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

Middlesex County Council held a special meeting on December 3, 2024, approving the agenda, moving into a closed session regarding a human resources and solicitor-client privilege matter, and passing the confirmatory by-law before adjourning.

• Approved the agenda (Carried)
• Moved into closed session regarding a human resources matter (Carried)
• Approved first, second, and third readings of By-law #7311 to confirm proceedings (Carried)
• Adjourned the meeting at 3:55pm (Carried)

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

The Middlesex-London Paramedic Services Authority Board approved the 2025 Response Time Performance Plan unchanged, received reports on ambulance offload times and financial statements, and approved new ClinicalConnect privacy and security policies. The board also authorized the chair to execute the CEO's amended employment agreement.

• Approved 2025 Response Time Performance Plan unchanged (carried)
• Received ambulance offload time report at LHSC and SMGH (carried)
• Approved ClinicalConnect privacy and security policies, repealing previous policies (carried)
• Received CEO update and 2023 financial statements (carried)
• Authorized chair to execute CEO employment agreement, effective Dec 3, 2024 (carried)
• Gave by-law #2024-09 first, second, third, and final reading (carried)

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

The Library Board approved new policies regarding Donations, Sponsorship and Fundraising, as well as Community Information. The board also received updates on the Middlesex EarlyON project and system circulation and internet statistics.

• Approved new Donations, Sponsorship and Fundraising policy
• Approved new Community Information policy
• Approved minutes of the October 22, 2024 meeting
• Received Middlesex EarlyON Update for information
• Received system internet, circulation, activity, and calendar reports for information
• Passed By-law #43 to confirm proceedings of the November 12, 2024 meeting

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)

Middlesex County Council approved a $2.5 million loan to North Middlesex for a fire and paramedic station. The council also authorized the purchase of a power loader for $391,034 and directed staff to withdraw an appeal regarding a consent application in Adelaide Metcalfe. Additionally, the council accepted 2023 financial statements and transferred a $1.7 million surplus to a tax stabilization reserve.

• Approved $2.5M loan to North Middlesex for fire/paramedic station
• Authorized $391,034 purchase of articulated power loader
• Directed withdrawal of Adelaide Metcalfe consent application appeal
• Approved Artificial Intelligence (AI) Policy
• Transferred $1,749,283 2023 surplus to tax stabilization reserve
• Applied $52,932 library surplus to 2024 operating costs
• Requested provincial review of MFIPPA legislation
• Adopted 2023 Consolidated and Trust Financial Statements

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

The Middlesex Accessibility Advisory Committee approved the 2024 Joint Annual Accessibility Status Report and directed that it be presented to County Council for consideration. The committee also received the AODA Customer Service Standards Review and directed staff to submit recommendations. Minutes from the January 17, 2024 meeting were approved as presented.

• Approved minutes of January 17, 2024 meeting (carried)
• Approved 2024 Joint Annual Accessibility Status Report for presentation to County Council (carried)
• Received AODA Customer Service Standards Review and directed staff to submit recommendations (carried)

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

Council received a notice of motion directing staff to prepare a $2.5 million loan agreement between North Middlesex and the County for the Parkhill Fire and Middlesex-London Paramedic Service Station. Council also approved a $28,900 consulting contract for the County's Strategic Plan, granted draft plan approval for two development applications, and approved the 2023 Investment Report. All decisions were carried unanimously.

• Directed staff to prepare $2.5M loan agreement for North Middlesex fire/paramedic station (carried)
• Awarded RFP ADMN-2024-03 to Quarry Consulting Inc. for $28,900 for Strategic Plan (carried)
• Granted draft plan approval for Plan of Condominium at 10919 Longwoods Road (carried)
• Granted draft plan approval for Falconbridge Estates subdivision in Strathroy-Caradoc (carried)
• Approved 2023 Investment Report (carried)
• Received 3rd Quarter Budget Variance Report (carried)
• Received Rural Transit Solutions Fund funding report and authorized agreement (carried)
• Appointed Aird & Berlis LLP as Integrity Commissioner via by-law 7306 (carried)

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

The Board approved the 2025 budget estimates for Middlesex-London Paramedic Services. They also passed a by-law to authorize a lease agreement for 340 Waterloo St.

