Oxford County public meetings in 2023

Library Board - Oxford County

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Council Meeting - Oxford County

The meeting includes consideration of the 2024 Business Plan and Budget, including various grant requests and levies. Council will also review a contract for 911 services with Woodstock Police Services and a proposed road allowance closure in South-West Oxford.

• Proposed closure of part of the Dereham Line road allowance in South-West Oxford
• Single-source contract award for 911 services to Woodstock Police Services
• $2,092,704 base premium for the 2024 General Insurance Program
• $163,949 base premium for the 2024 Social Housing Insurance Program
• Motion to increase affordable housing development funding to $4 million annually

Council Meeting - Oxford County

The meeting focuses on the review of the 2024 Business Plans and Budget. Several notices of motion have been presented to amend the draft budget, including proposals regarding housing, infrastructure, and tax relief.

• Proposed removal of $500,000 for cycling infrastructure on OR24
• Proposed $1 million increase for affordable housing development funding
• Proposal to identify $2 million in capital reserves to reduce the general levy
• Proposal to repatriate COVID-19 Stimulus Fund principal to the General Reserve
• Proposed deferral of a $25,000 purchase for Council Chambers chairs

Council Meeting - Oxford County

The Council meeting includes discussions on residential development amendments in Tillsonburg and Woodstock. It also addresses infrastructure projects, including intersection improvements at Punkeydoodles Corners and speed management reviews. Additionally, the agenda covers potential increases to development application fees.

• Proposed residential subdivision in Woodstock for four single detached dwellings
• Pre-approval of $1,000,000 for intersection improvements at Punkeydoodles Corners
• Authorization of up to $8,094,000 for social housing improvements over three years
• Potential increases to County development application fees effective January 1, 2024
• Implementation of speed management and road safety measures in Tillsonburg, Woodstock, and Ingersoll

Library Board - Oxford County

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Council Meeting - Oxford County

Council is reviewing several 2024 business plans and budgets for discussion. This includes reviews of the Grand River Conservation Authority and Long Point Region Conservation Authority draft budgets.

• 2024 Business Plans and Budgets overview
• Grand River Conservation Authority Draft Budget 2024
• Long Point Region Conservation Authority Draft 2024 Budget
• 2024 Oxford County Library Business Plan and Budget
• Court Security Grant Special Tax Levy

Council Meeting - Oxford County

Council will consider an amendment to allow more residential units in the City of Woodstock. The agenda also includes budget discussions for the library and police services, as well as a plan for Oxford Road 19 reconstruction.

• Official Plan Amendment OP 23-09-8 to allow additional residential units in Woodstock
• $5,223,742 levy for the 2024 Oxford County Library Business Plan and Budget
• $82,936 special tax levy for Woodstock Police Services Court Security Grant
• Authorization of Alternative 5 for the Oxford Road 19 reconstruction study
• Approval of a 2.5% maximum rent increase for Community Housing in 2024

Council Meeting - Oxford County

The Council is reviewing official plan amendments regarding a medical centre in Tillsonburg and the Drumbo Secondary Plan. They are also considering new organic waste processing technologies and road reconstruction for Oxford Road 19. The agenda includes various grant requests and a proposed rent increase for community housing.

• Official Plan Amendment for a medical centre at 671 Broadway, Tillsonburg (Recommendation: Not approve)
• Authorization of up to $125,000 for a homelessness response strategy consultant
• Approval of 2.5% maximum rent increase for Oxford County Community Housing in 2024
• Adoption of the Drumbo Secondary Plan and Amendment No. 304
• Preferred technology selection for a County-owned organics processing facility

Library Board - Oxford County

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Council Meeting - Oxford County

Council is reviewing an application to amend the Official Plan for two new residential lots near Salter Avenue. The agenda also includes endorsements for the 2024 Transportation and Water/Wastewater Master Plans. Additionally, several local organizations will present grant requests.

• Official Plan Amendment for two single detached dwellings at Salter Avenue
• Endorsement of the 2024 Transportation Master Plan draft
• Endorsement of the 2024 Water and Wastewater Master Plan draft
• OILC financing applications for Woodstock and Tillsonburg
• Grant requests from Oxford Small Business Centre and The Oxford Connection

Council Meeting - Oxford County

Oxford County Council is reviewing a proposal for a warehouse facility in Blandford-Blenheim. The meeting also addresses plans to increase residential density and an appeal regarding farm dwelling severances. Additionally, the Council will consider paramedic response plans and infrastructure extensions.

• Recommendation against warehouse development on Oxford Road 29
• Proposed work plan to increase residential density in the County
• Direction to appeal a land division decision to the Ontario Land Tribunal
• Approval of the 2024 Land Ambulance Response Time Performance Plan
• By-law for Concession Street West Services Extension Project funding

Library Board - Oxford County

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Council Meeting - Oxford County

Oxford County Council is reviewing the 2023–2026 Strategic Plan and several infrastructure projects. The agenda includes funding requests for sanitary sewer design in Woodstock and a homelessness strategy consultant. Additionally, council will consider condominium approvals and updates to local fees and charges.

