regarding the potential for re-zoning of Algonquin College - Perth Campus, as presented in report 2025-Council-14.1.
Council, December 9, 2025 · Carried
As recommended by the Committee of the Whole, be it resolved that the Council of the Town of Perth approve the following amendments to the Draft 2026 Mayor's Budget: (i) remove the $15,000 amount allocated for the OPP Detachment Board; and, (ii) include $15,000 for volunteer firefighter stipends, as presented in report COW-2025-15.4.
Committee of the Whole, December 2, 2025 · Carried
As recommended by the Committee of the Whole, be it resolved that the Council of the Town of Perth: (i) pass By-law No. 3675-75, being a By-law to further amend the Fees and Charges By-law; and, (ii) pass By-Law No. 3961-29 being a By- law to further amend the Traffic and Parking By-law Parking Fees; as presented in Report 2025-COW-15.5.
Committee of the Whole, December 2, 2025 · Carried
As recommended by the Committee of the Whole, be it resolved that the Council of the Town of Perth pass By-law No 52xx, being a By-law to provide for interim tax levies on all rateable properties in the Town of Perth for 2026, as presented in Report 2025-COW-15.14.
Committee of the Whole, December 2, 2025 · Carried
Be it resolved that the Council of the Town of Perth has read the following By-laws a first, second and third time short, passed and signed by the Mayor and Clerk: 1. By-law No. 3961-28 - Amend the Town's Traffic and Parking By-law No. 3961 to allow for free complimentary parking in the downtown parking lots on Fridays in December. 2. By-law No. 5238 - Appoint a Committee of Adjustment for the per
Council, November 25, 2025 · Carried
McRae Be it resolved that the Council of the Town of Perth: (i) authorize the Mayor, Chief Administrative Officer and Director of Corporate Services/Treasurer to execute a Letter of Understanding between The Corporation of the Town of Perth and the Ontario Public Service Employees Union, Local 435 to implement a revised salary grid, effective January 1, 2026; and, (ii) pass By-law No. 5146-1 being
Council, November 25, 2025 · Carried
As recommended by the Committee of the Whole, be it resolved that the Council of the Town of Perth receive for information the Budget Foundations Update and Engagement Summary, as presented in Report 2025-COW-13.1.
Committee of the Whole, November 4, 2025 · Carried
As recommended by the Committee of the Whole, be it resolved that the Council of the Town of Perth pass By-law No.5236 to: (i) authorize the submission of an application to the Ontario Infrastructure and Lands Corporation for the financing of certain ongoing capital works of The Corporation of the Town of Perth for the reconstruction of Craig Street; (ii) authorize temporary borrowing from the Ont
Council, October 21, 2025 · Carried
That the original motion regarding the 2026 Mayor's Budget Process Timelines be amended as follows: That the timelines for the 2026 Mayor's Budget Process be amended as follows: August 12, 2025 – Special Committee of the Whole Meeting : Initial review of budget principles from prior year September 2025 – Staff begins preparation of preliminary budget (capital projects and departmental plans)
Committee of the Whole, October 7, 2025 · Carried
As recommended by the Committee of the Whole, be it resolved that the Council of the Town of Perth adopt the timelines for the 2026 Mayor's Budget Process, as follows: August 12, 2025 – Special Committee of the Whole Meeting : Initial review of budget principles from prior year September 2025 – Staff begins preparation of preliminary budget (capital projects and departmental plans) October 2
Committee of the Whole, October 7, 2025 · Carried
As recommended by the Committee of the Whole, be it resolved that the Council of the Town of Perth approve the renewal of the Insurance Policy for The Corporation of the Town of Perth with Marsh Canada Ltd. at the cost of $320,091 plus PST for a one-year term starting on September 24, 2025, as presented in Report 2025-12.6.
Committee of the Whole, October 7, 2025 · Carried
In the record
102meetings recorded presentthe minutes record presence, not a rate
0conflicts of interest declareda member saying they should not vote on a matter
1,657votes in 2022Local Councillor, incumbent
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- Motions moved is not a measure of effectiveness. Who moves a motion is often a seat convention or a committee role, and the member who does the work on a file is frequently not the one who reads it out.
- Nobody is ranked against anybody. These figures are counted against this member's own meetings and are never totalled or compared.
- Absence is not explained. The minutes record who was not there and almost never why. Illness, a declared conflict and a family emergency all appear the same way.
- What was said is not here. This record reads the minutes, which record decisions, not debate.
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