The Centre Wellington Record

Denis Craddock

Councillor · Ward 6 · seen 2022-11-21 to 2026-08-24 · served 2022–2026

138substantive motions movedof 111 meetings the minutes record them at
6procedural motions movedcounted separately, and never added to the above
2substantive motions secondedseconding is often a seat convention, not agreement
10meetings recorded absentof 111 they were on the record for
5–1recorded 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 Denis Craddock has been serving Ward 6 since 2022.

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How they voted, where it was recorded (6)

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

Meetings the minutes record them as absent from (10)

CouncilSeptember 29, 2025
CouncilFebruary 24, 2025
CouncilOctober 15, 2024
Public Meeting Under the Planning ActSeptember 25, 2024
CouncilJanuary 29, 2024
Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Advisory CommitteeDecember 14, 2023
Committee of the WholeSeptember 14, 2023
Committee of the WholeAugust 14, 2023
CouncilMay 15, 2023
Committee of the WholeMarch 13, 2023

Substantive motions moved (showing the 40 most recent of 138)

THAT the Council of the Township of Centre Wellington reconvene in open session.
Council, August 24, 2026 · Carried
Lustgarten-Evoy. THAT Council receives the presentation from Courtney Pamela regarding Data Centres and Future Development in Centre Wellington for information.
Council, August 24, 2026 · Carried
Adams. THAT the Council of the Township of Centre Wellington extends the council meeting for one (1) hour.
Council, August 24, 2026 · Carried
Lustgarten-Evoy. THAT the Council of the Township of Centre Wellington receives Report No. CS2026-21 Process to Form Community Development Working Groups for 2027 Initiatives; AND THAT an additional member of the Board of the Economic Development and Tourism Municipal Services Corporation who is not a staff or elected official be invited to participate in the Community Development Working Group wh
Council, August 24, 2026 · Carried
MacDonald. THAT By-law 2026-66 to Confirm the Proceedings of Council at its meeting held August 24, 2026, be introduced a first, second and third time and passed in open Council.
Council, August 24, 2026 · Carried
Adams. THAT the Council of the Township of Centre Wellington receives the "Delegation of Authority Regarding DC Deferral Agreements" report; AND THAT the Council of the Township of Centre Wellington delegates authority to the Chief Administrative Officer to execute development charge deferral agreements provided such agreements are consistent with the Development Charge Deferral Policy contained w
Special Council, July 30, 2026 · Carried
Adams. THAT the Council of the Township of Centre Wellington receives report CS2026-24; AND THAT Council authorizes the Mayor and Clerk to execute the Restricted Donation Agreement as outlined in report CS2026-24.
Council, July 13, 2026 · Carried
Lustgarten-Evoy. THAT Council receives the delegation from Catherine Pan, Senior Development Manager of Sorbara Development Group regarding Agenda Item 11.3 for information.
Council, June 29, 2026 · Carried
MacDonald. THAT the Council of the Township of Centre Wellington receives for information an update on the servicing strategy for the Fergus Golf Course Redevelopment and related Notice of Study Commencement for an Environmental Assessment Addendum.
Council, June 29, 2026 · Carried
Bronwynne Wilton. THAT the Council of the Township of Centre Wellington receives Report No. CS2026-23 for information; AND THAT the Council of the Township of Centre Wellington delegates authority to the Managing Director of Community Services to execute Technical Rescue Services Agreements between the Township of Centre Wellington and participating municipalities for the provision of specialized
Council, June 29, 2026 · Carried
MacDonald. THAT the Council of the Township of Centre Wellington awards Request for Tender #43-26 regarding the reconstruction of Smith Street and Victoria Crescent, Elora to 410754 Ontario Limited, o/a Sousa Concrete, at a contract price of $1,777,490.28, including contingency, excluding HST. AND THAT the Council of the Township of Centre Wellington direct staff to explore options for funding the
Council, June 29, 2026 · Carried
