Wellington County public meetings in 2021

Land Division Committee

The Wellington County Land Division Committee is meeting to consider applications for land severances/consents. The agenda includes seven applications recommended to be expedited and three applications to be considered in full. The committee will also approve minutes from the November 18, 2021 meeting.

• B83-21 - John and Mary Van Veen - Wellington North
• B84-21 - Robert and Tracy Oelschlagel - Minto
• B85-21 - James Machan - Wellington North
• B86-21 - Randy Martin - Minto
• B88-21 - Brian Smith - Wellington North

The Wellington County Land Division Committee approved all applications before it, including seven expedited consents and three considered applications, with no deferrals or denials. The three considered applications involved conditions addressing environmental, servicing, and neighbor concerns, and all passed unanimously (5-0).

• Approved expedited applications B83-21, B84-21, B85-21, B86-21, B88-21, B89-21, and B85-20/B86-20 (unanimous)
• Approved B72-21/B73-21 (Layla Dinkha, Guelph-Eramosa) with conditions (5-0)
• Approved B82-21 (Karen Thompson-Harry and John Harry, Erin) with condition for EIS (5-0)
• Approved B120-18 (Kamaljit and Tarlochan Saini, Puslinch) with conditions (5-0)

County Council

Wellington County Council is meeting to consider several by-laws that would establish new user fees for Ontario Works, Solid Waste, Planning, Library, and Museum services, replacing previous fee by-laws. The council will also hear delegations, including a partnership report from the Canadian Mental Health Association Waterloo Wellington and a mini master plan for Wellington Place, and consider a resolution on high-speed internet. Several other by-laws involve land transfers, a debenture for the Town of Minto, and a municipal modernization agreement.

• By-laws 5725-21 to 5729-21 establish new user fees for Ontario Works, Solid Waste, Planning, Library, and Museum services.
• By-law 5732-21 authorizes the Town of Minto to borrow $6,985,000 via 10-year debentures.
• By-law 5733-21 authorizes signing an agreement for Municipal Modernization Programme Intake 2 funds.
• By-law 5734-21 authorizes land purchase in Wellington North; By-law 5735-21 declares surplus land in Minto.
• Delegation: CMHA Waterloo Wellington presents Here4Hope partnership report; Wellington Place Mini Master Plan presented.

Wellington County Council approved the 2022-2031 Corporate Ten-Year Plan, including Human Resources salaries, and passed by-laws 5725-21 to 5736-21. Council also directed the Warden to send a letter to the province requesting changes to the AHSIP high-speed internet program to support local ISPs. Several committee minutes and reports were received for information.

• Approved 2022-2031 Corporate Ten-Year Plan including HR salaries (Councillor White abstained)
• Passed by-laws 5725-21 to 5736-21 (third reading)
• Directed Warden to send letter to province re: AHSIP internet program changes
• Adopted minutes of Roads, Solid Waste, Police Services, Social Services, Information/Heritage/Seniors, Planning, Economic Development, and Administration/Finance committees
• Received CMHAWW partnership report for information
• Received Wellington Place Master Plan for information
• Received 153 Wellington Battalion Colours presentation for information
• Awarded $1,500 to Amy Turner Memorial Scholarship Fund via Sunrise Therapeutic Riding Centre

Planning Committee

The Wellington County Planning Committee is meeting to review financial statements, set 2022 user fees, and discuss the preliminary 2022-2031 ten-year plan. They will also consider updates to the Kissing Bridge Trailway terms of reference, municipal feedback on the County Official Plan review, the 2021 Emergency Management Programme annual report, and a nomination for the Lake Erie Source Protection Committee. The meeting includes a closed session.

• Planning 2022 user fees and charges report
• Preliminary 2022-2031 Ten-Year Plan for Planning
• 2021 Kissing Bridge Trailway Terms of Reference update
• County Official Plan Review - municipal feedback
• Nomination of municipal representative to Lake Erie Source Protection Committee

The Planning Committee approved the Planning Financial Statements as of October 31, 2021, and the 2022 User Fees and Charges for Planning. It endorsed the preliminary 2022-2031 Planning capital budget forecast and major operating budget impacts for inclusion in the County's Preliminary Ten-Year Plan. The committee also supported amendments to the Kissing Bridge Trailway Advisory Board's Terms of Reference and nominated John Sepulis as the municipal representative to the Lake Erie Source Protection Committee. Reports on the County Official Plan Review and the 2021 Emergency Management Programme were received for information.

• Approved Planning Financial Statements as of October 31, 2021.
• Approved 2022 User Fees and Charges for Planning.
• Endorsed preliminary 2022-2031 Planning capital budget forecast and major operating budget impacts for County Council's Ten-Year Plan.
• Supported amendments to the Kissing Bridge Trailway Advisory Board's Terms of Reference.
• Received County Official Plan Review – Municipal Feedback report for information and directed the Clerk to circulate it to member municipalities.
• Received 2021 Emergency Management Programme Annual Report for information.
• Supported nomination of John Sepulis as Municipal Representative to the Lake Erie Source Protection Committee.

Land Division Committee

The Wellington County Land Division Committee is meeting to consider 10 applications for land severances or consents across the county. Five applications are recommended to be expedited, while five others will be considered in full. The committee will also approve minutes from its October 14, 2021 meeting. No decisions are made in this agenda; all items are up for discussion or approval.

• B75-21 and B76-21: Teselink applications in Centre Wellington
• B77-21: Bolen application in Wellington North
• B78-21 and B79-21: Village Crest Van Andel Rylaarsdam Dickson and Koster applications in Mapleton
• B81-21: Norris application in Minto
• B71-21: J K Agro Services Inc. application in Minto

The Wellington County Land Division Committee approved four expedited consent applications and three regular applications, including one with an added condition. One application was deferred at the agent's request. All decisions were unanimous (5-0).

• Approved expedited applications B75-21, B76-21, B77-21, B78-21/B79-21, and B81-21 (5-0)
• Approved B71-21 (J K Agro Services Inc.) with added Condition #11 to adjust the severed lot's rear line (5-0)
• Approved B74-21 (Stuart Moulton & Elizabeth Chapman) as applied, keeping the proposed lot in its existing location (5-0)
• Approved B80-21 (Luciano and Grazyna Modzynski) for a severance in Wellington North (5-0)
• Deferred B72-21/B73-21 (Layla Dinkha) at the agent's request

Economic Development Committee

The Economic Development Committee is meeting to review October 2021 financial statements, set 2022 user fees and charges, and consider a preliminary 2022-2031 ten-year plan. They will also receive a November 2021 update, including a welcoming survey, and discuss a County BR+E Municipal Implementation Fund report for Mapleton and Minto. The meeting includes a closed session and adjournment.

• Economic Development October 2021 Financial Statements
• Economic Development 2022 User Fees and Charges
• Preliminary 2022-2031 Ten-Year Plan for Economic Development
• November 2021 Economic Development Update with Welcoming Survey
• County BR+E Municipal Implementation Fund report for Mapleton and Minto

The committee approved the October 31, 2021 financial statements, the 2022 user fees and charges, and the November 2021 economic development report. It endorsed the preliminary 2022-2031 capital budget forecast and major operating budget impacts for forwarding to the Administration, Finance and Human Resources Committee. It also approved the 2021 BR+E Municipal Implementation Fund for the Township of Mapleton and the Town of Minto. All motions were carried unanimously.

• Approved Economic Development financial statements as of Oct 31, 2021
• Approved 2022 User Fees and Charges for Economic Development
• Endorsed preliminary 2022-2031 capital budget forecast and operating impacts for forwarding
• Approved November 2021 Economic Development Report
• Approved 2021 BR+E Municipal Implementation Fund for Mapleton and Minto

Administration, Finance and Human Resources Committee

The Administration, Finance and Human Resources Committee is meeting to discuss and potentially decide on several items, including a renewed partnership proposal with the Canadian Mental Health Association Waterloo Wellington for 2022-2025, the 2022 user fees and charges for administration and county-wide services, and a tender award for HRIS software. The agenda also includes financial statements, an insurance programme renewal, a debenture issue, and the Corporate Ten-Year Plan 2022-2031. A closed meeting is scheduled.

• Renewed Partnership Proposal with CMHA Waterloo Wellington 2022-2025
• Tender Award - Request for Proposal Award HRIS Software (CW2021-037)
• Administration 2022 User Fees and Charges
• County-Wide 2022 User Fees and Charges
• County Debenture Issue Dated November 30, 2021

The committee approved a $474,570 contract with HR Path Canada for a new Human Resources Information System, and accepted the 2022 insurance renewal at $1,258,758. It also approved the Corporate Ten-Year Plan 2022-2031, including human resources salaries, and renewed the CMHA partnership for suicide prevention at $249,450.59. All motions carried unanimously.

• Approved $474,570 HRIS software contract with HR Path Canada (carried)
• Accepted 2022 insurance renewal at $1,258,758 (carried)
• Approved Corporate Ten-Year Plan 2022-2031, including HR salaries (carried)
• Approved CMHA partnership renewal for 2022-2025 at $249,450.59 (carried)
• Approved corporate financial statements as of Oct 31, 2021 (carried)
• Approved 2022 user fees and charges for administration and county-wide (carried)
• Directed preparation of debenture by-law dated Nov 30, 2021 (carried)

Social Services Committee

The Social Services Committee is meeting to review financial statements, set 2022 Ontario Works user fees, and consider a preliminary 2022-2031 ten-year plan for social services. They will also receive updates on child care funding, housing with supports, and Guelph Non-Profit Housing capital. The agenda includes a closed meeting item.

• Social Services Financial Statements as of October 31, 2021
• Ontario Works 2022 User Fees and Charges
• Preliminary 2022-2031 Ten-Year Plan for Social Services
• Canada-Wide Early Learning and Child Care Plan update
• Guelph Non-Profit Housing Corporation capital update

The Social Services Committee approved financial statements, Ontario Works 2022 user fees, and endorsed a preliminary 2022-2031 ten-year plan. It also approved a $500,000 commitment to Guelph Non-Profit Housing Corporation as a 15-year forgivable loan from the shared Housing Regeneration Reserve. Several reports were received for information, and the committee moved into closed session for solicitor-client privilege advice.

• Approved Social Services Financial Statements as of October 31, 2021
• Approved Ontario Works 2022 User Fees and Charges
• Endorsed preliminary 2022-2031 Social Services Ten-Year Plan for inclusion in County's plan
• Approved $500,000 commitment to Guelph Non-Profit Housing Corporation as 15-year forgivable loan
• Received Canada-Wide Early Learning and Child Care Plan report for information
• Received New Early Childhood Educator Workforce Funding verbal update for information
• Received Housing with Related Supports Update (HS-21-31) for information
• Received September 2021 Ontario Works Statistics for information

Information, Heritage and Seniors Committee

The Information, Heritage and Seniors Committee is meeting to review financial statements, proposed 2022 user fees, and preliminary 2022-2031 ten-year plans for the Terrace (long-term care), Museum and Archives, and Library. They will also discuss direct care staffing targets in long-term care, a fine-free library service proposal, and updates from the Ministry of Long-Term Care inspections. The meeting includes a presentation on the Wellington Place Master Plan budget.

• Terrace 2022 user fees and charges
• Direct care staffing targets in long-term care
• Fine Free Library Service proposal
• Museum and Archives 2022 user fees and charges
• Wellington Place Master Plan - Budget draft 5 year

The committee approved the Wellington Place Mini-Master Plan and forwarded it to County Council, directing staff to use remaining project funds for specific improvements and to develop a five-year funding plan. It also approved financial statements, user fees, and preliminary ten-year plans for the Terrace, Museum and Archives, and Library, and permanently removed library late fees effective January 1, 2022.

• Approved Wellington Place Mini-Master Plan, forwarded to County Council
• Approved Terrace Financial Statements as of Oct 31, 2021
• Approved Terrace 2022 User Fees and Charges
• Endorsed Terrace Preliminary 2022-2031 Ten-Year Plan
• Approved Museum and Archives Financial Statements as of Oct 31, 2021
• Approved Museum and Archives 2022 User Fees and Charges
• Approved Library Financial Statements as of Oct 31, 2021
• Approved permanent removal of library late fees effective Jan 1, 2022

Police Services Board

The Wellington County Police Services Board is meeting to review financial statements, set 2022 user fees and charges, and consider a preliminary 2022-2031 ten-year plan. The board will also receive reports on detachment operations, parking tickets, and false alarm revenue. The meeting includes a closed session.

• Police Services Financial Statements as of October 31, 2021
• Police Services 2022 User Fees and Charges
• Preliminary 2022-2031 Ten-Year Plan
• Detachment Commander's Report - October 2021
• October 2021 Parking Ticket and False Alarm Revenue Reports

The Wellington County Police Services Board approved the police financial statements as of October 31, 2021, and the 2022 user fees and charges. It endorsed the preliminary 2022-2031 capital budget forecast and major operating budget impacts for inclusion in the County's Ten-Year Plan. The board also received the Detachment Commander's Report, parking ticket report, and false alarm revenue report for information, and requested a review of false alarm call costs to consider fine increases. The meeting moved into closed session for matters involving intimate financial or personal matters and public security.

• Approved minutes of October 13, 2021 meeting
• Approved Police Services Financial Statements as of October 31, 2021
• Approved 2022 User Fees and Charges for Police Services
• Endorsed preliminary 2022-2031 capital budget forecast and forwarded to AFHR Committee
• Received Detachment Commander's Report for October 2021
• Received October 2021 Parking Ticket Report
• Received October 2021 False Alarm Revenue Report
• Moved into closed meeting for intimate financial/personal matters and public security

Solid Waste Services Committee

The Solid Waste Services Committee is meeting to review October 2021 financial statements, set 2022 user fees and charges, and consider a preliminary 2022-2031 ten-year plan for solid waste services. They will also receive a communications report and an update on waste services at county sites. The meeting includes a closed session.

• Review of Solid Waste October 2021 Financial Statements
• Discussion and potential approval of SWS 2022 User Fees and Charges
• Review of Preliminary 2022-2031 Ten-Year Plan for Solid Waste Services
• Solid Waste Services Communications Report - November 2021
• Verbal update on Waste Services at County Sites

The Solid Waste Services Committee approved the financial statements as of October 31, 2021, and the 2022 user fees and charges for Solid Waste Services. It also endorsed the preliminary 2022-2031 capital budget forecast and major operating budget impacts, forwarding them to the Administration, Finance and Human Resources Committee for inclusion in the County's Preliminary Ten-Year Plan. A communications report and verbal updates on waste collection at County sites were received for information. All motions were carried unanimously.

• Approved SWS financial statements as of October 31, 2021 (carried)
• Approved 2022 SWS user fees and charges (carried)
• Endorsed preliminary 2022-2031 SWS capital budget forecast and major operating budget impacts, forwarded to AFHR Committee (carried)
• Received SWS November 2021 Communications Report for information (carried)
• Received verbal updates on waste collection at County sites for information (carried)

Roads Committee

The Wellington County Roads Committee is meeting to discuss road-related financial and planning items, including 2022 user fees, a preliminary 10-year capital plan, and an asset management plan. They will also hear a delegation from concerned residents about the Pierpoint neighbourhood road map and consider transferring two bridges to Wellington North. The meeting includes a closed session, and proof of COVID vaccination is required to attend.

