Perth South public meetings in 2024
32 substantive meetings from 2024, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Council
The council will hold a public meeting under the Planning Act to consider Zoning By‑law Amendment Z8‑2024 for the property at 3590 Perth Road 113 and then vote to approve it. It will also accept tender recommendations to award the Spriel‑Mosher Drain contract for $41,881.40 plus HST and the Pike Drain contract for $253,895.00 plus HST. Additionally, the council will receive reports on a council vacancy, library service agreements costing $111,491, and early approval of several 2025 capital road projects.
- Zoning By‑law Amendment Z8‑2024 for 3590 Perth Road 113
- Award Spriel‑Mosher Drain tender – $41,881.40 plus HST
- Award Pike Drain tender – $253,895.00 plus HST
- Early approval of 2025 capital projects (culvert replacements, road resurfacing)
- Library Service Agreements with St. Marys and Stratford Public Libraries – $111,491
Council
Council is meeting to formally declare the Mayor's seat vacant following the passing of Mayor Jim Aitcheson. The body will also consider adopting a Fire Master Plan and approving several financial expenditures.
- Declaration of the Mayor's seat as vacant and call for community nominations
- Adoption of the Fire Master Plan
- Approval of $238,213.78 in accounts payable for November 14 to 27, 2024
- Approval of a $50,000.00 Tile Drainage Loan for Gary Urquhart
- Contract renewal for Closed Meeting Investigator Gregory F. Stewart
Council - Closed Session
The council will move into a closed‑session meeting under Section 239(2) of the Municipal Act, 2001. It will approve the minutes from the October 1, 2024 closed session. Council members will discuss a position, plan, procedure, criteria or instruction related to negotiations for the municipality’s library services contract.
- Move into closed session under Section 239(2) of the Municipal Act, 2001
- Approve closed‑session minutes from October 1, 2024
- Discuss library services contract update – position, plan, procedure, criteria, or instruction for negotiations
Community Policing Advisory Committee
The Committee will confirm its agenda and adopt the September 25, 2024 minutes. It will receive the Perth South monthly statistics and Crime Stoppers reports for September and October 2024 for information. The Committee will also vote to approve the proposed 2025 meeting dates.
- Approve agenda for November 27, 2024 meeting
- Adopt September 25, 2024 CPAC minutes
- Receive Perth South monthly stats for September and October 2024
- Receive Crime Stoppers reports for September and October 2024
- Approve 2025 CPAC meeting dates (Jan 29, Apr 30, Jun 25, Sep 24, Nov 26)
Council
The Township of Perth South Council will consider several items, including the adoption of By-law 48-2024 to set the 2025 interim tax levy. It will also approve the award of a tandem plow truck tender to Carrier Truck Centres for $407,812 plus HST with a $3,000 discount. Additional actions include accepting a $40,500 tile‑drain loan request and recommending Official Plan Amendment No. 232 for the property at 5788 Perth Line 8.
- Award of tandem plow truck tender to Carrier Truck Centres for $407,812.00 plus HST, with a $3,000 discount
- Adoption of By-law 48-2024 to set the 2025 interim tax levy
- Acceptance of Tile Drain Loan request from Donald Hamilton for $40,500.00
- Recommendation to adopt Official Plan Amendment No. 232 affecting 5788 Perth Line 8
- Presentation of Huron County Library 2025 proposed budget for information
Council
The Township of Perth South Council will consider and vote on a zoning by‑law amendment (Z07‑2024) for the property at 1865 Perth Road 139. The council will also approve the October accounts payable totaling $720,435.97, adopt the Signing Authority Policy GN‑01, and approve the addition of a Recreation Coordinator position with its costs to be included in the 2025 budget. Additional routine items include approval of September 2024 council remuneration of $4,981.94.
- Approve Zoning By‑law Amendment Z07‑2024 for 1865 Perth Road 139 (Stonetown Foods)
- Approve accounts payable of $720,435.97 for October 11‑30, 2024
- Adopt Signing Authority Policy GN‑01 dated November 5, 2024
- Approve addition of a Recreation Coordinator position and include its salary in the 2025 budget
- Approve council remuneration report for September 2024 totaling $4,981.94
Council - Closed Session
The council will move into a closed session under Section 239(2) of the Municipal Act. It will approve the closed‑session minutes from September 17, 2024 and consider a position, plan, procedure, criteria or instruction for negotiations, specifically a contracted services review. Afterward the council will reconvene in open session before adjourning.
