Wellesley public meetings in 2025

Council Meeting

The Township of Wellesley Council will consider approving the 2026 operating and capital budgets in principle, which includes a 0.5% greening levy. The meeting will also include a closed session and a review of budget items identified at a previous meeting.

• Closed Session
• 2026 Budget Presentation
• Review of budget items identified at December 4, 2025 Budget Meeting
• Motion to approve 2026 budget in principle
• Public meeting for 2026 municipal budget on January 13, 2025

Council Meeting

The Township of Wellesley Council will adopt the minutes from the November 25, 2025 meeting, receive the New Official Plan background research and draft discussion papers for information, and approve the 2026 Fees and Charges By-law amendment. The Council will also approve members to attend the Region of Waterloo All Council Meeting on December 19, 2025, and will read and pass By-law No. 33/2025 and No. 34/2025.

• Adopt minutes of the November 25, 2025 Council Meeting
• Receive New Official Plan background research and draft discussion papers (P. & D. 20/2025) for information
• Approve the 2026 Fees and Charges By-law amendment (A.F. & P. 34/2025)
• Approve council members to attend the Region of Waterloo All Council Meeting on December 19, 2025
• Read and pass By-law No. 33/2025 and By-law No. 34/2025

Council Meeting

The Wellesley Township Council meeting will include a presentation of the 2026 budget. Council will also review items identified at the November 27, 2025 budget meeting, presented by Director of Corporate Services Jeff Dyck. The agenda lists standard procedural items such as a closed session, moment of reflection, and land acknowledgement.

• 2026 Budget Presentation
• Review of items identified at the November 27, 2025 Budget Meeting by Director Jeff Dyck
• Closed Session
• Moment of Reflection
• Land Acknowledgement

Council Meeting

The Township of Wellesley Council will present and discuss the Draft 2026 Operating and Capital Budget. Delegations will request financial support for the Wellesley Fall Fair and for the Waterloo Region Immigration Partnership ($5,000 annually). Department heads will give capital and operating budget updates.

• Presentation of the Draft 2026 Operating and Capital Budget (PDF attachment)
• Waterloo Region Immigration Partnership request for $5,000 annual financial support
• Wellesley North Easthope Fair Board request for financial support for the Wellesley Fall Fair
• Capital budget presentations by the Recreation Department and Public Works Department
• Operating budget review covering Tax Revenue, Council/Election, Administration/Finance, IT, By-law/Animal Control, Fire, Building, Public Works, Office/Council Chambers/Cemetery, Recreation/Library, and Planning

Council Meeting

The Township of Wellesley Council will vote on a zoning by-law amendment for 1830 Kressler Road to allow a home occupation with more employees and larger floor area, and will approve the 2026 Fees and Charges By-law. The meeting will also include a public meeting on the zoning change.

• Zoning By-law Amendment 02/25 - 1830 Kressler Road
• 2026 Fees and Charges By-law
• Public meeting on Zoning By-law Amendment 02/25 - 1830 Kressler Road
• Office closure on January 2, 2026
• By-law 31/2025 - Fees and Charges

Committee of Adjustment

The agenda for the Wellesley, Ontario Committee of Adjustment meeting on 2025-11-25 contains no listed items. No decisions or discussions are documented in the provided agenda. The meeting appears to be procedural with no specific proposals.

Committee of the Whole Meeting

The Committee of the Whole will hear a Grand River Transit presentation on the township transit strategy and a donation proposal for the 2025 Fall Fair. A motion will be considered to convene a public meeting on proposed revisions to the existing building permit fees for 2026, followed by a motion to adjourn that public meeting. The Planning & Development Committee will receive public input and direct staff to prepare changes to Schedule A of the Fees and Charges By‑law.

• Grand River Transit presentation on the Township Transit Strategy Update
• Donation proposal towards 2025 Fall Fair expenses
• Motion to convene a public meeting on proposed revisions to existing building permit fees for 2026
• Motion to adjourn the public meeting and resume the Committee of the Whole
• Planning & Development Committee motion to receive public input and direct staff to prepare changes to Schedule A of the Fees and Charges By‑law

Committee of Adjustment

The provided agenda contains only procedural boilerplate and software interface text. There are no specific decisions, proposals, or discussion items listed for this meeting.

