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Adelaide Metcalfe public meetings in 2022

23 substantive meetings from 2022, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.

Thu Dec 22, 2022 · 9:00 AM

Regular Council Meeting

Council to hold closed session on servicing agreement with Strathroy-Caradoc

This is a regular council meeting with a closed session to discuss potential litigation regarding a servicing agreement between Adelaide Metcalfe and Strathroy-Caradoc. The only public action is the adoption of a by-law confirming the meeting's proceedings.

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✓ Decided: Council directs staff to proceed with Servicing Agreement actions

Council met in a closed session to discuss a servicing agreement between Adelaide Metcalfe and Strathroy-Caradoc. Following the session, Council directed staff to proceed as instructed during the closed meeting. By-Law 73 of 2022 was passed through all readings.

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Mon Dec 12, 2022 · 6:00 PM

Regular Council Meeting

Council to decide on 2023 fees, budget items, and major equipment purchases

The Adelaide Metcalfe Township Council is meeting to vote on several staff recommendations, including approving the 2023 fees and charges, a 3% cost-of-living adjustment, and a $357,290 purchase of a new tandem snowplow truck. They will also consider a $5,000 grant to the Kerwood Adelaide Metcalfe Optimist Club, a $725 wastewater operating charge, and a $26,769.05 debenture for drainage works. The meeting includes public hearings for a consent application and an official plan amendment, plus a closed session for legal and personnel matters.

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✓ Decided: Council approves $357,290 snow plow and updates 2023 fees and grants

Council approved several budget items including a new tandem snow plow, a 3% cost-of-living increase for wages and remuneration, and updated wheelie bin fees. The Committee of Adjustment granted two land-use applications, and Council adopted a housekeeping amendment to the Official Plan.

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Mon Dec 12, 2022 · 7:00 PM

Regular Council Meeting

Council meeting agenda contains no substantive items

This agenda for the Adelaide Metcalfe Regular Council Meeting on December 12, 2022, 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.

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Mon Nov 21, 2022 · 7:00 PM

Regular Council Meeting

Council to give final reading to Buren zoning amendment at inaugural meeting

This is the inaugural meeting of the newly elected Adelaide Metcalfe Council, including declarations of office and the mayor's address. Council will vote on three by-laws: a zoning amendment for 3279 Napperton Drive, appointment of the Committee of Adjustment, and confirmation of the meeting's proceedings.

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✓ Decided: Adelaide Metcalfe Council completes inaugural meeting and swears in members

The 2022-2026 Council members completed their Declaration of Office. Council approved three by-laws, including a zoning amendment and the appointment of the Committee of Adjustment.

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Mon Nov 7, 2022 · 7:00 PM

Regular Council Meeting

Council to decide on consent, zoning, development charges, and winter maintenance contracts

The Township of Adelaide Metcalfe Council will hold a regular meeting on November 7, 2022, to consider several items, including a consent application, a zoning by-law amendment, and multiple staff reports. They will also vote on several by-laws related to reserve funds, development charges, winter maintenance, and appointments. The agenda includes public meetings for the consent and zoning applications.

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✓ Decided: Council approves new Development Charges By-Law and financial policies

Council approved a new Development Charges By-Law and adopted updated Investment, Reserve Fund, and Development Charge Interest policies. The board also granted a land severance at 590 Second Street and approved a zoning amendment for 2988 Mulifarry Drive.

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Mon Oct 17, 2022 · 7:00 PM

Regular Council Meeting

Council to decide on development charges, land consent, and ice rink deal

Adelaide Metcalfe Council will hold a public meeting on 2022 development charges, hear a consent application for a property at 5764 Scotchmere Drive, and vote on several by-laws including temporary use agreements, an integrity commissioner appointment, and an outdoor ice rink partnership with the Optimist Club. The meeting also includes routine approvals of minutes, correspondence, and staff reports, plus a closed session on a servicing agreement with Strathroy-Caradoc.

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✓ Decided: Council approves land severance, new benefit plan, and ice rink partnership

Council granted a land severance at 5764 Scotchmere Drive, approved a new employee benefit plan costing an extra $2,476/year, and authorized an agreement with the Optimist Club for an outdoor ice rink at Kerwood Park. A public meeting on development charges was held with no decision, and a closed session discussed a servicing agreement with Strathroy-Caradoc.

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Mon Oct 3, 2022 · 6:00 PM

Regular Council Meeting

Council to consider Community Improvement Plan and various staff reports

The Council will meet in a public session to discuss the adoption of a Community Improvement Plan. Additionally, they will review several staff reports regarding drainage, human resource policies, and municipal reviews.

