Middlesex Centre public meetings in 2022

Regular Meeting of Council (Planning)

Middlesex Centre Council is meeting to consider the 2023 budget, several zoning by-law amendments, site plan applications, and minor variance requests. Decisions include approving or denying rezoning for commercial and residential developments, supporting condominium exemptions, and granting or denying minor variances. The agenda also includes receiving information reports on Bill 23 and correspondence from conservation authorities.

• 2023 Budget and Draft Booklet (CPS-50-2022) to be received
• ZBA-14-2020: Deny standalone residential, approve commercial at Glendon and Crestview
• ZBA-05-2022: Approve rezoning of 108 St Clair Avenue to UR3-26
• Site plan for 50-unit townhouse development at 10072 Oxbow Drive
• Minor variances: Grant A-21/2022, deny A-23/2022 and A-24/2022

Council approved zoning changes for commercial and residential developments and supported two condominium process exemptions. Two minor variance applications for accessory buildings were denied, and one land severance application was referred back to staff.

• Approved zoning amendment for 108 St Clair Avenue to Urban Residential Third Density (CARRIED)
• Approved commercial development zoning for Block 231 of 33M-371; denied standalone residential (CARRIED)
• Supported condominium approval process exemptions for Timberwalk Phase 5 and Clear Skies Phase 3 (CARRIED)
• Granted minor variance A-21/2022 for building frontage and rear yard setback at Block 231, Plan 33M761 (CARRIED)
• Denied minor variance A-23/2022 for accessory building size and height at 15 Elmhurst Street (CARRIED)
• Denied minor variance A-24/2022 for accessory building size and height at 17 Elmhurst Street (CARRIED)
• Referred consent application B-12/2022 for a 4.33 acre residential severance back to staff (CARRIED)
• Adopted By-laws 2022-111 through 2022-115 (CARRIED)

Regular Meeting of Council

Council will review the 2023 Capital Budget presentation and consider various rate proposals. Discussions include updates on water, wastewater, and stormwater rates for the upcoming year.

• Capital 2023 Budget presentation
• Proposed 4% increase to 2023 wastewater rates
• Proposed 3% increase to 2023 stormwater rates
• Valleyview Subdivision Municipal Drain Petition
• Authorization of $18,030.38 in drain debentures

Council approved the 2023 Fees and Charges By-Law and updated utility rates, increasing wastewater and stormwater costs while keeping water rates flat. The board also authorized the acquisition of a small property encumbrance on Ilderton Road and approved several administrative by-laws.

• Approved 2023 Fees and Charges By-Law
• Maintained 2023 water rates at 2022 levels
• Increased 2023 wastewater rates by 4%
• Increased 2023 stormwater rates by 3%
• Approved acquisition of ~30 sq metre property encumbrance at 13178 Ilderton Road for $5,000
• Approved writing off $18,628.60 in taxes
• Approved Valleyview Subdivision Municipal Drain Petition and appointment of Brad Bunke, P.Eng
• Adopted By-laws 2022-101 through 2022-110

INAUGURAL COUNCIL

This is the inaugural meeting of the newly elected Middlesex Centre Council. Members will take their declarations of office, the mayor will give an inaugural address, and council will consider a confirmatory by-law (2022-100) to adopt the meeting's actions.

• Declarations of office for Mayor Aina DeViet, Deputy Mayor John Brennan, and councillors for Wards 1-5
• Inaugural address by Mayor DeViet
• By-law 2022-100 to confirm council actions from the November 16, 2022 meeting

The 2022-2026 Council elect members read, swore, and signed their Declarations of Office. Council adopted By-law 2022-100 to confirm the actions and proceedings of the meeting.

• Council members completed Declarations of Office per the Municipal Act, 2001
• Approved By-law 2022-100 to adopt and confirm meeting actions (Carried)

Regular Meeting of Council

Council will consider adopting the Community Services Master Plan 2023-2027, which outlines priorities for community services over the next five years. The agenda also includes routine items such as minutes, correspondence, and reports on water system inspections and a drainage petition. A notable budget item directs staff to apply a 0.6% tax rate reduction to the 2023 budget to correct a clerical error from 2022.

• Adoption of Community Services Master Plan 2023-2027
• Direction to apply 0.6% tax rate reduction to 2023 Budget
• Proceed with Zavitz Municipal Drain petition and appoint engineer for drainage report
• By-law 2022-098 for Brumwell Municipal Drain Branch 9
• Acceptance of 2022 MECP drinking water inspection reports

Council approved the Community Services Master Plan for 2023-2027 and directed staff to apply a 0.6% tax rate reduction to the 2023 Budget to correct a previous clerical error. Additionally, Council approved drainage works for the Zavitz and Brumwell Municipal Drains.

• Adopted and approved Community Services Master Plan 2023-2027
• Directed staff to apply 0.6% tax rate reduction to 2023 Budget
• Approved Zavitz Municipal Drain Petition for drainage
• Appointed Mike DeVos, P.Eng of Spriet Associates to prepare Zavitz Drainage Report
• Accepted 2022 MECP Annual Inspection reports for Middlesex Centre, Melrose, and Birr water systems
• Adopted By-law 2022-098 for Brumwell Municipal Drain Branch 9
• Adopted minutes of October 12, 2022 Council Meeting
• Adopted By-law 2022-099 to confirm proceedings of November 2, 2022 meeting

Regular Meeting of Council (Planning)

Middlesex Centre Council is meeting to decide on several contracts and planning matters. Key decisions include awarding a $529,435.59 contract to IBI Group for Old River Road detailed design, a $248,000 contract to The Ventin Group for municipal office modernization, and a $89,600 construction award for the Gysbers-McRobert drain. Council will also consider consent and minor variance applications, and receive updates on the YMCA partnership and the Official Plan review.

