Middlesex County public meetings in 2024

Budget Committee

The Budget Committee is meeting to conduct discussions on the 2025 Draft Budget. The session includes presentations regarding Administration and Reserve & Reserve Funds.

• 2025 Draft Budget discussions
• Administration budget presentation
• Reserve & Reserve Funds budget presentation

The Budget Committee received presentations on the Administration and Reserve & Reserve Funds budgets for information only, with no approvals or denials. The committee also held a closed session for a human resources matter and directed staff to report on line-by-line actuals and potential departmental budget reductions. A follow-up meeting is scheduled for January 13, 2025.

• Received Administration budget presentation for information
• Received Reserve & Reserve Funds budget presentation for information
• Held closed session for human resources matter (239(b) and (d) of Municipal Act)
• Directed staff to report on line-by-line actuals for revenue, expenses, and capital projects
• Directed Department Heads to report on potential budget deductions and implications
• Scheduled next Budget Committee meeting for January 13, 2025

Library Board

The Library Board will receive presentations on the Community Cupboard Project and a Strategic Planning Staff Feedback Exercise. The board will also consider approving a by-law to confirm the meeting's proceedings. Correspondence items include a Library Activity Report and the EarlyON December 2024 Calendar.

• Community Cupboard Project presentation by Lucan and Glencoe Library supervisors
• Strategic Planning Staff Feedback Exercise presentation by Director of Library Services/CEO
• By-law #44 to confirm proceedings of the December 12, 2024 meeting
• Library Activity Report for December 12, 2024
• EarlyON December 2024 Calendar

The Middlesex County Library Board approved minutes, received presentations on the Community Cupboard Project and strategic planning staff feedback, and received the Library Activity Report and EarlyON calendar. The board also recommended that County Council replace the December 9, 2025 meeting with June 24, 2025, and passed a by-law confirming the meeting's proceedings.

• Approved minutes of November 26, 2024 meeting
• Received Community Cupboard Project presentation for information
• Received Strategic Planning Staff Feedback Exercise presentation for information
• Received Library Activity Report and EarlyON December 2024 calendar for information
• Recommended County Council replace Dec 9, 2025 meeting with June 24, 2025
• Gave first and second reading to By-law #44 confirming proceedings
• Gave third and final reading to By-law #44

Budget Committee

The Budget Committee is meeting to receive information and presentations regarding the 2025 Draft Budget. Discussions will cover several county departments and economic development strategies.

• Strathmere Lodge budget presentation
• Economic Development & Tourism budget presentation
• Implementation Strategy for the Establishment of an Economic Development Corporation Business Case
• South Central Ontario Regional Economic Development Corporation Business Case
• Transportation and Middlesex County Connect budget presentations

The Middlesex County Budget Committee met on December 12, 2024, and received presentations on the Strathmere Lodge, Economic Development & Tourism, an Economic Development Corporation business case, Middlesex County Connect, and Transportation. All presentations were received for information only, with no budget decisions or approvals made. The meeting was procedural, focusing on information gathering for future budget deliberations.

• Received Strathmere Lodge budget presentation for information
• Received Economic Development & Tourism budget presentation for information
• Received Economic Development Corporation business case presentation for information
• Received South Central Ontario Regional Economic Development Corporation business case presentation for information
• Received Middlesex County Connect budget presentation for information
• Received Transportation budget presentation for information
• Approved agenda as presented
• Adjourned meeting at 1:42 pm

Budget Committee

The Budget Committee is meeting to receive information and presentations regarding the 2025 Draft Budget. The session focuses on departmental budget reviews and a specific business case for housing funding.

• Middlesex County Library budget presentation
• Planning and Development budget presentation
• Social Services (Ontario Works & Childcare) budget presentation
• Middlesex-London Health Unit budget presentation
• Attainable Housing Implementation Plan - Housing Advocate Funding Business Case

The Budget Committee received presentations on the Middlesex County Library, Planning and Development, Social Services (Ontario Works & Childcare), Middlesex-London Health Unit, Social Housing, and the Attainable Housing Implementation Plan - Housing Advocate Funding Business Case, all for information only. No budget amounts were approved or changed. The committee also cancelled its December 13, 2024 meeting and moved its budget discussions to December 16, 2024.

