Lucan Biddulph public meetings in 2025
52 substantive meetings from 2025, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Special Council Meeting
The Township of Lucan Biddulph will consider authorizing the execution of a subdivision agreement for Phase 1 of the Timber Ridge development and will adopt two bylaws.
- Authorize execution of Timber Ridge Subdivision Agreement Phase 1
- By-law 53-2025 authorizes execution of subdivision agreement
- By-law 54-2025 confirms Council actions from December 19, 2025
Council Meeting
The council will receive the Draft Budget 2026 report and give the Treasury direction on the 2026 municipal tax rate increase. It will consider a zoning by‑law amendment (ZBA7/2025) for the Timber Ridge Subdivision (Lots 27 & 28). The meeting includes approval of an extended fire‑services agreement with Perth South and the appointment of an Acting Chief and Deputy Chief for the Biddulph‑Blanshard Fire Area. Several by‑laws (48‑2025 to 52‑2025 and 207‑2025) will be read and adopted.
- Staff presentation of Draft Budget 2026 and motion to set the 2026 municipal tax rate increase
- Zoning By‑law Amendment ZBA7/2025 for Timber Ridge Subdivision (Lots 27 & 28) – approval recommended
- Extension of agreement with Township of Perth South for Biddulph‑Blanshard Fire Department and appointment of Acting Chief Brian Bates and Acting Deputy Chief Brad Mayer
- Adoption of By‑laws 48‑2025 through 52‑2025 and By‑law 207‑2025 (fees, fire appointments, fire services agreement, zoning amendment)
- Consent agenda items covering various resolutions and reports for information
Biddulph Blanshard Fire Board
The Biddulph Blanshard Fire Board will review its 2025 year-to-date budget, approve wage rates for 2025, and adopt a draft 2026 budget totaling $436,314.00 for recommendation to Council.
- Adoption of 2026 draft budget ($436,314.00)
- Approval of 2025 wage rates for Fire Chief and other staff
- Review of 2025 year-to-date budget vs actuals
- Approval of September 24, 2025 meeting minutes
- Move into closed session to discuss personal matters
The board adopted the 2026 budget recommendation for the Biddulph Blanshard Fire Area and approved a set of wage rates for 2025. It moved into a closed session to discuss personal matters, then rose and appointed Brad Mayer as Acting Deputy Chief. The agreement with Perth South to extend its fire‑service contract will be presented to both municipalities' councils for approval.
- Approved September 24, 2025 minutes (carried)
- Received 2025 YTD budget report for information (carried)
- Adopted 2026 budget of $436,314.00 and recommended it to both councils (carried)
- Approved 2025 wage rates for fire staff (carried)
- Moved into closed session under Municipal Act (carried)
- Risen from closed session and reconvened regular meeting (carried)
- Appointed Brad Mayer as Acting Deputy Chief (carried)
- Adjourned meeting at 5:46 p.m. (carried)
Council Meeting
Lucan Biddulph Council will vote on a 2% cost-of-living adjustment for staff salaries, adopt a winter maintenance policy, and amend the tidy yard bylaw. The meeting also includes a request to extend a property closing date and a presentation on the Community Improvement Plan.
- Council to approve 2% COLA for 2026 salaries
- Winter Maintenance Plan Policy to be adopted
- Tidy Yard By-law amendment to be adopted
- Request to extend property closing date to Feb 20, 2026
- Community Improvement Plan draft by-law to be brought forward
The council adopted a 2% Cost of Living Adjustment to the municipal salary grid, to take effect on January 1, 2026. It also approved the purchase of a $14,000 box salter for Parks & Recreation, authorized $100 Christmas gift certificates for staff, and accepted several informational reports and the November 17 minutes. The closing date for the Gibson property sale was extended to February 20, 2026.
- Approved 2% COLA for municipal salaries, effective Jan 1 2026 (CARRIED)
- Approved purchase of a box salter/sander for Parks & Recreation, estimated $14,000, funded from 2026 Capital Budget (CARRIED)
- Authorized $100 Christmas gift certificates for full‑time permanent employees (CARRIED)
- Approved extension of closing date for Lucan Biddulph sale to Shawn Gibson to Feb 20 2026 (CARRIED)
- Received and filed the annual report from Lucan Area Heritage Society (CARRIED)
- Received the presentation from Re: Public Urbanism for information (CARRIED)
- Received the presentation from London & Middlesex Immigration Partnership for information (CARRIED)
- Adopted the November 17, 2025 council minutes (CARRIED)
Finance Committee
The Finance Committee will consider Report FIN-13-2025 on the 2026 Operating Draft Budget, including water and wastewater budgets. The committee may recommend changes to bring forward to council.
- Review of Draft 2026 Operating Budget (FIN-13-2025) with attachments for Water and Wastewater budgets
Council Meeting
The Council will adjourn its regular meeting to sit as a Committee of Adjustment and consider several planning applications. Items include a Minor Variance for 438 Queen Street, a Consent Application B‑12/2025 for 15552 Elginfield Road involving parcel severance and rezoning, and a Consent Application B‑13/2025 for 6024 William Street with severance, rezoning and a $1,500 cash‑in‑lieu payment. Related Zoning By‑law Amendment applications Z‑5/2025 and Z‑6/2025 will also be reviewed.
- Minor Variance A‑9/2025 for 438 Queen Street – accessory building up to 4.97 m high, 12.4 % lot coverage
- Consent Application B‑12/2025 for 15552 Elginfield Rd – sever 0.7 ha parcel, rezoned to Agricultural (A3‑11) and Surplus Dwelling (SD‑5)
- Consent Application B‑13/2025 for 6024 William St – sever 20.029 ha parcel, rezoned to Future Residential (FR), $1,500 cash‑in‑lieu of parkland
- Zoning By‑law Amendment Z‑5/2025 – rezone retained lands to Agricultural (A3‑11) and remnant to Surplus Dwelling (SD‑5) for 15552 Elginfield Rd
- Zoning By‑law Amendment Z‑6/2025 – amend retained lands to General Agricultural (A1‑7) reduced lot area and severed lands to Future Residential (FR) for 6024 William St
The council adjourned the regular meeting to sit as a Committee of Adjustment. It granted a minor variance for an accessory structure at 438 Queen Street. It approved the consent and rezoning for the parcel at 15552 Elginfield Road with multiple conditions. It also approved the consent and rezoning for the parcel at 6024 William Street.
- Adjourned regular meeting to Committee of Adjustment (Resolution 2025-269)
- Granted minor variance for accessory structure up to 4.97 m at 438 Queen Street (Resolution 2025-270)
- Approved consent and rezoning for 15552 Elginfield Road, including severance and zoning changes (Resolution 2025-271)
- Approved consent and rezoning for 6024 William Street, including severance, zoning changes and $1,500 cash‑in‑lieu (Resolution 2025-272)
Council Meeting
Lucan Biddulph Council will receive a presentation on homelessness prevention from the County of Middlesex and consider authorizing long-term borrowing through a debenture by-law. They will also vote on replacing a brush chipper for $81,449 and receive several reports, including a third-quarter building report and budget-to-actual update. Consent items include letters on provincial amendments to development charges and excess soil regulations.
