TOWNSHIP OF WELLESLEY Page 1 of 5 COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES October 6, 2014

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1 TOWNSHIP OF WELLESLEY Page 1 of 5 Present: Mayor, Ross Kelterborn, Council Shelley Wagner, Jim Olender, Herb Neher, Paul Hergott Staff - Grace Kosch, Clerk - Will McLaughlin, CAO - Rik Louwagie, CBO - Theresa Bisch, Treasurer - Geoff VanderBarren, Planner - Kevin Beggs, General Manager of Community Services - Brad Voisin, Director of Facilities - Andrew Lillico, Fire Chief The regular meeting of the Township of Wellesley was held at the Council Chambers in Crosshill at 6:45 P.M. on October 6, 2014 with all members in attendance. The Council meeting opened with Grace Kosch leading in prayer and Mayor Kelterborn was in the chair. Minutes of the Previous Meeting: 158 Moved by: Paul Hergott Seconded by: Shelley Wagner That the minutes of the Regular Council Meeting of September 16, 2014 at the Crosshill Council Chambers be adopted as presented. Carried Petitions: None PUBLIC MEETING: Proposed Township of Wellesley Development Charges Background Study, presented by Andrew Mirabella, Hemson Consulting Ltd. and Stephen Krzeczunowicz, Project Director 159 Moved by: Jim Olender - Seconded by: Shelley Wagner That Council meeting adjourn to hold a public meeting with respect to the proposed Township of Wellesley Development Charges Background Study. Carried Andrew Mirabella, Hemson Consulting Ltd. Mr. Mirabella provided a power point presentation outlining the background of the Development Charges Study. Mayor Kelterborn asked if members of Council have any questions. Councillor Olender questioned when the last increase was. Mr. Mirabella responded in Will McLaughlin, CAO stated the Region of Waterloo has undertaken a review of their Development Charges By-law in Mayor Kelterborn asked how the calculation was arrived, was staff involved? Mr. Mirabella responded, yes from the beginning.

2 Page 2 of 5 Mayor Kelterborn asked if a dairy barn is exempt? Rik Louwagie, Chief Building Official responded agricultural buildings are exempt currently and under the proposed By-law, they would continue to be exempt Mayor Kelterborn asked is there are any persons who wish to make an oral or written submission in opposition of the proposed By-law. If so, they are to please give their names, addresses, postal code and addresses to the Clerk. Frank Reis, Reis Construction What do the developers contribute? Rik Louwagie, CBO responded the developer pays for everything within the development. Development charges are for outside the develop to keep the level of services Ron Stroh Stroh Homes $ go to storm water management sewer comes from regional Dan Lavigne, Lavigne Homes Mr. Lavigne stated economics plays a big part of that! Stephen Krzeczunowicz confirmed. Mr. Lavigne questioned the need for a new aerial truck and fire hall in the Township. Mr. Lavigne stated we want progression, but make it reasonable, we understand increases, further suggesting to phase in the increases. Ron Stroh questioned the connection of levies Regional and Township? Theresa Bisch, Treasurer responded we are on the same cycle. Luanne VandeCamp, VanDeCamp, Vandecamp Custom Homes Inc. Luanne VandeCamp stated if we want to kill growth in Wellesley Township this is a good way to do it. We would have to move to make a living Helmut Trimmel Helmut Trimmel asked if the increase has already been decided? Council to make that decision at a future meeting. Blaze properties Rik Louwagie, CBO read written submission from Blaze Properties. Mayor Kelterborn asked if there are any persons who wish to make an oral or written submission in support of the proposed By-law. If so, they are to please give their names, addresses, postal code and addresses to the Clerk. No one came forward

3 Page 3 of Moved by: Shelley Wagner - Seconded by: That the public meeting with respect to the proposed Township of Wellesley Development Charges Background Study adjourn and the regular Council meeting resume. Delegations: 1) Helmut Trimmel, H. Trimmel Construction Ltd. re: Proposed Township of Wellesley Development Charges 2) Tony & Luanne VanDeCamp, Vandecamp Custom Homes Inc. re: Proposed Township of Wellesley Development Charges Provided their opinions spoke at the public meeting portion of the meeting. Committee of the Whole: A Moved by: Jim Olender Seconded by: Herb Neher That the Council rise and go into a Committee of the Whole to receive reports and recommendations. Carried Planning & Development: Chairperson: Jim Olender P. & D. 18/14 Planning & Development Committee Minutes from the meeting held September 30, Moved by: Paul Hergott - Seconded by: Herb Neher Planning & Development Committee meeting held September 30, 2014 as presented. Carried P. & D. /14 Site Plan Control Agreement (SPC 06/14) re: 1004 Industrial Cres., St. Clements 162 Moved by: Shelley Wagner - Seconded by: Herb Neher That the Council of the Township of Wellesley authorize the Mayor and Clerk to execute the subject Site Plan Control Agreement associated with application SPC 06/14. Carried Road & Bridge; Property & Fire: No report Chairperson: Paul Hergott Administration/Finance: Chairperson: Ross Kelterborn Admin./Finance 41/14 - Administration & Finance Committee Minutes from the meeting held September 30, Moved by: Jim Olender - Seconded by: Paul Hergott Administration & Finance Committee meeting held September 30, 2014 as presented

4 Page 4 of 5 Recreation: Chairperson: Shelley Wagner Recreation 28/14 - Recreation Committee Minutes from the meeting held September 30, Moved by: Jim Olender - Seconded by: Herb Neher Recreation Committee meeting held September 30, 2014 as presented. Carried Personnel: No report Chairperson: Herb Neher B C Moved by: Paul Hergott - Seconded by: Jim Olender That the Committee of the Whole rise and Council resume and report. Carried Moved by: Herb Neher - Seconded by: Shelley Wagner That the report of the Committee of the Whole be adopted as set forth in the motions and actions detailed above. Carried Accounts: Unfinished Business: New Business: None Caucus: By-Laws: D Moved by: Jim Olender - Seconded by: Paul Hergott By-Law Nos. 41/2014 By-law to Amend By-law No 28/2006, being a Zoning By-law for Wellesley Township (3 for 10 Pizza Inc.) 42/ Confirming be read a first and second time. Carried E F Moved by: Jim Olender - Seconded by: Shelley Wagner That By-Law No. 41/2014 and 42/2014 pass first and second readings. Carried Moved by: Paul Hergott - Seconded by: Herb Neher That By-Law No.41/2014 and 42/2014 be read a third time and passed and the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to sign and seal the By-Laws under the Corporate Seal. Carried

5 Page 5 of 5 Other Reports: Next Meetings: Regular Council Meeting October 21, :45pm Regular Committee Meeting October 28, :45pm Regular Council Meeting November 3, :45pm 165 On a motion by Paul Hergott, the Council meeting adjourned. Clerk Grace Kosch Mayor Ross Kelterborn