North Middlesex public meetings in 2021

Council Meeting

Council is deciding on a new fee and charges schedule and a backflow prevention program for industrial and multi-residential facilities. The body is also discussing proposed changes to the Cemetery By-law and a service agreement for dog control.

• Award of McLean Drain Maintenance quote to R.S. Graham Contracting Ltd. for $37,586.06
• Approval of accounts payable from November 26 to December 8, 2021, totaling $2,458,547.23
• Proposed 30-day public consultation for Cemetery By-law changes
• Agreement for poundkeeping services with Cozy Country Kennel
• Site Plan Agreement for 2296 Elginfield Rd (Southend Tire Craft)

Council approved the 2022 user fees and charges (excluding cemetery fees), authorized a poundkeeping agreement with Cozy Country Kennel, and supported the Ailsa Craig Legion's annual veteran banner project. It also approved a $37,586.06 contract for McLean Drain maintenance, endorsed a $7,400 fire department budget increase, and dissolved the Water/Wastewater Committee.

• Approved user fees and charges, excluding cemetery fees (carried)
• Approved poundkeeping services agreement with Cozy Country Kennel (carried)
• Awarded McLean Drain maintenance to R.S. Graham Contracting Ltd. for $37,586.06 (carried)
• Approved backflow prevention program for ICI and multi-residential facilities (carried)
• Endorsed $7,400 increase to Fire Department budget for dump valve upgrade (carried)
• Dissolved Water/Wastewater Committee and repealed By-law 17 of 2019 (carried)
• Supported Ailsa Craig Legion Veteran Banner Project annually (carried)
• Approved accounts payable of $2,458,547.23 (carried)

Council Meeting

The North Middlesex Council will hold a public meeting to decide on a zoning by-law amendment and two Committee of Adjustment applications. The body will also review a meter update proposal and approve accounts payable.

• Zoning By-law Amendment ZBA-21-2021 for 33054 Prance Rd. to change from General Agricultural to Agricultural Small Holding Exception
• Consent Application B-15-2021 for 2039 Elliot Dr.
• Minor Variance MV-06-21 for 4572 West Corner Dr. to permit an accessory building height of 6.85 m
• Approval of accounts payable from November 11 to November 25, 2021, totaling $899,794.92
• Presentation from METERCOR Inc. regarding a Meter Update Proposal

Council approved a zoning by-law amendment for 33054 Prance Rd. (first and second reading only), granted a consent at 2039 Elliot Dr., and granted a minor variance for an accessory building at 4572 West Dr. Council also received a water meter update proposal from Metercor for information only, with consideration deferred to the 2022 budget process. Accounts payable of $899,794.92 were approved, and by-laws 100-101 of 2021 were passed.

• Approved ZBA-21-2021 (33054 Prance Rd.) to rezone from Agricultural A1 to Agricultural Small Holding (AG1-32) - first and second reading only, final reading pending registered plan (Motion 271/2021)
• Granted Consent B15-2021 at 2039 Elliot Dr. (Motion 272/2021)
• Granted Minor Variance MV-06-21 at 4572 West Dr. for accessory building height of 6.85m (Motion 273/2021)
• Received Metercor water meter update presentation for information only; consideration deferred to 2022 budget (Motion 275/2021)
• Received Communications Analytics and Objectives report (Motion 276/2021)
• Endorsed 2021 Accessibility Compliance Report (Motion 277/2021)
• Approved accounts payable Nov 11-25, 2021 totaling $899,794.92 (Motion 278/2021)
• Gave first and second reading to By-laws 99-101 of 2021 (Motion 279/2021)

Council Meeting

Council is reviewing several construction tenders and a new vaccination policy for council and committees. The meeting includes decisions on municipal drain contracts and the appointment of emergency management personnel.

