Committee of Council · Regular
March 10, 2026
Committee of the Whole
17:30 – 19:44 · 2h 14m
7 present · 0 absent
Staff & officers present
Amanda Noël Director of Legislative Services/Clerk — Cathy McNally Director of Community 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: That the Agenda for the regular Committee of the Whole meeting of March 10, 2026 be adopted as presented.
- · Motion 2 added: That the Minutes of the Regular Committee of the Whole meeting held on February 10, 2026 be approved.
- · Motion 3 added: As recommended by the Committee of the Whole, be it resolved that the Council of the Town of Perth receive for information the presentation from Sharon Halladay, Lanark County Child and Youth Services Coordinator - Lanark County Child and …
- · Motion 4 added: As recommended by the Committee of the Whole, be it resolved that the Council of the Town of Perth receive for information the presentation from Rob Rainer, Executive Director – The Table Community Food Centre – An Update for the Town of P…
- · Motion 5 added: As recommended by the Committee of the Whole, be it resolved that the Council of the Town of Perth: (i) with the limited information and consultation that has been provided to date, does not support the proposed Alto High Speed Rail projec…
- · Motion 6 added: As recommended by the Committee of the Whole, be it resolved that the Council of the Town of Perth receive for information the Alto High-Speed Train Overview.
- · Motion 7 added: As recommended by the Committee of the Whole, be it resolved that the Council of the Town of Perth direct staff to send a letter of support to The Honourable John Jordan, MPP, Lanark, Frontenac, Kingston to express support for the Province…
- · Motion 8 added: As recommended by the Committee of the Whole, be it resolved that the Council of the Town of Perth authorize staff to defer the implementation of the 2026 pool rental fee increase for the Perth Stingrays Aquatic Club until September 1, 202…
- · Motion 9 added: As recommended by the Committee of the Whole, be it resolved that the Council of the Town of Perth receive for information the Tourism & Museum Statistics Report, as presented in report 2026-COW-3.2.
- · Motion 10 added: As recommended by the Committee of the Whole, be it resolved that the Council of the Town of Perth pass By-law No. xxxx, being a by-law to authorize the Mayor and Clerk to sign a Contribution Agreement with his Majesty the King in right of…
- · Motion 11 added: As recommended by the Committee of the Whole, be it resolved that the Council of the Town of Perth: (i) receive for information the Communities in Bloom 2026 – Participation and Resource Requirements report; and, (ii) indicates to the Down…
- · Motion 12 added: As recommended by the Committee of the Whole, be it resolved that the Council of the Town of Perth pass By-law No. 4029-8, being a By-law to further amend By-law No. 4029, to increase the water and sewer charges by 6%, as presented in Repo…
- · Motion 13 added: As recommended by the Committee of the Whole, be it resolved that the Council of the Town of Perth receive for information the 2025 Council Remuneration report, as presented in Report 2026-COW-3.6.
- · Motion 14 added: As recommended by the Committee of the Whole, be it resolved that the Council of the Town of Perth: (i) authorize the Mayor and Clerk to execute the Memorandum of Understanding between the Town of Perth and the County of Lanark regarding t…
- · Motion 15 added: As recommended by the Committee of the Whole, be it resolved that the Council of the Town of Perth pass By-Law No. 5141-1 being a By-law to amend the Rules Governing the Order and Proceedings of Council and Committees of The Corporation of…
- · Motion 16 added: As recommended by the Committee of the Whole, be it resolved that the Council of the Town of Perth pass By-law No. 4108-9, being a by-law to further amend By-law No. 4108 Council Remuneration and Spending Policy, as presented in Report 202…
- · Motion 17 added: As recommended by the Committee of the Whole, be it resolved that the Council of the Town of Perth receive for information the report regarding the Development North of Hwy 7, as presented in staff report 2026-COW-3.10.
- · Motion 18 added: As recommended by the Committee of the Whole, be it resolved that the Council of the Town of Perth issue a letter of concurrence to Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED Canada) in relation to the application for the Be…
- · Motion 19 added: As recommended by the Committee of the Whole, be it resolved that the Council of the Town of Perth endorse staff comments relating to the County of Lanark Sustainable Communities Official Plan Update, as presented in report 2026-COW-3.12.
- · Motion 20 added: As recommended by the Committee of the Whole, be it resolved that the Council of the Town of Perth receive for information the 2025 Drinking Water System Summary Report and the 2025 Annual Report for the municipality's drinking water syste…
- · Motion 21 added: That the Committee of the Whole move into Closed Session at 7:20 p.m. in accordance with the Municipal Act, 2001, for the following purpose: (1) Potential Sale of Town Owned land located at 18 Wilson Street West, subject to subsection 239(…
- · Motion 22 added: That the Committee of the Whole rise and report from Closed Session at 7:43 p.m.
- · Motion 23 added: That the Committee of the Whole meeting held on March 10, 2026 adjourn at 7:44 p.m.
- · Attendance added: Gary Waterfield (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 (present)
- · Attendance added: Trevor Choffe (present)
- · Attendance added: Cathy McNally (present)
- · Attendance added: Amanda Noël (present)
- · Attendance added: Nev Jande (present)
- · Attendance added: Tracy Bowes (present)
- · Attendance added: Judy Brown (present)
- · Attendance added: Michael Touw (present)
- · Attendance added: Joanna Bowes (present)
- · Participation added: Dave Bird recuse
- · Participation added: Ed McPherson recuse