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ATT 2 - Council
July 23, 2018
What was decided (22 motions)
22 carried, 0 recorded otherwise. Every motion below is printed as the minutes print it.
McElwain. THAT the Council of Township of Centre Wellington receive the Financial Statements for the year ended December 31, 2017 for information.
Moved by Councillor Dean Workman, seconded by Councillor Kirk
Carried
Kitras. THAT the Council of the Township of Centre Wellington accepts the annual status report on the Township’s Emergency Management Program for 2018.
Moved by Councillor Dean Workman, seconded by Councillor Stephen
Carried
Fisher. Page 4 of 15 Council Minutes July 23, 2018 THAT Council of the Township of Centre Wellington authorize the Mayor and the Clerk to execute a by-law to provide for reduced hours of voting in institutions and retirement homes in accordance with Section 46(3) of the Municipal Elections Act for the 2018 Municipal Election.
Moved by Councillor Kirk McElwain, seconded by Councillor Don
Carried
Kitras. THAT the Council of the Township of Centre Wellington state an intention to designate the property municipally known as 209 Menzies Lane (Templin Gardens), Fergus, to be a landscape of cultural heritage value and/or interest pursuant to Section 29 (Part IV) of the Ontario Heritage Act; AND THAT staff be authorized to proceed with the notice requirements outlined in Section 29 of the Ontario Heritage Act; AND THAT if no objections are received within the prescribed time period, staff prepare and provide the designation by-law to Council for enactment.
Moved by Councillor Fred Morris, seconded by Councillor Stephen
Carried
Workman. THAT the Council of the Township of Centre Wellington state its intention to designate the property municipally known as 45 Colborne Street, Elora, pursuant to Section 29 (Part IV) of the Ontario Heritage Act; AND THAT staff be authorized to proceed with the notice requirements outlined in Section 29 of the Ontario Heritage Act; AND THAT if no objections are received within the prescribed time period, staff prepare and provide the designation by-law to Council for enactment.
Moved by Councillor Don Fisher, seconded by Councillor Dean
Carried
McElwain. THAT the Council of the Township of Centre Wellington receive PLN2018-37 dated July 23, 2018 an Update on 645 Perry Street, Fergus, Notice of Intent to Demolish for information.
Moved by Councillor Don Fisher, seconded by Councillor Kirk
Carried
Fisher. THAT the Council of the Township of Centre Wellington authorize the demolition of the dwelling and accessory structure(s) located at 645 Perry Street, Fergus, pursuant to Section 33 of the Planning Act, in accordance with By-law 2007-021; AND THAT the property municipally known as 645 Perry Street, Fergus, be removed from the Township’s Municipal Register of Cultural Heritage Properties; AND THAT the owner of 645 Perry Street provide to Heritage Centre Wellington complete photo documentation of the entire structure(s) prior to demolition and be encouraged to salvage for re-use as much material as possible in order to divert it from landfill.
Moved by Councillor Steven VanLeeuwen, seconded by Councillor Don
Carried
VanLeeuwen. THAT the Council of the Township of Centre Wellington approves the issuance of a demolition permit to demolish the single detached dwelling located at 242 Hill Street East, former Town of Fergus, Plan 55, Part Lot 48, Part Lot 49.
Moved by Councillor Dean Workman, seconded by Councillor Steven
Carried
Morris. THAT the Council of the Township of Centre Wellington receive the Main Street Revitalization Initiative Funding – Allocation Report from P. Rutter, Economic Development Officer for information.
Moved by Councillor Dean Workman, seconded by Councillor Fred
Carried
Morris. THAT the Council of the Township of Centre Wellington approves the License Agreement between 2344805 Ontario Inc., the County of Wellington, and the Township of Centre Wellington for the temporary use of the property owned by 2344805 Ontario Inc. for use as a construction site and public parking; AND THAT the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to execute the agreement.
Moved by Councillor Kirk McElwain, seconded by Councillor Fred
Carried
THAT the Council of the Township of Centre Wellington authorizes the Mayor and Clerk to execute a by-law authorizing a fundraising activity in the form of soliciting by a toll booth on Metcalfe Street in Elora, on Saturday, September 15, 2018 from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. by the Elora Firefighters Association on behalf of Muscular Dystrophy Canada.