• Award Old River Road Detailed Design to IBI Group for $529,435.59 (excluding HST)
• Award RFP-CMS-2022-01 for Architectural & Engineering Services to The Ventin Group Ltd. for $248,000 (excluding HST)
• Award Gysbers-McRobert Municipal Drain construction to Van Bree Drainage and Bulldozing Ltd for $89,600 + HST
• Grant Consent Application B-8/2022 for boundary adjustment at 15675 Nine Mile Road
• Grant Minor Variance A-22/2022 for accessory building at 62 Winona Road and A-20/2022 for setback at 22700 Komoka Road

Council awarded the Old River Road detailed design contract to IBI Group for $529,435.59 (excluding HST). They also approved a boundary adjustment consent application at 15675 Nine Mile Road, granted two minor variances for accessory buildings and setbacks, and awarded a $89,600 drain construction contract to Van Bree Drainage and Bulldozing Ltd. The meeting included adoption of the winter operations plan and a $248,000 contract for municipal office modernization.

• Awarded Old River Road detailed design to IBI Group for $529,435.59 (carried)
• Approved consent application B-8/2022 for boundary adjustment at 15675 Nine Mile Road (carried)
• Granted minor variance A-22/2022 for 47 sq m accessory building at 62 Winona Road (carried)
• Granted minor variance A-20/2022 for 1.8m side yard setback (carried)
• Awarded Gysbers-McRobert drain construction to Van Bree Drainage for $89,600 (carried)
• Awarded municipal office modernization RFP to Ventin Group Ltd. for $248,000 (carried)
• Endorsed Middlesex Centre Winter Operations Plan (carried)
• Appointed Court of Revision members for Brumwell Drain Branch 9 (carried)

Regular Meeting of Council (Planning)

This is a regular meeting of Middlesex Centre Council with a planning focus. Council will hold public meetings to decide on several applications: two consents to sever a residential lot at 23790 Denfield Road, a condominium exemption for Aura Condominiums Phase 2, and zoning by-law amendments for properties on Oxbow Drive, Egremont Drive, and Elmhurst Street. They will also receive information on a Fire Master Plan presentation, a municipal office renovation project charter, and a report on Bill 3 (Strong Mayors, Building Homes Act).

• Consent applications B-10/2022 and B-11/2022 to sever a lot at 23790 Denfield Road for a new dwelling
• Zoning by-law amendment ZBA-07-2022 for 10072 Oxbow Drive (Oxbow Developments)
• Zoning by-law amendment ZBA-08-2022 for 4836 Egremont Drive (Proskairos Inc.)
• Official Plan Amendment OPA 57 and ZBA-16-2021 for 6, 10, 14 Elmhurst Street (Sweid Holdings)
• Approval of by-laws 2022-089 to 2022-093, including a temporary use agreement for 4847 Bells Road

Council approved a zoning by-law amendment for 10072 Oxbow Drive to allow residential development, and granted a consent application to sever a residential lot at 23790 Denfield Road. A resolution was passed opposing Bill 3 (Strong Mayors, Building Homes Act) and calling for full public consultation before it becomes law. Council also supported a condominium exemption for Aura Condominiums Phase 2 and approved a site-specific industrial zoning amendment at 4836 Egremont Drive.

• Approved zoning amendment ZBA-07-2022 for 10072 Oxbow Drive, changing from UR3-14 to a new zone for Oxbow Developments Limited Partnership.
• Granted consent applications B-10/2022 and B-11/2022 to sever a residential lot at 23790 Denfield Road, subject to 18 conditions.
• Passed a resolution opposing Bill 3 (Strong Mayors, Building Homes Act) and directing a letter to the Premier and Minister.
• Supported a condominium exemption request for Aura Condominiums Phase 2 (File 39T-MC-CDM2202) to be forwarded to Middlesex County.
• Approved zoning amendment ZBA-08-2022 for 4836 Egremont Drive, rezoning from M2 to site-specific M2-6(h-2).
• Received for information the applications for Official Plan Amendment OPA 57 and Zoning By-law Amendment ZBA-16-2021 for 6, 10, and 14 Elmhurst Street.
• Approved the Project Charter for Municipal Office Renovation (Report CMS-15-2022).
• Approved Terms of Reference for the Community Services Advisory Committee and Youth Advisory Committee.

Regular Meeting of Council

Middlesex Centre Council is meeting to decide on several planning matters, including a major draft plan of subdivision for Renwick Estates, multiple minor variance applications, and a zoning by-law amendment for a temporary use. They will also consider staff reports on the 2023 cost of living adjustment, budget survey results, and various administrative items.

