Middlesex Centre public meetings in 2023

Regular Meeting of Council (Planning)

Middlesex Centre Council will vote on the 2024 budget, including tax rates and an interim tax levy, and consider several consent agenda items such as tax write-offs and policy approvals. A public hearing is scheduled to deny a consent application to sever a residence from a farm at 14387 Ilderton Road.

• Council to approve Bylaws 2023-129 and 2023-130 adopting the 2024 budget and setting tax rates
• Tax write-off of $71,752.85 under Sections 357, 358, and 359 of the Municipal Act
• Public hearing to deny consent application B-20/2023 to sever a residence surplus to a farm at 14387 Ilderton Road
• Minor variance application A-23/2023 for reduced front and rear yard setbacks on Caverhill Crescent to be granted
• Council to endorse new WSIB and Return to Work Policy and Asset Retirement Obligation Policy

Special Meeting of Council

This is a special meeting of Council with two presentations: the Middlesex Centre Servicing Master Plan (Municipal Class Environmental Assessment) by Jeff Paul of Stantec, and the Middlesex Centre Transportation Master Plan by Anna Mori of Arcadis. Council will vote to receive both presentations. A confirmatory by-law (2023-126) is also on the agenda.

• Presentation of Middlesex Centre Servicing Master Plan (Municipal Class Environmental Assessment)
• Presentation of Middlesex Centre Transportation Master Plan
• By-law 2023-126 to confirm proceedings of the December 13, 2023 Council meeting

Regular Meeting of Council

Middlesex Centre Council is meeting to decide on several items, including awarding a contract for a 2024 Development Charge Study, approving a new Volunteer Policy, and endorsing a resolution supporting a 12.5 MW non-electricity storage facility proposed by Stanton Green Energy Inc. Council will also receive presentations on the UTRCA 2024 draft budget, the drinking water system, and road projects, and will enter closed session to discuss a potential property disposition and litigation.

• Award Watson & Associates Economists Ltd. $61,880 plus HST for 2024 Development Charge Study
• Resolution supporting Stanton Green Energy Inc.'s 12.5 MW Long-Term Reliability Project on municipal lands
• Award Proskairos Drain construction to Cassidy Construction London Ltd. for $26,729 plus HST
• Approve new Volunteer Policy and Winter Maintenance Plan
• Authorize lease agreements for 10191 Longwoods Road and Hedley Pit

Regular Meeting of Council (Planning)

Council will vote on proposed 2024 water (1% increase), wastewater (4% increase), and stormwater (2.5% increase) rates. They will also consider the 2024 Fees and Charges By-law, receive the draft 2024 budget, and decide on several property tax write-offs, drainage petitions, and zoning/consent applications.

• 2024 water rates proposed to increase 1%, wastewater 4%, stormwater 2.5%
• 2024 Fees and Charges By-law to be approved
• Property tax write-off of $4,500.16 approved
• Zoning amendment for 14727 Nine Mile Road from Agricultural to Surplus Residence
• Three consent applications to sever surplus farm residences at 10701 Lamont Dr, 6069 Egremont Dr, and 9787 Ivan Dr

Regular Meeting of Council

Middlesex Centre Council meets to receive the draft 2024 capital budget and a presentation from the Thames Valley District School Board on the Middlesex Elementary Attendance Area Review. Council will also consider consent items including an asset management software change, an amended Arva wastewater agreement with the City of London, and several road dedication by-laws.

• Draft 2024 Capital Budget and five-year capital plan (2024-2028) presented for information
• Thames Valley District School Board presentation on Middlesex Elementary Attendance Area Review
• Cancellation of Dude Solutions (Brightly) asset management software and delegation to Director of Public Works for new provider
• Authorization to execute amended Arva wastewater agreement with City of London
• Road dedication by-laws for Timberwalk Phases 2, 4, and 5

Regular Meeting of Council (Planning)

Council will vote on awarding a one-year municipal insurance policy to Marsh Canada Limited for $878,318.52, with options for four additional one-year terms. They will also consider several planning applications, including consent to sever a residence surplus to a farm at 12538 Eight Mile Road and multiple minor variance applications for setbacks and lot coverage. A presentation on the 2023 structure inspection report is scheduled.

