Committee of the Whole

That the Agenda for the regular Committee of the Whole meeting of February 10, 2026 be adopted as presented.

That the Minutes of the Regular Committee of the Whole meeting held on January 13, 2026 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 2025 Lanark County Situation Table Annual Report from Stephanie Gray, Lanark County OPP Detachment Board Support Coordinator.

McRae As recommended by the Committee of the Whole, be it resolved that the Council of the Town of Perth pass By-law 5XXX, being a By-law to authorize the Mayor and Clerk to execute the Fire Protection Grant Transfer Payment Agreement with the Office of the Fire Marshal for the acquisition of spare bunker gear, as presented in Report 2026-COW-2.1.

McRae As recommended by the Committee of the Whole, be it resolved that the Council of the Town of Perth: (i) support, in principle, the Perth FireDawgs' proposal to construct a roof structure over the existing outdoor sport court located at 1881 Rogers Road; (ii) support the Perth FireDawgs fundraising efforts and continue preliminary planning, including engaging contractors and developing concept drawings; and, (iii) direct staff to bring forward a detailed proposal, including engineered drawings and permit requirements for Council consideration prior to construction, as presented in Report 2026-COW-2.2.

McRae As recommended by the Committee of the Whole, be it resolved that the Council of the Town of Perth: (i) notwithstanding By-law No. 2009-4012, authorize staff to donate the out-of-service Pumper to Pikangikum First Nation; and (ii) direct staff to work with the Independent First Nation Alliance (IFNA) to coordinate the transfer and delivery of the vehicle, as presented in Report 2026-COW-2.3.

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 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 $24,500 for youth sports programs, as presented in Report 2026-COW-2.4.

As recommended by the Committee of the Whole, be it resolved that the Council of the Town of Perth receive for information the update regarding the proposed Environmental Services Garage and Office Building, as presented in Report 2026-COW-2.5.

As recommended by the Committee of the Whole, be it resolved that the Council of the Town of Perth receive for information the 2026 Municipal Election Planning Update as presented in Report 2026-COW-2.6.

As recommended by the Committee of the Whole, be it resolved that the Council of the Town of Perth pass By-law No. 5xxx, being a by-law to establish a Joint Lanark County 2026 Election Compliance Audit Committee and approve the Terms of Reference, as presented in Report 2026-COW-2.7.

As recommended by the Committee of the Whole, be it resolved that the Council of the Town of Perth: (i) receive for information the Recreation Facility Summary - 2025 Report; and, (ii) direct staff to circulate the report to the neighbouring municipalities of Tay Valley Township, Drummond/North Elmsley Township, and Lanark Highlands Township for awareness of regional participation levels and ongoing service demand, as presented in Report 2026-COW-2.8.

As recommended by the Committee of the Whole, be it resolved that the Council of the Town of Perth direct staff: (i) to formally engage with Perth’s three municipal partners (Drummond/North Elmsley, Tay Valley Township and Lanark Highlands) to determine interest in jointly advancing a regional recreation facility, including a feasibility study; and, (ii) to utilize the existing one-time operating for facilities assessment to cover the Town of Perth's share on a study, to an upset limit of $40,000, as presented in Report 2026-COW-2.9.

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 Ontario Trillium Foundation Capital Fund to an upset limit of $200,000 to fund the replacement of the indoor pool's two boilers, as presented in Report 2026-COW-2.10.

As recommended by the Committee of the Whole, be it resolved that the Council of the Town of Perth receive for information the Town Hall Reconfiguration: Front Reception Update, as presented in Report 2026-COW-2.11.

As recommended by the Committee of the Whole, be it resolved that the Council of the Town of Perth approve the recommendation from the Heritage Perth Advisory Panel for Shawn Thompson as the recipient of the Heritage Perth Architectural Conservation Award – Category 4 “Heritage Craftspeople” for 2025, as presented in Report 2026-COW-2.12.

As recommended by the Committee of the Whole, be it resolved that the Council of the Town of Perth receive for information the Town Communications Update - 2025 Summary & 2026 Communications Goals, as presented in Report 2026-COW-2.13.

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 Rural Ontario Development (ROD) Grant Program, to an upset limit of $50 ,000 , as presented in Report 2026-COW-2.14.

As recommended by the Committee of the Whole, be it resolved that the Council of the Town of Perth: (i) pass By-law No. xxxx, being a by-law to adopt a 10-Year Financial Plan for the Town’s Drinking Water System as prepared by Watson and Associates Economists Ltd; and (ii) direct staff to advertise the availability of the Drinking Water Financial Plan to the public; (ii) direct staff to submit the 10-Year Financial Plan to the Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing and the Ministry of Environment and Parks, to fulfil the requirements of renewing the municipal drinking water license, as presented in report 2026-COW-2.15.

As recommended by the Committee of the Whole, be it resolved that the Council of the Town of Perth: (i) award Request for Proposal No. ES-2026-02 to BT Engineering Inc. for the development of the 2026 Transportation Master Plan, in the amount of $49,917.50 (plus HST); and, (ii) pass By-law No. 52xx, being a by-law to authorize the Mayor and Clerk to enter into an agreement with BT Engineering Inc. for the development of the 2026 Transportation Master Plan, as presented in Report 2026-COW-2.16.

As recommended by the Committee of the Whole, be it resolved that the Council of the Town of Perth accept the Change Order from Louis W Bray Construction Limited in the amount of $220,000 (plus HST) for the rerouting of the wastewater overflow pipe and further that funding come from the existing contingency of $362,000 for the project, as presented in Report 2026-COW-2.17.

That the Committee of the Whole move into Closed Session at 7:37 p.m. in accordance with the Municipal Act, 2001, for the following purposes: (1) Legal Matter Concerning Lands Municipally Known as 1820 Rogers Road, subject to subsection 239(2): (e) litigation or potential litigation, including matters before administrative tribunals, affecting the municipality or local board; and, (f) advice that is subject to solicitor-client privilege, including communications necessary for that purpose. (2) Potential Sale of Town Owned Lands Legally Described as Part Lots 27 and 28, Concession 10, Geographic Township of North Elmsley, subject to subsection 239(2): (c) a proposed or pending acquisition or disposition of land by the municipality or local board; (f) advice that is subject to solicitor-client privilege, including communications necessary for that purpose; and, (i) a trade secret or scientific, technical, commercial, financial or labour relations information, supplied in confidence to the municipality or local board, which, if disclosed, could reasonably be expected to prejudice significantly the competitive position or interfere significantly with the contractual or other negotiations of a person, group of persons, or organization.

That the Committee of the Whole rise and report from Closed Session at 8:31 p.m.

That the Committee of the Whole meeting held on February 10, 2026 adjourn at 8:32 p.m.