Council Meeting

THAT the Regular Council Meeting held on August 24, 2026 be called to order at 6:00 p.m.

THAT the Minutes of the July 27, 2026 Regular Council Meeting and the Minutes of the August 13, 2026 Special Council Meeting be adopted as presented.

4 THAT Report IS-2026-29 Petersburg Drinking Water System Local Improvement By-Law be received for information; and, THAT Local Improvement By-Law 2026-60 Petersburg Local Improvement be passed, as amended to include Deerfield Extension in the description of the Work; and, THAT the Treasurer return with a Special Charges By-Law at the culmination of the Petersburg Project currently anticipated in early 2028.

THAT Consent Agenda Items 13.1 and 13.2 be approved.

THAT Report CAO-2026-25 Strategic Action Plan Update be received for information. 6

THAT Report CAO-2026-26, 2026 Work Plan – August 2026 Update, be received for information.

THAT Report COR-2026-19 2027 Budget Level of Service – Management of IT Services be received for information; and, THAT Council refer consideration of managed IT services to the 2027 Budget process subject to the provision of a detailed assessment from staff.

THAT Report DS-2026-22 Zone Change Application 07/26 – 148-166 Peel Street, New Hamburg be received for information; and, THAT Council approve Zone Change Application 07/26 as set out in the draft by-law included as “Attachment E” to Report DS-2026-22

THAT Report DS-2026-23 Zone Change Application 06/26 – Neville Street, New Hamburg (Tri-County Mennonite Homes) be received for information; and, THAT Council approve Zone Change Application 06/26 to rezone the subject lands from Zone 4 (Residential) and Zone 11 (Open Space) to Zone 12 (Institutional) and Zone 11 (Open Space).

THAT Report DS-2026-24 Zone Change Application 05/26, Gingerich Road, Baden be received for information; and, THAT Council approve Zone Change Application 05/26, as set out in the draft by-law included as “Attachment B” to Report DS-2026-24.

THAT Report DS-2026-25 Community Improvement Plan – Brownfield Financial Incentive Program be received for information; and, THAT Council designate the whole of the Township of Wilmot as a Community Improvement Project Area for the purpose of establishing a Community Improvement Plan; and, THAT Council approve and adopt the Township of Wilmot Community Improvement Plan Brownfield Financial Incentive Program Joint Tax Increment Grant included as “Attachment A” to Report DS-2026-25.

THAT Report DS-2026-27 Mannheim Service Area Water Allocation Policy be received for information; and, THAT Council approve the by-law and policy included as “Attachment A” to Report DS-2026-27; and, THAT Council delegate authority to the Director of Development Services or, in their absence, the Director of Infrastructure Services be delegated to make allocation decisions pursuant to the policy included as “Attachment A” to Report DS-2026-27; and, THAT the Director of Development Services or, in their absence, the Director of Infrastructure Services be delegated report to Council when allocation has been assigned pursuant to the to the policy included as “Attachment A” to Report DS-2026-27; and, THAT the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to execute the Allocation Policy Administrative Agreement jointly entered into with the Region of Waterloo, City of Cambridge, City of Kitchener, City of Waterloo, and Township of Woolwich to implement the Region of Waterloo Allocation Policy.

THAT Report FIN-2026-08 Tax Arrears Status Update be received for information.

THAT Report FIN-2026-09 Ontario Community Infrastructure Funding (OCIF) Advocacy Beyond 2026 be received for information; and, THAT Council endorse the resolution supporting MFOA's letter to the Ministry of Infrastructure and requesting that the Province maintain the current enhanced OCIF funding level beyond the 2026 allocation year; and, THAT Council direct staff to forward the endorsed resolution to the Minister of Infrastructure, the Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing, the Minister of Finance, the Municipal Finance Officers' Association of Ontario, the Association of Municipalities of Ontario, the local Member of Provincial Parliament and any other parties deemed appropriate.

THAT By-Laws 2026-60, 2026-61, 2026-62, 2026-63, 2026-64, 2026-65 and 2026-66 as attached to this Agenda be read a first, second and third time, and finally passed in Open Council.

WHEREAS local businesses and agricultural operations are essential contributors to the Township of Wilmot's economic vitality, employment base, and long-term sustainability; and, WHEREAS business owners, entrepreneurs, and agricultural producers invest significant resources in creating jobs, supporting local supply chains, providing essential goods and services, and strengthening the community; and, WHEREAS formal recognition of business and agricultural achievements can promote business retention and expansion, celebrate innovation and stewardship, and demonstrate the Township's appreciation for the contributions made by the local industrial, commercial and agricultural sectors; THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council direct staff to prepare a framework for a Business Appreciation Program, including eligibility criteria, nomination procedures, recognition methods, and any associated financial implications, and report back to Council for consideration no later than Q1 2027.

THAT Council waive notice to allow for consideration of the following motion at this evening’s meeting: Whereas the Township received more than a dozen noise complaints related to an unsanctioned event that occurred on Bleams Road in the Mannheim area on August 8 and 9, 2026; and Whereas the incident highlighted concerns regarding the Township’s ability to respond to noise complaints occurring during weeknights and weekends, when regular bylaw enforcement services are not provided; and Whereas the Township’s current Noise Bylaw is only applicable between the hours of 11:00 p.m. and 8:00 a.m., limiting the Township’s ability and the Waterloo Regional Police Service's ability to address certain noise-related complaints occurring outside of those hours; and Whereas residents have expressed concerns regarding both the hours during which the Noise Bylaw applies and the Township’s ability to respond to noise complaints when they occur outside of regular bylaw enforcement hours; 13 Therefore be it resolved that staff: a) investigate and report back to Council on options and alternatives for providing bylaw enforcement to noise complaints during weeknights and weekends, including potential service delivery models (inhouse vs contracted), response protocols with Waterloo Regional Police Service and associated costs; and b) That staff review the Township’s Noise Bylaw and report back to Council with options for amendments that would provide the Township with the ability to regulate unr

Whereas the Township received more than a dozen noise complaints related to an unsanctioned event that occurred on Bleams Road in the Mannheim area on August 8 and 9, 2026; and Whereas the incident highlighted concerns regarding the Township’s ability to respond to noise complaints occurring during weeknights and weekends, when regular bylaw enforcement services are not provided; and Whereas the Township’s current Noise Bylaw is only applicable between the hours of 11:00 p.m. and 8:00 a.m., limiting the Township’s ability and the Waterloo Regional Police Service's ability to address certain noise-related complaints occurring outside of those hours; and Whereas residents have expressed concerns regarding both the hours during which the Noise Bylaw applies and the Township’s ability to respond to noise complaints when they occur outside of regular bylaw enforcement hours; Therefore be it resolved that staff: a) investigate and report back to Council on options and alternatives for providing bylaw enforcement to noise complaints during weeknights and weekends, including potential service delivery models (inhouse vs contracted), response protocols with Waterloo Regional Police Service and associated costs; and b) That staff review the Township’s Noise Bylaw and report back to Council with 14 options for amendments that would provide the Township with the ability to regulate unreasonable noise throughout the day and evening, and c) That as part of the staff review the noise bylaws

THAT By-Law 2026-67 to confirm the proceedings of Council at its Regular meeting on August 24, 2026, be read a first, second, third and final reading and that the Mayor and Clerk be and are hereby authorized to sign.

THAT the Regular Council meeting of August 24, 2026 be adjourned at 8:25 p.m.