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Date: January 18, 2018Time: 9:00 amLocation: Council Chambers

1 Huron Street, Stratford, ON

Pages

1. Call to Order

2. Moment of Reflection

3. Disclosure of Pecuniary Interest

The Municipal Conflict of Interest Act requires that any member of Councildeclaring a pecuniary interest and general nature thereof, where the interest of amember of Council has not yet been disclosed by reason of the member'sabsence from the meeting, to disclose the interest at the first open meetingattended by the member of Council and otherwise comply with the Act.

4. Confirmation of the Agenda

5. Consent Agenda

Items listed under the Consent Agenda are considered routine and may requirediscussion but no action on the part of Council. Consent Agenda items arereceived in one motion. Council members may request that one or more item beremoved for further action.

5.1 County Council - December 14, 2017 - Special Budget Meeting 1

5.2 County Council - December 21, 2017 - Regular Meeting 7

5.3 County Council - January 4, 2017 - Regular Meeting 16

5.4 Maitland Valley Conservation Authority - November 15, 2017 - RegularMinutes

26

5.5 Perth District Health Unit - November 22, 2017 - Regular Minutes 32

5.6 Spruce Lodge Board of Management - November 15, 2017 - RegularMinutes

36

5.7 Stratford Perth Museum - December 13, 2017 - Regular Minutes 39

6. Public Meetings, Public Hearings and Delegations

Communications (written and verbal) addressed to Council will become part ofthe public record.

6.1 Perth County Federation of Agriculture - Municipal Property AssessmentCorporation Property Assessment update impacts on farm & residentialproperties in relation to the County budget

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Tim Halliday (Vice-President) Sara Wood (PCFA) Sharon Weitzel(PCFA) Joanne Innes (PCFA) Ben LeFort (Ontario Federation ofAgriculture, Sr. Farm Policy Analyst) Margaret Vincent (OFA Huron/PerthMember Service Rep)

7. Staff Reports

7.1 Planning and Development

7.1.1 Application for County Official Plan Amendment by MyrtleWalkom (OPA 164)(Report PL-01-2018)

48

7.1.2 December 2017 Tree Inspector’s Report – (PL-01-2018) 59

7.1.3 2017 Annual Report from the Weed Inspector for the County ofPerth – (PL 01– 2018)” for information

63

7.2 Chief Administrative Officer

7.2.1 CAO Report, Nov-Dec 2017 Activities 67

7.2.2 Community Transportation Grant Program (CAO- 2018) 70

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7.3 Corporate Services - No Report

7.4 Paramedic Services - No Report

7.5 Public Works

7.5.1 County Lands - Milverton – (PW/Facilities – 2018) 73

8. Correspondence

8.1 Township of Muskoka Lakes - January 8, 2018 - Support For ResolutionRegarding Exemptions for Bill 148 (Fire Fighters)

77

8.2 Too Far Too Fast - December 19, 2017 - Support For ResolutionRegarding Prevention of Opening Cannabis Outlets In Communitiy

82

8.3 Ernie Hardeman, MPP PC Critic For Municipal Affairs And Housing -December 11, 2017 - Information Regarding Policies That ImpactMunicipalities

90

9. Council Reports

9.1 Warden’s Activity Report – November 2017 92

10. By-Laws

10.1 A By-law to Adopt Amendment No. 164 to the County of Perth OfficialPlan (See 7.1.1)

11. Notice of Motions

12. Other Business

In the interest of supporting the County of Perth Accountability andTransparency Policy, where a member of Council or staff would like to presentan item of business in this section, it is recommended that they contact theCounty Clerk in advance so that the item can be placed on the publishedagenda.

13. Announcements

13.1 Continuation of 2018 Budget Review - TABS 5, 6 and 7

https://www.perthcounty.ca/en/county-government/resources/files/2018-Draft-Budget---Council-Review.pdf

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14. Closed Session Meeting and Reporting Out

THAT Perth County Council move into Closed Session at ____AM/PM inaccordance with Section 239 of the Municipal Act S.O. 2001, c. 25 (asamended) to consider:

-Personal matters about an identifiable individual, including municipal or localboard employee;

15. Confirmatory By-Law

16. Adjournment

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The Corporation of The County of Perth

Council – Special Budget Meeting

Minutes

December 14, 2017

9:00 am

Council Present: Councillor Wilhelm

Councillor McMillan

Councillor Behrns

Councillor Aitcheson

Councillor Schneider

Councillor Ehgoetz

Warden McKenzie

Councillor Eidt

Councillor Kellum

Councillor Dowd

Staff Present: Renato Pullia, CAO, Dir of Corp Services and Treasurer

Linda Rockwood, Director of Emergency Services

Allan Rothwell, Director of Planning & Development

John McClelland, Director of Public Works

Pauline Walkom, Administration Support Clerk/Recording

Secretary

Pat Taylor, Interim Clerk

Hannah Conroy, Interim Economic Development and Tourism

Coordinator

Betty Jo Belton, Archivist

Corey Bridges, Deputy Treasurer

Steve Drake, Information Technology Manager

Linda Becker, Provincial Offences Coordinator

1. Call to Order

The Special Budget Meeting of Perth County with Quorum present was called to

order at 9:00 AM.


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The Regular Meeting of Perth County Council commenced with a moment of

silent reflection.

3. Disclosure of Pecuniary Interest - None


2017-322

Moved By: Councillor Schneider

Seconded By: Councillor Wilhelm

THAT the Council Agenda for the December 14, 2017 meeting be approved;

Carried

5. Consent Agenda - None

6. Public Meetings, Public Hearings and Delegations - None

7. Staff Reports

7.1 Planning and Development - None

7.2 Chief Administrative Officer - None

7.3 Corporate Services - None

7.4 Paramedic Services - None

7.5 Public Works - None

8. Correspondence - None

9. Council Reports - None

10. By-Laws - None

11. Notice of Motions

12. Other Business

13. Announcements

14. 2018 Budget Review

Councillor Kellum is present at 9:09 am.

2017-323

Moved By: Councillor Eidt

Seconded By: Councillor Dowd

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To Relax the Rules of Council;

Carried

14.1 Tab 1, Tab 2, Tab 3 (Budget Binder)

TAB 1 - OVERALL BUDGET SUMMARY & RESERVES

Renato Pullia, CAO provided an overview of the draft budget and was

available for questions.

2017-324

Moved By: Councillor Behrns

Seconded By: Councillor Aitcheson

THAT a separate agenda item at a regular meeting to reviewing market

salary review in Closed Session;

Carried

County Council recessed at 10:32 am.

County Council reconvened at 10:47 am.

Capital Budget Summary - 2018 Budget Year

TAB 1 – OVERALL BUDGET; Summary & Reserves

Renato Pullia, CAO reviewed the Overall Budget, Summary and Reserves

and was available for questions.

TAB 2 – CAPITAL BUDGET – Computer Systems

CF0001 Fire Radio Equipment; CN0001 Network Equipment;

CP0001 Printer Replacements; CS0002 Website Renewal/Enhancements

Steve Drake, Information Technology Manager reviewed the budgets and

was available for questions. No changes were made to the budgets.

CS0001 Software Licensing; CS002 Website Renewal/Enhancements

CV0001 Server Replacements; CW0002 EMS Toughbook Replacement;

CW0004 Workstation Replacements

Steve Drake, Information Technology Manager reviewed the budgets and

was available for questions. No changes were made to the budgets.

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CAPITAL - BRIDGES

BC0025 Structure #044237

John McClelland, Director of Public Works reviewed the budget and was

available for questions. No changes were made to the budget.

BC0025 Structure) 044237; BC0039 Small Culverts; BC0050 Culvert

Rehab 180234; BC0050 Culvert Rehab 180234; and BC0050 Culvert

Rehab 180234

John McClelland, Director of Public Works reviewed the budgets and was

available for questions. No changes were made to the budgets.

Linda Becker, Provincial Offences Coordinator is now present.

CAPITAL ROADS

RS0011 Road 118; RS0023 Line 9; RS0024 Line 72 West; RS0028 Line

72 Donegal; RS0048 Municipal Addressing Signs and WP0001 Work In

Progress

John McClelland, Director of Public Works reviewed the budgets and was

available for questions. No changes were made to the budgets.

14.2 MSSC 2018-2020 Budget Report and Operational Update to end of

October for Stratford-Perth Archives– CS-2017

Betty Jo Belton Archivist reviewed the report and was available for

questions.

2017-325



THAT Perth County Council receives the “MSSC 2018-2020 Budget

Report and Operational Update to end of October for Stratford-Perth

Archives– CS-2017;

THAT Council approved the report for submission to the MSSC budget

meeting of December 21, 2017;

Carried

14.3 MSSC 2018-2020 Budget Report and Operational Update to end of

October for Provincial Offences – CS-2017

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Linda Becker, POA Coordinator reviewed the report and was available for

questions.

2017-326



THAT Perth County Council receives the “MSSC 2018-2020 Budget

Report and Operational Update to end of October for Provincial Offences

– CS-2017” and

THAT Council approve the report for submissions to the MSSC Budget

Meeting of December 21, 2017;

Carried

14.4 Municipal Shared Services Committee 2018 Paramedic Services

Budget – (ES. /PS – 2017)

Linda Rockwood, Director of Paramedic Services reviewed the report and

was available for questions.

2017-327

Moved By: Councillor Wilhelm


THAT Perth County Council receives the “Municipal Shared Services

Committee (MSSC) 2018 Paramedic Services Budget – (ES/PS-2017)”

report; and

THAT Council approves the submission of the report to the MSSC Dec.

21, 2017 budget meeting.

Carried

Councillor Wilhelm advised that the Minister of Long Term Care

announced that there will be a merger between the County of Perth and

County of Huron District Health Units.

County Council reviewed the Outside Committees and Board listings and

advised which ones the Councillors attend during 2018.


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2017-328

Moved By: Councillor Kellum


THAT By-law 3638-2017, Being a By-law to confirm the proceedings of Council

of the Corporation of the County of Perth at its regular meeting held

on December 14, 2017 be read a first, second and third time;

Carried

17. Adjournment

2017-329



THAT the meeting adjourn at 12:45 PM;

Carried

_________________________ __________________________

Walter McKenzie, Warden Pat Taylor, Interim Clerk

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Council - Regular Meeting

Minutes

December 21, 2017

9:00 am


Councillor McMillan

Councillor Behrns



Councillor Ehgoetz

Warden McKenzie

Councillor Eidt

Councillor Kellum

Councillor Dowd

Staff Present: Renato Pullia, CAO, Dir of Corp Services and Treasurer





Secretary

Pat Taylor, Interim Clerk

David Gundrum, Planner

Others Present: Ron McKay

Scott Patterson, Sr Planner, Labreche Patterson & Associate

Inc. (OPA 163)

Caroline Baker (OPA 161)

1. Call to Order

The Regular Meeting of Perth County with Quorum present was called to order

at 9:00 AM.


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silent reflection.



2017-330

Moved By: Councillor Ehgoetz


THAT the Council Agenda for the December 21st, 2017 meeting be approved as

amended to include:

By-Law 3642-2017 A By-law to Appoint a County Clerk And to Repeal By-law

3626-2017

By-Law 3643-2017 A By-law to Appoint a County Treasurer and

Minutes of Public Meeting OPA 161 and 163;

Carried

5. Consent Agenda

2017-331

Moved By: Councillor Aitcheson

Seconded By: Councillor Schneider

THAT the Consent Agenda Items 5.1 to 5.2 are received for information and the

minutes of the December 7, 2017 Regular Council Meeting be adopted as

amended;

Carried

5.1 Perth County Council - December 7, 2017 - Warden's Election and

Regular Council meeting

5.2 North Perth Economic Development Committee - December 11, 2017

- Regular Minutes

6. Public Meetings, Public Hearings and Delegations

6.1 Ron McKay - Appreciation to Council Regarding Recent Long Term

Care Beds

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Ron McKay expressed appreciation to County Council for supporting

retention of long term care beds in Perth County.

