Centre Wellington public meetings in 2022

Committee of Adjustment

The Committee of Adjustment is holding a public hearing to consider a variance for a reduced side yard setback at 7063 Second Line. They will also discuss a lot line adjustment at 78 James Street in Elora.

• Public hearing for A031-2022: 7063 Second Line, West Garafraxa (reduced 0.6m side yard setback for garage/carport)
• Discussion for A032-2022: 78 James Street, Elora (reduced lot area of 665m2 for lot line adjustment)
• Review of 2023 hearing dates

Council

Council will consider approving a new Land Acknowledgement and the 2023 meeting schedule. Other items include initiating a 2023-2026 strategic planning process and passing several 2023 by-laws regarding taxes and borrowing.

• Approval of Land Acknowledgement for Centre Wellington
• Awarding of $24,031.75 contract to Motion Electrical Contracting Ltd. for Elora Wastewater Treatment Plant lights
• Adoption of 2023 Council and Committee meeting schedule
• Initiation of 2023-2026 strategic planning process
• Passage of 2023 Interim Tax Levy and Temporary Borrowing by-laws

Committee of the Whole

This meeting is a joint orientation workshop for the County of Wellington and area municipalities. The agenda consists of presentations regarding municipal administration, financial management, and county-level services.

• Presentation on Code of Conduct, Conflict of Interest, and Integrity Commissioner
• Discussion on Asset Management and Development Charges
• Review of County tax policies
• County planning overview including climate change and GIS mapping
• Updates on social services, solid waste, and emergency management

Committee of the Whole

This meeting is an orientation workshop for new councillors. The agenda includes training on iCompass and iPad use, a mock council meeting, and a presentation on roles and responsibilities.

• iCompass and iPad training
• Presentation on roles, responsibilities, and municipal powers
• Review of Procedure By-law and Municipal Accountability

Council Orientation

The Committee of the Whole will hold an orientation workshop featuring presentations on infrastructure, planning, and community services. The session includes a review of provincial Bill 23 and its potential impacts on municipal funding and development.

• Infrastructure presentation covering East Mill Street, Beatty Line, and St. David Street/Highway 6
• Planning presentation regarding Bill 23 and the Business Park/Economic Development Action Plan
• Community Services presentation on the Elora Community Centre Renovation
• Review of staff comments regarding Bill 23's impact on Development Charges
• Site tours of local infrastructure including the Fergus Business Park and various bridges

Committee of the Whole

The Committee of the Whole will hold a series of departmental roundtable workshops. These sessions involve various township departments including Public Works, Finance, and Fire Services.

• Departmental roundtable: CAO/Human Resources
• Departmental roundtable: Public Works/Engineering
• Departmental roundtable: Environmental Services (Water & Wastewater)
• Departmental roundtable: Planning, Building and Economic Development
• Departmental roundtable: Finance, Purchasing and Information Technology

Council

This meeting serves as the formal introduction of the newly elected Council members. The agenda consists of ceremonial procedures including declarations of office and the Mayor's inaugural address.

• Introduction of Council elected members
• Declarations of office
• Presentation of Chain of Office
• Mayor's inaugural address

Committee of Adjustment

The Committee of Adjustment will hear applications regarding building variances in Elora and Fergus. Key items include a request to permit an accessory apartment in a detached garage at 59 Victoria Street.

• A028-2022: 59 Victoria Street, Elora - variance for 6.2m accessory building height and an accessory apartment in a garage
• A030-2022: 52 Dickinson Court, Elora - variance for 119 m2 accessory apartment floor area
• S003-2022: 840 Tower Street South, Fergus - variance for a roof mounted sign

Heritage Centre Wellington

The committee reviewed the detailed design for Bridge 16-WG and discussed aesthetic considerations. The agenda also includes a presentation regarding partial demolition of a listed property at 244 Melville St, Elora.

• Endorsement of Bridge 16-WG detailed design pending a report on aesthetic costs
• Discussion of partial demolition for listed property at 244 Melville St, Elora
• Review of Bridge 16-WG Environmental Assessment and heritage considerations
• Sub-committee updates for Public Relations, Designated Properties, and Municipal Register

Committee of Adjustment

The Committee of Adjustment will hold a public hearing to discuss three variance applications in Fergus. The primary item involves requests to eliminate lot coverage limits and increase driveway widths for 30 lots in the Storybrook subdivision.

• A025-2022: Variance to eliminate maximum lot coverage and increase driveway width to 55% for Storybrook Subdivision, Fergus
• A026-2022: Variance for a reduced 6.0 metre front yard setback at 885 St. Andrew Street East, Fergus
• A027-2022: Variance for 100% maximum lot coverage and reduction of required parking to one space at 144-148 St. Andrew Street West, Fergus

Heritage Centre Wellington

The committee is reviewing the detailed design for the replacement of the Fifth Line (former West Garafraxa) Solid Spandrel Concrete Arch Bridge (16-WG). The presentation includes heritage considerations such as memorial plaques and decorative recessed panels for the bridge barrier walls.

• Detailed design presentation for Bridge 16-WG replacement
• Proposed use of recessed architectural panelling on bridge barrier walls
• Discussion of memorial plaque design and content
• Projected construction tender for November 2022
• Projected construction start for Summer 2023

Council

The Council will hear an appeal regarding roof-mounted signs for Osmow's Fergus at 840 Tower Street South. The meeting also includes discussions on several zoning amendments, heritage permits, and a $533,402 contract for a sewer cleaner and hydro-vac unit.