Council Meeting

The Council will vote on By‑law 27/2025 to amend the Traffic and Parking Bylaw No. 4/2021, creating a new no‑parking zone on Queen’s Bush Road, lowering the speed limit on a section of Hessen Strasse to 60 km/h, and restricting trailer parking to trailers attached to their tow vehicles. It will also consider By‑law 28/2025 to provisionally adopt the engineer’s report for the Paff Drain and schedule a court of revision. Additional items include By‑law 29/2025 to appoint the Municipal Clerk and By‑law 30/2025 to confirm all council actions.

• Amendment to Traffic and Parking Bylaw No. 4/2021 (By‑law 27/2025) – no‑parking zone on north side of Queen’s Bush Road from driveway at 1149 Queen’s Bush Road to Molesworth Street
• Amendment to Traffic and Parking Bylaw – speed limit reduced on Hessen Strasse (665 m west of Moser‑Young Road to 200 m east) to 60 km/h
• Amendment to Traffic and Parking Bylaw – trailer parking limited to trailers affixed to tow vehicles
• Provisional adoption of Paff Drain by‑law 28/2025 and acceptance of the engineer’s report dated October 9 2025
• By‑law 29/2025 – appointment of the Municipal Clerk

Committee of the Whole Meeting

The Committee of the Whole will consider several motions, including endorsing draft guiding principles for the former Wellesley Arena and Community Centre lands based on public engagement, approving a super jackpot bingo licence for the Paradise and District Lions Club, and adopting a new investment policy. It will also receive donation requests from the Christmas Tyme Parade Committee and the Apple Butter and Cheese Festival Committee. Additional reports and information packages on waste management and firefighter certification will be presented.

• Motion to receive public engagement results and endorse Draft Guiding Principles for the former Wellesley Arena and Community Centre lands (Planning & Development Committee)
• Motion to support the Paradise and District Lions Club’s application for a super jackpot bingo licence (Administration/Finance & Personnel Committee)
• Motion to approve the Township’s Investment Policy (Administration/Finance & Personnel Committee)
• Presentation by Grace Neeb (Christmas Tyme in Wellesley Parade Committee) requesting a donation
• Presentation by Theresa Bisch (Apple Butter and Cheese Festival Committee) requesting a donation to the fire department

The council adopted a township Investment Policy to direct future financial investments. It also approved a $300 donation for the Christmas Tyme parade and a $1,500 donation for an urban orchard at the fire station. The council endorsed the Draft Guiding Principles for the former arena and community centre lands to inform next‑step development concepts.

• Approved $300 donation to Christmas Tyme parade committee (carried)
• Approved $1,500 donation to Fire Department for urban orchard (carried)
• Endorsed Draft Guiding Principles for former arena lands (carried)
• Supported Paradise and District Lions Club super jackpot bingo licence application (carried)
• Approved the Investment Policy for township funds (carried)
• Accepted delegations from Christine Hayter and Theresa Bisch (carried)
• Adjourned the Committee of the Whole meeting (carried)

Council Meeting

The Council adopted the minutes from the August 26 and September 16 meetings. It accepted a $4,000 sponsorship from the Paradise and District Lions Club to waive the $2.00 admission fee and provide free public skating at St. Clements Arena for the 2025/2026 season. The August budget variance reports were adopted as presented. By‑law No. 25/2025 and By‑law No. 26/2025 were read a third time and passed.

• Sponsorship fee of $4,000 from Paradise and District Lions Club to cover public skating at St. Clements Arena for 2025/2026 season
• Adoption of By‑law 25/2025 – Appointment of Municipal Officers (Acting Municipal Clerk)
• Adoption of By‑law 26/2025 – Confirmation of all Council actions and proceedings
• Adoption of August budget variance reports
• Receipt of petitions and presentation of Reep Green Solutions 25th Anniversary Impact Report

The council accepted a $4,000 sponsorship from the Paradise and District Lions Club to offset costs and waive the $2 admission fee, providing free public skating at the St. Clements Arena for the 2025/2026 season. It also adopted the minutes from previous meetings, approved by‑law No. 25/2025 and No. 26/2025, and adopted the budget variance reports. The meeting was then adjourned.

