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Wellington County, Ontario

Wellington County public meetings in 2024

46 substantive meetings from 2024, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.

Fri Dec 6, 2024 · 10:00 AM

Warden's Advisory Committee

Warden's Advisory Committee meeting scheduled for December 6, 2024

The agenda for this meeting consists of procedural boilerplate. The only substantive item listed is a closed meeting session with an agenda sent separately.

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County Administration Centre
Fri Dec 6, 2024 · 10:00 AM

Special Meeting of Council

Wellington County Council to elect new Warden

Council is meeting for the Warden's Inauguration to elect a Warden and appoint committee chairs. The session includes the appointment of the Warden's Advisory Committee and the administration of the Declaration of Office.

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Council Chambers
Thu Dec 5, 2024 · 1:30 PM

Accessibility Advisory Committee

Joint AAC to review Wellington North Accessibility Incentive Application

The Wellington County Joint Accessibility Advisory Committee will discuss planned accessibility projects, including the Mapleton Kinettes Playground replacement and Centre Wellington's new Operations Centre. It will present the 2024 schedule for quarterly accessibility reporting through 2027 and receive an update on the FADM Working Group and the new Ontario Building Code. The committee will note current vacancies in its membership and consider the Township of Wellington North's Accessibility Incentive Application.

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Wellington County Museum and Archives
Thu Dec 5, 2024 · 9:00 AM

Land Division Committee

Land Division Committee will review multiple applications, some for expedited approval

The Wellington County Land Division Committee will approve the minutes from the November 14, 2024 meeting. It will consider a series of land division applications, with several recommended for expedited processing. The committee will discuss both expedited and regular applications from various townships.

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County Administration Centre
Thu Nov 28, 2024 · 10:00 AM

County Council

Wellington County Council to review user fees and land purchases

County Council is considering several by-laws to establish or update user fees for various county services. The body is also discussing the purchase of two land parcels in the Township of Wellington North and reviewing a preliminary ten-year corporate plan.

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Council Chambers
Tue Nov 19, 2024 · 1:00 PM

Administration, Finance and Human Resources Committee

County reviews 2025 insurance renewal and user fee proposals at AFHR meeting

The Administration, Finance and Human Resources Committee will examine the October 31, 2024 corporate financial statements and discuss the renewal of the County's insurance programme for 2025. It will also consider the Ontario Municipal Partnership Fund allocation for 2025, reports on 2025 administration and corporate user fees, and the preliminary 2025‑2034 Ten‑Year Plan. A brief HR update will note the Royal Assent of the Working for Workers Acts and a respectful‑workplace policy.

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County Administration Centre
Tue Nov 19, 2024 · 10:00 AM

Economic Development Committee

Committee reviews 2025 user fees and 2026-2034 ten-year plan

The Economic Development Committee is meeting to discuss financial planning and service updates. Key items include a review of user fees for 2025 and a preliminary ten-year operating and capital forecast.

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County Administration Centre
Thu Nov 14, 2024 · 9:00 AM

Land Division Committee

Land Division Committee to review multiple land applications

The Land Division Committee is meeting to consider various land applications across Wellington North, Centre Wellington, and Erin. The body will decide on applications recommended for expedited processing and review other pending requests.

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County Administration Centre
Thu Nov 14, 2024 · 10:00 AM

Planning Committee

Renewal of Emergency Management PSAP agreement considered by Planning Committee

The Wellington County Planning Committee will review the 2025 planning user fee reports, the department's preliminary 2025‑2034 ten‑year plan, and the renewal of the Emergency Management Public Safety Answering Points (PSAP) agreement. It will also receive the 2024 Emergency Management programme annual report, the Green Legacy programme report, and a funding request for a new Conestogo River bridge on the Kissing Bridge Trailway. Additional agenda items include the design of the Home Energy Efficiency Transition programme and a review of urban‑boundary expansions under OPA 126.

