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Middlesex Centre public meetings in 2024

37 substantive meetings from 2024, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.

Wed Dec 18, 2024 · 5:00 PM

Regular Meeting of Council (Planning)

Council to approve zoning changes for Eight Mile, Twelve Mile, Fourteen Mile roads

The council will discuss closed‑session matters including a proposed land acquisition in Ward 4, legal advice on a development matter, and a Housing Accelerator Fund update. Consent agenda items include a speed‑limit amendment on Quaker Lane and a winter‑maintenance agreement with the City of London. Staff reports will present the 2025 budget and the Energy Conservation and Demand Management Plan. Public meetings will consider several zoning by‑law amendment applications for properties on Eight Mile Rd, Twelve Mile Rd, Kilworth Heights West, and Fourteen Mile Rd.

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✓ Decided: Council approves 2025 budget and multiple zoning amendments

Council adopted the 2025 budget and approved several zoning by-law amendments, including rezonings at 12538 Eight Mile Road, 12674 Twelve Mile Road, and the Kilworth Heights West subdivision. A consent and zoning application for 13326 Fourteen Mile Road was initially deferred but later approved with conditions, including a $15,000 deposit for a temporary use agreement. Council also approved the Energy Conservation and Demand Management Plan and entered into a winter maintenance agreement with the City of London.

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Wed Dec 18, 2024 · 3:30 PM

Committee of Adjustment Regular Meeting

Committee of Adjustment to consider land severances and minor variances

The Committee of Adjustment will review applications for property severances and minor variances for accessory buildings. This includes a proposal to create two new residential lots on Oxbow Drive.

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✓ Decided: Committee grants variances and consents for three properties

The Committee of Adjustment approved all three applications on the agenda: a minor variance for accessory buildings at 0 Wellington Street, a minor variance for lot coverage at 126 Edgewater Blvd, and two consents to sever residential lots at 10056 Oxbow Drive. All decisions were carried unanimously.

Hybrid Meeting (Virtual and In-Person)
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Mon Dec 16, 2024 · 6:30 PM

Community Services Advisory Committee

CSAC reviews 2025 budget booklet and senior grant support

The Community Services Advisory Committee will adopt the minutes from its October 21, 2024 meeting. It will receive a letter of support for the 2025‑2026 Seniors Community Grant and review the 2025 budget booklet and presentation. The committee will also provide a year‑end wrap‑up and discuss plans for 2025.

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Ilderton Community Centre
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Wed Dec 4, 2024 · 9:30 AM

Regular Meeting of Council

Council approves $50,205 contract for Ilderton Drain No 1 construction

Council will adopt the minutes from the November 20 and November 27, 2024 meetings. The consent agenda includes pre‑budget approval for 2025 capital projects, the award of a $50,205 + HST contract to McCann Redi‑Mix Inc. for Ilderton Drain No 1, a tax write‑off of $8,301, and renewal of the Animal Control Services contract. Additional items include adoption of several by‑laws, a review of parking provisions, and a resolution urging provincial regulation of exotic wildlife.

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✓ Decided: Middlesex Centre Council denies private school development charge exemption

Middlesex Centre council approved pre-budget 2025 capital projects, awarded the Ilderton Municipal Drain No 1 construction tender, and denied a development charge exemption request from Providence Reformed Collegiate. Council also voted down a resolution petitioning the province to restrict exotic wild animals, and directed staff to review residential parking regulations.

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Wed Nov 27, 2024 · 9:30 AM

Special Meeting of Council

Council to receive 2025 budget report and confirm meeting actions

The Middlesex Centre Council will meet to receive a report on the 2025 Draft Budget and confirm the actions taken during this Special Meeting. The meeting will be held in-person at the Ilderton Community Centre and virtually.

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✓ Decided: Council receives 2025 budget report and adopts by-law

Council received the 2025 Budget Report (CPS-57-2024) and adopted By-Law 2024-099 as recommended. No other substantive decisions were made; the meeting was procedural in nature.

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Wed Nov 20, 2024 · 5:30 PM

Regular Meeting of Council (Planning)

Council to consider 2025 utility rate increases and zoning amendments

Middlesex Centre Council will discuss proposed rate increases for water, wastewater, and stormwater for 2025. The meeting includes a Court of Revision for the Ilderton Drain No. 1 and several public meetings regarding zoning by-law amendments.