• Sign variance appeal for Osmow's Fergus at 840 Tower Street South
• Zoning amendments for 7048 Sixth Line, 6816 Sixth Line, and 5982 Eighth Line East
• Heritage permit applications for 176 Smith Street and 75 Melville Street
• Contract award of $533,402.00 to FST Canada Inc. for a sewer cleaner and hydro-vac unit
• Single source contract award for Bissel Park Pedestrian Bridge deck repairs

Committee of Adjustment

The Committee of Adjustment will hold a public hearing to review several minor variance applications. The primary item involves a request for an increased accessory apartment size and a reduced front yard setback in Pilkington.

• A018-2022: Variance for 160m2 accessory apartment and 1.6m front yard setback at 7248 Wellington Road 21, Pilkington
• A021-2022: Variance for 6 loading spaces and parking requirements at 950 Tower Street South, Fergus
• A022-2022: Variance for parking space requirements at 878-900 Tower Street South, Fergus

Heritage Centre Wellington

The committee is reviewing several heritage permit applications for alterations and demolitions in Elora. Discussions include a proposed addition to a designated property on Smith Street and window replacements at the Elora Centre for the Arts.

• Heritage Permit HP 2022-03: Proposed 1.5-storey addition to 176 Smith St., Elora
• Partial demolition proposal for listed property at 270 St. David St. N.
• Heritage Permit HP 2022-04: Window replacement at 75 Melville St., Elora
• Heritage Permit HP 2022-05: Pavilion project at 75 Melville St., Elora
• Notice of completed application for 223 St. Andrew St. East, Fergus

Healthy Growth Advisory Committee

The Healthy Growth Advisory Committee (HGAC) is concluding its term by presenting a summary of actions and recommended next steps to Council. The committee's work has focused on addressing housing affordability through policy and financial incentive recommendations.

• End of Term Summary Report regarding HGAC activities
• Recommendation to revise Highway Commercial zoning to encourage rental properties
• Recommendation to allow additional dwelling units in agricultural areas
• Proposal to explore a Community Planning Permit System
• Recommendation to introduce 'as-of-right' zoning changes for missing middle housing

Community Services Advisory Committee

The Community Services Advisory Committee is reviewing various departmental updates, including parks, trails, and cultural activities. The meeting includes a report regarding the MacDonald funding grant for the ECFTA/Riverfest outdoor performance pavilion.

• Review of $100,000 MacDonald grant for ECFTA/Riverfest outdoor pavilion
• Approval of $1,000 grants for Belwood Street Social Event, Inverhaugh BBQ, Storybrook Park Canada Day Party, CW Community Fun Day, and Elora Meadows Neighborhood Party
• Update on Douglas and Ferrier Park playground installations
• Report on the completion of the KIPP Shelter installation
• Update on the proposed Elora Community Centre renovation

Council

The Council will hold public meetings regarding three zoning amendments for agricultural severances and a townhouse development. Additionally, staff recommended delegating the award of a wellfield capacity assessment RFP to the Tender Award Committee.

• Zoning amendment RZ09/22 for 6816 Sixth Line to facilitate a farm dwelling surplus severance
• Zoning amendment RZ10/22 for 7048 Sixth Line to facilitate a farm dwelling surplus severance
• Zoning amendment RZ11/22 for 950-960 St. David Street North for a 112-unit stacked townhouse development
• Request for Proposal #45-22 for a Wellfield Capacity Assessment to support PTTW renewal

Council

The Council is reviewing several land-use applications, including a zoning amendment for 149 Sideroad 18 and demolition permits for properties in Salem and Elora. Additionally, staff are directed to negotiate a termite management contract with a $200,000 upset limit.

• Zoning amendment for 149 Sideroad 18, Fergus
• Demolition permits for 18 George Street and 318 North Street, Salem
• Partial demolition of the Walser Ruins at 6523 Wellington Road 7, Elora
• Termite Management Services contract negotiation with $200,000 upset limit
• Noise by-law exemptions for wedding receptions in Fergus and Belwood

Committee of Adjustment

The Committee of Adjustment will hear several applications for minor variances, including residential additions and accessory buildings. The meeting also includes a deferred hearing regarding retail space construction on Tower Street South.

• A020-2022: Reduced front yard setback of 5.65m for a dwelling addition at 273 Edinburgh Avenue, Fergus
• A021-2022: Deferred hearing for retail space construction at 950 Tower Street South, Fergus
• A023-2022: Reduced rear yard setback of 6.38m for a sunroom at 23 Healey Street, Elora
• A024-2022: Variance for an accessory apartment in a detached structure at 7057 Jones Baseline, West Garafraxa

Special Council

The Special Council meeting includes a closed session to discuss a proposed or pending acquisition or disposition of land. Council will also consider a by-law to delegate certain powers and duties under the Municipal Act, 2001.

• Closed session regarding land acquisition or disposition
• By-law 2022-59 to delegate certain powers and duties
• By-law 2022-60 to confirm the proceedings of the meeting

Heritage Centre Wellington

The committee is reviewing a heritage permit for an addition to 176 Smith Street and discussing demolition at 18 George Street and 318 North Street. Members also received an update on the 16-WG bridge replacement design options.

• Heritage permit application (HP 2022-03) for 176 Smith Street, Elora
• Demolition circulation memo for 18 George Street, Elora
• Demolition circulation memo for 318 North Street, Elora
• Design update for the 16-WG Bridge replacement project
• Endorsement of Heritage Impact Assessment for 6523 Wellington Rd 7, Elora

Committee of Adjustment

The Committee of Adjustment will hold a public hearing to consider four minor variance applications, including requests for increased building heights, floor area, and roof-mounted signs. One application (A018-2022) has been deferred. The meeting will also confirm minutes from the June 16, 2022 meeting.