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✓ Decided: Council adopts Community Improvement Plan to aid businesses and community

Council adopted the Adelaide Metcalfe Community Improvement Plan (CIP) under By-law 49 of 2022, creating financial incentives for private development and municipal leadership initiatives. The plan includes seven financial programs such as grants for countryside, site beautification, façade and signage, accessibility, additional residential units, attainable housing, and conversion/expansion/redevelopment. Council also approved electronic monitoring policies, supported resolutions on school bus safety and increased speeding fines, and received reports on the Baker Drain expansion, budget survey results, and capital budget updates.

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Mon Sep 19, 2022 · 7:00 PM

Regular Council Meeting

Council to decide on 4 zoning amendments, consent application, and service contracts

Adelaide Metcalfe Council will hold a public meeting to consider four zoning by-law amendments and a consent application, then vote on contracts for by-law enforcement and animal control services. The agenda also includes staff reports on the budget and firefighter certification, and a closed session to discuss a servicing agreement with Strathroy-Caradoc and a potential property acquisition.

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✓ Decided: Council approved multiple zoning amendments and service contracts

Council approved four zoning by-law amendments, including temporary use permits for second dwellings, and granted a consent application for a lot severance. They also approved new contracts for by-law enforcement with Tenet Security Group and animal control services with the Humane Society London & Middlesex. A Budget 101 presentation was deferred to a future meeting.

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Tue Sep 6, 2022 · 7:00 PM

Regular Council Meeting

Council to approve $127,642 sidewalk tender and $394,673 park contract

Council will consider several staff recommendations, including approving a $127,642 sidewalk construction tender and a $394,672.98 contract for Kerwood Park improvements. They will also receive a petition to reconstruct the Beattie Award Drain, hear a broadband project delegation, and discuss correspondence items. A closed session is scheduled for a potential property acquisition.

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✓ Decided: Council approves $127,642 sidewalk contract, redirects funds

Council approved a $127,642 tender to Autoform Contracting London Ltd. for new sidewalks on Second Street and redirected remaining funds to extend a sidewalk on Kerwood Road. Council also authorized a $394,672.98 contract for Kerwood Park Phase 2 improvements and appointed an engineer for the Beattie Award Drain reconstruction. A motion to support a resolution on removing municipal councillors under prescribed circumstances failed due to lack of a seconder.

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Mon Aug 8, 2022 · 7:00 PM

Regular Council Meeting

Council to decide on variances, land severances, and animal control contract

The Adelaide Metcalfe Township Council will convene as the Committee of Adjustment to hear four applications: two minor variances and two consents for land severances. Council will also consider staff recommendations on appointing an engineer for the Fuller Harris Drain, negotiating an animal control contract with the Middlesex-London Humane Society, and awarding a tender for Kerwood Park Phase 2. The meeting includes a closed session to discuss a servicing agreement with Strathroy-Caradoc and drainage matters.

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✓ Decided: Council grants minor variances and consents for property development

Council approved two minor variances for accessory building height and MDS I setbacks, and two consents for land severance and access easements. It also awarded a tender for Kerwood Park Phase 2 upgrades, appointed an engineer for the Fuller Harris Drain reconstruction, and authorized negotiations for animal control services with the Humane Society of London Middlesex.

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Mon Jul 18, 2022 · 7:00 PM

Regular Council Meeting

Council to decide on Official Plan review, audits, and multiple land consents

The Township of Adelaide Metcalfe Council will receive the Municipal Comprehensive Review and direct staff to proceed with the Official Plan Amendment process, approve the 2021 audited financial statements, and consider several planning applications including minor variances, consents, and temporary use zoning by-law amendments. The meeting also includes staff reports on fees and charges, park improvements, and budget updates, followed by a closed session for litigation and land disposition matters.

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✓ Decided: Council approves 2021 audited financial statements and new fees by-law

Council approved the 2021 Audited Financial Statements and a new consolidated Fees & Charges By-Law. The Official Plan Amendment process was deferred to a subsequent meeting, while a full 5-year review was initiated for 2023. Several planning applications were approved, including minor variances, consents, and temporary use zoning by-laws.

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Mon Jun 20, 2022 · 7:00 PM

Regular Council Meeting

Council to vote on delegating site plan approvals to clerk

The Adelaide Metcalfe Township Council is meeting to consider several staff recommendations, including delegating site plan control approval to the Clerk, approving the Asset Management Plan, and receiving the May 2022 operating budget report. Council will also consider resolutions from other municipalities and enter closed session to discuss a servicing agreement with Strathroy-Caradoc.

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✓ Decided: Council delegates site plan approvals to Clerk under Bill 109

Council delegated authority to the Clerk to approve site plan applications effective July 1, 2022, as required by Bill 109. Council also approved the Asset Management Plan, which reduced the annual lifecycle funding gap from $534,000 to $332,000 and lowered the projected tax rate impact to 2.6%. The operating budget report for May 2022 was received, and a fire department update was presented. No other substantive decisions were made.

