Committee of the Whole

That the Agenda for the Committee of the Whole meeting of April 8, 2025 be adopted as amended to move Agenda Item No. 8.12 - Renewal of Advertising Agreement with The Perth Blue Wings Hockey Club Inc. as the first item of business under Agenda Item No. 8 - Staff Reports.

That the Minutes of the Regular Committee of the Whole meeting held on March 4, 2025 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 presentation from Brodie Berrigan, Chair, Climate Change Advisory Panel - Update, as presented at the Committee of the Whole meeting on April 8, 2025.

As recommended by the Committee of the Whole, be it resolved that the Council of the Town of Perth direct staff to submit a letter to the CRTC advocating for fair competition and continued investment in independent networks, such as Cogeco, TekSavvy and other small internet service providers, as requested by Scott Meyers, Cogeco-YourTV.

As recommended by the Committee of the Whole, be it resolved that the Council of the Town of Perth direct staff to submit a letter of support to the Department of Finance Canada advocating for bookstores against the anticipated imposition of 25% tarriff on books, as requested by Leslie Wallack, The Book Nook & Other Treasures.

McRae 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 authorize the Mayor and Clerk to execute an advertising agreement with The Perth Blue Wings Hockey Club Inc., as presented in Report 2025-COW-5.12.

As recommended by the Committee of the Whole, be it resolved that the Council of the Town of Perth: (i) Award Contract ES-2025-07 Craig Street Reconstruction to Taggart Construction Limited to an upset limit of $3,288,581.48 (contingencies and HST inclusive); and, (ii) Pass By-law No. 52xx, being a by-law to authorize the Mayor and Clerk to execute an agreement with Taggart Construction Limited for the reconstruction of a portion of Craig Street from Gore Street East to Cole Road in 2025, as presented in Report 2025-COW-5.1.

As recommended by the Committee of the Whole, be it resolved that the Council of the Town of Perth: (i) Award Contract ES-2025-04 Curbside Leaf Collection Program to Emterra Environmental in the amount of $6,750.17 in 2025, $6,952.68 in 2026 and $7,161.26 in 2027 (plus HST); and, (ii) Pass By-law No. 52xx, being a by-law to authorize the Mayor and Clerk to execute a three (3) year agreement with Emterra Environmental for the provision of curbside leaf collection services with an optional one (1) year extension at the discretion of the Town of Perth, as presented in Report 2025-COW-5.2.

As recommended by the Committee of the Whole, be it resolved that the Council of the Town of Perth: (i) Award Contract ES-2025-03 Road Salt to Compass Minerals Canada Corp. to an upset limit of $77,208 in 2025, $79,524 in 2026, $81,906 in 2027, and $84,336 in 2028 (excluding HST); and, (ii) Pass By-law No. 52xx, being a by-law to authorize the Mayor and Clerk to execute a four (4) year Agreement with Compass Minerals Canada Corp. for the supply and delivery of treated road salt for the years 2025-2028, as presented in Report 2025-COW-5.3

As recommended by the Committee of the Whole, be it resolved that the Council of the Town of Perth: (i) Award Tender No. ES-2025-05 Crack Sealing Program to Roadlast Asphalt & Sealing Maintenance Inc. in the amount of $14,000.00 in 2025, $14,500.00 in 2026 and $15,000.00 in 2027 (plus HST); and, (ii) Pass By-law No. 52xx, being a by-law to authorize the Mayor and Clerk to execute a three (3) year agreement with Roadlast Asphalt & Sealing Maintenance Inc. for the provision of crack sealing services, with an optional one (1) year extension at the discretion of the Town of Perth, as presented in Report 2025-COW-5.4.

As recommended by the Committee of the Whole, be it resolved that the Council of the Town of Perth: (i) Award Contract ES-2025-02 Tree Removal/Arborist Services to Tim Allen's Tree Services for a three (3) year term commencing in 2025; and, (ii) Pass By-law No. 52xx, being a by-law to authorize the Mayor and Clerk to execute a three (3) year Agreement with Tim Allen's Tree Services for the maintenance of municipal trees, as presented in Report 2025-COW-5.5.

As recommended by the Committee of the Whole, be it resolved that the Council of the Town of Perth: (i) Award Contract ES-2025-06 Materials Supply to G.Tackaberry & Sons Construction Company Limited; (ii) Award Contract ES-2025-06 Equipment Supply to Crains' Construction Limited; and, (iii) Pass By-law No. 52xx, being a by-law to authorize the Mayor and Clerk to execute a three (3) year agreement with G. Tackaberry & Sons Construction Company Ltd. for the provision of Materials Supply, and to execute a three (3) year agreement with Crains' Construction Limited for the provision of Equipment Supply, each with an optional one (1) year extension at the discretion of the Town of Perth, as presented in Report 2025-COW-5.6.

As recommended by the Committee of the Whole, be it resolved that the Council of the Town of Perth receive for information the 2024 Drinking Water System Inspection Report from the Ministry of Environment, Conservation and Parks, as presented in Report 2025-COW-5.7.

As recommended by the Committee of the Whole, be it resolved that the Council of the Town of Perth accept the 2024 Council Remuneration report, as presented in Report 2025-COW-5.8.

McRae As recommended by the Committee of the Whole, be it resolved that the Council of the Town of Perth pass By-Law No. 52xx being a By-Law to authorize the Mayor and Clerk to execute a Memorandum of Understanding with the Perth Firefighters Association/Perth FireDawgs to finalize the Perth and District Community Foundation Grant Application of $19,150 for youth sports programs, as presented in Report 2025-COW-5.9.

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 authorize the Mayor and Clerk to sign a Letter of Understanding (LOU) with the Perth Farmers’ Market, as presented in Report-2025-COW-5.10.

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 authorize the write-off of the outstanding Provincial Offences Accounts Receivable deemed uncollectable for the year 2024 in the amount of $124,549.14, as recommended by the Provincial Offences Court Manager, and as presented in Report 2025-COW-5.11.

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 amend the Climate Change Advisory Panel Terms of Reference to include two youth members, as presented in Report COW-2025-5.13.

As recommended by the Committee of the Whole, be it resolved that the Council of the Town of Perth approve the change in date of the Committee of the Whole meeting from Tuesday, May 6, 2025 to Tuesday, May 13, 2025 at 5:30 p.m.

That the Committee of the Whole meeting held on April 8, 2025 adjourn at 7:00 p.m.