Committee of the Whole

to approve the Minutes and Reports of the Committee of the Whole on May 10, 2022.

As recommended by the Committee of the Whole, through a recommendation from the Police Services Board, be it resolved that the Council of the Town of Perth authorize staff to review and set up the portable radar sign to measure speed and that the Police Services Board work with the Director of Environmental Services to move the device to different streets in the Town of Perth.

As recommended by the Committee of the Whole, be it resolved that the Council of the Town of Perth pass By-law No. 5:XXX, being a by-law to authorize the Mayor and Clerk to sign an Agreement with Green Acres Greenhouses & Landscaping in the amount of $21,985.50, plus HST annually for the supply and installation of the Town flowers, as presented in Report 2022-COW-6.1.

As recommended by the Committee of the Whole, be it resolved that the Council of the Town of Perth approve in principle the installation of a passive solar greenhouse in the southeast corner of Last Duel Park, with the following conditions: A lease agreement is signed between the Town and the Table for use of the space at Last Duel Park for a minimum of 10 years. All Planning and Building requirements are met. All required external agency approvals are received. No trees are removed, as presented in Report 2022-COW-6.2.

As recommended by the Committee of the Whole, be it resolved that the Council of the Town of Perth: Pass By-law No. 5XXX, being a by-law to authorize the Mayor and Clerk to sign a Tourism Relief Fund Contribution Agreement with Her Majesty the Queen in Right of Canada, represented by the Minister responsible for Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario for $49,625 in funding for downtown lighting. Authorize the Town's portion of $24,812.50 for this project, to come from the Capital Reserve. Authorize the BIA's portion of $24,812.50 for this project, to come from the BIA Reserve, as presented in Report 2022-COW-6.3.

As recommended by the Committee of the Whole, be it resolved that the Council of the Town of Perth pass By-law No. 5xxx to authorize the Mayor and Clerk to sign a Service Agreement with the Rideau Valley Conservation Authority (RVCA) to review all planning applications and to act as a third party reviewer for engineering when required, as presented in Report 2022-COW-6.4.

As recommended by the Committee of the Whole, be it resolved that the Council of the Town of Perth receive for information Report 2022-COW- 6.5 - Bill 109 - More Homes for Everyone Act.

As recommended by the Committee of the Whole, be it resolved that the Council of the Town of Perth pass By-law No. 5xxx, being a by-law to appoint Shane Atkinson as Building Inspector for The Corporation of the Town of Perth for coverage of absences by the Chief Building Official, as presented in Report 2022-COW-6.6.

As recommended by the Committee of the Whole, be it resolved that the Council of the Town of Perth pass By-law No. 4811-1, being a by-law to amend the Corporation's Capital Asset Policy, as presented in Report 2022-COW-6.7.

As recommended by the Committee of the Whole, be it resolved that the Council of the Town of Perth pass By-law No. 4926-1, being a by-law to amend the Corporation's Procurement Policy, as presented in Report 2022-COW-6.8.

As recommended by the Committee of the Whole, be it resolved that the Council of the Town of Perth receive for information the 2021 Drinking Water System Inspection Report from the Ministry of the Environment, Conservation and Parks, as presented in Report 2022-COW-6.9.

As recommended by the Committee of the Whole, be it resolved that the Council of the Town of Perth pass By-law No. 5xxx, being a By-law to authorize the Mayor and Clerk to sign an agreement with J.C. Sulpher Construction Ltd. for the design and construction of a fifth (5th) Submerged Attached Growth Reactor (SAGR) at the Perth Sewage Lagoon for $1,592,310 (plus Harmonized Sales Tax), and further that, additional funding for the project come from the Water and Sewer Reserve, as presented in Report 2022-COW-6.10.

As recommended by the Committee of the Whole, be it resolved that the Council of the Town of Perth pass By-law No. 5xxx, being a by-law to authorize the Mayor and Clerk to sign an amending Agreement with Her Majesty The Queen in Right of Ontario, as represented by the Minister of Infrastructure, for funding under the Small Communities Fund (SCF) in the amount of $1,000,000, for the construction of a fifth Submerged Attached Growth Reactor (SAGR), as presented in Report 2022-COW- 6.11.

As recommended by the Committee of the Whole, be it resolved that the Council of the Town of Perth: Authorize that the two contracted By-law Enforcement/Property Standards positions be made Full-time, permanent positions with the Town. Apply the $25,000, allocated in the 2022 budget for increased By-law Enforcement/Property Standards service towards the additional expenditure required in Clause 1., as presented in Report 2022-COW-6.12.

As recommended by the Committee of the Whole, be it resolved that the Council of the Town of Perth maintain in effect the COVID-19 Vaccination Policy, as presented in Report 2022-COW-6.13. Councillor Judy Brown requested a recorded vote. Mayor John Fenik Aye Deputy Mayor Ed McPherson Nay Councillor David Bird Nay Councillor Judy Brown Nay Councillor Leona Cameron Nay Councillor Brock McPherson Nay Councillor Bany Smith Aye

As recommended by the Committee of the Whole, be it resolved that Council of the Town of Perth direct staff to bring forward a COVID-19 Vaccination Policy that includes an option for testing for Town staff.

As recommended by the Committee of the Whole, be it resolved that the Council of the Town of Perth direct staff to contact the Rideau Valley Conservation Authority (RVCA) to discuss viable options for reducing the flooding on the paths in Stewart Park, recognizing the park's significance to the Town of Perth's tourism initiatives and report back to the Committee of the Whole.

That the Committee of the Whole meeting be extended past 8:00 PM to its natural end.

That the Committee of the Whole move into Closed Session at 7:52 PM pursuant to the Ontario Municipal Act, 2021, subsection 239 (2) to discuss the following: (e) Litigation or potential litigation, including matters before administrative tribunals, affecting the municipality or local board; Potential Litigation Claim against the Town: 2 Matters - Investigation Update and Potential Litigation Update; and (k) A Position, plan, procedure, criteria or instruction to be applied to any negotiations

That the Committee of the Whole rise and report from Closed Session at 8:24 PM.

That the Committee of the Whole meeting be adjourned at 8:25 PM.