Woolwich public meetings in 2025

Regular Meeting of Council

The Woolwich Township Council will consider approving $92,927.88 in tax refunds and a 6% increase to ice user rates for the 2026/2027 season. The meeting also includes a closed session on labour relations and public hearings on zoning applications.

• Approval of $92,927.88 in tax refunds (F22-2025)
• 6% increase to ice user rates for 2026/2027 (R05-2025)
• Public meeting on zoning by-law amendments (DS33-2025, DS34-2025)
• Approval of $26,115.01 for Maple Syrup Festival and Curling Championships (A07-2025)
• Approval of $10,000 for Home Energy Assessment Rebate Program (A08-2025)

Technical Remediation Advisory Committee (TRAC)

The Technical Remediation Advisory Committee will hear a delegation from Schlegel Urban Development Inc. on a hydrogeological characterization for a development in Elmira. They will receive updates on offsite contamination cleanup, including groundwater pumping and a human health risk assessment. The committee will also discuss the 2028 order deadline and a preliminary community consultation plan for LANXESS' updated groundwater cleanup proposal.

• Delegation from Schlegel Urban Development Inc. on hydrogeological characterization for development in Elmira
• Groundwater pumping and bench study update
• Human Health and Ecological Risk Assessment update
• Discussion of 2028 order deadline
• Preliminary discussion on community consultation plan for LANXESS' updated groundwater cleanup proposal

Regular Meeting of Council

The Woolwich Township Council will consider several consent items, including the appointment of MNP LLP as municipal auditor for the fiscal years ending December 31, 2025 through 2029, and the adoption of a licensing by‑law update with an amended penalty system. The meeting also includes public presentations on physician recruitment funding, a Grand River source‑protection plan amendment, and an asset‑management update for roads. Additional business covers a draft subdivision and zone‑change application for Printery Road, a motion on Arthur Street reconstruction, and ongoing budget discussions for 2026.

• Adopt Licensing By‑law Update and Amending Administrative Monetary Penalty System (C26‑2025)
• Appoint MNP LLP as municipal auditor for fiscal years 2025‑2029 (F21‑2025)
• Review Draft Plan of Subdivision and Zone Change for Printery Road (DS32‑2025)
• Consider Grand River Source Protection Plan amendment (DS31‑2025)
• Motion on Arthur Street Reconstruction – request for further study and public meeting

Technical Remediation Advisory Committee (TRAC)

The Technical Remediation Advisory Committee meeting on November 20, 2025 has no specific agenda items detailed in the provided document. The agenda consists only of placeholders and procedural headings. No decisions, discussions, or proposals are identified.

Regular Meeting of Council

The Township of Woolwich Council will meet to discuss the 2026 operating and capital budgets, approve several zoning by-laws, and consider fee changes for the coming year.

• 2026 Operating and Capital Budgets (Memo)
• DS27-2025: Remove holding provision at 713-725 King Street North
• DS28-2025: Zone change for 2419 Northfield Drive East
• F19-2025: 2026 Fees and Charges By-law
• By-law 54-2025: Amend By-law 78-2024 for officer appointments

Heritage Committee

The agenda for the Woolwich Heritage Committee meeting on November 12, 2025, contains only procedural boilerplate with no listed decisions, discussions, or specific items. No public hearings, rezonings, contracts, or ordinances are included. The meeting appears to be scheduled but the agenda provides no actionable content.

• No substantive agenda items provided

Regular Meeting of Council

Woolwich Council will discuss a motion to set the 2026 budget at the inflation rate (~2%) and cap future increases at 5%. They will also vote on a $451,502 snow plow purchase, approve a three-year sidewalk snow clearing contract for Elmira, and pass by-laws on fireworks and fee changes.