• Approve draft plan of subdivision (39T-MC1902), OPA 45, and ZBA 14/19 for Renwick Estates (Concession 3 PT Lot 4, former Township of Lobo)
• Approve $9,885 emergency HVAC repair at Ilderton Community Centre from Building & Facilities Reserve Fund
• Approve 2.5% cost of living adjustment for 2023 employee wages
• Approve removal of (h-1) holding symbol on Clear Skies Subdivision Phase 3 Blocks 60 and 61
• Consider 6 minor variance applications (A-15/2022 to A-20/2022) for properties including 144 Westbrook Crescent, 67 Earlscourt Terrace, 23498 Highbury Ave North, 6675 Egremont Drive, 9778 Longwoods Road

Council adopted Official Plan Amendment No. 45 and approved zoning by-law amendments for a draft plan of subdivision on former Lobo Township land, forwarded to the County of Middlesex for final approval. Council also approved a 2.5% cost-of-living adjustment for 2023 employee wages, emergency HVAC repairs at Ilderton Community Centre, and a temporary use zoning for two dwellings at 4847 Bells Road. Five minor variance applications were granted, one was referred back to staff, and a consent application was also referred for further review.

• Adopted OPA 45 and approved zoning amendments for Brantam Developments Inc. subdivision (carried)
• Approved 2.5% cost-of-living adjustment for 2023 employee wages (carried)
• Approved $9,885 emergency HVAC repair at Ilderton Community Centre (carried)
• Approved temporary use zoning for two dwellings at 4847 Bells Road with $10,000 deposit (carried)
• Granted minor variance A-15/2022 for accessory building at 144 Westbrook Crescent (carried)
• Granted minor variance A-16/2022 for floor area and setback at 67 Earlscourt Terrace (carried)
• Referred minor variance A-20/2022 for further staff review (carried)
• Referred consent application B-8/2022 for 15675 Nine Mile Road back to staff (carried)

Regular Meeting of Council

Council is meeting to decide on several items, including awarding a Master Servicing Plan consultant contract, approving a zoning by-law amendment, and adopting multiple by-laws. The agenda also includes routine consent items, staff reports, and correspondence for information.

• Award Master Servicing Plan to Stantec for $452,767.82 (excluding HST)
• Approve zoning by-law amendment (ZBA-06-2022) for 21678 Richmond Street, rezoning from 'Existing Use' to 'Agricultural (A1)'
• Recommend draft plan approval for condominium at 24409 Poplar Hill Road (39T-MC-CDM2201)
• Pass Part Lot Control Exemption By-law for Clear Skies Phase 3, Blocks 60 and 61
• Adopt by-laws including Komoka Drainage Works (2021-076) and Division Fence Cost Sharing (2022-082)

Council approved a zoning by-law amendment to rezone 21678 Richmond Street from 'Existing Use' to 'Agricultural (A1)'. The Master Servicing Plan contract was awarded to Stantec for $452,767.82. Several consent agenda items were adopted, including endorsement of the 2022 Drinking Water Quality Management System Operational Plans and a part lot control exemption for Clear Skies Phase 3.

• Approved zoning by-law amendment (ZBA-06-2022) for 21678 Richmond Street to Agricultural (A1) zone
• Awarded Master Servicing Plan contract to Stantec for $452,767.82
• Endorsed 2022 Drinking Water Quality Management System Operational Plans
• Approved part lot control exemption for Clear Skies Phase 3, Blocks 60 and 61
• Adopted Fees & Charges By-law amendment for recreation programs
• Received Energy Conservation and Demand Management Plan 2019-2024 and approved 2020 annual report for publication
• Adopted by-laws including Komoka Drainage Works and division fence cost sharing
• Recommended draft plan approval for condominium at 24409 Poplar Hill Road

Regular Meeting of Council (Planning)

Middlesex Centre Council is meeting to decide on several planning applications, including rezoning for residential development, a temporary use zone for new housing, and land severances. They will also vote on purchasing a new tandem truck and awarding a transportation master plan contract. A conservation authority will give an update.

• Approve rezoning at 13178 Ilderton Road to Urban Residential Third Density (UR3-18)(h-2)
• Adopt Official Plan Amendment 56 and rezone 10432 Melrose Drive to Agricultural exception 37 (A1-37)
• Award $444,173.00 (excl. HST) for a 2023 Mack Granite tandem truck to Vision Truck Group
• Award $124,965.00 (excl. HST) Transportation Master Plan contract to IBI Group
• Approve temporary use zoning at 23752 Komoka Road for three dwellings with $10,000 deposit

Council approved a $444,173 purchase of a new 2023 Mack Granite tandem truck, funded partly from the Vehicle Fleet Reserve Fund. Several planning applications were approved, including a zoning change at 13178 Ilderton Road, an official plan amendment and rezoning at 10432 Melrose Drive, and a temporary use zone at 23752 Komoka Road. Consent applications for land severances at CN Rail lands in Komoka and at 10723 Gold Creek Drive were granted with conditions. A motion requesting the federal government reduce fuel taxes was carried after an amendment removed a reference to carbon taxes.

