Township of Perth South
3191 Road 122 N0K 1V0

November 12, 2020 Stratford, Perth County, St. Marys remind citizens to be vigilant amid spike in local COVID-19 cases The City of Stratford, the County of Perth and the Town of St. Marys would like to encourage all citizens to remain vigilant in the fight against COVID-19. ... A recent rise in the number of active cases in our communities highlights the fact that the pandemic is not over, and we are in fact now experiencing a second wave. We urge everyone to follow the guidance of Huron Perth Public Health and other health professionals when it comes to preventing the spread of COVID-19. Please maintain a safe social distance from people outside of your household, wear a mask if you are able to, continue to practice good hygiene, including regular hand washing, and stay home if you are feeling unwell. And visit www.hpph.ca for reliable and up-to-date information about COVID-19. Thank you once again for doing everything you can to keep yourself and others safe. We will get through this together. City of Stratford Mayor Dan Mathieson Perth County Warden Jim Aitcheson St. Marys Mayor Al Strathdee

PC Connect is launching November 16! This exciting new transit system will connect communities across Perth County, Stratford, and St. Marys as well as provid...e connection to London and Kitchener-Waterloo. For more information visit www.perthcounty.ca/PCConnect . . . North Perth Township of Perth South Township of Perth East Municipality of West Perth City of Stratford - The Municipality Town of St. Marys

Hazardous Waste Depot drop off October 31, 2020 from 8 am - 12 pm. This is open to the residents of Perth South, please see details below.

Have a say in the Perth South's 2020 Budget by participating in the annual Pre-Budget Consultation Survey. https://www.getinvolvedperthsouth.ca/

Have you completed this survey yet? Help out the researchers in Guelph with their project to better understand the impact of COVID-19 so that municipalities and other community agencies can learn how to best respond.

Yes, Thanksgiving looks a little different this year. Make your celebrations as safe as possible by remembering to practice #PhysicalDistancing (keeping 2 metre...s or 6ft) from people outside of your household, staying home if you are sick & washing your hands thoroughly & frequently. #WeAreInThisTogether so let’s have a safe & healthy weekend, Huron Perth! See more

Perth County's Planning Division launched a new website today! The goal of the launch is to better serve the population of Perth County providing a streamlined, accessible and organized approach to finding information about Planning in Perth County. Features of the new page include the ability to submit Pre-Consultation requests and upload necessary documents straight through the website. The latest addition is the ability for the public to provide public input on revised pol...icies such as the current Official Plan Amendment pertaining to the Surplus Farmhouse Dwelling policy. Read the full details here: https://www.perthcounty.ca/Modules/News/index.aspx To view the new landing page visit www.perthcounty.ca/planning

TEMPORARY, FULL TIME FINANCE/TAX CLERK (UP TO 18 MONTHS) The Township of Perth South is seeking an energetic and self-motivated Finance/Tax Clerk who would be available to work on a full time basis for a temporary period, up to 18 months. Reporting to the Administrator/Treasurer, applicants will be experienced with cash handling, payment processing, invoice billing, collection of receivables, and ability to complete various financial reports and analysis. The Finance/Tax Cle...rk may be required to perform other duties within the Treasury/Administration Department, along with other miscellaneous duties from time to time. Applicants must have a post-secondary education and experience in the field of accounting. Enrolment in or completion of the Municipal Tax Administration Program would be considered an asset. This position works Monday to Friday from 8:30 to 4:30. Further details are available on the website www.perthsouth.ca or by emailing [email protected] We thank all candidates for their interest, however, only those applicants selected for an interview will be contacted. Interested candidates are invited to submit a detailed resume expressing their interest to the undersigned clearly marked as Finance/Tax Clerk by September 28th 2020. Rebecca Clothier Township of Perth South 3191 Road 122 St. Pauls, ON N0K 1V0 E-mail - [email protected] Information gathered is under the authority of the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act and shall only be used for candidate selection purposes.

Quick Reminder: Property taxes are due today. You may come into our office located at 3191 Road 122, St. Pauls, ON, you may pay online, at your financial institution or via our drop box outside our office door.