- Presentation on Homelessness Prevention Program from County of Middlesex
- By-law 41-2025 to authorize long-term borrowing via debentures to Ontario Infrastructure and Lands Corporation
- Staff authorized to accept quotation from Vermeer Canada Inc. for $81,449 (excl. HST) for brush chipper replacement
- Receipt of reports: third quarter building report (BLD-06-2025) and budget to actual as of Sept 30, 2025 (FIN-12-2025)
- Consent agenda includes letters on amendments to Development Charges Act, Excess Soil Regulation, and LHPWSS Master Plan notice
Special Council Meeting
Council receives a presentation from Finance Director Kathryn Langendyk on the 2026 Capital Budget Planning (report FIN-11-2025) for information only. No decisions are being made; the agenda also includes a procedural by-law to confirm the meeting's actions.
- Presentation of report FIN-11-2025 on 2026 Capital Budget Planning (for information)
- By-law 40-2025 to confirm proceedings of the October 29, 2025 special council meeting (procedural)
Community Economic Development Committee
The Community Economic Development Committee will consider and vote to adopt the minutes from its August 26, 2025 meeting. It will receive updates on streetscape strategy projects, the Community Improvement Plan (including budget to date and proposed amendments), the Economic Development Strategic Action Plan and the development of 2026‑2030 strategies, and the 2026 projects and budget. A presentation from the CFDC to Council will also be reviewed.
- Adopt minutes from the August 26, 2025 CEDC meeting
- Update on streetscape strategy projects
- Update on Community Improvement Plan – budget to date and proposed amendments
- Update on Economic Development Strategic Action Plan and 2026‑2030 strategy development
- Update on 2026 projects and budget; CFDC presentation to Council
Finance Committee
The Lucan Biddulph Finance Committee will meet to adopt minutes from November 2024 and receive an operating draft budget for 2026. The committee will also review draft budget attachments for general services and parks and recreation.
- Adoption of Finance Committee minutes from Nov 13, 14, and 22, 2024
- Receiving FIN-10-2025 Operating Draft Budget 2026 for information
- Reviewing draft budget attachments for General services and Parks and Recreation
Council Meeting
Lucan Biddulph Council will discuss a zoning by-law amendment for 269 Main Street and updates to the Community Improvement Plan. The meeting also includes a public hearing for a minor variance at 33625 Stonehouse Line.
- Zoning by-law amendment for 269 Main Street (ZBA4-2025)
- Minor variance for 33625 Stonehouse Line (PL-16-2025)
- Community Improvement Plan update presentation
- Approval of $670.00 per person for ROMA 2026 conference
- Street naming inventory list approval
The council granted a minor variance allowing an accessory building to exceed the height limit to 4.87 m. It approved a zoning by‑law amendment for the 269 Main Street parcel and will forward the amendment to council for final action. The council also accepted a presentation on updates to the Community Improvement Plan and adopted several by‑laws and the street‑name inventory.
- Granted Minor Variance A‑8/2025 for accessory building height 4.87 m (Carried)
- Approved Zoning By‑law Amendment ZBA 4/2025 for 269 Main Street, to be forwarded to council (Carried)
- Accepted re Public Urbanism presentation on Community Improvement Plan updates (Carried)
- Received Community Futures Middlesex presentation for information (Carried)
- Adopted By‑laws 39‑2025 through 205‑2025 after three readings (Carried)
- Approved Street Name Inventory List CL‑08‑2025 (Carried)
- Received Consent Agenda items 9.1‑9.6 for information (Carried)
- Approved minutes of the October 7 2025 council meeting (Carried)
Lucan Biddulph Fire Area Board
The Lucan Biddulph Fire Area Board will adopt a draft 2026 budget and approve payables of $66,631.96. The meeting will also include a report on fire activity and correspondence regarding firefighter certification.
- Adopt 2026 draft budget of $437,545
- Approve payables of $66,631.96
- Receive fire activity report
- Review correspondence on firefighter certification
- Update on Fire Chief job posting
The board adopted the draft 2026 fire budget showing total revenues and expenses of $437,545 and recommended it to Council. It approved payment of listed payables totaling $66,631.96. The board directed the purchase of a carbon‑monoxide sensor for $2,870. Additional reports were received, including the fire chief’s report and an update on the emergency services director job posting.
- Adopted 2026 draft fire budget of $437,545, recommended to Council (carried)
- Approved payment of payables totaling $66,631.96 (carried)
- Authorized purchase of CO sensor for $2,870 (carried)
- Received fire chief’s report LBFD-03-2025 for information (carried)
- Received 2025 YTD financial statements for information (carried)
- Approved minutes of March 20, 2025 meeting (carried)
- Noted 21 applications received for Director of Emergency Services/Fire Chief position (informational)
Council Meeting
Lucan Biddulph Council will use internet and telephone voting for the 2026 municipal election and approved a $267,574.32 tender for Lucan Main Street lighting upgrades. The meeting also includes the adoption of a winter maintenance plan and the sale of surplus lands.
- Adoption of 2026 Council Meeting Schedule
- Lucan Main Street Lighting Upgrade Tender ($267,574.32)
- Sale of surplus lands Lot 25, Conc. 4 ($35,155 per acre)
- Adoption of Winter Maintenance Plan
- By-law 34-2025 authorizing alternative voting methods for 2026 election
The council accepted the recommendation to sell Part Lot 25, Concession 4 to Shawn Gibson at $35,155 per acre for 9.39 acres. It appointed Bill Irwin as the joint North Middlesex/Lucan Biddulph appointee to the Middlesex County Police Services Board. The council adopted an by‑law to use an internet/telephone alternative voting method for the 2026 municipal and school board elections and authorized a $267,574.32 street‑lighting tender for Main Street. Additional actions included adopting the winter maintenance plan, endorsing the drinking‑water operational plan, approving updated recognition policies, and setting the 2026 council meeting schedule.
- Approved award of surplus land RFP to Shawn Gibson at $35,155 per acre for 9.39 acres (Resolution 2025-234)
- Appointed Bill Irwin as joint North Middlesex/Lucan Biddulph appointee to Middlesex County Police Services Board (Resolution 2025-233)
- Adopted by‑law for internet/telephone alternative voting method for 2026 elections (Resolution 2025-235)
- Authorized acceptance of street‑lighting tender from J‑AAR Civil Infrastructures Limited for $267,574.32 (Resolution 2025-240)
- Adopted the Township Winter Maintenance Plan (Resolution 2025-238)
- Endorsed the 2025 Drinking Water Quality Management System Operational Plan (Resolution 2025-239)
- Approved updated Birthday & Anniversary, Citizen Recognition, and Prohibitive Merchandise policies (Resolution 2025-236)
- Adopted the 2026 Council Meeting Schedule (Resolution 2025-237)
Trails and Connectivity Advisory Committee
The Trails & Connectivity Advisory Committee will consider adopting June 2025 minutes and discuss reports on Timber Ridge and Ridge Crossing Trails, and the Soccer Complex Trail. These reports include concept plans for the trails.
