Committee of the Whole

That the minutes of the Committee of the Whole meeting held on November 15, 2022 and the Special Committee of the Whole meeting held on November 28, 2022 be approved.

As recommended by the Committee of the Whole, be it resolved that the Council of the Town of Perth receive for information the Correspondence for Information items as presented.

As recommended by the Committee of the Whole, be it resolved that the Council of the Town of Perth receive the correspondence from Frank Larabie dated October 5, 2022, and further that consideration of the request to name the arena after Dr. Ralph Fish be

As recommended by the Committee of the Whole, be it resolved that the Council of the Town of Perth endorse the rerouting of the Trans Canada Trail in Lanark County to the Ottawa Valley Recreational Trail as requested by the County of Lanark.

As recommended by the Committee of the Whole, be it resolved that the Council of the Town of Perth receive the correspondence from the BIA dated November 30, 2022 requesting that the Town place more garbage bins in the downtown core, and further direct staff to bring forward a report providing an overview of the current level of service, the associated costs and other considerations related to this request, as well as for any other requests to increase the number of garbage bins in other areas of town.

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 provide delegated authority to the Director of Development Services or designate to make decisions regarding the requirements of lifting of holding provisions, as presented in Report 2022-COW-13.1.

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 GFL Environmental Inc. for lagoon sludge removal for a three (3) year period at an annual upset limit of $548,000 (plus HST), as presented in Report 2022-COW-13.2.

As recommended by the Committee of the Whole, be it resolved that the Council of the Town of Perth defer a decision regarding reconsidering the topic of an off-leash dog park when the community has raised at least $30,000, as presented in Report-COW-2022-13.3, until August 2023 when staff can bring forward a report regarding a recommended location and a detailed cost analysis for a proposed off-leash dog park.

McRae As recommended by the Committee of the Whole, be it resolved that the Council of the Town of Perth approve interim spending authority for the CAO to continue operations of the Corporation equal to the Operating Budget approved for 2022 until such time as the 2023 Budget is approved, as presented in Report 2022-COW-13.4.

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 provide for interim tax levies on all rateable properties in the Town of Perth for 2023, as presented in Report 2022-COW-13.5.

As recommended by the Committee of the Whole, be it resolved that the Council of the Town of Perth receive the 2022 Emergency Management Program Annual Review, as presented in Report 2022-COW-13.6 .

As recommended by the Committee of the Whole, be it resolved that the Council of the Town of Perth pass By-law No. 4781-2, being a by-law to amend By-law 4781 to: (1) Change Council representation on the Emergency Management Program Committee (EMPC) from one member of Council (Voting Member), being the Deputy Mayor, to two members of Council (Voting Members), being the Mayor and the Deputy Mayor; and, (2) Change the name of the Community Control Group (CCG) to the Municipal Emergency Control Group (MECG), as presented in Report 2022-COW-13.7.

As recommended by the Committee of the Whole, be it resolved that the Council of the Town of Perth deny the request to lift a holding designation for the property described as Bathurst Concession 1 Pt Lot 27, 27R-6865, Pt 1-3 in the Town of Perth (Donaldson's Self Storage), due to the fact that connection to municipal servicing is a requirement of the Town of Perth Official Plan and as a requirement to lift the holding designation, as presented in Report 2022-COW-13.8.

McRae As recommended by the Committee of the Whole, be it resolved that the Council of the Town of Perth: Approve the 2023 Meeting Schedule for Committee of the Whole, Council and Other Committees, Boards and Advisory Panels of Council, and; Authorize the Clerk to amend the schedule to reflect changes in meetings, as required from time to time, as presented in Report 2022-COW-13.9.

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 appoint the following Directors to the Downtown Perth Business Improvement Area (BIA) Board of Management for the 2023-2026 Term of Council: Dawn Bell - Michael's Table, Keith Busher - Concave Gallery, Julia Foley - Ever After Bridal, Sheldon Giff - The Rideau Candy Shoppe, Krista Mackler - Kelly's Flowers, Rob Marois - Queen Bee Millinery, John McKenty - Spark Books & Curios, Kerri Whan - Fashion Envy, and Member of Council, as approved by Council on December 13, 2022, as presented in Report 2022-COW-13.10.