• Draft plan of condominium approval for Reeves Land Corporation in Ingersoll
• $100,000 transfer from Wastewater Woodstock Reserve for Lansdowne Avenue sewer design
• Up to $125,000 from the Affordable Housing Reserve for a homelessness strategy consultant
• $15,960 borrowing from Landfill and Waste Diversion Reserve for watermain extension
• Updates to the Fees and Charges By-law effective January 1, 2024

Library Board - Oxford County

The Oxford County Library Board is meeting to discuss several reports, including a draft service delivery model, a librarian's report with statistics, and a Q2 budget update. The board will also receive a presentation from Strategy Corp on a strategic plan and consider a pending item on a Drag Storytime report.

• Presentation from Strategy Corp on a strategic plan
• Report 2023-22: Draft Service Delivery Model for discussion
• Report 2023-23: 2023 Q2 Library Business Plan and Budget Update
• Pending item: Drag Storytime Report

Council Meeting - Oxford County

Oxford County Council will hold public meetings and vote on three planning applications: a mixed-use commercial/residential development in Woodstock, a 67-unit residential subdivision in Woodstock, and conversion of a former Ingersoll school into 20 apartments. Council will also consider a $4,142,000 borrowing application for county capital works, a resolution opposing 'Strong Mayor' powers, and several other administrative items.

• Public hearing and vote on Official Plan Amendment OP 22-23-8 for mixed-use development at Henry Street and Victoria Street North, Woodstock (up to 30 dwelling units per building)
• Public hearing and vote on Draft Plan of Subdivision SB 22-05-8 for 23 single detached and 44 townhouse dwellings near Riddell, Vincent, Wellington, and Brant Streets, Woodstock
• Public hearing and vote on Official Plan Amendment OP 22-08-6 to convert former elementary school at 37 William Street, Ingersoll into 20 apartment units
• Council to consider borrowing $4,142,000 from Ontario Infrastructure Lands Corporation for county capital projects (By-law 6564-2023)
• Resolution opposing 'Strong Mayor' powers under Bill 3, to be forwarded to area municipalities and provincial officials

Council approved three Official Plan amendments and a draft plan of subdivision for projects in Woodstock and Ingersoll. The board also declared a property in Princeton as surplus land.

• Approved Official Plan Amendment OP 22-23-8 for mixed-use commercial and residential development in Woodstock (Motion Carried)
• Approved Draft Plan of Subdivision SB 22-05-8 for 23 single detached and 44 townhouse dwellings in Woodstock (Motion Carried)
• Approved Official Plan Amendment OP 22-08-6 to convert a former school to a 20-unit apartment in Ingersoll (Motion Carried)
• Approved declaration of surplus land for 71 Cowan Street, Princeton (Motion Carried)
• Approved sending a letter of support for revised construction plans for the new north Woodstock school (Motion Carried)
• Adopted Council Minutes from July 12, 2023, and August 3, 2023 (Motions Carried)

Council Meeting - Oxford County

This is a regular Oxford County Council meeting. The main substantive item is a facilitated strategic planning workshop (Workshop No. 3) led by StrategyCorp. The rest of the agenda is procedural, including approval of minutes, a confirming by-law, and standard administrative items.

• StrategyCorp facilitation of Council Strategic Planning Exercise - Workshop No. 3
• By-law No. 6558-2023 to confirm all actions and proceedings of the Council

Council met in a special session primarily to conduct Workshop No. 3 of a strategic planning exercise facilitated by StrategyCorp. No substantive policy decisions or legislative changes were made during the meeting.

• Approved the meeting agenda
• Passed By-law No. 6558-2023 to confirm all actions and proceedings of the meeting

Library Board - Oxford County

The Oxford County Library Board is meeting to receive a strategic planning workshop from Strategy Corp and to discuss two reports: a key agenda items update and the librarian's report with statistics. The board will also enter closed session to discuss personal matters, including correspondence regarding Drag Queen Story Time.

• Strategic Planning Workshop presented by Strategy Corp
• Report 2023-18: Key Agenda Items Update (verbal report)
• Report 2023-19: Librarian's Report and Statistics with June 2023 statistics
• Closed session to discuss correspondence from D. Thomson re: Drag Queen Story Time

Council Meeting - Oxford County

Oxford County Council will decide on three official plan amendments, including a rezoning for an 8-unit dwelling in Woodstock and a trucking operation on farmland. They will also consider up to $2.3 million in funding for a 43-unit affordable housing project at 175 Springbank Avenue North, and endorse draft 2024 Transportation and Water/Wastewater Master Plans. A motion to opt out of 'Strong Mayor' powers is also on the agenda.

• Rezoning of 215 Raglan Street, Woodstock, from Low to Medium Density Residential for an 8-unit dwelling
• Proposed trucking operation on farmland at 344154 Ebenezer Road, South-West Oxford (staff recommend denial)
• Up to $2.3M in funding for a 43-unit affordable rental building at 175 Springbank Avenue North, Woodstock
• Endorsement of draft 2024 Transportation Master Plan and Water/Wastewater Master Plan
• Motion to opt out of 'Strong Mayor' powers under Bill 3

Council approved three Official Plan amendments regarding residential and commercial land use. The council also formally declared intimate partner violence an epidemic and referred the matter to the Safe and Well Oxford Steering Committee.

