Council · Regular
January 27, 2026
Council
17:30 – 19:51 · 2h 21m
7 present · 0 absent
Staff & officers present
Amanda Noël Director of Legislative Services/Clerk — Cathy McNally Director of Community Services — Grant Machan Director of Environmental Services — Joanna Bowes Director of Development Services — Michael Touw Chief Administrative Officer — Nev Jande Director of Corporate Services/Treasurer — Tracy Bowes Deputy Clerk — Trevor Choffe Director of Protective Services/Fire Chief —
Revisions
- First published Substantive fetched Jun 23, 2026
- · Motion 1 added: Be it resolved that the Council of the Town of Perth adopt the Agenda for the January 27, 2026 Council meeting as presented.
- · Motion 2 added: Be it resolved that the Council of the Town of Perth adopt the minutes of the December 9, 2025 Regular Council meeting.
- · Motion 3 added: Be it resolved that the Council of the Town of Perth receive for information the staff presentation "Winter Maintenance Service Level Overview".
- · Motion 4 added: THAT the following Motions listed below in the Consent Agenda from the Committee of the Whole meeting of January 13, 2026 be passed and numbered accordingly
- · Motion 5 added: Be it resolved that the Council of the Town of Perth: (i) approve Zoning By-law Amendment No. ZBL-06-2025; (ii) require that the developer pay $5,000 per parking space in lieu of parking for 4 spaces; and, (iii) pass By-law No. 3358-139 be…
- · Motion 6 added: Be it resolved that the Council of the Town of Perth authorize the Director of Community Services to submit a grant application to the Ontario Cultural Attractions Fund to an upset limit of $18,500 to assist in funding the Stewart Park Fes…
- · Motion 7 added: Be it resolved that the Council of the Town of Perth has read the following By-laws a first, second and third time short, passed and signed by the Mayor and Clerk
- · Motion 8 added: Be it resolved that the Council of the Town of Perth has read the following By-law a first, second and third time short, passed and signed by the Mayor and Clerk
- · Motion 9 added: As recommended by the Striking Committee, be it resolved that the Council of the Town of Perth appoint the following citizen members to the Climate Change Advisory Panel until the end of the current Council term: 1.Susanne Laperle 2.Jessic…
- · Motion 10 added: Be it resolved that the Council of the Town of Perth receive the Council Committee, Local Boards and External Reports/Minutes as presented.
- · Motion 11 added: That the Council of the Town of Perth resolve itself into Closed Session at 6:19 p.m. pursuant to the Municipal Act, 2001
- · Motion 12 added: Be it resolved that the Council of the Town of Perth rise and report from Closed Session at 7:50 p.m.
- · Motion 13 added: Be it resolved that the Council of the Town of Perth pass By-law No. 5247, being a by-law to confirm the proceedings of the Council of the Town of Perth, at its meeting held January 27, 2026.
- · Motion 14 added: Be it resolved that the Council of the Town of Perth adjourn the January 27, 2026 Council meeting at 7:51 p.m.
- · Attendance added: Judy Brown (present)
- · Attendance added: Grant Machan (present)
- · Attendance added: Cathy McNally (present)
- · Attendance added: Ed McPherson (present)
- · Attendance added: Dave Bird (present)
- · Attendance added: Jim Boldt (present)
- · Attendance added: Isabel Anne McRae (present)
- · Attendance added: Barry Smith (remote)
- · Attendance added: Gary Waterfield (present)
- · Attendance added: Michael Touw (present)
- · Attendance added: Joanna Bowes (present)
- · Attendance added: Trevor Choffe (present)
- · Attendance added: Amanda Noël (present)
- · Attendance added: Nev Jande (present)
- · Attendance added: Tracy Bowes (present)
- · Participation added: Dave Bird recuse
- · Participation added: Barry Smith depart