• Proposed contract to K & L Construction for Parkhill Fire and EMS Building for $6,454,600 (excluding HST)
• Proposed award to Robinson Farm Drainage Limited for Hill-Cunningham Municipal Drain for $80,171.24
• Proposed award to Robinson Farm Drainage Limited for K. Robinson Municipal Drain for $304,410.70
• Approval of COVID-19 Vaccination Council and Committee Policy
• Accounts payable for October 29 to November 10, 2021, in the amount of $1,040,582.67

Council awarded the construction contract for the new Parkhill Fire and EMS station to K & L Construction for $6,454,600 (excluding HST), with renegotiated savings of about $578,000 to be implemented. Council also approved two municipal drain construction tenders, adopted a COVID-19 vaccination policy for council and committees, and passed several by-laws. Accounts payable totaling $1,040,582.67 were approved.

• Awarded Parkhill Fire & EMS station contract to K & L Construction for $6,454,600 (excluding HST)
• Approved Hill-Cunningham Municipal Drain tender to Robinson Farm Drainage Limited for $80,171.24 (including HST)
• Approved K. Robinson Municipal Drain tender to Robinson Farm Drainage Limited for $304,410.70 (including HST)
• Approved COVID-19 Vaccination Council and Committee Policy
• Approved accounts payable of $1,040,582.67
• Called for independent review of OMERS investment performance
• Approved $150 sponsorship for North Middlesex District Minor Hockey Association tournaments
• Approved $250 sponsorship for NMDHS OFSAA Basketball Championships

Council Meeting

North Middlesex Council will review several high-value equipment and infrastructure contracts. The meeting includes public hearings for zoning and consent applications in Parkhill and a Court of Revision for municipal drains.

• Contract award to K & L Construction for Parkhill Fire & EMS station for $6,454,600
• Purchase of a Municipal Motor Grader from Brant Tractor (John Deere) for $433,920.00
• Sole source purchase of Vadim iCity software from CentralSquare Technologies for $178,000
• Zoning By-Law Amendment for 148 Catherine St. Parkhill to change to Residential First Density Exception (R-1) Zone
• Grant award of $4,092.41 to 2575205 Ontario Inc. (Dollar Haven) for accessibility improvements

Council approved a zoning by-law amendment for 148 Catherine St., granted three consent applications, and approved the purchase of a municipal motor grader for $433,920. The Fire/EMS building tender was deferred pending legal advice. Several administrative reports and by-laws were also approved.

• Approved ZBA 20-2021 for 148 Catherine St. (rezoning to R-1 Exception) (carried)
• Granted Consent B12-2021 at 1841 Elliot Dr. with amended condition (carried)
• Granted Consent B13-2021 at 34903 Lieury Rd. (carried)
• Granted Consent B14-2021 at 33054 Prance Rd. with condition removed (carried)
• Approved 2022 Administration Office Closure Schedule (carried)
• Approved 2022 Regular and Special Council Meeting Schedule (carried)
• Approved purchase of motor grader from Brant Tractor for $433,920 (carried)
• Deferred Fire/EMS Building tender award pending legal advice (carried)

LSAC Meeting

The Local Schools Advisory Committee is meeting to review its Terms of Reference and By-law 9 of 2019. The committee will make a recommendation to Council regarding whether to maintain the committee.

• Review of BY LAW 9 OF 2019 Local School Advisory Comm By-law and Terms of Reference

Council Meeting

The North Middlesex Council is meeting to review a settlement area report for its Official Plan update and discuss a new cannabis by-law. The body is also deciding on a COVID-19 vaccination administrative policy and updated advertising rates for recreation.

• Approval of accounts payable from October 1 to October 15, 2021, totaling $1,232,553.35
• Proposed Cannabis By-law (By-law 085 of 2021)
• Endorsement of the Dillon Consulting Limited Settlement Area Review Final Report
• Approval of a $570.00 advertisement in the Military Service Recognition Book
• Adoption of 2021/2022 Advertising Rates and Package

Council endorsed the findings of the North Middlesex Settlement Area Review by Dillon Consulting and directed staff to include it as background for the future Official Plan update. Council also directed staff to negotiate a non-binding letter of intent with Wessuc Inc. for Parkhill Lagoon management, approved the 2021/2022 advertising rates, and adopted a COVID-19 vaccination policy. All motions were carried unanimously.

