Middlesex County public meetings in 2021

MLPS Authority Board

The Middlesex-London Emergency Medical Services Authority Board is meeting to approve personal health information privacy and security policies, and to enter a closed session for labour relations or employee negotiations related to land ambulance operations. The agenda also includes approval of prior meeting minutes and a confirming by-law.

• Approval of Personal Health Information Privacy Policy and Procedures
• Approval of Personal Health Information Security Policy and Procedures
• Closed session for labour relations or employee negotiations (Municipal Act, 2001, s. 239(2)(d))
• Approval of minutes from October 25, 2021 meeting
• By-law #2021-05 to confirm proceedings of this meeting

Planning Advisory Committee

The Planning Advisory Committee is meeting virtually to review its terms of reference, elect a chair, and consider a report on the Official Plan Review. The committee will vote on whether to approve the report and forward it to County Council, incorporating committee input.

• Election of Committee Chair for remainder of Council term
• Official Plan Review report and presentation from Director of Planning
• Motion to approve report and forward to County Council

MAAC

The Middlesex Accessibility Advisory Committee is meeting to consider approving outdoor play spaces at the Ilderton and Thorndale Library branches, and to provide recommendations on the accessible playground at Dorchester Community Park. The committee will also hear updates on accessibility projects and a presentation on the Joint Multi-Year Accessibility Plan for 2022-2027.

• Approval of outdoor play spaces at Ilderton Library and Thorndale Library per Design of Public Spaces standard
• Recommendations on RFP and construction of accessible playground at Dorchester Community Park
• Presentation on accessibility projects and updates
• Presentation on Joint Multi-Year Accessibility Plan 2022-2027

Council Meeting

Middlesex County Council is meeting to approve several by-laws, including a collective agreement with CUPE Local 2018 and a maintenance contract with Guild Electric Limited. Council will also receive presentations on housing and economic development, and consider an appointment to the County/City Liaison Committee. The agenda includes routine approvals of minutes and payables.

• By-law #7142: Authorize signing collective agreement with CUPE Local 2018 (July 1, 2021 – June 30, 2025)
• By-law #7143: Authorize agreement with Guild Electric Limited for traffic control signal maintenance (Jan 1, 2022 – Dec 31, 2024)
• Appointment of Past Warden Cathy Burghardt-Jesson to County/City Liaison Committee
• Presentation: London/Middlesex Housing Overview 2021
• Payables totaling over $4.7 million for November 2021

Library Board

The Middlesex County Library Board is meeting to approve the minutes of its November 23, 2021 meeting, receive a demonstration of the new library website, and consider forwarding the 2022 draft budget to the Budget Committee and County Council. The board will also receive EarlyON program statistics and give readings to a confirming by-law.

• 2022 Draft Library Budget forwarded to Budget Committee and County Council
• New Library Website Demonstration by Aimee Sparzynski
• EarlyON Programs Statistics for September 1 to October 31, 2021
• Confirming By-law #17 for the December 7, 2021 meeting

Inaugural Meeting of County Council

This is the inaugural meeting of Middlesex County Council, where the main business is electing a Warden for the term December 2, 2021 to December 8, 2022. The agenda includes procedural items such as appointing a chair and scrutineers for the election, a statutory declaration, and presentations of the chain of office and gavel. No other substantive decisions or discussions are listed.

• Election of Warden for term December 2, 2021 to December 8, 2022
• Appointment of Past Warden as Chair of the meeting
• Appointment of two Past Wardens as scrutineers
• Destruction of ballots by the Clerk
• Presentation of Chain of Office and gavel to Past Warden

Council Meeting

Middlesex County Council is meeting to approve several routine items, including a renewed EMS Offload Delay Nurse Program agreement with London Health Sciences Centre, a 2022 budget timetable, and a traffic signal maintenance contract with Guild Electric Ltd. The council will also receive informational reports on the October 2021 budget variance, condominium approvals, and other updates. A closed session is scheduled to discuss a tentative collective agreement with CUPE Local 2018 and a land ambulance operational review.

• Renewed annual agreement for EMS Offload Delay Nurse Program with London Health Sciences Centre (By-law #7140)
• 2022 Budget Committee appointments and budget timetable approval
• Traffic signal maintenance agreement with Guild Electric Ltd. for 2022-2024
• Final approval of Garden Grove Condominium (File 39T-SC-CDM1901, Strathroy-Caradoc) and Palumbo Developments Inc. condominium (File 39T-MC-CDM1901, Middlesex Centre)
• Closed session on tentative CUPE Local 2018 agreement and Land Ambulance Operational Review

Library Board

The Middlesex County Library Board is meeting to approve the minutes from September 28, 2021, and to receive a presentation on the 2022 Library Board Budget from Director Lindsay Brock. The board will also receive several information items, including reports on internet usage, circulation, virtual programming, social media, and community programs. The meeting includes routine procedural items such as a confirming by-law and scheduling of future meetings.

