Wellington County public meetings in 2025

Land Division Committee

The Wellington County Land Division Committee will approve the minutes from the November 13, 2025 meeting. It will consider a series of land division applications, including several recommended for expedited processing. The committee will discuss both expedited and regular applications from various townships.

• Approval of Draft Minutes – Nov 2025
• Motion to expedite selected applications
• Application B64-25-B66-25 – 2626514 Ontario Ltd. (Minto)
• Application B68-25-B69-25 – Bergen, Friesen, McClure (Mapleton)
• Application B63-25 – Arka Acres Ltd. (Wellington North)

The Land Division Committee approved the minutes from the November 13 meeting. It granted provisional consent to eight applications recommended for expedited processing. The committee added Condition #11 to application B63-25, approved application BG67-25, and deferred applications B23-25 and B32-25. It also amended Condition #12 for application B34-25 and later deferred that same application with additional requirements.

• Approved minutes of November 13, 2025 (unanimous)
• Granted provisional consent to eight expedited applications (carried)
• Added Condition #11 to B63-25 (5-0)
• Approved BG67-25 (5-0)
• Deferred B23-25 pending agricultural and zoning clarification (5-0)
• Deferred B32-25 pending lot reconfiguration (5-0)
• Amended Condition #12 for B34-25 (5-0)
• Deferred B34-25 pending access, construction vehicle, drainage, and lot‑size issues (5-0)

Accessibility Advisory Committee

The Joint Accessibility Advisory Committee will confirm September minutes and review a report on Ride Well Accessible Transit. The body will also receive updates on the Accessibility Incentive Grant and the FADM Working Group.

• Confirmation of September 2025 JAAC minutes
• Review of Ride Well Accessible Transit report
• Accessibility Incentive Grant update
• FADM Working Group update
• Schedule of annual reporting for municipalities

County Council

County Council will consider by-laws to establish user fees for various services, including police, libraries, and waste management, and to amend the Emergency Response Plan. The meeting also includes the confirmation of previous council minutes and a presentation for the Luella Logan Award.

• By-law to authorize user fees for Children’s Early Years Services
• By-law to authorize user fees for Police Services
• By-law to authorize user fees for Solid Waste Services
• By-law to amend the Emergency Response Plan
• By-law to authorize a franchise agreement with Enbridge Gas Inc.

The Council approved up to $1,800,000 in capital funding for UpBuild! to build 18 affordable housing units at 50‑60 Fife Road in Guelph, subject to conditions. It also directed the execution of a two‑year lease with Jamalyco Inc. for 128 Norfolk Street, Guelph. Staff were instructed to add pedestrian safety measures at the WR 21/WR 18 intersection in Elora and to begin a traffic study of Elora’s downtown core.

• Approved up to $1,800,000 capital funding to UpBuild! for 18 affordable housing units (carried)
• Directed execution of a two‑year lease with Jamalyco Inc. for 128 Norfolk Street, Guelph (carried)
• Directed staff to implement leading pedestrian intervals and no‑right‑turn‑on‑red at WR 21/WR 18, Elora (carried)
• Directed staff to work with Centre Wellington on a traffic study of Elora downtown core (carried)
• Adopted by‑laws 5916‑25, 5951‑25 to 5962‑25 for third reading (carried)
• Adopted minutes of O.P.P. Detachment, Joint Social Services & Land Ambulance, Information, Heritage & Seniors, Planning, Roads, Solid Waste Services, Economic Development, and Administration, Finance & HR committees (carried)
• Confirmed actions taken in Committee of the Whole and adopted committee minutes (carried)
• Received Ministry of Transportation Road Safety Initiatives Fund correspondence for information (carried)

Administration, Finance and Human Resources Committee

The Administration, Finance and Human Resources Committee will consider a proposal for physician recruitment funding and several County Housing Development Fund agreements, including one with Guelph/Eramosa and applications from the Township of Puslinch. It will also examine updates to procedural by‑laws and policies, the 2026 insurance renewal, and the allocation of the 2025 year‑end surplus.

• Proposal for Physician Recruitment Funding (presentation by Wellington Health Care Alliance and Guelph Family Health Team)
• County Housing Development Fund Agreement with Guelph/Eramosa
• County Housing Development Fund Applications – Township of Puslinch
• Procedural By‑law and Policy Updates (including accountability, transparency, and public notice policies)
• 2026 Insurance Renewal

The Administration, Finance and Human Resources Committee approved a range of items, including a $50,000 annual physician recruitment commitment for three years, the County Housing Development Fund applications, and the 2026 insurance renewal at a premium of $1,569,651. It also approved the 2026 user‑fee by‑laws, allocated the projected $2.5‑$3.3 million year‑end surplus to the SWS Equipment Reserve, and adopted the 2026‑2035 Preliminary Ten‑Year Plan. All motions were carried.

• Approved $50,000 annual physician recruitment funding for three years (Carried)
• Approved County Housing Development Fund applications from Township of Puslinch (Carried)
• Approved draft agreement for Community Housing Development Funding with Guelph/Eramosa (Carried)
• Approved 2026 insurance renewal at $1,569,651 premium (Carried)
• Approved 2026 Administration User Fees and authorized by‑law preparation (Carried)
• Approved 2026 Corporate User Fees and authorized by‑law preparation (Carried)
• Allocated projected $2.5‑$3.3 million year‑end surplus to SWS Equipment Reserve (Carried)
• Approved the 2026‑2035 Preliminary Ten‑Year Plan (Carried)

Economic Development Committee

The Economic Development Committee will review financial statements, preliminary ten-year plans, and user fee reports for 2026. The agenda includes reports on smart cities initiatives and rural transportation.

• Review 2026 Economic Development User Fees
• Review Preliminary 2026-2035 Ten-Year Plan
• Review Economic Development Financial Statements
• Review Smart Cities Office Report
• Review Rural Transportation 10 Year Forecast

The committee approved the Economic Development financial statements as of October 31 2025, the 2026 user fees, and endorsed the preliminary 2026‑2035 ten‑year plan forecast. It also approved the November 2025 Economic Development Report and the Smart Cities Office November 2025 Report. All motions were carried.

• Approved Economic Development financial statements (as of Oct 31 2025) – carried
• Approved 2026 Economic Development user fees and charges – carried
• Endorsed preliminary 2026‑2035 Economic Development capital budget forecast – carried
• Approved November 2025 Economic Development Report – carried
• Approved Smart Cities Office November 2025 Report – carried

Roads Committee

The Wellington County Roads Committee will consider an intersection study for Metcalfe at Mill in Elora, examine the October 2025 roads financial statements, discuss the 2026 roads user fee report, preview the 2026‑2035 preliminary ten‑year road plan, receive a study notice for the Highway 401 and Highway 6/Brock Road South interim interchange improvements, and get an update on the automated speed enforcement project.

• Intersection Study – Metcalfe @ Mill (Elora)
• Roads 2026 user fee report
• 2026‑2035 Preliminary Ten‑Year Road Plan
• Highway 401 & Highway 6/Brock Road South Interim Interchange Improvements study
• Automated Speed Enforcement – Project Update #8

The committee approved the 2026 user fees and charges for county roads and instructed staff to draft the required by‑law. It also endorsed the preliminary 2026‑2035 Roads capital plan and operating budget impacts, forwarding it to the Administration, Finance and Human Resources Committee. Additional motions directed traffic monitoring limits and speed‑monitoring trials, and several reports were received for information.

• Received delegation from Lisa MacDonald (Centre Wellington) for information – carried
• Received Intersection Study report and directed staff to implement leading pedestrian intervals and no right turn on red at WR 21/WR 18 – carried
• Approved Roads and Engineering Financial Statements as of Oct 31, 2025 – carried
• Approved 2026 Roads user fees and charges and directed staff to prepare by‑law – carried
• Endorsed preliminary 2026‑2035 Roads capital plan and operating budget impacts, forwarding to Administration, Finance and HR Committee – carried
• Received Highway 401 & Highway 6/Brock Road South Interim Interchange Improvements report for information – carried
• Directed traffic monitoring by Global Traffic Group not to exceed past Labour Day 2026 – carried
• Received Automated Speed Enforcement Project Update #8 report and approved speed monitoring at seven trial locations – carried

Solid Waste Services Committee

The Solid Waste Services Committee will review the October 2025 financial statements, discuss fee recommendations and the proposed 2026 user fees, consider expanding recycling collection for businesses, examine a preliminary 2026‑2035 ten‑year solid waste plan, and receive an update on the re‑opening of the Elora waste facility.

• Solid Waste Services Fee Recommendations (PDF)
• 2026 Solid Waste Services User Fees (PDF)
• Expanded Recycling Collection Services for Businesses (PDF)
• Preliminary 2026‑2035 Ten‑Year Plan: Solid Waste Services (PDF)
• Elora Waste Facility Re‑Opening Update (PDF)

The committee approved the solid‑waste financial statements for 2025 and raised the waste tipping fee to $160 per tonne effective Jan 1 2026. It also approved the 2026 user fees and charges and directed staff to draft the required by‑law. An expanded business recycling collection service costing $155,000 was added to the 2026 budget, and a ten‑year solid‑waste plan was endorsed for further review. The Elora Waste Facility re‑opening report was received for information.

• Approve 2025 solid‑waste financial statements (carried)
• Approve waste tipping fee increase to $160 per tonne effective Jan 1 2026 (carried)
• Approve 2026 solid‑waste user fees and charges, and order by‑law preparation (carried)
• Approve expansion of business recycling collection service, cost $155,000 in 2026 budget (carried)
• Endorse preliminary 2026‑2035 solid‑waste capital budget forecast and forward to Administration, Finance and Human Resources Committee (carried)
• Receive Elora Waste Facility re‑opening update report for information (carried)

Planning Committee

The Planning Committee will receive the October 2025 financial statements, review the 2026 user fee proposals, discuss the Preliminary 2026‑2035 Ten‑Year Plan, and consider the 2025 Emergency Management Programme annual report and Emergency Response Plan updates. A survey summary for the County Forest Tract and a briefing on Bill 60 – Fighting Delays, Building Faster Act will also be presented. No formal decisions are indicated in the agenda.

• Planning October 2025 Financial Statements
• Planning 2026 User Fee Report and User Fees
• Preliminary 2026‑2035 Ten‑Year Plan documents
• 2025 Emergency Management Programme Annual Report
• Bill 60 – Fighting Delays, Building Faster Act briefing

The Planning Committee approved the 2025 financial statements and the 2026 user fees for planning. It endorsed the preliminary 2026‑2035 Planning capital budget forecast and accepted the 2025 Emergency Management Programme report. The Committee authorized the repeal of By‑law 5677‑20 and the adoption of a new Emergency Response Plan for 2025. It also received several informational reports and moved into a closed session for litigation matters.

• Approved Planning Financial Statements as of Oct 31 2025 (Carried)
• Approved 2026 Planning User Fees and Charges and directed staff to prepare by‑law (Carried)
• Endorsed preliminary 2026‑2035 Planning capital budget forecast; forwarded to Administration, Finance and HR Committee (Carried)
• Accepted 2025 Emergency Management Programme Annual Report (Carried)
• Authorized repeal of By‑law 5677‑20 and adoption of new Emergency Response Plan (Carried)
• Received County Forest Tract – User Survey Summary for information (Carried)
• Received Bill 60 – Fighting Delays, Building Faster Act, 2025 report for information and to circulate to municipalities (Carried)
• Moved into closed session to consider litigation or potential litigation (Carried)

Land Division Committee

The Wellington County Land Division Committee will approve the October 2025 minutes and review a series of land division applications. Some applications are recommended for expedited processing, while others are slated for regular consideration.

• Expedited application B50-25 – Arthur Clark (Erin)
• Expedited application B52-25-B53-25 – St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church (Wellington North)
• Expedited application B55-25 – Cynthia and James Lindsay (Centre Wellington)
• Application B51-25 – Puslinch Beach and Marine (Puslinch)
• Application B54-25 – Timstar Farms Ltd. (Guelph-Eramosa)

The committee approved the minutes from the October 9, 2025 meeting. It granted provisional consent to all applications that had been recommended for expedited processing. It deferred application B57-25 for further consideration and recorded votes on several other applications, ranging from unanimous 5‑0 votes to a close 3‑2 split.

• Approved October 9, 2025 minutes – carried
• Granted provisional consent to expedited applications – carried
• Deferred application B57-25 per agent request – carried (5‑0)
• Vote 5‑0 recorded on application B51-25 (Puslinch Beach and Marine) – outcome not specified
• Vote 5‑0 recorded on application B54-25 (Timstar Farms Ltd.) – outcome not specified
• Vote 3‑2 recorded on application B58-25 (Deterco Builders Inc.) – outcome not specified
• Vote 5‑0 recorded on application B61-25 (Cleon and Eileen Bearinger) – outcome not specified

O.P.P. Detachment Board

The O.P.P. Detachment Board will consider the October 8, 2025 post‑meeting minutes and the October 31, 2025 financial statements. It will discuss the proposed 2026 police user fee schedule and a preliminary 2026‑2035 ten‑year police plan. The board will also receive a draft 2026‑2029 detachment action plan and reports on November 2025 parking tickets and false‑alarm revenue.

• 2026 Police User Fees – fee schedule proposal (Police 2026 user fee report.pdf)
• Preliminary 2026‑2035 Ten‑Year Police Plan – capital and service forecast (10YR Capital Plan-Police.pdf)
• Draft 2026‑2029 Wellington County Detachment Action Plan (West Region 4 - WELLINGTON COUNTY- Action Plan - 2026 to 2029 _.pdf)
• November 2025 Parking Ticket Report (Parking Ticket Report - November 12, 2025.pdf)
• November 2025 False Alarm Revenue Report (False Alarm Revenue Report - November 12, 2025.pdf)

The board adopted the October 8, 2025 meeting minutes and approved the financial statements as of October 31, 2025. It approved the 2026 police user fees and directed staff to prepare the by‑law. The board endorsed the preliminary 2026‑2035 Police Services capital budget forecast and approved the draft 2026‑2029 Detachment Action Plan. Several reports were received for information.

