Middlesex Centre public meetings in 2021

Regular Meeting of Council (Planning)

Middlesex Centre Council is meeting electronically to consider the 2022 budget and tax levy, an updated development charges by-law, and several planning applications including minor variances and zoning amendments. The meeting includes a closed session for land matters, followed by public meetings for planning items. Notable decisions include approving a $454,688 motor grader purchase and granting multiple minor variances for properties in the municipality.

• Approve 2022 budget and tax levy (Bylaws 2021-117 and 2021-118)
• Adopt amended Development Charge By-law 2021-119
• Award purchase of new motor grader to TOROMONT CAT for $454,688 (excluding HST), with trade-in of 2008 John Deere for $55,000
• Write off $99,778.63 in taxes under Municipal Act sections 357-359
• Grant minor variance A-42/21 for Palumbo Developments at 175 Doan Drive, allowing reduced setbacks and increased lot coverage

Council approved the 2022 budget with an overall tax rate increase of 2.16%, down from the originally proposed 2.76%, with the difference drawn from the Tax Rate Stabilization Fund. Council also approved several planning applications, including three minor variances, a temporary use zoning amendment, removal of holding symbols, and a consent application. A new motor grader was purchased for $454,688, and tax write-offs totaling $99,778.63 were approved.

• Approved 2022 budget with 2.16% tax rate increase (down from 2.76%)
• Approved $454,688 motor grader purchase from TOROMONT CAT with $55,000 trade-in
• Approved $99,778.63 in tax write-offs under Municipal Act Sections 357-359
• Granted minor variance A-40/2021 for 655.5 sq ft accessory building
• Granted minor variance A-41/2021 for reduced side yard setback at 13210 Ilderton Road
• Granted minor variance A-42/2021 for reduced setbacks at Doan Drive development
• Approved temporary use zoning (ZBA-19-2021) for two dwellings at 13277 Ten Mile Road
• Approved consent application B-17/2021 for lot addition at 12962 Ilderton Road

Special Meeting of Council

This special meeting of Middlesex Centre Council includes a staff presentation on the 2022 draft budget, with a recommendation to direct the Clerk to prepare adoption by-laws. Council will also vote on removing holding symbols (h-2, h-3, h-9) from zoning for a Design for Happiness development on Part of Lot 6, Concession 2, and adopt related by-laws. Minutes from November 24, 2021, and correspondence from the Lower Thames Valley Conservation Authority are also on the agenda.

• 2022 Budget presentation and draft booklet (Report CPS-57-2021)
• Removal of holding symbols (h-2, h-3, h-9) for Design for Happiness Phase 1, Part of Lot 6, Concession 2
• By-law 2021-112 to amend Zoning By-law 2005-005 for the holding removal
• By-law 2021-113 to confirm council actions
• Correspondence from Lower Thames Valley Conservation Authority re Bill 229 and 2022 budget

Council approved the removal of holding symbols (h-2, h-3, h-9) from zoning for the Design for Happiness Phase 1 development, allowing the project to proceed. Council also received the 2022 Budget draft and directed the Clerk to prepare adoption by-laws. Minutes from November 24, 2021 were adopted, and two by-laws were passed.

• Approved removal of holding symbols (h-2, h-3, h-9) for Design for Happiness Phase 1 (carried)
• Received 2022 Budget draft and directed Clerk to prepare adoption by-laws (carried)
• Adopted minutes of November 24, 2021 Special Council meetings (carried)
• Adopted By-law 2021-112 amending zoning by-law for Part of Lot 6, Concession 2 (carried)
• Adopted By-law 2021-113 confirming actions of December 8, 2021 meeting (carried)

Special Meeting of Council

This is a special electronic meeting of Middlesex Centre Council. The main item is a closed session under the Municipal Act to discuss a planning matter related to the Official Plan, as well as negotiations. The only open business is the adoption of a confirmatory by-law (2021-106) to approve actions from this meeting.

• Closed session under Section 239(2)(k) for negotiations and an Official Plan planning matter
• By-law 2021-106 to confirm all actions and proceedings of the November 24, 2021 Council meeting

Council met electronically and immediately adjourned to a closed session to discuss a planning matter (Official Plan) under the Municipal Act. After rising from closed session, Council adopted By-law 2021-106 as printed. The meeting adjourned at 3:22 p.m. No other business was conducted.

• Adjourned to closed session at 1:06 p.m. to discuss a planning matter (Official Plan) under Section 239(2)(k) of the Municipal Act
• Adopted By-law 2021-106 as printed
• Adjourned the meeting at 3:22 p.m.

Regular Meeting of Council (Planning)

Middlesex Centre Council is meeting to review the 2022 capital budget and proposed water, wastewater, and stormwater rates, with wastewater and stormwater rates proposed to increase by 2%. The agenda also includes several minor variance applications for accessory buildings, a zoning by-law amendment, and a request for funding for a dam decommissioning study. The meeting begins with a closed session for confidential matters.

• 2022 Capital Budget presentation (CPS-55-2021)
• 2022 water rates unchanged; wastewater and stormwater rates +2% (PWE 41-2021)
• Zoning By-law Amendment ZBA-10-2021 for 14375 Medway Road
• Minor variance applications for accessory buildings at 69 Locky Lane, 78 Woodlily Lane, 13285 Medway Road, 10306 Sinclair Drive, 15053 Medway Road
• $10,000 funding request for Coldstream Dam Decommissioning Study

Council received the 2022 Capital Budget presentation and approved the 2022 water, wastewater, and stormwater rate proposal, keeping water rates unchanged and increasing wastewater and stormwater rates by 2%. Council also approved a zoning by-law amendment for 14375 Medway Road, granted five minor variance applications, and approved a $10,000 funding request for the Coldstream Dam decommissioning study. A motion to defer a tax write-off item was defeated, and the write-off of $730.60 was approved.