COMMUNITY SAFETY AND WELLBEING PLAN. Perth South residents - we need to hear from you! Surveys ends soon on September 11, 2020. Stratford, St. Marys, North Perth, West Perth, Perth East and Perth South are looking to their residents for input as they collaboratively develop a Community Safety and Wellbeing (CSWB) Plan. All municipalities in Ontario are required, under the Provinces Safer Ontario Act, 2018, to develop a CSWB Plan by 2021. The goal of the CSWB Plan is to achi...eve a sustainable community where everyone is safe, has a sense of belonging, access to services and where individuals and families are able to meet their needs for education, health care, food, housing, income, and social and cultural expression. The six partnered municipalities hope to engage residents during this stage of the development process. Informed through consultation, the Plan will focus on ways community members, government, local agencies and stakeholders can work together to sustain and improve the overall quality of life for residents in the City of Stratford, St. Marys, North Perth, West Perth, Perth East and Perth South. Citizens are being asked to participate by sharing their perspectives and experiences regarding community safety and wellbeing through an online survey which can be found at: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/CSWBPsurvey To participate in the survey by telephone or to receive a hard copy of the survey, call 519-271-3773 ext. 231 or email [email protected]. The CSWB Plan survey is being launched today (July 30th, 2020) and will remain open until September 11th, 2020. If you have questions about this initiative or would like more information, please reach out to City of Stratford Social Services Director, Kim McElroy at [email protected] or by phone at (519) 271-3773 ext. See more

Farmland for Lease in Perth South Bids are being accepted until October 14, 2020 for farmland located at Part Lot 19, Concession East Mitchell Road, 1591 Perth Road 139 in Perth South. Approximately 18.2 acres, adjacent to the landfill are available for lease for a term of three years beginning on December 1, 2020 and ending on November 30, 2023. ... Bids are to be submitted no later than 12:00 noon on Wednesday October 14, 2020. Bid forms are available at the Perth South Municipal Office located at 3191 Road 122 in St. Pauls or online at www.perthsouth.ca in the Bids and Tenders section or by following the link below to the Get Involved Perth South page: https://www.getinvolvedperthsouth.ca/ Please direct inquiries to Rebecca Clothier, Administrator/Treasurer at email [email protected] or by phone at 519-271-0619 Ext. 227.

Were taking action to protect vehicles transporting farm animals. Starting September 2, it will now be an offence to stop, obstruct, hinder or interfere with a livestock transport vehicle: https://news.ontario.ca//ontario-moving-to-enhance-public-

A big welcome to Zach Goodhew and Jeremy Dechert who are fresh back from their training at the Ontario Police College. Zach and Jeremy will spend a couple of da...ys with doing some training here at SPS before hitting the road with their coach officers. Best of luck guys as you start your journey in policing! See more

SEASONAL EQUIPMENT OPERATOR / TRUCK DRIVER The Township of Perth South is seeking a qualified equipment operator/truck driver who would be available to work on ...a seasonal basis for winter maintenance purposes from December 1st, 2020 until March 31st, 2021. Reporting to the Operations Manager, applicants will be experienced with the ability to operate various pieces of equipment, such as wheel loaders, road graders, and tandem dump trucks equipped with snow plow, wing, and sander. The operator may be required to perform other duties within the Public Works Department, along with other miscellaneous labour duties from time to time. Applicants must have a valid D license with a Z endorsement. Experience in road and/or equipment maintenance would be an asset. This position is subject to weekend scheduling and 24 hr. call-out, with a minimum of 32 hours a week. We thank all candidates for their interest, however, only those applicants selected for an interview will be contacted. Interested candidates are invited to submit a detailed resume expressing their interest to the undersigned clearly marked as seasonal operator by September 28th 2020. Ken Bettles, Director of Public Works Township of Perth South 3191 Road 122 St. Pauls, ON N0K 1V0 E-mail - [email protected] Information gathered is under the authority of the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act and shall only be used for candidate selection purposes.