• Adopted minutes of the August 26 and September 16 meetings (Resolution 115) – carried
• Accepted delegation from Patrick Gilbride, Reep Green Solutions (Resolution 116) – carried
• Approved $4,000 Lions Club sponsorship to fund free public skating at St. Clements Arena (Resolution 118) – carried
• Read and passed By‑law No. 25/2025 and No. 26/2025 first and second reading (Resolution 122) – carried
• Read and passed By‑law No. 25/2025 and No. 26/2025 third reading and authorized signing (Resolution 123) – carried
• Adopted budget variance reports (Resolution 121) – carried
• Adjourned the council meeting (Resolution 124) – carried

Committee of Adjustment

The Committee of Adjustment will meet to review a minor variance application for a residential property. The body will also vote to adopt the minutes from the August 26 meeting.

• Minor Variance Application A15/25: request to install an in-ground swimming pool at 30 Anita Drive (zoned SR-18)

Committee of the Whole Meeting

The Committee of the Whole considered several motions, including approval of a memorial bench at the storm‑water pond on Schweitzer Crescent, the creation of a Recreation Advisory Committee to replace existing service boards, and authorizing an agreement for the Wellesley Apple Jacks to install a permanent camera for game streaming. Council also adopted a pregnancy and parental leave policy, approved the 2026 meeting schedule, a youth dance partnership with the Lions Club, and a memorandum of understanding to explore a medical facility at the Linwood Community Centre.

• Rec. 9/2025 – Approve memorial bench at SWM pond on Schweitzer Crescent
• Rec. 10/2025 – Disband existing Recreation Service Boards and establish a Recreation Advisory Committee
• Rec. 11/2025 – Authorize agreement for Wellesley Apple Jacks game‑streaming camera installation
• A.F.&P. 26/2025 – Adopt Pregnancy and Parental Leave for Members of Council Policy No. 33/25
• A.F.&P. 29/2025 – Approve MOU to explore a medical facility at Linwood Community Centre

The council approved the disbandment of the existing Recreation Service Boards and the establishment of a Recreation Advisory Committee, allowing the Hawkesville board to operate until Dec. 31, 2026 and adding its chair to the new committee. It also approved a memorial bench at the storm‑water pond on Schweitzer Crescent, added 1.5 extra in‑kind days for the Senior Active Living Centre, and authorized the mayor and clerk to sign the Apple Jacks game‑streaming agreement pending legal review.

• Approved disbandment of Recreation Service Boards and creation of Recreation Advisory Committee (Resolution 6, carried)
• Allowed Hawkesville Recreation Service Board to continue operating until Dec. 31, 2026 (Resolution 6, carried)
• Approved memorial bench placement at SWM pond on Schweitzer Crescent (Resolution 4, carried)
• Approved 1.5 additional in‑kind days for Community Care Concepts’ Senior Active Living Centre (Resolution 5, carried)
• Authorized mayor and clerk to sign agreement with Wellesley Apple Jacks for game streaming, pending legal review (Resolution 7, carried)
• Accepted delegations from Judy Graff, Cathy Harrington, and Karla Rabidoux (Resolution 3, carried)
• Moved to convene and then adjourn a closed‑session portion of the meeting (Resolutions 1 & 2, carried)

Committee of Adjustment

The Committee of Adjustment is meeting to consider one consent application for a new residential lot and three minor variance applications. Decisions will focus on building sizes, lot coverage, and property setbacks.

• Consent Application B3/25: Create a new residential lot at 3697 Lobsinger Line, including $6,840 cash-in-lieu of parkland and $2,255 for street lighting
• Minor Variance A12/25: Increase barn/accessory building floor area from 297m2 to 386m2 at 4411 Powell Road
• Minor Variance A13/25: Increase accessory structure lot coverage from 10% to 21.8% at 1132 Henry Street
• Minor Variance A14/25: Reduce MDS setback and side-yard width to 3m at 3502 Hutchison Road

Council Meeting

The Township of Wellesley Council will consider releasing a letter of credit for Kailkris Properties Inc. and renewing the Integrity Commissioner contract with ADR Chambers Inc. for two years. The meeting also includes public delegations and the confirmation of previous council actions.

• Release of Letter of Credit for Kailkris Properties Inc.
• Integrity Commissioner renewal agreement with ADR Chambers Inc.
• Delegations from Sustainable Waterloo Region and local committees
• Confirmation of previous Council actions by-law
• Council attendance at community events and disc golf opening

The council adopted the minutes of previous meetings and accepted three community delegations. It approved a $300 donation to the St. Clements Santa Clause Parade and a $2,500 donation to the Wellesley Food Cupboard. The council approved a heritage alteration at 1215 Queen’s Bush Road, released a Letter of Credit for Kailkris Properties Inc., and approved a two‑year Integrity Commissioner services agreement. Finally, By‑law No. 24/2025 was read a third time and passed.