• Approved 2022 water rates unchanged from 2021; wastewater and stormwater rates increased 2%.
• Approved Zoning By-law Amendment ZBA-10-2021 for 14375 Medway Road.
• Granted Minor Variance A-39/2021 for 69 Locky Lane (accessory building size).
• Granted Minor Variance A-35/2021 for 78 Woodlily Lane (setbacks and accessory size).
• Granted Minor Variance A-36/2021 for 13285 Medway Road (accessory building size).
• Granted Minor Variance A-37/2021 for 10306 Sinclair Drive (accessory building size).
• Granted Minor Variance A-38/2021 for 15053 Medway Road (accessory building size).
• Approved $10,000 funding request for Coldstream Dam decommissioning study.

Regular Meeting of Council

This is a regular meeting of Middlesex Centre Council, held electronically due to COVID-19. The main item is a statutory public meeting under the Planning Act for the Official Plan Review, with presentations from WSP Consultants and Watson and Associates. Council will receive the presentations and public input as information. The agenda also includes routine correspondence and a confirmatory by-law.

• Statutory public meeting for Official Plan Review
• Presentations by WSP Consultants and Watson and Associates
• 14 correspondence submissions on Official Plan Review from developers and residents
• By-law 2021-105 to confirm council proceedings

Council held a statutory public meeting for the Official Plan Review, receiving presentations from WSP Consultants and Watson and Associates, along with public comments. Council received the presentations and meeting as information and then returned to regular session. No substantive decisions were made on the Official Plan Review itself; the only by-law adopted was a routine confirmation of council proceedings.

• Held a statutory public meeting for the Official Plan Review (Resolution 2021-323).
• Received the Official Plan Review presentations and public meeting as information (Resolution 2021-324).
• Received Official Plan Review correspondence as information (Resolution 2021-325).
• Adopted By-law 2021-105, confirming council's actions and proceedings (Resolution 2021-326).
• Adjourned the meeting at 12:33 p.m. (Resolution 2021-327).

Regular Meeting of Council

Middlesex Centre Council is meeting to decide on several financial and administrative items, including the 2022 Fees and Charges By-Law, a $1,779,000 fleet capital replacement budget, and awarding a $194,214.10 contract for park play structures. They will also hold a public meeting on a Development Charge amendment and consider a request to fund a Delaware Lions electronic sign. The agenda includes multiple property-related by-laws and a closed session for potential property dispositions and a performance review.

• Public meeting on Middlesex Centre Development Charge amendment
• Award RFP-CMS-2021-03 to Henderson Recreation Equipment Ltd. for Deerhaven & Kilworth Optimist Park play structures, $194,214.10 (excl. HST)
• Approve 2022 Fleet Capital Replacement Budget of $1,779,000
• Approve 2022 Fees and Charges By-Law (By-law 2021-099)
• Deny Delaware Lions request for electronic sign funded from Delaware Hydro Reserve Fund

Council approved the 2022 Fees and Charges By-Law and the 2022 Fleet Capital Replacement Budget of $1,779,000. They also awarded a play structure RFP to Henderson Recreation Equipment Ltd. for $194,214.10, denied a request for Delaware Hydro Reserve Fund for a new electronic sign, and approved a Development Charge Interest Policy as amended. All decisions were carried unanimously.

• Approved 2022 Fees and Charges By-Law (carried)
• Approved 2022 Fleet Capital Replacement Budget of $1,779,000 (carried)
• Awarded Deerhaven & Kilworth Park Play Structures RFP to Henderson Recreation Equipment Ltd. for $194,214.10 (carried)
• Denied Delaware Lions sign request for use of Delaware Hydro Reserve Fund (carried)
• Approved Development Charge Interest Policy as amended (carried)
• Adopted consent agenda items 6.1-6.6 (carried)
• Adopted by-laws 2021-099 through 2021-105 (carried)

Regular Meeting of Council (Planning)

Council, sitting as the Court of Revision, approved the revised Schedule of Assessment for the Komoka Municipal Drain – Union Avenue Branch, replacing the provisional schedule adopted via By-Law 2021-076. The corresponding by-law will be forwarded to Council for final reading. Council also granted five minor variance applications and approved a zoning by-law amendment with a holding symbol.

• Approved revised Schedule of Assessment for Komoka Drain – Union Avenue Branch (Court of Revision, Resolution 2021-290)
• Granted minor variance A-25/2020 for accessory building at 147 Harris Road (Resolution 2021-296)
• Granted minor variance A-31/2021 for accessory building at 111 Erie Ave (Resolution 2021-297)
• Granted minor variance A-32/2021 to allow organics recycling at 21462 Clarke Road, excluding biosolids and deadstock (Resolution 2021-298)
• Granted minor variance A-33/2021 for accessory building setbacks at 126 Prince Street (Resolution 2021-299)
• Granted minor variance A-34/2021 for reduced Minimum Distance Separation at Part of Lot 5, Concession 13 (Resolution 2021-300)
• Approved holding symbol (h-2) on lands at 10915, 10929 and 11157 Longwoods Road (Resolution 2021-303)
• Approved Zoning By-law Amendment ZBA-18-2021 for 14176 Twelve Mile Road (Resolution 2021-305)

Regular Meeting of Council

The council will hold a regular meeting that includes a Court of Revision session for the Vande Borne Drain, a proposed Proof of COVID-19 Vaccination Policy, a $60,000 watermain extension on Longwoods Road, and a single-source contract for Kilworth wastewater demolition. Consent items include the 2022 meeting schedule, a gravel road conversion policy, and updates on COVID-19 financial impacts and the OPP billing. The meeting also includes a closed session for property and legal matters.

Council adopted a Proof of COVID-19 Vaccination Policy for municipal staff, with a recorded vote of 6-1 (Councillor Scott opposed). Council also approved $60,000 from the Delaware Hydro Reserve Fund for a watermain extension on Longwoods Road, endorsed a Gravel Road Conversion Policy, and approved the 2022 Council meeting schedule. A report on Kilworth wastewater demolition was referred back to staff for further analysis.

