Middlesex County public meetings in 2022

Council Meeting

Middlesex County Council is meeting to decide on several contracts and appointments, including accepting a $4,062,594.08 bid for the Blacks Bridge replacement. They will also consider appointing an ombudsman and integrity commissioner, approving committee appointments, and receiving reports on the MLPS budget and provincial housing legislation. The agenda includes routine items like minutes, payables, and information reports.

• Accept bid of Sierra Bridge Inc. for $4,062,594.08 for Blacks Bridge replacement (Project M-G-22)
• Appoint Independent Resolutions Inc. as Municipal Ombudsman, Integrity Commissioner, and Closed Meeting Investigator effective Jan 1, 2023
• Approve committee and board appointments for 2022-2026 term via by-laws #7203 and #7204
• Authorize agreements for Wabuno Creek and Pike Road bridge replacement design and environmental assessments
• Receive MLPS 2023 draft budget presentation and reports on Bill 23 (More Homes Built Faster Act)

Council awarded a bridge replacement contract to Sierra Bridge Inc. and authorized design agreements for two other bridges. The board also appointed a new Municipal Ombudsman and approved funding requests for paramedic services.

• Approved $4,062,594.08 contract to Sierra Bridge Inc. for Blacks Bridge replacement
• Authorized agreement with B.M. Ross and Associates Limited for Wabuno Creek Bridge design
• Authorized agreement with BT Engineering Inc. for Pike Road Bridge design
• Appointed Independent Resolutions Inc. as Municipal Ombudsman, Integrity Commissioner, and Closed Meeting Investigator
• Supported funding request for 24-hour Dedicated Offload Nurse Program at London Health Sciences Centre
• Supported Early Adopter Proposal for a Treat and Refer Program for paramedics
• Approved the proposed 2023 budget timetable
• Approved Committee and Board appointments for the 2022-2026 term

Inaugural Meeting of County Council

Council held its inaugural meeting to swear in members and elect leadership for the 2022-2023 term. Cathy Burghardt-Jesson was elected Warden and Aina DeViet was elected Deputy Warden. Council also passed amendments to the Rules of Procedure By-law regarding committee appointments.

• Elected Councillor Cathy Burghardt-Jesson as Warden (Carried)
• Elected Councillor Aina DeViet as Deputy Warden (Carried)
• Approved By-law #7201 to amend Deputy Warden and Committee Appointment provisions of Rules of Procedure By-law #5968 (Carried)
• Approved By-law #7202 to confirm proceedings of the December 8, 2022 special meeting (Carried)
• Appointed Past Warden Joanne Vanderheyden as Chair for the Warden election (Carried)
• Appointed Past Warden Jim Maudsley and Past Warden Al Marr as scrutineers (Carried)

Library Board

The Middlesex County Library Board is meeting to approve the minutes of its November 15, 2022 meeting, receive the 2023 draft budget for information and introduction to the County Budget Committee, and give readings to a by-law confirming the proceedings of this meeting. The agenda is largely procedural, with the budget as the main substantive item.

• 2023 Draft Library Board Budget presented by Director Lindsay Brock
• Motion to receive 2023 budget estimates and introduce to Middlesex County Budget Committee
• Approval of November 15, 2022 meeting minutes
• By-law #29 to confirm proceedings of December 6, 2022 meeting

The Library Board approved the minutes from the November 15, 2022 meeting and passed a by-law to confirm the proceedings of the December 6 meeting. The board also received the 2023 draft budget estimates for introduction to the Middlesex County Budget Committee.

• Approved November 15, 2022 meeting minutes (Carried)
• Approved 2023 budget estimates for introduction to the 2023 Middlesex County Budget Committee (Carried)
• Passed By-law #29 to confirm proceedings of the December 6, 2022 meeting (Carried)

Library Board

The Board approved the minutes from the October 14, 2022 meeting and received the Draft Library Budget 2023 for information. Various reports on internet, circulation, social media, and library activities were also received. A by-law confirming the proceedings of the November 14, 2022 meeting was passed.

