Ingersoll, Ontario

Regular Meeting of Council

OPP Detachment Board

Ingersoll Municipal Heritage Committee

Regular Meeting of Council

This is a consent agenda consisting of minutes from advisory committees and external boards, monthly departmental reports, and correspondence for note and file. All items are procedural and routine, with no discussion items, public hearings, or financial decisions requiring separate debate unless a councillor requests removal from the consent agenda.

• Ingersoll Cheese and Agricultural Museum Advisory Committee Meeting Minutes - May 21, 2026
• Ingersoll Safe Cycling Committee Meeting Minutes - June 17, 2026
• Upper Thames River Conservation Authority Board of Directors Meeting Minutes - May 26, 2026
• Monthly reports from Building, Clerk’s, Community Services, Economic Development and Tourism, Fire Services, Human Resources, Engineering Development and Operations, and Treasury departments
• Bi-Weekly Resolution Distributions for July 6 and July 20, 2026

Accessibility Advisory Committee

Safe Cycling Committee

Ingersoll Sports Hall of Fame Committee

Ingersoll Diversity & Inclusion Committee

Ingersoll Cheese & Agricultural Museum Advisory Committee

OPP Detachment Board

Regular Meeting of Council

Business Improvement Area

Safe Cycling Committee

Regular Meeting of Council

Accessibility Advisory Committee

Ingersoll Diversity & Inclusion Committee

Ingersoll Cheese & Agricultural Museum Advisory Committee

OPP Detachment Board

Business Improvement Area

Regular Meeting of Council

Ingersoll Municipal Heritage Committee

Regular Meeting of Council

Accessibility Advisory Committee

Safe Cycling Committee

Ingersoll Cheese & Agricultural Museum Advisory Committee

Ingersoll Diversity & Inclusion Committee

OPP Detachment Board

Business Improvement Area

Accessibility Advisory Committee

Regular Meeting of Council

Safe Cycling Committee

Ingersoll Diversity & Inclusion Committee

Ingersoll Cheese & Agricultural Museum Advisory Committee

Regular Meeting of Council

OPP Detachment Board

Ingersoll Municipal Heritage Committee

Accessibility Advisory Committee

Safe Cycling Committee

Regular Meeting of Council

Ingersoll Diversity & Inclusion Committee

Ingersoll Cheese & Agricultural Museum Advisory Committee

OPP Detachment Board

Regular Meeting of Council

Business Improvement Area

The Ingersoll Downtown BIA Board will approve the meeting agenda, the May 27 and June 24 minutes, and accept the May and June 2026 financial reports. It will receive updates from working groups on events, beautification, membership, and governance, as well as a strategic‑plan development update and a staff liaison report. No new business or decisions on contracts are listed.

• Approval of the July 22 agenda
• Approval of May 27, 2026 and June 24, 2026 meeting minutes
• Acceptance of May 2026 and June 2026 BIA financial reports
• Working group updates on events, promotions, beautification, and membership
• Strategic planning update and staff liaison report

Ingersoll Cheese & Agricultural Museum Advisory Committee

The Ingersoll Cheese & Agricultural Museum Advisory Committee will meet to discuss ongoing museum repairs and staffing. The committee will also review onsite filming, a new exhibit, and the museum report.

• Discussion of museum repairs
• Review of staffing
• Discussion of onsite filming
• Planning for a new exhibit
• Museum report

Ingersoll Diversity & Inclusion Committee

Ingersoll Diversity & Inclusion Committee

The Ingersoll Diversity & Inclusion Committee reviewed community funding and panel updates. Members approved a $2,000 budget allocation for an inflatable screen to host free family movie nights during Canada Day celebrations, providing no-cost entertainment at the park. The committee also discussed improving accessibility at the Kiwanis Club Harvest Market but decided to postpone participation until winter. Member Kayla Han announced her departure from the panel due to relocation and work conflicts.

