Committee of the Whole

That the minutes of the Committee of the Whole meeting held on October 4, 2022 be approved.

That the Correspondence for Information items be accepted.

As recommended by the Committee of the Whole, be it resolved that the Council of the Town of Perth pass By-law No. 3675-73 being a by-law to amend the Fees and Charges By-law No. 3675 to provide for an exemption for any Conlon Farm baseball fees for the Perth Special Olympics group, as presented in Report 2022-COW-11.1.

McRae As recommended by the Committee of the Whole, be it resolved that the Council of the Town of Perth pass By-law No. 4310-3 being a by-law to amend By-law No. 4310, to: (i) Add the definition of a Town Sign to be a sign installed by the Town used for Tourism and promotional purposes; (ii) Add Clause 7.1.15 to say Town Signs may be installed on Town-owned property, or privately-owned property with the owner's approval. Town Signs do not count towards the number of signs allowed on a premise. Town Signs must comply with all other requirements in this By-law; and (iii) Modify Clause 6.1.12 to add "with the exception of clause 7.1.15", as presented in Report 2022-COW-11.2.

As recommended by the Committee of the Whole, be it resolved that the Council of the Town of Perth receive the non-audited financial statements for The Corporation of the Town of Perth to September 30, 2022, as presented in Report 2022-COW-11.3.

As recommended by the Committee of the Whole, be it resolved that the Council of the Town of Perth pass By-law No. 5xxx, being a by-law to adopt the Small Residential Unit Sprinkler Policy limited to a five (5) year trial period, as presented in Report 2022-COW-11.4.

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-11.5 - Bill 23 - More Homes, Built Faster Act, 2022 Overview.

As recommended by the Committee of the Whole, be it resolved that the Council of the Town of Perth disband the Planning Advisory Committee and pass By-law No. 4730-0 to repeal By-law No. 4730, as amended, as presented in Report 2022-COW-11.6.

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 constitute and appoint a Committee of Adjustment comprised of all members of Council, as presented in Report 2022-COW-11.6.

As recommended by the Committee of the Whole, be it resolved that the Council of the Town of Perth disband the Climate Change Advisory Panel, and pass By-law No. 4708-0 to repeal By-law No. 4708, as amended, as presented in Report 2022-COW-11.6.

As recommended by the Committee of the Whole, be it resolved that the Council of the Town of Perth disband the Community Improvement Plan (CIP) Advisory Panel and pass By-law No. 4207-0 to repeal By-law No. 4207, as amended, as presented in Report 2022-COW-11.6.

As recommended by the Committee of the Whole, be it resolved that the Council of the Town of Perth refer the cost to replace the roof of the Crystal Palace to the 2023 budget deliberations, as presented in Report 2022-COW-11.7.

As recommended by the Committee of the Whole, be it resolved that the Council of the Town of Perth authorize the Director of Community Services to submit a grant application to the additional Tourism Relief Fund from FedDev Ontario to an upset limit of $7,500 to fund additional activities for the Frost & Fire event in February of 2023, as presented in Report 2022-COW-11.8.

McRae 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 t o authorize the Mayor and Clerk to sign an agreement with Thomas Cavanagh Construction Limited (TCCL) in the amount of $1,687,269.48 (plus HST) for the reconstruction of approximately 300 metres of Mary Street from Wilson Street West to Drummond Street West in 2023, as presented in Report 2022-COW-11.9.

As recommended by the Committee of the Whole, be it resolved that the Council of the Town of Perth adopt the timelines for the 2023 Budget as follows: November 21, 2022: Staff completes first draft budget, which is emailed to Council members; November 22 to December 2, 2022: Treasurer has individual meetings with members of Council; December 5, 2022: Special Committee of the Whole - Review of Preliminary Draft Budget; December 12, 2022: Special Committee of the Whole - Review of Preliminary Draft Budget (if required); January 10, 2023: Committee of the Whole - Final Budget recommended to Council; January 31, 2023: Council - Approval of the 2023 Budget, as presented in Report 2022-COW-11.10.

As recommended by the Committee of the Whole, be it resolved that the Council of the Town of Perth schedule the following meetings: Special Committee of the Whole meeting on November 28, 2022 at 9:00 a.m. to review the Asset Management Plan, the Strategic Plan, Economic Development Plan, the projected financial status of the Town as of December 31, 2022, and the 2023 Draft Budget; Special Committee of the Whole meeting on December 12, 2022 at 9:00 a.m. to review the 2023 Draft Budget; Special Committee of the Whole meeting on December 19, 2022 at 9:00 a.m. (if needed) to review 2023 Draft Budget; Regular Committee of the Whole meeting on January 10, 2023 shall include the 2023 Final Budget Recommendation; and Regular Council meeting on January 31, 2023 shall include the 2023 Final Budget Approval.

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 Brandt Tractor for the purchase of a 2022 John Deere 544P Payloader with snowplow and wing attachment at a submitted price of $420,500.00 (plus HST), as presented in Report 2022-COW-11.11.

As recommended by the Committee of the Whole, be it resolved that the Council of the Town of Perth hereby endorses the letter from Eastern Ontario Conservation Authorities to the Premier of Ontario and Ministers of Municipal Affairs and Housing, Natural Resources and Forestry, and the Environment, Conservation and Parks dated November 15, 2022 Re: Loss of Local Decision-Making: Bill 23 Does Not Work for Eastern Ontario.

THAT the Committee of the Whole meeting adjourn at 9:03 p.m.