The Perth South Record

Sue Orr

Mayor · seen 2021-04-06 to 2026-10-06 · served 2018–2022, 2022–2026

294substantive motions movedof 77 meetings the minutes record them at
166procedural motions movedcounted separately, and never added to the above
292substantive motions secondedseconding is often a seat convention, not agreement
3meetings recorded absentof 77 they were on the record for
—recorded votes, for–againstthis council recorded no vote they took part in

Vote count and office as published by the Ontario Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing, 2022 municipal election results (Open Government Licence – Ontario). Everything else on this page is read from Perth South’s own minutes.

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Meetings the minutes record them as absent from (3)

CouncilMarch 21, 2023
CouncilApril 19, 2022
CouncilOctober 19, 2021

Substantive motions moved (showing the 40 most recent of 294)

That the Council Agenda dated October 6, 2026 be approved as circulated.
CA - Council, October 6, 2026 · Carried
That the Court of Revision for the Murray Drain - Van Straaten Cutoff Drain does hereby accept recommendations of Brandon Widner of Spriet Associations and further does hereby confirm the drainage assessments as outlined in the Assessment Schedule dated August 27, 2026.
CA - Council, October 6, 2026 · Carried
THAT Council receive the report for information.
CA - Council, October 6, 2026 · Carried
THAT the Council of the Township of Perth South receives the report regarding application file B01-24 submitted by Kathryn M. Ritsma Phillips Professional Corporation, for lands described as Part Lot 6, Concession WOR N, Gore of Downie Ward (2944 Road 115), in the Township of Perth South,and defers a decision until further information received.
Council, May 21, 2024 · Carried
Nes That the accounts payable listing dated May 15, 2024 for the period May 2 to May 15, 2024 in the amount of $256,060.95 and the listing dated May 17, 2024 for the period May 16 to 17 in the amount of $50,034.12 be approved.
Council, May 21, 2024 · Carried
Nes That council approves donating $100, in honour of Jean Aitcheson, to her nursing scholarship through the Stratford Perth Community Foundation in honour of her being awarded the Order of Canada.
Council, May 21, 2024 · Carried
That By-law 42-2023 being a by-law for drainage works known as the Levy Drain be given third and final readings and be properly signed and sealed.
Council, May 21, 2024 · Carried
That By-law 22-2024 being a by-law to amend the Township of Perth South zoning by-law for the property located at 17570 Elginfield Road be given first, second and third readings and be properly signed and sealed.
Council, May 21, 2024 · Carried
That By-law 23-2024 being a by-law to provide for the licencing, regulating and governing of refreshment vehicles within the Township of Perth South be given first, second and third readings and be properly signed and sealed.
Council, May 21, 2024 · Carried
That the accounts payable listing dated May 1, 2024 for the period April 11 to May 1, 2024 in the amount of $296,677.11 be approved.
Council, May 7, 2024 · Carried
That the Report regarding the Cancellation, Reduction, and Refund of Taxes in Accordance with Section 357 and Section 358 of the Municipal Act, 2001, dated May 7, 2024 be received; AND FURTHER THAT Council approve the cancellation, reduction, or refund of taxes in accordance with applications made under Sections 357 and 358 of the Municipal Act, 2001 totaling $16,165.21 of which $7,213.46 is the p
Council, May 7, 2024 · Carried
That the accounts payable listing dated April 10, 2024 for the period March 30 to April 10, 2024 in the amount of $58,189.88 be approved.
Council, April 16, 2024 · Carried
That the council agenda dated April 2, 2024 be approved as circulated.
Council, April 2, 2024 · Carried
THAT the Council of the Township of Perth South receive the report dated April 2, 2024, entitled Zoning By-law Amendment No. Z1-2024, affecting lands described as Lot 20, Concession 1, Downie Ward (369 Huron Road), Township of Perth South; AND THAT Council APPROVE Zoning By-law Amendment No. Z1-2024.
Council, April 2, 2024 · Carried
THAT: Council receive for information the Former Town Hall – St. Pauls Report THAT: Council directs staff to proceed to retain a realtor to list the space for rent with a view to leasing the space; and THAT: Staff obtain quotations for design work to improve space in the current Municipal Building to reflect the current operational needs
Council, April 2, 2024 · Carried
Nes That By-law 15-2024 being a by-law to amend the Township of Perth South Zoning by-law for the property located at 369 Huron Road be given first, second and third readings and be properly signed and sealed.
Council, April 2, 2024 · Carried
That By-law 16-2024 being a by-law to set the 2024 ates of taxation for the Township of Perth be given first, second and third readings and be properly signed and sealed.
Council, April 2, 2024 · Carried