• Approved Official Plan Amendment OP 22-28-8 for an 8-unit dwelling at 215 Raglan Street, Woodstock
• Approved Official Plan Amendment OP 22-25-4 to recognize a trucking operation at 344154 Ebenezer Road
• Approved Official Plan Amendment OP 23-03-4 for a surplus farm dwelling severance at 484820 Sweaburg Road
• Declared intimate partner violence an epidemic
• Referred Ingamo Homes presentation to the Safe and Well Oxford Steering Committee
• Received information from Melrose Investments Inc. regarding the Transportation Master Plan

Council Meeting - Oxford County

Oxford County Council is meeting to decide on several infrastructure and policy items. Key decisions include authorizing staff to opt out of a provincial recycling collection RFP and to investigate options for non-eligible Blue Box sources, approving funding for watermain and sewage projects, and amending a non-union job evaluation policy. The meeting also includes several by-law enactments for community safety zones, speed limits, and a tile drain loan.

• Authorizing staff not to pursue Circular Materials Ontario's RFP for recycling collection services and to investigate Blue Box collection for non-eligible sources
• By-law to authorize funding and mandatory connection for the Lansdowne Ave Watermain Extension Project
• By-law to authorize funding for the Main St Norwich Sanitary Sewage Pumping Station Project, including a $257,851 transfer to Stubbe's Property Development Inc.
• By-law to borrow $30,000 from the Landfill and Waste Diversion Reserve Fund for Tillsonburg BIA projects
• By-law to establish Community Safety Zones on certain County roads and to amend speed limits on County roads

Council approved the transition of the municipal Blue Box Program to a province-wide system and authorized funding for water and sewage projects. Several by-laws were passed, including those for watermain extensions, sewage pumping stations, and speed limit changes on County Roads.

• Approved transition of Municipal Blue Box Program to province-wide system (Resolution No. 5)
• Approved amendments to Non-Union Job Evaluation and Salary Administration Policy (Resolution No. 7)
• Approved funding and mandatory connection by-law for Lansdowne Ave Watermain Extension (Resolution No. 8)
• Approved $257,851 transfer to Stubbe’s Property Development Inc. for Main St Norwich Sanitary Sewage Pumping Station (Resolution No. 9)
• Approved $30,000 internal debt borrowing from Landfill and Waste Diversion Reserve Fund for Tillsonburg (Resolution No. 10)
• Passed By-law No. 6553-2023 to establish Community Safety Zones on certain County roads (Resolution No. 12)
• Passed By-law No. 6554-2023 to provide for speed limits on County Roads (Resolution No. 12)
• Passed By-law No. 6552-2023 imposing special annual drainage levies upon Area Municipalities (Resolution No. 12)

Council Meeting - Oxford County

This is a largely procedural meeting with few substantive items. The main agenda item is a facilitated strategic planning workshop (Workshop No. 2) by StrategyCorp. Council will also consider a confirming by-law (No. 6548-2023) to ratify previous actions.

• StrategyCorp facilitation of Council Strategic Planning Exercise - Workshop No. 2
• By-law No. 6548-2023 to confirm all actions and proceedings of the meeting

Council met in a special session primarily to conduct a second strategic planning workshop facilitated by StrategyCorp. The meeting resulted in no substantive policy decisions other than the approval of the agenda and a procedural by-law.

• Approved the meeting agenda
• Passed By-law No. 6548-2023 to confirm all actions and proceedings of the meeting

Library Board - Oxford County

This agenda for the Oxford County Library Board meeting on June 20, 2023, contains only procedural boilerplate and no listed agenda items, decisions, or discussions. The document appears to be a system-generated placeholder with no substantive content.

Council Meeting - Oxford County

Oxford County Council will decide on an Official Plan Amendment to allow a 10-storey, 125-unit apartment building at Juliana Drive and Lampman Place in Woodstock. The meeting also includes reports on speed management in seven communities, a backflow prevention bylaw, and the 2022 audited financial statements. Delegations will cover Fanshawe College services, homelessness, truth and reconciliation, and road safety.

• Official Plan Amendment OP 22-26-8 for a 125-unit apartment at Juliana Drive and Lampman Place, Woodstock
• Speed management and road safety measures for Springford, Curries, Foldens, Culloden, Verschoyle, Sweaburg, and Dereham Centre
• Enactment of By-law No. 6544-2023 to regulate backflow prevention and cross-connection control
• Allocation of $2 million from 2022 operating surplus to Affordable Housing Reserve and new Long-term Care Expansion Capital Reserve
• Motion supporting AMO's call for provincial legislation to strengthen municipal codes of conduct

Council approved an Official Plan Amendment to allow a ten-storey, 125-unit apartment building at Juliana Drive and Lampman Place. The board also passed a resolution calling on federal and provincial governments to address the homelessness crisis in Ontario.

