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Adelaide Metcalfe public meetings in 2024

22 substantive meetings from 2024, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.

Mon Dec 23, 2024 · 10:00 AM

Special Meeting of Council

Council to vote on 2025 budget and tax rate by-laws

Council will consider approving the 2025 budget and tax rate by-laws at this special meeting. A staff report on the draft PSAB budget impacts will also be received. Three by-laws are up for final readings: the 2025 budget, the 2025 tax rate, and confirmation of proceedings.

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✓ Decided: Council approves 2025 budget with 4.66% tax increase

Council approved the 2025 Budget and Tax Rate By-Laws, reflecting a 4.66% increase. The PSAB budget impacts report was received for information as required by Ontario Regulation 284/09. All three by-laws (Budget, Tax Rate, and Confirming) passed final reading unanimously.

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Mon Dec 16, 2024 · 6:00 PM

Regular Council Meeting

Council to review 2025 draft budget and approve new fees and charges

Council will receive the 2025 draft municipal budget and consider the 2025 Fees and Charges By-Law. The meeting includes a public hearing for a zoning amendment and a minor variance application. Council will also review procurement for municipal engineering and drainage services.

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✓ Decided: Council approves 2025 budget with 4.66% tax rate increase

Council received the draft 2025 municipal budget presentation, which proposes a 4.66% tax rate increase, $7,412,918 in operating costs, and $4,155,767 in capital projects. The budget will be considered for adoption at a special meeting on December 23, 2024. Council also approved the 2025 Fees and Charges By-Law, effective January 1, 2025, and granted a minor variance for a detached garage at 25451 Wood Road.

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Mon Nov 18, 2024 · 7:00 PM

Regular Council Meeting

Council to vote on denying minor variance at 1092 Melwood Drive

Council will decide on a recommendation to deny a minor variance application from Hog-Wild Farms Ltd to reduce the Minimum Distance Separation II setback from 300 m to 985 ft at 1092 Melwood Drive. Other decisions include a 2% cost-of-living adjustment for staff, council, and volunteer firefighters in 2025, a $4,750 grant to the Kerwood Adelaide Metcalfe Optimist Club, and adoption of a holiday closure policy. The meeting also includes a closed session for personnel and legal matters.

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✓ Decided: Council grants minor variance for 9,272 m² pig barn with reduced setback

Council approved a minor variance allowing a new pig barn at 1092 Melwood Drive with a reduced setback of 417.8 m instead of the required 487 m, despite staff recommending denial. Council also approved a 2% cost-of-living adjustment for staff, council, and volunteer firefighters, and granted $4,750 to the Kerwood Adelaide Metcalfe Optimist Club. The meeting included presentations on OPP costs and Middlesex County procurement services, and a closed session with no resolutions arising.

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Mon Nov 4, 2024 · 7:00 PM

Regular Council Meeting

Council to consider drainage assessments and award snowplow contract

The Adelaide Metcalfe Council will sit as a Court of Revision to confirm drainage assessments for the Toohill Drain and will award a $398,500 tender for tandem snowplow services. The meeting also includes the adoption of consent agenda items and by-laws.

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✓ Decided: Council approves building services agreement and drainage engineering contracts

Council approved a revised building and by-law enforcement services agreement with the Municipality of Middlesex Centre. Additionally, Council awarded four engineering contracts for local drain reconstruction and authorized the purchase of a new tandem snowplow for $398,500.

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Tue Oct 22, 2024 · 7:00 PM

Regular Council Meeting

Council to consider land consents and zoning amendments

The Adelaide Metcalfe Council will meet to review three applications for land consent and two zoning by-law amendments. The meeting also includes a broadband update presentation and a vote on a new Procedure By-Law.

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✓ Decided: Adelaide Metcalfe council approves three land severances, two zoning amendments and a new procedure by-law

Council granted three Committee of Adjustment consent applications (B07-2024, B08-2024, B09-2024) with conditions, and approved zoning by-law amendments Z11-2024 (temporary golf driving range at 10625 Townsend Line) and Z12-2024 (rezoning at 25674/25675 Napier Road tied to consent B08-2024). Council also approved a new Procedure By-Law and pre-budget approval of $375,000 for Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus and a compressor fill station for the fire department, to be included in the 2025 budget. A motion to support an Ausable Bayfield Conservation Authority resolution on the Minister's Direction of Fees failed for lack of a seconder.