• Approved $2,000 budget for a park inflatable screen for Canada Day movie nights
• Member Kayla Han stepping down from the committee
• Decided to table Kiwanis Club Harvest Market participation until winter
• Cancelled June meeting; next session scheduled for July 14

Regular Meeting of Council

This meeting consists entirely of a consent agenda, where multiple routine items are voted on collectively. Items include minutes from several committees and monthly departmental reports. No separate decisions or controversial items are listed. Any councillor may pull an item for individual debate.

• Approval of minutes: Municipal Heritage Committee, OPP Detachment Board, Sports Hall of Fame, Safe Cycling Committee, Business Improvement Area Board
• Monthly staff reports from Building, Clerks, Community Services, Economic Development & Tourism, Fire, HR, Engineering/Development/Operations, and Treasury departments
• Correspondence: Bi-Weekly Resolution Distributions for June 1 and June 22, 2026
• Upcoming meeting schedules noted for July 13 and August 10, 2026

Safe Cycling Committee

The Ingersoll Safe Cycling Committee will review updates on engineering, the cycling coordinator, and police e-bikes. Members will also discuss a motion from May 13, 2026, regarding council considering funds for line painting on North Townline and Clarke Road West in the 2027 budget. Other items include a strategic plan update, a date for Ride 2 Thrive, and reports from the OPP and Southwest Public Health.

• Update on council considering 2027 budget funds for line painting on North Townline and Clarke Road West
• Purchase of three OPP e-bikes funded through reserve funds
• Strategic plan revised update
• Community Bicycle Giveaway Program update
• Ride 2 Thrive date for Royal Roads

Accessibility Advisory Committee

The Ingersoll Accessibility Advisory Committee meets to approve the agenda and minutes, and discuss updates on dementia-friendly communities, Challenger baseball, museum accessibility funding options, movie night sponsorship, and senior centre accessibility. No decisions are recorded; items are for discussion and direction.

• Museum accessibility funding options
• Senior Centre Accessibility
• Dementia-Friendly Communities Update
• Ingersoll Iron Buddies Challenger Baseball Update
• Movie Night Sponsorship

Business Improvement Area

The Ingersoll Business Improvement Area Board will adopt the agenda and approve the May 2026 financial report. It will receive updates on upcoming events such as First Impressions Community Exchange – Thorold, Pizza Fest, and the Hometown Hangout. The board will also hear a strategic‑plan development update and a staff liaison coordinator update.

• Approval of the June 24 agenda
• Acceptance of the May 2026 BIA financial report
• Event updates: First Impressions Community Exchange – Thorold, Pizza Fest, Hometown Hangout
• Strategic plan development update
• Staff liaison coordinator update

OPP Detachment Board

The Ingersoll OPP Detachment Board will receive a report on potential amalgamation of the detachment. A delegation on school bus safety is scheduled. The board will also review monthly OPP activity and financial reports, and discuss a school bus red light running issue on Whiting Street.

• Potential amalgamation of the OPP Detachment Board
• Delegation by Matt Colby regarding school bus safety (amendment)
• School bus red light running and relocation of student pick-up location on Whiting Street
• OPP Monthly Report for May 2026
• Amendment to Oxford Detachment 2025 Annual Report

Safe Cycling Committee

The Safe Cycling Committee will review and discuss updates on engineering, the cycling coordinator report, police e-bikes, the strategic plan, and a Cycling Friendly Communities application. They will also hear from OPP and Southwest Public Health. The meeting follows a previous discussion where the committee advised council to allocate funds for line painting on North Townline Road and Clarke Road West in the 2027 budget.