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County Administration Centre
Wed Nov 13, 2024 · 9:00 AM

O.P.P. Detachment Board

Board will review 2025 police user fee proposals

The Wellington County O.P.P. Detachment Board will meet on November 13, 2024 to consider several reports and proposals. Items include the 2025 police user fee report, the county’s 2024 financial statements for police, and a preliminary ten‑year police services plan covering 2025‑2034. The board will also receive updates on the communications plan, respectful‑workplace policy, and false‑alarm revenue.

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County Administration Centre
Wed Nov 13, 2024 · 4:30 PM

Information, Heritage and Seniors Committee

Erin Library construction project status will be reviewed by the committee

The Information, Heritage and Seniors Committee will discuss financial statements for seniors, museum and library services, and review user fee proposals for the Terrace, Museum and Library for 2025. A status report on the Erin Library construction project will be presented. The committee will also consider a ten‑year operating and capital plan for each service and a proposed room rental policy.

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No Location Name
Wed Nov 13, 2024 · 1:00 PM

Joint Social Services and Land Ambulance Committee

Committee reviews 10-year Social Services plan and Land Ambulance budget

The Joint Social Services and Land Ambulance Committee is discussing long-term planning and budget updates for 2025. The body is reviewing reports on paramedic resource deployment and social services user fees.

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County Administration Centre
Tue Nov 12, 2024 · 10:30 AM

Solid Waste Services Committee

Committee approved the tender award for Elora Waste Facility site improvements.

The Solid Waste Services Committee will review the October 2024 financial statements, consider the 2025 user fee proposal, and discuss the preliminary 2025‑2034 ten‑year solid waste services plan. It will also approve the tender award for improvements at the Elora waste facility, examine leachate treatment alternatives, and consider the county’s future role in providing recycling services.

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County Administration Centre
Tue Nov 12, 2024 · 9:00 AM

Roads Committee

Roads Committee to review 2025 user fees and rail project plans

The Wellington County Roads Committee will review financial statements, a preliminary ten-year plan, and 2025 user fees. The meeting also includes a delegation on the Cambridge to Union GO rail connection and updates on traffic safety and construction projects.

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County Administration Centre
Thu Oct 31, 2024 · 10:00 AM

County Council

Council to read three by‑laws on child‑care fees, plan amendment, and meeting confirmation

The County Council will consider three by‑law readings: establishing user fees for Children's Early Years services (by‑law 5889‑24), adopting Amendment No. 123 to the Official Plan for Future Development Lands (by‑law 5890‑24), and confirming the proceedings of the October 31, 2024 meeting (by‑law 5891‑24). The council will also move into a Committee of the Whole, receive reports from multiple standing committees, and address a closed‑meeting agenda item.

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Council Chambers
Tue Oct 15, 2024 · 10:00 AM

Economic Development Committee

Committee reviews Ride Well plan, finances, tourism signage, smart cities report

The Economic Development Committee will hear a presentation on the Ride Well 2025‑2028 Service Plan, review September 30, 2024 financial statements and variance projections, discuss the October 2024 Economic Development Report, receive an update on the Directional Tourism Signage Programme, and consider the Smart Cities Office Report for October 2024.

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County Administration Centre
Tue Oct 15, 2024 · 1:00 PM

Administration, Finance and Human Resources Committee

County reviews new tax class for aggregate extraction properties for 2025

The Administration, Finance and Human Resources Committee will discuss several human‑resources programs, including Take Our Kids to Work Day, the Here4Hope annual event, intimate partner violence supports, disability management and recruitment updates. The committee will also review finance items such as Ministry of Finance letters about a new tax class for aggregate extraction properties in 2025, the September 30, 2024 financial statements and variance projections, commodity price hedging agreements, the 2025 Ontario Community Infrastructure Fund allocation, and the creation of a WSIB Excess Compensation Reserve Fund.

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County Administration Centre
Thu Oct 10, 2024 · 9:00 AM

Land Division Committee

Land Division Committee to review five land applications

The Land Division Committee is meeting to consider several land applications. The body will review four applications recommended for expedited processing and one application for general consideration.