• Adopted minutes of October 8, 2025 meeting (Carried)
• Approved financial statements as of October 31, 2025 (Carried)
• Approved 2026 police user fees and charges (Carried)
• Endorsed preliminary 2026‑2035 Police Services capital budget forecast (Carried)
• Received Detachment Commander's Report for November 2025 (Carried)
• Received November 2025 Parking Ticket Report (Carried)
• Received November 2025 False Alarm Revenue Report (Carried)
• Approved draft 2026‑2029 Wellington County Detachment Action Plan (Carried)

Information, Heritage and Seniors Committee

The Information, Heritage and Seniors Committee is reviewing 2026 user fees and preliminary 2026-2035 ten-year plans for Wellington Terrace, the Museum and Archives, and the Library. The body will also examine financial statements and construction updates for these services.

• 2026 User Fees for Wellington Terrace, Museum and Archives, and Library
• Preliminary 2026-2035 Ten-Year Plans for Terrace, Museum and Archives, and Library
• Erin Library Construction Update - Status Report #19
• Ministry of Long-Term Care Inspection Public Report
• Financial statements as of October 31, 2025 for Terrace, Museum, and Library

The Information, Heritage and Seniors Committee approved the 2026 user fee structures for Wellington Terrace, the County Museum and Archives, and the County Library Service. It also endorsed the preliminary 2026‑2035 capital and operating budget forecasts for these three entities and forwarded them to the Administration, Finance and Human Resources Committee. Financial statements for each organization were approved, and several reports were received for information.

• Approved Wellington Terrace financial statements (Oct 31 2025)
• Approved 2026 user fees for Wellington Terrace
• Approved Museum and Archives financial statements (Oct 31 2025)
• Approved 2026 user fees for Museum (by‑law to be prepared)
• Approved Library financial statements (Oct 31 2025)
• Approved 2026 user fees for Library (by‑law to be prepared)
• Endorsed preliminary 2026‑2035 ten‑year plan forecasts for Terrace, Museum and Library, forwarding them to the Administration, Finance and Human Resources Committee
• Received WCMA, Wellington Place, Erin Library construction, and Library updates for information

Joint Social Services and Land Ambulance Committee

The Joint Social Services and Land Ambulance Committee will consider a project award for housing security cameras and approve a construction award to expand the Wellington Place Child Care and Learning Centre. It will also review the Social Services financial statements as of October 31 2025 and discuss proposed user‑fee changes for the Children’s Early Years and Ontario Works programs for 2026. Additional items include a budget update for 2026 paramedic services and a ten‑year plan for Social Services.

• Project award – Housing Security Cameras
• Construction award – Wellington Place Child Care and Learning Centre Expansion
• Financial Statements for Social Services as of October 31 2025
• Children’s Early Years 2026 User Fees and Charges proposal
• Ontario Works 2026 User Fees and Charges proposal

The committee approved awarding the construction and construction‑management contract for the Wellington Place Child Care Centre in Fergus to Dakon Construction Ltd. for $1,388,988.14 (excluding H.S.T.). It also approved a $784,169.63 security‑camera contract, adopted 2026 user‑fee charges for Children’s Early Years and Ontario Works, and referred the 2026 budget back to staff. The preliminary 2026‑2035 Social Services Ten‑Year Plan was defeated.

• Award housing security cameras contract to CDW Canada for $784,169.63 (excl. HST) – Carried
• Award Wellington Place Child Care construction contract to Dakon Construction for $1,388,988.14 (excl. HST) – Carried
• Approve Social Services Financial Statements as of Oct 31 2025 – Carried
• Approve 2026 User Fees and Charges for Children’s Early Years – Carried
• Approve 2026 User Fees and Charges for Ontario Works – Carried
• Defeat endorsement of preliminary 2026‑2035 Social Services Ten‑Year Plan – Defeated
• Refer 2026 Budget back to staff for further consideration – Carried
• Recommend County Council approve Mount Forest Child Care expansion and associated funding – Carried

County Council

The County Council will consider the first and second reading of two by‑laws, including by‑law 5949‑25 to approve the expropriation of lands on Winston Churchill Boulevard from Olde Base Line Road to Bush Street in the Town of Erin. The council will also receive reports from several committees and a closed‑meeting report. After discussion, the council will move to a Committee of the Whole to adopt the by‑law actions and other resolutions.

• By‑law 5949‑25: approve expropriation of lands on Winston Churchill Blvd (Olde Base Line Rd to Bush St, Town of Erin)
• By‑law 5950‑25: confirm the proceedings of the Council meeting held October 30, 2025
• Resolution to permit presentations and delegations
• Closed meeting report presented by Warden White
• Resolution for third reading of by‑laws

The council approved a non‑union economic adjustment of 3.0% to take effect on January 1, 2026. It also approved moving forward with the expropriation process for nine properties needed for the Winston Churchill Boulevard road widening. By‑laws 5949‑25 and 5950‑25 were passed on third reading.

• Approved non‑union economic adjustment of 3.0% effective Jan 1 2026 (Carried)
• Approved completion of expropriation for nine properties for Winston Churchill Blvd improvement (Carried)
• Passed by‑laws 5949‑25 and 5950‑25 on third reading (Carried)
• Deferred Item 8 Intersection Study to November Roads Committee meeting (Deferred)
• Deferred Curbside Collection Tender Specifications to a future Solid Waste Services Committee meeting (Deferred)
• Adopted minutes of O.P.P. Detachment Board, Joint Social Services & Land Ambulance, Information, Heritage and Seniors, Planning, Economic Development, and Administration, Finance and Human Resources committees (Carried)
• Moved Council into a closed meeting for confidential matters (Carried)
• Confirmed September 25, 2025 council minutes (Carried)

Administration, Finance and Human Resources Committee

The Administration, Finance and Human Resources Committee will review a series of reports, including licensed child care, county‑wide financial statements, the 2025 credit rating, asset management and infrastructure status, the 2026 Ontario Community Infrastructure Fund allocation, and the housing insurance renewal for 2026. The meeting also includes updates on the health and safety programme modernization strategy and the Take Our Kids to Work Day report. No specific decisions are listed in the agenda; the items are presented for discussion and information.

• Housing Insurance Renewal for 2026
• Ontario Community Infrastructure Fund (OCIF) 2026 Funding Update
• 2025 Credit Rating Update
• Asset Management Update and Annual State of Infrastructure
• Licensed Child Care in Wellington County

The Administration, Finance and Human Resources Committee received several reports and made a series of approvals. It approved dedicating $1,000,000 to childcare capital in the 2026 budget. It accepted the 2026 housing insurance renewal premium of $524,933.25. It also approved the 2025 financial statements and moved to a closed meeting to consider labour‑relations matters.

• Approved $1,000,000 childcare capital allocation for 2026 budget (Carried)
• Accepted 2026 housing insurance renewal premium of $524,933.25 (Carried)
• Approved County financial statements and variance projections as of Sept 30, 2025 (Carried)
• Received Licensed Child Care report for information (Carried)
• Received 2025 Annual State of Infrastructure Report and directed public posting (Carried)
• Received Ontario Community Infrastructure Fund 2026 funding update for information (Carried)
• Received Health and Safety Programme Modernization Strategy Update report for information (Carried)
• Moved into a closed meeting to consider labour relations (Carried)

Economic Development Committee

The Economic Development Committee will review the September 30, 2025 financial statements and variance projections, the October 2025 Economic Development Report, the Smart Cities Office Report, the Rural Transit Update, and the BR+E Municipal Implementation Fund Report. No motions or decisions are listed; the agenda consists of report presentations and discussion.

• Economic Development Financial Statements and Variance Projections – September 30, 2025
• Economic Development Report – October 2025
• Smart Cities Office Report – October 2025
• Rural Transit Update – October 2025
• BR+E Municipal Implementation Fund Report – October 2025

The Economic Development Committee approved the September 30 financial statements and variance projections. It also approved the October Economic Development Report and the Smart Cities Office October 2025 Report. The committee received a Rural Transit Update for information. Finally, it approved the 2025 BR+E Municipal Implementation Fund for Guelph/Eramosa Township and the Township of Puslinch.

• Approved September 30, 2025 financial statements (Carried)
• Approved October Economic Development Report (Carried)
• Approved Smart Cities Office October 2025 Report (Carried)
• Received Rural Transit Update for information (Carried)
• Approved 2025 BR+E Municipal Implementation Fund for Guelph/Eramosa and Puslinch (Carried)

Roads Committee

The Roads Committee will discuss financial statements and construction updates for 2025 and 2026. The body is also reviewing road and intersection studies in Elora and on Wellington Road 46.

• Tender award for 2026 pickup trucks and SUVs
• Wellington Road 46 Road Diet Study
• Intersection study for Metcalfe (WR 21) at Mill (WR 18) in Elora
• 2026 Capital Construction Look Ahead
• Roads Financial Statements and Variance Projections as of September 30, 2025

The Roads Committee approved the September 30, 2025 financial statements for the Roads Division. It awarded a $265,970 tender for two ¾‑ton pickup trucks and two SUVs to Barry Cullen Chevrolet Cadillac of Guelph and authorized the related purchase orders. Several reports were received for information, and staff were directed to implement traffic‑safety measures at the WR 21/WR 18 intersection. The committee also moved into a closed session to consider land‑acquisition matters.

• Approved Roads Division financial statements as of Sep 30, 2025
• Awarded $265,970 tender for trucks and SUVs to Barry Cullen Chevrolet Cadillac of Guelph
• Received 2025 Capital Construction Update (information)
• Received 2026 Capital Construction Look Ahead (information)
• Received Wellington Road 46 Road Diet Study, requested environmental assessment proposal, and added study cost to 2026 budget
• Received Metcalfe (WR 21) at Mill (WR 18) Intersection Study and directed implementation of leading pedestrian intervals and no right turn on red
• Received Township of Puslinch correspondence on Community Safety and Well‑Being Plan (information)
• Moved into closed session to consider land acquisition or disposition matters

Solid Waste Services Committee

The Solid Waste Services Committee will review financial statements and variance projections as of September 30, 2025. The body is also discussing specifications for curbside collection and a new plow truck for the Riverstown Waste Facility.

• Financial Statements and Variance Projections as of September 30, 2025
• New Plow Truck for Riverstown Waste Facility
• Curbside Collection Tender Specifications

The Solid Waste Services Committee approved the September 30, 2025 financial statements. It authorized the award of a $347,575.00 plow truck contract to Viking‑Cives of Mount Forest and the related purchase order and signatures. The committee also approved including the recommended curbside collection specifications in the next tender document.

• Approved Financial Statements and Variance Projections as of Sep 30, 2025 (carried)
• Approved award of plow truck contract to Viking‑Cives, $347,575.00 (carried)
• Authorized issuance of purchase order for plow truck contract (carried)
• Authorized Warden and Clerk to sign plow truck agreements (carried)
• Approved inclusion of curbside collection tender specifications in next tender (carried)

Land Division Committee

The committee will approve the minutes from the September 11, 2025 meeting. It will consider a set of applications recommended for expedited processing, as well as other applications for regular consideration. The agenda also includes items to withdraw and defer certain applications.

• Expedited approval of B35-25 – 1595655 Ontario Ltd. and Robert Cottell (Wellington North)
• Expedited approval of B38-25 – Alison McCrindle and William Wareham (Puslinch)
• Consideration of B47-25 – Leeann Swallow and Dennis Alderman (Centre Wellington)
• Withdrawal of B40-25 – Walter and Barbara Pfaeffli (Minto)
• Deferral of B27-25 – Leona L. Reid (Puslinch)

The committee approved the September 11, 2025 meeting minutes. It gave provisional consent to all applications marked for expedited processing. Two applications, B47-25 and B34-25, were deferred for additional information. The reference plan for B-37-25 was updated to reflect the lot configuration.

• Approved September 11, 2025 minutes (carried)
• Granted provisional consent to expedited applications (carried)
• Deferred application B47-25 pending updated comments (5-0)
• Deferred application B34-25 pending clarification of entrance (5-0)
• Updated reference plan for B37-25 to reflect 0.8 ha lot (5-0)

Planning Committee

The Wellington County Planning Committee will review planning application fees, review financial statements for September 2025, and receive an annual report on the Green Legacy Programme.

• Review of Planning Application Fees
• Review of Planning Financial Statements and Variance Projections
• Green Legacy Programme 2024-2025 Annual Report
• County Official Plan Review - Progress Report #13
• Closed Session

The committee approved the Planning Application Fees recommended for the 2026 fee schedule. It also approved the Planning Department’s financial statements and variance projections as of September 30, 2025. Several reports – the Planning Application Fees Review presentation, the Green Legacy Programme 2024‑2025 Annual Report, and Official Plan Review Progress Report #13 – were received for information, with the latter to be forwarded to member municipalities.

• Approved Planning Application Fees for inclusion in 2026 schedule (carried)
• Received Planning Application Fees Review presentation for information (carried)
• Approved Planning Department financial statements and variance projections as of Sept 30, 2025 (carried)
• Received Green Legacy Programme 2024‑2025 Annual Report for information (carried)
• Received County Official Plan Review Progress Report #13 for information and to forward to municipalities (carried)

Information, Heritage and Seniors Committee

The Information, Heritage and Seniors Committee will review September 30, 2025, financial statements and variance projections for long-term care homes, the museum, and the library. The meeting includes a status report on the Erin Library construction project and a tour of the Living Classroom and Resident Enabling Garden.

