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Committee of the Whole
June 19, 2017
What was decided (12 motions)
11 carried, 1 recorded otherwise. Every motion below is printed as the minutes print it.
Stephen Kitras. WHEREAS the Application for a Commercial Dog Kennel at the property municipally known as 6073 Fifth Line, Rockwood submitted by Frederick and Corrina Soloman is in full compliance with the Township of Centre Wellington Official Plan and Zoning By-law; THERFORE the Council of the Township of Centre Wellington authorize the Chief Building Official or designate to approve a new kennel licence at 6073 Fifth Line, Rockwood pursuant to By-law 2005-007, a by-law for the registration, licensing and control of dogs subject to the following conditions: 1. prior to the issuance of a license: a. successfully obtain a permit or permission from the Grand River Conservation Authority for the construction of the kennel and dog runs b. the applicant successfully obtain a building permit and complete all requirements under the Ontario Building Code Act c. an inspection is completed of the Kennel to the satisfaction of the Animal Control Officer (Guelph Humane Society). Page 2 of 9 Committee of the Whole Minutes June 19, 2017 2. the kennel licence specify a maximum of 15 kennels for boarding and a maximum of 25 dogs on site. 3. That a noise abatement study be completed prior to the issuance of a license.
Moved by Councillor Steven VanLeeuwen
Defeated
WHEREAS the Application for a Commercial Dog Kennel at the property municipally known as 6073 Fifth Line, Rockwood submitted by Frederick and Corrina Soloman is in full compliance with the Township of Centre Wellington Official Plan and Zoning By-law; THERFORE the Council of the Township of Centre Wellington authorize the Chief Building Official or designate to approve a new kennel licence at 6073 Fifth Line, Rockwood pursuant to By-law 2005-007, a by-law for the registration, licensing and control of dogs subject to the following conditions: 1. prior to the issuance of a license: a. successfully obtain a permit or permission from the Grand River Conservation Authority for the construction of the kennel and dog runs b. the applicant successfully obtain a building permit and complete all requirements under the Ontario Building Code Act c. an inspection is completed of the Kennel to the satisfaction of the Animal Control Officer (Guelph Humane Society). 2. the kennel licence specify a maximum of 15 kennels for boarding and a maximum of 25 dogs on site
Moved by Councillor Mary Lloyd, seconded by Councillor Don Fisher
Carried
Fisher. THAT the Council of the Township of Centre Wellington approve the Page 3 of 9 Committee of the Whole Minutes June 19, 2017 December 31, 2016 audited draft consolidated financial statements as presented by KPMG LLP Chartered Professional Accountants.
Moved by Councillor Kirk McElwain, seconded by Councillor Don
Carried
VanLeeuwen. THAT the Council of the Township of Centre Wellington approve the implementation of a Jobs and Investment Incentive Program as outlined in PLN2017-38, dated June 19, 2017 for a trial period of 3 years; AND THAT an evaluation of the program be provided to Council six months prior to end of the trial time; AND THAT Council approve the allocation of $150,000 from the 2016 year end surplus for a new Jobs and Investments Incentive Reserve to fund this program; AND THAT Council delegate the authority for approval and signing of Jobs and Investment Incentive Program Agreements to the Managing Director of Corporate Services with yearly reporting to Council.
Moved by Councillor Stephen Kitras, seconded by Councillor Steven
Carried
THAT the Council of the Township of Centre Wellington approves the issuance of a demolition permit to demolish the single detached dwelling located at 6276 Eighth Line West, former Township of Pilkington, Concession C, Part Lot 1 West of Grand River.
Moved by Councillor Mary Lloyd, seconded by Councillor Don Fisher
Carried
Kitras. Page 5 of 9 Committee of the Whole Minutes June 19, 2017 THAT the Council of the Township of Centre Wellington confirms designation of the property municipally known as 24 North Broadway Street in the Township of Centre Wellington to be a property of cultural heritage value and/or interest pursuant to Section 29 (Part IV) of the Ontario Heritage Act and that the corresponding by-law be given three readings.
Moved by Councillor Mary Lloyd, seconded by Councillor Stephen
Carried
Kitras. THAT the Council of the Township of Centre Wellington state an intention to designate the property municipally known as 495 Union Street West, Fergus, to be 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 Kirk McElwain, seconded by Councillor Stephen
Carried
Kitras. THAT the Council of the Township of Centre Wellington approve Heritage Permit Application No. HP-2017-003, for alterations to the Fergus Grand Theatre located at 244 St. Andrew Street West, Fergus Page 6 of 9 Committee of the Whole Minutes June 19, 2017
Moved by Councillor Mary Lloyd, seconded by Councillor Stephen
Carried
McElwain. THAT the Council of the Township of Centre Wellington approve the addition of non-designated properties to the Township’s Municipal Heritage Register, as provided in Attachment 1 to Report PLN2017-34 dated June 19, 2017.
Moved by Councillor Don Fisher, seconded by Councillor Kirk
Carried
Fisher. THAT the Council of the Township of Centre Wellington authorizes Riverfest 2017 to be held in Bissell Park on August 18, 19 & 20, 2017 with amplification of music between 2:00 pm and 12:00 midnight on the 18th and 19th and between 2:00 pm and 8:00 pm on the 20th subject to the organizers planning and implementing the requirements to ensure Public Safety as required by the Alcohol Gaming Commission of Ontario, Ontario Provincial Police and the Centre Wellington Municipal Alcohol Policy; AND THAT the Council of the Township of Centre Wellington approves Riverfest 2017 scheduled for August 18, 19 & 20, 2017 in Bissell Park as a Significant Municipal event in order to serve and sell alcohol during the event; AND THAT the Council of the Township of Centre Wellington grants an exemption from By-law 5001-05 the Township Noise Control By-law from 11:00 pm to 12:00 midnight on August 18 and 19, 2017.
Moved by Councillor Kirk McElwain, seconded by Councillor Don
Carried
Fisher. THAT the Council of the Township of Centre Wellington authorize the Managing Director of Infrastructure Services to execute the proposed agreement with Lystek International to carry out the haulage and marketing of the fertilizer product produced at the Elora Wastewater Treatment Plant as outlined in Report IS2017-07 dated June 19, 2017.
Moved by Councillor Stephen Kitras, seconded by Councillor Don
Carried
Kitras. THAT the Council of the Township of Centre Wellington amend the necessary by-laws to establish a posted speed limit of 40 km/hr on urban residential gravel roads in the Township as outlined in Option #2 of Report IS2017-09; AND THAT Council adopt the Policies to Review Posted Speed Limits and All-Way Stop Controlled Intersection Requests as outlined in Report IS2017-09 dated June 19, 2017.
Moved by Councillor Don Fisher, seconded by Councillor Stephen