• Discussion of strategic plan and its scope relative to committee mandate
• Update on police e-bikes purchased with $12,000 from reserve funds
• Update on Cycling Friendly Communities application submission
• Report from OPP on bike instructor and Ride Smart program
• Motion from previous meeting to advise council on line painting funding for 2027 budget

Special Meeting of Council

Council will decide whether to apply for a federal-provincial Development Charges Reduction Program that would cut residential development charges by 30-60% for three years in exchange for up to $8.1M in grant funding for three infrastructure projects: MURC, Clark Road Urbanization, and Wallace Line Reconstruction. The report estimates a net financial benefit of $6.8-7.4M depending on the reduction level. Council will also consider authorizing debenture by-laws for the MURC and Clark Road Urbanization projects to support financing applications to the Ontario Infrastructure and Lands Corporation.

• Development Charge Reduction Program application due June 19, 2026, with potential 30-60% DC cuts and up to $8.1M in grants
• Three priority infrastructure projects: Multi-Use Recreational Centre (MURC), Clark Road Urbanization, Wallace Line Reconstruction
• Debenture Application MURC By-Law 26-5471 and Debenture Application Clark Rd. Urbanization By-Law 26-5472 for financing
• Staff report estimates net financial benefit of $6.8M to $7.4M under various reduction scenarios
• Current residential development charges range from $5,821 to $15,282 per unit; proposed 60% reduction would lower them to $2,328 to $6,113

Ingersoll Municipal Heritage Committee

Regular Meeting of Council

Council will consider two minor variance applications, award an RFP for a capital campaign fundraising consultant, and approve a tender for Halls Creek retaining wall rehab. Also on the agenda are updates to committee appointment by-laws and a site alteration agreement for Freure Village. A delegation from Hometown Hangout will present.

• Minor variance application A01-26 for 273 Kensington Ave (Michelle Kirwin and James Neely)
• Minor variance application A03-25 for 167 Thames Street South (Forge Development Group Inc.)
• Award of RFP for Capital Campaign Fundraising Consultant
• Halls Creek Retaining Wall Rehab Tender Award
• Amendments to Boards and Committees Appointment By-laws (DEI, Accessibility Advisory, and BIA Board)

Ingersoll Municipal Heritage Committee

The committee is reviewing progress on the Memorial Park bandstand and a potential museum donation. Members are also scheduled to receive a presentation regarding 200 Albert Street.

• Update on bandstand deck and stairs painting delay
• Installation of security camera at the bandstand
• Donation of Pinnacle from St. James to the museum
• Pricing for a new granite plaque for the bandstand
• Presentation regarding 200 Albert Street (The Mason House)

Business Improvement Area

The Ingersoll Business Improvement Area Board will adopt the meeting agenda and approve the minutes from the April 22, 2026 meeting. It will accept the March 2026 financial report. Working groups will provide updates on events, beautification projects, membership engagement, governance, and strategic planning. A presentation by Tyler Weale on Hometown Hangout is scheduled.

• Approval of the May 27, 2026 agenda
• Approval of April 22, 2026 meeting minutes
• Acceptance of the March 2026 financial report
• Working group updates on events, beautification, bylaws review, and strategic plan
• Presentation by Tyler Weale – Hometown Hangout

OPP Detachment Board

The Ingersoll OPP Detachment Board will hear a Crime Stoppers presentation and consider correspondence regarding a potential collaboration or merger with the Oxford OPP Detachment Board. The board will also receive the OPP monthly report and monthly financial report for April 2026. The meeting includes adoption of minutes from April 28.

• Crime Stoppers presentation by Glen and Lynda
• Correspondence from Kevin Brandt re potential police services board collaboration or merger
• OPP monthly report for April 2026
• Monthly financial report for April 2026

Regular Meeting of Council

OPP Detachment Board

Ingersoll Cheese & Agricultural Museum Advisory Committee

This is a procedural meeting of the Ingersoll Cheese & Agricultural Museum Advisory Committee. The committee will approve the agenda and previous minutes, then discuss museum repairs, branding, events, staffing, and a museum report.