• Wellington Terrace Financial Statements and Variance Projections as of September 30, 2025
• Museum and Archives Financial Statements and Variance Projections as of September 30, 2025
• Library Financial Statements and Variance Projections as of September 30, 2025
• Erin Library Construction Project - Status Report #17
• Wellington Place Peace Pole update

The Information, Heritage and Seniors Committee approved the September 30, 2025 financial statements for Wellington Terrace, the County Museum and Archives, and the Library Service. The committee also approved the installation of a peace pole at Wellington Place. Several reports, including the Erin Library construction status and library updates, were received for information.

• Approved Wellington Terrace financial statements (carried)
• Approved County Museum and Archives financial statements (carried)
• Approved peace pole installation at Wellington Place (carried)
• Approved Library Service financial statements (carried)
• Received Erin Library Construction Project status report #18 for information (carried)
• Received Chief Librarian’s September 2025 report for information (carried)
• Received September 2025 Library Highlights for information (carried)

Joint Social Services and Land Ambulance Committee

The Joint Social Services and Land Ambulance Committee will review the Ontario Big City Mayors resolution on paramedic safety and violence against paramedics (2025‑442). It will also consider a letter from Guelph Mayor Guthrie supporting affordable rental property tax discounts, and examine Social Services financial statements and variance projections as of September 30 2025. Additional updates include the Canada‑wide early learning and child‑care system and a discussion of Social Services housing matters.

• Review of Ontario Big City Mayors (OBCM) Resolution on Paramedic Safety / Violence Against Paramedics (2025‑442)
• Letter from Guelph Mayor Guthrie supporting affordable rental property tax discounts
• Social Services Financial Statements and variance projections as of September 30 2025
• Update on Canada‑wide Early Learning and Child Care System (CEYD‑25‑06 report and presentation)
• Discussion of Social Services – Housing

The Joint Social Services and Land Ambulance Committee moved to a closed meeting to discuss a land lease agreement, and that motion was carried. It approved the Social Services financial statements and variance projections as of September 30 2025. The committee formally requested that Wellington County and Guelph City each call on the Government of Canada to amend the Criminal Code to extend Section 423.2 protections to paramedics and other first responders. It also received several items of correspondence and recommended the early‑learning report for County Council.

• Closed meeting motion on land lease agreement – carried
• Received Guelph correspondence on affordable rental tax discounts – carried
• Approved Social Services financial statements and variance projections (Sept 30 2025) – carried
• Received Ontario Big City Mayors resolution on paramedic safety – carried
• Requested federal legislation to extend Criminal Code protections to paramedics – carried
• Recommended County Council receive early‑learning report – carried
• Adjourned meeting at 1:58 pm – carried

O.P.P. Detachment Board

The Wellington County O.P.P. Detachment Board will meet to review a series of reports, including financial statements, ticket and false alarm revenue data, and a cost‑recovery model review from the Ministry of Solicitor General. The board will hear the October 2025 Detachment Commander's report and discuss the attached documents. No items are listed for decision, and the meeting appears to be informational.

• Review of OPP Cost Recovery Model (letter from Ministry of Solicitor General, Sep 26, 2025)
• Police Financial Statements and Variance Projections as of September 30, 2025
• October 2025 Detachment Commander's Report
• October 2025 Parking Ticket Report
• October 2025 False Alarm Revenue Report

The O.P.P. Detachment Board adopted the minutes from its September 10, 2025 meeting. It received Ministry of Solicitor General correspondence on the OPP Cost Recovery Model Review. The board approved the police financial statements and variance projections as of September 30, 2025. It also received the October 2025 Detachment Commander’s, parking ticket, and false alarm revenue reports for information.

• Adopted minutes of September 10, 2025 meeting (carried)
• Received Ministry of Solicitor General correspondence on OPP Cost Recovery Model Review (carried)
• Approved Financial Statements and Variance Projections as of September 30, 2025 (carried)
• Received October 2025 Detachment Commander's Report (carried)
• Received October 2025 Parking Ticket Report (carried)
• Received October 2025 False Alarm Revenue Report (carried)

County Council

The County Council will conduct first and second readings of several by‑laws covering a battery energy storage system amendment, an expropriation settlement, taxi regulation changes, and affordable‑housing facility agreements. Presentations on the Official Plan review for OPA 131 and a Battery Energy Storage System proposal by Aypa Power will be heard. A notice of motion will direct staff to study the feasibility and cost of converting Brock Road to a three‑lane layout with painted lines.

• By‑law 5937-25 – amendment to the Official Plan for Battery Energy Storage System (Aypa Power) in Elora.
• By‑law 5940-25 – expropriation settlement for 5053 Wellington Road 32, Township of Guelph/Eramosa.
• By‑law 5941-25 – amendment to regulate accessible taxicabs, limousines and vehicles for hire.
• By‑law 5944-25 & 5945-25 – agreement and property‑tax exemption for affordable housing at 301 Tucker Street, Arthur.
• By‑law 5946-25 & 5947-25 – agreement and property‑tax exemption for affordable housing at 41 Cuthbert Street, Elora.

Council confirmed the June 26, 2025 minutes and adopted several by‑laws after first, second and third readings. A vote on Official Plan Amendment No. 130 (Elora BESS) was lost, with 12 yeas and 2 nays. The council received and authorized public outreach for OPA 131 Rural Area Policies and Growth, and adopted the minutes of multiple standing committees.

• Confirmed June 26, 2025 council minutes (carried)
• Adopted by‑laws 5937‑25 and 5940‑25 to 5948‑25 after three readings (carried)
• Rejected Official Plan Amendment No. 130 – Elora BESS (12 yeas, 2 nays, lost)
• Approved receipt, circulation and public open‑house for OPA 131 Rural Area Policies (carried)
• Adopted Roads Committee minutes (carried)
• Adopted Solid Waste Services Committee minutes (carried)
• Moved council into Committee of the Whole and later confirmed its actions (carried)
• Approved closed meeting for privileged matters (carried)

Administration, Finance and Human Resources Committee

The Administration, Finance and Human Resources Committee will review the County's financial statements for August 2025, discuss commodity price hedging, and consider a property tax exemption for a non-profit housing corporation. The committee will also review a grant request from the Township of Puslinch for a community anniversary celebration.

• Review of August 2025 financial statements
• Property tax exemption for 301 Tucker Street non-profit housing
• Community Housing Development Fund application from Township of Guelph/Eramosa
• Grant request from Township of Puslinch for anniversary celebration
• Discussion on commodity price hedging agreements

The committee approved a by‑law exempting the 301 Tucker Street premises of the Arthur and Grand River Non‑Profit Housing Corporation from municipal and education property taxes starting Jan 1 2026. It also approved a $5,000 grant for the Township of Puslinch’s 175th anniversary celebration and accepted the Community Housing Development Fund application from the Township of Guelph‑Eramosa. Additional Health and Safety Specialist and Trainer positions were added to the Health and Safety Team effective Jan 1 2026, and the committee moved into a closed session to discuss personal matters about an identifiable individual.

• Approved property tax exemption by‑law for 301 Tucker Street premises (Carried)
• Approved $5,000 Community Anniversary Celebration grant to Township of Puslinch (Carried)
• Approved Community Housing Development Fund application from Township of Guelph‑Eramosa (Carried)
• Approved Corporate Financial Statements as of Aug 31 2025 (Carried)
• Approved Cash Holdings and Investment Portfolio report as of July 31 2025 (Carried)
• Adopted addition of Health and Safety Specialist and Trainer to Health and Safety Team effective Jan 1 2026 (Carried)
• Received Development Charges Study for Child Care and Early Years Services for information (Carried)
• Moved into a closed meeting to consider personal matters about an identifiable individual (Carried)

Economic Development Committee

The committee will review financial statements as of August 31, 2025, and several departmental reports. The meeting includes a 2025 Credit Review presentation and updates from the Smart Cities Office and BR+E Municipal Implementation Fund.

• Economic Development Financial Statements as of August 31, 2025
• 2025 Credit Review Presentation
• Smart Cities Office Report – September 2025
• BR+E Municipal Implementation Fund Report - September 2025

The Economic Development Committee approved the August 31 financial statements, the June Economic Development Report, and the September Smart Cities Office Report. It received the September BR+E Municipal Implementation Fund Report and instructed staff to raise the BR+E funding to $35,000 per municipality in the 2026 budget. All motions were carried.

• Approved Economic Development financial statements as of Aug 31, 2025 (carried)
• Approved June Economic Development Report (carried)
• Approved September 2025 Smart Cities Office Report (carried)
• Received September 2025 BR+E Municipal Implementation Fund Report for information (carried)
• Directed staff to increase BR+E funding to $35,000 per municipality in 2026 budget deliberations (carried)

Planning Committee

The Wellington County Planning Committee will review the Official Plan Amendment No. 130 for the Elora Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) proposed by Aypa Power. The meeting also includes presentations on the BESS project, a review of the planning department's financial statements, an update on climate‑change initiatives funding, and a review of Rural Area Policies under Official Plan Amendment No. 131.

• Official Plan Amendment No. 130 – Elora BESS LP (Aypa Power)
• Presentation by Aypa Power and MHBC on the Battery Energy Storage System
• Valard Construction presentation and support letter regarding the BESS project
• Climate Change Initiatives Funding Update (PD2025‑23)
• Review of Rural Area Policies and Growth – Official Plan Amendment No. 131

The Planning Committee approved the adoption of Official Plan Amendment No. 130 for the Elora Battery Energy Storage System project. It also approved the Planning Financial Statements as of August 31 2025. Several presentations and correspondence related to the BESS were received for information, and the committee authorized public engagement on the OPA 131 Rural Area Policies and Growth report.

• Adopted Official Plan Amendment No. 130 (Elora BESS LP) – motion carried
• Approved Planning Financial Statements as of August 31 2025 – motion carried
• Received BESS presentations from MHBC Planning, Aypa Power, Valard Construction, CUSW, landowner, and Grand River Agricultural Society for information – motion carried
• Received BESS correspondence from Independent Electricity System Operator, Centre Wellington Fire Rescue, and Energy Storage Canada for information – motion carried
• Received Climate Change Initiatives Funding Update report for information – motion carried
• Received OPA 131 Rural Area Policies and Growth report for information; clerk to circulate to municipalities; staff directed to schedule public open house; committee authorized to hold public meeting – motion carried

Land Division Committee

The Wellington County Land Division Committee is meeting to consider various land applications across several municipalities. The body will review applications recommended for expedited processing, general applications for consideration, and previously deferred items.

• Expedited applications: B25-25 (Centre Wellington), B27-25 and B28-25 (Puslinch)
• Applications for consideration in Erin: B21-25, B22-25, and B32-25
• Applications for consideration in Guelph-Eramosa: B24-25 and B29-25
• Application for consideration in Wellington North: B26-25
• Deferred applications: B31-25 (Guelph-Eramosa), B33-25 and B23-25 (Erin)

The committee approved the minutes from the July 17, 2025 meeting. It deferred applications B27-25 and B28-25 pending clarification of land ownership, with a unanimous 5‑0 vote. It approved an amendment to the reference plan for application B21-25, setting the lot depth to 50 m and width to 121 m (Condition #14), also by a 5‑0 vote.

• Approved July 17, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Deferred applications B27-25 and B28-25 (5-0)
• Approved amendment to reference plan for B21-25: 50 m depth, 121 m width (5-0)

Joint Social Services and Land Ambulance Committee

The Joint Social Services and Land Ambulance Committee will consider several reports and documents, including the 2025‑2028 Funding Allocations for Provincially Delivered Housing Programmes and related allocation letters. It will also discuss the 2025‑2026 Wellington‑Guelph Winter Response Plan, a Housing Stability Rent Support Programme update, and budget and WSIB impact reports for emergency services. The meeting includes a review of the 2024 Social Services Annual Report and the August 31 2025 financial statements.

• Review of 2025‑2028 Funding Allocations for Provincially Delivered Housing Programmes (including COCHI‑OPHI and HPP allocation letters)
• Discussion of the 2025‑2026 Wellington‑Guelph Winter Response Plan
• Housing Stability Rent Support Programme Update
• Paramedic Services Q2 2025 Budget Variance Report
• WSIB Impacts for Emergency Services

The Joint Social Services and Land Ambulance Committee endorsed a $1.3 million in‑year operating budget adjustment for Guelph‑Wellington Paramedic Services, split between the City and County. It also approved the 2024 Social Services financial statements, recommended County Council approve provincial housing program funding and the 2025‑2026 Wellington‑Guelph Winter Response Plan, and continued rent subsidies for 2025 at a projected $2,869,284. All motions were carried.

• Endorsed $1.3M paramedic compensation and benefits adjustment (Carried)
• Received WSIB impacts report for emergency services (Carried)
• Approved 2024 Social Services Annual Report for information (Carried)
• Forwarded 2024 Social Services Annual Report to City of Guelph (Carried)
• Approved Social Services financial statements as of Aug 31 2025 (Carried)
• Recommended County Council approve 2025‑2028 provincial housing program funding and delegated authority (Carried)
• Recommended County Council approve 2025‑2026 Wellington‑Guelph Winter Response Plan (Carried)
• Recommended continuation of rent subsidies for 2025 at $2,869,284 (Carried)

Information, Heritage and Seniors Committee

The Wellington County Information, Heritage and Seniors Committee will review seniors and museum financial statements, consider the Ministry of Long‑Term Care inspection report, and approve a tender award for replacement of air handling units. The meeting also includes updates on the Wellington Place museum project and the Erin Library construction status. Library financial statements and summer program highlights will be presented.