• Approved October 14, 2022 meeting minutes
• Received Draft Library Budget 2023 for information
• Received reports on internet, circulation, social media, library activity, EarlyON Program, and Storytelling Project for information
• Passed By-law #28 to confirm proceedings of the November 14, 2022 meeting

Council Meeting

Council approved the schedule for the upcoming Inaugural Meeting on December 8, 2022. The meeting also approved the minutes from the October 25, 2022 session and its corresponding closed session.

• Approved Minutes of the October 25, 2022 meeting (Carried)
• Approved Closed Session minutes of the October 25, 2022 meeting (Carried)
• Approved program for the December 8, 2022 Inaugural Meeting (Carried)
• Passed By-law #7200 to confirm proceedings of the November 14, 2022 meeting (Carried)

Council Meeting

County Council approved Amendment No. 13 to the Adelaide Metcalfe Official Plan regarding Sydenham Ridge. The council also accepted the Middlesex London Paramedic Service (MLPS) Response Time Performance Plan for 2023 and received several strategic updates for information.

• Approved Adelaide Metcalfe Official Plan Amendment No. 13 (Sydenham Ridge)
• Accepted MLPS Response Time Performance Plan and notified Ministry of Health it remains unchanged for 2023
• Received MLPS Strategic Plan Update and directed costs be included in 2023 and future budgets
• Approved Minutes of the October 11, 2022 meeting and associated Committee of the Whole recommendations
• Approved Closed Session Minutes of the October 11, 2022 meeting
• Deleted Council Orientation Videos and Land Acquisition from the agenda
• Received Communications Strategy Update for information
• Passed By-law #7199 to confirm proceedings of the October 25, 2022 meeting

Library Board

The Middlesex County Library Board is meeting virtually to approve minutes, consider a tender award for the Tales & Trails Storytelling Project, and pass a confirming by-law. The main action item is approving a $127,925 contract with Signalisation Kalitec Inc. for the project.

• Approve minutes of September 27, 2022 meeting
• Approve proposal from Signalisation Kalitec Inc. for Tales & Trails Storytelling installations
• Authorize Director of Library Services to negotiate and execute agreement for $127,925 before taxes (RFT No. LIB-2022-001)
• Give first, second, and third reading to By-law #27 to confirm proceedings

The Middlesex Library Board approved a $127,925 contract with Signalisation Kalitec Inc. for the Tales & Trails Storytelling Project, and authorized the Director of Library Services to negotiate and execute the agreement. The board also approved minutes from the previous meeting and passed a by-law confirming the proceedings.

• Approved $127,925 contract with Signalisation Kalitec Inc. for Tales & Trails Storytelling Project (carried)
• Authorized Director of Library Services to negotiate and execute agreement per RFT No. LIB-2022-001 (carried)
• Approved minutes of September 27, 2022 meeting (carried)
• Gave first, second, and third reading to By-law #27 confirming proceedings (carried)

Council Meeting

Council approved several routine items including the appointment of KPMG as external auditor for 2022-2026, acceptance of bids for multiple vehicles, and an agreement with Execulink Telecom. No substantive policy decisions were made; all actions were administrative or procedural.

• Approved KPMG as auditor for 2022-2026 (carried)
• Accepted $72,400 bid for one Chevrolet Silverado 2500 HD (carried)
• Accepted $60,900 bid for one Chevrolet Silverado 2500 HD (carried)
• Accepted $71,250 each for two Chevrolet Silverado 2500 HD (carried)
• Accepted $351,000 each for two Freightliner tandem trucks with snow plow equipment (carried)
• Authorized Execulink Telecom access agreement (carried)
• Approved 2021 Investment Report (carried)
• Authorized Interim Housing Contract for Social Services Relief Funds Phase 5 (carried)

Council Meeting

Middlesex County Council is meeting to consider several action items, including approving the 2022 PSAB budget of $46,702,066, adopting new electronic monitoring policies for ITS and HR, renewing a staff educator contract at Strathmere Lodge, and giving readings to by-laws regulating county highways and amending the parking by-law. The council will also receive information items on electronic payments, budget variances, and official plan amendments, and will hold a closed session for personnel and labour matters.

