Middlesex Centre, ON

Regular Meeting of Council

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Community Services Advisory Committee

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Middlesex Centre Committee of Adjustment

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Regular Meeting of Council

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Economic Development Advisory Committee

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Community Services Advisory Committee

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Regular Meeting of Council

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Regular Meeting of Council

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Middlesex Centre Committee of Adjustment

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Inaugural Meeting of Council

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Regular Meeting of Council

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Middlesex Centre Community Services Advisory Committee

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Regular Meeting of Council

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Middlesex Centre Committee of Adjustment

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Community Services Advisory Committee

The Community Services Advisory Committee is discussing the Active Transportation Plan (Report PWE-31-2026) and will vote on a recommendation to forward it to Municipal Council. The committee will also review draft minutes from May 4, 2026, receive community services department updates, and discuss provincial legislative changes (BYOB events) as well as programming for youth and seniors.

• Active Transportation Plan (Report PWE-31-2026) with recommendation to forward to Council
• Approval of minutes from the May 4, 2026 regular meeting
• Provincial legislative updates regarding BYOB events
• Programming discussion focused on youth and seniors

Regular Meeting of Council

Middlesex Centre Council will consider passing a new Animal Control By-law (2026-044) that sets licensing, control, and regulation of animals. It will also award a $81,510 contract for construction of the Dale Drain to A.G. Hayter Contracting Ltd. and decide on implementing fees for ICI recycling services starting in 2027.

• Award of Dale Drain construction to A.G. Hayter Contracting Ltd. for $81,510 + HST
• Petition for drainage works on Government Municipal Drain No. 2 to proceed
• New Animal Control By-law 2026-044 for licensing and regulation of animals
• Industrial, Commercial, Institutional recycling transition with new fee structure for 2027
• Assumption of Timberwalk Phase 4 subdivision in Ilderton (By-law 2026-045)

Council approved the consent agenda, awarding the Dale Drain construction tender to A.G. Hayter Contracting Ltd. for $81,510 plus HST. They also passed the new Animal Control By-law 2026-044 and directed staff to implement recycling fees for industrial, commercial, and institutional properties in 2027. All other by-laws, including the Wood-Goertz Drain and a confirmation by-law, were adopted.

• Approved the June 17, 2026 council minutes as presented.
• Awarded the Dale Drain construction tender to A.G. Hayter Contracting Ltd. for $81,510 plus HST.
• Approved proceeding with the Government Drain No. 2 petition and appointed Mike DeVos to prepare a Drainage Report.
• Passed the new Animal Control By-law 2026-044.
• Directed staff to implement recycling fees for Industrial, Commercial and Institutional properties in the 2027 Fees and Charges By-Law.
• Adopted By-laws 2026-032, 2026-044, 2026-045, and 2026-046.
• Adjourned to closed session to discuss solicitor-client privilege and litigation matters; no direction was given.

Special Meeting of Council

Middlesex Centre Council will convene a special meeting to discuss legal advice under solicitor-client privilege and pass a by-law confirming the meeting's proceedings.

• Closed session to discuss solicitor-client privilege (CIP Application Update)
• By-law 2026-043 to confirm the Special Council Meeting held on June 26, 2026

Middlesex Centre Committee of Adjustment

The Committee of Adjustment will decide on three applications: a minor variance for larger accessory buildings at 22522 Komoka Road (denial recommended), a consent to sever a surplus farm residence at 13594 Fourteen Mile Road (approval recommended), and a consent to create a new residential lot at 128 Ontario Avenue (approval recommended with conditions including a $15,140.98 road reconstruction fee). A separate consent application at 6857 Bells Road was removed from the agenda.

• Minor variance (A-07-2026) at 22522 Komoka Road: increase accessory building lot coverage to 173.7 m² and height to 6.4 m — recommended for denial
• Consent (B-09-2026) at 128 Ontario Avenue: create one new residential lot (610.8 m²) with conditions including $15,140.98 road reconstruction fee
• Consent (B-10-2026) at 13594 Fourteen Mile Road: sever surplus farm residence — recommended for approval subject to conditions
• Consent (B-08-2026) at 6857 Bells Road: removed from the agenda per correspondence from applicant

Regular Meeting of Council (Planning)

Middlesex Centre Council will meet to approve the severance of a property at 22756 Komoka Road into two lots and consider zoning changes for two other properties. The meeting will also include a closed session to discuss legal matters and staff issues.

