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 (10 motions)
9 carried, 1 recorded otherwise. Every motion below is printed as the minutes print it.
Be it resolved that the Council of the Town of Perth adopt the Agenda for the September 24, 2024 Council meeting as presented.
Moved by Deputy Mayor Ed McPherson, seconded by Councillor Jim Boldt
Carried
Be it resolved that the Council of the Town of Perth adopt the minutes of the August 27, 2024 Regular Council meeting.
Moved by Councillor Gary Waterfield, seconded by Councillor Jim Boldt
Carried
Be it resolved that the Council of the Town of Perth as recommended by the Darou Farm Working Group amend the Terms of Reference under Composition; from five (5) members to seven (7) members in total, including two (2) members of Council and five (5) members of the public with qualifications as outlined in the Terms of Reference.
Moved by Councillor Isabel Anne, seconded by Councillor Gary Waterfield
Carried
THAT the 2025 Budget Process Timelines be amended as follows: (i) removal of November 12, 2024 - Special Committee of the Whole Meeting - Review of Draft Budget (ii) addition of November 19, 2024, 11:00 a.m. - Special Committee of the Whole - Review of Draft Budget (iii) removal of the November 26, 2024 - Special Committee of the Whole (if required) - Review of Draft Budget; AND THAT a Special Committee of the Whole meeting be scheduled for the Review of the Draft Official Plan on November 26, 2024 beginning at 4:00 p.m.; AND FURTHER THAT the November 19th Council meeting be rescheduled to November 26, 2024, immediately following the Special Committee of the Whole meeting.
Moved by Councillor Jim Boldt, seconded by Councillor Dave Bird
Carried
Be it resolved that the Council of the Town of Perth adopt the timelines for the 2025 Budget process as presented in Report 2024-COW-13.4 as amended, as follows: (i) removal of November 12, 2024 - Special Committee of the Whole Meeting - Review of Draft Budget (ii) addition of November 19, 2024, 11:00 a.m. - Special Committee of the Whole - Review of Draft Budget (iii) removal of the November 26, 2024 - Special Committee of the Whole (if required) - Review of Draft Budget; AND THAT a Special Committee of the Whole meeting be scheduled for the Review of the Draft Official Plan on November 26, 2024 beginning at 4:00 p.m.; AND FURTHER THAT the November 19th Council meeting be rescheduled to November 26, 2024, immediately following the Special Committee of the Whole meeting.
Moved by Councillor Jim Boldt, seconded by Councillor Dave Bird
Carried
THAT the following By-laws and Motions listed below in the Consent Agenda be passed and numbered accordingly, with the exception of Agenda Item #8.2.2 - Darou Farm Working Group - Amendment to Terms of Reference - Composition of Members, and Agenda Item #8.2.6 - 2025 Budget Process Timelines, which was requested to be removed from the Consent Agenda by Councillor Jim Boldt.
Moved by Councillor Isabel Anne, seconded by Councillor Dave Bird
Carried
Be it resolved that the Council of the Town of Perth receive the Council Committee, Local Boards and External Board Reports/Minutes as presented.
Moved by Councillor Dave Bird, seconded by Councillor Gary Waterfield
Carried
McRae Be it resolved that the Council of the Town of Perth pass By-law No. 5179, being a by-law to confirm the proceedings of the Council of the Town of Perth, at its meeting held September 24, 2024.
Moved by Councillor Gary Waterfield, seconded by Councillor Isabel Anne
Carried
THAT the Darou Farm Working Group be put on hiatus until March 2025 to allow a review of the budget process to determine the amount of funds available for future initiatives; AND THAT staff bring forth a report regarding the current status of the Last Duel Park Advisory Panel's list of initiatives.
Moved by Deputy Mayor Ed McPherson, seconded by Councillor Jim Boldt
Defeated
McRae Be it resolved that the Council of the Town of Perth adjourn the September 24, 2024 Council meeting at 6:27 p.m.
Moved by Councillor Jim Boldt, seconded by Councillor Isabel Anne