• Approval of 2022 PSAB budget of $46,702,066
• By-law #7193 to regulate activities on County Highways
• By-law #7194 to amend Parking By-law #6208
• Electronic Monitoring Policy (ITS Policy 10.1) and HR Policy 1.17
• Contract renewal for Strathmere Lodge Staff Educator Lena Hodgins (Sept 1, 2022 – Aug 31, 2023)

Council approved the 2022 PSAB/Full Accrual budget of $46,702,066 for financial statement purposes. Several new policies were adopted, including electronic monitoring policies for ITS and HR, and police record checks and driver's abstract policies. A contract for Strathmere Lodge staff educator services was renewed. Two by-laws were referred to staff for further review, and a confirming by-law was passed.

• Approved 2022 PSAB budget of $46,702,066
• Approved Electronic Monitoring Information Policy (ITS Policy 10.1)
• Approved Electronic Monitoring Policy (HR Policy 1.17)
• Approved Police Record Checks and Driver's Abstract policies (HR Policy 1.02.1 and 1.02)
• Renewed Strathmere Lodge Staff Educator contract with Lena Hodgins for Sept 1, 2022 to Aug 31, 2023
• Referred by-laws #7193 and #7194 to staff for further review
• Approved by-law #7195 to confirm proceedings (first, second, third readings)

Library Board

The Middlesex County Library Board is meeting to approve minutes, receive a presentation on the Library Board Legacy Document, and review routine information items including internet and circulation statistics, social media activity, and program updates. The agenda is largely procedural, with no major decisions or public hearings listed.

• Approval of August 23, 2022 meeting minutes
• Approval of closed meeting minutes from November 23, 2021 and January 11, 2022
• Presentation on Library Board Legacy Document by Director Lindsay Brock
• Receipt of information items: System Internet 2022-2021, System Circulation 2022-2021, Social Media Activity August 2022, Library Activity Report September 2022, EarlyON Program Update Q2, Community Connector Update September 2022
• Consideration of By-law #26 to confirm proceedings of the September 27, 2022 meeting

The Middlesex Library Board approved minutes from previous meetings and received a presentation on the 2018-2022 Board's legacy document. No substantive decisions were made; all actions were procedural or informational.

• Approved August 23, 2022 meeting minutes (carried)
• Approved closed meeting minutes from Nov 23, 2021 and Jan 11, 2022 (carried)
• Received Library Board Legacy Document presentation for information (carried)
• Received correspondence and information items 6.a to 6.f for information (carried)
• Gave first and second reading to by-law #26 to confirm proceedings (carried)
• Gave third and final reading to by-law #26 (carried)
• Adjourned meeting at 11:09 am (carried)

Council Meeting

The Council is considering a contract for flooring replacement at Strathmere Lodge and responding to a federal electoral redistribution plan. Additionally, the Committee of the Whole will hold a public hearing regarding a woodland clearing exemption and review several official plan amendments.

• Flooring replacement agreement with Adias Impex Ltd. for Strathmere Lodge
• Public hearing for Peter Jennen's woodland clearing exemption at 1052 Longwoods Road
• Thames Centre Official Plan Amendment No. 26
• Middlesex Centre Official Plan Amendment No. 56
• Proposed County Highway By-law and Parking By-law #6208 amendment

Council approved two official plan amendments (Thames Centre OPA 26 and Middlesex Centre OPA 56) without written submissions, and authorized a flooring replacement agreement at Strathmere Lodge with Adias Impex Ltd. Council also directed staff to submit a public hearing participation form regarding federal electoral boundary redistribution, and granted a woodland clearing exemption for conversion to agriculture with conditions. No substantive decisions were made beyond these approvals.

• Approved Thames Centre Official Plan Amendment No. 26 (carried)
• Approved Middlesex Centre Official Plan Amendment No. 56 (carried)
• Authorized flooring replacement agreement with Adias Impex Ltd. at Strathmere Lodge (carried)
• Directed staff to submit public hearing form for federal electoral boundary redistribution (carried)
• Granted woodland clearing exemption for Peter Jennen at 1052 Longwoods Road with conditions (carried)
• Approved 2023 County Council and Library Board meeting calendar (carried)
• Introduced consolidated highway by-law and parking by-law amendment for future meeting (carried)
• Deferred closed session to September 27, 2022 meeting (carried)

Council Meeting

Middlesex County Council is meeting to consider several planning approvals, including draft approvals for subdivisions and condominium plans in Strathroy-Caradoc and Middlesex Centre, and an exemption for a condominium in Lucan Biddulph. Council will also vote on a $79,850 truck purchase, a telecommunications agreement with FU Fiber Inc., and receive updates on housing, immigration, and high-speed internet. The meeting includes a closed session for land acquisition and personnel matters.