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Mon Jun 6, 2022 · 7:00 PM

Regular Council Meeting

Council to review asset management plan and Toohill Drain projects

The Adelaide Metcalfe Township Council is meeting to consider several items, including receiving the Asset Management Plan for public comment, appointing an engineer for Toohill Drain projects, and adopting the minutes of the previous meeting. Council will also discuss a servicing agreement with Strathroy-Caradoc in closed session. The agenda includes routine correspondence and a confirming by-law.

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✓ Decided: Council receives Asset Management Plan, defers approval to June 20

Council received the proposed Asset Management Plan (AMP) for information and directed staff to report back for final approval on June 20, 2022, after public review. The plan identifies an annual funding gap of $534,000 and proposes a 3.1% annual tax increase from 2023 to 2031. Council also approved a petition to expand the Toohill Drain project and supported a resolution on emergency exercise exemptions.

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Mon May 16, 2022 · 7:00 PM

Regular Council Meeting

Council to hear Bill 109 presentation, consider Kerwood Park Phase 2 tender

Adelaide Metcalfe Council is meeting May 16, 2022, to adopt prior minutes, hear a county presentation on provincial Bill 109 (More Homes for Everyone Act), and receive correspondence items. Council will consider staff reports on the April 2022 operating budget and proposed Kerwood Park Improvements Phase 2 drawings, with a recommendation to approve the drawings and proceed to tender. The meeting also includes a closed session to discuss a servicing agreement with Strathroy-Caradoc, and a confirming by-law.

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✓ Decided: Council approves Kerwood Park Phase 2 drawings, proceeds to tender

Council approved the proposed Kerwood Park Improvements Phase 2 drawings and directed staff to proceed with the tender process. They also supported a resolution from the Township of Cramahe regarding Bill 109 changes, and received the April 2022 operating budget report for information. A closed session was held to discuss a servicing agreement with Strathroy-Caradoc.

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Mon May 2, 2022 · 7:00 PM

Regular Council Meeting

Council to vote on 5 by-laws, Baker Drain engineer, sidewalk plan

Adelaide Metcalfe Council is meeting to adopt minutes, receive correspondence and staff reports, and vote on several by-laws including contracts for dust suppressant and maintenance gravel, council remuneration, and a lame-duck delegation. Council will also consider appointing an engineer for the Baker Drain reconstruction, a sidewalk construction change, and a first-quarter building activity summary. A closed session is scheduled to discuss a servicing agreement with Strathroy-Caradoc and the Pannell Lane lands disposition.

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✓ Decided: Council approves delegation of restricted acts to CAO for election period

Council approved a by-law delegating authority for restricted acts to the Chief Administrative Officer during the 2022 municipal election 'lame duck' period. They also approved the Baker Drain reconstruction, directed staff to eliminate a portion of the sidewalk project due to safety concerns, and passed several other by-laws including a new council remuneration schedule effective January 1, 2023.

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Tue Apr 19, 2022 · 7:00 PM

Regular Council Meeting

Council to vote on temporary-use zoning, dust suppressant and gravel tenders

The Adelaide Metcalfe Township Council is meeting to consider a minor variance for a large shed, a temporary-use zoning amendment for a property on Walkers Drive, and two road-maintenance tenders. Council will also receive the March budget report and a presentation on 2023 council remuneration, and will hold a closed session on a servicing agreement with Strathroy-Caradoc.

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Mon Apr 4, 2022 · 7:00 PM

Regular Council Meeting

Council to award two drain reconstruction tenders totaling $344,901.75

The Adelaide Metcalfe Township Council is meeting to consider awarding contracts for two drain reconstruction projects, amending dog fees, appointing a deputy fire chief, and entering closed session to discuss a servicing agreement with Strathroy-Caradoc. The agenda also includes adopting minutes from previous meetings and receiving correspondence from various agencies.

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✓ Decided: Council awards two drain reconstruction tenders totaling $344,901.75

Council accepted tenders for the Dodge-Lightfoot Drain ($184,205.00 plus HST) and Brown-Petch Drain ($160,696.75 plus HST), and appointed Spriet & Associates to prepare a report for the Dortmans Drain Branch B reconstruction. Council also amended the dog fee bylaw to reduce the transfer-to-taxes penalty to $20 per registered dog owner, and designated the Kerwood Annual Ball Tournament as municipally significant. All decisions were carried unanimously.

