Board meetings, strategic plans, and buyer signals from Grant Machan’s organization
Oct 13, 2026·BoardMeeting
Board
Town of Perth Council Council Meeting
The meeting included the presentation of employee service awards for staff reaching 5, 10, and 20-year milestones. The council discussed the status of a regional recreational facility feasibility study, specifically addressing the selection of the site and the need for ongoing consultation with surrounding municipalities. Several bylaws were passed, covering lease agreements, tender awards, and a tiered response program agreement. Additionally, authorization was granted for a funding application to the Department of Canadian Heritage for the Stewart Park Festival. The council also received updates on various external boards, including the Smiths Falls and District Hospital and the local Ontario Provincial Police detachment, with a focus on traffic enforcement, warrant program updates, and resource management.
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Committee Of The Whole Regular Committee Of The Whole Meeting
The committee discussed a proposal regarding the town's application to the Communities in Bloom program. The discussion centered on a collaborative, volunteer-led approach designed to minimize the burden on town resources while fostering community engagement, local pride, and economic development. Key topics included strategies for project scalability, potential sponsorship opportunities, and the alignment of the initiative with broader tourism and community priorities.
Sep 22, 2026·BoardMeeting
Board
Town of Perth Council Council Minutes
The council received an audit findings report for the previous fiscal year and accepted the audited financial statements. A resolution was passed to declare 18 Wilson Street East as surplus land and to accept a bid for its sale. The council supported an application to the Community Sport and Recreation Infrastructure Fund for a regional recreation facility and approved a grant application for fire protection equipment. Various reports from council committees, local boards, and external entities were received, including updates on the BIA, climate change initiatives, and conservation authority activities. A closed session was held to discuss contract negotiations with the Ministry of Infrastructure, and a by-law confirming the proceedings was enacted.
Sep 22, 2026·BoardMeeting
Board
Council of the Town of Perth Council Meeting
The council meeting included a presentation from a partner at KPMG regarding the audit findings report for the 2025 fiscal year. Discussion topics covered the audit process, financial highlights including cash balance growth and asset retirement obligations, the status of municipal equity, and future accounting standard changes. Council members also inquired about the financial implications of upcoming accounting standard updates effective in 2027.
Extracted from official board minutes, strategic plans, and video transcripts.