• Consent B-03-2026 to sever 22756 Komoka Road into two lots
• Zoning By-law Amendment ZBA-07-2026 for 22756 Komoka Road
• Official Plan Amendment OPA 75 and ZBA-11-2026 for 15117 Medway Road
• Official Plan Amendment OPA 73 and ZBA-09-2026 for 10432 and 10442 Melrose Drive
• Approval of 2025 audited financial statements

Council approved awarding the Komoka Wastewater Treatment Facility expansion design and contract administration services to CIMA+ Canada Inc. for $1,531,317.70 (exclusive of HST). They also approved a temporary 45-50% reduction in residential development charges for three years, contingent on a provincial funding agreement. Two planning applications were referred back to staff for further review, and the 2025 audited financial statements were approved.

• Approved $1,531,317.70 contract to CIMA+ for Komoka wastewater expansion design (carried)
• Approved temporary 45-50% residential development charge reduction for 3 years, effective March 30, 2026, contingent on provincial funding agreement (carried)
• Approved 2025 audited financial statements as presented by Scrimgeour & Company (carried)
• Referred 22756 Komoka Road application back to staff to address parking concerns (carried)
• Referred 10432 and 10442 Melrose Drive application back to staff for further discussions (carried)
• Received for information the OPA 75 and ZBA-11-2026 application for 15117 Medway Road (carried)
• Passed By-law 2026-041 amending zoning for 24538 New Ontario Road (carried)
• Passed By-law 2026-042 to confirm council actions (carried)

Regular Meeting of Council

Council will decide on a loan application for the Recreational Facility CIP Loan Program, following a delegation from HGLW Holdings. It will also consider approving $1.864 million in surplus transfers to reserve funds, adopt the Wood-Goertz Municipal Drain assessment schedule (with no appeals), and receive several informational reports including year-end budget results and building permit activity.

• Delegation from Dr. Chris Chant, HGLW Holdings, regarding a Recreational Facility CIP Loan Program application
• Approval of $1,000,000 transfer to buildings and facilities reserve, $214,074 to tax rate stabilization, $250,000 to efficiency and improvement, $300,000 to fire vehicles, and $100,000 to general vehicles and equipment reserve
• Court of Revision to approve the Wood-Goertz Municipal Drain Schedule of Assessment (no appeals received)
• Adoption of By-law 2026-037 for collection of 2025 drain repair costs and By-law 2026-038 (confirmatory)
• Receipt of First Quarter 2026 Building Permit Activity Summary

Council approved the 2025 year-end surplus and reserve fund transfers, allocating $1,864,074 across five reserve funds, with any remaining surplus going to the tax rate stabilization reserve. Council also directed staff to prepare a loan agreement for a recreational facility under the CIP Loan Program (Option Four), and approved the Wood-Goertz Municipal Drain assessment schedule. All other items were received for information or adopted as part of the consent agenda.

• Approved $1,000,000 transfer to buildings and facilities reserve fund
• Approved $214,074 transfer to tax rate stabilization reserve fund
• Approved $250,000 transfer to efficiency and improvement reserve fund
• Approved $300,000 transfer to fire vehicles and equipment reserve fund
• Approved $100,000 transfer to general vehicles and equipment reserve fund
• Directed staff to prepare loan agreement for recreational facility CIP Loan Program (Option Four)
• Approved Wood-Goertz Municipal Drain assessment schedule (Court of Revision)
• Passed By-law 2026-037 (drain repair costs collection) and By-law 2026-038 (confirmation)

Community Services Advisory Committee

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Economic Development Advisory Committee

The Middlesex Centre Economic Development Advisory Committee will meet to adopt minutes from February 2026, review committee procedures, and discuss updates to the Economic Development and Community Improvement Plans.

• Adoption of February 24, 2026 meeting minutes
• Review of committee mandate and procedural refresh
• Middlesex County Economic Development Strategy presentation
• Updates to Economic Development Strategy
• Updates to Community Improvement Plan

Committee of Adjustment Regular Meeting

The Committee of Adjustment will decide on four applications: a zoning change and two consent severances for surplus farm residences, and a minor variance for an accessory building. The meeting also includes appointing a chair and adopting previous minutes.

