Middlesex Centre public meetings in 2024

Regular Meeting of Council (Planning)

The council will discuss closed‑session matters including a proposed land acquisition in Ward 4, legal advice on a development matter, and a Housing Accelerator Fund update. Consent agenda items include a speed‑limit amendment on Quaker Lane and a winter‑maintenance agreement with the City of London. Staff reports will present the 2025 budget and the Energy Conservation and Demand Management Plan. Public meetings will consider several zoning by‑law amendment applications for properties on Eight Mile Rd, Twelve Mile Rd, Kilworth Heights West, and Fourteen Mile Rd.

• Closed session: proposed acquisition of land in Ward 4 (Section 239 (c))
• Consent agenda: Quaker Lane 40 km/h speed limit amendment to the Parking and Traffic By‑law
• Staff report: adoption of By‑law 2024‑107 to approve the 2025 budget
• Zoning amendment ZBA‑18‑2024 to rezone 12538 Eight Mile Road from A1 to SR‑14 and A3
• Zoning amendment ZBA‑17‑2024 for 13326 Fourteen Mile Road requiring a $15,000 deposit for a temporary‑use agreement

Council adopted the 2025 budget and approved several zoning by-law amendments, including rezonings at 12538 Eight Mile Road, 12674 Twelve Mile Road, and the Kilworth Heights West subdivision. A consent and zoning application for 13326 Fourteen Mile Road was initially deferred but later approved with conditions, including a $15,000 deposit for a temporary use agreement. Council also approved the Energy Conservation and Demand Management Plan and entered into a winter maintenance agreement with the City of London.

• Approved 2025 budget (By-law 2024-107)
• Approved zoning amendment at 12538 Eight Mile Road (ZBA-18-2024)
• Approved zoning amendment at 12674 Twelve Mile Road (ZBA-21-2024)
• Approved zoning amendment for Kilworth Heights West subdivision (ZBA-7-2024)
• Approved consent and zoning amendments at 13326 Fourteen Mile Road (B-17/2024, ZBA-10-2022, ZBA-17-2024) with conditions
• Approved Energy Conservation and Demand Management Plan 2024-2029
• Authorized winter maintenance boundary road agreement with City of London
• Adopted by-laws including drainage works and tax rates for 2025

Committee of Adjustment Regular Meeting

The Committee of Adjustment will review applications for property severances and minor variances for accessory buildings. This includes a proposal to create two new residential lots on Oxbow Drive.

• Consent Applications B-16-2024 and B-19-2024: Proposal to sever two residential lots from 10056 Oxbow Drive
• Minor Variance A-23-2024: Request for 82 m2 gross floor area and heights up to 7.9 m for accessory buildings at 0 Wellington Street
• Minor Variance A-22-2024: Request for 5% lot coverage (40.8 m2) for an accessory building at 126 Edgewater Blvd
• Proposed $19,579.38 payment for 50% of future road reconstruction costs for Valleyview Drive related to Consent B-16/2024

The Committee of Adjustment approved all three applications on the agenda: a minor variance for accessory buildings at 0 Wellington Street, a minor variance for lot coverage at 126 Edgewater Blvd, and two consents to sever residential lots at 10056 Oxbow Drive. All decisions were carried unanimously.

• Granted minor variance A-23/2024 for accessory buildings at 0 Wellington St (carried)
• Granted minor variance A-22/2024 for 5% lot coverage at 126 Edgewater Blvd (carried)
• Granted consents B-16/2024 and B-19/2024 to sever two lots at 10056 Oxbow Dr (carried)

Community Services Advisory Committee

The Community Services Advisory Committee will adopt the minutes from its October 21, 2024 meeting. It will receive a letter of support for the 2025‑2026 Seniors Community Grant and review the 2025 budget booklet and presentation. The committee will also provide a year‑end wrap‑up and discuss plans for 2025.