• Approved 2025 budget estimates of $72,552,318 (Carried)
• Approved August 30, 2024 meeting and closed session minutes (Carried)
• Passed By-law #2024-07 to authorize lease agreement for 340 Waterloo St. (Carried)
• Passed By-law #2024-08 to confirm proceedings of the October 28, 2024 meeting (Carried)

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

The Library Board approved updates to the Safety, Security and Emergencies in the Library Policy. The board also introduced 2025 budget estimates to the Middlesex County Budget Committee and directed staff to report on fines for the 2026 budget.

• Approved updates to the Safety, Security and Emergencies in the Library Policy
• Introduced 2025 budget estimates to the Middlesex County Budget Committee
• Directed staff to prepare a report on fines for the 2026 Budget
• Approved minutes of the September 24, 2024 meeting
• Passed By-law #42 to confirm proceedings of the October 22, 2024 meeting

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

Middlesex County Council approved the 2024 PSAB budget of $53,565,144 and authorized a winter maintenance service agreement with the City of London. Council also awarded contracts for engineering services for the Komoka Rd. bridge and a new dump truck, but defeated a loan request from North Middlesex for a fire and paramedic station.

• Approved 2024 PSAB budget of $53,565,144
• Authorized Winter Maintenance Service Agreement with City of London
• Awarded engineering contract for Komoka Rd. bridge to Dillon Consulting Limited ($109,600)
• Awarded truck tender to Premier Truck Group of London ($427,774)
• Defeated loan of $4,786,094.22 to North Middlesex for fire/paramedic station
• Deferred by-law appointing Aird & Berlis LLP as Integrity Commissioner
• Approved by-laws for winter maintenance agreement and meeting confirmation

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

Middlesex County Council approved the agenda, adopted prior minutes, and received an information report on the Early Clinical Intervention Support Program. The main decisions were granting draft plan approval, subject to conditions, for two proposed subdivisions: one in Middlesex Centre (File No. 39T-MC0204) and one in Strathroy-Caradoc (File No. 39T-SC2401). Council also received several correspondence items and passed a by-law to confirm the meeting's proceedings.

• Approved agenda as presented
• Adopted minutes of September 24, 2024 Council meeting and Committee of the Whole recommendations
• Received Early Clinical Intervention Support Program report for information
• Granted draft plan approval for subdivision in Middlesex Centre (File No. 39T-MC0204)
• Granted draft plan approval for subdivision in Strathroy-Caradoc (File No. 39T-SC2401)
• Received correspondence items 9.d.1 to 9.d.6 for information
• Gave By-law #7305 (confirming proceedings) first, second, and third reading

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

The Middlesex Library Board approved updates to the Local History and Genealogy policies and directed that the County Library Policy Manual be updated accordingly. The board also received the Draft 2025 Library Budget for information and approved the minutes of the May 28, 2024 meeting. All motions were carried unanimously.

• Approved updates to Local History and Genealogy policies (carried)
• Directed update of Middlesex County Library Policy Manual (carried)
• Received Draft 2025 Library Budget for information (carried)
• Approved minutes of May 28, 2024 meeting (carried)
• Received correspondence and information items 6.a to 6.j (carried)
• Gave By-law #41 first and second reading (carried)
• Gave By-law #41 third and final reading (carried)

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

Council approved the appointment of Aird & Berlis LLP as Middlesex County's Integrity Commissioner, Closed Meeting Investigator, and Ombudsman effective January 1, 2025, with a by-law to be introduced at the September 24 meeting. Council also adopted the 2025 meeting calendar and directed staff to proceed with Strategic Plan development using a combination of internal staff and external consultants. All other items were received for information, and no substantive decisions were made beyond these actions.