• Discussion of museum repairs
• Discussion of branding initiatives
• Discussion of upcoming events
• Discussion of staffing matters
• Museum report and round table discussion

Ingersoll Diversity & Inclusion Committee

The Ingersort Diversity & Inclusion Committee will adopt its agenda and minutes, hear a presentation on Canada Day planning, discuss ideas to make the Kiwanis Club Harvest Market more accessible and inclusive, receive an update on the sunrise ceremony, and review the Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Action Plan timelines and progress report.

• Canada Day planning presentation by Community Services and Economic Development staff
• Discussion of accessibility and inclusion ideas for the Kiwanis Club Harvest Market
• Sunrise ceremony update
• Committee membership update
• DEI Action Plan timelines and progress report

Ingersoll Sports Hall of Fame Committee

The Ingersoll Sports Hall of Fame Committee will approve its agenda and minutes, then discuss items carried over from the March meeting. Topics include new plaques, the location of a George Curry Park sign, the 2026 inductees, the induction ceremony date, and the 2026 budget. The meeting will also include a round‑table discussion before adjourning.

• Discussion of new Hall of Fame plaques
• Discussion of location for George Curry Park sign
• Discussion of 2026 inductees
• Discussion of 2026 induction ceremony date
• Review of the 2026 budget

Safe Cycling Committee

The committee is reviewing a strategic plan review led by the Director of Infrastructure and Development. Staff have presented two options regarding the plan's scope, noting that creating a future strategic plan may require amending the committee's mandate or requesting specific direction from Council.

• Strategic Plan Review (OP-002-26)
• Cycling Master Plan Update - Line Painting
• OPP bicycle pricing: Trek 8 Medium ($4,999.99) and Large ($5,500.00)
• Proposed $10,000 budget for mandate amendment request

Regular Meeting of Council

Council will consider final adoption of the 2026 budget and tax levy by-law, setting tax rates for all classes. Public hearings on two minor variance applications and a supplementary report on a zone change for Allis-Ann Farm are also on the agenda. Delegations include a request from the DEI Committee for Sunrise Ceremony support and a presentation on the Ice Allocation Policy.

• Adoption of 2026 budget and tax levy by-law (By-law 26-5463)
• Public hearing for minor variance A01-26 at 273 Kensington Avenue
• Supplementary report on zone change ZN6-26-01 for Allis-Ann Farm
• Update on fundraising strategy for the Multi-Use Recreation Centre (MURC) and procurement of consulting services
• Councillor motion to implement tap-and-pay fundraising for new arena construction

Accessibility Advisory Committee

The Accessibility Advisory Committee will hear a presentation from Rebekah Lindsay of the Alzheimer's Society on dementia-friendly communities. The committee will also discuss a staff report on the topic and consider the design of an AccessAbility Week flag.

• Delegation/presentation by Rebekah Lindsay, Alzheimer's Society, on Dementia-Friendly Communities
• Staff report on Dementia Friendly Communities
• Discussion on AccessAbility Week flag design

OPP Detachment Board

The Ingersoll OPP Detachment Board will receive the February 2026 monthly report and financial report as information. Members will discuss the acquisition of e‑bikes, with staff to bring detailed quotes to the next meeting. The board will approve two members' attendance at the OAPSB Spring Conference in June, funded from the meetings and conferences budget. A Crime Stoppers presentation for the May meeting will also be reviewed.

• Discussion of e‑bike purchase; staff to provide detailed quotes at next meeting
• Approval of funding for two members to attend the OAPSB Spring Conference (June 1–3, 2026) from the meetings and conferences budget
• Receipt of the February 2026 OPP monthly report as information
• Receipt of the February 2026 monthly financial report as information
• Review of a Crime Stoppers presentation planned for the May meeting

OPP Detachment Board

Regular Meeting of Council

Business Improvement Area

The Ingersoll Business Improvement Area Board of Directors is meeting on April 22, 2026, to approve the March 2026 financial report and discuss working group updates. Items include events and promotions, beautification/streetscape projects, membership engagement, and a bylaws review. The board will also receive updates on strategic plan development and a social media strategy.