• Zoning by-law amendment (ZBA-06-2026) to rezone 5385 Carriage Road from Agricultural to Surplus Residence and Agricultural No Residences, recommended for approval
• Consent B-04-2024 and zoning amendment ZBA-08-2026 for 10214 Greystead Drive to sever a surplus residence, recommended with conditions including severance agreement and well/septic confirmation
• Consent B-07-2026 for 24885 Poplar Hill Road to sever a surplus residence, recommended with conditions including road widening dedication and farm building removal
• Minor variance A-05-2026 for 14240 Thirteen Mile Road to permit accessory building size of 176.5 sq m and front yard placement, recommended for approval

Regular Meeting of Council (Planning)

Middlesex Centre Council will vote on adopting a Servicing Allocation Policy (PWE-02-2026) that governs how servicing capacity is allocated for new developments. Council will also receive the 2025 annual report on development charges, a budget-to-actual update for April 2026, and an overview of provincial Bill 98 (Building Homes and Improving Transit Act). A public hearing for 22756 Komoka Road has been postponed to a later date.

• Adoption of Servicing Allocation Policy (by-law 2026-035) to manage allocation of servicing capacity
• McIntyre-Gysbers drainage works petition approved to proceed, with appointment of engineer for drainage report
• 2025 Annual Report on Development Charges received for information and to be posted publicly
• Overview of Bill 98 (Building Homes and Improving Transit Act) received for information
• Public meeting for 22756 Komoka Road (B-03-2026 and ZBA-07-2026) postponed

Council adopted the Servicing Allocation Policy (PWE-02-2026) and passed By-Law 2026-035 to implement it. The public meeting for a planning application at 22756 Komoka Road was postponed to June 17, 2026. All other items were routine approvals or information items.

• Adopted Servicing Allocation Policy PWE-02-2026 (carried)
• Passed By-Law 2026-035 to adopt the Servicing Allocation Policy (carried)
• Postponed public meeting for 22756 Komoka Road (B-03-2026 and ZBA-07-2026) to June 17, 2026
• Approved proceeding with McIntyre-Gysbers Drainage Works petition and appointed Mike DeVos, P.Eng. to prepare a Drainage Report (carried)
• Received 2025 Annual Report on Development Charges and directed Treasurer to post it online and send to Minister by July 15, 2026 (carried)
• Received Budget to Actual April 2026 report (carried)
• Received Bill 98 Overview – Building Homes and Improving Transit Act report (carried)
• Adopted minutes of May 6, 2026 meeting (carried)

Regular Meeting of Council

Council will decide on a $235,236 budget overage for the Ilderton Arena, plus $105,000 in upgrades, funded from the Building and Facilities Reserve Fund. Other decisions include awarding an Ilderton Drain road crossing contract for $66,080, adopting the Wood-Goertz Drain 2026 engineer's report and related by-law, proceeding with a Sifton Glendon drainage petition, and establishing a joint election compliance audit committee for the 2026 municipal election.

• Ilderton Arena budget overage report: $235,236 overage approved, plus $105,000 for upgrades
• Ilderton Drain No 1 Road Crossing construction tender awarded to Van Bree Infrastructure for $66,080 + HST
• Wood-Goertz Drain 2026 engineer's report to be adopted; provisional by-law 2026-032 for drainage works
• Sifton Glendon drainage petition approved to proceed; Spriet Associates to prepare a drainage report
• Joint Middlesex County 2026 Election Compliance Audit Committee to be established via by-law 2026-031

Council approved the 2025 budget overage for the Ilderton Arena of $235,236, funded from the Building and Facilities Reserve Fund, and amended the 2026 budget to include $105,000 for arena upgrades from the same fund. Council also adopted the Wood-Goertz Drain 2026 Engineer's Report, set a Court of Revision for June 3, 2026, and awarded the Ilderton Drain No 1 Road Crossing construction to Van Bree Infrastructure for $66,080 plus HST. Several other items were approved via consent agenda, including the joint election compliance audit committee by-law and HR policy updates with a 15% increase to clothing and safety footwear allowances.

• Approved $235,236 Ilderton Arena 2025 budget overage funded from Building and Facilities Reserve Fund
• Approved $105,000 for Ilderton Arena upgrades in 2026 budget from reserve fund
• Adopted Wood-Goertz Drain 2026 Engineer's Report and set Court of Revision for June 3, 2026
• Awarded Ilderton Drain No 1 Road Crossing construction to Van Bree Infrastructure for $66,080 + HST
• Adopted by-law to establish Joint Middlesex County 2026 Election Compliance Audit Committee
• Approved 15% increase to clothing and safety footwear allowances effective July 1, 2026
• Endorsed 2026 Drinking Water Quality Management System Operational Plans
• Approved Sifton Glendon Drainage Petition to proceed with drainage works

Community Services Advisory Committee

The Community Services Advisory Committee will adopt the minutes from its March 9, 2026 special meeting. It will receive a staff report on the recreation program marketing plan prepared by Western University CEL students. A brief refresher on committee procedures will be presented, and the committee will set its meeting dates for 2026.