• Tender award – Replacement of Air Handling Units
• Wellington Terrace seniors financial statements (as of Aug 31 2025)
• Ministry of Long‑Term Care inspection public report (July 2025)
• Museum and Archives financial statements (as of Aug 31 2025)
• Erin Library construction project – status report #17

The committee approved the Wellington Terrace financial statements and the County Museum and Archives financial statements. It awarded a $1,257,000 contract to Conestogo Mechanical for air‑handling units at Wellington Terrace and authorized the purchase order. The Wellington Place commemorative street panels project was approved and forwarded to County Council. Library financial statements and several informational updates were also received and carried.

• Approved Wellington Terrace financial statements (Carried)
• Received Ministry of Long‑Term Care inspection report (Carried)
• Awarded $1,257,000 air‑handling unit contract to Conestogo Mechanical (Carried)
• Approved County Museum and Archives financial statements (Carried)
• Received WCMA update and dedicated Aboyne Hall flooring funds to museum bell tower restoration (Carried)
• Approved Wellington Place commemorative street panels project (Carried)
• Approved County Library Service financial statements (Carried)
• Received Erin Library construction status report and other library updates (Carried)

O.P.P. Detachment Board

The O.P.P. Detachment Board will review financial statements, a summer commander's report, and parking and false alarm revenue. The board is also considering an Accessible Taxicab, Taxicab, Limousine and Vehicle for Hire By-law.

• Accessible Taxicab, Taxicab, Limousine and Vehicle for Hire By-law
• Financial Statements as of August 31, 2025
• Parking Ticket Report for June to September 2025
• Correspondence regarding Township of Puslinch Parking By-law 6000-23
• Correspondence from Wellington Recovery Group Association regarding towing

The O.P.P. Detachment Board adopted the June 11, 2025 meeting minutes and approved the financial statements as of August 31, 2025. It approved an amendment to by‑law 5605‑19 and will forward it to County Council. The board also received several reports and pieces of correspondence for information and agreed to reply to the Wellington Recovery Group Association at a future meeting.

• Adopted June 11, 2025 minutes (unanimous consent)
• Approved financial statements as of August 31, 2025
• Approved amendment to by‑law 5605‑19 and to send it to County Council
• Received Detachment Commander’s Report (June‑August 2025) for information
• Received June‑September 2025 Parking Ticket Report for information
• Received September 2025 False Alarm Revenue Report for information
• Received Township of Puslinch correspondence (July 2025) for information
• Received Wellington Recovery Group Association correspondence (August 2025) for information and will respond at a future meeting

Solid Waste Services Committee

The Solid Waste Services Committee will meet on September 9, 2025 to review the August 2025 financial statements, discuss recycling services for businesses, and consider an update to the 2025 Curbside Collection By-law. The committee will also receive the September 2025 Solid Waste Services Report and hold a closed session. No decisions are recorded in the agenda.

• Review of August 2025 Solid Waste financial statements
• Discussion of recycling services for businesses
• Presentation of September 2025 Solid Waste Services Report
• Consideration of 2025 Curbside Collection By-law update (By-law No. 5-25)
• Closed session (no public agenda items)

The Solid Waste Services Committee approved the financial statements for August 31 2025. It directed staff to opt‑in and negotiate expanded recycling collection for businesses. The committee received the September 2025 solid waste report and approved an update to the curbside collection by‑law.

• Approved Solid Waste Services Financial Statements (vote 1/6/25)
• Directed staff to opt‑in and negotiate expanded business recycling services (vote 2/6/25)
• Received September 2025 Solid Waste Services Report for information (vote 3/6/25)
• Approved update to the Curbside Collection of Waste and Recyclables By‑law (vote 4/6/25)

Roads Committee

The Roads Committee will review the August 2025 financial statements and receive updates on the Automated Speed Enforcement project and traffic‑calming pavement markings. It will award a tender for rehabilitating the Flax and Simmons bridges on Wellington Road 11 and consider a by‑law amendment to appoint a hearing officer for speed‑enforcement matters. The committee will also discuss a 2026 equipment order for an excavator and consider resolutions from the Townships of Amaranth and Puslinch on road studies and safety.

• Tender award for rehabilitation of Flax and Simmons bridges on Wellington Road 11
• 2026 equipment order – purchase of an excavator
• By‑law amendment to appoint a hearing officer for Automated Speed Enforcement
• Safe Communities traffic‑calming pavement markings (location map attached)
• Resolutions from Amaranth (County Road 109 corridor study) and Puslinch (traffic safety on Brock Rd S through Aberfoyle)

The Roads Committee approved the 2025 financial statements and awarded the Flax and Simmons Bridge rehabilitation contract to KB Civil Constructors Inc. for $2,596,631.52. It also authorized the purchase of an excavator for $572,600 and an agreement for temporary storage at the Elora Garage. The committee adopted a by‑law amendment to add a hearing officer for automated speed‑enforcement appeals and received several reports for information.

• Approved Roads and Engineering Financial Statements as of Aug 31, 2025 (carried)
• Awarded Flax and Simmons Bridge rehabilitation contract to KB Civil Constructors Inc. for $2,596,631.52 (carried)
• Authorized purchase order for excavator from Toromont Cat for $572,600.00 (carried)
• Authorized agreement with Sensational Elora for temporary shipping container storage at Elora Garage (carried)
• Amended By‑Law 5905‑25 to appoint an additional Hearing Officer for automated speed‑enforcement (carried)
• Received Green Lanes presentation on Belsyde Avenue traffic‑speed redesign for information (carried)
• Received Automated Speed Enforcement Project Update #7 for information (carried)
• Received Safe Communities traffic‑calming pavement markings report for information (carried)

Accessibility Advisory Committee

The committee is reviewing and commenting on various accessibility plans and construction projects across Wellington County. These items include transit studies, park improvements, and building renovations.

• Centre Wellington Transit Feasibility Study
• Centre Wellington Active Transportation and Mobility Plan
• Erin Fire Station 50 Renovation
• Wellington North Main Street Construction
• Erin Village Library Accessibility Report

The Accessibility Advisory Committee approved the minutes from the May 4, 2025 meeting. It also moved to receive the report titled “Proposed New Accessible Parking Spaces in Elora” and the committee’s feedback for information. All other items were presented for comment only.

• Approved May 4, 2025 minutes (carried)
• Received Proposed New Accessible Parking Spaces report and committee feedback (carried)

Land Division Committee

The Wellington County Land Division Committee is meeting to consider several land division applications. The committee will review requests for expedited processing and one application for general consideration.

• B14-25 - Bramhill Farm North Inc. (Minto)
• B15-25 - Frontiers Design Build Inc. (Minto)
• B16-25 - Wythe and Rosemary Scrivener (Puslinch)
• B17-25 - Estate of Ethel Cummings (Puslinch)
• B19-25 - White Wolf Property Management Inc. (Puslinch)

The Land Division Committee approved the minutes from the June 12, 2025 meeting. It gave provisional consent to the applications recommended for expedited processing (B14-25, B15-25, B16-25, B1i7-25, B18-25, B20-25). The committee amended Condition #9 for the White Wolf Property Management application, requiring documentation of monitoring wells, with a 5‑0 vote. The meeting was adjourned at 9:37 a.m.

• Approved June 12, 2025 minutes (carried)
• Granted provisional consent to expedited applications B14-25, B15-25, B16-25, B1i7-25, B18-25, B20-25 (carried)
• Amended Condition #9 to require monitoring‑well documentation for B19-25; vote 5‑0 (carried)
• Adjourned meeting at 9:37 a.m. (carried)

County Council

The County Council will conduct first and second readings of five by‑laws, including one to appoint Municipal Law Enforcement Officers, one to approve expropriation in the Town of Erin, an amendment for a battery energy storage system in Elora, and a land purchase at 11 Caroline Street, Moorefield. The meeting also includes presentations on asset management, a mental‑health update from CMHA Waterloo‑Wellington, and reports from various standing committees. A closed session will be held before the Committee of the Whole reconvenes to consider the by‑law actions.

• By‑law 5935-25 – appointment of Municipal Law Enforcement Officers for Parking By‑law 6000-23
• By‑law 5936-25 – authorization to expropriate land in the Town of Erin
• By‑law 5937-25 – Amendment No. 130 (Battery Energy Storage System) Aypa Power, Elora to Official Plan
• By‑law 5938-25 – purchase of land at 11 Caroline Street, Moorefield, Township of Mapleton
• Asset Management presentation by Hemson Consulting Ltd.

The Council approved the transfer of 11 Caroline Street in Moorefield from Maryborough Township Housing Corporation to the County at nominal consideration. Staff were directed to create $180,000 of capital projects for 2025 and to allocate the transferred funds to the Housing Capital Reserve. A by‑law was enacted to start expropriation for the Winston Churchill (Wellington Road 25) project, and several other by‑laws were passed at third reading.

• Transfer of 11 Caroline Street to County at nominal consideration (Carried)
• Create $180,000 capital projects for 2025 (Carried)
• Allocate transferred money to Housing Capital Reserve (Carried)
• Authorize Warden, Clerk and CAO to execute purchase agreement (Carried)
• Enact by‑law to commence expropriation for Winston Churchill project (Carried)
• Defer Official Plan Amendment No. 130 to September Planning Committee (Carried)
• Pass by‑laws 5935‑25, 5936‑25, 5938‑25, 5939‑25 at third reading (Carried)
• Vote on Official Plan Review – Phase 3B Rural Residential Growth Report: Yeas 13, Nays 2 (Carried)

Solid Waste Services Committee

The Solid Waste Services Committee will review its May 31 2025 financial statements and variance projections. It will consider options for the future use of the Rothsay Waste Facility. An update on the transition to full producer responsibility will be presented. The committee will also recognize promotion and education award recipients.

• Review of Solid Waste Services Financial Statements and Variance Projections (May 31 2025)
• Discussion of future use of Rothsay Waste Facility
• June 2025 update on transition to full producer responsibility
• Presentation of Solid Waste Services Promotion and Education Awards

The committee approved the Solid Waste Services financial statements and variance projections as of May 31, 2025. It directed staff to modify the Rothsay site design and to retender the Rothsay Site Improvement project, inclusive of scale. The June 2025 update on the transition to full producer responsibility and the Solid Waste Services awards report were received for information.

• Approved Solid Waste Services financial statements and variance projections (carried)
• Directed staff to modify Rothsay site design and retender Rothsay Site Improvement project, inclusive of scale (carried)
• Received June 2025 update on transition to full producer responsibility for information (carried)
• Received Solid Waste Services awards report for information (carried)

Administration, Finance and Human Resources Committee

The Administration, Finance and Human Resources Committee will review several reports, including participation of non‑members on boards, corporate financial statements and variance projections, and a summary of contract awards for January‑June 2025. It will discuss a County debt transfer agreement involving the Township of Mapleton and Northern Maple Utilities, and consider proposed service levels for the 2025 Asset Management Plan. The meeting also includes updates on the disability management and health‑and‑safety programme and the Here4Hope partnership with the Canadian Mental Health Association Waterloo Wellington.

• County Debt Transfer Agreement with Township of Mapleton and Northern Maple Utilities
• Summary of Contract Awards January to June 2025
• Proposed Levels of Service for the 2025 Asset Management Plan
• Disability Management and Health and Safety Programme Update
• Update on Here4Hope partnership with CMHA Waterloo Wellington

The committee approved the County's financial statements and variance projections for May 31 2025. It received the Integrity Commissioner’s advice and directed staff to incorporate it into procedural bylaw updates. The Warden and Clerk were authorized to sign the debt transfer agreement with the Township of Mapleton and Northern Maple Utilities. Responsibility for the Here4Hope programme was moved to CMHAWW with a $5,000 annual payment approved for 2025 and 2026.

• Incorporate Integrity Commissioner advice into procedural by‑law updates (Carried)
• Approve County Financial Statements and Variance Projections as of May 31 2025 (Carried)
• Receive summary of contract awards Jan–June 2025 for information (Carried)
• Authorize Warden and Clerk to sign County Debt Transfer Agreement with Mapleton and Northern Maple Utilities (Carried)
• Approve Proposed Levels of Service for 2025 Asset Management Plan (Carried)
• Receive Disability Management and Health and Safety Programme Update for information (Carried)
• Transition Here4Hope programme to CMHAWW effective July 1 2025 and approve $5,000 annual payment for 2025‑2026 (Carried)

Economic Development Committee

The Wellington County Economic Development Committee will review the May 31, 2025 financial statements and variance projections. It will receive a June 2025 update on economic development activities. Additional reports on the Smart Cities Office and the BR+E Municipal Implementation Fund will be presented. No formal decisions are listed on the agenda.

• Economic Development Financial Statements and Variance Projections – May 31, 2025
• June 2025 Economic Development Update
• Smart Cities Office Report – June 2025
• BR+E Municipal Implementation Fund Report – June 2025
• Closed Meeting (procedural item)

The Economic Development Committee approved several reports and financial statements, including the June Economic Development Report, the Smart Cities Office report, and the 2025 BR+E Municipal Implementation Fund for the Township of Mapleton. All motions were carried without recorded vote counts. The meeting was adjourned at 11:12 am.

• Amended agenda to add Item 7 BR+E Municipal Implementation Fund Report – approved
• Approved Economic Development Financial Statements and Variance Projections as of May 31 2025 – approved
• Approved June Economic Development Report – approved
• Approved Smart Cities Office – June 2025 Report – approved
• Approved 2025 BR+E Municipal Implementation Fund for the Township of Mapleton – approved

Planning Committee

The Wellington County Planning Committee will meet on June 12, 2025 to discuss several agenda items. Key items include a presentation and Official Plan Amendment No. 130 for the Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) project by Aypa Power in Elora. The committee will also review Bill 17 – Protect Ontario by Building Faster and Smarter Act, the County’s Phase 3B Rural Residential Growth official plan review, and the latest planning financial statements. Additional items are comments from the Township of Puslinch on Bill 17 and a closed session.

