The Wilmot Record

Council Meeting

June 22, 2026

Who was there

Present (5): Stewart Cressman, Steven Martin, Natasha Salonen, Harvir Sidhu, Kris Wilkinson

Absent (1): Lillianne Dunstall

Taken from the roll call in the town’s own minutes. The minutes record who was not there and almost never why.

What was decided (24 motions)

22 carried, 2 recorded otherwise. Every motion below is printed as the minutes print it.

THAT the Regular Council Meeting held on June 22, 2026 be called to order at 7:00 p.m.
Moved by Councillor S. Martin, seconded by Councillor S. Cressman
Carried Unanimously
THAT the Agenda as presented for June 22, 2026 be adopted; and, THAT item 8.1 Community Grant Award Recipients be dealt with first.
Moved by Councillor S. Cressman, seconded by Councillor S. Martin
Carried Unanimously
THAT the Minutes of the May 21, 2026 Special Council Meeting, and the Minutes of the May 25, 2026 Regular Council Meeting, and the Minutes of the June 1, 2026 Committee of the Whole Meeting be adopted as presented.
Moved by Councillor S. Martin, seconded by Councillor H. Sidhu
Carried Unanimously
THAT Report DS-2026-09 Zone Change Application 04/26 – 2342 Snyder’s Road East be received for information; and, THAT Council approve Zone Change Application 04/26 by GSP Group Inc. to: Reduce the minimum lot area and frontage requirements for a lot within Zone 1 (Agricultural) from 40 hectares and 230 metres to 0.4 hectares and 27.4 metres, respectively; and, To place a holding symbol (H) on the property to limit development of the property to one single detached dwelling and one additional dwelling unit (attached) until additional hydrogeological assessment is completed to the satisfaction of the Township
Moved by Councillor S. Martin, seconded by Councillor K. Wilkinson
Carried Unanimously
THAT Report DS-2026-10 General Zoning Amendment – Residential Uses in Zone 12 (Institutional) be received for information; and, THAT Council approve amendments to the Township Zoning By-law as outlined in Attachment A; and, THAT Council repeal Interim Control By-law 2025-75.
Moved by Councillor K. Wilkinson, seconded by Councillor S. Martin
Carried Unanimously
THAT Report DS-2026-11 Official Plan Amendment Application 02/26 and Zone Change Application 03/26, 67 Beck Street, Baden be received for information.
Moved by Councillor S. Martin, seconded by Councillor S. Cressman
Carried
THAT Report DS-2026-12 Zone Change Application 05/26, Gingerich Road, Baden be received for information.
Moved by Councillor S. Martin, seconded by Councillor S. Cressman
Carried Unanimously
THAT Consent Agenda Item 11.1, 11.2, 11.3, 11.4, 11.5, 11.6, 11.7, 11.8, 11.9, and 11.10 be approved.
Moved by Councillor K. Wilkinson, seconded by Councillor S. Martin
Carried Unanimously
THAT Report COR-2026-14 Accessibility Advisory Committee 2026-2030 Term be received for information; and, THAT Council request to join the City of Kitchener’s Accessibility Advisory Committee as an Affiliate Member Municipality, effective with the new term of Council commencing November 15, 2026.
Moved by Councillor S. Martin, seconded by Councillor S. Cressman
Carried Unanimously
THAT the motion be amended to include: THAT provisions for single detached dwellings within Zone 2c be applied to Zone 4 within the By-law.
Moved by Councillor K. Wilkinson, seconded by Councillor H. Sidhu
Carried Unanimously
THAT the motion be amended to include: THAT Jacob Cressman Drive and Isaac Shantz Drive road stubs be converted to emergency-only access routes.
Moved by Councillor H. Sidhu, seconded by Councillor K. Wilkinson
Defeated
THAT Report DS-2026-13, Draft Plan of Subdivision 30T-22602 and Zone Change Application 11-22, Activa Holdings, Baden, be received for information; and THAT Council approve Zone Change Application 11/22 as set out in the draft by-law included as “Attachment B” to Report DS 2026-13; and THAT Council, pursuant to Section 51(31) of the Planning Act R.S.O. 1990, C. P. 13, as amended, grant approval to Draft Plan of Subdivision 30T-22602, subject to the conditions included as “Attachment C” to Report DS 2026-13; and THAT the Director of Development Services, or delegate, be authorized to approve the draft plan and subsequent minor modifications to the draft plan, and to execute all necessary plans and documents required to register the subdivision plan and/or phases of the subdivision plan; and, THAT upon registration of the subdivision, or any phases thereof, the Director of Development Services, or delegate, shall provide a report to Council summarizing any minor modifications made to the draft plan prior to the registration of the plan; and, THAT provisions for single detached dwellings within Zone 2c be applied to Zone 4 within the By-law.
Moved by Councillor S. Martin, seconded by Councillor H. Sidhu
Carried
That Report FIN-2026-04 2026 First Quarter Operating Results be received for information.
Moved by Councillor S. Martin, seconded by Councillor S. Cressman
