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Council Meeting
Council approved a draft plan of subdivision and zoning amendment for Harvest Square (Block 103/104), allowing semi-detached, townhouse, and high-density apartment dwellings. They also approved $4.05M in provincial housing funding for 2026-27, revised the Railway Lands secondary plan terms, transferred Memorial Arena artifacts to the Elgin County Museum, and directed a fencing cost-recovery by-law and parking by-law amendment for Bonnie Place.
- Approved Harvest Square subdivision (34T-26502) with conditions (7-0)
- Approved COCHI-OPHI 2026-27 investment plan of $1,524,500 (Carried)
- Approved Homelessness Prevention Program 2026-27 plan of $2,527,500 (Carried)
- Approved revised Terms of Reference for Railway Lands secondary plan (Carried)
- Approved transfer of Memorial Arena artifacts to Elgin County Museum (Carried)
- Supported Option 1 (spot repair) for Fairview/Burwell fencing with cost recovery by-law (Carried)
- Directed preparation of parking by-law amendment for Bonnie Place with 5-hour limit and enforcement review (Carried)
Council Meeting
Council approved Alternative 3, a two-lane roundabout, as the preferred solution for the South Edgeware and Burwell intersection. They also approved four health recruitment partnership agreements totaling $132,000 for new physicians, canceled the 2026 road rehabilitation tender, and declared the Downtown Oktoberfest a municipally significant event.
- Approved two-lane roundabout at South Edgeware and Burwell (7-0)
- Approved $33,000 health recruitment partnership with Dr. Ahmed Osman
- Approved $33,000 health recruitment partnership with Dr. Seyi Olanipekun
- Approved $33,000 health recruitment partnership with Dr. Chibuike Egwim
- Approved $33,000 health recruitment partnership with Dr. Zeeshan Chattaroo
- Canceled 2026 Road Rehabilitation Tender and capital project
- Deferred Airport Turn Pad Widening to 2027 construction season
- Declared Downtown Oktoberfest a municipally significant event
Official Plan and Zoning Meeting
Council held a public meeting to hear representations on a proposed official plan and zoning by-law amendment for 358 Elm Street and 4 Morrison Drive to permit clinic, business office, and residential uses. No decision was made; the meeting was procedural only.
- No decisions made; public meeting concluded