• Purchase of replacement plow truck from Viking-Cives Ltd. for $451,502 after HST rebate
• Award of three-year sidewalk snow removal contract to Verdant DBM Inc. for Elmira
• Motion to recommend 2026 budget target of ~2% inflation and future budgets no more than 5%
• First reading of by-laws to regulate fireworks and set penalty amounts
• Adoption of updated 2026 fees and charges schedule for township services

Regular Meeting of Council

The Township of Woolwich Council will meet to discuss the heritage designation of the Carnegie Library and receive updates on immigration strategy funding. The agenda also includes updates on climate action grants and a finance accounting systems project.

• Proposed heritage designation for Carnegie Library at 65 Arthur St. South, Elmira
• Fireworks By-law update and associated fees and charges amendment
• Update on 2025-2028 Waterloo Region Immigration Strategy Funding
• Climate Action Grants and Programs update
• Finance Accounting Systems and Transformation (FAST) Project status update

Heritage Committee

The Woolwich Heritage Committee will consider a recommendation to designate the Elmira Carnegie Library, which would then go to Council for approval. Other business includes adopting previous minutes, reviewing the 2025 work plan, and creating working subcommittees.

• Adoption of minutes from September 10, 2025
• Review of Heritage Committee Work Plan - 2025
• Creation of working subcommittees for committee operations
• Consideration of Carnegie Library Designation Staff Report and Statement of Significance
• Recommended resolution to approve the designation report and refer to Council

Regular Meeting of Council

Council will consider awarding a $197,414.40 bridge and culvert contract to Tatham Engineering and adopting a bylaw to recover costs for extending municipal services on Woolwich Street South. Also on the agenda are presentations on the 2026 Annual Grants Program, BIA budgets, and the Heritage Committee work plan, plus a part lot control exemption for Pine Ridge Homes.

• Award Contract 2025-16 for the 2025 Bridge and Culvert Program to Tatham Engineering Limited at $197,414.40
• Adopt By-law 39-2025 to impose a municipal levy on property owners benefitting from Woolwich Street South servicing extension
• Presentation and report on 2026 Annual Grants Program, including Elmira Lawn Bowling Club capital grant application
• St. Jacobs BIA 2025 budget presentation and 2026 budget request
• Part lot control exemption by-law for Block 52, Plan 58M693 – Pine Ridge Homes

Regular Meeting of Council

Council will hold a public meeting for a zoning by-law amendment and draft plan of subdivision at 1065-1103 Listowel Road in Elmira. Other business includes approving a boundary road agreement with Waterloo, increasing traffic and parking penalties, updating the video surveillance policy to include livestreaming, and allocating $20,000 for community climate action grants. Council will also consider a motion urging the federal government to reintroduce Bill C-61 for First Nations clean water.

• Public meeting for Zoning By-law Amendment and Draft Plan of Subdivision at 1065-1103 Listowel Road, Elmira (Schlegel Urban Developments)
• Approval of Boundary Road Agreement between Township of Woolwich and City of Waterloo
• Amendment to Traffic and Parking By-law to increase penalty amounts
• Adoption of Video Surveillance and Livestreaming Policy Update
• Approval of $20,000 annual allocation from Climate Action Levy for Community Grants and Rebate Programs

Technical Remediation Advisory Committee (TRAC)

The Technical Remediation Advisory Committee will receive updates on offsite contamination clean-up from LANXESS, including work plan progress and groundwater studies. A key item is the presentation of a peer review of the Human Health and Ecological Risk Assessment (HHERA) by Jen Lyndall of Integral. The committee will also review a summary of the 2028 Order Deadline and schedule future meetings.

• Presentation of HHERA peer review and next steps by Jen Lyndall, Senior Consultant with Integral
• Update on potential targeted clean-up along Canagagiue Creek
• LANXESS 2025 Work Plan Progress Update
• Groundwater Treatment Bench Scale Study update
• Revised Proposal for Bench Scale Testing from LANXESS Canada Co./Cie - GHD

Heritage Committee

The Heritage Committee is meeting to discuss the 2026 work plan and budget presentation for Council. The body will also review a statement of significance for the Elmira Carnegie Library and updates to its terms of reference.

