Council

Adams. Page 2 of 9 Council Minutes February 12, 2024 THAT the Council of the Township of Centre Wellington approve consent agenda item 7.1 as follows: THAT the minutes of the Committee of the Whole meeting held December 7 & 8, 2023 be adopted as circulated; AND that the minutes of the Advisory Committee be received as information.

Craddock. THAT the Council of the Township of Centre Wellington approve the proposed changes to By-law 2019-35, A By-law to regulate the setting of open air fires in the Township of Centre Wellington; AND THAT staff be directed to prepare an amendment to reflect the approved changes.

Kimberley Jefferson. THAT the Council of the Township of Centre Wellington award Request for Proposal #59-23 regarding the purchase of 1 (one) new purpose-built Fire Pumper truck with enclosed side pump panel to Dependable Page 3 of 9 Council Minutes February 12, 2024 Emergency Vehicles at an upset limit of $1,093,377 excluding HST.

Denis Craddock. THAT the Council of the Township of Centre Wellington adopt the Community Improvement Plan Implementation Report as recommended by the Economic Prosperity & Growth Advisory Committee; AND THAT Council authorize the use of the Study Grant, Building Improvement Grant, Rental Housing Grant, Rental Housing Development Charge Deferral, Tax Increment Equivalent, and Brownfields Tax Assistance incentive programs for 2024 as recommended by the Economic Prosperity & Growth Advisory Committee; AND THAT Council delegate the approval for the above incentive programs to the Managing Director of Planning and Development or designate in consultation with the Community Improvement Implementation Committee; AND THAT Council delegate the signing authority for the financial agreements for the above listed incentive programs to the Managing Director of Corporate Services & Treasurer.

Craddock. THAT the Council of the Township of Centre Wellington approves Heritage Permit Application HP-2024-01 for alterations to the designated property municipally known as 27-43 West Mill Street, Elora, pursuant to Section 33 of the Ontario Heritage Act, with the conditions outlined in staff report PLN2024-05.

MacDonald. THAT the Council of the Township of Centre Wellington supports the construction of a balcony on and over Township property related to the redevelopment of the former "Commercial Hotel" building located at 43 West Mill Street in Elora as outlined in Report No. IS2024-01; AND THAT Council authorizes the Managing Director of Infrastructure Services to execute an Encroachment Agreement between the Township of Centre Wellington and Kat Florence Canada Company Limited for a balcony structure within the Township's right-of-way, subject to the following conditions: 1. That the balcony is designed and constructed to cantilever over the municipal sidewalk; and 2. That an unobstructed pedestrian clear zone of 3.25 m metres from the sidewalk surface to the underside of the balcony and 2.00 metres from the facade of the building to the inside face of the vertical columns be maintained at all times; Page 5 of 9 Council Minutes February 12, 2024 3. That the five vertical columns connected to the sidewalk be designed and constructed in a way that they are non-structural and can be easily removed by the proponent at the Township's request to accommodate future operation and maintenance activities related to the municipal and utilities infrastructure within the right-of-way; 4. That the proponent provide adequate lighting within the pedestrian area in accordance with Township standards; 5. That appropriate insurance coverage and indemnification be obtained from the proponent in acco

MacDonald. THAT the Council of the Township of Centre Wellington approves application RZ013/22 for a zoning amendment and gives three readings to the necessary by-law.

MacDonald. THAT the Council of the Township of Centre Wellington reconsider it’s decision with respect to the RZ013/22 rezoning application for 223 St. Andrew Street. East, Fergus.

Adams. THAT the Council of the Township of Centre Wellington approves application RZ013/22 for a zoning amendment and gives three readings to the necessary by-law.

Denis Craddock. THAT the Council of the Township of Centre Wellington commit to a $21,500 contribution in support of a grant application to the Ontario Electric Vehicle (EV) ChargeON Program.

Jennifer Adams. THAT the Council of the Township of Centre Wellington receives for information Report No. IS2024-05: Update on Township Water Supply Projects.

Denis Craddock. THAT By-law 2024-07 be read a first, second and third time and passed, signed by the Mayor and Clerk and the Corporate Seal affixed.

Jennifer Adams. THAT By-law 2024-08 to Confirm the Proceedings of Council at its meeting held February 12, 2023 be introduced a first, second and third time and passed in open Council.