• Adopted Proof of COVID-19 Vaccination Policy (6-1, Scott opposed)
• Approved $60,000 from Delaware Hydro Reserve Fund for Longwoods Road watermain extension
• Endorsed Gravel Road Conversion Policy
• Approved 2022 Council meeting schedule
• Referred Kilworth wastewater demolition report back to staff
• Approved Court of Revision schedule for Vande Borne Drain
• Approved proceeding with Brumwell Municipal Drain petition
• Approved Severance Agreement for 14378 Ilderton Road & 22740 Richmond Street

Regular Meeting of Council (Planning)

Middlesex Centre Council is meeting to decide on several planning matters, including adopting Official Plan Amendment 55 and a zoning by-law amendment for a property on Carriage Road, as well as four minor variance applications. They will also hold public meetings for a draft plan of condominium on Longwoods Road, a consent application on Twelve Mile Road, and a temporary use zoning amendment on Greystead Drive. The agenda includes routine items like budget reports and a closed session for a potential land sale.

• Adopt OPA 55 and approve ZBA-13-2021 for Agricultural (A1-36) zoning on Concession 2 Part of Lots 9 and 10 (Carriage Road)
• Public meeting for draft plan of condominium 39T-MC-CDM2002 at 10915-11157 Longwoods Road
• Public meeting for consent application B-19/2021 to sever 1.65 acres from 13193 Twelve Mile Road
• Approve temporary use zoning (ZBA-15-2021) for two dwellings at 9978 Greystead Drive with $10,000 deposit
• Decide on minor variances: deny A-18/2021 (5749 Woodhull Rd), grant A-28/2021 (7 Sir Robert Pl), A-29/2021 (10751 Westminster Dr), A-30/2021 (9861 Glendon Dr)

Council adopted Official Plan Amendment No. 55 and approved a zoning by-law amendment (ZBA-13-2021) for lands in the former Township of Delaware, rezoning from Agricultural (A1) to site-specific Agricultural (A1-36). Council also approved a new full-time administrative assistant position in Building Services, and made decisions on several minor variance and consent applications. A temporary use zoning amendment for 9978 Greystead Drive was approved, and a minor variance for an accessory building at 5749 Woodhull Road was denied.

• Adopted Official Plan Amendment No. 55 and approved ZBA-13-2021 (rezoning to A1-36) for Concession 2 Part Lots 9 and 10 (carried)
• Approved new full-time permanent administrative assistant – building services position (carried)
• Denied Minor Variance A-18/2021 for 13.4m accessory building height at 5749 Woodhull Road (carried)
• Granted Minor Variance A-28/2021 for dwelling without sanitary services at 7 Sir Robert Place, subject to water hookup (carried)
• Approved Minor Variance A-29/2021 for accessory building setback at 10751 Westminster Drive (carried)
• Granted Minor Variance A-30/2021 for accessory building size and setback at 425-9861 Glendon Drive (carried)
• Recommended draft plan approval for condominium 39T-MC-CDM2002 with holding symbol (carried)
• Granted Consent B-19/2021 for lot addition at 13193 Twelve Mile Road (carried)

Regular Meeting of Council

Middlesex Centre Council meets electronically to decide on a proposed subdivision at 10125 Oxbow Drive, approve telephone/internet voting for the 2022 election, and consider amending the mask by-law to allow optional indoor wear. The agenda also includes several municipal drain projects, a 2% cost-of-living adjustment for 2022, and a closed session for legal and property matters.

• Approve draft plan of subdivision and zoning change for 10125 Oxbow Drive (Cudney Blue) from Extractive Industrial to residential and open space
• Award Lewington Municipal Drain construction to Robinson Farm Drainage Limited for $235,425 + HST
• Authorize agreement with Intelivote Systems Inc. for telephone/internet voting in 2022 election
• Approve 2% cost-of-living adjustment for employee wages effective January 1, 2022
• Consider motion to amend Middlesex Centre Mask By-law to allow optional wear indoors

Council approved a zoning by-law amendment for 10125 Oxbow Drive, rezoning the land from Extractive Industrial to various residential and open space designations, and recommended draft plan approval for a subdivision. Council also approved a 2% cost of living adjustment for 2022, endorsed internet/telephone voting for the 2022 election, and approved a noise classification change for 1 Tunks Lane. A motion to make masks optional indoors was defeated.

• Approved rezoning at 10125 Oxbow Drive from Extractive Industrial to residential and open space (ZBA-24-2020)
• Recommended draft plan approval for subdivision 39T-MC2004 at Concession 2 Part Lot 6, former Township of Lobo
• Approved 2% cost of living adjustment for employee wages effective January 1, 2022
• Endorsed telephone and internet voting for 2022 Municipal and School Board Election
• Approved noise classification change from Class 2 to Class 4 for lands north of the Wellness Centre (1 Tunks Lane)
• Awarded Lewington Municipal Drain construction to Robinson Farm Drainage Limited for $235,425 + HST
• Approved Vande Borne Municipal Drain project and appointed Court of Revision members
• Defeated motion to amend Mask By-law to allow optional wear indoors

Regular Meeting of Council (Planning)

Middlesex Centre Council will hold a regular meeting with a closed session, then sit as the Committee of Adjustment to decide five minor variance applications, including one denial. They will also hold public meetings on a zoning by-law amendment, a consent application, and a deferred official plan amendment, plus vote on several by-laws and staff reports.

• Award playground base construction at Kilworth and Deerhaven to Armstrong Paving for $187,072.69
• Approve up to $50,000 for new fire services portable radios, using $49,227.55 in Fire Marque revenue
• Grant minor variance A-23/2021 for accessory building at 123 Delaware Street Central (74.3 sq m)
• Deny minor variance A-27/2021 for accessory buildings at 13285 Medway Road (334.45 sq m)
• Approve temporary use by-law for two dwellings at 21096 Vanneck Road with $10,000 deposit

Council approved four minor variance applications (A-23/2021, A-24/2021, A-25/2021, A-26/2021) and denied one (A-27/2021) for properties in Middlesex Centre. A zoning by-law amendment for 21096 Vanneck Road was approved with conditions, while a consent application for 12962 Ilderton Road and an official plan/zoning amendment for Dausett Drive were deferred to future meetings. Council also approved several consent agenda items including a bulk road salt tender, playground base construction, and fire services radio equipment purchase.