• A017-2022: Variance to allow 6.4m accessory building height at 7125 Wellington Road 17, Pilkington
• A019-2022: Variance to allow 922 m2 home industry floor area at 7111 Noah Road, Pilkington
• S001-2022: Variance for roof-mounted signs at 840 Tower Street South, Fergus (Unit 104), with delegation from Gerry Leaman
• A018-2022: Deferred application at 7248 Wellington Rd 21, Pilkington

Council

Council will decide on several items, including starting expropriation for a storm sewer, adopting a tree protection by-law, and awarding contracts for pedestrian signals and playground equipment. They will also hear delegations on a rural hospice and the expropriation, and receive updates on communications and committee activities.

• Expropriation of parts of 190 & 200 Victoria Crescent, Elora for storm sewer easements
• Draft Trees on Public Property By-law to strengthen tree protection
• Appointment of Chief Building Official and Building Officials
• Aquatic Centre staff recruitment and retention strategy with revised pay scale
• Tender #24-22: Pedestrian signals and intersection improvements to TM3 Inc. for $308,907.01

[cancelled] Community Services Advisory Committee

This meeting of the Community Services Advisory Committee was cancelled. The agenda contains no items for discussion or decision.

Heritage Centre Wellington

Heritage Centre Wellington is meeting to consider two heritage matters: an update on design options for the 16-WG Bridge replacement, and a request from Elora South Inc. for partial demolition of the non-heritage portions of the Walser Building at 6523 Wellington Rd 7, Elora. The demolition is part of a restoration project and is supported by a Heritage Impact Assessment. The committee will also receive updates from its sub-committees.

• Partial demolition of non-heritage elements of the Walser Ruin at 32 Ross Street, Elora, as part of restoration
• Heritage Impact Assessment for the Walser Building demolition and conservation plan
• Update on design options for the 16-WG Bridge replacement
• Sub-committee updates: Public Relations/Education, Designated Properties, Municipal Register, Bridge

Public Meeting Under the Planning Act - Committee of the Whole

Centre Wellington's Committee of the Whole is holding a public meeting to consider two zoning by-law amendments. The first would allow a small school for the Mennonite community at 5982 Eighth Line East, with a reduced setback. The second, township-initiated, would update rules for agricultural and highway commercial zones. Public input will be heard before any decisions.

• RZ08/22: Rezone 5982 Eighth Line East from Agricultural to Agricultural Exception to allow a 250m² school for the Mennonite community
• RZ08/22: Reduce minimum distance separation setback from 461m to 340m from barn at 5999 Eighth Line East
• RZ12/22: Amend 'A' Agricultural zone rules for On-Farm Diversified Uses and Additional Residential Units
• RZ12/22: Amend 'C2' Highway Commercial zone rules for mixed use and residential development
• Public meeting at Council Chamber, 1 MacDonald Square, Elora, June 29, 2022 at 6:00 pm

Council

Council will consider approving the 2021 audited draft consolidated financial statements presented by KPMG, and receive the 2021 annual reports and audited financial statements for Centre Wellington Hydro and related energy entities. The agenda also includes routine items such as adopting minutes, approving a drainage maintenance cost, renewing a lease for greenspace at 25 West Mill Street, Elora, and passing several by-laws.

• Approve 2021 audited draft consolidated financial statements as presented by KPMG
• Confirm Wayne Dyce to the Board of Directors of Centre Wellington Energy Inc. and adopt Shareholder Direction
• Approve $4,500 for maintenance and repair work to the Bailey Drain
• Authorize renewal of lease agreement with Suncor Energy for greenspace at 25 West Mill Street, Elora
• Pass by-laws including election compliance audit committee, speed regulation, and a toll booth fundraiser on Tower Street Bridge

Committee of the Whole

Centre Wellington's Committee of the Whole will consider several routine items, including a noise by-law exemption for a wedding, a fundraising toll booth, heritage permits, and a new speed limit by-law with $50,000 in new signage. The meeting also includes a closed session for personal matters about an identifiable individual.

• Noise by-law exemption for amplified music at 202 Second Street, Belwood on Aug 20, 2022, 11 pm–1 am
• Toll booth fundraiser by Fergus Firefighters on Tower Street, Sept 24, 2022, for Muscular Dystrophy Canada
• Heritage permit for alterations at 19 George Street, Salem (designated property)
• Partial demolition of rear addition at 6515 Wellington Rd 26, Belwood (listed property)
• New speed limit by-law repealing 14 old by-laws, funded by $50,000 from General Capital Reserve

Committee of Adjustment

The Centre Wellington Committee of Adjustment will hold a public hearing on June 16, 2022, to consider five applications for minor variances under the Planning Act. These include requests to permit accessory apartments in detached buildings, increased building heights, and reduced setback distances. The committee will decide whether to grant these variances based on staff recommendations and public input.

• A012-2022: 7107 Sideroad 12, Pilkington – variance for accessory apartment in detached building with reduced MDS 1 distance of 389m (required 457m)
• A013-2022: 6175 Sideroad 6N, Nichol – variance to increase accessory building height to 7.8m
• A014-2022: 56 Sophia Street, Salem – variance to recognize existing accessory building on proposed severed lot
• A015-2022: 7780 Sideroad 10, Nichol – variance for accessory apartment with increased floor area of 185m² and height of 6.7m
• A016-2022: 22 York Street West, Elora – variance for accessory apartment with increased floor area of 111m²

Council

Centre Wellington Council is deciding on three items: hiring an additional full-time Building Official, increasing the First Line Watermain Extension construction budget from $450,000 to $880,000, and approving the 2022 Asset Management Plan. The watermain budget increase would be funded mostly by development charges. The asset management plan is a provincial requirement and affects future grant eligibility.