• Award municipal insurance policy to Marsh Canada Limited for $878,318.52 for one year starting January 1, 2024
• Consent application B-13/2023 to sever a residence surplus to a farm at 12538 Eight Mile Road
• Minor variance A-18/2023 to reduce front yard setback to 3.0 m for a residential unit on Doan Drive
• Minor variance A-22/2023 to reduce setbacks and increase density for 31 units in Timberwalk Phase 5
• Public meeting for consent application B-19/2023 to sever a residence surplus to a farm at 12674 Twelve Mile Road

Regular Meeting of Council

Middlesex Centre Council is deciding on several operational items, including a $578,500 plow truck purchase, a new tree policy, and an updated procedural by-law. They will also receive information on an indoor aquatic facility cost-benefit analysis and updates to the Community Improvement Plan. A closed session is scheduled for the CAO's annual review.

• Purchase of a 2024/2025 Mack Granite plow truck from Vision Truck Group for $578,500.22, with a $28,500.22 budget overage approved
• Endorsement of a new Tree Policy and amendments to the Fees and Charges By-law
• Approval of a draft Procedural By-law 2023-0xx
• Receipt of an Indoor Aquatic Facility Cost Benefit Analysis report
• Adoption of By-law 2023-085 for the Proskairos Municipal Drain

Regular Meeting of Council (Planning)

This regular meeting of Council includes a closed session for an Ontario Land Tribunal matter, a Court of Revision for the Proskairos Municipal Drain, and decisions on three minor variance applications, a zoning by-law amendment, and a consent to sever application. Council will also consider staff reports on council compensation increases, vehicle retention, and a tile loan application.

• Court of Revision for Proskairos Municipal Drain – no appeals received
• Minor Variance A-14/2023: 24089 Bear Creek Rd – accessory building size and front yard variance
• Minor Variance A-15/2023: 99 William St – home occupation (dog grooming) in detached garage
• Zoning By-law Amendment ZBA-14-2023: 23759 & 23865 Vanneck Rd – surplus farm residence severance
• Consent B-18/2023: 102 Erie Ave – severance for two residential lots with conditions including $1,300 cash-in-lieu of parkland

Regular Meeting of Council

Council will vote on awarding a $5,130,310.04 contract to Tradition Construction Inc. for the Municipal Office Renovation project. They will also consider rescinding the COVID-19 Vaccination Policy, approving a new Building By-law effective January 1, 2024, and a 2.5% cost-of-living adjustment for employee wages. A closed session is scheduled to discuss a potential property acquisition in Ward 1 and litigation related to a Ward 4 development.

• Award of office renovation tender to Tradition Construction Inc. for $5,130,310.04
• Rescind the COVID-19 Vaccination Policy effective September 6, 2023
• Approve a new Building By-law (2023-098) effective January 1, 2024
• Pre-budget approval of a 2.5% cost-of-living adjustment for 2024 employee wages
• Closed session to discuss potential land acquisition in Ward 1 and litigation update for Ward 4 development

Council approved a multi-million dollar office renovation project and a 2.5% cost of living adjustment for 2024 employee wages. A new building by-law was approved to take effect in January 2024, and the COVID-19 vaccination policy was rescinded.

• Awarded office renovation project to Tradition Construction Inc. for $5,130,310.04 (excluding HST)
• Approved 2.5% cost of living adjustment for 2024 employee wages
• Rescinded COVID-19 Vaccination Policy effective September 6, 2023
• Approved new Building By-law effective January 1, 2024
• Referred Council Compensation Review back to staff for further analysis on remuneration increases
• Adopted By-law 2023-099 for Temporary Use Agreement at 13082 Medway Road
• Adopted By-law 2023-100 for Temporary Use Agreement at 25117 Poplar Hill Road
• Adopted By-law 2023-101 to amend Comprehensive Zoning By-law for Part of lot 16, Concession 16

Regular Meeting of Council (Planning)

Council will vote on declaring the former Kilworth Treatment Plant at 22265 Jeffries Road surplus and authorizing its sale, with proceeds going to the Build Middlesex Centre Reserve Fund. The meeting also includes public hearings on temporary-use zoning for two properties to allow construction of new homes, and several consent items on budgets, grants, and building activity.