• Adopt minutes of the October 21, 2024 meeting
• Review Seniors Community Grant 2025‑2026 Letter of Support
• Examine 2025 Budget Booklet
• Examine 2025 Budget Presentation
• Year End Wrap Up and Look Ahead to 2025

Regular Meeting of Council

Council will adopt the minutes from the November 20 and November 27, 2024 meetings. The consent agenda includes pre‑budget approval for 2025 capital projects, the award of a $50,205 + HST contract to McCann Redi‑Mix Inc. for Ilderton Drain No 1, a tax write‑off of $8,301, and renewal of the Animal Control Services contract. Additional items include adoption of several by‑laws, a review of parking provisions, and a resolution urging provincial regulation of exotic wildlife.

• Award of Ilderton Drain No 1 construction contract to McCann Redi‑Mix Inc. for $50,205 + HST
• Pre‑budget approval for 2025 capital projects (Report CPS‑58‑2024)
• Tax adjustments write‑off of $8,301 under Municipal Act sections 357‑359
• Renewal of Animal Control Services contract (2025‑2027) per Report BLD‑12‑2024
• New Property Tax Classes report received (CPS‑60‑2024)

Special Meeting of Council

The Middlesex Centre Council will meet to receive a report on the 2025 Draft Budget and confirm the actions taken during this Special Meeting. The meeting will be held in-person at the Ilderton Community Centre and virtually.

• Reception of 2025 Budget Report (CPS-57-2024)
• Confirmatory by-law for Special Council Meeting actions (2024-099)
• Public participation via in-person, live-stream, or electronic link
• Delegations, presentations, and petitions
• Correspondence and other business

Regular Meeting of Council (Planning)

Middlesex Centre Council will discuss proposed rate increases for water, wastewater, and stormwater for 2025. The meeting includes a Court of Revision for the Ilderton Drain No. 1 and several public meetings regarding zoning by-law amendments.

• Proposed 2025 rate increases: water (2%), wastewater (4%), and stormwater (3%)
• Contract award to Stantec Consulting Limited for $297,670.52 for Komoka Wastewater Treatment Facility expansion
• Withdrawal of $35,000.00 from Medical Centre Reserve Fund for Ilderton Medical Clinic lighting retrofits
• Zoning amendments for 12147 Greystead Drive, 10701 Lamont Drive, 6069 Egremont Drive, and 9787 Ivan Drive
• Temporary use zone application for 25143 Poplar Hill Road requiring a $15,000 deposit

Committee of Adjustment Regular Meeting

The Committee of Adjustment will consider three applications for minor variances to permit accessory buildings and one application for consent to sever three residential lots from a property on Oxbow Drive.

• Minor Variance A-17/2024: 287 Winlow Way (lot coverage 6.85%)
• Minor Variance A-18/2024: 9815 Oxbow Drive (lot coverage 587 m2)
• Minor Variance A-19/2024: 23811 Denfield Road (height 7.69m)
• Consent B-16/2024: Sever three lots from 10056 Oxbow Drive
• Consent B-19/2024 and B-20/2024: Related to Consent B-16/2024

Regular Meeting of Council

Middlesex Centre Council will adopt a consent agenda including the approval of a $55,989.80 write-off for fire services accounts receivable and updates to the Complaint Handling Policy and R-Zone Policy. The meeting also includes the adoption of by-laws regarding council conduct and the appointment of an Integrity Commissioner.

• Write off of $55,989.80 in fire services accounts receivable
• Adoption of updated Complaint Handling Policy and R-Zone Policy
• Adoption of by-law 2024-086 establishing a new Code of Conduct
• Appointment of an Integrity Commissioner via by-law 2024-087
• Update on the status of the former CIBC property at 13211 Ilderton Road

Community Services Advisory Committee

The Community Services Advisory Committee is meeting to discuss a draft by-law for 2025 fees and charges. The body will also review renovations for the Ilderton Arena and noise concerns at Poplar Hill Park.