• Approved $444,173 purchase of 2023 Mack Granite tandem truck from Vision Truck Group, with $64,173 overage from Vehicle Fleet Reserve Fund
• Approved zoning by-law amendment ZBA-04-2022 for 13178 Ilderton Road to Urban Residential Third Density with Hold (UR3-19)(h-2)
• Adopted Official Plan Amendment 56 and approved zoning change ZBA-14-2021 for 10432 Melrose Drive to Agricultural exception 37 (A1-37)
• Awarded Transportation Master Plan contract to IBI Group for $124,965
• Granted Minor Variance A-14/2022 for 15205 Eight Mile Road with conditions
• Approved temporary use zone ZBA-03-2022 for 23752 Komoka Road for three single-detached dwellings, requiring $10,000 deposit
• Granted Consent B-20/2021 for CN Rail lands in Komoka with 11 conditions including $63,000 road upgrade payment
• Granted Consents B-2/2021 and B-7/2022 and zoning change ZBA-4/2021 for 10723 Gold Creek Drive with 18 conditions

Special Meeting of Council

This is a special meeting of Council, largely procedural, with the main substantive item being a closed session to discuss litigation or potential litigation, solicitor-client privileged advice, and a Ward 4 cost-sharing agreement. The only public action is a confirmatory by-law (2022-072) to adopt the meeting's proceedings.

• Closed session under Section 239(2)(e) and (f) of the Municipal Act for litigation and solicitor-client advice
• Closed session item: Cost Sharing Agreement - Ward 4
• By-law 2022-072 to confirm all actions of the July 12, 2022 Council meeting

The special meeting was largely procedural. Council unanimously moved into closed session to discuss litigation and solicitor-client privileged matters, including a cost-sharing agreement for Ward 4, then returned to open session. Council adopted By-law 2022-072 to confirm all actions from the meeting, and adjourned.

• Moved into closed session for litigation and legal advice (2022-193, carried)
• Returned to open session after closed items (2022-195, carried)
• Adopted By-law 2022-072 to confirm meeting actions (2022-196, carried)
• Adjourned meeting at 2:01 p.m. (2022-197, carried)

Regular Meeting of Council

Middlesex Centre Council is meeting to decide on several major items, including approving two draft plans of subdivision (Valleyview 'A' and 'B') with associated official plan and zoning amendments, awarding contracts for a dozer and water system engineering, and sitting as the Court of Revision for a municipal drain. The agenda also includes routine consent items, correspondence, and a notice of motion about fuel prices.

• Award $310,750.00 Granular A tender to Johnston Bros. (Bothwell) Ltd.
• Award $180,999.00 Komatsu dozer purchase to Equipment Sales and Service Limited
• Award $220,500 water service connection design to Stantec Consulting Ltd.
• Approve draft plans for Valleyview 'A' and 'B' subdivisions (OPA 51/52, ZBA 16/17-2020)
• Deny Da-Lee 12.6% fuel surcharge for dust control

Council adopted Official Plan Amendments 51 and 52 and approved zoning by-law amendments for the Valleyview 'A' and 'B' draft plan of subdivision applications, recommending draft plan approval to the County of Middlesex. Council also awarded contracts for Granular 'A' supply, a Komatsu dozer purchase, and engineering design for the Melrose water system connection, and denied a fuel surcharge from Da-Lee.

• Adopted OPA 51 and approved ZBA-16-2020 for Valleyview 'A' (Concession 8 N Part of Lot 7, former Lobo) (carried)
• Adopted OPA 52 and approved ZBA-17-2020 for Valleyview 'B' (Concession 8 N Part Lot 8, former Lobo) (carried)
• Awarded Granular 'A' tender to Johnston Bros. (Bothwell) Ltd. for $310,750 (excluding HST) (carried)
• Awarded 2022 Komatsu D39PX-24 dozer purchase to Equipment Sales and Service Limited for $180,999 (excluding HST), funded from Development Charges Reserve Fund (carried)
• Awarded Melrose water system connection engineering design to Stantec Consulting Ltd. for $220,500 (excluding HST), with $126,800 budget overage from Water Capital Reserve Fund (carried)
• Denied unsolicited fuel surcharge from Da-Lee of 12.6% (carried)
• Approved Schedule of Assessment for Gysbers-McRobert Municipal Drain (Court of Revision) (carried)
• Adopted by-laws 2022-057 and 2022-065 through 2022-071 (carried)

Regular Meeting of Council (Planning)

Middlesex Centre Council will hold a hybrid meeting to adopt the 2021 audited financial statements, approve several staff recommendations including a construction award and lease agreements, and consider planning applications for an official plan amendment, zoning by-law amendments, and minor variances. The agenda also includes routine items such as minutes, consent agenda, and by-laws.

• Adoption of 2021 Audited Financial Statements
• Award of Ward Municipal Drain construction to Van Bree Drainage & Bulldozing Limited for $814,501.60 + HST
• Approval of Official Plan Amendment 58 and Zoning By-law Amendment for 10163 Gold Creek Drive (Agricultural to site-specific Agricultural A1-37)
• Removal of (h-1) holding symbol from Clear Skies Subdivision Phase 3
• Four minor variance applications for properties on Edgewater Blvd, Martin Drive, and Komoka Road

Council approved the construction of the Ward Municipal Drain to Van Bree Drainage & Bulldozing Limited for $814,501.60 plus HST, and adopted the 2021 Audited Financial Statements. Four minor variance applications were granted, and a request to remove a holding symbol from the Clear Skies subdivision was approved. An application for an Official Plan Amendment and Zoning By-law Amendment at 10163 Gold Creek Drive was referred back to staff for further review.

