Wellesley public meetings in 2024
12 substantive meetings from 2024, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Council Meeting
The council meeting agenda contains no listed items; only procedural placeholders are present.
Council Meeting
The Township of Wellesley Council will read and pass three by-laws—by-law 47/2024 to amend the Emergency Management Program, by-law 48/2024 to impose Development Charges, and by-law 49/2024 to confirm council actions—first, second, and third readings. The council will also approve a lease agreement for the Wellesley Apple Jacks, setting a fee of $4000 plus HST for use of a team dressing room and community room on game nights. A closed‑session portion will be held to consider personal matters about a municipal employee under Section 239(2)(b) of the Municipal Act.
- Adopt by‑law 48/2024 to impose Development Charges in the Township of Wellesley
- Amend the Emergency Management Program by‑law 47/2024
- Confirm council actions with by‑law 49/2024
- Approve Wellesley Apple Jacks lease: $4000 + HST for dressing room and community room use
- Closed session to consider personal matters about a municipal employee (Section 239(2)(b))
Council Meeting
The Township of Wellesley Council will consider awarding a drainage contract for $125,288.89 and passing a by-law to govern cemetery operations. The meeting also includes public presentations and the adoption of the 2025 Fees and Charges by-law.
- Award drainage contract to Nichols Excavating Inc. for $125,288.89 + HST
- Pass By-law 44/2024 for cemetery governance and repeal older by-laws
- Pass By-law 45/2024 establishing 2025 municipal fees and charges
- Accept petitions for drainage works from Kingwood Holsteins Ltd. and North Wilmot Farms Inc.
- Council to attend Region of Waterloo all-Council meeting on December 6
Committee of the Whole Meeting
The Committee of the Whole will convene a public meeting on the 2024 Development Charges Background Study and consider approving a 2025 Fees & Charges By-law, a cemetery governance by-law, and a contract for medical oversight with Hamilton Health Sciences.
- Public meeting on 2024 Development Charges Background Study
- Approval of 2025 Proposed Fees & Charges By-law
- Approval of Cemetery By-law 44/2024
- Contract with Hamilton Health Sciences for Base Hospital Oversight
- Increase of Curator hours for Wellesley Heritage Society
Council Meeting
The Township of Wellesley Council will consider two drainage contract awards, a recreation funding application, and several by‑law readings. It will adopt the September 24 meeting minutes, receive a resident delegation on speed concerns, and approve the September financial summary. The meeting also includes the Committee of the Whole reports and the next meeting schedule.
- Award Weidner Drain (Weber) contract to JC Millwrights Inc. for $33,378.66 + HST
- Award Lebold Drain contract to JC Millwrights Inc. for $267,405.78 + HST
- Authorize staff to apply for Provincial funding for St. Clements arena lobby, washrooms and dressing rooms renovations
- Read and pass By‑Law No. 31/2024, 40/2024, 41/2024, 42/2024 and 43/2024 (first, second and third readings)
- Adopt September financial summary budget variance reports
Committee of the Whole Meeting
The Committee of the Whole will hold a public meeting on Zoning By-law Amendment 05/22, then resume to receive a report on the public meeting and refer it to staff. Council will receive a motion‑required report on the Plan of Subdivision Application 30T-22501 (ZBA 05/22) submitted by Strohvest Ontario Inc. for Gerber Road. A Community Improvement Plan award of contract will be presented for information.
- Motion to convene public meeting on Zoning By-law Amendment 05/22
- Plan of Subdivision Application 30T-22501 (ZBA 05/22) by Strohvest Ontario Inc. – motion required
- Community Improvement Plan award of contract – information only
- Asset Management Plan Phase 3 presentation by GIS and Asset Management Technician
- Closed session to discuss personal matters under Municipal Act Section 239(2)(b)
Council Meeting
The Council of the Township of Wellesley is meeting to conduct a public review of its Procedural By-law and appoint a drainage engineer. The body will also consider appointments for municipal enforcement officers and receive reports on local development and tourism funding.