7. Staff Reports


7.1.1 Application for County Official Plan Amendment (OPA 163)

application by Labreche Patterson & Associates on behalf of

Pieter and Diane Pleiter (Report PL–12-2017) Part of Lot 12,

Concession 3, Elma Ward in the Municipality of North Perth

(6226 Line 81)

Allan Rothwell, Director of Planning reviewed the report and was


2017-332


Seconded By: Councillor Kellum

THAT County Council receive the “Application for County Official

Plan Amendment (OPA 163) application by Labreche Patterson &

Associates on behalf of Pieter and Diane Pleiter (Report PL–12-

2017) Part of Lot 12, Concession 3, Elma Ward in the Municipality

of North Perth (6226 Line 81)” for information; and

THAT County Council APPROVE the Application for an Official

Plan Amendment by Labreche Patterson & Associates on behalf of

Pieter and Diane Pleiter for property described as Part of Lot 12,

Concession 3, Elma Ward, in the Municipality of North Perth (6226

Line 81); and

THAT County Council approve and adopt By-law No. 3640-2017, A

By-law to Adopt Amendment No. 163 to the County of Perth Official

Plan;

Carried

7.1.2 Application for County Official Plan Amendment by Neil

Douglas (OPA 161) (Report PL–12-2017)



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2017-333



THAT County Council receive the “Application for County Official

Plan Amendment by Neil Douglas (OPA 161) (Report PL–12-2017)”

for information;

THAT County Council APPROVE the Application for an Official

Plan Amendment by Neil Douglas for property described as Part of

Lot 33, South Thames Road Concession, Fullarton Ward,

Municipality of West Perth (2740 Road 164);

THAT County Council approve and adopt By-law No. 3641-2017, A

By-law to Adopt Amendment No. 161 to the County of Perth Official

Plan;

Carried

7.1.3 November 2017 Tree Inspector’s Report – (PL-12-2017)



2017-334



THAT Perth County Council receives the “November 2017 Tree

Inspector’s Report – (PL-12-2017)” for information.

Carried

7.2 Chief Administrative Officer

7.2.1 Appointment of Acting Warden for 2018 Term

2017-335



THAT Perth County Council receive the “Appointment of Acting

Warden for the 2018 Term – (CAO-2017)” report; and

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THAT Council appoint Councillor Aitcheson as Acting Warden for

the 2018 Term of Council;

Carried

7.2.2 Committee and Board Appointments for 2018

2017-336

Moved By: Councillor Dowd

Seconded By: Councillor McMillan

THAT Perth County Council receives the “Committee and Board

Appointments for 2018 (CAO-2017)” report; and

THAT Council pass a by-law to appoint officials as members of

committees and local boards as required for the year 2018;

Carried

7.3 Corporate Services

7.3.1 General Insurance, Excess Indemnity and Occupational

Accident Insurance Renewal – (CS - 2017)

Renato Pullia, CAO reviewed the report and was available for

questions.

2017-337



THAT Perth County Council receives the “General Insurance,

Excess Indemnity and Occupational Accident Insurance Renewal”

report; and

THAT Council approve the General Insurance and Risk

Management Services contract for 2018 to AON Reed Stenhouse

Inc. in the amount of $255,753 + applicable RST; and

THAT Council approve Excess Indemnity & Occupational Accident

Insurance renewal in the combined amount of $57,545 + applicable

RST to Jardine Lloyd Thompson (JLT) Canada Ltd. and

THAT the Chief Administrative Officer be authorized to sign all

necessary documents to effect the renewals;

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Carried

7.3.2 CS - December 21, 2017 - Write Off of Provincial Offences

Fines July 2016 to December 2017

Renato Pullia, CAO reviewed the report and was available for

questions.

2017-338


Seconded By: Councillor Eidt

THAT Perth County Council receives the “Write Off of Provincial

Offences fines July 2016 to December 2017 – CS-2017” report; and

THAT Council approves the 21 fines listed on the attached “Write-

off of Provincial Offences Fines Over $1,000 for July 2016 to

December 2017”, totaling $100,888.75 be written off in accordance

with policy number POA – 1.02;

Carried

7.4 Paramedic Services - None

7.5 Public Works

7.5.1 Public Works - December Update – (PW–2017)

John McClelland, Director of Public Works reviewed the report was


John McClelland, Director of Public Works provided Council

information on the “Road Conditions” link on the new Perth County

website.

2017-339



THAT Perth County Council receives the “Public Works - December

Update – (PW–2017)” report;

Carried

8. Correspondence

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2017-340



That Correspondence Item 8.1 to 8.3 is received for information;

Carried

9. Council Reports - None

10. By-Laws

2017-341



• 3639-2017 A By-law To Appoint Officials As Members of Committees And

Local Boards

• 3640-2017 A By-law to Adopt Amendment No. 163 to the County of Perth

Official Plan

• 3641-2017 A By-law to Adopt Amendment No. 161 to the County of Perth

Official Plan

• 3642-2017 A By-law to Appoint a County Clerk and to Repeal By-law 3626-

2017

• 3643-2017 A By-law to Appoint A County Treasurer

THAT By-laws listed above be read a first, second and third time and finally

passed;

Carried

11. Notice of Motions - None

12. Other Business - None

13. Announcements

Warden McKenzie thanked Pat Taylor, Interim Clerk for her assistance with the

Council meetings.

County Council recessed at 10:05 AM.

County Council reconvened at 10:16 AM.

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14. Closed Session Meeting and Reporting Out

2017-342


Seconded By: Councillor Ehgoetz

THAT Perth County Council move into Closed Session at 10:16 AM in

accordance with Section 239 of the Municipal Act S.O. 2001, c. 25 (as amended)

to consider:

Personal matters related to an identifiable individual; labour relations and

employee negotiations; and advice that are subject to solicitor-client privilege;

Carried

REPORTING OUT

2017-343



THAT due to financial restraints, the 2018 CPI increase to the salary grid

maintains Council's fiscal responsibility to the taxpayers;

Carried

2017-344



THAT By-law 3644-2017, Being a By-law to confirm the proceedings of the

Corporation of the County of Perth at its regular meeting held on December 21,

2017 be read a first, second and third time;

Carried

2017-345



THAT the meeting adjourn at 12:49 PM;

Carried

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_________________________ ______________________

Walter McKenzie, Warden Pat Taylor, Interim Clerk

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Council - Regular Meeting

Minutes

January 4, 2018

9:00 am


Councillor McMillan

Councillor Behrns



Councillor Ehgoetz

Warden McKenzie

Councillor Eidt

Councillor Kellum

Councillor Dowd

Staff Present: Renato Pullia, CAO




Lori Wolfe, County Clerk

Corey Bridges, Finance Manager/Treasurer


Secretary

: Hannah Conroy, Interim Economic Development and Tourism

Coordinator;

Dave Colvin, Community Emergency Management Coordinator

1. Call to Order

The Regular Meeting of Perth County with Quorum present was called to order

at 9:00 AM.



silent reflection.

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2018-01



THAT the Council Agenda for the January 4, 2018 meeting be approved with the

following report being added:

7.1.4 Verbal Update – OPA #158

7.4.3 Student Intern - Emergency Services - EM 2018 - January 4, 2018

Carried

5. Consent Agenda – No Report

6. Public Meetings, Public Hearings and Delegations - None

7. Staff Reports


7.1.1 Proposed Amendment to the Source Protection Plan for the

Ausable Bayfield Maitland Valley Source Protection Region

(PL-12-2017)



2018-02

Moved By: Warden Schneider

Seconded By: Councillor Behrns

THAT Perth County Council receives the “Proposed Amendment to

the Source Protection Plan for the Ausable Bayfield Maitland Valley

Source Protection Region (PL-12-2017)” report for information; and

THAT pursuant to Section 34(3) of the Clean Water Act, 2006, the

Council of the County of Perth endorses the proposed amendments

to the Ausable Bayfield and Maitland Valley Source Protection

Plans. Provision of this resolution meets requirements of Section

34(3) of the Clean Water Act, 2006;

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Carried

7.1.2 Annual Report of Director of Planning and Development’s

Approvals of Subdivisions and Part Lot Control By-laws as

Delegated by Council (Report PL-01-2018)” for information.)



2018-03



THAT Perth County Council receives the “Annual Report of Director

of Planning and Development’s Approvals of Subdivisions and Part

Lot Control By-laws as Delegated by Council (Report PL-01-2018)”

report for information;

Carried

7.1.3 Summary of Planning Act Applications for 2017 (Report PL-01-

2018)” for information)



2018-04


Seconded By: Councillor Ehgoetz

THAT County Council receives the “Summary of Planning Act

Applications for 2017 (Report PL-01-2018)” for information);

Carried

7.1.4 Verbal Comments on Ontario Municipal Board Prehearing

Conference Regarding OPA #158

Allan Rothwell, Director of Planning provided an update on the

prehearing conference regarding OPA 158 -Roman Catholic

Episcopal Corp. For The Diocese of London in Ontario which was

an application to amend Zoning By-law No. 6-ZB-1999. The

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application was appealed. The next prehearing conference

meeting will be on April 11, 2018.

2018-05



THAT Perth County Council receive the Director of Planning and

Development verbal update on the pre-OMB hearing of OPA #158;

Carried

7.2 Chief Administrative Officer - No Report

Renato Pullia, CAO welcomed Lori Wolfe, County Clerk to the Council

Chambers.

7.3 Corporate Services – No Report

7.4 Paramedic Services

7.4.1 Emergency Services December Update – (ES– 2017)

Linda Rockwood, Director of Paramedic Services reviewed the

report and was available for questions.

2018-06



THAT Perth County Council receives the “Emergency Services

December Update – ES 2017” report for information;

Carried

7.4.2 Paramedic Services 2018 Capital Budget Update, ES/PS: 2018

Linda Rockwood, Director of Paramedic Services reviewed the

report and was available for questions.

2018-07



THAT Perth County Council receives the “Paramedic Services

2018 Capital Budget Update, ES/PS: 2018” report; and

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That County Council approves the carry- over of $25,000 from the

2017 capital budget Project EM0001 to the 2018 capital budget;

and

That County Council approves the carry- over of $10,000 from the

2017 capital budget Project EM0007 to the 2018 Capital budget;

and

That County Council approves the deferral of the purchase of the

LP15 defibrillators (Project EM0009) until 2019 pending the

outcome of the 2018 preventative maintenance check;

Tabled To Budget Discussion

7.4.3 Student Intern – (Emergency Services – EM 2018)

2018-08


Seconded By: Councillor Behrns

THAT Perth County Council discuss the Student Intern 7.4.3 item at

this time;

Carried

2018-09



THAT Perth County Council receives the “Student Intern –

Emergency Services – EM 2018” report; and

THAT Council endorse the pre-approval of the Emergency

Management 2018 budget to support the Student Intern position;

Carried

7.5 Public Works

7.5.1 Roundabout Policy – (PW/Roads – 2017)

John McClelland, Director of Public Works reviewed the report and


Dave Colvin, Emergency Management Co-ordinator is present.

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2018-10

Moved By: Warden Schneider


THAT Perth County Council receives the “Roundabout Policy –

(PW/Roads – 2017)” report; and

THAT Council approve Public Works Policy Number: PW-1.02 –

Roundabouts;

Carried

7.5.2 Facilities Condition Assessment RFP Results – (PW/Facilities

– 2018)

John McClelland, Director of Public Works reviewed the report and


2018-11


Seconded By: Councillor Eidt

THAT Perth County Council receives the “Facilities Condition

Assessment RFP Results – (PW/Facilities – 2018)” report; and

THAT the CAO be authorized to enter into an agreement with

WalterFedy to conduct a Facility Condition Assessment on County

owned buildings in the amount of $17,500 +HST;

Carried

8. Correspondence - None

9. Council Reports - No Reports

10. By-Laws - None

11. Notice of Motions - None

12. Other Business - None

13. Announcements

1. Mayor’s Gala – Stratford Perth Community Foundation – January

20th, 2018 at 7:00 PM.

Councillor Dowd advised that tickets ($125.00) are available for this event.

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Council recessed at 9:55 AM

Council reconvened at 10:13 am

14. 2018 Budget Review

14.1 TABS 1, 2, 3, 4 and 8

TAB 1 – OVERALL BUDGET SUMMARY & RESERVES

Corey Bridges, Finance Manager/Treasurer reviewed the updated budget

information provided to County Council.

TAB 2 – CAPITAL BUDGET - Facilities

FB0015 Court House Signage


available for questions. No changes were made.

FB0021 EMS Renovations and Repairs

2018-12



THAT Capital Project FB0021 is amended to include new water softener

and maintenance items that would not trigger a building permit;

Carried

FB0027 Server Room Upgrades



FB0028 Courthouse Security

Renato Pullia, CAO advised that this item is deferred until a full report

back to Council is available.