• 2026 Work Plan and Budget presentation
• Elmira Carnegie Library Designation - Statement of Significance
• Heritage plaque for Floyd Stanley Schmidt at 20 Hampton Street
• Heritage plaque for M.Herbert Goodwin at 8 Walker Street
• Update to the Heritage Committee Terms of Reference

Regular Meeting of Council

Council holds a public meeting for proposed zoning and official plan amendments and a draft plan of subdivision by Cachet Homes at 2590 Victoria Street North. Council will also consider the 2024 audited financial statements, approve distribution of the 2024 surplus/deficit, authorize a $25,000 contribution for a new playground at Foundation Christian School, and adopt new fireworks by-laws. A discussion on 2026 budget priorities is scheduled for the Committee of the Whole.

• Public hearing for DS24-2025: Cachet Homes (Victoria) Inc. – zoning by-law amendment, official plan amendment, and draft plan of subdivision at 2590 Victoria Street North
• Report F15-2025: Audited Financial Statements for the year ended December 31, 2024
• Report F16-2025: Approval of 2024 surplus/deficit distribution
• Report R04-2025: $25,000 contribution toward a new playground at Foundation Christian School with public use agreement
• By-laws 35-2025 and 36-2025: New regulations and penalty amounts for sale and use of fireworks

Regular Meeting of Council

Council will consider a motion requesting the Province study the impacts of Strong Mayor legislation, which was expanded to include Woolwich in 2025. Other business includes approving in principle internet and paper ballot voting for the 2026 municipal election, authorizing a cross-border servicing agreement for 713-725 King Street North, and adopting several by-laws, including a heritage designation for St. Boniface Church and updates to the fireworks by-law.

• Motion opposing Strong Mayor legislation and requesting provincial study
• Approval in principle of internet voting and paper ballots for the 2026 election
• Cross-border servicing agreement with Waterloo for 713-725 King Street North
• Heritage designation by-law for 1355-1367 Maryhill Road (St. Boniface Church and Cemetery)
• Fireworks by-law updates including new penalty amounts and fee amendments

Heritage Committee

The Woolwich Heritage Committee will receive an update on the St. Boniface Church heritage designation timeline, review the 2025 work plan dashboard covering designations and education/awareness, and prepare a fall 2025 work plan report and presentation to council. They will also consider a 2026 funding request and budget estimates.

• St. Boniface Church designation timeline update
• Review of 2025 Work Plan Dashboard (Priority 1: Heritage Designations; Priority 2: Education & Awareness)
• Fall 2025 Work Plan Report & Presentation to Council
• Heritage Committee 2026 Funding Request to Council
• Heritage Committee 2026 Budget estimates

Regular Meeting of Council

The Council will consider declaring 22 Church Street West and 3 Maple Street surplus for a mixed‑use project and negotiating a $2,600,000 purchase with SHIP. It will also award engineering contracts for the Duke Street Reconstruction Project ($72,972.10) and the Dunke Street North Culvert Replacement ($63,856.00). Several related by‑laws, including the surplus‑land declaration, will be read and passed.

• Declare 22 Church Street West and 3 Maple Street as surplus lands (≈6,446 m²) for mixed‑use development
• Award engineering contract for Duke Street Reconstruction to Triton Engineering Services Ltd. – $72,972.10 (after HST rebate)
• Award engineering contract for Dunke Street North Culvert Replacement to Tatham Engineering Ltd. – $63,856.00 (after HST rebate)
• Pass By‑law 28‑2025 to declare the above lands surplus
• Approve purchase agreement with SHIP for the two properties at a total price of $2,600,000

Special Council

Council is conducting formal public meetings for information purposes regarding subdivision and zoning applications. The body is also considering amendments to traffic and parking bylaws and a tender award for a culvert replacement.

• Public meeting for subdivision and zoning applications at 52 Hawkesville Road, 110 and 118 Northside Drive
• Public meeting for zone change application at 2419 Northfield Drive
• Public meeting for subdivision and zoning applications at 1665 Scotch Line Road
• Notice of intent to declare lands surplus at 22 Church Street West and 3 Maple Street, Elmira
• By-law 26-2025 to amend Traffic and Parking By-law No. 70-2006 regarding school zones

Special Council

The agenda for this special council meeting contains only procedural boilerplate and no substantive items for decision or discussion.