• Approved 2021 Audited Financial Statements (carried)
• Awarded Ward Municipal Drain construction to Van Bree Drainage & Bulldozing Limited for $814,501.60 + HST (carried)
• Approved removal of (h-1) holding symbol for Clear Skies Subdivision Phase 3 (carried)
• Granted Minor Variance A-10/2022 for accessory building at 232 Edgewater Boulevard (carried)
• Granted Minor Variance A-11/2022 for lot coverage at 218 Edgewater Boulevard (carried)
• Granted Minor Variance A-12/2022 for accessory building at 264 Martin Drive (carried)
• Granted Minor Variance A-13/2022 for two dwellings at 23752 Komoka Road (carried)
• Referred OPA 58 and ZBA-02-2022 for 10163 Gold Creek Drive back to staff (carried)

Regular Meeting of Council

Council will receive the engineer's report for the Gysbers-McRobert Municipal Drain and decide whether to proceed, appoint a Court of Revision, and adopt the related by-law. They will also vote on transferring portions of the 2021 surplus to several reserve funds, and receive year-end budget and development charge reports. The meeting includes a closed session for legal matters.

• Gysbers-McRobert Municipal Drain engineer's report and by-law 2022-057
• Transfer $1,700,000 to buildings and facilities reserve
• Transfer $295,000 to general vehicles and equipment reserve
• Transfer $289,292.59 to roads capital reserve
• Transfer $360,000 to fleet reserve

Council received the Gysbers-McRobert Drain Engineer's Report and authorized the project to proceed, scheduling a Court of Revision for July 6, 2022. Council also approved multiple 2021 year-end reserve fund transfers totaling over $2.7 million, with any remaining surplus allocated to the roads capital reserve. All motions were carried unanimously.

• Received Gysbers-McRobert Drain Report and authorized project to proceed (carried)
• Appointed Councillor Aerts, Councillor Shipley, and Mayor DeViet to Court of Revision, Mayor as Chair (carried)
• Approved $1,700,000 transfer to buildings and facilities reserve (carried)
• Approved $295,000 transfer to general vehicles and equipment reserve (carried)
• Approved $289,292.59 transfer to roads capital reserve (carried)
• Approved $100,000 transfer to fire vehicles and equipment reserve (carried)
• Approved $360,000 transfer to fleet reserve (carried)
• Approved $50,000 transfer to operating reserve (carried)

Regular Meeting of Council (Planning)

Council is reviewing a final report on the Net-Zero Carbon Ready Arena and considering several land use applications. The meeting includes decisions on municipal drain construction awards and various minor variance requests.

• Bell Municipal Drain construction award to Robinson Farm Drainage Limited for $441,414.00 + HST
• Bear Creek Municipal Drain Branches 6, 12 & 13 construction award to Robinson Farm Drainage Limited for $630,285.00 + HST
• Official Plan Amendment No. 59 Comprehensive Official Plan Review adoption
• Consent application for land severance at 15025 Eight Mile Road for public utility installation
• Minor variance for a deck addition at 253-9861 Glendon Drive

Council adopted Official Plan Amendment No. 59 (By-Law 2022-051) and submitted it to the County of Middlesex for approval. Council also approved three minor variance applications, granted a consent application for a land severance, and awarded two municipal drain construction contracts. Several zoning by-law amendment applications were received for information only, with no decisions made on them.

• Adopted Official Plan Amendment No. 59 (By-Law 2022-051) and submitted to County (carried)
• Granted Minor Variance A-7/2022 for deck setback at 253-9861 Glendon Drive (carried)
• Granted Minor Variance A-8/2022 for accessory building size at 43 Westbrook Crescent (carried)
• Granted Minor Variance A-9/2022 for accessory building size at 114 Salisbury Drive (carried)
• Granted Consent B-6/2022 to sever land for public utility at 15205 Eight Mile Road (carried)
• Awarded Bell Municipal Drain construction to Robinson Farm Drainage Limited for $441,414 + HST (carried)
• Awarded Bear Creek Municipal Drain Branches 6, 12 & 13 construction to Robinson Farm Drainage Limited for $630,285 + HST (carried)
• Deferred sidewalk installation in Delaware along Highland St. and William St. (carried)

Special Meeting of Council

This special meeting of Council focuses on a staff report proposing to declare the Komoka Community Centre at 133 Queen Street as surplus property and to direct staff to draft an Agreement of Purchase and Sale with Dr. Chris Chant. Council will also adopt minutes from the April 27, 2022 special meeting and consider a confirmatory by-law. Public comments on the proposal were accepted until May 3, 2022.

• Declaration of surplus property for Komoka Community Centre (133 Queen Street)
• Direct staff to draft Agreement of Purchase and Sale with Dr. Chris Chant
• Proposed creation of a Reserve Fund for Komoka-Kilworth from sale proceeds
• Adoption of minutes from April 27, 2022 Special Council Meeting
• By-law 2022-049 to confirm actions of this meeting

Council defeated a motion to declare the Komoka Community Centre at 133 Queen Street surplus and sell it to Dr. Chris Chant, with only Deputy Mayor Brennan in favour. Instead, Council carried a motion directing staff to continue working with the proponent to explore potential locations for the project in Middlesex Centre. The meeting also adopted the previous minutes, received correspondence, and passed a confirmation by-law.

• Defeated motion to declare Komoka Community Centre surplus and direct staff to draft purchase agreement with Dr. Chris Chant (1-6)
• Carried motion to continue working with proponent to explore potential locations for the project (6-1)
• Adopted minutes of April 27, 2022 Special Council meeting (carried)
• Received correspondence items as information (carried)
• Adopted By-law 2022-049 to confirm proceedings (carried)

Regular Meeting of Council

Council is reviewing several municipal programs including a multi-year accessibility plan and the 2022 sidewalk program. The agenda includes decisions on business facade improvements, a bridge superstructure replacement award, and a new mobile food outlet by-law.

