Council

That the Council agenda dated March 15, 2022 be approved as circulated.

That the consent agenda items 6.1 to 6.23 except 6.20 be received for information and that the regular Council minutes of March 1, 2022 be adopted.

That the presentation by Keary Fulton-Wallace of the Kirkton Pool Committee be received for information.

That Council hereby adjourns at 7:37 p.m.in order to sit as Committee of Adjustment for a public hearing related to the property located at 144 Avonton Road Sebringville.

That the Perth South Committee of Adjustment approve Minor Variance Application A01-2022, subject to the following condition: That the Owner apply for and obtain a building permit from the Chief Building Official, within 2 years of the date of Notice of Decision from the Committee of Adjustment.

That the Committee of Adjustment public hearing in regards to the property located at 144 Avonton Road in Sebringville is hereby adjourned and the regular council meeting resumes at 7:46 p.m.

THAT the Council of the Township of Perth South receive the report entitled Consent to Sever Surplus Farm Dwelling B42-21 from the Senior Planner, dated March 15, 2022; AND THAT Council recommends that the County of Perth Land Division Committee APPROVE Consent application B42-21, subject to the 10 conditions listed in the report.

That the Council of the Township of Perth South APPROVE the application for a Zoning By-law Amendment for the removal of a holding symbol (-h3) affecting the lands described as Part of Lot 12, Concession South Boundary, Blanshard Ward, being Parts 8 to 13 Plan 44R-5933 as the conditions for removal have been met.

That the Director of Public Works update report be received for information.

That the Drainage Superintendent update report be received for information.

That the Accounts payable listing dated March 11, 2022 for the period February 26 to March 11, 2022 in the amount of $792,930.02 be approved.

That Council receives the 2021 Council Remuneration and Expense Report, dated March 15, 2022, for information.

That Council receives the report, dated March 15, 2022, regarding the Canada Community-Building Fund – 2021 Annual Report for information.

That Council receives the Public Works Equipment Repair and Fuel Costs Analysis for information.

That the Report of the Chief Administrative Officer/Treasurer entitled Operating and Capital Budget Variance Report as of December 31, 2021, dated March 15, 2022 be received for information; AND FURTHER THAT the reserve fund transfers outlined in the report be completed including $50,000 and $50,000 from the Economic Development Reserve to the Kirkton Woodham Swimming Pool for future capital replacement (for a total of $100,000) and transfer the 2021 operating and capital surplus to the Roads Reserve.

THAT the report, dated March 15, 2022, regarding Farm Property Class Tax Rate Program be received for information; AND FURTHER THAT Council directs staff to distribute the attached letter to the Ministry of Finance and other stakeholders in the Farm Property Class Tax Rate Program; AND FURTHER THAT Council direct staff to submit a delegation request to the Minister of Finance at the Ontario Good Roads Association (OGRA) in April 2022.

That the Clerk's update report be received for information.

THAT the Report regarding the Council Payroll – February 2022, dated March 15, 2022, including total payroll of $4,584.48 be approved.

That Council receives the report regarding the Request to Extend Water Services Agreement dated March 15, 2022; AND that council directs staff to have a legal review of the extension of water services agreement for the property located at 1772 Perth Road 139 in Rannoch.

That Council receives the report entitled Request to Abandon Portions of the Baker-Spence Drain and further that Council approves the Request to Abandon Portions of the Baker-Spence Drain; and further that Council proceeds to approve By-law 11-2022.

That Council receives the report regarding the Municipal Election 2022, Lame Duck Period (Restricted Acts of Council); AND that a determination whether the Council of the Township of Perth South is impacted by Section 275 of the Municipal Act, 2001, known as the “Lame Duck” provision, will be made by the Clerk after August 19, 2022 (Nomination Day) to October 24, 2022, and from October 24, 2022 (Election Day) to November 14th, 2022 (End of the Term); AND further that in accordance with Section 275, the Council of the Township of Perth South delegate to the Chief Administrative Officer/Treasurer authority over the following actions; a) the appointment or removal from office any officer of the municipality b) the hiring or dismissal of any employee of the municipality; c) the disposition or any real or personal property of the municipality which has a value exceeding $50,000 at the time of disposal; and d) making any expenditures or incurring any other liability which exceeds $50,000; AND further that this delegation is conditional and effective upon the provisions of Section 275 of the Act coming into effect in the Township of Perth South; AND further that this authority is extended only until the first meeting of the new Council; AND further that the Chief Administrative Officer/Treasurer provide a report to Council on all action taken pursuant to this delegation.

T HAT the Report regarding the Mayor’s Monthly Activity for the month of February 2022, dated March 15, 2022, be received for information.

That By-law 9-2022 being a by-law to amend the Township of Perth South Zoning By-law to remove a hold symbol from the lands described as Part of Lot 12, Concession South Boundary, Blanshard Ward, being Parts 8 to 13 Plan 44R-5933 be given first, second and third readings and be properly signed and sealed.

That By-law 11-2022 being a by-law to abandon portions of the Baker-Spence drain be given first, second and third readings and properly signed and sealed.

That By-law 12-2022 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.

That the meeting does hereby adjourn at 9:49 p.m.