Council

McElwain. THAT the Council of the Township of Centre Wellington convene in Closed Session in accordance with Section 239 (f) of the Municipal Act, 2001, as amended, to receive advice that is subject to solicitor-client privilege, including communications necessary for that purpose.

MacRae. THAT the Centre Wellington Healthy Growth Advisory Committee will establish an attainable housing target and provide recommendations to the Council of the Township of Centre Wellington to increase the supply of attainable housing options within Centre Wellington.

Dunsmore. THAT the Council of the Township of Centre Wellington approve the allocation of the 2020 year-end tax supported operating surplus in the amount of $921,676 to the General Capital Reserve; AND THAT the Council of the Township of Centre Wellington approve a transfer of $401,154 from the COVID-19 Reserve to fund the net Township-wide impact of COVID-19 in 2020; AND THAT the Council of the Township of Centre Wellington direct staff to allocate $503,059 in additional funding received as part of the 2021 Page 5 of 13 Council Minutes April 26, 2021 COVID-19 Recovery Funding for Municipalities Program to the Township's COVID-19 Reserve, to be used to fund operating pressures due to COVID-19; AND THAT the Council of the Township of Centre Wellington direct staff to allocate $859,506 in additional Gas Tax funding to be received in 2021 to the Township's Gas Tax Reserve Fund, to be used in the 2022 Budget process.

Dunsmore. THAT the Council of the Township of Centre Wellington approve the partial demolition request for the rear addition and shed at the listed property municipally known as 64 Price Street, Elora, in the Township of Centre Wellington; AND THAT the property remains on the Township’s Municipal Heritage Register as a non-designated (listed) property.

Foster. THAT the Council of the Township of Centre Wellington approves the partial demolition request for the one storey portion of the dwelling (front portion) at the listed property municipally known as 255 Hill Street West, Fergus, in the Township of Centre Wellington; and Page 6 of 13 Council Minutes April 26, 2021 THAT the Owner provides to the Township photo documentation (interior and exterior) of the structure prior to its demolition; AND THAT after demolition of the structure at 255 Hill Street West, Fergus, the property's listed status be reviewed for future removal from the Township’s Municipal Heritage Register.

MacRae. THAT the Council of the Township of Centre Wellington authorizes the Mayor and Clerk to execute a By-Law appointing a Chief Building Official and Building Officials.

Foster. THAT the Council of the Township of Centre Wellington approves the issuance of a demolition permit to demolish the single detached dwelling located at 89 Sideroad 18, former Township of Nichol.

MacRae. Page 7 of 13 Council Minutes April 26, 2021 THAT the Council of the Township of Centre Wellington authorize the Municipal Clerk to execute the OEFM Fire Safety Grant Transfer Payment Agreement; AND THAT Council approves the expenditure of funding in the amount of $11,500 for online command training for Centre Wellington firefighters and officers.

McElwain. THAT the Council of the Township of Centre Wellington authorizes the Mayor and Clerk to execute a by-law authorizing a fundraising activity in the form of soliciting by a toll booth on Wellington County Road 26 in Belwood, on Saturday, May 22, 2021 from 9:00 am to 2:00 pm by the Belwood and District Lions Club on behalf of the Canadian Diabetes Association.

Dunsmore. THAT the Council of the Township of Centre Wellington authorize single source contracts awards as follows: • Eramosa Engineering Inc. for wastewater SCADA upgrades. • John Brooks Company Limited for low pressure system grinder pumps. Page 8 of 13 Council Minutes April 26, 2021 • ASL Roteq Ltd. for Fergus Wastewater Treatment Plant headworks pump replacement.

VanLeeuwen. THAT the Council of the Township of Centre Wellington approve the use of internal debt financing for water related capital projects as outlined in report COR2021-19 dated April 19, 2021.

MacRae. THAT the Council of the Township of Centre Wellington authorize the Mayor and Clerk to execute an Assignment and Assumption Agreement among SWNS Wind LP, MUFG Union Bank, N.A., and the Township of Centre Wellington as outlined in Report No. IS-2021-05 dated April 26, 2021.

McElwain. Page 9 of 13 Council Minutes April 26, 2021 THAT the Council of the Township of Centre Wellington give three readings to a by-law to dedicate land as part of a public highway.

MacRae. THAT the Council of the Township of Centre Wellington authorize a negotiated contract award to Alpha Technology Systems O/A Alpha Parking Solutions for the provision of parking enforcement services under a pilot program, at an upset limit of $100,000, inclusive of non rebate HST.

Dunsmore. Page 10 of 13 Council Minutes April 26, 2021 THAT the Council of the Township of Centre Wellington authorize the Mayor and Municipal Clerk to execute a by-law for the use of internet/telephone voting for the 2022 municipal election; AND THAT staff be authorized to award the RFP for alternative voting services and execute any agreements necessary to implement internet/telephone voting.

Dunsmore. THAT the Council of the Township of Centre Wellington receive Report COR2021-20, The Procedure By-law Public Engagement Strategy report from the Manager of Legislative Services & Municipal Clerk for information; AND THAT the consultant costs associated with the review of the procedure by-law be funded from the general capital reserve.

Dunsmore. THAT By-laws 2021-17 through 2021-21 be read a first, second and third time and passed, signed by the Mayor and Clerk and the Corporate Seal affixed.

MacRae. THAT By-law 2021-22 to Confirm the Proceedings of Council at its meeting held April 26, 2021 be introduced a first, second and third time and passed in open Council.