• Bridge Superstructure Replacement award to Urbanlink Civil Ltd. for $1,926,262.00
• Community Improvement Plan contributions: Angels Daycares ($5,000), BJ’s Country Market ($5,000), Fringe Hair Spa Inc. ($1,425), Ilderton Barber Shop ($2,142.50), and Floral Temptations ($5,000)
• Approval of the Mobile Food Outlet By-law
• Endorsement of the 2022 Sidewalk Program
• Endorsement of the 2022 Vision Zero Campaign

Council approved the Joint Multi-Year Accessibility Plan 2022-2027, the 2022 Community Improvement Plan grants, a municipal access agreement with Quadro Communications, the 2022 Vision Zero campaign, and awarded the bridge superstructure replacement contract to Urbanlink Civil Ltd. for $1,926,262. Council also approved the Mobile Food Outlet By-law and the 2022 Sidewalk Program, excluding the Bryanston area. All motions carried.

• Approved Joint Multi-Year Accessibility Plan 2022-2027 (carried)
• Approved 2022 Community Improvement Plan grants totaling $18,567.50 (carried)
• Approved Quadro Communications Municipal Access Agreement (carried)
• Endorsed 2022 Vision Zero Campaign (carried)
• Awarded bridge superstructure replacement to Urbanlink Civil Ltd. for $1,926,262 (carried)
• Approved Mobile Food Outlet By-law (2022-044) (carried)
• Endorsed 2022 Sidewalk Program, excluding Bryanston (carried)
• Adopted by-laws 2022-044 through 2022-048 (carried)

Special Meeting of Council

This special meeting is scheduled for public comments and correspondence about declaring the Komoka Community Centre as surplus property, linked to a proposed new athletic training and health care facility. Council will receive correspondence submissions as information and pass a confirmatory by-law. No decisions on the surplus declaration itself are listed on this agenda.

• Public comments on declaring Komoka Community Centre surplus property
• Correspondence submissions received as of April 26, 2022
• By-law 2022-043 to confirm council actions
• Delegations limited to 10 minutes, registration by April 26 at 4:30 pm

This special meeting was held solely to receive public comments and correspondence regarding the proposed declaration of the Komoka Community Centre as surplus property. No decision was made on the surplus declaration; Council received the correspondence as information and adopted a procedural by-law. A further meeting is scheduled for May 4, 2022, to consider the deferred report CAO-10-2022.

• Received correspondence items as information (Resolution #2022-124)
• Adopted By-law 2022-043 to confirm proceedings (Resolution #2022-125)

Regular Meeting of Council (Planning)

This is a regular meeting of Council (Planning) where members will consider adopting the 2022 Middlesex Centre Comprehensive Official Plan (OPA 59) and decide on several planning applications, including a rezoning at 22447 Komoka Road and consent applications for lot severances. The agenda also includes routine items like the first quarter building permit report, budget updates, and a license agreement for the Ilderton Farmers Market. Public meetings are scheduled for an official plan and zoning amendment at 10163 Gold Creek Drive and two consent applications.

• Adoption of Official Plan Amendment No. 59 (Comprehensive Official Plan Review)
• Rezoning of 22447 Komoka Road from Agricultural (A2) to Urban Residential (UR3-18) with holds
• Public meeting for OPA 58 and ZBA-02-2022 at 10163 Gold Creek Drive
• Consent applications B-03/2022 and B-04/2022 to sever two residential lots on Delaware Street Central
• Consent applications B-01/2022 and B-05/2022 to sever two residential lots on Q

Regular Meeting of Council

Council adopted Official Plan Amendment No. 38 and approved a zoning by-law amendment for the 'Poplar Woods' development (Concession 8 Pt Lot 6, former Township of Lobo), recommending draft plan approval to the County of Middlesex. Council also awarded a $3,607,132.65 contract for the Garden Ave storm sewer replacement to J-Aar Excavating Ltd. and approved several policy updates, including a Right to Disconnect Policy and a Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Policy. A motion to make the COVID-19 vaccination policy optional for council members was defeated.

• Adopted Official Plan Amendment No. 38 for 'Poplar Woods' subdivision (carried)
• Approved zoning by-law amendment for Concession 8 Pt Lot 6, Lobo (carried)
• Awarded Garden Ave storm sewer replacement to J-Aar Excavating Ltd., $3,607,132.65 (carried)
• Approved Right to Disconnect Policy (carried)
• Approved Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Policy (carried)
• Deferred declaration of surplus property for Komoka Community Centre (carried)
• Defeated motion to make COVID-19 vaccination policy optional for council (defeated)
• Approved by-laws 2022-019, 2022-020, 2022-032 to 2022-036 (carried)

Regular Meeting of Council (Planning)

Council approved a temporary use zoning amendment for 15675 Nine Mile Road, allowing two single-detached dwellings for up to three years while a new residence is built, with a $10,000 deposit required for removal of the existing home. Three minor variance applications were granted, and two municipal drain assessment schedules were approved by the Court of Revision. Several agreements and by-laws were also approved, including a license agreement with the Boys and Girls Club of London and property sale agreements with the Thames Valley District School Board.