• Received Middlesex County Library budget presentation for information
• Received Planning and Development budget presentation for information
• Received Social Services (Ontario Works & Childcare) budget presentation for information
• Received Middlesex-London Health Unit budget presentation for information
• Received Social Services (Social Housing) budget presentation for information
• Received Attainable Housing Implementation Plan - Housing Advocate Funding Business Case presentation for information
• Cancelled December 13, 2024 Budget Committee meeting and moved budget discussions to December 16, 2024

Council Meeting

Middlesex County Council will consider a draft Woodlands Conservation By-law and direct staff to provide notice of intent to pass it. Council will also vote on a resolution urging the Province to update the Municipal Elections Act before Summer 2025. The 2024 Joint Annual Accessibility Status Report is up for approval and posting. A closed session is scheduled to discuss Consolidated Municipal Service Manager agreements and a human resources matter.

• Woodlands Conservation By-law draft presented for consideration and notice of passage
• Resolution calling on Province to amend the Municipal Elections Act (MEA) with AMCTO recommendations
• Appointment of a councillor to the Budget Committee via by-law #7312
• 2024 Joint Annual Accessibility Status Report approval and posting
• Closed session for CMSM agreements (negotiations) and a human resources matter

Middlesex County Council approved a resolution urging the Province to modernize the Municipal Elections Act before 2026 and to begin a longer-term review for 2030. Council also endorsed Ontario's Big City Mayors' Solve the Crisis campaign, calling on provincial and federal governments to treat homelessness as a health priority and appoint a lead minister. Additionally, Council directed staff to prepare a new Woodlands Conservation By-law and approved the 2024 Joint Annual Accessibility Status Report.

• Approved resolution calling for MEA updates before Summer 2025 and review for 2030 (carried)
• Endorsed OBCM Solve the Crisis campaign, urging homelessness as health priority (carried)
• Directed staff to provide notice and bring forward Woodlands Conservation By-law (carried)
• Approved and posted 2024 Joint Annual Accessibility Status Report (carried)
• Appointed Councillor Smibert to Budget Committee (carried)
• Approved by-laws #7312 and #7313 (first, second, third reading) (carried)

Inaugural Meeting of County Council

The County Council is holding its inaugural meeting to establish leadership for the upcoming term. The primary purpose of the meeting is to elect the Middlesex County Warden.

• Election of the Middlesex County Warden for the term of December 10, 2024 to November 27, 2025
• Statutory declaration and oath of office for the Warden-elect

At the inaugural meeting, County Council elected Brian Ropp as Warden for the term December 10, 2024 to November 27, 2025. The election followed the procedure in By-Law #7264, with Marigay Wilkins chairing the election and Joanne Vanderheyden and Jim Maudsley as scrutineers. Other nominees declined, and ballots were destroyed after the vote.

• Elected Brian Ropp as Warden for 2024-25 term (carried)
• Appointed Marigay Wilkins as Chair of the election meeting (carried)
• Appointed Joanne Vanderheyden and Jim Maudsley as scrutineers (carried)
• Suspended rules to allow electronic vote by Councillor McGuire (carried)
• Destroyed election ballots by County Clerk (carried)
• Declared Brian Ropp as Warden (carried)

Budget Committee

The Budget Committee is meeting to discuss the 2025 Draft Budget. The session includes presentations and discussions regarding specific departmental funding and operations.

• 2025 Draft Budget Overview presentation
• Information Technology Services budget discussion
• Human Resources budget discussion
• Middlesex-London Paramedic Service budget discussion

The Middlesex County Budget Committee received presentations on the 2025 draft budget, IT services, and human resources, and discussed labour relations in closed session. The SCOR economic development business case was deferred to the December 12 meeting. No final budget decisions were made.

• Received 2025 draft budget overview for information
• Received ITS presentation for information
• Received Human Resources presentation for information
• Deferred SCOR business case to December 12, 2024 meeting
• Received Middlesex-London Paramedic Service budget presentation for information
• Amended agenda to remove department presentation times for Dec 11-16

Special Council Meeting

Middlesex County Council is holding a special virtual meeting primarily to enter a closed session to discuss a human resources matter involving identifiable individuals and solicitor-client privileged advice. The meeting will also consider a confirming by-law for the proceedings. No other substantive decisions are on the agenda.