• Adopted minutes of July 8, July 31, and August 12 meetings (carried)
• Approved $300 donation to St. Clements Santa Clause Parade (carried)
• Approved $2,500 donation to Wellesley Food Cupboard (carried)
• Approved alteration of designated heritage property at 1215 Queen’s Bush Road (carried)
• Approved release of Letter of Credit 2752-9295462-01 for Kailkris Properties Inc. (carried)
• Approved Integrity Commissioner services agreement with ADR Chambers Inc. (carried)
• Read By‑law No. 24/2025 a first and second time (carried)
• Read By‑law No. 24/2025 a third time and passed (carried)

Council Meeting

The Township of Wellesley Council will meet to discuss several administrative items and committee reports. A primary point of decision is the pre-budget purchase of a front-line pumper for Fire Station 52.

• Proposed pre-budget purchase of a front-line pumper for Fire Station 52 located at 2671 Herrgott Road, St. Clements
• By-law 23/2025 to confirm all actions and proceedings of Council

The council approved the pre‑budget purchase of a front‑line fire pumper for $1,170,500, funded from the fire truck reserve. By‑Law No. 23/2025 was read a first, second and third time and was passed, authorizing the mayor and clerk to sign it. The Committee of the Whole was convened, its report adopted, and the meeting was adjourned.

• Approved pre‑budget fire truck purchase for $1,170,500 (carried)
• Moved Committee of the Whole to receive reports (carried)
• Adopted report of the Committee of the Whole (carried)
• Read By‑Law 23/2025 first and second time (carried)
• Read By‑Law 23/2025 third time and passed; mayor and clerk authorized to sign (carried)
• Council adjourned the meeting (carried)

Council Meeting

The Council will meet to discuss labour relations and union negotiations in a closed session. The meeting also includes the reading and passing of a confirming by-law for Council actions.

• Closed session to discuss union negotiations
• By-law 22/2025: By-Law to Confirm All Actions and Proceedings of Council

The council ratified the Memorandum of Settlement with the Canadian Union of Public Employees Local 1542 for the period January 1 2025 to December 31 2027. The council also read By‑law No. 22/2025 in its first, second, and third readings and authorized the mayor and clerk to sign it. All motions were carried without a recorded vote tally.

• Ratified Memorandum of Settlement with CUPE Local 1542 (2025‑2027 term) – carried
• Read By‑law No. 22/2025 first and second time – carried
• Read By‑law No. 22/2025 third time and passed – carried

Council Meeting

The Township of Wellesley Council will consider removing two crossing guard positions and approve several by-laws, including a procedural amendment and a zoning change for Strohvest Ontario Inc.

• Remove crossing guards at Manser Road and Nafziger Road
• Approve Firefighter Manual 2025
• Approve Memorial Bench and Tree policy
• Amend Procedural By-law 19/2025
• Approve Zoning By-law 18/2025 for Strohvest Ontario Inc.

The council approved the removal of two crossing guard positions at Manser Road/Alfred Street and Nafziger Road/Maple Leaf Street, effective the first day of school in September 2025. It also adopted the 2025 Firefighter Manual, amended the Procedural By‑law, and approved a new Memorial Bench and Tree policy. Additionally, four by‑laws (Nos. 18‑21/2025) were read and passed for the second and third times and authorized for signing.

• Remove two crossing guard positions (effective Sep 2025) – CARRIED
• Adopt Township of Wellesley Firefighter Manual 2025 – CARRIED
• Approve By‑law 19/2025 amendment to the Procedural By‑law – CARRIED
• Approve Memorial Bench and Tree policy with 10‑year compliance for existing benches – CARRIED
• Read and pass By‑law Nos. 18/2025, 19/2025, 20/2025, 21/2025 first and second time – CARRIED
• Read and pass the same by‑laws third time; authorize Mayor and Clerk to sign – CARRIED

Committee of Adjustment

The Committee of Adjustment will consider six applications, including four minor variance requests and two consent-related requests. It will vote to deny two minor variance applications (A7/25 and A11/25) and one consent application (B2/25), and to approve three other applications (A10/25, A8/25, and A9/25). The meeting will also adopt the minutes from the June 10, 2025 Committee of Adjustment meeting.