Carried Unanimously
THAT Report IS-2025-42 Petersburg Drinking Water System Local Improvement Act Charges be received for information; and, THAT staff be authorized to proceed under the provisions of Section 6 of the Municipal Act, 2001, O. Reg. 586/06 to initiate the local improvement process, for installation of watermain and water related appurtenances as part of the Petersburg Reconstruction Project, including giving notice of intention to the public and owners of the lots liable to be specially charged; and, THAT property owners of Local Improvement Charges be offered a repayment option at a rate of Bank of Canada Prime Rate plus 1.5% for up to a 20-year period, due at the time of finalized construction costs.
Moved by Councillor S. Martin, seconded by Councillor S. Cressman
Carried Unanimously
THAT By-Laws 2026-39, 2026-40, 2026-41, 2026-43, 2026-44, 2026-45 and 2026-46, as attached to this Agenda be read a first, second and third time, and finally passed in Open Council.
Moved by Councillor H. Sidhu, seconded by Councillor S. Martin
Carried Unanimously
WHEREAS the Province of Ontario has proclaimed June as Seniors Month to recognize and celebrate the contributions that older adults have made, and continue to make, in communities across Ontario; and, AND WHEREAS seniors have played an important role in shaping Wilmot Township through their leadership, volunteerism, businesses, families, and community involvement; and, AND WHEREAS the Seniors Flag was raised in Wilmot for the first time in recognition of Seniors Month; THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Township of Wilmot recognize June as Seniors Month annually by flying the Seniors Flag for the month of June at the Township Administration Complex; and, AND THAT the Seniors Flag display be adjusted as required to accommodate other approved flag raisings and days of recognition during the month of June.
Moved by Councillor S. Martin, seconded by Councillor S. Cressman
Carried Unanimously
THAT By-Law 2026-42 to confirm the proceedings of Council at its Regular meeting on June 22, 2026, be read a first, second, third and final reading and that the Mayor and Clerk be and are hereby authorized to sign.
Moved by Councillor K. Wilkinson, seconded by Councillor S. Martin
Carried Unanimously
THAT the Regular Council meeting of June 22, 2026 be adjourned at 10:48 p.m.
Moved by Councillor S. Cressman, seconded by Councillor S. Martin
Carried Unanimously
THAT the Regular Council Meeting held on June 22, 2026 be called to order at 7:00 p.m. 2
Moved by Councillor S. Martin, seconded by Councillor S. Cressman
Carried Unanimously
THAT Report DS-2026-09 Zone Change Application 04/26 – 2342 Snyder’s Road East be received for information; and, THAT Council approve Zone Change Application 04/26 by GSP Group Inc. to: 1. Reduce the minimum lot area and frontage requirements for a lot within Zone 1 (Agricultural) from 40 hectares and 230 metres to 0.4 hectares and 27.4 metres, respectively; and, 2. To place a holding symbol (H) on the property to limit development of the property to one single detached dwelling and one additional dwelling unit (attached) until additional hydrogeological assessment is completed to the satisfaction of the Township
Moved by Councillor S. Martin, seconded by Councillor K. Wilkinson
Carried Unanimously
THAT Report DS-2026-11 Official Plan Amendment Application 02/26 and Zone Change Application 03/26, 67 Beck Street, Baden be received for information. 5
Moved by Councillor S. Martin, seconded by Councillor S. Cressman
Carried
11 THAT the motion be amended to include: THAT Jacob Cressman Drive and Isaac Shantz Drive road stubs be converted to emergency-only access routes.
Moved by Councillor H. Sidhu, seconded by Councillor K. Wilkinson
Defeated
12 That Report FIN-2026-04 2026 First Quarter Operating Results be received for information.
Moved by Councillor S. Martin, seconded by Councillor S. Cressman
Carried Unanimously
WHEREAS the Province of Ontario has proclaimed June as Seniors Month to recognize and celebrate the contributions that older adults have made, and continue to make, in communities across Ontario; and, 14 AND WHEREAS seniors have played an important role in shaping Wilmot Township through their leadership, volunteerism, businesses, families, and community involvement; and, AND WHEREAS the Seniors Flag was raised in Wilmot for the first time in recognition of Seniors Month; THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Township of Wilmot recognize June as Seniors Month annually by flying the Seniors Flag for the month of June at the Township Administration Complex; and, AND THAT the Seniors Flag display be adjusted as required to accommodate other approved flag raisings and days of recognition during the month of June.
Moved by Councillor S. Martin, seconded by Councillor S. Cressman
Carried Unanimously

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