• Introduction of new Director of Community Services (Courtney Godfrey)
• Adoption of minutes from the March 9, 2026 special meeting
• Staff report: Marketing Plan for Middlesex Centre recreation programs (Western CEL)
• Committee procedure refresher presentation
• Establishment of 2026 meeting dates for the committee

The Community Services Advisory Committee adopted the March 9, 2026 special meeting minutes and received a marketing plan for recreation programs prepared by Western University students. The committee also set five meeting dates for the remainder of 2026 and received status updates on various projects, including completed arena renovations and the opening of outdoor facilities. No substantive policy decisions were made.

• Adopted minutes of March 9, 2026 special meeting (carried)
• Received marketing plan for recreation programs (carried)
• Set 2026 meeting dates: June 1, July 6, Aug 10, Sept 14, Oct 5 (carried)
• Adjourned at 7:38 p.m. (carried)

Regular Meeting of Council (Planning)

Middlesex Centre Council will consider several development applications, infrastructure contracts, and municipal by-laws during this meeting. The agenda includes a public hearing for a proposed subdivision at 10242 Glendon Drive that would rezone the property for residential, commercial, and open space uses. Council will also vote on adopting a Community Improvement Plan, endorsing road resurfacing and traffic safety initiatives, and approving construction and vehicle procurement contracts.

• Approve zoning amendment and draft plan for 10242 Glendon Drive subdivision
• Adopt updated Community Improvement Plan
• Award Ballymote Municipal Drain construction contract to Robinson Farm Drainage for $359,830.00 + HST
• Purchase replacement plow truck from Premier Truck Group for $262,545.58 and refurbish existing equipment for $150,614.80
• Adopt by-laws 2026-025 through 2026-030, including a $27,467.27 drain debenture and road closure

Committee of Adjustment Regular Meeting

The Committee is considering several property applications, including minor variance requests for lot coverage and consent applications for residential lot creation. The agenda also includes the appointment of Councillor Coles as the new Chair.

• Appointment of Councillor Coles as Chair of the Committee of Adjustment
• Minor variance for 5 Timberwalk Close to increase maximum lot coverage to 38.45 percent
• Minor variance for 72 Poole Crescent to increase maximum lot coverage to 44 percent
• Consent applications for 115 Prince Street to create two new residential lots
• $3,477.91 fee for future road upgrade costs at 115 Prince Street

Regular Meeting of Council

Council will sit as the Court of Revision to approve the Ballymote Municipal Drain assessment schedule (no appeals received) and give third reading to By-law 2026-009. They will also consider a zoning by-law amendment for 14573 Nine Mile Road, approve a $1,000 sponsorship for the Canadian Plowing Championships, and write off $30,406.15 in fire services accounts receivable. A petition for drainage works on the McKellar Drain and a strategic plan progress report are also on the agenda.

• Court of Revision approves Ballymote Municipal Drain schedule and third reading of By-law 2026-009
• Zoning by-law amendment (ZBA-17-2025) for 14573 Nine Mile Road
• Approval of $1,000 bronze sponsorship for Canadian Plowing Organization
• Write-off of $30,406.15 in fire services accounts receivable
• McKellar Drain Trunk #5 BA Extension petition to proceed with drainage works

Committee of Adjustment Regular Meeting

The Committee of Adjustment is reviewing applications to sever a lot and amend zoning for a property at 9554 McEwen Drive. The proposals include establishing a servicing easement and changing zoning designations for the severed and retained lands.

• Consent Application B-2-2025: Sever a lot of approximately 0.32 ha (0.79 ac) at 9554 McEwen Drive
• Consent Application B-2-2026: Establish a servicing maintenance and access easement for a hydro service line at 9554 McEwen Drive
• Zoning By-law Amendment ZBA-4-2026: Rezone severed land to 'Surplus Residence (SR)' and retained land to 'Agricultural No Residence (A3)'
• By-Law 2026-020: Amendment to the Comprehensive Zoning By-law number 2005-005 regarding 9554 McEwen Drive

The Committee adopted the February 25, 2026 minutes. It granted Consent Application B‑2‑2025 to sever a 0.32 ha lot on McEwen Drive, subject to listed conditions. It also granted Consent Application B‑2‑2026 for a servicing easement, approved a zoning by‑law amendment rezoning the severed and retained parcels, and approved By‑Law 2026‑020 amending the comprehensive zoning by‑law.