Regular Meeting of Council

Council will consider a report to approve the Woolwich Climate Action Plan in principle, with implementation subject to future budget processes. Several delegations, including students and environmental groups, will speak on the plan. Council will also vote on a proposed fireworks by-law, adopt new mixed-use and mid-rise urban design guidelines, and award a $241,420.51 contract for engineering services at the Victoria Street North Sanitary Pumping Station.

• Award of $241,420.51 contract to Tatham Engineering Limited for Victoria Street North Sanitary Pumping Station upgrades
• Proposed fireworks by-law with administrative monetary penalties
• Adoption of final Mixed-Use and Mid-Rise Urban Design Guidelines
• Amendments to Traffic and Parking By-law No. 70-2006 including no parking, stop signs, speed limits, school and community safety zones
• Integrity Commissioner contract renewal with ADR Chambers Inc.

Technical Remediation Advisory Committee (TRAC)

The Technical Remediation Advisory Committee (TRAC) will hear a presentation from the Ontario Ministry of the Environment, Conservation and Parks on the control order process and public engagement. The committee will also review an updated conceptual site model, discuss 2025 work plans for groundwater remediation, and consider a summary of the 2028 Order deadline. Additionally, TRAC will receive reports from the April 2025 LANXESS site tour and monthly progress updates.

• MECP presentation and Q&A on the control order process and public engagement
• Discussion of an updated conceptual site model for the LANXESS site
• Review of proposals for an off-site groundwater pumping study and a bench-scale treatment study
• Summary of the 2028 Order deadline for remediation milestones
• Presentation of the 2024 Annual Environmental Report for the site

Heritage Committee

The Heritage Committee is reviewing reports and statements of significance for specific local sites. The body is also monitoring its 2025 work plan and preparing a 2026 funding request for Council.

• Review of Committee Report for St. Boniface Cemetery, Church and Church Manse
• Review of Statement of Significance for Elmira Carnegie Library
• Review of 2025 Work Plan Dashboard
• Discussion of 2026 Budget and funding request to Council

Regular Meeting of Council

Council will consider the Elmira and St. Jacobs Staging and Development Plan, recommending adoption of Elmira's population projection and staging allocation while deferring St. Jacobs' allocation. Other key items include approval of a $579,279.71 fire apparatus purchase, the 2024 year-end financial report with up to $35,000 for a tangible capital asset backlog, heritage designation for St. Boniface Roman Catholic Church, and a speed camera petition from St. John's-Kilmarnock School.

• Elmira and St. Jacobs Staging and Development Plan (DS10-2025) — adopt Elmira staging, defer St. Jacobs
• Purchase of KME Commercial Mini Rescue fire apparatus for $579,279.71 (A04-2025)
• Heritage designation process for St. Boniface Roman Catholic Church, 1355-1357 Maryhill Rd (WHC01-2025)
• Temporary outdoor patio extension for Hungarian Canadian Club from June 11 to Sept 30, 2025 (C15-2025)
• Speed camera petition from St. John's-Kilmarnock School

Regular Meeting of Council

Council will consider an interim control by-law to pause development in Breslau, and debate a motion endorsing principles for Waterloo Region's Rural Speed Strategy. Other business includes awarding a gravel tender to Joe Kerr Limited at $15.95/tonne, approving a temporary outdoor liquor extension for Polski Dom 2000, and extending an Enova director nominee term. A closed session is scheduled for a personal property tax matter.