• Endorsed Dillon Consulting Settlement Area Review findings (carried)
• Directed staff to negotiate non-binding letter of intent with Wessuc Inc. for lagoon management (carried)
• Adopted 2021/2022 Advertising Rates and Package (carried)
• Approved COVID-19 Vaccination Administrative Policy (carried)
• Directed staff to draft COVID-19 vaccination policy for Council and Committee members (carried)
• Approved accounts payable of $1,232,553.35 (carried)
• Approved $570 advertisement in Military Service Recognition Book (carried)
• Gave first, second, and third reading to By-laws 084, 085, and 086 of 2021 (carried)

Council Meeting

The North Middlesex Council and Committee of Adjustment are meeting to review several zoning and consent applications. The body will also consider reports and provisional by-laws for municipal drains and approve accounts payable.

• Zoning and consent applications for 225 William St E, 10355 Petty Street, and 26277 Coldstream Road
• Minor variance for a poultry barn setback at 10171 Petty St
• Provisional by-laws for Hill Cunningham and K Robinson Municipal Drains
• Proposed $5,000 beautification award to Action Financial Group Ltd at 150 Ailsa Craig Main St
• Approval of accounts payable from September 10 to 30, 2021, totaling $2,709,406.18

Council approved four planning applications, including consents, zoning amendments, and a minor variance, and accepted final reports for two municipal drains. It also approved a $5,000 beautification grant and passed accounts totaling $2,709,406.18.

• Granted consent B11-2021 and zoning amendment ZBA 18-2021 for 225 William St E (carried)
• Granted consent B09/2021 and approved zoning amendment ZBA 17-2021 in principle for 10355 Petty St (carried)
• Granted consent B10/2021 and approved zoning amendment ZBA 17-2021 in principle for 26277 Coldstream Rd (carried)
• Granted minor variance MV-5-2021 for poultry barn setback at 10171 Petty St (carried)
• Accepted final reports and gave two readings for Hill Cunningham and K Robinson municipal drains (carried)
• Approved removal of holding provision ZBA 19-2021 for 92 Queen St subdivision (carried)
• Awarded $5,000 to Action Financial Group for beautification (carried)
• Approved accounts payable of $2,709,406.18 (carried)

Council Meeting

The North Middlesex Council is meeting to review building activity and drainage requests. The body is deciding on the lifting of financial relief measures for municipally owned facility rentals and the recognition of the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation.

• Accounts payable from August 24-September 9 in the amount of $1,320,155.41
• Drainage improvement petitions for Stokes Drain and Cameron-Thirlwall Drain
• Proposal to write off QRT 3 invoices for Parkhill Leisure Club, Friends of Ye Olde Town hall, and Friends of the Parkhill Carnegie Library
• Draft motion for municipal recognition of September 30 National Day of Truth and Reconciliation
• Reading of By-law 077 of 2021 Confirming By-law

Council passed a motion committing to recognize September 30 as the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation annually, encouraging staff and council to wear orange shirts and share residential school stories. Council also received two drainage improvement petitions, approved accounts payable of $1,320,155.41, and directed staff to collect outstanding facility rental fees from the Friends of the Parkhill Carnegie Library while writing off Q3 invoices for three groups. A COVID vaccine policy was discussed with staff receiving feedback for drafting.

• Approved minutes of September 1, 2021 (motion 195/2021)
• Received 2021 Building Activity Summary (motion 196/2021)
• Received Notice of Request for Stokes Drain improvement (motion 197/2021)
• Received Notice of Request for Cameron-Thirwell Drain improvements (motion 198/2021)
• Approved lifting financial relief measures, collecting Q1/Q2 from Friends of Parkhill Carnegie Library, writing off Q3 invoices for three groups (motion 199/2021)
• Approved accounts payable of $1,320,155.41 (motion 200/2021)
• Committed to recognizing Sept 30 as National Day for Truth and Reconciliation (motion 201/2021)
• Gave first, second, and third reading to By-law 077 of 2021 (Confirming By-law) (motions 202/2021, 203/2021)

Council Meeting

The North Middlesex Council is reviewing a development proposal for 250 lots in Ailsa Craig and several zoning amendments. The body is also deciding on two drainage construction contracts and approving accounts payable.