• Hire additional permanent full-time Building Official in Planning and Development Department
• Increase First Line Watermain Extension budget from $450,000 to $880,000, funded by $421,400 in development charges and $8,600 from Waterworks Capital reserve
• Approve 2022 Asset Management Plan covering roads, bridges, water, wastewater, stormwater, and other assets
• Confirmatory by-law 2022-48 to confirm proceedings of the June 15, 2022 special council meeting

Heritage Centre Wellington

Heritage Centre Wellington is meeting to consider two heritage-related applications: a partial demolition of a rear garage/mudroom at a listed property on Wellington Road 26 in Belwood, and a heritage permit for alterations to the designated property at 19 George St. in Elora. The committee will also receive updates from sub-committees and information items.

• Partial demolition of rear garage/mudroom at 6515 Wellington Rd 26, Belwood (listed property)
• Heritage permit application HP 2022-002 for 19 George St., Elora: remove front door/windows, add breezeway, carport, studio/office
• Sub-committee updates: Pierpoint Research Project, Public Relations/Education, Designated Properties, Municipal Register, Bridge
• Information item: Healthy Growth Advisory Committee update
• Next meeting scheduled for July 12

Economic Development Task Force

The Centre Wellington Economic Development Task Force is meeting to receive updates on the economic development website, County of Wellington activities, and the May 2022 economic development report. They will also hear updates from working groups on the business park strategy, economic recovery, and agriculture zoning. The agenda is largely informational, with no major decisions listed.

• Presentation on Economic Development Website overview by Hannah Barclay
• County of Wellington Economic Development Update by Mayor Linton
• Economic Development Update for May 2022 by George Borovilos
• Working group updates: Business Park Strategy, Economic Recovery, Agriculture Zoning

Council

Centre Wellington Council will hold a closed session for solicitor-client advice, then reconvene to hear an appeal under the Site Alteration By-law for 7116 Sideroad 14, Pilkington. In open session, Council will consider setting the 2022 tax rates, adopting a Right to Disconnect from Work Policy, and awarding several contracts for engineering services, asphalting, and a stormwater master plan. They will also endorse a preferred alternative for the Victoria Crescent storm sewer and pass related by-laws.

• Appeal hearing re Site Alteration By-law at 7116 Sideroad 14, Pilkington
• 2022 tax rates by-law
• Award RFP #02-22 Pavement Management Plan to GM BluePlan Engineering Limited at $83,820.00
• Award RFP #21-22 Operations Centre Site Development to RDH Architects Inc. at $432,018.87
• Award Tender #19-22 Asphalting of Various Roads to The Murray Group Limited at $1,720,951.10

Council

Centre Wellington Council is holding a special meeting to consider two main items: a zoning amendment for 149 and part of 157 Sideroad 18 in Fergus to allow more residential units, and a new building by-law that revises permit fees. The meeting includes public input periods for both items, followed by council decisions.

• Zoning amendment RZ07/22: change from R1A.70.1 to R2 to allow two semi-detached dwellings (4 units) and one single detached dwelling with reduced lot width/area at 149 and part of 157 Sideroad 18, Fergus
• Public meeting to consider new building by-law for construction, demolition, and change of use permits
• Proposed by-law 2022-42 to repeal By-laws 2011-087 and 2016-12, revising building permit fees
• Fee changes: decrease non-residential and multi-residential permit fees, increase residential permit fees to achieve full cost recovery
• Confirmatory by-law 2022-43 to approve actions of the meeting

Committee of the Whole

The Committee of the Whole is reviewing several planning and operational items, including a draft condominium plan, a township-wide highway commercial zoning amendment, a subdivision agreement, and a single-source procurement for an accessible washroom at Hoffer Park. They will also consider neighbourhood grants, parking by-law amendments, and hospital board appointments.

• Draft Plan of Condominium 23CD-20203 - no objection to approval
• Highway Commercial Zoning Amendment - township-wide, public meeting to be held
• Subdivision Agreement for Plan 23T-15003 (Youngblood)
• Single source procurement to Urben Blu for Hoffer Park accessible washroom
• Five $1,000 CW Neighbourhood grants totaling $5,000

Committee of Adjustment

The Committee of Adjustment will hold a public hearing on two minor variance applications. One seeks to allow a second dwelling unit with a larger floor area and a reduced setback from a livestock barn at 6919 Seventh Line, West Garafraxa. The other requests a height increase for an accessory building at 5 Stephen's Court, Fergus. The agenda also includes confirmation of the previous meeting's minutes.

• A009-2022: Variance for accessory apartment at 6919 Seventh Line, West Garafraxa, increasing max floor area to 175m² and reducing MDS 1 distance to 140m
• A011-2022: Variance to permit accessory building height of 6.3m at 5 Stephen's Court, Fergus
• Confirmation of April 20, 2022 minutes

Economic Development Task Force

The Economic Development Task Force will consider a recommendation to keep all existing Community Improvement Plan (CIP) priority sites and add four new ones, including the former Fergus landfill and former LRW Truck Parts. Members will also receive a presentation on the 2022 Economic Development Marketing & Communications Plan and updates from working groups.

• Recommendation to add 6430 Beatty Line (former Fergus landfill), 6512 Wellington Rd. 7 (former LRW Truck Parts), 19 & 19A East Mill St, and 27 Moir St to CIP priority sites
• Presentation on the Economic Development Marketing & Communications Plan
• Update on the Business Park Strategy, including environmental assessment and tender preparation
• Update on the Agriculture Zoning Working Group's draft by-law
• County of Wellington Economic Development Update from Mayor Linton

Community Services Advisory Committee

The Community Services Advisory Committee is reviewing applications for the 2022 Neighbourhood Grant program, which funds community events and projects. The agenda also includes updates from subcommittees and staff on parks, cultural events, and capital projects.

