Council

VanLeeuwen. THAT the Council of the Township of Centre Wellington opt-out of having cannabis retail stores located within the municipal boundary.

MacRae. THAT the Council of the Township of Centre Wellington approves the appointment of Members of Council for a period of two (2) years to serve on external organizations and internal committees as set out in the Mayor's Report CAO2018-13, dated December 17, 2018; AND THAT Council appoint Councillor Steven VanLeeuwen to serve as Deputy Mayor for emergency management purposes and in the event the Mayor is absent, unable to act or the office is vacant.

Dunsmore. THAT the Council of the Townhip of Centre Wellington defer a decision to continue a partnership with the County of Wellington and participating area municipalities within the County to retain the services of John Maddox as the Closed Meeting Investigator for a four year term, commencing December 1, 2018, until additional information is obtained regarding concerns with Mr. Maddax’s duties as a meeting investigator.

McElwain. THAT the Council of the Township of Centre Wellington confirm the appointment of the following to the Board of Management for the Fergus Business Improvement Area: Kim Jefferson, Chair Debb Greer, Treasurer Ann Axion Tanya Graham Natalie McNeill Bonnie Shortill Cheryl Marsland, AJ Broderick, Tala Jenkin Joyce Reimer AND THAT By-law 2015-006 be amended to reflect the new executive to the Board of Management for the Fergus Business Improvement Area, pursuant to s. 204(2) of the Municipal Act 2001, as amended.

Foster. THAT the Council of the Township of Centre Wellington adopt the Page 5 of 10 Council Minutes December 17, 2018 Schedule of Meetings for 2019, as attached to Report COR2018-71, dated December 17, 2018; AND THAT the Schedule of Meetings for 2019 be posted to the Township's website and circulated to senior staff and other interested parties accordingly.

VanLeeuwen. THAT the Council of the Township of Centre Wellington appoint the following individuals to Heritage Centre Wellington: Kathy Baranski Sherry Baris Philip Brown Dave Beynon Graeme Chalmers Erin Eldridge Nanette O'Sullivan Nico Vandersluis AND THAT Council appoint the following individuals to the Economic Development Task Force: Chris Bryant Bob Cameron Colin Harding Janet Harrop, Chamber of Commerce Gerry Horst, OMAFRA Tim Horton Tony Morris Don Vallery Paul Walker on an interim basis until Advisory Committee members can be appointed for the 2019- 2022 Council Term.

Dunsmore. THAT the Council of the Township of Centre Wellington award Request for Proposal #38-18 regarding the Design and Construction of a Skatepark to New Line Skateparks Inc. at an total upset limit of $362,000, exclusive of HST.

Kitras. THAT the Council of the Township of Centre Wellington pass a By-law to provide for an Interim Tax Levy for 2019 and to provide for the payment of taxes by installments.

VanLeeuwen. THAT the Council of the Township of Centre Wellington pass a By-law to establish temporary borrowing for 2019.

McElwain. THAT the Council of the Township of Centre Wellington pass a by-law to establish the 2019 fees and charges for various services provided by the municipality, and to repeal by-law 2017-95 as amended.

McElwain. THAT the Council of the Township of Centre Wellington, in accordance with the Procedural By-law, extend the meeting curfew to 11:00 p.m.

Foster. WHEREAS the acquisition of a section of land is required for the construction of a new right hand turn lane for the northbound traffic at the intersection of Tower Street South and Union Street, Fergus; THAT the Council of the Township of Centre Wellington authorizes the Mayor and Clerk to execute an Agreement of Purchase and Sale between the Township of Centre Wellington and 2632363 Ontario Inc. for lands described as Parts 1, 2, and 3, as shown on the attached deposited Reference Plan, located at 330 Tower Street South, Fergus, in the amount of $2.00, for the construction of a new right hand turn lane.

Dunsmore. THAT the Council of the Township of Centre Wellington give three readings to a by-law authorizing the Managing Director of Planning and Development and the Managing Director of Infrastructure to execute an agreement between the Township and Sorbara/Tribute Nigus Holdings Inc.

MacRae. THAT the Council of the Township of Centre Wellington endorses Councillor Bob Foster, for the position of Rural Ontario Association of Municipalities (ROMA) Zone 2 Representative for the 2019-2023 ROMA Board.

VanLeeuwen. THAT By-laws 2018-62 through 2018-68 be read a first, second and third time and passed, signed by the Mayor and Clerk and the Corporate Seal affixed.

Dunsmore. THAT By-law 2018-69 to Confirm the Proceedings of Council at its meeting held December 17, 2018 be introduced a first, second and third time and passed in open Council.