• Proposed 250-lot subdivision in Ailsa Craig (Plan 39T-NM-2101)
• O'Neil Drain and O'Neil Branch Drain contract for Robinson Farm Drainage Limited for $509,418.69
• Revington Municipal Drains contract for Robinson Farm Drainage for $145,414.05
• Zoning By-law Amendment ZBA 15/2021 for 30 East Williams Street
• Accounts payable for August 6-23, 2021 in the amount of $1,299,394.55

Council approved two drainage construction tenders, granted a consent application, approved a zoning by-law amendment, and received a subdivision application for information. A delegation on a community services study was deferred for a staff report, and a motion was passed to prepare a resolution for the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation.

• Approved O'Neil Drain and O'Neil Branch Drain construction to Robinson Farm Drainage Limited for $509,418.69 (carried)
• Approved Revington Municipal Drain construction to Robinson Farm Drainage for $145,414.05 (carried)
• Granted consent application B08/2021 for lot addition at 148 Catherine St (carried)
• Approved zoning by-law amendment ZBA 15/2021 for 30 East Williams St (carried)
• Received Plan of Subdivision 39T-NM-2101 and ZBA P16-2021 for information (carried)
• Approved accounts payable of $1,299,394.55 (carried)
• Directed staff to prepare a motion for National Day for Truth and Reconciliation (carried)
• Gave third and final reading to By-laws 060, 061, 075, and 076 of 2021 (carried)

Council Meeting

The North Middlesex Council is meeting to decide on several zoning amendments, including a new municipal Fire Hall/EMS station. The body will also discuss the implementation of internet and telephone voting for the 2022 elections and the lifting of COVID-19 financial relief measures.

• Zoning amendment for a new Fire Hall/EMS building at 192-194 Parkhill Main Street
• Approval of internet and telephone voting via Intelivote Systems Inc. for 2022 elections
• Payment of accounts from July 9 to August 5, 2021, totaling $825,171.20
• Lifting of temporary COVID-19 financial relief amendments to municipal fees effective September 10, 2021
• Zoning for a granny flat at 3572 West Corner Dr and a hauling business at 35592 Bullock Rd

Council approved a zoning by-law amendment to permit construction of a municipally owned Fire Hall/EMS station at 192-194 Parkhill Main Street, allowing a reduced front yard setback and increased lot coverage. They also approved temporary use zoning for a granny flat and an agricultural hauling business, and authorized internet/telephone voting for the 2022 election.

• Approved ZBA 14-2021 for new Fire Hall/EMS building at 192-194 Parkhill Main St (carried)
• Approved ZBA 12-2021 for temporary granny flat at 3572 West Corner Dr (carried)
• Approved ZBA 13-2021 renewal of temporary use for agricultural hauling business at 35592 Bullock Rd (carried)
• Approved consent application B07-2021 for lot addition at 3610 West Corner Dr (carried)
• Approved by-laws 068-074 including alternative voting method for 2022 election (carried)
• Approved lifting COVID-19 financial relief measures effective Sept 10, 2021 (carried)
• Approved fleet vehicle reassignment: retain 2019 Dodge Ram for Fire Dept, liquidate 2011 Silverado (carried)
• Approved $825,171.20 in accounts payable (carried)

Council Meeting

North Middlesex Council is meeting to review the 2020 financial audit and discuss the Parkhill Sewage Treatment Plant project. The session includes a Committee of Adjustment meeting to decide on several minor variances and zoning amendments. Council will also consider the installation of the Dennett Dog Park in Ailsa Craig.

