The Centre Wellington Record

Lisa MacDonald

Councillor · Ward 1 · seen 2022-11-21 to 2026-08-24 · served 2022–2026

117substantive motions movedof 112 meetings the minutes record them at
6procedural motions movedcounted separately, and never added to the above
3substantive motions secondedseconding is often a seat convention, not agreement
2meetings recorded absentof 112 they were on the record for
6–1recorded votes, for–againstrecorded votes are rare and a skewed sample

Vote count and office as published by the Ontario Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing, 2022 municipal election results (Open Government Licence – Ontario). Everything else on this page is read from Centre Wellington’s own minutes.

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Councillor Lisa MacDonald has been serving Ward 1 since 2022.

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How they voted, where it was recorded (7)

Council May 26, 2025
MacDonald. THAT the Council of the Township of Centre Wellington recommends Page 4 of 12 Council Minutes May 26, 2025 that the County of Wellington adopts an Official Plan Amendment (File OP-2024-04) to allow a Battery…
For · 5–1 · Carried
Council May 27, 2024
Kimberley Jefferson. THAT the following phrase be added to the staff recommendation, “including provisions to allow for the 2024 payment to be remitted by December 31, 2024.
For · 6–1 · Carried
Council May 27, 2024
MacDonald. THAT the Council of the Township of Centre Wellington delegates authority to the Managing Director of Corporate Services and Treasurer to enact changes to the agreement between the Elora Rocks and…
For · 6–1 · Carried
Council May 27, 2024
Jennifer Adams. THAT the Township of Centre Wellington opt-in to permit the retail sale of cannabis within the municipal boundary;
Against · 2–5 · Defeated
Council May 27, 2024
MacDonald. THAT the Township of Centre Wellington continue to opt-out of permitting the retail sale of cannabis within the municipal boundary;
For · 5–2 · Carried
Council February 12, 2024
Adams. THAT the Council of the Township of Centre Wellington approves application RZ013/22 for a zoning amendment and gives three readings to the necessary by-law.
For · 4–2 · Carried
Council January 29, 2024
Adams. THAT the Council of the Township of Centre Wellington declare surplus to the Township’s requirements Strathallan Park and two pedestrian access walkways located at 220 Strathallan Street, Fergus, and more…
For · 5–1 · Carried

Meetings the minutes record them as absent from (2)

CouncilApril 14, 2025
Committee of the WholeSeptember 11, 2023

Substantive motions moved (showing the 40 most recent of 117)

