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 Fire Master Plan 2026-2036
The Fire Master Plan for the Township of Centre Wellington provides a strategic framework to guide the development of Centre Wellington Fire Rescue (CWFR) over the next decade. It aims to evaluate current response capabilities, identify and mitigate risks through a comprehensive community risk assessment, and establish strategic directions for fire service delivery. Key focus areas include administration, public fire safety education, fire prevention and code enforcement, emergency response and operations, training and professional development, emergency communications and dispatch, and capital assets. The plan seeks to ensure fire protection and emergency services align with community needs, legislative requirements, and municipal priorities, enhancing operational effectiveness, firefighter safety, and long-term sustainability.
Aug 24, 2026·Board meeting agenda
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.