• Delegation from Pierpoint neighbourhood residents on road map
• Roads 2022 user fees and charges report
• Preliminary 2022-2031 Ten-Year Plan for roads
• Transfer of Structure B000002 (Luther Bridge) to Wellington North
• Transfer of Structure B000004 (Extra T-Beam Bridge) to Wellington North

The Roads Committee approved the Asset Management Plan for Core Assets, the 2022 User Fees and Charges for Roads, and the preliminary 2022-2031 Roads capital plan, which will be forwarded to the Administration, Finance and Human Resources Committee. It also approved the Traffic Impact Study Guidelines and directed staff to prepare by-laws to transfer two bridges to Wellington North. All motions were carried unanimously.

• Approved Roads and Engineering Financial Statements as of October 31, 2021
• Approved Asset Management Plan for Core Assets and made it publicly available
• Approved 2022 User Fees and Charges for Roads
• Endorsed preliminary 2022-2031 Roads capital plan and forwarded to AFHR Committee
• Approved Road MAP: Traffic Impact Study Guidelines
• Directed staff to prepare by-law to transfer Structure B000002 (Luther Bridge) to Wellington North
• Directed staff to prepare by-law to transfer Structure B000004 (Extra T-Beam Bridge) to Wellington North

County Council

Wellington County Council is meeting to consider several by-laws, including one to establish user fees for Children's Early Years Services and another to create a four-way stop at Geddes Street and David Street in Elora. The council will also receive reports from eight committees, including Roads, Police Services, and Planning, and will hear presentations on public works and municipal management awards. A notice of motion from September 30 asks staff to report on making council and committee meetings remotely accessible to the public.

• By-law 5722-21: user fees for Children's Early Years Services, repealing by-law 5681-20
• By-law 5723-21: four-way stop signs at Geddes Street (WR18) and David Street, Elora
• Presentations: COVID-19 plaque of appreciation, National Public Works Week award, CMM designations for 7 staff
• Reports from 8 committees: Roads, Solid Waste, Police Services, Social Services, Heritage, Planning, Economic Development, Admin/Finance/HR
• Notice of motion: feasibility of remote public access to council and committee meetings

County Council approved a motion directing staff to report on the feasibility of making council and committee meetings accessible remotely to the public and allowing staff and council members to participate remotely when necessary. The motion passed with a recorded vote of 14 in favor, 0 against, with 2 absent. All other business was routine, including adoption of committee minutes and passage of by-laws 5722-21 to 5724-21.

• Approved motion to study remote meeting access (14-0, 2 absent)
• Adopted minutes of Roads Committee (Oct 12)
• Adopted minutes of Solid Waste Services Committee (Oct 12)
• Adopted minutes of Police Services Board (Oct 13)
• Adopted minutes of Social Services Committee (Oct 13)
• Adopted minutes of Information, Heritage and Seniors Committee (Oct 13)
• Adopted minutes of Planning Committee (Oct 14)
• Adopted minutes of Economic Development Committee (Oct 19), except Elora Riverwalk item; staff to report further on that proposal

Economic Development Committee

The Wellington County Economic Development Committee is meeting to review September 2021 financial statements and variance projections, receive the October 2021 economic development update, and consider the Elora Riverwalk proposal. The meeting also includes a closed session and standard procedural items. No decisions are recorded in the agenda itself.

• Review of Economic Development Financial Statements and Variance Projections as of September 30, 2021
• October 2021 Economic Development Update
• Elora Riverwalk Proposal discussion
• Closed meeting session
• Proof of COVID vaccination required for attendance

The Economic Development Committee approved its financial statements and variance projections as of September 30, 2021, and received the October 2021 Economic Development Update for information. The committee also voted to support a Federal Economic Development Agency funding application for the Elora Mill Riverwalk Project and to consider contributing funding toward the project. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved Financial Statements and Variance Projections as of September 30, 2021 (carried)
• Received October 2021 Economic Development Update for information (carried)
• Supported Federal Economic Development Agency funding application for Elora Mill Riverwalk Project (carried)
• Agreed to consider contributing funding towards Elora Mill Riverwalk Project (carried)

Administration, Finance and Human Resources Committee

The Administration, Finance and Human Resources Committee is meeting to review financial statements and variance projections as of September 30, 2021, and to consider new budget and debt management policies. They will also discuss authorizing a county debenture issue, a diversity and inclusion values statement, and an update on the Smart Cities Our Food Future project. The meeting includes a closed session.

• County-wide financial statements and variance projections as of September 30, 2021
• GFOA 2021 Budget Award package
• Budget Management Policy and appendix
• Debt Management Policy and appendix
• Authority to negotiate and place county debenture issue (fall 2021)

The committee approved the County-Wide Financial Statements and Variance Projections as of September 30, 2021, and adopted new Budget Management and Debt Management Policies, repealing three older budget-related policies. It also authorized a debenture issue of up to $6,985,000 for County and Town of Minto purposes, and approved a Diversity and Inclusion Values Statement. All motions were carried unanimously.

• Approved financial statements and variance projections as of Sept 30, 2021
• Approved Budget Management Policy; repealed three older budget policies
• Approved Debt Management Policy
• Authorized debenture issue up to $6,985,000 for County and Town of Minto
• Approved Diversity and Inclusion Values Statement
• Received Smart Cities Our Food Future report for information
• Received GFOA 2021 Budget Award correspondence for information

Special Meeting of Council

This is a special council meeting dedicated to a pre-2022 budget overview and council discussion. The agenda includes a presentation to council, followed by a closed session. No decisions are listed on the agenda; the meeting is for discussion only.

• Pre-2022 budget overview presentation
• Council discussion on budget
• Closed session scheduled

The special meeting was largely procedural. Council received the Pre-2022 Budget Overview presented by the County Treasurer for information, with no decisions made on the budget. Council then moved into closed session to discuss personal matters, labour relations, and litigation, with no reportable outcomes afterward.

• Received Pre-2022 Budget Overview for information (carried)
• Moved into closed session for personal matters, labour relations, and litigation (carried)

Land Division Committee

The Wellington County Land Division Committee is meeting to consider seven land division (consent) applications, six of which are recommended to be expedited and one to be considered in full. The committee will also approve the minutes from its September 9, 2021 meeting. The meeting is open to the public, with proof of COVID vaccination required.

• B58-21 - Darlene Van Eyl - Minto
• B60-21 - James McBride - Centre Wellington
• B63-21 - Hans and Else Nielsen - Erin
• B65-21 - Harold Kleingeld - Centre Wellington
• B66-21 - Vernon and Sharon Gingrich - Mapleton

The committee approved six applications recommended to be expedited (B58-21, B60-21, B63-21, B65-21, B66-21, B70-21) and one application considered in detail (B64-21) for a land division in Minto, with a condition addressing conservation concerns. The minutes of September 9, 2021 were also approved as amended.

• Approved expedited applications B58-21, B60-21, B63-21, B65-21, B66-21, B70-21 (carried)
• Approved application B64-21 for Cole Robinson in Minto (5-0)
• Approved minutes of September 9, 2021 as amended (carried)

Planning Committee

The Wellington County Planning Committee is meeting to review planning financial statements and variance projections as of September 30, 2021, and to discuss several planning reports, including the County Official Plan Review (OPA 119), gypsy moth management, the Green Legacy Programme annual report, and source water protection plan updates. The committee will also receive correspondence from the Federation of Canadian Municipalities regarding a Green Municipal Fund update. The meeting includes a closed session and adjournment.

• Planning Financial Statements and Variance Projections as of September 30, 2021
• County Official Plan Review - OPA 119 County Growth Structure (PD2021-25)
• Gypsy Moth (Lymantria dispar dispar) report (PD2021-26)
• Green Legacy Programme Annual Report (PD2021-27)
• Wellington Source Water Protection Plan Updates (PD2021-28)

The Planning Committee approved the Planning Department's financial statements and variance projections as of September 30, 2021. It received the County Official Plan Review – County Growth Structure Amendment (OPA 119) and directed staff to circulate it for comments, hold public open houses, and request the Minister to exclude certain areas from the proposed Greenbelt expansion. Other reports on gypsy moth, Green Legacy Programme, and source water protection were received for information, with no substantive decisions beyond approvals.

• Approved Planning Department financial statements and variance projections as of September 30, 2021 (carried)
• Received OPA 119 County Growth Structure report and directed circulation for comments, public open houses, and Ministerial request (carried)
• Received gypsy moth report and directed adding LDD Moth info to County website (carried)
• Received Green Legacy Programme Annual Report (carried)
• Received Wellington Source Water Protection Plan Updates report (carried)
• Received FCM correspondence on Green Municipal Fund (carried)

Social Services Committee

The Wellington County Social Services Committee is meeting to receive reports and discuss items related to paramedic services, social services finances, child care, Ontario Works, and housing. Key items include a report on the Paramedic Service Palliative Care Programme, 2022 child care user fees, the 2021-2022 Ontario Works Service Plan, and several housing-related updates including a warming centre extension and federal/provincial funding for 2022-23. The committee will also consider a closed meeting item.

• Paramedic Service Palliative Care Programme report
• 2022 Directly Operated Child Care Centre User Fees
• 2021-2022 Ontario Works Service Plan
• Warming Centre Extension
• 2022-23 Federal Provincial Housing and Homelessness Funding

The Social Services Committee approved the 2022 user fees for directly operated child care centres and directed staff to prepare the necessary by-law. It also authorized a 12-month extension of the warming centre programme in partnership with the Welcome In Drop In Centre, and approved a new funding agreement with United Way Guelph Wellington Dufferin for the poverty elimination task force, terminating the previous agreement with Wellington Dufferin Guelph Public Health. All other items were received for information.

• Approved 2022 Directly Operated Child Care user fees (carried)
• Authorized 12-month warming centre extension with Welcome In Drop In Centre (carried)
• Authorized funding agreement with United Way Guelph Wellington Dufferin for poverty elimination task force (carried)
• Terminated existing agreement with Wellington Dufferin Guelph Public Health for poverty elimination task force (carried)
• Approved Social Services Financial Statements and Variance Projections as of Sept 30, 2021 (carried)

Information, Heritage and Seniors Committee

The Information, Heritage and Seniors Committee is meeting to review financial statements and variance projections for Wellington Terrace, the Museum and Archives, and the Library as of September 30, 2021. They will also receive a COVID-19 update, a museum update, and summaries of library activities and highlights. The meeting includes a closed session and is scheduled for October 13, 2021.

• Wellington Terrace financial statements and variance projections as of September 30, 2021
• COVID-19 update for October 2021
• Museum and Archives financial statements and variance projections as of September 30, 2021
• Library financial statements and variance projections as of September 30, 2021
• Summary of Library Activities and Library Highlights for September 2021

The Information, Heritage and Seniors Committee approved the financial statements and variance projections for the Wellington Terrace, the County Museum and Archives, and the County Library Service as of September 30, 2021. The committee also received for information the COVID-19 update for Wellington Terrace, the WCMA update (forwarded to County Council), the Chief Librarian's report for September 2021, and the Library Highlights for September 2021. No declarations of pecuniary interest were made, and the meeting adjourned until November 10, 2021.

• Approved Wellington Terrace Financial Statements and Variance Projections as of September 30, 2021.
• Received COVID-19 Update report for Wellington Terrace for information.
• Approved Museum and Archives Financial Statements and Variance Projections as of September 30, 2021.
• Received WCMA Update for information and forwarded to County Council.
• Approved Library Financial Statements and Variance Projections as of September 30, 2021.
• Received Chief Librarian's report for September 2021 for information.
• Received Library Highlights - September 2021 for information.

Police Services Board

The Wellington County Police Services Board is meeting to review financial statements and variance projections as of September 30, 2021, and to discuss the 2022 OPP billing package and 2020 reconciliation. The board will also hear a delegation on human trafficking and sexual assault, and receive reports from the detachment commander, parking ticket, and false alarm revenue.

• 2022 OPP Billing Package and 2020 reconciliation
• Financial statements and variance projections as of September 30, 2021
• Human Trafficking and Sexual Assault presentation
• Detachment Commander's Report for September 2021
• September 2021 Parking Ticket and False Alarm Revenue reports

The Wellington County Police Services Board approved the financial statements and variance projections as of September 30, 2021. The board also received information reports on the 2022 OPP Annual Billing Package, the Detachment Commander's report, parking ticket and false alarm revenue reports, and a presentation on human trafficking and sexual assault. The meeting then moved into a closed session for matters involving intimate financial or personal matters and public security.

• Approved minutes of September 8, 2021 meeting (carried)
• Received human trafficking and sexual assault presentation (carried)
• Approved financial statements and variance projections as of September 30, 2021 (carried)
• Received 2022 OPP Annual Billing Package and 2020 Year-End Reconciliation report (carried)
• Received Detachment Commander's Report for September 2021 (carried)
• Received September 2021 Parking Ticket Report (carried)
• Received September 2021 False Alarm Revenue Report (carried)
• Moved into closed meeting for intimate financial/personal matters and public security (carried)

Roads Committee

The Wellington County Roads Committee is meeting to review financial statements and variance projections as of September 30, 2021, and to discuss the status of 2021 capital construction projects. The agenda also includes a proposed four-way stop at Wellington Road 18, Geddes Street at David Street in Elora, plus information on the Living Snow Fences Programme and road level-of-service criteria. A closed session is scheduled, with details provided under separate cover.

• Roads financial statements and variance projections as of September 30, 2021
• Wellington Road 18 four-way stop at Geddes Street and David Street, Elora
• 2021 Roads Capital Construction project status and project map
• Living Snow Fences Programme information report
• Road MAP level of service condition criteria

The Roads Committee approved the Roads and Engineering Financial Statements and Variance Projections as of September 30, 2021, and directed staff to replace by-law 5648-20 with a new by-law for a permanent four-way stop at the intersection of Geddes Street (WR18) and David Street in Elora. Several reports were received for information, including the 2021 Roads Capital Construction Project Status, the Living Snow Fences Programme, the RMAP Level of Service Condition Criteria, and the CPWA National Public Works Week Award. The committee also moved into closed session to discuss land acquisition or disposition.

• Approved Roads and Engineering Financial Statements and Variance Projections as of September 30, 2021 (carried)
• Directed staff to replace by-law 5648-20 and create a new by-law for permanent four-way stop at Geddes Street and David Street, Elora (carried)
• Received 2021 Roads Capital Construction Project Status report for information (carried)
• Received Living Snow Fences Programme report for information (carried)
• Received RMAP Level of Service Condition Criteria memo and included it in the Road Master Action Plan (carried)
• Received CPWA National Public Works Week Award report for information (carried)
• Moved into closed session to consider acquisition or disposition of land (carried)

Solid Waste Services Committee

The Solid Waste Services Committee is meeting to review financial statements and variance projections as of September 30, 2021, and to discuss a Circular Innovation Council pilot project, barn swallow support, and a national public works week award. The agenda includes a closed session and adjournment.

