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Middlesex Centre public meetings in 2025

48 substantive meetings from 2025, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.

Wed Dec 17, 2025 · 3:30 PM

Committee of Adjustment Regular Meeting

Committee of Adjustment to consider three minor variance applications

The Committee of Adjustment is meeting to decide on three minor variance applications regarding building sizes and home occupation limits. The body will also adopt the minutes from the November 19, 2025 meeting.

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Municipal Office - Council Chamber / Virtual
Agenda (official)
Wed Dec 17, 2025 · 5:30 PM

Regular Meeting of Council (Planning)

Council approves multiple zoning amendments and land‑severance consents

Council will receive reports and consider several planning applications at its December 17, 2025 meeting. The council will approve zoning by‑law amendments for 15959 Ten Mile Road, 14573 Nine Mile Road, 11718 McEwen Drive, and 15910 Medway Road, each involving rezoning of agricultural land to surplus residence or other zones. Consent applications for 11718 McEwen Drive (B‑11‑2025) and 15910 Medway Road (B‑14‑2025) will be approved subject to detailed conditions. The council will also receive an Official Plan amendment for 10627 Glendon Drive for information and consider by‑law 2025‑103 to appoint a Chief Administrative Officer.

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Municipal Office - Council Chamber / Virtual
Agenda (official)
Wed Dec 3, 2025 · 9:30 AM

Regular Meeting of Council

Council adopts interim tax levy, borrowing and zoning by‑laws at Dec 3 meeting

Middlesex Centre Council will adopt a series of by‑laws, including an interim tax levy for 2026, a temporary borrowing by‑law, a tile‑drain loan by‑law, and amendments to the comprehensive zoning by‑law and the Official Plan. The consent agenda includes a tax adjustment that writes off $9,934 under the Municipal Act. Staff reports on bridge needs and Ontario Structures Inspection Manual will be received for information. The meeting will close with a closed‑session to discuss personnel, labour‑relations and solicitor‑client privileged matters.

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✓ Decided: Council adopted seven by‑laws including 2026 interim taxes and borrowing

The council approved a tax write‑off of $9,934 and adopted seven by‑laws covering interim taxes, temporary borrowing, drainage rates, zoning amendments and an Official Plan amendment. Staff reports on the Ontario Structures Inspection Manual and OPA 59 OLT partial approvals were received for information. Correspondence items and the minutes from the November 19 meeting were also adopted.

Municipal Office - Council Chamber / Virtual
Agenda (official) · Minutes
Wed Nov 19, 2025 · 4:30 PM

Committee of Adjustment Regular Meeting

Committee to grant consent for farm‑land severance at 14628 Twelve Mile Road

The Committee of Adjustment will adopt the minutes from its October 15, 2025 meeting. It will consider Consent Application B-10-2025 to sever a residence from a farm at 14628 Twelve Mile Road, with a list of conditions attached. The meeting also includes routine items such as other business and adjournment.

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✓ Decided: Consent for farm‑residence severance at 14628 Twelve Mile Road approved

The Committee adopted the minutes from the October 15, 2025 meeting (Resolution #2025-068). It approved Consent Application B-10-2025 for Charles and Charlotte Arnott to sever a residence from a farm at 14628 Twelve Mile Road, granting it subject to a list of conditions (Resolution #2025-069). The meeting was adjourned at 4:38 p.m. (Resolution #2025-070).

Municipal Office - Council Chamber / Virtual
Agenda (official) · Minutes
Wed Nov 19, 2025 · 5:30 PM

Regular Meeting of Council (Planning)

Council approves water rate increases and land severance

Middlesex Centre Council will consider severing a residence from a farm at 11718 McEwen Drive and approve water, wastewater, and stormwater rate increases for 2026 and 2027. The meeting will also include public hearings and staff reports on energy projects and a rail trail.

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✓ Decided: Council approved 2026-27 water, wastewater and stormwater rate hikes

The council granted Consent Application B‑11‑2025 with conditions and deferred the related zoning by‑law amendment. It approved the 2026 Fees and Charges By‑law and adopted water, wastewater and stormwater rate increases for 2026 and 2027. The council also supported two energy‑project municipal support resolutions, directed staff to proceed with Rail Trail Option 1A, and adopted the consent agenda items listed on the agenda.

Municipal Office - Council Chamber / Virtual
Agenda (official) · Minutes
Thu Nov 13, 2025 · 2:00 PM

Special Meeting of Council

Council to discuss Ward 4 development legal matter in closed session

The Council for the Municipality of Middlesex Centre is holding a special meeting to discuss a legal matter regarding Ward 4 development. This discussion will take place in a closed session to address potential litigation and solicitor-client privileged advice.

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Municipal Office - Council Chamber / Virtual
Agenda (official)
Thu Nov 13, 2025 · 11:00 AM

Special Meeting of Council

Council to receive Mayor's Proposed Budget for 2026

Middlesex Centre Council is holding a special meeting to receive the Mayor's Proposed Budget 2026 and the associated draft budget book. The session includes a budget presentation.