• Draft plan approval for Saulsbury Developments subdivision (39T-SC1601) and OPA 15 in Strathroy-Caradoc
• Draft plan approval for two Valleyview Developments subdivisions (39T-MC2002, 39T-MC2003) and OPAs 51 & 52 in Middlesex Centre
• Accept quote of $79,850 (plus HST) from Oxford Dodge Chrysler Inc. for a 2022 RAM 2500 crew cab pickup
• Authorize telecommunications access agreement with FU Fiber Inc. (By-law #7189)
• Exempt condominium plan 39T-LB-CDM2201 (Lucan Woods) from full approval process

Middlesex County Council approved draft plans for three subdivisions and two condominium exemptions, all subject to conditions, and received several informational reports. A flooring replacement project at Strathmere Lodge was deferred to the next meeting. Council also authorized a telecommunications access agreement with FU Fiber Inc. and accepted a quote for a new pickup truck.

• Approved draft plan of subdivision (39T-SC1601) and Official Plan Amendment No. 15 for Strathroy-Caradoc (carried)
• Approved draft plan of subdivision (39T-MC2002) and Official Plan Amendment No. 51 for Middlesex Centre (carried)
• Approved draft plan of subdivision (39T-MC2003) and Official Plan Amendment No. 52 for Middlesex Centre (carried)
• Approved draft plan of condominium (39T-MC-CDM2201) for Middlesex Centre (carried)
• Exempted condominium plan (39T-LB-CDM2201) for Lucan Biddulph from full approval process (carried)
• Authorized telecommunications access agreement with FU Fiber Inc. (carried)
• Accepted quote for 2022 RAM 2500 pickup truck at $79,850 plus HST (carried)
• Deferred flooring replacement at Strathmere Lodge to September 13, 2022 (carried)

Library Board

The Middlesex County Library Board is meeting to approve several action items, including contracts for early literacy programs and a Canada Community Revitalization Fund agreement, establish a reserve fund for the Strathroy Library, adopt a disconnecting from work policy, and purchase an Open+ system for extended access. The board will also receive routine reports on internet, circulation, social media, and library activity.

• Approve Early Literacy in the Home 2022-2023 contract with Middlesex County
• Authorize Canada Community Revitalization Fund agreement with federal government
• Establish Friends of the Strathroy Library Reserve Fund
• Adopt Disconnecting from Work Policy (HR Policy 1.16)
• Approve purchase of Open+ system from Bibliotheca for extended access

The board approved several action items, including a by-law for the Early Literacy in the Home 2022-2023 contract, a Friends of the Strathroy Library reserve fund, a Canada Community Revitalization Fund agreement, a Disconnecting from Work policy, and an Open+ system contract from Bibliotheca. All items were carried unanimously. The board also received correspondence and information items and passed three by-laws.

• Approved Early Literacy in the Home 2022-2023 contract (carried)
• Authorized Friends of the Strathroy Library Reserve Fund (carried)
• Approved Canada Community Revitalization Fund agreement (carried)
• Adopted Disconnecting from Work Policy HR Policy 1.16 (carried)
• Approved Open+ system contract from Bibliotheca (carried)
• Gave first, second, and third reading to By-laws #23, #24, #25 (carried)

Council Meeting

Middlesex County Council is meeting to decide on several contracts and planning approvals. Key items include a $79,302 IT service delivery review with Blackline Consulting, a grant agreement for a transportation needs assessment, and two subdivision proposals in Middlesex Centre and Thames Centre. The council will also consider by-laws for child care funding, a bursary with Fanshawe College, and an agreement with the Ontario Nurses' Association.

