Council

Be it resolved that the Council of the Town of Perth move Agenda Items #3 - Closed Session, #4 - Open Session and #5 – Matters Arising from Closed Session to later in the meeting following Agenda Item #19 - Questions from the Media.

That the Council of the Town of Perth resolve itself into Closed Session at 7:15 PM pursuant to the Municipal Act, 2001, subsection 239 (2) as follows: (c) a proposed or pending acquisition or disposition of land by the municipality or local board; a Proposed Disposition of Land in the Industrial Park.

Be it resolved that the Council of the Town of Perth rise and report from Closed Session at 7:30 PM.

Be it resolved that the Council of the Town of Perth pass By-law No. 5047, being a By-law to authorize the Mayor and Clerk to enter into an Agreement and sign all necessary documents to complete the sale of 1.55 acres of land on Industrial Road in the Industrial Park, PART OF PART LOTS 27 & 28 CONCESSION 10 NORTH ELMSLEY being part of PIN 05318-0193, Lot 13 on the Town of Perth’s mapping to 1000081659 ONTARIO INC., subject to the terms and conditions outlined, as presented in Report 2022-Council-6.IC.1.

THAT the following By-laws and Motions listed below in the Consent Agenda be passed and numbered accordingly with the exception of the items requested to be separated.

THAT the following Agenda Items be separated from the Consent Agenda: - Agenda Item #8.1.6 - By-law No. 5041 - Appointment of a Building Inspector - Shane Atkinson - Agenda Item #8.1.7 - By-law No. 5042 - Award of Contract for Design and Construction of Fifth Submerged Attached Growth Reactor (SAGR) - J. C. Sulpher Construction Ltd. - Agenda Item #8.1.8 - By-law No. 5043 - Amending Agreement of the Small Communities Fund Grant for 5th Cell of SAGR (Submerged Attached Growth Reactor)

THAT Agenda Item #8.2.11 - Motion - Report on Borrowing Options be separated from the Consent Agenda.

Be it resolved that the Council of the Town of Perth amend By-law No. 5041, being a by-law to appoint a Building Inspector - Shane Atkinson, by deleting Clause 1(e) g. as follows: 1.(e) g. In the event of a declared emergency, the Building Inspector shall be the designated “alternate” as described by the Town’s Community Control Group for the Chief Building Official.

Be it resolved that the Council of the Town of Perth pass By-law No. 5041, 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 and as amended, by deleting Clause 1(e) g. as follows: 1.(e) g. In the event of a declared emergency, the Building Inspector shall be the designated “alternate” as described by the Town’s Community Control Group for the Chief Building Official.

Be it resolved that the Council of the Town of Perth pass By-law No. 5042, 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.

Be it resolved that the Council of the Town of Perth pass By-law No. 5043, 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.

Be it resolved that the Council of the Town of Perth amend the recommendation presented in Motion #22-151 - Report on Borrowing Options to include the option of $10 million in borrowing.

Be it resolved that the Council of the Town of Perth request staff to bring forward a report to itemize how the options of $10 million, $15 million, $20 million and $25 million in borrowing in 2022 would be utilized to reduce the current capital funding deficiency; And further that the report shall include: associated annual tax increases identified, the identified projects with timelines, the interest rate, the payment schedule for each amount and work project start and completion dates, to identify borrowing costing, as presented in Report 2022-COW-5.3, and amended. Councillor Judy Brown requested a recorded vote. Councillor Judy Brown Aye Councillor Barry Smith Aye Mayor John Fenik Aye Deputy Mayor Ed McPherson Aye Councillor David Bird Nay Councillor Leona Cameron Nay Councillor Brock McPherson Aye

Be it resolved that the Council of the Town of Perth decline the proposal submitted by Sulpher Construction Ltd. for the construction of the 5th SAGR cell at the Perth Wastewater facility, as presented in Report 2022-Council-7.1.

Be it resolved that the Council of the Town of Perth direct staff to contact the Ministry of Infrastructure to inquire if the $1 million grant from the Small Communities Fund (SCF) can be reallocated to another Town project that meets the funding criteria, and report back to Council.

Be it resolved that the Council of the Town of Perth not authorize by by-law the amending agreement with Her Majesty The Queen in Right of Ontario, as represented by the Minister of Infrastructure, for 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-Council-7.1.

Be it resolved that the Council of the Town of Perth pass Zoning By-law Amendment (3358-121) for property described as Part of Lot 3, north side of South Street, Plan 8828, being Parts 1 and 2, Plan 27R-10906, 59 South Street, from Residential Second Density (R2) Zone to Residential Second Density Exception Ten (R2-10) to permit the use of the property for a farm produce stand with site specific zoning provisions, as presented in Report 2022-Council-7.2.

Be it resolved that the Council of the Town of Perth, accept for information the Arterial Road Analysis, as presented in Report 2022-Council-7.3.

Be it resolved that the Council of the Town of Perth approve a $600,000 addition to the 2022 Capital Budget to fund pre-engineering work for a portion of the road segments projected to be completed within the next 10 years, as presented in Report 2022-Council-7.4.

Be it resolved that the Council of the Town of Perth pass By-law No. 5046, being a by-law to delegate authority to manage the Restricted Acts of Council (Lame Duck Periods) regarding the 2022 Municipal Election, as presented in Report 2022-Council-7.5.

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.

Be it resolved that the Council of the Town of Perth approve the removal of the arterial road from the Strategic Plan and return previously acquired road segments to the County including portions of Gore Street, North Street and Sunset Blvd, as presented in Report #2022-COW-5.3.

Be it resolved that the Council of the Town of Perth direct staff to develop a formal Facility Maintenance Policy.

Be it resolved that the Council of the Town of Perth reschedule the August 2, 2022 Committee of the Whole meeting to August 9, 2022 at 5:30 p.m.

Be it resolved that the Council of the Town of Perth receive for information the correspondence from David Somppi, Chair, Planet Youth and the Lanark County Report.

Be it resolved that the Council of the Town of Perth receive for information the correspondence from Lesli Richmond regarding the Veggie Stand at the corner of Gore Street and South Street.

Be it resolved that the Council of the Town of Perth receive for information the correspondence from Lyle Conroy dated June 24, 2022 providing support to the Zoning By-law Amendment, Town File D14-SO-05-22 - 59 South Street.

Be it resolved that the Council of the Town of Perth appoint Deputy Mayor Ed McPherson to replace Mayor John Fenik as Town Council's representative on the Perth & Smiths Falls District Hospital Board for the remainder of the term of Council.

Be it resolved that the Council of the Town of Perth reconsider the following Motion passed on May 24, 2022 due to new information obtained during a site visit: Motion #22-127 - Be it resolved that the Council of the Town of Perth allocate $35,000.00 from the Capital Reserve Fund to the installation of a flat rail cedar fence on the Perthmore Corridor sections where abutting property owners want a fence, as presented in Report 2022-COW-5.2.

Be it resolved that the Council of the Town of Perth adjourn the June 28, 2022 Council meeting at 7:32 p.m.