• Draft 2025 Fees & Charges By-Law
• Ilderton Arena Renovations floor plan
• Poplar Hill Park event noise concerns
• Proposed elimination of Stag & Does
• Tour of the new Komoka Youth Centre

Committee of Adjustment Regular Meeting

The Committee of Adjustment is meeting to review two property applications. The body will consider requests for minor variances regarding lot coverage and lot size, as well as a consent application for a land severance.

• Minor Variance A-16-2024: Request for 94 m2 (4.8%) accessory building lot coverage at 15392 Thirteen Mile Road
• Minor Variance A-6-2023: Request for reduced minimum lot size of 16.92 acres and broken frontage at 22643 Vanneck Road
• Consent Application B-3-2023: Request to sever 760 square metres (0.1878 acres) from 22643 Vanneck Road to be merged with 22651 Vanneck Road

Regular Meeting of Council (Planning)

Council will consider several consent agenda items, including appointing a Ward 1 councillor and endorsing a provincial grant to renovate the Ilderton Arena. Staff reports will seek direction on the potential removal of Coldstream Dam and approve a $156,583.12 budget amendment for municipal office washroom and partition upgrades. The meeting will also consider and approve a zoning by‑law amendment (ZBA‑10‑2024) to rezone 13181 Ilderton Road to Urban Residential Third Density (UR3‑28).

• Appointment of Ward 1 Councillor (Jean Coles) for remainder of 2022‑2026 term
• Endorsement of Community Sport & Recreation Infrastructure Fund application for Ilderton Arena renovation
• Budget amendment $156,583.12 for municipal office washroom renovation and new wall partition
• Direction on proceeding with an Environmental Assessment for potential removal of Coldstream Dam
• Approval of Zoning By‑law Amendment (ZBA‑10‑2024) to rezone 13181 Ilderton Road to UR3‑28

Regular Meeting of Council

The Middlesex Centre Council will adopt the minutes from the September 18, 2024 meeting and approve several consent‑agenda items, including the 2025 meeting schedule and the Komoka Railway Museum land use agreement. Staff will present a report supporting the municipality’s application for Round 2 of the Housing Accelerator Fund. The council will also receive correspondence on a Stanley Pit site‑plan amendment and the Agricultural Workforce Equity and Diversity Initiative. By‑laws 2024‑079, 2024‑080, 2024‑081 and 2024‑082 will be adopted, and a closed session will address litigation and a proposed land disposition.

• Approve Komoka Railway Museum Land Use Agreement and authorize Mayor and Clerk to execute documents
• Adopt By‑law 2024‑079 to assume ownership of Timberwalk Phase 5 Park (Block 58, Plan 33M‑836)
• Adopt By‑law 2024‑080 ratifying Severance Agreement with 2833848 Ontario Ltd
• Adopt By‑law 2024‑081 amending the Comprehensive Zoning By‑law for Concession 7 N Part Lot 7
• Staff report supporting application to Housing Accelerator Fund Round 2

Committee of Adjustment Regular Meeting

The Middlesex Centre Committee of Adjustment will adopt the minutes from its July 17, 2024 meeting and consider four minor‑variance applications for accessory buildings at 4 Barclay Boulevard, 31 Mill Creek Lane, 198 Edgewater Boulevard, and a consent‑to‑sever application for 6378 Egremont Drive. Each minor‑variance request is proposed to be granted with specific conditions, and the consent‑to‑sever includes a $2,000 cash‑in‑lieu parkland dedication and other land‑use conditions. Public comments are limited to five minutes per speaker.

