The Wilmot Record

Committee of the Whole

May 4, 2026

Who was there

Present (6): Stewart Cressman, Lillianne Dunstall, Steven Martin, Natasha Salonen, Harvir Sidhu, Kris Wilkinson

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 (11 motions)

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

THAT the Committee of the Whole on May 4, 2026 be called to order at 6:00 p.m.
Moved by Councillor S. Cressman, seconded by Councillor S. Martin
Carried Unanimously
THAT the Agenda as presented for May 4, 2026 be adopted.
Moved by Councillor H. Sidhu, seconded by Councillor L. Dunstall
Carried Unanimously
That staff be directed to strike out the term removal of the crosswalk from the report.
Moved by Councillor L. Dunstall, seconded by Councillor K. Wilkinson
Carried Unanimously
THAT Report IS-2026-12 Veterans Commemorative Crosswalk be received for information; and, THAT Council approve the proposed design options for the Veterans Memorial Crosswalk to be installed on Huron Street approximately 45m east of Union Street; and, THAT Council approve installation of the proposed crosswalk when $15,000 in donated funding is received, representing 100% of the cost of installation plus 50% as per approved Policy; and THAT Council provide delegated authority to the CAO and/or Director of Infrastructure Services to enter into agreement with the New Hamburg Board of Trade to facilitate the proposed crosswalk.
Moved by Councillor L. Dunstall, seconded by Councillor S. Cressman
Carried Unanimously
THAT the motion be amended to insert THAT $1500.00 in grant funding be allocated to the Wilmot Girls Hockey Association.
Moved by Councillor L. Dunstall, seconded by Councillor S. Martin
Carried Unanimously
THAT Report CS-2026-09 Community Grants Program – Approval of 2026 Recipients be received for information; and, THAT Council approve the recommended 2026 Community Grants listed in Appendix A for payment; and THAT $1500.00 in grant funding be allocated to the Wilmot Girls Hockey Association.
Moved by Councillor L. Dunstall, seconded by Councillor S. Cressman
Carried Unanimously
THAT Consent Agenda Items 11.2, 11.3, 11.4, 11.6 be approved.
Moved by Councillor H. Sidhu, seconded by Councillor S. Cressman
Carried Unanimously
THAT Report CAO-2026-14 Council-Staff Relations Policy be
Moved by Councillor S. Cressman, seconded by Councillor K. Wilkinson
Referred
THAT Report COR-2026-10 Procedural By-law Review - Meeting Structure and Notice Provisions be
Moved by Councillor K. Wilkinson, seconded by Councillor S. Cressman
Referred
THAT the Committee of the Whole meeting of May 4, 2026 be adjourned at 6:57p.m.
Moved by Councillor S. Martin, seconded by Councillor L. Dunstall
Carried Unanimously
4 THAT Consent Agenda Items 11.2, 11.3, 11.4, 11.6 be approved.
Moved by Councillor H. Sidhu, seconded by Councillor S. Cressman
Carried Unanimously

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