• Closed session under Municipal Act for a human resources matter (personal and solicitor-client privilege)
• By-law #7311 to confirm the proceedings of the December 3, 2024 special meeting

MLPS Authority Board

The Middlesex-London Paramedic Services Authority Board will vote to keep the 2025 response time performance plan unchanged, receive a review of ambulance offload times at LHSC and SMGH, and approve new ClinicalConnect privacy and security policies. They will also receive the 2023 financial statements and a CEO update, then enter closed session for HR matters.

• Approve MLPS 2025 Response Time Performance Plan remaining unchanged
• Receive Review of Ambulance Offload Time at LHSC and SMGH
• Approve ClinicalConnect Privacy & Security Policies, repeal previous policies, delegate maintenance to staff
• Receive 2023 Middlesex-London Paramedic Service Authority Financial Statements
• Adopt By-law #2024-09 to confirm proceedings of the meeting

Library Board

The Middlesex County Library Board will approve two new policies regarding donations, sponsorship, and community information. The board will also receive an update on the Middlesex EarlyON program and confirm the proceedings of a previous meeting.

• Approve new Donations, Sponsorship and Fundraising policy
• Approve new Community Information policy
• Receive Middlesex EarlyON Update
• Confirm proceedings of November 12, 2024 meeting
• Receive Library Activity Report

Council Meeting

Council will consider a $2.5 million loan from the Capital Works Reserve Fund to North Middlesex for a fire hall and paramedic station. Other business includes approving an Artificial Intelligence policy, awarding a $391,034 tender for a power loader, and accepting 2023 financial statements and a $1.75 million surplus transfer. A request to modernize provincial freedom-of-information law will also be discussed.

• Loan of $2,500,000 to North Middlesex for Parkhill Fire and Paramedic Service Station
• Approval of new Artificial Intelligence (AI) Policy for county operations
• Award of tender L-09-2024 to Toromont Cat for articulated power loader, $391,034
• Transfer of $1,749,283 2023 operating surplus to tax rate stabilization reserve
• Request to province to review and modernize Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act (MFIPPA)

MAAC

The Middlesex Accessibility Advisory Committee will review and approve the 2024 Joint Annual Accessibility Status Report and forward it to County Council. They will also receive a review of the AODA Customer Service Standards and direct staff to make recommendations. The meeting includes routine items such as minutes approval and disclosures.

• Approve minutes from the January 17, 2024 MAAC meeting
• Receive and approve the 2024 Joint Annual Accessibility Status Report
• Receive AODA Customer Service Standards Review report and direct staff recommendations

Council Meeting

The council will consider several action items, including authorizing the Rural Transit Solutions Fund assessment and approving a $28,900 award to Quarry Consulting Inc. for the County Strategic Plan. Draft approvals will be sought for a major condominium plan amendment on Longwoods Road and a subdivision plan for Falconbridge Estates. Additional reports such as the 2023 Investment Report and the 3rd Quarter Budget Variance will be received for information.

• Award of RFP ADMN-2024-03 to Quarry Consulting Inc. for $28,900 consulting services
• Draft plan approval for Major Red‑Line Revision to Plan of Condominium, File No. 39T‑MC‑CDM2002, 10919 Longwoods Road
• Draft plan approval for Proposed Plan of Subdivision, File No. 39T‑SC2202, Falconbridge Estates
• Rural Transit Solutions Fund funding report authorizing a county assessment and agreement
• Receipt of 2023 Investment Report and 3rd Quarter Budget Variance Report for information

MLPS Authority Board

The MLPS Authority Board approved the 2025 Estimates for Middlesex-London Paramedic Services in the amount of $72,552,318 and forwarded the budget to the Middlesex County Budget Committee. The meeting also included the first and second readings of a by-law to authorize a lease agreement for 340 Waterloo St.

• Approved 2025 MLPS Budget of $72,552,318
• Forwarded 2025 Estimates to Middlesex County Budget Committee
• Authorized Lease Agreement for 340 Waterloo St.
• Approved Minutes of August 30, 2024 meeting
• Approved Minutes of August 30, 2024 Closed Session

Library Board

The Middlesex County Library Board is meeting to discuss budget considerations and introduce the 2025 draft budget to the County Budget Committee. The board will also review and approve updates to the Safety, Security and Emergencies in the Library Policy.

