Council

That the council agenda dated April 2, 2024 be approved as circulated.

That Council supports Item 6.13 - Expanding Transportation Options in Ontario.

That the consent agenda items 6.1 to 6.25 be received for information and that the regular council minutes of March 19, 2024 be adopted.

That the council meeting be adjourned at 9:39 a.m. in order to convene a Public Meeting pursuant to Section 34 of the Planning Act concerning an application for zoning by-law amendment for the property located at 369 Huron Road.

That the public meeting pursuant to Section 34 of the Planning Act concerning an application for a zoning by-law amendment for the property located at 369 Huron Road be adjourned at 9:50 a.m.

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.

Nes THAT the Council of the Township of Perth South defer the report on consent application B01/24 - for Patron Farms Ltd. in order to receive further information on the non-farmable triangle portion of retained farmland.

That the CBO update report be received for information.

That the accounts payable listing dated March 28, 2024 for the period March 16 to 28, 2024 in the amount of $142,601.92 be approved.

That Council approves adding the Road 133 paving project to 2024 (from 2025)

THAT The Biddulph Blanshard Fire Area Board (“Board”) Exemption Request be received; and THAT Council recommends approval of the single source purchase for the air packs for the Biddulph-Blanshard Fire Department.

Nes That council defers the Flag policy discussion until the next council meeting.

THAT: This report be received for information; THAT: Council leaves the current Flag Policy unchanged..

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

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.

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.

Whereas the residents of Perth South wish to clean up the roadsides near their residences but are not able to dispose of the litter due to lack of space in their garbage bins. Whereas Perth South Public Works staff do not have the time or budget to clean up all the roadsides in the municipality but would be able to facilitate disposing of the litter that was dropped off at the township office. Whereas that since April 22, 1970 Earth Day has been observed by 193 countries with a mission to “Think Globally, Act Locally’ and encourages local citizens to create positive change in their area and further that roadside cleanup is easiest to complete in April as the winter melt has happened and the grasses have not yet grown tall. Therefore, be it resolved that the township of Perth South make April 22-26 2024 Roadside community clean up week and direct public works staff to receive bagged roadside litter at the Public Works shop in St. Pauls at no charge to the ratepayers.

That By-law 17-2024 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.

That the meeting does hereby adjourn at 12:42 p.m.