COUNCIL MEETING AGENDA

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COUNCIL CHAMBERS
4805 William Hastings Line, Crosshill, Ontario N0B 2M0

Meetings of Council Livestreamed on YouTube

 

1.
Meeting called to order

 

2.
Moment of Reflection

 

3.
Land Acknowledgement

 

We would like to begin by acknowledging the land on which we gather today is the land traditionally used by the Anishinaabe, Haudenosaunee, and Neutral peoples. We acknowledge the enduring presence and deep traditional knowledge and philosophies of the Indigenous Peoples with whom we share this land today.

4.
Declaration of Pecuniary Interest (if any) in accordance with the Municipal Conflict of Interest Act

 

5.
Minutes of the Previous Meeting

 
  • Recommendation:

    That the following minutes be adopted as presented.

6.
Receiving Petitions

 

7.
Delegations

 
  • Recommendation:

    That the Council of the Township of Wellesley accept Mark Hergott as a delegation.

8.
Public Meeting

 

8.1
Motion to convene public meeting

 
  • Recommendation:

    That the Council meeting adjourn to hold a public meeting with respect to Dietrich Drain Branch B (Lorentz).

8.2
Dietrich Drain Branch B (Lorentz)

 

8.3
Motion to adjourn public meeting

 
  • Recommendation:

    That the public meeting with respect to Dietrich Drain Branch B (Lorentz) adjourn and the Council meeting resume.

9.
Committee of the Whole

 
  • Recommendation:

    That Council rise and go into a Committee of the Whole to receive reports and recommendations.

9.1
Planning & Development

 

Chair: Claude Hergott

1.
P. & D. 11/2024 - RED Funding Contribution Agreement - Poll of Council conducted August 13, 2024 - For Information

This item has attachments. 
1.Wellesley RED Application February 2024 - PDF.pdf
2.RED6-10250 Contribution Agreement.pdf
3.C01 - By-law 28-2017 - Being a By-law to Designate Community Improvement Project Areas.pdf

That the Council of the Township of Wellesley authorize the Mayor and Clerk to sign the contribution agreement with the Province to provide funding to assist the Township in updating its Community Improvement Plan through Rural Economic Development Program. Result - 3 in favour.

2.
P. & D. 12/2024 - Zoning By-law Amendment 03/24, 3363 Ament Line - Motion Required

This item has attachments. 
1.ZBA 03-24 Recommendation Report.pdf
  • Recommendation:

    That the Council of the Township of Wellesley adopt the Zoning By-law for file ZBA 03-24 to permit an On-Farm Diversified Use (OFDU) at 3363 Ament Line.

3.
P. & D. 13/2024 - 2023 Report of Fees - Building Department - For Information

This item has attachments. 
1.Building 2023 Annual Report.pdf
  • Recommendation:

    That the Council of the Township of Wellesley receive this report for information.

9.2
Road & Bridge

 

Chair: Lori Sebben

1.
R. & B. 7/2024 - Posey Line Bridge #2048 Replacement Contract Award - Poll of Council conducted July 18, 2024 - For Information

This item has attachments. 
1.Motion Required - Posey Line Bridge 2048 Replacement.pdf

That the Council of the Township of Wellesley approve the award of GEI Consultants Contract No. RFT2024-07 to Dozlan Construction on behalf of the Township to replace bridge #2048 on Posey Line at a total project cost of $319,755.40 plus applicable HST, and further


THAT the Council of the Township of Wellesley approve an increase in the capital funds approved through the 2024 budget process for the replacement of bridge #2048 to $350,000 to be funded through the Infrastructure Reserve. Result - 5 in favour

9.3
Property & Fire

 

Chair: Shelley Wagner

1.
P. & F. 4/2024 - Dietrich Drain Branch B (Lorentz) Engineer's Report - Motion Required

This item has attachments. 
1.Dietrich Drain Branch B (Lorentz) - Consideration Meeting.pdf
  • Recommendation:

    That the Council of the Township of Wellesley accept the Engineer’s Report dated August 2, 2024, for the Dietrich Drain Branch B (Lorentz) for construction as detailed in the Engineer’s Report; and further

    THAT By-law 31/2024, as attached to the agenda, be given first and second reading to provisionally adopt the Engineer’s Report if the Petition remains valid after consideration of the Engineer’s Report; and further

    THAT the date of the Court of Revision be scheduled for Tuesday, September 24th, 2024, at 5:00p.m., at the Council Chambers, 4805 William Hastings Line if By-law 31/2024 is provisionally adopted, with the following three members of Council appointed: Councillor Hergott, Councillor Wagner and Councillor Brick.

