Wellesley public meetings in 2023
8 substantive meetings from 2023, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Committee of the Whole Meeting
The Committee of the Whole is holding public meetings regarding a zoning amendment and building permit fees. The body is also considering a revised development agreement for a property on Hutchison Road.
- Zoning By-law Amendment 05/23 to rezone 4201 Powell Road from A1-86 to A1-122 and Environmental Constraint (EC) for Bauman Sawmill Inc.
- Proposed increase to Building Permit Fees in Schedule ‘A’ of the Fees and Charges By-Law
- Revised development agreement for 1390 Hutchison Road
Council Meeting
The Township of Wellesley Council is meeting to discuss urban boundary modifications and proposed revisions to the 2024 Fees & Charges By-law. The body is also planning a community event and recreation complex grand opening for June 22, 2024.
- Regional Official Plan Amendment 6 regarding Wellesley Urban Area boundary modifications
- Proposed 2024 revisions to the Fees & Charges By-law
- Zoning By-law amendment for 1060 Queens Bush Road (By-law 34/2023)
- Traffic and parking regulation amendment (By-law 35/2023)
- Delegation from Community Care Concepts regarding a facility fee waiver
Committee of the Whole Meeting
The Committee of the Whole will consider approving room names for the Wellesley Recreation Complex and a $85,155 playground project in Hawkesville. Council will also vote on the 2024 meeting schedule, a police service lease agreement, and a voice radio agreement.
- Rec. 11/2023 - Approve room names for Wellesley Recreation Complex naming opportunities
- Rec. 12/2023 - Approve $85,155 Hawkesville playground project awarded to Open Space Playgrounds
- A.F.&P. 36/2023 - Approve 2024 Council meeting schedule
- A.F.&P. 37/2023 - Authorize lease for Waterloo Regional Police Service community office at 1401 Queens Bush Road
- A.F.&P. 39/2023 - No objection to Paradise & District Lions Club Super Jackpot Bingo license
Council Meeting
The Wellesley Council will meet to discuss a zoning by-law amendment and a facility fee waiver request. The agenda also includes a presentation on GIS and asset management and the passing of a confirming by-law.
- Zoning By-law Amendment Application 02-23 for Bradley & Company Inc. at 1060 Queen's Bush Road
- Request from Julie Logan of Wellesley & District Lions Club for a facility fee waiver for youth dances
- Presentation on GIS and Asset Management by Ethan Westbroek and Katie Feltz
- Reading and passing of By-law 33/2023 (Confirming By-law)
- Adoption of September 2023 budget variance reports
Council Meeting
Wellesley Council will decide on a zoning by-law amendment to allow stacked townhouses at 1060 Queens Bush Road, with reduced lot and setback requirements. They will also consider a $20,000 partnership renewal with the Waterloo Region Economic Development Corporation, a limiting distance agreement for a barn at 4671 Herrgott Rd, and a $3,000 donation from the Hawkesville Cemetery Board for a playground upgrade. Several other items include approving a police check policy, allowing alcohol sales on statutory holidays at local convenience stores, and appointing cemetery board members.
- Zoning By-law Amendment 02-23 for 1060 Queens Bush Road to permit stacked townhouses with reduced lot area and setbacks
- Limiting Distance Agreement for a 52x44 ft agricultural barn at 4671 Herrgott Rd
- Waterloo Region Economic Development Corporation partnership renewal with $20,000 in 2024 budget
- Approval for LCBO Licensed Convenience Outlets to sell alcohol on five statutory holidays
- Hawkesville Cemetery Board donation of $3,000 to playground upgrade
Committee of the Whole Meeting
The Committee of the Whole will consider approving a $50,000 tile drainage loan for Simeon B Martin Manufacturing on 35 acres in Section West, Concession 12. Council will also discuss allocating $12,000 in the 2024 draft budget for donation requests and suspending the current donation policy for that year. A closed session is planned to discuss service delivery negotiations.
- Tile drainage loan of $50,000 for Simeon B Martin Manufacturing, with $500 inspector fee
- Proposed $12,000 allocation in 2024 budget for agency donations, suspending current policy
- Treasurer's statement on Development Charges Reserve Funds received for information
- Closed session under Municipal Act to discuss service delivery negotiations
- Approval of minutes from August 22, 2023 Committee of the Whole meeting
Council Meeting
The Township of Wellesley Council is meeting to review budget variance reports from July 2023. The body is also deciding on three by-laws, including zoning amendments for two specific properties.
- By-Law 25/2023: Zoning amendment for 3915 Manser Road
- By-Law 26/2023: Zoning amendment for 4145 Lawson Line
- By-Law 27/2023: Confirming By-Law
- Adoption of July 2023 Budget Variance Reports
Committee of the Whole Meeting
The Committee of the Whole will consider two zoning by-law amendments: one to lift a holding provision at 3915 Manser Road and another to rezone 4145 Lawson Line. Council will also hear delegations from the Wellesley ABC Festival Committee and the Hawkesville Cemetery Committee regarding donations. A report on replacing benches with bucket seats at the Wellesley Recreation Complex for an additional $47,159.20 will be received for information, though the motion was previously defeated.
- ZBA 03-23 – James Fitzpatrick – 3915 Manser Road: motion to lift holding provision
- ZBA 04-23 – Nathanial Martin – 4145 Lawson Line: motion to rezone from A1-9a to A1-121
- Delegation from Theresa Bisch re: Wellesley ABC Festival Committee donation approval
- Delegation from Bob Caskanette re: Hawkesville Recreation Committee playground upgrade donation
- Rec 10/2023 – Wellesley Recreation Complex seating: $47,159.20 for 184 bucket seats (motion defeated)