The Centre Wellington Record

Council

May 11, 2026

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 (14 motions)

13 carried, 1 recorded otherwise. Every motion below is printed as the minutes print it.

MacDonald. THAT Council reconvenes in open session.
Moved by Councillor Jennifer Adams, seconded by Councillor Lisa
Carried
Kimberley Jefferson THAT the Council of the Township of Centre Wellington approves and adopts the Business Case Study regarding the amendment of the Articles of Incorporation for Centre Wellington Energy Inc. Page 2 of 12 Council Minutes May 11, 2026 AND THAT Council authorizes the Mayor and Clerk to sign the Special Resolution of the Sole Shareholder, approving the Articles of Amendment and authorizing the filing of the Articles of Amendment by a single Director of Centre Wellington Energy Inc.
Moved by Councillor Bronwynne Wilton
Carried
Craddock. THAT the Council of the Township of Centre Wellington receives delegations "Randy Vaine - Royal Canadian Legion - Fergus and Elora Branches”, “Don Cubbidge - Royal Canadian Legion Elora Branch”, and Randy Graham - Royal Canadian Legion Branch 275 Fergus" for information.
Moved by Councillor Jennifer Adams, seconded by Councillor Denis
Carried
Adams. THAT the Council of the Township of Centre Wellington amend the agenda moving Item 11.2 ahead of Item 11.1.
Moved by Councillor Bronwynne Wilton, seconded by Councillor Jennifer
Carried
Bronwynne Wilton. THAT the Council of the Township of Centre Wellington approve consent agenda items 10.1 and 10.2. Page 7 of 12 Council Minutes May 11, 2026
Moved by Councillor Jennifer Adams
Carried
Lustgarten-Evoy. THAT the Council of the Township of Centre Wellington receives “Report CS2026-04: Inclusive Community Policy” for information.
Moved by Councillor Bronwynne Wilton, seconded by Councillor Barbara
Carried
Lustgarten-Evoy. WHEREAS generations of Canadians have served our country and the world during times of war, military conflict, and peace. Through their courage and sacrifice, these men and women have helped to ensure that we live in freedom and peace, while also fostering freedom and peace around the world; and Page 8 of 12 Council Minutes May 11, 2026 WHEREAS every year on November 11, Canadians pause in a silent moment of remembrance for the men and women who have served, and continue to serve our country during times of war, conflict, and peace; and WHEREAS the Royal Canadian Legion’s mission to promote remembrance is a yearlong commitment, they endeavor to promote it through programs, services, and resources; and WHEREAS the Royal Canadian Legion Branch 's in Elora and Fergus has locally promoted the objectives of the Royal Canadian Legion’s mission since 1952; and WHEREAS the Township of Centre Wellington has previously partnered with the Royal Canadian Legion which displays memorial banners, wreaths, and flags to honour veterans, past and present, that served to protect our peace and freedom; and WHEREAS municipalities such as Town of Bradford West Gwillimbury, City of Calgary, City of Belleville and Municipality of Chatham-Kent, Wellington North, New Hamburg, Guelph, Halton Hills have installed Veterans’ Crosswalks to provide a year-round reminder of the sacrifices made by veterans and their families to keep our communities safe. THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that Staff b
Moved by Councillor Lisa MacDonald, seconded by Councillor Barbara
Withdrawn
MacDonald. Page 9 of 12 Council Minutes May 11, 2026 THAT the Council of the Township of Centre Wellington authorize the Mayor and Clerk to execute a by-law to adopt the Inclusive Community Policy AND THAT the Inclusive Community Policy replaces the Municipal Flag Policy effective June 1, 2026.
Moved by Councillor Bronwynne Wilton, seconded by Councillor Lisa
Carried
Lustgarten-Evoy. THAT the Council of the Township of Centre Wellington directs staff to prepare a comprehensive report regarding veterans’ painted crosswalks in consultation with the County of Wellington, the Royal Canadian Legion Elora Branch and the Royal Canadian Legion Fergus Branch.
Moved by Councillor Lisa MacDonald, seconded by Councillor Barbara
Carried
MacDonald. THAT the Council of the Township of Centre Wellington receive the report titled "Legislative Update - Bill 98, Bill 100, and the Canada-Ontario Partnership to Build" for information.
Moved by Councillor Bronwynne Wilton, seconded by Councillor Lisa
Carried
Jefferson. THAT the Council of the Township of Centre Wellington award Request for Tender #25-26 regarding the construction of a municipal watermain on Douglas Crescent, to James Thoume Construction Ltd., at a contract price of $1,052,620.87, including contingency and non-rebate HST AND THAT the funding be revised as outlined in report FIN2026-02 dated 11 May 2026.
Moved by Councillor Denis Craddock, seconded by Councillor Kimberley
Carried
Lustgarten-Evoy. THAT By-law 2026-32 be read a first, second and third time and passed, signed by the Mayor and Clerk and the Corporate Seal affixed.
Moved by Councillor Bronwynne Wilton, seconded by Councillor Barbara
Carried
Lisa MacDonald. THAT By-law 2026-33 to Confirm the Proceedings of Council at its meeting held May 11, 2026, be introduced a first, second and third time and passed in open Council.
Moved by Councillor Barbara Lustagarten-Evoy
Carried
Craddock. THAT this meeting be adjourned.
Moved by Councillor Bronwynne Wilton, seconded by Councillor Denis
Carried

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