• Review of 2022 Neighbourhood Grant applications, including Belwood Street Social Event ($1,000), Inverhaugh BBQ ($1,000), Pierpoint Park Neighbourhood Picnic ($1,000), and others
• Pollinator Garden application ($790) flagged as uncertain pending staff direction on location feasibility
• Music Jam in the Park application ($1,000) uncertain because grant funds cannot be used for capital purchases like instruments
• Backyard Movie Night application ($1,000) deemed ineligible due to proposed capital purchase of projector
• Updates from Healthy Growth Advisory Committee, Indoor Turf Facility Sub-Committee, and Council

Healthy Growth Advisory Committee

The Healthy Growth Advisory Committee is considering a draft amendment to the C2 Highway Commercial zoning bylaw to encourage mixed-use development and increase attainable housing. The amendment proposes changes like reduced lot sizes, increased building heights, and restrictions on certain uses near residential units. The committee will decide whether to recommend that Council hold a statutory public meeting.

• Draft C-2 Bylaw Amendment to allow residential units in highway commercial zones
• Proposed reduction in minimum lot area from 1,000 m² to 700 m²
• Proposed increase in maximum building height from 3 storeys/11 m to 5 storeys/18 m
• Proposed restrictions on uses like auto repair and drive-throughs in mixed-use buildings
• Subcommittee updates on financial incentives and policy/zoning

Council

Council will receive a staff report on installing 'Home of Patrick Anderson' signs in the municipal right-of-way to honour the Paralympic champion. The signs, proposed by Elora Public School students, would be placed within the Township's Highway 6 Connecting Link or on Township property, with no cost to the Township. Council will also hold a closed session for personal matters and pass a confirmatory by-law.

• Proposed signage to honour Paralympic Champion Patrick Anderson (report IS2022-14)
• Signs to be installed in Highway 6 Connecting Link or Township property, no cost to Township
• Closed session under Municipal Act s.239(2)(b) for personal matters about identifiable individual
• By-law 2022-41 to confirm proceedings of the special meeting

Council

Centre Wellington Council is meeting to decide on three rezoning applications, approve several contracts including a $1.9M well drilling program, and consider various by-laws and reports. The agenda includes routine approvals and financial items, with no major policy debates.

• Rezoning RZ01/22 for 8537 Wellington Road 19, Belwood to allow a second dwelling
• Rezoning RZ03/22 and RZ04/22 for properties on Wellington Road 16, West Garafraxa
• Award RFT#11-22 New Well Exploration Drilling to Aardvark Drilling Inc. for $1,903,676
• Award RFP#29-22 Milligan Park playground upgrades to Openspace Solutions Inc. for $121,996.83
• Award RFP#17-22 Bridge 16-WG engineering services to R.J. Burnside & Associates for $179,831.70

Committee of Adjustment

The Centre Wellington Committee of Adjustment will hold a public hearing on April 20, 2022, to consider three applications for minor variances. Each application seeks permission to add an accessory apartment in a detached building, with requests for increased floor area and, in two cases, increased building height. The meeting will be held electronically, and residents can register to speak by April 19.

• A005-2022: 377 Geddes Street, Elora – variance for accessory apartment with 123m2 floor area (max 100m2) and 6.5m height (max 4.6m)
• A008-2022: 6953 Second Line, West Garafraxa – variance for accessory apartment with 110m2 floor area
• A010-2022: 5933 Third Line, Eramosa – variance for accessory apartment with 190m2 floor area and 6.9m height
• Public comments due by April 12, 2022; registration to speak by April 19, 2022

Committee of the Whole

The Committee of the Whole will consider several reports, including a building permit fee review that proposes revised fees and hiring a new plans examiner, a 2022 parking strategy with a shuttle pilot and private property parking by-law, and endorsing a revised scope for Elora Community Centre renovations. Delegations from business owners will address the parking strategy. The agenda also includes items on Riverfest Elora, a sculpture purchase, speed limit reductions, and various agreements.

• Building permit fee review: accept Watson & Associates study, proceed to public meeting, hire new Plans Examiner
• 2022 Parking Strategy: approve strategy, execute Private Property Parking By-law, implement shuttle pilot program
• Elora Community Centre Renovations: endorse Option #2 revised scope, proceed with design and tendering
• Riverfest Elora in Bissell Park: approve event with amplified music and noise by-law exemption from 11:00-11:30 pm
• Speed limit reductions on Township roads to be implemented via future Consolidated Speed Bylaw

Heritage Centre Wellington

Heritage Centre Wellington will consider a partial demolition of a rear addition to a listed property at 209 Smith St., Elora, and hear a delegation from Beverly Cairns. The meeting also includes routine items like approving minutes and sub-committee updates. The agenda is largely procedural, with the demolition report being the main substantive item.

• Partial demolition of rear addition at 209 Smith St., Elora (listed property)
• Delegation by Beverly Cairns
• Approval of minutes from February 15, 2022
• Updates from four sub-committees (Public Relations, Designated Properties, Municipal Register, Bridge)

Economic Development Task Force

The Economic Development Task Force will hear presentations on the Centre Wellington Community Profile and the Our Food Future project, receive updates from working groups on business park strategy, economic recovery, and agriculture zoning, and review the County of Wellington economic development update. The agenda is largely informational, with no decisions listed for this meeting.

• Presentation of Centre Wellington Community Profile by McSweeney & Associates
• Our Food Future project update from County of Wellington
• Working group updates on Business Park Strategy, Economic Recovery, and Agriculture Zoning
• County of Wellington Economic Development Update from Mayor Linton
• Economic Development Update from Manager George Borovilos

Community Services Advisory Committee

The committee will hear a presentation on the Elora Community Centre renovation project, including revised cost estimates and scope reductions due to budget constraints. They will also discuss the Elora Sculpture Project and receive updates on various committees and staff activities.

