Wilmot public meetings in 2023
9 substantive meetings from 2023, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Council Meeting
Council approved a kennel license for Noble K9 subject to facility upgrades and adopted a new policy regarding Councillor use of civic space. The board also approved the renewal of the Waterloo Region Economic Development Corporation partnership agreement. Additionally, staff were directed to research more dog park locations in Baden.
- Approved renewal of Waterloo Region Economic Development Corporation Partnership Agreement and $50,000 in 2024 budget funding
- Directed staff to report on additional dog park locations in Baden prior to 2024 budget
- Approved Noble K9 Kennel Application subject to facility upgrades and $500 licensing fee
- Adopted Policy GP-23-02 relating to Councillor Use of Civic Space
- Received Report COR-2023-57 regarding Council Rules of Procedure
- Approved the Confirmatory By-law
Council Meeting
Council approved the issuance of development charges funded debentures for several capital projects, including a new parks operations facility. Two infrastructure contracts were awarded for guiderails and a municipal drain. Council also appointed a new Treasurer via by-law.
- Approved $469,507.00 contract for Annual Guiderail Program to Royal Fence Limited
- Approved $54,936.73 contract to JC Millwrights Inc. for Delton Reibling Municipal Drain
- Approved debenture funding for New Parks Operations Facility ($3,550,000.00), Public Works Facility Expansion ($1,080,000.00), Union Street Storm Outlet Replacement ($104,500.00), and Bridge Street #34/B -T9 ($300,680.00) (5-1)
- Directed staff to postpone debt issuance for Snyder’s Road, Foundry Street, and Baden Trunk Sanitary Sewer projects (5-1)
- Re-assigned $484,750.00 levy funded debenture from Third Ice Pad project to Nith River Promenade Project (5-1)
- Received Councillor Use of Civic Space Policy as information
- Directed staff to bring proposed Procedural By-law to September 11 meeting
- Passed By-Law 2023-40 to appoint a Treasurer
Court of Revision
The Court of Revision heard appeals from six property owners regarding the Schedule of Assessment for the Bamberg Creek, Jananna, and Koch-Leis Municipal Drains. After hearing presentations from appellants and the drainage engineer, the court decided to maintain the original assessments.
- Appointed Councillor K. Wilkinson as Chair
- Upheld the assessment contained in the Engineer's Report
Council Meeting
Council approved two zone change applications in New Hamburg and New Dundee and awarded a hot mix asphalt contract. The board also authorized funding for master plan updates and directed staff to apply for the CMHC Housing Accelerator Fund.
- Approved rezoning of 216 Steinman Street from Residential to Institutional (ZCA-04/23)
- Approved rezoning of 103-1323 Queen Street to allow buildings without public street frontage (ZCA-05/23)
- Awarded $212,005 plus HST Hot Mix Asphalt Program contract to Steed and Evans Limited
- Adopted new Flag Policy and directed staff to investigate adding community flagpoles
- Approved $150,000 plus taxes for 2024 Capital budget for Recreation, Trails, Arts & Culture updates and service review
- Directed staff to submit an application to the CMHC Housing Accelerator Fund
- Reduced noise bylaw exemption fee to $50
- Directed Mayor to advocate to AGCO for Junior Hockey lottery licensing amendments
Special Council Meeting
Council convened in a closed session for member training on Equity, Diversity and Inclusion. No other substantive business was conducted during the open session.
- Approved motion to hold closed meeting for Council Training on Equity, Diversity and Inclusion
- Adopted the agenda for July 17, 2023
- Passed the Confirmatory By-law
Council Meeting
Council provisionally adopted a report and gave first and second readings to a by-law for the Bamberg Creek, Jananna, and Koch-Leis Municipal Drain. A by-law for the Joseph Street road widening was passed, and a contract for sidewalk replacement was awarded. Council also directed staff to explore financial support for the New Hamburg Firebirds.
- Passed By-Law 2023-33 for Joseph Street road widening
- Passed By-Law 2023-23 for Delton Reibling Municipal Drain construction and improvement
- Provisionally adopted By-Law 2023-32 for Bamberg Creek, Jananna, and Koch-Leis Municipal Drain (1st and 2nd reading)
- Awarded $66,140.00 concrete sidewalk replacement contract to Chad Hartman Construction
- Directed staff to report on financial support opportunities for New Hamburg Firebirds
- Approved letter of support for Community Care Concepts' Seniors Active Living Centres Program Grant
- Appointed Councillors S. Cressman and K. Wilkinson to the August 16, 2023 Court of Revision
- Received 2022 Audited Financial Statements for information
Court of Revision
The Court of Revision met to hear appeals regarding the Schedule of Assessment for the Delton Reibling Municipal Drain. No appeals were received by the statutory deadline or raised during the meeting. The Court decided to uphold the assessment contained in the report.
- Upheld the assessment contained in the Report (Motion Carried)
Council Meeting
Council approved a zone change for a temporary use dwelling at 466 Fairview Street and appointed Councillor S. Martin to the Heritage Wilmot and Castle Kilbride Advisory Committee. Council also directed staff to prepare Terms of Reference and issue an RFP for a secondary plan for Baden and New Hamburg.
- Approved Zone Change Application 03/23 for 466 Fairview Street to permit two dwellings as a temporary use for up to 18 months, limited to one dwelling at any time
- Directed staff to prepare Terms of Reference and issue an RFP for a secondary plan for Baden and New Hamburg
- Appointed Councillor S. Martin to the Heritage Wilmot and Castle Kilbride Advisory Committee (term ending Dec 31, 2024)
- Passed By-Law 2023-30 amending Zoning By-law 83-38 for 466 Fairview Street
- Approved contract award to Bourassa Sport Technologie for tennis court resurfacing at Sir Adam Beck Park
Council Meeting
Council approved a zone change for St. George’s Anglican Church to allow institutional use and reduced setbacks. The board also directed staff to report on e-waste solutions and approved a fire protection agreement for the Erbs Road Shelter.
- Approved Zone Change Application 02/23 for St. George’s Anglican Church to rezone from Residential to Institutional and reduce rear yard setback to 2.7 metres
- Directed staff to provide a report on e-waste and the placement of benches, e-waste receptacles, and garbage cans in key areas
- Approved fire protection agreement for Erbs Road Shelter (1003 Erbs Road) between Township of Wilmot and City of Waterloo
- Appointed K. Smart Associates Limited as Engineer for West Nith Petition (1089 Huron Street)
- Granted Noise By-law Exemption for 1323 - 103 Queen Street (Cottage Lane) for June 3, 2023
- Received Report DS 2023-008 regarding Official Plan Amendment 01/23 for rare Charitable Research Reserve for information