• Declaring 22265 Jeffries Road (former Kilworth Treatment Plant) surplus and authorizing sale
• Approving temporary-use zoning for two single-detached dwellings at 13082 Medway Road and 25117 Poplar Hill Road, each requiring a $15,000 deposit
• Approving a minor variance at 412 Daventry Way to increase lot coverage from 40% to 43%
• Approving a consent to sever a residential lot at 23830 Denfield Road
• Approving $307,257 in budget overages for bridge rehabilitation projects

Council declared the former treatment plant property in Kilworth as surplus and authorized its sale. The board also approved $307,257 in budget overages for bridge rehabilitation and granted several zoning and land use applications.

• Declared 22265 Jeffries Road (Former Kilworth Treatment Plant) surplus and approved its sale
• Approved $307,257 in budget overages for bridge rehabilitation
• Approved Proskairos Drain Report and authorized the project to proceed
• Approved removal of holding symbols (h-3) and (h-9) for 108 St. Clair Avenue
• Approved temporary use zoning for 13082 Medway Road (requires $15,000 deposit)
• Approved temporary use zoning for 25117 Poplar Hill Road (requires $15,000 deposit)
• Granted minor variance for 43% lot coverage at 412 Daventry Way
• Granted consent to sever a residential lot at 23830 Denfield Road

Regular Meeting of Council (Planning)

Middlesex Centre Council is meeting to consider a temporary Chief Building Official service agreement with Strathroy-Caradoc, a minor variance for a deck setback at 10083 Oxbow Drive, and several by-laws including severance agreements. The agenda also includes routine items such as minutes, consent agenda reports on planning applications, electricity needs, and budget updates, plus a closed session for property and litigation matters.

• Temporary Chief Building Official service agreement with Municipality of Strathroy-Caradoc (By-law 2023-081)
• Minor variance A-12/2023 for 10083 Oxbow Drive to reduce rear yard setback for deck from 6.5m to 4.8m
• By-law 2023-082: Severance Agreement with Albert Keith Brown and Dorothy Anne Brown
• By-law 2023-083: Severance Agreement with Leonard Bjorn Beeler, Adrian Beeler, and Charlotte Petra Beeler
• Closed session for potential property disposition (Ward 2) and litigation updates (Ward 4)

Council approved a temporary service agreement for Chief Building Official services with the Municipality of Strathroy-Caradoc. A minor variance for a deck setback at 10083 Oxbow Drive was granted. Council also ratified two severance agreements.

• Approved temporary Chief Building Official service agreement with Municipality of Strathroy-Caradoc
• Granted Minor Variance A-12/2023 for a 4.8m rear yard setback for a deck at 10083 Oxbow Drive
• Approved By-law 2023-082 ratifying a severance agreement with Albert and Dorothy Anne Brown
• Approved By-law 2023-083 ratifying a severance agreement with Leonard, Adrian, and Charlotte Petra Beeler
• Adopted July 5, 2023 meeting minutes
• Received reports on Cloudpermit planning applications, electricity needs, and June 2023 budget

Regular Meeting of Council

Council will decide on a comprehensive zoning bylaw update and whether to apply for the federal Housing Accelerator Fund. Other items include declaring several municipally owned parks as surplus for disposal, receiving the 2022 investment report, and endorsing the 2023 drinking water quality management plans. A closed session is scheduled for a pay equity review.

• Vote on Zoning By-law Amendment (ZBA-04-2023) to update the comprehensive zoning bylaw municipally-wide to conform with Official Plan Amendment No. 59
• Direct staff to apply for the Housing Accelerator Fund to support housing development
• Declare surplus and proceed with disposal of several municipally owned properties including River Flats Park, Rivers Edge Park, and lands in Lobo
• Receive the Treasurer's Investment Report for 2022
• Endorse the 2023 Drinking Water Quality Management System Operational Plans

Council approved a new 2023 Salary Grid to be applied retroactively to January 1, 2023. The municipality also approved a comprehensive zoning by-law update and directed staff to apply for the Housing Accelerator Fund.

• Approved updated 2023 Salary Grid retroactive to January 1, 2023
• Approved Zoning By-law Amendment (ZBA-04-2023) to reflect Official Plan Amendment No. 59
• Directed staff to complete an application for the Housing Accelerator Fund
• Deemed several municipally owned open spaces as surplus and directed their disposal
• Endorsed 2023 Drinking Water Quality Management System Operational Plans
• Approved Treasurer’s Investment Report 2022
• Approved Severance Agreement for 10723 Gold Creek Drive (By-law 2023-078)
• Approved minutes from June 21, 2023 Council meeting

Regular Meeting of Council (Planning)

Council will decide on a zoning by-law amendment for lands on Dausett Drive, rezoning from highway commercial to urban residential. They will also vote on three tender awards for stormwater and drainage infrastructure, totaling $477,875. Several consent applications to sever surplus farm residences are up for approval, along with a minor variance for a deck setback.