• Approve $79,302 contract with Blackline Consulting for IT Service Delivery Review (RFP No. ITS-2022-001)
• Grant draft approval for Plan of Subdivision 39T-MC1701 and Official Plan Amendment No. 38 in Middlesex Centre (Tomar Realty Corporation)
• Approve Thames Centre Official Plan Amendment No. 25 (2819842 Ontario Inc.)
• Approve 2021 surplus transfer of $3,402,597.51 to tax rate stabilization reserve
• Approve by-law for Canada-Middlesex County Permanent Public Transit Program grant agreement

Council approved a $79,302 contract with Blackline Consulting for an IT service delivery review, authorized agreements for a rural transit study and a child care bursary, and adopted several by-laws including an Official Plan amendment. It also approved planning decisions for subdivisions and official plan amendments, and accepted financial statements and surplus reports.

• Approved Blackline Consulting IT review contract for $79,302 (carried)
• Authorized agreement for Canada-Middlesex County transit study (carried)
• Authorized agreement with Fanshawe College for child care bursary (carried)
• Adopted Official Plan Amendment No. 3 with change from 20 to 40 hectares (32-25)
• Granted draft approval for Tomar Realty subdivision and OPA 38 (carried)
• Approved Thames Centre Official Plan Amendment No. 25 (carried)
• Approved 5-year machinery replacement program (carried)
• Transferred $3,402,597.51 surplus to tax rate stabilization reserve (carried)

Council Meeting

Middlesex County Council will consider several significant items, including awarding a contract for an Attainable Housing Review, approving the 2022/23 insurance renewal, and adopting Official Plan Amendment No. 3. The council will also decide on funding allocations for community programs, a janitorial services contract, and various by-laws. A closed session is scheduled to discuss labour relations and a tentative collective agreement with the Ontario Nurses' Association.

• Award RFP CS-2022-03 to Vink Consulting Inc. for an Attainable Housing Review at $89,819 before taxes
• Approve 2022/23 insurance program with Intact Public Entities Inc. at $1,126,371 premium
• Adopt Official Plan Amendment No. 3 and confirm regard for public submissions
• Approve Middlesex Supports program funding totaling $94,400 for various organizations
• Award janitorial cleaning services RFP #MLPS-2022-002 to GDI Integrated Facility Services

Council approved Official Plan Amendment No. 3, setting the minimum farm parcel at 20 hectares after a motion for 40 hectares was defeated. The amendment also removes language on merger by automatic operation of law and includes a growth management study and forecast update in the 2023 budget process. Other approvals included $17,726.73 in Middlesex Supports funding, a $1,126,371 insurance renewal, and a collective agreement with the Ontario Nurses' Association.

• Approved Official Plan Amendment No. 3 with 20-hectare minimum farm parcel (carried)
• Defeated motion for 40-hectare minimum farm parcel
• Approved $17,726.73 in Middlesex Supports funding divided among eight municipalities (carried)
• Approved $1,126,371 insurance renewal with Intact Public Entities Inc. (carried)
• Approved contract with LEADS Employment Services for Skills That Work program (carried)
• Awarded janitorial cleaning RFP to GDI Integrated Facility Services (carried)
• Awarded Attainable Housing Review RFP to Vink Consulting Inc. for $89,819 (carried)
• Ratified collective agreement with Ontario Nurses' Association (carried)

Library Board

The Middlesex County Library Board is meeting to approve minutes, receive a presentation on Equity, Diversity, Inclusion and Anti-Racism work, and vote on a new Indigenous Respect & Acknowledgement policy. The board will also receive several information items, including system internet and circulation statistics, program updates, and a documentary screening program, and will pass a by-law to confirm the meeting's proceedings.

• Approval of Indigenous Respect & Acknowledgement policy and update to policy manual
• Presentation on Equity, Diversity, Inclusion and Anti-Racism work in Middlesex County Library
• Receipt of system internet and circulation statistics for 2022-2021
• Receipt of EarlyON Program Update for Q1 2022
• First, second, and third reading of By-law #22 to confirm proceedings

Visioning Session

Middlesex County Council is holding a visioning session that is almost entirely closed to the public. The closed session includes an education/training presentation on the land ambulance strategic plan process and a human resources report covering personal matters and labour/employee negotiations. The only public items are the call to order, disclosure of interests, and adjournment.