Bronwynne Witlon. THAT the Council of the Township of Centre Wellington authorize the award of Request for Tender #17-26 for One (1) compact Pickup Truck to Trillium Ford Lincoln Ltd for a total upset limit of $43,695.00 exclusive of HST. AND That the funding for this procurement be revised as outlined in report FIN2026-11 dated June 15, 2026.
Council, June 15, 2026 · Carried
Bronwynne Wilton. THAT the Council of the Township of Centre Wellington receive report CAO2026-17 relating to the "Elora South Inc. Tax Increment Equivalent Grant Update" for information. AND THAT Council delegates authority to the Township Chief Administrative Officer and Chief Financial Officer / Treasurer to sign an amendment to the Elora South Inc. Tax Increment Equivalent Grant Agreement refl
Council, June 15, 2026 · Carried
Adams. THAT the Council of the Township of Centre Wellington receives staff report PLN2026-16 regarding heritage designation of the properties at 27 and 32 Broken Front Path Pvt, Elora.
Council, May 25, 2026 · Carried
Kimberley Jefferson. THAT the Council of the Township of Centre Wellington confirms the intention to designate the properties at 27 and 32 Broken Front Path Pvt, Elora, as properties of cultural heritage value and/or interest and gives three readings to the necessary designation by-law.
Council, May 25, 2026 · Carried
Adams. THAT By-law 2026-42 to Confirm the Proceedings of Council at its meeting held May 25, 2026, be introduced a first, second and third time and passed in open Council.
Council, May 25, 2026 · Carried
Jefferson. THAT the Council of the Township of Centre Wellington award Request for Tender #25-26 regarding the construction of a municipal watermain on Douglas Crescent, to James Thoume Construction Ltd., at a contract price of $1,052,620.87, including contingency and non-rebate HST AND THAT the funding be revised as outlined in report FIN2026-02 dated 11 May 2026.
Council, May 11, 2026 · Carried
MacDonald. THAT Council reconvene in open session.
Council, April 27, 2026 · Carried
Adams. THAT the Council of the Township of Centre Wellington receive report COR2026-19 being an update report on Short-Term Rental Accommodation and Bed and Breakfast Establishments Licensing for information. AND THAT the Council of the Township of Centre Wellington defer any further action on the licensing of Short-Term Rental Accommodations and Bed and Breakfast Establishments until the new term
Council, April 27, 2026 · Carried
Bronwynne Wilton. THAT the Council of the Township of Centre Wellington authorize the Mayor and Clerk to execute a Non-Exclusive Radio License Agreement between the Township of Centre Wellington and The Grand 101 Radio for the installation, operation and maintenance of a relay antenna on the Gartshore Water Tower as outlined in Report No. IS2026-11 dated April 13, 2026.
Council, April 13, 2026 · Carried
Bronwynne Wilton. THAT the Council of the Township of Centre Wellington endorses recommendations outlined in Report No. IS2026-08 related to proposed speed limit reductions on Township roads, to be implemented through an upcoming amendment to the Township's Speed Limit Bylaw; AND THAT Council directs staff to proceed with implementing speed reduction measures as outlined in Report No. IS2026-08. P
Council, March 23, 2026 · Carried
Bronwynne Wilton. THAT By-laws 2026-11 through 2026-14 be read a first, second and third time and passed, signed by the Mayor and Clerk and the Corporate Seal affixed.
Council, February 9, 2026 · Carried
Bronwynne Wilton. THAT By-law 2026-010 to Confirm the Proceedings of Council at its special meeting held February 5, 2026 be introduced a first, second and third time and passed in open Council.
Council, February 5, 2026 · Carried
Kimberley Jefferson. THAT the Council of the Township of Centre Wellington authorize the Mayor and Clerk to sign a Lease Agreement between Groves Memorial Community Hospital (GMCH) and the Township of Centre Wellington for the use of 495 Union Street West, Fergus, for the purpose of Healthcare Professional Recruitment accommodation. AND THAT Council authorizes Township staff to make minor amendmen
Council, January 26, 2026 · Carried
Bronwynne Wilton. THAT the Council of the Township of Centre Wellington authorize the Mayor and Clerk to sign a Debenture By-law outlining the terms from Ontario Infrastructure and Lands Corporation for borrowing funds for 2 land acquisitions (Lands Adjacent to the Centre Wellington Community Sportsplex, and the Middlebrook Well Site) totalling $5,875,000. AND THAT the Council of the Township of C
