The Council agenda covers a range of municipal topics including athlete recognition, land acknowledgment, and delegation presentations regarding a proposed interim control by-law for data centres. Key business items include the appointment of members to the Joint Compliance Audit Committee, cultural heritage designations for properties in Fergus and Elora, cash-in-lieu of parking agreements, official plan amendments for land use, approval of the Fire Master Plan, and updates on park infrastructure projects. Additionally, the Council addressed municipal accommodation tax by-law amendments, land acquisitions, and matters concerning the economic development and tourism municipal services corporation.
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Township of Centre Wellington Council Council Agenda
The council meeting addressed several municipal matters, including Indigenous land acknowledgment and a closed session regarding property security, litigation, and solicitor-client privilege. Key presentations covered athlete recognition for the Riverhawks, system updates for the hospital and health team, the Monster March Parade, data center developments, and the 2026 Emergency Management Report. The council reviewed consent items such as operating results, capital project status, procurement reports, and land acquisitions. Additional reports considered were the Fire Master Plan, the 'lame duck' period restrictions, vendor selection for chlorine gas, municipal waterworks amendments, property heritage designations, a telecommunications concurrence request, community development working groups, the Community Planning Permit System, affordable housing initiatives, farmhouse usage assessments, and a reciprocal use agreement with the Upper Grand District School Board.
Aug 24, 2026·Board meeting
Township of Centre Wellington Council Council Minutes
The Council discussed various community and operational matters, including heritage designations, infrastructure projects, and municipal policy updates. Key presentations covered the Emergency Management program, fire master planning, and the potential impacts of data centres. Council addressed a telecommunications concurrence request, established a community development working group, and initiated a Community Planning Permit System project. Approvals were granted for an affordable housing initiative at 350 St. Andrew Street West, an updated Reciprocal Use Agreement with the Upper Grand District School Board, and an interim control by-law regarding AI data centres. Additionally, the council reviewed procurement reports, capital projects, and operating results.
Jul 13, 2026·Board meeting
Township Of Centre Wellington Council Minutes
The Council discussed closed session matters and received a presentation regarding local arts history. Key actions included the approval of a heritage permit for 490 Tower Street South and the adoption of a new Municipal Alcohol Policy. Council endorsed amendments to the Clean Yards and Property Standards By-laws concerning naturalized gardens and authorized a Restricted Donation Agreement for Confederation Park. Additionally, members approved an amendment to the 2026 Fees and Charges By-law, reviewed the 2026 Asset Management Plan update with a supporting resolution for the Ontario Community Infrastructure Fund, and directed staff to respond to the province regarding interest in the Water and Wastewater Public Corporation Model.