• Financial statements and variance projections as of September 30, 2021
• Circular Innovation Council pilot project discussion
• Barn swallow support item
• CPWA National Public Works Week award recognition

The Solid Waste Services Committee approved the Financial Statements and Variance Projections as of September 30, 2021. The committee also received three reports for information only: the Circular Innovation Council Pilot Project, Barn Swallow Support, and CPWA National Public Works Week Awards. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved the Financial Statements and Variance Projections as of September 30, 2021.
• Received the Circular Innovation Council Pilot Project report for information.
• Received the Barn Swallow Support report for information.
• Received the CPWA National Public Works Week Awards report for information.

County Council

This agenda for the Wellington County Council meeting on 2021-09-30 contains only procedural boilerplate and embedded content placeholders. No decisions, discussions, or specific agenda items are listed in the provided text.

County Council

This is a regular County Council meeting with mostly procedural items: confirming past minutes, receiving committee reports, and passing a by-law to confirm proceedings. A notice of motion from June 24 proposes an Indigenous Land Acknowledgement at the opening of each Council and public meeting. The meeting also includes a closed session, with details emailed separately.

• By-law 5721-21 to confirm proceedings of the September 30, 2021 Council meeting
• Notice of motion: Indigenous Land Acknowledgement at opening of each County Council and public meeting
• Reports from 8 committees including Police Services, Planning, Roads, and Solid Waste Services
• Closed meeting with agenda emailed under separate cover
• Proof of COVID vaccination required to attend

County Council adopted the minutes of several committees, including Police Services, Social Services, Planning, Roads, Solid Waste, and Economic Development, and passed by-law 5721-21. A motion to reconsider a land acknowledgement at meetings was lost. A notice of motion on remote meeting access was presented.

• Adopted Police Services Board minutes (Sept 8, 2021)
• Adopted Social Services Committee minutes (Sept 8, 2021)
• Adopted Information, Heritage and Seniors Committee minutes (Sept 8, 2021)
• Adopted Planning Committee minutes (Sept 9, 2021)
• Adopted Roads Committee minutes (Sept 14, 2021)
• Adopted Solid Waste Services Committee minutes (Sept 14, 2021)
• Adopted Administration, Finance and Human Resources Committee minutes (Sept 21, 2021), including Non-Union Compensation Study
• Passed by-law 5721-21 (third reading)

Economic Development Committee

The Economic Development Committee is meeting to review its August 2021 financial statements and receive the September 2021 economic development update, including results of the RIDE WELL survey. The agenda is largely routine, with no major decisions or public hearings listed; the meeting also includes a closed session and adjournment.

• Review of Economic Development August 2021 Financial Statements
• September 2021 Economic Development Update report
• RIDE WELL Survey Results presented
• Closed meeting session scheduled
• Next meeting set for October 19, 2021

The Economic Development Committee approved the Financial Statements as of August 31, 2021, and received the September 2021 Economic Development Update for information. Staff were also asked to prepare a letter to local MPs thanking them for supporting Community Futures organizations. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved Financial Statements as of August 31, 2021 (carried)
• Received September 2021 Economic Development Update for information (carried)
• Directed staff to prepare a thank-you letter to local MPs for Community Futures support

Economic Development Committee

This agenda for the Wellington County Economic Development Committee meeting on 2021-09-21 contains only procedural boilerplate and no substantive items. No decisions, discussions, or specific agenda items are listed in the provided text.

Administration, Finance and Human Resources Committee

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Administration, Finance and Human Resources Committee

The Administration, Finance and Human Resources Committee is meeting to review a non-union compensation study, financial statements, a lease renewal, and several policy and reporting items. The agenda includes updates on the Smart Cities food project, credit rating, investments, and a substance use policy, plus a closed meeting. Most items are for discussion or information rather than final decisions.

• Non-union compensation study presentation by ML Consulting
• Financial statements as of August 31, 2021
• Clifford Medical Centre lease renewal
• 2021 supplementary taxes and weighted assessment report
• Substance use policy review

The committee adopted the 2021 Non-Union Compensation Review results, effective January 1, 2022, and will conduct such reviews every three years. It also approved the August 31, 2021 financial statements, renewed the Clifford Medical Centre lease, and approved the cash holdings and investment portfolio report. Several other reports were received for information only.

• Adopted 2021 Non-Union Compensation Review results, effective Jan 1, 2022 (carried)
• Approved Corporate Financial Statements as of Aug 31, 2021 (carried)
• Renewed Clifford Medical Centre lease with Town of Minto for 5 years at $13.75/sq ft (carried)
• Approved Cash Holdings and Investment Portfolio report as of July 31, 2021 (carried)
• Received Smart Cities Our Food Future report for information (carried)
• Received Continuum of Care verbal update for information (carried)
• Received 2021 Supplementary Taxes and Weighted Assessment report for information (carried)
• Received Standard & Poor's 2021 Credit Rating Update for information (carried)

Solid Waste Services Committee

This is the agenda for the Wellington County Solid Waste Services Committee meeting on September 14, 2021. The agenda contains only procedural boilerplate and no specific items, decisions, or discussions are listed.

Roads Committee

This agenda for the Wellington County, ON Roads Committee meeting on 2021-09-14 contains only procedural boilerplate from the eSCRIBE software interface, with no listed agenda items, decisions, or discussion topics. The document is essentially empty of substantive content.

Roads Committee

The Wellington County Roads Committee is meeting to discuss a proposed truck alternate route/bypass from Highway 6 to Wellington Road 7 and 17, hear a delegation from Concerned Citizens of Wellington, and review traffic data. They will also consider purchasing a wheeled loader, possibly regulating off-road vehicles on county roads, and several Road MAP items including speed management guidelines, corridor reviews, intersection assessments, and a strategic traffic analysis for Wellington Road 46. Financial statements for roads as of August 31, 2021, are also on the agenda.

• Delegation re: truck alternate route/bypass from Highway 6 to Wellington Road 7 and 17
• Correspondence from Township of Mapleton re: Fergus Bypass (Resolution 2021-15-15)
• Purchase of one wheeled loader
• Off-road vehicles on county roads – possible prohibition
• McGivern Street (WR 10) pedestrian crossover in Moorefield

The Roads Committee approved the purchase of a wheeled loader for $258,150 from Equipment Sales and Services Limited, and approved the 2022-2031 budget allocation of $200,000 annually for speed management works. They also approved revised Speed Management Guidelines, with an amendment to consider Community Safety Zones in major urban areas, and decided to take no further action on a road diet for Wellington Road 46 in Aberfoyle until further traffic analysis after the Morriston By-Pass. A motion to add County Road 46 through Aberfoyle to the speed management corridors list was defeated.

• Approved the Roads and Engineering Financial Statements as of August 31, 2021.
• Awarded tender CW2021-040 for one wheeled loader to Equipment Sales and Services Limited of Toronto at $258,150, exclusive of HST, and authorized purchase orders.
• Received the Off-Road Vehicles report and directed staff to draft a by-law for ORV use on County roads, including consultation with OPP and consideration of Town of Erin's decision.
• Authorized reinstatement of the McGivern Street pedestrian crossover in Moorefield, funded through the operating budget.
• Approved an annual allocation of $200,000 for Speed Management Works and Studies in the 2022-2031 budget.
• Defeated a motion to add County Road 46 through Aberfoyle to the Speed Management Corridors list (recorded vote: 1 yea, 4 nays).
• Approved the revised Speed Management Guidelines (August 2021), amended to have Dillon Consulting consider an addendum on Community Safety Zones in major urban areas.
• Endorsed staff comments on the Greater Golden Horseshoe Transportation Plan discussion paper for submission to the Province.

Solid Waste Services Committee

The Solid Waste Services Committee is meeting to review August 2021 financial statements, discuss the curbside collections contract year in review, and consider the transition to full producer responsibility. They will also discuss Waste Reduction Week in Canada. The meeting includes a closed session and adjournment.

• Review of Solid Waste August 2021 Financial Statements
• Curbside Collections Contract – Year in Review
• Transition to Full Producer Responsibility
• Waste Reduction Week in Canada

The committee approved the financial statements as of August 31, 2021. Three informational reports were received: a year-in-review of the curbside collections contract, a report on the transition to full producer responsibility, and a report on Waste Reduction Week in Canada. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved Financial Statements as of August 31, 2021 (Carried)
• Received Curbside Collections Contract – Year in Review report for information (Carried)
• Received Transition to Full Producer Responsibility report for information (Carried)
• Received Waste Reduction Week in Canada report for information (Carried)

Planning Committee

The Wellington County Planning Committee is meeting to review financial statements, an official plan review consultation overview, emergency management agreements and committee structure, and a five-year climate change work plan with cost estimates. The agenda includes a closed session.

• Planning financial statements as of August 31, 2021
• County Official Plan Review - Consultation and Engagement Overview (PD2021-21)
• Emergency Management Ontario Secondment Agreement report
• Emergency Management Committee Structure Update
• Climate Change - Five-Year Work Plan and Cost Estimate

The Planning Committee approved the Planning Financial Statements as of August 31, 2021, and received the County Official Plan Review consultation report for information. It also approved maintaining the 2016 Emergency Management Programme Committee appointments with changes, and directed that the Climate Change Five-Year Work Plan and costs be included in the 2022 Budget and 10-Year Plan process.

• Approved Planning Financial Statements as of August 31, 2021 (carried)
• Received County Official Plan Review consultation report for information (carried)
• Received Emergency Management Ontario Secondment agreement report for information (carried)
• Maintained 2016 Emergency Management Programme Committee appointments with revised membership (carried)
• Directed inclusion of Climate Change Five-Year Work Plan in 2022 Budget and 10-Year Plan (carried)

Land Division Committee

The Land Division Committee is meeting to approve minutes from July 22, 2021, and to consider 23 applications for land division (consents) across Wellington County. Fifteen applications are recommended to be expedited, while eight will be considered in full. The meeting is scheduled for September 9, 2021, from 9:00 to 10:00 a.m. in Council Chambers.

• 15 applications recommended to be expedited, including B39-21 (Cullen, Puslinch), B42-21 (Betty Dee Ltd., Wellington North), B43-21 (Claussen Grain Ltd., Wellington North), B44-21 (Piller, Wellington North), B48-21 (Pellegrini/Pellecchia, Erin), B49-21 (Karker, Erin), B50-21 (Slater, Puslinch), B53-21 (Grewal, Puslinch), B54-21 (Godinho, Puslinch), B55-21 (Hambly, Puslinch), B56-21 (QB Farms Inc., Puslinch), B59-21 (Geremia, Puslinch), B60-21 (McBride, Centre Wellington), B61-21-B62-21 (1054515 Ontario Inc., Mapleton), B78-18 (1879659 Ontario Ltd., Wellington North)
• 8 applications to be considered: B40-21-B41-21 (Rockwood Dairy Farms Ltd., Guelph-Eramosa), B45-21 (Sinclair, Minto), B46-21 (Williams, Minto), B47-21 (Circle S Ranch Ltd., Guelph-Eramosa), B51-21 (Dagget, Puslinch), B52-21 (Gray, Puslinch), B57-21 (Becker, Mapleton), B32-21 (Levine, Wellington North)
• Approval of minutes from July 22, 2021 meeting
• Next meeting scheduled for October 14, 2021

The Wellington County Land Division Committee approved 14 expedited land severance applications and considered 8 regular applications, approving 5, deferring 2, and denying 1. The committee also approved the minutes from the July 22, 2021 meeting. No declarations of pecuniary interest were made.

• Approved 14 expedited severance applications (B39-21, B42-21, B43-21, B44-21, B48-21, B49-21, B50-21, B53-21, B54-21, B55-21, B56-21, B59-21, B61-21-B62-21, B78-18) as circulated (carried)
• Approved consolidated application B40-21-B41-21 for Rockwood Dairy Farms Ltd. (5-0)
• Approved application B45-21 for Dan and Natasha Sinclair (5-0)
• Approved application B46-21 for John and Deborah Williams (5-0)
• Approved application B47-21 for Circle S Ranch Ltd. with reduced lot area (3-2)
• Approved application B51-21 for Dawn and Donald Dagget (5-0)
• Deferred application B52-21 for Michele and George Gray to address lot frontage and safe entrance issues (carried)
• Approved application B57-21 for Jeffery and Karen Becker (5-0)

Land Division Committee

This is the agenda for the Wellington County Land Division Committee meeting on September 9, 2021. The agenda contains only procedural boilerplate and no specific items for decision or discussion.

Police Services Board

This agenda for the Wellington County Police Services Board meeting on September 8, 2021, contains only procedural boilerplate and no listed agenda items, decisions, or discussions. The document is essentially a placeholder with no substantive content for residents to review.

Police Services Board

The Wellington County Police Services Board is meeting to approve minutes, review August financial statements, and hear the Detachment Commander's report. The agenda also includes a presentation on hate crime/extremism, an update on the Community Safety and Policing Act, and reports on parking ticket and false alarm revenue.

• Approval of June 2021 minutes
• Police financial statements as of August 31, 2021
• Hate Crime / Extremism 101 presentation by Wellington OPP
• Parking ticket reports for June, July, and August 2021
• False alarm revenue report for September 2021

The Wellington County Police Services Board approved its financial statements as of August 31, 2021, and adopted the minutes from the June 9, 2021 meeting. The board also received several reports for information, including the September 2021 Detachment Commander's Report, a presentation on the Hate Crime/Extremism OPP Unit, parking ticket reports for June through August, and the September false alarm revenue report. No substantive policy decisions were made; the meeting was largely procedural and informational.

• Approved financial statements as of August 31, 2021 (carried)
• Adopted minutes of June 9, 2021 meeting (carried)
• Received September 2021 Detachment Commander's Report for information (carried)
• Received Hate Crime/Extremism OPP Unit-101 presentation for information (carried)
• Received parking ticket reports for June, July, August 2021 for information (carried)
• Received September 2021 False Alarm Revenue Report for information (carried)
• Moved into closed meeting for intimate financial or personal matters (carried)

Social Services Committee

The Wellington County Social Services Committee is meeting to review paramedic service response performance, social services financial statements, a kitchen renovation tender award, and several housing and Ontario Works updates. The committee will also consider a purchase of service agreement for a children's services operating grant and an update on 65 Delhi St., Guelph.