- Report TCAC-04-2025 on Timber Ridge and Ridge Crossing Trails, with concept plans attached
- Report TCAC-05-2025 on the Soccer Complex Trail
- Adoption of minutes from June 12, 2025 meeting
Biddulph Blanshard Fire Board
The Biddulph Blanshard Fire Board will receive the 2026 draft budget for information, approve accounts payable totaling $39,317.56, and review a job posting for Director of Emergency Services/Fire Chief. The board will also receive the Fire Chief's report and year-to-date budget report, and discuss updates on county IT services, vulnerable sector checks, and training for volunteers without legacy status. A closed session is scheduled to discuss personal matters about an identifiable individual.
- Approval of accounts payable from April 1 to August 31, 2025 totalling $39,317.56
- 2026 draft budget received for information
- Review of job posting for Director of Emergency Services/Fire Chief
- Year-to-date budget vs actual report as of August 31, 2025 received
- Discussion on updated IT services, vulnerable sector checks, and volunteer training
The Biddulph Blanshard Fire Board approved payment of $39,317.56 in outstanding invoices. It formally received the minutes from May and July 2025, the Fire Chief’s September report, the August YTD budget report, and the 2026 draft budget for information. The board also directed staff to send a response letter to South Huron about a volunteer firefighter personnel matter and adjourned the meeting at 6:17 p.m.
- Approved May 8 and July 31, 2025 meeting minutes (carried)
- Received Fire Chief's September 24, 2025 report for information (carried)
- Approved payment of $39,317.56 in payables (carried)
- Received August 31, 2025 YTD budget report for information (carried)
- Received 2026 draft budget for information (carried)
- Directed staff to provide a response letter to South Huron on a volunteer firefighter personnel matter (carried)
- Adjourned meeting at 6:17 p.m. (carried)
Parks and Recreation Advisory Committee
The Parks & Recreation Advisory Committee will consider adopting the minutes of its June 10 2025 meeting. It will receive reports on ice‑time allocation, the community centre stage, and an end‑of‑summer summary. The agenda also includes standard items such as disclosures, delegations, new business and round‑table discussion.
- Adopt minutes of the June 10 2025 meeting
- Ice time allocation report
- Community centre stage report
- End of summer report
- New business (unspecified items)
The Parks & Recreation Advisory Committee adopted the minutes from the June 10, 2025 meeting. No other substantive actions were taken. The meeting was adjourned at 6:44 p.m. The next meeting is scheduled for January 29, 2026.
- Adopted June 10, 2025 meeting minutes (carried)
- Adjourned meeting at 6:44 p.m. (carried)
Council Meeting
The council will review consent applications B-10/2025 and B-11/2025 and a minor variance A-7/2025 submitted by Herdonjoe Inc. for properties at 33385 and 33389 Richmond Street. It will also consider a zoning by‑law amendment (ZBA3‑2025) for SP Properties Inc. at 1010 Heenan Court and approve the tender for the Scotts Drive Reconstruction project with ASG Excavating Inc. Additional items include adoption of by‑laws and routine reports.
- Consent Application B-10/2025 (severance) for Herdonjoe Inc., includes $1,000 cash‑in‑lieu of parkland
- Consent Application B-11/2025 (stormwater easement) for Herdonjoe Inc. on Richmond Street
- Minor Variance A-7/2025 for reduced lot area and setbacks for Herdonjoe Inc.
- Zoning By‑law Amendment ZBA3‑2025 for SP Properties Inc. at 1010 Heenan Court
- Tender PW‑20‑2025 acceptance for Scotts Drive Reconstruction with ASG Excavating Inc.
The Council granted two consent applications for Herdonjoe Inc. to sever a lot and to create a storm‑water easement on Richmond Street, each with a list of conditions. It also approved a minor variance reducing lot area, frontage and side‑yard setbacks for the same property. In addition, a zoning by‑law amendment was approved to permit a public garage on a parcel owned by SP Properties Ltd.
- Approved Consent B-10/2025 for severance (CARRIED)
- Approved Consent B-11/2025 for storm‑water easement (CARRIED)
- Approved Minor Variance A-7/2025 reducing lot requirements (CARRIED)
- Approved Zoning By‑law Amendment ZBA 3/2025 for public garage (CARRIED)
- Adjourned Committee of Adjustment at 6:22 p.m. (CARRIED)
- Adjourned public planning meeting at 6:33 p.m. (CARRIED)
Council Meeting
The Lucan Biddulph Council will discuss hiring a Director of Emergency Services/Fire Chief on a one-year contract to oversee the dissolution of two fire area boards. The body is also considering the transfer of roads on Whalen Line to the County of Middlesex and the repeal of numerous township policies.
- Authorization to hire a Director of Emergency Services/Fire Chief on a one-year contract
- Transfer of roads on Whalen Line to County of Middlesex with a $37,620.00 cost to be invoiced in 2026
- Proposal to repeal 28 specific township policies (CL-05-2025)
- Review of July 2025 accounts paid totaling $1,521,647.82
- Decision on retaining surplus lands on Saintsbury Line containing trees planted in 2021
The council authorized the hiring of a Director of Emergency Services/Fire Chief on a one‑year contract. It instructed staff to retain surplus land with trees planted in 2021. It repealed a list of outdated policies. It accepted the County Road and Bridge Assumption Study and approved a by‑law to transfer specified roads to Middlesex County.
- Authorized hiring of Director of Emergency Services/Fire Chief (2025-208) – CARRIED
- Instructed staff to retain surplus land with 2021 trees (2025-209) – CARRIED
- Repealed multiple policies listed in CL-05-2025 (2025-210) – CARRIED
- Accepted County Road and Bridge Assumption Study and approved road transfer by‑law (2025-212) – CARRIED
- Received Middlesex County local council update presentation for information (2025-204) – CARRIED
- Approved August 5 and August 15 council minutes (2025-205) – CARRIED
- Received consent agenda items 9.1‑9.14 for information (2025-206) – CARRIED
- Adopted By‑law 32-2025 confirming council actions (2025-213) – CARRIED
Community Economic Development Committee
The Community Economic Development Committee will meet to review activity reports and discuss community grants. The session includes updates on upcoming business workshops.
- Review of Neighbourhood Community Grant Application 02-2025 and guidelines
- CEDC Activity Report August 2025
- Discussion of upcoming online business workshops
Special Council Meeting
This special council meeting is primarily to enter a closed session to discuss a proposed or pending land acquisition or disposition under the Municipal Act. The remainder of the agenda consists of routine items: disclosure of pecuniary interests, notices of motions, motions and accounts, and passage of unspecified by-laws. No specific projects, dollar amounts, or public hearings are listed.
- Closed session under s. 239(2) of the Municipal Act to discuss a proposed or pending acquisition or disposition of land
- Recommended motion to pass unidentified by-laws on first, second, and third reading without debate
The council declared the parcel north of the Heenan Drain (Part Lot 25, Concession 4) for sale and waived notice requirements with government agencies. It directed staff to coordinate with Middlesex County Procurement to market the land. The council also adopted By‑law 31‑2025 (Confirming By‑law).
