Committee of the Whole Meeting

That the Committee of the Whole meeting adjourn to hold a public meeting with respect to the Lichty-Lebold Drain.

That the public meeting with respect to the Lichty-Lebold Drain adjourn and the Committee of the Whole meeting resume.

That the Council of the Township of Wellesley receive this report for information and defer a decision on the application until the Committee of Adjustment has made a decision on Minor Variance application A23/24.

That the Council of the Township of Wellesley accept the Engineer’s Report dated December 17, 2024, for the Lichty-Lebold Drain for construction of a new drainage outlet by extending the Branch A of the Lichty-Lebold Drain upstream, as well the incorporation of an upstream extension of the Main Drain; and further THAT By-law 5/2025, as attached to the agenda, be given first and second reading to provisionally adopt the Report if the Petition remains valid after consideration of the Report; and further THAT the date of the Court of Revision be scheduled for Tuesday, February 25 th , 2025, at 5:00p.m., at the Council Chambers, 4805 William Hastings Line if By-law 5/2025 is provisionally adopted, with the following three members of Council appointed: Council Brick, Councillor Wagner and Councillor Sebben .

That the Council of the Township of Wellesley authorize staff to carry out tasks in Step 1 as outlined in this report to assist with future options for the former Wellesley Arena and Community Centre land.

That the Council of the Township of Wellesley defer a decision on the motion to February 11, 2025 to direct staff to work with Timothy Schmalz to prepare an agreement for the placement of a sculpture titled “Lady of Shallot” to be placed in Albert Erb Park at the southeasterly corner of the pond; and further, That the agreement shall reflect all associated costs including, but not limited to, preparation, shipping and placing of the sculpture, shall be the responsibility of the sculptor, Timothy Schmalz; and further, That the Chief Administrative Officer be authorized to sign this agreement on behalf of the Township of Wellesley.

That the Council of the Township of Wellesley receive this report for information.

That the Council of the Township of Wellesley appoint MNP LLP, as auditors of the Township of Wellesley commencing with the examination of the fiscal year ending December 31, 2024. It is expected that MNP will be retained as auditors for a period of five (5) years, subject to performance.

That the Council of the Township of Wellesley direct staff to prepare an agreement/memorandum of understanding (MOU) with Camp Alliwannado, in general conformity with the details in this report, to offer summer camps at the Township of Wellesley Recreation Complex; and further, That the Chief Administrative Officer be authorized to execute the agreement/MOU allowing for minor revisions as necessary.

That this portion of the meeting be closed to the public in order to consider the following: Section 239(2)(b) of the Municipal Act – personal matters about an identifiable individual, including municipal or local board employees - CAO Performance Review

That the closed session meeting adjourn and the Committee of the Whole meeting resume.

That the Council of the Township of Wellesley confirms the satisfactory completion of Mr. Louwagie’s 2024 Performance Evaluation; and further, That the Council of the Township of Wellesley direct the evaluation committee to provide Mr. Louwagie with the recommendations for 2025 as discussed, and further, That the Council of the Township of Wellesley approve a wage increase for Rik Louwagie, CAO to the next Step of the 2024 Salary Grid effective May 1, 2025.

That the Committee of the Whole meeting does now adjourn.

That the Council of the Township of Wellesley confirms the satisfactory completion of Mr. Louwagie’s 2024 Performance Evaluation; and further, That the Council of the Township of Wellesley direct the evaluation committee to provide Mr. Louwagie with the following recommendations for 2025: 1. Continue to improve morale / relationships / human resources and leadership to staff 2. Improve communication with staff providing awareness of advancement opportunities 3. Customer service training with the emphasis on prompt email and phone response etiquette, and further; That the Council of the Township of Wellesley approve a wage increase for Rik Louwagie, CAO to the next Step of the 2024 Salary Grid effective May 1, 2025.