• Approval of March 2026 BIA Financial Report
• Working group updates: Events & Promotions (First Impressions Community Exchange), Beautification/Streetscape (rocks for plaques on art installs), Membership Engagement (Woodstock Ingersoll Echo ads), Governance/Policy (bylaws review)
• Strategic plan development update and discussion of social media strategy
• Staff liaison update on council/municipal initiatives impacting downtown
• Discussion of BIA staffing and meeting with Ingersoll Chamber representatives

Ingersoll Cheese & Agricultural Museum Advisory Committee

Ingersoll Diversity & Inclusion Committee

The Ingersoll Diversity and Inclusion Committee will meet on April 15 to hear a delegation from the Kiwanis Club about the Harvest Festival, discuss a potential Canada Day event, and review the draft 2026 Accessible Election Plan. The committee will also consider election equity and accessibility measures for the municipal election.

• Delegation from Scott Naisbitt of the Kiwanis Club regarding the Harvest Festival
• Canada Day discussion (placeholder, pending staff availability)
• Review of the Draft 2026 Accessible Election Plan
• Discussion on Election Equity
• Adoption of minutes from the February 18, 2026 meeting

Accessibility Advisory Committee

The Ingersoll Accessibility Advisory Committee will discuss an accessible election plan, national accessibility week, town hall elevator repairs, and updates on accessible parking at the Ingersoll Cheese and Agricultural Museum. Committee members will also follow up on the emergency communications update from the previous meeting, which requested council implement an e-alert system.

• Accessible Election Plan discussion
• Town Hall Elevator Repairs update
• Ingersoll Cheese and Agricultural Museum Accessible Parking update
• Dementia-Friendly Communities discussion
• Emergency Communications Update follow-up from March 2, 2026 meeting

Regular Meeting of Council

The Town of Ingersoll Council will hold a public meeting regarding a zone change application for 564062 Karn Road. Council will also consider amendments to traffic, parking, and election sign by-laws, as well as the purchase of a new columbarium for the Rural Cemetery.

• Public meeting for Zone Change ZN6-26-01 at 564062 Karn Road
• Purchase of new columbarium at the Ingersoll Rural Cemetery
• Encroachment Agreement for Ingersoll Wellness Hub at 161 Thames St. S.
• Amendments to Consolidated Traffic and Parking By-Law No. 06-4327
• Amendments to No-Permit Sign By-Law 08-4432 and repeal of By-law 18-4999

Safe Cycling Committee

The Safe Cycling Committee will review a series of updates, including engineering progress, feedback on the town’s strategic plan, and the status of the Cycling Friendly Communities application. A key discussion will focus on partnering with the police service board to use reserve funds for purchasing e‑bikes for the police detachment, which requires a minimum of two bikes to proceed. The committee will also receive updates on the cycling coordinator hiring process, the upcoming Ontario Bike Summit, and health‑related helmet purchases.

• Police Bicycles: proposal to use police service board reserve funds to buy e‑bikes (minimum 2 bikes required)
• Cycling Friendly Communities application: need to select three local reviewers
• Cycling Coordinator 2026: interviews with three candidates and launch of a one‑week Cycle Camp for children
• Ontario Bike Summit: scheduled for September 22‑24 in Toronto, with staff interest in attending
• Southwest Public Health: purchase of 37 helmets at $33.97 each and a pending Trillium capital grant

Recreational Trails Committee

The Recreational Trails Committee will review updates on several trail projects, including the Kiwanis Lands trail paving timeline and its extension to King Street. Members will also request cost information for the Riverfront Loop Trail lookouts on Wilson and James Streets and discuss the Lawson Trail extension to Thames Street. Additional proposals include a biking lane on Holcroft Street and a new trail on Water Street near Ingersoll Automotive.