- Moved to closed session to discuss land acquisition/disposition (carried)
- Adjourned closed session and reconvened regular council (carried)
- Declared land north of Heenan Drain for sale (carried)
- Dispensed notice requirements for the land sale (carried)
- Directed staff to work with Middlesex County Procurement on the land sale (carried)
- Adopted By‑law 31‑2025 Confirming By‑law (carried)
- Adjourned the special council meeting (carried)
Council Meeting
The Council will meet as a Committee of Adjustment to review two land severance and minor variance applications on Chestnut Street. Additionally, the body will consider the adoption of a new Use of Artificial Intelligence Policy.
- Consent Application B-08-2025 and Minor Variance A-05-2025 for 5-177 & 6-177 Chestnut Street
- Consent Application B-09-2025 and Minor Variance A-06-2025 for 7-177 & 8-177 Chestnut Street
- Adoption of Use of Artificial Intelligence Policy No. 102-15-2025
- June 2025 accounts paid totaling $2,469,042.10
- Asset Management Plan (AMP) updates presentation by Dillon Consulting
The Committee of Adjustments granted two consent applications and two minor variance applications for Lot 141 on Plan 340 (177 Chestnut Street), each with specific conditions. The council also adjourned the regular meeting to sit as the Committee of Adjustments and later reconvened. Additional items included receiving the 2025 Asset Management Plan update and approving the July 8 2025 council minutes.
- Resolution 2025-177: Adjourned regular meeting to sit as Committee of Adjustments (CARRIED)
- Resolution 2025-178: Granted Consent B-8/2025 for land severance with conditions (CARRIED)
- Resolution 2025-179: Granted Minor Variance A-5/2025 for 9.9 m rear‑yard setback (CARRIED)
- Resolution 2025-180: Granted Consent B-9/2025 for land severance with conditions (CARRIED)
- Resolution 2025-181: Granted Minor Variance A-6/2025 for 9.8 m rear‑yard setback (CARRIED)
- Resolution 2025-182: Adjourned Committee of Adjustment and reconvened regular council (CARRIED)
- Resolution 2025-183: Received 2025 Asset Management Plan update for information (CARRIED)
- Resolution 2025-184: Approved July 8 2025 council minutes (CARRIED)
Lucan Biddulph Fire Services Advisory Committee
The Fire Services Advisory Committee is discussing the hiring of a new overall Fire Chief. This role would oversee the dissolution of the Lucan Biddulph and Biddulph-Blanshard Fire Area Boards.
- Proposed hiring of a new Fire Chief under a one-year contract
- Dissolution of Lucan Biddulph Fire Area Board and Biddulph-Blanshard Fire Area Board
- Proposed recommendations for a new Establishing and Regulating By-law
- Review of staffing, equipment, training, and health and safety complements
Special Meeting - Biddulph Blanshard Fire Board
The Biddulph Blanshard Fire Board will hold a special meeting on July 31, 2025, at the Lucan Biddulph Township Office. The agenda includes a closed session to discuss personal matters about identifiable individuals, including municipal employees.
- Special meeting scheduled for July 31, 2025
- Closed session to discuss personal matters about identifiable individuals
- Meeting location: Lucan Biddulph Township Office, 270 Main Street
The Biddulph Blanshard Fire Board moved into a closed session at 4:05 p.m. under Section 239(2) of the Municipal Act. The closed session was adjourned at 6:02 p.m., and the full meeting was adjourned at 6:03 p.m. All three resolutions were carried.
- Resolution 1: Moved to closed session at 4:05 p.m. – carried
- Resolution 2: Closed session adjourned at 6:02 p.m. – carried
- Resolution 3: Full meeting adjourned at 6:03 p.m. – carried
Council Meeting
The council will consider several by‑law motions, including By-law 28-2025 that authorizes a pre‑servicing agreement with 2219260 Ontario Inc. for Phase 1 of the Timber Ridge Subdivision. Other items include amendments to the fire services advisory committee terms, adoption of the 2024‑2028 Energy Conservation and Demand Management Plan, and routine consent agenda reports and resolutions. The meeting also features a presentation on the Lucan Irish Junior Six dressing‑room revival project.
- By‑law 28-2025: authorize pre‑servicing agreement with 2219260 Ontario Inc. for Timber Ridge Subdivision Phase 1
- By‑law 27-2025: amend CAC Procedural By‑law No. 12‑2024
- By‑law 203-2025: amend comprehensive zoning by‑law (33839 Saintsbury Line)
- Adopt 2024‑2028 Energy Conservation and Demand Management Plan (Public Works)
- Amend Terms of Reference for Fire Services Advisory Committee (FSAC)
The council adopted By‑laws 27‑2025, 28‑2025 and 29‑2025, which includes authorizing a pre‑servicing agreement for Phase 1 of the Timber Ridge Subdivision. It approved an amendment to the Fire Services Advisory Committee Terms of Reference and adopted the 2024‑2028 Energy Conservation and Demand Management Plan. The council also received and filed several correspondence items and consent agenda items for information, and approved the June 16, 2025 meeting minutes.
- Adopted By‑laws 27‑2025, 28‑2025 and 29‑2025 (pre‑servicing agreement for Timber Ridge) – carried
- Approved amendment and expansion of Fire Services Advisory Committee Terms of Reference – carried
- Adopted 2024‑2028 Energy Conservation and Demand Management Plan – carried
- Received and filed correspondence items 10.1‑10.5 – carried
- Received consent agenda items 9.1‑9.10 for information – carried
- Received 2024 Development Charges report – carried
- Received Lucan Irish Junior Six presentation and directed staff to report on request – carried
- Approved minutes of June 16, 2025 council meeting – carried
Council Meeting
Council will hold public meetings on a minor variance, consent application, and zoning by-law amendment. They will also consider reports on Bill 17 and the Housing Accelerator Fund, and vote on awarding a lease for 269 Main Street. The meeting includes adoption of minutes and receipt of correspondence on various resolutions.
- Zoning by-law amendment (ZBA-02-2025) for 34694 Richmond Street recommended for approval
- Consent application B-5-7/2025 for boundary adjustment on Saintsbury Line, with conditions
- Minor variance A-4/2025 for a 360 sq ft accessory building at 34428 Granton Line
- Award of RFP for lease of 269 Main Street to Tina Gokstrop for three years
- Accounts paid for May 2025 totaling $860,335.45
The council granted a minor variance for an accessory building at 34428 Granton Line and approved a consent application to adjust property lines on Saintsbury Line, both with conditions. It also approved a zoning by-law amendment (ZBA 2/2025) for the Sheikh property on Richmond Street. Several items were received for information, and the meeting was adjourned back to a regular session.
