Council

Be it resolved that the Council of the Town of Perth adopt the Agenda for the Council meeting of April 16, 2024 as presented.

Be it resolved that the Council of the Town of Perth approve the Minutes of the Tuesday, March 19, 2024 Regular Council meeting.

Be it resolved that the Council of the Town of Perth receive the presentation from KPMG and accept the Audit Findings Report for the year ended December 31, 2023.

McRae Be it resolved that the Council of the Town of Perth receive the presentation from Carebridge Community Support regarding the Affordable Housing Proposal for 63 Halton Street.

THAT the following By-laws and Motions listed below in the Consent Agenda be passed and numbered accordingly:

Be it resolved that the Council of the Town of Perth receive for information the update regarding Zoning By-law Amendment Application #ZBL-10-2023 - Maple Leaf Custom Homes/ZanderPlan Inc., as presented in Report 2024-COW-6.5.

Be it resolved that the Council of the Town of Perth receive for information the update on Zoning By-law Amendment Application #ZBL-08-2023 - John Regan Lee and Sheila Vera Lee/ZanderPlan Inc., as presented in Report 2024-COW-6.6.

Be it resolved that the Council of the Town of Perth approve the proposed 2024 Draft Budget for the 20-member Lanark County OPP Detachment Board and the allocation of costs to the respective municipalities within Lanark County based on weighted assessment, as presented in Report 2024-COW-6.16.

McRae Be it resolved that the Council of the Town of Perth: 1. Accepts the Audited Financial Statements for the year ended December 31, 2023, and; 2. Approves the funding movements, as reflected in the Financial Statements for the year ended December 31, 2023, inclusive of all Debt Funding, Unfunded Capital Outlay activity and Reserve Transfers; as presented in Report 2024-Council-4.1.

Be it resolved that the Council of the Town of Perth enter into an agreement with Carebridge Community Support to sell municipal land at 63 Halton Street for the price of one dollar, in exchange for the creation of an affordable housing project; and further that staff are directed to bring back an authorizing by-law and agreement to the May 7, 2024 Committee of the Whole meeting to this effect, as presented in Report 2024-Council-4.2. Mayor Judy Brown Aye Deputy Mayor Ed McPherson Aye Councillor Dave Bird Aye Councillor Jim Boldt Nay Councillor Isabel Anne McRae Aye Councillor Barry Smith Nay Councillor Gary Waterfield Aye

Be it resolved that the Council of the Town of Perth amend Motion #24-076 to add the following point: 3. Direct staff to collect cash-in-lieu of parking in the amount of $4,675.00 per parking spot.

McRae Be it resolved that the Council of the Town of Perth: 1. Receive for information, Staff Report 2024-Council-4.3 from the Director of Development Services concerning Zoning By-law Amendment Application #ZBL-08-2023. 2. Pass Zoning By-law No. 3358-131, being a by-law to amend Zoning By-law No. 3358 for property legally identified as Part of Lot 2 Concession 2, in the Town of Perth. 3. Direct staff to collect cash-in-lieu of parking in the amount of $4,675.00 per parking spot. Mayor Judy Brown Aye Deputy Mayor Ed McPherson Aye Councillor Dave Bird Nay Councillor Isabel Anne McRae Aye Councillor Barry Smith Aye Councillor Gary Waterfield Aye

Be it resolved that the Council of the Town of Perth: 1. Receive for information, Staff Report 2024-Council-4.4 from the Director of Development Services concerning Zoning By-law Amendment Application #ZBL-10-2023. 2. Pass Zoning By-law No. 3358-132, being a by-law to amend Zoning By-law No. 3358 for property legally identified as Part of Lot 2, Concession 2, in the Town of Perth.

Be it resolved that the Council of the Town of Perth pass By-law No. 5149, being a by-law to authorize the Mayor and Clerk to complete an Employment Contract renewal as amended, with Michael Touw as the Chief Administrative Officer/Deputy Clerk for the Town of Perth, as presented in Report 2024-Council-4.5.

McRae Be it resolved that the Council of the Town of Perth reconsider Motion #24-051 passed March 19, 2024 to appoint Calvin Blewitt and Kirsten Brouse to the Climate Change Advisory Panel, due to Mr. Blewitt declining the appointment, as presented in Report 2024-Council-4.6.

McRae Be it resolved that the Council of the Town of Perth amend Motion #24-051 regarding citizen appointments to the Climate Change Advisory Panel by removing Calvin Blewitt's name, as he has declined the appointment.

Be it resolved that the Council of the Town of Perth appoint the following citizen to the Climate Change Advisory Panel (CCAP) for the remainder of the term of Council to fill one (1) vacancy:  Kirsten Brouse.

Be it resolved that the Council of the Town of Perth suspend the rules of the Procedural By-law in order to confirm the Striking Committee membership for the remainder of the term of Council, to be: Mayor Judy Brown, Deputy Mayor Ed McPherson and Councillor Jim Boldt, as presented in Report 2024-Council-4.7.

Be it resolved that the Council of the Town of Perth pass By-law No. 5150, being a by-law to establish the tax rates for 2024 for The Corporation of the Town of Perth and the Business Improvement Area (BIA), as presented in Report 2024-Council-4.8.

Be it resolved that the Council of the Town of Perth receive the Council Committee, Local Boards and External Board Reports/Minutes as presented.

McRae That the Council of the Town of Perth resolve itself into Closed Session at 7:29 PM pursuant to the Municipal Act, 2001, S.O. 2001, c.25, as amended, subsection 239 (2), for the following: Personal matters about identifiable individuals, including municipal or local board employees; (s.239 (2) (b)): 1. Review of Public Applications for the Climate Change Advisory Panel; and, 2. Human Resources Matter.

Be it resolved that the Council of the Town of Perth rise and report from Closed Session at 8:14 PM.

Be it resolved that the Council of the Town of Perth appoint the following citizen to the Climate Change Advisory Panel (CCAP) for the remainder of the term of Council to fill one (1) vacancy:  Bria Scott

Be it resolved that the Council of the Town of Perth pass By-law No. 5151, being a by-law to confirm the proceedings of the Council of the Town of Perth, at its meetings held March 19, 2024 and April 16, 2024.

Be it resolved that the Council of the Town of Perth adjourn the April 16, 2024 Council meeting at 8:16 PM.