• Minor variance A‑9/2024 for 4 Barclay Boulevard – 8 % lot coverage, 6.5 m height, front‑yard accessory building with 6 m setback
• Minor variance A‑13/2024 for 31 Mill Creek Lane – 117 m² accessory building in front yard, engineered grading plan required
• Minor variance A‑14/2024 for 198 Edgewater Boulevard – 4.18 % lot coverage for accessory building
• Consent to sever B‑15/2024 for 6378 Egremont Drive – creates two parcels, requires $2,000 parkland fee and possible road‑width dedication
• Adoption of minutes from the July 17, 2024 Committee of Adjustment meeting

Regular Meeting of Council (Planning)

Council will adopt the September 4 minutes and approve several consent agenda items, including a 2% cost‑of‑living adjustment for 2025 employee wages, a $372,004 contract to AECOM Canada for Elmhurst and Parkland Place design, and endorsement of a road assumption for Littlewood Drive. Staff reports include a process to fill the Ward 1 vacancy, a $98,674.24 watermain twinning contract with Stantec Consulting, and a zoning by‑law amendment to rezone 45 Springer Street to UR1‑47 with a holding symbol. Public meetings will consider a zoning amendment that reclassifies 14387 Ilderton Road to SR‑12 and A3, which is slated for approval.

• 2% cost‑of‑living adjustment for 2025 employee wages (pre‑budget approval)
• $372,004 contract awarded to AECOM Canada Ltd. for Elmhurst and Parkland Place design
• $98,674.24 contract awarded to Stantec Consulting Limited for Glendon Drive watermain twinning
• Zoning by‑law amendment to rezone 45 Springer Street from UR1‑3 to UR1‑47 and apply holding symbol
• Zoning by‑law amendment to rezone 14387 Ilderton Road from Agricultural to SR‑12 and A3 (approved)

Community Services Advisory Committee

The Community Services Advisory Committee will adopt the minutes from the June 25, 2024 meeting. It will receive a presentation from the Komoka Railway Museum and staff reports on the museum's land‑use agreement and the Community Sport & Recreation Infrastructure Fund endorsement. New business includes a proposal to add space to the Komoka Wellness Centre through an EPIC partnership.

• Adopt minutes of the June 25, 2024 Community Services Advisory Committee meeting
• Presentation by the Komoka Railway Museum
• Staff report on the Komoka Railway Museum Land Use Agreement
• Staff report on Community Sport & Recreation Infrastructure Fund – Council endorsement
• Addition to the Komoka Wellness Centre – EPIC Partnership (floor plan attachments)

Regular Meeting of Council

The council approved two municipal drain construction contracts, awarding the Needham Drain to McNally Excavating Ltd. for $678,500 plus HST and the Saker Drain to Van Bree Drainage and Bulldozing Ltd. for $45,520 plus HST. It also adopted By-laws 2024-071 and 2024-072, endorsed the 2024 Drinking Water Quality Management System Operational Plans, and declared the Ward 1 councillor seat vacant with a report to be presented at the September 18 meeting.

• Needham Municipal Drain Construction Tender Award – contract to McNally Excavating Ltd. for $678,500 + HST
• Saker Municipal Drain Construction Tender Award – contract to Van Bree Drainage and Bulldozing Ltd. for $45,520 + HST
• Adoption of By-law 2024-071 (HEWSF Transfer Payment) and By-law 2024-072 (confirmatory)
• Endorsement of 2024 Drinking Water Quality Management System Operational Plans
• Ward 1 Council vacancy declared; report on filling the seat to be presented at the September 18 meeting

Council declared the Ward 1 councillor seat vacant following Debbie Heffernan's resignation and directed staff to report on filling it. Two municipal drain construction tenders were awarded: Saker to Van Bree Drainage for $45,520 + HST, and Needham to McNally Excavating for $678,500 + HST. Council also endorsed the 2024 Drinking Water Quality Management System Operational Plans and approved a by-law for a Housing-Enabling Water Systems Fund agreement. All decisions were carried unanimously.