FB0029 Registry Office Ramp

2018-13

Moved By: Councillor Ehgoetz


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THAT Capital Project FB0029 be removed from the 2018 budget;

Carried

FF001 Misc. Furniture Replacement



FB0031 Facility Condition Assessment



CAPITAL - FLEET

VA0002 and VB001 – Annual Fleet Replacements; Tandem Truck

Replacements



VC0001 PW Pickup trucks



VD0002 Annual Ambulance Replacement

Linda Rockwood, Director of Paramedic Services advised that a report will

be provided for this item.

2018-14



THAT Capital Project EM001 be removed from the 2018 budget;

Carried

TAB 3 – OPERATING BUDGET SUMMARY

Corey Bridges, Finance Manager/ Treasurer reviewed the Levy Summary

Change by Division.

80 – Council Operating Budget

Renato Pullia, CAO reviewed the budget and was available for questions.

No changes were made.

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92 – GRANTS

Corey Bridges, Finance Manager/Treasurer reviewed the budget and was


90 - NON DEPARTMENTAL; GENERAL LIABILITY INSURANCE

Corey Bridges, Finance Manager/Treasurer reviewed the budgets and


2018-15



THAT as of January 1, 2018, the County of Perth no longer calculates the

Roads Division share of the budget apportioned to the Town of St. Marys;

Carried

County Council recessed for lunch at 12:01 PM.

County Council reconvened at 12:45 PM.

TAB 4 – CAO OFFICE

11- CAO



13 – HUMAN RESOURCES



15 – ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT.

Hannah Conroy, Interim Economic Development and Tourism Coordinator

reviewed the budget and was available for questions. No changes were

made.

TAB 8 – 52 - EMERGENCY SERVICES

Linda Rockwood, Director of Paramedic Services reviewed the budget and

was available for questions. No changes were made.

Councillor Dowd is now absent at 2:10 pm

2018-16

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THAT the 2018 Roads and Bridges and Fleet projects be allowed to

proceed to tender;

Carried


2018-17



THAT By-law 3645-2018, Being a By-law to confirm the proceedings of Council

of the Corporation of the County of Perth at its regular meeting held

on January be read a first, second and third time;

Carried

17. Adjournment

2018-18



THAT the meeting adjourn at 2:36 pm.

Carried

_________________________ ___________________________

Walter McKenzie, Warden Lori Wolfe, County Clerk

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PERTH DISTRICT HEALTH UNIT BOARD November 22, 2017 The Board of Health of the Perth District Health Unit met on the above date at 9:34 am at the Perth District Health Unit, Multipurpose Room. Members present: Teresa Barresi; Helen Dowd; Bonnie Henderson; Anna Michener; Bill Osborne; Mert Schneider; Kathy Vassilakos and Bob Wilhelm Staff present: Dr. Miriam Klassen, Medical Officer of Health; Julie Pauli, Business

Administrator; and Irene Louwagie (Recorder)

Staff regrets: Tracy Allan-Koester, Director of Community Health and Donna Taylor, Director of Health Protection

Teresa Barresi, Chair presiding. Agenda Approval Moved by: Bob Wilhelm Seconded by: Mert Schneider That the agenda for today’s meeting be adopted as presented. Carried. Pecuniary Interest There were no disclosures of pecuniary interest. Adoption of Minutes Moved by: Bonnie Henderson Seconded by: Anna Michener

That the minutes of the previous meeting dated October 18, 2017 be adopted as presented. Carried.

Closed Meeting Moved by: Bonnie Henderson Seconded by: Bob Wilhelm

That we go into Closed Meeting at 9:35 am to discuss personal matters and labour relations. Carried.

The Board reconvened in open meeting at 9:55 am. Moved by: Kathy Vassilakos Seconded by: Bonnie Henderson

That the Board recommend that the Board Secretary be authorized to submit a letter of endorsement to the Minister of Health and Long Term Care supporting the request for reappointment of Teresa Barresi as Provincial Representative. Carried.

Moved by: Helen Dowd Seconded by: Anna Michener

That the Board provided a mandate to staff in regards to CUPE bargaining. Carried.

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Perth District Health Unit Board - 2 - November 22, 2017 Business Arising a. Amalgamation Steering Group Update

Dr. Miriam Klassen, Medical Officer of Health updated members on the Amalgamation Steering Committee. The Board gave direction to the Board Chair in regards to the communications protocol in regards to the newspaper article of the merger.

Moved by: Kathy Vassilakos Seconded by: Bob Wilhelm

That the Board gave direction to the Board Chair to contact Tyler Hessel, Huron County Board Chair regarding the Acting Medical Officer of Health position for Huron County and that no reappointment after December 1, 2017. Carried.

New Business a. Report of the Finance & Personnel Committee dated November 22, 2017. One-time

requests will be approved at the January 2018 meeting. Moved by: Helen Dowd Seconded by: Kathy Vassilakos

That the report from the Finance & Personnel Committee dated November 22, 2017 be adopted, including the following 2018 municipally cost-shared budgets: Mandatory Programs Budget ....................................................................... $6,093,338 Vector Borne Disease ................................................................................... $ 58,267 Small Drinking Water Systems (SDWS). ...................................................... $ 24,800 100% Provincially-funded Programs ............................................................ $1,428,700

Carried. b. Board Policy 2-125 Accommodation for Employees with Disabilities c. Board Policy 2-126 Accommodation for Employees with Disabilities d. Board Policy 4-70 Performance Review e. Board Procedure 4-75 Performance Review f. Board Policy 4-80 Staff Development & Training g. Board Policy 4-100 Employee Recognition h. Board Policy 4-110 Technology Use – this policy will be brought back to the next meeting for

further clarification

Moved by: Bonnie Henderson Seconded by: Bob Wilhelm

That the Board approve the following Board Policies and Procedures as presented: Board Policy 2-125 Accommodation for Employees with Disabilities Board Policy 2-126 Accommodation for Employees with Disabilities Board Policy 4-70 Performance Review Board Procedure 4-75 Performance Review Board Policy 4-80 Staff Development & Training Board Policy 4-100 Employee Recognition Carried.

Business Administrator Report a. Account Transactions – October 2017

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Perth District Health Unit Board - 3 - November 22, 2017

Julie Pauli, Business Administrator presented the accounts for the period ending October 2017.

Moved by: Helen Dowd Seconded by: Bob Wilhelm

That the accounts totaling $737,551.51 for October 2017 be adopted as presented. Carried.

b. Financial Report – October 31, 2017

Moved by: Mert Schneider Seconded by: Kathy Vassilakos That the Financial Report for October 31, 2017, 2017 be adopted as presented. Carried.

MOH Report Dr. Miriam Klassen, Medical Officer of Health presented a written report for November 22, 2017 which included advocating for public health; preparing for possible health system changes; continuing to strengthen focus on social determinants of health and health equity and staff updates. Staff Updates: a casual Tobacco Enforcement Officer started October 27, 2017

Moved by: Bob Wilhelm Seconded by: Mert Schneider That the Board receive the November 22, 2017 Medical Officer of Health report. Carried.

Correspondence a. Elgin St.-Thomas re Legalization of Cannabis b. Windsor-Essex re Legalization of Cannabis c. Simcoe Muskoka re Smoke-Free Modernization d. KFL&A re Expert Panel e. KFL&A re Nutritious Food Basket f. Algoma re Expert Panel g. Algoma re Alcohol Strategy h. Peterborough re Energy Drinks i. Northwestern re Expert Panel j. Porcupine re Expert Panel k. AOPHBA re Expert Panel l. Halton re Expert Panel m. Waterloo re Expert Panel n Grey Bruce re Expert Panel o. Durham re Vaccine Recommendations for Child Care Workers p. MOHLTC re Policy Framework q. Randy Pettapiece re Provincial Appointee r. Durham re Expert Panel s. Durham re Report of the Rowan’s Law Advisory Committee

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Perth District Health Unit Board - 4 - November 22, 2017 Moved by: Helen Dowd Seconded by: Kathy Vassilakos

That the Board receive all correspondence items for information purposes. Carried.

Next Meeting The next regular meeting of the Perth District Health Unit Board will be held on Wednesday, December 20, 2017 at 9:30 am in the Multipurpose room. Moved by: Helen Dowd Seconded by: Bonnie Henderson That all Board meetings including Finance & Personnel Commitee meetings Adjournment Moved by: Kathy Vassilakos Seconded by: Mert Schneider That we now adjourn. Carried. Meeting adjourned at 11:15 am. Public Announcements Board Luncheon on December 20, 2017 at River Gardens Retirement Residence Education Session It was decided that the Education Session materials will be emailed to members after the presentation for those that were not in attendance. Attendance: Anna Michener; Kathy Vassilakos; Helen Dowd; Teresa Barresi and Bonnie Henderson. Jacqui Tam, Public Health Manager; Natalee Ridgeway, Public Health Dietitian and Jane Leach, Public Health Nurse.

Respectfully submitted, Teresa Barresi, Chair

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Stratford Perth Museum

Board of Directors Meeting

December 2017 Minutes

Date: Wednesday December 13th, 2017

Venue: Stratford Perth Museum

Chair: Susan Fox

Recording Secretary: George Jansen

Doug Eidt Regrets Randy Matthews Present

Susan Fox Present Dave Pullen Absent

Pauline Hartfiel Present Richard Smelski Present

Jim Henry Present Gail Tolley Present

Robbin Hewitt

George Jansen

Regrets

Present

Martin Ritsma

John Kastner

Present

Present

1. Susan Fox called the meeting to order at 7:01pm. Susan welcomed everyone and thanked

Gail for hosting EC on the 12th.

2. Agenda of meeting of Dec 13th, 2017:

Acceptance of agenda for Dec 13th with 2 changes “financial

statements to Nov 30th” and VSEC reported by “Susan Fox”-

moved by Gail Tolley, seconded by Randy Matthews- Carried

3. Minutes of meeting of Nov 15th, 2017:

Acceptance of minutes of the Nov 15th, 2017 meeting - moved

by Richard Smelski, seconded by Gail Tolley - Carried

4. Business arising from the minutes:

4.1 Recognition – John spoke to this. He had discussions with Susan Wright (former

communications expert with the House of Commons in Ottawa) regarding a donor wall located

in the entrance ramp. Susan brought forward the concept of a newspaper in relief. Each section

or broadsheet of the newspaper would be used to recognize different kinds of supporters. The

sections would be updated annually. John sees there being 8 to 12 of them. The newspaper theme

ties in well with the print shop and newspapers being a “record of time.”

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John will meet with Doug Downie of Image Factory to come up with a design.

Gail mentioned that David Stone had expressed interest in there being recognition of past

presidents.

In recognition of the need to determine who goes on this “Wall of Recognition” Richard

proposed forming a committee of 3 or more people. Names proposed for the committee

include Howard Famme, Wayne Treitz, Ruth Reath and Susan Wright. John was recommended

as staff support. This will be put on the January agenda and if needed a motion will be made at

that time.

A process for recognition past/present and future is needed.

5.1 Finance Committee – Presented by Randy Matthews

Financial Statements

Randy spoke to the financial statements as distributed in the Board package. The summary was

distributed with the financial statements prior to the meeting.

Acceptance of the Financial Reports moved by Randy

Matthews, seconded by George Jansen – Carried

SPM will be presenting to MLC now MSSC (Municipal Shared Services Committee) later this

month.

Grant Status

John spoke to grant status.

1) Application to Young Canada Works needs to be in by Jan 18th, 2018. Applying for 3

students.

2) TIPP (Tourism Industry Partners Program) – partnered with Festival for a $180,000.00

grant request to advertising outside the province. We need to commit to $10,500.00 for

out of province advertising. Relationship with Festival has including benefits such as the

ad in the visitor’s guide, ads in all playbills, a pop-up button on the Festival website when

ordering on-line tickets and a telephone ask when ordering by phone. The relationship

with the Festival works well and they need a partner to request the funding.

3) Trillium Grant – joint request with the Stratford’s Writer Festivals. It is for a 75000.00

dollar grant and has a January 18th application deadline. It is a seed grant for a pilot

project which will focus on bringing the museum to students and seniors .This program

will take us off the property.

25000.00 to cover costs

25000.00 to cover administration to the Writer’s group

25000.00 to cover administration to SPM

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At 12 months the seed grant will be evaluated and if desired a “Grow” grant can be

applied for.

5.2 Executive Committee

Legacy Strategic Plan 2017-2021.

Bell Tower Update - Susan spoke to this.