• Approved appointment of Aird & Berlis LLP as Integrity Commissioner, Closed Meeting Investigator, and Ombudsman (carried)
• Adopted 2025 Middlesex County Council and Library Board Meeting Calendar (carried)
• Directed staff to proceed with Strategic Plan development using Option B (internal staff + external consultants) (carried)
• Received MPAC presentation for information (carried)
• Received 13 correspondence and information items (carried)
• Approved by-laws #7300, #7301, #7302 (first, second, third reading) (carried)

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

Council approved the award of Tender # M-Q-24 for the Glendon Drive Roundabout to ghn Infrastructure Inc. in the amount of $5,053,080.30 before taxes. They also authorized a $2M borrowing by-law, a 911 call answering agreement with Strathroy-Caradoc Police Services, and renovations at 340 Waterloo Street for $686,571.63. Several reports were received for information, and a subdivision plan was granted draft approval.

• Approved $5,053,080.30 tender for Glendon Drive Roundabout to ghn Infrastructure Inc.
• Authorized 2024 borrowing by-law with $2,000,000 maximum limit
• Authorized CERB agreement with Strathroy-Caradoc Police Services for 911 call answering (Sept 10, 2024 - Dec 31, 2028)
• Authorized $686,571.63 contract with Traditional Construction Inc. for MLPS Phase 1 renovations at 340 Waterloo Street
• Approved removal of 0.3m reserve at 11734 Petty Street (County Road 19)
• Approved Middlesex Accommodation Program contract for Homeless Prevention Program
• Granted draft plan approval for subdivision File No. 39T-LB2301 (Pemic Lucan Land Corp)
• Directed staff to issue RFP for Integrity Commissioner, Closed Meeting Investigator, and Ombudsman services

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

The Middlesex-London Paramedic Services Authority Board approved a motion directing staff to implement Hazardous Area Response Team (HART) specialized training, education, and deployment, with progress updates to be reported back. The board also approved the minutes from the July 19, 2024 meetings, received several information items, and passed a by-law confirming the meeting's proceedings. A closed session was held for personnel and bargaining matters.

• Approved minutes of July 19, 2024 open and closed sessions (carried)
• Directed staff to implement HART specialized training, education, and deployment (carried)
• Received information items 5.a to 5.g (carried)
• Closed meeting for personnel and bargaining matters (carried)
• Resumed from closed session (carried)
• Gave By-Law #2024-05 first and second reading (carried)
• Gave By-Law #2024-05 third and final reading (carried)
• Adjourned at 3:20pm (carried)

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

The board elected Brian Ropp as chair and approved minutes from the June 6, 2024 meetings. It also requested Middlesex County Council to appoint an additional voting board member, and gave final reading to by-laws establishing terms of reference and confirming proceedings. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Elected Brian Ropp as MLPS Authority Board Chair (carried)
• Approved minutes of June 6, 2024 open and closed sessions (carried)
• Requested Middlesex County Council to appoint an additional voting board member (carried)
• Gave first, second, and third reading to By-law #001 (Terms of Reference) and By-law #2024-04 (Confirmation of Proceedings) (carried)

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

Council approved a new development charges by-law and a 5-year machinery replacement program. The board for the Middlesex-London Paramedic Service will be restructured to separate the Chair and CEO roles. Council also designated the County as a Housing Advocate to help develop an attainable housing plan.

• Set Development Charges By-law implementation date for January 1, 2025
• Approved 5-year Machinery Replacement Program
• Approved restructuring of MLPS Board to separate Board Chair and CEO roles
• Selected strategic role of Housing Advocate for Middlesex County
• Approved 2025 Budget Schedule
• Directed staff to prepare Attainable Housing Implementation Plan Report for 2025 Draft Budget
• Approved by-laws #7291, #7292, #7293, #7294, and #7295

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

Council met in a special session to consider personal matters regarding a CAO assessment. The Warden was directed to take action as authorized during the closed session.