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Municipal Office - Council Chamber / Virtual
Agenda (official)
Wed Nov 5, 2025 · 9:30 AM

Regular Meeting of Council

Council to approve Part Lot Control Exemption By-law for Clear Skies Phase 3

Middlesex Centre Council will consider several items, including the adoption of the October 15 minutes, a consent agenda with multiple reports, and a by‑law package. The council will vote on a Part Lot Control Exemption By‑law for Clear Skies Phase 3 Blocks 60 and 61 and on the 2026 municipal insurance renewal costing $909,309.00. Additional items include a drainage petition from the Ministry of Transportation and the approval of the 2026 council meeting schedule.

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✓ Decided: Council approves $909,309 insurance renewal and key by‑law changes

The council adopted the consent agenda, including a $909,309 renewal of the 2026 municipal insurance program and the 2026 meeting schedule. It approved a part‑lot‑control exemption by‑law for Clear Skies Phase 3 and authorized the MTO drainage petition with a consultant appointment. Council also opposed the elimination of automatic speed‑enforcement cameras and adopted four by‑laws, including the appointment of an interim CAO.

Municipal Office - Council Chamber / Virtual
Agenda (official) · Minutes
Wed Oct 15, 2025 · 3:30 PM

Committee of Adjustment Regular Meeting

Committee of Adjustment to consider telecommunications tower and building expansions

The Committee of Adjustment will review four land-use applications, including requests for minor variances and property severances. The body is deciding on setbacks for a tower, a commercial building addition, and the separation of residential lots from farm operations.

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✓ Decided: Committee of Adjustment grants two minor variances and two consent approvals

The committee approved a minor variance for a telecommunications tower at 22423 Jefferies Road and another minor variance to add space to a commercial building at 6221 Egremont Drive. It also granted a consent to sever farm land at 14573 Nine Mile Road and deferred a similar consent at 14628 Twelve Mile Road to the November meeting. The September 17 minutes were adopted and several correspondence items were received as information.

Municipal Office - Council Chamber / Virtual
Agenda (official) · Minutes
Wed Oct 15, 2025 · 5:30 PM

Regular Meeting of Council (Planning)

Council to consider fees for Melrose Drinking Water System Interconnect Project

Council will discuss imposing a fee for the Melrose Drinking Water System Interconnect Project and hear from public delegations. The meeting also includes public hearings for three planning applications and a construction contract award for a municipal drain.

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✓ Decided: Council awards Moir Municipal Drain contract for $324,055

The council approved the award of the Moir Municipal Drain construction contract to A.G. Hayter Contracting Ltd. for $324,055 plus HST. It also decided that no fee will be imposed for the Melrose Drinking Water System Interconnect Project. Several zoning by‑law amendments were approved, including changes for 88 Harris Road and 10132 Sinclair Drive. By‑laws 2025‑080 and 2025‑081 were adopted and the meeting was adjourned at 7:49 p.m.

Municipal Office - Council Chamber / Virtual
Agenda (official) · Minutes
Wed Oct 1, 2025 · 9:30 AM

Regular Meeting of Council

Council approves major reserve fund transfers and creates new reserve funds

The council adopted amendments to the Reserve and Reserve Fund Policy, creating a Growth Reserve Fund and an Efficiencies and Improvements Reserve Fund and moving millions of dollars from existing reserves. It also awarded the Pattyn Municipal Drain construction contract to McNally Excavating for $376,000 plus HST. The Ilderton Municipal Drain No. 2 engineer's report was received and the project was authorized to proceed. Several by‑laws, including the new Reserve and Reserve Fund Policy by‑law, were adopted.

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✓ Decided: Council approved new reserve funds and transferred $7.4M in reserves

The council adopted the Ilderton Municipal Drain No 2 engineer's report and approved the 2025 Asset Management Plan. It amended the Reserve and Reserve Fund Policy, creating Growth, Efficiencies and Improvements, and Modernization reserve funds while transferring approximately $7.4 million from existing reserves. The council also awarded the Pattyn Municipal Drain construction contract to McNally Excavating for $376,000 + HST and adopted several by‑laws, including zoning amendments.

Municipal Office - Council Chamber / Virtual
Agenda (official) · Minutes
Wed Sep 17, 2025 · 5:30 PM

Regular Meeting of Council (Planning)

Council considers zoning amendments and $629,907 cleanout contract

Council will hold public meetings to decide on four zoning by-law amendments. The body is also reviewing election voting methods for 2026 and several infrastructure contract awards.

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✓ Decided: Council approved e‑voting system for 2026 municipal and school board elections

Council adopted a telephone and internet voting method for the 2026 municipal and school board elections and authorized an agreement with Intelivote Systems Inc. It also approved several zoning amendments, infrastructure contracts, and additional funding for the municipal office renovation. All listed items were carried.