- Adjourned regular meeting to sit as Committee of Adjustments (Resolution 2025-154) – carried
- Granted minor variance for accessory building at 34428 Granton Line (Resolution 2025-155) – carried
- Approved consent application for property adjustments on Saintsbury Line with conditions (Resolution 2025-156) – carried
- Approved zoning by-law amendment ZBA 2/2025 for Sheikh property on Richmond Street (Resolution 2025-158) – carried
- Received Housing Accelerator Fund zoning amendment presentation for information (Resolution 2025-160) – carried
- Adopted minutes of June 3, 2025 council meeting (Resolution 2025-161) – carried
- Received consent agenda items 9.1‑9.6 for information (Resolution 2025-162) – carried
- Received and filed correspondence items 10.1‑10.8 (Resolution 2025-163) – carried
Lucan Biddulph Fire Services Advisory Committee
The Fire Services Advisory Committee will review draft terms of reference for a Transition Committee. The body will also discuss the details of a new Fire Chief position, including employment status and duties.
- Review of Draft Terms of Reference for Transition Committee
- Discussion of new Fire Chief position (full or part-time, contract length, and duties)
- Approval of April 9, 2025 meeting minutes
The Fire Services Advisory Committee approved the minutes from the April 9, 2025 meeting. It adopted a draft Terms of Reference for a proposed transition committee and directed staff to bring a report to Council on its objectives and scope. The meeting was then adjourned at 10:21 a.m.
- Approved April 9, 2025 minutes (carried)
- Adopted draft Terms of Reference for transition committee (carried)
- Directed staff to report to Council on objectives and scope of the Terms of Reference (carried)
- Adjourned meeting at 10:21 a.m. (carried)
Trails and Connectivity Advisory Committee
The Trails & Connectivity Advisory Committee will review a report on sidewalk installation along Richmond Street and an activity report. The meeting also includes adoption of minutes from August 2024 and standard procedural items.
- Report on sidewalk installation on Richmond Street
- Activity report for the committee
- Adoption of minutes from August 22, 2024 meeting
Parks and Recreation Advisory Committee
The committee is meeting to adopt the minutes from December 12, 2024 (amended) and February 12, 2025. It will also receive a Council Report Summary, Capital Project Summary, and Program Update. The agenda includes no public hearings or substantive new business.
- Adoption of December 12, 2024 amended minutes and February 12, 2025 minutes
- Receipt of Council Report Summary (PRAC-01-2025)
- Receipt of Capital Project Summary (PRAC-02-2025)
- Receipt of Program Update (PRAC-03-2025)
The Parks & Recreation Advisory Committee adopted the December 2024 and February 2025 meeting minutes. It formally received three reports—Council Report 01‑2025, Capital Project Summary 02‑2025, and Program Update 03‑2025—for information. The meeting was then adjourned at 6:43 p.m.
- Adopted December 2024 and February 2025 minutes (carried)
- Received Council Report 01‑2025 for information (carried)
- Received Capital Project Summary Report 02‑2025 for information (carried)
- Received Program Update Report 03‑2025 for information (carried)
- Adjourned meeting at 6:43 p.m. (carried)
Council Meeting
Lucan Biddulph Council will receive quarterly reports from OCWA and staff, approve draft financial statements, and adopt a by-law to amend the Comprehensive Zoning By-law at 6407 Whalen Line.
- By-law 201-2025 amends Comprehensive Zoning By-law at 6407 Whalen Line
- OCWA Q1 2025 reports for Lucan Biddulph WWTP and Granton RBC
- 2024 Draft Financial Statements for Township of Lucan Biddulph
- Staff report on Active Transportation Needs for Highway 4
- By-law 25-2025 to confirm actions of June 3, 2025 Council meeting
The council accepted the draft 2024 financial statements and received the first‑quarter wastewater reports. It adopted By‑laws 25‑2025 and 201‑2025, the latter amending the Comprehensive Zoning By‑law. Council directed staff to proceed with the Active Transportation Needs report for Highway 4. Consent agenda items and routine correspondence were also approved.
- Accepted draft 2024 financial statements (Resolution No. 2025‑146)
- Received OCWA first‑quarter wastewater reports for information (Resolution No. 2025‑145)
- Adopted By‑law 25‑2025 confirming council actions (Resolution No. 2025‑152)
- Adopted By‑law 201‑2025 amending the Comprehensive Zoning By‑law (Resolution No. 2025‑152)
- Directed staff to move forward with the Active Transportation Needs report on Highway 4 (Resolution No. 2025‑151)
- Adopted consent agenda items 9.1‑9.11 for information (Resolution No. 2025‑148)
- Received and filed correspondence items 10.1‑10.2 (Resolution No. 2025‑149)
- Approved May 20, 2025 council minutes (Resolution No. 2025‑147)
Community Economic Development Committee
The Community Economic Development Committee will review and discuss the Downtown Revitalization Proposal (May 2025) and updates on the Neighbourhood Grant Program, including guidelines and an application. They will also receive updates on the Community Improvement Plan and general budget/project items such as Night Markets and Meet Your Main Street Promotions. Minutes from January 28, 2025 are pending adoption.
- Downtown Revitalization Proposal May 2025
- Neighbourhood Community Grant Guidelines and Application
- Community Improvement Plan update (discussion)
- Night Markets update
- Meet Your Main Street Promotions update
The committee adopted the minutes from the January 28, 2025 meeting. It approved the first neighbourhood grant application, allowing reimbursement of costs up to $500. The meeting was then adjourned.
- Adopted Jan 28, 2025 meeting minutes (carried)
- Approved neighbourhood grant application, reimbursement up to $500 (general consensus)
- Adjourned the meeting (carried)
Council Meeting
The Council will discuss the dissolution of two fire area boards and a motion to oppose the expansion of 'strong mayor' powers. The meeting also includes planning reviews for minor variances and the authorization of a development agreement.
- Minor variance for accessory building at 5690 William Street (recommended grant)
- Minor variance for on-site parking at 34227 Granton Line (recommended denial)
- Bylaw 23-2025 for development agreement at 34378 Bradley Street, Clandeboye
- April 2025 accounts paid totaling $832,577.42
- Report CAO-13-2025 regarding the dissolution of Fire Area Boards
The council adopted a resolution opposing the province's expansion of strong mayor powers and directed the motion to be sent to the Premier, the Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing, and the AMO. It also granted a minor variance for 5690 William Street to increase accessory building height and denied a minor variance for a Granton Line commercial property seeking zero parking spaces. Several by‑laws and administrative items were approved, including the dissolution of two fire area boards.
- Opposition to strong mayor powers resolution carried
- Minor variance for 5690 William St (height increase) granted
- Minor variance for Granton Line (zero parking) denied
- By‑laws 23‑2025 and 24‑2025 adopted
- Fire area boards dissolution report received and FSAC resolution endorsed
- Consent agenda items 9.1‑9.9 adopted
- Correspondence items 10.1‑10.4 received and filed
- Council adjourned regular meeting at 7:05 p.m.
Biddulph Blanshard Fire Board
The Biddulph Blanshard Fire Board will consider several routine items, including adopting past meeting minutes, receiving the Fire Chief's report, and reviewing the year‑to‑date budget. The key decision is a motion to approve payment of listed fire department expenses totaling $143,300.29. The board will also adopt new job descriptions for several fire‑fighter positions.