• Elora Community Centre renovation: Class C cost estimate of $5,863,846, with grant funding of $4,997,396.80
• Elora Sculpture Project report from D. Smith
• Update on Healthy Growth Advisory Committee
• Update on Indoor Turf Facility Sub-Committee
• Parks and Facilities, Cultural and Special Events updates

Healthy Growth Advisory Committee

The Healthy Growth Advisory Committee is meeting to hear a presentation on age-friendly communities from Emi Embrey and Briana Zur. The committee will also receive updates from its Financial Incentive and Policy and Zoning subcommittees. The agenda is largely routine, with no decisions or votes listed.

• Delegation: Age-Friendly Community Workshop presentation by Emi Embrey and Briana Zur
• Update: Financial Incentive Subcommittee — consultant preparing best practices review for attainable housing policies
• Update: Policy and Zoning Subcommittee — working on by-law amendment, investigating parking and urban design
• Next meeting scheduled for May 4

Public Meeting Under the Planning Act - Committee of the Whole

The Township of Centre Wellington is holding a public meeting to receive input on three proposed zoning by-law amendments before making decisions. The amendments concern properties at 8537 Wellington Road 19, 7122 Wellington Road 16, and 7075 Wellington Road 16, all in West Garafraxa. The meeting will be held electronically via Zoom, and residents can register as delegates or submit written comments.

• RZ01/22: Rezone 8537 Wellington Road 19 from Extractive Industrial and Environmental Protection to Agricultural Exception and Environmental Protection, to allow a secondary dwelling unit.
• RZ03/22: Rezone 7122 Wellington Road 16 from Agricultural to Agricultural Exception, to facilitate a farm dwelling surplus severance and recognize a deficient setback.
• RZ04/22: Rezone 7075 Wellington Road 16 from Agricultural and Environmental Protection to Agricultural Exception and Environmental Protection, to facilitate a farm dwelling surplus severance and recognize reduced lot frontage.
• All three amendments are conditions of approval of County of Wellington Land Division Committee applications (B75/21 and B76/21).
• Public input deadline: register as a delegate by 4:30 p.m. on March 29, 2022.

Council

Centre Wellington Council is meeting to decide on several items, including approving a standard form for land sales in the new Centre Wellington Business Park North Fergus and the existing Northeast Fergus Industrial Park, and awarding a $194,426 contract for sewer inspection. The agenda also includes multiple part lot control exemptions, a $30,000 contract extension for a heritage landscape study, and a by-law to delegate authority to the CAO. The meeting includes a closed session to discuss a proposed land acquisition.

• Approve standard form Agreement of Purchase and Sale for business/employment land in Centre Wellington Business Park North Fergus and Northeast Fergus Industrial Park, with annual pricing schedule
• Award RFP #07-22 for sanitary and storm sewer CCTV inspection to Wessuc Inc. at $194,426, with $22,000 budget overrun from Wastewater Capital reserve
• Authorize $30,000 contract extension to Archaeological Services Inc. for Official Plan Amendment recognizing 18 cultural heritage landscapes
• Three part lot control exemption by-laws for Blocks 16, 85-87, and 21-22 in Plans 61M-227 and 61M-235
• Authorize agreement with MTO for water and sanitary sewer services to 961 St. David Street North, Fergus

Committee of Adjustment

The Centre Wellington Committee of Adjustment will hold a public hearing on March 24, 2022, to consider five minor variance applications under the Planning Act. These include requests for increased accessory building heights, accessory apartments in detached buildings, and a reduced front yard setback. One application (A005/2022) has been deferred to a later hearing. The meeting will be held electronically.

• A003/2022: Variance to increase accessory building height to 6.6 m at 7125 Sixth Line, West Garafraxa
• A004/2022: Variance to permit accessory apartment in detached building at 352 South River Road, Elora
• A005/2022: Deferred to April 20, 2022 hearing (377 Geddes Street, Elora)
• A006/2022: Variance for accessory apartment in detached building with increased floor area at 6082 Sixth Line, Eramosa
• A007/2022: Variance for reduced front yard setback at 7698 Wellington Road 22, Nichol

Committee of the Whole

The Committee of the Whole will consider several reports, including a single-source contract award to Lotowater Technical Services Inc. for $120,480 to connect and commission a replacement municipal production well for Well F5 in Fergus. Council will also vote on two other single-source awards for environmental services, receive a diversity, equity, and inclusion update, and decide on a fee structure for a new Trees on Public Property bylaw. The meeting includes a closed session to discuss a proposed land acquisition.

• Single-source contract to Lotowater Technical Services Inc. for $120,480 for Well F5 modifications in Fergus
• Single-source awards to John Brooks Company for LPSS grinder pumps and alarm panel upgrades, and to Evans Supply Limited for water meter purchases and AMR program
• Draft Trees on Public Property bylaw; Council to choose between 64% or 13% fee-based permit fee options
• Closed session under Municipal Act s. 239(2)(c) for proposed or pending acquisition of lands
• Information items: 2021 remuneration, investments, interest-free loans, 2022 election key dates

Community Services Advisory Committee

The Community Services Advisory Committee will consider a staff recommendation to close the concession booths at the Elora Community Centre and the CW Sportsplex, citing years of losses and rising costs. The committee will also review a request to name a new park in the Granwood Gate subdivision. The meeting includes routine items such as minutes approval and staff updates.