• Interim Control By-law 20-2025 under Section 38 of the Planning Act for Breslau growth
• Motion endorsing Rural Speed Strategy principles including 60 km/h school zone limits on Regional roads outside settlement boundaries
• Gravel tender award to Joe Kerr Limited for $15.95/tonne for various Township roads
• Extension of Enova shareholder nominee (Arnold Drung) by one year to 2026
• Approval of temporary outdoor licensed premises for Polonia Alliance 'Polski Dom 2000' from May 28 to Nov 4, 2025

Heritage Committee

This meeting of the Woolwich Heritage Committee includes a discussion on the intention to designate St. Boniface Church, Cemetery, and Church Manse in Maryhill. The committee will also review its 2025 work plan dashboard and organize the shared drive. The agenda is otherwise procedural, with adoption of minutes and setting of next meeting.

• Intention to designate St. Boniface Church, Cemetery and Church Manse, Maryhill
• Review of 2025 Heritage Committee work plan dashboard
• Organization of the Heritage Committee shared drive
• Adoption of minutes from April 9, 2025 meeting

Regular Meeting of Council

The Woolwich Township Council will consider several items, including a public hearing on a zone change at 51 & 55 Hawkesville Road, a waiver of digital sign fees for the Hearts Open for Everyone (HOPE) program, and adoption of the 2025 Final Tax Rate By-law. The council will also approve two major tender awards for water management projects and assess a site alteration fee for a commercial fill project at 1470 Cedar Spring Road.

• Award tender to T.A.A. Construction Inc. for Weigel SWM Pond Cleanout – $800,450.27 after HST rebate
• Award tender to T.A.A. Construction Inc. for Weigel Drain Storm Sewer Replacement – $339,171.45 after HST rebate
• Waive municipal digital sign fees for Hearts Open for Everyone (HOPE) for the remainder of the council term
• Adopt 2025 Final Tax Rate By-law with rates, special area rates, local improvement charges, and sewer/water capital charges
• Assess $1.00 per cubic meter commercial fill fee for 1470 Cedar Spring Road site alteration

Council Meeting

Council will consider awarding the 2025 Paving Program to Brantco Construction for $1,750,821.20, approve Business Improvement Area budgets for Elmira and St. Jacobs (including a $230,000 tourism contribution), and hear presentations on police crime trends, regional capital projects, and asset management. Delegations will address property tax relief and climate action updates.

• Tender award for 2025 Paving Program to Brantco Construction at $1,750,821.20
• Approval of Downtown Elmira BIA budget and amended St. Jacobs BIA budget (removing $10k washroom allowance, adding $230k tourism support)
• Delegation by Dennis Siddall requesting property tax relief for Sawmill taxes
• Presentation from Waterloo Regional Police Service on operational and crime trends
• Climate Action Plan update with delegations from student team and Dr. Schumacher

Technical Remediation Advisory Committee (TRAC)

The Technical Remediation Advisory Committee is meeting to receive updates from the Ontario Ministry of the Environment, Conservation and Parks (MECP) on LANXESS's proposed amendments to the ECA biomonitoring requirements in Canagagigue Creek, a proposed off-site groundwater pumping study, and a groundwater treatment bench scale study. LANXESS will present updates on the 2024 Annual Monitoring Report, planned 2025 work, targeted hot spot removal, and remediation framework reporting. The committee will also discuss remediation frameworks ahead of the 2028 order deadline.

• LANXESS Proposed Amendments to the ECA Biomonitoring Requirements in the Canagagigue Creek
• LANXESS Proposed Off-Site Groundwater Pumping Study
• LANXESS Proposed Groundwater Treatment Bench Scale Study
• 2028 Order Deadline Remediation Frameworks Discussion
• MECP Technical Memorandum on Dioxins and Furans in Riparian Soil Downstream of LANXESS

Heritage Committee

The Woolwich Heritage Committee meeting on April 9, 2025 will consider several new business items. It will revisit the nomination of an acting chair, receive an update on Canada Cultural Spaces Fund funding, and hold a general discussion on heritage designations. The committee will also review draft mixed‑use urban design guidelines, update its shared drive, and discuss located heritage display materials. No formal decisions are noted in the agenda.