Motion to put the current design out to tender (pursue

costs) – moved by Randy Matthews, seconded by

George Jansen – Carried

It was noted that at this stage we are under no obligation.

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5.3 VSEC (Volunteer and Special Events Committee)

Report sent out with the Board package. Susan spoke to this. We need to sell 140 tickets to the

Regiment dance as it is coming soon. Will likely only repeat the event if it is successful.

Family Day weekend event on February 18th.

Innkeepers in April – John spoke to a suitcase fundraiser where 5 cases (new and vintage) are

auctioned off. One suitcase will have a trip. Consider approaching Samsonite as a sponsor. Any

ideas for auction items should be passed on to VSEC.

9 volunteers attended the volunteer appreciation event but about 70 people in total including

partners, sponsors and donors. Discussion ensued about how to best do volunteer appreciation.

Do we need to do this event and the May event? Should we change the time of year? VSEC to

revisit this.

Motion to accept the VSEC report – moved by Pauline

Hartfiel, seconded by Richard Smelski- carried

5.4 Health and Safety Committee

John reported

Nothing to report.

The committee meets again in January.

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6.0 General Manager’s Report

John reported. The GM report was distributed in the Board package.

Justin Bieber exhibit opens Family Day weekend. He will visit at some point and has been

extremely supportive.

Some discussion was had around the proposed image for the train exhibit in terms of

permanence, lighting and sound.

Window restoration – looking to gain energy savings through caulking and filling gaps.

Windows will be cleaned up and painted. Martin suggested that we consider getting the

Mennonites to rebuild the windows. We could get grants to cover up to 100% of this project.

Lengthy discussion was held around the Rostock property with John and Jim leading the

discussion. Issues include a clear title to the property and environmental concerns. John has been

facilitating the sale of the property to the Rostock group for $100,000.00. Jim mentioned that

Perth East wants to sell “as is”, that environmental implications need to be investigated and that

Perth East has commissioned a recreational master plan. The Rostock property presents an

opportunity for the museum to partner with the agricultural sector.

Motion to accept the GM report – moved by Randy

Matthews, seconded by Gail Tolley – Carried

6.0 New Business

Brocksden school – a desire to have this resolved by the end of 2018. Julia Opie (Accessibility

Coordinator County of Perth) submitted to the museum the accessibility requirements for

historical properties. Need Perth South to opine as well.

They (East Perth) are clear that we are not paying for the move. Our expenses would include a

cement pad, hydro etc.

This project would help the museum connect with a different demographic and help develop a

new donor base. The group looking after the school would like to see it here.

We need to develop a plan that will determine how it will be used.

The Board was reminded of the June motion to pursue an agreement to relocate the Brocksden

school to our site.

7.0 Date of next meeting: Wednesday January 17th, 2018 at 7pm at the Museum.

8.0 Motion to terminate the meeting at approximately 8:35pm

Motion to terminate - moved by George Jansen

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Chairperson: Recording Secretary:

_______________ ____________________ Susan Fox George Jansen

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Impacts on Property Tax Perth County

✓ In Perth County Farmland Current Value Assessment has increased by 89%

✓ Residential values of Increased by just 16%

✓ Once New Assessments Phase in, increase in Farm Tax Burden is as follows:

Year % tax from farm

2016 21.48%

2017 24.3%

2018 26.8%

2019 29.1%

2020 31.0%

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Farm Tax Burden, Perth County 2001-2020

0.00%

5.00%

10.00%

15.00%

20.00%

25.00%

30.00%

35.00%

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20

Farm Tax Burden 2001-2020

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Addressing the Common Concerns

✓ There are two primary concerns that put additional pressure on local property tax payers

✓ 1. Rural Municipal budgets have been strained by the reduced funding from the province.

✓ 2. the Lack of commercial/Industrial assessment in rural communities.

✓ OFA is working with the Eastern Ontario Wardens Caucus & Western Ontario Wardens Caucus to address these two common concerns.

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Farm Tax Ratio Required in Perth County

✓ For Farm Property Owners to maintain the current proportion of tax Burden (14% of Tax) would require the following adjustments to Tax Ratios over time.

✓ 2017: 0.21

✓ 2018: 0.22

✓ 2019: 0.21

✓ 2020: 0.20

✓ Note this is not a tax break, farm property owners will still be paying more taxes each year, they will simply be paying the same proportion of taxes.

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This document is available in alternate formats, upon request.

Report to Council

To: Warden McKenzie and Members of Council Date: Thursday, January 18, 2018 Prepared By: Mark Swallow, Planner Subject: Application for County Official Plan Amendment by Myrtle

Walkom (OPA 164)(Report PL-01-2018)

Recommended Action:

THAT Perth County Council receives the “Application for Official Plan

Amendment by Myrtle Walkom (OPA 164) (Report PL-01-2018); and

THAT Council approve the Application for an Official Plan Amendment by

Myrtle Walkom for property described as East Part of Lot 6, West Mitchell

Road Concession and Part of Lot 24, Concession 7, Fullarton Ward; and

THAT By-law No. 3646-2018, A By-law to Adopt Amendment No. 164 to

the County of Perth Official Plan, be adopted.

Background Information: The owner is seeking an Official Plan Amendment (OPA) to the County of Perth Official

Plan for the purpose of providing an exception to the “Agriculture” policies of the County

Official Plan to permit the creation of two undersized agricultural lots. If the OPA is

approval, the owner will make application to the Land Division Committee to sever Part

of Lot 24, Concession 7 from the East Part of Lot 6, West Mitchell Road (WMR)

Concession.

The subject property is irregularly shaped. It is located where the WMR Concession

interfaces with the traditional lot fabric of Fullarton Township. It has a broken lot

frontage along Road 164 of 450 metres (1,500 feet), a broken lot flankage of 1,000

metres (3,300 feet), and a lot area of 42.3 hectares (104.6 acres). As shown on the air

photo, the subject property is basically two farms joined along a 44.6 metres (144.3

feet) stretch of land at the rear of the two farms. The land on Part of Lot 24, Concession

7 is 21.2 hectares (52.6 acres) and the land on East Part of Lot 6, WMR Concession is

21.0 hectares (52.0 acres).

Provincial Policy Statement (PPS): The PPS provides that prime agricultural areas shall be protected for long-term use for

agriculture (Section 2.3.1). In prime agricultural areas, all types, sizes and intensities of

agricultural uses and normal farm practices shall be promoted and protected in

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accordance with provincial standards (Section 2.3.3.2); and lot creation in prime

agricultural areas is discouraged and may only be permitted in a limited number of

circumstances including for agricultural uses, provided that the lots are of a size

appropriate for the type of agricultural use(s) common in the area and are sufficiently

large to maintain flexibility for future changes in the type or size of agricultural

operations (Section 2.3.4.1).

Official Plan (County of Perth): The subject property is designated “Agriculture”, “Natural Resources/Environment” and

“Earth Science ANSI” on Schedule ‘A’ of the County OP. The “Natural Resources /

Environment” designation applies to the woodlot while the “Agriculture” designation

applies to the remainder. The “Earth Science ANSI” applies to a small (1.5ha/3.7 ac.)

triangular area south of the woodlot.

The “Earth Science ANSI” is the Fullarton Spillway and has no policy implications for the

subject application. The “Agriculture” designation permits farming uses of all types.

The severance of agricultural land may be permitted in accordance with the policies of

Section 5.6. The “Natural Resources / Environment” designation permits severances of

agricultural land in accordance with the policies of Section 11.7.2.

Comments: The subject property is located within the prime agricultural area of Perth County. As

such, lot creation needs to be evaluated in terms of the area, being appropriate for the

type of agricultural use(s) common in the area, and be sufficiently large to maintain

flexibility for future changes in the type or size of agricultural operations.

The Planning Department has concerns with regard to the size and characteristics of

both the parcel to be severed and retained in terms of type and scale of farm operations

that could be accommodated and is not satisfied that a Consent Application would meet

the policies of Section 5.6.2.1 of the OP (Farming Use - New Lot Creation) and

therefore have directed the owner toward the Official Plan Amendment (OPA) process.

The OPA process affords the owner the opportunity to seek relief from County Council’s

generic OP policies to consider a special circumstance that the OP policies do not

otherwise address. In its decision, County Council needs to consider the PPS, the

intent of the OP, past precedence’s, and the sensibleness of the request.

The subject property is basically operated as two farms under one ownership; joined by

a 44 metre (144.3 foot) edge. The separation of the subject property would have no

impact on the operation of the land and the OPA can be supported; notwithstanding that

the parcels are not large enough to facilitate a flexible and viable farm unit over the long

term.

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Public Meeting Notice:

The Public Meeting for the subject application and proposed OPA was scheduled for

January 8, 2018 at 7:00 p.m. Notice of Public Meeting was given by 1st class pre-paid

mail, and on-site posting in accordance with the Planning Act, as well as the County’s

website on December 15, 2017.

As of the writing of this report, the following correspondence has been received:

1. The Council of the Municipality of West Perth recommends that the application

be approved.

Any written comments received following the preparation of this report will be referred to

at the Public Meeting.

Financial Implications: None

Connection to Strategic Plan: GOAL 1: Ensure residents are being served by an efficient, cohesive, accessible and

comprehensive service delivery model.

Attachments: (i) Report photo; (ii) Draft OPA; and (iii) Minutes of Public Meeting

Reviewed by: Recommended by the Department

Allan Rothwell, MCIP, RPP Director of Planning and Development, January 8, 2018

Recommended by the CAO

Renato Pullia, Chief Administrative Officer, January 12, 2018

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Application for Official Plan Amendment by Myrtle Walkom

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Municipality of West Perth

Public Meeting

Minutes

January 8, 2018, 7:00 p.m.

Council Chamber West Perth Municipal Office

Member Present: Warden Walter McKenzie

County Councillor Doug Eidt Councillor Cheri Bell Councillor Bob Burtenshaw Councillor Steve Herold Councillor Cheryl Matheson Councillor Annamarie Murray Councillor Mike Tam Councillor Dean Trentowsky Councillor Nicholas Vink

Member Absent: Councillor Larry Wight Staff Present: Chief Administrative Officer Jeff Brick

Clerk Carla Preston Fire Chief Bill Hunter

1. Call to Order

The Chair called the meeting to order at 7:13 p.m.

2. Disclosure of Pecuniary Interest

There were no disclosures of pecuniary interest.

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3. Purpose of Public Meeting

The purpose of this Public Meeting of the County of Perth is to review an application for proposed amendments for the County of Perth Official Plan, and to allow interested members of the public the opportunity to ask questions or offer comments with regard to the applications.

The public was informed that Council will not make a decision on the application at this Public Meeting. Based on the recommendations and information received at this Public Meeting an amending County of Perth Official Plan will be presented for approval at a County Council meeting.

In was indicated that there was a Public Registry and if any member of the public would like to be notified in writing of the decision on the application they are to provide their name and mailing address on the registry. A person or public body may appeal the decision if they have made an oral submission at this public meeting or a written submission to Council prior to the passing of the by-laws.

4. County Official Plan Amendment - Myrtle Walkom (OPA 164)

4.1 Official Plan Amendment Application

The proposed Amendment affects the property described as East Part of Lot 6, West Mitchell Road Concession, and Part of Lot 24, Concession 7, Fullarton Ward, Municipality of West Perth.

4.2 Planner M. Swallow - Report Re: Official Plan Amendment - Myrtle Walkom

Perth County Planner Mark Swallow reviewed the application and advised that the owner is seeking an exception to the County of Perth Official Plan for the “Agriculture” policies of the County Official Plan to permit the creation of two undersized agricultural lots. He noted that if the OPA is approved, the owner will make application to the Land Division Committee to sever Part of Lot 24, Concession 7 from the East Part of Lot 6, West Mitchell Road (WMR) Concession.

Mr. Swallow reviewed the air photo and noted the irregular shape joined by 44.6 metres in a woodlot.

4.3 Written Comments Received

Clerk Carla Preston indicated that notices inviting persons to the public meeting were mailed on December 15, 2017 by mail to all landowners within 120 metres of the subject property and emailed to those agencies as prescribed by Regulation. The notice was posted on the subject

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property and the municipal and County website advertising tonight’s meeting on December 15, 2017.

In response to the circulation and posting of the notice the following correspondence was received:

4.3.1 West Perth Council Comments to Perth County Council

Letter recommending approval.