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Mon Mar 21, 2022 · 7:00 PM

Regular Council Meeting

Council to decide on three land consent applications and 2022 budget by-laws

The Adelaide Metcalfe Township Council will hold a regular meeting on March 21, 2022, to consider three applications for land consent (B01-2022, B02-2022, B03-2022) under the Planning Act, with recommendations to grant two and defer one. They will also hold a public meeting for a zoning by-law amendment (Z02-2022) related to one of the consent applications. The council will vote on several by-laws, including the 2022 budget, tax rate, and drainage works, and will enter a closed session to discuss a servicing agreement under solicitor-client privilege.

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✓ Decided: Council grants three land severances and adopts 2022 budget

Council approved three applications for consent (B01-2022, B02-2022, B03-2022) to sever land, each subject to conditions, and approved a zoning by-law amendment for the B01-2022 property. Council also adopted the 2022 budget and tax rate by-laws, delegated authority to the treasurer for tax arrears extension agreements, and supported three resolutions from other municipalities.

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Tue Mar 15, 2022 · 10:00 AM

Regular Council Meeting

Council to review 2022 draft budget presentation

The Adelaide Metcalfe Township Council is meeting to receive a presentation on the 2022 draft budget. The agenda also includes a by-law to confirm the meeting's proceedings. No other substantive business is listed.

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Mon Mar 7, 2022 · 7:00 PM

Regular Council Meeting

Council to vote on new building fees and COVID policy repeal

Council will hold a public meeting to consider adopting new building fees and charges, then vote on related by-laws. They will also consider repealing the temporary COVID-19 vaccination policy, extending consent application deadlines, and appointing a weed inspector. The agenda includes routine items like minutes and correspondence.

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✓ Decided: Council approves new building fees with annual CPI adjustment

Council approved updated building fees and charges as presented in the joint building report, with an amendment for reduced fees on larger agricultural buildings, and directed annual CPI-based adjustments. Council also repealed the temporary COVID-19 vaccination policy, directed one-year extension notices for consent applications in progress as of January 1, 2022, and appointed a municipal weed inspector. A resolution supporting a municipal accommodation tax on Crown campgrounds was lost for lack of a seconder.

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Tue Feb 22, 2022 · 7:00 PM

Regular Council Meeting

Council to hear drainage appeals, consent applications, and approve $18,000 mower

The Adelaide Metcalfe Council will hold its regular meeting, including sitting as Court of Revision for two drainage projects, hearing consent and zoning applications, and considering staff reports. Key decisions include approving a commercial lawn mower purchase and a mileage rate change. The agenda also includes a closed session for human resources matters.

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✓ Decided: Council grants two commercial land severances on Centre Road, denies barn lot split

Council, sitting as the Committee of Adjustment, granted two consent applications (B13-2021 and B14-2021) to sever land for future commercial development on Centre Road, subject to conditions including servicing and access approvals. A separate application to sever a barn from an agricultural parcel (B10-2021) was denied. A residential lot severance (B01-2022) and a related zoning amendment were deferred. Council also approved a new mileage rate and pre-budget purchase of a commercial lawn mower.

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Mon Feb 7, 2022 · 7:00 PM

Regular Council Meeting

Council to vote on noise/nuisance by-laws, A to Z Storage deal, 2% wage hike

The Adelaide Metcalfe Township Council is meeting to consider several staff recommendations, including approving new noise and nuisance by-laws, a site plan agreement with A to Z Storage Ltd. for 28708 Centre Road, and a 2% cost-of-living wage adjustment for 2022. Council will also discuss Phase 2 of Kerwood Park improvements and receive the fourth quarter 2021 building activity summary. The meeting includes a closed session to discuss the Adelaide Metcalfe & Strathroy-Caradoc Servicing Agreement.

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✓ Decided: Council approves noise and nuisance by-laws with minor amendments

Council approved the Noise By-Law and Nuisance By-Law as presented with minor amendments, giving them first, second, and third reading. They also approved a site plan agreement for A to Z Storage at 28708 Centre Road, a 2% cost-of-living adjustment for staff, council, and fire services, and several resolutions supporting other municipalities' positions.

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Mon Jan 17, 2022 · 7:00 PM

Regular Council Meeting

Council to consider drainage reports, zoning deferrals, and $41,500 tender

This regular council meeting includes public meetings on two drainage projects (Brown-Petch and Dodge-Lightfoot) and two zoning by-law amendments, all with recommendations to adopt or defer. Council will also vote on an interim tax levy by-law, a drainage works contract, and correspondence items, including a letter to CN Rail about the Drainage Act.

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✓ Decided: Council defers two zoning amendments, adopts drainage reports

Council deferred two zoning by-law amendments (Z06-2021 and Z01-2022) pending comments from Strathroy-Caradoc, provisionally adopted engineer's reports for the Brown-Petch and Dodge-Lightfoot drains, and approved a $41,500 tender for the Carruthers-McFarlane Drain. By-laws for the drains and interim tax levy were passed.

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