Moved by Councillor Fred Morris, seconded by Councillor Don Fisher
Carried
VanLeeuwen. THAT the Council of the Township of Centre Wellington approve an amendment to the Township's Fees & Charges By-law as outlined in report COR2018-61 dated July 23, 2018; AND THAT a by-law be signed by the Mayor and Clerk with respect to the amendment.
Moved by Councillor Don Fisher, seconded by Councillor Steven
Carried
VanLeeuwen. THAT the Council of the Township of Centre Wellington approve repairs to Tanker 67 (Elora Station), with the Township's share of $14,435 (excluding HST) to be funded from the Structural Fire Revenue Reserve.
Moved by Councillor Dean Workman, seconded by Councillor Steven
Carried
Workman THAT staff be directed to investigate new categories for non-residential development in the next complete Development Charges Study that takes into consideration the amount of overall use of water/wastewater based on the potential number of customers/visitors, employees and activities on site that may result in a higher consumption or discharge of water/wastewater.
Moved by Councillor Fred Morris, seconded by Councillor Dean
Carried
Fisher THAT the Council of the Township of Centre Wellington approve the Development Charges Background Study dated April 25, 2018, as amended; AND THAT the Council of the Township of Centre Wellington determines that no further public meetings are required; AND THAT the Council of the Township of Centre Wellington approves the Development Charges By-law outlined in Appendix G to the Background Study, as amended; Page 10 of 15 Council Minutes July 23, 2018 AND THAT staff be directed to investigate new categories for non- residential development in the next complete Development Charges Study that takes into consideration the amount of overall use of water/wastewater based on the potential number of customers/visitors, employees and activities on site that may result in a higher consumption or discharge of water/wastewater.
Moved by Councillor Steven VanLeeuwen, seconded by Councillor Don
Carried
Kitras. THAT the Council of the Township of Centre Wellington award Request for Proposal #28-18: Economic Development Strategic Action Plan, to McSweeney & Associates Consulting Inc., for a total upset limit of $66,125, exclusive of HST.
Moved by Councillor Kirk McElwain, seconded by Councillor Stephen
Carried
Workman. THAT the Council of the Township of Centre Wellington authorize the Mayor and Clerk to execute an Easement Agreement with the Grand River Conservation Authority with respect to the easement over the Grand River Conservation Authority Elora Cataract Trailway as part of the Parkette development for Summerfield Phase 1 Development.
Moved by Councillor Stephen Kitras, seconded by Councillor Dean
Carried
Fisher. THAT the Council of the Township of Centre Wellington receive for information the staff response to the June 25, 2018 delegation on the Belsyde Cemetery Block 'D' Phase 1 Expansion.
Moved by Councillor Steven VanLeeuwen, seconded by Councillor Don
Carried
Morris. THAT the Council of the Township of Centre Wellington instruct staff to revise the preferred concept for Block D in the Belsyde Cemetery by maintaining both the north and south row of trees on the south cemetery property boundary thereby eliminating approximately 176 burial lots from Block “D” and reducing the total number of burial lots in Block “D” from approximately 734 to 558.
Moved by Councillor Stephen Kitras, seconded by Councillor Fred
Carried
Workman. THAT By-laws 2018-39 through 2018-44 be read a first, second and third time and passed, signed by the Mayor and Clerk and the Corporate Seal affixed.
Moved by Councillor Don Fisher, seconded by Councillor Dean
Carried
Kitras. THAT By-law 2018-45 be read a first, second and third time and passed, signed by the Mayor and Clerk and the Corporate Seal affixed.
Moved by Councillor Don Fisher, seconded by Councillor Stephen
Carried
Kitras. THAT By-law 2018-46 to Confirm the Proceedings of Council at its meeting held July 23, 2018 be introduced a first, second and third time Page 14 of 15 Council Minutes July 23, 2018 and passed in open Council.
Moved by Councillor Fred Morris, seconded by Councillor Stephen