The Centre Wellington Record

Council

January 30, 2023

Who was there

Present (7): Jennifer Adams, Denis Craddock, Kimberley Jefferson, Barbara Lustgarten-Evoy, Lisa MacDonald, Shawn Watters, Bronwynne Wilton

Taken from the roll call in the town’s own minutes. The minutes record who was not there and almost never why.

What was decided (17 motions)

17 carried, 0 recorded otherwise. Every motion below is printed as the minutes print it.

Barbara Lustgarten-Evoy. THAT the Council of the Township of Centre Wellington accepts the Planning and Development Fee Study completed by Watson & Associates Economists Ltd., Page 3 of 12 Council Minutes January 30, 2023 AND THAT Council authorizes Township staff to prepare an amendment to the Fees and Charges By-law.
Moved by Councillor Bronwynne Wilton
Carried
Adams. THAT Council of the Township of Centre Wellington authorize staff to retain Watson & Associates Economists to prepare a Community Land Needs Assessment as per staff report PLN2023-06 dated January 30, 2023; AND THAT the scenario for 30% intensification with 55 people and jobs per hectare be included in the Community Land Needs Assessment.
Moved by Councillor Denis Craddock, seconded by Councillor Jennifer
Carried
MacDonald. THAT the Council of the Township of Centre Wellington supports the concept plan for an outdoor multi-use pad project presented by Elora Meadows Association for Elora Meadows Park, and Council authorizes the Mayor to prepare and sign a letter of support for this project; AND THAT Council directs staff to prepare an Agreement for Council's consideration, between the Elora Meadows Association and the Township of Centre Wellington outlining the scope of the project, details for design, assumption, approvals, construction, budget and funding, and timelines.
Moved by Councillor Bronwynne Wilton, seconded by Councillor Lisa
Carried
MacDonald. THAT the Council of the Township of Centre Wellington authorize the Mayor and Municipal Clerk to execute an extension agreement between The Corporation of the Township of Centre Wellington, in partnership with the Township of Guelph-Eramosa, and the Guelph Humane Society for animal control and shelter service until June 30, 2023.
Moved by Councillor Bronwynne Wilton, seconded by Councillor Lisa
Carried
Lustgarten-Evoy. THAT the Council of the Township of Centre Wellington confirm the appointment of the following members to the Victoria Park Seniors' Centre Advisory Board: Don Barfoot Page 5 of 12 Council Minutes January 30, 2023 Joan Berry Darlene Daughen Isabel Kennedy Claire Penrose Mavis Vet Donna Wagenaar
Moved by Councillor Denis Craddock, seconded by Councillor Barbara
Carried
Lisa MacDonald. THAT the Council of the Township of Centre Wellington confirm the appointment of the following members to the Board of Management for the Fergus Business Improvement Area: Tala Jenkins, Chair Bonnie Shortill, Vice Chair Joyce Reimer, Treasurer Nathalie MacNeil Charlene Staken Debb Greer Miranda Holmes AND THAT Council confirm the appointment of the following members to the Board of Management for the Elora Business Improvement Area: Maclean Hann, Chair Sabine Maarse, Vice Chair Fiore Guido, Treasurer Sara Salmona Cathi Bastien Deb Kropf Cathy Daultrey Kathy Sullivan AND THAT the Mayor and Clerk execute a By-law to reflect the new executive to the Board of Management for the Fergus and Elora Business Improvement Areas, pursuant to s. 204(2) of the Municipal Act 2001, as amended.
Moved by Councillor Barbara Lustgarten-Evoy
Carried
MacDonald. THAT the Council of the Township of Centre Wellington authorizes the Mayor and Municipal Clerk to execute a by-law to provide for the maintenance and repair of the Bailey Drainage Works - A and C Drains, at the top end of "A" Drain in W. Pt. Lot 25 and necessary portion of "C" Drain, Concession 6, as recommended by the Drainage Superintendent and for the borrowing on the credit of the municipality for the amount required for such work.