• Official Plan Amendment No. 130 – Elora BESS LP (Aypa Power)
• Bill 17 – Protect Ontario by Building Faster and Smarter Act, 2025
• County Official Plan Review – Phase 3B Rural Residential Growth
• Planning Financial Statements and Variance Projections as of May 31, 2025
• Correspondence from the Township of Puslinch regarding Bill 17

The Planning Committee approved Official Plan Amendment No. 130 to adopt the by‑law for the Elora Battery Energy Storage System project. It also approved the Planning Department’s financial statements and variance projections as of May 31 2025. Several reports and correspondence, including Bill 17 and the Phase 3B Rural Residential Growth review, were received for information and forwarded to the Ministry and member municipalities. Staff were directed to prepare draft Official Plan amendments based on the Phase 3B recommendations.

• Re‑ordered agenda item 5 to follow item 3.1 (Carried)
• Approved Official Plan Amendment No. 130 for the Elora BESS project (Carried)
• Approved Planning Department financial statements and variance projections as of May 31 2025 (Carried)
• Received Bill 17 report for information and forwarded it to the Ministry and member municipalities (Carried)
• Received correspondence from the Township of Puslinch regarding Bill 17 for information (Carried)
• Received Phase 3B Rural Residential Growth report for information; Clerk to forward to municipalities; staff directed to draft related Official Plan amendments (Carried)
• Received Battery Energy Storage System presentation for information (Carried)
• Received delegation by Dr. Marieke Wevers for information (Carried)

Land Division Committee

The Wellington County Land Division Committee will vote to approve the minutes from the May 8, 2025 meeting. It will then consider a group of subdivision applications, recommending one (B9‑25 – 1998050 Ontario Ltd., Minto) for expedited processing and reviewing additional applications from Mapleton, Guelph‑Eramosa and Puslinch. No decisions are recorded in the agenda.

• Approve Draft Minutes – May 2025
• Expedited recommendation for B9‑25 – 1998050 Ontario Ltd. – Minto
• Consider B12‑25 – Martha and Clayton Martin – Mapleton
• Consider B13‑25 – Emma Martin – Mapleton
• Consider B8‑25 – Bradley and Nadine Kalbfleisch – Mapleton

The Land Division Committee approved the May 8, 2025 minutes. It gave provisional consent to the applications recommended for expedited processing. It approved the severance applications B9‑25 (1998050 Ontario Ltd.), B13‑25 (Emma Martin) and B8‑25 (Bradley and Nadine Kalbfleisch) with a unanimous 5‑0 vote. The committee also approved adding condition #11 to application B11‑25 (Jacob and Miriam Kuruvilla) with a 5‑0 vote.

• Approved May 8, 2025 minutes (motion by Councillor Davidson, seconded by Councillor Watters)
• Approved provisional consent for expedited applications (motion by Councillor Dehn, seconded by Warden White)
• Approved B9‑25 – 1998050 Ontario Ltd. – Minto (carried)
• Approved B13‑25 – Emma Martin – Mapleton (carried)
• Approved B8‑25 – Bradley and Nadine Kalbfleisch – Mapleton (5‑0)
• Approved condition #11 for B11‑25 – Jacob and Miriam Kuruvilla – Puslinch (5‑0)

Joint Social Services and Land Ambulance Committee

The Joint Social Services and Land Ambulance Committee will review financial statements and housing needs assessments. The body will also discuss the expansion of the Wellington Place Child Care and Early Learning Centre and paramedic service performance plans.

• Expansion of Wellington Place Child Care and Early Learning Centre in Aboyne
• Preliminary Housing Services Needs Assessment for Wellington-Guelph Service System Area
• Paramedic Service Response Performance 2024 and Performance Plan Recommendation for 2026
• Paramedic Services First Quarter 2025 Budget Variance Report
• Social Services Financial Statements and Variance Projections as of May 31, 2025

The committee approved the Social Services financial statements and received several informational reports, including a housing needs assessment and a health‑and‑housing planning update. It approved a $1.8 million expansion of the Wellington Place Child Care and Early Learning Centre, funded partly by $165,000 of County money. The committee also recommended advancing three paramedic vehicle budget items to 2025 and moved the meeting to closed session for land‑related discussions.

• Approved Social Services Financial Statements (Carried)
• Received Preliminary Housing Services Needs Assessment report (Carried)
• Received Growing Great Generations Update report (Carried)
• Approved $1.8M Wellington Place Child Care expansion, including $165,000 County funds (Carried)
• Received Wellington‑Guelph Health and Housing Community Planning Table report (Carried)
• Advanced $1,019,200 2026 paramedic vehicle replacement budget to 2025 (Carried)
• Advanced $300,000 2026 paramedic growth vehicle budget to 2025 (Carried)
• Moved to closed meeting for land acquisition/disposition discussions (Carried)

O.P.P. Detachment Board

The O.P.P. Detachment Board will discuss the Wellington County Community Safety and Well-Being Plan. The meeting includes delegations regarding accessible taxis and community safety, as well as reviews of police financial and operational reports.

• Delegation from Bob Marsland (Fergus/Elora Taxi) regarding Accessible Taxis
• Delegation from Christine Veit (Safe Communities Wellington County) regarding the Community Safety and Well-Being Plan
• Police Financial Statements and Variance Projections as of May 31, 2025
• May 2025 Detachment Commander's Report
• May 2025 Parking Ticket Report and June 2025 False Alarm Revenue Report

The board adopted the minutes from the May 14, 2025 meeting and directed staff to study removing the maximum age limit for taxis, reporting back in September. It received the Community Safety and Well-Being Plan for information and formally recommended that County Council approve and adopt the plan, submit it to the Ministry of the Solicitor General, and post it on the County website. The board also approved the police financial statements and variance projections as of May 31, 2025, and supported terminating a Scotiabank investment and depositing $4,741.15 into the OAPSB Zone 5 RBC account.

• Adopted minutes of May 14, 2025 meeting (carried)
• Directed staff to investigate removal of maximum taxi age policy, report by September (carried)
• Received Community Safety and Well-Being Plan for information (carried)
• Recommended County Council approve and adopt the Community Safety and Well-Being Plan; submit to Ministry and post on website (carried)
• Approved Police Financial Statements and Variance Projections as of May 31, 2025 (carried)
• Received May 2025 Detachment Commander's Report for information (carried)
• Supported termination of Scotiabank investment on Aug 22 2025 and deposit of $4,741.15 to OAPSB Zone 5 RBC account (carried)

Information, Heritage and Seniors Committee

The Information, Heritage and Seniors Committee will examine financial statements and variance projections for long‑term care homes, the museum, and the library as of May 31 2025. It will also consider the Ministry of Long‑Term Care inspection report, an update on the Wellington County Museum children’s space, and a status report on the Erin Library construction project. The meeting includes routine updates and a closed session before adjournment.

• Long‑Term Care Home Financial Statements and Variance Projections (May 31 2025)
• Ministry of Long‑Term Care Inspection Public Report
• Wellington County Museum Children’s Space update
• Erin Library Construction Project – Status Report 16
• Library Financial Statements and Variance Projections (May 31 2025)

The committee approved the financial statements for the seniors long‑term care home, the County Museum and Archives, and the Library as of May 31 2025. It received the Ministry of Long‑Term Care inspection update, the WCMA update, and the Erin Library construction status report for information. The fabrication portion of the museum children’s space project and the base building tender were both awarded to the lowest compliant proponent.

• Approved seniors long‑term care home financial statements (May 31 2025) – Carried
• Received Ministry of Long‑Term Care inspection public report – Carried
• Approved museum and archives financial statements (May 31 2025) – Carried
• Received WCMA update for information – Carried
• Awarded museum children’s space fabrication to lowest compliant proponent – Carried
• Issued and awarded base building tender for museum children’s space to lowest compliant proponent – Carried
• Approved library financial statements (May 31 2025) – Carried
• Received Erin Library construction project status report #16 for information – Carried

Roads Committee

The Wellington County Roads Committee is meeting to review financial statements and project status reports. The body will consider tender awards for a bridge replacement and road reconstruction projects.

• Tender Award for Bridge Replacement B012100 on Wellington Road 12
• Tender Award for Road Reconstruction of Wellington Roads 52 and 22
• Status Report #16 for the Arthur Garage Construction Project
• Review of Automated Speed Enforcement preliminary reporting from the MTO
• Roads Financial Statements and Variance Projections as of May 31, 2025

The Roads Committee approved the May 31 financial statements and received a status report on the Arthur Garage project. It awarded the bridge replacement on Wellington Road 12 to Urbanlink Civil Ltd. and the road reconstruction on Wellington Roads 52 and 22 to Cox Construction Limited. The committee also received an MTO speed‑enforcement report and entered a closed session on land matters.

• Approved Roads Division financial statements (carried)
• Received Arthur Garage Construction Project status report #16 (carried)
• Awarded bridge replacement B012100 to Urbanlink Civil Ltd. for $1,187,600 (carried)
• Awarded road reconstruction on Wellington Roads 52 & 22 to Cox Construction Limited for $1,098,752.52 (carried)
• Received Automated Speed Enforcement – MTO Preliminary Reporting (carried)
• Moved into closed session to consider land acquisition/disposition (carried)

County Council

The County Council will conduct first and second readings of three by‑laws: 5931‑25 to amend the police services agreement, 5932‑25 to set speed limits on county highways, and 5933‑25 to purchase land in the Town of Minto. An asset‑management presentation from Hemson Consulting will be heard, and the council will review reports from several standing committees. The meeting also includes procedural resolutions and a closed‑session agenda sent separately.

• By‑law 5931‑25 – amendment to the Provision of Police Services agreement
• By‑law 5932‑25 – new speed‑limit rates for county highways
• By‑law 5933‑25 – purchase of land in the Town of Minto
• Asset Management Presentation by Hemson Consulting Ltd.
• Closed meeting agenda (details emailed separately)

Council approved the use of the $7,000,000 Continuum of Care fund, allowing each of the seven local municipalities to apply for up to $1 M for housing projects. The Roads Committee awarded Dakon Construction the pre‑construction phase of the Erin Garage project (13‑1 vote). By‑laws 5931‑25 to 5934‑25 were read a third time and passed. The Committee of the Whole actions were confirmed and the meeting was adjourned.

• Confirmed minutes of the April 24, 2025 Council meeting (Carried)
• Permitted public presentations and delegations (Carried)
• Received Asset Management Presentation for information (Carried)
• Read by‑laws 5931‑25 to 5934‑25 first and second time (Carried)
• Moved Council into Committee of the Whole (Carried)
• Awarded Dakon Construction pre‑construction services for Erin Garage (13‑1)
• Approved allocation of $7 M Continuum of Care housing fund to municipalities (Carried)
• Passed by‑laws 5931‑25 to 5934‑25 a third time (Carried)

Economic Development Committee

The Economic Development Committee will review financial statements and a proposed update to levels of service for the Asset Management Plan. The meeting also includes updates on smart cities, tourism development, and economic development reports.

• Asset Management Plan - Proposed Levels of Service Update
• Economic Development April 2025 Financial Statements
• Wellington County Tourism Experience Development Programme
• Smart Cities Office Report May 2025
• Community Improvement Funding Application Guide

The Economic Development Committee approved the County’s participation in the Wellington County Tourism Experience Development Programme with a maximum contribution of $5,000. It also approved the Financial Statements for April 30 2025, received the Asset Management Plan update and the May 2025 Economic Development Update for information, and approved the Smart Cities Office May 2025 Report. All motions were carried.

• Approved Financial Statements as of April 30 2025 (Carried)
• Received Asset Management Plan – Proposed Levels of Service Update report for information (Carried)
• Received County of Wellington Economic Development Update for May 2025 for information (Carried)
• Approved participation in Wellington County Tourism Experience Development Programme, max contribution $5,000 (Carried)
• Approved Smart Cities Office – May 2025 Report (Carried)

Administration, Finance and Human Resources Committee

The Administration, Finance and Human Resources Committee will examine KPMG's year‑end audit findings, the 2024 audited financial statements, and the April 30 2025 financial statements. It will also discuss the proposed levels of service update in the Asset Management Plan and the 2026 budget timetable. Additional items include a SWOT analysis of alternative housing development models and a community anniversary celebration support policy.

• KPMG Year‑End Audit Findings Report
• 2024 Audited Financial Statements
• 2026 Budget Timetable
• Asset Management Plan – Proposed Levels of Service Update
• SWOT Analysis of Alternative Housing Development Models

The committee approved making the $7,000,000 Continuum of Care fund available to the seven local municipalities, allowing each to apply for up to $1,000,000 for housing projects. It also approved the KPMG year‑end audit findings, the 2024 audited financial statements, and the 2026 budget timetable. Additionally, a $5,000 donation was approved for the Town of Minto’s Palmerston Homecoming 2025.

• Approved allocation of the $7,000,000 Continuum of Care fund to municipalities (up to $1,000,000 each) – Carried
• Approved KPMG Year‑End Audit Findings Report – Carried
• Approved 2024 audited consolidated financial statements – Carried
• Approved 2026 Budget process timetable – Carried
• Approved $5,000 donation to Town of Minto for Palmerston Homecoming 2025 – Carried
• Recommended drafting Community Anniversary Celebration Support policy – Carried
• Approved May 1 2025 Accessibility Advisory Committee minutes – Carried
• Received Asset Management Plan – Proposed Levels of Service Update report for information – Carried

Joint Social Services and Land Ambulance Committee

The Joint Social Services and Land Ambulance Committee will approve the tender award for paving the parking lot at 65 Delhi Street. It will also review the April 30, 2025 financial statements, an update to the Asset Management Plan service levels, and several social‑services items including a community housing project at 301 Tucker Street, a winter response plan, and a formal response to the City of Guelph’s structured‑encampments resolution. Additional topics are early‑learning infrastructure funding, Ontario Works matters, and an update on hospital off‑load delays for the Guelph‑Wellington paramedic service.