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Mon Oct 7, 2024 · 7:00 PM

Regular Council Meeting

Council to consider drainage works and budget survey results

The Adelaide Metcalfe Council will review an engineer's report for the Toohill Drain and consider a debenture for the Fuller Harris drain. The meeting also includes a review of 2025 budget survey results and the 2025 meeting calendar.

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✓ Decided: Council approves Toohill Drain works, Fuller Harris debenture

Council provisionally adopted the Engineer's Report for the Toohill Drain 2024, with estimated costs of approximately $393,000, and approved a $21,301.10 debenture for the Fuller Harris Drain. The minutes of the September 16, 2024 meeting were defeated, and two resolutions (Canada Community-Building Funds and Blue Box Transition) were lost due to lack of seconder. Council also approved the 2025 Council Meeting Schedule and an updated compensation program effective January 1, 2025.

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Mon Sep 16, 2024 · 7:00 PM

Regular Council Meeting

Council approves zoning amendment for temporary use at Centre Road

The Township of Adelaide Metcalfe Council will consider adopting three by-laws, including a zoning amendment for a temporary use at 28325 Centre Road and a procedure by-law. The Committee of Adjustment also recommended denying a consent application for 3023 Napperton Drive.

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✓ Decided: Council approves consent severance and temporary zoning extension

Council approved Application for Consent B07-2024 in principle, allowing Joseph and Debra Joris to sever two additional lots at 3023 Napperton Drive for residential development, despite staff recommending denial. Council also approved a one-year extension of a temporary use zoning by-law for Wanda and George Lawrence at 28325 Centre Road, and received a presentation on a potential wind turbine power opportunity from Venfor Inc. The meeting was otherwise procedural, including adoption of previous minutes and receiving correspondence.

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Tue Sep 3, 2024 · 7:00 PM

Regular Council Meeting

Council to discuss Ontario Land Tribunal decision regarding 25700 Kerwood Road

The Council will meet to review building activity for the first half of 2024 and discuss alternate meeting locations. A closed session is scheduled to discuss legal advice regarding an Ontario Land Tribunal decision. Council will also consider several resolutions from other municipalities.

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✓ Decided: Council seeks review of OLT biosolid fertilizer approval

Council directed staff to submit the Ontario Land Tribunal decision approving biosolid fertilizer storage at Kerwood Road and Winter Drive for formal review. Council also supported resolutions on Municipal Elections Act updates and radioactive material transport, and received the building activity and alternate meeting location reports. A resolution on ineligible recycling sources was lost due to lack of a seconder.

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Wed Aug 28, 2024 · 10:30 AM

Special Meeting of Council

Council to confirm August 28 meeting minutes and adjourn to closed session

The Township of Adelaide Metcalfe Council will hold a special meeting to confirm the minutes of the August 28 session and adjourn to a closed session to discuss a pending Ontario Land Tribunal decision regarding 25700 Kerwood Road. The meeting is procedural with no substantive decisions planned for public discussion.

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✓ Decided: Council directs staff on Kerwood Road tribunal decision

Council held a closed session to discuss the Ontario Land Tribunal decision regarding 25700 Kerwood Road, then directed staff to proceed as discussed. No other substantive decisions were made; the only public action was adopting a confirming by-law.

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Mon Aug 12, 2024 · 7:00 PM

Regular Council Meeting

Council to consider zoning amendments and infrastructure agreements

The Adelaide Metcalfe Council will review several minor variance applications and zoning by-law amendments. The body is also deciding on a new snowplow purchase and an encroachment agreement for a manure line.

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✓ Decided: Council approves two minor variances, zoning amendment, and pre-budget snowplow purchase

Council granted two minor variances (A03-2024 for a front yard setback at 4703 Walkers Drive, and A04-2024 for a County Road setback) and approved a zoning by-law amendment (Z09-2024) for a surplus dwelling at 9219 Townsend Road. Council also approved pre-budget purchase of a tandem snowplow, an encroachment agreement for a liquid manure line under Mullifarry Drive, and a temporary use zoning amendment for 623 Saulsbury Street. All motions were carried unanimously.