• Closed session for land ambulance strategic plan education with presentation by Andrew Greggan, Senior Consultant, Operational Research in Health Limited
• Closed session for human resources report from CAO Bill Rayburn
• Meeting held at Middlesex County Building, 399 Ridout Street North, London

Council Meeting

Middlesex County Council is meeting to consider several items, including a proposed plan of subdivision and an official plan amendment for a development in Thames Centre, as well as a new policy on disconnecting from work. The council will also receive reports on consultation results for the Middlesex 2046 official plan update and various payables. Several items are routine approvals, such as minutes and by-laws.

• Draft plan approval for Pemic Thorndale Land Corporation subdivision (File No. 39T-TC2101) and Thames Centre Official Plan Amendment No. 24 (39-TC-OPA24)
• Approval of Disconnecting from Work Policy (HR Policy 1.16)
• By-law #7166 to authorize signing of HVAC services agreement with Linde Mechanical
• Payables totaling over $6.9 million across departments for March 29 to April 28, 2022
• Support nomination of Aina DeViet to AMO Board – County Caucus 2022-2024

MLPS Authority Board

The Middlesex-London Emergency Medical Services Authority Board is meeting to approve prior minutes, enter a closed session to discuss labour relations or employee negotiations (specifically Logistics Collective Agreement Negotiations), and pass a by-law confirming the meeting's proceedings. The agenda is largely procedural, with the main substantive item being the closed-session discussion.

• Closed session for labour relations/employee negotiations under Municipal Act subsection 239(2)(d)
• Logistics Collective Agreement Negotiations report from Chief Neal Roberts
• By-law #2022-02 to confirm proceedings of the April 26, 2022 meeting
• Approval of minutes from March 8, 2022 meeting

Planning Advisory Committee

The Planning Advisory Committee will receive a consultation report on the Middlesex County 2046 Official Plan update and a preliminary response to consultation themes. The committee will also approve minutes from the February 17, 2022 meeting. The agenda is otherwise routine, with no other action items.

• Receive Middlesex County 2046 Official Plan Update - Consultation Report
• Receive preliminary response to consultation themes
• Approve minutes of February 17, 2022 meeting

MAAC

The Middlesex Accessibility Advisory Committee will meet virtually to approve minutes from March 4, 2022, and consider design specifications for the renovation of the Lucan Community Memorial Centre. Presentations will be given by Spriet Associates Architects and Consulting Engineers and the Township of Lucan Biddulph's CAO/Clerk. The committee may recommend or approve the proposed design specifications.

• Renovation of the Lucan Community Memorial Centre
• Presentation by Shanna McIlmurray and Mary Hirsch from Spriet Associates Architects and Consulting Engineers
• Presentation by Ron Reymer, CAO/Clerk, Township of Lucan Biddulph
• Approval of minutes from March 4, 2022 meeting

Council Meeting

Middlesex County Council is meeting to approve routine items including the 2022 borrowing by-law with a $2,000,000 limit, a collective agreement with CUPE Local 101.5, and the minutes of the previous meeting. They will also consider a draft plan approval for a subdivision in Thames Centre and an agreement with Bell Canada for Next Generation 9-1-1 services. Several reports and payables lists are scheduled for information.

• 2022 Borrowing By-law authorizing up to $2,000,000 at any one time
• By-law to authorize collective agreement with CUPE Local 101.5
• Draft plan approval for Vista Wood Estates Inc. subdivision in Thames Centre (File No. 39T-TC2001)
• Agreement with Bell Canada for Next Generation 9-1-1 Services
• ITS Server and Storage Infrastructure Replacement purchase

Library Board

The Middlesex County Library Board is meeting to approve minutes, receive year-in-review presentations, and appoint key officials. The board will also receive several information reports on library activity, internet, circulation, and social media, and consider a confirming by-law.

• Appoint Lindsay Brock as CEO of the Library Board
• Appoint Marcia Ivanic as Secretary for the remainder of Council term
• Appoint Cindy Howard as Treasurer for the remainder of Council term
• Receive Library 2021 Year in Review and Middlesex EarlyON 2021 Year in Review presentations
• Give first, second, third, and final reading to By-law #21 to confirm proceedings

Council Meeting

Middlesex County Council is meeting to approve the 2022 budget and tax rates, and to consider several infrastructure contracts and policy updates. The agenda includes adopting the budget by-law, setting tax ratios, purchasing a vehicle, and accepting tenders for road work. Council will also discuss a communications strategy, accessibility plans, and a closed session on a collective agreement.

