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Council
August 26, 2019
What was decided (14 motions)
13 carried, 1 recorded otherwise. Every motion below is printed as the minutes print it.
THAT the Council of the Township of Centre Wellington continue to calculate development charges on a Township-wide basis for all services except for water and wastewater, which are calculated on an urban serviced area basis.
Moved by Councillor Bob Foster, seconded by Councillor Ian MacRae
Carried
MacRae. THAT the Council of the Township of Centre Wellington approve the development of the 2019 Development Charges Background Study Update using similar methodologies used in the 2018 Study, as outlined in the development charges Council workshop dated August 26, 2019. Page 2 of 9 Council Minutes August 26, 2019 And that staff investigate additional categories for non-residential development charges.
Moved by Councillor Neil Dunsmore, seconded by Councillor Ian
Carried
Dunsmore. THAT the Council of the Township of Centre Wellington approve the partial demolition request for the uncovered front porch and enclosed side porch and associated steps at the listed property municipally known as 210 Chalmers Street, Elora, in the Township of Centre Wellington; AND THAT the property municipally known as 210 Chalmers Street, Elora, remain on the Township’s Municipal Heritage Register.
Moved by Councillor Ian MacRae, seconded by Councillor Neil
Carried
Kitras. THAT the Council of the Township of Centre Wellington authorize the Mayor and Clerk to execute a subdivision agreement between the Corporation and Wrighthaven Homes Limited.
Moved by Councillor Neil Dunsmore, seconded by Councillor Stephen
Carried
Dunsmore. THAT the Council of the Township of Centre Wellington approves application RZ03/19; AND THAT a by-law to amend By-law 2009-045 be given three readings.
Moved by Councillor Stephen Kitras, seconded by Councillor Neil
Carried
Dunsmore. THAT the Council of the Township of Centre Wellington approve a preliminary 2020 grant budget allocation of $75,000 with category allocation, subject to final budget approval, as follows: Community Impact Grants (Township budget allocation $49,450) Specific Annual Grants (Township budget allocation $25,550)
Moved by Councillor Bob Foster, seconded by Councillor Neil
Carried
MacRae. THAT the Council of the Township of Centre Wellington approve the revision of the MacDonald Trust Fund Application for the Bissell Park Upgrades for the multi use surface, submitted by The Elora Rockers and the Elora Lions Club, to amend the recipients of the funding to include a third recipient: Keating Construction Inc. AND FURTHER THAT as a condition of receiving the MacDonald Trust Funding, the Elora Rockers, The Elora Lions Club and Keating Construction Inc. provide to the Township a Joint Venture Agreement between all three recipients that reflects the relationship as joint recipients. Page 5 of 9 Council Minutes August 26, 2019
Moved by Councillor Neil Dunsmore, seconded by Councillor Ian
Carried
Dunsmore. THAT the Council of the Township of Centre Wellington Council authorizes the Mayor and Clerk to execute an Amending Agreement between the Township and Grand River Conservation Authority (GRCA) for the Licencing Agreement for Victoria Park (Elora) lands.
Moved by Councillor Ian MacRae, seconded by Councillor Neil
Carried
McElwain. THAT the Council of the Township of Centre Wellington rename the Victoria Street Bridge to the Jack R MacDonald Bridge in recognition of the generous donation to the Township.
Moved by Councillor Neil Dunsmore, seconded by Councillor Kirk
Carried
Dunsmore. THAT the Council of the Township of Centre Wellington directs the Integrity Commissioner to include in the relevant statement of account, the surname of the Member who made a request for advice under paragraph 4,5,6 of subsection 223.3(1) of The Municipal Act, provided confidentiality is maintained and the Integrity Commissioner reveals no information about the nature of the request or the content of the advice.
Moved by Councillor Ian MacRae, seconded by Councillor Neil
Defeated
Foster. THAT the Council of the Township of Centre Wellington authorizes the Page 6 of 9 Council Minutes August 26, 2019 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 21, 2019 from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. by the Elora Firefighters Association on behalf of Muscular Dystrophy Canada.
Moved by Councillor Kirk McElwain, seconded by Councillor Bob
Carried
Dunsmore. THAT the Council of the Township of Centre Wellington approves the request from Teresa Weller for an exemption to By-law 5001-05, the Noise By-law for the Township of Centre Wellington, to permit the amplification of music at 20 Hill Street, Elora on September 7, 2019 between 11:00 pm and 1:00 am for a Wedding Reception; AND THAT the applicant ensure neighbouring property owners are notified in advance of the event.
Moved by Councillor Stephen Kitras, seconded by Councillor Neil
Carried
MacRae. THAT By-laws 2019-46 through 2019-50 be read a first, second and third time and passed, signed by the Mayor and Clerk and the Corporate Seal affixed.
Moved by Councillor Neil Dunsmore, seconded by Councillor Ian
Carried
MacRae. THAT By-law 2019-51 to Confirm the Proceedings of Council at its meeting held August 26, 2019 be introduced a first, second and third time and passed in open Council.
Moved by Councillor Neil Dunsmore, seconded by Councillor Ian