Perth public meetings in 2021
7 substantive meetings from 2021, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Council
The Council is meeting to adopt the 2022 operating and capital budgets, which include a 3.8% increase to the operating levy. The agenda also includes approving debenture financing for a landfill expansion and reviewing the 2022-2026 Strategic Plan.
- $2,400,000 debenture financing for the landfill expansion project
- Adoption of the 2022 Operating Budget with an $8,200,998 levy
- A $78,300 capital levy increase for the pool and arena
- Heritage exemption for 43 Gore Street East to allow vinyl window installation
- Feasibility study for affordable housing partnerships on municipal property
Special Committee of the Whole
The committee is reviewing staff recommendations for the 2022 budget, which includes an $8,400,998 operating levy. The meeting also addresses using remaining climate change funds to hire a Green Community Coordinator. These items are being presented for recommendation to Council.
- Proposed 2022 operating levy of $8,400,998 (a 5.8% increase)
- Proposed 2022 capital levy of $78,300 for the Pool and Arena
- Proposed 2022 BIA levy of $111,200 with no increase
- Proposal to fund a Green Community Coordinator using 2021 climate change funds
Council
The Town of Perth Council met to consider various by-laws, including zoning changes for Herriott Street and Drummond Street West. The meeting also addressed grant applications for downtown lighting and seasonal markets, as well as the adoption of a new COVID-19 vaccination policy.
- Zoning amendment for 29 Herriott Street to change from Commercial to Residential Fourth Density
- Zoning amendment for 58 Drummond Street West to change from Residential Fourth Density to Residential Third Density
- Grant application for $50,000 for downtown decorative lighting
- Grant application for up to $175,000 for seasonal market and music events
- Adoption of By-law No. 4303-16 establishing a COVID-19 Vaccination Policy
Committee of the Whole
The Committee will discuss adopting the 2021-2026 Corporate Strategic Plan and several by-law amendments. Items include a proposed fee for certifying documents and the establishment of a part-time Green Community Coordinator position. The committee will also review financial requests from the Perth and Smiths Falls District Hospital.
- Adoption of Corporate Strategic Plan 2021-2026
- $50,000 estimated cost for downtown tree removal and replacement
- $50,000 grant application for downtown decorative lighting
- Proposed $5.00 fee for certifying copies of documents
- $20,000 budget consideration for a new re-use centre
Council
The Council is reviewing several by-laws and motions, including updates to the COVID-19 vaccination policy and 2022 budget principles. Agenda items include infrastructure projects such as the landfill expansion and a new sewage system cell. The meeting also addresses zoning changes and municipal service contracts.
- Zoning amendment for 35 Gore Street West
- $1,500,000 addition to the 2022 Capital Budget for a new SAGR system cell
- $80,000 grant for Perth and District Indoor Pool wall rehabilitation
- Adoption of a revised COVID-19 Vaccination Policy
- Trial program for in-house contract by-law enforcement staff
30 Sep 2021
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Council
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