4.4 Comments - Council; Public in Attendance

Councillor Tam from the Planning Advisory Committee noted that the resolution from its December 4, 2017 meeting was to recommend to Perth County Council that the Application for the Official Plan Amendment be approved.

Lloyd Walkom, Agent was in attendance and informed Council that the Planner's Report had captured the essence of the application.

Anne Marie Heckman noted that at the time of application her mother was still alive and wanted it to be known that as Trustee for the Estate she was neither in support or opposition to the application.

Mayor McKenzie highlighted that it was unusual for severances for properties under 50 acres. Mr. Swallow clarified that the consent application would provide a site-specific exemption and allow for the 50 acre parcels under the application. Mayor McKenzie asked if this would be setting a precedent, in which Mr. Swallow did not believe there would be and was comfortable stating that this situation was unique and if there were an application that were to come forward such as this, they would also have to go through the OPA process.

Councillor Murray inquired if an additional house would be permitted on the property in which Mr.Swallow confirmed that it would not be permitted.

Mayor McKenzie thanked those in attendance for their comments. The Official Plan Amendment will proceed to Perth County Council for consideration. If the application is approved, the County will issue its notice of decision as prescribed by the Planning Act and a 20-day appeal period to the Ontario Municipal Board applies.

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5. Adjournment

Moved By Councillor Tam Seconded By Councillor Matheson

That Council of the County of Perth now closes this Public Meeting at

7:26 p.m. and reconvenes the Regular Council Meeting.

CARRIED

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Warden Walter McKenzie

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Clerk Carla Preston

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THE CORPORATION OF THE COUNTY OF PERTH

BY-LAW No. 3646-2018

A By-law to Adopt Amendment No. 164 to the County of Perth Official Plan

WHEREAS the Council of the Corporation of the County of Perth in accordance with the provisions of Sections 17 and 21 of the Planning Act, R.S.O. 1990 hereby enacts as follows: 1. THAT Amendment No. 164 to the County of Perth Official Plan, consisting of the

attached text and schedules, is hereby adopted; 2. THAT the Clerk is hereby authorized and directed to proceed with the giving of written

notice of the County’s decision in accordance with the provisions of the Planning Act; and

3. THAT this By-law shall come into force and take effect on the day of the final passing

thereof. Read a first and second time this 18th day of January, 2018 Read a third time and finally passed this 18th day of January, 2018

____________________________ ______________________________ Walter McKenzie, Warden Lori Wolfe, County Clerk

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PART B - THE AMENDMENT

All of this document entitled “Part B - The Amendment” consisting of the following text and attached map, designated Schedule “A-164” (Land Use Plan), constitutes Amendment No. 164 to the County of Perth Official Plan.

Details of the Amendment The County of Perth Official Plan is hereby amended as follows: Item 1: By adding a new Schedule, entitled Schedule “A-164” – Land Use Plan, which

shall form part of Schedule “A” – Land Use Plan for the County of Perth. Item 2: By adding a new clause to Section 5.5.20 - New Site Specific Amendments of

the County of Perth Official Plan, which new clause reads as follows:

(48) East Part of Lot 6, West Mitchell Road Concession, and Part of Lot 24, Concession 7, Fullarton Ward, Municipality of West Perth (Schedule “A-164"):

Notwithstanding the policies of Section 5.6.2.1 of this Official Plan to the contrary, a parcel of land with a lot area of approximately 42 hectares may be severed into two (2) parcels of land, each with a lot area of approximately 21 hectares, notwithstanding that the two parcels are not large enough to facilitate a flexible and viable farm unit over the long term. As a condition of consent approval, an amendment to the local municipality’s implementing Zoning By-law shall be required to regulate the proposed use, and area of the parcels should an application for consent be approved.

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Report to Council

To: Warden McKenzie and Members of Council Date: Thursday, January 18, 2018 Prepared By: Krissy Nickle, GIS Planning Technician Subject: December 2017 Tree Inspector’s Report – (PL-01-2018)

Recommended Action: THAT Perth County Council receives the “December 2017 Tree Inspector’s

Report – (PL-01-2018)” for information.

Background Information: Marvin Smith, Tree Inspector, conducted the following inspections in response to the filing of a Notice of Intent:

1. November 18, and December 6, 2017

Lot 42, Concession 1, Wallace Ward, North Perth (6510 Perth Line 86)

The property owner had Justin Langer remove trees from this woodlot. No cutting

of undersized trees was observed. Logging injury to residual trees was greater

than normal, and rutting was moderate to severe.

2. October 3, and December 9, 2017 Lot 13, Concession 9, Elma Ward, North Perth (6142 Perth Line 72) The property owner had Midwest Timber Ltd. remove trees from this woodlot.

This woodlot was marked prior to logging according to a silvicultural prescription

prepared by a member of the Ontario Professional Foresters Association. Some

undersized trees were marked according to good forestry practices, and many

“legal-size” trees were retained as future growing stock. Logging injury to residual

trees was at a normal level, and rutting was minor.

3. August 30, September 2 & 22, 2016, November 30, and December 11, 2017 Lot 33, Conc. 3, South Easthope Ward, Perth East (2713 Perth Line 33) Lots 34-35, Concession 2, South Easthope Ward, Perth East The property owner had B. Kropf Forestry Service remove trees from this

woodlot. This woodlot was marked prior to logging according to a silvicultural

prescription prepared by a member of the Ontario Professional Foresters

Association. Many undersized trees were marked according to good forestry

practices, and some “legal-size” trees were retained as future growing stock.

Logging injury to residual trees was at a normal level, and rutting was minimal.

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4. December 13, 2017 Lot 52, Concession2, Wallace Ward, North Perth (6821 Line 87) The property owner had C&D Quality Logging Inc. remove trees from this

woodlot. No cutting of undersized trees was observed. Logging injury to residual

trees was at a normal level, and rutting was minor.

5. December 15, 2017 Part Lot 28, Concession 7, Elma Ward, North Perth (5384 Line 75) The property owner had Double S Logging Inc. remove trees from this woodlot.

No cutting of undersized trees was observed. Logging injury to residual trees was

at a normal level, and rutting was minimal.

6. June 29, August 31, and December 29, 2016, and January 5, February 24, and December 22, 2017 West ½ Lot 12, Conc. 6-7, Pt. Lot 10, Conc. 6, Elma Ward, North Perth (4471 Line 26) The property owner had Tri-County Timber remove trees from this woodlot. This

woodlot was marked prior to logging according to a silvicultural prescription

prepared by a member of the Ontario Professional Foresters Association. Many

undersized trees were marked according to good forestry practices, and some

“legal-size” trees were retained as future growing stock. Logging injury to residual

trees was at a normal level, and rutting was minor to moderate.

7. December 19 and 28, 2017 Lot 7, Conc. 10, Gore of Downie Ward, Perth South (3052 Perth Road 113) The property owner had B. Kropf Forestry Service remove trees from this

woodlot. This woodlot was marked prior to logging according to a silvicultural

prescription prepared by a member of the Ontario Professional Foresters

Association. Many undersized trees were marked according to good forestry

practices, and some “legal-size” trees were retained as future growing stock.

Logging injury to residual trees was at a normal level, and rutting was minor.

The following inspections were made in response to an inquiry received by the Tree Inspector and not as a result of Notice of Intent filing.

8. December 7, 2017

Lot 6, Concession 5, Blanshard Ward, Perth South

At the request of Mike Yeo, a tree removal/trimming contractor, Mr. Smith met with him, the landowner, and the neighbouring landowner, at the southern end of the property to determine if removal of trees would comply with the County’s Forest Conservation By-law. The landowners wanted to remove trees along the fencerow separating their properties at the southern boundary of Lot 6, Conc. 5, Blanshard Ward. Because the fenceline trees in question formed a discontinuous

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row less than ½-acre in area, Mr. Smith advised the landowners that removal of these fencerow trees would not fall under the jurisdiction of the By-law. The landowner inquired about removal of trees along the edge of a woodland at the southwestern corner of his property. Mr. Smith explained to the group how outgrowth of trees from the woodland onto adjacent cropland could be managed without violating the By-law.

9. December 8, 2017

Part of Lot 20, Concession 5, North Easthope Ward, Perth East

At the request of the landowner, Mr. Smith met with him at his property to determine if his proposed tree removal would be in compliance with the County’s Forest Conservation By-law. Mr. Smith’s inspection revealed that the trees proposed for removal consisted of scattered trees, or clumps of trees, none of them being part of a treed area of ½-acre in size or larger. Mr. Smith advised the landowner that the By-law has no jurisdiction over the removal of these trees, all of them being in or adjacent to a former aggregate extraction site. A small woodlot area along the western boundary of the property, just north of the entrance to the property, was to remain intact.

10. December 19, 2017

Lot 21, Concession 15, Ellice Ward, Perth East

At the request of Nick Courtney, a forestry consultant acting on behalf of the landowner, Mr. Smith met with him and the landowner at the property to determine if treed areas could be removed in compliance with the County’s Forest Conservation By-law. Mr. Smith’s inspection revealed that the treed area consisted mainly of ash, with smaller quantities of soft maple and elm. Although many of the larger ash will be removed, most likely, in the near future in a harvest operation in advance of an impending emerald ash borer infestation, there are enough seedlings and saplings (mainly ash) to constitute a woodlot in most of the treed area. The landowner wanted to remove a very irregular treed section that protrudes into the adjacent cropland on the western side of the woodlot. Because this small protruding treed area was separated from the woodlot by a narrow section without enough trees to constitute a woodlot, Mr. Smith advised the landowner that removal of the protruding area would comply with the By-law. The landowner wanted to “square off” other sections of the woodlot, but Mr. Smith explained how this could be done by reforestation instead of woodlot removal. Mr. Smith believes that the landowner will follow this suggestion.

Current Litigation Files: T1/2016 – Litigation pending; and

T2/2016 – Litigation pending

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Financial Implications: Contractor time and expenses, and staff time.

Connection to Strategic Plan: No direct relationship to the Strategic Plan as this is a routine report of the Forest Conservation By-law Officer’s inspections of woodlots and woodlands in the County.


Allan Rothwell, MCIP, RPP Director of Planning and Development, January 10, 2018



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Report to Council

To: Warden McKenzie and Members of Council Date: Thursday, January 18, 2018 Prepared By: Allan Rothwell, Director of Planning and Development Subject: 2017 Annual Report from the Weed Inspector for the

County of Perth – (PL 01– 2018)” for information

Recommended Action: THAT Perth County Council receives the “2017 Annual Report from the

Weed Inspector for the County of Perth – (PL 01– 2018)” for information

Comments: Attached is the Weed Inspector’s report for 2017 summarizing weed problems in Perth County. Of specific note are the following items: 1. There were 19 complaints received about weed problems in 2016, resulting in

two written orders being issued for weed control. Complaints involved: sowthistle; giant hogweed; knapweed, giant ragweed, and thistle species. Complaints generally arose from neighbouring farmers/landowners concerned about spread of these weeds to their own properties;

2. Giant hogweed continues to generate much concern throughout the County; 3. There is growing public concern over several other invasive species that are not

designated provincially as noxious weeds (e.g. garlic mustard, phragmites/ common reed, and Himalayan balsam);

4. The Weed inspector’s observation is that local municipal and County staff make

serious efforts to control noxious weeds on road right-of-ways, with some municipalities even using specialized mowing equipment to keep weed cut right to the fenceline. As a result, there were only four (4) complaints about weed problems along roadsides in Perth County received during 2017.

Financial Implications: Staff and contractor time and mileage expenses.

Attachment: 1. Weed Inspector’s “Report on Weed Problems in Perth County, 2017”

Reviewed by the CAO Renato Pullia, Chief Administrative Officer, January 11, 2018

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Report on Wced Problems in Perth County, 2017(Weed Control Act, R.S.O. 1990, Chapter W.5)

by Marvin Smith, Weed Inspector

Several changes have occurred in recent years with regard to weeds included in the Schedule of

Noxious Weeds (a regulation under the Weed Control Act). With the addition of giant hogweed in

2009, there were 27 weeds designated as noxious weeds in Perth County under the authority of the

Weed Control Act. In 2014, milkweed was removed from the noxious weed list by the Ontario

Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs, and two species were added (dog-strangling vine

and black dog-strangling vine), primarily to improve habitat for the monarch butterfly. As of

January 1, 2015, nine weeds were added to the Schedule ofNoxious Weeds, and nine weeds were

removed from the Schedule (see details on the attached sheet). The current provincial noxious weed

list is attached, and there are two additional local noxious weeds in Perth County (velvetleaf and

purple loosestrife). It is only these specific weeds for which enforcement activities can be

undertaken, but many other weed species may be problems with regard to reduction of crop yields,

etc. The Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs has clarified that the purpose of the Weed

Control Act is to protect only agricultural and commercial horticultural land from noxious weeds.

