The Centre Wellington Record

Council

May 12, 2025

Who was there

Present (6): Jennifer Adams, Denis Craddock, Kimberley Jefferson, Barbara Lustgarten-Evoy, Lisa MacDonald, Shawn Watters

Absent (1): 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 (11 motions)

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

MacDonald. THAT the Council of the Township of Centre Wellington defer Page 1 of 9 Council Minutes May 12, 2025 consideration of the Decision Report - RZ05/24, 6235 Guelph Street (Aypa Power) to the next Council meeting to afford the opportunity to publish the letter received from the Minister of Energy and Mines.
Moved by Councillor Jennifer Adams, seconded by Councillor Lisa
Carried
Kimberley Jefferson. THAT the Council of the Township of Centre Wellington approve consent agenda item 11.1.
Moved by Councillor Jennifer Adams
Carried
Lustgarten-Evoy. THAT the Council of the Township of Centre Wellington receive the Engagement Strategy Introduction report for information.
Moved by Councillor Jennifer Adams, seconded by Councillor Barbara
Carried
Lustgarten-Evoy. THAT the Council of the Township of Centre Wellington receive report CS2025-06, Parks and Recreation Plan Draft Report, inclusive of the Page 5 of 9 Council Minutes May 12, 2025 Draft Parks and Recreation Plan, the Draft Needs Assessment, and the Draft Parks Plan for information; AND THAT Council directs staff to receive community feedback on the document via Connect CW, presentations to the Healthy Communities Advisory Committee, the Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Advisory Committee, and at the May 29, 2025, Key Township Open House, and return to Council at the July 14, 2025, Council meeting with Final Reports for Council's consideration.
Moved by Councillor Jennifer Adams, seconded by Councillor Barbara
Carried
Adams. THAT the Council of the Township of Centre Wellington authorizes the Mayor and Clerk to execute the lease agreement between Bouwman Joint Venture Inc. and The Corporation of the Township of Centre Wellington for the portion of land located at 8501 Wellington County Road 18. AND THAT the Council of the Township of Centre Wellington delegate authority to the CAO to approve the extension of future leases in accordance with the terms and conditions of the agreement.
Moved by Councillor Denis Craddock, seconded by Councillor Jennifer
Carried
Kimberley Jefferson. THAT the Council of the Township of Centre Wellington reviews and endorses the Traffic Calming Policy outlined in Report IS2025-16.
Moved by Councillor Barbara Lustgarten-Evoy
Carried
Craddock. THAT the Council of the Township of Centre Wellington approves the award of the Contract for the supply and installation of a Trojan UV system for the Fergus Wastewater Treatment Plant to Finnbilt General Contracting Limited at an upset limit of $680,737 exclusive of non-rebate taxes. AND THAT funding be revised as outlined in Report COR2025-22 dated 12 May 2025.
Moved by Councillor Jennifer Adams, seconded by Councillor Denis
Carried
MacDonald. THAT the Council of the Township of Centre Wellington award Request For Proposal #05-25 General Contractor - Craighead Cottage Renovation to N1 Construction Ltd. at a total upset limit of $830,000.00, excluding HST. AND THAT funding be revised as outlined in Report COR2025-21 dated 12 May 2025.
Moved by Councillor Denis Craddock, seconded by Councillor Lisa
Carried
Lustgarten-Evoy. THAT the Council of the Township of Centre Wellington adopt a By-law to set the Township tax rates for 2025.
Moved by Councillor Jennifer Adams, seconded by Councillor Barbara
Carried
Craddock. THAT By-laws 2025-31, and 2025-32 be read a first, second and third time and passed, signed by the Mayor and Clerk and the Corporate Seal affixed.
Moved by Councillor Lisa MacDonald, seconded by Councillor Denis
Carried
Lustgarten-Evoy. THAT By-law 2025-33 to Confirm the Proceedings of Council at its meeting held May 12, 2025, be introduced a first, second and third time and passed in open Council.
Moved by Councillor Jennifer Adams, seconded by Councillor Barbara
Carried

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