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Committee of the Whole
November 27, 2025
What was decided (11 motions)
10 carried, 1 recorded otherwise. Every motion below is printed as the minutes print it.
THAT the agenda for the Committee of the Whole meeting of November 27, 2025 be confirmed. Page 1 of 7 Minutes of the November 27, 2025, Committee of the Whole Meeting Adopted as circulated to Council on December 9, 2025
Moved by Councillor Prinzen, seconded by Councillor Harrison
Carried
THAT the presentation by Carl Bowker, Hastings-Quinte Paramedic Services, & Connor Dorey, Hastings County, regarding the new EMS Service Level Agreement and the EMS Master Plan be received.
Moved by Councillor Maynard, seconded by Mayor Ferguson
Carried
THAT the time allotted for the deputation be extended by ten (10) minutes in accordance with Part 6 (7) of the Procedural By-Law.
Moved by Councillor MacNaughton, seconded by Councillor Harrison
Carried
THAT the deputation by Christina Zeidler and Sarah Bobas regarding the Wellington Town Hall Foundation's Expression of Interest be received.
Moved by Mayor Ferguson, seconded by Councillor Nieman
Carried
1. THAT the presentation by Prasanna Gunasekera & Lesley Pavan, Perry Group Consulting Ltd., regarding the Planning Services Review and Journey Mapping - Report be received; 2. THAT Council receive report DS-71-2025; and 3. THAT Council endorse the Perry Group Consulting report and direct staff to implement the recommendations, roadmap and phases for implementation and return to Council with a progress update before the end of the first half of 2026.
Moved by Councillor Braney, seconded by Councillor Pennell
Carried
THAT item 7.3 on the agenda be considered prior to item 7.2 in consideration of the deputants and other members of the public in attendance.
Moved by Councillor Braney, seconded by Councillor MacNaughton
Carried
THAT clause no. 3 be amended to limit the timeline to twelve (12) months.
Moved by Councillor Hirsch, seconded by Councillor Maynard
Carried
1. THAT report RCF-06-2025 regarding the Wellington Town Hall Expression of Interest Outcome and Recommended Next Steps be received; 2. THAT Council accept the Wellington Town Hall Foundation’s Expression of Interest proposal for the future use and stewardship of the Wellington Town Hall property; and 3. THAT Council direct staff to work with the Wellington Town Hall Foundation to develop a Memorandum of Understanding outlining the terms, conditions, and a 12-month timeline for the phased transition of ownership and stewardship of the Wellington Town Hall, and to bring the Memorandum of Understanding back to Council for approval. Councillor Pennell requested a recorded vote on Motion CW-194-2025 As Amended: Name In Favour Opposed MAYNARD, Janice x GROSSO, Sam x NIEMAN, Brad x PRINZEN, Phil x ROBERTS, Bill ST-JEAN, Phil x HARRISON, David x PENNELL, Roy x BRANDERHORST, Sam Page 4 of 7 Minutes of the November 27, 2025, Committee of the Whole Meeting Adopted as circulated to Council on December 9, 2025 ENGELSDORFER, Corey x HIRSCH, John x MACNAUGHTON, Kate x BRANEY, Chris x FERGUSON, Mayor Steve x Total 6 6
Moved by Councillor MacNaughton, seconded by Mayor Ferguson
Lost
THAT Council resolve that a parcel of Municipal land, located at 246 Main Street, Wellington, Ontario (Wellington Town Hall) be declared surplus to the needs of the municipality for the purpose of sale in accordance with CSPI-08 Sale and Disposition of Land Policy. Councillor Pennell requested a recorded vote on Motion CW-195-2025: Name In Favour Opposed MAYNARD, Janice x GROSSO, Sam x NIEMAN, Brad x PRINZEN, Phil x ROBERTS, Bill ST-JEAN, Phil x HARRISON, David x PENNELL, Roy x BRANDERHORST, Sam ENGELSDORFER, Corey x HIRSCH, John x MACNAUGHTON, Kate x BRANEY, Chris x FERGUSON, Mayor Steve x Page 5 of 7 Minutes of the November 27, 2025, Committee of the Whole Meeting Adopted as circulated to Council on December 9, 2025 Total 7 5
Moved by Councillor St-Jean, seconded by Councillor Braney
Carried
THAT report CLS-38-2025 regarding the Administrative Monetary Penalties By- Law Update be referred back to staff to provide further information regarding financial costs involved.
Moved by Councillor Braney, seconded by Councillor Harrison
Carried
THAT this meeting now adjourn at 4:08 p.m.
Moved by Councillor Prinzen, seconded by Councillor St-Jean