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County Administration Centre
Thu Oct 10, 2024 · 10:00 AM

Planning Committee

Planning Committee reviews Official Plan and water projects

The Wellington County Planning Committee will review the County Official Plan, a new municipal well in Erin, and energy conservation plans. The meeting begins at 9:45 a.m. at the County Administration Centre.

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County Administration Centre
Wed Oct 9, 2024 · 1:00 PM

Joint Social Services and Land Ambulance Committee

Status report on the 65 Delhi St. Transitional Housing construction project

The Joint Social Services and Land Ambulance Committee will hear a presentation on the HART Hub for homelessness and addiction recovery, a status update on the 65 Delhi St. transitional housing construction, and financial statements for social services as of September 30, 2024. It will also review proposed user fees for the Children’s Early Years program in 2025, assess the impact of closing the Guelph Consumption and Treatment Services site, and discuss reports on licensed child‑care value, social housing stock, and Ontario Works assistance rates.

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County Administration Centre
Wed Oct 9, 2024 · 4:30 PM

Information, Heritage and Seniors Committee

Committee reviews seniors, museum, and library financial reports

The Information, Heritage and Seniors Committee will receive and discuss financial statements and variance projections for seniors’ long‑term‑care homes, the museum, and the library. It will also hear reports from the Nutrition Services department and a Ministry of Long‑Term Care inspection public report. An update on the Erin Library construction project (status report #9) will be presented.

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No Location Name
Wed Oct 9, 2024 · 9:00 AM

Police Services Board

Police board reviews financial statements and OPP billing

The Wellington County Police Services Board will review financial statements, variance projections, and the 2025 OPP billing package. The meeting includes reports on detachment operations, parking tickets, and false alarm revenue.

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County Administration Centre
Tue Oct 8, 2024 · 9:00 AM

Roads Committee

Roads Committee reviews garage projects, finances, and speed‑enforcement trial

The Wellington County Roads Committee will receive a status report on the Arthur Garage construction project. It will review the September 30, 2024 financial statements and variance projections for the roads division. The committee will consider proposed locations for an automated speed‑enforcement trial and discuss replacement projects for the Erin and Brucedale garages. A construction plan for Wellington Road 124 and an update on county road level of service will also be presented.

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County Administration Centre
Thu Sep 26, 2024 · 10:00 AM

County Council

Council will consider by-laws for affordable housing at 5 James St E, Clifford

The September 26 council meeting includes routine items such as call to order, minutes confirmation, and presentations. A major agenda focus is the first and second reading of several by‑laws, notably authorizing agreements and tax exemptions for municipal capital facilities at the Northern Tree Nursery (Luther Marsh) and an affordable housing project at 5 James Street East, Clifford. The council will also review committee reports and move to a Committee of the Whole for further action.

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Council Chambers
Tue Sep 17, 2024 · 1:00 PM

Administration, Finance and Human Resources Committee

Committee to appoint KPMG LLP as external auditor for 2024‑2026

The Administration, Finance and Human Resources Committee will review the county's recent financial statements, credit rating update, and lease agreement. It will discuss the joint Housing Enabling Core Servicing (HECS) funding application with the Town of Minto and the election of the Warden. The committee will also consider proposed service levels for the Asset Management Plan and decide on the external auditor appointment for the 2024‑2026 period.

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County Administration Centre
Tue Sep 17, 2024 · 10:00 AM

Economic Development Committee

Committee will review economic development reports and financial statements

The Economic Development Committee will receive the August 2024 financial statements, the September 2024 Economic Development Report, and the September 2024 Smart Cities Office Report. No items are listed for decision; the meeting is primarily informational. A closed session is scheduled before adjournment.