• Approved Official Plan Amendment OP 22-26-8 for a 125-unit apartment building (Motion Carried)
• Approved request for staff report on options for truth and reconciliation (Motion Carried)
• Directed staff to consider recommendations from Oxford County Economic Development Partnerships (Motion Carried)
• Received road safety and speed limit concerns for consideration with Report No. PW 2023-28 (Motion Carried)
• Passed resolution calling on federal and provincial governments to commit to ending homelessness in Ontario (Motion Carried)
• Adopted Council Minutes of May 24, 2023 (Motion Carried)
• Adopted Minutes of June 5, 2023 Strategic Planning Workshop (Motion Carried)

Council Meeting - Oxford County

This is a largely procedural meeting. The main substantive item is a delegation from StrategyCorp to facilitate the first workshop of a council strategic planning exercise. Council will also consider a by-law to confirm all actions and proceedings of the meeting.

• Delegation: StrategyCorp facilitation of Council Strategic Planning Exercise - Workshop No. 1
• By-law No. 6543-2023 to confirm all actions and proceedings of the Council

Council met in a special session primarily to participate in a strategic planning workshop led by StrategyCorp. No substantive policy decisions or budget approvals were made during the meeting.

• Approved the meeting agenda
• Passed By-law No. 6543-2023 to confirm all actions and proceedings of the meeting

Council Meeting - Oxford County

Oxford County Council will hold a public meeting and consider approving an Official Plan Amendment to rezone land at 175 Springbank Ave. North in Woodstock from Low Density Residential to Medium Density Residential for a three-storey, 43-unit apartment building. Council will also vote on awarding a $1,642,719 contract for intersection improvements at Oxford Road 29 and Blenheim Road, and discuss a supplementary report on provincial planning policy consultations. The agenda includes routine items such as minutes, correspondence, and a closed session for personal matters.

• Public hearing and decision on Official Plan Amendment OP 23-02-8 for 175 Springbank Ave. North, Woodstock (43-unit apartment)
• Contract award of $1,642,719 to Oxford Civil Group Inc. for Oxford Road 29 and Blenheim Road intersection improvements
• Report CP 2023-144 on review of A Place to Grow and Provincial Policy Statement
• Proclamation of June Pride Month
• By-law 6525-2023 to adopt Amendment No. 296 to the County Official Plan

Council approved an Official Plan Amendment to allow a 43-unit apartment building at 175 Springbank Ave. North in Woodstock. A contract was awarded for intersection improvements at Oxford Road 29 and Blenheim Road. Council also authorized a formal response to provincial consultations on 'A Place to Grow'.

• Approved Official Plan Amendment OP 23-02-8 for 43-unit apartment at 175 Springbank Ave. North
• Passed By-law No. 6525-2023 to adopt Amendment Number 296 to the Official Plan
• Awarded $1,642,719 contract to Oxford Civil Group Inc. for Oxford Road 29 and Blenheim Road intersection improvements
• Adopted recommendations in Report No. CP 2023-144 regarding 'A Place to Grow' and Provincial Policy Statement response
• Adopted recommendations in Report No. CS (CS) 2023-16 following closed session
• Received information from Western Ontario Wardens' Caucus delegation
• Proclaimed June 2023 as Pride Month

Library Board - Oxford County

The Oxford County Library Board will consider approving a revised Library Code of Conduct and a funding request from the Caffyn Bequest. The board will also receive updates on library operations, Q1 budget, and statistics, and discuss correspondence regarding a Drag Storytime event.

• Vote on revised Library Code of Conduct (Report 2023-11)
• Approval of Caffyn Bequest expenditure request (Report 2023-12)
• Discussion of email correspondence re: Drag Storytime
• Receive Q1 2023 Library Business Plan and Budget Update (Report 2023-10)
• Receive Librarian's Report and Statistics (Report 2023-09)

Council Meeting - Oxford County

The County of Oxford Council is meeting to hear a presentation on the Asset Management Plan update from the Manager of Capital Planning, and to consider a by-law confirming the actions of the meeting. The agenda is otherwise largely procedural, with standard items like approval of minutes and disclosures of interest.

• Asset Management Plan Update Presentation by Jennifer Lavallee, Manager of Capital Planning
• By-law No. 6541-2023 to confirm all actions and proceedings of Council

Council held a special session where they approved the meeting agenda and passed By-law No. 6541-2023 to confirm the meeting's proceedings. Staff provided a presentation on the Asset Management Plan Update.

• Approved the meeting agenda (Carried)
• Passed By-law No. 6541-2023 to confirm all actions and proceedings of the Council (Carried)

Council Meeting - Oxford County

Oxford County Council is meeting to consider several planning applications, including an Official Plan amendment to allow an 8-unit multiple dwelling at 215 Raglan Street in Woodstock, and a draft plan of condominium for lands on Ingersoll Avenue. Council will also hear a presentation on the Oxford County Situation Table, receive reports on water quality management, employee engagement, and provincial funding, and consider a motion to restrict proclamations and flag raisings to those aligned with County services and strategic goals. A closed session is scheduled regarding a potential land acquisition or disposition.

• Official Plan Amendment OP 22-28-8: re-designate 215 Raglan St from Low to Medium Density Residential for a 3-storey, 8-unit dwelling
• Draft Plan of Condominium CD 22-03-8 (Southside Construction) for lands south side of Ingersoll Ave, Woodstock, with exemption request
• Report CP 2023-126: initial comments on Provincial review of A Place to Grow and Provincial Policy Statement
• Report PW 2023-26: endorse updates to Water Quality Management System for 17 municipal drinking water systems
• Report CS 2023-15: implement new full-time positions funded 100% by Provincial funding

Council approved a draft plan of condominium for Southside Construction Management Inc. and adopted recommendations for responding to provincial policy consultations. An Official Plan amendment for a residential development on Raglan Street was deferred, and several motions regarding water quality management agreements failed or were deferred.