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Mon Jul 15, 2024 · 7:00 PM

Regular Council Meeting

Council to approve $147,862 sports lighting contract for Kerwood Park

The Adelaide Metcalfe Council will consider several land use and financial items, including zoning by‑law amendments and tile‑drainage loans. It will vote on a sports lighting tender for Kerwood Park totaling $147,862 plus a $16,750 follow‑up contract. The meeting also includes approval of a $25,000 tile‑drain loan to Margaret Saettler and a municipal funding agreement for the Canada Community‑Building Fund.

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Mon Jun 17, 2024 · 5:30 PM

Regular Council Meeting

Council considers drain reconstruction, zoning amendments, and development charges

The Council will review several infrastructure and land-use items. This includes a tender for the Topping Drain reconstruction and a request to replace an access bridge on the Rapley Drain. Additionally, the meeting covers various zoning by-law amendments and a study regarding Middlesex County development charges.

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✓ Decided: Council approves $272,952 Topping Drain reconstruction contract

Council approved a contract for the reconstruction of the Topping Drain and accepted a request to replace a bridge on the Rapley Drain. A zoning amendment for cardboard baling at Ruby Farms was received for information after residents raised concerns about waste and traffic. Council also directed the Mayor to send a letter to Middlesex County regarding development charges.

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Tue May 21, 2024 · 7:00 PM

Regular Council Meeting

Council to consider land consent application for 9219 Townsend Line

The Council will review the 2023 audited financial statements and the first quarter 2024 building activity summary. Additionally, the Council will meet as the Committee of Adjustment to consider a land consent application for 9219 Townsend Line.

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✓ Decided: Council approves land severance consent and 2023 audited financial statements

Council convened as the Committee of Adjustment to grant consent for a land severance at 9219 Townsend Line, subject to ten specific conditions including road widening and septic inspection. The council also approved the 2023 Audited Financial Statements, which received a clean opinion from Graham Scott Enns LLP. Staff reports on building activity and budget performance were received for information, and no substantive new policies were adopted.

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Mon May 6, 2024 · 7:00 PM

Regular Council Meeting

Council discusses Official Plan Review and drainage reconstruction projects

The Council will hold a public meeting regarding the Official Plan Review. Additionally, staff are seeking approval for several drainage reconstruction requests and engineer appointments.

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✓ Decided: Council approves multiple drain reconstructions and a tile loan

Council approved the reconstruction of the Lenting Drain Branch ‘J’ and the Winter Drain, and appointed an engineer to redirect the Baker Drain. A tile drain loan for Margaret Saettler was approved subject to OMAFRA funding. The Official Plan Review is currently on hold due to legislative changes from Bill 185.

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Mon Apr 15, 2024 · 7:00 PM

Regular Council Meeting

Adelaide Metcalfe Council considers fire truck purchase and road paving

The Council is reviewing several service agreements, including IT services from the County of Middlesex. They are also considering a $564,718 purchase for a new fire tanker truck and a $154,700 paving contract for Wardell Drive.

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✓ Decided: Council approves $564,718 fire tanker truck purchase

Council approved several infrastructure and service contracts, including a new fire tanker and road surfacing. The board also authorized a $50,000 agricultural tile drainage loan and a revised IT services agreement with Middlesex County.

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Tue Apr 2, 2024 · 7:00 PM

Regular Council Meeting

Adelaide Metcalfe Council discusses budget transfers, asphalt contracts, and water rates

The Council will review several year-end financial reports and proposed surplus transfers to various reserve funds. Additionally, the meeting includes decisions on a hot mix asphalt contract, water and wastewater charges, and a drainage report.

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✓ Decided: Council approves $458,768 hot mix asphalt contract and 2023 surplus transfers

Council approved a hot mix asphalt contract that exceeded the budget by $68,768 and allocated a $161,510 operating surplus across several reserve funds. The Water and Wastewater Charges By-Law was passed, and assessments for the Topping Drain 2023 were confirmed.