• Paramedic Service Response Performance 2020 and historical data for Wellington County
• Tender Award CW2021-017 for Kitchen Renovations
• Purchase of Service Agreement for General Operating Grant with Hannah Max Enterprises Inc. (Kids Come First)
• Homeless Service System Transformation Update
• Maryborough Township Housing Corporation Agreement Extension

The Social Services Committee approved the financial statements as of August 31, 2021, and awarded a tender for kitchen renovations at 576 Woolwich Street in Guelph to Se7en Hills Inc. for $553,360 (excluding HST), funded from the Housing Capital Reserve. The committee also authorized a Purchase of Service Agreement with Hannah Max Enterprises Inc. for a General Operating Grant, and permitted staff to commit funding for 12-month extensions of several homeless-serving positions. Several reports were received for information, and the committee moved into closed session for personal and litigation matters.

• Approved Social Services Financial Statements as of August 31, 2021
• Awarded kitchen renovation tender (CW2021-017) to Se7en Hills Inc. for $553,360 (excluding HST)
• Authorized Purchase of Service Agreement with Hannah Max Enterprises Inc. for General Operating Grant
• Permitted staff to commit funding for 12-month extensions of homeless-serving positions
• Received Homeless Service System Transformation Update for information
• Received Maryborough Township Housing Corporation Agreement Extension for information
• Received Housing Provider COVID Support Update for information
• Delegated authority to CAO and Social Services Administrator for Social Services Relief Funding Phase 4 commitments

Social Services Committee

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Information, Heritage and Seniors Committee

The Information, Heritage and Seniors Committee of Wellington County is meeting to review financial statements for Wellington Terrace, the Museum and Archives, and the Library, and to consider a tender award for a humidification retrofit at Wellington Terrace. The agenda also includes updates on COVID-19, vaccinations, a Ministry of Health inspection, and an infection control nurse contract extension, as well as library and museum activity reports.

• Tender award for Terrace Humidification Retrofit (CW2021-013)
• Wellington Terrace Financial Statements as of August 31, 2021
• Ministry of Health and Long Term Care Inspection report for Wellington Terrace
• Infection Control Nurse Contract Extension
• Museum and Archives Financial Statements as of August 31, 2021

The Information, Heritage and Seniors Committee approved the Wellington Terrace financial statements, awarded a $355,100 tender for a humidification system retrofit to Dean-Lane Contracting Inc., and extended the Infection Control Nurse contract to April 1, 2022 at an estimated cost of $27,500. The committee also approved financial statements for the County Museum and Archives and the County Library Service, and received several reports for information. The meeting moved into a closed session to consider land acquisition or disposition.

• Approved Wellington Terrace financial statements as of August 31, 2021.
• Awarded tender CW2021-013 for a humidification system at Wellington Terrace to Dean-Lane Contracting Inc. for $355,100 (excl. HST), with funding and purchase order authorized.
• Extended the Infection Control Nurse contract for six months to April 1, 2022, at an estimated cost of $27,500 funded provincially.
• Approved County Museum and Archives financial statements as of August 31, 2021, as amended.
• Approved County Library Service financial statements as of August 31, 2021.
• Received COVID-19 update, vaccination report, and Ministry of Health inspection report for information.
• Received WCMA and Wellington Place updates for information and forwarded to County Council.
• Moved into closed meeting to consider acquisition or disposition of land.

Information, Heritage and Seniors Committee

This is the agenda for the Wellington County Information, Heritage and Seniors Committee meeting of September 8, 2021. The agenda text contains only technical interface labels and boilerplate from the eSCRIBE meeting software, with no actual agenda items, reports, or decisions listed. The meeting appears to be procedural only, with no substantive business described in the provided document.

Land Division Committee

The Wellington County Land Division Committee meets via Zoom to consider 14 applications for land severances (consents) across the county. Ten applications are recommended to be expedited, and four will be considered in full. The committee will also approve minutes from its June 10, 2021 meeting.

• 10 applications recommended to be expedited, including B24-21 (Jeffrey Born and Vicki Dickson, Puslinch) and B25-21 (Todd Hanlon and Rosanne Baldwin, Wellington North)
• 4 applications to be considered: B30-21 (Matthew Woods, Centre Wellington), B35-21 (Howard & Sharon Carey, Centre Wellington), B26-21 and B27-21 (Joanne Milton, Erin)
• Other expedited applications: B28-21 (Donkers Poultry Farms Inc., Guelph-Eramosa), B29-21 (Robert's Farm Equipment Sales Inc., Wellington North), B31-21 (6580 Wellington Road Inc., Puslinch), B33-21 (Stone Gable Inc., Centre Wellington), B34-21 (Michael Grabowski and Katelyn McGhie, Centre Wellington), B36-21 (Lavolit Limited-Von Westerholt Farms Ltd., Wellington North), B37-21 and B38-21 (William and Lisa Hamilton, Puslinch)
• Approval of minutes from June 10, 2021 meeting
• Next meeting scheduled for September 9, 2021

The Land Division Committee approved all 10 expedited applications and all 4 applications considered in public hearing, including B30-21, B35-21, B26-21, and B27-21. Conditions 7 and 9 were removed from B26-21 and B27-21, allowing the applicant to proceed without septic confirmation and predevelopment site plan requirements. All votes were unanimous (5-0) where recorded.

• Approved expedited applications B24-21, B25-21, B28-21, B29-21, B31-21, B34-21, B36-21, B37-21, B38-21 (carried)
• Approved B30-21 (Matthew Woods, Centre Wellington) (5-0)
• Approved B35-21 (Howard & Sharon Carey, Centre Wellington) (5-0)
• Approved B26-21 and B27-21 (Joanne Milton, Erin) with conditions 7 and 9 removed (5-0)

Special Meeting of Council

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County Council

Wellington County Council is meeting to consider two by-laws, including one authorizing an annexation agreement with the City of Guelph and Township of Guelph/Eramosa, and to adopt minutes from eight committees. Council will also receive a COVID-19 update from the Medical Officer of Health and discuss a motion regarding FCM committee membership costs.

• By-law 5719-21: authorizes annexation agreement with City of Guelph and Township of Guelph/Eramosa
• By-law 5720-21: confirms proceedings of the June 24, 2021 meeting
• Adoption of minutes from Roads, Solid Waste, Police Services, Social Services, Information/Heritage/Seniors, Planning, Economic Development, and Administration/Finance/HR committees
• Motion to cover costs for Councillor Gregg Davidson if appointed to FCM committees
• Notice of motion: staff to investigate aerial spraying for Gypsy Moth infestation

Wellington County Council held a routine meeting, passing By-laws 5719-21 and 5720-21 on third reading and adopting minutes from eight standing committees. Council also approved funding for Councillor Gregg Davidson's potential FCM committee service and directed staff to investigate aerial spraying for Gypsy Moth. A notice of motion for an Indigenous Land Acknowledgement was presented for the September 30 meeting.

• Passed By-laws 5719-21 and 5720-21 on third reading
• Adopted minutes from Roads, Solid Waste, Police, Social Services, Information/Heritage/Seniors, Planning, Economic Development, and Administration/Finance/HR committees
• Approved covering all costs for Councillor Davidson if appointed to FCM committees
• Directed staff to investigate safety, practicality, and cost of aerial spraying for Gypsy Moth
• Received COVID-19 updates from Medical Officer of Health and Vaccination Effort Coordinator

Administration, Finance and Human Resources Committee

The committee authorized the Warden and Clerk to sign a Boundary Adjustment Agreement with the City of Guelph and Township of Guelph/Eramosa, and to support Guelph's request for a Minister's Zoning Order to rezone the Dolime lands for residential use. It also approved the county's financial statements and variance projections as of May 31, 2021, and the Reserves and Reserve Funds Policy, which allows the Treasurer to establish, rename, transfer, and close reserves. A pre-budget Special Council meeting was scheduled for October 2021.

• Authorized signing the Dolime Quarry Boundary Adjustment Agreement with Guelph and Guelph/Eramosa, and supported a Minister's Zoning Order for residential rezoning.
• Approved the Corporate Financial Statements and Variance Projections as of May 31, 2021.
• Approved the County of Wellington Reserves and Reserve Funds Policy, authorizing the Treasurer to manage reserves.
• Scheduled a pre-budget Special Council meeting for October 2021.
• Received the Our Food Future project update for information.
• Received the summary of tenders awarded by staff from January to June 2021.
• Received the Asset Management Plan Status Update for information.
• Received the Reserve and Debt Policy Review Study by BMA for information.

Economic Development Committee

The Economic Development Committee is meeting to review financial statements and variance projections as of May 31, 2021, and the June economic development report. Members will also receive updates on the Attainable Housing Project and the County BR+E Municipal Implementation Fund. The meeting is held via Zoom and includes a closed session.

• Review of Economic Development Financial Statements and Variance Projections as of May 31, 2021
• Economic Development June Report 2021
• Attainable Housing Project Update
• County BR+E Municipal Implementation Fund report for Puslinch, Centre Wellington, and Erin

The Economic Development Committee approved the 2021 BR+E Municipal Implementation Fund for the Township of Puslinch, Township of Centre Wellington, and the Town of Erin. They also approved the Economic Development Financial Statements and Variance Projections as of May 31, 2021, and the Economic Development June Report. The Attainable Housing Update Report was received for information only. The meeting was adjourned at 10:45 am.

• Approved the 2021 BR+E Municipal Implementation Fund for the Township of Puslinch, Township of Centre Wellington, and the Town of Erin.
• Approved the Economic Development Financial Statements and Variance Projections as of May 31, 2021.
• Approved the Economic Development June Report.
• Received the Attainable Housing Update Report for information.

Planning Committee

The Wellington County Planning Committee is meeting to review planning financial statements and variance projections as of May 31, 2021, receive an information overview of the County Official Plan Review for a special meeting of Council, and hear an update on climate change initiatives. The meeting is largely informational, with no decisions or public hearings listed on the agenda.

• Planning Financial Statements and Variance Projections as of May 31, 2021
• County Official Plan Review - Information Overview for Special Meeting of Council (PD2021-19)
• Climate Change – Initiatives Update (PD2021-20)
• Closed Session scheduled

The Planning Committee approved the Planning Department's financial statements and variance projections as of May 31, 2021. It also received an information report on the County Official Plan Review and directed that the draft material be circulated to member municipalities, local agencies, indigenous communities, the local newspaper, and posted on the County website and social media prior to a Special Meeting of Council. A climate change initiatives update was received for information. No substantive decisions were made beyond these approvals and receptions.

• Approved Planning Department financial statements and variance projections as of May 31, 2021 (carried)
• Received County Official Plan Review information report for Special Meeting of Council (carried)
• Directed circulation of draft Official Plan Review material to municipalities, agencies, indigenous communities, newspaper, website, and social media (carried)
• Received Climate Change Initiatives Update for information (carried)

Land Division Committee

The Wellington County Land Division Committee is meeting to consider 18 applications for land severances (consents) across the county. Twelve applications are recommended for expedited approval, while five will be considered in full. The committee will also approve the minutes from its May 13, 2021 meeting.

• 12 applications recommended for expedited approval, including B12-21 (Bill and Wilda Burke, Minto) and B13-21 (Harland Brubacher, Wellington North)
• 5 applications to be considered in full, including B15-21 (Phares and Mary Martin, Wellington North) and B23-21 (Fred Murphy and Son Ltd., Minto)
• 3 applications from Alec and Norma Clyde in Centre Wellington (B82-20, B83-20, B84-20) recommended for expedited approval
• Approval of minutes from May 13, 2021 meeting

The Wellington County Land Division Committee approved 12 expedited consent applications and 5 regular applications, all by unanimous votes. The committee also approved the minutes from the May 13, 2021 meeting. No applications were denied or tabled.

• Approved 12 expedited consent applications (B12-21 through B4-19-B8-19) (carried)
• Approved consent application B15-21 for Phares and Mary Martin, Wellington North (4-0)
• Approved consent application B17-21 for Corey Speers, Puslinch (4-0)
• Approved consent application B20-21 for John Sloot, Puslinch (4-0)
• Approved consent application B22-21 for Dorothy Briggs, Puslinch (4-0)
• Approved consent application B23-21 for Fred Murphy and Son Ltd., Minto (4-0)
• Approved minutes of May 13, 2021 (carried)

Social Services Committee

The Wellington County Social Services Committee is meeting to review a paramedic service performance report, financial statements, and several proposed agreements for child care fee subsidies and housing initiatives. They will also discuss the 2020 Housing and Homelessness Plan annual report and a request for proposals for affordable housing development. The meeting includes a closed session for personal and litigation matters.

• Paramedic Service Response Performance 2020 and Performance Plan 2022 report
• Request to enter into assignment and amending agreements with YMCA of Three Rivers for child care funding
• Requests for purchase of service agreements for fee subsidies with Community Resource Centre and Lillian's Children Centre Inc.
• 2021 Development of Affordable Housing RFP
• 2020 Housing and Homelessness Plan Annual Report

The committee approved a conditional letter of commitment for $467,845 in funding to the Welcome In Drop In Centre's Grace Gardens project, with conditions allowing reallocation to other RFP proponents if unmet. It also approved financial statements, amended capital budgets for roofing projects, and authorized several child-care fee subsidy agreements with YMCA of Three Rivers and other providers.

• Approved Social Services financial statements as of May 31, 2021, and amended capital budgets to reallocate surplus for roofing at 133 Wyndham Street and update housing initiative funding.
• Authorized entering into assignment and amending agreements with YMCA of Three Rivers for child-care operating and fee subsidy agreements.
• Approved temporary and permanent fee subsidy agreements with YMCA of Three Rivers for a site at John Galt Public School.
• Approved temporary and permanent fee subsidy agreements with Community Resource Centre for a program at Elora Public School.
• Approved temporary and permanent fee subsidy agreements with Lillian's Children Centre for a program at Westwood Public School.
• Approved staff to purchase and install Wi-Fi access points in social and affordable housing, with $28,500 annual operating costs starting in 2022.
• Approved the 2020 Housing and Homelessness Plan Annual Report for submission to the Ministry.
• Approved conditional $467,845 funding for Welcome In Drop In Centre's Grace Gardens project, with reallocation to Kindle Communities if conditions are unmet.

Information, Heritage and Seniors Committee

The Information, Heritage and Seniors Committee meets to review financial statements and variance projections for Wellington Terrace, the Museum and Archives, and the Library, receive a COVID-19 update, and consider a tender award for museum driveway and parking lot repairs. The committee will also discuss a commercial film policy and receive updates on Wellington Place and the Wellington County Museum and Archives. The Library Board portion includes financial reports, activity summaries, and a closed meeting to consider land acquisition or disposition.

• Tender award CW2021-004 for Museum driveway and parking lot repairs
• Review of Wellington Terrace financial statements and variance projections as of May 31, 2021
• COVID-19 update for June 2021
• County Commercial Film Policy discussion
• Library Board closed meeting for land acquisition or disposition

The Information, Heritage and Seniors Committee approved financial statements for Wellington Terrace, the County Museum and Archives, and the County Library Service, and received COVID-19 and activity updates. It awarded a $141,186 contract to Coco Paving Inc. for museum driveway and parking lot repairs, approved a $100,000 capital reallocation for barn repointing, and approved a Commercial Film Policy for forwarding to County Council. The meeting moved into closed session to discuss land acquisition or disposition.