- Approval of closed‑session minutes from September 17, 2024
- Discussion of a contracted services review – position, plan, procedure, criteria or instruction for municipal negotiations
- Adjournment into and out of closed session
Council
The council will direct the Chief Building Official to issue a conditional building permit for a grain storage bin for Science Hill Elevators. It will approve an accounts payable listing of $1,897,495.31 for the period September 12‑25, 2024. The council will consider continuing the township’s roadside weed‑spraying program and give third readings to By‑law 29‑2024 (Aitcheson Drain) and first‑through‑third readings to By‑law 40‑2024 (Confirmatory). A leave of absence for Mayor James Aitcheson will be approved and an alternate councillor appointed.
- Conditional building permit for Science Hill Elevators grain storage bin (Report GE22‑0276‑1)
- Approval of accounts payable $1,897,495.31 for Sep 12‑25 2024
- Direction on continuation of the roadside weed‑spraying program
- By‑law 29‑2024 (Aitcheson Drain) – third reading and signing
- By‑law 40‑2024 (Confirmatory) – first, second, and third readings and signing
Community Policing Advisory Committee
The Community Policing Advisory Committee will meet to receive monthly policing and Crime Stoppers reports for June, July, and August 2024. The body will also receive an update from Chief Skinner.
- Review of Perth South monthly stats for June, July, and August 2024
- Review of Crime Stoppers reports for June, July, and August 2024
- Update from Chief Skinner
Council - Closed Session
The Perth South Council will hold a closed meeting to discuss a contracted services review under the Municipal Act. The agenda also includes approving minutes from a previous closed session.
- Approval of Closed Session Minutes - August 13, 2024
- Discussion of contracted services review under Section 239(2)
- Meeting held in Council Chambers, 6:00 PM
Council
The Township of Perth South Council will consider a consent agenda, approve a 3.13% salary grid increase for staff effective the first full pay period of 2025, and adopt three drainage by‑laws. It will also receive a report and approve an agreement for the Canada Community Building Fund. A public hearing will be held to recommend approval of a Committee of Adjustment application for 4518 Perth Line 20.
- Approve a 3.13% staff salary grid increase effective the first full pay of 2025
- Public hearing recommendation to approve Committee of Adjustment application A03‑2024 for 4518 Perth Line 20
- Adopt By‑law 29‑2024 (Aitcheson Drain) – third reading
- Adopt By‑law 30‑2024 (Spriel‑Mosher Drain) – third reading
- Adopt By‑law 39‑2024 authorizing the Canada Community Building Fund agreement with AMO
Council
The Township of Perth South Council will consider and vote on several items, including the approval of Zoning By-law Amendment Z04-2024 for the property at 2190 Road 163. The council will also endorse the Ontario Clean Water Agency Operational Plan for the township’s water supply system and approve a tender for the Pike Municipal Drain with a closing date of September 25, 2024. Additional by‑law readings for the Packham Drain, a zoning amendment for 3715 Road 113, and an agreement for reciprocal building‑official services with South Huron will be presented.
- Approve Zoning By‑law Amendment Z04‑2024 for 2190 Road 163 (Giesbrecht application)
- Approve tender for Pike Drain, closing September 25, 2024 at noon
- Endorse Ontario Clean Water Agency Operational Plan for township water supply
- Third reading of By‑law 26‑2024 for Packham Drain drainage works
- Authorize Building Official Services Agreement with the Municipality of South Huron (By‑law 36‑2024)
Council - Closed Session
Council is meeting in a closed session to discuss a contracted services review. This discussion falls under Section 239(2) of the Municipal Act 2001 regarding negotiation positions and procedures.
- Contracted services review
- Approval of February 6, 2024 closed session minutes
Council
Council will consider a zoning setback reduction for a pig finishing barn and hold a Court of Revision to confirm drainage assessments for the Spriel-Mosher and Aitcheson drains. The body will also review reports on roadside weed spraying and municipal drain engineering.
- Zoning relief for 4862 Line 15 to reduce MDS II setback from 588m to 468m for a pig finishing barn
- Court of Revision for Spriel-Mosher Drain and Aitcheson Drain to confirm drainage assessments
- Approval of accounts payable for the period July 11 to August 7, 2024, totaling $482,732.23
- First and second readings for By-law 32-2024 regarding the Pike Municipal Drain
- Third reading for By-law 19-2024 regarding the Massey Drain
Council
The Township of Perth South Council will adopt the June 18, 2024 minutes and a series of consent agenda items. It will receive reports and adopt recommendations on drainage reports for the Spriel‑Mosher, Packham and Aitcheson drains, and will consider a minor variance for a garage at 3524 Line 40. The council will also decide on a $158,364.98 contract to SD Hopper Drilling for the St. Pauls drinking‑water well, approve a $11,123.22 financial analyst co‑op position, and allocate $14,000 of provincial COVID‑19 recovery funding to the Downie Optimist Community Centre.
