Ingersoll public meetings in 2021
26 substantive meetings from 2021, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Special Meeting of Council
Council will consider approving the 2022 Capital Budget of $7,597,000, funded by reserves, grants, gas tax, and the County of Oxford, with no new debt. The budget covers road and bridge work, facility repairs, new sidewalks, parks, and vehicle/equipment replacements. Council will also consider by-laws to amend traffic and parking regulations and confirm the meeting's proceedings.
- 2022 Capital Budget: $7,597,000 total, including $519,000 carryover from 2021
- Clarke Rd. Industrial Lands servicing: $1,750,000 (servicing, street lights, topsoil)
- Fire: $1,575,000 for aerial truck and fire hall garage floor
- Roads & bridges: $1,937,000 including Cherry St reconstruction and pavement preservation
- By-law 21-5186: amend Traffic and Parking By-law to add no stopping on Cross St.
Regular Meeting of Council
Ingersoll Council meets to decide on several items, including whether to opt in to cannabis retail outlets, a 2022 borrowing by-law, and a fireworks ban. They will also hear a draft corporate strategy presentation and receive updates from economic development partners. Several land-related items, including the acquisition of parklands and a property at 200 Clark Rd., are on the agenda.
- Consideration of cannabis retail outlet opt-in
- By-Law 21-5183: Ingersoll 2022 RBC Borrowing By-law
- By-Law 21-5184: Prohibit sale and setting off of fireworks
- Acquisition of parklands (C-029-21)
- Extension of no stopping zone on Cross St. (C-030-21)
Special Meeting of Council
Council is holding a special meeting to receive presentations on the Alexandra Hospital operational update, a proposed cycling coordinator position, and the 2022 draft operating and capital budgets. The draft budget includes a $1.31 million increase in the tax levy, but a 0.87% decrease in the Town's property tax rate, resulting in an $18 annual decrease for the median single-family home. Council will also consider a by-law to confirm the meeting's proceedings and a staff report on a School Resource Officer.
- 2022 draft operating budget: $17.28 million gross expenditures, $16.5 million from taxation
- 2022 draft capital budget: $6.572 million, funded largely from reserves ($5.7M)
- Proposed sale of Clarke Rd. industrial lands for $6.9 million
- Presentation on creating a Cycling Coordinator/Trails Specialist pilot position (April–September 2022)
- School Resource Officer staff report (A-036-21)
Regular Meeting of Council
The Town of Ingersoll Council will hold a regular meeting to consider several zoning by-law amendments, including properties on Holcroft Street, 200 Clark Road, and 169 Charles Street. The agenda also includes appointments to committees, a budget variance report, and delegations from developers and a community group. Closed session items relate to land acquisition at 200 Clark Rd. and confidential information.
- Zoning amendment ZN 6-21-01 for Holcroft St. (ERTH Power / Reeves Land Corp.)
- Zoning amendment ZN 6-21-07 for 200 Clark Rd. (DOT Foods / Town of Ingersoll)
- Zoning amendment ZN 6-21-06 for 169 Charles St. (Mikulas Vlasaty & Andrea Vlasata)
- Committee of Adjustment application A-07-21 for 37 Chisholm Drive
- Operating Budget Variance Report (T-017-21)
Special Meeting of Council
This special meeting of Ingersoll Council considers a by-law to amend the purchase agreement for the sale of town-owned land (Block 2, Plan 41M-375) to DOT Foods Canada Inc. The amendment extends the completion date from October 20 to November 30, 2021, and ties the condition date to completion, with a possible further extension to May 30, 2022 if stormwater-related work isn't done. Council also considers a confirmation by-law to adopt all actions from this meeting, and holds a closed session on solicitor-client privileged advice regarding 200 Clark Rd.
- By-Law 21-5174: amend sale of lands to DOT Foods Canada Inc., extending completion date to Nov 30, 2021
- Amendment includes seller obligation to complete stormwater-related work at its expense, with indemnity for silt in adjoining creek
- Possible further extension of completion/condition dates to May 30, 2022 if work not done by Nov 23, 2021
- By-Law 21-5175: confirmation by-law to adopt all council actions from this meeting
- Closed session under Section 239(2)(f) for solicitor-client privileged advice on 200 Clark Rd.
Regular Meeting of Council
The Town of Ingersoll Council is meeting to handle routine approvals, public hearings on zoning applications, and a notice of motion urging the province to fund eye care. The agenda includes closed-session items, consent agenda approvals, and updates on the 2022 budget consultation. Several items are procedural, such as minutes and monthly reports.
