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Council
June 29, 2020
What was decided (16 motions)
15 carried, 1 recorded otherwise. Every motion below is printed as the minutes print it.
MacRae. THAT the minutes of the Council meeting held May 25, 2020 and Committee of the Whole held January 29, 2020 be adopted as circulated.
Moved by Councillor Neil Dunsmore, seconded by Councillor Ian
Carried
THAT the Council of the Township of Centre Wellington authorize the Mayor and Clerk to execute a Subdivision Agreement and a Service Finance Agreement between the Corporation of the Township of Centre Wellington and Haylock Farm LTD.
Moved by Councillor Ian MacRae, seconded by Councillor Bob Foster
Carried
VanLeeuwen. THAT the Council of the Township of Centre Wellington receive as information an update on the Municipal Class Environmental Assessment for Bridges 24-WG and 4-WG.
Moved by Councillor Neil Dunsmore, seconded by Councillor Steven
Carried
McElwain. THAT the Council of Township of Centre Wellington refer the recommendation to Heritage Centre Wellington for further discussion.
Moved by Councillor Bob Foster, seconded by Councillor Kirk
Defeated
Dunsmore. THAT the Council of the Township of Centre Wellington, after considering the recommendation of its Municipal Heritage Committee for designation, not state an intention to designate Bridges 24-WG and 4- WG, as properties of cultural heritage value and/or interest under Part 4 of the Ontario Heritage Act; AND THAT Heritage Centre Wellington be consulted on the sympathetic design and commemorative strategy process for the replacement of Bridges 24-WG and 4-WG.
Moved by Councillor Ian MacRae, seconded by Councillor Neil
Carried
MacRae. THAT the Council of the Township of Centre Wellington authorize the Mayor and Clerk to execute a by-law to exempt Part of Block 17 of Plan 61M-227 from the part lot control provisions of the Planning Act.
Moved by Councillor Neil Dunsmore, seconded by Councillor Ian
Carried
McElwain. THAT the Council of the Township of Centre Wellington approve Official Plan Amendment application OP01/19 and Zoning By-law Amendment application RZ09/19 and that the associated by-laws be given three readings.
Moved by Councillor Neil Dunsmore, seconded by Councillor Kirk
Carried
Foster. THAT the Council of the Township of Centre Wellington hereby resolves that it has no objection to the proposed telecommunication tower by Xplornet Communications at 6159 Third Line, former Township of Eramosa; AND THAT the Managing Director of Planning and Development be authorized to provide a municipal concurrence letter.
Moved by Councillor Neil Dunsmore, seconded by Councillor Bob
Carried
Foster. THAT the Council of the Township of Centre Wellington hereby resolves that it has no objection to the proposed telecommunication tower by Xplornet Communications at 6917 Jones Baseline, former Township of West Garafraxa; and, THAT the Managing Director of Planning and Development be authorized to provide a municipal concurrence letter.
Moved by Councillor Kirk McElwain, seconded by Councillor Bob
Carried
Dunsmore. THAT the Council of the Township of Centre Wellington authorize the Managing Director of Corporate Services to execute a Development Page 9 of 14 Council Minutes June 29, 2020 Charge Late Payment Agreement between the Corporation and Stirling Marathon to accommodate their proposed office/warehouse building of approximately 30,000 square feet.
Moved by Councillor Kirk McElwain, seconded by Councillor Neil
Carried
MacRae. THAT the Council of the Township of Centre Wellington authorize the Managing Director of Corporate Services to execute a Development Charge Late Payment Agreement between the Corporation and Jefferson Elora Corporation to accommodate their proposed warehouse addition of approximately 72,000 square feet.
Moved by Councillor Kirk McElwain, seconded by Councillor Ian
Carried
MacRae. Page 10 of 14 Council Minutes June 29, 2020 THAT the Council of the Township of Centre Wellington approves that the CW Aquatic Centre open on or around August 4, 2020 with the new COVID-19 procedures and limitations prescribed by the Province of Ontario and Ministry of Health. Staff are directed to move through the opening and operating phases outlined in this report to ensure the facility opens and operates safely. This direction is given with the understanding that there will be a reduction in service levels, reduction in bather load, modifications to the traditional operating schedule, and reduced revenues while operating expenses will increase.
Moved by Councillor Neil Dunsmore, seconded by Councillor Ian
Carried
THAT the Council of the Township of Centre Wellington approves the request from Meghan Gerrie 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 595 Garafraxa Street West, Fergus on August 8, 2020 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 Bob Foster, seconded by Councillor Ian MacRae
Carried
McElwain. THAT the Council of the Township of Centre Wellington authorize a contract extension to Watson & Associates Economists Ltd. for the inclusion of parks & recreation and other soft services in the ongoing Development Charge Background Study Update and to prepare a Page 11 of 14 Council Minutes June 29, 2020 Community Benefit Charge Study, when applicable provincial legislation is passed.
Moved by Councillor Ian MacRae, seconded by Councillor Kirk
Carried
McElwain. THAT By-laws 2020-26 through 2020-31 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 Kirk
Carried
MacRae. THAT By-law 2020-32 to Confirm the Proceedings of Council at its meeting held June 29, 2020 be introduced a first, second and third time and passed in open Council.
Moved by Councillor Neil Dunsmore, seconded by Councillor Ian