Council Agenda

Tuesday, May 05, 2026 at 9:00 A.m. - 12:00 P.m.

Council Chambers

82133 Council Line

Goderich, ON N7A 3Y2

Township of Ashfield-Colborne-Wawanosh Council will meet in the Council Chambers at 82133 Council Line, Ashfield-Colborne-Wawanosh and can be live streamed at www.acwtownship.ca/government/agendas-minutes.

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1.

CALL TO ORDER

Meetings of Council are live streamed on the Township’s Official Website in accordance with the Live Streaming and Virtual Participation of Meetings Policy. 

2.

DISCLOSURE OF PECUNIARY INTEREST OR POTENTIAL CONFLICT OF INTEREST

3.

COUNCIL MINUTES

3.1

Council Meeting Minutes – April 21, 2026

• MOTION

  THAT Ashfield-Colborne-Wawanosh Township Council hereby adopts the April 21, 2026 Council Meeting Minutes as written. 

4.

OPEN FORUM

This item gives members of the public the opportunity to speak on any current agenda item. For a virtual participation option, contact the Clerk prior to 4 p.m. the day before the meeting.

5.

DELEGATIONS / PUBLIC MEETINGS

5.1

9:00 a.m. Committee of Adjustment - Minor Variances

Agenda enclosed as attachment.

• MOTION

  THAT Ashfield-Colborne-Wawanosh Council hereby adjourns the regular Council Meeting and opens the Committee of Adjustment meeting to review Minor Variance Application MV01-2026 Miller.

• MOTION

  THAT Council reconvene the regular Council meeting.

5.2

9:15 a.m. Huron Hospice - Willy Van Klooster and Lisa Taylor

We have provided Council with the request for delegation submitted and the presentation that will be made by Willy Van Klooster and Lisa Taylor of the Huron Hospice Bender House. 

STAFF COMMENTS: None. 

5.3

9:30 a.m. Maitland Valley Conservation - Phil Beard

We have provided Council with the supporting documentation provided. Mr. Beard will update Council on the status of the proposed amalgamation of Ontario's conservation authorities. 

STAFF COMMENTS: None. 

5.4

9:45 a.m. Quality of Water in Dungannon - Carrie Hunter

We have provided Council with the delegation request and documentation submitted by Carrie Hunter. 

STAFF COMMENTS: None. 

6.

TREASURY DEPARTMENT

No items scheduled.

7.

PLANNING DEPARTMENT

7.1

Bill 98 Building Homes and Improving Transportation Infrastructure Act 2026 - Planning Changes

We have provided Council with the report prepared by Meghan Tydd-Hrynyk, Planner and Denise Van Amersfoort, Manager of Planning. 

STAFF COMMENTS: For your information. 

8.

BUILDING DEPARTMENT

8.1

Community Onsite Septic Inspection Program – 2026 Inspection Start

We have provided Council with the report prepared by CBO Joy Lindsay.

STAFF COMMENTS: For your information. 

9.

ADMINISTRATION DEPARTMENT

No scheduled items.

10.

WATER DEPARTMENT

10.1

Dungannon Water Quality

As requested by Council at the previous meeting, we have provided Council with the report prepared by PWS Thomas McCarthy.

STAFF COMMENTS: A representative from Veolia will be present to answer any questions of Council. 

11.

DRAINAGE DEPARTMENT

No scheduled items.

12.

PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT

12.1

Public Works Activity Report

We have provided Council with the report prepared by PWS Thomas McCarthy.

STAFF COMMENTS: For your information. 

12.2

Bale Wrap

As requested by Council at the previous meeting, we have provided Council with the report prepared by PWS Thomas McCarthy.

STAFF COMMENTS: For your information. 

12.3

Water Tank Quotes

We have provided Council with the report prepared by PWS Thomas McCarthy.

STAFF COMMENTS: That Council accept the quote by adopting the following motion. 

• MOTION

  THAT Ashfield-Colborne-Wawanosh Township Council accept the quotation for one 2600 Gallon Water Tank with Water Pump and Frame from Precision Industries for $37,061.53 excluding H.S.T.

13.

COUNCIL COMMITTEE REPORTS

14.

NEW BUSINESS

Items to be brought forward to a future meeting. 

15.

CORRESPONDENCE FOR DIRECTION

No items scheduled.

16.

CORRESPONDENCE FOR INFORMATION

16.1

AMO - Request for Delegations

16.2

Dungannon Community Alliance - Minutes of November 26, 2025

16.3

Benmiller Community Hall Board - Minutes of April 15, 2026

16.4

Huron Perth Public Health Board - Food Insecurity

16.5

Stratford Festival Civic Night

16.6

Nuclear Innovation Institute's 2025 Annual Report

16.7

Blyth Festival Civic Night

16.8

Maitland Valley Conservation Authority - Minutes of March 18, 2026

17.

UNFINISHED BUSINESS / UPCOMING EVENTS

17.1

AMO Conference

August 16-19, 2026 - Mayor McNeil and Councillor Miltenburg are registered.

STAFF COMMENTS: Reminder only. 

18.

BY-LAWS

No items scheduled.

19.

CLOSED SESSION

• MOTION

  That Ashfield-Colborne-Wawanosh Township Council move into a Closed Session in accordance with Section 239(2) (e) of the Municipal Act, with the CAO and Clerk remaining in attendance at ____ a.m. for the purpose of discussing litigation, including matters before administrative tribunals, affecting the municipality.

19.1

Ontario Land Tribunal Appeal OLT-22-003971 (Z07-21 Lobo Sand & Gravel)

(litigation or potential litigation, including matters before administrative tribunals, affecting the municipality)

19.2

Rise from Closed Session

• MOTION

  THAT Ashfield-Colborne-Wawanosh Township Council rise from the Closed Session at ____ a.m. 

20.

REPORTING OUT OF CLOSED SESSION

21.

CONFIRMATORY BY-LAW

• MOTION

  THAT leave be given to introduce By-Law 29-2026 being a by-law to confirm the proceedings of the Township of Ashfield-Colborne-Wawanosh Council meeting held on May 5, 2026, and that it now be read severally a first, second, and third time, and finally passed this 5^th day of May 2026.

22.

ADJOURNMENT

• MOTION

  THAT Ashfield-Colborne-Wawanosh Township Council does now adjourn to meet again on May 19, 2026 at 9:00 a.m. or at the Call of the Mayor.