• Zoning amendment for Dausett Drive from C2-9 to UR3-27 for residential development
• Tender award of $197,961.50 to Van Bree Drainage for Valleyview SWMF cleanout
• Tender award of $85,946.00 to J & L Henderson Ltd. for Risdon Municipal Drain culvert replacement
• Tender award of $193,967.80 to Murray Mills Excavating for Hogs Back Close sewer outlet replacement
• Consent applications to sever surplus farm residences at 14727 Nine Mile Road, 14875 Ilderton Road, and 12626 Ilderton Road

Council approved several land-use applications, including a zoning amendment for Dausett Drive and two farm residence severances. The municipality also awarded three infrastructure tenders for drainage and sewer work and adopted the 2022 audited draft financial statements.

• Approved zoning amendment for Dausett Drive to 'Urban Residential Third Density' (CARRIED)
• Granted Consent Application B-10/2023 to sever a residence at 14727 Nine Mile Road (CARRIED)
• Granted Consent Application B-11/2023 to sever a residence at 14875 Ilderton Road (CARRIED)
• Granted Minor Variance A-11/2023 for a deck setback at 106 Daventry Way (CARRIED)
• Awarded Valleyview SWMF cleanout to Van Bree Drainage and Bulldozing Ltd for $197,961.50 + HST
• Awarded Risdon Municipal Drain Culvert construction to J & L Henderson Ltd for $85,946.00 + HST
• Awarded Hogs Back Close sewer outlet replacement to Murray Mills Excavating & Trucking Ltd for $193,967.80 + HST
• Adopted 2022 Audited Draft Financial Statements (CARRIED)

Regular Meeting of Council

Council will vote on transferring $2.58 million from the 2022 year-end surplus to reserve funds, including $2 million for tax rate stabilization. They will also consider a licence agreement with the Ice Academy of Montreal, two zoning by-law amendments, and a temporary use agreement for 10686 Sharon Road. A closed session is scheduled to discuss a potential property disposition and an economic investment opportunity.

• Transfer $2,000,000 to tax rate stabilization reserve fund from 2022 surplus
• Transfer $379,755 to roads capital reserve fund from 2022 surplus
• Transfer $200,000 to general vehicles and equipment reserve fund from 2022 surplus
• Approve licence agreement between municipality and Ice Academy of Montreal
• Zoning by-law amendment for property at Concession 4 N PT Lots 10 to 12, Lobo (ZBA-04-2021)

Council approved several million dollars in transfers to vehicle, road, and tax stabilization reserves from the 2022 surplus. A licence agreement with the Ice Academy of Montreal was approved, and several zoning by-laws were adopted.

• Approved $2,000,000 transfer to tax rate stabilization reserve fund
• Approved $379,755 transfer to roads capital reserve fund
• Approved $200,000 transfer to general vehicles and equipment reserve fund
• Approved Licence Agreement with Ice Academy of Montreal
• Approved appointment of a Deputy Fire Chief (By-law 2023-066)
• Approved Temporary Use Agreement for 10686 Sharon Road (By-law 2023-067)
• Approved zoning by-law amendments for Concession 4 N and Concession 13 S
• Adopted minutes of the May 17, 2023 Council Meeting

Regular Meeting of Council (Planning)

Middlesex Centre Council is meeting to decide on community improvement grants, road improvements, and several property applications including severances and minor variances. The agenda includes consent items, staff reports, and public meetings for zoning and consent applications.

• Community Improvement Plan grants: McLachlan Pancakes $6,884.54, Sakata Sushi $3,532.50, Komoka Mortgage $3,770.00
• Hyde Park Road improvements south of Ilderton approved as per appendices
• Consent B-08/2021 at 115 Huron Ave, Komoka: severance granted with conditions including $9,336.25 for road upgrades and $1,000 parkland cash-in-lieu
• ZBA-08-2023 at 10686 Sharon Drive: temporary use zone for two dwellings, $15,000 deposit required
• Minor variances: A-9/2023 at 30 Winona Road (lot coverage) and A-10/2023 at 103 Wellington Street (parking reduction to 49 stalls)

Council granted a residential lot severance at 115 Huron Ave and approved two minor variances for lot coverage and parking. A temporary use zoning amendment was approved for 10686 Sharon Drive to allow two dwellings for up to three years.