• Approved temporary use zoning (ZBA-01-2022) for 15675 Nine Mile Road (carried)
• Granted minor variance A-2/2022 at 95 Springer Street (carried)
• Granted minor variance A-3/2022 at 10780 Oxbow Drive with conditions (carried)
• Granted minor variance A-4/2022 at 23 York Street (carried)
• Approved consent application B-2/2022 for land severances on Fifteen Mile Road (carried)
• Approved Ward Drain assessment schedule (carried)
• Approved Bell Drain assessment schedule (carried)
• Approved license agreement with Boys and Girls Club of London (carried)

Special Meeting of Council

This is a special meeting of Council for a statutory public meeting under the Planning Act to review the Official Plan. Council will receive a presentation from WSP Consultants and hear public comments, then direct staff to finalize the Official Plan and bring a recommendation for approval. The agenda also includes 16 correspondence items from developers and agencies with comments on the review.

• Statutory public meeting for Official Plan Review
• Draft Official Plan By-law Amendment and schedules presented
• Correspondence from developers on properties including 14494 Medway Road, 9749 Glendon Drive, 10036 Ilderton Road, 10915 Longwoods Road, 22372 Komoka Road, and 10095 Glendon Drive
• Comments from Ministry of Environment, Conservation and Parks
• By-law 2022-025 to confirm Council actions

Council held a statutory public meeting for the Official Plan Review, receiving presentations and public comments. Council directed staff to finalize the Official Plan and bring forward a recommendation for approval. Correspondence items related to the review were received as information, and By-law 2022-025 was adopted.

• Received Official Plan Review presentations and public meeting as information (2022-067)
• Directed staff to finalize the Official Plan and bring forward a recommendation for approval (2022-068)
• Received correspondence items 5.1 through 5.16 as information (2022-069)
• Adopted By-law 2022-025 (2022-070)

Regular Meeting of Council

Middlesex Centre Council is meeting electronically on March 2, 2022. The agenda includes public meetings for three draft plan of subdivision applications (Poplar Woods, Valleyview 'A', and Valleyview 'B'), a consent agenda with a tender award for the Vande Borne Municipal Drain, and several by-laws. Council will also receive reports on planning act amendments and an employment area expansion analysis.

• Award $212,567.00 +HST construction contract for Vande Borne Municipal Drain to Van Bree Drainage & Bulldozing
• Public meeting for Poplar Woods draft plan of subdivision (39T-MC1701), OPA, and zoning by-law amendment
• Public meeting for Valleyview 'A' draft plan of subdivision (39T-MC2002), OPA 51, and ZBA-16-2020
• Public meeting for Valleyview 'B' draft plan of subdivision (39T-MC2003), OPA 52, and ZBA-17-2020
• Amend election signs by-law (2013-037) and adopt site plan agreement for 21603 Richmond Street, Arva

Council approved the consent agenda, which included awarding the Vande Borne Municipal Drain construction to Van Bree Drainage & Bulldozing Limited for $212,567 plus HST. They also received reports on planning impacts of provincial bills, amended the election signs by-law, and received the Employment Area Expansion Analysis. Three subdivision applications (Poplar Woods, Valleyview A and B) were received for information during a public meeting, but no decisions were made on them.

• Awarded Vande Borne Municipal Drain construction to Van Bree Drainage & Bulldozing Limited for $212,567 +HST
• Amended Election Signs By-law 2013-037 to include revisions in Report CLK-02-2022
• Amended outstanding consent condition from 1 year to 2 years due to Planning Act changes (Bill 276 & 213)
• Received Employment Area Expansion Analysis Final Report (CAO-8-2022) for information
• Received planning reports for Poplar Woods, Valleyview A, and Valleyview B subdivision applications (no decisions)
• Adopted minutes of February 16, 2022 Council meeting
• Adopted By-laws 2022-022 through 2022-024
• Received correspondence items 10.1 through 10.5 as information

Regular Meeting of Council (Planning)

Middlesex Centre Council is meeting electronically to consider routine reports, a budget amendment for a replacement grader, and several planning applications. The agenda includes two minor variance requests for accessory buildings and two consent applications for land severances, though one consent application (B-01/2022) has been deferred for resubmission. The meeting also includes adoption of minutes and consent agenda items.

• Award $459,263.60 (excl. HST) to Toromont CAT for replacement grader, funded from General Vehicles and Equipment Reserve Fund
• Minor Variance A-44/2021 at 131 Harris Road: request to allow accessory building up to 330.58 sq m and 8.3 m height (zoning allows 50 sq m and 5.5 m)
• Minor Variance A-1/2022 at 14227 Ilderton Road: request to allow accessory building up to 65.4 sq m (zoning allows 55 sq m)
• Consent B-23/2021 at 3611 Woodhull Road: sever 1.6 acres to add to 3657 Woodhull Road, subject to conditions
• Consent B-01/2022 at 152 Ontario Ave: deferred and will be resubmitted at applicant's request

Regular Meeting of Council

Middlesex Centre Council is meeting electronically to consider routine staff reports, including approving several community grants, purchasing a new Ford F-150 and a McCloskey stacker, and adopting a vacation carry-over policy amendment. The agenda also includes a presentation on sports medicine, a closed session for legal and security matters, and final reading of a drainage by-law.