• Tender award for parking lot paving at 65 Delhi Street
• Financial statements as of April 30, 2025
• Asset Management Plan – Proposed Levels of Service Update
• 301 Tucker St. community housing initiative project
• Update on hospital off‑load delays for Guelph‑Wellington Paramedic Service

The committee approved a $64,885 contract to pave the parking lot at 65 Delhi Street and approved the County’s financial statements as of April 30, 2025. It also approved a $218,000 capital project to replace exterior siding at 301 Tucker St. in Arthur. Several reports were received for information, and the meeting moved to a closed session to discuss personal and litigation matters.

• Approved $64,885 parking lot paving contract for 65 Delhi St. (Carried)
• Approved financial statements as of April 30, 2025 (Carried)
• Approved $218,000 exterior siding replacement for 301 Tucker St. (Carried)
• Received 2024‑25 Winter Response Plan summary for information (Carried)
• Received formal response to Guelph Council resolution on structured encampments for information (Carried)
• Received New Canada‑Ontario Early Learning and Child Care Infrastructure Funding report for information (Carried)
• Received update on hospital offload delays for information (Carried)
• Moved to closed meeting to consider personal matters and potential litigation (Carried)

O.P.P. Detachment Board

The O.P.P. Detachment Board will discuss proposed updates to service levels in the Asset Management Plan. The board will also review a by-law regarding accessible taxicabs, limousines, and vehicles for hire.

• Asset Management Plan - Proposed Levels of Service Update
• Accessible Taxicab, Taxicab, Limousine and Vehicle for Hire By-law
• Financial Statements as of April 30, 2025
• Detachment Commander's Report - April 2025
• Parking Ticket and False Alarm Revenue Reports

The O.P.P. Detachment Board adopted the minutes from the April 9, 2025 meeting and approved the financial statements as of April 30, 2025. It received several reports for information, including the Asset Management Plan update, the Detachment Commander’s report, the April parking ticket report, and the May false‑alarm revenue report. The board also moved to invite taxi owner Bob Marsland to the June meeting.

• Adopted April 9, 2025 meeting minutes (Carried)
• Approved financial statements as of April 30, 2025 (Carried)
• Received Asset Management Plan – Proposed Levels of Service Update report for information (Carried)
• Received Detachment Commander’s April 2025 report for information (Carried)
• Invited taxi owner Bob Marsland to June meeting (Carried)
• Received April 2025 Parking Ticket Report for information (Carried)
• Received May 2025 False Alarm Revenue Report for information (Carried)

Information, Heritage and Seniors Committee

The Information, Heritage and Seniors Committee will review financial statements and operational reports for long-term care, the museum, and libraries. The meeting includes a discussion on asset management service levels and a construction status report for the Erin Library.

• Asset Management Plan - Proposed Levels of Service Update
• Ministry of Long-Term Care Inspection Public Report
• Erin Library Construction Project Status Report 15
• Wellington Place Pavilion update
• Financial statements for Wellington Terrace, Museum and Archives, and Library as of April 30, 2025

The Information, Heritage and Seniors Committee approved the Wellington Terrace long‑term care home to sign a Living Classroom agreement with the Upper Grand District School Board, pending application acceptance. It also approved the financial statements for Wellington Terrace, the Museum and Archives, and the County Library Service. Several reports were received for information, and the Wellington Place Pavilion was referred to staff for inclusion in the Mini‑Masterplan.

• Approved Wellington Terrace financial statements (April 30, 2025)
• Received Asset Management Plan – Proposed Levels of Service Update for information
• Received Ministry of Long‑Term Care Inspection Public Report for information
• Approved potential Living Classroom agreement with Upper Grand District School Board
• Approved Museum and Archives financial statements (April 30, 2025)
• Referred Wellington Place Pavilion to staff for Mini‑Masterplan consideration
• Approved County Library Service financial statements (April 30, 2025)
• Received Erin Library Construction Project Status Report #15 for information

Solid Waste Services Committee

The Solid Waste Services Committee will consider the April 2025 financial statements, an update to the Asset Management Plan’s proposed levels of service, and the 2024 Solid Waste Services Annual Report with its appendix. It will also discuss the division’s participation in National Public Works Week. The meeting includes a closed session before adjournment.

• Review of Solid Waste April 2025 Financial Statements
• Asset Management Plan – Proposed Levels of Service Update
• Presentation of 2024 Solid Waste Services Annual Report (including Appendix A)
• Discussion of Solid Waste Services Division – National Public Works Week
• Closed session (no public agenda items)

The committee approved the Solid Waste Services Financial Statements as of April 30, 2025. It also received the Asset Management Plan – Proposed Levels of Service Update, the 2024 Solid Waste Services Annual Report, and the National Public Works Week report for information. All motions were carried.

• Approved Solid Waste Services Financial Statements as of April 30, 2025 (Carried)
• Received Asset Management Plan – Proposed Levels of Service Update report for information (Carried)
• Received 2024 Solid Waste Services Annual Report for information (Carried)
• Received Solid Waste Services Division – National Public Works Week report for information (Carried)

Roads Committee

The Roads Committee will approve several tender awards, including a bridge rehabilitation on Wellington Road 38/Victoria Road North, a culvert replacement on Wellington Road 10, and a road reconstruction on Wellington Road 35. It will also review the 2026 wheel‑loader equipment order, the latest financial statements, and updates to community safety zones and automated speed enforcement. The meeting includes a status report on the Arthur Garage construction project and a request‑for‑proposal review for the Erin Garage.

• Tender Award – Culvert Replacement Wellington Road 10
• Tender Award – Bridge Rehabilitation on Victoria Road North (Wellington Road 38)
• Tender Award – Road Reconstruction Wellington Road 35
• 2026 Equipment Order – Wheel Loader
• Community Safety Zones – Speed Limit Change

The Roads Committee approved the 2025 financial statements and authorized a $458,402.20 purchase of a wheel loader. It awarded contracts for a culvert replacement, a bridge rehabilitation and a road reconstruction, and granted pre‑construction services for the Erin Garage project. The committee also directed revisions to speed limits on three county roads and decided not to add new automated speed‑enforcement trial locations at this time.

• Approved Roads and Engineering Financial Statements as of April 30, 2025 (carried)
• Authorized purchase order for one wheel loader at $458,402.20 (carried)
• Awarded culvert replacement on Wellington Road 10 to VanDriel Excavating ($977,038.73) (carried)
• Awarded bridge rehabilitation on Victoria Road North to Jarlian Construction ($1,088,443.70) (carried)
• Awarded road reconstruction on Wellington Road 35 to Brantco Construction ($2,016,307.90) (carried)
• Awarded pre‑construction phase of Erin Garage project to Dakon Construction (carried)
• Directed revision of speed‑limit bylaws and signage on Wellington Roads 11, 18 and 27 (carried)
• Decided no additional Automated Speed Enforcement trial locations will be implemented now (carried)

Planning Committee

The Planning Committee will consider the April 2025 financial statements, an update to the Asset Management Plan service levels, the 2024 Annual Report of the Wellington Rural Water Quality Programme, an update to the Forest Conservation By-law and County Forest Tract, and the Climate Change and Sustainability Division annual highlight report. A closed session will follow for confidential matters. No specific decisions are listed.

• Planning April 2025 Financial Statements
• Asset Management Plan – Proposed Levels of Service Update
• Wellington Rural Water Quality Programme – 2024 Annual Report
• Forest Conservation By-law, County Forest Tract and Noxious Weed Update
• Climate Change and Sustainability Division – Annual Highlight Report

The committee approved the Planning Financial Statements for April 30 2025. It received the Asset Management Plan – Proposed Levels of Service Update, the 2024 Rural Water Quality Programme report, and the Forest Conservation By‑law update for information. The Climate Change and Sustainability Division Highlights Annual Report was received and sent to member municipalities for information.

• Approved Planning Financial Statements as of April 30 2025 (Carried)
• Received Asset Management Plan – Proposed Levels of Service Update for information (Carried)
• Received 2024 Rural Water Quality Programme Annual Report for information (Carried)
• Received Forest Conservation By‑law, County Forest Tract and Noxious Weed Update for information (Carried)
• Received Climate Change and Sustainability Division Highlights Annual Report for information (Carried)
• Circulated Climate Change and Sustainability Division Highlights Annual Report to member municipalities (Carried)

Land Division Committee

The Land Division Committee will consider several land applications and a request for an expedited application. The body will also review the minutes from the April 10, 2025 meeting.

• Expedited application B5-25-B6-25: Kat Florence - 1000742876 Ontario Ltd. (Centre Wellington)
• Application B5-24: Justin Deboer and Jenna Morris (Centre Wellington)
• Application VT1-25: Maria Neubrand (Wellington North)
• Deferred application B7-25: Trevor Scott and Crystal Stewart (Wellington North)

The committee approved the minutes from the April 10, 2025 meeting. It granted provisional consent to the expedited applications B5-25 and B6-25. It approved application B5-24 for Justin Deboer and Jenna Morris (5‑0) and application VT1-25 for Maria Neubrand (5‑0). The application B7-25 was deferred at the request of the applicants.

• Approved minutes of April 10, 2025 (carried)
• Granted provisional consent to expedited applications B5-25 & B6-25 (carried)
• Approved B5-24 (Justin Deboer and Jenna Morris) – vote 5‑0
• Approved VT1-25 (Maria Neubrand) – vote 5‑0
• Deferred B7-25 (Trevor Scott and Crystal Stewart) at applicant request

Accessibility Advisory Committee

The Joint Accessibility Advisory Committee is meeting to review and provide comment on several infrastructure projects. The body will also discuss the reporting schedule for municipal Multi-Year Accessibility Plans.

• Review of Museum Children's Space
• Review of 2025 Works Garage Projects
• Review of Belwood Community Centre (Township of Centre Wellington)
• Review of Rockmosa Park Playground Expansion Project (Township of Guelph/Eramosa)
• Reporting schedule for Multi-Year Accessibility Plans for County municipalities

The committee welcomed Marni Claridge as the new Town of Erin representative and noted the resignation of Giverny Parent from the Town of Minto seat. It reported that Puslinch has not yet filled its vacant seat. Members reviewed plans for a museum children's space, the Erin County Garage, the Belwood Community Centre renovation, and the Rockmosa Park Playground expansion, but no formal approvals or votes were recorded.

County Council

County Council will consider by-laws establishing 2025 property tax rates and a proposed amendment to the Official Plan for the Urban Boundary Expansion. The meeting also includes reports from various standing committees.

• By-law 5928-25: Adopt Amendment No. 126 (Urban Boundary Expansion) to the Official Plan
• By-law 5925-25: Establish and levy tax rates for County purposes for 2025
• By-law 5926-25: Provide tax relief to low-income seniors and persons with disabilities
• By-law 5927-25: Authorize agreement for Dedicated Gas Tax Funds for Public Transportation
• By-law 5929-25: Set speed rates on various County highways

Council approved the Automated Speed Enforcement Revenue Usage Policy with an amendment, passing the motion 11‑5. The 2024 operating statement was approved subject to audit, and surplus funds were transferred: $685,000 to the Solid Waste Services Capital Reserve, $3.2 million to the Ambulance Capital Reserve, and about $4.226 million to the Roads Capital Reserve. By‑laws 5924‑25 to 5930‑25 were taken for third reading and passed, and the Committee of Whole actions and minutes were adopted.

• Approved Automated Speed Enforcement Revenue Usage Policy (amended) – Yeas 11, Nays 5 (Carried)
• Approved 2024 operating statement subject to audit (Carried)
• Transferred $685,000 to Solid Waste Services Capital Reserve (Carried)
• Transferred $3.2 million to Ambulance Capital Reserve (Carried)
• Transferred approx. $4.226 million surplus to Roads Capital Reserve (Carried)
• Adopted by‑laws 5924‑25 to 5930‑25 for third reading (Carried)
• Adopted Committee of Whole actions and minutes (Carried)
• Adopted minutes of various committees (Roads, Solid Waste, O.P.P., etc.) (Carried)

Administration, Finance and Human Resources Committee

The Administration, Finance and Human Resources Committee will receive updates and reports on community events, financial statements, provincial funding programs, the 2025 Tax Policy, the Automated Speed Enforcement revenue usage policy, and the 2024 Human Resources Annual Report. No formal decisions are indicated on the agenda.

• 2025 Tax Policy Report (including Schedule A)
• Automated Speed Enforcement Revenue Usage Policy
• Canada Community Building Fund Report 2024
• Ontario Community Infrastructure Fund Report 2024
• 2024 Human Resources Annual Report

The Administration, Finance and Human Resources Committee approved a $5,000 donation to support Drayton’s 150th anniversary and accepted several financial and program reports. It approved the 2025 County‑wide tax policies and the amended Automated Speed Enforcement Revenue Usage Policy. The committee also authorized transfers of $685,000, $3.2 million and about $4.23 million to the Solid Waste Services, Ambulance and Roads capital reserves respectively.

• Approved $5,000 donation to Township of Mapleton for Drayton 150th celebration (Carried)
• Received Doors Open Guelph Tour report for information (Carried)
• Approved September livestreaming and June procedure bylaw dates (Carried)
• Approved 2025 County‑wide tax policies (Carried)
• Approved amended Automated Speed Enforcement Revenue Usage Policy (Carried)
• Approved transfer of $685,000 to Solid Waste Services Capital Reserve (Carried)
• Approved transfer of $3.2 million to Ambulance Capital Reserve (Carried)
• Approved transfer of approximately $4.23 million to Roads Capital Reserve (Carried)

Economic Development Committee

The Economic Development Committee will receive and discuss the March 2025 financial statements, the April 2025 economic development report, and the BR+E Municipal Implementation Fund report. Attachments include the financial statements PDF, the April report PDF, and minutes from the Wellington County Economic Development Group meeting. No decisions or votes are listed; the meeting appears to be informational.