• Approved severance of residential lot at 115 Huron Ave (CARRIED)
• Approved minor variance for 6.23% accessory building lot coverage at 30 Winona Road (CARRIED)
• Approved reduced parking requirement of 49 stalls at 103 Wellington Street (CARRIED)
• Approved temporary use zoning for two dwellings at 10686 Sharon Drive (CARRIED)
• Approved municipal grants for McLachlan Pancakes ($6,884.54), Sakata Sushi ($3,532.50), and Komoka Mortgage ($3,770.00) (CARRIED)
• Authorized Fire Prevention Service Agreement 2023-2026 with Thames Centre (CARRIED)
• Approved improvements to Hyde Park Road south of Ilderton (CARRIED)
• Amended Parking and Traffic By-law 2018-092 for load limits, transit stops, no parking, and stop signs (CARRIED)

Special Meeting of Council

This is a special meeting of Middlesex County Council with a single substantive item: a closed session under Section 239(2)(k) of the Municipal Act to discuss a position, plan, or instruction for negotiations on an economic investment opportunity in Ward 4. The meeting also includes procedural items such as a call to order, disclosure of pecuniary interest, and a confirmatory by-law (2023-050). No public decisions or open-session votes are scheduled.

• Closed session under Section 239(2)(k) for negotiations on an Economic Investment Opportunity in Ward 4
• By-law 2023-050 to confirm all actions of the May 3, 2023 special meeting

Regular Meeting of Council

Council will consider consent agenda items including a first-quarter building report, a Rogers fibre-to-home project, and two drainage petitions. Several by-laws are up for adoption, including a cemetery fee amendment and a temporary use agreement for 21176 Vanneck Road. A closed session is scheduled for a verbal staffing update.

• McQueen-Kennings Drain petition to proceed with a new branch
• Fellows Drain petition to proceed with a new municipal drain
• By-law 2023-044 amending cemetery fees
• By-law 2023-045 authorizing a temporary use agreement at 21176 Vanneck Road
• By-law 2023-046 authorizing participation in the Middlesex County Mutual Aid Plan

Council approved two drainage petitions (McQueen-Kennings and Fellows) and adopted seven bylaws, including a fee by-law amendment and a mutual aid plan for fire services. A motion to pave or tar-and-chip Eight Mile Road was defeated. The meeting also included a closed session for a verbal staffing update.

• Approved McQueen-Kennings Drain Petition for new branch drainage works (carried)
• Approved Fellows Drainage Petition for new municipal drain (carried)
• Adopted seven bylaws including fee amendment, mutual aid plan, and temporary use agreements (carried)
• Defeated motion to review paving or tar-and-chipping Eight Mile Road (defeated)
• Directed staff to consider increasing gravel road maintenance standards in future budget (carried)
• Received several informational reports on building activity, wastewater testing, and agricultural mental health (carried)
• Adopted minutes of April 19, 2023 meeting (carried)
• Closed session held for verbal staffing update (carried)

Regular Meeting of Council (Planning)

Middlesex Centre Council is meeting to consider several planning matters, including removing holding symbols from two properties, granting minor variances and consents, and holding public meetings for a zoning by-law update and a temporary use zoning amendment. The agenda also includes receiving reports on the road needs study and education development charges.

• Remove (h-2) holding symbol at 13178 Ilderton Road
• Remove (h-3)(h-6)(h-7) holding symbols at 10092 Oxbow Drive
• Grant minor variance A-27/2022 for accessory building at 10651 Ilderton Road (185.8 sq m, 7.77 m height)
• Grant consent B-4/2023 and minor variance A-7/2023 at 115 Prince Street, including conditions for road reconstruction and services
• Approve temporary use zoning (ZBA-06-2023) at 21176 Vanneck Road with $15,000 deposit

Council approved the removal of holding symbols for two properties and granted three minor variance applications. Two applications for a property on Vanneck Road were referred back to staff for further review.