• Declared Ward 1 council seat vacant due to resignation (carried)
• Awarded Saker Municipal Drain construction to Van Bree Drainage for $45,520 + HST (carried)
• Awarded Needham Municipal Drain construction to McNally Excavating for $678,500 + HST (carried)
• Endorsed 2024 Drinking Water Quality Management System Operational Plans (carried)
• Approved by-law 2024-071 for Housing-Enabling Water Systems Fund agreement (carried)
• Approved by-law 2024-072 confirming council proceedings (carried)
• Directed staff to report on filling Ward 1 vacancy at Sept 18 meeting (carried)

Regular Meeting of Council

Middlesex Centre Council is deciding on several infrastructure contracts and a new Development Charge Exemption Policy. The body is also reviewing budget reports and drainage assessments.

• Award of $376,256.00 to AECOM Canada Ltd. for Komoka Stormwater Management Facility detailed design
• Award of $144,742 to CIMA+ Company (Eramosa) for Komoka Wastewater Treatment Facility blower upgrades
• Endorsement of the Development Charge Exemption Policy
• Request for block assessment of the urban settlement area of Ilderton for Ilderton Drain No 2
• Third and final reading of By-law 2024-043 regarding the Saker Drain

Regular Meeting of Council (Planning)

The Council will adopt the minutes from the July 10 special meeting and consider several consent agenda items, including a $223,400.00 + HST contract for the Nixon‑Stokes Municipal Drain. It will receive reports on the June 2024 budget, Ontario Building Code updates, and the municipality’s 2022‑2023 energy and GHG emissions. A key decision is the approval of Zoning By‑law Amendment ZBA‑08‑2024 to rezone 23712 Adelaide Street North from Agricultural (A1) to Surplus Residence (SR) and Agricultural – No Residences (A3). The meeting also includes approval of Parking and Traffic By‑law amendments 2024‑066 and 2024‑067.

• Award of Nixon‑Stokes Municipal Drain contract to Robinson Farm Drainage Limited for $223,400.00 + HST
• Approval of Parking and Traffic By‑law amendment 2024‑066 (fine changes)
• Approval of By‑law 2024‑067 to confirm actions of the July 17 special meeting
• Zoning By‑law Amendment ZBA‑08‑2024 to rezone 23712 Adelaide Street North to SR and A3
• Receipt of Budget to Actual Report for June 2024

Committee of Adjustment Regular Meeting

The Committee of Adjustment is reviewing several land-use applications, including requests to sever residential lots and variances for lot coverage. These decisions determine how land can be divided and how much of a lot can be covered by buildings.

• Minor variance for 125 Edgewater Boulevard to increase main dwelling lot coverage to 40.17%
• Minor variance for 80 Westbrook Drive to permit 6.5% lot coverage for accessory buildings
• Consent to sever a lot at 22428 Jefferies Road with a $1,300 cash-in-lieu parkland payment
• Consent to sever three residential lots from 144 Simcoe Avenue for single-detached dwellings
• Proposed $1,500 cash-in-lieu parkland payment for the first severed parcel at 144 Simcoe Avenue

Special Meeting of Council

Council will review the Final Development Charge Study 2024 and endorse the Servicing Master Plan in principle. The agenda also includes a tender award for precast culverts.

• Adoption of the Final Development Charge Study 2024 and By-law 2024-064
• Endorsement of the Servicing Master Plan for MECP review
• Precast culvert tender award to Coldstream Concrete Ltd. for $139,325.00 (excl HST)

Regular Meeting of Council

The meeting includes decisions on land use amendments, drainage projects, and municipal agreements. Council is reviewing a request to amend the Arva Sewage Treatment Agreement with the City of London. Additionally, the council addressed property sales and drainage improvements.

• Approval of Official Plan Amendment 65 and Zoning By-law Amendment 6-2024 for 85 Tunks Lane
• Authorization to proceed with the Ilderton Drain Branch No. 1 project
• Approval of a license agreement with YMCA of Southwestern Ontario for the Komoka Youth Centre
• Direction to sell surplus municipal property at LOBO CON 9 PT LOT 11 RP 33R9261 PART 2
• Authorization to request amendments to the Arva Sewage Treatment Agreement from the City of London

Regular Meeting of Council (Planning)

The meeting includes a presentation of the 2023 draft financial statements and a review of the Middlesex County Development Charge Study. Council will also consider several land-use amendments, including rezoning for commercial and industrial purposes. Additionally, two applications for land severances will be addressed.