• Recommendation to close concession booth at Elora Community Centre and redesign kitchen for pass-through service as part of renovation
• Recommendation to not reopen CW Sportsplex concession booth in 2022, with options to be reviewed later
• Financial summary shows Sportsplex booth lost money most years from 2010-2018, with a $12,437 profit in 2019
• Elora Community Centre booth lost money every year from 2010-2019, with a $5,558 loss in 2019
• Request to name new park 'Granwood Memorial Park' at 44 York St. E, Elora, in Granwood Gate subdivision

Economic Development Task Force

The Economic Development Task Force will hear a delegation from Elements Casino Grand River on an iGaming initiative, and receive updates from working groups on business park strategy, economic recovery, and agriculture zoning. Staff will report on efforts to increase available industrial land, including drafting a purchase and sale agreement and appraising business park lots.

• Delegation: iGaming Initiative - Elements Casino Grand River
• Business Park Strategy Working Group update (Dickson Drive extension, signage)
• Agriculture Zoning Working Group update (County Land Needs Assessment, Urban Boundary expansion)
• Economic Development Report: SV Law drafting purchase and sale agreement for business park lots
• Economic Development Report: 26 industrial land inquiries for CW North Fergus Business Park

Special Council

Council is holding a workshop to review and adopt a new performance evaluation process for the Chief Administrative Officer, presented by the Manager of Human Resources. The process includes a timeline, rating system, and steps for feedback and goal-setting. Council will discuss and provide feedback before voting on the recommendation to adopt the process.

• Adoption of CAO Performance Evaluation Process 2022
• New CAO Performance Evaluation Toolkit introduced
• Rating scale from Needs Improvement (1) to Exceptional (5)
• Timeline for evaluation steps from September to November 2022
• Confirmatory by-law 2022-19 to confirm proceedings

Council

Centre Wellington Council will consider awarding a $1,644,617 contract for the reconstruction of St. George Street East in Fergus, along with several zoning amendments, a heritage permit, and appointments. The meeting also includes a closed session for a potential land acquisition and a notice of motion regarding Pierpoint Park.

• Award tender #13-22 for St. George Street East reconstruction to Steed and Evans Limited at $1,644,617.00
• Endorse preferred alternative for Dickson Drive Schedule B Class Environmental Assessment
• Approve heritage permit for alterations to 75 Melville Street, Elora (Elora Centre for the Arts)
• Rezoning applications: 7137 Seventh Line, West Garafraxa (RZ08/21) and correction to EP zone (RZ11/18)
• Appoint Adam McNabb as Managing Director of Corporate Services & Treasurer

Committee of the Whole

The Committee of the Whole is considering several staff reports, including appointments to the Elora BIA board, a by-law to restrict vehicle weights on certain bridges, and annual reports on water, wastewater, and quality management. Council will also decide on a maintenance agreement with the County and a temporary access agreement for servicing at 961 St. David Street North, Fergus. The most consequential item is reaffirming the removal of the Middlebrook Truss Bridge without replacement, directing staff to work with Woolwich Township to remove the superstructure while keeping abutments and pier for possible reuse.

• Appointments to Elora BIA Board (Maclean Hann as Chair, Jefferson Wilde as Vice-Chair, Fiore Guido as Treasurer)
• By-law to restrict vehicle weights on 7 bridges, including new 15-tonne limit on Bridge 29-WG (Sideroad 15)
• Receive 2021 annual reports for drinking water, wastewater treatment plants, and source protection
• Authorize updated Maintenance Agreement with County of Wellington for roads and rights of way
• Authorize Temporary Access Agreement for servicing to 961 St. David Street North, Fergus

Committee of Adjustment

The Centre Wellington Committee of Adjustment will hold a public hearing on two minor variance applications. The first seeks to allow a reduced lot frontage of 17.9 metres (instead of the required 20 metres) for two new lots at 347 Erb Street, Elora, as part of a land severance. The second seeks to permit an increased maximum building height of 5.6 metres for an accessory building at 58 Amalia Crescent, Belwood. Staff have recommended no objection to the Erb Street application.

• A001/2022: Variance for reduced lot frontage of 17.9 m at 347 Erb Street, Elora (owner: James W. McBride)
• A002/2022: Variance for increased accessory building height of 5.6 m at 58 Amalia Crescent, Belwood (owner: Louis Landry)
• Public hearing to be held electronically on February 17, 2022 at 2:00 pm
• Delegates must register by February 16, 2022 at 4:30 pm

Heritage Centre Wellington

Heritage Centre Wellington will consider two heritage permit applications: a 3,583 sq ft addition and renovation at the Elora Centre for the Arts (75 Melville St.) and alterations at 198 St. Andrew St. W. in Fergus. The committee will also hear a Heritage Awards presentation and receive updates from sub-committees.

• Heritage permit application for 3,583 sq ft addition and renovation at 75 Melville St., Elora Centre for the Arts
• Heritage permit application for 198 St. Andrew St. W., Fergus (HP-2022-002)
• Heritage Awards presentation by Mayor Linton
• Update from Healthy Growth Advisory Committee
• Sub-committee updates: Public Relations/Education, Designated Properties, Municipal Register, Bridge

Economic Development Task Force

The Centre Wellington Economic Development Task Force is meeting to receive updates from its working groups on the Business Park Strategy, Economic Recovery, and Agriculture Zoning, as well as information items from the County, Chamber of Commerce, and staff. The agenda includes reports on the Dixon Drive Extension environmental assessment, a community profile update, and a marketing plan. No decisions are listed on the agenda; it is primarily an update and discussion meeting.