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✓ Decided: Council approves 2025 water, wastewater, stormwater rate hikes

Council approved the 2025 Fees and Charges By-Law and increased water rates by 2%, wastewater by 4%, and stormwater by 3% over 2024 levels. Five zoning amendments were approved, including four agricultural-to-surplus-residence rezonings and one temporary use permit. A motion requesting provincial action on rural road safety was defeated.

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Wed Nov 20, 2024 · 3:30 PM

Committee of Adjustment Regular Meeting

Committee of Adjustment to consider three minor variance applications

The Committee of Adjustment will consider three applications for minor variances to permit accessory buildings and one application for consent to sever three residential lots from a property on Oxbow Drive.

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✓ Decided: Committee grants three minor variances, refers consent applications to staff

The Committee of Adjustment granted three minor variance applications for accessory buildings at 287 Winlow Way, 9815 Oxbow Drive, and 23811 Denfield Road, each allowing increased lot coverage or height. It also referred three consent applications (B-16-2024, B-19-2024, B-20-2024) back to staff to discuss reducing the request from three lots to two. The meeting minutes from October 16, 2024, were adopted, and correspondence from ABCA was received as information.

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Wed Nov 6, 2024 · 9:30 AM

Regular Meeting of Council

Council approves accounts receivable write-off and updates to policies

Middlesex Centre Council will adopt a consent agenda including the approval of a $55,989.80 write-off for fire services accounts receivable and updates to the Complaint Handling Policy and R-Zone Policy. The meeting also includes the adoption of by-laws regarding council conduct and the appointment of an Integrity Commissioner.

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✓ Decided: Council approves revised Code of Conduct and related by-laws

Council approved the revised Complaint Handling Policy and R-Zone Policy, and adopted by-laws establishing a new Code of Conduct, appointing an Integrity Commissioner and Municipal Investigator. Council also approved a $55,989.80 write-off for fire services accounts receivable and supported resolutions calling for provincial funding changes for OPP and conservation authority fees.

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Mon Oct 21, 2024 · 6:30 PM

Community Services Advisory Committee

Committee reviews draft 2025 fees and Ilderton Arena renovations

The Community Services Advisory Committee is meeting to discuss a draft by-law for 2025 fees and charges. The body will also review renovations for the Ilderton Arena and noise concerns at Poplar Hill Park.

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Komoka Community Centre
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Wed Oct 16, 2024 · 4:30 PM

Committee of Adjustment Regular Meeting

Committee of Adjustment to consider minor variances and land severance

The Committee of Adjustment is meeting to review two property applications. The body will consider requests for minor variances regarding lot coverage and lot size, as well as a consent application for a land severance.

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✓ Decided: Committee of Adjustment grants minor variances and land consent

The Committee of Adjustment approved two minor variance applications and one consent application for land severance. The decisions allow for specific lot coverage and lot size adjustments on Thirteen Mile Road and Vanneck Road.

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Wed Oct 16, 2024 · 5:30 PM

Regular Meeting of Council (Planning)

Council to approve zoning amendment for 13181 Ilderton Road to medium‑density residential

Council will consider several consent agenda items, including appointing a Ward 1 councillor and endorsing a provincial grant to renovate the Ilderton Arena. Staff reports will seek direction on the potential removal of Coldstream Dam and approve a $156,583.12 budget amendment for municipal office washroom and partition upgrades. The meeting will also consider and approve a zoning by‑law amendment (ZBA‑10‑2024) to rezone 13181 Ilderton Road to Urban Residential Third Density (UR3‑28).

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✓ Decided: Council appoints new Ward 1 Councillor and approves municipal budget updates

Middlesex Centre Council appointed Jean Coles as the new Ward 1 Councillor for the remainder of the 2022-2026 term. Council also approved a $156,583.12 budget amendment for municipal office renovations and authorized an environmental assessment for the potential removal of the Coldstream Dam.