• Approved the meeting agenda
• Convened in closed session to consider personal matters regarding a CAO assessment
• Directed the Warden to take action as authorized in closed session
• Passed By-law #7296 to confirm the proceedings of the July 15, 2024 meeting

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 held a public meeting to receive comments on a development charges background study and proposed by-law. No actions were taken on the study or by-law during this session.

• Adjourned meeting at 1:28pm

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

Middlesex County Council approved a 2024/25 insurance program with Intact Public Entities Inc. at a premium of $1,258,725 for twelve months plus applicable taxes to June 30, 2025. Council also approved $96,900 in Middlesex Supports program funding to six organizations, plus dividing $3,179.50 in unallocated funds evenly ($397.44 each) among eight lower-tier municipalities for children's sports and recreation. Council approved a pedestrian crossover at Longwoods Road and Springer Road/Victoria Street in Delaware, authorized the transfer of electric vehicle charging stations to local municipalities, and approved use of the Middlesex County Building for filming requests. All decisions carried; no vote tallies were recorded.

• Approved 2024/25 insurance program with Intact Public Entities Inc., premium $1,258,725 for twelve months plus taxes to June 30, 2025 (carried)
• Approved $3,179.50 unallocated funds divided evenly ($397.44) among eight lower-tier municipalities for children's sports/recreation (carried)
• Approved $96,900 in Middlesex Supports funding to six organizations: Merrymount $10,000, Family Services Thames Valley $64,900, Southwest Middlesex $6,500, Strathroy/Caradoc $10,000, Children's Aid Society $500, Western University Students' Council $5,000 (carried)
• Approved pedestrian crossover at Longwoods Road (County Road 2) and Springer Road/Victoria Street in Delaware, subject to expense and liability agreement (carried)
• Authorized Director of Economic Development to execute agreements transferring electric vehicle charging stations to local municipalities (carried)
• Approved use of Middlesex County Building for filming requests under Agreement No. 2019-7016 (carried)
• Received Tourism Investment Toolkit presentation for information (carried)
• Received items 9.d.1 to 9.d.24 for information (carried)

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

The Board approved the purchase of a Tristar Type 3 ambulance prototype and the disposal of three surplus vehicles. It also authorized participation in two research studies regarding paramedic health and professional practice.

• Authorized purchase of Tristar Type 3 ambulance prototype
• Approved sale of surplus units 1356 and 1344 via GOVDEALS.CA
• Approved sale of surplus unit Admin 2 to Oneida Nation of the Thames Paramedic Service for $5,500.00
• Approved participation in research study with Superintendent Loosley
• Approved joint research publication with Dr. Charles Nelson and Western University on posttraumatic stress injuries
• Deferred reports on Patient Care Model First Response Unit, Western Homecoming, and Neonatal Paediatric Transport Units to next meeting

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

The Middlesex Library Board approved updates to its Governance policies and its Intellectual Freedom policy, and approved a new Safety of Children in the Library policy, all to be reflected in the library policy manual. The Board also authorized staff to proceed with a proposed 2024 Library Strategic Planning Project. Presentations on Middlesex EarlyON service system planning and library seniors' services, along with correspondence and information items, were received for information.

• Approved updates to Governance policies; policy manual to be updated (Carried)
• Approved updates to the Intellectual Freedom policy; policy manual to be updated (Carried)
• Approved the Safety of Children in the Library policy; policy manual to be updated (Carried)
• Authorized staff to proceed with the proposed 2024 Library Strategic Planning Project (Carried)
• Received the Middlesex EarlyON Service System Planning presentation for information (Carried)
• Received the Middlesex County Library Senior's Services presentation for information (Carried)
• Received correspondence and information items 6.a to 6.g for information (Carried)
• Approved the March 26, 2024 meeting minutes as presented (Carried)

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 awarded a roof rehabilitation contract to Lafleche Roofing (1992) Limited and approved several subdivision plans. The board also ratified a new collective agreement with Unifor Local 302 and adopted a new asset retirement finance policy.

