Mayor Nowak asked the Clerk advise at to the method of advertising.

Deputy Clerk, Amy Harron stated that notice of the public meeting was placed on the Township website and in the Woolwich Observer.

Mayor Nowak stated that any person who wants further notice of the passage of a by-law should give in writing, their full name, address and postal code to the clerk prior to leaving the meeting.

Mayor Nowak asked the Consultant Sean-Michael Stephen to bring forth the presentation.

Sean-Michael Stephen spoke to the 2024 Development Charges Background Study including the purpose, methodology and growth factors considered in the study.

Mayor Nowak asked if there are any questions from Council members.

Councillor Brick asked for clarification on the redevelopment credits.

Sean-Michael responded that the development charges are for what is being created and the credit is based on what is replaced.

Councillor Brick asked for clarification relating to the residential comparison, there is an increase for fire services and the decrease for highway services.

Sean-Michael responded that is a product of the needs that have been identified relative to future growth.

Mayor Nowak stated if there are any persons who wish to make oral or written submissions in regard to the study. If so, would they please give their names, addresses and postal codes to clerk.

Hawkesville - no report

Heidelberg - no report

Linwood - no report

St. Clements - no report

Wellesley - Director Roth provided an update from Jeff Quint, Chair of the Wellesley Recreation Service Board

• looking to work with the Township and volunteers on an outdoor rink
• working to rebuild the Wellesley Recreation Service Board
• looking for direction from Township staff on the need for benches at the new facility

Director of Recreation, Danny Roth provided an update including a grant application submission, staff are completing outdoor seasonal work, and noted that recreation is offering 20 student jobs across their facilities.

Councillor Hergott asked why the concession booth is not open.

Director Roth responded that a request for proposal has been sent to local restaurants closing this week to gauge the interest in opening the concession booth.

Director of Planning, Tim Van Hinte provided an update including changes to the Planning Act through Bill 23, noting that proclamation for the Region of Waterloo would be effective January 1, 2025.

Mayor Nowak asked if there has been any discussion with the Province on the cost involved with the transition?

Director Van Hinte responded that some matters of Regional interest may continue to be reviewed at the Regional level such as noise studies or hydro-geological studies.

CAO Louwagie responded that the Province hasn't announced any requirements for a transfer of funds from the upper to lower tier level.

Director of Public Works, Chris Cook provided an update including the success of the annual tree giveaway, the Queens Bush Road reconstruction timeline and the recruitment of a crossing guard in Linwood. Director Cook also reminded Council of the winter parking ban from December 1st to March 31st 4a.m. to 9a.m. annually.

Fire Chief Paul Redman provided an update including the smoke and carbon monoxide alarm giveaway in partnership with Enbridge, the department transitioning to paperless burn permit applications and the sale of Rescue 52 for approximately $49,000.00.

Rik Louwagie, CAO provided an update on behalf of Treasurer including the 2025 budget process with the first meeting be held on Thursday, November 28th.