• Approved removal of (h-2) holding symbol at 13178 Ilderton Road
• Approved removal of (h-3), (h-6), and (h-7) holding symbols at 10092 Oxbow Drive
• Granted Minor Variance A-27/2022 for accessory building size and height at 10651 Ilderton Road
• Granted Minor Variance A-8/2023 for reduced rear yard setback at 14331 Medway
• Referred Minor Variance A-6/2023 and Consent Application B-3/2022 at 22643 Vanneck Road back to staff
• Granted Minor Variance A-7/2023 for reduced side yard setback at 115 Prince Street
• Granted Consent Application B-4/2023 to sever a residential lot at 115 Prince Street

Regular Meeting of Council

Council will consider approving a $165,000 budget overage for Bridge B-301 rehabilitation, bringing the total to $522,500, and changing the funding source to the Roads Capital Reserve Fund. The agenda also includes a Court of Revision for the Risdon Municipal Drain culvert, endorsement of the 2023 Sidewalk Program and Vision Zero Campaign, and several appointments and by-laws. A presentation from the Ausable Bayfield Conservation Authority is scheduled.

• Budget overage of $165,000 for Bridge B-301 rehabilitation, total $522,500
• Court of Revision for the Risdon Municipal Drain culvert assessment
• Endorsement of the 2023 Sidewalk Program
• Endorsement of the 2023 Vision Zero Campaign
• Approval of $1,000 grant to Poplar Hill and District Lions Club for Trees Middlesex program

Council approved a budget increase for bridge rehabilitation and endorsed the 2023 sidewalk program and Vision Zero campaign. The body also appointed public representatives to the Cemetery Board and Community Improvement Plan working group. Additionally, Council passed resolutions opposing Enbridge Gas utility locate charges and supporting women in politics.

• Approved $165,000 budget overage for Bridge B-301 rehabilitation (Total: $522,500)
• Endorsed the 2023 Sidewalk Program
• Endorsed the continuation of the 2023 Vision Zero Campaign
• Approved $1,000 grant to Poplar Hill and District Lions Club for Trees Middlesex program
• Appointed Dennis Adlington to the Community Improvement Plan working group
• Appointed Karen Foster to the Cemetery Board
• Approved License Agreement with Ilderton Farmers Market and repealed By-law 2022-040
• Passed resolution opposing Enbridge Gas utility locate costs for municipalities

Regular Meeting of Council (Planning)

Council approved several land-use changes, including a zoning amendment for a cidery and a temporary use zone for a new residence. Multiple minor variances for setbacks and lot sizes were granted, and a contract for SCADA standards was awarded. Council also passed a motion calling on the provincial government to address the homelessness crisis.

• Approved zoning amendment for a 'cidery' at 23778 Richmond Street
• Awarded SCADA Standards contract to Eramosa Engineering Inc. for $138,389.52
• Approved purchase of 3 Ford Escape Hybrid SUVs from McDonnell Motors Ltd. for $134,109.60
• Awarded Granular A tender to Clarence Carter & Sons Ltd. at $6.10 per tonne
• Awarded dust control tender to Pollard Distributions Inc at $0.124 per liter
• Granted 4 minor variances for setbacks, additions, and lot sizes (A-2/2023 to A-5/2023)
• Approved temporary use zone for two dwellings at 15548 Nine Mile Road with $15,000 deposit
• Approved boundary adjustment consent for 16 Victoria Street

Regular Meeting of Council

Council approved a budget amendment for the Fernhill Culvert Replacement and authorized the purchase of land for Hyde Park Road reconstruction. The Fire Services Master Plan and Community Risk Assessment 2023 were also approved.

• Approved $350,000 capital cost for Fernhill Culvert Replacement from OCIF Reserve Fund
• Approved $40,000 purchase of 0.8 acres from Gysbers Farms Limited for Hyde Park Road reconstruction
• Approved Fire Services Master Plan and Community Risk Assessment 2023
• Awarded Komoka Drainage Works Union Ave Branch contract to J & L Henderson Ltd. for $99,880 + HST
• Approved Liquor Management Agreement with the Optimist Club of Komoka-Kilworth
• Authorized Risdon Municipal Drain project to proceed
• Approved Schedule of Assessment for Government Drain No 2 Branch 6
• Adopted By-laws 2023-012 and 2023-024 through 2023-027

Regular Meeting of Council (Planning)

Council approved a $5,716,689.00 budget for municipal office renovations, funded by transfers from four reserve funds. The meeting also included several zoning and official plan decisions, including the refusal of a condominium plan on Elmhurst Street.