• 2022 Library Board Budget presentation by Director Lindsay Brock
• System Internet 2021-2020 report
• System Circulation 2021-2020 report
• River Heights EarlyON and Child Care Project update
• Confirming By-law #16 for the November 23, 2021 meeting

Visioning Session

Middlesex County Council is holding a visioning session focused on strategic plan implementation. The meeting includes a closed session for education and training on strategic plan implementation tools and strategies, with a presentation by consultant Jennifer Kirkham. No formal decisions or public business items are listed on the agenda.

• Closed session for education/training on strategic plan implementation under Municipal Act, 2001 s.239(3.1)
• Presentation by consultant Jennifer Kirkham on strategic plan implementation tools and strategies

Council Meeting

Middlesex County Council is meeting to decide on several contracts and planning matters. Key items include approving a new branding design for paramedic service vehicles, awarding a communications strategy contract to Boulevard Strategy Group, and authorizing a design/build-to-suit lease for a downtown London paramedic station. Council will also consider planning approvals for a condominium exemption and a Strathroy-Caradoc Official Plan amendment, plus routine payables and information items.

• Approve new MLPS vehicle design and re-branding by 2027
• Award Communications Strategy RFP to Boulevard Strategy Group
• Authorize design/build-to-suit lease for downtown London paramedic station
• Exempt condominium plan 39T-MC-CDM2102 in Middlesex Centre from full approval
• Approve Strathroy-Caradoc Official Plan Amendment No. 13 with modification

Council Meeting

Council will vote on adding three 12-hour ambulances to Middlesex-London Paramedic Service at a cost up to $310,000, funded by the County and City of London. It will also consider a 10-year boundary road maintenance agreement with Huron County, accept a $137,868.59 bid for emergency repairs to the Nairn Bridge, and authorize a request for proposals for a five-year master plan. Other items include a zoning amendment for Middlesex Centre and a contract to replace window curtains at Strathmere Lodge.

• Additional staffing for three 12-hour ambulances at up to $310,000
• Middlesex-Huron Boundary Maintenance Agreement for roads and bridges, term Nov 15, 2021 to Nov 14, 2031
• Emergency repairs to Nairn Bridge by McLean Taylor Construction Limited for $137,868.59
• RFP for a five-year master plan for Middlesex-London Paramedic Service
• Official Plan Amendment 55 for Middlesex Centre

MLPS Authority Board

The Middlesex-London Emergency Medical Services Authority Board is meeting to consider two action items: adding temporary paramedic staffing to meet increased call demand, and approving a recommendation for a masterplan RFP contract award. The board will also approve prior meeting minutes and a confirming by-law. The meeting is largely procedural aside from the staffing and contract decisions.

• Approve additional staffing for three 12-hour ambulances from Oct 26 to Dec 31 at a cost up to $310,000, funded by County of Middlesex and City of London
• Approve Evaluation Committee's recommendation for masterplan RFP award and direct Chief to negotiate contract
• Approve minutes of August 26, 2021 meeting
• Give readings to By-law #2021-04 confirming proceedings of this meeting

Council Meeting

Middlesex County Council is meeting to decide on several routine and financial items, including accepting a timber sale tender, approving two condominium plans, and adopting the 2021 PSAB budget. The agenda also includes information items on payables and various reports.

• Accept $63,250 timber sale tender from Townsend Lumber Inc. for Purdy and Patterson tracts
• Approve 2021 PSAB budget of $40,582,222
• Grant draft approval for condominium plans in Lucan Biddulph and Middlesex Centre
• Authorize $65,000 procurement services contract for modernization project
• Approve amended sublease with Culinary Catering

Middlesex County Council approved several key items, including accepting a $63,250 timber sale tender, granting draft approval to two condominium plans, and approving the 2021 PSAB budget of $40,582,222. Council also accepted the MLPS 2022 Response Time Performance Plan and approved various agreements and reports.

• Accepted Townsend Lumber Inc. timber sale tender for $63,250 (Carried)
• Granted draft plan approval for condominium in Lucan Biddulph (Carried)
• Granted draft plan approval for condominium in Middlesex Centre (Carried)
• Approved 2021 PSAB budget of $40,582,222 (Carried)
• Approved MLPS 2022 Response Time Performance Plan (Carried)
• Approved Ontario Transfer Payment Agreement for ICIP (Carried)
• Approved amended sublease with Culinary Catering (Carried)
• Approved by-laws 7132-7135 (Carried)

Council Meeting

Middlesex County Council is addressing paramedic service updates and land development approvals. The body is deciding on a management consulting agreement with the Oneida Nation of the Thames and a new electronic patient care record solution.