- Approve payment of fire department payables totaling $143,300.29
- Adopt minutes from meetings on Jan 15, Mar 26, and Apr 7, 2025
- Receive Fire Chief's May 2025 report for information
- Accept new job descriptions for Captain, Training Officer, Probationary Firefighter, and Firefighter
- Receive presentation from 1‑800‑BoardUp for information
The Biddulph Blanshard Fire Board approved a $143,300.29 payment list, accepted amended job descriptions, and directed IT updates up to $5,000. It also adopted the Township’s Employee Recognition Policy and formally adopted prior meeting minutes. All listed actions were carried by the Board.
- Approved payment of $143,300.29 in payables – carried
- Accepted amended Captain, Training Officer, Probationary Firefighter and Firefighter job descriptions – carried
- Directed staff to proceed with IT updates up to $5,000 – carried
- Adopted the Township of Lucan Biddulph Employee Recognition Policy – carried
- Approved adoption of minutes for five prior meetings – carried
- Received Fire Chief's Report for information – carried
- Received 2025 YTD budget report for information – carried
- Adjourned the meeting at 7:17 p.m. – carried
Council Meeting
The Lucan Biddulph Council is meeting to adopt the 2025 tax levy and determine the allocation of the 2024 general surplus. The body will also consider several park improvements and the appointment of a consultant for drainage work.
- By-law 21-2025 to set 2025 Tax Rates and estimates
- Proposed allocation of 2024 general surplus to the tax rate stabilization reserve and creation of a 'Building Permits' reserve
- Acceptance of $29,365.36 donation from Lucan District Lions Club for red clay at Market Street ball diamond
- Appointment of Spriet Associates London Ltd. to prepare a report for the Whitfield Drain
- Acceptance of three donated Automated External Defibrillators (AEDs) for municipal parks
The council adopted the April 22 and April 29 meeting minutes and approved the consent agenda items. It appointed Spriet Associates London Ltd. to prepare a drainage report for the Whitfield Drain and created a new “Building Permits” reserve while directing the 2024 general surplus to the Tax Stabilization Reserve. The council accepted a $29,365.36 donation from the Lucan District Lions Club, named the park Lions Market Street Park, reallocated funds for new dugouts, approved Granton Pavilion repairs, and accepted three AED donations.
- Adopted April 22 and April 29 meeting minutes (Resolution 2025-120)
- Adopted consent agenda items 9.1‑9.10 (Resolution 2025-121)
- Appointed Spriet Associates London Ltd. to prepare Whitfield Drain report (Resolution 9.9)
- Created new “Building Permits” reserve and allocated 2024 surplus to Tax Stabilization Reserve (Resolution 2025-124)
- Accepted $29,365.36 Lions Club donation, named Lions Market Street Park, and reallocated funds for dugouts (Resolution 2025-128)
- Approved Granton Pavilion repairs using Parks & Recreation reserve (Resolution 2025-129)
- Accepted donation of three AED units from local clubs and families (Resolution 2025-130)
- Adopted By‑laws 21‑2025 through 22‑2025 (Resolution 2025-131)
Special Council Meeting
The Special Council will hold a closed session to discuss a pending land disposition. It will then consider two staff reports recommending acceptance of tenders: $167,002.08 for the Nicoline Avenue infill lot and $246,789.12 for servicing the Lucan Industrial Subdivision. The council will also adopt By-law 20-2025 to confirm the meeting’s actions.
- Closed session to discuss pending disposition of municipal land
- Accept tender from BKT Excavating Ltd. for $167,002.08 (excl. HST) for Nicoline Ave Infill Lot
- Accept tender from Birnam Excavating Ltd. for $246,789.12 (excl. HST) for Lucan Industrial Subdivision servicing
- Adopt By-law 20-2025 confirming council actions of April 29, 2025 meeting
The council approved the sale of a municipally owned residential lot on Nicoline Avenue to Robert Young for $254,250 (incl HST). It also authorized acceptance of two excavation tenders—$167,002.08 (excl HST) for the Nicoline Avenue infill lot and $246,789.12 (excl HST) for servicing the Lucan Industrial Subdivision. The confirmatory By‑law 20‑2025 was adopted and the meeting was adjourned at 8:51 p.m.
- Moved into closed session to discuss land acquisition/disposition (Resolution 2025-113) – Carried
- Reopened council after closed session at 8:44 a.m. (Resolution 2025-114) – Carried
- Approved sale of Residential Lot 10 on Nicoline Ave to Robert Young for $254,250 (incl HST) (Resolution 2025-115) – Carried
- Authorized acceptance of BKT Excavating Ltd. tender for $167,002.08 (excl HST) for Nicoline Ave infill lot (Resolution 2025-116) – Carried
- Authorized acceptance of Birnam Excavating Ltd. tender for $246,789.12 (excl HST) for Lucan Industrial Subdivision servicing (Resolution 2025-117) – Carried
- Adopted By‑law 20‑2025 confirming council actions (Resolution 2025-118) – Carried
- Adjourned special council meeting at 8:51 p.m. (Resolution 2025-119) – Carried
Council Meeting
The council will consider several motions, including the approval of a tender for the replacement of Culvert No. 19 on Fallon Drive at a cost of $446,180. It will also hear a minor variance request for 34518 Clarke Road and appoint a deputy fire chief. Additional items include adoption of by‑laws, acceptance of March 2025 accounts, and correspondence items.
- Approve tender from Vandenberk Construction Inc. for $446,180 to replace Culvert No. 19, Fallon Drive
- Grant Minor Variance A‑2/2025 for an accessory building at 34518 Clarke Road
- Appoint Mr. Brian Bates as acting Deputy Chief of the Biddulph‑Blanshard Fire Area
- Adopt by‑laws 07‑2025, 17‑2025, 18‑2025 and 19‑2025 on drainage, council procedures, fire department officers, and meeting confirmations
- Accept March 2025 accounts totaling $2,139,476.96 as paid
The council granted a minor variance for a detached garage at 34518 Clarke Road and appointed Mr. Brian Bates as acting Deputy Chief of the Biddulph‑Blanshard Fire Area. It rejected Glavin Coatings’ development‑charge appeal, accepted a $446,180 tender to replace Culvert No. 19 on Fallon Drive, and adopted several by‑laws. Additional actions included approving meeting minutes, receiving correspondence, and appointing Spriet Associates for drainage reports.
- Granted Minor Variance A‑2/2025 for Sharp property to build accessory building 5.03 m high (CARRIED)
- Appointed Mr. Brian Bates as acting Deputy Chief of Biddulph‑Blanshard Fire Area (CARRIED)
- Rejected Glavin Coatings’ appeal of development charges (CARRIED)
- Accepted tender from Vandenberk Construction Inc. for $446,180 to replace Culvert No. 19 Fallon Drive (CARRIED)
- Approved minutes of April 8 and special council meetings (CARRIED)
- Received correspondence items 10.1‑10.2 for information (CARRIED)
- Appointed Spriet Associates London Ltd. to prepare drainage report for Hodgins Drain – Branch B (CARRIED)
- Adopted By‑law 07‑2025 and By‑laws 17‑2025 to 19‑2025 (CARRIED)
Special Council Meeting
This special council meeting is largely procedural, including a closed session for solicitor-client privileged legal advice and a by-law (xx-2025) for potential passage, though the by-law's content is not specified in the agenda.
