Council

MacDonald. THAT the Council of the Township of Centre Wellington amends the agenda to include Item 10.1 Delegation on Item 12.8: Telecommunications Concurrence Request - 6983 Wellington Road 7, Nichol - Jessica MacCulloch, Shared Tower Inc.

THAT the Council of the Township of Centre Wellington reconvene in open session.

Bronwynne Wilton. THAT Council receives the presentation from the Groves Memorial Community Hospital for information.

MacDonald. THAT Council receives the presentation from the Sensational Elora Group; and THAT Council exempt the Monster March from road closure fees for 2026.

Lustgarten-Evoy. THAT Council receives the presentation from Courtney Pamela regarding Data Centres and Future Development in Centre Wellington for information.

Jennifer Adams. THAT the Council of the Township of Centre Wellington extends the council meeting for one (1) hour.

Lisa MacDonald. THAT the Township of Centre Wellington Council receives Emergency Management Report EM2026-01 dated August 24, 2026, regarding the status of the Township’s Emergency Management Programme for 2026; and THAT the Township of Centre Wellington Council accepts the annual status report of the Township Emergency Management Programme for 2026.

Craddock. THAT the Council of the Township of Centre Wellington receives the delegation on Item 12.8: Telecommunications Concurrence Request - 6983 Wellington Road 7, Nichol - Jessica MacCulloch, Shared Tower Inc. for information.

MacDonald. THAT the Council of the Township of Centre Wellington approves consent agenda items 11.1 through 11.6.

Kimberley Jefferson. THAT the Council of the Township of Centre Wellington receives Report No.CS2026-30: Fire Master Plan Update for information.

Craddock. THAT the Council of the Township of Centre Wellington receives Report COR2026-33 "Restricted Acts - The 'Lame Duck' Period - Reminder and Notice of Upcoming Update" for information.

Bronwynne Wilton. Page 9 of 17 Council Minutes August 24, 2026 THAT the Council of the Township of Centre Wellington authorizes the use of Brenntag Canada Inc. as the Vendor of Record for the supply and delivery of chlorine gas for the purposes of drinking water disinfection.

Adams. THAT the Council of the Township of Centre Wellington extends the council meeting for one (1) hour.

Bronwynne Wilton. THAT the Council of the Township of Centre Wellington authorize the Mayor and Clerk to sign a By-Law to amend By-Law 2006-080.

Craddock. Page 10 of 17 Council Minutes August 24, 2026 THAT the Council of the Township of Centre Wellington confirms the intention to designate the property municipally known as 250 Garafraxa Street East, Fergus, in the Township of Centre Wellington, as a property of cultural heritage value and/or interest pursuant to Section 29 (Part 4) of the Ontario Heritage Act and that the corresponding by-law be given three readings.

Kimberley Jefferson. THAT the Council of the Township of Centre Wellington confirms the intention to designate the property municipally known as 8076 Wellington Road 19, West Garafraxa, in the Township of Centre Wellington, as a property of cultural heritage value and/or interest pursuant to Section 29 (Part 4) of the Ontario Heritage Act and that the corresponding by-law be given three readings.

MacDonald. THAT the Council of the Township of Centre Wellington states a Notice of Intention to Designate the property municipally known as 195 Queen Street West, Fergus, under Section 29, Part 4, of the Ontario Heritage Act.

Barbara Lustgarten-Evoy. THAT the Council of the Township of Centre Wellington provides municipal concurrence for the proposed terrestrial telecommunications antenna system by Shared Tower Inc. at 6983 Wellington Road 7, Nichol, Township of Centre Wellington; and THAT the Managing Director of Planning and Development be authorized to prepare the necessary concurrence letter.

Lustgarten-Evoy. THAT the Council of the Township of Centre Wellington receives Report No. CS2026-21 Process to Form Community Development Working Groups for 2027 Initiatives; AND THAT an additional member of the Board of the Economic Development and Tourism Municipal Services Corporation who is not a staff or elected official be invited to participate in the Community Development Working Group when applications under the Arts, Culture, Page 12 of 17 Council Minutes August 24, 2026 Festivals and Events Stream of the Community Investment Fund are being reviewed and scored.

MacDonald. THAT the Council of the Township of Centre Wellington receives Staff Report PLN2026-34 titled “Community Planning Permit System (CPPS) Project – Update & Initiation”; and THAT the Council of the Township of Centre Wellington authorizes and direct Staff to issue a Request for Proposals for the Community Planning Permit System Project, substantially in accordance with Option 1, as outlined in this report.

Craddock. THAT the Council of the Township of Centre Wellington receives the report titled “Affordable Housing Initiative: 350 St. Andrew Street West, Fergus”; AND THAT the Council of the Township of Centre Wellington authorizes and direct Staff to initiate discussions with adjacent property owners to explore opportunities that may support or enhance the future development of 350 St. Andrew Street West, Fergus; AND THAT the Council of the Township of Centre Wellington authorizes and direct Staff to proceed with the issuance of a Request for Proposals for the disposition or long-term lease, development, and management of 350 St. Andrew Street West, Fergus, substantially in accordance with the parameters outlined in this report, subject to any minor revisions satisfactory to the Chief Administrative Officer in consultation with legal advice.

Lisa MacDonald. THAT the Council of the Township of Centre Wellington receives report CS2026-27 Gartshore Farmhouse - Change of Use Assessment, for information.

Bronwynne Wilton. THAT the Council of the Township of Centre Wellington receives Report No. CS2026-29; AND THAT Council authorizes the Managing Director of Community Services make minor amendments as directed by legal counsel and the Township's insurer to the draft Reciprocal Use Agreement, included as an attachment to Report No. CS2026-29; AND THAT once all minor amendments have been finalized, Council authorizes the Managing Director of Community Services to execute a final Reciprocal Use Agreement with the Upper Grand District School Board.

Lustgarten-Evoy. Page 15 of 17 Council Minutes August 24, 2026 THAT By-laws 2026-62 through 2026-65 be read a first, second and third time and passed, signed by the Mayor and Clerk and the Corporate Seal affixed.

Kimberley Jefferson. Given the rapid growth of AI-driven systems, cloud computing and digital infrastructure has accelerated the development of new and large-scale data centres to meet industry defined needs and the fact that the Province of Ontario has not yet established a provincial regulatory framework for AI data centre industry there is cause to exercise caution regarding the introduction of data centres within the Township of Centre Wellington. 1. THEREFORE the Council of the Township of Centre Wellington directs staff to undertake a review and study costing no more than $49,999 of the Township’s land use planning policies in relation to artificial intelligence (AI) data centres, pursuant to section 38 of the Planning Act, applicable to all zones where the use is permitted in the Township of Centre Wellington, including, but not limited to, its Official Plans and Zoning By-law, and any required changes to the Township’s land use planning policies, mapping, and regulatory framework with consideration of, but not limited to the following: a. Existing Official Plan policies and Zoning By-law permissions and regulations; b. Energy use and the impacts to power grids, c. Water use and the impacts to long term drinking water quality and quantity, and d. Noise and light pollution impacts, 2. THAT staff be directed to report back to Council on the items listed above (a) in Q3 of 2027. 3. THAT staff be directed to prepare for Council’s consideration at the Council meeting on Sep

MacDonald. THAT By-law 2026-66 to Confirm the Proceedings of Council at its meeting held August 24, 2026, be introduced a first, second and third time and passed in open Council.

Kimberley Jefferson. THAT this meeting be adjourned.