• Introduction of 2025 Draft Library Board Budget to the Middlesex County Budget Committee
• Approval of updates to the Safety, Security and Emergencies in the Library Policy
• Discussion on Strategic Planning Environmental Scan
• Review of EarlyON Program Update for Quarter 3
• Review of 2024 Summer at the Library Board Report

Council Meeting

Middlesex County Council will receive and approve the 2024 PSAB budget of $53,565,144. A by‑law will be introduced to authorize the Winter Maintenance Service Agreement with the City of London. The Council will award the Komoka Rd. Bridge rehabilitation contract to Dillon Consulting for $109,600 and a truck purchase contract to Premier Truck Group for $427,774. The County will also deny North Middlesex’s loan request for $4,786,094.22.

• Approve 2024 PSAB budget of $53,565,144
• Authorize Winter Maintenance Service Agreement with City of London (by‑law)
• Award Komoka Rd. Bridge rehabilitation to Dillon Consulting for $109,600
• Award truck purchase to Premier Truck Group for $427,774
• Deny North Middlesex loan request for $4,786,094.22

Council Meeting

Middlesex County Council is meeting to review and potentially approve two draft plans of subdivision. The body will also receive reports on mental health support programs and various provincial correspondence.

• Draft plan approval for Subdivision File No. 39T-MC0204 (Springer Pond Developments Inc.) in Middlesex Centre
• Draft plan approval for Subdivision File No. 39T-SC2401 (Northgrove Meadows Inc.) in Strathroy-Caradoc
• Information report on the Early Clinical Intervention Support Program
• Correspondence regarding the Agricultural Workforce Equity and Diversity Initiative (AWEDI)
• Correspondence regarding Roadside Zoos Legislation and the Blue Box Program

Library Board

The Middlesex County Library Board will meet to approve minutes from the May 28, 2024 meeting, receive the draft 2025 library budget for information, and vote on updates to local history and genealogy policies. The board will also receive several informational items, including system internet and circulation reports, library activity data, and updates on early years programs.

• Approve minutes of May 28, 2024 meeting
• Receive draft 2025 Library Budget for information
• Approve updates to Local History & Genealogy Policies and update policy manual
• Receive system internet and circulation reports for 2023-2024
• Approve confirming by-law for September 24, 2024 meeting

Council Meeting

Middlesex County Council is meeting to authorize a lease agreement for the ambulance station at 340 Waterloo Street. The body will also discuss an economic development corporation strategy and review various departmental payables.

• By-law #7303 to authorize lease agreement for 340 Waterloo Street with Middlesex-London Emergency Medical Services Authority
• Roads payables from July 27 to August 29, 2024 totaling $2,452,659.16
• MLPS payables from July 27 to August 29, 2024 totaling $1,843,146.85
• Social Services payables from July 27 to August 29, 2024 totaling $1,137,068.77
• Proposed implementation strategy for the Middlesex County Economic Development Corporation to be brought forward during 2025 Budget Deliberations

Council approved a lease agreement for the Waterloo Ambulance Station with the Middlesex-London Emergency Medical Services Authority, and authorized the Warden and Clerk to execute it. Council also directed that the 2025 SCOR membership be included in the budget for discussion and voted to rejoin SCOR. A resolution urging the province to continue funding Southwest Community Transit beyond March 2025 was carried. The Economic Development Corporation implementation strategy was directed to be brought forward during 2025 budget deliberations.

• Approved lease agreement for 340 Waterloo Street with Middlesex-London EMS Authority
• Directed 2025 SCOR membership be included in budget for discussion and rejoin SCOR
• Carried resolution urging provincial funding for Southwest Community Transit beyond March 2025
• Directed staff to bring forward EDC implementation strategy during 2025 budget deliberations
• Approved by-laws #7303 (lease) and #7304 (confirmation) with first, second, and third readings

Council Meeting

Middlesex County Council will meet on September 10, 2024, to discuss and decide on routine procedural items, including approving the agenda and minutes, adopting the 2025 meeting calendar, and receiving updates on official plan amendments and strategic planning. The council will also introduce a bylaw to appoint an integrity commissioner and closed meeting investigator.