• Approval of a temporary Management Consulting Services Agreement with Oneida Nation of the Thames (By-law #7130)
• Authorization to negotiate a contract with Interdev Technologies for an Electronic Patient Care Record Solution
• Draft plan approval for Proposed Plan of Subdivision File No. 39T-MC2004 in the Municipality of Middlesex Centre
• Receipt of the 2021 Ambulance Service Review Draft Report
• Presentation regarding a proposal for a Middlesex County Archives

Library Board

The Middlesex County Library Board is meeting to authorize a contract for the Early Literacy in the Home 2021-2022 program. The board will also receive a presentation on the Vega Discovery Layer and review various system activity reports.

• Early Literacy in the Home 2021-2022 Contract
• Vega Discovery Layer presentation
• EarlyON Update May-August 2021
• Library Payables June 15 to September 17, 2021
• Tales and Trails Summer Learning Program 2021

Council Meeting

Middlesex County Council is meeting to decide on several contracts and financial approvals, including a $85,000 development tracking software contract, two new snow plow trucks totaling over $637,000, and the transfer of a $2.69 million 2020 surplus to reserves. The agenda also includes routine approvals of minutes, financial statements, and payables, plus a KPMG audit presentation.

• Award Cloudpermit $85,000 for Development Tracking Solution RFP
• Accept $290,240 bid for Freightliner tandem truck with snow plow equipment
• Accept $347,268 bid for Freightliner triaxle truck with snow plow equipment
• Transfer $2,686,050.95 2020 operating surplus to tax rate stabilization reserve
• Approve Newbury Official Plan Amendment No. 13 (McNaughton Dodge Chrysler Inc.)

Visioning Session

Middlesex County Council is holding a visioning session that is almost entirely a closed-session education and training meeting. Council will go behind closed doors to hear presentations on road signage and communication tools for elected officials, then reconvene and adjourn. No decisions or public business are on the agenda.

• Closed session for education on road safety matters under Municipal Act, 2001 s.239(3.1)
• Presentation: Road Signage Overview by Brian Anderson, Road Specialist, Intact Public Entities
• Presentation: Communication Tools for Elected Officials by Tracy Eso, Risk Assessment & Solutions Manager, Intact Public Entities

MLPS Authority Board

The Middlesex-London Emergency Medical Services Authority Board is meeting to receive updates on the 2022 budget estimate and ambulance service license renewal. The board will also enter a closed session to discuss labour relations and employee negotiations.

• Updated 2022 Budget Estimate Overview
• Ambulance Service Review and License Renewal Update
• Closed session regarding labour relations or employee negotiations
• By-law #2021-03 to confirm proceedings of the August 26, 2021 meeting

MLPS Authority Board

The Middlesex-London Emergency Medical Services Authority Board is meeting to approve the draft 2022 budget estimate of $51,464,797.04 for the Middlesex-London Paramedic Service, which would then be forwarded to the Middlesex County Budget Committee and the City of London. The board will also approve minutes from the July 14, 2021 meeting and give readings to two confirming by-laws.

• Draft 2022 budget estimate of $51,464,797.04 for Middlesex-London Paramedic Service
• Approval of July 14, 2021 open and closed session minutes
• By-law #2021-01 confirming July 14, 2021 proceedings
• By-law #2021-02 confirming August 19, 2021 proceedings

Council Meeting

Middlesex County Council is meeting to approve routine items and several notable actions. They will consider transferring the 2020 operating surplus of $2,686,050.95 to the tax rate stabilization reserve, approving a road use agreement with EH!Tel Networks Inc., and adopting a passive management approach to LDD moths. The meeting also includes a KPMG audit report, a community paramedicine update, and a closed session for negotiations.

• Transfer 2020 surplus of $2,686,050.95 to tax rate stabilization reserve
• Approve Municipal Access Agreement with EH!Tel Networks Inc. (By-law #7126)
• Adopt passive management for LDD moths and develop 'Good Neighbour Policy'
• Approve $43,000 contract with Whitty Stallaert Engineering for HVAC upgrades at Strathmere Lodge
• Receive payables totaling over $8 million for July 2021

MLPS Authority Board

The Middlesex-London Emergency Medical Services Authority Board is meeting to approve minutes from previous meetings, receive a presentation from staff, and give readings to a confirming by-law. The agenda is largely procedural, with no major policy decisions or financial items listed.