• Economic Development March 2025 Financial Statements (PDF)
• Economic Development Report – April 2025 (PDF)
• BR+E Municipal Implementation Fund Report – April 2025 (PDF)
• Wellington County Economic Development Group Meeting Minutes – April 2025 (PDF)

The Economic Development Committee approved the financial statements for the department as of March 31 2025. It also approved the April Economic Development Report. Finally, the committee approved the 2025 BR+E Municipal Implementation Fund for the Town of Erin. No other motions were taken.

• Approved Economic Development financial statements (as of March 31 2025)
• Approved April Economic Development Report
• Approved 2025 BR+E Municipal Implementation Fund for Town of Erin

Planning Committee

The Planning Committee will review the March 2025 financial statements for the planning department. It will discuss the Green Legacy greenhouse replacement project. The committee will examine the 2024 Residential Development Monitoring Report and consider the recommendation report for Official Plan Amendment 126. A closed session will follow before adjournment.

• Review Planning Financial Statements as of March 31, 2025
• Discuss Green Legacy greenhouse replacement
• Examine 2024 Residential Development Monitoring Report
• Consider Official Plan Review – OPA 126 Recommendation Report
• Closed session (no public agenda items)

The Planning Committee approved the 2024 financial statements and a $50,000 capital project to replace the Green Legacy greenhouse. It adopted Official Plan Amendment 126, expanding the urban boundary in line with provincial policies. The committee also received a residential development monitoring report and a verbal update on the Green Legacy Tree Programme for information.

• Approved Planning Financial Statements as of March 31 2025 (carried)
• Approved $50,000 capital project for Green Legacy greenhouse replacement, funded from the Contingency and Stabilization Reserve (carried)
• Adopted Official Plan Amendment 126 (Urban Boundary Expansions) by‑law (carried)
• Received 2024 Residential Development Monitoring Report for information and directed Clerk to circulate it (carried)
• Received Green Legacy Tree Programme verbal update for information (carried)
• Added “Green Legacy Tree Programme Update – Verbal” to the agenda (carried)

Land Division Committee

The Wellington County Land Division Committee will first approve the minutes from the March 13, 2025 meeting. It will then discuss a motion to expedite three applications and consider five land division applications from residents of Wellington North, Mapleton, and Centre Wellington. The committee will adjourn after these items.

• Approve minutes of March 13, 2025 Land Division proceedings
• Motion to expedite applications B3-25, B4-25, B57-23
• Review application B3-25 – Mary White & Kristopher Cottrell (Wellington North)
• Review application B4-25 – Murray Marquardt (Mapleton)
• Review application B57-23 – Melissa Seagrove & Terry Godreau (Centre Wellington)

The Land Division Committee approved the minutes from March 13, 2025 and gave provisional consent to three expedited applications. It approved the land division for Ben and Nadya Kraal (vote 5‑0) and denied the land division for Michelle and Jonathan Bauman (vote 2‑3). The meeting was adjourned at 9:45 a.m.

• Approved minutes of March 13, 2025 (carried)
• Approved provisional consent for expedited applications B3-25, B4-25, B57-23 (carried)
• Approved land division for Ben & Nadya Kraal (B2-25) (5‑0)
• Denied land division for Michelle & Jonathan Bauman (B10-24) (2‑3)

Information, Heritage and Seniors Committee

The Information, Heritage and Seniors Committee will review financial statements and operational updates for Wellington Terrace, the Museum and Archives, and the Library Board. The meeting includes a status report on the Erin Library construction project and resident satisfaction data for long-term care.

• Erin Library Construction Project Status Report 14
• Wellington Terrace Resident Satisfaction Surveys and Annual Quality Improvement Plan
• Financial statements as of March 31, 2025, for Wellington Terrace, Museum and Archives, and the Library
• Volunteer Awards Report regarding King Charles III Coronation Medals

The Information, Heritage and Seniors Committee approved the March 31 2025 financial statements for Wellington Terrace, the County Museum and Archives, and the County Library Service. It also received the Wellington Terrace resident‑satisfaction surveys, volunteer services report, WCMA update, Erin Library construction status, and library March updates and highlights as information. All motions were carried.

• Approved Wellington Terrace Financial Statements (Carried)
• Approved Museum and Archives Financial Statements (Carried)
• Approved County Library Service Financial Statements (Carried)
• Received Wellington Terrace Resident Satisfaction Surveys and Quality Improvement Plan (Carried)
• Received Volunteer Services and King Charles III Coronation Medals report (Carried)
• Received WCMA Update for information (Carried)
• Received Erin Library Construction Project Status Report #14 for information (Carried)
• Received Library March 2025 updates and highlights for information (Carried)

Joint Social Services and Land Ambulance Committee

The Joint Social Services and Land Ambulance Committee will review a tender award for equipment installation and examine financial statements. The body will also discuss a budget variance report for paramedic services and a winter response update for housing.

• Tender award for heat pump installation at 229 Dublin Street North
• Social Services financial statements as of March 31, 2025
• Paramedic Services Q3 2024 Budget Variance Report
• 2024-25 Winter Response February Update for Social Services Housing

The committee awarded the heat‑pump installation contract at 229 Dublin Street North to Flannery Electrical for $677,250 and approved the funding and signing authority. It also approved the March 31, 2025 financial statements. Draft reports on the 2024 paramedic budget variance and the 2024‑25 winter housing response were received for information. The committee moved into a closed meeting to discuss property‑related security and litigation matters.

• Approved heat‑pump contract with Flannery Electrical for $677,250 (Carried)
• Approved financial statements as of March 31, 2025 (Carried)
• Received Paramedic Services Q3 2024 budget variance draft report for information (Carried)
• Recommended County Council receive 2024‑25 Winter Response February update for information (Carried)
• Moved into a closed meeting to consider property security and litigation matters (Carried)

O.P.P. Detachment Board

The O.P.P. Detachment Board will meet to approve March 2025 meeting minutes and review financial statements, the detachment commander's report, and reports on parking tickets and false alarm revenue. The meeting includes a closed session.

• Approval of March 12, 2025 meeting minutes
• Review of March 2025 financial statements
• Review of Detachment Commander's March 2025 report
• Review of March 2025 parking ticket report
• Review of April 2025 false alarm revenue report

The board approved the March 12, 2025 meeting minutes and the financial statements as of March 31, 2025. It received the Detachment Commander’s report, the March parking ticket report, and the April false‑alarm revenue report for information. The board also voted to enter a closed meeting to discuss personal and confidential issues. The meeting was adjourned at 10:13 am.

• Approved March 12, 2025 minutes (carried)
• Approved financial statements as of March 31, 2025 (carried)
• Received Detachment Commander’s March 2025 report for information (carried)
• Received March 2025 parking ticket report for information (carried)
• Received April 2025 false‑alarm revenue report for information (carried)
• Moved into a closed meeting to consider personal and confidential matters (carried)

Roads Committee

The Wellington County Roads Committee will review the Arthur Garage construction status report and the March 2025 financial statements. It will consider and likely approve tender awards for roundabout construction and asphalt rehabilitation on WR 8‑9 and for microsurfacing work. The committee will also discuss a speed‑limit change on Wellington Road 8 at Goldstone and receive an update on the automated speed‑enforcement project.

• Tender award – roundabout construction and asphalt rehabilitation on WR 8‑9 (CW2025-011)
• Tender award – microsurfacing (CW2025-049)
• Speed‑limit change on Wellington Road 8 at Goldstone
• Arthur Garage construction project status report
• Automated speed‑enforcement project update

The Roads Committee approved the March 31 financial statements and awarded two construction contracts: a $3,396,928.62 roundabout and asphalt project to Cox Construction, and a $645,908.00 microsurfacing project to Duncor Enterprises. The committee also approved a speed‑limit change on Wellington Road 8 and added an in‑year Truck and Coach Technician position.

• Approved Roads and Engineering Financial Statements as of March 31 2025 (Carried)
• Awarded roundabout and asphalt rehabilitation contract (Project CW2025-011) to Cox Construction Limited for $3,396,928.62 exclusive of HST (Carried)
• Approved funding and purchase order authority for the roundabout project (Carried)
• Awarded microsurfacing contract (Project CW2025-049) to Duncor Enterprises Inc. for $645,908.00 exclusive of HST (Carried)
• Approved funding and purchase order authority for the microsurfacing project (Carried)
• Authorized revision of speed‑limit bylaw and signage on Wellington Road 8 (Carried)
• Approved in‑year addition of a Truck and Coach Technician (Carried)
• Received Automated Speed Enforcement Project Update #5 for information (Carried)

Solid Waste Services Committee

The Solid Waste Services Committee will review the March 2025 financial statements and the April 2025 solid waste services report. It will then discuss the next steps for leachate treatment at the Riverstown Landfill, as outlined in the attached documents. The meeting also includes a closed session before adjournment.

• Review Solid Waste March 2025 financial statements (pdf attachment)
• Review April 2025 Solid Waste Services Report (pdf attachment)
• Discuss leachate treatment next steps for Riverstown Landfill (pdf attachments)
• Closed session (no agenda details provided)
• Adjournment

The committee approved the Solid Waste Services financial statements as of March 31 2025. It received the April 2025 Solid Waste Services Report for information. The County agreed to fully compensate Wellington North for leachate assessment costs and to use trucking to transport leachate to the Mount Forest Wastewater Treatment Plant.

• Approved Solid Waste Services Financial Statements (carried)
• Received April 2025 Solid Waste Services Report for information (carried)
• Approved full compensation for leachate assessment and negotiation costs (carried)
• Approved pursuing trucking as the method to convey leachate to Mount Forest Wastewater Treatment Plant (carried)

County Council

Wellington County Council is meeting to review several by-laws, including a request to borrow $8.25 million via 10-year debentures. The body will also consider an Official Plan amendment and expropriation settlements for two properties. Additionally, Council will review reports from various committees including Roads, Solid Waste, and Planning.

• By-law 5920-25: Borrowing of $8,250,000.00 via 10-year instalment debentures
• By-law 5921-25: Amendment No. 122 Audrey Meadows Development to the Official Plan
• By-law 5922-25: Expropriation settlements for 7024 Wellington Road 124 and 5061 Wellington Road 32
• By-law 5919-25: Appointment of individuals to sign cheques and electronic fund transfers
• Review of Planning Committee minutes regarding OPA 126 Urban Boundary Expansions

The Council adopted by‑laws 5919‑25 to 5923‑25 after a third reading. It also directed staff to prepare a comprehensive SWOT analysis of the Attainable Housing Taskforce options—including Community Land Trust, Affordable Ownership Proposal, Partnership with Habitat for Humanity, and Do nothing—and to forward the taskforce documents to all councillors. The actions were carried without recorded vote counts.

• Adopted by‑laws 5919‑25 to 5923‑25 (third reading) – Carried (moved by Councillor Cork, seconded by Councillor Bulmer)
• Directed staff to complete SWOT analysis of Attainable Housing Taskforce options – Carried (moved by Councillor Lennox, seconded by Councillor Bulmer)
• Confirmed February 27, 2025 Council minutes – Carried (moved by Councillor Watters, seconded by Councillor Breen)
• Permitted presentations and delegations – Carried (moved by Councillor Cork, seconded by Councillor Duncan)
• Moved Council into Committee of the Whole – Carried (moved by Councillor Dehn, seconded by Councillor Watters)
• Closed meeting for privileged matters – Carried (moved by Councillor Ballantyne, seconded by Councillor Campbell)
• Received and adopted Roads Committee minutes – Carried (moved by Councillor Davidson, seconded by Councillor Dehn)
• Received and adopted Planning Committee minutes – Carried (moved by Councillor Seeley, seconded by Councillor Dehn)

Administration, Finance and Human Resources Committee

The Administration, Finance and Human Resources Committee will review February 2025 financial statements, authorize cheque signing, and discuss a county debenture issue. The committee will also consider recommendations on council transparency and funding for small home community projects.

• Review of February 2025 financial statements
• 2025 Annual Debt Repayment Limit
• County Debenture Issue Dated April 2, 2025
• Cheque Signing and Electronic Fund Transfer Authority
• Funding Small Home Community Projects

Economic Development Committee

The Wellington County Economic Development Committee will receive the February 2025 financial statements and several March 2025 reports. Items include an economic development report, a Town of Erin business retention and expansion presentation, a municipal implementation fund report, and a Smart Cities Office report. The meeting is scheduled for March 18, 2025, with a closed session later in the agenda.

• Economic Development February 2025 Financial Statements (PDF)
• Economic Development Report – March 2025 (PDF)
• Town of Erin BR+E presentation – AODA (PDF)
• BR+E Municipal Implementation Fund Report – March 2025 (PDF)
• Smart Cities Office Report – March 2025 (PDF)

Planning Committee

The Planning Committee will review a proposed Official Plan Amendment and hear a delegation regarding the Audrey Meadows development. The body will also discuss work plans for climate change and county trails.

• Official Plan Amendment No. 122 - Audrey Meadows Ltd.
• Delegation from Rob Stovel Sr. (Stovel and Associates Inc.) and Derek Good (Audrey Meadows)
• 2025 Climate Change Work Plan
• Trails 2025 Work Plan
• Planning Financial Statements as of February 28, 2025

Land Division Committee

The committee will approve the draft minutes from the February 13, 2025 meeting. It will consider an expedited application (B1-25) submitted by David and Doris Dorman for land in Erin. It will also consider a regular application (B109-24) submitted by Brian Morris and Stephanie Saull for land in Guelph‑Eramosa.