- Award St. Pauls Drinking Water System Replacement Well Construction RFP to SD Hopper Drilling for $158,364.98 (including HST)
- Approve hiring of a Financial Analyst Co‑operative Student with $11,123.22 funded from the Working Capital Reserve Fund
- Allocate $14,000 provincial COVID‑19 Recovery Funding to the Downie Optimist Community Centre
- Approve Minor Variance (A01‑2024) for Don Loghrin to reduce municipal drain setback from 15 m to 6 m for a two‑car garage at 3524 Line 40
- Recommend denial of Official Plan Amendment No. 228 for Stonewall Holdings Ltd. at 3715 Road 113
Community Policing Advisory Committee
The Community Policing Advisory Committee will receive monthly policing statistics and Crime Stoppers reports for April and May 2024. The meeting also includes the adoption of minutes from the April 24, 2024, meeting.
- Perth South monthly police statistics for April and May 2024
- Crime Stoppers reports for April and May 2024
- Update from Chief Skinner
- Adoption of April 24, 2024, meeting minutes
Council
Council will consider construction tenders for the Packham Drain and review land use applications for properties including 2190 Road 163. The agenda also includes the adoption of several new operating policies for the Kirkton Woodham Swimming Pool. Additionally, council will receive updates on library services and municipal accounts payable.
- Tenders for Packham Drain construction to close July 8, 2024
- Approval of land use applications for Patron Farms and 2190 Road 163
- Adoption of new operating and admission policies for Kirkton Woodham Swimming Pool
- Approval of $476,967.96 in accounts payable from May 30 to June 12, 2024
Council
The Perth South Council meeting includes proposals to expand a road paving contract and approve accounts payable. The agenda also features notices for public meetings in St. Marys and a sponsorship request.
- Expansion of Asphalt Paving 2024 tender to include Road 115 and Road 137 for $678,009 plus HST
- Approval of $101,731.46 in accounts payable for the period May 18 to May 29, 2024
- One-time $300 sponsorship for the 2024 Perth Municipal Association event
- Notice of Public Hearing for 365 Widder E St Marys
- Notice of Public Meeting for 428 Queen St W, St. Marys
Council
The Perth South Council is meeting to decide on a zoning by-law amendment and a consent application for land use. The body will also review drainage contracts and a new by-law for refreshment vehicles.
- Zoning By-law Amendment No. Z2-2024 for 17570 Elginfield Road
- Massey Municipal Drain tender award to Robinson Farm Drainage for $158,300.00 plus HST
- Consent application file B01-24 for 2944 Road 115 (Patron Farms Ltd.)
- By-law 23-2024 regarding the licensing and regulation of refreshment vehicles
- Tile Drainage Loan application for John & James Good in the amount of $37,000.00
Council
Council is deciding on several infrastructure purchases and service fees. The body is also reviewing the 2024-2028 Strategic Plan and drainage assessments for the Massey Drain.
- Award asphalt paving tender to GIP Paving Inc. for $1,673,663.54
- Purchase two New Holland 108M Disk Mowers from Delta Power for $33,000 plus HST
- Approve 2024 proposed fees for Kirkton Woodham Swimming Pool
- Confirm drainage assessments for the Massey Municipal Drain
- Approve tax cancellations, reductions, or refunds totaling $16,165.21
Community Policing Advisory Committee
The committee is reviewing monthly policing statistics for January, February, and March 2024. The meeting also includes a review of Crime Stoppers reports covering December 2023 through March 2024.
- Perth South monthly statistics for January, February, and March 2024
- Crime Stoppers reports for December 2023, January, February, and March 2024
- Update from Chief Skinner regarding the new collective bargaining agreement active until 2027
- Update on unsuccessful grant application for the Mobile Crisis Team
Council
Council will decide on the adoption of the Massey Drain report and the awarding of a vehicle tender. The body will also discuss library services agreements and a drain petition request.
- Awarding of pickup truck replacement tender to Listowel Chrysler for $59,928.00 plus HST
- Adoption of the Massey Drain report and scheduling a Court of Revision for May 7, 2024
- Approval of accounts payable for the period March 30 to April 10, 2024, totaling $58,189.88
- Approval of Council payroll for March 2024 totaling $5,310.98
- Authorization to execute the 2024 Huron County Public Library service agreement
Council
Council will decide on the 2024 final tax rates and a zoning by-law amendment for 369 Huron Road. The body will also review a budget update and a proposal to lease the former Town Hall space.
- By-law 16-2024 to set 2024 final tax rates
- Zoning By-law Amendment No. Z1-2024 for 369 Huron Road
- Approval of accounts payable for the period March 16 to 28, 2024, totaling $142,601.92
- Application B01-24 for lands at 2944 Road 115 (Patron Farms Ltd.)