- Closed session under Section 239(2)(f) of the Municipal Act for solicitor-client privileged advice
- By-law xx-2025 with no details provided
The council entered a closed session at 7:33 p.m. and reconvened at 8:51 p.m. After the closed session, it directed staff and legal counsel on the Official Plan Amendment No. 10 appeal. The council also adopted By‑law 16‑2025, deeming it read and passed on all three readings because no member spoke. The meeting was adjourned at 8:52 p.m.
- Entered closed session at 7:33 p.m. (Resolution 2025‑095, carried)
- Reopened regular council at 8:51 p.m. (Resolution 2025‑096, carried)
- Directed staff and legal counsel on Official Plan Amendment No. 10 appeal (closed‑session report)
- Adopted By‑law 16‑2025 as read and passed on First, Second, and Third readings (Resolution 2025‑097, carried)
- Adjourned the special council meeting at 8:52 p.m. (Resolution 2025‑098, carried)
Lucan Biddulph Fire Services Advisory Committee
The Lucan Biddulph Fire Services Advisory Committee will review the Fire Services Master Plan (FSMP) Priority Chart. The committee will also discuss the future of the Lucan Biddulph and Biddulph Blanshard Fire Boards.
- Review of Fire Services Master Plan (FSMP) Priority Chart
- Update on Perth South's Fire Services Master Plan
- Discussion on the future of Lucan Biddulph and Biddulph Blanshard Fire Boards
- Approval of June 27, 2024 meeting minutes
The committee approved the minutes from June 27, 2024. It formally recommended that the Lucan Biddulph Fire Area Board and the Biddulph Blanshard Fire Area Board be dissolved, and directed senior administrators to draft Terms of Reference for a transition group. The meeting was adjourned at 11:18 a.m.
- Approved adoption of June 27, 2024 minutes (Resolution No. 01)
- Recommended dissolution of the Lucan Biddulph Fire Area Board (Resolution No. 01)
- Recommended dissolution of the Biddulph Blanshard Fire Area Board (Resolution No. 01)
- Directed senior administrative leaders to draft Terms of Reference for a transition group (Resolution No. 01)
- Adjourned the meeting at 11:18 a.m. (Resolution No. 03)
Special Council Meeting
Council will hold a public meeting to hear a complaint under Section 20 of the Development Charges Act, 1997. The hearing concerns building permits 72-2024 and 73-2024 for a property at 6340 Fallon Drive.
- Public hearing regarding Development Charges complaint for 6340 Fallon Drive (Building Permits 72-2024 and 73-2024)
- Presentation by complainant Matt Glavin of Glavin Coating & Refinishing Ltd.
- Response from Township consultant Lisa Courtney of BM Ross & Associates
The council heard a complaint from Matt Glavin of Glavin Coating seeking a $48,090 credit on development charges. A resolution was passed directing staff to prepare a recommendation report on the refund request for the regular council meeting on April 22. The meeting was then adjourned.
- Direct staff to prepare a recommendation report on the $48,090 development charge refund request (Resolution 2025-077, carried)
- Adjourn the special council meeting (Resolution 2025-078, carried)
Council Meeting
Council will consider declaring Part Lot 10 on Nicoline Avenue as surplus municipal land, a step toward selling the property. Other decisions include approving a temporary borrowing by-law for 2025, authorizing a video surveillance system at the Public Works garage, and approving early pool opening and a lifeguard training incentive. Council also will receive 2024 annual reports from OCWA on water/wastewater operations and a water distribution system report.
- Declaring Part Lot 10, Plan 210 (Nicoline Avenue) as surplus to municipal needs (report CAO-08-2025)
- Adopting a 2025 Temporary Borrowing By-law to cover current expenditures (By-law 14-2025)
- Directing staff to install video surveillance at the Public Works garage (report PW-09-2025)
- Approving early opening of Lucan Community Pool on June 7, 2025, and a Lifeguard Training Incentive covering 50% of NLS certification (report PR-05-2025)
- Proceeding with Option No. 2 to replace the digital sign at the Lucan Biddulph Memorial Community Centre with a double-sided colour sign (report PR-07-2025)
Council adopted the 2025 Temporary Borrowing By-law and declared Part Lot 10 on Nicoline Avenue surplus land. It approved the Library Pool Pass program, an early pool opening on June 7, 2025, and reinstated the lifeguard training incentive. The council also directed installation of video surveillance at the Public Works garage and approved a request for proposals to lease 269 Main Street. Several reports were received for information.
- Adopted the 2025 Temporary Borrowing By-law (Resolution 2025-086) – CARRIED
- Declared Part Lot 10, Plan 210 on Nicoline Avenue surplus land (Resolution 2025-084) – CARRIED
- Approved Library Pool Pass program, early pool opening June 7, 2025, and lifeguard training incentive (Resolution 2025-089) – CARRIED
- Directed staff to install video surveillance at the Public Works garage (Resolution 2025-087) – CARRIED
- Approved request for proposals to rent/lease 269 Main Street (Resolution 2025-092) – CARRIED
- Received OCWA 2024 Annual and Q4 reports for information (Resolution 2025-079) – CARRIED
- Received 2024 Annual Water System Distribution report for information (Resolution 2025-080) – CARRIED
- Adopted By‑laws 13‑2025, 14‑2025 and 15‑2025 as read and passed (Resolution 2025-093) – CARRIED
Biddulph Blanshard Fire Board
The board is meeting electronically to conduct a closed session. The session is intended to discuss personal matters regarding identifiable individuals, including municipal or board employees.
- Closed session to discuss personal matters about identifiable individuals and employees
The board moved into a closed session to discuss personal matters and then reconvened. It accepted Brian Bates as the new acting Deputy Fire Chief effective April 30, 2025, and directed the townships to amend their appointment by‑law. The meeting was adjourned at 4:16 p.m.
- Moved to closed session (carried)
- Rose from closed session and reconvened regular meeting (carried)
- Accepted Brian Bates as acting Deputy Fire Chief (carried)
- Directed townships to amend Appointment By‑law accordingly (carried)
- Adjourned meeting at 4:16 p.m. (carried)
Biddulph Blanshard Fire Board
The Biddulph Blanshard Fire Board will meet to review and potentially approve job descriptions for Chief, Deputy Chief, Training Officer, Captain, and Firefighter positions. The meeting is scheduled for March 26, 2025.
- Review of BBFD Chief job description
- Review of BBFD Deputy Chief job description
- Review of BBFD Training Officer job description
- Review of BBFD Captain job description
- Review of BBFD Firefighter job description
The Biddulph Blanshard Fire Board accepted the revised job descriptions for the Fire Chief and Deputy Chief, adding attendance at the Emergency Management Committee and residency and medical‑exam requirements. The resolution was carried without a recorded vote tally. The meeting was then adjourned at 6:00 p.m.