• Granted minor variance A-23/2021 for accessory building at 123 Delaware Street Central
• Granted minor variance A-24/2021 for 40.12% lot coverage at 174 Edgewater Boulevard
• Granted minor variance A-25/2021 for accessory building at 3578 Woodhull Road
• Granted minor variance A-26/2021 for 96.1 sq m addition at 6331 Egremont Drive
• Denied minor variance A-27/2021 for accessory buildings at 13285 Medway Road
• Approved ZBA-12-2021 for two dwellings at 21096 Vanneck Road with $10,000 deposit
• Deferred consent application B-17/2021 for 12962 Ilderton Road
• Deferred OPA 50 and ZBA-09-2020 for Dausett Drive to October 27, 2021

Special Meeting of Council

This special meeting of Council is considering the sale of municipally-owned lands in Komoka to Design for Happiness Inc. for $3,601,500. The land would be declared surplus and the proceeds transferred to the Build Middlesex Reserve Fund. Council will also consider by-laws to authorize the purchase agreement and confirm the meeting's actions.

• Sale of 10.29 acres in Komoka to Design for Happiness Inc. for $3,601,500
• Land declared surplus: Part Lot 6, Concession 2 (Lobo), Parts 4 and 5, PIN 09664-0591 (LT)
• Proceeds to be transferred to Build Middlesex Reserve Fund
• By-law 2021-074 to authorize the purchase and sale agreement
• By-law 2021-075 to confirm council actions from the meeting

Council declared 10.29 acres of land in Komoka surplus and approved its sale to Design for Happiness Inc. for $3,601,500, with proceeds going to the Build Middlesex Reserve Fund. The sale was authorized through an agreement of purchase and sale, and related by-laws were adopted. The meeting was held electronically and adjourned at 9:21 a.m.

• Declared Part Lot 6, Concession 2 (Lobo) surplus to municipal needs (carried)
• Approved sale of 10.29 acres to Design for Happiness Inc. for $3,601,500 (carried)
• Directed sale proceeds to Build Middlesex Reserve Fund (carried)
• Adopted By-laws 2021-074 and 2021-075 (carried)

Regular Meeting of Council (Planning)

Middlesex Centre Council will sit as a Committee of Adjustment to consider minor variance and consent applications, then hold public meetings on planning applications. Decisions include granting a minor variance and three consents for new residential lots at 22700 Komoka Road, approving a rezoning and two consents for a conservation severance at 3345 Woodhull Road, and approving a temporary use by-law for two dwellings at 2312 Sunningdale Road West. The meeting also includes adoption of related by-laws.

• Minor variance A-12/2021 and consents B-12/2021, B-13/2021, B-18/2021 for 22700 Komoka Road to create two new residential lots; conditions include $5,807.53 for road upgrades and $2,200 cash-in-lieu of parkland
• Zoning amendment Z-9/2021 and consents B-9/2021, B-10/2021 for 3345 Woodhull Road to rezone severed parcel to Open Space and transfer to Thames Talbot Land Trust
• Zoning amendment ZBA-11-2021 for 2312 Sunningdale Road West to permit two single-detached dwellings for up to three years, with $10,000 deposit for removal/conversion
• By-law 2021-071 to amend zoning for 2312 Sunningdale Road West
• By-law 2021-072 to authorize Temporary Use Agreement for 2312 Sunningdale Road West

Council approved a minor variance and three consents for Burcon Homes Inc. at 22700 Komoka Road, allowing two new residential lots and a retained parcel, subject to conditions including road upgrade payments and parkland cash-in-lieu. Council also approved consents and a zoning by-law amendment for Eric and Karen Auzins at 3345 Woodhull Road, rezoning a severed parcel to Open Space for conservation and the retained parcel to Agricultural Exception. A temporary use zoning amendment was approved for 2312 Sunningdale Road West to permit two dwellings for up to three years, requiring a $10,000 deposit and a Temporary Use Agreement.

• Granted Minor Variance A-12/2021 for 22700 Komoka Road, reducing frontage to 16.74 m (55 ft) from required 24 m (79 ft), subject to condition (carried).
• Granted Consent Applications B-12/2021, B-13/2021, and B-18/2021 for 22700 Komoka Road, severing two new residential lots and one retained, with 18 conditions including $5,807.53 for road upgrades and $2,200 cash-in-lieu of parkland (carried).
• Approved Zoning By-law Amendment Z-9-2021 for 3345 Woodhull Road, rezoning severed parcel to Open Space Exception and retained parcel to Agricultural Exception, subject to a deposited reference plan (carried).
• Granted Consent Applications B-9/2021 and B-10/2021 for 3345 Woodhull Road, severing a 5.33 ha parcel and retaining 15.42 ha, with conditions including transfer of severed lands to Thames Talbot Land Trust (carried).
• Approved Zoning By-law Amendment ZBA-11-2021 for 2312 Sunningdale Road West, permitting two single-detached dwellings for up to three years, requiring a $10,000 deposit and Temporary Use Agreement (carried).
• Adopted By-Laws 2021-071 through 2021-073, including zoning amendment for Concession 6 S Part Lot 28, Temporary Use Agreement for 2312 Sunningdale Road West, and confirmatory by-law (carried).

Regular Meeting of Council

Middlesex Centre Council is meeting to decide on several items, including proceeding with the Carpenter Drain project, adopting a by-law to license mobile food outlets and produce stands, and granting four minor variance applications. The agenda also includes routine consent items, financial reports, and a closed session for staffing matters.

• Carpenter Drain project authorization with waived appeal rights
• By-law 2021-068 to license mobile food outlets and produce stands
• Minor variance for 7 Linnell Crescent to allow 96.62 sq m accessory building
• Minor variance for 14408 Medway Road to reduce side yard setback to 1.0 m
• Borrowing of $108,135.98 for drain construction (By-law 2021-063)

Council received the Carpenter Drain Engineer's Report and authorized the project to proceed, with all assessed parties agreeing to the assessments and waiving their rights to appeal to the Court of Revision. Council also approved the Lewington Drain assessment schedule, adopted several by-laws, and granted three minor variances for accessory buildings, while deferring one variance for a Medway Road property pending a conservation authority permit.