Municipal Office - Council Chamber / Virtual
Agenda (official) · Minutes
Wed Sep 17, 2025 · 3:30 PM

Committee of Adjustment Regular Meeting

Committee of Adjustment appoints new chair and approves 6 minor variance applications

The Committee of Adjustment appointed Councillor Cates as chair for six months and adopted the July 16, 2025 minutes. The committee granted six minor variance applications to allow property owners to expand homes or accessory buildings.

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✓ Decided: Councillor Cates appointed as Chair of the Committee of Adjustment

The Committee appointed Councillor Cates as Chair for a six‑month term. The minutes from the July 16, 2025 meeting were adopted. Six minor‑variance applications were granted, each meeting official‑plan and zoning‑bylaw criteria. The meeting adjourned at 4:06 p.m.

Municipal Office - Council Chamber / Virtual
Agenda (official) · Minutes
Tue Sep 16, 2025 · 4:00 PM

Economic Development Advisory Committee

Small businesses can apply to the Rural Ontario Development Program until Sept 24 2025

The Economic Development Advisory Committee will adopt the minutes from its May 6 2025 meeting. It will receive updates on its 2025 key deliverables, including the local business directory and shared B2B events with IABA and KKBA. The committee will also be briefed on the Rural Ontario Development Program eligibility for businesses with 1‑20 employees and on the Invest in Middlesex Business Opportunities event scheduled for Oct 23 2025. Additional updates will cover the municipality’s progress on the provincial Rural Economic Development Strategy and the newly adopted Volunteer Recognition Program.

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Municipal Office - Delaware Twp. Room (Board Room)
Agenda (official)
Mon Sep 15, 2025 · 6:30 PM

Community Services Advisory Committee

Committee to discuss Bee City Canada designation and Abilities Centre agreement

The Community Services Advisory Committee is meeting to review staff reports and policies. The body will hear a presentation from the Middlesex Centre Pollinator Team and discuss several administrative agreements and policies.

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Municipal Office - Council Chamber
Agenda (official)
Wed Sep 3, 2025 · 9:00 AM

Regular Meeting of Council

Council considers $846,782 watermain project and 2% wage increase

Middlesex Centre Council will vote on several infrastructure contracts, a 2026 cost of living adjustment for employees, and updates to development charge and administrative by-laws. The meeting includes a presentation from the Pillar Non-Profit Network and two closed sessions regarding legal and security matters.

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✓ Decided: Council approves $846,783 watermain tender and raises its budget to $990,939

The council adopted the August 6 minutes and approved the consent agenda, which included a 2% cost‑of‑living wage adjustment, a development‑charge by‑law amendment, and two major tender awards. It increased the 2025 capital budget for the Glendon Drive Watermain Twinning Project from $607,457 to $990,939.37 and approved a new Delegated Authority by‑law, a Volunteer Recognition Program, and several drainage and zoning by‑laws.

Municipal Office - Council Chamber / Virtual
Agenda (official) · Minutes
Mon Aug 18, 2025 · 6:30 PM

Community Services Advisory Committee

Committee to review Ice Academy Agreement and community grants

The Community Services Advisory Committee will discuss a staff report regarding the Ice Academy Agreement. The meeting also includes discussions on pollinator gardens, recreation refund policies, and grant applications for local facilities.

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Municipal Office - Council Chamber
Agenda (official)
Wed Aug 6, 2025 · 1:00 PM

Regular Meeting of Council

Council to award $1,572,511.60 contract for Ilderton wastewater expansion

The council will approve a contract with Stantec Consulting Ltd. to design, tender and administer the Ilderton Wastewater Treatment Facility Expansion for $1,572,511.60 (exclusive of HST). It will also adopt the Arts & Culture Policy and approve the Elmhurst Street and Parkland Place Project Fee by‑law amendment. The Court of Revision will confirm provisional assessments for the McQueen‑Kennings Drain Branch No. 4 and the Moir Drain, and the council will authorize a private water service for the 708‑714 Gideon Drive/Epic Centre development.

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✓ Decided: Council awards $1.57M wastewater treatment design contract to Stantec

The council awarded the design and contract administration for the Ilderton Wastewater Treatment Facility Expansion to Stantec Consulting Ltd. for $1,572,511.60. It also approved the Arts & Culture Policy, the Elmhurst Street and Parkland Place Fees and Charges Amendment, and a private water service for 708‑714 Gideon Drive. The Court of Revision adopted assessment schedules for the McQueen‑Kennings and Moir drains, and the consent agenda items were adopted.

Council Chamber - Municipal Office
Agenda (official) · Minutes
Wed Jul 16, 2025 · 5:30 PM

Regular Meeting of Council (Planning)

Council to consider subdivision and zoning amendment for 10242 Glendon Drive

Council will receive a series of reports, adopt the Fleet Replacement Guidelines, and consider a Draft Plan of Subdivision and Zoning By-law Amendment for the property at 10242 Glendon Drive. The meeting also includes adoption of three by‑laws (2025‑056, 2025‑057, 2025‑058) and a closed‑session discussion of a proposed land acquisition and disposition in Ward 1.