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Mon Mar 25, 2024 · 10:00 AM

Regular Council Meeting

Council to discuss Buurma Site Plan Control litigation in closed session

The Adelaide Metcalfe Council will hold a closed session to discuss potential litigation regarding the Buurma Site Plan Control. The agenda also includes By-Law 24 of 2024, which confirms the proceedings of the March 25, 2024, meeting.

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✓ Decided: Council directs staff to proceed on Buurma Site Plan Control

Council met in a closed session to discuss litigation regarding the Buurma Site Plan Control. Following the session, Council voted to direct staff to proceed as instructed during that closed meeting.

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Mon Mar 18, 2024 · 7:00 PM

Regular Council Meeting

Council considers increasing the annual maximum limit for Tile Loans to $100,000

The meeting includes reviews of several zoning by-law amendments and a motion to increase provincial tile loan limits. Staff also recommended a new pay-per-use rate for Kerwood Park EV chargers.

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✓ Decided: Council approves three zoning amendments and requests higher tile loan limits

The Township of Adelaide Metcalfe Council approved three zoning by-law amendments to allow land severances for surplus dwellings and granted a minor variance for a side yard setback. Council also passed a resolution requesting the Province increase the annual maximum for farm tile drainage loans from $50,000 to $100,000. Additionally, Council directed staff to implement a $2.00 per hour charging fee for the EV charger at Kerwood Park.

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Mon Mar 4, 2024 · 7:00 PM

Regular Council Meeting

Council reviews drainage works and infrastructure tenders

Council is reviewing an Engineer's Report for the Topping Drain 2023 drainage works. The agenda includes recommendations to approve several drainage reconstruction tenders and a maintenance gravel contract. A notice of motion was also presented to request an increase in provincial tile loan limits.

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✓ Decided: Council approves over $413,000 in drainage and gravel contracts

Council approved three separate tenders for drain reconstruction and a contract for maintenance gravel. The board also provisionally adopted an engineer's report for the Topping Drain and authorized a $10,000 payment to the Municipality of Strathroy-Caradoc.

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Tue Feb 20, 2024 · 7:00 PM

Regular Council Meeting

Council to consider several land severance and zoning amendment applications

The meeting includes a session where Council acts as the Committee of Adjustment to hear various land use applications. These include requests for minor variances, property severances, and a zoning by-law amendment.

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✓ Decided: Adelaide Metcalfe council approves farm severances, zoning changes and a $50,000 tile loan

Adelaide Metcalfe Council, sitting as the Committee of Adjustment and in public meeting on February 20, 2024, granted four farm-related consent and minor variance applications and approved two zoning by-law amendments. Council also approved a $50,000 tile drainage loan to Seldom Rest Family Farms Ltd, made the Dog Tag program permanent, and activated the 2024 Community Improvement Plan programs. All recorded votes carried; no substantive decisions were made in closed session.

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Mon Feb 5, 2024 · 7:00 PM

Regular Council Meeting

Council to launch 2024 Community Improvement Plan programs

The Council will review 2023 building activity and budget reports for information. Decisions include approving a $50,000 tile drainage loan and launching new community improvement programs. The meeting also addresses dust suppressant tender results and drainage works reconstruction.

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✓ Decided: Council approves $50,000 tile drainage loan and dust suppressant contract

Council approved a $50,000 loan for tile drainage and awarded a dust suppressant contract to 552976 Ontario Limited. The board also accepted a request to increase capacity for the Lyons Drainage Works and recommended Mayor Sue Clarke for the Middlesex OPP Detachment Board.

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Mon Jan 15, 2024 · 7:00 PM

Regular Council Meeting

Council to review drainage assessments and several land use applications

The Adelaide Metcalfe Council will meet to confirm Beattie Drain 2023 assessments. The Committee of Adjustment will also consider multiple applications for minor variances and land severances.

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✓ Decided: Council approves $473,000 motor grader and multiple zoning changes

Council approved the purchase of a new motor grader and a $75,696 drain reconstruction contract. Several land severance and zoning applications were granted, while a request for a poultry barn variance was denied. Council also approved a $50,000 tile loan for Seldom Rest Family Farms Ltd.

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