• Awarded Strathmere Lodge roof retrofit to Lafleche Roofing (1992) Limited for $1,622,241.00 before taxes
• Approved Asset Retirement Obligations Finance Policy
• Nominated Aina DeViet for Director on County Caucus on the AMO Board of Directors (2024-2026)
• Approved draft plan for Village of Newbury subdivision (File No. 39T-NEW2301)
• Approved draft plan and Official Plan Amendment No. 54 for Ballymote Developments Inc. (File No. 39T-MC2101)
• Approved draft plan for subdivision and condominium at 246 North Street, Dorchester (File No. 39T-TC2102)
• Approved Middlesex Child Care and Early Years Service System Plan (2024-2028)
• Ratified collective agreement with Unifor Local 302 effective Jan 1, 2024 to Dec 31, 2026

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)

Council granted draft plan approval for a subdivision on Lieury Road in the Municipality of North Middlesex. The body also passed four by-laws authorizing highway and IT services agreements with neighboring counties and municipalities.

• Approved draft plan for subdivision File No. 39T-NM2303 on Lieury Road
• Passed By-law #7272 for boundary line highway Agreement with County of Lambton
• Passed By-law #7273 for boundary line highway Agreement with County of Lambton and County of Huron
• Passed By-law #7274 for IT Services Agreement with Municipality of Thames Centre
• Passed By-law #7275 for IT Services Agreement with Municipality of Middlesex Centre
• Approved March 26, 2024 meeting minutes and Committee of the Whole recommendations

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

The Library Board approved a new schedule for reviewing board policies. Members also formally re-adopted all County of Middlesex Corporate Administrative Policies and directed that the library policy manual be updated.

• Approved minutes of the January 16, 2024 meeting
• Adopted the schedule of policy review
• Approved formal re-adoption of all County of Middlesex Corporate Administrative Policies
• Received Library Collections presentation for information
• Received system internet, circulation, activity, and EarlyON reports for information
• Passed By-law #39 to confirm proceedings of the March 26, 2024 meeting

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 directed staff to proceed with the detailed design and tendering for a new administration centre in London. Other key actions included approving a condominium plan and official plan amendment in Thames Centre and adopting the 2024 budget.

• Approved detailed design and tendering for Governance & Administration Centre at 1035 Adelaide Street South
• Approved 2024 Tax Ratios to remain the same as 2023
• Granted draft plan approval for Proposed Plan of Condominium (File No. 39T-TC-CDM2201) at 233 Upper Queen Street, Thorndale
• Approved Amendment No. 30 to the Municipality of Thames Centre Official Plan
• Approved 2024/25 Quality Improvement Plan for Strathmere Lodge
• Passed By-law #7268 to adopt the 2024 Budget
• Passed By-law #7269 to adopt 2024 tax rates and payment schedule
• Passed By-law #7270 to adopt a procurement policy

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 approved several infrastructure tenders for asphalt, paint, and drainage, totaling over $8 million. The board also granted draft plan approval for a subdivision in Strathroy-Caradoc and directed staff to prepare a by-law for the 2024 Budget.

• Awarded $5,883,805.80 hot mix asphalt contract to Brantco Construction
• Awarded $1,328,520.00 cold in place recycling contract to Lavis Contracting Co.
• Awarded $703,700.00 traffic paint contract to Sherwin Williams
• Awarded $289,839.50 concrete curb and gutter contract to Ro-Buck Construction Ltd.
• Awarded $184,800.00 guide rail contract to Royal Fence
• Awarded $92,520.96 roadside weed spray contract to Green Stream
• Awarded $86,100.00 sub drains contract to Van Bree Drainage
• Approved draft plan for Strathroy-Caradoc subdivision (File No. 39T-SC2302)

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

Council granted draft plan approval for the Putnam Road Holdings Industrial Condominium and approved an official plan amendment for 599 Albert Street. The board also directed staff to develop by-laws for a loan program, delegation of duties, and procedural rules.