• Kiwanis Lands trail paving pending weather; Brantco will keep pricing for spring 2026
• Request for engineering cost estimate for Riverfront Loop Trail lookouts on Wilson and James Streets
• Update on Lawson Trail extension to Thames Street and related landowner discussions
• Proposal to add a biking lane on the hill of Holcroft Street up to the Thames St. South stop sign
• Consideration of a trail on Water Street from Ingersoll Automotive to Pharmasave

Accessibility Advisory Committee

Ingersoll Municipal Heritage Committee

The Ingersoll Municipal Heritage Committee will meet to review scholarship applications and finalize a Facebook post. The committee is also discussing the approval of information for a new bandstand plaque and Heritage Register details.

• Approval of information for new bandstand plaque
• Review of first scholarship applicant
• Finalization of Facebook post information
• Heritage Register information

Business Improvement Area

The Board of Directors will review the February 2026 financial report and receive updates on strategic plan development. The meeting includes discussions on social media strategy and updates from working groups regarding downtown events and beautification.

• Review of February 2026 Financial Report
• Discussion on Social Media Strategy
• Update on strategic plan development
• Recap of Coldest Night of the Year event
• Discussion of rocks for plaques on art installations

OPP Detachment Board

The Ingersoll OPP Detachment Board will receive the January 2026 OPP monthly and financial reports as information. Members will discuss specifications and quotes for new OPP e‑bikes from Marlin+ 8 and Service Electric. The board will review information about the OAPSB spring conference in Niagara Falls (June 1‑3 2026) and consider attendance, and will consider correspondence on Strong Mayor powers affecting police service board budgets.

• January 2026 OPP Monthly Report presented as information
• January 2026 OPP Monthly Financial Report received as information
• Quotes for OPP e‑bikes from Marlin+ 8 and Service Electric
• OAPSB Spring Conference details (June 1‑3 2026, Niagara Falls) for possible attendance
• Correspondence on Strong Mayor powers affecting police board budgets (Feb 9 2026 Council agenda)

Special Meeting of Council

The Town of Ingersoll Council will hold a closed session to receive advice on a Section 239(2)(a) investigation concerning the security of municipal property. No other decisions or actions are listed on the agenda.

• Closed session to discuss Section 239(2)(a) investigation of municipal property security

Regular Meeting of Council

Ingersoll Cheese & Agricultural Museum Advisory Committee

The Ingersoll Cheese & Agricultural Museum Advisory Committee will approve the agenda and minutes from the February 19 meeting. It will discuss ongoing roof and interior repairs and upcoming 2026 events. The committee will vote to change the museum’s name to The Ingersoll Cheese Museum.

• Approval of the March 19 agenda
• Approval of February 19 meeting minutes
• Review of museum roof repairs and upcoming interior repair RFQs
• Adoption of the new name "The Ingersoll Cheese Museum"
• Monitoring of increased Campspot fees for museum camping program

Ingersoll Diversity & Inclusion Committee

Ingersoll Sports Hall of Fame Committee

The Ingersoll Sports Hall of Fame Committee will review and decide on plans for 2026, including when Hall of Fame submissions open and close. Members will also discuss the induction ceremony for 2026 and set the budget for that year. The meeting includes routine agenda and minutes approvals before these discussions.

• Approve agenda for the March 11, 2026 meeting
• Approve minutes from the August 21, 2025 Hall of Fame Committee meeting
• Discuss opening and closing dates for 2026 Hall of Fame submissions
• Plan the 2026 induction ceremony
• Review and set the 2026 Hall of Fame budget

Safe Cycling Committee

The Safe Cycling Committee will discuss updates on engineering work, the strategic plan, and the Cycling Friendly Communities application. It will consider funding a police e‑bike pilot that requires at least two bikes and review the hiring of a new cycling coordinator and a summer Cycle Camp. The committee will also hear about the Ontario Bike Summit attendance and a public‑health helmet procurement with a possible grant.