• Approval of minutes from Nov 23, 25, 27, 2020 and closed session minutes from Feb 4, Jul 27, Sep 8, Nov 25, 2020
• Presentation by Bill Rayburn, Adam Bennett, Colin Heise, Miranda Bothwell, and Kelly Dolbear
• First, second, and third reading of Confirming By-law 2021-01

Council Meeting

Middlesex County Council is meeting to decide on several items, including approving a telecommunications access agreement with Start.ca, granting draft approval to a proposed subdivision in Southwest Middlesex, and updating the county speed limit by-law. Council will also receive updates on community paramedicine, a planned RFP for electronic patient care records software, and the COVID-19 vaccine initiative, along with numerous information items and payables.

• Approve Municipal Access Agreement with Start.ca (By-law #7124)
• Draft plan approval for subdivision File No. 39T-SM-2001, Southwest Middlesex
• Approve Lucan Biddulph Official Plan Amendment No. 9 (Community Improvement Plan)
• Not implement four-way stop at County Road 30 and Avon Drive, Thames Centre
• General payables totaling $3,278,161.76 for June 1-July 2, 2021

Council Meeting

Council is deciding on a $957,986 insurance renewal and funding for various youth and family programs. The body is also reviewing a five-year machinery replacement program and a community safety and well-being plan.

• Insurance renewal with Intact Public Entities Inc. for $957,986
• Middlesex Supports funding: $64,900 for Family Services Thames Valley and $10,000 each for Mutual Aid for Parenting and Strathroy/Caradoc
• Allocation of $3,991 each to eight lower tier municipalities for youth sports and recreation
• Approval of a Five Year Machinery Replacement Program
• Appointment of Marcia Ivanic as Manager of Legislative Services/Clerk

Library Board

The Middlesex County Library Board is meeting to decide on the purchase of a NovelBranch lending kiosk and the allocation of funds for outdoor spaces at the Thorndale Library. The board will also discuss strategic planning for Early Years programs and services.

• Purchase of NovelBranch lending kiosk from Convergent Library Technologies
• Allocation of $18,000 from the Murray Eugene Elliott reserve fund for Thorndale Library outdoor spaces
• Appointment of Marcia Ivanic as Secretary effective July 1, 2021
• Review of accounts payable totaling $76,483.68
• First, second, and third readings of a Confirming By-law

Council Meeting

Council is deciding on contracts for land use planning and paramedic uniforms. The body is also reviewing a subdivision plan in Strathroy-Caradoc and a condominium exemption in Lucan Biddulph.

• Agreement with GSP Group and Monteith Brown Planning Consultants for land use planning services
• Contract with Talbot Uniforms for Middlesex-London Paramedic Service uniforms
• Draft plan approval for Subdivision File No. 39T-SC-2001 in Strathroy-Caradoc
• Condominium process exemption for Ridge Crossings Townhouse Development (File No. 39T-LB-CDM2101) in Lucan Biddulph
• Collective agreement by-law #7113 between UNIFOR Local 302 and the County

Council Meeting

Middlesex County Council is meeting to discuss a pilot project for LED stop signs and an Official Plan amendment for Sydenham Ridge. The body will also consider a new progressive discipline HR policy and a representative appointment to a housing board.

• Proposed 2-year pilot project for 2 LED stop signs at Glendon Drive and Melbourne Road
• Approval of Official Plan Amendment No. 13 for Sydenham Ridge (File No. 39-AM-OPA13)
• Replacement of HR Policy 1.09 with a new Progressive Discipline Policy
• Appointment of a County Representative to the London and Middlesex Community Housing Board
• Closed session to consider a tentative collective agreement with Unifor Local 302

Library Board

The Library Board is meeting to receive a capital projects update and review system usage statistics. The board will also consider the approval of a confirming by-law and minutes from the March 23, 2021 meeting.

• Accounts payable totaling $276,020.84 for the period ending May 14, 2021
• Capital Projects Update presentation by Director of Library Services Lindsay Brock
• First, second, and third readings of a Confirming By-law
• Reports on EarlyON updates and Winter Learning 2021
• System eResources and internet usage statistics to April 30, 2021

Council Meeting

Middlesex County Council is meeting to decide on multiple land use amendments and subdivision approvals. The body is also reviewing a contract for a building access control system and discussing the sale of Strathmere Lodge lands in a closed session.

• Contract with KR Communications Ltd. for Strathmere Lodge Building Access Control System at a cost of $77,898.00 before taxes
• Approval of Amendment No. 12 to the Strathroy-Caradoc Official Plan (File No. 39-SC-OPA12)
• Draft plan approval for a proposed Subdivision in the Township of Lucan Biddulph (File No. 39T-LB2001)
• Approval of Amendment No. 13 to the North Middlesex Official Plan (File No. 39-NM-OPA13)
• Appointment of Jarrod Craven to the Thames-Sydenham and Region Source Protection Committee