- Public hearing for zoning application ZN 6-21-07 at 200 Clark Rd. (DOT Foods)
- Public hearing for zoning application ZN 6-21-06 at 169 Charles St. E
- Committee of Adjustment public meeting for A-07-21 at 37 Chisholm Drive
- Notice of motion by Councillor Bowman requesting province to negotiate with optometrists over OHIP funding
- 2022 Budget public consultation update (T-015-21)
Special Meeting of Council
This is a special meeting of Ingersoll Town Council, held via video conference. The agenda includes a training presentation, a confirmation by-law to ratify council actions, and a closed session to discuss a proposed or pending land acquisition or disposition. Most items are procedural, with no major decisions or public hearings listed.
- Mid-Term Refresher Training by Nigel Bellchamber and Fred Dean of Amberley Gavel
- Confirmation By-Law 21-5172 to adopt all actions of the October 4, 2021 special meeting
- Closed session under Section 239(2)(c) for proposed or pending land acquisition or disposition
Special Meeting of Council
This special meeting of Ingersoll Council includes a strategic planning workshop facilitated by MDB Insight and Queen's Executive Decision Centre, plus consideration of two by-laws. Council will vote on By-Law 21-5170 to appoint Mike Donnelly as Chief Building Official, Zoning Officer, Municipal Enforcement Officer, and Weed Inspector, effective October 4, 2021. A confirmation by-law (21-5171) will also be considered to adopt and ratify actions from the September 20, 2021 regular meeting.
- Strategic planning workshop facilitated by Trudy Parsons (MDB Insight) and Erik Lockhart (Queen's Executive Decision Centre)
- By-Law 21-5170: appoint Mike Donnelly as Chief Building Official, Zoning Officer, Municipal Enforcement Officer, and Weed Inspector, effective Oct 4, 2021
- By-Law 21-5171: confirmation by-law to adopt and ratify all Council actions from the Sept 20, 2021 regular meeting
Regular Meeting of Council
Ingersoll Council meets to decide on several planning and financial matters, including zoning by-law amendments, land sales, and the 2020 annual financial report. The agenda also includes a public meeting for a zoning application at 90 Holcroft St W and Committee of Adjustment hearings for two property applications. Several items are routine or informational, such as correspondence and staff reports.
- Zoning by-law amendment for 90 Holcroft St W (Reeves Land Corp) - public meeting
- Committee of Adjustment hearings for 184 Carnegie St and 3 Greenwood Rd
- By-laws to confirm sale of surplus lands to DOT and sale to Carson Co.
- 2020 Annual Financial Report and surplus allocation
- Implementation of Provincial Direction on Additional Residential Units (ARUs)
Regular Meeting of Council
Ingersoll Council meets to consider several land transactions and zoning amendments, including agreements for 200 Clark Road and 214 Carson Co., as well as zoning changes for properties on Hartfield Street, King Street West, and Oakwood Street. Council will also receive a draft corporate strategy presentation from MDB Insight and discuss returning to in-person meetings.
- Agreement of Purchase and Sale for 1947937 Ontario Inc. (By-Law 21-5161)
- Agreement of Purchase and Sale for DOT Foods (By-Law 21-5162)
- Zoning By-Law amendments (By-Laws 21-5163 and 21-5164)
- Public meetings for zoning applications at 28 Hartfield St, 402 King St W, and 153 Oakwood St
- Committee of Adjustment public meetings for 22 and 24 Sutherland Cres
Special Meeting of Council
This special meeting of Ingersoll Council was held via video conference. Council went into closed session to discuss personal matters and a proposed land acquisition or disposition. In open session, Council received a staff report and appointed Gerald Moore as interim Chief Building Official via By-law 21-5160. The meeting was largely procedural, with no other substantive public business.
- Appointed Gerald Moore as interim Chief Building Official via By-law 21-5160
- Closed session under Section 239(2)(b) and (c) of the Municipal Act
- Received staff report A-029-21 on the interim appointment
Regular Meeting of Council
Council will consider a motion refusing municipal support for the proposed Southwest Landfill by Walker Environmental Group, located within 3.5 km of Ingersoll. The agenda also includes reports on the Strategic Plan, Crandall Drain, sale of inaccessible parkland, and a development application for Clarke Road Industrial Subdivision. Two zoning changes and a draft plan of condominium will be discussed at a public planning meeting.
- Motion to withhold support for Southwest Landfill (Walker Environmental Group)
- Zone Change ZN 6-21-02 - 28 Hartfield St - Charita Liz Diaz
- Zone Change ZN 6-21-03 - 402 King St W - Derek Den Dekker
- Draft Plan of Condominium CD20-03-6 - 28 Minler St - Oak Country Homes Ltd.
- By-law to abandon Crandall Municipal Drain (By-Law 21-5158)
Regular Meeting of Council
The Town of Ingersoll Council is meeting to consider several staff reports and by-laws, including declaring industrial land surplus, a zoning amendment for 253 Kensington Ave, and adopting an updated municipal code of conduct. The agenda also includes presentations on a Community Safety and Well-Being Plan and a Cycle Friendly Downtown application, plus routine approvals of minutes and cheque distributions.