That Council receives the 2023 fourth quarter operations reports; the 2023 annual water system reports and the 2023 inspection rating record reports for the Sebringville and St. Pauls municipal drinking water systems as well as the 2023 fourth quarter operations report for the Kirkton Woodham Complex for information.
Council, March 19, 2024 · Carried
Nes That the Township of Perth South award the Repairs to Culvert 46 on Line 14 Tender BR1467 to VanDriel Excavating Inc. in the amount of $94,379.40.
Council, March 19, 2024 · Carried
Nes That the accounts payable listing dated March 15, 2024 for the period March 2 to 15, 2024 in the amount of $1,664,191.86 be approved.
Council, March 19, 2024 · Carried
That the Report regarding the Council Payroll – February 2024, dated March 19, 2024, including total payroll of $5,319.58 be approved.
Council, March 19, 2024 · Carried
That the council agenda dated March 5, 2024 be approved as circulated.
Council, March 5, 2024 · Carried
THAT the Council of the Township of Perth South recommends to the Land Division Committee or its delegated authority that the Township supports application file B02-23 submitted by Kathryn M. Ritsma Phillips Professional Corporation, for lands described as Lot 20, South Boundary Concession (17570 Elginfield Road), Blanshard Ward, Township of Perth South, subject to the conditions listed in the rep
Council, March 5, 2024 · Carried
That the accounts payable listing dated March 1, 2024 for the period February 17 to March 1, 2024 in the amount of $259,367.94 be approved.
Council, March 5, 2024 · Carried
That By-law 13-2024 being a by-law to adopt, confirm and ratify matters dealt with by resolution of the Township of Perth South be given first, second, and third readings, and be properly signed and sealed.
Council, March 5, 2024 · Carried
Nes That the Township of Perth South award the 2024 “A” Gravel Tender PW 2024-01 to McKenzie & Henderson Ltd. in the amount of $309,780.00.
Council, February 20, 2024 · Carried
THAT the Report regarding the Council Payroll – January 2024, dated February 20, 2024, including total payroll of $7,491.88 be approved.
Council, February 20, 2024 · Carried
That By-law 8-2024 being a by-law imposing special annual drainage rates upon land in respect of which money is borrowed under The Drainage Act be given first, second and third readings and be properly signed and sealed.
Council, February 20, 2024 · Carried
That By-law 10-2024 being a by-law for drainage works known as the Sommerville-Bryan Drain be given first and second readings.
Council, February 20, 2024 · Carried
That Council for the Township of Perth South reconsider the decision from the January 16, 2024 council meeting regarding Category 3 programs with UTRCA.
Council, February 6, 2024 · Carried
That Council approves the Township of Perth South participating in Category 3 programs with UTRCA and enters into an agreement for the programs with UTRCA.
Council, February 6, 2024 · Carried
That Council for the Township of Perth South reconsider the decision from the council meeting on July 18, 2023 regarding Category 3 programs with ABCA.
Council, February 6, 2024 · Carried
That Council approves the Township of Perth South participating in Category 3 programs with ABCA and enters into an agreement for the programs with ABCA.
Council, February 6, 2024 · Carried
That By-law 4-2024 being a by-law to amend the Township of Perth South Zoning by-law for the property located at 3364 Road 134 be given first, second and third readings and be properly signed and sealed.
Council, February 6, 2024 · Carried
That the council agenda dated January 16, 2024 be approved as circulated.
Council, January 16, 2024 · Carried
That council sends a letter of support in regards to Item 6.3 - request from AORS to call on the Province of Ontario’s Ministry of Labour, Training, Immigration and Skilled Trades to fully fund the Municipal Equipment Operator Course in 2024 through the Skills Development Fund.
Council, January 16, 2024 · Carried
Nes That the Court of Revision for the Levy Municipal Drain does hereby accept the recommendations of Brandon Widner of Spriet Associates and further does hereby confirm the drainage assessments as outlined in the Assessment Schedule dated October 11, 2023.
Council, January 16, 2024 · Carried
That the Drainage Engineer be authorized to call for tenders for the construction of the Levy Drain 3 with a closing date of Friday, February 16, 2024 at noon.
Council, January 16, 2024 · Carried
That the accounts payable listings dated January 12, 2024 for the period December 28, 2023 in the amount of $179,821.71 and for the period January 6 to 12 in the amount of $30 be approved.
Council, January 16, 2024 · Carried
That the council agenda dated January 9, 2024 be approved as circulated.
Council, January 9, 2024 · Carried

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74meetings recorded presentthe minutes record presence, not a rate
2conflicts of interest declareda member saying they should not vote on a matter
876votes in 2022Local Councillor, incumbent
Council March 15, 2022
in Item 7.4 as the applicant is a neighbour
Council January 18, 2022
in Item 8.2 d) Section 357 and Section 358 Adjustments 5

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