Bronwynne Wilton. Page 9 of 17 Council Minutes August 24, 2026 THAT the Council of the Township of Centre Wellington authorizes the use of Brenntag Canada Inc. as the Vendor of Record for the supply and delivery of chlorine gas for the purposes of drinking water disinfection.
Council, August 24, 2026 · Carried
Bronwynne Wilton. THAT the Council of the Township of Centre Wellington authorize the Mayor and Clerk to sign a By-Law to amend By-Law 2006-080.
Council, August 24, 2026 · Carried
Kimberley Jefferson. THAT the Council of the Township of Centre Wellington confirms the intention to designate the property municipally known as 8076 Wellington Road 19, West Garafraxa, in the Township of Centre Wellington, as a property of cultural heritage value and/or interest pursuant to Section 29 (Part 4) of the Ontario Heritage Act and that the corresponding by-law be given three readings.
Council, August 24, 2026 · Carried
Kimberley Jefferson. THAT the Council of the Township of Centre Wellington receives the "Authority to Execute Growing Canada’s Community Canopies – Urban Forestry Plans and Studies Grant Agreement" report; AND THAT the Council of the Township of Centre Wellington authorizes the Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer to execute the grant agreement and any related documents with the Federation of Can
Special Council, July 30, 2026 · Carried
Bronwynne Wilton. THAT By-law 2026-60 to Confirm the Proceedings of Council at its meeting held be introduced a first, second and third time and passed in open Council.
Council, July 13, 2026 · Carried
Lustgarten-Evoy. THAT the Council of the Township of Centre Wellington reconvene in open session.
Council, June 29, 2026 · Carried
Craddock. THAT the Council of the Township of Centre Wellington appoints the following individuals as public members to the Board of Directors of the Centre Wellington Economic Development and Tourism Municipal Services Corporation:  Skyler Hammond, 3-year term  Michael Ryan, 3-year term  Donald Fisher, 3-year term  Jocelyn Maurice, 2-year term  Bob Cameron, 2-year term; and THAT the Council
Council, June 29, 2026 · Carried
Kimberley Jefferson. THAT the Council of the Township of Centre Wellington approve consent agenda items 11.1 through 11.6 with items 11.4 and 11.5 separated for discussion.
Council, June 29, 2026 · Carried
Evoy. THAT Council receives the delegation from Randall Howard regarding Agenda Item 12.4 for information.
Council, June 15, 2026 · Carried
Bronwynne Witlon. THAT the Council of the Township of Centre Wellington receive the 2026 Township of Centre Wellington Salt Management Plan for information AND; Page 13 of 19 Council Minutes June 15, 2026 Whereas road salt is a known toxic substance designated under the Canadian Environmental Protection Act because of tangible threats of serious or irreversible environmental and health damage from
Council, June 15, 2026 · Carried
Jefferson. THAT By-law 2026-48 to Confirm the Proceedings of Council at its meeting held June 15, 2026, be introduced a first, second and third time and passed in open Council.
Council, June 15, 2026 · Carried
Lustgarten-Evoy. WHEREAS generations of Canadians have served our country and the world during times of war, military conflict, and peace. Through their courage and sacrifice, these men and women have helped to ensure that we live in freedom and peace, while also fostering freedom and peace around the world; and Page 8 of 12 Council Minutes May 11, 2026 WHEREAS every year on November 11, Canadians
Council, May 11, 2026 · Withdrawn
Lustgarten-Evoy. THAT the Council of the Township of Centre Wellington directs staff to prepare a comprehensive report regarding veterans’ painted crosswalks in consultation with the County of Wellington, the Royal Canadian Legion Elora Branch and the Royal Canadian Legion Fergus Branch.
Council, May 11, 2026 · Carried
Kimberley Jefferson. THAT the Council of the Township of Centre Wellington endorses an application to the 2026/2027 Ontario Enhancing Access to Spaces for Everyone (EASE) Grant, for the Bissell Park Multi-Use Pad Replacement Project. AND THAT Council delegates authority to the Chief Administrative Officer and the Managing Director of Corporate Services/Treasurer to execute any funding agreements a
Council, April 27, 2026 · Carried
Adams. THAT the Council of the Township of Centre Wellington in accordance with Section 7.7(a) of Procedure By-law 2024-65, having reached the 3 hour maximum for a Council meeting hereby extends the meeting curfew by an hour to 10:30 pm.
Council, April 27, 2026 · Carried
Kimberley Jefferson. THAT Council waive the notice provisions in the procedural by-law for a notice of motion.
Council, April 27, 2026 · Carried
Jefferson. THAT the Council of the Township of Centre Wellington receives Report CS2026-13: Donation, Sponsorship and Naming Rights Policy for information; AND THAT the Council of the Township of Centre Wellington authorize the Mayor and Clerk to execute a by-law to adopt the amended Donation, Sponsorship and Naming Rights Policy, included as an attachment to Report CS2026-13, and repeal By-law 20
Council, April 13, 2026 · Carried
Kimberley Jefferson. THAT the Council of the Township of Centre Wellington receive the Quality Management System 2025 Annual Management Review Report for information.
Council, February 23, 2026 · Carried
Lustgarten-Evoy. Page 11 of 13 Council Minutes February 23, 2026 THAT the Council of the Township of Centre Wellington receives for information staff report PLN2026-11 providing an update on the Community Heritage Grant Program; and THAT the Council of the Township of Centre Wellington authorizes the Mayor and Clerk to repeal By-law 2024-01 and give three readings to a revised Community Heritage G
Council, February 23, 2026 · Carried
Bronwynne Wilton. THAT By-law 2026-18 to Confirm the Proceedings of Council at its meeting held February 23, 2026 be introduced a first, second and third time and passed in open Council.
Council, February 23, 2026 · Carried