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✓ Decided: Council adopted three by‑laws, including a zoning amendment for Sixteen Mile Road

The council approved the minutes from July 2, 2025 and adopted the consent agenda items. It approved the 2024 Annual Energy Consumption Report and adopted the Fleet Replacement Guidelines. Three by‑laws (2025‑056 to 2025‑058) were adopted, covering a zoning amendment, a land dedication, and confirmation of council actions. The meeting then moved to a closed session to discuss a proposed acquisition and disposition of land in Ward 1.

Council Chamber - Municipal Office
Agenda (official) · Minutes
Wed Jul 16, 2025 · 3:30 PM

Committee of Adjustment Regular Meeting

Committee of Adjustment to review six minor variances and two consent applications

The Committee of Adjustment is meeting to decide on several minor variance requests for residential accessory buildings and home expansions. The body will also consider consent applications to sever land from farm operations.

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✓ Decided: Committee of Adjustment granted six minor variances and a farm‑severance consent

The committee adopted the June 18, 2025 Committee of Adjustment minutes. It approved five minor variance applications (A‑12 to A‑16) and Consent Application B‑07 to sever a residence from a farm operation.

Municipal Office, Coldstream Community Centre
Agenda (official) · Minutes
Mon Jul 14, 2025 · 9:00 AM

Striking Committee

Striking Committee to appoint three members to Community Services Advisory Committee

The Middlesex Centre Striking Committee will review applications and consider appointments for three vacant seats on the Community Services Advisory Committee. A closed‑session portion will discuss the applications, after which the committee will confirm the appointments and forward a resolution to Council for final approval. The meeting also includes required disclosures of pecuniary interest and public comment periods.

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✓ Decided: Striking Committee appointed three members to the Community Services Advisory Committee

The committee approved the appointment of Adam Petrenko, Dave Johnson and Christina Sachanowicz to fill CSAC vacancies for the remainder of the term. The resolution will be sent to Council for final approval. All motions were carried.

Council Chamber - Municipal Office
Agenda (official) · Minutes
Mon Jul 7, 2025 · 6:30 PM

Community Services Advisory Committee

Committee reviews arts & culture policy draft and capital surcharge proposal

The Community Services Advisory Committee will adopt the minutes from its March 24, 2025 meeting. Staff reports on the Bryanston School Playground, the Komoka Wellness Centre addition, municipal office renovation costs, and the Community Services Master Plan will be presented. New business includes discussion of the skating sponsorship program, a recreation program job posting, a draft Arts & Culture Policy, and a capital surcharge on rentals. The meeting will conclude with updates on new committee members.

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Municipal Office - Council Chamber
Agenda (official)
Wed Jul 2, 2025 · 9:30 AM

Regular Meeting of Council

Council authorizes McQueen‑Kennings Drain Branch 4 project to proceed

At its July 2, 2025 meeting, Middlesex Centre Council received the Engineer's Report for the McQueen‑Kennings Drain Branch 4 and voted to authorize the project to proceed. The council also received and approved the Engineer's Report for the Moir Drain, allowing that project to move forward. Additional items included adoption of an Artificial Intelligence policy, a housing accelerator fund update directing staff to hire a full‑time development engineer and amend development charges, and a request to delegate subdivision and condominium approvals to the municipality.

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✓ Decided: Council approved request to delegate subdivision approvals to Middlesex Centre

Council approved the Engineer’s Reports for the McQueen‑Kennings Drain Branch No. 4 and Moir Drain projects and appointed members to the Court of Revision. It adopted the Use of Artificial Intelligence policy, reduced budget amendment timeframes, approved hiring a full‑time Development Engineer and changes to the Development Charges By‑Law, and requested the County of Middlesex to delegate subdivision and condominium plan approvals to the municipality. By‑laws were adopted, including dedication of land at 15309 Nine Mile Road. The meeting adjourned at 11:02 a.m.

Municipal Office, Coldstream Community Centre
Agenda (official) · Minutes
Wed Jun 18, 2025 · 3:30 PM

Committee of Adjustment Regular Meeting

Committee of Adjustment to grant consent for farm residence severance at 22342 Clarke Rd

The Committee of Adjustment will consider four consent applications to sever residential portions of farm properties at 22342 Clarke Road, 15959 Ten Mile Road, and three lots on Thirteen Mile Road, as well as a minor variance for an accessory structure at 50 Willard Crescent. Each consent application is proposed to be granted subject to detailed conditions, including zoning by‑law amendments and fee payments. The minor variance seeks to allow a 4.53% lot coverage for an accessory structure. The meeting will also adopt the minutes from the May 21, 2025 Committee of Adjustment meeting.