• Approved Wellington Terrace financial statements and variance projections as of May 31, 2021
• Received COVID-19 report for Wellington Terrace for information
• Approved Museum and Archives financial statements and variance projections as of May 31, 2021
• Amended capital budget to reallocate $100,000 from WP & Artifact Storage Buildings to barn repointing project
• Awarded CW2021-004 museum driveway and parking lot repairs to Coco Paving Inc. for $141,186 (excl. HST)
• Approved County Commercial Film Policy, as amended, and forwarded to County Council
• Received Wellington Place and WCMA updates for information and forwarded to County Council
• Approved Library financial statements and received May 2021 library activity reports

Police Services Board

The Wellington County Police Services Board approved the May 31, 2021 financial statements and variance projections, and received several reports for information, including the Detachment Commander's report, a verbal update on the Community Safety and Policing Act, and monthly parking ticket and false alarm revenue reports. The board also moved into a closed meeting to discuss matters permitted under the Municipal Act. No substantive policy decisions were made.

• Approved May 31, 2021 financial statements and variance projections (carried)
• Received Detachment Commander's Report for May 2021 (carried)
• Received Community Safety and Policing Act verbal update (carried)
• Received May 2021 Parking Ticket Report (carried)
• Received May 2021 False Alarm Revenue Report (carried)
• Moved into closed meeting for permitted matters (carried)

Roads Committee

The Wellington County Roads Committee is meeting to review May 2021 financial statements, consider awarding a tender for road improvements on WR 22 in Erin, and receive updates on the Road Master Action Plan and other road projects. The committee will also discuss a crosswalk reinstatement in Moorefield, additional federal gas tax spending, cost sharing for Wellington Road 17, and a route patrol system replacement. A closed session is scheduled to consider land acquisition or disposition.

• Tender award for WR 22 road improvements from WR 26 to Second Line, Town of Erin
• Roads financial statements and variance projections as of May 31, 2021
• Road MAP (Master Action Plan) update #4 and future transportation network presentation
• Reinstatement of crosswalk in Moorefield (6 Caroline St, 51 McGivern St)
• Canada Community-Building Fund additional spending 2021; WR 17 Region of Waterloo cost sharing

The Roads Committee approved the financial statements and variance projections for the Roads Division as of May 31, 2021. The committee awarded a $1,531,456.56 contract (exclusive of HST) to Cox Construction Limited for road improvements on Wellington Road 22 from WR 26 to Second Line in the Town of Erin, and authorized staff to issue the purchase order and sign agreements. The committee also received the Road Master Action Plan update and directed that it be presented at a June 17, 2021 virtual community meeting for public input, and approved several other items including additional Canada Community-Building Fund spending, cost-sharing for Wellington Road 17 rehabilitation, and procurement of a GEOTAB-based Route Patrol System.

• Approved Roads Division financial statements and variance projections as of May 31, 2021
• Awarded $1,531,456.56 contract to Cox Construction Limited for WR 22 road improvements (WR 26 to Second Line, Erin)
• Received Road MAP Update #4 and directed presentation at June 17, 2021 virtual community meeting
• Requested staff review of crosswalk reinstatement at Caroline and McGiven Streets in Moorefield and report to committee
• Authorized change orders and budget amendment for additional Canada Community-Building Fund spending
• Confirmed participation in Region of Waterloo tender for Wellington Road 17 boundary road rehabilitation (1.5 km)
• Authorized procurement of GEOTAB-based Route Patrol System with budget amendment
• Moved into closed session to consider land acquisition or disposition

Solid Waste Services Committee

The Solid Waste Services Committee is meeting to review financial statements and variance projections as of May 31, 2021, and to discuss the Gold Box Reward Programme, Recycle Coach year in review, and promotion and education awards. The meeting is open to the public via Zoom. No votes or decisions are listed on the agenda.

• Review of Solid Waste Services financial statements and variance projections as of May 31, 2021
• Discussion of Gold Box Reward Programme
• Recycle Coach year in review
• Promotion and education awards

The Solid Waste Services Committee approved the financial statements and variance projections for the division as of May 31, 2021. Three informational reports were received: the Gold Box Reward Programme, Recycle Coach year in review, and Promotion and Education Awards. No substantive policy decisions were made; the meeting was procedural and adjourned until September 14, 2021.

• Approved Solid Waste Services financial statements and variance projections as of May 31, 2021 (carried)
• Received Gold Box Reward Programme report for information (carried)
• Received Recycle Coach year in review report for information (carried)
• Received Promotion and Education Awards report for information (carried)

County Council

Wellington County Council is meeting to receive updates on COVID-19 from the Medical Officer of Health, a presentation on transitioning from the School Resource Officer Programme by OPP, and a staff appreciation video. Council will also consider adopting an Official Plan amendment for the Town of Erin and approve minutes from several committees.

• COVID-19 update by Dr. Nicola Mercer, Medical Officer of Health, WDGPH
• OPP presentation on transitioning from the School Resource Officer Programme
• By-law 5717-21 to adopt Amendment No.118 (Bryce McEnery, Town of Erin) to the Official Plan
• Approval of minutes from Roads, Solid Waste, Police Services, Social Services, Planning, Economic Development, and Administration committees
• Closed meeting for land, litigation, solicitor-client privilege, and personal matters

County Council approved a funding request for the Integrated Youth Services Network (IYSN) Wellington Guelph, with an amendment requiring the network to report progress to the Social Services Committee in six months. All other committee minutes were adopted, and by-laws 5717-21 and 5718-21 were passed. A notice of motion was given to investigate aerial spraying for Gypsy Moth.

• Approved IYSN Wellington Guelph funding request with amendment for six-month progress report to Social Services Committee
• Adopted minutes from Roads, Solid Waste, Police Services, Social Services, Information/Heritage/Seniors, Planning, Economic Development, and Administration/Finance/HR committees
• Passed by-laws 5717-21 and 5718-21 (third reading)
• Received COVID-19 updates from Medical Officer of Health and Vaccination Coordinator
• Received OPP presentation on transitioning from School Resource Officer Programme
• Received Wellington Terrace Staff Appreciation video
• Received notice of motion to investigate aerial spraying for Gypsy Moth

Administration, Finance and Human Resources Committee

The Administration, Finance and Human Resources Committee is meeting to receive KPMG's audit report on the County's 2020 consolidated financial statements, review corporate financial statements as of April 30, 2021, and discuss the 2022 budget and 10-year plan timetable. The committee will also hear a funding request from the Integrated Youth Services Network (IYSN) Wellington Guelph, receive an update on homeless service system transformation, and review the 2020 Human Resources year-in-review and 2021 plan.

• KPMG year-end financial statements audit report for 2020
• Funding request from Integrated Youth Services Network (IYSN) Wellington Guelph
• Homeless Service System Transformation Update
• Corporate financial statements as of April 30, 2021
• 2022 Budget and 10-Year Plan Timetable

The committee approved funding for the Integrated Youth Services Network, approved hiring a 1.0 FTE Housing Stability Coordinator on a two-year contract, and approved the County's audited financial statements for 2020. It also approved the 2022 budget timetable and received several informational updates. All motions carried unanimously.

• Approved Integrated Youth Services Network funding request (carried)
• Approved hiring 1.0 FTE Housing Stability Coordinator on two-year contract (carried)
• Approved 2020 audited financial statements as presented by KPMG (carried)
• Approved corporate financial statements as of April 30, 2021 (carried)
• Approved 2022 budget process timetable (carried)

Economic Development Committee

The Wellington County Economic Development Committee is meeting to review April 2021 financial statements, receive a verbal update on reserves, and discuss the May 2021 economic development update. They will also review a report on the County BR+E Municipal Implementation Fund. The meeting is largely routine financial and update items, with no major decisions listed on the agenda.

• Economic Development Financial Statements as of April 30, 2021
• Economic Development Reserves Update (verbal)
• May 2021 Economic Development Update with WellingtonGuidebook
• County BR+E Municipal Implementation Fund report

The Economic Development Committee approved the 2021 BR+E Municipal Implementation Fund for the Township of Wellington North. The committee also approved the Economic Development financial statements as of April 30, 2021, and received updates on reserves and the May 2021 Economic Development update for information. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved 2021 BR+E Municipal Implementation Fund for Township of Wellington North
• Approved Economic Development Financial Statements as of April 30, 2021
• Received Economic Development Reserves verbal update for information
• Received May 2021 Economic Development Update for information

Planning Committee

The Wellington County Planning Committee is meeting to discuss and potentially decide on several planning matters, including Official Plan Amendment 118 for Bryce McEnery in the Town of Erin, updates on the Rural Water Quality Programme, and progress reports on the County Official Plan Review. The committee will also review planning financial statements, reserves, and 2020 land use performance measures. A closed session is scheduled.

• Official Plan Amendment 118 - Bryce McEnery, Town of Erin
• Rural Water Quality Programme Update by Grand River Conservation Authority
• Planning Financial Statements as of April 30, 2021
• County Official Plan Review - Progress Report 4
• County Official Plan Review - Alternative Intensification Target and Regionally Significant Economic Development Area

The Planning Committee approved Official Plan Amendment No. 118 for Bryce McEnery and approved planning financial statements. The committee also directed staff to request the Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing approve an alternative intensification target of 15% for Wellington County and consider establishing a Regionally Significant Economic Development Area in Puslinch along Highway 401 and 6 corridors. Several reports were received for information, including the Rural Water Quality Programme update and the County Official Plan Review progress report.

• Approved by-law adopting Official Plan Amendment No. 118 (Carried)
• Approved Planning Financial Statements as of April 30, 2021 (Carried)
• Requested Minister approve 15% alternative intensification target (Carried)
• Requested Minister consider Regionally Significant Economic Development Area in Puslinch (Carried)
• Received Rural Water Quality Programme update for information (Carried)
• Received 2020 Land Use Performance Measures report for information (Carried)
• Received County Official Plan Review Progress Report #4 and forwarded to municipalities (Carried)

Land Division Committee

The Land Division Committee is meeting to consider applications for land severances (consents) in Puslinch, Erin, and Centre Wellington. Four applications are recommended for expedited processing, and one will be considered in full. The committee will also approve minutes from the April 8, 2021 meeting.

• B8-21 - William Yzerman - Puslinch (expedited)
• B9-21 - Diodoro Enterprises - Puslinch (expedited)
• B11-21 - Neil and Gail Baldwin - Erin (expedited)
• B145-18 - Gordon and Christine Stevenson - Erin (expedited)
• B10-21 - Kevin and Caroline Van Driel - Centre Wellington (full consideration)

The committee approved four land severance applications (B8-21, B9-21, B11-21, B145-18) as expedited, and approved one application (B10-21) with conditions despite staff concerns about wetland. The meeting was held via Zoom, and Warden Linton recused himself from B10-21 due to a pecuniary interest.

• Approved expedited applications B8-21, B9-21, B11-21, B145-18 (carried)
• Approved B10-21 (Van Driel) with conditions (3-0)
• Approved minutes of April 8, 2021 (carried)

Information, Heritage and Seniors Committee

The Information, Heritage and Seniors Committee meets via Zoom to review financial statements and reserves updates for Wellington Terrace, the Museum and Archives, and the Library Board. They will also discuss the Long-term Care Commission Final Report, receive a COVID-19 update, and hear staff appreciation. The meeting includes a separate Library Board portion starting at 6:00 pm.

• Wellington Terrace Financial Statements as of April 30, 2021
• Long-term Care Commission Final Report release
• Museum and Archives Financial Statements as of April 30, 2021
• Library Financial Statements as of April 30, 2021
• Arthur Community Health Van update

The Information, Heritage and Seniors Committee approved the April 30, 2021 financial statements for Wellington Terrace, the County Museum and Archives, and the Library Board. All other items were received for information, including updates on reserves, COVID-19, and staff appreciation. The committee also directed staff to present the staff appreciation video to County Council on May 27, 2021, and moved into a closed session to consider land acquisition or disposition.

• Approved Wellington Terrace Financial Statements as of April 30, 2021 (carried)
• Approved Museum and Archives Financial Statements as of April 30, 2021 (carried)
• Approved Library Financial Statements as of April 30, 2021 (carried)
• Received verbal update on Wellington Terrace reserves (carried)
• Received staff report on Long-term Care Commission Final Report Release (carried)
• Received COVID-19 Update report (carried)
• Received Staff Appreciation report and video; directed staff to present video to County Council on May 27, 2021 (carried)
• Moved into closed session to consider acquisition or disposition of land (carried)

Police Services Board

The Wellington County Police Services Board is meeting to review routine reports including April financial statements, the detachment commander's report, parking ticket and false alarm revenue reports, and to discuss transitioning from the School Resource Officer Programme. The meeting is largely procedural, with no major decisions or public hearings listed.

• Transitioning from the School Resource Officer Programme
• April 2021 financial statements
• Detachment Commander's Report - May 2021
• April 2021 parking ticket report
• April 2021 false alarm revenue report

The Wellington County Police Services Board approved its financial statements as of April 30, 2021, and received several reports for information, including the Detachment Commander's Report, a School Resource Officer Programme transition report, and April parking ticket and false alarm revenue reports. The board also agreed not to comment on five items from the Solicitor General, and approved a presentation on the School Resource Officer transition to County Council on May 27, 2021. No substantive policy decisions were made; the meeting was largely procedural.

• Approved Police Services Board Financial Statements as of April 30, 2021 (carried)
• Received verbal update on Police Services Board Reserves for information (carried)
• Received Detachment Commander's Report for April 2021 for information (carried)
• Received Transitioning from the School Resource Officer Programme report for information (carried)
• Approved presentation on School Resource Officer transition to County Council on May 27, 2021 (carried)
• Received April 2021 Parking Ticket Report for information (carried)
• Received April 2021 False Alarm Revenue Report for information (carried)
• Agreed no comment on Solicitor General's five consultation items (unanimous consent)

Social Services Committee

The Social Services Committee is meeting to receive a verbal COVID-19 update from Guelph Wellington Paramedic Service, review financial statements and reserves, and discuss several housing and Ontario Works items. The agenda includes a request for a fee subsidy purchase of service agreement with the Township of Mapleton, and updates on housing provider COVID support, an Indigenous housing support worker pilot, and the Built for Zero campaign.

• COVID-19 update from Deputy Chief Leanne Swantko, Guelph Wellington Paramedic Service
• Social Services financial statements as of April 30, 2021
• Request for fee subsidy purchase of service agreement with Township of Mapleton
• 2021 Housing Provider COVID Support update
• Indigenous Housing Support Worker Pilot update

The Social Services Committee approved financial statements, authorized temporary and permanent fee subsidy agreements with the Township of Mapleton for a recreation program, and approved staff actions for housing provider COVID support, an Indigenous Housing Support Worker Pilot, and a Housing Stability Coordinator position. All motions were carried unanimously.