A second mosquito trap has tested positive for #WestNileVirus in Perth County. Wed like to remind residents to protect themselves from mosquito bites, and to take extra precautions at dawn & dusk when mosquitoes are most active. Learn more, including how to protect yourself: https://bit.ly/3hvBLq3

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED! The Kirkton Woodham Community Centre is looking for volunteers! If you are interested in volunteering or would like to learn more please contact Dave Frayne at 519-235-1409 or by email at [email protected]

Perth County is considering changes to the severance policies in the County Official Plan relating to surplus farm dwellings. https://www.getinvolvedperthsouth.ca/ ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ...Continue reading

First Ever Outkeeper Dinner is being hosted by the Stratford Perth Museum on September 16, 2020. Be a part of this take-out dinner and on-line auction in support of the Stratford Perth Museum, while at the same time supporting local restaurants. Order your tickets and register to participate in the online auction at: ... https://www.stratfordperthmuseum.ca/culture-days-at-the-st/

COMMUNITY SAFETY AND WELLBEING PLAN Perth South residents - we need to hear from you! Stratford, St. Marys, North Perth, West Perth, Perth East and Perth South are looking to their residents for input as they collaboratively develop a Community Safety and Wellbeing (CSWB) Plan. All municipalities in Ontario are required, under the Provinces Safer Ontario Act, 2018, to develop a CSWB Plan by 2021.... The goal of the CSWB Plan is to achieve a sustainable community where everyone is safe, has a sense of belonging, access to services and where individuals and families are able to meet their needs for education, health care, food, housing, income, and social and cultural expression. The six partnered municipalities hope to engage residents during this stage of the development process. Informed through consultation, the Plan will focus on ways community members, government, local agencies and stakeholders can work together to sustain and improve the overall quality of life for residents in the City of Stratford, St. Marys, North Perth, West Perth, Perth East and Perth South. Citizens are being asked to participate by sharing their perspectives and experiences regarding community safety and wellbeing through an online survey which can be found at: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/CSWBPsurvey To participate in the survey by telephone or to receive a hard copy of the survey, call 519-271-3773 ext. 231 or email [email protected]. The CSWB Plan survey is being launched today (July 30th, 2020) and will remain open until September 11th, 2020. If you have questions about this initiative or would like more information, please reach out to City of Stratford Social Services Director, Kim McElroy at [email protected] or by phone at (519) 271-3773 ext.

Just a friendly reminder that we will be sending out Final Tax Bills on August 31, 2020. The final tax installments will be due on September 30, 2020 and November 30, 2020. If you would like to be set up on our Monthly or Quarterly Pre-Authorized Tax Payment program please call 519-271-0619 x 222.

Effective 12:01am August 06th, thanks to a satisfactory amount of rainfall over the past weekend and early week, the open air fire ban has been lifted in the Township of Perth South. Burn permits can now be issued and must abide by the municipalitys open air burn by-law.

Community Centre Update - The Kirkton-Woodham Community Centre will reopen to the public on Tuesday, August 4th, 2020. These openings come with additional safety measures, which include: - No use of the kitchen - Face masks are mandatory inside, as per Public Health... - Maximum of 50 people inside the facility at any time - physicall distancing is required 2 metres (6 feet) - Combining the 50 person gathering limit indoors and the 100 person gathering limit outdoors is prohibited Renters will have to fill out a COVID-19 Safety Plan that needs to be approved by staff, prior to the rental. To book the Kirtkon-Woodham Community Centre, please call 519-229-6786 or [email protected]

Stratford-Perth South Boundary Adjustment Approved By Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing STRATFORD - The Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing (MMAH) has implemented a boundary adjustment to open the door for the creation of much-needed industrial land for development in the City of Stratford. The annexation of property along Highway 7 and Line 29 was approved by the Ministry on July 20, 2020, and was published in the Ontario Gazette on August 1, 2020. A Ministers... Zoning Order for one of the parcels will expedite the development of that land for industrial purposes and to prompt economic development in the area. This is an important stepping stone to new opportunities that will benefit the City of Stratford the Township of Perth South and Perth County, said Stratford Mayor Dan Mathieson. And its welcome economic news for all of the partners at a time when we desperately need it. This Boundary Adjustment will provide great opportunities for new industries that will benefit the Township of Perth South, City of Stratford and County of Perth, said Perth South Mayor Robert Wilhelm, and will create much needed employment opportunities to offset employment losses from plant closures which have previously been announced. We are pleased to receive the Ministrys support and see this project move forward. This will be a positive economic impact for Perth South and the Perth County region as a whole, added Perth County Warden Jim Aitcheson. The annexation will allow the City of Stratford to extend its existing industrial park and Wright Business Park at the south end of the City, and help address the shortage of industrial lots both large and small in the municipality and surrounding area. A number of manufacturers, including a float glass manufacturing company, have expressed an interest in locating in Stratford. The Ministers Zoning Order, issued under the authority of the Planning Act, allows for a float glass manufacturing facility to be located on the larger annexed parcel of land (west of Highway 7). The City of Stratford will be looking at rezoning the other lands subject to the annexation through a public planning process to bring them into the industrial zone. The municipal councils of the City of Stratford, Township of Perth South and County of Perth approved the annexation proposal earlier this year before sending it to the Ministry for final approval. A separate agreement between the City and the Township was also approved by the area councils setting out in detail the compensation the Township of Perth South will receive for the annexed lands. For more information, please contact: Joan Thomson, Chief Administrative Officer for the City of Stratford 519-271-0250, ext. 235 [email protected]