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✓ Decided: Committee granted consent to split three lots on Thirteen Mile Road

The Committee adopted the May 21, 2025 minutes. Two consent applications (B‑7‑2025 at 22342 Clarke Rd and B‑8‑2025 at 15959 Ten Mile Rd) were deferred. A minor‑variance request for 50 Willard Crescent was granted. Consent Application B‑6‑2025 to sever three lots on Thirteen Mile Road was granted subject to conditions.

Municipal Office, Coldstream Community Centre
Agenda (official) · Minutes
Wed Jun 18, 2025 · 5:30 PM

Regular Meeting of Council (Planning)

Council approves $497,806 budget amendment for Culvert C‑576 replacement

The council adopted the minutes from the June 4 meeting and approved the consent agenda items, including a $497,805.98 budget amendment to fund the replacement of Culvert C‑576 and a $51,500.68 contract for detailed design and construction administration. It also authorized the mayor and clerk to sign the Fire Prevention Service Agreement renewal for 2025‑2028 and approved the imposition of a fee on landowners for the Melrose Drinking Water Interconnect Project. Finally, the council adopted several road‑dedication by‑laws (2025‑046 to 2025‑051).

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✓ Decided: Council adds $497,805.98 to 2025 budget for Culvert C‑576 replacement

Council adopted the 2024 audited financial statements and approved a $497,805.98 budget amendment to replace Culvert C‑576, authorizing a $51,500.68 contract for design and administration. The council directed staff to develop a fee for the Melrose Drinking Water Interconnect Project, notify residents and hold a public information session. By‑laws dedicating several blocks for public purposes were adopted.

Council Chamber - Municipal Office
Agenda (official) · Minutes
Wed Jun 4, 2025 · 9:30 AM

Regular Meeting of Council

Council awards Bear Creek Drain Culvert contract and approves major financial items

The council will award the Bear Creek Drain Culvert 2025 construction contract to All Season Excavating for $185,500 plus HST. It will approve transfers of the 2024 surplus into the legal reserve, tax‑rate stabilization reserve and municipal office build reserve. The council will also approve the Cook Tile Loan Application for a property in Delaware Township and adopt a draft fees by‑law for the Elmhurst Street and Parkland Place project. Finally, the council will adopt the 2025‑2034 water, wastewater, stormwater and tax long‑range financial plans.

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✓ Decided: Council approves major financial transfers and long‑range water plan

The council adopted the May 21, 2025 meeting minutes and the consent agenda items. It approved transfers of $1,000,000 to the legal reserve fund, $210,188 to the tax‑rate stabilization reserve fund, and $200,000 to the municipal office build reserve fund. The Bear Creek Drain Culvert construction contract was awarded to All Season Excavating for $185,500 + HST. The 2025‑2034 Water, Wastewater and Stormwater Long‑Range Financial Plan was also approved.

Municipal Office - Council Chamber / Virtual
Agenda (official) · Minutes
Wed May 21, 2025 · 3:30 PM

Committee of Adjustment Regular Meeting

Committee grants easement consent for 12538 Eight Mile Road

The Middlesex Centre Committee of Adjustment will adopt the minutes from the April 23, 2025 meeting and consider five applications. Four Minor Variance applications – for 6376 Egremont Drive, 10056 Oxbow Drive, 205 Edgewater Boulevard, and a Consent application for an easement at 12538 Eight Mile Road – are proposed to be GRANTED. The Committee will vote on each application during the May 21, 2025 meeting.

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✓ Decided: Committee granted three minor variances and a consent easement

The Committee of Adjustment adopted the April 23, 2025 minutes. It approved three minor variance applications for properties on Egremont Drive, Oxbow Drive, and Edgewater Boulevard. It also granted a consent easement for 12538 Eight Mile Road, subject to listed conditions. The meeting was adjourned at 3:56 p.m.

Council Chamber - Municipal Office
Agenda (official) · Minutes
Wed May 21, 2025 · 5:30 PM

Regular Meeting of Council (Planning)

Council to consider $2.2 million contract for Elmhurst Street and Parkland Place

Middlesex Centre Council will decide on several infrastructure contracts, drainage petitions, and the sale of municipal property. The meeting includes a Court of Revision session for the Bear Creek Drain Culvert 2025.

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✓ Decided: Council approves $2.2M Elmhurst Street tender and sells property for $749K

The council approved the $2,205,454.80 tender award to Birnam Excavating Ltd. for work on Elmhurst Street and Parkland Place. It also authorized the sale of the former CIBC property at 13211 Ilderton Road to the London Middlesex Sports Corporation, directing the $749,000.00 proceeds to the Build Middlesex Centre Reserve Fund. Additional actions included approving fire cut‑saw purchases, drainage petitions, a single‑axle plow truck repair, and adopting several by‑laws.

Council Chamber, Municipal Office / Virtual
Agenda (official) · Minutes
Mon May 12, 2025 · 6:30 PM

Community Services Advisory Committee

Committee to review Bryanston School Playground report and arts and culture policy

The Community Services Advisory Committee will discuss a staff report regarding the Bryanston School Playground. The body will also review a draft Arts & Culture Policy and a skating sponsorship program for 2025-2026.