• Minor Variance Application A7/25 – denied (6335 Road 116)
• Minor Variance Application A10/25 – approved (3700 Herrgott Road)
• Minor Variance Application A8/25 – approved (5463 Deborah Glaister Line)
• Consent Application B2/25 – denied (3502 Hutchison Road & 4750 Ament Line)
• Minor Variance Application A9/25 – approved (3502 Hutchison Road & 4750 Ament Line)

Committee of the Whole Meeting

The Committee of the Whole will discuss a draft plan of subdivision and zoning changes for Strohvest Ontario Inc. The body is also considering a contract for a Transportation Master Plan and updates to the municipal alcohol and fireworks bylaws.

• Proposed draft approval of Strohvest Plan of Subdivision 30T-22501 and zoning changes from Agricultural to Urban Residential and Open Space
• Contract award of $149,590 to CIMA Canada Inc. for a Transportation Master Plan
• Proposed amendments to Fireworks By-law 29/2017 to limit permitted days, set times, and restrict pop-up sales
• Approval of 2024 Year End Audited Financial Statements
• Assumption of Galena Street as a public highway and final acceptance of Plan of Subdivision 58M-623 (Lotco II)

The council approved revisions to the Municipal Alcohol Policy and adopted a zoning by‑law amendment that changes agricultural land to several residential zones for the Strohvest subdivision. It granted draft approval for the Strohvest plan of subdivision and issued a final completion certificate for the Lotco II Galena Street subdivision, including adopting a by‑law to make Galena Street a public highway. The council also awarded a $149,590 contract to CIMA Canada Inc. to prepare a Transportation Master Plan, amended the Fireworks By‑law, and accepted the 2024 audited financial statements.

• Approved Municipal Alcohol Policy revisions (Resolution 4)
• Granted draft approval to Strohvest Plan of Subdivision 30T-22501 and adopted ZBA 05‑22 (Resolution 5)
• Issued Subdivision Final Completion Certificate to Lotco II and adopted Galena Street public highway by‑law (Resolution 6)
• Awarded Contract 2025‑04 to CIMA Canada Inc. for Transportation Master Plan, $149,590 (Resolution 7)
• Amended Fireworks By‑law 29/2017 to reduce permitted days, add times, restrict sales, and add fines (Resolution 8)
• Approved 2024 Year‑End Audited Financial Statements (Resolution 9)

Council Meeting

The Township of Wellesley Council will vote on the final approval of the Asset Management Plan (A.F. & P. 20/2025) and on By-law 16/2025, which amends the zoning by-law for the property at 5055 Ament Line. A notice of motion will also be considered to waive the microchipping requirement for several existing licensed kennels. The Council will receive a presentation on the benefits of microchipping from the K‑W Humane Society and will accept a report on the Community Sport and Recreation Infrastructure Fund for information.

• Approve Asset Management Plan (A.F. & P. 20/2025) and forward to Ministry of Infrastructure
• Adopt By-law 16/2025 amending the Zoning By-law for 5055 Ament Line
• Waive microchipping requirement for licensed kennels numbered 2, 3, 11, 12, 14, 15, 17
• Accept Community Sport and Recreation Infrastructure Fund report (Rec. 5/2025) for information
• Presentation by K‑W Humane Society on benefits of microchipping

The council adopted the minutes from the May meetings and accepted a delegation from the Humane Society. It approved a $289,970 contract with Nethery Planning Services to prepare a new Official Plan, and approved the Asset Management Plan prepared by Watson and Associates. The council also waived the microchipping requirement for existing licensed kennels, allowing them to continue using tattoo identification. Budget variance reports and two by‑laws were adopted for the first and second readings.

• Adopted minutes of May 13 and May 27 meetings (carried)
• Accepted delegation from Humane Society representatives (carried)
• Awarded contract to Nethery Planning Services Inc. for $289,970 to prepare new Official Plan (carried)
• Approved Asset Management Plan by Watson and Associates Ltd. (carried)
• Accepted report on unsuccessful grant for St. Clements arena (information only, carried)
• Adopted budget variance reports (carried)
• Waived microchipping requirement for existing licensed kennels, permitting tattoo identification (carried)
• Read By‑Law No. 16/2025 and No. 17/2025 first and second time (carried)

Committee of the Whole Meeting

The Committee of the Whole considered several items, including a presentation on the Grand River Transit 10‑year business plan and a public meeting on Zoning By‑law Amendment 01/25 for 5055 Ament Line. The council is set to endorse the 2025 Waterloo Region Economic Development Strategy and adopt the Zoning By‑law Amendment that would allow a sawmill as a temporary use for three years. Additional motions include adopting a Council/Staff Relationship Policy and advancing a by‑law to prohibit kite fighting.