• Police Bicycles pilot funding using police service board reserve funds (minimum 2 e‑bikes)
• Selection of three local reviewers for the Cycling Friendly Communities application
• Hiring process for a Cycling Coordinator (9 applicants, 3 interviews) and launch of a one‑week Cycle Camp
• Purchase of 37 helmets at $33.97 each for South West Public Health
• Potential Trillium capital grant due March 4, 2026

Regular Meeting of Council

The Town of Ingersoll Council will discuss several policy updates, zoning amendments, and infrastructure projects. Key items include the authorization of debt for the Multi-Use Recreational Centre (MURC) and a review of the Council Vacancy Policy.

• Authorization of debt for the Multi-Use Recreational Centre (MURC) via By-Law 26-5451
• Official Plan and Zoning Bylaw Amendment applications for 399 North Townline Road
• Proposed 2028 Pumper replacement for fire services
• Encroachment request for heat pump units at Ingersoll Wellness Hub (161 Thames St. S)
• Proposed amendments to the No Permit Sign By-law and Charter Compliance Review

Recreational Trails Committee

The March 3, 2026, meeting was cancelled due to a lack of quorum. The agenda included planned discussions on trail developments at Kiwanis Lands, the Riverfront Loop Trail, and the Lawson Trail extension.

• Update on Kiwanis Lands trail opening and private land availability for continuation to King St.
• Engineering installation costs for Riverfront Loop Trail and river lookouts along Wilson and James Streets
• Update on Lawson Trail extension to Thames
• Update on Water Tower Lands/Kiwanis Trail
• Proposed trail on Water St. across from Ingersoll Automotive to Pharmasave

Accessibility Advisory Committee

The Accessibility Advisory Committee is meeting to discuss strategies for accessible emergency communications and review downtown parking availability. The body will consider a staff report recommending an e-alert system for critical notifications.

• Discussion of Accessible Communications Strategies Report regarding the use of Umbraco for emergency e-alerts
• Review of downtown accessible parking inventory and historical mapping since 2009
• Report identifying 27 accessible parking spaces in the downtown area and 152 town-wide
• Review of paratransit data for September, October, and November 2025

Business Improvement Area

The Ingersoll Business Improvement Area Board of Directors will review the 2026 draft budget and current year financial status. The board will also discuss strategic plan development, priority pillars, and BIA staffing roles.

• Review of 2026 Draft BIA Budget
• Strategic plan development and priority pillars confirmation
• BIA staffing role scope and resource gaps
• Working group updates on Coldest Night of the Year and streetscape beautification
• Nomination and appointment of Secretary

OPP Detachment Board

The Ingersoll OPP Detachment Board will adopt minutes from previous meetings and receive monthly operational and financial reports. Members will discuss a joint Fraud Prevention Seminar for seniors scheduled for late February or early March. An update will be given on returning the Speed Spy device to Charles Street. The board will also consider amending the budget to delete a $7,500 allocation for bike purchases.

• Adopt minutes from the Jan. 26, 2026 and Oct. 21, 2025 meetings
• Receive OPP monthly report for Nov. and Dec. 2025
• Plan a Fraud Prevention Seminar with Ingersoll Services for Seniors (late Feb/early Mar)
• Review return of the Speed Spy device to Charles Street
• Consider budget amendment to remove $7,500 previously set for bike purchase

Regular Meeting of Council

Ingersoll Cheese & Agricultural Museum Advisory Committee

The Ingersoll Cheese & Agricultural Museum Advisory Committee will approve the agenda and minutes, then discuss museum repairs, grant opportunities, and plans for 2026 events. Additional items include a museum year‑end report, branding ideas, a camping program, and a round‑table discussion. The meeting will conclude with scheduling the next session.

• Roof repair contract: Elgin Roofing selected to replace the main building roof
• Grant discussion for museum funding
• Planning of museum events for 2026
• Branding proposals for the museum
• Camping program considerations

Ingersoll Diversity & Inclusion Committee

The Ingersoll Diversity & Inclusion Committee adopted its agenda and minutes and heard a presentation from the FOOD Project about local food warehousing and donations. The committee voted to add a future agenda item to discuss planning a diversity event or fair and approved funding to print three copies of the town's DEI Action Plan. Members also agreed to send thank‑you cards to the Ingersoll Cheese and Agricultural Museum and Evergreen Café.