• Adopt 2025 Middlesex County Council and Library Board Meeting Calendar
• Introduce bylaw to appoint Aird & Berlis LLP as Integrity Commissioner, Closed Meeting Investigator, and Ombudsman effective January 1, 2025
• Approve minutes of August 13, 2024 meeting and recommendations from Committee of the Whole
• Receive updates on uncontested official plan amendments for Lucan Biddulph, Middlesex Centre, and Strathroy-Caradoc
• Receive Woodlands Conservation By-Law Update and Strathmere Lodge July 2024 census report

MLPS Authority Board

The MLPS Authority Board is meeting to provide direction on the service agreement with Oneida Nation of the Thames. The board will also receive updates on paramedic operations and hold a closed session regarding personnel matters.

• Service Agreement with Oneida Nation of the Thames
• Dedicated Offload Nurse Program (DONP) enhancement
• Tiered Response Agreement with London Fire Department
• Community Paramedicine Review
• Closed session regarding MLPS CEO and Director of Paramedic Services

Council Meeting

Middlesex County Council will meet on August 13, 2024, to receive reports and make decisions on several key items. The meeting includes approval of minutes, new business actions such as a $2M borrowing bylaw and a $686,571.63 renovation contract, and committee recommendations on subdivisions and homelessness programs.

• Award $5,053,080.30 contract to ghn Infrastructure Inc. for Glendon Drive Roundabout
• Approve $686,571.63 renovation contract for 340 Waterloo Street for Middlesex-London Paramedic Service
• Authorize $2,000,000 borrowing bylaw for 2024
• Approve draft plan for subdivision in Township of Lucan Biddulph (File No. 39T-LB2301)
• Approve Middlesex Accommodation Program contract for homelessness prevention

MLPS Authority Board

The Middlesex-London Paramedic Service Authority Board meets to approve minutes from its July 19 meeting and provide direction on implementing a Hazardous Area Response Team (HART). The board will also receive updates on the Early Adopter First Response Unit program, Western Homecoming, and dedicated neonatal paediatric transport units. A closed session will follow to discuss personnel and labour relations matters.

• Approve minutes from July 19, 2024 meeting
• Direct staff to implement Hazardous Area Response Team (HART) specialized training
• Receive updates on Early Adopter First Response Unit (FRU) Program
• Receive updates on Dedicated Neonatal Paediatric Transport Units
• By-law #2024-05 to confirm meeting proceedings (first, second, and final readings) at 1035 Adelaide St S, London, ON

MLPS Authority Board

The Middlesex-London Paramedic Services Authority Board is meeting to elect a Board Chair and review recruitment for the Director of Paramedic Services. The board will also consider by-laws to establish its Terms of Reference.

• Election of MLPS Board Chair
• By-law #001 to establish Terms of Reference for the MLPS Authority
• By-law #2024-04 to confirm proceedings of the July 19, 2024 meeting
• Recruitment and hiring process update for Director of Paramedic Services
• Closed session to discuss human resources and solicitor-client privilege matters

Council Meeting

County Council is deciding on the implementation of development charges and the restructuring of the Middlesex-London Paramedic Service (MLPS) Authority Board. The body is also reviewing a 5-year machinery replacement program and an attainable housing implementation report.

• By-law #7291 to establish Development Charges with an implementation date of October 1, 2024
• Proposed restructuring of MLPS Board to separate the roles of Board Chair and CEO
• Approval of a 5-Year Machinery Replacement Program (2025-2029)
• Selection of the strategic role of Housing Advocate for Middlesex County
• General Administration payables for June 2024 totaling $920,946.56

Special Council Meeting

Middlesex County Council holds a special meeting to approve the agenda and confirm the proceedings of the July 15, 2024 meeting. The council will also convene in closed session to discuss personal matters about an identifiable individual, then rise and report back.