• Rezoning 13339 Ilderton Road to 'Settlement Commercial' and 'Village Commercial'
• Rezoning 101 Queen Street to 'Light Industrial exception 4'
• Rezoning 14111 Thirteen Mile Road to 'Surplus Residence' and 'Agricultural – No Residences'
• Land severance application for 15601 Ilderton Road
• Land severance application for 12147 Greystead Drive

Striking Committee

The Middlesex Centre Striking Committee will review applications for the Economic Development Advisory Committee and the Southwest Middlesex Health Centre Board. This includes considering business representatives for the Ilderton and Area BIA and the Komoka/Kilworth BIA. Proposed appointments are subject to final approval by Council.

• Public member appointments for the Economic Development Advisory Committee
• Consideration of Southwest Middlesex Health Centre Board applications
• Business representative appointments for Ilderton and Area BIA
• Business representative appointments for Komoka/Kilworth BIA

Regular Meeting of Council

Council will receive an update from the St. Clair Region Conservation Authority regarding the potential removal of the Coldstream Dam. Staff are directed to prepare a report outlining options for this decommissioning. The meeting also addresses employee benefit enhancements and several municipal contract awards.

• Awarded Fisher-Watt Municipal Drain construction to A.G. Hayter Contracting Ltd. for $95,298.50 + HST
• Awarded Load and Haul of Granular ‘A’ tender to Johnston Bros. (Bothwell) Ltd. at $6.95 per tonne
• Awarded bulk road salt tender to Compass Minerals at $77.65 per tonne picked up or $92.22 per tonne delivered
• Approved employee benefit enhancements with reserve fund allocations of $18,666.72 and $27,909.72
• Approved establishment of a separate Committee of Adjustment and new governing by-laws

Regular Meeting of Council (Planning)

Council will sit as a Court of Revision to hear three appeals on the Needham Municipal Drain assessment schedule, and hold a public meeting on the 2024 Development Charge Study. The agenda also includes approval of reserve fund transfers totaling over $2.5 million from the 2023 surplus, a $95,000 pedestrian crossover on Longwoods Road, and two minor variance applications.

• Court of Revision hears three appeals on Needham Municipal Drain assessments (Belair and Boros, Van Gaalen, Gillis Farms)
• Public meeting on 2024 Development Charge Study with proposed by-law dated July 10, 2024
• Transfer of $1,000,000 to development charge exemption reserve fund, $516,000 to tax rate stabilization reserve, and other transfers from 2023 surplus
• Amendment to 2024 budget for a $95,000 pedestrian crossover on Longwoods Road, funded from Delaware Hydro Reserve Fund
• Minor variance application A-6/2024 for reduced front yard setback at 22596 Coldstream Road (11.25m vs required 15m)

Special Meeting of Council

Council will consider endorsing background reports for the Servicing Master Plan covering water, wastewater, stormwater, and solid waste. The meeting also includes a closed session to discuss an OMERS eligibility matter involving an identifiable individual. A confirmatory by-law will be adopted to formalize the meeting's actions.

• Endorsement of Servicing Master Plan background reports (water, wastewater, stormwater, solid waste)
• Closed session under Section 239(2)(b) for personal matters about an identifiable individual (OMERS eligibility)
• Adoption of By-law 2024-042 to confirm all actions and proceedings of the meeting

Regular Meeting of Council (Planning)

Council is deciding on a major subdivision proposal at 21488 Highbury Avenue North, including an official plan amendment and zoning bylaw amendment. They also consider a minor variance denial for Timberwalk Trail, a consent application for a farm severance at 23712 Adelaide Street, and approve several community improvement plan grants and other operational items.