• Zoning By‑law Amendment 01/25 to permit a temporary sawmill at 5055 Ament Line for three years
• Endorsement of the 2025 Waterloo Region Economic Development Strategy
• Adoption of the Council/Staff Relationship Policy (A.F. & P. 16/2025)
• Motion to prepare and later hear a by‑law prohibiting kite fighting (A.F. & P. 17/2025)
• Presentation on Grand River Transit 10‑year business plan by Region of Waterloo officials

The Council approved a three‑year temporary zoning amendment allowing a sawmill to operate at 5055 Ament Line. It also endorsed the 2025 Waterloo Region Economic Development Strategy and adopted the Council/Staff Relationship Policy. Additional actions included approving a kite‑fighting by‑law package and receiving several informational reports.

• Adopted Council/Staff Relationship Policy (A.F.&P. 16/2025) – carried
• Endorsed 2025 Waterloo Region Economic Development Strategy – carried
• Adopted Zoning By‑law Amendment 01‑25 for temporary sawmill use at 5055 Ament Line – carried
• Approved preparation of Kite Fighting by‑law, authorized legal opinion, scheduled readings, and authorized signage – carried
• Received Asset Management Plan report for information – carried
• Accepted For‑Information package – carried
• Moved to convene public meeting on ZBA 01/25 – carried
• Moved to adjourn public meeting – carried

Council Meeting

The Township of Wellesley Council will vote to adopt By‑law 14/2025, updating the Community Improvement Plan and authorizing $30,000 from the CIP Reserve Fund for eligible projects. Council will also pass several by‑laws, including a 2025 tax levy, an alternative voting method for the 2026 election, and a confirmation of council actions. Additional motions include extending the Enova shareholder nominee term to 2026 and approving outdoor special‑occasion permits at township recreation facilities.

• Adopt By‑law 14/2025 to update the Community Improvement Plan and fund $30,000 projects
• Pass By‑law 12/2025 to levy taxes for 2025 and set final tax‑levy due dates
• Pass By‑law 13/2025 to provide an alternative voting method for the 2026 municipal and school board election
• Approve motion to extend the Enova shareholder nominee term to the 2026 annual shareholders’ meeting
• Approve 2025 outdoor special‑occasion permits at township recreation facilities

The council adopted By-law 14/2025 to approve the Township's 2025 Community Improvement Plan and allocated $30,000 from the CIP Reserve Fund for eligible projects. It also delegated authority for approving CIP incentive applications to the CIP Implementation Committee. Additional actions included awarding a gravel resurfacing contract, extending an independent director's term, approving outdoor special occasion permits, and passing several by‑laws.

• Adopted By-law 14/2025 to approve the 2025 Community Improvement Plan (Carried)
• Authorized $30,000 from the CIP Reserve Fund for eligible 2025 projects (Carried)
• Delegated approval of CIP incentive applications to the CIP Implementation Committee (Carried)
• Approved forgoing tender and awarded Contract No. 2025-05 to Ontario Custom Aggregates Inc. for $332,500 gravel resurfacing (Carried)
• Approved extension of independent director Arnold Drung's term to 2026 (Carried)
• Approved 2025 outdoor special occasion permits and delegated future permit authority to the Director of Recreation (Carried)
• Read and passed By‑laws 12/2025, 13/2025, 14/2025, and 15/2025 a third time (Carried)
• Adopted the report of the Committee of the Whole (Carried)

Committee of Adjustment

The provided agenda contains only procedural boilerplate and software interface elements. There are no specific decisions, proposals, or discussion items listed.

Committee of the Whole Meeting

The Committee of the Whole will consider several motions, including adopting an internet voting method for the 2026 municipal and school board elections and granting first, second, and third readings of By‑law 13/2025 at the May 13 council meeting. It will also receive a report on the Community Improvement Plan, approve drainage work for the Lichty‑Lebold project at a total bid price of $63,272.50 plus HST, and approve intersection improvements at Hessen Strasse, Maplewood Road and Herrgott Road. Additional items include adopting a Customer Service Standards policy and a motion to convene a public meeting on the Community Improvement Plan.