Therefore, weed control enforcement in urban areas for protection of lawns or gardens is best

undertaken through municipal “property standards” by-laws.

Some growing seasons pose difficulties in weed control in agricultural crops due to the relative

ineffectiveness of herbicides because of dry weather conditions (eg. 2016), or the problem of timing

treatments to weed emergence due to weE conditions (eg. the frequent showers in the spring of

2017). As a result, there are often several complaints about weed escapes on adjacent properties,

mainly from farm operators who take special care to keep their land free of these problem weeds.

There is increasing concern as well about weed resistance to specific groups of herbicides, with farm

operators being advised repeatedly to rotate herbicide groups in their weed control program. For

example, two varieties ofglyphosate-resistant giant ragweed have now been found in Southwestern

Ontario, leading to increasing concern with that particular weed in Perth County.

Nineteen complaints were received about weed problems in 2017, with two of these resulting in

written orders being issued for weed control. Complaints involved sowthistle, giant hogweed,

knapweed, giant ragweed and thistle species, with complaints generally arising from neighbouring

farmers/landowners concerned about spread of these weeds to their own properties. Giant hogweed

continues to generate much concern. In addition, although not designated provincially as noxious

weeds, there is growing public concern about several other invasive species (e.g. garlic mustard,

phragmites/common reed, and Himalayan balsam).

My observation is that township and county officials/staff make serious efforts to control noxious

weeds on their road right-of-ways, with some municipalities even using specialized mowing

equipment to keep weeds cut right to the fenceline. In 2017) I received only four complaints about

weed problems along roadsides in Perth County.

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Schedule of Noxious Weeds ChangesEffective January 1, 2015

Effective January 1, 2015 nine weeds weradded and nine removed

Effective January 1, 2015, the following nine weeds were added to the Schedule of NoxiousWeeds (a regulation under the Weed Control Ad):

common crupina serrated tussock wild cherviljointed goatgrass smooth bedstraw wild parsnipkudzu tansy ragwort woolly cupgrass

These non-native weeds were added to minimize their interference to agriculture.

In addition, effective January 1, 2015, the following nine weeds were removed from theSchedule:

black-seeded proso millet nodding thistle spp. tuberous vetchlinggoat’s beard spp. Russian thistle yellow rocketJohnson grass scotch thistle wild carrot

The weeds are being removed because they are no longer considered significant threats toagriculture and can be managed through modern management practices. These changes willhelp support pollinators.

About the Schedule of Noxious Weeds

The Schedule of Noxious Weeds identifies weeds that can seriously damage agricultural land,crops or livestock, If these weeds are growing in a location that negatively impacts agricultureor horticulture, then they must be destroyed. If you feel that your agricultural or horticulturalland is being negatively impacted by noxious weeds, contact your local Weed Inspector.

Contact UsLearn more about the changes, the Schedule and weed management options at:

ontario.ca/by7q1-877-424-1300

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SCHEDULE OF NOXIOUS WEEDS I

Item Common Name Scientific Name1. Barberry, common Berberis vu!gads L.2. Bedstraw, smooth Galium mollugo L.3. Buckthorn, European Rhamnus cathartica L.$. Dhervil, wild 4nthdscus sylvestds (L.) Hoffmann5. Doltsfoot Tussilago farfara L.3. Dwpina, common wpina vulgads Cass.7. Dupgrass, woolly Edochloa vi!!osa (Thunb.) Kunth8. Dodder spp. Cuscuta spp.9. Dog-strangling vine Vincetoxicum mssicum (Kleopow) Barbar.10. Dog-strangling vine, black Vincetoxicum nigmm CL.) Moench11. Soatgrass, jointed 4egiops cy!inddca Host12. Hogweed, giant mantegazzianum Sommier & Levier13. Knapweed spp. Centaurea spp.

14. Kudzu Duemda montana (Lour.) Merr.15. Parsnip, wild °astinaca satWa L16. Poison-hemlock Conium maculatum L.17. Poison-ivy Toxicodendmn radicans (L.) Kunize18. Ragweed spp. 4mbmsia spp.19. Ragwort, tansy Senecio jacobaea L.20. Sow-thistle spp. Sonchus spp.

21. Spurge, cypress Euphothia cypaflssias L.22. Spurge1 leafy Euphothia esula L.23. Thistle, bull Cirsium vu!gam (Savi) Tenore24. Thistle, Canada Cirsium arvense (L.) Scopoli25. Tussock, serrated rvasseIla tdchotoma Hackel ex Arech.

Weed Inspectors’ Guide30

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Report to Council

To: Warden McKenzie and Members of Council Date: Thursday, January 18, 2018 Prepared By: Renato Pullia, Chief Administrative Officer Subject: CAO Report, Nov-Dec 2017 Activities

Recommended Action:

THAT Perth County Council receives the “CAO Report, November –

December 2017” report;

Background Information: This report summarizes the general, but not all, activities that have been undertaken by

the CAO for the period of November to December 2017.

Comments: Below is a list of meetings and related action items:

1-Nov-17 Meeting with Courthouse and Registry Office provincial tenants.

Action: We reviewed the draft report that was being brought forth to

council on the Courthouse campus, for information purposes.

3-Nov-17 Meeting with local CAOs in Perth East, re: evaluation of joint service

delivery review proposals.

8-Nov-17 Phone meeting re legal review of CEMC agreement

Action: finalized the legal review of the agreement on behalf of the County

and member municipalities, and sent updated agreement forward to local

CAOs (reviewed on Dec. 13th).

15-Nov-17 Perth County Municipal Day

16-Nov-17 North Perth Seniors Fundraising Dinner, Listowel Legion Auditorium

17-Nov-17 Western Ontario Wardens’ CAOs meeting, Wellington County office,

Guelph

Action: Received a presentation on Bill 68 from Ministry of Municipal

Affairs staff. Discussions ensued on the following items:

1. Next steps for the WOWC regional economic development

project, where the Caucus’ Striking Committee approved the

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hiring of a one-year contract position, under the supervision of

the County of Wellington, to provide full time coordination of the

economic development efforts identified in the Southwestern

Ontario Economic Development Strategy.

2. Discussed Bill 148, and finalized a resolution to the Province to

address unintended consequences.

3. As requested at the October 6th Caucus meeting, discussed the

development of a provincial election position paper

4. Reviewed draft WOWC meeting schedule

20-Nov-17 Meeting with local CAOs in Perth East, re interview with joint service

delivery review proponent, and evaluation discussion on joint strategic

plan proposals.

Action: Finalized the vendor selection for the joint service delivery review,

and set up potential meeting dates for interviews with proponents for the

joint strategic plan project.

22-Nov-17 Meeting of County’s Leadership Team (department and division heads

and PS Supervisors).

Action: Was joined by the senior management of the member

municipalities and received a presentation from Grey County CAO on their

use of the Envisio strategic planning software.

23-Nov-17 Emergency Control Group Training, Paramedic Services HQ

11-Dec-17 Meeting with local CAOs in Perth East, re interviews of proponents for

joint strategic plan update.

Action: Finalized selection of vendor and discussed timeframes

13-Dec-17 Meeting in Perth South, with local CAOs in the morning and with PACT

CAOs in the afternoon.

Action: Advanced the review of the 4 service agreements (CEMC,

Accessibility, Economic Development, and Planning); discussed next

steps for those interested in the Envisio software; joint training

opportunities; joint council orientation; regional collaboration; discussion

on grant programs for a joint RFP for a Greenhouse Gas reduction plan.

18-Dec-17 Meeting with MP John Nater and Ryan Erb, Executive Director of Huron

Perth United Way, MP Nater’s office.

Action: This was a follow up to Ryan Erb’s presentation to County Council

on the newcomer experience survey. Discussed the need for a

government rural strategy to address issues, which include lack of

transportation, lack of affordable housing, access to services. Discussed

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the Local Integration Partnership (LIP) funding by the Federal Govt for

settlement counselling services, which Huron County currently has. There

are some follow up required and we’ll bring more information to council in

the near future.

18-Dec-17 Emergency Management Program Committee and Tabletop Exercise,

Paramedic Services HQ

21-Dec-17 Meeting with Warden, and St. Marys Mayor and CAO

Action: Discussed various elements of regional collaboration.

Connection to Strategic Plan: This report is linked to two of the key principles:

1. Honest and Accountable Operational Performance Council and Staff will conduct themselves with openness, integrity and

accountability, being responsible to commitments made and responsive to community concerns.

2. Collaborative Approaches and Partnerships

Council and Staff will seek out collaborative approaches based on common goals and a desire to engage community organizations and partner municipalities.

Attachments: None.

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Report to Council

To: Warden McKenzie and Members of Council Date: Thursday, January 18, 2018 Prepared By: Renato Pullia, Chief Administrative Officer Subject: Community Transportation Grant Program (CAO- 2018)

Recommended Action:

THAT Perth County Council receives the “Community Transportation Grant Program (CAO- 2018)” report for information; and THAT Council approves the addition of up to $10,000 to the CAO budget and proceeding with the hiring of a consultant to complete an application to the Ontario Community Transportation Grant Program, Municipal Stream, with such application to receive Council approval before final submission.

Background Information: In 2015, the Ministry of Transportation (MTO) established the Community

Transportation Pilot Grant Program (the “Pilot Program”) to provide financial assistance

to Ontario municipalities for the development and implementation of community

transportation initiatives. The Pilot Program has helped 22 municipalities and their

partner community organizations to provide transportation service to Ontarians. The

Pilot Program has also demonstrated the effectiveness of coordinating local services

and maximizing the use of existing transportation resources in meeting the mobility

needs of small and rural municipalities, as well as suburban areas underserved by

transit.

Transportation is a key factor in the ability of Ontarians to access medical services, to

reach jobs, education and training, to participate in the community, and in general, to

achieve a quality of life. In recognizing the importance of transportation to the lives of

Ontarians, the Ministry is releasing a new round of funding for community transportation

initiatives.

The new Community Transportation Grant Program builds on the Pilot Program to fund

the development of community transportation solutions to address local transportation

needs, including ways to better utilize existing transportation resources. The new

program continues to focus on developing service and improving service to Ontario

communities that are not served by public transportation or are underserved. It will

continue to emphasize improving mobility options for those who experience

transportation barriers, including seniors, people with disabilities, youth, and persons

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living on low income. There will continue to be an emphasis on partnerships,

coordination, and a collaborative approach to service delivery that can provide

measurable improvements to transportation service in Ontario communities.

At the same time, the new program is being expanded to meet new challenges:

1. More intercommunity service – Ontarians in non-metro areas need to travel

further to access medical and other services, often needing to cross municipal

boundaries. Many Ontario communities are also experiencing declines in intercity

coach bus services while the need for inter-regional travel grows. Regular bus

routes that connect smaller population centres to major employment areas, retail

centres, or medical facilities help Ontarians to meet their everyday needs.

2. More connected services – Local transportation that connects to other

transportation services such as municipal transit systems, intercity coach, or rail,

other CT services, extends the reach of local services. Coordinating schedules

and convenient transfer points amongst transportation partners help build

networks and transportation hubs to serve local and regional travel.

Comments: On July 6, 2017, Ryan Erb of the United Way Social Research Planning Council made a

presentation to County Council on newcomer experiences and challenges when settling

in our area, and it was noted that transportation is one such major obstacle. As well, a

presentation on October 5, 2017 at County Council from Executive Director of the Four

County Labour Market Planning Board, Gemma Mendez-Smith, highlighted a lack of

transportation as also a major concern of employers attracting skilled labour to the area.

Our Perth County Age-Friendly Communities (AFC) Action Plan has also identified that

transportation is an impediment for seniors and citizens of all ages with mobility issues.

The maximum individual grant is $500,000 for local community transportation projects

and $1.5 M for intercommunity bus projects. The program emphasizes improving

mobility options for the whole community and those who experience transportation

barriers, including older adults, people with disabilities, youth, and persons living on low

income. The program emphasizes partnerships, coordination, and a collaborative

approach to service delivery. For local community transportation projects, eligible

applicants must partner with at least one community organization with transportation

assets or resources.