• Approved Social Services Financial Statements as of April 30, 2021
• Authorized temporary and permanent Purchase of Service Agreements for Fee Subsidy with Township of Mapleton for Drayton Heights Public School program
• Approved staff to grant 2021 Housing Provider COVID Support funding to housing provider partners
• Approved agreement with Southwest Ontario Aboriginal Health Access Centre for 2-year Indigenous Housing Support Worker Pilot
• Delegated authority to CAO and Social Services Administrator for Reaching Home funding commitments
• Approved hiring of 1.0 FTE Housing Stability Coordinator on two-year contract
• Received reports on Built for Zero, Homeless Service System Transformation, Market Bucks, and Ontario Works intake

Solid Waste Services Committee

The Solid Waste Services Committee is meeting to review April 2021 financial statements, receive a verbal update on reserves, and consider the 2019-2020 annual report. They will also discuss a provincial landfill report and National Public Works Week. The meeting includes a closed session and is held via Zoom.

• Review of Solid Waste April 2021 Financial Statements
• Verbal update on Solid Waste Services Reserves
• 2019-2020 Solid Waste Services Annual Report and Appendix A
• State of Waste in Ontario: Landfill Report and Appendix A
• National Public Works Week presentation

The committee approved the Solid Waste Services Financial Statements as of April 30, 2021. Several informational reports were received, including the reserves update, the 2019-2020 annual report, a landfill report, and a National Public Works Week report. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved Solid Waste Services Financial Statements as of April 30, 2021 (carried)
• Received reserves update for information (carried)
• Received 2019-2020 Solid Waste Services Annual Report for information (carried)
• Received State of Waste in Ontario: Landfill Report for information (carried)
• Received National Public Works Week report for information (carried)

Roads Committee

The Roads Committee approved the financial statements and received updates on reserves, ATV use, speed management, and Public Works Week. The main decision was awarding a contract for traffic signal and intersection improvements on WR 18 to Cox Construction Limited for $819,419.39. The committee also authorized a single-source purchase of a sign truck and mini dump truck for $318,720.00, and directed staff to report on the impacts of allowing ORVs on county roads.

• Approved Roads and Engineering Financial Statements as of April 30, 2021
• Awarded CW2021-009 WR 18 traffic signals and intersection improvements to Cox Construction Limited for $819,419.39
• Authorized single-source purchase of sign truck and mini dump truck from Eloquip Ltd. for $318,720.00
• Directed staff to report in September on ORV impacts and opt-out options for municipalities
• Received for information: Roads Reserves update, Minto ATV resolution, Speed Management Guidelines, National Public Works Week report

County Council

Wellington County Council approved most committee minutes and passed by-laws 5709-21 to 5716-21, but deferred the Road MAP: Speed Management Guidelines pending a staff report on implementation. Council also endorsed Councillor George Bridge for the FCM Board of Directors and received a COVID-19 vaccination update.

• Approved Police Services Board minutes (April 7, 2021)
• Approved Planning Committee minutes (April 8, 2021)
• Approved Roads Committee minutes except Item 10 (April 13, 2021)
• Deferred Road MAP: Speed Management Guidelines pending staff report
• Approved Solid Waste Services Committee minutes (April 13, 2021)
• Approved Social Services Committee minutes (April 14, 2021)
• Endorsed Councillor George Bridge for FCM Board of Directors and assumed costs
• Passed By-laws 5709-21 to 5716-21 (third reading)

Economic Development Committee

The Economic Development Committee is meeting to review March 2021 financial statements, receive an April 2021 economic development update, and discuss the County BR+E Municipal Implementation Fund and recovery actions. The meeting includes a closed session and is largely procedural, with reports attached for review.

• Review of Economic Development March 2021 Financial Statements
• Economic Development Update - April 2021 with business funding information attachment
• County BR+E Municipal Implementation Fund discussion
• Wellington County BR+E Recovery Actions Update

The Economic Development Committee approved the financial statements as of March 31, 2021, and the April 2021 Economic Development Report. It also approved the 2021 BR+E Municipal Implementation Fund for the Township of Guelph/Eramosa and the Wellington County BR+E Recovery Survey and Actions. All motions were carried unanimously.

• Approved Economic Development Financial Statements as of March 31, 2021 (carried)
• Approved Economic Development April 2021 Report (carried)
• Approved 2021 BR+E Municipal Implementation Fund for Township of Guelph/Eramosa (carried)
• Approved Wellington County BR+E Recovery Survey and Actions (carried)

Administration, Finance and Human Resources Committee

The Administration, Finance and Human Resources Committee is meeting to discuss and receive reports on financial statements, year-end surplus, tax policies, and updates on the Our Food Future project and rural broadband. The committee will also consider a development charge reserve fund statement and a federal gas tax report.

• 2020 Year-End Variance and Budgetary Surplus Report
• 2021 County-Wide Property Tax Policies
• Development Charge Reserve Fund Statement as of December 31, 2020
• Federal Gas Tax Fund Report as of December 31, 2020
• Update on Rural Broadband

The committee approved the 2020 year-end operating statement and directed surplus funds to reserves, including $2.0 million to the Tax Levy Stabilization Reserve, $2.35 million to the SWS Capital Reserve, and about $2.6 million to the Roads Capital Reserve. They also approved the 2021 County-Wide Property Tax Policies and the Corporate Financial Statements as of March 31, 2021. Other items were received for information, and the committee moved into closed session for litigation matters.

• Approved 2020 year-end operating statement and surplus transfers (Carried)
• Approved 2021 County-Wide Property Tax Policies (Carried)
• Approved Corporate Financial Statements as of March 31, 2021 (Carried)
• Approved Development Charge Reserve Fund statement as of Dec 31, 2020 (Carried)
• Received Our Food Future project update for information (Carried)
• Received Rural Broadband update for information (Carried)
• Received GFOA 2019 Canadian Award for Financial Reporting for information (Carried)
• Moved into closed session for litigation or potential litigation (Carried)

Information, Heritage and Seniors Committee

The Information, Heritage and Seniors Committee meets via Zoom to review financial statements for Wellington Terrace, the museum and archives, and the library, along with a COVID-19 update and a Ministry of Health inspection report. The library board portion includes a fine-free overview and a verbal update on the Erin Village Library building committee. Most items are information or discussion items, with no votes listed on the agenda.

• Wellington Terrace financial statements as of March 31, 2021
• COVID-19 update for April 2021
• Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care inspection reports including complaint and IPAC inspections from Feb 2021
• Museum and Archives financial statements as of March 31, 2021
• Library fine-free overview and March 2021 activities summary

The Information, Heritage and Seniors Committee approved financial statements for Wellington Terrace, the County Museum and Archives, and the County Library Service as of March 31, 2021. It also accepted revised terms of reference for the Employee Council, approved the continued elimination of library late fines until September 2021, and established the Erin Village Library Building Committee. All motions were carried unanimously.

• Approved Wellington Terrace financial statements as of March 31, 2021
• Approved County Museum and Archives financial statements as of March 31, 2021
• Approved County Library Service financial statements as of March 31, 2021
• Accepted Employee Council Revised Terms of Reference, directing by-law preparation
• Approved continued elimination of library late fines until September 2021
• Established Erin Village Library Building Committee with specified members

Social Services Committee

The Social Services Committee is meeting to receive updates and reports on community paramedicine, child care, Ontario Works, and housing programs. Items include a delegation on the Guelph-Wellington Community Paramedicine Long Term Care Project, renovations to the Drayton paramedicine program, financial statements, and multiple housing-related updates. The committee will also discuss a new provincial-municipal vision for social assistance and a property at 65 Delhi Street, Guelph.

• Delegation on Guelph-Wellington Community Paramedicine Long Term Care Project
• Community Paramedicine Programme Drayton Renovations
• Special Needs Resourcing Contract Update
• Wellington-Guelph Emergency School-Aged Child Care
• 65 Delhi Street, Guelph

The Social Services Committee approved the Community Paramedicine Programme Drayton Renovations budget and authorized signing an agreement with TRP Construction. It also awarded $522,651 in Canada-Ontario Community Housing Initiative Year 3 funding to housing providers. Several reports were received for information, including updates on paramedicine, child care, Ontario Works, and homelessness. No items were denied or tabled.

• Approved Community Paramedicine Programme Drayton Renovations budget and authorized Warden and Clerk to sign agreement with TRP Construction (carried)
• Awarded $522,651 in Canada-Ontario Community Housing Initiative Year 3 funding to housing providers (carried)
• Approved Social Services Financial Statements as of March 31, 2021 (carried)
• Received Guelph-Wellington Community Paramedicine Long Term Care Project report for information (carried)
• Received Special Needs Resourcing Contract Update report for information (carried)
• Received Wellington-Guelph Emergency School-Age Child Care report for information (carried)
• Received February 2021 Ontario Works Caseload Statistics for information (carried)
• Received Discretionary Benefits to Individuals and Families 2020 Annual Report for information (carried)

Roads Committee

The Wellington County Roads Committee is meeting to review March 2021 financial statements, consider awarding two asphalt rehabilitation tenders (CW2021-007 for Wellington Road 18 and CW2021-011 for Wellington Road 30), and discuss 2022 plow truck purchases. The agenda also includes multiple Road Master Action Plan items, including an update, vision and goals, a data-driven safety strategy, and speed management guidelines, with a presentation by Dillon Consulting. The meeting is open to the public via Zoom.

• Tender award CW2021-007 for asphalt rehabilitation on Wellington Road 18
• Tender award CW2021-011 for asphalt rehabilitation on Wellington Road 30
• Discussion of 2022 purchases of plow trucks and plow boxes/rigging
• Road Master Action Plan update #3 with presentation by Dillon Consulting
• Road Master Action Plan items on vision/goals, data-driven safety, and speed management

The Roads Committee approved two asphalt rehabilitation tenders on Wellington Roads 18 and 30, totaling about $1.54 million, both awarded to Cox Construction Limited. It also authorized purchases for four plow trucks and plow boxes/riggings for 2022, and endorsed the Road Master Action Plan's Data Driven Road Safety Strategy and Speed Management Guidelines, with a recorded vote of 3-2 on the latter. All decisions were carried as moved.

• Approved $1,143,074.00 asphalt rehabilitation contract for Wellington Road 18 to Cox Construction, with up to $1,400,000.00 in additional work authorized (carried)
• Approved $396,595.80 asphalt rehabilitation contract for Wellington Road 30 to Cox Construction (carried)
• Authorized purchase of four plow chassis from B&I Complete Truck Centre for $624,440.00 (carried)
• Authorized purchase of four plow boxes/riggings from Viking-Cives Ltd. for $762,567.00 (carried)
• Endorsed Data Driven Road Safety Strategy as part of Road Master Action Plan (carried)
• Endorsed Speed Management Guidelines, removing petitions option, with recorded vote 3-2 (carried)

Solid Waste Services Committee

The Solid Waste Services Committee is meeting to review financial statements as of March 31, 2021, and to discuss leaf and yard waste services and the collection vehicle fleet. The agenda also includes a closed session and adjournment. No decisions are listed; items appear to be for discussion or information.

• Financial statements as of March 31, 2021
• Leaf and yard waste services discussion
• Collection vehicle fleet discussion
• Closed session scheduled

The committee approved the Solid Waste Services Financial Statements as of March 31, 2021. Reports on leaf and yard waste services and the collection vehicle fleet were received for information only, with no decisions made on those topics. The meeting was procedural and brief, adjourning after 15 minutes.

• Approved Solid Waste Services Financial Statements as of March 31, 2021 (carried)
• Received Leaf and Yard Waste Services report for information
• Received Collection Vehicle Fleet report for information

Planning Committee

The Planning Committee approved the financial statements for the period ending March 31, 2021, and approved a motion to arrange a special County Council meeting in June 2021 for public input on the Official Plan Review. The committee also approved a by-law adopting Official Plan Amendment No. 115 for Mex Developments Inc. in Harriston. Reports on the Regional Electric Vehicle Charging Network Study and the 2021 Trail Update were received for information only.

• Approved Planning Financial Statements as of March 31, 2021.
• Approved staff arranging a special County Council meeting in June 2021 for public input on the Official Plan Review.
• Approved a by-law adopting Official Plan Amendment No. 115 (Mex Developments Inc., Harriston).
• Received the Regional Electric Vehicle Charging Network Study report for information.
• Received the 2021 Trail Update report for information.

Police Services Board

The Wellington County Police Services Board meets to approve March minutes and financial statements, and to review the Community Safety and Policing Act, 2019, including an OPP Detachment Board Framework. Members will also discuss the revised Community Safety and Well-Being Plan, receive the Detachment Commander's report, and hear verbal updates on human trafficking and School Resource Officer programs. The agenda includes updates on parking by-law 5000-05, March parking ticket and false alarm revenue reports, followed by a closed meeting.

• Review of Community Safety and Policing Act, 2019 and OPP Detachment Board Framework
• Revised Community Safety and Well-Being Plan for Wellington County
• Detachment Commander's Report for March 2021
• Parking By-law 5000-05 update and March 2021 parking ticket report
• March 2021 false alarm revenue report

The Wellington County Police Services Board approved its financial statements for March 2021 and recommended to County Council that its current structure be submitted as the proposed future structure under the Community Safety and Policing Act, 2019. The Board also approved the Community Safety and Well-Being Plan for submission to the Ministry of the Solicitor General, and directed staff to prepare an amending by-law to Parking By-law 5000-05. All other items were received for information or noted as updates.

• Adopted the minutes of the March 10, 2021 meeting.
• Approved the Financial Statements as of March 31, 2021.
• Recommended to County Council that the current WCPSB structure be submitted as the proposed future structure under the Community Safety and Policing Act, 2019.
• Approved the Community Safety and Well-Being Plan for Wellington County and submitted it to the Ministry of the Solicitor General.
• Received the Detachment Commander's Report for March 2021 for information.
• Directed staff to prepare an amending by-law to Parking By-law 5000-05 and requested member municipal clerks to present it to their councils.
• Received the March 2021 Parking Ticket Report for information.
• Received the April False Alarm Revenue Report for information.

County Council

Wellington County Council is meeting to consider and vote on six by-laws (5703-21 to 5708-21), including one authorizing the purchase of 65 Delhi Street, Guelph, and another adopting Amendment No. 117 to the Official Plan for Town of Minto boundary adjustments. Council will also approve minutes from several committee meetings and receive reports on temporary child care screeners and a community paramedicine location in Drayton. A closed session is scheduled to discuss land acquisition and labour negotiations.

• By-law 5707-21 authorizes purchase of 65 Delhi Street, Guelph, Ontario, N1E 4J3
• By-law 5704-21 adopts Amendment No. 117 (Town of Minto Boundary Adjustments) to the Official Plan
• By-law 5706-21 adopts a new Purchasing and Tendering Policy, repealing By-law 4930-07
• Report on Community Paramedicine Location in Drayton proposes a three-year lease with Guelph Wellington Paramedic Service
• Report on New Temporary Part Time Screeners at Directly Operated Child Care Centres received for information

Council passed by-laws 5703-21 to 5708-21 and approved a three-year lease with Guelph Wellington Paramedic Service for a Community Paramedicine Long Term Care project in Drayton, including renovations. It also received committee minutes and a vaccination update, and moved into closed session for land and labour matters, with nothing reported from it.