• Approved the Carpenter Drain project and waived the Court of Revision hearing (Resolution 185-2021).
• Approved the Lewington Drain Schedule of Assessment (Resolution 187-2021).
• Adopted minutes of the June 23, 2021 Council meeting (Resolution 188-2021).
• Adopted the Consent Agenda items 8.1 through 8.13, including approval of the WSIB Actuarial Valuation, Treasurer's Investment Report 2020, and removal of the (h-1) holding symbol from 'Clear Skies' Subdivision Phase 2 (Resolution 189-2021).
• Adopted human resources policies for Personal Commitment Days and a new statutory holiday (Resolution 190-2021).
• Authorized the Mayor and Clerk to execute the Ilderton Curling Club lease (Resolution 191-2021).
• Formed a working group to review the proposed Mobile Food Outlet By-law, with the by-law to take effect in 2022 (Resolution 192-2021).
• Granted minor variances for accessory buildings at 7 Linnell Crescent, 22762 Komoka Road, and 105 Huron Ave; deferred the variance for 14408 Medway Road (Resolutions 194-197-2021).

Regular Meeting of Council (Planning)

Middlesex Centre Council will hold a regular meeting, including a closed session, followed by public meetings and a Committee of Adjustment session. Key decisions include approving two zoning by-law amendments for medium-density residential development at 10072 Oxbow Drive and 311 George Street, and granting several minor variances. The agenda also includes routine items like awarding asphalt and drain construction contracts, adopting the 2020 audited financial statements, and approving a Community Safety and Well-Being Plan.

• Zoning amendment for medium-density residential at 10072 Oxbow Drive (ZBA-11-2020) with holding symbols for noise, site plan, and urban design
• Zoning amendment for medium-density residential at 311 George Street (ZBA-03-2021) with holding symbol for site plan agreement
• Award asphalt resurfacing at Delaware Community Centre and Ilderton Arena to Middlesex Paving for $309,165.00
• Award Rieg Municipal Drain construction to Robinson Farm Drainage Limited for $33,800.00 + HST
• Award Bear Creek Municipal Drain Branch 4 construction to Robinson Farm Drainage Limited for $40,750.00 + HST

Council approved two zoning by-law amendments for medium-density residential development: one for land at 10072 Oxbow Drive and another for 311 George Street, both with conditions. Council also approved the 2020 audited financial statements, adopted the Community Safety and Well-Being Plan, and awarded contracts for asphalt resurfacing and municipal drain construction.

• Approved 2020 Audited Financial Statements (Resolution #164-2021).
• Adopted minutes of June 9, 2021 Council meeting (Resolution #165-2021).
• Approved Consent Agenda items 7.1-7.6, including awarding asphalt resurfacing to Middlesex Paving ($309,165) and drain construction to Robinson Farm Drainage Limited ($33,800 and $40,750).
• Approved Community Safety and Well-Being Plan (Resolution #167-2021).
• Approved no parking along Martin Road, amending Parking and Traffic by-law 2019-092 (Resolution #168-2021).
• Approved ZBA-11-2020 for medium-density residential at 10072 Oxbow Drive, with holding symbols (Resolution #169-2021).
• Approved ZBA-03-2021 for medium-density residential at 311 George Street, with holding symbol (Resolution #170-2021).
• Granted five minor variance applications (A-11/2021, A-12/2021, A-14/2021, A-15/2021, A-16/2021) and three consent applications (B-14/2021, B-15/2021, B-16/2021).

Regular Meeting of Council

Middlesex Centre Council is meeting electronically to consider routine consent items, staff reports, correspondence, by-laws, and a closed session. Key decisions include awarding contracts for municipal drain construction and an accessible washroom at Douglas B. Weldon Park, approving an updated Asset Management Plan, and removing a holding symbol on a residential development. The agenda also includes several routine items such as minutes, budget reports, and correspondence.

• Award Douglas B. Weldon Park Accessible Washroom project to Drier Construction Group Inc. for $401,298 (excluding HST), funded partly from reserve ($119,848)
• Award Ettrick Municipal Drain construction to New Day Excavation Inc. for $42,495 + HST
• Award Colbert Municipal Drain construction to McNally Excavating for $212,000 + HST
• Approve Community Improvement Plan amendment to add Energy Efficiency and Retrofit Grant
• Remove holding symbol (h-3) on Plan 33M761 Blk 230 (Palumbo Homes/Aura Condominiums)

Council approved the Douglas B. Weldon Park accessible washroom project, awarding the contract to Drier Construction Group Inc. for $401,298 (excluding HST), with additional funds from the Buildings and Facility Reserve Fund. Council also approved the Asset Management Plan and several consent agenda items, including municipal drain construction tenders and a holding symbol removal. All decisions were carried unanimously.

• Approved Douglas B. Weldon Park accessible washroom project to Drier Construction Group Inc. ($401,298, excluding HST) (carried)
• Approved Asset Management Plan and directed staff to post it online (carried)
• Awarded Ettrick Municipal Drain construction to New Day Excavation Inc. ($42,495 + HST) (carried)
• Awarded Colbert Municipal Drain construction to McNally Excavating ($212,000 + HST) (carried)
• Approved removal of holding symbol (h-3) on Plan 33M761 Blk 230 (carried)
• Approved Community Improvement Plan amendment to include Energy Efficiency and Retrofit Grant (carried)
• Deferred Lewington Municipal Drain Court of Revision date to July 14, 2021 (carried)
• Supported St. Clair Region Conservation Authority membership composition (carried)

Regular Meeting of Council (Planning)

Middlesex Centre Council is meeting electronically to consider several planning applications, including consent (severance) and zoning by-law amendments for properties on Hedley Drive, Richmond Street, and Huron Ave, as well as a Lewington Municipal Drain report. They will also vote on staff recommendations for 2020 year-end surplus transfers to reserve funds totaling over $2.7 million, a capital budget overage for a storage shed, and a lease agreement for the Hedley Pit. One item, a consent and zoning application for 10723 Gold Creek Drive, has been removed from the agenda at the applicant's request.