• Approved $5,716,689.00 budget for Municipal Office Renovation Project
• Adopted Official Plan Amendment (OPA 50) for Dausett Drive lands
• Deferred Zoning By-law Amendment (ZBA-09-2020) for Dausett Drive lands
• Refused OPA 57, ZBA-16-2021, and Plan of Condominium for 6, 10, and 14 Elmhurst Street
• Granted Minor Variance A-1/2023 for 130 Arthur Street
• Approved ZBA-11-2023 for 2 Park Crescent and V/L Park Crescent
• Approved OPA 60 and ZBA for 12577 Fifteen Mile Road
• Approved ZBA-01-2023 for temporary use at 15292 Fourteen Mile Road

Regular Meeting of Council

Council approved a grant proposal for the Ilderton Arena and authorized a new Delegated Authority By-law. Decisions were made to proceed with the Government Drain No 2 Branch 6 project and the Saker Site Municipal Drain petition, while the Risdon Municipal Drain decision was deferred.

• Supported grant application for Green and Inclusive Community Buildings Fund to retrofit Ilderton Arena
• Approved Delegated Authority for Administrative Functions and associated By-law
• Authorized Government Drain No 2 Branch 6 project to proceed
• Appointed Councillors Shipley, Aerts, and Deputy Mayor Brennan to the Court of Revision for Government Drain No 2 Branch 6
• Approved Saker Site Municipal Drain petition and appointment of Mike DeVos to prepare Drainage Report
• Authorized Mayor and Clerk to execute lease agreement for 10191 Longwoods Road
• Deferred decision on Risdon Municipal Drain Report to March 1, 2023
• Adopted By-laws 2023-011, 2023-013, 2023-014, and 2023-015

Regular Meeting of Council (Planning)

Council granted multiple consent applications for residential land severances and approved various community grants. The body also adopted Official Plan Amendment No. 61 and authorized a lease agreement for the Hedley Pit.

• Approved $11,100 in Council Grants and $800 from Delaware Hydro Reserve Fund
• Granted Consent B-12/2022 and Zoning Amendment Z-11/2022 for 14200 Thirteen Mile Road
• Granted Minor Variance A-18/2022 for front yard setback on County Road 22
• Granted Minor Variance A-26/2022 for accessory building size/height at 14673 Medway Road
• Referred Minor Variance A-27/2022 for 10651 Ilderton Road back to staff for revision
• Granted Consent B-13/2022 for boundary adjustment at 2 Park Crescent
• Granted Consent B-14/2022 and B-15/2022 for two residential lots at 115 Prince Street
• Adopted Official Plan Amendment No. 61

Special Meeting of Council

Council adjourned to a closed session for the purpose of educating and training members on the Municipality of Middlesex Centre strategic plan. The meeting concluded with the adoption of a by-law to confirm the proceedings of the session.

• Approved adjournment to closed session for strategic plan education (Resolution # 2023-012)
• Approved return to open session at 4:38 p.m. (Resolution # 2023-013)
• Adopted By-law 2023-007 to confirm actions and proceedings of the meeting (Resolution # 2023-014)

Regular Meeting of Council

Middlesex Centre Council is meeting to approve the 2023 budgetary estimates and establish tax rates for the year. The body is also considering a new customer service policy and a cash-in-lieu of parking program.

• Bylaw 2023-002 to adopt 2023 budgetary estimates
• Bylaw 2023-003 to establish 2023 tax rates
• Bylaw 2023-004 to establish a cash-in-lieu of parking program
• Bylaw 2023-005 for a severance agreement at 24176 Clarke Road
• Approval of Customer Service Policy and Procedure developed by Blackline Consulting

Council adopted the 2023 budgetary estimates and established the tax rates and levy for the year. Other approved actions included a new customer service policy and a severance agreement for a property on Clarke Road.

• Approved Bylaw 2023-002 to adopt 2023 budgetary estimates
• Approved Bylaw 2023-003 to establish 2023 tax rates and levy
• Approved Middlesex Centre Customer Service Policy and Procedure
• Approved Bylaw 2023-004 to establish a cash-in-lieu of parking program
• Approved Bylaw 2023-005 ratifying a Severance Agreement for 24176 Clarke Road
• Approved Bylaw 2023-001 to appoint the Committee of Adjustment
• Approved Development Charge Interest Policy
• Approved 2022 Municipal Election Accessibility Summary Report