• By-law #7296 to confirm July 15, 2024 County Council meeting proceedings (first, second, third readings)
• Closed session for personal matters about an identifiable individual

Development Charges Public Meeting

Council is holding a public meeting regarding a development charges background study and a proposed by-law dated July 16, 2024. The purpose is to allow the public to ask questions and provide comments on the proposal. Council will not take any action during this specific meeting.

• Development Charges Background Study presentation by Watson & Associates Economists Ltd
• Proposed development charges by-law dated July 16, 2024

Council Meeting

The Council will review several financial allocations for the Middlesex Supports program and approve a $1,258,725 insurance renewal. Additionally, the meeting includes discussions on transferring electric vehicle charger ownership to local municipalities and a denied pedestrian crossover request.

• Middlesex Supports funding: $64,900 for Family Services Thames Valley
• Middlesex Supports funding: $10,000 for Merrymount Family Support and Crisis Care
• Middlesex Supports funding: $10,000 for Strathroy/Caradoc - Can I Play Too?
• Insurance renewal premium of $1,258,725 for twelve months
• Denial of pedestrian crossover request at Longwoods Road and Springer Road/Victoria Street

MLPS Authority Board

The Middlesex-London Paramedic Services Authority Board is reviewing several operational items including ambulance procurement and vehicle disposals. The agenda also includes updates on mental health support, 911 system status, and clinical research partnerships.

• Authorization to purchase a Tristar Type 3 ambulance prototype
• Declaration of units 1356 and 1344 as surplus for sale on GOVDEALS.CA
• Sale of unit Admin 2 to Oneida Nation of the Thames Paramedic Service for $5,500.00
• Approval of research participation regarding Association of MLPS and Superintendent Loosley
• Approval of research partnership with Dr. Charles Nelson and Western University

Library Board

The Library Board is reviewing several governance and safety policies for update to the policy manual. The board is also considering authorization for a new strategic planning project.

• Updates to Governance policies
• Updates to Intellectual Freedom policy
• Safety of Children in the Library policy
• 2024 Library Strategic Planning Project authorization
• Middlesex EarlyON and Seniors' Services presentations

Council Meeting

The Council is considering a $1,622,241.00 contract for roof work at Strathmere Lodge. Additional items include approving several subdivision plans and the 2024-2028 Child Care and Early Years Service System Plan.

• Strathmere Lodge Roof Rehabilitation: $1,622,241.00 contract to Lafleche Roofing (1992) Limited
• Draft plan approval for subdivision in Village of Newbury (File No. 39T-NEW2301)
• Draft plan approval and Official Plan Amendment No. 54 for Municipality of Middlesex Centre (File No. 39T-MC2101)
• Draft plan approval for North Street Subdivision and Condominium in Dorchester (File No. 39T-TC2102/39T-TC-CDM2303)
• Approval of the Middlesex Child Care and Early Years Service System Plan (2024-2028)

Council Meeting

The Middlesex County Council is reviewing a proposed subdivision plan for Lieury Road. The agenda also includes several by-laws regarding boundary agreements and IT services contracts. Additionally, the council will receive updates on road closures and employee benefits.

• Proposed Plan of Subdivision, Lieury Road (File No. 39T-NM2303)
• Boundary line agreement with Lambton County (By-law #7272)
• Boundary line agreement with Lambton and Huron Counties (By-law #7273)
• IT Services Agreement with Thames Centre (By-law #7274)
• IT Services Agreement with Middlesex Centre (By-law #7275)

Library Board

The Middlesex County Library Board is meeting to consider adopting a new schedule for reviewing board policies. The board will also vote to re-adopt County of Middlesex Corporate Administrative Policies and receive updates on library collections and the EarlyON program.

• Adoption of a schedule for reviewing Board Policies
• Re-adoption of County of Middlesex Corporate Administrative Policies
• Presentation regarding Library Collections
• EarlyON Program 2023 Year-in-Review update
• Information on the Road to Mental Health (RTMH) taxi service

Council Meeting

Council is reviewing the 2024 tax ratios and a new procurement by-law. Discussions also include detailed design for a new Governance & Administration Centre in London and a draft plan approval for a condominium at 233 Upper Queen Street.