In discussions with the local CAOs, all have expressed an interest to explore the

opportunity of a joint collaborative application involving all 7 Perth County municipalities

and other community organizations with transportation assets and other stakeholders.

With an estimated maximum grant collectively of $4.5 million that we could access, and

with transportation being such a key issue in our area, there is a great deal of work to

be done to meet the deadline of submitting a full application by February 28. The

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proposal is to hire an external consultant to explore the interest of all stakeholders and

municipalities, and gather all information necessary for a full application.

Financial Implications: County will work with all municipalities and coordinate with the consultant the submission of the application (to be confirmed with Stratford and St. Marys). Costs of up to $10,000 for the consultant work to be added to the 2018 budget under CAO budget.

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Report to Council

To: Warden McKenzie and Members of Council Date: Thursday, January 18, 2018 Prepared By: John McClelland, Director of Public Works Subject: County Lands - Milverton – (PW/Facilities – 2018)

Recommended Action:

THAT Perth County Council receives the “County Lands - Milverton – (PW/Facilities – 2018)” report; and THAT pursuant to policy CL-1.03, Sale and Other Disposition of Land,

Council declare that portion of lands being approximately 1.2 acres at the

back of the County’s Public Works yard on Perth Road 131 as surplus to

the needs of the County; and

THAT Perth County Council authorize direct negotiations with an abutting

landowner as the method of sale; and further

THAT staff be directed to investigate and report back on costs incurred or

anticipated for disposal such as legal fees, survey fees, appraisal fees,

encumbrances, advertising and improvements.

Executive Summary: The County has been approached by a neighbouring private sector business regarding

the purchase of County lands at the Public Works yard south of Milverton. The portion

of land being requested is not currently being utilized, and there are no plans in the

foreseeable future for its use, and thus Council may wish to consider declaring it

surplus.

Background Information: The Public Works Department has received a request from Masonal Stone to consider

the purchase of a portion of County lands at the back of the Public Works yard south of

Milverton. Masonal Stone owns and operates at the property located at 6380 Perth

Road 131 immediately north of the Public Works yard (6372 Perth Road 131).

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The owners of Masonal Stone are currently seeking additional property for material

storage. Their business has expanded to the point where they have outgrown their

current footprint. Back in 2015, Masonal had made a request to lease lands at our

Public Works yard. A report was brought to Council and the following resolution carried:

“THAT staff be directed to advise interested parties the County will not proceed further

with investigation of the potential Lease of County Lands at the Public Works yard south

of Milverton.”

Masonal Stone would now like the County to consider selling an approximately 1.2 acre

portion of our lands at the back of the Public Works yard. (see attached photo).

The County recently sold a small portion of property, at the front of this yard, to Union

Gas for the purposes of a natural gas distribution site.

Comments: The portion of land being considered is approximately 1.2 acres in size and currently in an unused condition at the back of the County’s Milverton Public Works yard. The proposed use for the area would be for material storage with no additional access being provided via County owned lands. The proposed portion of lands being considered for conveyance would need to be physically merged with the Masonal Stone lands to become one enlarged parcel.

Schedule ‘A’ of the Township of Perth East Zoning By-law No. 30-1999 places the

subject County PW yard within the “Institutional Zone (IN)”. Typically, permitted uses

include the use of land, buildings and structures for public purpose (government) but

shall not include any commercial or industrial use.

The proposed storage of materials used for a commercial operation on lands zoned for

institutional purposes would not be considered to be a permitted use. According to the

Planning and Development Department, amendments to the County Official Plan, as

well as a Zoning By-law Amendment are required to permit the proposed use (i.e. the

same application process that was followed to permit the original Masonal Stone

business).

As per Sale and Disposition of Land Policy conditions set out for the disposal of real property are:

The real property shall be declared surplus to current or future program or

operational requirements of the County; and

At least one (1) appraisal of the real property shall be obtained; and

Notice of the proposed disposal shall be provided to the public.

County Council has the authority to declare any such real property surplus to the needs of the County by passing a resolution in an open meeting.

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At least one (1) appraisal estimating current market value of the property shall be

obtained. Appraisal reports shall come to County Council for approval to proceed and

shall remain confidential until the disposal is completed. Council may also authorize the

disposal of real property at less than market value if, in its opinion, it is in the best

interest of the County to do so. Notwithstanding, the requirement to obtain an appraisal

shall not apply to the disposal of real property for land that does not have direct access

to a highway if sold to the owner of land abutting that land.

The required notice of proposed disposal can be met by posting a notice on the County’s website at www.perthcounty.ca under Public Notices.

As per Appendix A of the policy, Council can also authorize by resolution direct negotiations with an abutting property owner as the method of sale.

While the County’s current operations would not be impacted, the sale of this portion of

land could affect any potential future development of the property.

While the County’s current operations would not be impacted, and there is no need for

the land in the foreseeable future, there is always the unknown impact to any potential

future development of the property.

Financial Implications: Should Council declare the lands surplus and directly negotiate with the abutting property owner, costs incurred or anticipated for disposal such as legal fees, survey fees, appraisal fees, encumbrances, advertising and improvements would need to be established.

Attachments: 1. Photo of property

Reviewed by: Recommended by the CAO

Renato Pullia, Chief Administrative Office, January 11, 2018

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TOO FAR. TOO FAST.December 19, 2017

Warden Robert WilhelmCounty of Perth1 Huron Street,Stratford, OntarioNSA 554

Dear Warden Wilhelm,

We are writing to you as health and safety experts to consider passing a motion toprevent the opening of legalized cannabis stores in your community in the interestof protecting public safety and young people.

The federal government’s cannabis legalization aggressive commercializationagenda has fallen short on ensuring that our youth, road users and communities areprotected from the hazards of legal mariluana consumption. In turn, provincialregulatory frameworks to sell and distribute cannabis have been hastily set upaccording to the federal government’s rushed process, which has resulted in furtherhealth and safety deficiencies and a patchwork of inconsistent rules across thecountry. The bottom line is that cannabis legalization and commercializationis going too far, too fast and public health and safety will pay the price.

We stand with public health experts, healthcare professionals, community leaders,parents and law enforcement who have raised important concerns about the federallegalization scheme, but have been ignored thus far. Ultimately, communities suchas yours will have to contend with the negative impact brought on by rushedlegalization and commercialization: more drug-impaired driving; easier access tocannabis for youth; increased strain on mental health services and counseling;higher costs for enforcement of new laws and regulations with vague promises ofnew resources Wut no guarantee that the black market will fade); and evolvingchallenges to manage the consumption of a new product that is toxic, addictive anddangerous.

Please consider debating a motion such as the one passed unanimously by theCouncil of the Town of Richmond Hill, which declares the Town is not willing to hosta legal cannabis outlet: https://pubrichmondhill.escribemeetings.com/Meetinq?1db5b08598-6cae-43eb-bcb4-d84c5434a064&AgendaAgenda&IanqEnglish#21

www.toofartoofastcanada.com2f2fcanada(gmaiI.com

2595 Skymark Aye, Mississauga, ON L4W 4L5

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Other jurisdictions, including Manitoba, have recognized a municipality’s right todecide by ensuring they have a local option right to preclude the establishment ofretail cannabis outlets in their municipalities. Why aren’t Ontario municipalitiesbeing afforded the same respect and consideration for their residents?

Please also consider pressing your federal and provincial representatives foranswers on how they intend to address the health and safety gaps of the currentframework You may wish to use the Too Far Too Fast position paper —

www.toofartoofastcanada.com - as a reference tool on how cannabis legalizationlegislation needs to be improved before we are confident that the risks to publichealth and safety are minimal. It includes important data and evidence fromhealthcare advocates, municipal leaders and other experts on the impact oflegalization on health and safety.

I have enclosed for your information, a recent report by the Traffic Injury ResearchFoundation that speaks to the rise of cannabis impairment and the devastatingimpact on road safety. A reminder that our law enforcement officials do not yethave the tools they need, we are not ready.

This is the first time since the repeal of alcohol Prohibition that a harmful producthas been legalized for wide public consumption. There is a way to do this right, butwe only have one chance to get it right The current scheme poses great risks topublic safety according to the experts.

We believe that your citizens would want you to take the best available measures tomitigate the risks of cannabis legalization and commercialization, includingreducing access.

Yours truly,

Brian Patterson

Enclosure

www.toofartoofastcanada.com2f2fcanadagmail.com

2595 Skymark Aye, Mississauga, ON L4W 4L5

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TIR/

MARIJUANA USE AMONG DRIVERS IN CANADA,2000-2014Traffic injury Research Foundation, December2017

I ntrodudion

Public concern about drug-impaired driving ingeneral and marijuana-impaired driving in particularhas increased in recent years. Marijuana studieshave shown that the psychoactive chemical delta9-tetrahydrocannabinol (or THC) enters the user’sbloodstream and brain immediately after smokingor consuming marijuana, and has impairing effects.In addition, research on drivers in fatal crashes hasshown that THC-positive drivers are more thantwice as likely to crash as THC-free drivers (Grondel2016). There is also evidence from surveys ofCanadian drivers suggesting that the prevalenceof marijuana use is greater among 16-19 year olddrivers than drivers in other age groups (Robertsonet al. 201 7).

In light of this concern, this fact sheet, sponsoredby State Farm, examines the role of marijuana incollisions involving fatally injured drivers in Canadabetween 2000 and 2014. Data from TIRF’s NationalFatality Database were used to prepare this factsheet which explores trends in the use of marijuanaamong fatally injured drivers, and the characteristicsof these drivers.1 Other topics that are examinedinclude the presence of different categories ofdrugs among fatally injured drivers in different agegroups, and the combined presence of marijuanaand alcohol among this population of drivers,

Trends in marijuana use among fatally

injured drivers

The number of fatally injured drivers who testedpositive for marijuana from 2000 to 2014 isdisplayed in Figure 1. In 2000, 64 fatally injureddrivers tested positive for marijuana. This numberincreased to 129 in 2006, decreased to 96 in2010, and reached a higher peak at 188 in 2013before decreasing to 149 in 2014. Since a muchsmaller percentage of drivers (37.0% to 62.1%)that were killed in road crashes were tested fordrugs between 2000 and 2010, as comparedto a much larger percentage (73.9% to 82.9%)

Figure 1: Number of fatally injured drivers who

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that were tested between 2011 and 2014, theseresults should be interpreted with caution. A muchlarger absolute number of drivers were tested formarijuana during this latter period, thus, it wouldbe expected that from 2011 to 2014, the absolutenumber of fatally injured drivers who testedpositive for marijuana would be larger than duringthe earlier period.

An analysis of trends related to the percentage ofmaruana-positive drivers among all fatally injureddrivers who were tested for the presence of drugswas also conducted, Figure 2 shows the percentageof fatally injured drivers in this group that testedpositive for marijuana. Among those drivers testedfor drugs, 12.4% of fatally injured drivers werepositive for marijuana in 2000. This percentagedecreased to 10.4% in 2001, and gradually rose toits highest level in 2013(21.9%) before declining in2014 to 18.6%.

Figure 2: Percentage of fatally injured driverswho tested positive for marijuana: Canada,2000-2014

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Characteristics of fatally injured driverstesting positive for marijuana

In this section, demographic factors were analyzedto determine their role in marijuana-related driverfatalities from 2000 to 2014. Fatally injured driversthat tested positive for marijuana were examinedaccording to the age and sex of drivers. Theseresults were further compared to data regarding thepresence of alcohol use among fatally injured drivers,

The percentage of fatally injured drivers in eachage group who tested positive for marijuana from2000-2014 is shown in Figure 3. Drivers weregrouped according to the following age categories:16-19 years, 20-34 years, 35-64 years, and 65 yearsand older The percentage of fatally injured 16-19year old drivers that tested positive for marijuana

generally decreased from 2000 (20.4%) to its lowestlevel in 2003 (12,1%), but then gradually rose to itshighest level in 2013(39.1%) before decreasing to21.1% in 2014,

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The percentage of male and female fatally injureddrivers who tested positive for marijuana from 2000to 2014 is compared in Figure 4. Throughout this15-year period, males were more likely than femalesto test positive for marijuana. Among fatally injuredmale drivers, the percentage of drivers who testedpositive for marijuana generally increased from 2000(14.2%) to its highest level in 2013(23.2%), beforedecreasing in 2014(20.2%). Similarly, the percentageof fatally injured female drivers who tested positivefor marijuana increased between 2000(3.5%)and 2013(17.6%), before decreasing in 2014 to11.9%. Although there was a decrease from 2013to 2014 in the percentage of male and female fatallyinjured drivers who tested positive for marijuana, thedecrease among female drivers appears to be morepronounced.