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Council Chamber - Municipal Office
Agenda (official)
Wed May 7, 2025 · 9:30 AM

Regular Meeting of Council

Council to award $144,441.08 contract for Active Transportation Plan

Middlesex Centre Council will consider awarding a transportation planning contract and approving several community improvement grants. The meeting includes a Court of Revision session for the Pattyn Municipal Drain and a vote on a police services licensing agreement.

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✓ Decided: Council awarded $144,441 to Arcadis for Active Transportation Plan

The council approved a $144,441 contract with Arcadis for the Active Transportation Plan and authorized the mayor and clerk to sign the agreement. It also approved four Community Improvement Plan projects with municipal contributions, directed the update of the Bryanston School Playground, and adopted a new Asset Management Strategy while repealing the previous policy. By‑laws 2025‑036 through 2025‑039 were adopted, and the Court of Revision completed its work on the Pattyn Municipal Drain.

Municipal Office, Coldstream Community Centre
Agenda (official) · Minutes
Tue May 6, 2025 · 4:00 PM

Economic Development Advisory Committee

EDAC to discuss and select two key deliverables for 2025

The Economic Development Advisory Committee will adopt the minutes from its February 25 2025 meeting. It will discuss and plan its 2025 initiatives, selecting two key deliverables to focus on. The committee will receive updates from the Ilderton and Komoka‑Kilworth Business Associations and review correspondence from Ontario Regional Economic Development, the Middlesex Centre Strategic Plan progress report, and Middlesex County on a business retention and expansion initiative. Upcoming municipal events are also noted.

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✓ Decided: EDAC adopts prior minutes and sets two 2025 deliverables

The Economic Development Advisory Committee approved the minutes from the February 25, 2025 meeting. It established two key deliverables for 2025: a plan for a local business directory and a collaborative B2B workshop with partner business associations. The committee then adjourned the meeting.

Municipal Office, Coldstream Community Centre
Agenda (official) · Minutes
Tue Apr 29, 2025 · 10:00 AM

Special Meeting of Council

Council to approve South Winds Phase 2 subdivision agreement and adopt related by‑laws

The council will consider approving a subdivision agreement with South Winds Development Co. Inc. for Phase 2 of the South Winds project. It will also adopt By‑law 2025‑034 to authorize the agreement and By‑law 2025‑035 to confirm the meeting’s actions. Additional items include the call to order, disclosures of pecuniary interest, and adjournment.

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✓ Decided: Council approves South Winds Phase 2 subdivision agreement and adopts related by‑laws

The council approved the Subdivision Agreement with South Winds Development Co. Inc. for Phase 2 (Lots 7 and 8, Concession 1). It also adopted By‑laws 2025‑034 and 2025‑035 to authorize the agreement and confirm the meeting's actions. The meeting was adjourned at 10:06 a.m.

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Agenda (official) · Minutes
Wed Apr 23, 2025 · 5:30 PM

Regular Meeting of Council (Planning)

Council will refuse Official Plan Amendment No. 67 for 5606 Westdel Bourne

The Middlesex Centre Council meeting will adopt the April 9 minutes and approve the consent agenda items. Council will receive the Bear Creek Drain Culvert 2025 engineer’s report and appoint members to the Court of Revision. Public meetings will consider several planning applications, including the refusal of OPA 67 for 5606 Westdel Bourne. Other applications will be received, approved, or granted as noted.

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✓ Decided: Council approves major lot‑severance consent and zoning amendment at Sixteen Mile Road

The council received the Bear Creek Drain Culvert engineer’s report and authorized the project to proceed, appointing members to the Court of Revision. It refused Official Plan Amendment No. 67 for 5606 Westdel Bourne. It approved rezoning of 11065 Sinclair Drive and granted Consent Application B‑4/2025 with conditions, including a zoning amendment for 14782 Sixteen Mile Road.

Municipal Office - Council Chamber / Virtual
Agenda (official) · Minutes
Wed Apr 23, 2025 · 3:30 PM

Committee of Adjustment Regular Meeting

Committee grants two minor variance setbacks on Maplewood Lane and Ilderton Road

The Middlesex Centre Committee of Adjustment will consider and vote on two minor variance applications: A‑6/2025 for 1 Maplewood Lane Unit 4, requesting a rear yard setback reduction to 5.64 m, and A‑7/2025 for 13291 Ilderton Road, requesting a front yard setback reduction to 1.5 m. Both applications are proposed to be granted subject to conditions such as required grading plans and surveys. The meeting will also adopt the minutes from the March 26, 2025 Committee of Adjustment meeting and receive correspondence comments on the A‑7/2025 application.