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Wed Oct 2, 2024 · 9:30 AM

Regular Meeting of Council

Council approves Komoka Railway Museum land use agreement

The Middlesex Centre Council will adopt the minutes from the September 18, 2024 meeting and approve several consent‑agenda items, including the 2025 meeting schedule and the Komoka Railway Museum land use agreement. Staff will present a report supporting the municipality’s application for Round 2 of the Housing Accelerator Fund. The council will also receive correspondence on a Stanley Pit site‑plan amendment and the Agricultural Workforce Equity and Diversity Initiative. By‑laws 2024‑079, 2024‑080, 2024‑081 and 2024‑082 will be adopted, and a closed session will address litigation and a proposed land disposition.

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✓ Decided: Council approves 2025 meeting schedule and Komoka Railway Museum land use agreement

Council approved the 2025 meeting schedule, a land use agreement with the Komoka Railway Museum, and several other consent items. It also expressed support for a Housing Accelerator Fund Round 2 application and adopted three by-laws. The meeting included a closed session for litigation, land disposition, and training.

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Wed Sep 18, 2024 · 3:30 PM

Committee of Adjustment Regular Meeting

Committee grants consent to sever 6378 Egremont Drive with $2,000 fee

The Middlesex Centre Committee of Adjustment will adopt the minutes from its July 17, 2024 meeting and consider four minor‑variance applications for accessory buildings at 4 Barclay Boulevard, 31 Mill Creek Lane, 198 Edgewater Boulevard, and a consent‑to‑sever application for 6378 Egremont Drive. Each minor‑variance request is proposed to be granted with specific conditions, and the consent‑to‑sever includes a $2,000 cash‑in‑lieu parkland dedication and other land‑use conditions. Public comments are limited to five minutes per speaker.

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✓ Decided: Middlesex Centre Committee of Adjustment approves four land-use applications

The Committee of Adjustment approved three minor variance applications for accessory buildings and one consent application to sever a lot on Egremont Drive. The committee also adopted minutes from the previous meeting and received correspondence for information.

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Wed Sep 18, 2024 · 5:30 PM

Regular Meeting of Council (Planning)

Council approves 2% cost‑of‑living wage increase for 2025 employees

Council will adopt the September 4 minutes and approve several consent agenda items, including a 2% cost‑of‑living adjustment for 2025 employee wages, a $372,004 contract to AECOM Canada for Elmhurst and Parkland Place design, and endorsement of a road assumption for Littlewood Drive. Staff reports include a process to fill the Ward 1 vacancy, a $98,674.24 watermain twinning contract with Stantec Consulting, and a zoning by‑law amendment to rezone 45 Springer Street to UR1‑47 with a holding symbol. Public meetings will consider a zoning amendment that reclassifies 14387 Ilderton Road to SR‑12 and A3, which is slated for approval.

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✓ Decided: Council approves rezoning and subdivision for 45 Springer Street

Council approved a zoning by-law amendment and recommended draft plan approval for a subdivision at 45 Springer Street, rezoning the land from UR1-3 to UR1-47 with a holding symbol. Council also approved a 2% cost-of-living adjustment for 2025 employee wages, awarded contracts for Elmhurst and Parkland Place design and Glendon Drive watermain twinning, and endorsed a process to fill the Ward 1 vacancy by appointing the runner-up from the 2022 election. Several other items were received as information or approved as part of the consent agenda.

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Mon Sep 16, 2024 · 6:30 PM

Community Services Advisory Committee

Discussion of addition to Komoka Wellness Centre via EPIC partnership

The Community Services Advisory Committee will adopt the minutes from the June 25, 2024 meeting. It will receive a presentation from the Komoka Railway Museum and staff reports on the museum's land‑use agreement and the Community Sport & Recreation Infrastructure Fund endorsement. New business includes a proposal to add space to the Komoka Wellness Centre through an EPIC partnership.

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Ilderton Community Centre
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Wed Sep 4, 2024 · 9:30 AM

Regular Meeting of Council

Council awards $678,500 contract for Needham Municipal Drain construction

The council approved two municipal drain construction contracts, awarding the Needham Drain to McNally Excavating Ltd. for $678,500 plus HST and the Saker Drain to Van Bree Drainage and Bulldozing Ltd. for $45,520 plus HST. It also adopted By-laws 2024-071 and 2024-072, endorsed the 2024 Drinking Water Quality Management System Operational Plans, and declared the Ward 1 councillor seat vacant with a report to be presented at the September 18 meeting.