- Public meeting regarding Procedural By-law Review
- Appointment of K. Smart Associates Limited as Drainage Engineer for Campbell Drain 1976 and Bast Drain
- By-law 38/2024 to appoint Municipal By-law Enforcement, Property Standards, and Animal Control Officers via Tenet Security Group
- Ontario Land Tribunal decision regarding Zoning By-law Amendment for 1060 Queen's Bush Road
- Tourism Growth Program Funding Agreement (approved by council poll 4 in favour)
Committee of the Whole Meeting
The Committee of the Whole will consider two motions: one to approve the 2025 Council meeting schedule as presented in report A./F. & P. 27/2024, and another to direct staff to schedule and advertise a public meeting to review the Procedural By‑law on September 24, 2024 at the Council Chambers (4805 William Hastings Line). The meeting also includes routine items such as a land acknowledgment, acceptance of a delegation from Mark Hergott, and reports from the Recreation, Planning & Development, Road & Bridge, Property & Fire, and Administration/Finance & Personnel committees.
- Motion to approve the 2025 Council meeting schedule (Report A./F. & P. 27/2024)
- Motion to direct staff to schedule and advertise a public meeting on the Procedural By‑law (Sept 24, 2024, Council Chambers)
- Acceptance of Mark Hergott as a delegation regarding the St. Clements Santa Claus Parade donation
- Reports from the Recreation Committee (Chair Derek Brick)
- Reports from the Planning & Development Committee (Chair Claude Hergott)
Council Meeting
The Township of Wellesley Council adopted several motions, including a contract to replace Bridge #2048 on Posey Line for $319,755.40 and an increase of capital funds to $350,000. It also approved a zoning by‑law amendment to permit an on‑farm diversified use at 3363 Ament Line, and accepted the engineer’s report for the Dietrich Drain Branch B (Lorentz) with a provisional by‑law and a scheduled Court of Revision. Additional items included a Rural Economic Development funding agreement, recreation fee schedule changes, and adoption of health‑and‑safety terms of reference.
- Approve Posey Line Bridge #2048 replacement contract for $319,755.40 plus HST
- Increase capital funds for the bridge replacement to $350,000 from the Infrastructure Reserve
- Adopt Zoning By‑law amendment ZBA 03‑24 to allow On‑Farm Diversified Use at 3363 Ament Line
- Accept Engineer’s Report for Dietrich Drain Branch B (Lorentz) and schedule Court of Revision for Sept 24, 2024
- Authorize signing of RED program contribution agreement to update the Community Improvement Plan
Council Meeting
The Council will review an Engineer’s Report regarding the construction of a new closed drain at Lebold Drain. A public meeting is also scheduled to discuss this project. Additionally, a motion was introduced to amend the Dog and Kennel By-law to require microchipping instead of tattooing.
- Engineer's Report for Lebold Drain construction
- Proposed amendment to Dog and Kennel By-law 25/2022
- Public meeting regarding Lebold Drain
- Delegation from Sustainable Waterloo Region
- First and second readings of By-law 29/2024
Committee of the Whole Meeting
The committee will discuss a feasibility study to explore development options for the Old Wellesley Arena and Community Centre lands. Members will also consider the sale of surplus assets from the current Wellesley Arena and Community Centre via public bidding. Additionally, a delegation will present a township-wide speed assessment report.
- Feasibility study for development of Old Wellesley Arena and Community Centre lands
- Sale of surplus municipal assets from Wellesley Arena & Community Centre
- Township Wide Speed Assessment Report delegation
- Cancellation of public meeting for 3239 Broadway Street zoning amendment
Council Meeting
The Council will consider a zoning amendment to allow on-farm diversified use at 3363 Ament Line. Members will also review an engineer's report regarding clean-out and installation work for the Weidner Drain. Additionally, several delegations are scheduled to discuss greenhouse gas inventories and tree planting.
- Zoning By-law Amendment 03/24 for 3363 Ament Line
- Weidner Drain (Weber) clean-out of 223m open drain and installation of 180m closed drain
- Appointment of Jeff Dyck as Interim Treasurer
- Appointment of Deputy Division Registrar
- Appointment of Lottery Licensing Officer