Council

MacDonald. THAT the Council of the Township of Centre Wellington approve consent agenda items 10.1 through 10.4.

Jennifer Adams. THAT the Council of the Township of Centre Wellington authorize the Mayor and Clerk to sign a bylaw to approve the draft Asset Retirement Obligations (ARO) Policy; AND THAT the Council of the Township of Centre Wellington approve the December 31, 2023 audited draft consolidated financial statements as presented by KPMG LLP Chartered Professional Accountants.

Kimberley Jefferson. THAT the Council of the Township of Centre Wellington endorse Scenario 3 as the Preferred Scenario for land need associated with Settlement Area Boundary Expansion for the Fergus and Elora-Salem Urban Centres; AND THAT Township staff be directed to utilize the Preferred Scenario when presenting revised urban centre boundaries for Council consideration.

MacDonald. THAT the Council of the Township of Centre Wellington, in accordance with Section 7.7 (a) of Procedure By-law 2021-31, having reached the 3 hour maximum for a Council meeting, hereby extends the meeting curfew by an hour to 9:42 pm.

Craddock. THAT the Council of the Township of Centre Wellington receive for information the Draft Short-Term Rentals in Centre Wellington Report prepared by MacLaren Municipal Consulting Inc; AND staff be directed to post the document to Connect CW for any additional feedback; AND THAT the report be referred to the Economic Prosperity & Growth Advisory Committee for review and comment.

Kimberley Jefferson. THAT the Council of the Township of Centre Wellington approves applications OPA01/23 and RZ01/23; Page 8 of 12 Council Minutes September 30, 2024 AND THAT proposed Official Plan Amendment Number 16 be adopted by the Council of the Township of Centre Wellington and submitted to the County of Wellington for approval; AND THAT the proposed Zoning By-law Amendment be given three readings and passed.

Craddock. THAT the Council of the Township of Centre Wellington, in accordance with Section 7.7 (a) of Procedure By-law 2021-31, having exceeded the 3 hour maximum, including a 1 hour extension, for a Council meeting, hereby extends the meeting curfew by an additional hour to 10:42 pm.

Kimberley Jefferson. THAT Council approves the request from the Elora Rocks Sr. Hockey Club to permit the service of alcohol in a section of the tiered seating area at the Jefferson Elora Community Centre, subject to the provisions outlined in the Township’s Alcohol Risk Management Policy and compliance with the safe service plan as approved by the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario (AGCO); AND THAT this service of alcohol would be a pilot trial for the 2024/2025 season and will be evaluated on a game to game basis, and that authority to discontinue or require adjustments to the safe service plan for the pilot be delegated to the Managing Director of Community Services.

Craddock. THAT the Council of the Township of Centre Wellington authorize the Mayor and Clerk to execute a Parking Agreement between the Township of Centre Wellington and the Upper Grand District School Board for the use of a portion of the Robert Street unopened road allowance for a parking lot at the Salem Public School.

MacDonald. THAT the Council of the Township of Centre Wellington endorse an in- year budget top-up of $5,000 to support a scope expansion of the Housing Needs Assessment study to include a public engagement component.

MacDonald. THAT the Council of the Township of Centre Wellington endorse the proposed amendment to the list of financial institutions from which Letters of Credit will be accepted. Page 10 of 12 Council Minutes September 30, 2024 AND FURTHER that staff bring forward a formal policy to a future Council meeting.

Bronwynne Wilton. THAT the Council of the Township of Centre Wellington directs staff to proceed with the Tourism Washroom Project as originally designed, without installation of Moloks as presented in Council Report CS2024- 20; AND THAT the Council of the Township of Centre Wellington direct staff to work with the Elora and Fergus BIA's and discuss downtown garbage with the Wellington County Solid Waste department for possible solutions and participation.

Kimberley Jefferson. Page 11 of 12 Council Minutes September 30, 2024 THAT By-laws 2024-54 through 2024-58 be read a first, second and third time and passed, signed by the Mayor and Clerk and the Corporate Seal affixed.

Bronwynne Wilton. THAT By-law 2024-59 to Confirm the Proceedings of Council at its meeting held September 30, 2024 be introduced a first, second and third time and passed in open Council.