Craddock. THAT the Council of the Township of Centre Wellington pass a by-law authorizing the Township Chief Administrative Officer and Managing Director of Corporate Services/Treasurer to execute the Ontario Transfer Payment Agreement regarding the Housing Enabling Water Systems Fund: Intake 2; Page 6 of 8 Council Minutes February 9, 2026
Council, February 9, 2026 · Carried
Kimberley Jefferson. THAT By-law 2026-15 to Confirm the Proceedings of Council at its meeting held February 9, 2026 be introduced a first, second and third time and passed in open Council. Page 7 of 8 Council Minutes February 9, 2026
Council, February 9, 2026 · Carried
Craddock. THAT the Council of the Township of Centre Wellington directs staff to issue a Request For Proposal for a Downtown Elora Traffic Study; AND THAT Council approves the Township’s share of funding as outlined in Report No. IS2026-05.
Council, January 26, 2026 · Carried
Bronwynne Wilton. THAT the Council of the Township of Centre Welligton refer the matter of salt pollution brought forward by Water Watchers and the Ontario Salt Pollution Coalition and Ernest Kalwa to staff for a report.
Council, December 15, 2025 · Carried
Kimberley Jefferson. THAT the Council of the Township of Centre Wellington delegate authority to the Fire Chief to sign the Letter of Agreement with Guelph- Wellington Paramedic Service for the Activation of Tiered Response. Page 7 of 12 Council Minutes December 15, 2025
Council, December 15, 2025 · Carried
Lustgarten-Evoy. THAT the Council of the Township of Centre Wellington adopt the Appointment and Conduct of Hearing Officers Policy as outlined in Report COR2025-86 from the Manager of Legislative Services & Municipal Clerk. Page 9 of 12 Council Minutes December 15, 2025
Council, December 15, 2025 · Carried
Bronwynne Wilton. THAT By-laws 2025-81 through 2025-87 be read a first, second and third time and passed, signed by the Mayor and Clerk and the Corporate Seal affixed.
Council, December 15, 2025 · Carried
Kimberley Jefferson. THAT By-law 2025-88 to Confirm the Proceedings of Council at its meeting held December 15, 2025 be introduced a first, second and third time and passed in open Council.
Council, December 15, 2025 · Carried
Craddock. THAT the Council of the Township of Centre Wellington approve the 2025 Water and Wastewater Rate Study prepared by Watson & Associates Economists Ltd; AND THAT the proposed water and wastewater rates be incorporated into future draft budgets for consideration; AND THAT the Council of the Township of Centre Wellington approve the 2025 Water and Wastewater Financial Plans prepared by Watso
Council, November 24, 2025 · Carried
Adams. THAT the Council of the Township of Centre Wellington approve consent agenda items 10.1 through 10.3.
Council, November 10, 2025 · Carried
Craddock. THAT the Council of the Township of Centre Wellington authorize the Mayor and Clerk to execute a by-law to amend the OLG Funding Allocation Policy as amended; AND THAT the Council of the Township of Centre Wellington directs staff to use the Council amended policy in the 2026 Budget, with the policy to be reviewed as part of the 2027 Budget.
Council, November 10, 2025 · Carried
Adams. THAT By-law 2025-73 to Confirm the Proceedings of Council at its meeting held November 10, 2025 be introduced a first, second and third time and passed in open Council.
Council, November 10, 2025 · Carried
Lustgarten-Evoy. THAT the Council of the Township of Centre Wellington receive report PLN2025-38, Economic Development and Tourism Strategy Report for information; AND THAT Council directs staff to receive community feedback on the draft strategy through Connect CW, the Economic Prosperity and Growth Committee, and at the Key Projects Township Open House, and return to Council at the October 27, 2
Council, September 15, 2025 · Carried
Bronwynne Wilton. THAT the Council of the Township of Centre Wellington provide municipal approval of cemetery alteration to allow the construction of a new 180-niche unit columbarium to replace the existing 150-niche columbarium located at 36 Henderson St, Elora. Page 3 of 12 Council Minutes July 14, 2025 AND THAT the Notice of Decision be published in a local newspaper and a copy of the Approval
Council, July 14, 2025 · Carried
Adams. THAT the Council of the Township of Centre Wellington approve the 2025 Parks and Recreation Plan, inclusive of the Parks Plan, and Needs Assessment.
Council, July 14, 2025 · Carried
Bronwynne Wilton. THAT the Council of the Township of Centre Wellington endorses the Water and Wastewater Servicing Master Plan and directs staff to publish a Notice of Study Completion for the Study, as outlined in Report IS2025-21; AND THAT Council directs staff to bring forward programs, studies and projects included in the Water and Wastewater Servicing Master Plan for consideration in capital
Council, June 30, 2025 · Carried
THAT the Council of the Township of Centre Wellington approve the 2024 Shareholder Direction as outlined in the Resolution of the Shareholder of Centre Wellington Energy Inc; AND THAT Council approve the 2024 Annual Report and Approved Audited Financial Statements for Centre Wellington Hydro, Centre Wellington Energy Innovations and Centre Wellington Energy Inc.
Council, June 16, 2025 · Carried
Bronwynne Wilton. THAT the Council of the Township of Centre Wellington authorize the Mayor and Clerk to sign the BT Corner Restoration Community Partnership Agreement, and direct staff to execute the renovations outlined in the Agreement attached to report CS2025-19.
Council, June 16, 2025 · Carried
Craddock. THAT By-laws 2025-31, and 2025-32 be read a first, second and third time and passed, signed by the Mayor and Clerk and the Corporate Seal affixed.
Council, May 12, 2025 · Carried
Kimberley Jefferson. THAT By-law 2025-30 to Confirm the Proceedings of Council at its meeting held April 28, 2025 be introduced a first, second and third time and passed in open Council.
Council, April 28, 2025 · Carried

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