• Approve $55,681.91 purchase of Ford F-150 from McDonnell Motors Ltd
• Approve $151,100 purchase of McCloskey Stacker from Ault
• Approve grants totaling $14,035 to local organizations
• Adopt vacation carry-over policy amendment
• Final reading of Bear Creek Municipal Drain Branch 6, 12, 13 by-law

Council approved several grants totaling $14,035 to local organizations, awarded contracts for a new Ford F-150 and a McCloskey Stacker, and adopted a policy amendment on vacation carry-over. They also received information reports and went into closed session for legal and security matters.

• Approved grants to Ilderton Gardeners ($285), Komoka Railway Museum ($5,000), Optimist Club of Bryanston-Birr ($1,500), Optimist Club of Ilderton ($500), Middlesex Centre Archives ($5,000), and Delaware Lioness ($1,750) (all carried)
• Awarded purchase of one Ford F-150 to McDonnell Motors Ltd for $55,681.91 (excluding HST) (carried)
• Awarded purchase of one McCloskey Stacker to Ault for $151,100.00 (excluding HST) (carried)
• Approved amendment to Leaves of Absence Vacation Policy – Carry-Over (carried)
• Adopted By-law 2021-108 for Bear Creek Municipal Drain Branch 6, 12 and 13 (final reading) (carried)
• Adopted By-law 2022-016 to confirm actions of the meeting (carried)

Regular Meeting of Council (Planning)

Middlesex Centre Council is meeting electronically to consider staff reports, including approval of the 2022-2026 IT Master Plan, allocation of $2.06 million in Ontario Community Infrastructure Fund for road resurfacing, and purchase of a new ice resurfacer. Council will also sit as Committee of Adjustment to rule on two minor variance applications and hold public meetings for three consent (severance) applications. A proposed 54-unit residential development on Dausett Drive is deferred.

• Approve IT Master Plan 2022-2026 developed with Blackline Consulting
• Allocate $600,000 for tar and chip resurfacing and $1,100,000 for asphalt resurfacing from $2,064,113 OCIF funding
• Award $136,346.30 (excl. HST) to Zamboni Company Ltd for new ice resurfacer
• Award $95,000 (excl. HST) to Roy Wonnacott Trucking Ltd for used highway tractor and trailer
• Defer OPA 50 and ZBA-09-2020 for 54-unit medium density residential development on Dausett Drive

Council approved the 2022-2026 IT Master Plan, allocated $2.06M in infrastructure funding for road resurfacing, and awarded contracts for a new ice resurfacer and a used highway tractor/trailer. A zoning and official plan amendment for a 54-unit residential development was deferred, as was a minor variance application. Three consent applications for land severances were granted with conditions.

• Approved IT Master Plan 2022-2026 (carried)
• Allocated $600,000 for tar and chip resurfacing and $1,100,000 for asphalt resurfacing from OCIF funding (carried)
• Awarded $136,346.30 contract to Zamboni Company Ltd for ice resurfacer (carried)
• Awarded $95,000 contract to Roy Wonnacott Trucking Ltd for used highway tractor and trailer (carried)
• Deferred OPA 50 and ZBA-09-2020 for 54-unit residential development on Dausett Drive (carried)
• Deferred Minor Variance A-43/2021 for 1712 Gainsborough Road (carried)
• Granted Minor Variance A-44/2021 for accessory building at 131 Harris Road (carried)
• Granted Consent Applications B-21/2021, B-1/2021, and B-22/2021 with conditions (carried)

Regular Meeting of Council

Middlesex Centre Council is meeting electronically to consider a range of items, including adopting the 2022 water, wastewater, and stormwater rates, approving a rezoning and official plan amendment for 22447 Komoka Road, and ratifying agreements with Rogers Communications and a subdivision developer. The agenda also includes a Court of Revision for the Bear Creek Municipal Drain, a presentation from the County of Middlesex on economic development, and several routine reports and by-laws.

• Adoption of OPA 46 and ZBA-20-2019 to rezone 22447 Komoka Road from Restricted Agricultural (A2) to Urban Residential Third Density exception 18 (UR3-18)
• By-law 2022-001 establishing 2022 water and wastewater rates
• By-law 2022-002 establishing 2022 stormwater rates
• Purchase of two Ford Rangers from McDonnell Motors Ltd for $87,953.72 (excluding HST)
• Ratification of Municipal Access Agreement with Rogers Communications Canada Inc.

Council deferred the Official Plan Amendment (OPA 46) and Zoning By-law Amendment (ZBA-20-2019) for 22447 Komoka Road to a future meeting, pending submission of a Stormwater Management report. Council also directed WSP to complete the comprehensive Official Plan Review, approved the purchase of two Ford Rangers for $87,953.72, and adopted multiple by-laws including water/wastewater and stormwater rates, a Rogers access agreement, and a subdivision agreement.

• Deferred OPA 46 and ZBA-20-2019 for 22447 Komoka Road pending stormwater report (carried)
• Directed WSP to complete comprehensive Official Plan Review (carried)
• Approved purchase of two Ford Rangers from McDonnell Motors Ltd for $87,953.72 (consent)
• Approved Rogers Municipal Access Agreement (consent)
• Adopted by-laws 2022-001 to 2022-004 and 2022-007 to 2022-010 (carried)
• Approved Bear Creek Municipal Drain assessment schedule (carried)
• Adopted minutes of December 15, 2021 meeting (carried)
• Received consent items 6.1 to 6.5 as information (carried)