Committee of the Whole Meeting

Whereas Council has approved the establishment of a Recreation Advisory Committee with the mandate to make recommendations to Council on all aspects relating to the provision of leisure, recreation, parks, trails, services and events in the Township of Wellesley; and Whereas one member from each the Linwood & District Lions Club, Paradise & District Lions Club and Wellesley & District Lions Club has been recommended by their respective organizations, and no further review of these nominees is required; and Whereas by Council resolution the Hawkesville Recreation Service Board Chair will sit as a member of the Recreation Advisory Committee in addition to the Ward One resident member for the extended service board term; and Whereas in accordance with the current Terms of Reference, no applications were received for Ward One and Ward Two, these positions will remain vacant for this seven-month term appointment; and Whereas 2026 Ontario Municipal Elections are scheduled for October 26, 2026, and recruitment for committee members will take place prior to the new term of Council November 15, 2026, for appointments to full four-year term concurrent with the term of Council; Therefore be it resolved that Kathrin Delutis, Ward Three and Alyshia Cook, Ward Four be appointed to the Township of Wellesley Recreation Advisory Committee; and further That the first term of the Township of Wellesley Recreation Advisory Committee shall commence April 14, 2026 and expire November 15, 2026, and

That the Council of the Township of Wellesley accept Linda Lackey and Neil Lackey as a delegation.

That the Council of the Township of Wellesley endorse moving forward with planning for the Township’s 175th Anniversary celebrations; and further, That staff be authorized to begin preliminary planning, community engagement, and partnership development, including the Music Festival and Hockey Showcase Weekend.

That the Council of the Township of Wellesley authorize the CAO to execute an agreement with Sustainable Waterloo Region to provide a 0.5 FTE Sustainability Manager contract position, for a period of 12 months, to lead the implementation of corporate and community sustainability initiatives in the Township of Wellesley; and further, That Council authorize up to $22,500.00 to be funded from the Greening Levy reserve to fund this position for a 12-month period.

That the Council of the Township of Wellesley approve the Wellesley Township Heritage and Historical Society 2026 budget as presented; and further, That the curator’s wages and benefits be funded from the Koehler Estate Historical Fund.

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

That the Committee of the Whole meeting does now adjourn.