Council

Be it resolved that the Council of the Town of Perth adopt the Agenda for the March 24, 2026 Council meeting as presented.

Be it resolved that the Council of the Town of Perth adopt the minutes of the February 24, 2026 Regular Council meeting.

McRae Be it resolved that the Council of the Town of Perth: (i) with the limited information and consultation that has been provided to date, does not support the North and South routes proposed through the Ottawa Valley for Alto High Speed Rail project; and, (ii) direct staff to forward this motion to Scott Reid, MP, John Jordan, MPP, and Martin Imbleau, President and CEO of Alto.

Be it resolved that the Council of the Town of Perth direct staff to send a letter of support to The Honourable John Jordan, MPP, Lanark, Frontenac, Kingston to express support for the Province of Ontario establishing a province-wide regulatory framework for rideshare services.

McRae Be it resolved that the Council of the Town of Perth issue a letter of concurrence to Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED Canada) in relation to the application for the Bell telecommunications tower at 25 Dufferin Road, as presented in report 2026-COW-3.11.

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. 5254 - Contribution Agreement with the Ministry of Rural Affairs - Rural Ontario Development Program – Community Development, Business Retention & Expansion Program 2. By-law No. 4029-8 - Amend Water and Sewer Charges 3. By-law No. 5141-1 - Amend By-law No. 5141 - Rules Governing the Order and Proceedings of Council and Committees of The Corporation of the Town of Perth (Procedural By-law) - Strong Mayor Powers 4. By-law No. 4108-9 - Amend Council Remuneration and Spending Policy 5. By-law No. 5255 - County of Lanark Grant Management for Community Safety and Well Being Programs - Memorandum of Understanding and Delegation of Authority for Signing

McRae Be it resolved that the Council of the Town of Perth pass By-law No. 5256 to appoint Steven Leroux as Chief Building Official for the Town of Perth, having been read a first, second and third time short, passed and signed by the Mayor and Clerk, as presented in Report 2026-Council-3.1.

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

That the Council of the Town of Perth direct staff to send a letter to the level of Government responsible for Telecommunications Towers to advise of Council's opposition to the placement of a Tower in the proposed location on Dufferin Road.

That the Council of the Town of Perth resolve itself into Closed Session at 6:18 p.m. pursuant to the Municipal Act, 2001, for the following purpose: (1) Potential Sale of Town Owned land located at 18 Wilson Street West, subject to Section 239(2): (c) a proposed or pending acquisition or disposition of land by the municipality or local board, and (k) a position, plan, procedure, criteria or instruction to be applied to any negotiations

Be it resolved that the Council of the Town of Perth rise and report from Closed Session at 6:51 p.m.

Be it resolved that the Council of the Town of Perth pass By-law No. 5257, being a by-law to confirm the proceedings of the Council of the Town of Perth, at its meeting held March 24, 2026, be read a first, second and third time short, passed and signed by the Mayor and Clerk.

McRae Be it resolved that the Council of the Town of Perth adjourn the March 24, 2026 Council meeting at 6:52 p.m.