• Passed by-laws 5703-21 to 5708-21 (third reading)
• Approved three-year lease with Guelph Wellington Paramedic Service for Community Paramedicine Long Term Care project in Drayton
• Approved renovations to Drayton garage for the paramedicine project
• Received committee minutes from Roads, Solid Waste, Police Services, Information/Heritage/Seniors, Planning, Economic Development, and Administration/Finance/HR
• Received vaccination rollout update from Wellington County Vaccination Coordinator
• Moved into closed meeting for land acquisition/disposition and labour negotiations; nothing reported from it

Economic Development Committee

The Wellington County Economic Development Committee is meeting to review financial statements as of February 28, 2021, receive a March 2021 economic development update, and discuss the County BR+E Municipal Implementation Fund. The agenda is largely procedural with no specific decisions or dollar amounts listed.

• Financial statements as of February 28, 2021
• March 2021 Economic Development Update
• County BR+E Municipal Implementation Fund discussion

The Economic Development Committee approved the financial statements as of February 28, 2021, the March 2021 Economic Development Update, and the 2021 BR+E Municipal Implementation Fund for the Town of Minto. All motions were carried unanimously. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved Economic Development Financial Statements as of February 28, 2021 (carried)
• Approved March 2021 Economic Development Update (carried)
• Approved 2021 BR+E Municipal Implementation Fund for the Town of Minto (carried)

Administration, Finance and Human Resources Committee

The Administration, Finance and Human Resources Committee is meeting to discuss financial statements, debt limits, new COVID-19 relief funding, a purchasing policy update, asset management, and human resources items including a suicide prevention partnership and a culture project. The agenda includes several reports and updates, but no final decisions are listed.

• Corporate Financial Statements as of February 28, 2021
• 2021 Annual Debt Repayment Limit
• New 2021 COVID-19 Relief Funding
• Purchasing Policy Update (TR-21-01)
• Here4Hope Partnership for Life Promotion and Suicide Prevention

The committee approved the updated Purchasing Policy and directed staff to draft the necessary by-law. It also approved the corporate financial statements as of February 28, 2021, and received several reports for information, including updates on COVID-19 relief funding, asset management, and the Here4Hope suicide prevention partnership. No items were denied or tabled.

• Approved Purchasing Policy update and directed staff to draft by-law (carried)
• Approved Corporate Financial Statements as of February 28, 2021 (carried)
• Received Our Food Future project update for information (carried)
• Received 2021 Annual Debt Repayment Limit report for information (carried)
• Received new 2021 COVID-19 Relief Funding report for information (carried)
• Received Asset Management Update and AM Plan Requirements report for information (carried)
• Received Here4Hope Partnership report for information (carried)
• Received County Culture Project report for information (carried)

Planning Committee

The Wellington County Planning Committee is meeting via Zoom to review planning financial statements and discuss several planning matters, including a response to the provincial government's proposal to grow the Greenbelt, employment area conversions, and Official Plan Amendment No. 117 for Palmerston. The committee will also receive an update on the Forest Conservation By-law and the 2020 annual report for the Rural Water Quality Programme. No decisions are recorded in the agenda; items are listed for discussion.

• Response to the Government's Proposal to Grow the Greenbelt
• Employment Area Conversions
• Official Plan Amendment No. 117 - Palmerston
• Forest Conservation By-law Update and Appointment
• Rural Water Quality Programme 2020 Annual Report

The Planning Committee approved the Planning Financial Statements as of February 28, 2021, and endorsed a report commenting on the government's proposal to grow the Greenbelt, forwarding it to the Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing and member municipalities. The committee also endorsed the Employment Area Conversions report for information, approved Official Plan Amendment No. 117 for Palmerston, received the Forest Conservation By-law Update and appointed Adam Buitendyk as a By-law Enforcement Officer and Weed Inspector, and received the Rural Water Quality Programme 2020 Annual Report for information.

• Approved Planning Financial Statements as of February 28, 2021
• Forwarded comments on the government's proposal to grow the Greenbelt to the Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing and member municipalities
• Endorsed the Employment Area Conversions report and forwarded it to member municipalities for information
• Approved a by-law adopting Official Plan Amendment 117 – Palmerston
• Received the Forest Conservation By-law Update for information
• Appointed Adam Buitendyk as a By-law Enforcement Officer under the Forest Conservation By-law and as a Weed Inspector
• Received the Rural Water Quality Programme 2020 Annual Report for information

Information, Heritage and Seniors Committee

The Information, Heritage and Seniors Committee meets to review financial statements for Wellington Terrace, the Museum and Archives, and the Library, along with updates on COVID-19, fundraising, and library projects. The agenda is largely informational, with no votes or decisions listed.

• Wellington Terrace financial statements as of February 28, 2021
• COVID-19 update for seniors services
• Continuum of Care fundraising update (verbal)
• Museum and Archives financial statements as of February 28, 2021
• Library use statistics 2020 review and Erin Library project update

The Information, Heritage and Seniors Committee approved financial statements for Wellington Terrace, the County Museum and Archives, and the County Library Service as of February 28, 2021. It received several informational reports, including COVID-19 updates, Wellington Place and Museum updates, and library activity reports. The committee endorsed proceeding with a plan for a new library branch to serve Erin Village and directed that a building committee be struck to find a location and begin hiring an architect once a site is secured. The meeting was procedural and informational, with no other substantive decisions made.

• Approved Wellington Terrace financial statements as of February 28, 2021.
• Received COVID-19 update report for information.
• Approved Museum and Archives financial statements as of February 28, 2021.
• Received Wellington Place update for information.
• Received Wellington County Museum and Archives update for information.
• Approved County Library Service financial statements as of February 28, 2021.
• Received Chief Librarian's report, Library Highlights, and Library Use Statistics 2020 Review for information.
• Endorsed proceeding with a plan for a new Erin Village library branch and struck a building committee to find a location and hire an architect once the site is secured.

Police Services Board

The Wellington County Police Services Board is meeting to approve minutes, review financial statements, hear the Detachment Commander's report, and discuss parking ticket and false alarm revenue reports. The board will also consider a lease renewal for the South Wellington Operations Centre and the OAPSB Member Partner Package for 2021.

• Financial statements as of February 28, 2021
• Detachment Commander's Report for February 2021
• February 2021 Parking Ticket Report
• February 2021 False Alarm Revenue Report
• Lease renewal for South Wellington Operations Centre

The Wellington County Police Services Board approved a lease extension for the South Wellington Operations Centre with CBRE Limited, authorizing purchasing staff to sign the agreement. The board also approved the February 2021 financial statements and adopted the minutes from the February 10, 2021 meeting. Reports from the Detachment Commander, parking ticket revenue, and false alarm revenue were received for information, as was the OAPSB 2021 Virtual Spring Conference package. No declarations of pecuniary interest were made.

• Approved lease extension for South Wellington Operations Centre with CBRE Limited and authorized purchasing staff to sign.
• Approved Financial Statements as of February 28, 2021.
• Adopted minutes of the February 10, 2021 meeting.
• Received Detachment Commander's Report for February 2021 for information.
• Received February 2021 Parking Ticket Report for information.
• Received February 2021 False Alarm Revenue Report for information.
• Received OAPSB 2021 Virtual Spring Conference and AGM Member Partner Package for information.

Roads Committee

The County of Wellington Roads Committee is meeting to review February 2021 financial statements and decide on four construction contract awards, including culvert and bridge rehabilitations. The committee will also discuss a proposed by-law on water discharge onto county roads, an agreement with the Ministry of Transportation, and a potential prohibition of off-road vehicles on county roads. A closed session is scheduled, and the meeting will be held via Zoom.

• Tender Award CW2021-002: Rehabilitation of Culvert 320130, Wellington Road 32
• Tender Award CW2021-008: Replacement of Bothwick Drain, Wellington Road 18
• Tender Award CW2021-012: Rehabilitation of Culvert 32114, Wellington Road 32
• Tender Award CW2021-014: Bridge Rehabilitations, Wellington Road 109
• Proposed by-law to regulate discharge of water onto county roads

The Roads Committee approved the Roads and Engineering Financial Statements as of February 28, 2021. It awarded four construction tenders: rehabilitation of Culvert 320130 on Wellington Road 32 to Drexler Construction Limited ($318,751.00), replacement of Bothwick Drain on Wellington Road 18 to Cox Construction ($410,761.07), rehabilitation of Culvert 321140 on Wellington Road 32 to South Shore Contracting ($497,960.00), and bridge rehabilitations on Wellington Road 109 to Jarlian Construction Inc. ($953,944.00), all exclusive of HST. The committee also directed staff to create a by-law to regulate discharge of water onto County roads, authorized signing an agreement with the Minister of Transportation for land compensation and possession, and received reports on off-road vehicle prohibition and the 2021 Capital Construction Road Tour.

• Approved Roads and Engineering Financial Statements as of February 28, 2021.
• Awarded CW2021-002 culvert rehabilitation on Wellington Road 32 to Drexler Construction Limited for $318,751.00 (excl. HST).
• Awarded CW2021-008 Bothwick Drain replacement on Wellington Road 18 to Cox Construction for $410,761.07 (excl. HST).
• Awarded CW2021-012 culvert rehabilitation on Wellington Road 32 to South Shore Contracting for $497,960.00 (excl. HST).
• Awarded CW2021-014 bridge rehabilitations on Wellington Road 109 to Jarlian Construction Inc. for $953,944.00 (excl. HST).
• Directed staff to create a by-law to regulate discharge of water onto County roads.
• Authorized Warden and Clerk to sign agreement with Minister of Transportation for land compensation and possession.
• Received reports on off-road vehicle prohibition and 2021 Capital Construction Road Tour for information.

Solid Waste Services Committee

The Solid Waste Services Committee is meeting to review financial statements as of February 28, 2021, discuss spring clean-up events, and receive a Blue Box Trends Report. The agenda also includes a closed session and adjournment. No decisions are listed on the agenda, only discussion items.

• Financial statements as of February 28, 2021
• Spring clean-up events discussion
• Blue Box trends report
• Closed session

The Solid Waste Services Committee approved the financial statements as of February 28, 2021. It also received reports on spring clean-up events and blue box trends for information only. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved the Solid Waste Services Financial Statements as of February 28, 2021.
• Received the Spring Clean-Up Events Report for information.
• Received the Blue Box Trends Report for information.

County Council

Wellington County Council is meeting to consider routine administrative items: confirming minutes, hearing verbal updates from SWIFT and Crime Stoppers, approving committee minutes, and giving three readings to by-laws. The substantive items are two official plan amendments for properties in Wellington North and Puslinch townships. The meeting also includes a closed session for confidential matters.

• By-law 5700-21: adopt Official Plan Amendment No. 114 (All-Treat Farms, Township of Wellington North)
• By-law 5701-21: adopt Official Plan Amendment No. 116 (Diodoro Enterprises Ltd., Township of Puslinch)
• By-law 5702-21: confirm proceedings of the February 25, 2021 Council meeting
• Verbal update from SWIFT (Southwestern Integrated Fibre Technology) on broadband
• 2020 update from Crime Stoppers Guelph-Wellington

County Council endorsed 'Future Focused', a climate change mitigation plan, and directed staff to finalize it for publication and prepare a 5-year work plan and cost estimate. The endorsement was separated from the approval of the Planning Committee minutes, which were then approved separately. Council also passed By-laws 5700-21 to 5702-21 and approved a 1.9% adjustment to the non-union compensation grid effective July 1, 2021.

• Endorsed 'Future Focused' climate change mitigation plan and moved it forward for implementation
• Directed staff to finalize 'Future Focused' for publication and prepare a 5-year work plan and cost estimate
• Approved the February 11, 2021 Planning Committee minutes, excluding the climate change item
• Approved minutes from the Roads, Police Services, Social Services, Information/Heritage/Seniors, Economic Development, and Administration/Finance/HR committees
• Passed By-laws 5700-21 to 5702-21 (third reading)
• Approved a 1.9% adjustment to the non-union compensation grid effective July 1, 2021, in closed session

Economic Development Committee

The Economic Development Committee is meeting to receive a February 2021 economic development update and to discuss a Business Retention and Expansion (BR+E) Recovery Survey and Actions Report. The meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, February 16, 2021, via Zoom. No decisions are listed on the agenda; the items are for discussion and information.

• February 2021 Economic Development Update
• BR+E Recovery Survey and Actions Report
• Next meeting date set for March 16, 2021

The Economic Development Committee approved the February 2021 Economic Development Report and the Wellington County BR+E Recovery Survey and Actions. Both motions were carried without recorded opposition. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved February 2021 Economic Development Report (carried)
• Approved Wellington County BR+E Recovery Survey and Actions (carried)

Administration, Finance and Human Resources Committee

The Administration, Finance and Human Resources Committee meets to receive a 2020 audit planning report from KPMG and discuss several financial items. Members will review lease financing, cash holdings, council remuneration, an optional small business property tax subclass, and 2021 community grants. The committee will also hear updates on the Our Food Future project and a COVID-19 public education campaign.

• 2020 Audit Planning Report from KPMG LLP
• Our Food Future project February 2021 update
• Lease financing report as of December 31, 2020
• 2021 Community Grants
• Optional Small Business Property Tax Subclass

The committee received the KPMG 2020 audit planning report and updates on the Our Food Future project and Centre Wellington correspondence. It approved the county's contribution of up to $10,000 to the Community Partner COVID-19 Public Education Campaign, as well as financial reports including lease financing, cash holdings, and 2020 council remuneration. The committee also directed the chair and one member to review 2021 community grant requests and report to council.

• Approved up to $10,000 contribution to Community Partner COVID-19 Public Education Campaign
• Approved County Treasurer's Lease Financing Report as of December 31, 2020
• Approved Cash Holdings and Investment Portfolio report as of December 31, 2020
• Approved 2020 Council Remuneration report
• Directed Chair White and one committee member to review 2021 community grant requests and report to Council
• Received KPMG 2020 Audit Planning Report for information
• Received Our Food Future February 2021 update for information
• Received correspondence from Township of Centre Wellington for information

Planning Committee

The Wellington County Planning Committee meets to consider Official Plan Amendments No. 114 (All-Treat Farms, Wellington North) and No. 116 (Diodoro Enterprises, Puslinch), discuss a Climate Change Mitigation Plan, and hold a closed session. No details on the amendments or plan are provided in the agenda.

• Official Plan Amendment No. 114 - All-Treat Farms, Township of Wellington North
• Official Plan Amendment No. 116 - Diodoro Enterprises Ltd., Township of Puslinch
• Climate Change Mitigation Plan
• Closed Session

The Planning Committee approved two Official Plan amendments and endorsed the 'Future Focused' climate change mitigation plan. The amendments were for All-Treat Farms in Wellington North and Diodoro Enterprises in Puslinch. The climate plan will be finalized and a 5-year work plan prepared.