• Approved draft plan of condominium and exemption for Southside Construction Management Inc. (CD 22-03-8)
• Adopted recommendations for the Review of A Place to Grow and Provincial Policy Statement (Report CP 2023-126)
• Deferred Official Plan Amendment OP 22-28-8 for 215 Raglan Street
• Denied Resolution No. 12 regarding Water Distribution and Wastewater Collection agreement (4-6)
• Denied Resolution No. 13 to adopt recommendations in Report PW 2023-26 (4-6)
• Deferred Report PW 2023-26 (Water Quality Management System Update) to negotiations

Council Meeting - Oxford County

Oxford County Council is meeting to consider several reports and by-laws, including a $8,641,600 debenture for the Township of Zorra, a $1,488,926 contract for a landfill waste compactor, and a draft approval for a residential subdivision in Tillsonburg. The agenda also includes updates on the 24/7 emergency shelter, the Blue Box program transition, and the 2022 annual energy report, as well as correspondence from the City of Woodstock on various resolutions.

• By-law 6537-2023: authorize $8,641,600 debenture for Township of Zorra (25-year term)
• Contract award to SMS Equipment for $1,488,926 (excluding HST) for a landfill waste compactor
• Draft approval of residential subdivision SB 22-01-7 (Victoria Wood) in Tillsonburg, subject to conditions
• Receive 2022 Development Charges Annual Report and authorize public posting
• Delegations: Oxford County Pride (diversity/inclusion) and Smart Energy Oxford (100% renewable by 2050)

Council granted approval for a residential subdivision application by Victoria Wood (Tillsonburg-West) GP Inc. with specific conditions regarding parkland and street design. Council also expressed support for reducing municipal insurance costs and Bill 5 regarding harassment by local leaders.

• Approved Application SB 22-01-7 for Victoria Wood (Tillsonburg-West) GP Inc. residential development
• Requested Thames Valley District School Board review surplus land status near Westfield Public School due to development growth
• Supported City of Woodstock resolution regarding Reducing Municipal Insurance Costs
• Expressed support for Bill 5 – Stopping Harassment and Abuse by Local Leaders Act
• Approved circulation of Bill 5 correspondence to all Ontario municipalities
• Received information from Oxford County Pride, Smart Energy Oxford, and Public Works staff

Library Board - Oxford County

The agenda for this Oxford County Library Board meeting consists entirely of procedural boilerplate with no substantive items for decision or discussion.

Council Meeting - Oxford County

Oxford County Council is meeting to receive presentations on affordable housing and residential density. The agenda also includes standard procedural items such as approval of minutes, correspondence, and a confirming by-law. No binding decisions are listed on the agenda.

• Affordable Housing Presentation by Rebecca Smith, Manager of Housing Development
• Residential Density Presentation by Meghan House, Policy Planner, and Paul Michiels, Manager of Planning Policy
• By-law No. 6536-2023 to confirm all actions and proceedings of the meeting

Council held a special session consisting primarily of presentations on affordable housing and residential density. The only substantive action taken was the approval of a by-law to confirm the meeting's proceedings.

• Approved agenda (Motion Carried)
• Passed By-law No. 6536-2023 to confirm actions and proceedings of the Council (Motion Carried)

Council Meeting - Oxford County

Oxford County Council will consider approving four large residential developments, including official plan amendments and draft plans of subdivision, in Tillsonburg and Woodstock. The council will also award contracts for road resurfacing ($4.97 million) and a pedestrian bridge replacement ($2.17 million), and set 2023 tax rates. Public meetings and presentations from health and community organizations are scheduled.

• Approval of Official Plan Amendment and subdivision for Victoria Wood (Tillsonburg-West) GP Inc. in Tillsonburg, including 26 blocks for single-detached dwellings and high-density development.
• Approval of Official Plan Amendment and two subdivisions by Karn Road Land Development Corp. and Cachet Developments in Woodstock, creating 429 single-detached lots, 231 townhouse units, and up to 300 apartment units.
• Contract award of $4,969,647 to GIP Paving Inc. for 2023 road resurfacing and culvert replacements.
• Contract award of $2,165,086 to Bronte Construction for replacement of Bridge No. 20115 on the Trans Canada Trail in Tillsonburg.
• Enactment of By-law No. 6527-2023 to establish 2023 tax ratios and levy tax rates for upper-tier purposes.

Council approved planning recommendations 1 and 2 for the Victoria Wood development in Tillsonburg. Recommendation 3 was deferred to April 26, 2023, to allow further discussion on specific street options. Other residential subdivision applications were presented but no final decisions were recorded in the provided text.