COMMUNITY SAFETY AND WELLBEING PLAN Stratford, St. Marys, North Perth, West Perth, Perth East and Perth South are looking to their residents for input as they collaboratively develop a Community Safety and Wellbeing (CSWB) Plan. All municipalities in Ontario are required, under the Provinces Safer Ontario Act, 2018, to develop a CSWB Plan by 2021. The goal of the CSWB Plan is to achieve a sustainable community where everyone is safe, has a sense of belonging, access to servi...ces and where individuals and families are able to meet their needs for education, health care, food, housing, income, and social and cultural expression. The six partnered municipalities hope to engage residents during this stage of the development process. Informed through consultation, the Plan will focus on ways community members, government, local agencies and stakeholders can work together to sustain and improve the overall quality of life for residents in the City of Stratford, St. Marys, North Perth, West Perth, Perth East and Perth South. Citizens are being asked to participate by sharing their perspectives and experiences regarding community safety and wellbeing through an online survey which can be found at: www.surveymonkey.com/r/CSWBPsurvey. To participate in the survey by telephone or to receive a hard copy of the survey, call 519-271-3773 ext. 231 or email [email protected]. The CSWB Plan survey is being launched today (July 30th, 2020) and will remain open until September 11th, 2020. If you have questions about this initiative or would like more information, please reach out to City of Stratford Social Services Director, Kim McElroy at [email protected] or by phone at (519) 271-3773 ext. 6252.

Effective 12:01am July 29th, all open air fires are prohibited in the Township of Perth South.

The Open Air Fire Ban has been lifted in Perth County.

Lots of fresh local produce and other goodies available tomorrow!

Looking to stretch your legs and explore this weekend? Our digital hike and bike map is a perfect way to map your way to a new trail! www.perthcounty.ca/hikeandbike

UPCOMING ROAD CLOSURE Road 134 will be closed between Line 15 and Line 16 for repairs to the bridge over the Avon River, starting Monday July 27th for approximately 5 days. https://www.municipal511.ca/

UPCOMING ROAD CLOSURE Line 2 from Perth Road 151 to Road 141 will be closed for repairs to the bridge over Nineteen Creek starting of August 4th for approximately 4 days. https://www.municipal511.ca/

Perth Souths road crew is working hard to clean up the damage from Sundays storm. This may take a while and we appreciate your patience while we complete the clean up. A big THANK YOU to all those who have been working long days to clean up damage and restore power to the Township. To report issues please contact the Township office at 519-271-0619 or use the "Report It" feature on our website. ... https://www.perthsouth.ca///township-office-report-it.aspx

Perth County residents are reminded that a fire ban is still in place. https://www.perthsouth.ca/Modules/News/index.aspx

The Township of Perth South Public Works Department is seeking a Full Time qualified Equipment Operator. Interested candidates are invited to submit a detailed resume expressing their interest by Friday August 7th 2020.

Did you know that you can report issues or concerns in the Township directly through the Townships website by using the "Report It" feature. This simple form can be completed on-line and is sent directly to staff to inform them of the issue. https://www.perthsouth.ca///township-office-report-it.aspx

An 8 week position is currently available. https://opportunityliveshere.ca//finance-clerk-8-week-pos/

An 8 week position is currently available. Apply today. https://opportunityliveshere.ca/job/public-works-labourer/