• Approved Strathroy-Caradoc Official Plan Amendment No. 16 for 599 Albert Street
• Granted draft plan approval for Putnam Road Holdings Industrial Condominium (File No. 39T-TC-CDM2301)
• Directed staff to bring forward a by-law for the Middlesex County Loan Program
• Directed staff to consult lower-tier municipalities on an Industrial Land Community Improvement Support Program
• Approved and posted the 2023 Joint Annual Accessibility Status Report
• Directed staff to bring forward a Delegation of Duties By-law
• Directed staff to bring forward a Procedural By-law
• Approved Boundary Line Highway and Highway Maintenance Agreement with the County of Oxford (By-law #7261)

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

The MLPS Authority Board authorized the purchase of a neonatal transport unit and two emergency response SUVs. The Board also approved a lease agreement for the Parkhill Ambulance Station and maintained the 2024 Response Time Performance Plan.

• Approved $261,209.00 (before taxes) for a Neonatal Transport Unit from Crestline
• Approved $193,642.00 (before taxes) for two SUVs from Rowland Emergency Vehicle Products Inc.
• Approved lease agreement for Parkhill Ambulance Station with Municipality of North Middlesex
• Decided 2024 Response Time Performance Plan will remain unchanged
• Approved minutes of the October 23, 2023 meeting

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

The Middlesex Accessibility Advisory Committee approved the 2023 Joint Annual Accessibility Status Report for presentation to County Council. The committee also received information regarding accessibility projects in Strathroy-Caradoc and play equipment in Lucan Biddulph.

• Approved Minutes of the July 17, 2023 meeting (Carried)
• Approved 2023 Joint Annual Accessibility Status Report for County Council consideration (Carried)
• Received Spencer Park Play Equipment presentation from Township of Lucan Biddulph for information (Carried)
• Received Accessibility Projects in the Municipality of Strathroy-Caradoc presentation for information (Carried)
• Received Middlesex County Procurement By-law Update for information (Carried)

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

The Middlesex Library Board met on January 16, 2024 and approved the minutes of its December 12, 2023 meeting. It received a presentation on the Ontario Library Association Super Conference 2024 for information, and received items 6.a to 6.g for information. The board also gave a confirming by-law three readings and adjourned at 11:03am. No substantive decisions beyond these procedural items were recorded.

• Approved December 12, 2023 meeting minutes as presented (carried)
• Received Ontario Library Association Super Conference 2024 presentation for information (carried)
• Received items 6.a to 6.g for information (carried)
• Gave by-law #38 first and second reading (carried)
• Gave by-law #38 third and final reading (carried)
• Adjourned at 11:03am (carried)

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

Middlesex County Council approved awarding Request for Tender #M-I-24 for the Waubuno Creek Bridge Superstructure Replacement to McLean Taylor Construction Limited at $2,223,642.92 before taxes. Council also approved the December 12, 2023 minutes and adopted the recommendations from that Committee of the Whole meeting, and received several information items including the Warden's Activity Report and an OPP Detachment Boards presentation. The meeting was otherwise procedural, with no inquiries, notices of motion, or councillor comments recorded.

• Approved agenda as presented (carried)
• Approved December 12, 2023 Council and Closed Session minutes; adopted Committee of the Whole recommendations (carried)
• Awarded Tender #M-I-24 Waubuno Creek Bridge Superstructure Replacement to McLean Taylor Construction Limited for $2,223,642.92 before taxes (carried)
• Received Warden's Activity Report for information (carried)
• Received OPP Detachment Boards presentation for information (carried)
• Received items 9.d.1 to 9.d.10 for information (carried)
• Gave By-law #7260 (confirming proceedings) first, second, and third readings (carried)
• Adjourned meeting at 1:41pm (carried)

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

The Budget Committee met to review previous minutes and hold discussions on the 2024 budget, development charges, the loan program, and the asset management plan. No substantive decisions were recorded regarding the budget items discussed.

• Approved minutes from March 9, June 20, December 7, December 8, December 11, and December 12, 2023 (Carried)