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✓ Decided: Council declares Ward 1 vacancy, awards two drain contracts

Council declared the Ward 1 councillor seat vacant following Debbie Heffernan's resignation and directed staff to report on filling it. Two municipal drain construction tenders were awarded: Saker to Van Bree Drainage for $45,520 + HST, and Needham to McNally Excavating for $678,500 + HST. Council also endorsed the 2024 Drinking Water Quality Management System Operational Plans and approved a by-law for a Housing-Enabling Water Systems Fund agreement. All decisions were carried unanimously.

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Wed Aug 7, 2024 · 9:30 AM

Regular Meeting of Council

Council considers infrastructure awards and new development charge policy

Middlesex Centre Council is deciding on several infrastructure contracts and a new Development Charge Exemption Policy. The body is also reviewing budget reports and drainage assessments.

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✓ Decided: Council awards $376,256 Komoka stormwater design contract

Council awarded the detailed design contract for the Komoka Stormwater Management Facility to AECOM Canada Ltd. for $376,256 (exclusive of HST) and the Komoka Wastewater Treatment Facility blower upgrades to CIMA+ Company (Eramosa) for $144,742 (excluding HST). Council also endorsed a Development Charge Exemption Policy, directed a block assessment for the Ilderton Drain No. 2, and supported a UTRCA request to reverse a provincial fee freeze. The meeting included a closed session for labour relations and legal matters.

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Wed Jul 17, 2024 · 5:30 PM

Regular Meeting of Council (Planning)

Council approves rezoning of 23712 Adelaide St North to SR and A3

The Council will adopt the minutes from the July 10 special meeting and consider several consent agenda items, including a $223,400.00 + HST contract for the Nixon‑Stokes Municipal Drain. It will receive reports on the June 2024 budget, Ontario Building Code updates, and the municipality’s 2022‑2023 energy and GHG emissions. A key decision is the approval of Zoning By‑law Amendment ZBA‑08‑2024 to rezone 23712 Adelaide Street North from Agricultural (A1) to Surplus Residence (SR) and Agricultural – No Residences (A3). The meeting also includes approval of Parking and Traffic By‑law amendments 2024‑066 and 2024‑067.

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✓ Decided: Council approves zoning change for 23712 Adelaide Street North

Council approved a zoning by-law amendment for 23712 Adelaide Street North and awarded a municipal drain construction contract. The council also approved the publication of energy consumption reports and updated the municipal parking by-law.

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Wed Jul 17, 2024 · 3:30 PM

Committee of Adjustment Regular Meeting

Committee of Adjustment to consider lot severances and minor variances

The Committee of Adjustment is reviewing several land-use applications, including requests to sever residential lots and variances for lot coverage. These decisions determine how land can be divided and how much of a lot can be covered by buildings.

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✓ Decided: Committee of Adjustment approves multiple land severances and minor variances

The Committee granted two minor variance applications for lot coverage and approved four consent applications to sever residential lots. The severances include a lot at 22428 Jefferies Road and three lots at 144 Simcoe Avenue, subject to various conditions.

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Wed Jul 10, 2024 · 5:30 PM

Special Meeting of Council

Council reviews development charge study and awards culvert contract

Council will review the Final Development Charge Study 2024 and endorse the Servicing Master Plan in principle. The agenda also includes a tender award for precast culverts.

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✓ Decided: Council adopts 2024 Development Charge Study and By-law

Council approved the Final Development Charge Study 2024 and associated By-law 2024-064. The meeting also included the endorsement of a Servicing Master Plan and the awarding of a culvert contract.

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Wed Jul 3, 2024 · 9:30 AM

Regular Meeting of Council

Council approves official plan and zoning amendments for 85 Tunks Lane

The meeting includes decisions on land use amendments, drainage projects, and municipal agreements. Council is reviewing a request to amend the Arva Sewage Treatment Agreement with the City of London. Additionally, the council addressed property sales and drainage improvements.