• Adopted minutes of February 25, 2026 (Resolution #2026-009) – carried
• Granted Consent Application B‑2‑2025 for severance at 9554 McEwen Drive with conditions (Resolution #2026-010) – carried
• Granted Consent Application B‑2‑2026 for servicing easement related to the severed lands (Resolution #2026-011) – carried
• Approved Zoning By‑law Amendment ZBA‑4‑2026 rezoning severed lot to Surplus Residence and retained lot to Agricultural No Residence (Resolution #2026-012) – carried
• Approved By‑Law 2026‑020 amending the Comprehensive Zoning By‑law for 9554 McEwen Drive (Resolution #2026-013) – carried

Regular Meeting of Council (Planning)

Middlesex Centre Council will hold public meetings to discuss a lot severance and zoning amendment at 96 Harris Road. The body is also reviewing staffing alignments, a new grader purchase, and a subdivision revision.

• Proposed severance and rezoning of 96 Harris Road, including a $8,222.69 fee for road upgrades
• Purchase of a John Deere 772P grader from Brandt for $658,383.26
• Budget amendment of $100,000.00 for wash bay grates from the Building and Facilities Reserve Fund
• Proposed addition of three full-time positions in the Office of the CAO and Finance Department by 2027
• Major revision to Draft Plan of Subdivision (39T-MC0902) filed by WSP for South Winds Development Co. Inc.

Regular Meeting of Council

Middlesex Centre Council will discuss drainage reports for the Ballymote and Dale Municipal Drains. The body is also deciding on a new Procurement of Goods and Services Policy and two zoning by-law amendments.

• Purchase of one replacement Ice Resurfacer from Zamboni Company Ltd. for $192,118.29
• Adoption of By-law 2026-016 regarding the Procurement of Goods, Services and Construction policy
• Zoning amendment for 15910 Medway Road (By-law 2026-017)
• Zoning amendment for 11718 McEwen Drive (By-law 2026-018)
• Approval of the Schedule of Assessment for the Dale Municipal Drain

Community Services Advisory Committee

The Middlesex Centre Community Services Advisory Committee is meeting to review the Draft Active Transportation Plan Network and related information materials. The committee will consider a resolution to endorse the plan in principle and recommend that it be forwarded to Council for consideration. Public members are invited to attend the meeting at the Municipal Office, 10227 Ilderton Road.

• Review Draft Active Transportation Plan Network (PWE-15-2026) and Appendix A materials
• Resolution to endorse the draft plan in principle
• Recommendation to forward the draft plan to Council
• Public invited to attend the special meeting at 10227 Ilderton Road
• Adjournment of the special meeting

The committee received Report PWE-15-2026 on the draft Active Transportation Plan for information. It recommended the draft plan in principle and asked that alternatives be considered for the rail‑trail sections that cross private property. The meeting was adjourned at 6:58 p.m.

• Report PWE-15-2026 received for information (carried)
• Recommended draft Active Transportation Plan in principle (carried)
• Requested review of rail‑trail alternatives crossing private property (carried)
• Adjourned the special meeting at 6:58 p.m. (carried)

Regular Meeting of Council (Planning)

The Council will consider and vote on two Zoning By‑law Amendment applications: one to change 10651 Gold Creek Drive from Agricultural‑No Residences (A3) to Farm Industrial (M3‑7), and another to change 16033 Medway Road from Agricultural (A1) to Agricultural exception 55 (A1‑55). It will also award the Load & Haul of Granular “A” contract to Johnston Bros. (Bothwell) Ltd. for an estimated $218,416.83. Additional items include adopting consent agenda items and three by‑laws related to the zoning changes.