- Proposal to retain a realtor to lease the former Town Hall space
Council
The Council is reviewing several municipal tender awards for drainage, culverts, and landscape maintenance. Additionally, staff are presenting the 2024 operating and capital budget drafts for review.
- Award of $94,379.40 to VanDriel Excavating Inc. for repairs to Culvert 46
- Award of $3,632.95 to Great Lakes Maintenance Services Inc. for lawn and landscape maintenance
- Award of $379,645.00 plus HST to De Jong Excavating for the Sommerville-Bryan Municipal Drain
- Review of 2024 Perth South Operating Budget - Draft 3 and Draft Capital Budget
- Award of $54,926.00 to Emergency Management Group (EMG) for Fire Master Plan and Community Risk Assessment
Council
The Council will hold a public meeting to decide on a zoning by-law amendment for 5193 Line 4 and review a consent application for 17570 Elginfield Road. The body will also appoint members to a Court of Revision for the Sommerville-Bryan Municipal Drain.
- Zoning By-law Amendment No. Z-2023 for 5193 Line 4
- Consent Application B02/24 for 17570 Elginfield Road
- Tractor rental from Total Rentals for $7,500 plus taxes
- Approval of accounts payable from February 17 to March 1, 2024, totaling $259,367.94
- Transfer of $17,260 from roads equipment reserves to building permit stabilization reserve fund
Council
Council will hold a public meeting regarding zoning by-law amendments for properties on Line 29 and Station Road. The body is also deciding on several municipal tenders for gravel, dust control, and drainage work.
- Zoning by-law amendment for Part Lot 10, Concession 4 and 123 Station Road
- Levy Municipal Drain tender award to JC Millwrights Inc. for $84,009.00 plus HST
- 2024 'A' Gravel Tender award to McKenzie & Henderson Ltd. for $309,780.00
- 2024 Dust Suppressant Tender award to Da-Lee Dust Control for $214,437.39
- Approval of accounts payable for February 3 to 16, 2024 in the amount of $266,528.12
Council - Closed Session
Council will meet in a closed session to discuss litigation and negotiation strategies. The meeting is scheduled to take place after the regular council meeting.
- Discussion of litigation or potential litigation affecting the municipality or local board
- Discussion of positions, plans, or instructions for negotiations
Council
The Township of Perth South Council will hold a public meeting to discuss zoning by-law amendments for three properties. The body will also review a draft of the new Perth County Official Plan and approve various reserve fund transfers.
- Zoning by-law amendments for 3364 Road 134, 4920 Line 10, and 3176 Road 122
- Approval of accounts payable totaling $39,712.07 and $396,412.69
- Establishment of a Capital Project Carryforward Reserve
- Transfer of $100,727.34 building department surplus to the Building Permit Fee Stabilization Reserve Fund
- Tax cancellations, reductions, or refunds totaling $1,134.18
Community Policing Advisory Committee
The committee will review police and Crime Stoppers statistics for late 2023 and receive an update from Chief Skinner. The meeting also includes a response to resident concerns regarding traffic safety at the intersection of Line 26 and Road 122.
- Review of Perth South monthly stats for November and December 2023
- Review of November 2023 Crime Stoppers report
- Update from Chief Skinner
- Discussion on traffic safety review for Line 26 and Road 122
- Review of traffic assessment recommendations for Road 122 and Line 29
Council
The Council will consider a consent application for lands at 5193 Line 4. Additionally, a Court of Revision will meet regarding the Levy Drain assessment and construction tenders.
- Consent application B42-23 for Scott and Katelyn Thom at 5193 Line 4
- Court of Revision meeting for the Levy Drain
- By-law 2-2024 regarding borrowing for drainage works under the Tile Drainage Act
- Accounts payable totaling $179,821.71 (Dec 28) and $30 (Jan 6-12)
- Council payroll report for December 2023 totaling $5,546.33
Council - Closed Session
Council is meeting in a closed session for a full-day strategic planning exercise. The session is conducted for the education and training of council members.
- Strategic Planning Exercise
Council
The Council is reviewing the 2024 library services budget and discussing the updated budget schedule. The body is deciding on the early approval of specific capital and operating projects to allow them to proceed to tender before the full 2024 budget is adopted.
- Approval of accounts payable for Dec 16-27, 2023, totaling $1,366,874.78
- Approval of accounts payable for Jan 1-5, 2024, totaling $9,610.15
- Early approval for repairs to Culvert 46 on Line 14
- Early approval for Annual Dust Control and Annual Maintenance Gravel tenders
- 2024 library services budget of $131,109 for St. Marys, Stratford, and Huron County libraries