- Industrial land declared surplus (report A-022-21)
- Zoning by-law amendment for 253 Kensington Ave (ZN 6-20-03)
- Updated Municipal Code of Conduct (By-Law 21-5147)
- Declare 200 Clark Rd. surplus (By-Law 21-5152)
- Community Safety & Wellbeing Plan presentation
Regular Meeting of Council
The Town of Ingersoll Council will consider several by-laws, including establishing 2021 expenditures and tax rates, a paratransit agreement with Olde Tyme Taxi for 2021-2025, and a zoning application for 253 Kensington Ave. Staff reports cover topics like physician recruitment, police services board governance, and a fence variance at 29 Hartfield. The meeting also includes a public meeting for the zoning application at 7 PM.
- By-Law 21-5143: Establish Expenditures & Tax Rates for 2021
- By-Law 21-5144: Paratransit Agreement with Olde Tyme Taxi 2021-2025
- Zoning application for 253 Kensington Ave (Ali Zulfiqar & Asad Sidhu)
- By-Law 21-5142: BIA Levy 2021
- By-Law 21-5141: Open Air Burn By-Law Amendment
Regular Meeting of Council
This is the agenda for the April 12, 2021 Regular Meeting of Council. Council will consider several staff reports, including the 2020 Building Department year-end report, a fire safety grant, a development charges interest policy, and a topsoil removal request for the Clarke Road Industrial Subdivision. They will also consider by-laws for a gas tax agreement and appointments of the CAO, Clerk, and Deputy Clerk. The agenda includes a delegation from the Police Services Board and correspondence on a truck noise complaint and a pride flag raising request.
- Clarke Road Industrial Subdivision - Removal of Topsoil (OP-003-21)
- Development Charges Interest Policy (T-004-21)
- By-Law 21-5135: Gas Tax Agreement
- By-Law 21-5136: Appointment of Michael Graves as CAO
- By-Law 21-5137: Appointment of Danielle Richard as Clerk
Special Meeting of Council
This is a special meeting of Ingersoll Town Council held by video conference. The agenda is almost entirely a closed session, with five items covering personal matters about identifiable individuals, proposed land acquisitions or dispositions, and labour relations or employee negotiations. No public decisions or discussions are listed on the open agenda, which also notes upcoming council and committee meetings and that non-essential committee meetings are on hold.
- Closed session item under Section 239(2)(b): personal matters about identifiable individuals (two items)
- Closed session item under Section 239(2)(c): proposed or pending acquisition or disposition of land (two items)
- Closed session item under Section 239(2)(d): labour relations or employee negotiations
- Next regular council meeting scheduled for April 12, 2021 at 6 p.m. via video conference
Regular Meeting of Council
Council is meeting to consider several by-laws, including a new development charges by-law, user fees, and cash-in-lieu of parking, along with a supplementary zoning report for 271 Harris St. They will also receive reports on the BIA, Fusion Centre, and council remuneration. The agenda includes closed session items on personal matters.
- Development charges By-Law 21-5131
- User fees By-Law 21-5132
- Cash-in-lieu of off-street parking By-Law 21-5133
- Zoning supplementary report for 271 Harris St (ZN6-20-05)
- Support for reopening small businesses (Township of Emo resolution)
Special Meeting of Council
This is a special meeting of Ingersoll Town Council held via video conference. The only substantive item is a closed session under Section 239(2)(b) of the Municipal Act to discuss personal matters about an identifiable individual, including municipal or local board employees. The rest of the agenda is procedural, including the call to order, disclosures of pecuniary interest, and adjournment.
- Closed session under Section 239(2)(b) for personal matters about an identifiable individual, including municipal or local board employees
Special Meeting of Council
This is a special meeting of Ingersoll Town Council held via video conference. The agenda consists solely of a closed session with two items under Section 239(2)(b) of the Municipal Act, concerning personal matters about identifiable individuals, including municipal or local board employees. No other business is scheduled, and the meeting is expected to adjourn after the closed session. Upcoming regular council meeting is noted for March 8, 2021.
- Closed session item 1: personal matters about an identifiable individual (municipal or local board employees)
- Closed session item 2: personal matters about an identifiable individual (municipal or local board employees)
- Next regular council meeting: Monday, March 8, 2021, 6 p.m., via video conference
Special Meeting of Council - 22 Feb 2021- Additional Item
Council will consider a staff report on a gas code compliance issue at the Victoria Park Community Centre (VPCC), where chlorine and acid are stored in the same room as gas-fired appliances. Staff recommend approving a $42,858.69 project to build a separate storage space, funded by a surplus from the seniors centre roof project.