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Trends in marijuana use and alcohol use amongfatally injured drivers are compared in Figure 5;it shows the percentage of fatally injured driversthat tested positive for each of these substancesbetween 2000 and 2014. A larger percentage offatally injured drivers tested positive for alcoholas compared to marijuana during this 15-yearperiod. In 2000, more than one-third (34.8%) offatally injured drivers tested positive for alcoholcompared to just 124% who tested positive formarijuana. However, from 2010 to 2013, thepercentage of fatally injured drivers who testedpositive for alcohol consistently decreased (from37.6% to 31.6%), while the percentage of thosedrivers who tested positive for marijuana increased(from 15.4% to 21.9%). By 2014, the percentagesof fatally injured drivers who tested positive foralcohol (284%) and marijuana (18.6%) had bothdeclined.

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> narcotic analgesics (e.g., morphine, fentanyl,heroin, codeine, oxycodone); and,

> inhalants (e.g., toluene, gasoline, cleaningsolvents).

The percentage of fatally injured drivers in eachage group who tested positive for each drug typeduring a five-year (2010-2014) period is presentedin Figure 6. The drug types shown are marijuana,CNS depressants, CNS stimulants and narcoticanalgesics. Less than 2.0% of fatally injureddrivers tested positive for dissociative anesthetics,hallucinogens, and inhalants, hence, data related tothese drug categories are not shown.

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Marijuana was the drug most commonly detectedamong 16-19 and 20-34 year old drivers (29.8%and 27.2%, respectively). The prevalence ofmarijuana among fatally injured 16-19 year olddrivers is similar to levels that were reported inprevious analyses of fatally injured drivers (TIRE2014). This finding is also consistent with an onlinesurvey of Canadian drivers that showed maruanause was more prevalent among 16-19 year olddrivers (6.1%) as compared to drivers aged 25-44years (2.8%), 46-64 years (0.9%), and over age65(0.1%) between 2002 and 2015 (Robertsonet al. 201 7). Less than 1.0% of fatally injureddrivers aged 65 years and older tested positive formarijuana.

CNS depressants were the type of drug mostcommonly found among fatally injured driversaged 35-64 and 65 and older (18.1% and 26.3%respectively). Drivers aged 20-34 were the mostlikely to test positive for CNS stimulants (15.0%),and narcotic analgesics were most commonlyfound among fatally injured drivers aged 65 andolder (14.6%).

Characteristics of collisions involving driverstesting positive for marijuana and alcoholPatterns of marijuana use and alcohol use amongfatally injured drivers were compared during afive-year period (2010-2014). Characteristics thatwere examined included the type of day (weekdaysversus weekends) and hours of day that collisionsoccurred. Weekday collisions were defined as thosewhich occurred between 6:00 pm. on Sunday to5:59 p.m. on Friday whereas weekend collisionsare defined as those which occurred between 6:00p.m. on Friday to 5:59 p.m. on Sunday.

Figure 7 compares drivers killed in weekday versusweekend crashes from 2010 to 2014 and thepercentages that were positive for marijuana andalcohol. Drivers that died in weekend crashes(20.9%) were slightly more likely to test positivefor marijuana than those who died in weekdaycrashes (17.0%). There was a more pronounceddifference in terms of the presence of alcohol withalmost half (45.8%) of fatally injured drivers inweekend crashes who tested positive compared toapproximately one-quarter (25.8%) of drivers killedin weekday crashes.

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In the past 15 years, there has been a steadyincrease in the percentage of fatally injured driversin Canada who tested positive for marijuana.Generally speaking, drivers aged 16-19 years werethe age group of fatally injured drivers who weremost likely to test positive for marijuana. However,in 2014, a larger percentage of fatally injureddrivers aged 20-34 years tested positive. Continuedmonitoring is required to determine whether thepresence of marijuana in fatally injured driversaged 20-34 remains higher as compared to theprevalence in younger drivers aged 16-19.

Trends in the percentage of male and female fatallyinjured drivers who tested positive for marijuanafrom 2000 to 2014 were similar in terms of annualincreases and decreases. However, throughoutthis 15-year period, males were twice as likely asfemales to test positive for marijuana- While driversex may explain differences in the magnitude ofmarijuana use among fatally injured drivers, it doesnot appear to account for differences in trends.

Between 2000 and 2014, a larger percentage offatally injured drivers tested positive for alcoholthan for marijuana. There was a four-year period(2010-2013) during which the percentage ofalcohol-positive drivers decreased while thepercentage of marijuana-positive drivers increased.Trends in the prevalence of these substancesamong fatally injured drivers warrant furtherattention.

Almost one-third of fatally injured drivers aged16-19 tested positive for marijuana which iscomparable to data reported previously. Notably,

the percentage of drivers aged 20-34 years whotested positive was almost as large. This suggeststhat education programs that have been developedto reduce marijuana use among 16-19 yearold drivers may also be appropriate to addressmarijuana-impaired driving among this older agegroup. Conversely, fatally injured drivers aged35-64, and aged 65 and older were more likelyto test positive for CNS depressants and narcoticanalgesics. Although programs to reduce marijuanause among older age drivers do not appearnecessary at this time, continued monitoring oftrends is needed to track whether the prevalence ofmarijuana use will increase across age categories.Furthermore, a ‘one size fits all’ approach to reduceany kind of drug-impaired driving among all agegroups may not resonate equally throughout thedriving population.

Similar to alcohol, a larger percentage of driverstested positive for marijuana on weekends asopposed to weekdays and at night as opposedto daytime. However, it should be noted that thedifferences were less pronounced for drivers whotested positive for marijuana than for alcohol.This suggests targeting drivers by time of day andday of week may be less effective for marijuanaimpaired driving than alcohol impaired driving.

To summarize, an increasing percentage of fatallyinjured drivers in Canada tested positive formarijuana in recent years whereas a decreasingpercentage of these drivers tested positive foralcohol. Nevertheless, despite such opposite trends,the percentage of alcohol-positive fatally injureddrivers remains larger than the proportion of driverswho tested positive for marijuana. In addition, theincidence of marijuana use appears greater amongdrivers in younger age groups that are involved incrashes on weekends and night-time, however,these indicators were not as reliable to predictmarijuana use as they were to predict alcohol use.Ongoing analysis of data in future years is neededto monitor progress in reducing marijuana-impaireddriving.

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Grondel, D. (2016). Driver Toxicology Testing andthe Involvement of Marijuana in Fatal Crashes,2010-2014: A Descriptive Report. Olympia, WA.:Washington Traffic Safety Commission

Jonah, B. (2012). Drugs and Driving Framework.Ottawa, Ontario: Canadian Council of MotorTransport Administrators.

Robertson, R.D., Mainegra Hing, M., Pashley, C.R.,Brown, SW., Vanlaar, W.G.M. (2017). Prevalenceand trends of drugged driving in Canada. AccidentAnalysis and Prevention, 99: 236-241.

Traffic Injury Research Foundation. (2014). Teensand Drug Impaired Driving. Ottawa, Ontario: TrafficInjury Research Foundation.

The mission of the Traffic Injury ResearchFoundation (TIRE) is to reduce traffic-related deathsand injuries. TIRF is a national, independent,charitable road safety institute. Since its inceptionin 1964, TIRF has become internationallyrecognized for its accomplishments in a wide rangeof subject areas related to identifying the causes ofroad crashes and developing programs and policiesto address them effectively.

Traffic Injury Research Foundation (TIRF)171 Nepean Street, Suite 200Ottawa, Ontario K2P 0B4Phone: (877) 238-5235Fax: (613) 238-5292Email: [email protected]: wwwtirfca

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Ernie Hardeman, MPP

PC Critic for Municipal Affairs and Housing

December 11, 2017

Warden Mert SchneiderCounty of Perth1 Huron St.Stratford, ON N5A 554

Dear Warden Schneider and members of Council,

As you know, PC Leader Patrick Brown recently released the Ontario PC Platform, called the

People’s Guarantee. I want to take this opportunity to provide more information on some of the

policies that will impact municipalities. I also want to thank municipalities for their input. These

policies are based on ideas, suggestions and concerns that we heard from municipal

representatives both through our policy process and during the many meetings and

conversations we’ve had.

Below I have outlined some of the most significant polices impacting municipalities.

Restore the Ontario Municipal Partnership Fund. We understand the importance of this

unconditional grant that municipalities can use to fund their own local priorities so we will

restore the $70 million that has been cut from this fund since 2013.

Increase transparency by explaining infrastructure decisions. On numerous occasions, we heard

from municipalities about the cost of preparing infrastructure applications that are turned down

with no explanation, such as those for the Ontario Community Infrastructure Fund. We will

provide feedback on these applications. We will also allow pooling of similar projects so smaller

municipalities can benefit from P3 financing.

Fix the Joint and Several Liability issue. We know that municipalities are sometimes viewed as

having deep pockets and therefore required to pay a far greater portion of settlements than they

are responsible for leading to rapidly increasing insurance costs. As Patrick Brown announced at

the AMO conference, an Ontario PC government would fix joint and several insurance issues

while still ensuring adequate protection for victims.

Invest in Broadband and Cellular infrastructure. We understand that infrastructure is necessary

to attract new businesses, improve quality of life, and even ensure that emergency calls can be

completed. We will invest up to $100 million into the Ontario Community Infrastructure Fund.

The money will be tied specifically to broadband and cellular infrastructure to help rural and

smaller municipalities build the necessary infrastructure.

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Increased input into Growth Plans. Municipalities have told us that they need more input intotheir growth and intensification targets to ensure that they are appropriate and suit themunicipality. We will ensure a planning process that provides proper input into future growthplans.

Investing $124 million for recreational infrastructure. We heard from many municipalities thathave aging recreational infrastructure that they cannot afford to upgrade or replace. As part ofour commitment to healthy living and supporting municipalities, we will invest $124 million tobuild and upgrade this infrastructure including arenas, swimming pools, sports fields, and otherrecreational infrastructure.

Restore local planning authority over renewable energy projects. The Green Energy Act starteda dangerous precedent of removing local planning authority over renewable energy projects. Wedo not believe that these projects should be forced on unwilling hosts. An Ontario PC

government will restore the local planning authority over renewable energy project5.

Red Tape. We understand the burden and costs that excess regulation creates for municipalities.We have committed to address red tape across the government by eliminating two regulationsfor each new regulation that is introduced. This will lead to smarter regulations that will allowbusinesses and municipalities to thrive.

If you would like to read the full plan it is available at: www.ontariopc.ca/peoplesguorantee.

I hope that these policies will help build a strong future for your community and help relievesome of the pressures facing your municipality.

Please let me know if you have any feedback. I would appreciate hearing your thoughts on howthese proposals will impact municipalities. As always if you have any questions or if I can be ofassistance please feel free to contact me.

Sincerel

Ernie Hardeman, MPPPC Critic for Municipal Affairs and Housing

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Report to Council

To: Warden McKenzie and Members of Council Date: Thursday, January 18, 2018 Prepared By: Pauline Walkom, Administration Support Clerk Subject: Warden’s Activity Report – November 2017

Recommended Action:

THAT Perth County Council receives the “Warden’s Activity Report –

November 2017, dated January 18, 2018 for information;

Background Information: This is a regular report to Council which summarizes the various functions attended by the Warden of Perth County.

Below is a list of functions attended by Warden Meredith Schneider in the month of

November 2017.

Warden’s Activity For November 2017

November 2, 2017 Council Meeting

November 3, 2017 County Appreciation Night

November 9, 2017 County Road Tour

November 13, 2017 Performance Review Interview, Milverton

November 15, 2017 Perth Municipal Day, Stratford


November 18, 2017 Harvest Gala PFA - Stratford

November 22, 2017 Perth District Health Unit

November 23, 2017 Emergency Management Meeting

November 25, 2017 Interviews, Corp Services and Clerk

November 29, 2017 Perth Farm Safety AGM Monkton


Financial Implications: Per diems apply for special meetings, with all other meetings being part of Warden’s remuneration.

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Connection to Strategic Plan: This report supports the goal of promoting the accountability and transparency of

municipal government.

Section 2.3 Key Principles:

Honest and Accountable Operational Performance

Attachments: None


Lori Wolfe, County Clerk, January 11, 2018



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