Moved by Councillor Bronwynne Wilton, seconded by Councillor Lisa
Carried
Craddock. THAT the Council of the Township of Centre Wellington authorizes the Mayor and Municipal Clerk to execute a by-law to provide for the maintenance and repair of the Snow Drainage Works, at the top end of the drain through Concession 2, as recommended by the Drainage Superintendent and for the borrowing on the credit of the municipality for the amount required for such work.
Moved by Councillor Jennifer Adams, seconded by Councillor Denis
Carried
Lisa MacDonald. THAT Council of the Township of Centre Wellington approves the partial demolition request for the tower structure and rear addition at the listed Page 7 of 12 Council Minutes January 30, 2023 property known as 244 Melville Street, Elora, in the Township of Centre Wellington; AND THAT the property remains on the Municipal Heritage Register as a non-designated (listed) property.
Moved by Councillor Barbara Lustgarten-Evoy
Carried
Lisa MacDonald. THAT the Council of the Township of Centre Wellington approves Heritage Permit Application HP2023-001 for alterations to the designated property municipally known as 27-43 West Mill Street, Elora, pursuant to Section 33 of the Ontario Heritage Act, R.S.O. 1990, c. O.18, subject to the six conditions outlined below in staff report PLN2023-04 dated January 30, 2023.
Moved by Councillor Barbara Lustgarten-Evoy
Carried
Kimberley Jefferson. THAT the Council of the Township of Centre Wellington authorize the Mayor and Clerk to execute a by-law to exempt Block 141 of Plan 61M- 243 from the part lot control provisions of the Planning Act. Page 8 of 12 Council Minutes January 30, 2023
Moved by Councillor Barbara Lustgarten-Evoy
Carried
MacDonald. THAT the Council of the Township of Centre Wellington receive as information an update on the Township's Consolidated Linear Infrastructure Environmental Compliance Approval for Sanitary and Stormwater Collection System and Implementation Plan.
Moved by Councillor Jennifer Adams, seconded by Councillor Lisa
Carried
Adams. THAT the Council of the Township of Centre Wellington authorize the Mayor and Clerk to execute a by-law to adopt the Community Partnership Program for Township of Centre Wellington Sponsorship and Naming Rights Policy as outlined in report CS2023-04 as of January 30, 2023; Page 9 of 12 Council Minutes January 30, 2023 AND THAT Council amend the 2023 Fees and Charges By-Law "Schedule A" as attached to this report; AND THAT Council execute a by-law to delegate authority for sponsorship and naming rights to the Managing Director of Community Services and Chief Administrative Officer.
Moved by Councillor Denis Craddock, seconded by Councillor Jennifer
Carried
Bronwynne Wilton. THAT the Council of the Township of Centre Wellington authorize the Mayor and Clerk to execute a bylaw to adopt the Community Impact Grant Policy; AND THAT Council pre-approve Schedule A as attached to report CS2023-03 for the award of the Annual Specific Grants for 2023.
Moved by Councillor Denis Craddock
Carried
MacDonald. THAT By-laws 2023-04 through 2023-09 and By-laws 2023-11 and 2023- 12 be read a first, second and third time and passed, signed by the Mayor and Clerk and the Corporate Seal affixed.
Moved by Councillor Jennifer Adams, seconded by Councillor Lisa
Carried
MacDonald. THAT By-law 2023-10 A By-law to exempt Block 141, Plan 61M-243, Township of Centre Wellington, from the Part Lot Control provisions of the Planning Act be read a first, second and third time and passed, signed by the Mayor and Clerk and the Corporate Seal affixed.
Moved by Councillor Kimberley Jefferson, seconded by Councillor Lisa
Carried
Bronwynne Wilton. THAT By-law 2023-13 to Confirm the Proceedings of Council at its meeting held January 30, 2023 be introduced a first, second and third time and passed in open Council.
Moved by Councillor Jennifer Adams
Carried

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