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Council
August 30, 2021
What was decided (20 motions)
20 carried, 0 recorded otherwise. Every motion below is printed as the minutes print it.
VanLeeuwen. THAT the minutes of the Council meeting held July 26, 2021 be adopted as circulated.
Moved by Councillor Neil Dunsmore, seconded by Councillor Steven
Carried
McElwain. THAT Notice be given and the motion to reconsider the St. David reconstruction project be considered at the Committee of Whole meeting September 20, 2021.
Moved by Councillor Bob Foster, seconded by Councillor Kirk
Carried
Kitras. Page 3 of 11 Council Minutes August 30, 2021 THAT the Council of the Township of Centre Wellington receive Integrity Commissioner Report of Inquiry – VanLeeuwen for information.
Moved by Councillor Kirk McElwain, seconded by Councillor Stephen
Carried
Foster. THAT the Council of the Township of Centre Wellington approve the recommendation by the Community Services Advisory Committee that the amended Community Grant Application Policy be adopted as presented.
Moved by Councillor Neil Dunsmore, seconded by Councillor Bob
Carried
MacRae. Page 4 of 11 Council Minutes August 30, 2021 THAT the Council of the Township of Centre Wellington delegate to the Managing Director of Corporate Services to invoke Article 3.4 Failure to Comply, of the MacDonald Grant Agreement between the Township and the Elora Sculpture Project Committee, which provides a process to terminate the agreement as requested by the Elora Sculpture Project Committee on March 22, 2021 in their written summary to the Community Services Advisory Committee; AND THAT Council allow CSAC additional time to review and discuss options once the MacDonald Grant Agreement with the Elora Sculpture Project Committee has been terminated and consider options for how the $25,000 could be reallocated.
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 enter into an agreement with The Elora Rocks Hockey Club for the payment of ice rental arrears from past seasons.
Moved by Councillor Bob Foster, seconded by Councillor Ian MacRae
Carried
Dunsmore. THAT the Council of the Township of Centre Wellington, in accordance with Section 74 of the Drainage Act, R.S.O. 1990 c.D.17, approves the cost of the maintenance and repair work to a portion of the Snow Drain, located at the top end of the drain through Concession 2, as recommended by the Drainage Superintendent, at an estimated cost of $6,500. Page 5 of 11 Council Minutes August 30, 2021
Moved by Councillor Kirk McElwain, seconded by Councillor Neil
Carried
McElwain. THAT the Council of the Township of Centre Wellington award Request For Proposal #17-21: Supply, Installation and Support of Cloud Hosted Telephone System to GoCo Technology Limited Partnership as outlined in report COR2021-49 dated August 30, 2021.
Moved by Councillor Neil Dunsmore, seconded by Councillor Kirk
Carried
MacRae. THAT the Council of the Township of Centre Wellington authorize the negotiated award for the Elora Wastewater Treatment Plant BioRem Odour Control Carbon Media Replacement to BioRem Technologies Inc. at a cost of $255,205.00, excluding HST. AND THAT the funding for this report be revised as outlined in report COR2021-46 dated August 30, 2021.
Moved by Councillor Kirk McElwain, seconded by Councillor Ian
Carried
McElwain. THAT the Council of the Township of Centre Wellington authorize the Mayor and Clerk to execute an amendment to the existing subdivision agreement pertaining to Phase 2A of Plan 23T-16003.
Moved by Councillor Ian MacRae, seconded by Councillor Kirk
Carried
MacRae. THAT the Council of the Township of Centre Wellington authorize the Request for Tender award amendment, Tender #11-21 regarding the Construction of Municipal Services: St. David Street North (Highway 6) and Sideroad 18, Fergus, as outlined in report COR2021-51 dated August 30, 2021, to be funded from developer contributions.
Moved by Councillor Neil Dunsmore, seconded by Councillor Ian
Carried
MacRae. THAT the Council of the Township of Centre Wellington award Request For Proposal #22-21: New Well Exploration to Stantec Consulting Ltd. at a total upset limit of $344,053.00, excluding HST.
Moved by Councillor Neil Dunsmore, seconded by Councillor Ian
Carried
VanLeeuwen. 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 Metcalfe Street in Elora, on Saturday, September 18, 2021 from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. by the Elora Firefighters Association on behalf of Muscular Dystrophy Canada.
Moved by Councillor Bob Foster, seconded by Councillor Steven
Carried
Dunsmore. THAT the Council of the Township of Centre Wellington award Request For Proposal #32-21: Supply of Well FPH7 Iron Filtration System to Magnor at a total upset limit of $240,590.90, including provisional items and contingency, excluding HST.
Moved by Councillor Ian MacRae, seconded by Councillor Neil
Carried
VanLeeuwen. THAT the Council of the Township of Centre Wellington approves the request from Justin Perchaluk 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 7248 Wellington Rd 21, Ariss on September 4, 2021 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. Page 8 of 11 Council Minutes August 30, 2021 AND THAT the Council of the Township of Centre Wellington approves the request from Darla Dimambro 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 7248 Wellington Rd 21, Ariss on September 8, 2021 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 Steven
Carried
McElwain. THAT the Council of the Township of Centre Wellington give three readings to a By-law to exempt Lots 54, 55, 69, 70, 71 and 72 of Plan 61M-235 from the part lot control provisions of the Planning Act.
Moved by Councillor Bob Foster, seconded by Councillor Kirk
Carried
MacRae. THAT the Council of the Township of Centre Wellington recommends to the County of Wellington that proposed draft plan of subdivision 23T- 18005 be granted draft approval, subject to the conditions set out in staff report PLN2021-23.
Moved by Councillor Kirk McElwain, seconded by Councillor Ian
Carried
MacRae. THAT By-laws 2021-39 through 2021-42 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 the Council of the Township of Centre Wellington refer to staff to present a report to the October 25, 2021 Council Meeting in consultation with Councillor McElwain regarding a diversity and inclusion plan within our community.
Moved by Councillor Stephen Kitras, seconded by Councillor Ian
Carried
Dunsmore. THAT By-law 2021-43 to Confirm the Proceedings of Council at its meeting held August 30, 2021 be introduced a first, second and third time and passed in open Council.
Moved by Councillor Stephen Kitras, seconded by Councillor Neil