Centre Wellington public meetings in 2022
21 substantive meetings from 2022, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
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