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✓ Decided: Two minor variance applications were approved

The Committee adopted the March 26, 2025 meeting minutes. It granted Minor Variance Application A‑06‑2025 for a rear‑yard setback reduction at 1 Maplewood Lane and Minor Variance Application A‑07‑2025 for a front‑yard setback reduction at 13291 Ilderton Road. A correspondence item was received as information and the meeting was adjourned.

Municipal Office - Council Chamber / Virtual
Agenda (official) · Minutes
Wed Apr 9, 2025 · 9:30 AM

Regular Meeting of Council

Council considers Pattyn Municipal Drain project and Elmhurst project fees

Middlesex Centre Council will decide on authorizing the Pattyn Municipal Drain project and imposing fees on landowners abutting the Elmhurst and Parkland Place Project. The body will also review updates on the Coldstream Dam Project and the 2025 Vision Zero Campaign.

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✓ Decided: Council authorizes Pattyn Municipal Drain project and appoints Court of Revision

The council received the Pattyn Municipal Drain report and approved the project to proceed, appointing Deputy Mayor Brennan (Chair) and Councillors Aerts and Shipley to the Court of Revision. It also gave provisional support and a 25% cost contribution for studies to potentially remove the Head Street and Coldstream dams, with funding to be included in the 2026‑2027 operating budget. Additional actions included adopting by‑laws, approving a $36,278.42 accounts‑receivable write‑off, and endorsing the 2025 Vision Zero traffic‑safety campaign.

Municipal Office - Council Chamber / Virtual
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Wed Mar 26, 2025 · 5:30 PM

Regular Meeting of Council (Planning)

Council awards $1.736M Ilderton Arena renovation contract to Tradition Construction

The council adopted the minutes from the March 10 and March 12 meetings. On the consent agenda, it approved a WSIB surplus rebate transferring $50,000 to the employee benefits reserve and $92,311.32 to the tax‑rate stabilization reserve, approved a tile‑loan application for 22153 Vanneck Road, and awarded the Ilderton Arena renovation contract for $1,736,700 (excl. HST) to Tradition Construction. The council denied a request to reduce planning application fees for 16033 Medway Road and adopted by‑laws for Bear Creek Drain construction and a tile‑drain loan.

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✓ Decided: Council awards Ilderton Arena renovation contract for $1.74 M

The council approved the award of the Ilderton Arena renovation project to Tradition Construction Inc. for a total cost of $1,736,700 (excluding HST). It also approved the Tile Loan Application for 22153 Vanneck Road and transferred WSIB surplus funds to reserve accounts. The request to reduce planning fees for 16033 Medway Road was denied. By‑laws related to drainage works and special rates were adopted.

Municipal Office, Coldstream Community Centre
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Wed Mar 26, 2025 · 3:30 PM

Committee of Adjustment Regular Meeting

Committee to decide lot severance and easement at 9554 McEwen Drive

The Committee of Adjustment will consider three applications: a Minor Variance (A-5/2025) to allow a personal training gym in an accessory building at 10560 Melrose Drive; a Consent (B-2/2025) to sever a portion of the property at 9554 McEwen Drive, creating a new lot of about 0.32 ha with its own frontage; and a Consent (B-3/2025) to establish a geothermal heating easement for the severed lot. The meeting will also adopt the minutes from the February 26, 2025 Committee of Adjustment meeting.

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✓ Decided: Committee grants lot severance and related easements on McEwen Drive

The Committee adopted the minutes from the February 26, 2025 meeting. It granted a Minor Variance (A-5/2025) allowing a personal‑training gym in an accessory building at 10560 Melrose Drive. It also granted Consent B‑2/2025 to sever a lot at 9554 McEwen Drive and Consent B‑3/2025 for a geothermal servicing easement on the same property, each with detailed conditions. All motions were carried.

Municipal Office, Coldstream Community Centre
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Mon Mar 24, 2025 · 6:30 PM

Community Services Advisory Committee

Committee reviews Ilderton Arena renovation tenders and property sales

The Community Services Advisory Committee will discuss staff reports regarding arena renovations and property dispositions. The body will also review policies related to arts, culture, and refunds.

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Komoka Community Centre
Agenda (official)
Wed Mar 12, 2025 · 9:30 AM

Regular Meeting of Council

Council approves revised schedule for Bear Creek Drain (Loft Branch)

The Council will act on the Court of Revision's provisional approval of the revised assessment schedule for the Bear Creek Drain (Loft Branch) and forward the related by‑law for a final reading. Items on the consent agenda include lease agreements for 10191 Longwoods Road and the Hedley Pit, a request to proceed with improvements to the Barclay Municipal Drain, and updates on the disposition of surplus property at 15327 Thirteen Mile Road. Delegations will be heard on heavy‑equipment restrictions and the surplus‑property disposition. The minutes from the February 26, 2025 meeting will be adopted.

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Municipal Office, Coldstream Community Centre
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Mon Mar 10, 2025 · 6:30 PM

Special Meeting of Council

Middlesex Centre Council to hold special meeting on March 10

The agenda consists primarily of procedural items and a closed session. Council will discuss advice subject to solicitor-client privilege and adopt a confirmatory by-law for the meeting's proceedings.