• Revisiting nomination of Acting Chair
• Funding update – Canada Cultural Spaces Fund
• General discussion on heritage designations
• Stakeholder review of draft Mixed Use Urban Design Guidelines
• Committee shared drive update

Committee of the Whole

Council will hold a public hearing on a zone change application (ZC 2/2025) for Floradale Parkview Manor at 30 Florapine Road. A closed session will precede the meeting for labour relations. A delegation will discuss the Tar & Chip Program in Conestogo. Consent items include reports on remuneration, development charges, and cash-in-lieu parkland reserve fund for 2024.

• Public meeting for Zone Change Application ZC 2/2025 (Floradale Parkview Manor) at 30 Florapine Road
• Delegation on Tar & Chip Program in Conestogo
• Statement of Remuneration and Expenses – 2024 (report F05-2025)
• Treasurer's Statement – Development Charges 2024 (report F07-2025)
• Treasurer's Statement – Cash-in-Lieu Parkland Reserve Fund 2024 (report F08-2025)

Council Meeting

The Council met in hybrid open session after a brief closed session. It approved a $2,500 grant to Woolwich Pride for the annual Pride event and community mural, and waived a noise exemption fee and a $100 digital advertising fee. The Council also directed staff to bring a draft Procedural By‑law to the next meeting and approved a revised meeting schedule, and adopted several by‑laws including amendments to the Municipal Accommodation Tax delegation.

• Approve $2,500 Woolwich Pride grant; waive noise exemption fee and $100 digital sign fee
• Procedural By‑law Mid‑term Review: staff to present draft at next meeting; approve revised Council meeting schedule
• Adopt By‑laws 12‑2025 to 13‑2025 amending Delegation of Authority for the Municipal Accommodation Tax
• Consent agenda: adopt Committee of the Whole recommendations and Municipal Accommodation Tax delegation amendment memo
• Support North Dumfries resolution on Aggregate Extraction Property Class and forward to provincial officials

Heritage Committee

The Woolwich Heritage Committee meeting will include a staff briefing, a review of its 2025 work plan, and general discussion of ongoing action items. Members will also consider the draft Township of Woolwich Mixed Use Urban Design Guidelines for stakeholder feedback. No specific motions or approvals are listed on the agenda.

• Staff briefing
• Follow‑up on February 12, 2025 action items
• Work plan review (2025)
• Draft Township of Woolwich Mixed Use Urban Design Guidelines – stakeholder review
• New business (unspecified)

Special Council

This special council meeting will consider a by-law to confirm all actions and proceedings from the meeting, along with routine consent items including recommendations from the Committee of the Whole. No substantive decisions or public hearings are scheduled.

• A By-law to Confirm All Actions and Proceedings of Council (March 4, 2025)
• Adoption of recommendations from the March 4 Committee of the Whole

Committee of the Whole

The Committee of the Whole will consider several staff reports and a notice of motion. Key decisions include endorsing the 2025 Waterloo Region Economic Development Strategy, approving a Municipal Accommodation Tax administration policy and 2025 funding allocation, forming a Climate Justice Ad-hoc Working Group, and revising the procedural by-law and meeting schedule. A notice of motion proposes lowering rural school zone speed limits to 60 km/h with flashing lights instead of speed cameras.

• Notice of motion proposes rural school zone speed limit of 60 km/h and flashing lights instead of speed cameras
• Endorsement of the 2025 Waterloo Region Economic Development Strategy
• Approval of Municipal Accommodation Tax administration policy and delegation of under-$10,000 funding decisions to senior management
• Formation of a Woolwich Climate Justice Ad-hoc Working Group to advise on the Climate Action Plan
• Mid-term review of the Procedural By-law and revised 2025 meeting schedule

Council Meeting

Council will consider a motion directing staff to seek Buy Canadian procurement options in response to proposed US tariffs. Other business includes a public meeting on a zone change at 265 Woolwich Street South, a delegation on the Preferred Breslau Secondary Plan, and options for renaming a segment of Menno Street. Several by-laws will be voted on, including new water and wastewater fees.