Council, January 26, 2026 · Carried
Bronwynne Wilton. THAT By-laws 2025-74 through/and 2025-78 be read a first, second and third time and passed, signed by the Mayor and Clerk and the Corporate Seal affixed.
Council, November 24, 2025 · Carried
MacDonald. THAT the Council of the Township of Centre Wellington receive report COR2025-68 for information.
Council (Budget), October 27, 2025 · Carried
Bronwynne Wilton. THAT the Council of the Township of Centre Wellington authorize the Mayor and Clerk to execute an amending by-law with respect to the Elora Business Improvement Area.
Council (Budget), October 27, 2025 · Carried
MacDonald. THAT the Council of the Township of Centre Wellington approve the Centre Wellington Fire Rescue, 2025 Market Compensation Review.
Council, October 14, 2025 · Carried
Page 7 of 8 Council Minutes October 14, 2025 Lustgarten-Evoy. THAT By-law 2025-61 be read a first, second and third time and passed, signed by the Mayor and Clerk and the Corporate Seal affixed.
Council, October 14, 2025 · Carried
Adams. THAT By-law 2025-62 to Confirm the Proceedings of Council at its meeting held October 14, 2025 be introduced a first, second and third time and passed in open Council.
Council, October 14, 2025 · Carried
MacDonald. THAT the Council of the Township of Centre Wellington directs staff to Page 4 of 10 Council Minutes September 15, 2025 submit an application under the Ontario Ministry of Transportation's Connecting Links grant program (Intake 11: 2026-2027) for repaving Tower Street and Bridge Street in Fergus; AND THAT Council delegates authority to the Chief Administrative Officer and Managing Direct
Council, September 15, 2025 · Carried
Kimberley Jefferson. THAT the Council of the Township of Centre Wellington authorize the Mayor and Clerk to execute a Community Benefit Contribution Agreement with Elora BESS LP as outlined in Report CAO2025-16; AND THAT the Council of the Township of Centre Wellington approve the BESS Community Benefit Allocation Policy.
Council, September 15, 2025 · Carried
Kimberley Jefferson. THAT the Council of the Township of Centre Wellington approves a single source contract award for the development of a Growth Phasing Strategy and a specific review of the Township’s commercial land needs to Watson and Associates Economists Ltd. (Watson), as outlined in Report No. COR2025-54. AND THAT the Council of the Township of Centre Wellington approve an in-year top-up f
Council, August 25, 2025 · Carried
Kimberley Jefferson. THAT By-law 2025-53 to Confirm the Proceedings of Council at its meeting held August 25, 2025 be introduced a first, second and third time and passed in open Council.
Council, August 25, 2025 · Carried
Lustgarten-Evoy. THAT the Council of the Township of Centre Wellington endorses intersection improvement recommendations as outlined in Report No. IS2025-24; AND THAT Council approves an expenditure of $17,500 to hire four new crossing guards starting in September 2025 through to December 2025 as per the recommendations outlined in Report No. IS2025-24; AND THAT Council directs Township staff to b
Council, July 14, 2025 · Carried
Bronwynne Wilton. THAT the Council of the Township of Centre Wellington supports an application to the Ontario Enhancing Access to Spaces for Everyone Page 7 of 12 Council Minutes July 14, 2025 (EASE) Grant, under the Ministry for Seniors and Accessibility, for the Belwood Hall Renovation Project.
Council, July 14, 2025 · Carried
MacDonald. THAT the Council of the Township of Centre Wellington receive Report COR2025-38 regarding Administrative Monetary Penalty System for information; AND FURTHER THAT by-laws be adopted to establish an Administrative Monetary Penalty System (AMPS) and establish the positions of Screening Officers and Hearing Officers; AND FURTHER THAT the Municipal Clerk be authorized to execute an agreemen
Council, July 14, 2025 · Carried
Bronwynne Wilton. THAT By-law 2025-44 to Confirm the Proceedings of Council at its meeting held June 30, 2025 be introduced a first, second and third time and passed in open Council.
Council, June 30, 2025 · Carried
Lustgarten-Evoy. THAT the Council of the Township of Centre Wellington approve consent agenda items 11.1 and 11.2.
Council, June 16, 2025 · Carried

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