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Ilderton Community Centre
Agenda (official)
Wed Feb 26, 2025 · 5:30 PM

Regular Meeting of Council (Planning)

Council approves multi‑million equipment purchases and key zoning changes

The council will adopt the February 12 minutes and a consent agenda that includes several large procurement awards. It will award a precast culvert contract to Coldstream Concrete Ltd. for $141,672.87, a hydro seeder to Fibramulch for $113,608.42, a replacement grader to Brandt for $678,872.60, and a new fire engine to Fort Gary for $692,104.00. The council will also approve zoning by‑law amendments for 13326 Fourteen Mile Road and grant consent applications for 92 Harris Road and the Timberwalk Phase 5 condominium exemption.

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Municipal Office - Council Chamber / Virtual
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Wed Feb 26, 2025 · 3:30 PM

Committee of Adjustment Regular Meeting

Consent Application B-6/2023 to sever large farm property on Thirteen Mile Road

The Committee of Adjustment will adopt the minutes from its January 29, 2025 meeting and consider a series of applications. Four minor variance requests from Melchers Developments Inc. and other applicants seek increased lot coverage or accessory building size at Timberwalk Trail, Parkview Drive, and Sinclair Drive. Two consent applications will be decided: B-6/2023 to sever a farm lot at 14111 Thirteen Mile Road, and B-15/2024 to amend a consent for a lot at 6378 Egremont Drive.

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Hybrid Meeting (Virtual and In-Person)
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Tue Feb 25, 2025 · 4:00 PM

Economic Development Advisory Committee

EDAC will discuss 2025 initiatives and key deliverables

The Economic Development Advisory Committee will adopt the minutes from its October 9, 2024 meeting. It will receive a presentation on the municipality’s overall economic development and an overview of the Middlesex Centre Community Improvement Plan. Members will discuss and plan the committee’s 2025 initiatives and key deliverables, and receive an update on municipal land sales. Upcoming event dates are also announced.

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Komoka Community Centre
Agenda (official)
Wed Feb 12, 2025 · 9:30 AM

Regular Meeting of Council

Council adopts six by‑laws, including a $34,809.18 drain debenture and new drainage works

Middlesex Centre Council will adopt By‑laws 2025‑013 through 2025‑018. By‑law 2025‑013 authorizes a $34,809.18 debenture for drain construction, while By‑law 2025‑017 approves the Bear Creek Drain (Loft Branch) project. By‑law 2025‑016 ratifies a subdivision agreement with Sydenham Realty Inc., and By‑law 2025‑014 and 2025‑015 amend the Comprehensive Zoning By‑law for specific lots. The meeting also includes reports on housing, IT, and water‑related matters.

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Municipal Office - Council Chamber / Virtual
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Wed Jan 29, 2025 · 12:30 PM

Special Meeting of Council

Council to hold strategic plan education and training session

The Council will meet for a special session primarily to conduct an education and training session regarding the 2021-2026 Strategic Plan. This portion of the meeting is scheduled to be held in a closed session.

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Municipal Office - Council Chamber / Virtual
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Wed Jan 29, 2025 · 3:30 PM

Committee of Adjustment Regular Meeting

Consent Application B-18/2024 to sever land at 14724 Nine Mile Road

The Committee of Adjustment will adopt the minutes from its December 18, 2024 meeting and consider several applications. It will decide on four minor variance requests for accessory buildings at 36 Sir Robert Place, 20706 Vanneck Road, 154 Edgewater Boulevard, and 4191 Carriage Road. The committee will also revise conditions of consent for properties at 14875 and 12626 Ilderton Road and grant a consent to sever land at 14724 Nine Mile Road.

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Hybrid Meeting (Virtual and In-Person)
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Wed Jan 29, 2025 · 5:30 PM

Regular Meeting of Council (Planning)

Council to award over $3.7 million for Melrose Drinking Water project

Middlesex Centre Council is meeting to award construction and inspection contracts for the Melrose Drinking Water Interconnect Project. The body will also consider several zoning by-law amendments and a land severance application during public meetings.

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Municipal Office - Council Chamber / Virtual
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Wed Jan 15, 2025 · 9:30 AM

Regular Meeting of Council

Council adopts severance agreement by‑laws, drain debenture loans, and community grants

Council will adopt a series of by‑laws approving severance agreements for several properties. It will authorize borrowing of $67,545.68 and $21,553.65 through drain debentures for drainage works. Council will approve multiple community grant requests from organizations such as Camp‑Kee‑Mo‑Kee, Delaware Hydro Reserve Fund, and local clubs, with amounts ranging from $850 to $5,000. Staff reports include a recommendation to proceed with sidewalks in hamlet settlement areas and a YMCA partnership update.

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Municipal Office - Council Chamber / Virtual
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