• 2024 Tax Ratios report
• Proposed New Governance & Administration Centre at 1035 Adelaide Street South, London
• Condominium and Official Plan Amendment No. 30 for 233 Upper Queen Street, Thorndale
• 2024/25 Quality Improvement Plan for Strathmere Lodge
• General Payables totaling $798,470.33

Council Meeting

Middlesex County Council reviewed the 2024 budget presentation and directed staff to prepare a by-law for its adoption at the March 26 meeting. The agenda also includes several infrastructure contract awards for road maintenance and drainage.

• $5,883,805.80 contract for Hot Mix Asphalt (Branco Construction)
• $1,328,520.00 contract for Cold in Place Asphalt Recycling (Lavis Contracting Co.)
• Plan of Subdivision and Official Plan Amendment No. 17 for Strathroy-Caradoc
• $703,700.00 contract for Latex Traffic Paint (Sherwin Williams)
• $184,800.00 contract for Steel Beam Guide Rail installation (Royal Fence)

Council Meeting

The Council will review the 2024 financial outlook and an industrial assessment report. Staff are directed to prepare a by-law for a Middlesex County Loan Program and consult on industrial land support. The agenda also includes planning amendments and a highway maintenance agreement with Oxford County.

• Middlesex County Industrial Assessment Report and proposed loan program
• Strathroy-Caradoc Official Plan Amendment No. 16 (599 Albert Street)
• Putnam Road Holdings Industrial Condominium draft plan approval
• Highway maintenance agreement with the County of Oxford
• 2023 Joint Annual Accessibility Status Report approval

Budget Committee

The Budget Committee will review the minutes from the January 15, 2024 meeting. The committee is also scheduled to discuss an update regarding the 2024 budget overview.

• Approval of January 15, 2024, meeting minutes
• 2024 Budget Overview Update discussion

MLPS Authority Board

The MLPS Authority Board is reviewing ambulance service reports and the 2024 response time performance plan. The meeting includes decisions on vehicle procurements and a new lease agreement for the Parkhill Ambulance Station.

• Procurement of a Neonatal Transport Unit from Crestline for $261,209.00 before taxes
• Awarding two SUV emergency response vehicle conversions to Rowland Emergency Vehicle Products Inc. for $193,642.00
• Introduction of a by-law for the Parkhill Ambulance Station lease agreement with North Middlesex
• Receipt of reports regarding ambulance service reviews and offload times

MAAC

The committee is reviewing the 2023 Joint Annual Accessibility Status Report for presentation to County Council. Members are also receiving information regarding accessibility projects in Strathroy-Caradoc and play equipment in Lucan Biddulph.

• 2023 Joint Annual Accessibility Status Report
• Spencer Park Play Equipment - Township of Lucan Biddulph
• Fire Station #1 New Construction Project
• Strathroy-Caradoc Police Station Renovation and Addition
• Strathroy-Caradoc Municipal Offices Lower Washroom Renovation

Library Board

The Middlesex County Library Board met to review library circulation and internet usage data from 2022-2023. The meeting included a presentation regarding the Ontario Library Association Super Conference 2024 and various community reports.

• Review of 2022-2023 system internet and circulation data
• Presentation on the Ontario Library Association Super Conference 2024
• Library Activity Report review
• Approval of December 12, 2023 meeting minutes
• First, second, and third readings of By-law #38

Council Meeting

The Middlesex County Council will meet to review several administrative reports and a major infrastructure award. Key items include the Waubuno Creek Bridge superstructure replacement and updates regarding local planning and wastewater studies.

• Award of Tender #M-I-24 for Waubuno Creek Bridge Superstructure Replacement to McLean Taylor Construction Limited for $2,223,642.92
• OPP Detachment Boards presentation by the Ontario Association of Police Services Boards
• Ontario Land Tribunal Appeal regarding Thames Centre Official Plan Amendment No. 27
• Notice of Study Commencement for Thorndale Wastewater Treatment Plant Expansion
• Notice of Completion for Highway 401 and Highway 4 interchange and bridge replacements

Budget Committee

The committee will review an update on the 2024 budget overview. Discussions are also scheduled regarding development charges, the county loan program, and the asset management plan. The meeting includes the approval of minutes from several 2023 meetings.

• 2024 Budget Overview Update
• Middlesex County Development Charges
• Middlesex County Loan Program
• Middlesex County Asset Management Plan