• Approve By‑law 13/2025 to allow internet voting for the 2026 municipal and school board elections
• Award the Lichty‑Lebold Drain contract to AWF Contractors Limited for $63,272.50 + HST
• Approve oversized stop signs and an overhead 4‑way flashing beacon at the Hessen Strasse/Maplewood Road/Herrgott Road intersection
• Receive the Community Improvement Plan public meeting report for information
• Adopt the Customer Service Standards policy

The Township Council waived the rental fee for the 2025 Farmers Market at 1004 Catharine Street. It approved intersection upgrades at Maplewood/Herrgott Roads and Hessen Strasse, and awarded a $63,272.50 drainage contract to AWF Contractors Limited. The council also approved an internet‑only voting method for the 2026 municipal and school board elections.

• Waived the pavilion rental fee for the 2025 Farmers Market (CARRIED)
• Approved intersection improvements with oversized stop signs and a flashing beacon at Maplewood/Herrgott Roads and Hessen Strasse (CARRIED)
• Awarded the Lichty‑Lebold drainage contract to AWF Contractors Limited for $63,272.50 + HST (CARRIED)
• Approved internet voting as the alternative voting method for the 2026 Municipal and School Board Election (CARRIED)
• Ordered By‑law 13/2025 to receive first, second and third readings at the May 13, 2025 Council meeting (CARRIED)
• Adjourned the Committee of the Whole to hold a public meeting on the Community Improvement Plan (CARRIED)
• Received the Community Improvement Plan update for information (CARRIED)
• Accepted Mary Lichty‑Neeb as a delegation representing the Wellesley North Easthope Fair (CARRIED)

Council Meeting

The Council adopted Zoning By‑Law Amendment 06/24 to allow light‑duty industrial and farm equipment manufacturing at 4201 Powell Road. It also approved Contract No. 2025‑01 for Brantco Construction to perform asphalt paving, milling, grading and tack coat work across township sites for $466,055.10, including HST. Several by‑laws (9/2025, 10/2025, 11/2025) were read and passed for the first, second and third times. The meeting concluded with the adoption of the Committee of the Whole report and adjournment.

• Zoning By‑Law Amendment 06/24 to permit manufacturing at 4201 Powell Road
• Award of Asphalt Paving Contract No. 2025‑01 to Brantco Construction, $466,055.10
• By‑law 9/2025 amending the 2006 Zoning By‑law for 4201 Powell Road
• By‑law 10/2025 amending fees and charges for municipal services
• By‑law 11/2025 confirming all council actions and proceedings

The council approved Zoning By‑Law Amendment 06/24 to allow manufacturing of light‑duty industrial/farm equipment at 4201 Powell Road. It awarded Contract No. 2025‑01 to Brantco Construction for asphalt paving work across the township at a cost of $466,055.10 (including HST). By‑laws 5/2025, 9/2025, 10/2025 and 11/2025 were read multiple times and passed, authorizing the mayor and clerk to sign them.

• Approved Zoning By‑Law Amendment 06/24 for 4201 Powell Road (motion carried)
• Awarded Contract No. 2025‑01 to Brantco Construction for asphalt paving, $466,055.10 (motion carried)
• Read and passed By‑law 5/2025 (motion carried)
• Read and passed By‑law 9/2025 (motion carried)
• Read and passed By‑law 10/2025 (motion carried)
• Read and passed By‑law 11/2025 (motion carried)

Committee of the Whole Meeting

The Committee of the Whole considered several recreation and community items, approving a 6‑hole disc golf course on the Recreation Complex with a total cost of $9,159.80 plus HST and accepting $4,000 donations each from the Wellesley Lions Club and the ABC Festival. It also approved a memorial wall space in the Bill Gies Recreation Centre, extended taxable gym memberships to active township firefighters, and supported a microforest at Linwood Public School funded by an Enova Reforestation Grant. The council directed staff to incorporate input from a public meeting into proposed changes to the Building Permit Fee Schedule.