• Adopt 2022 Budget By-law #7155 and 2022 Tax Rate Payment Schedule By-law #7158
• Purchase 2019 Acura RDX off lease for $27,752.60
• Accept tender for traffic paint from Ennis Paint Canada for $743,120.00
• Accept tender for concrete curb and gutter from Ro-Buck Construction for $194,212.00
• Approve interim housing contracts for homelessness prevention (CHPI/SSRF)

MLPS Authority Board

The Middlesex-London Emergency Medical Services Authority Board is meeting to approve prior minutes, enter closed session for labour negotiations with paramedic and logistics unions, and pass a confirming by-law. The agenda is largely procedural, with the substantive item being the closed-session discussion of collective agreements.

• Closed session for paramedic collective agreement negotiations
• Closed session for logistics collective agreement negotiations
• Approval of December 15, 2021 meeting minutes
• By-law #2022-01 to confirm proceedings of March 8, 2022 meeting

Council Meeting

Middlesex County Council is meeting to consider several routine and administrative items, including approving minutes, receiving reports, and passing by-laws. Key decisions include awarding two road construction contracts, denying a land dedication waiver request, and approving a long-term care compliance declaration. The agenda also includes informational items on provincial funding and housing affordability.

• Award hot mix asphalt contract M-B-22 to Coco Paving Inc. for $4,944,000 before taxes
• Award cold in place asphalt recycling contract M-C-22 to Lavis Contracting Co. Limited for $475,290 before taxes
• Deny Quadro Communications' request to waive land dedication along County Road 23 (Highbury Ave N), Lot 9, Concession 7
• Approve Schedule E (Declaration of Compliance) of the Long-Term Care Service Accountability Agreement and authorize Warden Warwick to sign
• Pass by-law #7151 to dedicate lands as municipal public highway for Albert Street road widenings

Planning Advisory Committee

The Planning Advisory Committee will hear presentations on the Official Plan communication and engagement strategy and continue its review of the Official Plan, covering economy, development, housing, and other considerations. The committee will also receive the 2021 Census population and dwellings summary for information and approve the January 19, 2022 minutes.

• Presentation on Official Plan Communication and Engagement Strategy by Erin O'Hoski, Boulevard Strategy Group
• Continued Official Plan Review with presentations by Director of Planning Durk Vanderwerff, Economic Development Officer Ben Shantz, and GM Finance and Community Services Cindy Howard
• Receipt of Middlesex County 2021 Census Population and Dwellings summary
• Approval of January 19, 2022 meeting minutes

Council Meeting

Middlesex County Council is meeting to decide on several items, including approving lease agreements for the Strathroy Library and library administration, accepting a quote for a new pickup truck, and establishing a reserve account for community paramedicine. The agenda also includes a public hearing on a request to exempt clearing woodlands at 14501 Medway Road, and consideration of two Thames Centre Official Plan amendments. Several reports and information items are scheduled for receipt.

• Approve lease agreements for Strathroy Library and library administration with Municipality of Strathroy-Caradoc
• Accept quote from McNaughton Dodge Chrysler Inc. for a 2021 RAM 1500 at $51,500.00 plus HST
• Public hearing on application for Council exemption for clearing woodlands at 14501 Medway Road, Middlesex Centre (Comgord Ltd.)
• Approve Thames Centre Official Plan Amendments No. 22 (Southside Property Group) and No. 23 (Allan Payne and A&K Farms Ltd.)
• Amend mileage allowance to CRA rate of $0.61/km for first 5,000 km and $0.55/km thereafter

Budget Committee

This is a procedural agenda for the Middlesex County Budget Committee meeting on February 7, 2022. The committee will hold discussions and make recommendations on budget matters, but no specific items are listed in the agenda. The meeting is open to the public via YouTube.

• Budget Committee discussions and recommendations
• Meeting held at Middlesex County Building, 399 Ridout Street North, London
• Meeting available via YouTube livestream

Budget Committee

The Middlesex County Budget Committee is meeting to receive a departmental presentation from Strathmere Lodge, followed by a recap and adjournment. No decisions or votes are listed on the agenda.