2.
P. & F. 5/2024 - Notice of Request for Drain Major Improvements - Campbell Drain 1976 and Bast Drain - Motion Required

This item has attachments. 
1.Report Notice of Request for Major Drain Improvement - Campbell Drain 1976 and Bast Drain.pdf
  • Recommendation:

    That the Council of the Township of Wellesley accept the request under Section 78 of the Drainage Act for improvement to the Campbell Drain 1976 and Bast Drain submitted by Alan and Joyce Wagler for the property described as concession 7 east section part lot 11, east side of Greenwood Hill Road, and further;

    That the Council of the Township of Wellesley direct staff to forward the Section 78 request to the Grand River Conservation Authority for comment within thirty (30) days of notice.

9.4
Administration/Finances & Personnel

 

Chair: Joe Nowak

1.
A. F. & P. 26/2024 - 2024 Joint Health and Safety Terms of Reference - Motion Required

This item has attachments. 
1.2024 Joint Health and Safety Terms of Reference Council Report.pdf
  • Recommendation:

    That the Council of the Township of Wellesley adopted the Township of Wellesley Joint Health and Safety Committee (JHSC) Terms of Reference as attached to report A. F. & P. 26/2024.

9.5
Recreation

 

Chair: Derek Brick

1.
Rec. 8/2024 - Amendments to Schedule "F" of By-law 1/2024 - Motion Required

This item has attachments. 
1.Rec Fees And Charges.pdf
  • Recommendation:

    That the Council of the Township of Wellesley approve the proposed changes to Schedule "F" of By-law 1/2024.

10.
For Information Package (distributed to Council electronically)

 

11.
Committee of the Whole rise and Council resume and report

 
  • Recommendation:

    That the Committee of the Whole rise and Council resume and report.

12.
Report of the Committee of the Whole be adopted as set forth in the motions and actions detailed above

 
  • Recommendation:

    That the report of the Committee of the Whole be adopted as set forth in the motions and actions detailed above.

13.
Accounts

This item has attachments. 
1.July Financial Summary.pdf
  • Recommendation:

    That the budget variance reports be adopted as presented.

14.
Unfinished Business

 

15.
New Business

 

16.
Other Reports

 

17.
Notice of Motion

 

18.
Closed Session

 

18.1
Motion to convene closed session meeting

 
  • Recommendation:

    That this portion of the meeting be closed to the public in order to consider the following:

    Section 239(2)(b) of the Municipal Act – personal matters about an identifiable individual, including municipal or local board employees re: exit interview

18.2
Motion to adjourn closed session meeting

 
  • Recommendation:

    That the closed session meeting does now adjourn and the Council Meeting resume.

19.
Read By-Laws First and Second Times:

 
  • Recommendation:

    That By-Law No. 31/2024; 32/2024; 33/2024; 34/2024 and 35/2024 be read a first and second time.

19.1
By-law 27/2024 - Weidner Drain (Weber) Provisional By-law

This item has attachments. 
1.Weidner Drain Provisional By-law - Third Reading (Agenda).pdf

19.2
By-law 29/2024 - Lebold Drain Provisional By-law

This item has attachments. 
1.Lebold Drain Provisional By-law - Third Reading (Agenda).pdf

19.3
By-law 31/2024 - Dietrich Drain Branch B (Lorentz) Provisional By-law

This item has attachments. 
1.Dietrich Drain Branch B (Lorentz) Provisional By-law (Agenda).pdf

19.4
By-law 32/2024 - Being a By-law to Appoint Municipal Officers for The Corporation of the Township of Wellesley (Jeff Dyck)

This item has attachments. 
1.-2024-by-law appointment Director of Corporate Services - Jeff Dyck.pdf

19.5
By-law 33/2024 - Being a By-law to Amend By-law Number 25/2022 Being a By-law to Regulate Dogs and Licence Dog Kennels in the Township of Wellesley

This item has attachments. 
1.By-law - Kennel By-law Amendment-remove tattoo option for identification.pdf

19.6
By-law 34/2024 - A By-law to Amend By-law Number 28/2006 Being a Zoning By-law for the Township of Wellesley (3363 Ament Line)

This item has attachments. 
1.ZBA 03-24 Zoning By-law - 34-2024.pdf

19.7
By-law 35/2024 - Confirming By-law

This item has attachments. 
1.August 27 - Confirming By-law.pdf

20.
Pass First and Second Readings:

 
  • Recommendation:

    That By-Law No. 31/2024; 32/2024; 33/2024; 34/2024 and 35/2024 pass first and second reading.

21.
Read By-Laws Third Time, Pass, Sign and Seal:

 
  • Recommendation:

    That By-law No. 27/2024; 29/2024; 32/2024; 33/2024; 34/2024 and 35/2024 be read a third time and passed and the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to sign and seal the By-law under the Corporate Seal.

22.
Next Meetings

 

Committee of the Whole Meeting September 10, 2024 5:45 pm
Council Meeting September 24, 2024 6:45 pm
Committee of the Whole Meeting October 8, 2024 5:45 pm

23.
Adjournment

 
  • Recommendation:

    That the Council meeting does now adjourn.

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