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County Administration Centre
Thu Sep 12, 2024 · 10:00 AM

Planning Committee

Minto Pines Wellhead Protection Area Amendment to be considered

The Wellington County Planning Committee will review the Minto Pines Wellhead Protection Area Amendment. It will also discuss reports on the Luther Marsh Northern Tree Nursery, the Green Legacy Strategic Action Plan, the Green Fleet Pilot, and the 2024 Provincial Planning Statement. Financial statements for August 2024 will be presented. The meeting includes a closed session before adjournment.

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County Administration Centre
Thu Sep 12, 2024 · 9:00 AM

Land Division Committee

Land Division Committee reviews multiple land applications, including expedited requests

The committee will first approve the minutes from the July 18, 2024 meeting. It will then consider a series of land division applications, some of which are recommended for expedited processing and others for regular consideration. One application is listed as deferred. No decisions are recorded in the agenda.

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County Administration Centre
Wed Sep 11, 2024 · 1:00 PM

Joint Social Services and Land Ambulance Committee

Committee will approve tender awards for accessible unit conversions and child‑care generators

The Joint Social Services and Land Ambulance Committee will hear a status report on the 65 Delhi St. Transitional Housing project and review the August 2024 financial statements. It will consider two tender awards: one for accessible unit conversions (CW2024‑017) and another for generators for child‑care centres (CW2024‑060). Additional discussions include child‑care funding, early‑years professional learning, Ontario Works caseload data, and several housing‑related initiatives.

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County Administration Centre
Wed Sep 11, 2024 · 4:30 PM

Information, Heritage and Seniors Committee

Committee will consider the purchase of the Elora Sculpture Project

The Information, Heritage and Seniors Committee will receive financial statements for Wellington Terrace, the museum and archives, and the library, and will discuss senior‑related reports such as the Ministry of Health compliance visit and nurse‑practitioner funding. The meeting also includes a Library Board segment that will consider the Erin Library Construction Project #8 and the purchase of the Elora Sculpture Project, along with library financials and summer updates.

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Wed Sep 11, 2024 · 9:00 AM

Police Services Board

Police Services Board will review financial and operational reports

The Wellington County Police Services Board will consider approval of the June 12, 2024 post‑meeting minutes. It will review the Police August 2024 Financial Statements and the false alarm revenue report for September 2024. The board will also examine the Detachment Commander’s reports and parking ticket reports covering June through August 2024.

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County Administration Centre
Tue Sep 10, 2024 · 10:30 AM

Solid Waste Services Committee

Committee will review finances, waste facility plan, and fee discussion

The Solid Waste Services Committee will consider the August 2024 financial statements, review the Waste Facility Vision document, and discuss the minimum waste fee. No formal decisions are listed on the agenda.

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County Administration Centre
Tue Sep 10, 2024 · 9:00 AM

Roads Committee

Roads Committee to award contracts for Wellington Road 18 rehab and Salem Creek culvert relining

The Wellington County Roads Committee will review the August 2024 financial statements and receive a status report on the Arthur Garage construction project. It will consider and approve two tender awards: Phase 2 road rehabilitation on Wellington Road 18 and relining of the Salem Creek culvert. The committee will also discuss a pre‑order of a motor grader and wheel loader, and receive updates on the automated speed‑enforcement program and pollinator habitat on right‑of‑ways.

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County Administration Centre
Thu Sep 5, 2024 · 1:00 PM

Accessibility Advisory Committee

Committee reviews accessibility plans and technology demo

The Joint Accessibility Advisory Committee will confirm May 2024 minutes, hear a hearing‑loop webinar, and view an accessible technology demonstration for Centre Wellington. It will receive information on municipal planned projects and the schedule for annual accessibility reporting. The committee will also review and comment on several documents, including the FADM review and master plans for active transportation, mobility, parks, recreation, and a playground project.

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Township of Centre Wellington Municipal Office
Thu Jul 18, 2024 · 9:00 AM

Land Division Committee

Land Division Committee considers 11 land division applications

The Wellington County Land Division Committee will review applications for land division, including one recommended for expedited processing and ten for standard consideration. The meeting is scheduled for July 18, 2024, at 9:00 a.m. at the County Administration Centre.

