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 (11 motions)
10 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 February 18, 2025 Council meeting as presented.
Moved by Councillor Jim Boldt, seconded by Councillor Barry Smith
Carried
Be it resolved that the Council of the Town of Perth adopt the minutes of the January 28, 2025 Regular Council meeting.
Moved by Councillor Isabel Anne, seconded by Councillor Gary Waterfield
Carried
McRae That Consent Agenda Item No. 8.2.6 Defer Motion - Councillor Gary Waterfield - Shared Programs, Services and Service Deliveries, Amalgamation, be removed from the Consent Agenda.
Moved by Councillor Dave Bird, seconded by Councillor Isabel Anne
Carried
McRae THAT the following By-laws and Motions listed below in the Consent Agenda be passed and numbered accordingly, with the exception of Agenda Item No. 8.2.6 - Defer Motion - Councillor Gary Waterfield - Shared Programs, Services and Service Deliveries, Amalgamation, which was requested to be removed by Councillor Gary Waterfield:
Moved by Councillor Jim Boldt, seconded by Councillor Isabel Anne
Carried
Be it resolved that the Council of the Town of Perth defer seeking interest from the Townships of Drummond North Elmsley, Tay Valley, and Lanark Highlands to commission an independent professional feasibility study for areas of shared programs, services, and service deliveries; up to and including amalgamation, to the 2026 budget process where an estimated cost of a feasibility study can be considered.
Moved by Councillor Gary Waterfield, seconded by Councillor Jim Boldt
Defeated
Be it resolved that the Council of the Town of Perth receive for information the presentation from the Perth Citizens for Sensible Development regarding the proposed development of the Perth Golf Course and that the information be considered by the Director of Development Services Town staff during the Ontario Land Tribunal process, as presented at the Committee of the Whole meeting on February 11, 2025.
Moved by Councillor Gary Waterfield, seconded by Councillor Barry Smith
Carried
McRae Be it resolved that the Council of the Town of Perth receive for information the petition from the Residents and Owners of Tay Terrace and Members of the Community regarding the West Annex Lands and that the information be considered by the Director of Development Services Town staff during the Ontario Land Tribunal process.
Moved by Councillor Gary Waterfield, seconded by Councillor Isabel Anne
Carried
As recommended by the Striking Committee, be it resolved that the Council of the Town of Perth approve the Citizen appointments to the Lanark County OPP Detachment Board as follows: Rod Bowes Michel Vermette
Moved by Councillor Jim Boldt, seconded by Councillor Barry Smith
Carried
McRae 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 Isabel Anne
Carried
Be it resolved that the Council of the Town of Perth pass By-law No. 5200, being a by-law to confirm the proceedings of the Council of the Town of Perth, at its meeting held February 18, 2025.
Moved by Councillor Gary Waterfield, seconded by Councillor Barry Smith
Carried
Be it resolved that the Council of the Town of Perth adjourn the February 18, 2025 Council meeting at 5:15 p.m.
Moved by Councillor Jim Boldt, seconded by Councillor Dave Bird