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✓ Decided: Council approves Official Plan and zoning changes for 85 Tunks Lane development

Middlesex Centre Council adopted Official Plan Amendment No. 65 and approved Zoning By-law Amendment ZBA-6-2024 for a property at 85 Tunks Lane (Part of Lot 6, Concession 2, geographic Township of Lobo), filed by Siv-ik Planning & Design on behalf of Design For Happiness (DFH) Inc. Council also approved a YMCA license agreement for the Komoka Youth Centre, declared a municipally owned property surplus to proceed with its sale, and authorized a delegation request to the City of London regarding the Arva Sewage Treatment Agreement. All recorded resolutions carried; no vote tallies were recorded in the minutes.

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Wed Jun 19, 2024 · 3:30 PM

Regular Meeting of Council (Planning)

Council considers rezoning 13339 Ilderton Road for commercial use

The meeting includes a presentation of the 2023 draft financial statements and a review of the Middlesex County Development Charge Study. Council will also consider several land-use amendments, including rezoning for commercial and industrial purposes. Additionally, two applications for land severances will be addressed.

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✓ Decided: Council approves multiple zoning amendments and land severances

Council approved several zoning by-law amendments and granted two land consent applications. The 2023 Audited Draft Financial Statements were adopted, and multiple drainage and planning by-laws were passed.

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Wed Jun 5, 2024 · 10:30 AM

Striking Committee

Striking Committee to consider public member appointments

The Middlesex Centre Striking Committee will review applications for the Economic Development Advisory Committee and the Southwest Middlesex Health Centre Board. This includes considering business representatives for the Ilderton and Area BIA and the Komoka/Kilworth BIA. Proposed appointments are subject to final approval by Council.

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Ilderton Community Centre
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Wed Jun 5, 2024 · 9:30 AM

Regular Meeting of Council

Council discusses potential removal of the Coldstream Dam

Council will receive an update from the St. Clair Region Conservation Authority regarding the potential removal of the Coldstream Dam. Staff are directed to prepare a report outlining options for this decommissioning. The meeting also addresses employee benefit enhancements and several municipal contract awards.

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✓ Decided: Council approves establishment of separate Committee of Adjustment

Council approved the creation of a separate Committee of Adjustment and authorized several infrastructure tenders. They also approved a phased enhancement of employee benefits and directed staff to explore the removal of the Coldstream Dam.

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Wed May 22, 2024 · 5:30 PM

Regular Meeting of Council (Planning)

Council to hear appeals on Needham Drain assessments and hold public meeting on 2024 development charges

Council will sit as a Court of Revision to hear three appeals on the Needham Municipal Drain assessment schedule, and hold a public meeting on the 2024 Development Charge Study. The agenda also includes approval of reserve fund transfers totaling over $2.5 million from the 2023 surplus, a $95,000 pedestrian crossover on Longwoods Road, and two minor variance applications.

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✓ Decided: Council approves several zoning changes and reserve fund transfers

Council approved multiple zoning by-law amendments and minor variances for residential and industrial properties. The board also authorized several million dollars in transfers to various reserve funds and approved a $95,000 pedestrian crossover on Longwoods Road.

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Wed May 8, 2024 · 5:30 PM

Special Meeting of Council

Council to endorse Servicing Master Plan background reports

Council will consider endorsing background reports for the Servicing Master Plan covering water, wastewater, stormwater, and solid waste. The meeting also includes a closed session to discuss an OMERS eligibility matter involving an identifiable individual. A confirmatory by-law will be adopted to formalize the meeting's actions.

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✓ Decided: Middlesex Centre council adopts By-Law 2024-042, holds closed session on OMERS matter

Middlesex Centre Council held a special meeting on May 8, 2024. Council moved into closed session under Section 239(2)(b) of the Municipal Act, 2001 to discuss personal matters about an identifiable individual, including municipal or local board employees (an OMERS Eligibility Matter). In open session, council adopted By-Law 2024-042 as printed. No staff reports, additions to the agenda, disclosures of pecuniary interest, or other business were noted. The meeting adjourned at 6:03 p.m.