• ZBA‑2‑2026: Rezone 10651 Gold Creek Drive from A3 to M3‑7, filed by SBM Limited for 2797123 Ontario Inc.
• ZBA‑3‑2026: Rezone 16033 Medway Road from A1 to A1‑55, filed by Murray McKercher Professional Corp. for CCEX Inc.
• Award Load & Haul of Granular “A” contract to Johnston Bros. (Bothwell) Ltd. – $218,416.83 (incl. municipal HST)
• Adopt Consent Agenda items 9.1‑9.3 (treasurer statement, budget‑to‑actual, tender results)
• Adopt By‑Laws 2026‑013, 2026‑014, and 2026‑015

The council adopted the minutes from the February 11 meeting and set public‑meeting start time to 5:33 p.m. It approved two zoning by‑law amendments, changing 10651 Gold Creek Drive to a Farm Industrial zone and 16033 Medway Road to an Agricultural‑exception zone. The council also awarded the Load & Haul of Granular ‘A’ contract to Johnston Bros. (Bothwell) Ltd. for $218,416.83 and adopted several consent‑agenda items and by‑laws.

• Adopted minutes of February 11, 2026 Council meeting (Resolution 2026-037) – carried
• Set public meetings to start at 5:33 p.m. (Resolution 2026-038) – carried
• Approved Zoning By‑law Amendment ZBA‑2‑2026 for 10651 Gold Creek Drive – carried
• Approved Zoning By‑law Amendment ZBA‑3‑2026 for 16033 Medway Road – carried
• Awarded Load & Haul of Granular ‘A’ tender to Johnston Bros. (Bothwell) Ltd. for $218,416.83 (Resolution 2026-042) – carried
• Adopted consent agenda items 9.1‑9.3 (Resolution 2026-042) – carried
• Supported AORS motion for protection of municipal workers and contractors (Resolution 2026-043) – carried
• Adopted By‑laws 2026‑013 to 2026‑015 (Resolution 2026‑045) – carried

Committee of Adjustment Regular Meeting

The Committee of Adjustment is meeting to review a minor variance application for a property on Egremont Drive. The body will also consider the adoption of minutes from the January 28, 2026 meeting.

• Minor Variance Application A-1-2026: Request by Stephen Gaunt for an accessory structure at 6857 Egremont Drive with a reduced front yard setback

The Committee adopted the minutes from the January 28, 2026 meeting. It granted Minor Variance Application A-1-2026 for 6857 Egremont Drive, allowing an accessory structure with a reduced front‑yard setback. The meeting was adjourned at 4:39 p.m.

• Adopted minutes of Jan 28 2026 Committee meeting (Resolution #2026-006) – carried
• Granted Minor Variance A-1-2026 for 6857 Egremont Drive (Resolution #2026-007) – carried
• Adjourned meeting at 4:39 p.m. (Resolution #2026-008) – carried

Economic Development Advisory Committee

The Economic Development Advisory Committee will elect a Chair and Vice-Chair, approve minutes from September 2025, and set dates for the remaining 2026 meetings. The committee will also review a draft Community Improvement Plan and receive updates on development and the Middlesex Chamber of Commerce.

• Election of Chair and Vice-Chair
• Approval of September 16, 2025 meeting minutes
• Review of Amended Community Improvement Plan (December 2025 Public Draft)
• Presentation on Middlesex Centre development status
• Approval of 2026 meeting dates (May 26 and September 29)

Regular Meeting of Council

Middlesex Centre Council will consider and adopt provisional by-laws for the Ballymote and Dale municipal drainage works, including first and second readings. The council will also adopt a comprehensive zoning by-law amendment (2026-007) and an interim control by-law for the Arva area (2026-011). Additional items include a consent agenda of reports and the adoption of by-laws 2026-012 to confirm the meeting's actions.

• Adopt provisional by-law 2026-009 for Ballymote Municipal Drain (first and second reading)
• Adopt provisional by-law 2026-010 for Dale Municipal Drain (first and second reading)
• Adopt zoning by-law amendment 2026-007 to amend the 2005 Comprehensive Zoning By-law
• Adopt interim control by-law 2026-011 for lands within the Arva settlement area
• Adopt by-law 2026-012 to confirm and ratify all actions taken at the February 11 meeting

The council adopted by‑laws 2026‑007 (zoning amendment), 2026‑010 (Dale Drain works) and 2026‑011 (Arva interim control), and approved the final by‑law 2026‑012. It also directed staff to carry out the Arva Sanitary Servicing Utilization and Optimization Study and enacted the interim control by‑law. The Engineer's Report for the Dale Municipal Drain was adopted and a Court of Revision was appointed, while the Ballymote Drain report was sent back to the engineer for further consultation. Several routine items, including minutes and consent‑agenda reports, were also adopted.