• Consent B-3/2021 and ZBA-5/2021 for 11697 Hedley Drive: sever a surplus farm residence and rezone to Surplus Residential (SR) and Agricultural No Residence (A3)
• Consent B-6/2021 and B-7/2021 for 22746 and 22748 Richmond Street: establish shared access easement for common driveway
• Consent B-8/2021 for 115 Huron Ave, Komoka: sever a residential lot, subject to conditions including a CN Rail warning clause
• Approval of 2020 reserve transfers: $875,669.32 (buildings), $319,157.03 (vehicles), $1,155,761.39 (roads), $219,412.26 (fire), $100,000 (legal)
• Capital budget overage of $37,500 for Denfield Storage Shed, total $137,500, with contract to Middlesex Concrete Forming

Council received the Lewington Drain Engineer's Report and authorized the project to proceed, scheduling a Court of Revision for June 23, 2021. Several consent applications were granted, including severances at 11697 Hedley Drive, 115 Huron Ave, and 6237 Carriage Road, along with a shared access easement for 22746 and 22748 Richmond Street. Council also approved reserve fund transfers totaling over $2.6 million and a $37,500 capital budget overage for the Denfield Storage Shed. Several planning applications were received for information only, and one item (10723 Gold Creek Drive) was removed from the agenda.

• Approved Lewington Drain project and appointed Court of Revision (June 23, 2021)
• Granted consent B-3/2021 and zoning amendment ZBA-5/2021 for 11697 Hedley Drive
• Granted consents B-6/2021 and B-7/2021 for shared driveway at 22746/22748 Richmond Street
• Granted consent B-8/2021 for lot severance at 115 Huron Ave, Komoka
• Granted consent B-11/2021 for surplus farm residence severance at 6237 Carriage Road
• Approved 2020 reserve transfers: $875,669.32 (buildings), $319,157.03 (vehicles), $1,155,761.39 (roads), $219,412.26 (fire), $100,000 (legal)
• Approved $37,500 overage for Denfield Storage Shed, total $137,500
• Received as information: ZBA-08-2021/OPA 54/subdivision (21488 Highbury), ZBA-10-2021 (14375 Medway), ZBA-11-2020 (10072 Oxbow)

Regular Meeting of Council

Council received the Asset Management Plan presentation and directed staff to report back with a final plan for approval on June 9, 2021. The Water Financial Plan was approved for three drinking water systems, with submission to the Ministry and public notice. A new billing and collection policy was approved, and the municipality will proceed with a single-source contract for a new phone system within an $80,000 budget. Council also declared a road allowance surplus and directed its disposal.

• Received Asset Management Plan and directed staff to report back for final approval on June 9, 2021
• Approved Water Financial Plan for three drinking water systems (Resolution #121-2021)
• Approved General Receivables Billing and Collection Policy (Resolution #122-2021)
• Proceeded with single-source contract for new phone system, delegating negotiation to County IT manager within $80,000 budget (Resolution #123-2021)
• Declared road allowance surplus and directed disposal to abutting land owner (Resolution #2021-128)
• Adopted By-laws 2021-046 through 2021-050, including traffic, drainage, and severance agreements (Resolution #129-2021)

Regular Meeting of Council (Planning)

Middlesex Centre Council will hold a regular meeting with a Committee of Adjustment session to consider seven minor variance applications, a zoning by-law amendment for a temporary second dwelling, and two consent applications for a shared driveway easement. Council will also vote on awarding a $132,012 roof replacement contract for the Delaware Community Centre, approve Community Improvement Plan grants, and receive several routine reports.

• Award Delaware Community Centre roof replacement to Goodmen Corporation for $132,012 (excl. HST)
• Approve 2021 Community Improvement Plan grants: This Oak House $4,500, Jezebel Soaps $174.02, King Edward Restaurant $2,500, Saker Realty $4,500, Compass Rose Wellness $4,305, McLachlan Family Syrup $4,500, Parsons Pump Works $4,500, TomLand Holding $4,500
• Minor variance A-5/2021 at 106 St Lawrence Ave: reduce accessory building setbacks to 0.9m side/0.6m rear, max size 32 sq m
• Minor variance A-6/2021 at 217 Martin Road: reduce exterior side yard to 5.0m (one side), subject to future Harris Road access condition
• ZBA-07-2021 at 10107 Elviage Drive: allow two dwellings for up to 3 years with $10,000 deposit for removal of existing residence

Council approved all seven minor variance applications (A-5/2021 through A-10/2021, A-24/2020), two zoning by-law amendments (ZBA-07-2021 for 10107 Elviage Drive and ZBA-06-2021 for 131 Harris Road), and two consent applications for a shared driveway easement on Richmond Street. Council also approved eight Community Improvement Plan grants totaling $29,479.02 in municipal contributions, awarded the Delaware Community Centre roof replacement to Goodmen Corporation for $132,012.00, and confirmed Councillor Sue Cates to the Bluewater Recycling Association board. The proposed Mobile Food Outlet By-law was removed from the agenda for a future meeting.

• Approved 7 minor variance applications (A-5/2021 to A-10/2021, A-24/2020)
• Approved ZBA-07-2021 for two dwellings at 10107 Elviage Drive with $10,000 deposit
• Approved ZBA-06-2021 rezoning at 131 Harris Road to CR1 and CR1-5
• Granted consent applications B-4/2021 and B-5/2021 for shared driveway easement on Richmond Street
• Approved 8 Community Improvement Plan grants totaling $29,479.02
• Awarded Delaware Community Centre roof replacement to Goodmen Corporation ($132,012.00)
• Confirmed Councillor Sue Cates to Bluewater Recycling Association board
• Removed proposed Mobile Food Outlet By-law from agenda

Regular Meeting of Council

Middlesex Centre Council is meeting electronically to consider routine reports, approve by-laws, and sit as Court of Revision for two municipal drains. Key items include approving property tax and water billing policies, endorsing the Vision Zero campaign, and authorizing aerial spraying for gypsy moths. The meeting also includes a closed session for negotiations.

