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 adopt the Agenda for the February 24, 2026 Council meeting as presented.
Moved by Councillor Barry Smith, seconded by Councillor Jim Boldt
Carried
Be it resolved that the Council of the Town of Perth adopt the minutes of the January 27, 2026 Regular Council meeting.
Moved by Councillor Gary Waterfield, seconded by Councillor Dave Bird
Carried
Be it resolved that the Council of the Town of Perth has read the following By-laws a first, second and third time short, passed and signed by the Mayor and Clerk: 1. By-law No. 5248 - Fire Protection Grant (Year 2) - Transfer Payment Agreement 2. By-law No. 5249 - Memorandum of Understanding - Perth Firefighters Association/Perth FireDawgs - Perth and District Community Foundation Grant Application - Youth Sports Programs 2025-2026 3. By-law No. 5250 - Joint Lanark County 2026 Election Compliance Audit Committee - Terms of Reference 4. By-law No. 5251 - Drinking Water Financial Plan 2026-2035 5. By-law No. 5252 - Award of Request for Proposal (RFP) No. ES-2026-02 - Transportation Master Plan - BT Engineering Inc.
Moved by Deputy Mayor Ed McPherson, seconded by Councillor Gary Waterfield
Carried
As recommended by the Striking Committee, be it resolved that the Council of the Town of Perth appoint the following Council member to the Climate Change Advisory Panel: Isabel Anne McRae until the end of the current Council term.
Moved by Councillor Jim Boldt, seconded by Deputy Mayor Ed McPherson
Carried
Be it resolved that the Council of the Town of Perth receive the Council Committee, Local Boards and External Reports/Minutes as presented.
Moved by Councillor Jim Boldt, seconded by Councillor Barry Smith
Carried
That the Council of the Town of Perth resolve itself into Closed Session at 6:41 p.m. pursuant to the Municipal Act, 2001, for the following purposes: (1) Collective Bargaining Ontario Public Service Employees Union Local 435, subject to Section 239(2): (d) labour relations or employee negotiations. (k) a position, plan, procedure, criteria or instruction to be applied to any negotiations
Moved by Councillor Isabel Anne, seconded by Councillor Dave Bird
Carried
Be it resolved that the Council of the Town of Perth rise and report from Closed Session at 7:29 p.m.
Moved by Councillor Barry Smith, seconded by Councillor Jim Boldt
Carried
Be it resolved that the Council of the Town of Perth pass By-law No. 5253, being a by-law to confirm the proceedings of the Council of the Town of Perth, at its meeting held February 24, 2026, be read a first, second and third time short, passed and signed by the Mayor and Clerk.
Moved by Councillor Isabel Anne, seconded by Councillor Dave Bird
Carried
Be it resolved that the Council of the Town of Perth adjourn the February 24, 2026 Council meeting at 7:30 p.m.
Moved by Councillor Barry Smith, seconded by Deputy Mayor Ed McPherson