• Approval of accounts payable from June 11 to July 8, 2021, totaling $2,968,215.07
• Proposed provisional by-laws for Revington, O'Neil, and O'Neil Branch drains
• Zoning amendment for 34456 Maguire Rd to change zones to AG1 and A1-89
• Zoning amendment and consent for 35871 Tasko Dr to implement a surplus farm residence severance
• Installation of the Dennett Dog Park in Ailsa Craig Lions Park funded via Facility Reserve

Council approved several planning applications, including zoning by-law amendments for properties on Maguire Rd and Tasko Dr, and granted minor variances for properties on Hastings St and Argyle St. A minor variance for a swine barn on Elm Tree Drive was denied. Council also gave first and second readings to drainage by-laws for the Revington and O'Neil drains, and approved the 2020 financial statements.

• Approved 2020 Financial Statements as presented (5-0)
• Approved Revington Drain final report and provisional by-law (5-0)
• Approved O'Neil Drain and O'Neil Branch Drain final report and provisional by-law (5-0)
• Denied minor variance MV-2-2021 for swine barn setbacks on Elm Tree Drive (5-0)
• Granted minor variance MV-3-2021 for carport at 265 Hastings St (5-0)
• Granted minor variance MV-4-2021 for accessory building at 10948 Argyle St (5-0)
• Approved zoning by-law amendment ZBA-10-2021 for 34456 Maguire Rd (5-0)
• Approved consent B06-2021 and zoning amendment ZBA-11-2021 for 35871 Tasko Dr (5-0)

Council Meeting

Council is deciding on several major infrastructure contracts and the adoption of a Community Safety and Wellbeing Plan. The meeting includes discussions on off-road vehicle regulations and the implementation of community improvement programs.

• Proposed $6,341,000 contract to Landmark for Ailsa Craig Elevated Water Storage Facility general contracting
• Proposed $191,332.73 contract to Robinson Farm Drainage Limited for Kustermans Drain Branch A, E, F
• Proposed engineering awards to CIMA+ Engineering for Parkhill Reservoir ($283,698), Parkhill Main St ($229,460), and Queen/Petty Street ($225,927)
• Proposed $20,000 transfer from Economic Development Reserve to the 2021 Community Improvement Program
• Adoption of the Community Safety and Wellbeing Plan 2021-2026

Council awarded a $6,341,000 general contracting contract to Landmark for the Ailsa Craig Elevated Water Storage Facility, plus a $249,011.55 contract administration services contract to CIMA Engineering. Council also awarded engineering contracts for Parkhill Main Street ($229,460), Queen/Petty Street ($225,927), and Parkhill Reservoir ($283,698) to CIMA+ Engineering, and project management services to Colliers Project Leaders ($73,750). A motion to defer a decision on off-road vehicle regulations pending an insurance risk report was defeated. The Community Safety and Wellbeing Plan was adopted and will be forwarded to the Ministry of the Solicitor General.

• Awarded Kustermans Drain construction to Robinson Farm Drainage Limited for $191,332.73 (including HST)
• Approved 2021 Community Improvement Plan programs with $20,000 transferred from Economic Development Reserve
• Adopted Community Safety and Wellbeing Plan and forwarded to Ministry of the Solicitor General
• Awarded CIMA+ Engineering contracts for Parkhill Reservoir ($283,698), Parkhill Main St ($229,460), and Queen/Petty St ($225,927) engineering
• Awarded Colliers Project Leaders project management services for $73,750
• Awarded Landmark general contracting for Ailsa Craig Elevated Storage Facility for $6,341,000
• Awarded CIMA Engineering contract administration for Ailsa Craig project for $249,011.55
• Defeated motion to defer off-road vehicle decision pending insurance risk report

Council Meeting

The North Middlesex Council will hold public meetings regarding land use applications and discuss a new Salary Administration Policy. The body is also reviewing a drainage contract and processing accounts payable.

• Public meeting for consent application at 35878 Cedar Swamp Rd
• Public meeting for Temporary Use Zoning By-law at 9505 Argyle St
• Proposed contract for Thomson No. 2 Extension 2020 Drain to JLH Excavating Inc. for $10,523.13
• Approval of accounts payable from May 14 to 27 in the amount of $1,371,367.87
• Proposed adoption of a Salary Administration Policy to repeal Acting Pay and Pay Equity policies