- VPCC mechanical room not compliant with gas code due to chlorine and acid storage
- Construction quote: $28,858.69
- IRC drawings and building scope work: $14,000.00
- Total project cost: $42,858.69
- Funding from seniors centre roof project surplus ($61,172.98 under budget)
Special Meeting of Council
Council will consider the final 2021 operating budget, which proposes a $15,147,330 tax levy, a 1.64% increase, but a $12 decrease for the median home. They will also discuss establishing a committee to select a consultant for the Community Strategic Plan and review a code compliance report.
- 2021 Final Operating Budget: $15,147,330 levy, 1.64% increase ($244,930), $12 decrease for median home
- Strategic Plan Selection Committee: establish subcommittee or review proposals as a body
- VPCC Code Compliance report (CS-005-21)
- Budget includes $3.9M for public safety, $4.3M for roads/environmental services
- No new debenture financing required
Special Meeting of Council
Council will receive a staff report on returning to the provincial COVID-19 response framework and provide direction on reopening the Arena, Victoria Park Community Centre, and Fusion Centre. The report outlines staffing, costs, and timelines for each facility, noting higher active case counts and variant concerns compared to the last reopening. Council will also hear a delegation from Ingersoll Minor Hockey about arena opening.
- Report CS-004-21 on reopening community facilities
- Delegation from Ingersoll Minor Hockey on arena opening
- Potential reopening dates: Arena and VPCC March 1, Fusion April 1
- Arena ice season extension considered, with utility costs estimated at $20,000/month in April-May
- Closed session on proposed or pending land acquisition or disposition
Regular Meeting of Council
This is a regular meeting of Ingersoll Council with several public meetings and decisions. Council will receive reports on county composition, an economic development tourism assistant position, parkland dedication for the Ingersoll Golf Course, street naming for 200 Clark Road, a landfill adjacency report, arena operations, a United Way grant application, and modifications to 120 Thames St. Public meetings will be held for development charges, a minor variance at 205 Albert St, and zoning applications at 271 Harris St and Clarke Road. Council will also consider by-laws to amend zoning, appoint a physician recruitment committee member, and confirm the meeting.
- Development Charges public meeting at 7 p.m.
- Committee of Adjustment public meeting for A-05-20 at 205 Albert St
- Zoning public meeting for ZN 6-20-05 at 271 Harris St
- Zoning supplementary report for ZN 6-20-06 on Clarke Road
- By-law 21-5128 to amend zoning by-law
Special Meeting of Council
This special meeting is a discussion session on the Joint Service Delivery Review, which examined how Oxford County and its local municipalities deliver services. Council will consider the consultant's recommendations on cost savings and service enhancements, and discuss questions about what to protect, success factors, and the two-tier system. No decisions are listed on the agenda.
- Joint Service Delivery Review Summary (Watson & Associates report)
- Potential annual cost savings of $97,500 to $853,000 from recommendations
- Potential annual cost increases of $380,000 to $1,500,000 for enhanced service levels
- Discussion questions on protecting municipal interests and evaluating two-tier options
Special Meeting of Council
Council will consider several staff reports at this special meeting, including the final 2021 capital budget of $8.875 million, approval to order a new aerial fire truck for $1.55 million, and changes to winter maintenance on un-assumed subdivision roads. They will also discuss arena and pool operations during the provincial shutdown, with a recommendation to remove arena ice and continue pool operations.
- 2021 Capital Budget totaling $8,875,000, funded by reserves ($7.608M), gas tax ($692K), grants ($295K), and other sources ($280K)
- Approval to purchase one 104-foot aerial platform from Resqtech Systems Inc. for $1,550,500, part of 2022 capital budget
- Winter maintenance on un-assumed subdivision roads: Town to stop providing services starting winter 2021-22, developers must hire private contractors
- Recommendation to remove arena ice and end 2020/2021 ice season, while continuing pool operations at Victoria Park Community Centre
- Capital budget includes $3.47 million for Clark Rd. Industrial Lands servicing and $450K for equipment replacement
Regular Meeting of Council
The Ingersoll Council is meeting to consider several by-laws, including a 2021 borrowing by-law, an interim tax levy, and zoning amendments for properties by Conn and Bentum. They will also review the Community Strategic Plan report and hold public meetings on zoning applications, including one from Sifton Properties. The agenda includes routine items like minutes and cheque distributions, plus closed-session matters.
- By-Law 21-5122: 2021 borrowing bylaw
- By-Law 21-5123: 2021 Interim Tax Levy
- By-Law 21-5124: Amending Zoning By-Law - Conn
- By-Law 21-5125: Amending Zoning By-Law - Bentum
- By-Law 21-5126: Agreement with SWOX - Tanker Services