- Accepted amended Chief and Deputy Chief job descriptions (carried)
- Adjourned meeting at 6:00 p.m. (carried)
Lucan Biddulph Fire Area Board
The Lucan Biddulph Fire Area Board is meeting to approve firefighter wage rates for 2025 and a list of payables. The board will also consider a new job description for probationary firefighters and review 2024 unaudited financial statements.
- Approval of payables totaling $166,684.68 for the period Sept 1 2024 to Feb 28 2025
- Proposed 2025 wage rates including $35.86 per firefighting hour and $13,507 for Fire Chief
- Adoption of the probationary firefighter job description
- Review of 2024 unaudited Financial Statements
- Receipt of Activity Report LBFD-02-2025
Council Meeting
Council will vote on accepting a $1.56 million tender for Water Street reconstruction, along with two smaller infrastructure contracts. A public hearing is scheduled for a consent application to sever four lots on Saintsbury Line, plus related zoning amendments. Several information reports on procurement, transit ridership, and annual planning activities will also be received.
- Water Street reconstruction tender from Omega Contractors Inc. for $1,564,787.25 (excl. HST)
- Nagle Municipal Drain tender from A.G. Hayter Contracting Ltd. for $99,264.25
- Nicoline Avenue infill lot tender from BKT Excavating Ltd. for $167,002.08
- Consent application (B-01-2025) to create four residential lots at 33839 Saintsbury Line with conditions
- Zoning By-law Amendment and Official Plan Amendment for 33400 Richmond Street (Farhi Holdings)
Council Meeting
Council will consider several contracts including a snow plow truck purchase for $407,165, a dust control tender for $89,337, and a gravel supply tender for $172,700. They will also authorize a fire ladder truck agreement with South Huron and receive reports on by-law enforcement, building activity, and council expenses. The meeting includes a Court of Revision for the Goudy Drain 2024, which has no appeals.
- Authorize purchase of snow plow tandem truck from Viking-Cives for $407,165 + HST
- Accept dust control tender from Den-Mar Brines Ltd. for $89,337 (excl. HST)
- Accept gravel tender from McCann Redi-Mix Inc. for $172,700 ($15.70/tonne) excl. HST
- Approve fire ladder truck agreement with Municipality of South Huron
- Support letter for larviciding to reduce West Nile Virus risk
Community Economic Development Committee
The Community Economic Development Committee will consider adoption of January 28 minutes and receive a general update from staff under Report 03-2025. No other specific decisions or public hearings are listed.
- Adoption of January 28, 2025 meeting minutes
- Staff report CEDC Report 03-2025 (General Update)
- Next meeting scheduled for March 25, 2025
Parks and Recreation Advisory Committee
The Lucan Biddulph Parks & Recreation Advisory Committee will adopt the minutes from the December 12, 2024 meeting, receive reports on approved capital projects and an activity report, and discuss any new business. No other decisions or motions are listed.
- Adopt minutes of the December 12, 2024 meeting
- Review report titled “Approved Parks and Recreation Capital Projects” (PRAC‑01‑2025)
- Review activity report (PRAC‑02‑2025)
Council Meeting
Council will review an engineer's report for the Goudy Drain 2024 and consider a corresponding drainage works by-law. The meeting also includes appointments for fire area officers and updates from various municipal departments.
- Review and potential adoption of Goudy Drain 2024 Report by Spriet and Associates
- By-law 07-2025 regarding Drainage Works for Goudy Drain 2024
- Appointment of Adam Froats (Deputy Chief), Ryan Herbert (Training Officer), and David Allen (Captain) to the Lucan Biddulph Fire Area
- By-law 08-2025 to appoint officers to Lucan Biddulph and Biddulph Blanshard Fire Departments
- Discussion of Fitness Centre Management Agreement renewal (Report PR-01-2025)
Community Economic Development Committee
The Community Economic Development Committee will meet to adopt previous meeting minutes and receive updates on the CEDC budget (report 01-2025) and the streetscape strategy (report 02-2025). No new business or specific decisions are listed in the agenda.
- Review and adoption of November 27, 2024 meeting minutes
- Update on CEDC budget (Report 01-2025)
- Update on streetscape strategy (Report 02-2025)
Lucan Biddulph Fire Area Board
The Lucan Biddulph Fire Area Board will consider recommending a ladder truck agreement with the Municipality of South Huron, appoint a new secretary/treasurer, and receive a fire chief's activity report. The board will also go into closed session to discuss personal matters about an identifiable individual. Other items include proposing meeting dates for 2025 and medical delegation oversight.
- Recommendation to adopt ladder truck agreement between Township of Lucan Biddulph and Municipality of South Huron (Draft Ladder Truck Agmt Jan 2025)
- Appointment of Kathryn Langendyk as Secretary/Treasurer for 2025
- Fire Chief's Report LBFD-01-2025 – Activity Report received for information
- Closed session under Municipal Act Section 239(2)(b) for personal matters about an employee
- Adoption of September 30, 2024 meeting minutes
Council Meeting
Council will hold a public hearing on a temporary use zoning by-law for 8699 Revere Drive and a minor variance application for 34427 Granton Line. The main discussion is the 2025 draft operating and capital budget, which proposes a 4.42% municipal tax rate increase. Other items include a street naming inventory list and approvals for staff to attend conferences.
- 2025 draft operating budget with 4.42% municipal tax increase
- Zoning by-law amendment for temporary use at 8699 Revere Drive (two single-detached dwellings, three-year limit, $5,000 deposit)
- Minor variance application for a 2.5-metre driveway width at 34427 Granton Line (13202640 Canada Inc.)
- Street naming inventory list report (CL-01-2025) for information
- Accounts paid for December 2024 totalling $3,092,889.18
Biddulph Blanshard Fire Board
The Biddulph Blanshard Fire Board will consider and adopt the minutes from the November 7 2024 meeting. It will receive reports from the Fire Chief, Deputy Chief, and Treasurer, including a review of 2024 insurance claims. The board will discuss updates to its policies and procedures and receive a County IT update. The meeting will conclude with a closed‑session session under the Municipal Act.
- Adopt minutes from the November 7, 2024 meeting
- Fire Chief’s and Deputy Chief’s report
- Treasurer’s report – review of 2024 insurance claims
- Policies & Procedures update
- County IT update
Council Meeting
Council will receive the OPP annual crime report, vote on an updated Procurement of Goods and Services Policy, and pass by-laws including interim tax levies for 2025. Several items of correspondence from other municipalities and provincial bodies will be received for information.
- OPP annual crime and policing summary for 2024 presented by Inspector Ross Stuart
- Updated Procurement of Goods and Services Policy for approval and implementing by-law
- By-law 01-2025 to provide for interim tax levies for 2025
- By-law 02-2025 to adopt the procurement policy
- Correspondence includes resolutions on property taxation and enabling fees for gas utility use of municipal property