Taken from the roll call in the town’s own minutes. The minutes record who was not there and almost never why.
What was decided (10 motions)
10 carried, 0 recorded otherwise. Every motion below is printed as the minutes print it.
That the Consent Agenda items be received for information and approved. In Favor (12) J. Erb, J. Nowak, K. Redman, S. Shantz, S. Foxton, D. McCabe, J. Liggett, D. Craig, P. Wolf, C. James, R. Deutschmann, and C. Huinink
Moved by P. Wolf, seconded by J. Nowak
Carried
That The Regional Municipality of Waterloo direct and authorize the Regional Solicitor to take the following actions with respect to the expropriation of lands for the proposed replacement of the Scheifele Bridge on Northfield Drive East (Regional Road 22), in the Township of Woolwich, in the Regional Municipality of Waterloo, as detailed in report PDL-LEG-24-025, dated October 8, 2024. 1. Complete application(s) to the Council of The Regional Municipality of Waterloo, as may be required from time to time, for approval to expropriate land, which is required for the proposed replacement of the Scheifele Bridge on Northfield Drive East (Regional Road 22), in the Township of Woolwich, in the Regional Municipality of Waterloo, and described as follows: Fee Simple Permanent Land Taki ng: Part of Lot 32, German Company Tract, being Parts 1, 3 & 4 on 58R-22126, Township of Woolwich, (Part of PIN 22705-0403 (LT)), 698 Northfield Drive, Waterloo. Temporary Easement: The right and easement, being a temporary easement in gross, for the free and unobstructed, right, interest and easement terminating, for the subject properties set out below, on the 31st day of December, 2028, for itself, its successors and assigns, and anyone authorized by it, on, over, under and through the following properties for the purpose of stock piling of materials and/or equipment as required in connection with the adjacent construction, and all related improvements, and works ancillary thereto and for such purp
Moved by P. Wolf, seconded by J. Nowak
Carried
That the Regional Municipality of Waterloo approve a Source Water Protection Plan Incentive Program for small septic system owners, as described in Report EES-WAS-24-007, dated October 8, 2024.
Moved by P. Wolf, seconded by J. Nowak
Carried
That the Regional Municipality of Waterloo approve the recommended preliminary design alternative for the Franklin Boulevard (Regional Road #36) Improvements from Bishop Street to Avenue Road, as outlined in Report EES-DCS-24-006 dated October 8, 2024.
Moved by P. Wolf, seconded by J. Nowak
Carried
That the Regional Municipality of Waterloo approve the following programs as outlined in report PDL-ECD-23-006 dated October 8, 2024, and funded through the Strategic Investments for Business Supports, and authorize the Commissioner of Planning, Development and Legislative Services to execute the agreements described below, with terms and conditions satisfactory to the Regional Solicitor: Through an agreement with the Greater Kitchener Waterloo Chamber of Commerce and the Cambridge Chamber of Commerce, approve approximately $80,000 to support talent and investment attraction though the Healthcare & Physician Recruitment Program; Through an agreement with the Food Bank of Waterloo Region, the Immigration Partnership of Waterloo Region, and the Greater Kitchener Waterloo Chamber of Commerce, approve approximately $249,000 to implement a Food Bank Volunteer Pilot Program that will create temporary jobs and provide newcomers with critical skill assessments and Canadian work experience, and; Extend the services of Ethic Talent to create and implement a Waterloo Region Newcomer Ecosystem Mapping Project that will support newcomer attraction, retention and integration, at an estimated cost of $50,000 plus applicable taxes. In Favor (12) J. Erb, J. Nowak, K. Redman, S. Shantz, S. Foxton, D. McCabe, J. Liggett, D. Craig, P. Wolf, C. James, R. Deutschmann, and C. Huinink
Moved by P. Wolf, seconded by S. Foxton
Carried
That the Regional Municipality of Waterloo direct staff to prepare the 2026-2030 conventional bus procurement to consider all viable propulsion options (e.g., clean-diesel, clean-diesel hybrid, and battery-electric) for standard 12-metre (40-foot) and articulated 18-metre (60-foot) vehicles as outlined in report TSD-TRS-24-011, dated October 8, 2024. In Favor (14) J. Erb, J. Nowak, K. Redman, M. Harris, S. Shantz, S. Foxton, D. McCabe, J. Liggett, D. Craig, P. Wolf, C. James, R. Deutschmann, N. Salonen, and C. Huinink
Moved by K. Redman, seconded by S. Foxton
Carried
That the meeting adjourn at 10:04 a.m. In Favor (13) J. Erb, J. Nowak, K. Redman, S. Shantz, S. Foxton, D. McCabe, J. Liggett, D. Craig, P. Wolf, C. James, R. Deutschmann, N. Salonen, and C. Huinink
Moved by S. Foxton, seconded by J. Erb
Carried
That the Consent Agenda items be received for information and approved. In Favor (12): K. Redman, D. Craig, R. Deutschmann, J. Erb, S. Foxton, C. Huinink, C. James, J. Liggett, D. McCabe, J. Nowak, S. Shantz, and P. Wolf
Moved by P. Wolf, seconded by J. Nowak
Carried
That the Regional Municipality of Waterloo direct staff to prepare the 2026-2030 conventional bus procurement to consider all viable propulsion options (e.g., clean-diesel, clean-diesel hybrid, and battery-electric) for standard 12-metre (40-foot) and articulated 18- metre (60-foot) vehicles as outlined in report TSD-TRS-24-011, dated October 8, 2024. In Favor (14): K. Redman, D. Craig, R. Deutschmann, J. Erb, S. Foxton, M. Harris, C. Huinink, C. James, J. Liggett, D. McCabe, J. Nowak, N. Salonen, S. Shantz, and P. Wolf
Moved by K. Redman, seconded by S. Foxton
Carried
That the meeting adjourn at 10:04 a.m. In Favor (13): K. Redman, D. Craig, R. Deutschmann, J. Erb, S. Foxton, C. Huinink, C. James, J. Liggett, D. McCabe, J. Nowak, N. Salonen, S. Shantz, and P. Wolf