• Presentation by Strathmere Lodge Administrator (9:30am-10:30am)

Budget Committee

The Middlesex County Budget Committee is meeting to receive departmental presentations on the 2022 budget. Presentations cover Community Transportation, Social Services and Housing, and Administration, including the Middlesex-London Health Unit, Reserve Fund Tax Rate Stabilization, and the Ontario Municipal Partnership Fund. No decisions are listed on the agenda; it is a presentation and discussion meeting.

• Community Transportation presentation by Taylor Mooney, Cindy Howard, and Cara Finn
• Social Services and Housing presentation by Joe Winser and Cindy Howard
• Administration presentation including Middlesex-London Health Unit
• Discussion of Reserve Fund Tax Rate Stabilization
• Discussion of OMPF (Ontario Municipal Partnership Fund)

Budget Committee

The Middlesex County Budget Committee is meeting to receive departmental presentations from Planning, Middlesex-London Emergency Medical Services, and Transportation. These presentations are part of the budget process, but no decisions or votes are listed on the agenda.

• Planning department presentation by Director Durk Vanderwerff (9:30-10:00am)
• Middlesex-London Emergency Medical Services presentation by Chief Neal Roberts (10:00-11:00am)
• Transportation department presentation by County Engineer Chris Traini (11:00-11:30am)

Budget Committee

The Middlesex County Budget Committee is meeting to hear presentations from three departments—Economic Development, Library, and Information Technology Services—as part of the 2022 budget process. No decisions or votes are listed on the agenda; it is primarily a briefing session.

• Economic Development presentation by Cara Finn, Director
• Library presentation by Lindsay Brock, Director of Library Services
• Information Technology Services presentation by Chris Bailey, Manager of ITS
• Opening remarks by Cindy Howard (GM Finance) and Bill Rayburn (CAO)

Planning Advisory Committee

The Planning Advisory Committee is meeting to approve the minutes from December 15, 2021, and to continue its Official Plan review. The main discussion will focus on agriculture, population and housing forecasts, drinking source water protection, and natural heritage, presented by the Director of Planning. No other substantive items are on the agenda.

• Approval of December 15, 2021 meeting minutes
• Official Plan Review continued: Agriculture, Population and Housing Forecasts, Drinking Source Water Protection, Natural Heritage

MAAC

The Middlesex Accessibility Advisory Committee is meeting to review and potentially approve the Joint Annual Accessibility Status Report for 2021, hear updates on accessibility compliance and the 2022-2027 accessibility plan, and discuss playground accessibility projects. The agenda includes presentations on a Salusbury Park upgrade, a Dorchester accessible playground RFP, and a consultation guide for accessible playgrounds.

• Approve Joint Annual Accessibility Status Report for 2021
• Presentation on Salusbury Park upgrade by Strathroy-Caradoc
• RFP TC-001-2022 for Dorchester Park accessible and inclusive playground
• Update on Accessibility Compliance Report
• Joint Multi-Year Accessibility Plan 2022-2027

Council Meeting

Middlesex County Council is meeting to decide on extending the warden's term from one to two years, approve a truck purchase and asset management software agreement, and discuss traffic signals. The agenda also includes numerous information items and a closed session for personnel matters.

• Motion to extend warden's term from 1 to 2 years starting December 2022
• Purchase of 2021 RAM 1500 from Oxford Dodge for $50,686 plus HST
• Award asset management software RFP to PSD Citywide Inc.
• Install traffic signals at County Road 16 and County Road 56
• Resolution supporting TVDSB trustee distribution for 2022-2026

Library Board

The Middlesex County Library Board is meeting to approve lease agreements for the Strathroy Library and the Library Administration Offices, along with authorizing by-laws. The board will also receive several information reports on library activities, circulation, internet use, virtual programming, and early years programs. A presentation on 2022 board activities is scheduled.

• Approval of lease agreements between Municipality of Strathroy-Caradoc, County of Middlesex, and Library Board
• By-law #18 to authorize lease for Library Administration Offices
• By-law #19 to authorize lease for Strathroy Library
• By-law #20 confirming January 11, 2022 proceedings
• Information items: System Internet 2021-2020, System Circulation 2021-2020, Virtual Programming December 2021, Social Media Activity 2021, Library Activity Report, EarlyON Program Update, Early Years Team 2021 Update