• Approved planning report CP 2023-112 recommendations 1 and 2 for Victoria Wood (OP 22-11-7)
• Deferred planning report CP 2023-112 recommendation 3 for Victoria Wood until April 26, 2023
• Approved agenda as amended (Resolution No. 1)
• Adopted March 22, 2023 meeting minutes (Resolution No. 2)

Council Meeting - Oxford County

Oxford County Council will hold public meetings and consider reports on an Affordable Housing Incentive Program that would waive planning application fees, and a draft plan of subdivision for six homes in Princeton. Council will also vote on several contracts, including a $4.99 million reconstruction of Oxford Road 59 in Woodstock and a $2.49 million rehabilitation of the Norwich Water Tower, plus traffic calming measures and other administrative items.

• Contract award to J-AAR Excavating Limited for $4,997,357 (excluding HST) to reconstruct Oxford Road 59 (Wilson Street) from Adelaide Street to CNR tracks in Woodstock
• Contract award to Landmark Municipal Services ULC for $2,492,900 (excluding HST) to rehabilitate the Norwich Water Tower
• Public meeting and report CP 2023-87 to amend the County Community Improvement Plan to include an Affordable Housing Incentive Program exempting affordable housing from planning application fees
• Public meeting and report CP 2023-90 for draft approval of a subdivision (SB 22-09-1) creating six single-detached lots with an internal road connecting Elgin Street East to Emma Street in Princeton
• Endorsement of additional traffic calming measures in Drumbo, Plattsville, Bright, and Harrington, with speed zone by-law to come April 12

Council approved several infrastructure contracts, including road reconstruction in Woodstock and water tower rehabilitation in Norwich. The board also adopted an Affordable Housing Incentive Program to exempt certain housing from planning application fees. Additionally, new traffic calming measures were endorsed for four local communities.

• Approved $4,997,357 contract to J-AAR Excavating Limited for Oxford Road 59 reconstruction
• Approved $2,492,900 contract to Landmark Municipal Services ULC for Norwich Water Tower rehabilitation
• Adopted Affordable Housing Incentive Program via By-laws 6520-2023 and 6521-2023
• Granted draft approval for a six-lot residential subdivision in the Village of Princeton
• Endorsed additional traffic calming measures in Drumbo, Plattsville, Bright, and Harrington
• Approved $31,000 for Community Paramedicine Mill Street Station space renovation
• Authorized engagement of StrategyCorp Inc. for the 2023 strategic planning project
• Directed staff to collaborate with Township of Zorra on a Multi-Service Co-Builds MOU

Council Meeting - Oxford County

This is a routine procedural meeting of the Oxford County Council. The agenda contains standard items such as approval of minutes, disclosures of interest, and a single by-law to confirm all actions and proceedings of the meeting. No substantive decisions, reports, or public hearings are listed.

• By-law No. 6522-2023 to confirm all actions and proceedings of the Council

Council met in a special session and entered a closed session for the purpose of educating or training members. Robert Swayze, Integrity Commissioner / Closed Meeting Investigator, provided a presentation during the closed session. No other substantive business was conducted.

• Approved agenda (Motion Carried)
• Approved motion to enter closed session for member education and training (Motion Carried)
• Approved motion to reconvene in open session (Motion Carried)
• Passed By-law No. 6522-2023 to confirm all actions and proceedings of the meeting (Motion Carried)

Council Meeting - Oxford County

Oxford County Council will hold public meetings and consider draft approval for two subdivisions in Woodstock: an industrial/business park by 1212949 Ontario Inc. and a residential development by Thames Developments VI Inc. Council will also vote on three construction contracts totaling about $3.6 million for bridge rehabilitations and a compost pad expansion, plus a 2023 tax policy and other administrative items.

• Draft approval for industrial/business park subdivision SB 10-08-8 (1212949 Ontario Inc.) in Woodstock, including Springbank Avenue extension
• Official Plan Amendment No. 291 and draft approval for residential subdivision OP 22-10-8/SB 21-05-8 (Thames Developments VI Inc.) in Woodstock
• Contract award of $1,199,081 to Theo Vandenberk Construction Inc. for Oxford Road 45 bridge rehabilitation
• Contract award of $1,149,569 to Clearwater Structures Inc. for Oxford Road 12 (Mill Street) bridge rehabilitation
• Contract award of $1,243,653 to PV-EX Construction Ltd. for compost pad and drainage expansion at the Waste Management Facility

Council approved three construction contracts for bridge rehabilitation and waste facility expansion. They also granted draft approval for an industrial business park and a residential subdivision in Woodstock. Additionally, Benjamin Addley was appointed as the permanent Chief Administrative Officer.

• Approved $1,199,081 contract to Theo Vandenberk Construction Inc. for Oxford Road 45 Bridge rehabilitation
• Approved $1,149,569 contract to Clearwater Structures Inc. for Oxford Road 12 Bridge rehabilitation
• Approved $1,243,653 contract to PV-EX Construction Ltd. for compost pad and drainage system expansion
• Granted draft approval for industrial/business park subdivision (SB 10-08-8) by 1212949 Ontario Inc.
• Approved Official Plan Amendment and draft residential subdivision (SB 21-05-8) for Thames Developments VI Inc.
• Appointed Benjamin Addley as permanent Chief Administrative Officer
• Appointed Warden, Councillor Petrie, and Councillor Schaefer to Long-Term Care Steering Committee
• Passed resolution calling on Provincial Government to commit to ending homelessness in Ontario

Council Meeting - Oxford County

The agenda consists primarily of procedural boilerplate items. The council will hold a closed session regarding labour relations or employee negotiations.