• Approved Official Plan Amendment 114 for All-Treat Farms (carried)
• Approved Official Plan Amendment 116 for Diodoro Enterprises (carried)
• Endorsed Future Focused climate change mitigation plan (carried)
• Directed staff to finalize and publish the climate plan
• Directed staff to prepare a 5-year work plan and cost estimate for the climate plan

Information, Heritage and Seniors Committee

The Information, Heritage and Seniors Committee is meeting to receive updates on COVID-19 and rapid antigen testing for seniors, as well as reports from the Wellington County Museum and Archives (WCMA) and the Library Board. The agenda is largely informational, with no votes or decisions listed. Items include the WCMA strategic plan and 2021-2025 action plan, and library activity summaries for January 2021.

• COVID-19 update and rapid antigen testing for seniors
• WCMA strategic plan and plan of action 2021-2025
• Summary of library activities and highlights for January 2021
• Correspondence from Ontario Library Service re: board representative
• Next meeting date March 10, 2021

The Information, Heritage and Seniors Committee approved the Wellington County Museum and Archives (WCMA) Strategic Plan and its Plan of Action for 2021-2025. It also appointed Councillor Mary Lloyd to the Ontario Library Service Board. All other items were received as information, including COVID-19 updates and library reports.

• Approved WCMA Strategic Plan (carried)
• Approved WCMA Plan of Action 2021-2025 (carried)
• Appointed Councillor Mary Lloyd to Ontario Library Service Board (carried)

Police Services Board

The Wellington County Police Services Board is meeting to approve minutes, receive updates on a provincial grant application, and review reports from the Detachment Commander for 2020 year-end and January 2021. They will also review January 2021 parking ticket and false alarm revenue reports. The meeting is routine oversight with no major decisions listed.

• Provincial grant application update
• Detachment Commander's 2020 year-end report
• Detachment Commander's January 2021 report
• January 2021 parking ticket report
• January 2021 false alarm revenue report

The Wellington County Police Services Board approved a provincial grant application update confirming $160,000 in funding to combat human trafficking and sexual violence, with OPP partnering with local agencies. The board also received several routine reports, including the 2020 year-end and January 2021 detachment commander reports, parking ticket and false alarm revenue reports. All motions were carried unanimously.

• Approved minutes of January 13, 2021 meeting (carried)
• Received 2020 Year-End Detachment Commander's Report (carried)
• Received January 2021 Detachment Commander's Report (carried)
• Received January 2021 Parking Ticket Report (carried)
• Received January 2021 False Alarm Revenue Report (carried)
• Confirmed $160,000 Community Safety and Policing grant for human trafficking and sexual violence (approved by Province)

Social Services Committee

The Social Services Committee will receive a 2020 statistical report from Guelph Wellington Paramedic Service and hear a presentation on the Eramosa Non-Profit Homes seniors housing expansion project, followed by a funding request from Eramosa Non-Profit Housing. The committee will also discuss emergency child care for school-aged children, updates on homeless service system transformation, health care support services, the Canada-Ontario Housing Benefit, and Ontario Works statistics. The meeting will conclude with a closed session for confidential information and potential litigation.

• Guelph Wellington Paramedic Statistical Report 2020
• Eramosa Non-Profit Homes Seniors Housing Expansion Project presentation
• Eramosa Non-Profit Housing Funding Request
• Emergency Child Care for School-Aged Children
• Canada-Ontario Housing Benefit Update

Roads Committee

The Wellington County Roads Committee is meeting to consider awarding a hot mix asphalt and shoulder gravel tender (CW2021-001), discuss the River Loop Cycling Route on Wellington Roads 18 and 21 in Centre Wellington, and receive a Roads Master Plan update. The meeting is held via Zoom and includes declarations of pecuniary interest and adjournment.

• Tender Award – CW2021-001 Hot Mix Asphalt & Shoulder Gravel
• Wellington Road 18 and 21 – Centre Wellington - River Loop Cycling Route
• Roads Master Plan Update

The Roads Committee awarded the 2021 hot mix asphalt and shoulder gravel contract to three companies: Capital Paving of Guelph ($287,017.97 for Part A), The Murray Group Ltd. of Moorefield ($422,135.90 for Part B), and Cox Construction of Guelph ($445,809.28 for Part C), all exclusive of HST. Funding was approved as outlined in the Financial Summary, and staff were authorized to issue the purchase order and sign agreements. The committee also approved implementing measures for the Wellington Road 18 and 21 River Loop Cycling Route, and received an update on the Roads Master Plan.

• Awarded CW2021-001 hot mix asphalt and shoulder gravel to Capital Paving, The Murray Group, and Cox Construction (carried)
• Approved funding for the project as per Financial Summary (carried)
• Authorized staff to issue purchase order for the contract (carried)
• Authorized Warden and Clerk to sign construction agreements (carried)
• Approved implementation of measures for Wellington Road 18 and 21 River Loop Cycling Route (carried)

County Council

Wellington County Council is meeting to consider and vote on several by-laws, including the 2021 budget, a six-year OPP contract renewal, and vehicle weight limits on county bridges. The council will also approve minutes from various committee meetings and may move into a closed session for land, labour, or legal matters.

• By-law 5698-21 to adopt the 2021 County budget
• By-law 5697-21 to authorize a six-year renewal of the OPP contract
• By-law 5694-21 to regulate vehicle weights on certain county bridges, repealing By-law 5484-16
• By-law 5695-21 to authorize temporary borrowing for 2021 expenditures
• Approval of committee minutes from Roads, Solid Waste, Police Services, Social Services, Planning, and others

Administration, Finance and Human Resources Committee

The Administration, Finance and Human Resources Committee is meeting to discuss and potentially decide on several financial and administrative items, including the 2021 budget, insurance renewal, and development charge indexing. The agenda also includes a human resources item on redeploying county employees to support WDG Public Health vaccine clinics. Most items are listed for discussion or information, with decisions expected on budget-related matters.

• 2021 Budget - Administration, Finance and Human Resources
• Renewal of County of Wellington Insurance Programme - 2021
• Annual Indexing of Development Charges
• Redeployment of County Employees to WDG Public Health for Vaccine Clinic Support
• Summary of Tenders Awarded by Staff – July to December 2020

The committee approved the 2021 Operating and Capital Budget and Ten-Year Plan, with Human Resources salaries approved separately after Councillor White abstained due to a conflict of interest. It also recommended denying the Township of Puslinch's request for funding for a Broadband Strategy Telecommunications Coordinator. Several reports were received for information, and insurance coverage was purchased for 2021.

• Approved 2021 Operating and Capital Budget and 2021-2130 Ten-Year Plan (carried)
• Approved Human Resources salaries in 2021 Budget (carried; White abstained)
• Recommended denial of Puslinch broadband funding request (carried)
• Authorized temporary borrowing up to $26,400,000 for 2021 (carried)
• Purchased occupational accident and excess indemnity insurance from Chubb (carried)
• Approved Ontario Regulation 284/09 – 2021 Budget report (carried)
• Received Smart Cities Our Food Future update for information (carried)
• Received GFOA Distinguished Budget Award for information (carried)

Economic Development Committee

The Wellington County Economic Development Committee is meeting to review the 2021 Economic Development budget and receive a January 2021 update, including a business retention and expansion survey. The meeting is largely procedural, with no votes or decisions listed on the agenda.

• 2021 Economic Development budget report
• January 2021 Economic Development update
• Wellington County BR+E Survey Information

The Economic Development Committee endorsed the 2021 Economic Development budget as presented and recommended its inclusion in the overall County budget, contingent on achieving a 1.25 percent overall reduction through financial levers. The committee also approved the January 2021 Economic Development Update report. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Endorsed 2021 Economic Development budget (carried)
• Recommended budget inclusion in County budget with 1.25% reduction goal (carried)
• Approved January 2021 Economic Development Update report (carried)

Planning Committee

The Wellington County Planning Committee meets via Zoom to review the 2021 Planning budget, receive Progress Report 3 on the County Official Plan Review (PD2021-01), hear a verbal update on the Local Planning Appeal Tribunal, and discuss a Climate Change Mitigation Plan. The agenda is largely procedural with no detailed staff reports or attachments provided in the text.

• 2021 Budget - Planning
• PD2021-01 County Official Plan Review - Progress Report 3
• Local Planning Appeal Tribunal (LPAT) Update - Verbal
• Climate Change Mitigation Plan

The Planning Committee endorsed the 2021 Planning budget, recommending its inclusion in the overall County budget provided the 1.25% reduction goal is met through financial levers. The committee also received progress report #3 on the County Official Plan Review and a verbal update on Local Planning Appeal Tribunal matters. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Endorsed 2021 Planning budget, recommending inclusion in County budget with 1.25% reduction goal (carried)
• Received County Official Plan Review Progress Report #3 and forwarded to Member Municipalities (carried)
• Received verbal update on Local Planning Appeal Tribunal (carried)

Information, Heritage and Seniors Committee

The Information, Heritage and Seniors Committee is meeting to review 2021 budgets for Wellington Terrace, the Museum and Archives, and Library Services, along with updates on COVID-19, quality reports, and library activities. The agenda includes presentations and information items, but no decisions are listed.

• 2021 Budget - Wellington Terrace
• 2021 Budget - Museum and Archives
• 2021 Budget - Library Services
• COVID-19 Update
• Library Use Statistics - November and December 2020

The Information, Heritage and Seniors Committee approved the 2021 Operating and Capital Budget and 2021-2030 Ten-Year Plan for Wellington Terrace, forwarding it to the Administration, Finance and Human Resources Committee. It also endorsed the 2021 budgets for the Museum and Archives and the County Library System, recommending their inclusion in the overall County budget contingent on achieving a 1.25 percent reduction goal through financial levers and operational savings. All other items were received for information, including COVID-19 updates and library activity reports.

• Approved 2021 Wellington Terrace budget and 10-year plan, forwarded to AFHR Committee
• Endorsed 2021 Museum and Archives budget, contingent on 1.25% reduction goal
• Endorsed 2021 County Library System budget, contingent on 1.25% reduction goal
• Received COVID-19 update for information
• Received Quality Report for information
• Received WCMA Update and forwarded to County Council
• Received January 2021 Circa Newsletter for information
• Received library activity and use statistics reports for information

Social Services Committee

The Wellington County Social Services Committee meets to review the 2021 Social Services budget, receive updates on housing provider COVID support, homeless system capital commitments, and funding for the most vulnerable, and hear a paramedic service update. The agenda is largely informational with no listed votes or decisions.

• 2021 Budget - Social Services review
• Paramedic Service Update by Chief Stephen Dewar
• Housing Provider COVID Support Update
• Homeless System Capital Commitment Update
• Funding Increase to Support the Most Vulnerable Update #3

The Social Services Committee endorsed the 2021 Social Services budget, recommending its inclusion in the overall County budget contingent on achieving a 1.25% reduction through financial levers and operational savings. The committee also received updates on paramedic services, EarlyON centres, housing support, and Ontario Works, and decided not to fund the Mayor's Task Force Welcoming Streets Initiative or the Addictions Court Support Programme in 2021.

• Endorsed 2021 Social Services budget, recommending inclusion in County budget with 1.25% reduction goal (carried)
• Received Paramedic Service Update by Stephen Dewar for information (carried)
• Received EarlyON centres verbal update on COVID-19 management for information (carried)
• Received Housing Provider COVID Support Update (HS-21-01) for information (carried)
• Received Homeless System Capital Commitment Update (HS-21-02) for information (carried)
• Received Funding Increase to Support the Most Vulnerable Update #3 (HS-21-03) and delegated authority to CAO and Social Services Administrator for commitments (carried)
• Received November 2020 Ontario Works Statistics for information (carried)
• Received Client Technology and Food Supports report (OW-21-01) for information (carried)

Police Services Board

The Wellington County Police Services Board is meeting to review its 2021 budget, discuss the renewal of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) contract, and hear an update from Crime Stoppers Guelph-Wellington. The board will also receive reports on parking tickets and false alarm revenue.

• 2021 Budget - Police Service Board
• Wellington County OPP Contract Renewal
• Delegation: Ms. Sarah Bowers-Peter, Programme Coordinator, Crime Stoppers Guelph-Wellington - 2020 Update
• Parking Ticket Reports - November, December 2020 and January 2021
• December 2020 False Alarm Revenue Report

Roads Committee

The Wellington County Roads Committee meets to discuss the 2021 Roads budget, a tender award for bridge rehabilitation, and updates on road planning. They will also consider weight restrictions on county structures and community safety zones. The meeting is held via Zoom.

• 2021 Budget - Roads
• Tender Award CW2020-016 for Armstrong and Hagan Bridge Rehabilitation
• Road MAP: A Road Master Action Plan Update #2
• Bosworth Bridge B007028 - EA Commencement
• County Structures Requiring Vehicles Weight Restrictions

The Roads Committee endorsed the 2021 Roads budget, recommending its inclusion in the overall County budget if a 1.25% reduction is achieved through financial levers. It also awarded a bridge rehabilitation contract and received several reports. A motion to create Community Safety Zones by by-law was lost.

• Endorsed 2021 Roads budget for inclusion in County budget (carried)
• Awarded CW2020-016 Armstrong and Hagan Bridge Rehabilitation to Marbridge Construction Ltd. for $972,809.00 (carried)
• Received Road MAP Update #2 for information (carried)
• Received Bosworth Bridge EA Commencement report for information (carried)
• Directed staff to prepare a by-law for vehicle weight restrictions on County structures (carried)
• Received Community Safety Zones report for information (carried)
• Motion to create Community Safety Zones by by-law by June 2021 lost

Solid Waste Services Committee

The Solid Waste Services Committee is meeting to discuss the 2021 budget for solid waste services, receive a January 2021 report, and review a summary report on the Solid Waste Services Strategy. A delegation will present on Bill 197 amendments to the Environmental Assessment Act. The meeting is largely procedural, with no decisions listed on the agenda.

• Delegation by Robert Cook Consulting on Bill 197, Amendments to the Environmental Assessment Act
• 2021 Budget - Solid Waste Services
• Solid Waste Services January 2021 Report
• Solid Waste Services Strategy - Summary Report

The Solid Waste Services Committee endorsed the 2021 Solid Waste Services budget and recommended its inclusion in the overall County budget, contingent on achieving a 1.25 percent overall reduction through financial levers like surplus, reserves, debt, and operational savings. The committee also received for information a presentation on Bill 197 amendments to the Environmental Assessment Act, the January 2021 Solid Waste Services report, and a Solid Waste Services Strategy summary report. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Endorsed 2021 Solid Waste Services budget and recommended inclusion in County budget, conditional on 1.25% reduction goal (carried)
• Received Bill 197 Environmental Assessment Act amendments presentation for information (carried)
• Received January 2021 Solid Waste Services report for information (carried)
• Received Solid Waste Services Strategy summary report for information (carried)