• Referred Ballymote Municipal Drain Engineer's Report back to engineer (Resolution 2026‑028) – Carried
• Adopted Dale Municipal Drain Engineer's Report, appointed Court of Revision members and gave first/second reading to provisional by‑law 2026‑010 (Resolution 2026‑029) – Carried
• Directed staff to conduct Arva Sanitary Servicing Utilization and Optimization Study and enacted interim control by‑law (Resolution 2026‑032) – Carried
• Adopted by‑laws 2026‑007, 2026‑011 and 2026‑012 (Resolution 2026‑035) – Carried
• Gave first and second reading to by‑law 2026‑010 for Dale Drain works (Resolution 2026‑036) – Carried
• Supported Thames Centre "No Excuses" Bus Safety Campaign motion (Resolution 2026‑033) – Carried
• Adopted minutes of the January 28, 2026 special and regular council meetings (Resolution 2026‑030) – Carried
• Adopted consent‑agenda items 7.1‑7.9 (Resolution 2026‑031) – Carried

Council Education and Training Session

Middlesex Centre Council will hold an education and training session on February 11, 2026. The session includes a presentation by Colin Toth, Director of Emergency Services & Fire Chief, and Scott Roper, Deputy Fire Chief, on current fire training requirements. A question‑and‑answer period follows, and no council business will be discussed or decided.

• Presentation on current fire training requirements by Colin Toth and Scott Roper

Committee of Adjustment Regular Meeting

The Committee will adopt the minutes from the December 17, 2025 meeting. It will consider and vote on Minor Variance Application A-29-2025 for 14137 Ilderton Road to permit accessory buildings up to 223 m² and a height of 9.14 m. It will consider and vote on Consent Application B-15-2025 for 5385 Carriage Road to sever a residence from a farm operation. It will also consider and vote on Consent Applications B-2-2024 and B-1-2026 for 24538 New Ontario Road to amend and grant a prior consent.

• Minor Variance A-29-2025 – 14137 Ilderton Road: accessory buildings up to 223 m², 9.14 m height
• Consent B-15-2025 – 5385 Carriage Road: severance of residence surplus to farm
• Consent B-2-2024 – 24538 New Ontario Road: amendment and grant of prior consent
• Consent B-1-2026 – 24538 New Ontario Road: related amendment and grant

The Committee adopted the December 17, 2025 minutes. It granted a minor variance for accessory buildings at 14137 Ilderton Road. It approved consent applications to sever residential portions of farms at 5385 Carriage Road and 24538 New Ontario Road, including an amendment to a prior consent and a new easement, all subject to detailed conditions.

• Adopted December 17, 2025 minutes (Resolution #2026-001) – carried
• Granted Minor Variance Application A-29-2025 for 14137 Ilderton Road – carried
• Granted Consent Application B-15-2025 for 5385 Carriage Road, subject to conditions – carried
• Amended and granted Consent Application B-2-2024 for 24538 New Ontario Road, subject to conditions – carried
• Granted Consent Application B-1-2026 for 24538 New Ontario Road easement, subject to conditions – carried

Special Meeting of Council

The council will receive the PLA-05-2026 report and direct staff to proceed with the Section 26 Official Plan Review under the Planning Act. It will also adopt By-law 2025-002 to confirm all actions taken at this special meeting. Additional items include a land acknowledgement and a disclosure of pecuniary interest requirement.

• Consider PLA-05-2026 Section 26 Official Plan Review and direct staff to proceed
• Adopt By-law 2025-002 to confirm actions of the special council meeting
• Public meeting timing to be set pursuant to the Planning Act
• Disclosure of pecuniary interest as required by the Municipal Conflict of Interest Act
• Land acknowledgement of Anishinaabe, Haudenosaunee, and Leni-Lunape Peoples

The council adopted By-law 2025-002, confirming the actions of the special meeting. It also received Report PLA‑05‑2026 and instructed staff to continue the Section 26 Official Plan Review. Additional procedural motions to move public meetings and adjourn were carried.

• Adopted By-law 2025-002 (CARRIED)
• Received Report PLA‑05‑2026 and directed staff to proceed with the Section 26 Official Plan Review (CARRIED)
• Moved public meetings to 5:01 p.m. to consider the agenda application (CARRIED)
• Adjourned the public meeting at 5:27 p.m. (CARRIED)
• Adjourned the council meeting at 5:28 p.m. (CARRIED)