• Closed session regarding labour relations or employee negotiations
• By-law No. 6518-2023 to confirm all actions and proceedings of the meeting

Council met in a special session and entered a closed session to discuss labour relations and employee negotiations. No substantive public decisions were made other than the approval of the agenda and a confirmation by-law.

• Approved the meeting agenda
• Entered closed session for labour relations or employee negotiations
• Passed By-law No. 6518-2023 to confirm actions and proceedings of the meeting

Council Meeting - Oxford County

This is a regular County of Oxford Council meeting with a standard procedural agenda. The only substantive item listed is By-law No. 6517-2023, which confirms all actions and proceedings of the meeting. No other decisions, reports, or public hearings are detailed in the agenda.

• By-law No. 6517-2023: Confirming all actions and proceedings of the Council meeting

Council met in a special session and entered a closed session to discuss labour relations or employee negotiations. No substantive policy decisions were made in open session.

• Approved the meeting agenda
• Entered closed session for labour relations or employee negotiations
• Passed By-law No. 6517-2023 to confirm all actions and proceedings of the meeting

Council Meeting - Oxford County

This agenda for the Oxford County Council meeting on February 23, 2023, contains only procedural boilerplate and no listed agenda items, decisions, or discussions. The document appears to be a placeholder with no substantive content for residents to review.

Council met in a special session primarily to conduct two closed-session discussions regarding labour relations and employee negotiations. No substantive public decisions were made other than procedural approvals.

• Approved the meeting agenda
• Entered closed session for labour relations/employee negotiations (10:19 a.m.)
• Reconvened in open session (12:04 p.m.)
• Entered second closed session for labour relations/employee negotiations (12:42 p.m.)
• Reconvened in open session (4:45 p.m.)
• Passed By-law 6514-2023 to confirm meeting actions and proceedings

Council Meeting - Oxford County

Oxford County Council is meeting to consider several reports and by-laws, including authorizing the demolition of a county-owned facility at 92 Light Street for an estimated $584,000. Council will also receive updates on drinking water system performance, the managed forest plan, investment activity, and council remuneration, and will discuss the next steps for the Safe & Well Oxford community safety plan. Several by-laws are on the agenda, including one to establish an all-way stop at Oxford Road 59 and Oxford Road 33, and another to amend speed limits on county roads.

• Demolition of county-owned facility at 92 Light Street, estimated cost $584,000 from Facilities Reserve
• By-law to establish all-way stop at Oxford Road 59 and Oxford Road 33 in East Zorra-Tavistock
• By-law to amend speed limits on county roads (Schedule C of By-law 6510-2023)
• By-law to repeal and replace Community Safety Zones by-law (4015-2000)
• Presentation on statutory standard of care for municipal drinking water

Council authorized the demolition of a County-owned facility and established a steering committee for the Community Safety and Well-being Plan. Several by-laws regarding road safety and speed limits were passed. The 2022 Oxford Stewardship Award was presented to Mary Ann Doré and family.

• Approved demolition of 92 Light Street facility at estimated cost of $584,000
• Approved draft Terms of Reference and membership for Safe and Well Oxford Steering Committee
• Appointed Warden Ryan and Councillor Wheaton to the Safe and Well Oxford Steering Committee
• Passed By-law 6509-2023 establishing all-way stop at Oxford Road 59 and Oxford Road 33
• Passed By-law 6510-2023 amending speed limits on County Roads
• Passed By-law 6511-2023 establishing Community Safety Zones on certain County roads
• Adopted 2022 Drinking Water System Performance report (PW 2023-07)
• Received 2022 Investment Activity Report and Council Remuneration and Expenses reports

Library Board - Oxford County

The Oxford County Library Board meets to elect a chair and vice chair, adopt minutes from November 2022, and receive reports on key agenda items, the librarian's report, and the 2023 meeting schedule. The board will also consider appointing a member to the Ontario Library Service Board Assembly. Most items are routine governance and information items.

• Election of Chair and Vice Chair with terms of four years or as determined
• Adoption of minutes from November 7, 2022 meeting
• Receive 2023-01 Key Agenda Items and Policy Review Framework for information
• Receive 2023-02 Librarian's Report for information and discussion
• Adopt 2023 Library Board meeting schedule and appoint member to Ontario Library Service Board Assembly

Council Meeting - Oxford County

Oxford County Council is meeting to decide on several items, including implementing Community Safety Zones, adding an all-way stop and speed reduction at Oxford Road 33 and 59, and approving an Official Plan amendment for additional residential units in rural areas. They will also review the 2022 Shelter Plan progress and consider an asset management shared services agreement with four townships. The agenda includes correspondence on provincial funding, GRCA budget, and a request to repeal Bill 23.