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Wed May 1, 2024 · 9:30 AM

Regular Meeting of Council

✓ Decided: Council adopts Transportation Master Plan and sets 2024 development charge directions

Council adopted the Transportation Master Plan and established specific calculation methods and exemptions for the 2024 Development Charge Study. Several infrastructure contracts were awarded, including roof replacement for the Komoka Community Centre and SCADA system upgrades.

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Wed Apr 17, 2024 · 5:30 PM

Regular Meeting of Council (Planning)

Council denies zoning change for 21488 Highbury Ave subdivision, adopts OPA 54

Council is deciding on a major subdivision proposal at 21488 Highbury Avenue North, including an official plan amendment and zoning bylaw amendment. They also consider a minor variance denial for Timberwalk Trail, a consent application for a farm severance at 23712 Adelaide Street, and approve several community improvement plan grants and other operational items.

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✓ Decided: Council adopts OPA 54 for 21488 Highbury Avenue North, denies rezoning

Middlesex Centre Council adopted Official Plan Amendment No. 54 for 21488 Highbury Avenue North and forwarded it to the County of Middlesex, but denied the related Zoning By-law Amendment (ZBA-08-2021) that would have rezoned the land from Agriculture to Hamlet Residential. Council also authorized the Nixon-Stokes Municipal Drain project, approved Community Improvement Plan grants for 11 projects, and denied a minor variance application for a property on Timberwalk Trail. All resolutions carried.

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Wed Apr 10, 2024 · 9:30 AM

Special Meeting of Council

Council to vote on buying former CIBC property on Ilderton Road for $475,000

Council is holding a special meeting to consider a staff report recommending the purchase of 13211 Ilderton Road, the former CIBC property, for $475,000 plus taxes and fees. A by-law authorizing the Agreement of Purchase and Sale will be voted on, and the 2024 budget would be amended to fund the purchase from the Build Middlesex Centre Reserve Fund.

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✓ Decided: Council approves purchase of former CIBC property at 13211 Ilderton Road

Council authorized the acquisition of the property at 13211 Ilderton Road. The 2024 Budget was amended to add a capital cost of $475,000 plus taxes and fees, funded by the Build Middlesex Centre Reserve Fund.

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Wed Apr 3, 2024 · 9:00 AM

Regular Meeting of Council

Council to vote on $372,730 Ilderton Arena upgrades and new whistleblower policy

Council will decide on pre-budget approval of $372,730 for Ilderton Arena capital upgrades and consider adopting a new whistleblower policy. Other items include approving several municipal drain projects, an IT services agreement with the County of Middlesex, and a $200,000 budget amendment for municipal office renovations.

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✓ Decided: Council approves $372,730 for Ilderton Arena upgrades

Council authorized capital upgrades for the Ilderton Arena and amended the municipal office renovation budget by $200,000. Several drainage projects were approved to proceed, and a new whistleblower policy was adopted.

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Wed Mar 20, 2024 · 1:30 PM

Special Meeting of Council

Council receives development charges study information

This is a special meeting of Middlesex Centre Council to receive an informational presentation on the municipality's Development Charges study from consultants Watson and Associates. Council will also consider a confirmatory by-law (2024-021) to adopt all actions from the meeting. No decisions on development charges are being made at this meeting.

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✓ Decided: Council receives informational report on 2024 Development Charge Study

Council received a presentation and staff report regarding the 2024 Development Charge Study for informational purposes. No other substantive policy decisions were made during the meeting.

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Wed Mar 20, 2024 · 5:30 PM

Regular Meeting of Council (Planning)

Council to decide on severing two residential lots on Delaware Street Central

Council will vote on granting consent applications to sever two residential lots from a property on Delaware Street Central, subject to numerous conditions including development agreements and road reconstruction contributions. The meeting also includes several minor variance applications, a $232,572 hydro vacuum purchase, and routine reports on the budget, TVDSB accommodation plan, and Arva Dam safety review.

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✓ Decided: Council approves multiple land severances and zoning variances

Council granted several consent applications to sever residential lots from farm operations and approved multiple minor variances for parking, building size, and height. A purchase of a new hydro vacuum was approved, and one minor variance application was denied.