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County Administration Centre
Thu Jun 27, 2024 · 10:00 AM

County Council

Wellington County considers new speed camera enforcement and fees

The Council is reviewing by-laws to establish an administrative penalty system and fees for Automated Speed Enforcement cameras. The agenda also includes a request for proposals for transitional housing at 65 Delhi Street and a delegation regarding temporary structured encampments.

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Council Chambers
Tue Jun 18, 2024 · 10:00 AM

Economic Development Committee

Review of Ride Well 2024-2025 Service Plan and short-term recommendations

The committee will hear a presentation regarding the Ride Well 2024-2025 Service Plan strategic direction. Members will also review short-term recommendations for Ride Well services. Additionally, the agenda includes reviews of economic development financial statements and monthly reports.

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County Administration Centre
Tue Jun 18, 2024 · 1:00 PM

Administration, Finance and Human Resources Committee

The committee will review a land ambulance capital budget realignment.

The committee will discuss a realignment of the Land Ambulance Capital Budget and review the Asset Management Plan for all county assets. Members will also examine financial statements through May 31, 2024, and recent contract awards. Additionally, a recruitment update covering early 2024 will be presented.

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County Administration Centre
Tue Jun 18, 2024 · 3:00 PM

Solid Waste Services Committee

Committee to consider tender award for waste site improvements

The Solid Waste Services Committee is meeting to review a tender award for waste site improvements. The agenda also includes a closed session and standard procedural items.

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County Administration Centre
Thu Jun 13, 2024 · 10:00 AM

Planning Committee

The Planning Committee will review official plan progress and a Puslinch objection.

The committee will review planning financial statements and variance projections as of May 31, 2024. The agenda includes updates on the County Official Plan Review and forest conservation bylaws. Additionally, members will review an objection letter from the Township of Puslinch regarding CBM Aggregates.

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County Administration Centre
Thu Jun 13, 2024 · 9:00 AM

Land Division Committee

Review of multiple land division applications in Wellington County

The Land Division Committee is reviewing several land division applications for consideration or expedited processing. These applications involve various municipalities including Wellington North, Erin, Puslinch, Mapleton, Minto, Centre Wellington, and Guelph-Eramosa.

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County Administration Centre
Wed Jun 12, 2024 · 9:00 AM

Police Services Board

Wellington County Police Services Board reviews finances and violence motion

The board will review police financial statements and variance projections as of May 31, 2024. Members will also receive the Detachment Commander's report and parking ticket reports for May 2024. Additionally, the board will review correspondence regarding an Intimate Partner Violence Motion.

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County Administration Centre
Wed Jun 12, 2024 · 1:00 PM

Joint Social Services and Land Ambulance Committee

Committee reviews temporary structured encampment plans and housing updates

The committee will hear several delegations regarding temporary structured encampments and review correspondence from the City of Guelph. The agenda also includes status reports on transitional housing and paramedic service performance.

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138 Wyndham Street (Former Post Office)
Wed Jun 12, 2024 · 4:30 PM

Information, Heritage and Seniors Committee

Review of library construction progress and department financial statements

The committee will review May 2024 financial statements and variance projections for Wellington Terrace, Museum and Archives, and the Library Board. The agenda also includes a status report on the Erin Library construction project and the WCMA 2025 projects proposal.

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No Location Name
Tue Jun 11, 2024 · 10:30 AM

Solid Waste Services Committee

Review of financial statements and the 2023 annual report

The Solid Waste Services Committee will review financial statements and variance projections as of May 31, 2024. The meeting also includes a review of the 2023 Annual Report and a presentation on awards.

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County Administration Centre
Tue Jun 11, 2024 · 9:00 AM

Roads Committee

Roads Committee reviews garage projects and financial statements

The committee will review progress on the Arthur Garage construction project and discuss rehabilitation for the Elora Works Garage. The agenda also includes a review of roads financial statements and a right of way transfer for Eliza Street.

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County Administration Centre