• Community Safety Zones implementation and by-law to repeal By-law 4015-2000
• All-way stop and speed reduction from 80 to 60 km/h at Oxford Road 33 and 59
• Official Plan Amendment No. 285 for Additional Residential Units in rural areas (OP 22-16-9)
• Asset Management Shared Services Agreement with Norwich, Zorra, Blandford-Blenheim, South-West Oxford; adds permanent Capital Planning Analyst FTE
• 2022 Annual Progress Report of the 10 Year Shelter Plan

Council approved an Official Plan amendment to implement additional residential unit policies for rural areas. The board also authorized new Community Safety Zones and road speed reductions. Additionally, shared services agreements for asset management with four townships were approved.

• Approved Official Plan Amendment No. 285 for additional residential units in rural areas
• Authorized implementation of Community Safety Zones, pausing the Tillson Avenue zone in Tillsonburg
• Approved all-way stop and speed reduction (80km/hr to 60km/hr) at Oxford Road 33 and 59
• Approved shared services agreements for asset management with Norwich, Zorra, Blandford-Blenheim, and South-West Oxford
• Approved the addition of a permanent Full-Time Capital Planning Analyst FTE
• Approved the 2022 Annual Progress Report of the 10 Year Shelter Plan
• Appointed Brad Smith as an alternate member to Oxford County Council
• Passed By-laws 6505-2023 through 6508-2023

Council Meeting - Oxford County

Oxford County Council is meeting to decide on several items, including a proposed industrial subdivision in Ingersoll, an application for new long-term care beds, and a lease for paramedic warehousing. They will also consider reports on subsidized housing efficiency and a nutritional services review for Woodingford Lodge. The meeting includes a public meeting for the subdivision application and a closed session for land matters.

• Public meeting and decision on Official Plan Amendment and Draft Plan of Subdivision OP 22-12-6 & SB 22-03-6 by 2862083 Ontario Inc. to re-designate land from 'Agricultural Reserve' to 'Industrial' at Wallace Line and Robinson Road, Ingersoll
• Application to develop a minimum of 160 new long-term care beds in Ingersoll under the Province's Long-Term Care Home Development Program
• Approval of a 5-year lease with Griffin Way Developments Inc. for warehousing space for Paramedic Services Logistics
• Transfer of $350,000 from the Water – Tillsonburg Reserve for Bobolink Drive Watermain Upgrades
• Adoption of By-law 6502-2023 to adopt the estimated expenditure for 2023

Council authorized an application for 160 new long-term care beds and approved an industrial subdivision in Ingersoll. Other decisions included funding for watermain upgrades in Tillsonburg and a warehouse lease for Paramedic Services. Council also approved a draft plan of condominium in the Village of Norwich.

• Approved application for minimum 160 new long-term care beds in Ingersoll
• Approved Official Plan Amendment and industrial subdivision for 2862083 Ontario Inc. in Ingersoll
• Approved $350,000 transfer from Water – Tillsonburg Reserve for Bobolink Drive Watermain Upgrades
• Approved 5-year lease with Griffin Way Developments Inc. for Paramedic Services warehousing
• Approved draft plan of condominium and process exemption for Veranda Property Investments Inc. in Norwich
• Approved $50,000 to $75,000 from Federal Restart Reserve for Woodingford Lodge master plan
• Adopted KPMG Subsidized Housing Operations Optimization Review report
• Passed By-laws 6501-2023 through 6504-2023

Council Meeting - Oxford County

Oxford County Council is meeting to decide on the 2023 business plans and budget, including the general levy and special levies, and to consider several motions to amend the budget. They will also hold public meetings and vote on draft approvals for two residential subdivisions: a large one in Woodstock (640 single-detached lots, 325 townhouses) and a smaller one in Tillsonburg (7 lots). Other business includes endorsing a source water protection plan update, approving an opioid overdose prevention policy, and appointing an Integrity Commissioner.

• Draft approval for Woodstock Meadows subdivision: 640 single-detached lots, 325 townhouses, plus blocks for high-density, open space, parks, stormwater, and a sanitary pumping station on Oxford Road 17
• Draft approval for Sandham subdivision: 7 single-detached lots on Young Street, Tillsonburg, with Official Plan Amendment No. 290 to re-designate from Open Space to Residential
• 2023 interim tax levy by-law (6496-2023) for the County of Oxford
• 2023 budget adoption with general purpose levy (amount blank in agenda), special levy for Library, and $10,276 for Woodstock Police Services Grant
• Appointment of Robert J. Swayze as Integrity Commissioner and Closed Meeting Investigator for 2023-2026, with up to $5,000 in budget

Council adopted the 2023 Business Plans and Budget, including a $70,759,302 general purpose levy and specific levies for libraries and police services. The council also approved two residential subdivision applications and established new funding for rural fibre broadband and affordable housing.

• Approved 2023 Budget with $70,759,302 general purpose levy
• Approved $4,288,199 special levy for Library purposes
• Approved $10,276 special levy for Woodstock Police Services Grant
• Approved draft plan for 640 detached and 325 townhouse dwellings (SB 21-10-8)
• Approved Official Plan Amendment and 7-lot subdivision in Tillsonburg (OP 22-14-7; SB 22-04-7)
• Committed 2% of 2023 County Levy from Safe Restart Reserve for rural fibre broadband
• Committed $1M from Safe Restart Funding and $250,000 from 2023 levy for affordable housing
• Appointed Robert J. Swayze as Integrity Commissioner and Closed Meeting Investigator