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Wed Mar 6, 2024 · 9:30 AM

Regular Meeting of Council

Council to hear 2023 OPP policing summary and establish economic development committee

Council will receive the Middlesex County OPP policing summary for 2023 and consider establishing an Economic Development Advisory Committee (EDAC). A Court of Revision will also meet to approve assessments for the Fisher Watt Municipal Drain. Several items are for information only, including a diversity report and a capital budget update.

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✓ Decided: Council creates Economic Development Advisory Committee, approves routine disclosure policy

Middlesex Centre Council established a new Economic Development Advisory Committee (EDAC) with terms of reference and appointed Councillors Heffernan and Cates as council representatives. Council also approved a Routine Disclosure Policy, supported a call for a provincial social and economic prosperity review, and backed a motion opposing the phase-out of free private well testing. Several items were received for information, and Council adjourned to closed session to discuss IT security, HR staffing, a potential Ward 4 property acquisition, an Ontario Land Tribunal file, and a land use agreement.

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Wed Feb 21, 2024 · 5:30 PM

Regular Meeting of Council (Planning)

Council to consider rezoning for commercial use at 13339 Ilderton Road

Council will hold public meetings on two planning applications: a consent to sever a farm residence at 10132 Sinclair Drive, and an official plan and zoning amendment to redesignate 13339 Ilderton Road to commercial. A minor variance for Timberwalk Phase 5 is deferred. Council will also vote on awarding contracts for a brush chipper ($157,755.94) and grade control equipment ($147,476.16).

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✓ Decided: Council approves equipment purchases and grants land severance at 10132 Sinclair Drive

Council approved the purchase of a brush chipper and grade control equipment, including budget overages. A consent application to sever a residence from a farm operation was granted subject to conditions, while a minor variance application for Sifton Properties Limited was deferred.

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Wed Feb 7, 2024 · 9:30 AM

Regular Meeting of Council

Council to endorse Transportation Master Plan and appoint police board rep

Council will consider endorsing the Transportation Master Plan in principle and placing it for a 30-day public review. They will also vote on appointing Deputy Mayor John Brennan as the Middlesex Centre representative to the Middlesex County Police Services Board. A bylaw authorizing $131,585.05 in debentures for drain construction is up for adoption.

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✓ Decided: Council endorses Transportation Master Plan in principle, 30-day review set

Middlesex Centre Council endorsed its Transportation Master Plan in principle and placed it on the record for a 30-day review. Council also endorsed updated and new Information Technology policies, appointed Deputy Mayor John Brennan to the Middlesex County Police Services Board for the remainder of the term, and directed staff to report back on IT security measures and on the police board's community-member appointment process. Council adopted by-law 2024-011 authorizing borrowing of $131,585.05 on debentures for drainage works, and held a closed-session education and training session on the Municipal Conflict of Interest Act.

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Wed Jan 24, 2024 · 5:30 PM

Regular Meeting of Council (Planning)

Council to decide on lot severance, zoning, and drain projects

Middlesex Centre Council will consider a consent application to sever a residential lot at 165 Railway Ave, a zoning by-law amendment for 13433 Ilderton Road, and two minor variance applications. The meeting also includes adoption of several by-laws authorizing borrowing for drainage works and a closed session on litigation.

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✓ Decided: Council approves several land use changes and drainage projects

Council approved a zoning amendment for 13433 Ilderton Road and a residential lot severance at 165 Railway Ave. The board also authorized the Fisher Watt Municipal Drain project and approved the purchase of a street sweeper attachment.

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Wed Jan 10, 2024 · 9:30 AM

Regular Meeting of Council

Council to approve 2024 grants totaling $18,480 to local groups

Middlesex Centre Council is meeting to consider routine items including approving community grants, adopting minutes, and entering closed session for staffing and litigation updates. The most substantive item is approval of 2024 Council Grants and Delaware Hydro Reserve Fund Grants, totaling $18,480 to eight local organizations. The agenda also includes adopting a project charter for an Ice Allocation Policy update and passing three by-laws, including a tile drain loan and committee appointment.

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✓ Decided: Council approves community grants and ice allocation project charter

Council approved several community grants totaling $18,580 and a project charter for an Ice Allocation Policy. Additionally, Council passed by-laws regarding drainage rates and the appointment of the Committee of Adjustment.

Municipal Office - Council Chamber / Virtual
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