• Official Plan Amendment 54 adopted for 21488 Highbury Avenue North; zoning change from Agriculture to Hamlet Residential denied
• Minor variance application A-2/2024 for Timberwalk Trail (Block 56) denied
• Consent application B-3/2024 granted to sever a farm surplus residence at 23712 Adelaide Street
• Community Improvement Plan grants approved for 10 businesses, including $7,500 for Kilworth Storage and $4,976.19 for Melville Church
• Purchase of used emergency services support vehicle from Enterprise Holdings Inc. for $66,157.00 approved

Special Meeting of Council

Council is holding a special meeting to consider a staff report recommending the purchase of 13211 Ilderton Road, the former CIBC property, for $475,000 plus taxes and fees. A by-law authorizing the Agreement of Purchase and Sale will be voted on, and the 2024 budget would be amended to fund the purchase from the Build Middlesex Centre Reserve Fund.

• Staff report CAO-13-2024 recommending purchase of 13211 Ilderton Road (former CIBC property)
• Proposed by-law 2024-029 to authorize the Agreement of Purchase and Sale
• Purchase price of $475,000 plus applicable taxes and fees
• Funding from Build Middlesex Centre Reserve Fund
• Proposed 2024 budget amendment to add new capital cost

Regular Meeting of Council

Council will decide on pre-budget approval of $372,730 for Ilderton Arena capital upgrades and consider adopting a new whistleblower policy. Other items include approving several municipal drain projects, an IT services agreement with the County of Middlesex, and a $200,000 budget amendment for municipal office renovations.

• Pre-budget approval of $372,730 for Ilderton Arena capital upgrades in 2025
• Adoption of a new Whistleblower Policy for workplace conduct
• Budget amendment of $200,000 for municipal office renovation and flooring upgrade
• Approval of Information Technology Services Agreement with the County of Middlesex
• By-laws for drainage works (Fischer Watt, Needham) and a $49,835.49 drain debenture

Special Meeting of Council

This is a special meeting of Middlesex Centre Council to receive an informational presentation on the municipality's Development Charges study from consultants Watson and Associates. Council will also consider a confirmatory by-law (2024-021) to adopt all actions from the meeting. No decisions on development charges are being made at this meeting.

• Development Charges information presentation by Watson and Associates
• Report CPS-18-2024 on the Development Charge Study received as information
• By-law 2024-021 (confirmatory) to adopt meeting proceedings

Regular Meeting of Council (Planning)

Council will vote on granting consent applications to sever two residential lots from a property on Delaware Street Central, subject to numerous conditions including development agreements and road reconstruction contributions. The meeting also includes several minor variance applications, a $232,572 hydro vacuum purchase, and routine reports on the budget, TVDSB accommodation plan, and Arva Dam safety review.

• Consent applications B-03/2022 and B-04/2022 to sever two residential lots on Delaware Street Central, with conditions including $8,433 each for future Queen Street reconstruction
• Award of $232,572.38 for one 2024 Hydrospade 1200 hydro vacuum to Hazeland Manufacturing
• Minor variance to reduce parking to 49 stalls at 103 Wellington Street for London District Catholic School Board
• Minor variance denied for accessory building at 23830 Denfield Road (A-1/2024) for non-compliance with zoning by-law
• Minor variance granted for motor vehicle service establishment at 1830 Gainsborough Road, limited to under-coating only

Regular Meeting of Council

Council will receive the Middlesex County OPP policing summary for 2023 and consider establishing an Economic Development Advisory Committee (EDAC). A Court of Revision will also meet to approve assessments for the Fisher Watt Municipal Drain. Several items are for information only, including a diversity report and a capital budget update.