• Court of Revision to approve assessments for Bear Creek and Rieg Municipal Drains
• Award dust control tender to Da Lee Dust Control Limited at $0.249 per litre
• Approve Property Tax Billing and Collection Policy and Water, Wastewater and Stormwater Billing and Collection Policy
• Endorse 2021 Vision Zero Campaign and approve gypsy moth aerial spraying by Zimmer Air Services
• Adopt by-laws 2021-031 to 2021-040, including zoning amendments and a site plan agreement with Southmoor Development Corporation

Council approved the schedules of assessment for the Bear Creek and Rieg municipal drains, adopted new property tax and water billing policies, endorsed the 2021 Vision Zero campaign, and approved aerial spraying for gypsy moth control. It also awarded a dust control contract and adopted several by-laws, including zoning amendments and a site plan agreement.

• Approved Bear Creek Municipal Drain assessment schedule (Carried)
• Approved Rieg Municipal Drain assessment schedule (Carried)
• Approved Property Tax Billing and Collection Policy (Carried)
• Approved Water, Wastewater and Stormwater Billing and Collection Policy (Carried)
• Endorsed 2021 Vision Zero Campaign (Carried)
• Approved gypsy moth aerial spraying by Zimmer Air Services (Carried)
• Awarded dust control contract to Da Lee Dust Control Limited at $0.249/litre (Carried)
• Adopted By-laws 2021-031 to 2021-040 (Carried)

Regular Meeting of Council (Planning)

Middlesex Centre Council is meeting electronically to handle routine business, including a closed session on a potential property disposition, followed by open items. They will consider approving a purchase agreement for 79 Glendon Drive, awarding a tender for a new tandem truck, and appointing a representative to the LTVCA board. Later, as the Committee of Adjustment, they will decide on three minor variance applications, and hold public meetings for two consent applications and a zoning by-law amendment.

• Approve Agreement of Purchase and Sale for 79 Glendon Drive
• Award tender for 2022 Freightliner 114SD Tandem Truck to Team Truck for $345,875 (excluding HST)
• Write off $730.60 in taxes under Section 354 of the Municipal Act
• Minor variance for 12 Edgeview Crescent (A-2/2021) to reduce side yard setback to 1.4m and increase lot coverage to 40%
• Consent application B-26/2020 for severance at 131 Harris Road, Delaware, with conditions including $1,100 cash-in-lieu of parkland

Council approved several planning applications, including minor variances for properties on Edgeview Crescent, Union Ave, and Earlscourt Terrace, as well as consent applications for severances on Harris Road and Clarke Road. A zoning by-law amendment for 12519 Twelve Mile Road was approved to allow two dwellings temporarily, and the holding symbol was removed from 93 Stone Field Lane. Council also approved the purchase of a tandem truck and an agreement for 79 Glendon Drive.

• Approved minor variance A-2/2021 for 12 Edgeview Crescent (setback and lot coverage relief) (carried)
• Approved minor variance A-3/2021 for 246 Union Ave (setback relief) (carried)
• Approved minor variance A-4/2021 for 13-41 Earlscourt Terrace (pool setback relief) (carried)
• Granted consent B-26/2020 for 131 Harris Road severance with conditions (carried)
• Granted consent B-1/2021 and zoning amendment ZBA-2/2021 for 24176 Clarke Road (carried)
• Approved zoning amendment ZBA-01-2021 for 12519 Twelve Mile Road (temporary two dwellings) (carried)
• Approved removal of holding symbol (h-6) from 93 Stone Field Lane (carried)
• Awarded tender for 2022 Freightliner tandem truck to Team Truck for $345,875 (carried)

Regular Meeting of Council

Middlesex Centre Council is meeting electronically to consider several staff reports and by-laws. Key items include authorizing two municipal drainage projects, endorsing a procedure and fee for on-farm wedding venue liquor licence applications, approving building inspection service agreements with neighbouring municipalities, and directing the sale of a surplus municipally owned property. The agenda also includes routine items such as minutes, consent agenda, and correspondence.

• Bear Creek Drain Branch 4 and Rieg Drain Branch A engineer's reports to proceed, with Court of Revision set for April 14, 2021
• Endorse $25.00 fee for on-farm wedding venue liquor licence application reviews
• Approve building inspection service agreements with Adelaide Metcalfe, North Middlesex, and Southwest Middlesex
• Direct sale of surplus property at Concession 3 Pt Lot 7 RP 33R7333 Part 2
• Approve by-laws 2021-018 to 2021-022, including agreements for radio equipment, vacant land condominiums, and a severance agreement

Council authorized proceeding with the Bear Creek Drain Branch 4 and Rieg Municipal Drain projects, appointing a Court of Revision for April 14, 2021. It also directed staff to sell a municipally owned property deemed surplus, approved building inspection service agreements with three neighbouring municipalities, and endorsed a $50 fee for reviewing on-farm wedding venue liquor licence applications. All other agenda items were received as information or adopted as recommended.

• Approved proceeding with the Bear Creek Drain Branch 4 project and appointed a Court of Revision for April 14, 2021.
• Approved proceeding with the Rieg Municipal Drain project and appointed a Court of Revision for April 14, 2021.
• Directed staff to sell surplus property (Concession 3 Pt Lot 7 RP 33R7333 Part 2) per By-law 2012-043.
• Approved building inspection service agreements with North Middlesex, Adelaide Metcalfe, and Southwest Middlesex.
• Endorsed a $50 fee per submission for reviewing on-farm wedding venue liquor licence applications.
• Approved creation of a Youth Advisory Committee and its Terms of Reference.
• Adopted By-laws 2021-018 through 2021-022, including agreements and a confirmation by-law.
• Received the 2020 Building Division and By-law Enforcement year-end summaries for information.