The Township of Perth South has terminated the declared state of emergency effective Friday July 17, 2020 at 9:00 AM. The Declaration of Emergency came into effect on March 25, 2020 as a result of the Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic and to support Public Health officials efforts to flatten the curve and slow the spread of COVID-19. The health and safety of residents remains a top priority for Perth South and we will continue to monitor the virus until the pandemic... is over. The number of confirmed COVID-19 cases in Perth South remains very low, which was one of many contributing factors in the decision to terminate the declared emergency. The geographic Perth County area has seen a relatively low number of cases of COVID-19 due in part to the residents adhering to the guidelines of Huron Perth Public Health. Perth South thanks everyone for their cooperation, patience and support in controlling the spread of COVID-19 said Perth South Mayor Robert Wilhelm. And we would like to remind everyone to remain vigilant in keeping our community healthy and safe by adhering to recommendations made by health officials. The public is encouraged to visit the Huron Perth Public Health website www.hpph.ca for information about COVID-19 and to continue efforts to flatten the curve by social distancing, washing hands regularly and staying home if you are sick. If you have a COVID-19 symptom, are concerned that you have been exposed to COVID-19, or face an increased risk of exposure through a workplace, the Huron Perth Public Health (www.hpph.ca) has testing available. Testing data helps the government understand who is affected by COVID-19 and provides information needed to help keep our community safe and protected. Additional questions about this media release can be directed to Rebecca Clothier, Administrator/Treasurer |519-271-0619 ext. 227 | [email protected]

Today, Perth County and its member municipalities received a generous donation of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) for frontline workers. Visit the link below to view the full press release.

The Provincial roadmap to recovery continues with Stage 3. Thanks to the responsible & respectful behaviour of people towards each other, were getting more people back to work while ensuring public health remains the top priority. Learn more: Ontario.ca/reopen

As Ontario moves to end the declaration of emergency, the province is introducing new legislation that will, if passed, continue to support the safe reopening of the province while managing the ongoing risks of #COVID19. Learn more: https://news.ontario.ca//ontario-introduces-legislation-to

Ontario has extended emergency orders currently in force until July 22. The extension was made to ensure the province maintains the necessary flexibility to protect public health and safety as more businesses reopen and people go back to work. Learn more: https://news.ontario.ca//ontario-extends-emergency-orders-

Planning a trip to the beach? Make sure you enjoy it safely.

OPEN AIR FIRE BURN IN PERTH COUNTY PERTH COUNTY (July 7, 2020) Effective immediately, all open air fires are prohibited anywhere in Perth County, including the City of Stratford and the Town of St. Marys. Open air fires are defined as any fire outside of a building and include bonfires, campfires, burn barrels, or any other fires set in open air. Recreational camp fires are permitted in the City of Stratford and the Town of St Marys.... Camp fires for the purpose of cooking are permitted in West Perth, Perth East and Perth South from noon (12:00PM) to midnight (12:00AM) only. After midnight, all fires must be completely extinguished. A total burn ban is in place for North Perth. No fires of any kind are permitted. This fire ban is being imposed due to the extreme dryness of all vegetation in the area. This ban shall remain in effect until further notice. With seasonal crops being harvested, farmers are encouraged to exercise extreme caution when operating equipment, as field fires can quickly overtake equipment, neighbouring crops and these fires can spread quickly into adjacent woodlands. If you discover an open air fire, it is very important that you report fires immediately to 9-1-1. Do not delay reporting while attempting to control or extinguish the fire. All burn permits in these municipalities are now suspended. No burn permits will be issued until the ban is lifted. If you have any questions regarding this order, please contact your local Fire Department.

Upcoming Road Closure: Perth South Line 20 will be closed between Perth Road 113 and Hwy 7 for culvert replacement starting Monday July 6th for 1 week.

Enter to win a Perth South Flavour prize package by playing our Virtual Canada Day Scavenger Hunt Bingo! Every Bingo (Line or four corners) will earn you a ballot in the draw for one of two prize packages made up of goods generously donated from businesses participating in the Perth South Flavour Farm Gates, an extension of the Perth County Farm Gate Map program. The following items are featured in the prize packages: ... - Cheese and honey from Stonetown Cheese - Bison pepperettes from Blanbrook Bison Farm - Flowers from Petals and Foliage - Water buffalo Sausage from Koskamp Family Farms Ltd. - Basil growing kit, watering can and frog garden ornament from Gabbys Grove - Ready pick strawberries from Birch Creek Strawberry Farm Like and share this post after you play and you will earn a bonus ballot! For more information visit our Virtual Canada Day 2020 website page: https://www.perthsouth.ca//canada-day-2020---a-virtual-cel