• Dixon Drive Extension Class EA Public Information Centre closed Jan 31; staff assessing comments
• Community Profile being prepared by McSweeney & Associates; draft to come to task force
• Industrial Land Inventory prepared; site ownership verification nearing completion
• Draft marketing and communications plan to be tabled at future meeting
• 18 industrial land inquiries received for CW North Fergus Business Park

Healthy Growth Advisory Committee

The Healthy Growth Advisory Committee is meeting to hear a presentation from the County of Wellington on its Attainable Housing Strategy, and to receive updates from its Financial Incentive and Policy and Zoning subcommittees. The agenda is largely informational, with no decisions listed for this meeting. The attached minutes from the November 3, 2021 meeting show prior discussion on attainable housing and a Community Improvement Plan review.

• Presentation from Jana Burns, Wellington Place Administrator, on County of Wellington Attainable Housing Strategy
• Update from Financial Incentive Subcommittee
• Update from Policy and Zoning Subcommittee
• Approval of minutes from November 3, 2021 meeting
• Next meeting scheduled for March 2

Council

Centre Wellington Council is meeting to decide on several items, including community impact grants, zoning by-law amendments, partial demolitions at heritage properties, and a parkland development agreement. The agenda also includes presentations from postal workers and the Pierpoint Neighbourhood Group, and adoption of previous minutes.

• 2022 Community Impact Grants: Children's Foundation $5,000, Community Resource Centre $3,000, Elora Environment Centre $5,000, Elora Fergus Arts Council $5,000, Elora Festival $4,400, Elora House $1,000, Grand Celtic Pipe Band $5,000
• Zoning By-law Amendment RZ11/18 (Inverhaugh) to change zoning from 'A.91.1' and 'M3.91.2' to 'R1A' and 'OS'
• Partial demolition at 127 Princess Street, Elora (front porch and rear addition) and at 377 Geddes Street, Elora (garage)
• Demolition control decision for 6914 Second Line (former West Garafraxa) - either approve demolition or designate under Ontario Heritage Act
• Arts, Culture, and Heritage grants: Fergus Scottish Festival $13,600, Elora Centre for the Arts $34,405, Fergus Agricultural Society $11,436, KIPP Elora $4,084, Wellington County Historical Society $1,225

Public Meeting Under the Planning Act - Committee of the Whole

The Committee of the Whole is holding a public meeting under the Planning Act to receive input on a proposed zoning by-law amendment for 7137 Seventh Line, West Garafraxa. The amendment would change the zoning from Agricultural and Environmental Protection to Agricultural Exception and Environmental Protection, enabling a farm dwelling surplus severance as a condition of a County of Wellington Land Division Committee application. No decision is being made at this meeting; it is for public input only.

• Zoning by-law amendment RZ08-2021 for 7137 Seventh Line, West Garafraxa
• Change from 'A' Agricultural and 'EP' Environmental Protection to 'A' Agricultural Exception and 'EP' Environmental Protection
• Facilitates farm dwelling surplus severance by restricting residential uses on retained parcel
• Condition of County of Wellington Land Division Committee Application B30-21
• Public meeting held electronically via Zoom; delegations must register by 4:30 p.m. January 25

Committee of Adjustment

The Centre Wellington Committee of Adjustment will hold a public hearing to consider two minor variance applications. The first seeks to reduce the parking setback at 35 Elkin Court, Fergus, to allow a wheelchair ramp. The second seeks to reduce the lot area and parking setback at 127 John Street, Elora, to permit an accessory apartment. Staff have recommended no objection to both applications.

• A029/2021: Variance to reduce parking setback from 6m to 4.6m at 35 Elkin Court, Fergus, for wheelchair ramp
• A030/2021: Variance to reduce lot area from 325m2 to 308.58m2 and parking setback to 0m at 127 John Street, Elora, for accessory apartment
• Appointment of Chair and Vice-Chair for 2022
• Confirmation of December 16, 2021 minutes
• Public hearing to be held electronically; no in-person attendance

Heritage Centre Wellington

Heritage Centre Wellington is meeting to consider a request for partial demolition of a listed property at 377 Geddes St., Elora, where the owner wants to replace a deteriorated garage with a new garage and accessory apartment. The committee will also receive a Heritage Impact Assessment for 350 St. Andrew St. W, Fergus, and updates from sub-committees.

• Partial demolition of garage at 377 Geddes St., Elora, to build new garage with accessory apartment
• Heritage Impact Assessment for 350 St. Andrew St. W, Fergus, regarding adjacent heritage properties
• Sub-committee updates: Public Relations/Education, Designated Properties, Municipal Register, Bridge
• Information item: ACO Heritage Week actions
• Next meeting scheduled for February 8, 2022

Economic Development Task Force

The Centre Wellington Economic Development Task Force is meeting electronically to receive updates from its working groups on the Business Park Strategy, Economic Recovery, and Agriculture Zoning, and to hear information items including a County of Wellington economic development update and a presentation from the Business Centre Guelph Wellington. The agenda is largely informational, with no decisions or votes scheduled.

• Update on Dickson Drive Extension Class EA project with public input from Jan 17-31, 2022
• Community Profile being updated by McSweeney & Associates based on 2013 version
• Marketing fact sheet for CW Business Park to be posted once price per acre finalized
• 17 industrial land inquiries received for CW North Fergus Business Park
• Agriculture Zoning Working Group discussed secondary residences in ag zones

Community Services Advisory Committee

The Community Services Advisory Committee will hear presentations on the Haylock Youngblood Parkland Development Agreement, Community Impact Grants, and Ontario's Modified Step 2 COVID-19 measures. It will also receive updates on vaccine clinics, the indoor turf facility, and parks and facilities. The meeting is largely informational, with no major decisions listed on the agenda.

• Presentation on Haylock Youngblood Parkland Development Agreement
• Update on Community Impact Grants
• Update on Modified Step 2 Roadmap to Reopen (Ontario regulation)
• Vaccine clinic update for January 2022
• Indoor Turf Facility Sub-Committee update