Taken from the roll call in the town’s own minutes. The minutes record who was not there and almost never why.
What was decided (9 motions)
9 carried, 0 recorded otherwise. Every motion below is printed as the minutes print it.
Be it resolved that the Council of the Town of Perth direct staff to erect the BeADonor Flag on one of the community flag poles for the month of April, 2023, in recognition of BeADonor month.
Moved by Councillor Gary Waterfield, seconded by Councillor Barry Smith
Carried
THAT the following By-laws and Motions listed below in the Consent Agenda be passed and numbered accordingly, with the exception of: Item #9.1.5 - By-law No. 5082 - Encroachment Lease Agreement with Lucky Green Holdings Inc. for a Portion of Market Square adjacent to 84 Gore Street East; and Items #9.2.4 - Motion #23-067 - Town of Petrolia - Motion - School Board Elections, which were requested to be separated by Councillor Isabel Anne McRae.
Moved by Councillor Isabel Anne, seconded by Councillor Gary Waterfield
Carried
Be it resolved that the Council of the Town of Perth pass By-law No. 5082, being a By-law to authorize the Mayor and Clerk to sign a Lease Agreement with Lucky Green Holdings Inc. for a portion of the Market Square road allowance between the sidewalk and the building at 84 Gore Street East for five (5) years, with an option to extend the lease by another ten (10) years, as presented in Report 2023-COW-6.1.
Moved by Councillor Barry Smith, seconded by Councillor Jim Boldt
Carried
Be it resolved that the Council of the Town of Perth support the Town of Petrolia's Council resolution dated January 25, 2023 requesting that the Provincial Government make school boards: (i) responsible for conducting their own trustee elections, or (ii) at minimum compensate municipalities for overseeing such trustee elections.
Moved by Deputy Mayor Ed McPherson, seconded by Councillor Dave Bird
Carried
Be it resolved that the Council of the Town of Perth accept the 2022 Council Remuneration report, as presented in Report 2023-COUNCIL-3.1.
Moved by Councillor Dave Bird, seconded by Councillor Jim Boldt
Carried
Be it resolved that the Council of the Town of Perth authorize the closure of the Town Perthmore lands (easement/corridor); And further that fencing be erected at each end of the lands at the intersections with the roadways; And further that the signs be erected stating that it is for Town only access; And further that staff be directed to bring forward a report regarding declaring the lands surplus and options for selling the lands.
Moved by Councillor Jim Boldt, seconded by Councillor Dave Bird
Carried
Be it resolved that the Council of the Town of Perth receive for information the report regarding Lanark Transportation - Perth, as presented in Report 2023-COW-6.11.
Moved by Councillor Isabel Anne, seconded by Councillor Gary Waterfield
Carried
Be it resolved that the Council of the Town of Perth defer a decision regarding directing staff to seek sponsorship(s) towards the cost of the Canada Day Fireworks until 2024.
Moved by Councillor Gary Waterfield, seconded by Councillor Dave Bird
Carried
Be it resolved that the Council of the Town of Perth adjourn the March 28, 2023 Council meeting at 6:50 PM.
Moved by Councillor Jim Boldt, seconded by Councillor Barry Smith