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Council Meeting
August 22, 2022
Declared interests
Councillor J. Pfenningon this item
What was decided (19 motions)
18 carried, 1 recorded otherwise. Every motion below is printed as the minutes print it.
THAT a Closed Meeting of Council be held on Monday, August 22, 2022 at 4:30 p.m. in accordance with Section 239 (2) (c) and (f) of the Municipal Act, 2011, to consider the following: Fire Services - Needs Assessment - Section 239 (2) (c) - Land Acquisition/Disposition. Grand River Conservation Authority Agreement - Section 239 (2) (f) - Solicitor-client Privilege. Disposition of Land - Section 239 (2) (f) - Solicitor-client Privilege.
Moved by Councillor A. Hallman, seconded by Councillor J. Pfenning
Carried
THAT Council reconvenes in Open Session at 7:00 p.m.
Moved by Councillor C. Gordijk, seconded by Councillor A. Hallman
Carried
That the Agenda, as amended, for Monday August 22, 2022 be adopted.
Moved by Councillor C. Gordijk, seconded by Councillor B. Fisher
Carried
THAT the minutes of the following meetings be adopted as presented: July 18, 2022 Regular Council Meeting; and, July 18, 2022 Closed Meeting of Council.
Moved by Councillor C. Gordijk, seconded by Councillor J. Pfenning
Carried
THAT Council approve Zone Change Application 07/22 by Tyler & Kristy Zimmer to permit, as a temporary use, two dwellings for a period of up to 18 months, subject to the following: That the implementing by-law specifically limit occupancy to only one dwelling at any time.
Moved by Councillor B. Fisher, seconded by Councillor J. Pfenning
Carried
THAT the Engineer’s Report dated June 28, 2022 for the Queen Street Municipal Drain 2022 for improved drainage for Queen Street (Regional Road 12) and parts of Lots 6 & 7, Concession 3, Block A, Township of Wilmot be received; and further, THAT the Engineer’s Report be considered in accordance with Section 42 of the Drainage Act; and further, THAT the Provisional Bylaw to adopt the Report be given first and second reading if the petition remains valid after consideration of the Report; and further, THAT the date for the Court of Revision be scheduled for September 12, 2022 with Mayor Les Armstrong, Councillor Angie Hallman and Councillor Barry Fisher appointed as members for the Court of Revision.
Moved by Councillor J. Pfenning, seconded by Councillor C. Gordijk
Carried
THAT Report DS 2022-018 be received for information.
Moved by Councillor B. Fisher, seconded by Councillor C. Gordijk
Carried
THAT the recommendation for Consent Item 11.1 be approved.
Moved by Councillor C. Gordijk, seconded by Councillor J. Pfenning
Carried
THAT Report COR 2022-028 Asset Management Plan Update 2022 be received; and further, THAT Council approve the Township of Wilmot Asset Management Plan, as presented; and further, THAT the approved Asset Management Plan be forwarded to the Ministry of Infrastructure in accordance with O. Reg. 588/17 and be posted to the Township’s official website.
Moved by Councillor C. Gordijk, seconded by Councillor J. Pfenning
Carried
THAT Report COR 2022-029, regarding the proposed community and staff activities for Truth and Reconciliation Day be received for information purposes; and further, THAT Council authorize a funding allocation of $2,000 from the 2022 Council Special Events Operating Budget to support the event costs and honorariums.
Moved by Councillor A. Hallman, seconded by Councillor J. Pfenning
Carried
THAT Council approve Zone Change Application 03/22 made by Dundee Recycling / Dryden, Smith & Head Planning Consultants, affecting Part of Lot 3, Concession 3, Block A, to amend the zoning of the property to expand the area permitted to operate a Recycling Depot, establish requirements for landscape buffering and berms, and to permit the operation of a Refreshment Vehicle or Refreshment Cart as an accessory use.
Moved by Councillor J. Pfenning, seconded by Councillor J. Gerber
Carried
THAT Report # CAO-2022-05 regarding a proposed land donation policy be received for information; and further, THAT staff be directed to post the draft land donation policy for a minimum of 60 days for public comment and report back to council with a final draft for adoption.
Moved by Councillor J. Gerber, seconded by Councillor C. Gordijk
Carried
THAT Council approve the Pfenning land donation of 13.4 acres as described and depicted in Appendix “A” attached to this report; and further, THAT Council approve the Cabcam land donation of 0.18 acres as described and depicted in Appendix “B” attached to this this report; and further, THAT the Lands be named “The Andreas Pfenning Nature Preserve”.
Moved by Councillor C. Gordijk, seconded by Councillor J. Gerber
Carried
THAT By-law Nos 2022-35 and 2022-36 be read a first, second and third time and finally passed in Open Council; and further, THAT By-law No. 2022-38 be read a first and second time and provisionally passed in Open Council.
Moved by Councillor J. Pfenning, seconded by Councillor A. Hallman
Carried
THAT staff be directed to reject all bids received for the former Coal Lane located on Beck Street in Baden; and further, THAT the disposition of said property be
Moved by Councillor J. Gerber, seconded by Councillor C. Gordijk
Deferred
THAT By-law No 2022-37 be read a first, second and third time and finally passed in Open Council.
Moved by Councillor J. Pfenning, seconded by Councillor C. Gordijk
Carried
THAT we do now adjourn to meet again at the call of the Mayor.
Moved by Councillor J. Pfenning, seconded by Councillor B. Fisher
Carried
THAT a Closed Meeting of Council be held on Monday, August 22, 2022 at 4:30 p.m. in accordance with Section 239 (2) (c) and (f) of the Municipal Act, 2011, to consider the following: 1. Fire Services - Needs Assessment - Section 239 (2) (c) - Land Acquisition/Disposition. 2 2. Grand River Conservation Authority Agreement - Section 239 (2) (f) - Solicitor-client Privilege. 3. Disposition of Land - Section 239 (2) (f) - Solicitor-client Privilege.
Moved by Councillor A. Hallman, seconded by Councillor J. Pfenning
Carried
10 THAT Report COR 2022-028 Asset Management Plan Update 2022 be received; and further, THAT Council approve the Township of Wilmot Asset Management Plan, as presented; and further, THAT the approved Asset Management Plan be forwarded to the Ministry of Infrastructure in accordance with O. Reg. 588/17 and be posted to the Township’s official website.
Moved by Councillor C. Gordijk, seconded by Councillor J. Pfenning