Board meetings, strategic plans, and buyer signals from Steve Drake’s organization
Oct 15, 2026·BoardMeeting
Board
Perth County Council Regular Council Meeting
The council heard a delegation regarding a request to reduce speed limits and improve safety in St. Columb on Highway 8. Key discussion points included the need for a school zone designation and the challenges posed by heavy transport traffic in the area. Council directed staff to send a letter of support to the Ministry of Transportation and the Ministry of Education regarding the speed reduction request. Furthermore, staff were directed to collect and provide relevant data from the Ontario Provincial Police and the county to bolster the advocacy effort.
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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.
Sep 3, 2026·BoardMeeting
Board
Perth County Council Regular Council Minutes
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
Board
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.
Extracted from official board minutes, strategic plans, and video transcripts.