• Court of Revision to approve Schedule of Assessment for Fisher Watt Municipal Drain (By-Law 2024-009)
• Establishment of Middlesex Centre Economic Development Advisory Committee (EDAC) with terms of reference
• Approval of Routine Disclosure Policy (By-law 2024-017)
• OPP policing summary for 2023 presented by Detachment Commander Inspector Ross Stuart
• Council to consider a resolution calling on the province for a social and economic prosperity review with AMO

Regular Meeting of Council (Planning)

Council will hold public meetings on two planning applications: a consent to sever a farm residence at 10132 Sinclair Drive, and an official plan and zoning amendment to redesignate 13339 Ilderton Road to commercial. A minor variance for Timberwalk Phase 5 is deferred. Council will also vote on awarding contracts for a brush chipper ($157,755.94) and grade control equipment ($147,476.16).

• Public hearing on OPA 63 and ZBA-18-2023 to rezone 13339 Ilderton Road to Village Commercial (C1)
• Consent application B-1/2024 to sever a surplus farm residence at 10132 Sinclair Drive
• Award of brush chipper replacement to Vermeer Canada Inc. for $157,755.94
• Award of grade control and layout equipment to Survey Solutions Inc. for $147,476.16
• Closed session to discuss potential acquisition of property in Ward 1

Regular Meeting of Council

Council will consider endorsing the Transportation Master Plan in principle and placing it for a 30-day public review. They will also vote on appointing Deputy Mayor John Brennan as the Middlesex Centre representative to the Middlesex County Police Services Board. A bylaw authorizing $131,585.05 in debentures for drain construction is up for adoption.

• Endorsement of Transportation Master Plan with 30-day public review period
• Appointment of Deputy Mayor John Brennan to Middlesex County Police Services Board
• Bylaw 2024-011: borrowing $131,585.05 for drain construction
• Endorsement of updated and new Information Technology policies (social media, right to disconnect, electronic monitoring, etc.)
• YMCA partnership report and update from Ash De Cruz and Nancy Giffen

Regular Meeting of Council (Planning)

Middlesex Centre Council will consider a consent application to sever a residential lot at 165 Railway Ave, a zoning by-law amendment for 13433 Ilderton Road, and two minor variance applications. The meeting also includes adoption of several by-laws authorizing borrowing for drainage works and a closed session on litigation.

• Consent application B-22/2021 to sever a residential lot at 165 Railway Ave, with conditions including a crash wall for CN Rail
• Zoning by-law amendment ZBA-19-2023 to rezone 13433 Ilderton Road from UR1 to UR2
• Minor variance A-24/2023 for a reduced side yard setback at 24089 Bear Creek Road
• Minor variance A-25/2023 to expand a legal non-conforming use at 4605 Woodhull Road
• Award of street sweeper attachment to Cubex Ltd. for $131,168.97

Regular Meeting of Council

Middlesex Centre Council is meeting to consider routine items including approving community grants, adopting minutes, and entering closed session for staffing and litigation updates. The most substantive item is approval of 2024 Council Grants and Delaware Hydro Reserve Fund Grants, totaling $18,480 to eight local organizations. The agenda also includes adopting a project charter for an Ice Allocation Policy update and passing three by-laws, including a tile drain loan and committee appointment.

• Approve $2,000 to Del-Ko-Brydge Canada Day Community, $4,630 to Middlesex Centre Archives, $1,600 to Optimist Club of Bryanston-Birr, $750 to Optimist Club of Ilderton, $5,000 to Optimist Club of Kilworth-Komoka, $1,000 to Poplar Hill Lions, $1,200 to Poplar Hill Picnic, $1,500 to Tri-County Heritage Club, and $800 to Delaware Lioness
• Approve Ice Allocation Policy Project Charter and schedule (Report CMS-10-2023)
• Adopt By-law 2024-001 imposing special annual drainage rates for a tile drain loan (Urbshott)
• Adopt By-law 2024-002 appointing the Committee of Adjustment
• Closed session for staffing update and litigation update regarding Ward 4 development