• Approve draft minutes of February 13, 2025
• Expedited application B1-25 – David and Doris Dorman – Erin
• Application B109-24 – Brian Morris and Stephanie Saull – Guelph‑Eramosa

Planning Committee

The Planning Committee is holding a public meeting to discuss Official Plan Amendment No. 126. The session includes a staff presentation and a period for public input regarding urban boundary expansions.

• Official Plan Amendment No. 126 regarding Urban Boundary Expansions

Information, Heritage and Seniors Committee

The Information, Heritage and Seniors Committee will receive financial statements for Wellington Terrace, the museum and archives, and the library. It will discuss reports on the air handling unit replacement, the Wellington County Museum children’s space, and the Wellington Place development. The meeting also includes a status update on the Erin Library construction project and routine declarations of pecuniary interest.

• Wellington Terrace Financial Statements (as of Feb 28 2025)
• Air Handling Unit Replacement Committee Report (Mar 2025)
• Wellington County Museum Children’s Space update
• Erin Library Construction Project – Status Update 13
• Library Financial Statements (as of Feb 28 2025)

Joint Social Services and Land Ambulance Committee

The Joint Social Services and Land Ambulance Committee is meeting to review financial statements and award a request for proposal for electronic access control. The body will also discuss EarlyON Child and Family Centre funding and updates to Ontario Works and winter housing responses.

• RFP Award for Electronic Access Control
• 2025 EarlyON Child and Family Centre Funding
• Social Services February 2025 Financial Statement
• Provincial Centralized Intake Update and Regulatory Changes for Ontario Works
• 2024-25 Winter Response January Update for Housing

O.P.P. Detachment Board

The O.P.P. Detachment Board will consider the February 12, 2025 post‑meeting minutes for approval. It will review the February 2025 financial statements, the detachment commander’s report, the parking ticket report and the false‑alarm revenue report. No policy or expenditure decisions are listed on the agenda.

• Approval of post‑meeting minutes (Feb 12 2025)
• Review of Police financial statements as of February 28 2025
• Detachment commander’s report for February 2025
• February 2025 parking ticket report
• February 2025 false alarm revenue report

Solid Waste Services Committee

The Solid Waste Services Committee will review the February 2025 financial statements, consider a request to permit public access to the Arthur Closed Landfill site, and discuss the hours of operation at county waste facilities. The meeting also includes a closed session and standard procedural items.

• Review Solid Waste February 2025 financial statements
• Consider request to allow public access to Arthur Closed Landfill site
• Discuss hours of operation at county waste facilities
• Closed session (no agenda details provided)

Roads Committee

The Wellington County Roads Committee is meeting to consider tender awards for several infrastructure projects. The body will also review financial statements and updates on automated speed enforcement and the Arthur Garage construction.

• Tender Award for Wellington Road 109 Bridge Replacements (CW2025-020)
• Tender Award for Wellington Road 7 Asphalt Rehabilitation (CW2025-012)
• Tender Award for Pavement Overlay at various locations (CW2025-017)
• Review of additional trial locations for Automated Speed Enforcement
• Plow Rigging Order

County Council

The County Council will consider several by‑law resolutions, including authorizing a transfer of Municipal Housing Infrastructure Program funds, a franchise agreement with Enbridge Gas Inc., and an amendment to the Official Plan for Arthur, Wellington North. The meeting also includes resolutions for presentations and delegations, and motions to move the council into Committee of the Whole for further action. Staff reports and committee minutes will be reviewed before adjournment.

• By‑law 5915-25: authorize transfer of Municipal Housing Infrastructure Program funds (Housing‑Enabling Core Servicing Stream)
• By‑law 5916-25: authorize a franchise agreement with Enbridge Gas Inc. and repeal by‑law 4774-05
• By‑law 5917-25: adopt Amendment No. 129 to the Official Plan for Arthur, Wellington North
• Resolution to permit presentations and delegations, including the 2024 George Bridge Economic Development Influencer Awards

Administration, Finance and Human Resources Committee

The Administration, Finance and Human Resources Committee will review a series of reports and updates, including audit planning, benefit plan renewal, franchise agreement renewal, purchasing policy, lease financing, investment portfolio, financial indicators, council remuneration, assessment growth, housing grant updates, community grants, and capital project financing for WR 124. The primary decision item is whether to grant authority to negotiate and place a county debenture issue in 2025. Other items are presented for discussion and information only.

• Authority to negotiate and place a County Debenture Issue (2025)
• Capital Project Financing – WR 124 Land and Utility, Guelph/Eramosa
• Franchise Agreement Renewal (Enbridge)
• County Benefit Plans Market Review – Annual Renewal
• Purchasing Policy Update

Economic Development Committee

The Economic Development Committee will discuss several February 2025 reports and a request for support from Royal City Science. The meeting includes updates on the Smart Cities Office and the BR+E Municipal Implementation Fund.

• February 2025 Economic Development Update
• BR+E Municipal Implementation Fund Report
• Smart Cities Office February 2025 report
• Royal City Science Request for Support

Land Division Committee

The committee will approve the corrected minutes from the January 9, 2025 meeting. It will consider a series of land division applications, some of which are recommended for expedited processing. The applications involve various applicants across Wellington County.

• Expedited application B103-24 – BJD Investments Inc. and Dingwall Investments Inc., Wellington North
• Expedited application B105-24 – Cheryl Ritter, Puslinch
• Expedited application B106-24 – Terry and Margaret Heseltine, Centre Wellington
• Application B78-24‑B79-24 – Erik Host‑Pedersen, Centre Wellington
• Application B143-22 – Audrey Geier, Puslinch

Planning Committee

The Wellington County Planning Committee will review the Official Plan Amendment (OPA 129) for the Eastridge Landing Subdivision Phase 5. It will also receive a progress report on the Official Plan Review (Report 12), the 2024 Source Protection Annual Report, and a set of reports on Future‑Ready Wellington metrics. The meeting is scheduled for 10:00 a.m. on February 13, 2025 in the Keith Room of the County Administration Centre.

• Official Plan Amendment (OPA 129) – Eastridge Landing Subdivision Phase 5
• Official Plan Review Progress Report 12
• 2024 Source Protection Annual Report
• Future‑Ready Wellington Metrics – Committee Report
• Future‑Ready Wellington Metrics – Background and Draft Reports

O.P.P. Detachment Board

The Wellington County O.P.P. Detachment Board will review a series of reports and presentations, including a Project Lifesaver video, a Safe Communities year‑in‑review, the 2024 year‑end commander’s report, and January 2025 parking ticket and false alarm revenue reports. No items are listed for decision at this meeting.

• Project Lifesaver video and success story presentation
• Safe Communities Wellington County – 2024 year in review and 2025 next steps
• 2024 Year‑End Detachment Commander’s Report
• January 2025 Parking Ticket Report
• January 2025 False Alarm Revenue Report

Joint Social Services and Land Ambulance Committee

The Joint Social Services and Land Ambulance Committee will review a status report for transitional housing and a tender award for building repairs. The body will also discuss winter response updates and homelessness count results.

• Status report for 65 Delhi St. Transitional Housing Construction Project
• Tender award for window, door and siding replacement at 133 Frederick St., Arthur
• 2024-25 Winter Response December Update
• 2024 Wellington-Guelph Everyone Counts Coordinated Point-in-Time Count of Homelessness

Roads Committee

The Roads Committee is meeting to decide on tender awards for equipment and markings. The body will also discuss status updates for several garage construction and rehabilitation projects and an environmental assessment study.

• Tender Award - Plow Truck Cab and Chassis (CW2025-017)
• Tender Award - Traffic Control Markings (CW2025-026)
• Highway 6/Eighth Line/Wellington Road 22 Environmental Assessment Study
• Arthur Garage Construction Project status update
• Elora Works Garage Rehabilitation Study and Salt Barn Acoustical Study update

County Council

The County Council will consider first and second readings of several by‑laws, including the adoption of the 2025 budget, temporary borrowing authority, and service agreements. It will also review committee reports and make resolutions to move the meeting to Committee of the Whole. Final third‑reading approvals of the by‑laws will be taken before adjournment.

• By‑law 5909-25 – adopt the Budget for the County of Wellington for 2025
• By‑law 5906-25 – authorize temporary borrowing to meet current expenditures for the fiscal year ending Dec 31 2025
• By‑law 5904-25 – authorize agreement with the Ontario Provincial Police for Primary PSAP (NG‑9‑1‑1) services
• By‑law 5911-25 – authorize user fees and charges for solid waste services
• By‑law 5907-25 – authorize donation agreement for a vehicle under the Bail, Compliance and Warrant Apprehension Grant

Economic Development Committee

The Economic Development Committee will consider the Ride Well 2025‑2028 Service Plan Addendum, review the 2025 Economic Development budget, and discuss the Provincial Gas Tax Funding Resolution. It will also receive updates on Economic Development activities and the Smart Cities Office for January 2025.

• Ride Well 2025‑2028 Service Plan Addendum presentation
• 2025 Economic Development budget report
• Provincial Gas Tax Funding Resolution
• January 2025 Economic Development update
• Smart Cities Office report for January 2025

Administration, Finance and Human Resources Committee

The Administration, Finance and Human Resources Committee will receive reports on livestreaming, contract awards, disposed assets, property assessment values, education tax rates, borrowing authority, development charge indexing, and continuum of care fund redistribution. It will also discuss human‑resources updates including a mental‑health partnership, the Working for Workers Acts, and the 2025 health and safety statement. No formal decisions are noted; the meeting is primarily for information and review.

• 2025 Education Tax Rates
• Temporary Borrowing Authority 2025
• 2025 Average Property Assessment Values
• Summary of Contract Awards July to December 2024
• Update on Here4Hope CMHAWW Partnership

Solid Waste Services Committee

The Solid Waste Services Committee is meeting to discuss the 2025 budget and the January 2025 services report. The committee will also review an analysis of waste tipping fees.

• 2025 Budget Solid Waste Services
• January 2025 Solid Waste Services Report
• Waste Tipping Fee Analysis

Roads Committee

The Roads Committee will hear a status report on the Arthur Garage construction project and consider a proposal to standardize plow trucks. It will also review the 2025 budget for roads and bridges, receive an update on the automated speed enforcement project, and discuss replacement of structures and a temporary easement on Wellington Road 109.

• Arthur Garage Construction Project – Status Report #11
• Standardization of Plow Trucks
• 2025 Budget: Roads and Bridges
• Automated Speed Enforcement – Project Update #2
• Wellington Road 109 Structure Replacements

Land Division Committee

The Wellington County Land Division Committee will first approve the minutes from the December 5, 2024 meeting. It will then consider a motion to expedite two applications and will review five land division applications from various owners and municipalities.

• Approve minutes of the December 5, 2024 Land Division meeting
• Motion to expedite applications B101-24 (Marion Martin, Erin) and B102-24 (JEM Freight Inc., Minto)
• Application B68-24 – Shawn and Lisa Minshall, Erin
• Application B40-24 – E J Real Estate Holding Inc., Guelph‑Eramosa
• Application B19-24 – Karen Kammer Meier, Wellington North

Planning Committee

The committee will receive the 2025 planning budget report and consider the associated budget documents. It will consider a resolution to pursue funding for Wellington’s Climate Adaptation Plan. Updates on the Emergency Management Programme Committee structure will be presented. Two Official Plan Amendments – OPA 127 for 504 Main St in Mount Forest and OPA 128 for the Cachet Clifford area in Minto – will be discussed.

• 2025 Planning budget report (attachments)
• Resolution to pursue funding for Wellington’s Climate Adaptation Plan
• Emergency Management Programme Committee structure update
• Official Plan Amendment 127 – 504 Main St, Mount Forest
• Official Plan Amendment 128 – Cachet Clifford, Minto

Information, Heritage and Seniors Committee

The Information, Heritage and Seniors Committee will review the 2025 budget report for Wellington Terrace senior services. It will also consider budget reports for the County Museum and Archives and the Library, and hear updates on the WCMA Children’s Space concept and the Erin Library construction project. Additional Library Board business includes the election of a chair.

• 2025 Budget – Wellington Terrace (senior services)
• 2025 Budget – County Museum and Archives
• WCMA Children’s Space concept presentation
• Erin Library Construction Project – Status Report #11
• Library Board – Election of Chair

Joint Social Services and Land Ambulance Committee

The Joint Social Services and Land Ambulance Committee is meeting to discuss 2025 budget reports for both departments. The body will also review a construction status report for transitional housing and updates on encampment funding.

• 2025 Budget: Social Services
• 2025 Budget: Land Ambulance
• 65 Delhi St. Transitional Housing Construction Project - Status Report #10
• Land Ambulance Third Quarter Budget Monitoring Report
• Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing Encampment Funding Initiative

O.P.P. Detachment Board

The O.P.P. Detachment Board will elect a chair and a vice‑chair, approve the previous meeting’s minutes, and consider the 2025 police services budget along with the updated billing package and 2023 reconciliation. It will also review a revised Respectful Workplace and Anti‑Harassment Policy and receive reports on parking tickets, false‑alarm revenue, and the detachment commander’s December 2024 report. All items are scheduled for discussion at the January 8, 2025 meeting.

• Election of Chair
• Election of Vice‑chair
• 2025 Police Services budget
• Updated 2025 OPP billing package and 2023 year‑end reconciliation
• Respectful Workplace and Anti‑Harassment Policy (revised)

Special Meeting of Council

The Wellington County Council will hear a presentation of the 2025 Budget and Ten‑Year Plan. Members will move the council into a Committee of the Whole, receive a report, and vote on resolutions to adopt the plan and related actions. The meeting includes standard procedural items such as call to order and adjournment.

• Presentation of the 2025 Budget and Ten‑Year Plan (PDF attachment)
• Resolution to move Council into Committee of the Whole
• Resolution for the Committee of the Whole to rise and report
• Resolution to adopt actions recommended by the Committee of the Whole