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 agreement with The Corporation of the Town of Smiths Falls for the provision of building inspection services, as presented in Report 2022-COW-13.11.

As recommended by the Committee of the Whole, be it resolved that the Council of the Town of Perth pass By-law No. 3961-24, being a by-law to amend By-law No. 3961 to allow for free complimentary parking in the downtown parking lots on Friday, December 9th, 16th, 23rd and 30th, 2022, as presented in Report 2022-COW-13.12.

As recommended by the Committee of the Whole, be it resolved that the Council of the Town of Perth approve the Council appointments to Committees, Boards and Advisory Panels for the 2023-2026 term as follows: CLIMATE CHANGE ADVISORY PANEL (*As per Council Motion #22-232, deliverables to be reviewed after 1 year to determine if the Advisory Panel will continue) Mayor Judy Brown Councillor Barry Smith HERITAGE PERTH ADVISORY PANEL Councillor Barry Smith Councillor Jim Boldt BUSINESS IMPROVEMENT AREA (BIA) BOARD OF MANAGEMENT Councillor Isabel Anne McRae POLICE SERVICES BOARD Deputy Mayor Ed McPherson EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT PROGRAM COMMITTEE (EMPC) Mayor Judy Brown Deputy Mayor Ed McPherson COMMUNITY CONTROL GROUP (CCG) Mayor Judy Brown Deputy Mayor Ed McPherson (alternate) PERTH & DISTRICT UNION PUBLIC LIBRARY BOARD Councillor Gary Waterfield PERTH & DISTRICT CHAMBER OF COMMERCE Councillor Isabel Anne McRae RIDEAU VALLEY CONSERVATION AUTHORITY Councillor Gary Waterfield PERTH & SMITHS FALLS DISTRICT HOSPITAL Mayor Judy Brown DEPARTMENT COUNCIL CHAIRS: CAO - Mayor Judy Brown Community Services - Councillor Jim Boldt Corporate Services - Councillor Dave Bird Development Services - Councillor Gary Waterfield Environmental Services - Councillor Barry Smith Legislative Services - Deputy Mayor Ed McPherson Protective Services - Councillor Isabel Anne McRae, as presented in Report 2022-COW-13.13, And further that a Council appointment to the Municipal Drug Strategy Committee be

As recommended by the Committee of the Whole, be it resolved that the Council of the Town of Perth review the Council appointments of Department Chairs at the end of the second year of Council's term.

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

That the Committee of the Whole move into Closed Session at 8:30 PM pursuant to the Municipal Act, 2001, S.O. 2001, c.25, as amended, subsection 239 (2) as follows: (b) Personal matters about identifiable individuals, including municipal or local board employees; a. Review of Public Applications for Committees, Boards and Advisory Panels of Council. (e) Litigation or potential litigation, including matters before administrative tribunals, affecting the municipality or local board; a. Summary of Claims against the Town. b. Current Litigation Update

McRae That the Committee of the Whole rise and report from Closed Session at 9:14 PM.

As recommended by the Committee of the Whole, be it resolved that the Council of the Town of Perth appoint the following persons to the following Advisory Panels and Boards for the 2023-2026 term of Council: CLIMATE CHANGE ADVISORY PANEL (*As per Council Motion #22-232, deliverables to be reviewed after 1 year to determine if the Advisory Panel will continue) 1. N.P. Ben Bennett 2. Brodie Berrigan 3. Sadie Brule 4. John Clement 5. Andy Cockburn 6. Hilary Hodgins HERITAGE PERTH ADVISORY PANEL 1. Jaana Brett 2. Brent McLaren 3. Marjory Nasmith 4. Adam Smith 5. Loree Tannett PERTH & DISTRICT UNION PUBLIC LIBRARY BOARD 1. Deborah Hamilton-Foley 2. Patricia Mertins PERTH POLICE SERVICES BOARD John Gemmell

McRae That the Committee of the Whole meeting adjourn at 9:16 PM.