• Approve 6‑hole disc golf course on Recreation Complex – $9,159.80 + HST; accept $4,000 donations from Lions Club and ABC Festival
• Approve dedicated memorial wall space on northwest corner of second floor of Bill Gies Recreation Centre
• Approve extension of taxable adult gym memberships to all active township firefighters
• Support installation of a microforest at Linwood Public School using Enova Reforestation Grant funds
• Direct staff to prepare proposed revisions to Schedule ‘A’ of the Fees and Charges By‑Law after public meeting input

The Council approved the 2025 budget for the Wellesley Township Heritage and Historical Society using the Koehler Estate Fund. It authorized a memorial wall in the Bill Gies Recreation Centre and approved a six‑hole disc golf course with $9,159.80 in donations and additional funding from the Recreation Services Board. The Council directed staff to prepare proposed building‑permit fee changes after a public meeting and approved extending taxable gym memberships to all active township firefighters. It also supported the installation of a Microforest at Linwood Public School using an Enova grant.

• Approved Wellesley Township Heritage and Historical Society 2025 budget (CARRIED)
• Approved memorial wall space in Bill Gies Recreation Centre (CARRIED)
• Approved disc golf course project ($9,159.80) and funding sources (CARRIED)
• Directed staff to prepare building‑permit fee changes after public input (CARRIED)
• Approved extending taxable gym memberships to all active township firefighters (CARRIED)
• Supported Microforest installation at Linwood Public School funded by Enova grant (CARRIED)
• Accepted for‑information package as presented (CARRIED)
• Closed session convened to discuss Asset Management Plan (CARRIED)

Council Meeting

The Township of Wellesley Council will adopt minutes from previous meetings and consider a motion to recognize the 2025 community event as municipally significant. The meeting includes a closed session regarding payroll and the adoption of By-law 7/2025 to amend traffic regulations.

• By-law 7/2025 to amend traffic and parking by-law
• Motion to recognize 2025 community event as municipally significant
• Closed session for payroll clarifications
• Adoption of February 11, 2025 Council minutes
• Fire Chief service awards presentation

Committee of Adjustment

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Committee of the Whole Meeting

The Committee of the Whole will discuss a draft condominium plan for Doering Street and a five-year bulk fuel supply contract. The body is also reviewing a streetlight invoice and proposing public consultation on kite fighting.

• Draft approval of Plan of Condominium 30CDM-21501 for 1016-1018 Doering Street
• Payment of $37,331.32 to Enova Power Corp for streetlight transfers
• Five-year Bulk Fuel Supply Contract award to Suncor Energy starting March 1, 2025
• Proposed 30-day public consultation period regarding kite fighting
• Delegations regarding an employee satisfaction survey and Apple Butter and Cheese Festival signs

Council Meeting

The Township of Wellesley Council will meet to discuss a vehicle contract and parking changes in St. Clements. The body is also reviewing a provisional by-law for the Lichty-Lebold Drain.

• Contract No. 2025-01 to Viking Civies Limited for a tandem roll-off truck: $649,002.89
• Proposed 'No Stopping' zone on north side of Church Street (St. Clements) between Herrgott Road and Charles Street (8-10am and 3-5pm, Mon-Fri)
• By-law 5/2025: Lichty-Lebold Drain Provisional By-law
• By-law 6/2025: Confirming By-law

Committee of the Whole Meeting

The Committee of the Whole will hold a public meeting regarding the Lichty-Lebold Drain and consider a proposal for a donated sculpture. The body will also discuss next steps for the former Wellesley Arena and Community Centre land.

• Public meeting and consideration of Engineer's Report for Lichty-Lebold Drain
• Proposal for sculptor Tim Schmalz to donate and install "Lady of Shallot" in Albert Erb Park
• Revision to Draft Plan of Condominium for 1016 & 1018 Doering Street
• Authorization of staff tasks for former Wellesley Arena and Community Centre land
• CAO 2024 Year End Activity Report

Council Meeting

The Township of Wellesley is deciding on the 2025 operating and capital budgets, which include a total tax levy increase of $294,116. Council will also hold a public meeting regarding the draft budget and a zoning by-law amendment. Other business includes personnel policy updates and committee appointments.

• 2025 Budget: Proposed 3.938% total tax levy increase of $294,116
• Zoning By-law Amendment 06/24 for MTB Manufacturing at 4201 Powell Road
• Appointment of K. Smart Associates Limited as Drainage Engineer for Kingwood Holsteins
• Appointment of David Fish to the Grand River Accessibility Advisory Committee
• Proposed semi-monthly facility rental for Linwood Lions Club at Linwood Community Centre