Board meetings, strategic plans, and buyer signals from Justin Dias’s organization
Oct 1, 2026·BoardMeeting
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Perth County Council Regular Council Meeting
The council discussed the orientation and onboarding process for the new council term, including planned training sessions and budget processes. Significant debate occurred regarding the scheduling and location of the inaugural meeting, with concerns raised about the date, potential lack of political presence during the transition, and logistical limitations such as parking. Additionally, council members discussed the challenges regarding the use of county email addresses and the term length for the Warden and Deputy Warden, noting a desire to revisit the procedural bylaw.
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The Council discussed and approved various administrative and operational reports, including updates to Health and Safety and Human Resources policies, the initiation of housekeeping amendments to the 2025 Official Plan, and the submission of archival and court services reports to the Municipal Shared Services Committee. Additionally, the Council received the July 2026 Municipal Law Enforcement Officer's Report and the Warden's Activity Report, approved the Mid-Year 2026 Paramedic Service Activity Report, and appointed a Deputy Clerk via by-law. The meeting also addressed an update on Restricted Acts under the Municipal Act, resulting in the removal of a future meeting date, and acknowledged the emergency response efforts of staff following a recent storm event.
Aug 6, 2026·BoardMeeting
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Perth County Council Regular Council Meeting
The council meeting included the introduction of the new manager of legislative services, a land acknowledgement, and the appointment of the new county clerk. Key discussions involved the endorsement of provincial resolutions concerning municipal planning decisions, the Ontario Land Tribunal, vacant land tax, management of ticks in Ontario, and hospital funding in rural areas. Additionally, there was a delegation from the Huron Perth Public Health regarding the primer on household food insecurity, highlighting that food insecurity is primarily an income-based issue requiring systemic solutions.
Jul 2, 2026·BoardMeeting
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Perth County Council Regular Council Minutes
The council meeting addressed various administrative and municipal matters. Key discussions included an Integrity Commissioner's report regarding code of conduct complaints, resulting in a remedial measure request for social media post removal. The council approved a vacant land condominium application for Listowel Gardens and awarded a tender for a wheel-loader lease to Toromont Industries Ltd. Additionally, the council directed staff to bring janitorial services in-house and awarded a tender for culvert repairs to Wellington Construction Contractors Inc. A motion was passed to request that the Law Society of Ontario advise its members to avoid inadvertently merging agricultural properties under identical ownership. The council also held an executive closed session to discuss legal and property matters before confirming proceedings by by-law.
Extracted from official board minutes, strategic plans, and video transcripts.