• Approval to add an agenda item for planning a diversity event or fair
• Budget allocation to print three copies of the Town’s DEI Action Plan
• Presentation and discussion of the FOOD Project’s food warehouse and donation program
• Decision to send thank‑you cards to the Ingersoll Cheese and Agricultural Museum and Evergreen Café

Safe Cycling Committee

The Ingersoll Safe Cycling Committee will review the 2026 budget, which totals $11,000, and receive updates on the Cycling Friendly Communities application and the Ontario Bike Summit. The committee will also discuss the police bicycle program and strategic plan updates.

• Review 2026 budget of $11,000 for cycling initiatives
• Update on Cycling Friendly Communities application
• Police bicycle program presentation by Councilor Eus
• Strategic plan updates and comments from department heads
• Discussion on Ontario Bike Summit attendance

Regular Meeting of Council

The Ingersoll Town Council will consider several agenda items, including a by‑law to authorize the Mayor and Clerk to execute the Housing‑Enabling Water System Fund Transfer Payment Agreement. Other items include a by‑law to delete a restrictive covenant on land identified as 001441033, a minor variance application for 423 Thames St S, a zone‑change application for 2862083 Ontario Inc., and a road needs study report. The council will also review other zoning, development and policy matters before adjourning.

• By‑Law 26-5445: authorize execution of the Housing‑Enabling Water System Fund Transfer Payment Agreement
• By‑Law 26-5443: delete restrictive covenant on land 001441033, PT Lt 18 CON 1 West Oxford, Parts 1‑4, Plan 41R8286 S & E, Plan 41M252
• Application for Minor Variance A04-25 at 423 Thames St S (Gardens of Ingersoll Inc.)
• Application for Zone Change ZN6-25-08 (2862083 Ontario Inc.)
• Road Needs Study (OP-003-26) presentation by Stantec

Ingersoll Municipal Heritage Committee

The Ingersoll Municipal Heritage Committee will approve its agenda and minutes, then discuss business arising from the previous meeting. It will recommend to council that Roof Tile Management Inc. be considered for the bandstand restoration in Memorial Park. The committee will also review the bids received for the project and consider related community‑heritage items.

• Recommendation to council to consider Roof Tile Management Inc. for bandstand restoration in Memorial Park
• Presentation of bids for the bandstand restoration: Hazen Masonry & Restoration Inc. and Roof Tile Management Inc.
• Discussion of Moosejaw Memories project and potential QR codes under the Community Enhancement Plan
• Plan to post on social media once the bandstand restoration timeline is set
• Consideration of an ACO branch location, with preference suggested for Woodstock over Ingersoll

Accessibility Advisory Committee

The Ingersoll Accessibility Advisory Committee will review a report on emergency communications and examine downtown parking inventory data. Members will receive an update on the recent paratransit survey and review paratransit usage statistics for September‑November 2025. No formal decisions are recorded; the items are for discussion and information.

• Discussion of emergency communications report
• Review of downtown parking inventory and population data
• Update on paratransit survey response rate
• Review of paratransit statistics for September‑November 2025

Business Improvement Area

The Ingersoll Downtown BIA Board will approve the agenda, the November 2025 minutes, and financial reports for November and December 2025 as well as the 2024 audited report. The meeting will include discussion of a 2026 Grant Haven Media Advertising request. The board will also consider a BIA parking permit report and downtown parking consultant recommendations.

• Approval of the agenda as presented
• Acceptance of the November 2025 financial report, the December 2025 year‑end summary, and the 2024 audited financial report
• Discussion of Grant Haven Media Advertising 2026 (to be scheduled for February)
• Consideration of the BIA Parking Permit Report and downtown parking consultant recommendations
• Review of OBIAA Conference early registration cost $899.00