Regular Meeting of Council (Planning)

Middlesex Centre Council holds an electronic meeting with a closed session, then a regular agenda covering appointments, software purchases, and routine reports. Council will confirm Sue Cates as Ward 4 Councillor, approve a $19,962.60 software purchase, and sit as Committee of Adjustment to decide a minor variance application. Several by-laws, including a municipal drain and subdivision agreements, are scheduled for adoption.

• Appointment of Sue Cates as Ward 4 Councillor for remainder of 2018-2022 term
• Purchase of Dude Solutions asset management software: $19,962.60 initial cost, $12,846 annual renewal
• Minor variance A-1/2021 at 133 Edgewater Boulevard to reduce side yard setbacks
• Third reading of by-law 2020-054 for Pfister Municipal Drain
• By-laws 2021-015 and 2021-016 approving vacant land condominium and subdivision agreements with 1960634 Ontario Inc. (Clear Skies Phase 2)

Council confirmed the appointment of Sue Cates to fill the vacant Ward 4 Councillor position for the remainder of the term. They also approved the purchase of asset management software from Dude Solutions, and granted a minor variance for a property on Edgewater Boulevard. Several by-laws were adopted, including one for the Pfister Municipal Drain.

• Appointed Sue Cates as Ward 4 Councillor (carried)
• Approved purchase of Dude Solutions asset management software at $19,962.60 initial cost (carried)
• Granted minor variance A-1/2021 for 133 Edgewater Boulevard (carried)
• Adopted by-laws 2020-054 and 2021-013 through 2021-017, except 2021-016 (carried)
• Received 2020 planning, water, wastewater, and budget reports as information (carried)

Regular Meeting of Council

Middlesex Centre Council is meeting electronically to decide on filling a vacant Ward 4 council seat, adopting an interim control by-law for consent applications (land severances), and approving several by-laws including an ATV regulation and interim tax levy. The agenda also includes routine items like minutes, a procurement policy amendment, and a library lease, plus a closed session for shared services and potential land acquisition.

• Process to fill Ward 4 Council vacancy (Report CLK-03-2021)
• Interim Control By-law for Consent Applications (land severances) (By-law 2021-011)
• By-law 2021-010 to regulate Off-Road Vehicles (ORVs) on municipal roads
• By-law 2021-009 to levy interim taxes for 2021
• Approval of Ilderton Library Lease Agreement

Regular Meeting of Council (Planning)

This is the agenda for a regular meeting of Middlesex Centre Council, held electronically. The council will consider a consent agenda, staff reports, and a corporate strategic plan. Later in the meeting, the council will sit as a Committee of Adjustment to decide on five minor variance applications and hold public meetings for several planning applications, including zoning by-law amendments and draft plans of subdivision.

• Approve new 2021-2026 Corporate Strategic Plan
• Direct staff to prepare a by-law to regulate off-road vehicles on municipal roads
• Grant minor variance for a 154.3 m² accessory building at 147 Harris Road
• Approve zoning amendment for two dwellings at 8044 Decker Drive with a $10,000 deposit
• Receive reports on 'Poplar Woods' and 'Valleyview' subdivision applications

Council approved the new Corporate Strategic Plan, authorized a boundary agreement with Strathroy-Caradoc, and directed staff to prepare an off-road vehicle by-law. Several minor variance and zoning by-law amendment applications were approved, including a temporary use for two dwellings on one property and a rezoning for Kilworth Heights West. One minor variance application was referred back to staff for further consultation.

• Approved new Corporate Strategic Plan (2021-019)
• Authorized boundary agreement with Strathroy-Caradoc (2021-018)
• Directed staff to prepare off-road vehicle by-law (2021-017)
• Granted minor variance A-19/2020 for accessory building at 6219 Cook Road (2021-023)
• Referred minor variance A-25/2020 back to staff for consultation (2021-024)
• Granted minor variance A-26/2020 for lot coverage at 222 Edgewater Blvd (2021-025)
• Granted minor variance A-28/2020 for car wash parking at 9 Springfield Way (2021-026)
• Approved zoning by-law amendment ZBA-30-2020 for temporary second dwelling at 8044 Decker Drive (2021-029)

Regular Meeting of Council

Middlesex Centre Council meets electronically to consider several items: approving community grants, declaring a Ward 4 council vacancy, and sitting as the Court of Revision to approve the Ettrick Municipal Drain assessment. The meeting also includes adoption of minutes, a consent agenda item, and a closed session for personnel, land, and legal matters.

• Approve grants: Ethan's Garden $2,000, Komoka Railway Museum $5,000, London & Middlesex Heritage Museum $2,500, Middlesex Centre Archives $5,000, Optimist Club of Ilderton $600
• Declare Ward 4 council seat vacant due to resignation of Councillor Derek Silva; staff to report on filling vacancy at Feb 3 meeting
• Court of Revision to approve Ettrick Municipal Drain 2020 assessment (By-law 2020-093); no appeals received
• Adopt By-law 2020-093 (Ettrick Municipal Drain) and By-law 2021-001 (confirmatory)
• Closed session items: severance appeal to LPAT, staffing, potential land acquisition/disposition

Council approved grants totaling $15,100 to five local organizations, declared the Ward 4 councillor seat vacant following Derek Silva's resignation, and adopted the Ettrick Municipal Drain by-law. The meeting also included a Court of Revision session that upheld the drain's assessment schedule.

• Approved $2,000 grant to Ethan's Garden
• Approved $5,000 grant to Komoka Railway Museum
• Approved $2,500 grant to London & Middlesex Heritage Museum (Fanshawe Pioneer Village)
• Approved $5,000 grant to Middlesex Centre Archives
• Approved $600 grant to Optimist Club of Ilderton
• Declared Ward 4 councillor seat vacant due to resignation of Derek Silva
• Adopted By-law 2020-093 for Ettrick Municipal Drain (Deputy Mayor Brennan declared conflict)
• Approved Schedule of Assessment for Ettrick Municipal Drain in Court of Revision