• Public hearing on zone change application ZC 2025-01 for 265 Woolwich Street South (786 Group Inc.)
• Delegation on Preferred Breslau Secondary Plan – Land Use Plan (Report DS07-2025) with recommended adoption
• Menno Street renaming: council to choose between continuous route or split street options
• Motion directing staff to pursue Buy Canadian preference and call on partners to support local in response to US tariffs
• By-laws to establish water fees and wastewater fees for 2025

Heritage Committee

The Heritage Committee will meet to adopt previous minutes, review action items from January 15, 2025, and discuss the current 2025 work plan. The meeting includes a presentation from guest realtor Emily Schuurmans.

• Review of January 15, 2025 Action Items
• Discussion of 2025 Heritage Committee Work Plan
• Guest presentation by Emily Schuurmans, Realtor
• Planning for March 15 agenda: Draft Township of Woolwich Mixed Use Urban Design Guidelines

Committee of the Whole

The Woolwich Committee of the Whole will consider a recommendation to rename a segment of Menno Street and adopt an amended building division fee schedule. The meeting also includes a request to endorse a resolution from Aurora regarding land transfer tax redistribution.

• Menno Street Renaming (DS06-2025): Council to decide whether to rename the residential or employment segment.
• Updates to Building Division Fees (DS05-2025): Recommendation to adopt amended Fee Schedule E.
• St. Jacobs Wayfinding Project: Approval of a $30,000 contribution from the Municipal Accommodation Tax.
• Election 2026 Report: Recommendation to maintain current ward boundaries and add $5,000 to the election reserve.
• Notice of Intent to Pass the 2025 Budget

Budget

The Township of Woolwich is holding a special council meeting to deliberate on the 2025 budget. The session includes a review of outstanding and additional budget items.

• 2025 Budget Deliberation
• Review of outstanding and additional budget items

Budget

The Township of Woolwich Special Council meets to deliberate the 2025 budget. The agenda includes discussion of outstanding/additional budget items and deliberation. A full budget package is linked for reference. The meeting is expected to adjourn to a special session on January 23, 2025.

• Deliberation of the 2025 budget
• Discussion of outstanding and additional budget items (section 5.1)
• Full Budget Package referenced and linked
• Meeting adjournment resolution to reconvene on Thursday, January 23, 2025

Special Council

Council will discuss the potential renaming of Menno Street and a proposal to increase tree canopy cover to 32% via ReForest Woolwich. The body is also reviewing research on accessory dwelling units and preparing for the 2026 elections.

• By-law to approve a loan agreement for a $5 million line of credit
• Proposal to endorse ReForest Woolwich and support its Green Municipal Fund application
• Discussion on the potential renaming of Menno Street
• Research summary on Accessory Dwelling Units for Zoning By-law updates
• Resolution calling on the Province of Ontario to update the Municipal Elections Act, 1996

Budget

The Township of Woolwich is holding a special council meeting to discuss draft 2025 operating and capital budgets. Council will review budget submissions from several municipal departments. The meeting includes a closed session to discuss IT security, union negotiations, and staffing matters.

• Draft 2025 budgets for CAO, Economic Development, Climate Action & Sustainability, and Fire Services
• Draft 2025 budgets for Corporate Services
• Draft 2025 budgets for Council
• Draft 2025 budgets for Development Services
• Draft 2025 budgets for Financial Services

Budget

Woolwich Township Council is reviewing the 2025 Draft Budget Package, which includes operating and capital budgets and options for tax rate increases of 7.5% and a proposed 2.5%. Staffing increases for four positions and vehicle purchases are also presented. The meeting is the first of several budget sessions leading to final approval on February 18, 2025.

• 2025 Draft Budget with options for a 7.5% tax rate increase and a proposed 2.5% increase
• Staffing requests: Senior Financial Analyst, Operations Project Supervisor, Engineering Traffic Technician, Fire Training Officer
• Vehicle requests: By-law Truck and Building Department vehicle
• Attachments include tax rate comparison, reserve balances, debt overview, and FTE history