Committee of the Whole

THAT the Council of the Township of Centre Wellington delegate the authority to appoint the Risk Management Official and Inspectors under Section 47(6) of the Clean Water Act, 2006 to the Managing Director of Infrastructure Services; AND THAT the Clerk be directed to issue Certificates of Appointment to the Risk Management Official and Inspectors under Section 47(7) of the Clean Water Act, 2006; AND THAT Kyle Davis be appointed as the Township of Centre Wellington's Risk Management Official and Inspector under Part IV of the Clean Water Act, 2006.

Page 3 of 10 Committee of the Whole Minutes May 24, 2016 THAT the Council of the Township of Centre Wellington adopt a by-law to set the Township tax rates for 2016.

THAT the Council of the Township of Centre Wellington acknowledges the 31st Annual Fergus Truck Show scheduled for July 22th through July 24th, 2016 at the Centre Wellington Community Sportsplex (Fergus) as a Community Festival of Municipal Significance; AND FURTHER THAT Council grants an exemption from Noise By-law 5001-05, permitting amplified music on Friday, July 22, 2016 and Saturday, July 23, 2016 until 1:00 a.m.

THAT the Council of the Township of Centre Wellington acknowledges the Elora Festival & Singers event scheduled for July 8th through July 24th, 2016 as a Community Festival of Municipal Significance.

VanLeeuwen WHEREAS the Township of Centre Wellington recently experienced a Page 4 of 10 Committee of the Whole Minutes May 24, 2016 Significant Weather Event (Ice Storm) that started on Thursday, March 24, 2016 and has experienced incremental operating and capital costs, the Council of the Township of Centre Wellington hereby requests the Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing to activate the Municipal Disaster Recovery Assistance Program; AND FURTHER THAT Wes Snarr, Managing Director of Corporate Services and Treasurer is delegated authority to verify and attest to the accuracy of the claim submitted under this program; AND FURTHER THAT the Council of the Township of Centre Wellington retroactively approves the removal of downed trees and damaged limbs by the following vendors under Schedule "G"- Emergency Purchasing Procedures of the Township's Purchasing By-law 2013-093; W R Aerial & Arborist Service of Moorefield, Colonial Tree Service of Hillsburgh, Grand River Tree Service of Fergus, and Pinnacle Tree and Shrub Care of St. Agatha.

THAT the Council of the Township of Centre Wellington authorizes the Mayor and Clerk to execute a by-law, known as the "Delegation of Authority By-law", to delegate routine decision-making authority to staff in order to streamline decision making and allow Council to focus on strategic issues and policy setting. THAT consideration of agenda item 10.6, Delegation of Authority By-law be deferred.

THAT the Council of the Township of Centre Wellington approves the recognition of MMM Group/WSP under the Township co-operative purchasing initiatives with other public agencies (County of Wellington) as set out in Article 6 of the Purchasing Bylaw 2013-093; AND THAT Triton Engineering Services Limited and MMM Group/WSP be retained for project management and engineering services for the rehabilitation of the St. David Street bridge project (MTO Site No. 35- 210/Centre Wellington Structure No. 2-F) as outlined in Report No. IS2016-06 dated May 24, 2016.

THAT the Council of the Township of Centre Wellington approve the engagement of Stempski Kelly Associates Inc. (SKA) to facilitate the public process to identify Elora Site Options for a future Centre Wellington Skatepark; AND THAT SKA provide recommendations based on the input collected at public meetings and community sessions in this regard.

THAT the Council of the Township of Centre Wellington acknowledges Page 6 of 10 Committee of the Whole Minutes May 24, 2016 the DK Custom Welding & Design hosted car show and open house scheduled for Saturday, June 11, 2016, from 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., at 7435 Wellington Road 18, Elora as a Community Event of Municipal Significance.

THAT the Council of the Township of Centre Wellington approve the replacement of a 2005(year) large area turf cutting mower at a value of $70,000 to be funded from the General Capital Reserve.

WHEREAS the Federation of Canadian Municipalities and the Association of Municipalities of Ontario is challenging all of its member municipalities to support the Fort McMurray Fire Disaster; THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Council of the Corporation of the Township of Centre Wellington contribute $3,000 towards the Fort McMurray Fire Disaster.

Page 7 of 10 Committee of the Whole Minutes May 24, 2016 THAT the Council of the Township of Centre Wellington authorize the Mayor and Clerk to execute a subdivision agreement between the Township of Centre Wellington and SORBARA/FBH FERGUS 36.98 G.P. INC.; and, THAT the Township's share of the Gartshore Street improvements ($159,949.93) be funded from the General Capital Reserve.

THAT Council of the Township of Centre Wellington approve Heritage Permit Application HP2015-04-2 for 77 West Mill Street, Elora, (Mill Stable portion) with the following conditions, that: • A Conservation Plan be submitted to and approved by Heritage Centre Wellington and registered with the site plan agreement for 77 West Mill Street prior to issuance of any building permits for the structure. The Conservation Plan should provide the strategy that will be used to inventory, disassemble, salvage and re-use the existing stone material of the stable ruins. • A commemoration strategy for the Mill Stable building be submitted to and approved by Heritage Centre Wellington prior to the issuance of any building permits for the structure. • Heritage Centre Wellington approve final exterior materials and colours for the proposed Mill Stable building. • Any changes to the approved plans will require a heritage permit application. Note: The scope of this heritage permit does not include the enclosed pedestrian bridge that spans the Grand River (this item will be addressed through a subsequent heritage permit).

THAT the Council of the Township of Centre Wellington give three readings to a by-law to dedicate certain lands as a public highway pursuant to the provisions of the Municipal Act.

THAT the Council of the Township of Centre Wellington give three readings to a by-law to exempt Part of Lot "A", Registered Plan 284, Fergus, from the part lot control provisions of the Planning Act.

THAT the Council of the Township of Centre Wellington receive report COR2016-38 dated May 24, 2016 for information; AND THAT THE 2015 year end surplus in the amount of $430,000 be transferred to the general capital reserve with the understanding that any Council approved projects recommended by the Economic Development Task Force are to be funded through the general capital reserve.