Amanda Knight

The Committee of the Whole discussed a presentation from the Wellington Federation of Agriculture regarding agricultural support, land use planning, and food sovereignty. Additionally, the committee reviewed a report from the Clerk's Department concerning permitting requirements for short-term accommodations and deliberated on potential advertising opportunities for local businesses within Rockmosa Park. Finally, the committee received an informational update from the Parks & Recreation Department regarding the tender process for pickleball courts at Marden and Rockmosa Parks.

The council meeting addressed several key business items. Key topics included a presentation on the Rockwood Farmer's Market, a zoning by-law amendment to permit a farm vacation establishment at 5722 Seventh Line, the awarding of a tender for pickleball courts at Marden and Rockmosa Parks, and amendments to the comprehensive speed limit by-law for various streets within the township. Additionally, the council passed a confirmatory by-law to finalize the proceedings of the meeting.

The Council discussed the Jones Baseline Culvert Replacement Request for Quotation and authorized the tender award for the Main Street North sidewalk reconstruction. Additionally, they passed a by-law to amend the local zoning by-law regarding a subdivision draft plan.

The Council discussed and passed resolutions regarding property tax adjustments under the Municipal Act, awarded a tender for a Pumper Tanker apparatus to Dependable Emergency Vehicles, established a Joint Compliance Audit Committee for the 2026-2030 term, and passed by-laws to levy 2026 tax rates and establish the aforementioned committee.

The Council reviewed a zoning by-law amendment for the Will-O-Homes draft plan of subdivision, including a delegation request. Public works reports were presented regarding the Jones Baseline Culvert replacement and the tender award for the Main Street North sidewalk reconstruction, which involved additional infrastructure funding. By-laws were passed related to the zoning amendment and confirming the meeting proceedings.